• Reference
    BS1108-1109
  • Title
    Conveyance (Lease and Release), £2124 and an annuity: (i) Susan Wilsher of Wilden, widow; her son John Wilsher, gentleman; her daughter Elizabeth Wilshier, spinster (ii) Christopher Parker of Childeron, Lancaster, esquire. Messuages and land in Wilden [details given; see also BS 1114]. Christopher Parker pays to Susanna £124 (issuing from the estate) and an annuity of £20 for ninety years if she so long do live; to John £1800; to Elizabeth £200. [Release is very frail and in parts undecipherable] Witnesses: Richard Apthorp, Samuel Lake
  • Date free text
    29,30 Oct 1712
  • Production date
    From: 1712 To: 1712
  • Admin/biog history
    BRA Stamp 247 from Farrer & Co
  • Scope and Content
    Details given: -- A messuage or farmhouse in the occupation of Susan Wilsher, John Wilsher, Elizabeth Wilshier and John Smith, with appurtenances and two closes of pasture called Brooke Close (6 acres) and Great Grange Close (8 acres); 7 acres meadow in Pottershole and East End meadow; and 74 1/2 acres arable dispersed in common fields of Wilden, all in the occupation of John Smith; -- A messuage or farmhouse with appurtenances in the occupation of William Hart, with Barn Close and Roger's Close (13 acres); 8 acres meadow in Midsummer Meadow and Mow Meadow; and 66 acres arable dispersed in common fields of Wilden, all in the occupation of William Hart; -- A messuage and 3 closes of pasture (10 acres); 2 parcels of meadow called Lamas meadow (3 acres); 51 acres arable dispersed in the common fields of Wilden; all in the occupation of John Lindop; -- A cottage, pightle and 5 acres land in the occupation of Henry Haines; -- 4 acres land in the occupation of Thomas Lake; All other property of Susan Wilsher, John Wilsher and Elizabeth Wilshier in Wilden. Fuller details are given in the Release, which is however very frail and in parts undecipherable.
  • Physical description
    Release is very frail and in parts undecipherable
  • Level of description
    item