X440/168

Copy of Deed to Lead the Uses for a Fine

18 Mar 1671/2

From: 1641 To: 1672

i) Edward Bray of Biggleswade, bachelor, son & heir of Edward Bray late of Biggleswade, yeoman, deceased ii) Joshua Collins of Ashwell, Hertfordshire, yeoman Richard Robinson of the same, maltster whereas: i) is seised of: - parcels of arable in Biggleswade on Holme side 31 acres 3 roods late of Edward Bray, late of Biggleswade, innholder, deceased, late grandfather of i) - parcels of arable in Biggleswade & Stratton 20 acres - parcel of arable 8 acres in Holme side in Biggleswade : North Ralph Constable gentleman : South William Rudd junior : West the Delves : East London highway late of Jonathan Frauncis late of Royston, Hertfordshire, clerk, deceased & by Indenture of 18 October 1641 conveyed to Edward Bray & wife Mary late parents of i) & their heirs now: i) will levy fine to ii) by name of: - 60 acres land - 3 acres meadow - 6 acres pasture in Biggleswade Stratton & Holme to enure to ii) to use of i) signature: ii) witnesses: Ralph Baldwyn, Edward Crawley The original deed remained in the hands of William Beaumont

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Bray, Edward,
Collins, Joshua,
Robinson, Richard,
Constable, Ralph,
Rudd, William,
Frauncis, Jonathan,
Bray, Mary,
Beaumont, William

BUILDINGS & LAND USE, BIGGLESWADE, yeoman, Ashwell [Hertfordshire], maltsters, Biggleswade fields, arable, innholders, freehold land, Stratton, Biggleswade London Road, Royston, clerks, Holme