Reference
P64/6/1
Title
Declaration by John Miller of Potton, cordwainer.
Date free text
30 Jun 1710, 8 Apr 1656
Production date
From: 1710 To: 1656
Scope and Content
"Being chosen [Parish] Clarke by Henry Odell, curate", that he holds the house in Horseloe Street commonly known as the Clerk's House by virtue of his office. His mother to dwell gratis in that part of the house on the south side of the gates for life. Miller to keep the house in good repair, and not to cut down any trees without leave of Minister and Churchwardens. Witnesses: Hen: Odell, curate; Geo: Whiskin, Stephen Webster, Churchwardens; Richard Mauldwyn, Overseer of the Poor; Walter Lettice, John Pedley, Nich. Phipp, Alexr. Atkinson, Thos. Halfhyde, Geo. Rugeley, John Hobbs, Thomas Hand, John Haselden, Henry Rugely, Richd. Reade, Wm. Cloake, Thomas Hankin, Wm. Beech, John Tottman, Wm. Rutter, Thomas Compton, John Wilshier, Peter Scott, Samell ? Seal: one applied Signature: John Miller,30 June 1710. Endorsed Extract from Court Roll of Manor of Potton Burdetts: Court Baron of Hon. Robert Brudnell, Lord of the Manor, holden on Tuesday 8th April 1656, Jonathan Waller Gent., steward. Jury men: Walter Lettice, Wm. Harper, Alex. Atkinson, Jon. Wallis, Andr. Raymont, Alex. Clarke, Robt. Smyth, Wm. Andrews, Edwd. Tompson It is found that Jasper Miller holds of the Lord of the Manor and by vertue of his office as Clarke of ye parish The Cottage wherein he now dwelleth by Fealty suit of Court, and the yearly rent of xii certified: "A true Copie Tho: Halfhyde" 8 April 1656
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