V119

Lease for Years. (i) Robert Parker of Riseley, gentleman and wife Mary (ii) Richard Lavender of Town of Bedford, yeoman

2 June 24 Charles I [1648]

From: 1648 To: 1648

consideration: £160 -- farmhouse in the occupation of Richard Lavender of Felmersham, lately purchased by Robert Parker of John Fitzieoffrey, gentleman [see V117 & V121B] -- ancient farmhouse of the ancestors of Robert Parker with 120 acres arable, 2 closes, Kings Close and Packers, and 15 acres meadow belonging. all trees excepted from 29 September next for 12 years paying £20 per annum for 11½ years, peppercorn rent for last ½ year 40 shillings for every acre of ancient meadow ploughed up. usual covenants, with agricultural details Robert Parker to pay all taxes except those to church, poor and for quartering soldiers. Witnesses: Richard Holden, Thomas Leach. seal: on tag, armorial (three crowns on shield with crest and mantling) damaged

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Fitzieoffery, John,
Parker, Robert,
Parker, Mary,
Lavender, Richard,
Holden, Richard,
Leach, Thomas

DEEDS, legal papers, FELMERSHAM, RISELEY, BEDFORD, Felmersham farms, Felmersham fields, agricultural leases