Reference
AD1010
Title
Court-book for the manor of Kempston Dawbeny and St. John's. Indexed for personal names only.
Date free text
1754-1868
Production date
From: 1754 To: 1868
Scope and Content
Lords of the manor: John Denis (till 1775);
Robert Denis (till 1804);
Edmond Williamson (till 1827);
(thereafter admissions);
Stewards: Ambrose Reddall (till 1770);
Samuel Davis (till 1804); (Theed Pearse deputy);
Theed Pearse (till 1824) (sr.);
Theed Pearse (till 1855) (jr.);
Theed William Pearse (till the end);
Meeting-place: given as 'at the manor house' from 1775.
The business is nearly all estates business;
see also: 1765 (appointment for field drivers); 1802 (fines for 18 cottages encroached on the waste).
Language
English
parchment strongly bound in modern binding;
Reference
Level of description
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