Reference
WY323
Title
Agreement. (copy).
(i) James Hatley of St. Neots, gentleman, son and heir of Richard deceased
(ii) Martha Hatley of St. Neots widow of Richard deceased.
Date free text
13 Apr 1730
Production date
From: 1730 To: 1730
Scope and Content
Recites that Martha is entitled to dower out of:-
-- messuages in St. Andrews, Holborn;
messuage and lands in Staploe, Eaton Socon, and Topham End, Eaton Socon, and in St. Neots.
She is also entitled for life to:-
-- property in Tempsford and Everton [as in WY321].
James Hatley has purchased of Adams Brace of Tempsford gentleman,
-- messuage or farmhouse, dovehouse, granary etc. in Lamputt end, Tempsford, 2 closes of pasture and grove adjoining;
part of the Two Closes (3½ acres) in Lamputt end, lying between ground late of Henry Feruly east, and the lord of the manor west, late
in the occupation of George Brace now Adams Brace;
66 acres land in Tempsford and Everton Down field;
3 acres meadow in Freeman’s Holme; 1½ acres in West mead;
1 acre 1½ roods meadow in Smallum.
James agrees, in consideration of Martha giving up all claim to estates to settle on her an annuity of £100.
Martha is to sell to James, all plate, household goods which were her husband’s (except those mentioned in a schedule attached)
James paying all debts, funeral expenses etc.
Witnesses: Loftus Hatley, Samuel Luke.
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