Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
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    FN1248
  • Title
    Land Estate: Luke Francklin's Transcripts P153-168, and Q, R and S
  • Date free text
    Transcripts made 1740 - 1774 of manuscripts dated 1314 - 1735
  • Production date
    From: 1314 To: 1735
  • Scope and Content
    P 153-168 mainly Bolnhurst and Barford 1683 - 1735 Q 1-116 Bedfordshire properties 1572 - 1664 from page 765 R 1-206 Bedfordshire properties 1314 - 1646 from page 883 S 1-30 Various properties c1400 - 1700 from page 901 In most cases the original documents are listed in the FN catalogue, and should be used instead of the transcripts. The items listed below are available only as transcripts. In each case a guide is given in square brackets as to where the original document might have appeared in the catalogue: Q1 [after FN 902] Assignment: John Francklyn of Thurleigh and son George. The parsonage of Milton, and the farms of Mavern and Tilwick in Bolnhurst and Ravensden. 31 Aug 1572 Q3 [after FN 85] Consent of John Francklin of Thurleigh to the conveyance of Maverne in FN 85. Witnesses: William Hatley, John Newcome, Richard Rose 6 Dec 1572 Q4 [after FN 86] Counterpart of the final concord concerning properties in Bolnhurst, Ravensden and Thurleigh in FN 86. 18 May 1573 Q5 [after FN 903] Grant of annuity of £10: (i) Francis Hatley, citizen and merchant tailor of London, William Hatley of Thurleigh, gentleman (ii) John Francklin, youngest son of John Francklin of Thurleigh, gentleman. 24 Feb 1574/75 Q6 [after FN 86] Bond: Roger Grendon to George Francklin. For securing a good title to Mavern and Greemsbury and lands called Highomes. 30 Dec 1575 Q7 [after FN 87] Covenant for production of title deeds for Grimsbury and Mavern: (i) George Francklin of Thurleigh, gentleman (ii) Thomas Julyan alias Taylor of Roxton. 25 Mar 1580 Q8 [after FN 203] Bond: Richard Bray and John Gostwick to John Francklyn. Relating to payments in connection with Thurleigh. 10 Jun 1581 Q9 [before FN 967] Will of John Francklyn of Thurleigh, gentleman. To wife Ann, if she refuse the White Horse, lands in Cople, Cardington and Bedford, with an annuity of 40s; she is also to have £50, which can include £20 household stuff; use of the silver ale pot, 6 silver spoons, and a tablet of gold. To sons George, John, Edward and Thomas successively, lands according to deed of entail, 22 November 1572. George, executor, is also to have the parsonage of Milton Ernest, allowing John £6 13s 8d per annum; and the lease of Scots close, to be laid to the farm at Clapham; the plate, which is to descend from heir to heir; and Burystead farm, Thurleigh. John is also to have an annuity of £9 from the parsonage of Houghton after lease by John Cox of Clapham has expired; also rent of £10 from Durham; and shall continue the £10 annuity which he has from Francis Hatley of London; also an annuity of £9 from the parsonage of Everton; also meat, drink, lodging, and the keeping of one gelding at Burystead while unmarried; Edward to have the residue of £100 and Thomas of £66 6s 8d stock in Mr Hanford's hands. To daughter Anne, £40. Testator declares that £120 left his children for their upbringing by testator's uncle William Francklyn, dean of Windsor, shall be considered accounted for. 16 Jan 1578/79 Probate 17 Nov 1581 Q9a-c [before FN 967] Receipts for sums under John Francklyn's will. a: Thomas Francklyn to William Hanford of London, merchant, £40; To George Francklyn, £20. 25 Apr 1581 b: Thomas Francklyn to George Francklyn: 100 marks. 31 Dec 1581 c: Edward Francklyn of Hertfordshire to George Francklyn: £100. 13 Feb 1582 Witnesses: Alexander Hammonde, William Townsend, John Francklyn, Edward Latner Q10 [before FN 967] Inventory of the goods of John Francklyn. [Merely gives lease of Burystead and list of 8 debtors] 20 Nov 1581 Q11 [after FN 558/1-2] Grant of annuity: George Keynsham of Tempsford, esquire, to Ann Francklin, widow of John. Annuity of £4 in return for her right of dower from the manor of Brayes, Tempsford. Witnesses: William Hughst, William Serjeante 14 Feb 1583 Q12 [after FN 204] Undertaking: John Harvey of Thurleigh, esquire, to J. Francklin. To save and keep him harmless from all impositions in connection with 14 acres in Gest Field, Thurleigh. Witnesses: Robert Castell, Edmund Pecocke, Edward Latner, George Francklyn, Richard Rose 17 Jan 1585 Q13 [after FN 66] Will of Robert More of Bolnhurst. Body to be buried in Bolnhurst churchyard. To son Richard, a silver goblet with a cover parcel-gilt; a silver salt, dozen silver spoons, 2 gold rings, best bedstead, best feather bed, best matress with bolsters, pillows and pillowbeers, 2 pairs best sheets, 2 best blankets, best coverlet and best curtains; 2 kine worth £4, a nag worth 4 marks, £12 in money. To son Geoffrey, messuage and lands in Roxton, Colesden, and Barford in tenure of John Swansome, Thomas Child etc; this may be sold by brother Geoffrey and by Thomas Judd for Geoffrey's use. To son Stephen, a messuage in Ravensden with Coper's pightle. To son John, lands in Colesden, Chawston, and Roxton, bought of Robert Purslowe, in occupation of Thomas Loggesden. To daughter-in-law Margaret More, 10s. To poor of Bolnhurst, 10s. To wife Amy, best bed. To wife Amy and son William, house in Bolnshurst for life. Executors are to have £40 worth of wood from wood near house at Bolnhurst. Witnesses: Thomas Judde, John Jones, William Jones 31 May 1584 Probate 29 Oct 1584 Q14 [after FN 204] Undertaking: John Farcloughe of Goldington, gentleman, to John Francklin of Thurleigh, gentleman. To save and keep him harmless from all impositions in connection with 12 acres in Thurleigh in occupation of John Hewys. Witnesses: Laurence Faircloughe, Eustace Gaubb, Thomas Julyan, Edward Latner 1 Oct 1585 Q15 [after FN 168] Assignment of lease: George Francklyn of Bolnhurst, gentleman, to brother John. Tylwick farm, Ravensden, and Tilwick wood. (To be void if at any time George should hand John 6d in the church porch of Bolnhurst). Witness: Edward Latner 10 Feb 1589 Q17 [after FN 170] Bond 15 Feb 1589 Q18 [after FN 66] Quitclaim: Amy More of Bolnhurst to William More. A capital messuage in Bolnhurst wherein Robert More did lately dwell. Witnesses: John Farcloughe, Richard More, Geoffrey More, William Hatley, Laurence Farclough, Stephen More, John Francklyn, Edward Latner 5 Apr 1592 Q19 [after FN 68] Bond for performance of covenants Q20 [after FN 168] Lease, rent 12d: John Rawlins of Ravensden, yeoman, to George Francklyn of Thurleigh, gentleman. Church acre in Tylwick Field, Ravensden. Witnesses: Nicholas Smyth, John Andrews 18 Feb 1587 Q21,Q22 [after FN 181] Counterparts of FN 181 Q61 [after FN 82] Similar deed to FN 82 7 Aug 1541 Q62 [after FN 526] Assignment of lease, a certain sum: (i) Robert Beverley of Eaton, gentleman, one of the clerks of the king's kitchens (ii) John Francklin of Thurleigh, yeoman. The site of the manor of Campton, Westcroft close, Burnham mead; leased by the King to Robert Beverley for 21 years at £5 17s 8d per annum; and late in the tenure of John Gostwick and Edward Cappley. 30 Jun 1552 Q63 [after FN 435] Bond: Alexander Whitfelde and wife Joan to John Franckleyn. To surrender 39 acres land and meadow, and Brays mead, late in tenure of William Pygott, at next court at Clophill. 20 Feb 1553 Q64 [after FN 435] Bond: Alexander Whitfelde and wife Joan to John Franckleyn. To surrender a messuage and 4 acres land, and parcel of meadow, late purchased of Sir Henry Grey, knight. 20 Feb 1555 Q65 [after FN 587] Bond: Thomas and William Barker to John Francklin for performance of covenants. 4 Jul 1554 Q66 [after FN 520] Bond relating to FN 520, a conveyance of a messuage in Shefford. 8 Mar 1556 Q67 [after FN 405] Bond: John West to John Franckleyn. For leasing Great and Little Aldens pasture, Goldington, in occupation of Abraham Dobeny, John Bosgrave and Alice Russell, widow. 1555/56 Q68 [after FN 345-346] Receipt for £20 (part payment); Robert Taylor of Stevington, yeoman, and wife Dorothy, to John Francklyn of Thurleigh, yeoman, and wife Anne. A tenement called the White Horse in St Paul's Parish, Bedford, between one of Robert S[k]ott alias Willington to the west, and 2 cottages late Christopher Wilshere east, abutting south on Well Street, and north on a tenement late of Elizabeth Hall, deceased, purchased by Robert Taylor of Christopher Wilshere. Witnesses: Richard Laurence, mayor; Henry Laurence and John West, bailiffs; Thomas Huxley, Robert Hatfeld and John Gillowe, mace-bearers 19 Dec 1559 Q69 [after FN 345-346] Bond for making an estate in fee simple; Robert Taylor of Stevington, yeoman, and wife Dorothy, to John Francklyn of Thurleigh, yeoman, and wife Anne. A tenement called the White Horse in St Paul's Parish, Bedford, between one of Robert S[k]ott alias Willington to the west, and 2 cottages late Christopher Wilshere east, abutting south on Well Street, and north on a tenement late of Elizabeth Hall, deceased, purchased by Robert Taylor of Christopher Wilshere. Witnesses: Henry Laurence, C. Willshere, John Allcock, William Hewett 20 Jan 1560 Q70 [after FN 203] Bond: Richard Braye to John Francklyn. For the occupation of Thurleigh manor called Thurleigh Bury for a month. Witnesses: Reginald Braye, William and George Francklin, William Lillingstone 23 May 1569 Q71 [after FN 203] Bond 23 May 1569 Q72 [after FN 373] Power of attorney: Robert Forde to William Hatley to seal and deliver deed of 4 October [i.e. FN 373] and give seisin. Witnesses: William Forde, George Francklyn Q73 [after FN 373] Bond for performance of covenants. 4 Oct 1569 Q74 [after FN 203] Bond: Richard Braye to John Francklyn, relating to deed of 27 May 1571. Witnesses: George Francklin, William Hatlys 28 May 1571 Q75 [after FN 589] Bond: John Gascoigne to George Francklin for performance of covenants. Witnesses: Francis Hatley, Thomas Tomlinsone, Edward Latner 28 May 1589 Q81 [after FN 367] Conveyance: Leonard Fitzgeoffrey of Clapham to John Francklin. A messuage and lands in Clapham. 21 Aug 1561 Q82 [after FN 372] Conveyance: John Dorsett of Bedford to John Francklin of Thurleigh. A messuage and lands in Clapham. 9 Nov 1563 Q83-84 [after FN 464] Bonds: Robert Otwey to George Francklin. 20 Sep 1568 and 11 Oct 1570 [In the transcripts (FN 1248), these deeds are stated to have been given 'to the Rev Mr Cumming in 1765, who has bought Felmersham rectory.'] Q87 [after FN 452] Conveyance: Richard Eston to George Francklin. A messuage in Clophill, with Appleborow Grove. 1 Apr 1570 Q88 [after FN 452] Bond for performance of covenants. 2 Apr 1570 Q89 [after FN 452] Surrender: Ralph Compton to George Francklin. A copyhold messuage in Clophill. 5 Apr 1570 Q90 [after FN 200] Discharge: Edmund Pocock to John Francklyn. Lands in Keysoe. 20 Jan 1584 Q91 [after FN 452] Covenants: George Ingolsby to George Francklin. A messuage and lands in Clophill. 29,30 Jan 1583 Q93 [after FN 494] Mortgage, 400 marks: John Harvey of Thurleigh to George Francklin of Thurleigh. Milton mills, 'to be paid in part of a purchase made by John Harvey of the parsonage of Cardington called Fenlake Barns'. 18 Apr 1586 Q94 [after FN494] Mortgage: Oliver Harvey to George Francklin. Milton mills. 25 May 1599 Q95 [after FN 110] Covenant: John Blythe and John Francklin, 'on sale of Brayes Farm'. 19 Dec 1586 Q96 [after FN 348] Conveyence, £80: George and John Francklin, and wife Anne, to Thomas Abbys. The White Horse, Bedford. 15 Mar 1587 Q97 [after FN 202] Grant on trusts: Richard Talbot to George Francklin. Lands in Riseley and Keysoe. 26 Jul 1589 Q98 [after FN 355] Deed between John Gascoigne, John Harvey and George Francklin relating to Fenlake barns. 2 Jan 1589 Q100 [after FN 494] Conveyance: Hugh Beeston to George Franklin. A portion of the tithes of Milton. 4 Jul 1590 Q101 [after FN 494] Conveyance: John Cotton to George Franklin. Milton parsonage. 6 Jul 1590 Q102 [after FN859] Mortgage: Edward Coppley to George Francklin. Estate at Stanwick. 23 Jun 1591 Q103 [after FN 202] Lease for 4 years: Richard Talbot to John Francklyn of Clapham and John Abolneho. Hall closes, Riseley. 3 Oct 1596 R40 [after FN 754] Manor of Horton - Northwodes, 8 Richard 2. This deed has not been found. It is listed in the transcripts where numbers R1-R40 of this series are described as being in one parcel. No. 40 would thus be the outside document of the parcel, and has presumably entirely perished, No. 39 (Ravensden) having almost entirely disintegrated. 1385 R64 [before FN 464] Deed relating to Gledmede in Felmersham. 1421 [In the transcripts (FN 1248), this deed is stated to have been given 'to the Rev Mr Cumming in 1765, who has bought Felmersham rectory.'] R126 [after FN 464] Deed relating to Gledmede in Felmersham: John Braye to William Otner. 1541 [In the transcripts (FN 1248), this deed is stated to have been given 'to the Rev Mr Cumming in 1765, who has bought Felmersham rectory.'] R138 [after FN 83] Letters patent [?]: Edward VI to Edmund Clarke and Thomas Grendon. Greensbury farm in Bolnhurst and Keysoe, part of 'Balenhoo' and of the college of Pleshey in the county of Essex; Maverne in Bolnhurst and Thurleigh. 1547 R142 [after FN 526] Grant of Burnham Mead from Thomas Reve and Edward Isham to Robert Hatley. 1554 [In the transcripts there there is a note in a later hand that this deed was given to Mrs Osborne when the property was sold by John Franklin, esquire, 1758] R144 [after FN526] Grant from Robert Hatley to John Franckleyn of Burnham Mede. 2 May 1554 ['to Sir G. Osborne'] R203 and 204 [after FN 466-467] Deeds relating to lands in Felmersham: Robert Otway to George Francklin. 1570 and 1571 [In the transcripts (FN 1248), these deeds are stated to have been given 'to the Rev Mr Cumming in 1765, who has bought Felmersham rectory.']
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