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DS 773*9/1 00 1 HERTFORD COUNTY RECORD Of r ICE
Miscellaneous Volume X
Documents deposited uy wrs Y lne, 7/ililan Bury
Number Description Data
EASTWICK
70472 Extr&ct from Tithe Apportionment re 23 December 1913 certain fields in the ^riggens Estate: Eon. H .C .Gibbs .
BROADFIELD
Manor of Broadfleld. Broagfieid Hall 70474 A-N Household and estate accounts of 1689 - 1726 with Pulter Forrester some earlier & The Hine notes and. transcripts of later entries. this book are in his Librury in Some on the separ room 204. ate sheets B
WALDEN, ST. PAULS
70471 "Inventory of the furniture at Pauls 1 June 1797 Walden" :u
70473 Catalogue of furniture etc. of the Hon. 1805 George Bowes, deceased, at St. Pauls Walaen Bury
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE (Hunting)
Blggleswade 70476 Printed book: Seventy Years a Master: ? late C19 C4J George Race
70475 Portrait of Huntsman on horse one C19 of the persons mentioned in "Seventy Years a Master" (No.70476) by George O) Race. Biggleswade harriers.
BASINGSTOKE Co.HAMPSHIRE
70907 Marriage Licence George wottram of E. 19 March 1322 Grimsteaa, co. Sussex, end Martha kunby of Basingstoke: at Basingstoke.
HrtTFIELD
70908 Passport signed by Lord Palmerston 1851 30 September for William Flavel Hurndall to travel "on the Continent". Endorsements with franks 1851-1865 002 HERTFORD COUNTY RECORD OFFICE
Miscellaneous Volume X
Documents deposited by Mrs. Hlne
Number Descrlpt ion Date
71027 Letter Book 1747 - 1773 Copies of letters from: 1. Dowager Duchess of Somerset - formerly (13) Countess of Hertford - to Lady Luxborough. 2. William Shenstone to duchess cf Somerset and she to him. 3. William Melmoth to **r. Dodsley 4. Various verses - some addressed to persons 5. Letters from Mrs Clarke cf Winchester (?) to the ^evd. Mr. Newling. 6. Ditto to "Betsy" her neice. 7. Letters from Revd.M. Clarke to his nephew the hevd. Charles Newllng. 8. Letters from W.Clarke to "Mr. Taylor at the White horse, Felter ^ane, London" and other addresses.
Good.
HITCHIN & District also references to Beds, people
71025 "Loans & Investments" This book "Started" 29 appears to belong to the Hawkins February 1324 solicitors papers - & is an account of investments & loans of various people in the hitchin district. There is a names index.
From heginald hine Library
Good
WaLDEN. ST. PAULS
71026 account book. Personal and household July 30 1794 expenses "The honbri^cfwes To Geo. June 5 1798 Thompson" '
From heginald Line Library
Good.
003 HERTFORD COUNTY RECORD OFFIgg
Miscellaneous Volume X
Documents deposited by i-trs R.L.Hlne, Willian Bury,
Number Description Date
W/iLDEN, St. Pauls.
Stagenhoe
71038 Box file containing nines notes 17th 20th notes in other hands ana manuscript centuries. material relating to Stagenhoe mostly Hall family. There are 115 numbered documents ana many letters re locality etc. to hine from vaious people.
004 INDEX OF PLACE NAMES
0508 REGINALD
LOCATION OF H I N E MSS: HERTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE
Name as in Modern Borough Reference Modern Name Nature or County document Ancient Parish
Basingstoke 11 Basingstoke 3oro' Basingst oke Hant.
Beds. 14 Bedfordshire County
Biggie swade 9,10 Biggieswade Biggleswade Bedf.
Broadfield 6 Broadfield (Extra-Par.) Hertf.
Eastwick 5 Eastwick Eastwick Hertf.
Hertfordshire 4,9*10 Hertfordshire County
Hitchin 14 Hitchin Hitchin Hertf.
Norton 1 Norton Manor Norton Hertf,
Kings- 3 Walden, Walden, Hertf, Walden Kings Kings
Walden, 7,8,15,16 Walden, Walden, Hertf. Pauls; St. Pauls St. Pauls Walden-Bury, St. Pauls
005 HERTFORDSHIRE RECORD OFFICE
Miscellaneous deeds and papers relating to
Hitchin and district, deposited by the late
R.L. Kino, and subsequently converted to a
gift by his widow, Krs. Florence Hine.
[Nos. 87587 - 87834]
[Accession 1a] - [inventory compiled: August/September, 1963] 1HITCHIN
Hitchin and Offley
87537 Copy of bargain and sale. 16 Pob. 1564/5; Robert Parris of Hitchin, gent., and copied 15 April 1659. Elizabeth, his wife, to John Andrewes of Kitchin, yeoman. Messuage or mansion house in which they live; one tenement adjoining in Bancroft Street; 55 acres arable, and 2\ acres pasture in Townes Field. Detailed terrier given. Witnesses: Win. Plorner, Edmunde Legge, Thomas Emery and others.
87538 Bond to perform covenants (in connection with 10 Jan. 1584/5. conveyance). Simon Warren and Edward and Judith Ilart.
875S9 Conveyance. 10 Jan. 1584/5. Simon Warren, yeoman, to Edward Hurste, yeoman and Judith, his wife. Messuage in occupation of Hurste at Cappes Well in Bancroft Street between messuage of John Ferryen and close of Hurst; 1 acre of pasture abbutting on the raessuage and on closes called Fishponds Closes. Witnesses: Michael Longe, William Monke, and Robert Papworth.
87590 Feoffment. 10 Jan. 1584/5. Simon Warren of Hitchen, yeoman, to Edward Hurst and Judith, his wife. Messuage or tenement at Cappes Well in Hitchin, in Bancroft Street, (next to messuage of John Ferry an south); and 1 acre abutting on. the raessuage. [Abuttals set out] .
Hitchin and Ipnollitts - 87591 Copy of will of Edward Hurst of Hitchin, yeoman. 26 April 1586; Bequests to family; bequests to poor and church; proved 10 June 1536. messuage in Gosmore; 2 tenements; arable lands purchased of Mr. Tunston; land in Pirton fields purchased of Mr. Francis; 6 tenements "newly builded" on Longcroft [?Konycroft]; close called Hoyes; etc. Witnesses: Michael Longe, George Graveley, Christopher Harrold, Henry Greene, Robert Papworth, Henry Butler, John Sent and Edward Hurst.
87592 Probate copy of will of John Hurst of Cappswell 19 Dec. 1616 Hitchin, yeoman. proved 29 April 1617 Property to wife Agnes (except tenement in occupation of Kenry Wye) until son John is 21; £5. 13. 4d to Simon Lucas and Graveley.Hurst for daughters Judith and Elizabeth; great gilt salt cellar to John; tenement in occupation of Wye to sister Joan after death of his mother, Judith Ireland.
- Acc. la
Hjtchin. cont.
87593 Settlement to self for life, 1 Jan. 1670/1 John Hurst, then to Daniel Hurst in fee. John Hurst of Capsvell, Kitchin, yeoman, (l); William Spicer otherwise Kelder of Little Offley, cent, (2); William Sheppard of Offley yeoman (3). Messuage or tenement near Capsvell, adjoining messuage called Capsvell, next Silver St. End, and built on pasture called Silver St. Close; orchard, barn and hedge? 5 acres in Spittlefield; covyard, 4 porches near brick vail, called the graveyard. Witnesses: Hen. Warner, Cha. Nicholls, Joseph ?Gooff.
87594 Fine Feb. 1680/1 Willirm Sheppard quer. and John Hurst and James Hurst defendants. Messuage, cottage, garden etc. 5 acres land, 3 acres pasture in Hitchin.
87595 Settlement on marriage of Elizabeth Hurst. 25 Jan. 1689/90 John Hurst of Capsvell, yeoman, to John Squier, maltster. Pasture called the Burying Place near Silver Street. [Abuttals given]
87396 Copy of court roll; admission of James Mayne, esq., 11 Oct. 1641 on death of his mother, Mary Mayne. Messuage in Bancroft; Bensmead; land at Bearton, etc. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87597 Copy of court roll: admission of John Mayne, 9 Oct. 1644 on death of James Mayne, by his mother Dorothy Mayne. Messuage in Bancroft; Bensmeade; close at Bearton; and lands in Purvell Field; sturgeons; Ravlings Dell; Gfeate close; Middle close; Long close; etc. [Manor of Hitchin.Portman and Foreign]
87598 Conveyance (under vil l of Ralph B, deceased) 20 May 1562 Ralph Radcliffe, son and heir of late Ralph Radcliffe of Kitchin, schoolmaster, to Elizabeth Radcliffe his sister. Messuage vith appurtenances in Hitchin in occupation of Richard Chambers, chandler. Elizabeth to pay on annuity to her mother, Elizabeth Norton. Acc.la
Hitching ont.
87599 Bargain and sale: 1 Oct.1582 Ralph Radcliffe of Hitchin, to William Chamber of Hitchin, tallow-chandler. Messuage or tenement in Bancroft Street, abutting east on churchyard; between tenements of William Colter and the Earl of Essex. Witnesses: E.Radcliffe, J.Gaddesden, George Graveley, Edward Hurste, Mathewe Awdley, Richard Tristram.
87600 Deed of confirmation. 6 Oct.1582 Ralph Radcliffe of Hitchin, esquire, to William Chambers of Hitchin, tallow-chandler, in connection with indenture of 1st Oct, 1582 Messuage or tenement in Bancroft Street, abutting on the cemetery of the church. Witnesses: S. Radcliffe, Henry Warner, George Fraunce, The Say, Edward Awdeley, J. Gaddesden, Wm. Fryer, Vm. Osborne, Edward Marshall, John Tristram.
87601 -Nit-claim. 8 Jan .1582/3 Jeremy and Edward Radcliffe to William Chambers, tallow-chandler. 1 Messuage or tenement in Hitchin (in Bancroft) next the messuage of the Earl of Essex.
87602 Deed to lead the uses of a fine. 20 March 1582/3 John Chambers of Hitchin, butcher, to William Chambers, tallow-chandler. 2 Messuages or tenements - one called the Falcon in tenure of John Filyan, the other in occupation of William Chambers.
87603 Quit-claim. 16 May 1583 John Chambers of Hitchin, butcher, to William Chambers, tallow-chandler. Tenement in Bancroft Street, in occupation of Willam Chambers. Witnesses; J.Gaddesden, Thomas Searle, John Gardner.
87604 Quit claim and discharge from mortgage: 26 May 1595 -Ralph Astrye of Earlingdon, Beds.esquire,to William Chambers, chandler. Not specified. Hitchin, cont
37605 Quitclaim. 10 June 1630 John Fletcher of London, merchant to John Chambers. all his interest in a messuage in Kitchin "against the signe of the Cock" in Bancroft Street, in tenure of John Mounch; orchard adjoining Coopis Alley.
87606 Covenant to levy fine and suffer recovery. 1 Oct.1633 Mathev Thorley of Willian, clerk, and Mary his vife, and John Chamber, citizen and Skinner of London (l); Humphrey Mitchell, citizen and powterer (2); Thomas Read of Offley, bachelor of Divinity and Jacob Tvisleton of Villian, clerk (3). 4 little messuages in Hitchin with gardens and well; messuage in Bancroft Street, abuttiiigeast on churchyard; orchard abutting on Park Lane,
87607 Release and feoffment. 24 Dec.1633 John Chambers, citizen and skinner, (son and heir of Ralph Chambers) to John Turner of Hitchin, maltster. Messuage in occupation of John Moncke, in Bancroft Street, abutting on churchyard east; orchard near Park Lane; messuage called the Corner House; Witnesses: Nath. Whittaraore, John Monk, Wm. Wood, Win. Chapman, Walter Goodman.
87608 Bond to perform covenants in connection with release 14 Dec.1633 John Chambers to John Skynner. Witnesses: John Skynner, James Turner, senior. Wm. Wood. Wm. Chapman, Matthew Goodman.
87609 Marriage settlement: 23 April 1672 William Turner of Kitchin, tallow-chandler, (l); to Richard Lawrence the elder of Nether Standon, Beds., and William Ireland of Hitchin, maltster (2); (William Trrner to marry Mary Lawrence). Messuage in tenure of Turner (messuage called the George on south), orchard at the end of Corpi3 Alley (lane leading from Swan back gate to the pound on the west); 4 acres in Mooremeade field.
S7610 Copy of court roll: license to continue 20 Oct.1686 enc ro ac hment. William Turner. In Bancroft Street. Hitchin.cont,
Hitchin. Dinsley, Ip-pollitts,, Of flay,
87611 Recovery Mich 1506(22 Ken William Butte, senior, John Smyth senior., V-J1) Michael Fyssher gent. Nicholas Mattok,junior, gent, John Frankelyn and John Smyth junior. 6 messuages, 130 acres of land in Hitchin, Dinsley, Ippollitts and Offley.
87612 Charter of confirmation: 18 Feb.1535/6 Nicholas Mattoke of Odyll, co. Beds, gent., to Richard Chambers, Thomas Chambers, Robert Snodall, John Muncke and James Chambers (to use of Richard Chambers) Messuage or tenement in "Bancroft strett" abutting on tenement of fraternity or guild of the Blessed Mary of Hitchin on the north, garden of the church east.
87613 Conveyance (feoffment) and covenant to levy fine: 9 March 1620/1 John Mattocke of the Inner Temple, esquire, to Richard Sheffield of Hitchin, maltster. Messuage in Bancroft Street between those of Matthev Hanscombe and James Burwell. Witnesses: James Burwell, Mathew Hansconba, John Fawcett, Vm Jebson, Ed Laundey, Robt. Skinner, John Skinner.
87614 Feoffment. 30 Jan.1646/7 Richard Sheffield, maltster, to Simon Lucas,, maltster. Messuage or tenement in Bancroft Street. Witnesses: J . Skynner, R. Skynner, Robert Lucas, Jo. Home, Vm. Lucas.
87615 Feoffment. 1^/7 r ).V 3T - M T 1 1 x 1 March 153o/7 "ichard Lacy; vicar of Ipolletts, to Robert Snedale of Hitchin, yeoman. 1 Messuage end garden lying between the tenement of the Prior and Convent of the Monastery of Byggyng on the south, and % tenement of William Avdeley north, one' head abutting on Bancroft Strete east and land of Abbess of Elstow west, which said messuage formerly belonged to Lady Alice Moore, widow of John Myddylton of Hitchin, merchant of the Staple of Calais. Acc.la
Hitchin, cont.
87616 Feoffment. 11 April 1537 Robert Snedall of Hitchin, yeoman, to Elizabeth Fryday, widow, late wife of John Fryday, yeoman, deceased. Messuage and ga,rden adjoining in Bancroft Strete. (Abuttals given - as in 87615)
87617 Indenture to lead to uses of a recovery. 7 June 1559 John Gravelye of Hitchin to William Kent and John Papworth to use of Joan Tristan. Messuage vith appurtenances etc, formerly of Elizabeth Fryday. Witnesses: Wm. Audeley, John Perles, Jemeys [James] Shave, Thomas Shepherd.
87618 Copy of court roll quotes (1) Surrender of 8 Oct.1584 Thomas Frydaye to use of Edmund Papvorthe: (2) Surrender of John Dardes to use of Robert Papvorthe; (3) Surrender of Thomas Parris to use of Robert Papworthe. (4) admission of Robert Papvorth junior. (1) 14 acres called Vyllinghams; (2) 14 acres called Willingehams next the Malt mill pond; (3) Croft next the Malt mill and 14 acres.
Hitchin^Inpollitts.
87619 Exemplification of Recovery. 12 Feb-1615/16 Robert Papvorth senior, and Robert Papworth junior, plaintiffs; William and Thomas Papworth defendants; John Gaddesden, vouchee. 35 acres of land.
87620 Copy of court roll: surrender of William 15 April 1629 Papworth to own use and use of Robert Papworth. Piece of arable called "Winingham peece" and pightle called "le Mill Pond Close". [Manor of Hitchin]
87621 Abstract of title of Robert PapworthJ 1628/9 1635 Capital messuage in Bancroft; 3 messuages adjoining; and various lands [fully set out] .
87622 Exemplification of Recovery. 28 Nov.1615 Luke Norton and Francis Tavener, esquire., plaintiffs., John Skynnor gent, and John Skynner, junior, defendants., John Gaddesden vouchee. 4 messuages, 1 dovecote, 2 gardens, 1 pasture in Hitchin* Hiichirt ,cont^
87623 Bargain and sale and covenant to levy fine. 15 Jan.1615/16 Luke Norton of Offley, and Lettice his wife, to William Terrill of Kitchin, pewterer, and Lyddey Terrill, one of his daughters. 3 acres of arable land in Mocromead field, (Sweetings Valley); 3urford field. Witnesses: Thomas Bentley, Francis Huckell Thomas Gouldsmyth, R. Skynner, junior.
87624 Copy of court roll: surrender of Luke and 19 April 1615 Leticia Norton to use of Benjamin and Thomas Norton (5/- having been paid to Richard Lawndey overseer of the church, for the poor inhabitants of Hitchin) Customary lands and tenements, (not specified). [Manor of Hitchin]
87625 Recovery: 30 April 1623 John Skynner, senior, gent., and John Skynner, junior,gent, against Luke Norton, esquire, and Francis Taverner, esquire. 4 messuages, 1 dovehouse etc, in Hitchin,
87626 Copy of court roll: surrender on death of 13 Oct.1630 Lettice Norton, to Benjamin Norton and Bridget his wife. Pieces of land near "les Chalkepitts" "le Cotland vocat Albows et Carters" Dyers; land in Burymeade and Cock Meadet [Manor of Hitchin. Foreign]
*
Hitchin. Pirton. Ippollitts. Shillington.
87627 8 Assignment of lease in trust ( and counterpart): 18 July 1633 Henry Pigott esquire, John Pigott, gent., William Carter to Benjamin Norton and Thomas Norton. Capital messuage in Bancroft Street, and lands as in 87629* Witnesses: Tho. Rotherham, Ralph Carter, Walter Miles, Thomas Simons.
87629 Assignment of his half share in property. 8 May 1634 Thomas Norton, citizen and draper, of London, to Benjamin Norton, citizen and clothworker of London. Capital messuage in Bancroft Street; freehold lands in fields of Hitchin (51^ acres) orchard next the almshouse; lands in Pirton and Shillington. Witnesses; T. Goldingham, Gra: Norton. Ace,la
Hitchin,cont.
Kitchin. Ippollitts, Shillin/rton.
87630 Assignment. 20 Aug.1636 Benjamin Norton, citizen and clothvorker of London, to Richard Tavener, and Raufe Skynner of Hitchin in trust for John Skynner. Capital messuage in Bancroft Street; and lands in fields of Kitchin (51 acres) orchard adjoining the churchyard and almshouse, and the river; lands in parishes of Pirton and Shillington. Witnesses; T. Goldingham, John Skynner, George Wattersonn.
87631 Release. 22 Aug.1636 Lettice Norton, vidow, relict of Luke Norton, and Benjamin Norton, and Graveley Norton of Offley, esquire to John Skynner the younger, of Kitchin, gent. Messuage in Bancroft and lands as in 87630 Witnesses: The. Aspin, Robert Underwood, John Hurst, T. Goldingham, John Skynner, George Wattesonn.
87632 Grant. 8 July 1508 John Leventhorppe, vicar of parish church of St. Andrew, Hitchin, and Walter Butt, gent. Thomas Goodryche and John Fytzwater guardians of the goods, works and ornaments of the church, to John Rycroft esquire, (at the request of the inhabitants). Two messuages and a garden lying next to ' Bulstret on the east, lands of Carmelite Friars west, abutting on the mansion of John Rycroft south, and tenement of Abbess of Elstow north.
87633 Qui-Uclaim. 14 Oct.1609 John Harroer of Kings Walden, clerk, to William Hale of Kings Walden, esquire. Messuage or tenement in Kitchin in Bulstreet, in which John Bosworth lives. Witnesses: Luke Gaddesden, William Kail,
87634 Quit.-claim 6 April 1573 Elizabeth Fryer, widow of William Fryer to Ralph Radcliffe, gent. Messuage or tenement in Hitchin, abutting on churchyard west, and in tenure of Richard Chambers, tallow chandler. Witness: John Amptyll, Hitchin.cont.
87635 Will of 13 Aug.1678 Simon Lucas the elder. Messuage etc. in Bancroft Street to daughter Elizabeth (wife of Edward Draper); linen and household goods to Elizabeth his wife; Witnesses: Jo Barnevell, Wm. B [? Barker] E. Kanscombe.
87636 Bond (in connection with mortgage). 10 April 1619 Richard Smith of Whitwell, St. Pauls Walden, and Mary his wife, to Walter Carryington of Hitchin. Messuage or tenement called Copthall,in Bancroft Street. Witnesses:Simon Lucas, Wm. Prudden, Thomas Hurst,
87637 Inventory of goods of 12 Jan.,1634/5 Walter Carrington late of Hitchin. Goods listed in Hall, kitchen, best chamber over the hallj chamber over the shop, lofts, the shop, (includes hair "spunne and not spunne" and four wheels).
87638 Will of 25 April 1704 Charles Lucas of Hitchin, baker. nouso called Copthall etc., to wife and daughter. Witnesses: John Lawrence, James Mardell, Ezekiel Herrod.
87639 Will of 9 April 1711 Charles Lucas of Hitchin, baker. Messuage or cottage in Bancroft Street to wife. Witnesses: Wm. Hanscombe, Ann Hanscombe, Mary Lawndy.
87640 Will of 12 May 1716 Elizabeth Lucas, of Hitchin, widow. Goods etc. to grand-daughter Mercy. Witnesses: Wm Kanscombe, John Simpson, Win. Kyde.
87641 Copy of court roll apportioning qurUrent. 11 Oct.1641 List of Jury and Homage endorsed. 1 capital messuage in Bancroft Street, late in occupation of Andrew Hurst, now of Charles Heyner. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign) 87642 Pooffment. 20 Feb.1575/3 Thomas Whyttamore of Hitchin, yeoman, to Thomas Fronche of Hitchin, haberdasher. One messuage or tenement, and land in "Banocrofte Strete" on which the chantry House once stood, vhich he had from John Pond. [Abuttals given] .
87643 Copy of court roll: surrender of 24 March 1608/9 Abraham Whyttamore to use of Francis Huckell, and his admission.
5 acres, 3 roodst arable in Purvell Field; also 2 acres, abutting south on land of William Audley, half acre in Burford Field, abutting on Shafford Way, half acre in Burford Field; 5 roods in Alton field; half acre in Cock Meade. [Abuttals fully set out] . [Manor of Hitchin Foreign]
87644 Copy of court roll: surrender of Luke and 19 April 1615 Letitia Norton to use of Francis Huckle and Thomas Huckle,his son, and their admission. 1 acre.in Mooremead field; 1 acre,in Burford field; a headland piece in Burford field; 1 acre in Offenheadfield; half acre in Purwoll field, next to Starlings bridge. (Abuttals given).
87645 Copy of court roll: surrender of Luke Norton 6 Oct.1615 and Loticia his vife, to use of Francis Huckell, and his admission. 2 acres. 3 roods, arable land in Burford Field; 5 roods between lands of Ralph Radclyffe and John Tristram, abutting on Burford Waye; 1^ acres abutting on land of Tristram west.
87646 Copy of court roll: admission of Francis 12 Oct.1616 Huckell after surrender out of court of John Bosworth. 1 acre. 3 roods, arable land in Burford Field; Mocremeade field, abutting on way from Collyns townesend to Fiveberry hills north.
87647 Copy of court roll: surrender of William 30 Sept.1624 Hale to use of Francis Huckell and Thomas Huckell. 21 acres, 3 roods, arable in Hitchin; Wymbush peece in Purwell field, Rawlins Hill; Mooremeade.
87648 Copy of court roll; surrender of 14 Oct.1625 Henry Childe to use of Thomas Huckle 1 acre land at Rawlins Hill. Hitchin. cont.
87649 Copy of court roll: admission of 10 Oct. 1632 Thomas Huckle on death, and under vil l of, Francis Huckle. 12 acres arable and % acre in Cockmeade. [Manor of Hitchin Portman]
87650 Copy of court roll: admission of 4 Oct. 1661 Ralph Skynner, on behalf of John Skynner, after surrender of Thomas Kuckle. 24 acres 3 roods arable land:- Wimbush peece in Purvell Field; land at Ravlins hill ; Oughton Head.; Burford Field-. (Abuttals set out) [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87651 Copy of court roll: surrender of Thomas 12 Oct. 1664 Huckell to use of John Skynner and his admission. \ acre meadov in Cockmeade.
87652-3 Copies of court roll: admission of 8 Oct. 1579 Simon Warren on surrender of William 10 Oct. 1576 Hurst; and admission of John Ponde on his surrender. 20 acres of land* [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87654 Copy of court roll: presentment of death 4 April 1605 of John Pond, son and heir of John Pond, gent., and admission of Bridget Pond. 20 acres land. [Manor of Hitchin Foreign]
87655 Recovery: 6 Nov. 1553 Edward Brokett, senior, and Edward Brokett, hi3 son, versus William Fraunces, esquire. 9 acres of land, and 2 acres of meadow in Hitchin.
Hitchin and Wvraondlev. Great.
87656 Feoffment. 24 May 1555 Thomas Fleetewodd of London, gent, to Ralph Radclyff of Hitchin, 6\ acres land in divers parcels in fields of &t. Wymondley and Hitchin, [abbuttals set out]
- -. Acc.la
Hitchin. cent
37657 Feoffment. 14 July 1566 Richard Munke of Luton, maltman, to John Chawlkley of Pauls Walden, wheelwright. 10 acres, of arable land at Temple Dinsley in Ryngwell filde, one head abutting on "le Ryge Waye" from Temple Endinge.
87658 Feoffment. 15 Dec. 1590 John Chaulkeley of Pauls Walden to George Graveley of Hitchin. 5 acres, of land at Temple ending in Ringwell Field, abutting on Ridge way. Witnesses: Luke Norton, John Tanfield, Edward Foster, Thomas Xonge.
Hitchin,Ippollitts.
87659 Recovery. Jerome Radclyffe, gent., and Edward 22 June 1580 Radclyffe, versus Ralph Radclyffe esquire., 13 acres, meadow, 12a pasture, 3 acres wood.
Hitchin,Ippollitts,Offley.
87660 Exemplification of recovery. 28 Nov 1582 Jerome Radclyffe, gent, and Edward Radclyffe, gent, versus Ralph Radclyffe esquire. Manor of Moremead alias. Charlton, 2 messuages, a dovehouse, garden, 200 acres. land, 40 acres, meadow, 40 acres, pasture, 20 acres wood, and 40/- rent in Hitchin, Ippollitts and Offley,
Hitchin, Preston, Langley, Minsden, Wymondley. Walden. KingsOffley. Ickleford.
87661 Exemplification of precipe, to 22 April 1607 Ralph Radclyffe that he had unjustly rendered to Sir Edward Radclyffe and Richard Love, the manor of Maydencroft and 30 messuages, 20 tofts, 10 dovecots, 30 gardens, 1000 acres, of land,
100 acres, meadow, 200 acrest pasture, 100 acres, wood, 200 acres, waste, 40/- rent, free warren, and view of frankpledge. [ink flaking - taken from note by Rev. H. BloomJ
87662 Exemplification of ?precipe. 18 May 1607 directed to Thomas Cocke esq.and Goodithe his wife that they had unjustly alienated to Ralph Radclyffe esquire, the manor of Maydencroft. [Taken from note made by Rev. H. Bloom]. A o c . l a
Hitchin. coivfc.
87663 Exemplification of plea in 23 Jan. 1610/11 Kings Bench: William Cocke to answer Thomas Cocke, gent., vhy he held the manor of Maydencroft.
87664 Deed to lead the uses of 24 Nov.1586 Richard Frauncis of Ticknall, co.Derby (l); Thomas Aunsell of Ickelford, (2); John Kumfroy of Ickleford, (3); George Graveley of Hitchin, (4); Robert Thorpe of Ickleford (5). Witnesses: Ja. Page, John Hamonde, Edward Waller.
iTvpollitts.
87665 Bargain and sale. 6 Oct.1587 William Clarke of Walkern and John Clarke of Grays Inn, gent.-,his son, to Edward Parre of Preston, husbandman. Piece of arable land (8 acres) in Ippollitts next to Legattes deane, abutting east on highway from Hitchin to St. Albans.
87666 Recovery. 30 June 1596 John Skynner gent., and Richard Love, gent., versus Ralph Radclyffe esquire. 40 acres.of land, S acres, pasture in Hitchin.
87667 Copy of court roll: 3 Oct. 1595 William Hurst and Robert Warner state that Edward Marshall, clerk, of Wymple, Cambs. surrendered to use of Richard Luc as. 2 acres.meadow lying in Cockmead, and 3^- acres, in Burymead, 3 roods, in Burry Feild, and 1 acre, 3 roods, in Welshmans Crofte.
87668 Copy of court roll: admission of 2 Oct. 1617 Edward Lucas after surrender of William Lucas. 5 acres, arable land in Rush Shott, Hyde Dean, Kitchin Field, Welchmans croft, Buriefield, Buriemeade, Cocke Meade [Manor of Hitchin]
87669 Copy of court roll: surrender of 7 Oct. 1631 Edward and Sara Hurst to their use and of Edward Hurst junior, their son and heir. Cockmead piece; Stoplyes; and 2 other closes. [Manor: Foreign and Portman] HitcMn. cont.
87670 Copy of court roll: surrender of 7 Oct. 1631 Edward Hurst to use of Sarah his wife then to Edward, their son, then to
Elizabeth Archer; whom Edward intends to marry, and afterwards to their heirs (Elizabeth to be paid £300 within 6 months of Edward's death). Cockmeade piece; Close (5 acres); 7 acres arable land in Welchmans Crofte; 4 acres, in Buryfield: 5 acres, in Purwell Field (Reele piece); 5 acres, in Standell field; 2 acres, at Collyers Townes End; 5 acres, in Ducklandf [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87671 Deed of confirmation: 5 March 1549/50 John Gaddesden of Hitchin, yeoman,to Richard Chambers. Garden adjoining the tenement of Richard Chambers.
87672 Deed of confirmation: 2 Oct.1561 John Gaddesden to Thomas Fox of Hitchin, yeoman. Garden in Hitchin, next the tenement of Anne Bowsher.
87673 Copy of court roll: surrender of 8 Oct. 1584 Thomas and Ann Gaddesden in settlement on John, their son. Closes called Great Wimbyshe and Little Wimbyshe, Wimbishe peece. [Manor of Hitchin]
87674 Covenant to levy fine: 6 Sept.1585 Thomas Gaddesden and Anne, his wife, to Andrewe Kinge of Barnards Inn, gent. Capital messuage in Hitchin; 4 tenements adjoining in occupation of Marke Williams, Richarde Page, Edward Auncell, John Gardyner and William Paxton; 3 acres, of land; 13 acres, lately purchased from William Gaddesden; cottages in Portmyllane. Witnesses: Wm. Tristram, John Gardner, Richd. Lorknes.
87675 Fine: St. Martin Thomas and Anne Gaddesden defendants., 1586 Andrew King quer. 10 messuages, 10 tofts, 1 dovehouse, 10 gardens, 30 acres land, 2 acres pasture, 2 acres meadow in Hitchin.
- Hitchin cont.
87676 Bargain and sale (enrolled). 1 Nov. 1585 Thomas and Anne Gaddesden to John Ponde the younger. Messuage or tenement in Hitchin (in Bancroft) in occupation of William Plomer abutting west on the Queens "High Streete"; messuage in occupation of John Pyamor (adjoining the former messuage). Witnesses: Robt. Rovys, Edw. Lawrence, Thomas Spicer, Wm. Osborn.
Pirton,Hitchin.
87677 Bargain end sale and covenant to le-vy fine 1 April 1591 Edward and Mary Lawrence to Thomas and Anne Gaddesden. \ part of lands etc. in Pirton and Hitchin. Witnesses: Thomas Parker, Ric. Roberts Edward ?
87678 Exemplification of Pine. Easter 1591 Thomas Gaddesden and Anne, his wife, quer., Edward Lawrence and Mary, his wife, 4 messuages, 6 cottages, 2 dovehouses, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 40 acres of land etc.
Pirton. Hitchin, Ickleford and Southill. Bods.
87679 Deed of partition. 21 No. 1594 Thomas Gaddesdon and Anne his wife, of Hitchin (daughter and co-heiress of John Hemynge), to Edward Lawrence of Bedford and Mary his wife (daughter of Hemynge). Copyhold lands to Bdvard and Mary (Pirton)j Hitchin property to Thomas and Anne (with Ickleford and Southill).
Walsworth Jlitchin.
87680 Fine. Easter 1598 . William Ferrian and William Kent, quer, and Thomas and Ann Gaddesden, and Cecilia Hemynge widow, defendants., 10 ? and 8 acres land in Walsworth and Hitchin. Hitchin, cont.
Ickleford.
87681 Feoffment. 13 Jan.1600/1 William Forrian, senior, to Elizabeth his daughter. Messuage or tenement, 1 close of pasture and 1 pightle called Chilians, abutting on Ickleton Way on the north; 1^ acres in Temple Lange furllonge; (abuttals set out)*
87682 Release and quit, claim 5 June 1607 John Cfaddesden of Hitchin, gent,, son of Thomas Gaddesdon to William Feryan, junior, of Ickleford, yeoman 9 acres 3 roods arable land lying in fields of Walsworth. Witnesses: Thomas Lave, Thomas Hyde.
87683 Grant of annuity: 21 Nov. 1610 Thomas Gaddesden to John Gaddesden vho is to marry Constance Bowman of Nevnham, daughter of James Dowman. Annuity of £28 per.annum out of lands in Hitchin *
Hitchin Offlev.
87684 Feoffment: 27 Dec.1614 Thomas Gaddesden of Hitchin to John Gaddesden. All his messuages, lands etc. in Hitchin and Offley. Witnesses: Richard Laundey, Richard Tristram, Luke Gaddesden, Nath. Gaddesden, Edward Waller.
87685 Release and quit-claim 12 Dec.1615 Luke Gaddesden to John Skynner, senior, and John Skynner, junior. Capital messuage with appurtenances in Hitchin in which his father, Thomas, lived; and messuage in occupation of William Bigge. Witnesses: John Gaddesden,,William Flomer, Andrew Sewertyes, John Bosworth. Acc*la
1*-'-' "v'-* .,C
S7686 Bargain and Sale and Deed to lead the use of 27 Bsc. 1615 a fine and covenant to levy fine. Thomas Gaddesden of Newnham, John Gaddesden, his son and Constance his wife, and Joffery Lawrence, citizen and merchant of London, (1); William Papworth of Hitchin, yeoman, and Thomas Papworth (2); Robert Papworth of Hitchin and Robert Papworth, citizen and chandler of London (3). 19 acres 3 roods arable in Hitchin. (abuttals set out).
87687 Release and quit,-claim. 3 Jan. 1615/16 John Bosworth of Hitchin, yeoman, to John Skynner, senior, of Hitchin, gent, and John Skynner junior. All his title to a capital messuage with appurtenances which Thomas Gaddesden lately inhabited; and messuage in tenure of William Bigge Witnesses: Wm. Papworth, Edward ?Warren.
876S8 Enrollment of fine: Easter 1623 Thomas Gaddesden, gent., John Gaddesden and Constance, his wife, plaintiffs; John Skynner, senior, gent, and John Skynner, junior, defendants. 4 Messuages, dovehouse, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, and land in Hitchin .
87689 Bargain and sale 2 Dec.1595 Thomas Marshall of St. Johns Street, Middx., to George Graveley of Hitchin 3 acres in Moore meade field, Witnesses: Luke Norton, - Tanfield, Wm. Abbot.
87690 Feoffment: 22 April 1599 Thomas Burman of Bassingbourn, gent., to Robert Papworth of Hitchin, and William Papworth 6 acres of arable land in Hitchin, in Kaye field, and More mead field. (abuttals given) . Witnesses: John Pearles, Tho. Gaddesden.
87691 Deed to lead the use of fine. 1 April 1601 Thomas Burman of Bassingbourne, and Joan his wife, to William Papworth of Hitchin, yeoman. 1 messuage, 1 orchard, 1 garden, 1 close adjoining, in occupation of John Pearles, 1 little pightle, and garden plott on north side; and 20 acres of land.
87692 Fine. Easter 1601 William Papworth quor., and William Astrye and Thomas Burman and Joan his wife defendants. 1 messuage, cottage, garden, orchard etc. in Hitchin .
87693 Fine. John Woodley quer., and William Kent and Winifred Papworth, widow, defendants. 6 acres land in Hitchin and Walsworth. ice. l&
87694 Fine. Hilary 1611/l2 John Webster, gent, qucr* and Thomas ?Shrawley and Sarah his vife, and Anthony Halford gent, and Jane his vife, defendants. 2 parts in messuage, garden, etc. 20 acre3 land etc. in Hitchin and Walsworth.
87695 Grant (feoffment): 11 July 1615 Richard Darlyng of Ickleford, yeoman, to - Jeremiah Laundy of Walsworth, yeoman 1 acre of arable land in Walsworth between lands of Robert Parker and the road from Walsworth to Ickleford. Witnesses: Robert Baldocke, John Scott.
87696-7 Fines: Easter 1616 Jeremy Laundy quer, and John Webster gent., and Mary his wife defendants! 2 parts of 18 acres land (in 3 parts divided), in Walsworth and Hitchin .
87698 Copy of court roll: licence to demise: 2 Oct. 1617 John Skynner junior, gent. A barn in ruins, in a close of pasture, next the Close of Simon Lucas. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87699 Fine Mich; 1617 Simon Lucas.' and Jeremiah Lawndey quer., and John Wightwick esquire, and Bridget his wife, Robert Hurst and Elizabeth his wife, defendants. 1 messuage, 1 garden, orchard, and 18 acres of land in Hitchin.
Hitchin. Offley,Ippollltts.
87700 Fine: Feb.1638/9 Robert Papvorth, gent,, quer., and John Barbyshere gent, and Ann his wife, defendants. 1 messuage, 1 cottage, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 40 acres land 12 acres pasture in Hitchin, Offley, and Ippollitts.
87701 Exemplification of Recovery 15 July 1639 William Benn, gent,, plaintiff., Robert Papworth, gent., defendant. 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 40 acres of land, 12 acres pasture in Hitchin, Offley, Ippollitts.
87702 Copy of court roll: admission of 2 Oct. 1617 Richard Hale after surrender of John Bosworth. 24 acres 3 roods arable in Hitchin. (Wimbush peece, Rawlings Hill, abuttals given including "le sand Pitts" "le barne Close") [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign] Ace .1a
itcMn. cont.
87703 Copy of court roll: admission of 23 Oct. 1622 William Hale on death of Richard Hale. 24 acres 3 roods arable land in Purwell field. [Manor of Hitchin]
87704 Copy of court roll: surrender of 23 Oct. 1622 John Lave (to secure annuity for his mother, Joan Lave) to use of Adam Tristram, i acre arable land in Oldale. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87705 Copy of court roll: admission of 6 Oct. 1623 Henry Child, son and heir of James Child, on surrender of James Shave. 1 acre arable land in Ravlins Hill. [Manor of Hitchin Foreign and Portman]
87706 Copy of court roll: Licence to demise: 7 Oct. 1640 John Skynner. All copyholds etc. [Manor of Hitchin]
87707 Copy of court roll: licence to demise: 23 Oct. 1640 John Skynner junior, gent. uU.1 his copyhold lands. [Manor of Maydencroft]
87708 Copy of court roll: surrender to use of his villby 9 Oct. 1644 John Skynner, junior. All his lands etc. [attached to 87709] [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87709 Copy of court roll: surrender to use of his villx 24 Oct. 1645 John Skynnor, junior. All copyhold lands. [Manor of Maydencroft]
87710 Copy of court roll; surrender of 22 Oct. 1645 Edvard Lucas to his own use and to use of Edvard Lucas junior and Elizabeth his vife, and their admission. A\ acres :- \ acre in Walsvorth field; another \ acre in same field; 1 acre 3 roods in Welchman's Croft; \ acre and 3 roods in Berry meade; 1 rood in same field next the Abbey acre. [Manor of Hitchin]
87711 Charter of confirmation: 11 D ec. 1646 William Underwood of Hitchin, husbandman, to Edvard Brockett of Walsvorth, yeoman. 1 acre arable in Purvell field. Aco la
Hitchin.cont,
87712 Release and quit-claim I 11 Dec, 1646 William Hall, husbandman, and Alice his wife, to Edward Brockett of Walsvorth, 1 acre arable in Purwell Field, abutting on . highway from Hitchin to Baldock, Witnesses: J, Gaddesden, E, Gaddesden,
87713 Copy of court roll: licence to demise: 11 Oct. 1648 Ralph Skynner, [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87714 Copy of court roll: license to demise, 11 Oct, 1648 John Skynner, gent. Copyhold property.. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87715 Copy of court roll: conditional surrender to 11 Oct. 1648 secure annuity of £15 per annum. Robert Papworth to William Papworth, senior. 4 acres arable in Purwell field; 1 acre "shootinge" on the 4 acres; 1 acre in Purwell Corner; ^ acre in Cockmeade; 1 acre in Berrymeade. [abuttals given], [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87716 Copy of court roll: surrender of 11 Oct. 1643 Robert Papworth, William Papworth, Edward Hurst, William Papworth junior, and Francis Awdley to use of Ralph Skynner, gent, in trust for John Skinner. A\ acres:- in Burford Season, Purwell Season, Gaping Hill (abuttals given). [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87717 Copy of court roll: surrender of 11 Oct. 1648 Robert and William Papworth to use of Ralph Skynner. 3 acres arable land in fields of Hitchin (in Burford season at Gaping Hill, le Eldeme bush, Purwell season: \ acre at Becchly Hill. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87718 Copy of court roll: surrender of 11 Oct. 1648 Robert Papworth to Ralph Skynner in trust for John Skynner. 1 acre of arable at Gaping Hill, (abuttals given) [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87719 Copy of court roll; surrender of 11 Oct 1648 Daniel Draper, junior, to Ralph Skynner in trust for John Skynner. 2 acres arable land:- 1 acre in Burford Field; 1 acre in Purvell field, (abuttals given) [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign] Acc*la
. Hitchin. cont.
* j* 87720 Copy of court roll: surrender of 11 Oct. 1648 Robert and William Papvorth, Francis Avdley, Margaret Mann, to use of Ralph Skynner in trust for John Skynner. 2 acres in Berrymeade. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87721 Copy of court roll: admission of 30 Sept. 1624 John Day on surrender of Edvard Hurst 3 ^acres of land in Berrymead, and Cockemead (abuttals given) [Manor of Hitchin]
87722 Copy of court roll: surrender of 9 Oct.1628 John Daye to use of John Skynner, junior, and aftervards to Grace, his wife. 1 acre meadow in Burymeade: \ acre in Cockemeade. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
Hitchin, lymollitts.
87723 Counterpart of settlement: 2 Sept. 1693 Edward Draper on marriage of John Draper with Anne Smith. Piece of land in Ippollitts (Longhedge Close) 18 acres fields in Hitchin
87724 Bond. 7 Nov.1698 Edvard Draper of Hitchin gent., and John Draper his son, to William Barker of Hitchin, malster. Witnesses: Wm. Hanscombe, Tho. Harris, Junior, Geo. Draper.
87725 Feoffment. 29 Dec. 1648 Daniel Draper of Hitchin, yeoman, and Daniel, his son and heir, to John Skynner of Hitchin, junior, gent. 3 acres arable land - 1 acre in Burford Field, 1 acre Mooremeade field, 1 acre in Burbush Shott. Witnesses: Robert Draper, Thomas Watts, Jo Horns
87726 Deed of feoffment: 15 Jan. 1648/9 Robert Papvorth and Nicholas Auncell to John Skynner the younger. 7 acres in:- Burford Season, pieces abutting on Manley Way, Moremead Season; (abuttals given) Witnesses: Joseph Kempe, R. Skynner, Edv. Hurst Thomas Watts, Jo, Home.
87727 Copy of court roll: admission of 10 Oct. 1649 Ralph Skynner after surrender by Robert Papvorth, and Mary his vife, and William Papvorth. Piece of arable in Purvell Corner; Wynningham Piece. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign] Acc.la
Hitchin, cont.
87728 Copy of court roll: admission of 10 Oct. 1649 Ralph Skynner after surrender of Thomas Spicer alias, Helder in trust. 8 acres arable in Purvell Field, Bury field, (abuttals given) [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
Stevenage.
87729/1 Lie ense to demise: 17 Oct. 1649 John Skynner. copyhold of manor (not specified) [Manor of Stevenage]
87729/2 Copy of court roll: surrender of 4 Jan. 1649/50 Robert Papvorth and Francis Hurst, vidov, to use of Ralph Skynner. 3 acres arable in Mooremeade Seasond acre abutting on kings highvay to Pirton, in le dell, piece abutting on footpath to Offley; \ acre in Sveetinge Valley etcj. [Manor of MaydencroftJ
87729/3 Fine: Easter 1650 John Skynner, junior, gent., quer., and Robert Papworth, gent., and Mary his wife, defendants. 10 acres land, pasture etc in Hitchin.
87729/4 Bargain and sale (feoffment) 6 April 1650 Robert Papworth of Hitchin, gent., and Mary his wife, to John Skynner, gent. Mooremead field (6 acres); rood of land at Purwell Corner . * Witnesses: Edw. Hurst, Thomas Watts, Jo Home.
87729/5 Receipt for £77 paid by John Skynner, signed 1 Jan. 1650/1 Robert Papworth. 7 acres in Burford field.
Witnesses: Edw. Hurst, Wm. Papworth, John Home.t
87729/6 Bond for peaceable possession. 9 Jan. 1650/1 Robert Papworth and Mary his wife, Edward Hurst and William Papworth the younger having surrendered to Ralph Skynner in trust for John Skynner. 7 acres in Burford Field. Witnesses: Edw. Hurst, Wm. Papworth, Jo Home.
Hitchin Offlev.
87729/7 Release: 2 Oct. 1651 Robert Papworth and Mary, his wife, to John Skynner the younger 14 acres copyhold; 13 acres in various lands (abuttals given). Witnesses: R. Skynner, John Home, William Sayer. Acc.
Hitchint cnnt.
Hitchin.Offlev.
87729/8 Feoffment: '22 Dec. 1651 Robert Papworth of Hitchin, gent., and Mary his wife, to John Skynner the younger. 13-g acres arable land in Off ley Field, Burford Field, Bury Field, Purwell Field. (Abuttals set out) Witnesses: Tho: Papworth, James Stretcher (mark) John Home.
87729/9 Copy of court roll: licence to demise: 4 Oct. 1661 John Skynner and his surrender to use of his will. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87729/10 Copy of court roll: licence to demise: 4 Oct. 1661 Ralph Skynner and his surrender to use of his will. Copyhold lands (not specified). * [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87729/11 Copy of court roll: admission of 10 Oct. 1662 Ralph Skynner, on behalf of John Skynner, on surrender of Edward and Elizabeth Skynner. \ acre meadow in Cocke Meade: 3 roods arable land in Bury field. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
Hitchin Offley Ip^ollitts.
87730 Fine: Trinity 1663 John Skynner gent., and Robert Lucas, quer., William Glasscock, esquire, and Sarah his wife, defendants. 2 messuages, gardens, orchards etc. land and pasture in Hitchin, Offley, Ippollitts.
87731 Copy of court roll: surrender of 30 Opt.1663 Ralph Skynner to use of John Skynner, and his admission. All his copyhold messuages and lands. [Manor of Hitchin Portraan and Foreign]
87732 Copy of court roll: licence to demise, to 30 Oct. 1663 John Skynner. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87733 Copy of court roll: surrender to use of his 30 Oct. 1663 will: John Skynner. All his lands.
[Manor 0 f Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87734 Copy of court roll: surrender of John 12 Oct. 1664 Skynner to use of his will. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign] Acc.1a
Hitchin.cont.
87735 Copy of court roll: licence to demise: 12 Oct. 1664 John Skynner. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87736 Copy of court roll: surrender of 12 Oct.1664 Joshua Lomax to use of John Skynner and Robert adjourned Lucas, and their admission. to 21 Dec. \ part of all messuages, lands etc. late of James Mayne. 2 messuages in Bancroft; close at Bearton; 6 acres in Purwell field, Standell field; 6 acres in Burford field, (Abuttals set out). [Manor of Kitchin Portman and Foreign]
87737 Copy of court roll: presentment of death of 22 Dec. 1:669 John Skynner vho had surrendered to use of his vill (to Ralph, his brother, then to his heirs) admission of Sir Thomas and Mary Byde [nee Skynner]. Several closes of land. * [Manor of Hitchin]
Hitchin, I-pnollitts.
87738 Copy of court roll: recovery 20 Oct. 1636 Ralph Skynner alias By&e. land etc. in Hitchin and Ippollitts. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87739 Copy of court roll: admission of 13 April 1699 Ralph Byde after death of Dame Mary Byde, and under wi11 of John Skynner. 10 acres land late Youngs, and 4 acres land. [Manor of Maydencroft]
87740 Copy of court roll: admission of 13 April 1699 Ralph Byde after death of his mother, Lady Mary Byde,vho had surrendered to his use. 3 acres in Moremead Season. [Manor of Maydencroft]
87741 Copy of court roll: admission of 28 Oct. 1703 Ralph Skynner Byde and Sarah his vife, after surrender of Ralph Skynner alias Byde in trust. Messuages and tenements except one at Bearton, and land at Standhill field. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
i 87742 Copy of Court roll: admission of 10 Oct. 1707 John Skynner Byde on death of Ralph Skynner alias Byde, and his surrender to use of his will* All copyhold lands.
78 Acc.la Hitcnin.cont.
87743 Copy of court roll: admission of 7 Oct. 1635 Thomas Goldsmyth on death of Abraham Goldsmyth his father. 14 acres land. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87744 Fine: Trinity 1635 Robert Papvorth gent., quer., and Edlin and Elizabeth Tristram defendants. 13 acres land..
Hitchin. Pirton. Offley. I-ppollitts. Shillinrrton.
87745 Fine: Trinity 1628 Thomas Goldinghara, esq., quer., and Luke Norton, esquire, defendant. Messuage, garden, 6 acres land. etc.
Hitchin. Bushey.
87746 Probate copy of vill of 7 Sept. 1726 John Papvorth of Bushey, gent. proved 15 Nov. 1726 Messuage vith 3 fields (18 acres) in Bushey to William Hov and John Nicholl to be sold and money to go to his sister Jane, vife Elizabeth; lands in Hitchin to vife (Fish Pond close, 7 acres Close). Witnesses: Ann Hodsdon, J. Wood, Thos. Hodsdon.
87747 Copy of court roll: admission of 9 & 10 Nov. John Papvorth, son and heir of Ralph Papvorth, 1757 by Thomas Taylor his attorney. Fishpond Close; Pond Close (7 acres) adjoining. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87748 Absolute surrender: 15 Oct. 1776 Rudd Wheeler of Hitchin, draper, to Isaac Sharpies, junior, of Hitchin, gent. Close called Fish Pond Close (Wheeler having been admitted on surrender of Papvorth)
87749 Copy of court roll: admission of Isaac Sharpies on surrender of Rev. Henry Abington of Aston. 2 barns near Fishpond Close in Bancroft Street: Fishpond Close. [Manor of Hitchin, Portman and Foreign]
87750 Surrender out of court: 5 Jan. 1773/4 Isaac Sharpies, the younger, of Hitchin, gent., to use of his vill. All copyhold lands (not specified). [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign] Ace* la Kitchin.cont
87751 Copy of court roll: admission of 15 May 1637 Thomas Spicerall, the elder, on surrender of Andrew Sewertyes 8 acres in Hillgrove field; 14 acres next to Temple Ending Close and abutting on way from Hitchin to Westwood. [Manor of Temple Dinsley]
87752 Release of dower. 18 June 1586 Judith Hurst, widow, of Hitchin, to Daniel Hurst. Messuage or tenement in Gosmore in occupation of Thomas Oliver. Ayot St. Lnyrence 87753 Copy of court roll: licence to demise: 14 Oct. 1691 Ralph Skynner, gent., [Manor of Ayot St. Lawrence]
87754 Letter enclosing copy of will of 24 April 1728 H. Monk. William Sparhawke to Matthew Hutton. (will not dated) House and land to Mary his wife, then to daughter Ann. Witnesses: (to will) Hannah Field. Rebecca Plumb, Elizabeth Clark, Henry Austin.
87755 Copy of will of 25 Jan 1749/50 William Barker of Hitchin, gent. Money to his articled clerics, to poor of Hitchin, to inhabitants of Skinner Almshouses; land and messuages etc. to his wife. Witnesses: Thos Taylor, Jos. Halsey.
87756 Copy of will of 21 March 1760 Mercy Luca3 of Hitchin, spinster. Messuages etc. to Isaac Gray in trust (William Haynes to live in the house) bequests to various people. Witnesses: Saml. Crouch, Wm. Lucas, Rudd Wheeler.
87757 Copy of will of 6 Fe b 1763 Mrs. Elizabeth Barker of Hitchin, widow. (copied 1767) Moiety of freehold messuages in St. Bridef s to . sister Philippa Mannyngj other property to nephew Francis Mannyng; money to poor and for "propagating the Gospel in foreign parts"; voltw.es of works of her father to Vicar. Witnesses: Thos. Taylor, H. Crookall, Jos. Halsey, John Lucas, Thos, Oakley. Herts. .Bxi(;ks. ,Bed. 87758 Copy of will of 27 April 1760 John Ansell of ^issenden Abbey, Bucks. All property to Elizabeth, his wife, and John Plaistowe his brother-in-law. Acc.la Kitchin. cont.
37759 Copy of court roll: surrender of 6 Oct. 1608 Edward Kurst to use of Anne Hurst, widow, his mother, and her admission Close called Stopsteyes in Boarton (4 acres) and 1 close of pasture adjoining late Warners. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87760 Copy of court roll: presentment of death of 2 Oct. 1619 William Hurst and admission of William Hurst, his son. Messuage lying in Bearton, and a close of pasture containing 4 acres.
87761 Copy of court roll: surrender of 9 Oct. 1628 William Hurst to use of himself for life then to his wife, then to heirs. Messuage in Bearton; close (4; acres).
87762 Copy of court roll; admission of 14 Oct 1668 Dame Mary Byde, Ralph Byde, Skynner Byde and Ralph Skynner, after surrender of Edward Hurst, junior, and Sarah Hurst, widow. Stopleys Close at Bearton. [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87763 Copy of court roll: admission of 12 Oct. 1616 Adam Tristram after surrender out of court of John Lawe. 2 closes of pasture (5 acres) at Bearton next the lane called Johns Lane.1 [Manor of Hitchin]
87764 Copy of court roll: conditional surrender of 2 Oct. 1617... John Lawe to use of Adam Tristram. 2 closes pasture at 3earton, next to Jones Lane, one head abutting on Bearton Green Way. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87765 Copy of court roll: admission of 22 July 1620 TThomas Hutchinson after surrender of Philip and Ellen Chapman. Messuages or tenement at Bearton, formerly in occupation of Thomas Graveley, Great Close, Middle Close, Long Close. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87766 Copy of court roll: surrender of 17 Oct. 1636 Thomas Hutchinson and Margaret, his wife to use of James Mayne. Messuage at Bearton in tenure of Elizabeth Halsey; le Greate Close; le Middle Close; [Manor of IHitchin Portman and Foreign] Ace *la
Hitchin.. cont.
8776? Copy of court roll: admission of 14 Oct. 1646 Mary and Sarah Mayne on death of John Mayne. 2 closes in Bearicn; 1 close adjoining; Benshlov piece; 19 acres in Purvell Fieldj Kalfhides; Toft at Bearton; Sturgeons; Salters; Ravlings Bell; messuage at Bearton, close adjoining; "le middle close"; "lo Long Close". [Manor of Kitchin Foreign and Portman]
S776S Copy of court roll: surrender of 29 July 1639 John Derbyshire and Ann,his vifo, to use of Robert Papvorth, and his admission. Close at Bearton Green; 1 acre in Buryfiold next to "le Ladder"; 2 acres \ arable in Buryfield, 1 acre meadow in Bury Mead; 24 acres arable in common fields; land in Purvell field. [Manor of Kitchin]
87769 Copy of court roll; admission of 20 Oct. 1647 George Nodes of London, Merchant tailor, and John, his brother, after conditional surrender (mortgage) of Tristram Hurst. close of pasture at Bearton (3-£ acres), abutting on Bury Field. [Manor of Hitchin and Foreign]
87770 Bend to perform covenants: 1 June 1663 William Glasscock of Covent Garden, next Bedford House, Middx., to John Skynner. In connection with indentures William and Sara Glasscock and John Skynner. Witnesses: John Homo, R. Skynner, Geo. Draper.
87771 Copy of court roll: surrender of 30 Oct.1663 William and Sara Glasscock to use of John Skynner, gent., and Robert Lucas and their admission. -Jr part of messuage at Bearton in occupation of vidov Halsey, and closes adjoining; (Great Close, Throe Closes, Middle Close, Periwinkle Close, Kats Close, and land in Berryxneade). [Manor of Kitchin Portman and Foreign]
87772 Release (lease missing) 16 Doc.1663 Robert Lucas of Hitchin, yeoman, to John Skynner of Hitchin, gent. 5 closes now called Three Closes (10 acres la uQ in occupation of Francis Audley (2 closes called Great Close and Little Close on the east); close near Rawlings hil l Barne Close; 20 acres in various common fields. Witnesses: Will. Langhomo. R. Skynner, Ben Draper.
S7773 Copy of recovery: 12 Feb. 1686/7 -Edward Byde, esquire, plaintiff., John Firby and Richard Pawlet, defendants., Ralph Skynner, alias Byde,vouchee. 5 messuages, 10 gardens, and land in Hitchin, Ippollitts, Stanstead, Kunsdon, Eastvick, Ware, Widford, Broxbourne, Aavell, Thundridge, Ac c .1a
IKtchin. cont.
87774 Copy of court roll: Recovery: 11 Oct. 1648 Daniel Draper junior. 2 acres land in Burford Field, (abutting on Boarton Green) and Pun-ell Field. [Manor of Hitchin Foreign and Hitchin]
87775 Court rolls: 19 Edv.lV [1479] [Manor of Maydencroft] 18 Hen.VII [1503]
87776 Draft and fair copy of court roll: 1558/9 - May 1564 [Manor of Maydencroft]
87777 Court rolls: 1570 - 1573 [Manor of Maydencroftj
87778 Court roll: (Baron) 5 Dec. 1575 & [Manor of Maydencroft] 7 June 1576
87779 Court roll:(court Baron) 19 Oct. 1576 [Manor of Maydencroft]
87780 Court roll: (court baron) 1 Aug. 1608 [Manor of Maydencroft]
87781 Court Roll: (court Baron) 5 April 1610 [Manor of Maydencroft]
87782 Court Roll: (Frankpledge and court baron) 11 & 20 Oct. 1620 [Manor of Maydoncroft]
87783 Court Roll: [cottage called "St. Tybbes Howse" mentioned] 1621 [Manor of Maydencroft[
Hitchin flpTiqllitts .
87784 Court roll: (Frankpledge and Court Baron) 24 Oct. 1622 [Manor of Maydencroft]
v ------ 87735 Court Roll: (fragment) N.D.[after Sept. [Manor of Maydencroft] 1636] S7786 Book of extracts from Court Rolls: 1603 - 1702 with index of names. [Manor of Maydencroft]
87787 Rental. List of tenants (arranged alphabetically). N.D. [l75S] [Manor of Maydencroft] Acc.la
M-ydoncroft.
S7800 Draft court rolls: (court baron) 1735 " 1800 (Bundle of 13) [Manor of Maydencroft]
Mjnsflenb^ry.
87301 Court Rolls: 1682 - 1699 [Manor of Minsdenbury]
Maydenn roft.
87302 Court rolls: (courts baron) April 1611 - [Manor of Maydencroft] July 1619
Portmrn and Foreirrn
87803 Court Rolls:View of frankpledge and court baron. 1675 - 1686 [Manor of Portman and Foreign]
87804 Draft court roll: 28 Oct. 1697 [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87305 Court Book ( includes customs of the manor) 1721 - 1777 [Manor of Hitchin Portman and Foreign]
87806 Survey of Corn Tithings of Hitchin. 1741 Survej^ed by John Davis. Field names, acreages, owners' names, occupiers' names given.
87307 Copy of a survey (87806) with addition of particulars 1741 with of land of which the Tithe is let with the Sun Innj additions 1745 and a plan of Gosmore Farm. Note that the book belonged to John Ransom. Field names, acreages etc. given.
87303 "Hitchin Abstracted Survey" Book; showing names of 1816 proprietors (arranged alphabetically), tenants, No. on Plan, Description, Quantity, Waste listed. No plan.
87809 Book of Poor Rates. (Arranged by streets) 12 May & 20 June 1817 Accla
Hitchin. cr^nt.
37810 Bundle of notes, lists of land hold by various c 1829 - 1846 people. Plan of John Ransom1s land at Bearton Green.
87511 Valuation of Hitchin, Langley, 1346 Preston, Walsworth, Ippollitts. (Book of reference) ? in connection with Tithe fields and property arranged numerically. Rateable values shovn. Surveyed by Thomas Brown of Silsoe and William Thomas Nash of Roy3ton.
87512 Book "Valuation of Hitchin Parish" By Messrs. 1847 Brown and Nash, [as no, 87811] no. on tithe plan, description, owner, state, quantity, value, rent charges, rateable value, observations.
87813 Letter from n.d.[l715] Nicholas Turner to his mother, in Skinner Street, without Bishopsgate, about malting a waistcoat and altering a coat, also about paying quit-rent.
87S14 Bundle of Papers, MS notes etc. relating to Hitchin [late 19th Charity School. early 20th cent?]
87815 Tender for building engine House and Reservoirs; June 1852 agreement with Local Board of Health.
87816 Contract and specifications for sewerage and drainage 1852 pipes; and Agreement between Henry Doulton and Co. and Hitchin Board of Health.
KIMPTGN.
87817 Book of reference to plan of parish of Ximpton. 9 Oct. 1796 [whereabouts of plan unknown].Surveyed by Janes Gutteridge and Henry Sibley. Arranged under properties e.g. Rye End, The Hall etc.
87318 Petition from inhabitants of Hitchin, Pirton, 1726 Ippollitts, Ickleford, Offley, Vyir.ond.ley, King's Valden, Holwell, Shillington, and Ariesey asking that the third port of tolls should be used to make up the road from Welwyn to Hitchin at once.
87819 Account Book of the Treasurer of the Lemsford 1802 1810 and Wolwyn Turnpike Trust.
NEWNHAM.
87820 Copy of court roll: admission of 18 April 1661 Elizabeth Payne on death of Thomas Payne, her husband; her surrender to use of Edward Payne, and his admission. heriotable messuage, 6 acres 3 roods land and pasture etc. Acc. la
Noynhan. cent,, —
87821 Mortgage: 28 May 1686 Edward Payne of Nownham, yeoman, to Hannah Milbome of Astwicke, Beds., Widow. Close call Crowches (5 acres) abutting on highway from Newnhara to Kitchin north. Baldock Lane east. . Witnesses: Ralph Baldwin, P-ichard Gisbey. -
87822 Copy of court roll: Surrender of 8 April 1679 Edward Payne to ustof William Dyer. Customary messuage or tenement etc. in Newnhara in occupation of Besaliel Tayler; cottage against this messuage in occupation of Edward Page; and closes of arable and pasture. [Manor of Newnham]
87823 Copy of court roll: admission of 8 April 1697 John Whisson, gent, on death of his parents, John and Susan Whisson. Messuage with pasture adjoining; and other lands, [ileriot of a featherbed], [Manor of Newnham]
87324 Terrier of lands of Mr. Barnaby. 1699 [Manor of Newnham] 1 Seo Steward s book No. 87826 page 30 N0 . 42.
87825 Terrier of'arable lands to be demised and n.d.[early granted by indentures "annexed" [no longer attached] 17th cent] in South Field, Middle Field, East Field.
87826 Stewards book giving abstract of tithe deeds 1601 - 1715 of manor 1601 - 1716; and list of documents relating to copyholds, and purchases by Mr. Dyer (Nos. 1-134) including court roll, 1628 - 1715. [Manor of Newnham]
87327 3ook giving list of coxirt rolls and copies as 1628 - 1715 in No. 87326 ( in connection with case in Chancery). [Manor of Newnham]
Ngwnhjyj] a^-fl ShoTiroth. C^bs.
87828 Court Book Manor of Newnham (also containing lists 1642 - 1637/3 of quit-rents). At back; Manor of Shepreth: 1645 - 1648. [Manors of Newnham and Shepreth]
87329 Court Book: (only onocourt entered) 28 May 1733 [Manor of Newnhara]
* Acc. l a
NeynhnTn. cont.
87830 Surrenders out of court, draft, abstracts '' 1659 - 1733 of title, copies of deed etc. Fully listed i n No. 87826. [These have been sorted into numerical order as i n list vhere possible - un-numbered documents have been put at end of bundle] Various. [Manor of Newham]
NORTON.
87831 Bundle of letters, and copies, re keeping of c 1733 - 1743 sheep on commons of Norton Bury manor Mrs. Pym to her son, John Byde etc. [Manor of Norton Bury]
SHEPHALL, HOLWELL AND BENGEO.
87832 Court roll, and rental (Shephall Manor). 25 Oct. 1676 - 1692 [Manors of Shephall, Holvell, Chelsin alias Smermongers]
Shillington. Beds.
87833 Bargain and sale: 22 June 1586 Richard Frauncis of Tycknall, Derby, gent, to George Graveley of Hitchin, yeoman. 13l" acres of land i n Alton field; Alton Bottom (piece abutting on highway from Hitchin to Pirton); Witness: John Hammonde.
Wymondlev. Great and Little, and Ipnollitts.
87834 Printed Act for Inclosing lands i n Great and 1811 Little1 Vrymondley, and Ippollitts. m
HERTFORDSHIRE RECORD OFFICE
D/Z23
Manuscripts, literary remains and other papers of the late R.L. Hine (1883-1949) purchased jointly with the County Library in 1970 from Bertram Rota Ltd. of Savile Row, London
[Accession 1268] Inventory compil May 1973 D/Z23
Introductory note
The following printed works by R.L. Mine were purchased with the material listed in this inventory and were retained in the custody of the Hertfordshire County Librarian:
Hitchin Priory, 1918 Church Graffiti, 1921 Confessions of an Uncommon Attorney, 1945 Hitchin Old and New, n.d. The Ilitchin Countryside, n.d. Relics of an Uncommon Attorney, 1951 - LITERARY MANUSCRIPTS etc. D/Z23
Reginald Leslie I line, F.S.A., F.R.I!ist.S.
Wl Cliurch Graffiti, published 1021: 1 pamphlet 1921 offprint from Transactions of St. Pauls Fcclesiological Society, vol. viii part v
*W2 History of Ilitchin, published 1 bdl n.d. 1927-1929: typescript of vol i with author's MS emendations
*W3 History of Ilitchin: typescript 1 bdl n.d. of 11 revised and corrected sections of vol. ii , including a chapter on archaeology by E.F.D. Bloom, not used in final form of work
*W4 History of Hitchin: typescript of 1 bdl n.d. vol ii with author's emendations
*W5 Mirror for the Society of Friends 1 bdl 1929 (reprint of the chapter on Quakers in vol ii of History of Hitchin), published 1929: 2 sets of advance copy proofs
*W6 History of Ilitchin Grammar School 1 bdl 1931 published 1931: typescript, with author's emendations
*W7 History of Hitchin Grammar School: 1 file 1931 page proofs with slight corrections
*W8 Ilitchin Worthies, published 1932: 1 bdl n.d, typescript with author's emendations; bundle also includes MS Unrecorded ilitchin Worthies
*W9-11 Ilitchin Worthies: 3 corrected proof 3 bdls 1931 1932 copies, 1 incomplete. [See also W21 - 22 below]
*W12-13 Confessions of an Uncommon Attorney, 2 bdls n.d. published 1945: typescript and carbon copy with author's emendations
*W14 Confessions of an Uncommon Attorney: 1 bdl 1944 proof copy
* original bundle LITERARY MANUSCRIPTS etc. D/Z23
R.L. Hinc, contd.
*1\'15-16 Charles Lamb and his Hertfordshire, 2 bdls n,d. published posthumously 1949: mixed typescript and MS and carbon copy, both with considerable author's emendations
W17 Charles Lamb and his Hertfordshire: 1 bdl n.d. 2 proof copies, 1 incomplete
W18 Charles Lamb and his Hertfordshire: 1 bdl 1945 - 1949 galley proofs, notes, correspondence with publishers, correspondence with Charles Lamb Society, other letters and papers on subject of Lamb
W19 MS notes for history of Heath 1 vol n.d. family during Civil War, entitled 'Heath Addenda'
*W20 Sidelight on the Civil War, 1 file n.d. unpublished: MS based on letters of Sir Robert Heath (1575-1649)
W21 Some Escapades of Henry Hawkins, 2 files n.d, unpublished but incorporated in W22 below: typescript and carbon copy
W22 The Hanging Judge: Sir Henry 2 files n.d. Hawkins (Baron Brampton) 1817 1907, largely published in Hitchin Worthies See [W8-11 above] * typescript and carbon copy
W23 Hitchin Old and New: fifty 1 pamphlet n.d. photographs and drawings with an introduction by R.L. Hine, no date of publication: printed copy
*W24 The Story of Hitchin Town, 1 file n.d. illustrated with 26 drawings by Gerard Ceunis, no date of publication: typescript
*W25 Among my Manuscripts, unpublished 1 file n.d. essay: incomplete typescript
* original bundle LITERARY MANUSCRIPTS etc. D/Z23
R.L. llinc, contd.
Other authors
W26 Hertfordshire lost mansions: 1 file n.d. 1. Blakcsware by II.C. Andrews: typescript
W27 F.xchange in Excclsis, short 1 file n.d. story by Evelyn Milfort: typescript
MISCELLANEOUS
Original documents
Zl Letter, J. Andrews to Mr. Woodcock, 1 1798 junior, West Ham Abbey
Z2 Certificate of admission of 1 1799 John Woodcock, son of John Woodcock, citizen and weaver of London, to freedom of City of London
Z3 Day-book of a farmer 1 vol 1816 - 1831
Pictures
Z4 Photograph of a bronze head of 1 n.d. R.L. Hine
Z5 Etchings of drawings by F.L. Griggs, 14 1909 - 1911, n,d. mostly etched by Emery Walker: views of Eton College, Old Little Holland House, Roman Wall in Leicester and unnamed scenes
Printing blocks
Z6 13 half-tone plates, including 43 n,d. Buckler*s drawing of Cottered Lord ship; 30 intaglio blocks, including decorative initial letters, 4 different designs for Hine's bookplate and some decorations from Hitchin Worthies t* JUL 20021 HBRTFpRD COUNTY RECORD OF?ICS
Miscellaneous Volume X
Documents deposited by Urs R.L.Eine. V/illlan Bury. Converted into a gift. February 1966T
Number Description Date
WALDEN, St. Pauls.
Stagenhoe
71038 Box file containing Hines notes - -17th - 20th notes in other hands ana cuanuscrlpt centuries, material relating to Stagenhoe mostly ^ ,/H.alE, family. There are 115 numbered documents ana many letters re locality etc. to hlne from \8GELOUS people. P ,1 .1 I - ; . \ n -I
[The remainder of Accession 212, nos. 6^327-6^395, is calendared in the short schedule.] 7103SA Correspondence with M.B.U. Dewar 30 1 Jan 1935 of Stagenhoe, Esq., concerning 21 Oct 1936 commissioning and progress of R.L. Mine's History of Stagenhoe
7103SB Correspondence with libraries and 1 file n.d, other institutions, with private sources of information and with record agents; British Museum readers' tickets
71038C Research notes, including MS and 1 file n.d, typescript of A Short History of Stagenhoe
71038D Original documents, presumably those Mine purchased from a dealer in 1924, as under:
/I Hale: London shopping bil l April 16S7
12 Richard Hale: cook's bil l for n.d. butcher's meat
/3 Sub noena to Court of Exchequer 16 Feb 165S/9 in re Rowland Hale^v Thomas ^ Crawley et al
/4 A servant's bil l \ V\a^.yal^^-Cci n.d. [17th cent]
/5 -"Thomas Holton's charges for 1644, 1644 principally taxes
/6 ? Steward's bil l n.d. [17th cent,
11 Receipt: Henry Lilli e received 22 Anr 1645 whole year's f? tax] from Thomas Howton ,
/8 ? Cook's bill for butcher's meat 27 Sen 1643 receipted by John Chapman
19 Note of expenditure on Smewins 1649 Bridge [in same hand as 10 below]
\ 71038D/10 William Grove's bill for 9 months 1 6 Nov 1649 contribution for Berry [Bury] Farm 20 April 1650 and for quartering soldiers
/l l Thomas Man's bil l for building Aug 1650 materials
^ /12 Tailor's bil l marked "Georges n.d. [17th cent.] suit"
/13 Tax collectors bill for taxes on 24 Mar 1662/3 "Mr. Hales land in Clothall"
/14 Account of timber sold in Langley 1653 Wood
/15 Account of timber sold in Hurslings 25 Mar 1654 Wood and Rey Field hedgerows
/16 Account of oak timber and bark sold 1654
111 Cook*s bill n.d.
/18 "A Bill of the boys cloks:" tailor's n.d. [17th cent.] and haberdasher's items
/19 "A bill for Sir John Hales for h.d. [17th cent.] disbursments for a year and a halfe," being building expenditure
/20 Richard [Mill]ward's bill, ,.. ]..sr .\ 1 20 Jan 1693 principally for keaaeis expenses; , includes also the peacock mentioned y on p. 68 of Hine's History of Stagenhoe
/21 "A bill for Mr-Hale," being for a 1 26 May 1685 bailiffs general expenditure
/22 Costed specification of timber . 1 n.d. [17th cent.] frame of house. Endorsed as follows: "From hence 30 miles to the crosse Keyes there take a guide over the wash to Sutton 10 miles from thence to Spalden inquire to newarke Sir John Birrell."
/23 "A bill for the new house." 1 Oct 1648 At the foot of the page: "This is the Rcconinge about George Kide his house." 71038D/24 "A true accompt of what monye 1 1663 - 1664 I Thomas Grime have dishursed towards the building of one new Barne for Sir John Hale-^ and to what persons I have payd the monyes." [This barn appears to have been built in ^ Norfolk. There are also payments for "monthly assessments" in Knapton and Paston.]
y /25 An upper servant's general bill 1 26 Aug 1695
/26 Note of household expenses n.d. [17th cent.]
/27 Cook's bil l for food and 10 Oct 1693 sundries
/28 Account: "Things sent downe to n.d. [17th cent,] my sister Hale, "being glass, silver, cloth and jewellery'
/29x / "Bill from Mr. Stepping," for 1 n.d. [17th cent.] roses, fruit bushes and honeysuckle
/30 Cook's bil l for butcher's meat, 1 n.d. [17th cent.] poultry and bread
/31 Receipted household bill paid 1 23 Oct 1693 y by lion Robard Ccisell [Robert ' y Cecil] to John Field ^
k, v JUc ^c-r^s aA-c /32 Kennels bil l [in same hand ' 1 16 Dec 1693 y as number 20 above]
/33 Hale family: an upper servant's . 1 2 Dec 1695 y bill for expenditure in London
/34 Haberdasher's bill headed 1 12 July 1697 "Mr Smith Kings "
/35 Rough account of building 1 25 Nov 1660 materials and straw. On reverse ^ "account stated between Mr. Godfrey and my selfe."
S /36 Cook*s bil l for food and sundries 1 8 Oct 1695 71038D/37 Builder's bill for repairs to n.d. [17th cent.] ^-^well etc., dr. to Thomas Pa... [Name obscured by file hole]
/38 S "True account for Mrs. 3eake,". 5 Dec 1793 builder's bill for repairing house
/39 ^ Hale, Esq: Jaques' bill for nails 1 14 Oct 1793
/40 William Hale: Joseph Colletfs 26 May 1793 bil l for straw and thatching Widow Gay's house, receipted ^ 15 Apr 1794
/41 Hale, Esq: Mrs. Beak's bill 7 Oct 1793 for nails
/42 Hale, Esq: Thomas Elmes' bill 20 Nov 1793 for thatching "at Phillip Shewings at the Down"
/43 Executors of William Hale dr. 21 Sep 1793 to Edward Blackmore:'^tailor's bill for servants' liveries
/44 Receipt: John Basson received 11 Nov 1768 10/- of Mr. Symcots for 20 "flamboyes"
/45 ^ Hale, Esq: Jaques' bill for nails 5 Apr 1793
/46 ^ William Hale: W.T. Thorn's bil l 26 Aug 1793 for snuff
/47 Hale, Esq: Mrs. Beak's bill 19 Mar 1794 for nails
/48 J. Smith, deceased: chapel clerk's 1 28 Aug 1706 " receipted bill for burial
/49 J. Smith, deceased: coffin-maker's 1 28 Au? 1706 - receipt
/50 Mrs. Simcott: receipted 1 10 Nov 1719 apothecary's bil l 71038D/S1 , ? Mary Simcott, deceased: 1 14 Dec 1719 receipted bill for coffin, shroud, pillow and pall
/S2 J.Smith, deceased: receipted bill 1 28 Aug 1706 """^for painting escutcheons for funeral
/S3 ^ J. Smith, deceased: receipted 1 28 Aug 1706 bill for wine at funeral
/54 J. Smith, deceased: receipted 1 28 Aug 1706 apothecary's bill
/5S w Thomas Kale dr. to Richard Wadley: 1 5 May 1703 receipted tailor's bill
/56 Manor of Maydencroft: receipted 1 6 Feb 1765 - bill for court dinner - - . C1..,. ,\,\
/57 Mary Symcott: fragmentary 1 30 Mar 1698 receipted apothecary's bil l
/58 ^ Captain Hale: blacksmith's bill 1 9 June 1664
/59 ^ Blacksmith's bill 1 n.d.
/60 Bill: tax for "the Robberie . 1 28 Mar 1664 of Thomas Chambers,1 ' for constables' rate and for chimney money
/61 Hale, Esq: blacksmith's bill 1 13 Apr 1665
/62 Kale: tax receipts 2 12 Feb 1662/3 and n.d.
/63 William Hale: bil l for 1 July 1668 carriage of letters, packets " and barrels of oysters
/64 Captain Kale: blacksmith's bill 1 14 Dec 1663
/65 .-Hale, Esq: blacksmith*s bill 1 31 Nov 1665 7103SD/66 Bailiffs account of expenditure 1669 on "puting up seeling Joyses in the folks Chambar," labour in garden and sundry other works
v. /67 Partly receipted tailor's bill 9 Dec 1668
/68 William Hale: bill for 49 and n.d. [17th cent.] 44 stone of "Graves" and for
"Partrige" ^ T ,-A
/69 Account of timber sold in 29 Mar 1649 ^ Gridges Wood
/70 Billa Barnardi Hale junioris, 1649 ? steward of manor of Knapton
/71 Bill , probably for quartering 1 n.d.. [17th cent.] soldiers and their horses: on reverse are what appear to be household accounts
/72 Hale dr. to John Harvey: 1 n.d. [17th cent.] receipted bil l for carriage etc. of "saxe of rages" [? sacks of rags]
/73 Bill for sugar bought of Thomas 1 n.d. [17th cent.] Strudwick y
/74 Hale dr. to William Browne, 1 28 Aug 1669 receipted tailor's bill, including gilding sword-hilt, cleaning blade and providing new scabbard
/75 William Hale: tailor's bill 1 n.d. [17th cent.] for servants' coats
/76 Gardener's bil l 1660
/77 Captain Hale: blacksmith's bill 17 Sept 1663
^/73 Account of harvest wages 1664
/79 "A Bil l of Chardges for Building Apr/May 1649 Layde out By Goodman Man," ^ receipted by Thomas Man and George Kidy ^ 7103SD/80 Thomas Bolton's bill for oil .1 4 Jun * 656
/81 Captain Hale: blacksmiths bill 1 14 Mar 1663
^ 782 William Hale: blacksmith's bill 1 16 Jun 1662
^/83 Captain Hale: blacksmith's bill 1 4 Dec 1662
/84 Hale: receipt for militia tax 1 28 Dec 1663 on Kingswood, Clothall
^./S5 Cook's bill 1 n.d.
/86 Account of household goods 1 n.d. ^y' purchased
/87 Madam Polixfeild dr. to Mary 1 19 Nov 1687 Eales: ^receipted confectioner*s bill
/88 Hon. Robert Cecill dr. to Henry 1 19 Dec 1693 Warner: receipted bill for candles, paper and other household goods
/89 Hale dr. to Jeremy Carter: 1 4 May 1689 ^ receipted tinsmith's bill
/90 Sadler's bill 1 23 May 1689
/91 Account of delicacies, jewels, 1 n.d. ^ wine, cloth and trimmings purchased
/92 Elloward dr. to Samuel Howard: 1 15 Jan 1659/60 receipted bill for velvet and silk
^ /93 Bailiffs general account 1 April - Nov 1684
(^-794 Hale, Esq: blacksmith*s bill 1 23 Mar 1665/6
/95 0stler's bill 1 n.d.
-
^ /96 Hale, Esq: blacksmith's bill 1 25 Dec 1664
/97 Account of "repaire of the littl e 1 n.d. [17th cent.] house" and for the new house 71038D/9S ^ A man's account with his wife, 1 1669 endorsed "wives reckoning Mich.69"
/99 Cook's bill 1 n.d.
-^/100 Major Hale: cook's monthly bill 1 n.d. [17th cent.]
/101 Note of expenditure 1 n.d.
/102 Account of expenditure 1 n.d.
/103 Account of expenditure on 1 1669 faggotmaking, hedging etc., endorsed "Ayott wood bills of 67 and 68 and 69
^ /104 Hale, Esq: blacksmith's bill 1 24 Sop 1664
s /105 ' Lady Hale^ haberdasher's bil l 1 24 Aug 1669
^ /106 Cook's bil l 1 n.d.
/107 Account of Sir John Hale's 1 n.d. [17th cent.] plate sold
/108 Unexplained account 1 n.d. [17th cent.]
/109 List of documents relating to 1 n.d. [17th cent.] Coopers Leys
/110 Receipted bil l of George West, 1 31 May 1689 butcher
/111 / Major Hale: ostler's bil l 1 n.d. [17th cent.]
/112 Hale: cook's bill . On reverse is - 1 n.d. receipt by Thomas Sryton for £4. 5. Od. dated 27 Jan 1687/8
-/113 Receipted apothecary's bill 1 5 Dec 1688
/114 T. Bretfs bil l for gathering 1 4 Sep 1680 ^ and carting landlord's oats in ^" Coupars Lay 71038D/115 Hale: legal charges to sheriff Michaelmas 20 Jac [1622]
A116- Rills for repairs to IIalc's 16S3 1654 - 118 Grammar School building Hertford
7103SE Miscellaneous papers, including 1 file 1912 - 1935, portion of article on St. Pauls n.d. Walden parish church., from East Herts. Archaeological Society's Transactions, 1914, letters and press cuttings