Catalogue

4 April 1797 (1) Revd. George Alderson of Birkir, Yorks., clerk, and Ann, his wife (2) Samuel Brougham of Bowes, gentleman Release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth at Bowes Consideration: £140

8 May 1798 (1) Matthew Hind of Gales, Kirkby Ravensworth, maltster and common brewer (2) Thomas Tunstall of Startforth Copy assignment by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse on the south side of Bowes Town Street, for the remainder of a term of 999 year Consideration: £68 Rent: £1 1s. p.a. to Charles Whytell

1800 (1) George Edwards of Barnard Castle, Esquire (2) John Walton the elder of Farewell, Barningham, Yorks., yeoman (brother and heir of William Walton, yeoman, deceased) (3) John Bourne of Walker Hall, gentleman (grandson and heir of J. Bourne, late of Cotherstone, Yorks., gentleman) (4) John Nevinson Heslop of Barnard Castle, merchant Draft deed of partition of Davisons Close at Gilmonby, Yorks., (26a. 2r. 32p.) between (2) and (3) subject to the right of redemption of (1). Recites previous deeds and law suits

May 1800 (1) William Turnbull, late of Stella, Ryton, now a prisoner in Durham Gaol (2) John Stafford of Stephen's Hall, yeoman Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of the dividends on £1,000 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities upon trust during (1)'s lifetime to satisfy a debt of £36 13s. due to (2) (on account of which (1) is imprisoned) and otherwise upon trust for (1)

1800 (1) Robert Walker of Sunderland, common brewer (devisee in trust of Robert Byers of Sunderland) (2) John Routledge of Sunderland, cordwainer Draft feoffment by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse in Golden Alley, Sunderland. Recites the will of R. Byers Endorsed with an inventory of possessions Consideration: £122

24 July 1800 (1) John Hall of Chapel, yeoman (2) Richard Scruton of Durham, gentleman (3) Peter Russell of Washington Staithes Draft assignment by (2) to (3) of a mortgage of customary lands and messuages in Weardale, with further borrowing on the same security by (1), to secure £600 and interest Consideration: £500 by (3) to (2) and £100 by (3) to (1)

3 June 1801 (1) Eleanor Coates of Newsham, Yorks., widow (2) Matthew Graham of Richmond, gentleman Copy mortgage, by demise of 500 years, by (1) to (2) of 3 allotments on Newsham Moor to secure £80 and interest

1801 (1) John Ralph Fenwick of Durham, Doctor in Physic (2) Calverly Bewicke of Close House, Northumberland, Esquire (3) Joseph Dobson of Crows House, Pittington Hall Garth, yeoman (4) Henry Dobson of Whitwell House in the parish of St. Oswald, Durham, yeoman (5) William Hoar of Durham, Esquire (6) Timothy Dobson of Whitwell House, yeoman Draft release by (1) and (2) to (4) of Crows House and 359a. of land at Ludworth in the parish of Pittington in trust for (3). Assignment by (5) to (6) of a term of 1,000 years in trust for (3). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £2,500

1801 (1) Robert Richardson (2) Paul Vaillant and Lydia, his wife Draft deed of further charge on unspecified hereditaments Consideration: £400 by (2) to (1)

19 November 1801 (1) George Wheldon of Durham, cheesemonger [father of T. Wheldon] (2) William Clyburn of Durham, yeoman Draft lease by (1) to (2), for a term of 12 years, of a messuage in Sadler Street in the parish of St. Nicholas, Durham Rent: £30 p.a.

13 May 1803 (1) Benjamin Bass of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) William Mulcaster of Shepherds Lodge, Barnard Castle Moor, late of Shipley, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2), for a term of 12 years1 of a messuage and 94 acres of land on Barnard Castle Moor Rent: £126 p.a.

23 November 1801 (1) Benjamin Bass of Barnard Castle, tanner (2) Anthony Hopper, Miles Monkhouse and Thomas Hopper, all of Newcastle, Esquires, wine merchants andcopartners, William Donkin of Newcastle, yeoman Copy lease by (1) to (2), for a term of 21 years, of 33a. of land at Barnard Castle, with a barn in Newgate Street there, and other premises Rent: £80 p.a.

Plan of the farm leased by B. Bass to W. Mulcaster, shewing acreages and owners, n.d. [c.1803] No scale

Bill of William Ullithorne, Lartington to Bass for valuing farm, 28 - 29 October 1814

Draft advertisement of the letting of a farm of 94 acres at Barnard Castle (occupied by Mr. Mulcaster), 2 November 1814

25 March 1803 (1) Nicholas Furnace of Backbarrow, Lancs., yeoman (2) Jonathan Stephenson of Bowes, Yorks., yeoman Copy release of the equity of redemption of a messuage called Bleawood otherwise Turners and 8 acres of land at Middleton in Teesdale. Covenants for further assurance. Recites previous deeds

26 April 1803 (1) Anthony Headlam of Frosterley, carpenter (grandson of Anthony Headlam of Egglestone, yeoman) (2) Richard Scruton of Durham, gentleman (3) Thomas Robinson of Egglesburn, gentleman) Draft deed to lead to the uses of a Common Recovery being a release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 22' acres of land in Egglestone. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £510 by (3) to (1)

3 February 1803 (1) Edward Harrison of Barnard Castle, Bridge End, Yorks., lint spinner (2) John Gibson of Barnard Castle, merchant (3) William Ewbank of Barnard Castle, woollen manufacturer (4) Francis Ullithorne of High Holborn, London, ironmonger Copy deed of copartnership as lint spinners, for a term of 21.5 years from 23 November 1802, under the management of (1). Recites previous deeds

12 January 1803 (1) John Hammond of New Spittle Mouse, Bowes, Yorks., yeoman (son and heir of Richard Hammond, deceased) (2) George Brownless of Broombelaw, gentleman (3) Mary Hammond of New Spittle House, widow (of Richard Hammond) and Richard, Robert and George Hammond, her sons, and Mary Hammond, spinster (4) Charles Copeland of Bowes, innkeeper and Nathan Hall of Arkengarthdale, Yorks., gentleman Copy release by (1) and (2) to (4) of a messuage and 76 acres of land in the parish of Bowes (New Spittle) upon trust for Mary Hammond for life, (paying interest on £310 4s. to (2)), thence upon trust for sale etc. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £310 4s. by (1) to (2)

11 January 1803 (1) William Johnson of Newsham, Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorks., Esquire (nephew and devisee of John Johnson, a prebendary of Durham Cathedral and Rector of Hurworth) (2) Francis Hutchinson of Newsham, gentleman Attested copy of lease by (1) to (2) of Langdale Farm in Melsonby, Yorks., for a term of 21 years Rent: £200 p.a.

30 December 1803 (1) Ann Potts of Durham, widow (and administratrix of John Potts deceased) (2) Thomas Chapman of Pater Noster Row, London, gentleman Draft power of attorney by (1) to (2) to receive a debt due from Barclay, Perkins & Co. of Park Street, Southwark, brewers

4 January 1803 (1) William James Smith, late of Lancaster, now of the Island of Saint Martins "in parts beyond the seas", merchant (nephew and heir of James Smith, late of Romaldkirk) (2) Thomas Burrow of Lancaster, merchant Customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of a close of land called Lareberry of 3 acres on the south side of the town of Romaldkirk Consideration: £250

Letter from George Burrow, Lancaster to Thomas Wheldon, Barnard Castle instructing him to sell wood, 30 January 1819

Valuation of wood on Burrow's field at Romaldkirk, by George Clarkson, 20 January 1819

Letter from Joseph Collinson, Romaldkirk to T. Wheldon, Barnard Castle concerning state and possible sale of "Layberries" field, 18 December 1818

1 September 1803 (1) Michael Thomas Scott of Birmingham, Warwickshire, Esquire, captain in the 61st Regiment of Foot (only son and heir of Joseph Scott of Sackville, Halifax, Nova Scota, North America, Esquire) (2) Revd. John Conolly of Balliboy, Kings County, Ireland (only child of Mary Conolly, widow, mentioned in the will of Joseph Scott) (3) Forster Hutchinson and William Sabatier, both of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Esquires Draft release by (1) to (2) of the reversionary interest in a messuage at Fort Sackville and 8,000 acres of land at Sackville, Halifax, Nova Scotia, with all rights thereto, to hold as tenants in common. Release and quit claim by (2) to (3) of his interest in the premises Consideration: £1,125 by (3) to (1)

Draft forms of affidavit to be made by Revd. J. Conolly, Thomas Wheldon and John Stobart of Durham, gentlemen and of the certificate of the Mayor of Durham attesting signatures, 1803

Letters from Capt. M.T. Scott, Berwick and Richard Jones, Liverpool concerning parcel of deeds forwarded to Bladen Sweeney of Dublin, 11 November 1803 - 29 January 1804

Bill for carriage to and from Liverpool, n.d. [c. 1803]

31 July 1804 (1) James Agnew of Howlish, Esquire (2) John Nelson of Brandon, gentleman (3) William James of London, gentleman (4) John Nelson the younger of Brandon, gentleman Draft covenant by (1) to surrender to (4) copyholds called Meadow Flatt otherwise Hall Meadow Flatt of 6 acres on the west side of Newgate Street, Barnard Castle, and a close called Lowsary Side near Birkley, upon trust to raise £400 and pay the sum to (2) to the use of (1) as specified. Recites previous deeds

12 May 1804 (1) John Harrison Greenwell of Crook, gentleman (2) Stephen Wheldon of New Hall, Lanchester, gentleman (3) Richard Scruton of Durham, gentleman Draft mortgage, by demise of 2,000 years, by (1) to (3) of a mansion house, land called Gibbs Fields and Mile Holm and a water corn mill, all at Crook and all tithes thereon and land at Jobbs Hill, all in the parish of Brancepeth, in trust for (2) to secure the payment of £1,640 and interest by (1) to (2)

12 May 1804 (1) John Harrison Greenwell of Crook, gentleman (2) Stephen Wheldon of New Hall, Lanchester, gentleman Draft deed of further charge of £740 upon the premises as specified at Crook. Recites mortgage of 1796

1804 (1) Mary Proud, widow and Ann Laing, spinster, both of Durham (the only children of Jonathan Laing of Sherburn, deceased) (2) Carter Nixon of Durham, gunsmith and Jane, his wife (formerly the wife of Jonathan Laing) (3) George Wheldon of Durham, gentleman (4) Thomas Wheldon (son of (3)) Draft release by (1) and (2) to (4) of a messuage in Gil ligate, Durham. Covenant to levy a fine and to produce title deeds Consideration: £195 by (3) to (1) and (2) Draft praecipe and concord annexed

Draft feoffment of the premises specified in D/HH 3/1/6/4 above, October 1804

1804 (1) Nicholas Palmer of Durham, hatter (2) Robert Thomas of Sunderland, flax dresser; John Thompson of Murton in the Whins, yeoman; William Thompson of Durham, butcher (mortgagees) (3) George Wardell of Edmondsley, gentleman Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage, shops and stables, at Sadler Street, Durham, with a pew in St. Nicholas' Church, in trust to raise and retain £280, and subject thereto in trust for (1) and his heirs. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £254 6s. 8d. by (3) to (2) £25 13s. 4d. by (3) to (1)

10 October 1804 (1) John Richardson of Durham, cabinet maker and Jane, his wife (2) Mark Bowman of Durham, chemist and druggist Copy lease by (1) to (2) of a messuage and shop in Sadler Street, Durham for a term of 12 years Rent: £30 p.a.

16 October 1804 (1) John Stubbs of Reeth, Yorks., and George Alderson, William Martin, Anthony Wensley and Lancelot Atkinson, all of Arkengarthdale, Yorks., (trustees) (2) Joseph Alcock of Arkengarthdale Copy assignment by (1) to (2), for the residue of a term of 1,000 years of a customary garth at the east end of the Meeting House at High Green, Arkengarthdale. Covenant of (2) not to sell the lands without the consent of (1) who have first refusal. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £3 13s. 6d.

26 April 1804 (1) Bryan Abbs of Shotley Hall, Shotley, Northumberland, Esquire (son and heir of Revd. Cooper Abbs late of Monkwearmouth) (2) John Harrison of Walworth, Esquire (surviving trustee and executor of Cooper Abbs) (3) Thomas Peacock of Thornton Hall, Walworth, Clerk (4) Ralph Hodgson of Morton Tinmouth, gentleman and George Hodgson of Forcett, Yorks., gentleman Copy release by (1), (2) and (3) to (4) of East Winter Flatt, West Winter Flatt, East West Close and West West Close (36a.) at Eppleby, Yorks, and tithes, to hold as tenants in common. Covenant to produce deeds specified in attached schedule. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1880 by (4) to (1)

Abstract of title of Bryan Abbs to lands and tithes in Eppleby, Yorks., (1 January 1658 - 23 March 1803), with the opinion of William Hoar of Durham thereupon, 1804

17 April 1805 (1) Henry Alderson of Lunedale, Yorks., yeoman (2) John Thompson of Scar, near Newbiggin, miner Draft mortgage by demise of 1000 years, of lands and buildings, called Crooked Acre and Back Garths, in Lunedale, to secure £100 and interest Consideration: £100

1 May 1805 (1) William Addison of Lunedale, Yorks., yeoman (2) Robert Heslop of Piercebridge, gentleman (3) Miles Alderson of Bowes, yeoman Copy feoffment by (1) to (3) of messuages and lands called the Ing and Stonedale [Lunedale] Consideration: £70 to (1), £210 to (2) in discharge of mortgage

16 December 1805 (1) Timothy Hutchinson, late of Egglestone, now of Durham, Esquire (nephew and heir of William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle) and Ann, his wife (nee Ann Wilkinson) (2) William Hutchinson of Eggleston, Esquire (3) Major General James Hugonin of Barnard Castle and William Hoar of Durham, Esquire (4) Thomas Wilkinson of Binchester, Esquire and Robert Wharton Myddleton of Old Park, Esquire (5) John Prudah of Abbey Mill, Yorks., miller; Archibald Mathie of Barnard Castle, cotton manufacturer; and Joseph Bousfield of Alwent Mill, miller (6) Revd. Edward Parker of Durham and Jane, his wife (administratrix of the personal estate of Revd. Edward Browell, D.D., late Rector of Romaldkirk) (7) Windale Pearson of Barnard Castle, tallow chandler Draft release and assignment by (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (5) of Thorngate Mill and an adjoining messuage in Thorngate, Barnard Castle. Covenant to levy a fine. Recites the marriage settlement of (2). Assignment by (6) to (7) of a term of 500 years in trust to attend the freehold Consideration: £1,850 by (5) to (1) and (2)

19 March 1805 (1) Ann Johnson of Greenbrough, Kirby Ravensworth, Yorks., widow (2) Francis Shipman and Eleanor Rapier, both of Eppleby, Yorks. Copy of lease by (1) to (2) of a messuage and farm occupied by (2) for a term of 6 years Rent: £42 p.a.

December 1805 (1) John Smithis of Monkwearmouth, gentleman (2) John Warton of Middleton in Teesdale, tailor and Elizabeth, his wife Draft lease by (1) to (2), for a term of 99 years, of a part of a dwellinghouse in Middleton in Teesdale occupied by (2)

31 August 1805 (1) Stephen Wheldon of Edmondsley, gentleman (2) George Wardell of Edmondsley, gentleman (nephew of (1)) Copy of the assignment of £2706 due on various notes and bonds specified upon trust to sell for such purposes as (1) may direct, failing which in trust for (2)

14 May 1805 (1) John Weatherall of Field House, George Lewis Hollingsworth of Darlington, Arthur Mowbray of Durham, William Shields of Durham and William Boulton of Durham, bankers, copartners and creditors (2) Richard White, William Shields and Robert Orton, all of Durham, gentleman (assignees of John Startforth of Durham, a bankrupt woollen manufacturer) (3) Mark Bowman of Durham, chemist and druggist Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a dyehouse in the backlane of Walker's Chair otherwise Walker's Gate in the parish of St. Nicholas, Durham Consideration: £56 to (1)

9 September 1807 (1) Thomas Wheldon (2) Eliza Walker of Durham, widow Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Gil ligate, Durham and 6 stints on Gil ligate Moor Consideration: £250

7 January 1807 (1) Walter Murray of Cotherstone, Yorks., gardener (2) Thomas Thornton of Collingwood, Yorks., gentleman; George Heslop of Northfield, Yorks., gentleman; Joseph Wilson of Cotherstone, gentleman; and John Dowson of Eggleston, farmer Assignment by (1) to (2) of the sum of £8 and a promissory note for £20 owed by John Hutchinson of Cotherstone, mason, in trust to recover and invest the money and pay the interest to the minister of the Calvinistic Dissenting Chapel of Cotherstone and Barnard Castle for his maintenance

17 February 1807 (1) Revd. William Perkins of Twyford, Bucks., (son and heir of Hutton Perkins of Barnard Castle) (2) John Adamson of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) Robert Kipling of Barnard Castle, Esquire Draft appointment and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a close of land (8a.) at Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £320 by (3) to (1)

29 April 1807 (1) Ralph March of Middleton [in Teesdale], gentleman (2) Matthew Jefferson of The Lendings, Yorks., miller Draft agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of The Lendings Mill with dwellinghouse and closes of land for £1165

13 May 1807 (1) Richard Wilson of Darlington, shopkeeper (2) George Jackson of Darlington, publican (3) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire (4) John Jackson of Burdon, farmer (5) Henry Dinsdale of Little Newsham, gentleman Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a close called Crofts in Whorlton. Assignment by (4) to (5) of the premises for the residue of a term of 999 years in trust for (3) to attend the freehold. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £225 by (3) to (1)

24 June 1807 (1) Joseph Heslop of Marwood Park, gentleman (2) George Brass of Barforth, Winston, gentleman Draft feoffment by (1) to (2) of a messuage (formerly a butcher's shop) in the south row, Bridgegate, Barnard Castle Consideration: £105 Draft bond of indemnity by J.H. to G.B. in £100 for the performance of covenants contained in indenture of even date attached

June 1807 (1) Joseph Wilson of Cotherstone, Yorks, gentleman (2) Thomas Dent of Osmond Flats, Yorks., farmer and Thomas Dixon of Cotherstone, butcher Draft customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of messuages and lands within specified, in the Manor of Cotherstone cum Hunderthwaite, in trust for (1). Covenant to surrender the premises to (2)

13 August 1807 (1) John Wrightson of Cotherstone, gentleman (2) George Wharton of Barnard Castle, Clerk (3) Mary Stewart of Barnard Castle, spinster Draft feoffment by (1) to (2) of 2 acres of land at Low Startforth, Yorks., to the use of (1) for a term of 1,000 years to secure the payment of annuities of £42 to (1) and £20 to Ann Wrightson for life and, subject thereto, to the use of (2) Consideration: £10 10s. by (2) to (1)

20 November 1807 (1) Ralph March of Middleton, dealer in corn, and Jane, his wife (2) Mathew Jefferson of Lendings Mill, Startforth, miller Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and water corn mill and 12a. of adjoining land, with rights of access, [in Startforth]. Covenant to levy a fine. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1165

Draft memorial to be registered of D/HH 3/1/8/9, [November 1807]

23 November 1807 (1) Matthew Jefferson (2) Mark Sherlock of Middleton in Teesdale, innkeeper Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and water corn mill at Startforth, and an adjoining close of 12a. to secure £600 and interest

30 November 1808 (1) Richard Appleby of Barnard Castle, farmer; Richard Appleby the younger and John Appleby both of Barnard Castle, yeomen, and William Appleby of Langleydale, yeoman (2) William Wilkinson of Barnard Castle, carpenter Draft release by (1) to (2) of a room at the back of a dwellinghouse in Newgate, Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £30

16 May 1808 (1) George Bainbridge of Darlington, gentleman (2) John Gibson of Barnard Castle, merchant (husband of Mary Gibson deceased (nee Lonsdale)) (mortgagee) (3) John Gibson the younger of London, warehouse-man (eldest son of (2)) (4) John White of Barnard Castle, grocer (5) Thomas Wheldon Draft lease and release by (1), (2) and (3) to (5) of a messuage on the north side of Bridge Gate, Barnard Castle to the use of (1) for a term of 1,000 years to secure, by way of mortgage, payment of £125 by (4) to (1) and subject thereto, to the use of (4) and his heirs. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £50 by (4) to (2), [£so] by (4) to (1)

1808 (1) John Barnes of Eggleston, gentleman (2) John Barnes the younger of Eggleston, gentleman (son of (1) (3) William Barnes of Eggleston, gentleman (brother of (2)) (4) Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1) to (4) of a messuage and an allotment of 1 acre at Eggleston, being to the use of (2) as to the messuage and to the use of (3) as to the land

May 1808 (1) Thomas Best of Thornley, gentleman (2) Cuthbert Swinburn of Barnard Castle, mason Draft feoffment by (1) to (2) of a cottage on the east side of Gallgate, Barnard Castle Consideration: £120

2 November 1808 (1) John Cathrick of Lartington, Yorks., Esquire and Mary, his wife (2) John Gregson of Durham, gentleman (3) Thomas Wheldon Draft deed to lead to the uses of a Common Recovery being a release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 34a. of land called Branckin Moor at Darlington to bar the entail of John Cathrick and extinguish the dower of his wife

1808 (1) James Clifton of Barnard Castle, saddler (2) William Ullithorn of Lartington, Yorks., gentleman Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of the reversion of a moiety of £850 3% Consolidated Reduced Annuities on the death of Elizabeth Clifton (the sister of Barbara Ullithorne and Mariana Peel). Recites will of Mariana Peel

12 May 1808 (1) James Dodd of Fenwick, Stamfordham, Northumber-land, husbandman and Joseph Robson of Belsay, Northumberland, husbandman (devisees in trust of Thomas Mason) (2) William Longridge of Newcastle, gentleman and Ann, his wife (devisee for life) (3) John Softley of Bingfield East Side, Northumber-land, farmer Draft lease by (1) and (2) to (3) of Bingfield East Farm, for a term of 6 years Rent: £240 p.a.

16 June 1808 (1) Mary Dixon the younger of Lartington, spinster (2) James Clifton (3) William Ullithorne and Edward Hogget of Croxdale, gentleman Copy marriage settlement of (1) and (2) being an assignment by (1) to (3) of £200, and a bond to secure a further £300, upon trust for the benefit of (1) and to such purposes as she shall direct, Recites will of James Barber of Swillington, Yorks.

Outline of terms and conditions of a marriage settlement, n.d. [1808]

12 May 1808 (1) George Edwards of Barnard Castle, Esquire (2) William Hodgson of Gainford, innkeeper (3) William Hodgson; William Neville Brockett of Barnard Castle, Esquire; and John Bourne of Walker Hall, Esquire (executors and trustees of Hugh Hodgson) (4) George Colpitts of Streatlam, gentleman (5) James Farrer Steadman of Bread Street Hill, London, gentleman Draft release by (1), (2) and (3) to (5) of a parcel of land of 11 acres, formerly part of Barnard Castle Town Pasture, in trust for (4) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £200 by (4) to (3); £490 by (4) to (1)

25 July 1808 (1) Isabella Harrison of Richmond, spinster (2) [blank] Barnes as executor of Robert Barnes (executor of her brother Lancelot) Draft general release of (2) by (1)

14 December 1808 (1) William Hoard, Esquire and Thomas Bowes and George Ornsby, gentlemen (Commissioners under the bankruptcy of Gerard Davis of Barnard Castle) (2) Unspecified assignees in bankruptcy Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of all the property of Davis in trust for the benefit of his creditors

30 August 1808 (1) Anthony Hutton of Buck Heads, gentleman (2) Matthew Hutton of East Shaws, gentleman (son of (1)) Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of Esperly Lane Farm and Park House Farm, both in the Chapelry of St. Helen Auckland, for the residue of a term of 3 lives granted by the Bishop of Durham, October 1782. Recites previous deeds

13 May 1808 (1) Richard Kendal of Milburn, Westmorland, gentleman (2) Ann Collin of Wetheral Abbey, Cumberland, widow of John Kendal and mother of (1) (3) Thomas Dent of Baldersdale Head, Yorks., farmer Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of Pitcher House Farm, Romaldkirk and alienation of copyholds held of the Manor of Cotherstone cum Hunderthwaite Consideration: £840 by (3) to (1)

1808 (1) George Peacock of Barnard Castle Moor, yeoman, and Mary, his wife (2) Ann Raine of Hambleton, widow ( and administratix of John Raine) (3) Wiiliam Raine of Langleydale, farmer (son and heir of John Raine) (4) George Atkinson of Axenthwaite, Brough, Westmorland, yeoman (5) Ambrose Rumford of Eppleby, Yorks., musician Draft release by (1), (2) and (3) to (5) and assignment by (4) to (5) of allotments 188, 189 and 190 on Barnard Castle Moor. Covenant to levy a fine to the use of (5). Recites previous deeds whereby (1) mortgaged premises to John Raine and (4) Consideration: £180 by (5) to (2); £60 by (5) to (4); £60 by (5) to (1)

May 1808 (1) Ambrose Rumford (2) Ann Raine Draft mortgage, by demise of 1000years, by (1) to (2) of an allotment on Barnard Castle Moor to secure £120 and interest

13 May 1808 (1) Samuel Stapleton of hawstead, Barningham, Yorks., husbandman (son and devisee of William Stapleton of Dalton Fields) (2) Jane Stapleton of Hawstead, spinster (daughter of William Stapleton) (3) Anthony Wood of Bishop Auckland, Esquire (4) Richard Massam of Hawstead, husbandman (5) William Huthchinson of Earby, Kirby Ravensworth, Yorks., Esquire (6) Jane Cornforth of Richmond, Yorks., widow Copy mortgage being released by (1) and (3) to (5) of 40a. of land near Newsham, Yorks., to secure £525 and interest from (4) to (5) (who has advanced to (4) the purchase money on the premises). Discharge of annuity by (2). Quit claim of dower by (6). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £525 by (5) to (1); £378 18s. by (4) to (3); £246 2s. by (4) to (1)

May 1808 (1) John Jones Thornhill of Staindrop, Clerk (2) Martha Peverell of Barnard Castle, spinster (3) Thomas Emmerson Headlam of Gateshead, esquire Draft mortgage being a release by (1) and (2) to (3) of Field House Farm, Gainford to secure £1,200 and interest. Recites previous deeds [see D/HH2/3 above] Consideration: £500 by (3) to (2); £700 by (3) to (1)

9 - 10 February 1808 (1) George Wharton of Barnard Castle, Clerk (2) John Whitfield of Barnard Castle, Bridge End, slater Draft release by (1) to (2) of dwellinghouse and garth in Gallgate, Barnard Castle, upon trust to raise and retain £360 and otherwise upon trust for (1). Consideration: £260

1809 (1) George Alderson of Morley, yeoman (2) Daniel Teasdale of Cockfield, spirit merchant Draft lease by (1) to (2) of a messuage, a close of land of 1 acre and Well Pasture of 3 acres, all at Cockfield, for a term of 35 years Rent: £18 p.a.

12 May 1809 (1) George Alderson (2) Daniel Teasdale Memorandum of agreement for lease (see D/HH 3/1/10/1 above)

June 1809 (1) Ann Wiseman of Barnard Castle, linen draper (2) Philip Langstaff of Streatlam, farmer; John Wiseman of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman; and [blank] Rawson of Nottingham, hosier (creditors of (1) (3) Subscribing creditors Draft assignment by (1) to (2) for the benefit of (3). [Re-uses another draft assignment]

21 April 1809 (1) Mathew Bainbridge of Scargill, Yorks., yeoman (2) Charles and Shipley Spooner Draft feoffment by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse, with a bakehouse and stable, on the west side of the Horsemarket, Barnard Castle Consideration: £80

4 January 1809 (1) Charles Copeland of Staindrop, gentleman (2) Robert Wappatt of Northfield, Yorks., yeoman Draft lease by (1) to (2) of Low Close in the parish of Bowes (70a.), for a term of 21 years. Covenant of (2) to complete the construction of a stone dwellinghouse on the premises Rent: £42 p.a.

1809 (1) Sheldon Cradock of Hartforth, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) John Winskill of Barnard Castle, weaver Draft lease by (1) to (2) of 2 messuages in Thorngate1 for a term of 12 years Rent: £8 8s. p.a.

Letters received by Thomas Wheldon from Sheldon and Elizabeth Cradock regarding finding a suitable new tenant for Thorngate property, 22 December 1808 - March 1809

Miscellaneous accounts of receipts and payments for Cradock's property, n.d. [c.1809 - 1810] (3 papers)

Account of rents received from Barnard Castle tenants; copy of notice to quit sent to each tenant of the Thorngate property, 7 November 1808

13 February 1809 (1) Thomas Dowson, Alwent, Gainford, farmer (2) Hezekiah Jewitt, Howlelle, Hamsterley, bleacher Attested copy of a lease by (1) to (2) of a messuage, fulling mill, stable, outhouses, and 12 acres of land at Howlelle1 for a term of 9 years Rent: £40 p.a.

1809 (1) George Edwards of Barnard Castle, Esquire (2) William Barton Borwick of Greys Inn, Middlesex, gentleman (3) Revd. Thomas Dockeray of Snape Hall, Yorks.; Joseph Taylor of Stourbridge, Worcs. (son of George Taylor of Richmond, late of Bowes, Yorks.); John Dickonson of Grey's Inn, law stationer (the trustees of Joseph Hanby, late of Eastwood) (4) Jane Hanby of Barnard Castle, widow (sole executrix of Joseph Hanby) (5) Edward Middleton of Mortham Hall, Barningham, gentleman (6) John Bustin of Mickleton, Yorks., (as trustee for (5)) Draft release by (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (5) of a capital messuage called Hunday and 142a. of land as specified at Bowes with the tithes thereon, to the use of (5) as specified. Schedule of deeds to be produced. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £3,100 by (5) to (2); £1,000 by (5) to (3); £2,400 by (5) to (1)

June 1809 (1) Joseph Hutchinson of Cotherstone, Yorks., yeoman (2) John Raw of Cotherstone, blacksmith Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage on the north side of Cotherstone Town Street Consideration: £58

May 1809 (1) Alexander Knight of Barnard Castle, farmer (2) George Hutton of Yorks., Esquire (grandson, heir and sole executor of James Lonsdale of Barnard Castle) (3) JosephCarnellof Barnard Castle, clogger Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage on the west side of Thorngate, Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds [incomplete] Consideration: £70 by (3) to (2); £120 by (3) to (1)

May 1809 (1) William Milburn of Barnard Castle, merchant and [blank], his wife (2) Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft deed to lead to the uses of a fine to be levied of unspecified premises in Barnard Castle

1809 (1) Lucy Nicholson of Cotherstone, Yorks., widow (of George Nicholson) (2) William Nicholson of Cotherstone, gentleman (son of (1) (3) Gerard Blisson Wharton of the Inner Temple, London, gentleman (4) Anthony Nicholson of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft deed to lead to the uses of a Common Recovery being a release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage in Cotherstone Town Street and various parcels of land as specified (24a.)

11 October 1809 (1) George Peacock of Barnard Castle Moor, yeoman (2) Anthony Todd of Brignall, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage by (1) to (2), by demise of 1000 years, of allotment No.175, (7a.) on Barnard Castle Moor, to secure £85 and interest

June 1809 (1) Robert Rudd of Bowes, innkeeper (2) John Watson of Barnard Castle, butcher Draft feoffment by (1) to (2) of a messuage on the south side of Bowes Town Street Consideration: £44

8 February 1809 (1) Leonard Raper Spencely of Aldborough, Yorks., Esquire (2) Jane Hanby of Barnard Castle, widow Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of a mansion house and 8.5 acres of land as specified at Aldborough, to secure £400 interest, Recites previous deeds

Letters from Thomas Bowes, Darlington concerning Spencely's deeds and financial affairs, and money available for advance on mortgage, 31 January 1809 and n.d.

16 June 1809 (1) John Walton Elliot of Gainford, Esquire (2) Ann Steele (nee Lewis) wife of John Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) Richard and Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, gentlemen Draft appointment by (2) of (3) in place of (1) as trustees and assignment by (1) to (3) of £1,500 trust money. Recites original trust deed

May 1809 (1) Thomas Thwaites of Athelstan Abbey, Yorks., gentleman (2) William Thorpe of Catterick, gentleman Draft release (1) to (2) of two messuages in Church Lane and Town Street, Catterick. Covenant to levy a fine. Recites previous deeds

26 July 1809 (1) Elizabeth Wood of Barnard Castle, widow (relict of Robert Wood, attorney) (2) John Wood of Carlisle, Cumberland, gentleman (3) Thomas Heslop of Marwood, farmer Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage in Bridge Gate, Barnard Castle. Recites the will of Robert Wood Consideration: £130 by (2) to (1)

March 1809 (1) Bayles Wardell of Weymouth, Dorset, Esquire (son of John Wardell of Whitburn) (2) Robert Hugginson of Eastfield House, Romaldkirk, gentleman (3) Timothy Hutchinson of Durham, Esquire Draft conveyance by (1) and (2) to (3) of customary messuage and 56 acres of landatRomaldkirk, as specified. Recites previous deeds and decrees in Wardell v Wardell in Chancery

1809 (1) William Walker of Romaldkirk, Yorks., joiner (nephew and devisee of John Dent) (2) John Barnes the younger of Egglestone, gentleman Draft mortgage by (1) to (2) by demise of 1,000 years, of a moiety of a dwellinghouse and several closes of lands at Strandfoot, Bowes and all tithes thereupon, to secure £70 and interest. Recites the will of John Dent

May 1809 (1) Joseph Wensley of Manchester, carpenter and Elizabeth, his wife (nee Brown) (2) Christopher Brown, farmer; George Atkinson, miner; [Lancelot] Atkinson, farmer; John Winton; John Martin, miner; and George Alderson, miller, all of Arkengarthdale, Yorks. Draft assignment by (1) to (2), for the remainder of 2,000 years, of the Methodist Chapel in Pigg Hill Close [Arkengarthdale] upon trust

Memorandum concerning the will of John Cathrick of Staindrop, n.d. [c.1809]

1 January 1809 (1) Anthony Raine of Eggleston, yeoman (2) Anthony Raine the younger of Eggleston, yeoman Draft release by (1) to (2) of a parcel of ground at Eggleston

29 August 1809 (1) John Wiseman of Startforth, gentleman and Phillis, his wife (formerly Phillis White) (2) Daniel White of [Struthead], Yorks., farmer (brother of Phillis) (3) John White, son of (2) (4) John White of Streatlam, farmer Draft release by (1) to (4) of 3 closes of land at Startforth, Yorks., upon trust to the use of the longest lived of (1), thence to (2) for life, thence to (3) and his heirs

25 August 1810 (1) Rt. Hon. William Harry, Earl of Darlington, Lord of the Manor of Middleton in Teesdale (2) Ralph Vipond of.Garrigill, John Shields and John Little of Alston, Cumberland and 9 others miners Draft articles of agreement for (1) to lease to (2), for a term of 14 years, the mineral [lead] rights of a parcel of land on the west side of Pike Law West Beck in the Manor of Middleton for a royalty of 1/5 of the ore extracted

20 March 1810 (1) Thomas Binks of Stoney Keld, Yorkshire, Esquire and Ann, his wife (2) Richard Binks of Hull, Esquire; Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman; and William Walton of Bowes, common brewer Draft release by (1) to (2) of Stoney Keld Estate, Bowes (400a.), Start House and Water Knotts in Baldersdale and land in Bowes Moor and Bowes West Pasture; assignment of New Close House and farm (135a.) at Hutton Rudby, Yorks. for the residue of 1,000 years and the mortgage of £6,932 1s. secured to (1) thereupon: upon trust for sale and liquidate all debts of (1) as specified and pay balance to (1)

23 May 1811 (1) David Guild of Cotherstone, Yorks., weaver and Alice, his wife (2) Hugh Morrisby of Barnard Castle, farmer Draft customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of two dwellinghouses on the north and east sides of Cotherstone High Street Consideration: £48

14 February 1811 (1) Richard Harrison of Barnard Castle, blacksmith and Martha, his wife (2) James Raine of Ovington, Yorks., blacksmith and Ann, his wife (3) George Alderson of West Briscoe, Yorks., farmer and Thomas Alderson of Staindrop, farmer Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of 5a. of land at Staindrop. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £480

18 December 1811 (1) Richard Ingledew of Newsham, Yorks., yeoman (2) Mark Lamb of Barningham, Yorks., farmer Draft lease by (1) to (2) of a messuage and farm of 95a. at Newsham, for a term of 6 years Rent: £200 p.a.

26 November 1811 (1) Ralph Hodgson of Morton Tinmouth, farmer (2) Hannah Maxwell of St. John's , Stanwick, Yorks., spinster (3) Sheldon Cradock of Hartforth, Yorks., Esquire and Jonathan Raine of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, Esquire Draft marriage settlement of (1) and (2) being an assignment by (2) to (3) of £750 in trust for (2) for life, thence to the heirs of (2)

April 1811 (1) Robert Raine of East Graystone House, Gainford, farmer (2) Robert Todd of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of East Graystone House otherwise Garths Farm and 57a. of land at Gainford upon trust to raise £1,000 and subject thereto in trust for (1). Recites previous deeds

1811 (1) Rachel Adams (nde Harrison) late of Tibberton Hall, Salop now of the Flatt, Edgmond, Salop, widow of William Adams the younger (2) John Adams of Anseller House, Edgmond, gentleman (son of (1) (3) George Holborn of Ovington, Yorks., butcher (4) William Hutchinson of Newsham, Yorks., Esquire (5) Revd. Robert Outlaw, Rector of Longford, Salop (6) Thomas Wheldon Draft release and appointment by (1) and (2) to (3) of a close of 3r. at Dalton. Assignment by (5) to (6) of a term in trust to attend the freehold. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £125

1811 (1) James Graham of Kirby Ravensworth, Yorks., yeoman and Mary, his wife (2) Daniel Pierson of Early Lodge, Yorks., Esquire (3) Thomas Wheldon Draft feoffment by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 3 allotments of land (3a.) at Newsham, Yorks., to the use of (2) as specified

23 November 1811 (1) John Hutchinson of Bridge End, Startforth, Yorks., whitesmith (2) Joseph Colling of Romaldkirk, farmer Copy of mortgage by (1) to (2), by demise for 1,000 years, of premises at the Bridge End, Startforth, to secure £50 and interest

19 - 20 March 1812 (1) John Addison of Eggleston, carpenter (2) John Addison the younger of Raby Park, carpenter (3) Leonard Addison the younger of Liverpool, gentleman Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of Hulme House and 3-21a. of land at Eggleston to the use of (2) as specified Consideration: £250

22 September 1812 (1) George Brownless of Bishop Auckland, carpenter (2) Mathew Hutton of East Shaws, Westwick, gentleman (son and heir of George Hutton deceased) (3) Thomas Bowness of Bishop Auckland, gentleman (4) Luke Seymour of Wood House Close, St. Andrew Auckland (5) George Bowes of Bishop Auckland, gentleman Draft mortgage being a release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a moiety of a messuage and garden in Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland to secure £112 and interest. Assignment by (4) to (5) of the premises for the residue of two terms of 999 and 2,000 years created in 1763 in trust for (3) as further security, and subject thereto in trust for (1). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £100 by (3) to (2); £12 by (3) to (1)

18 December 1812 (1) Robert Raine of Cockfield, gentleman (2) Robert Todd of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman (3) Revd. John Jones Thornhill of Staindrop, Clerk (4) Joseph Barker of East Layton, Yorks., gentleman (5) John Homer of Kilburn, Yorks., gentleman (6) Revd. William Newsam of Streeton, Yorks., Clerk and Thomas Hartland Fowle of North Otterington, Yorks., Clerk Copy assignment by (4) and (5) to (6) of two terms of 999 years (created in 1699 and 1712) in East Graystone House, otherwise Garths Farm, with 58a. of land and Scur and White Cross Closes (15a.), all in the parish of Gainford,in trust for (3). Recites previous deeds

2 April 1812 (1) George Barker of Barnard Castle, innkeeper, and Jane, his wife (2) John Gregson of Durham, gentleman (3) James Alderson of Barnard Castle, woolen manufacturer Draft release by (1) to (2) of premises in Bridge Gate, Barnard Castle being deed to lead the use of a common recovery. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £367 10s. by (3) to (1)

12 May 1812 (1) Martha and Joanna Bass of Barnard Castle, spinsters (2) Swainston Harrison of Mark Lane, London, wine merchant Draft reconveyance being a release by (1) to (2) of a house in Newgate Street, Barnard Castle and 3a. of land on Barnard Castle Moor Consideration: £600

2 October 1813 (1) George Coates of Norton, gentleman, Thomas Ellerby of Sunderland, grocer and William Dunning of Borrowby, Yorks., yeoman (devisees in trust of George Hall, late of Raby Parks) (2) Elizabeth Boynes of Staindrop, widow (of George Hall) (3) George Hall of Raby Parks, Staindrop, gentleman (4) Thomas Wheldon Release by (1) to (3) of premises in Wackerfield or Walkerfield being a mansion house and 32a. of land and a pew in Staindrop Parish Church. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,800 by (3) to (1)

10 October 1812 (1) Rt. Hon. William Harry, Earl of Darlington (2) The Governor and Company for Smelton down Lead with Pit Coal and Sea Coal (London Lead Company) Draft lease by (1) to (2) for a term of 21 years of the minerals under lands at North Grove, Parkin Grove and Coldberry, Middleton in Teesdale for a royalty payment of 1/5 of ore raised

14 May 1812 (1) George Edwards of Barnard Castle, Esquire (2) Martha and Jane Bass, both of Barnard Castle, spinster Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of Dovehall Farm (70a.) in the parish of Bowes, Yorks., to secure £600 with interest

17 July 1817 (1) John Garth of Barnard Castle, surgeon (2) Mary Garth of Barnard Castle, widow Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of an annuity of £24 secured on land at Bolam and created by the within recited will of John Garth, father of (1) Consideration: 9s.3d. per week

1812 (1) Mary Garth (2) John Garth Draft bond of (1) to (2) in £500 to secure the payment of 9s. 3d. per week to (2) for life

1 January 1813 (1) Jane Gascoine of Barningham, Yorks., spinster (2) Matthew Hardy of Barningham, and Frances, his wife (sister of (1)) (3) William Gibson of Barnard Castle, merchant and Jane, his wife (nee Hardy) (4) Daniel Pierson of Early Lodge, Yorks., gentleman (5) Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1), (2) and (3) to (4) of a messuage and lands as specified at Newsham, Yorks., to the use of (4) as specified. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £390

October 1812 (1) John Home of Brough, Westmorland, shoemaker (2) Richard and Anthony Steele, both of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft mortgage being a conveyance by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage at Brough held of the Manor of Hilluck [?]

14 May 1812 (1) Sir Henry Lawson of Brough Hall, Yorks., Baronet (2) William Ullithorne of Lartington, Yorks., gentleman (3) Thomas Wheldon (trustee for (2)) (4) Thomas Stapleton of Richmond, Yorks., Esquire (5) Gabriel Fielding of Aiskew, Yorks., Esquire Draft release by (1) to (2) of 2 closes called Paddock and Swarrs at Catterick, Yorks., (10-21a.) to the use of (2) as specified. Declaration of trusts of terms of 900 and 200 years in the premises by (4) and (5) to (2) to attend the freehold. Consideration: £1,170

3 June 1812 (1) John Raine of Arkengarthdale, Yorks., yeoman (2) John Raine the younger, Jonathan Raine and Thomas Raine, all of Arkengarthdale, infants (great nephews of (1)) (3) Robert Hird of Arkengarthdale, yeoman Draft conveyance by (1) to (3) of a customary messuage called Straits or Well House and 6a. of land at Bowes, Yorks. upon trust for (1) for life, thence to (2)

12 November 1812 (1) James Softley of Barnard Castle, ironmonger and Mary, his wife (2) Lady Margaret Dormer of Rousham, Oxon, widow Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of £400 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities upon trust to pay the dividends to (1) for life and the principal sum thereafter to his issue as specified

1812 (1) Simon Thomas Scroope of Danby upon Yore, Yorks., Esquire (son of Simon Scroope and Ann Clementina his wife, nee Maynell) (2) Ralph Glover of Dyson, Yorks., farmer (3) Thomas Stapleton of Richmond, Esquire (4) Gabriel Fielding of Aiskew, Yorks., Esquire (5) Thomas Wheldon (6) Robert Glover of Cowton, Yorks., farmer Draft assignment by (3) to (5) for the residue of a term of 1,000 years, and by (4) to (6) for the residue of a term of 2,000 years, of lands at West Dalton, Yorks., as specified upon trust for (3) and to attend the freehold. Recites previous deeds

May 1812 (1) Simon Thomas Scroope (2) Thomas Douthwaite of Danzig House, Danby, gentleman (3) Ralph Glover of Newsham, farmer (4) John Glover of Newsham, gentleman (trustee for (3)) Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of West Field, Little Close, Little Bottom, Horse Pasture, Middle Bottom and Wisk Bottom (32a.) all at West Dalton, Yorks. to the use of (3) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,220 by (3) to (1)

3 June 1812 (1) Thomas Tinkler of Loup House, Romaldkirk, Yorks., yeoman (2) Jane Tinkler of the same place, spinster (3) John Tinkler of the same place, yeoman (nephew of (1) and (2)) Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of messuages and lands called Blue Foot at Romaldkirk to the use of (1) and (2) for life, thence to (3), his heirs and assigns. Recites previous deeds

21 December 1812 (1) George Tucker of Barnard Castle, mason (2) William Corner of Raby Park, gentleman Draft release by (1) to (2) of a moiety of a messuage and garden in Thorngate, Barnard Castle Consideration: £45

15 May 1812 (1) Mr. Ullithorne and his trustees (2) Mr. Cornforth Incomplete draft mortgage of lands at Catterick, Yorks., to secure £780 and interest

13 August 1812 (1) John Winter of Harwood, gentleman (2) Ralph March of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman (3) Joshua Raine of Egglesburn, Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman Draft assignment by (1) and (2) to (3) for the residue of a term of 1,000 years of two messuages on the north east side of the Town Street and several parcels of land as specified (6a.), all at Middleton in Teesdale. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £250 by (3) to (2); £200 by (3) to (1)

November 1812 (1) John Smithis of Monkwearmouth Shore, school-master and Jane, his wife (sister and devisee of George Lee, late of Cotherstone, Yorks., and a descendant of Mark Newby of Middleton) (2) William Tinmouth of Monkwearmouth Shore, ship-owner and Sarah, his wife (only child of (1)) (3) Elizabeth Warton of Middleton in Teesdale, widow (of John Warton) (4) Jacob Allason (heir-at-law and eldest son of John Allason late of Cotherstone, who was the surviving trustee of Mark Newby) (5) Henry Hunter of Middleton in Teesdale, yeoman (6) James Parnley of Cotherstone, carpenter (trustee for (5)) Draft release by (1), (2), (3) and (4) of their respective estates in three messuages and a parcel of land in Middleton Town Street to the use of (5) as specified. Covenant to levy a fine. Recites previous deeds

1812 (1) Anthony Nicholson of Barnard Castle, tallow chandler (2) Henry Watson of Hilton, farmer (3) Charles Copeland of Staindrop, gentleman (4) "AB" Draft mortgage being a release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage and lands with the tithes thereupon at Woodhouse, in the township of Pollards, and parish of St. Andrew Auckland, upon trust to raise and retain £800, and subject thereto in trust for (1) Consideration: £500 to (1); £300 to (2)

February 1812 (1) Richard Ingledew of Newsham, Yorks., yeoman (2) Richard Ingledew the younger of Newsham, yeoman (son of (1)) Draft grant by (1) to (2) of an annuity of £100 for 6 years secured on 95a. of land at Newsham, Yorks.

9 December 1812 (1) Jane Hanby of Barnard Castle, widow (2) Thomas Lee of Barningham, Yorks., farmer Draft lease by (1) to (2) of a farm at Barningham Cow Close for a term of 12 years Rent: £63 p.a. (1 file) (Acc: 1322(D))

1 September 1812 (1) Samuel Love of Kilmain Wood near Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) William Williams of Little Hermitage Street, Middlesex, gentleman Draft assignent by (1) to (2) of his share in a rental of £45 secured on premises at Wanstead, Essex for the residue of a term of 21 years Recites previous deeds Consideration: £30

1811 - 1812 (1) Allison Watson of Holwick, yeoman (2) Rt. Hon. John Bowes, Earl of Strathmore, Lord of the Manor of Holwick Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of a cowhouse called Mizes and several parcels of land, all at Holwick, for the residue of a term of 1,000 years created in 1607. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £520

August 1813 (1) Joseph Armstrong of Middleton in Teesdale, miner and Margaret, his wife (2) James Hogg of Romaldkirk, Yorks., shopkeeper (3) Ralph Robinson Hindmarsh of London, plumber Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of three messuages in Middleton in Teesdale. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £185 by (3) to (2)

19 February 1813 (1) Thomas Buston of Cotherstone, Yorks., miller (2) Christopher Raine of Cotherstone, shopkeeper (3) Joseph Chapman of Naby, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage being a release and appointment by (1) and (2) to (3) of West Closes, Cotherstone to secure £300 and interest

1813 (1) John Brown the younger of High Dyke, Middleton, farmer (2) William Barnes of Egleston, gentleman Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of all his goods, chattels and debts upon trust for sale to repay his debts to (2) and to pay rent arrears of £22 10s. to Charles Waistell

23 January 1813 (1) James Barnes of Cleatlam, gentleman (2) John Brunskill of Staindrop, innkeeper Draft lease by (1) to (2) of a farm of 53a. at Cleatlam for a term of 9 years. Scheme of husbandry attached Rent: £112 p.a.

5 April 1813 (1) John Dent of Osmond Flatt, Yorks., yeoman (2) Charles Waistell of High Holborn, Middlesex, hosier Draft customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of a close of land called Beckland Riggs in Cotherstone, Yorks. Consideration: £94

1 February 1813 (1) John Hind of Blindbeck, Baldersdale, Yorks., yeoman and Mally, his wife (2) John Whitfield of Lambs Conduit Street, Middlesex, butter factor Draft customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of a customary estate called Blindbeck (48a.) in the Manor of Cotherstone, Yorks. Consideration: £800

9 July 1813 (1) Thomas Harrison, Sunderland, wine merchant (2) Swainston Harrison of Mark Lane, London, wine merchant Draft release by (1) to (2) of 2.5a. formerly part of a common field called the Ings, Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £200

1813 (1) Colpitts Harrison of Barnard Castle, shop-keeper and Jane, his wife (2) Swainston Harrison of Mark Lane, London, wine merchant Draft release by (1) to (2) of 2 closes of land (7a.) at Barnard Castle. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £560

May 1813 (1) George Hodgson of Forcett, Yorks., gentleman (2) Ralph Hodgson of North Tinmouth, gentleman (brother of (1)) (3) Christopher Niddleton of Wackerfield, gentleman (trustee) Draft release by (1) to (2) of lands as specified at Eppleby, Yorks., (66a.) to the use of (2) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1800

1813 (1) John Lyon and Charles Lyon of Hetton House, Esquires (2) Revd. Christopher Dodsley of Little Hallam, Derby, Clerk; Revd. Alvery Dodsley Hamstead of Spondon, Derby, Clerk; Francis Kemple of Philpot Lane, London, Esquire; J.S. Walton of Northallerton, Yorks., gentleman Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth in Bowes on the south of the Town Street Consideration: £60

9 November 1813 (1) Thomas Monkhouse, gingerbread baker; Richard Steele, currier and Anthony Wetherill, weaver, all of Barnard Castle; and William Alderson of Southwark, Surrey, tailor (2) Simon Holroyd of Barnard Castle, gingerbread baker and Richard Steele aforesaid (3) Isaac Nicholson, bookseller, Joseph Proctor, druggist and William Dixon, linen draper, all of Barnard Castle and several others (trustees) Draft release by (1) to (3) of a preaching house and premises in Barnard Castle in trust for the Society of Methodists. Recites previous deeds

3 March 1813 (1) William Richmond of Sadberge, gentleman (assignee of (2) a bankrupt) (2) Thomas Ewbank, late of Barnard Castle, woollen manufacturer (3) Thomas Pickering, gentleman, Matthew Naylor, fellmonger and Thomas Clark, wine merchant, all of Darlington (4) Christopher Coates of Nestfield, Darlington, farmer and George Coates of Darlington, brewer Draft release by (3) to (4) of two messuages in Bridgegate, Barnard Castle. Covenant of (3) to stand seised of any terms of years outstanding in trust for (4) Consideration: £200

1813 (1) Henry Penrith of Baldersdale, Yorks., yeoman and Michael Longridge of Sunderland, mercer and draper (2) John and Joseph Forster both of Bowbank, Romaldkirk, Yorks., farmers Lease by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 33a. of land called White Briggs at Mickleton, Yorks., with 24a. of land near Mickleton West Pasture, for a term of 9 years Rent: £80 p.a.

25 February 1813 (1) William Peacock of Whorlton, yeoman (son of Elizabeth Dunn, who was the granddaughter of Christopher Green) (2) John Hedly of Whorlton, farmer and Ann, his wife (daughter of Elizabeth Dunn) (3) Peter Stanwix the younger of Whorlton, weaver and Elizabeth, his wife (daughter of Elizabeth Dunn) (4) Ralph Harker of West End, Yorks., gentleman (sole heir of John Harker deceased) (5) Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman (6) Richard Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman (7) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire (8) Thomas Wheldon Draft deed of partition being a release by (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (5) of messuages and several closes of land at Whorlton as specified divided into three shares respectively upon trust to the use of (1), (2) and (3) as specified with (6), (7) and (8) as their respective trustees. Recites the will of Christopher Green Consideration: £60 by (1) to (2)

5 - 6 April 1813 (1) Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle (assignee of (2)) (2) Gerard Davis of Barnard Castle, bankrupt cotton manufacturer (3) George Brownless of Broomy Law, farmer (mortgagee) (4) William Ullithorne of Lartington, Yorks., gentleman (5) Thomas Wheldon Draft lease and release by (1) and (2) to (4) of, and surrender of a term by (3) to (4) and (5) in two allotments on Barnard Castle Moor as specified upon trust for (4). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £112 by (4) to (1)

Copy of the conditions of sale of the lands of Gerard Davis on Barnard Castle Moor in 5 lots; lists of bids; memoranda of purchase, n.d. [1813]

14 June 1813 (1) Edward Simpson of Woden Croft Lodge, Romaldkirk, Yorks., schoolmaster (2) George Simpson of Tudhoe, schoolmaster (3) Ann Middleton of Darlington, widow Copy mortgage being aconveyanceby (1) to (2) of a customary messuage called Crooked Beck Hall and closes of land at Cotherstone, Yorks. to secure £500 and interest and further advances

3 September 1813 (1) John Watson of Woodland, Cockfield, farmer (2) George Swainston of Boldron, Yorks., farmer (3) Thomas Wheldon (4) Richard Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft deed of partition being an appointment by (2) to (4)i and a release by (1), (2) and (3) to (4), of a messuage and 22a. of land at Woodland upon trust for (1) and (2) as specified. Recites previous deeds

13 May 1813 (1) Rowland Webster of Bishop Wearmouth, Esquire (son and heir of Rowland Webster) (2) John Grey, wine merchant and George Alderson, aentlemen, both of Stockton (3) George Hutchinson of Stockton, Esquire (eldest son and heir of George Hutchinson deceased) (4) Rowland Burdon of Castle Eden, Esquire (5) John Robson of Stockton, yeoman (6) Thomas Tunstall of Manor House, Aycliffe, Esquire and William Sanderson of Stockton, gentleman Draft release by (1) and (2) to (5) of lands at Norton as specified to the use of (5), and (6) in trust for (5). Covenant of (1) to surrender copyholds to the use of (6) as specified. Covenant of (1) with (5) to pay £1,333 6s. 8d. due on premises devised to (4). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £5,000 by (5) to (1)

28 July 1813 (1) Joseph Watson of Cotherstone, Yorks., butcher (2) William Bowron, flax dresser and John Hutchinson, shoemaker, both of Cotherstone and George Trotter of Gates Field, Kirby Ravensworth, farmer (creditors of (1)) (3) Subscribing creditors of (1) Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 2a. of land at Cotherstone and assignment of all his effects upon trust for sale for the benefit of his creditors

Account of debts due to Joseph Watson, 1 July 1813

May 1813 (1) John Dent of Osmond Flatt, Yorks., yeoman (2) Robert Parkin of Cotherstone, Yorks., tailor Draft release and surrender by (1) to (2) of customary lands (4a.) in Scale Hows and West Field, Cotherstone Consideration: £242

9 March 1814 (1) Richard Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman and Mary, his wife (sister of Christiana Hanby deceased) (2) Thomas Wheldon of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) Colpitts Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage on the north side of Newgate, Barnard Castle and a pew in Barnard Castle Church, to such uses as (1) shall appoint etc. Covenant to levy a fine

1814 (1) George Dixon of Nunmonkton, Yorks. (2) Isabella Dobson, (wife of (1)) (3) James Rablah of Barnard Castle, shopkeeper Draft settlement on the separation of (1) and (2) being an assignment by (1) to (3) of £55 to the use of (2) as specified. Covenants to refrain from law suits in an Ecclesiastical Court, to live separately and not to molest each other etc.

17 May 1815 (1) Stephen Atkinson of Whashton, Yorks., yeoman (2) James Hedley of Whashton, yeoman Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage at Whashton Consideration: £60

21 August 1815 (1) John Allnutt and Swainston Harrison of Mark Lane, London, wine merchants, co-partners and creditors of Colpitts Harrison of Barnard Castle, grocer, a bankrupt (2) Thomas Wheldon Copy letter of attorney from (1) to (2) to appear before the Bankruptcy Commission. Memorandum that above was exhibited under Bankruptcy Commission against Colpitts Harrison. Copy affidavit of Brackley Woods of Mark Lane, London attesting the above power of attorney. Related papers

August 1815 (1) John Blenkinsop of Barnard Castle, merchant; John Davison of Winston, yeoman and Ann, his wife (nee Blenkinsop); William Hodgson of Barnard Castle, yeoman and Jane, his wife (nee Blenkinsop); Hugh Hodgson of Woodhouse, farmer; and Thomas Harrison of Ovington, Yorks., farmer (2) Francis, Ralph and George Blenkinsop Draft release and quit claim by (1) to (2) of all their interest in the estate and effects of the late George Blenkinsop of Heighley House, Winston, whose will is recited

April 1815 (1) Michael Benson of Pocklinqton, Yorks., yeoman (2) John Wilson of Westow, Yorks., gentleman (3) George Benson of Egleston, gentleman (4) T. Wheldon (trustee for (3)) Draft appointment by (1) to (3), and release by (1) and (2) to (3), of a messuage in Chapmangate, Pocklington to the use of (3) as specified. Recites previous deeds

25 August 1815 (1) Thomas Binks of Newcastle, Esquire and Ann, his wife (2) Thomas Hindmarsh of Middleton in Teesdale, yeoman (3) T. Wheldon (trustee for (3)) Draft release by (1) to (2) of Flatts Close (4a.) in Middleton in Teesdale and 3 pasturegates in Middleton pastures to the use of (2) as specified Consideration: £300

May 1815 (1) James Barnes of Cleatlam, gentleman (2) Robert Moses Dinsdale of Newsham, Esquire Draft release by (1) to (2) of a parcel of land at Cleatlam, Gainford Consideration: £80

10 January 1815 (1) Charles Copeland of Staindrop, gentleman (2) Thomas Wheldon (3) Richard Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman Copy release by (1) to (2) of 3 messuages on the south side of Staindrop Town Street, 3 messuages on the north side of Bowes Town Street, and 90a. of land at Bowes, to the use of (1) as specified

15 November 1815 (1) Thomas Elder of Appleton Wiske, Yorks., farmer (2) John Bainbridge of Starthouse, Romaldkirk, and Joseph Smith of Dalton, farmers (3) Subscribing creditors Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of all his goods and chattels in trust for the benefit of (3). Draft notice of the assignment attached

30 May 1815 (1) Swainston Harrison of Mark Lane, London, wine merchant (2) Ralph Hodgson of Carr House, gentleman Mortgage, being a release by (1) to (2), of Barn Closes or Barn Fields at Barnard Castle with the dwellinghouse thereon to secure £500 and interest

February 1815 (1) Joseph Hepworth of Durham, linen draper (2) Robert Todd of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage being an assignment by (1) to (2) of two burgages in the Market Place, Durham (for the residue of 40 years created in 1803), subject to an annual rental of 33s. 4d. to the Dean and Chapter of Durham, to secure £350 and interest. Recites previous deeds

1815 (1) Thomas Harrison of Ovington, Yorks., yeoman (trustee of Francis Blenkinsop, deceased) (2) John Blenkinsop of Barnard Castle, draper (3) Edward Stephenson of Forcett, Yorks., yeoman (trustee for (2)) Draft release by (1) to (2) of an allotment of 6 acres of Lowfield, Barnard Castle, to the use of (2) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £400

1815 (1) John Harrison of Greenwich, Kent, surgeon and Mary, his wife (daughter and heir of William Porthouse) (2) William Kay of Barnard Castle, tailor (3) Anthony Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft release by (1) to (2) and (3) of a dwelling-house, stable and outbuildings in Market Street, Barnard Castle, to the use of (2) as specified. Covenant to levy a fine. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £988 19s. by (2) to (1)

1 June 1815 (1) Joseph Hepworth (2) Thomas Wheldon Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of two burgages in Market Place, Durham, for the residue of 40 years created in 1803. fDraft reused for an assignment by (2) to Thomas Moor] Consideration: £450

December 1815 (1) William Kay of Barnard Castle, tailor (2) Anthony Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) Reuben Dalton Fowler of Barnard Castle, saddler (4) Thomas Wheldon Draft appointment and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a dwellinghouse in Market Street, Barnard Castle, with access to the said "necessary and dunghill", to the use of (3) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £370 by (3) to (1)

7 February 1815 (1) Hannah Newton of Staindrop, widow (and devisee of George Newton of Staindrop, woollen manufacturer) (2) George Newton of Staindrop Lodge, Yorks., ironfounder (eldest son and heir of George Newton) (3) George Hall of Raby Park, Staindrop, gentleman (4) Thomas Wheldon (trustee for (3)) Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) premises called Dockinwray or Dockwray, on the north of Staindrop Town Street, to the use of (3) as specified. Recites the will of George Newton Consideration: £450

7 February 1815 (1) Hannah Newton (2) George Newton (3) George Hall Copy bond of (1) and (2) to (3) in £900 for the performance of covenants contained in indentures of even date

25 May 1782 [1815] (1) George Newton of Staindrop, woollen manufacturer (2) Hannah Page of Sellaby Hall, Gainford, widow (3) Thomas Facer of Staindrop, schoolmaster Copy of marriage settlement between (1) and (2) being a release by (1) to (3) of a dwellinghouse, on the north side of Staindrop Town Street, to the use of (1) for life, thence in trust for (2) for life, thence to such uses as (1) shall appoint, failing which to the use of his heirs forever

14 August 1815 (1) Richard Pearson of Barnard Castle, cordwainer (2) Richard and Anthony Steele, of Barnard Castle, curriers Draft mortgage by demise by (1) to (2), for a term of 1,000 years of a dwellinghouse on the west side of Thorngate, Barnard Castle, to secure £107 and interest

1 November 1815 (1) John George Heslop of Staindrop, schoolmaster (2) T. Brownless of Barnard Castle, innkeeper Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of his household goods and effects in trust to sell and retain £65 owed by (1) to (2)

February 1815 (1) Thomas [Bottoms] of Crossthwaite, Romaldkirk, Yorks., carrier (2) Mark Sherlock of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of stock in trust to sell and to retain a sum owed by (1) to (2)

November 1815 (1) Thomas Raine, bread baker, and George Rablah, gentleman, both of Barnard Castle (devisees in trust under the will of Edward Raine, late of Barnard Castle, grocer) (2) Mary Raine of Barnard Castle, widow of Edward Raine (3) John Hullock of Barnard Castle, Esquire Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a dwellinghouse on the east side of Thorngate, Barnard Castle- Consideration: £300 by (3) to (1)

Draft notice of John Hullock concerning promissory notes given to the executors of Edward Raine, deceased and extractsfromthe said notes, 23 November 1815

16 December 1815 (1) William Wilkinson of Barnard Castle, cabinet maker (2) Henry Cook of Abbey Mill, Rokeby, Yorks., paper manufacturer (3) William Raine of Barnard Castle, plumber (4) Thomas Robinson of Barnard Castle, millwright Copy co-partnership deed of (1), (2), (3) and (4) as worsted cotton and lint spinners, fullers and bleachers

8 June 1815 (1) Thomas Wheldon (only son and devisee under the will of George Wheldon, late of Durham (2) Mary Wheldon of Claypath, Durham, widow (of George Wheldon) (3) William Clyburn of Durham, cheesemonger (4) Richard Barnes of Raby Castle, gentleman Copy release by (1) and (2) to (4) in trust for (3) of Harts Hall and the shop and garden adjoining it in Fleshergate, Durham. Recites previous deeds and the will of George Wheldon Consideration: £360 by (3) to (1)

23 November 1816 (1) John Adamson of Barnard Castle, common brewer (2) Matthew Hutton of East Shaws, gentleman (3) John Davidson of Barnard Castle, Clerk and Elizabeth, his wife (4) Stephen Kelso of North Shields, Northumberland, Esquire (5) Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1) to (4) of a dwellinghouse and la. of land in Newgate Street, Barnard Castle upon trust for Elizabeth Davidson. Assignment of a term of 1,000 years by (2) to (5) in trust. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £320 by (3) to (1)

1816 (1) John Adamson (2) Matthew Hutton (3) The Governors of the Bounty of Queen Anne for the Augmentation of the Maintenance of Poor Clergy (4) Revd. J. Davidson, curate of Barnard Castle Draft release by (1) to (4) and his successors in the curacy of a messuage on the north side of Newgate, Barnard Castle Consideration: £350 by (3) to (2) to liquidate a mortgage on the premisesf £280 by (3) to (1)

7 June 1816 (1) Jonathan Alderson the elder of Arkengarthdale, Yorks., yeoman (2) Thomas Peacock of Swaledale, Yorks., yeoman, Jonathan Alderson the younger, Anthony Wensley and eight others, all of Arkengarthdale, yeomen (trustees) Draft release by (1) to (2) of a parcel of ground containing 99 sq. yds. in Arkengarthdale being the site on which Methodist Chapel has been erected, upon trusts as specified Consideration: £5 by (2) to (1)

23 November 1784 [1816] (1) Mary Peacock of Sealhouses, Arkingarthdale, Yorks., widow and sole executrix of Matthew Peacock (2) Elizabeth Brown of Fathergill Intacke, Arkingarthdale, spinster (daughter of Thomas Brown) Copy assignment by (1) to (2) of a messuage and land called Bents and Pighill, for the residue of a term of 2,000 years in the Manor of Arkingarthdale Recites previous deeds Consideration: £90

23 November 1816 (1) Thomas Binks of Newcastle, Esquire (2) Richard Binks of Hull, Esquire; Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman; and William Walton of Bowes, Yorks., common brewer (3) William Shaw of Bowes, gentleman (4) John Laidman of Bowes, gentleman (trustee fdr (3)) Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of Rovegill (48a. lr. 14p.) in the parish of Bowes to the use of (3) as specified. Recites (1)'s assignment to (2) in favour of his creditors Consideration: £1,250 by (3) to (1) and (2)

24 February 1816 (1) Henry Brown of Dublin, merchant (only son and heir of John Brown of Gilmonby, Yorks., yeoman) (2) James Wilson of Trow Heads, Bowes, Yorks., gentleman Copy feoffment by (1) to (2) of an allotment (4a.) formed from East Pasture on the division of Gilmonby Moor Consideration: £60

1816 (1) John Bell and Anthony Beitt, both of Barnard Castle, joiners (2) William Walker and John Walker, both of Lynesack and Softley, farmers, and Henry Walker of West Thickley, farmer Draft mortgage, by demise of 500 years, by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Thorngate, Barnard Castle, to secure £98 15s. and interest

18 May 1816 (1) Robert Crampton of Barnard Castle, shopkeeper (2) James Alderson of Barnard Castle, woollen manufacturer (3) Bartholemew Smith of Penrith, Cumberland, merchant Draft mortgage, being an appointment and release by (1) and (2) to (3), of a messuage and shop on the north side of Thorngate, Barnard Castle, upon trust for sale to repay £300 owed to Richard& Anthony Steele and the £400 hereby advanced. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £400 by (3) to (1)

May 1816 (1) Sheldon Cradock'of Hartforth, Yorks., Esquire (2) William Ullithorne of Lartington, Yorks., gentleman (3) Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1) to (2) of allotment No.70 on Barnard Castle Moor (2a.) to the use of (2) as specified Consideration: £145

26 June 1816 (1) Thomas Cleasby of West Horden, yeoman (2) John Cleasby of West Horden, yeoman (3) John Raine of Mickleton, Yorks., yeoman (4) Joseph and Paul Chapman, both of Naby, Yorks., farmers Draft release by (1) and (2) to (4) of a capital messuage called West Fryer House and adjoining closes of land in Baldersdale, Romaldkirk, Yorks., and surrender by (3) to (4) of a term of 1,000 years to merge in the freehold. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £5500 by (4) to (3); £695 by (4) to (1) and (2)

Receipt of J. and T. Cleasby for money from J. Chapman, 15 May 1816

16 May 1816 (1) Robert Coatsworth of Lunehead, Romaldkirk, Yorks., farmer (2) John Alderson of [blank] , Yorks., gentleman and Charles Raine of Lonton, Yorks., farmer (3) Subscribing creditors of (1) Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 2a. of land at Middleton and assignment of all his stock and effects upon trust for the benefit of (3)

30 October 1816 (1) Robert Moses Dinsdale of Newsham, Esquire (2) Rt. Hon. John Bowes, Earl of Strathmore Draft deed of exchange of the Five Well Way Field (5a.) and a close of land (2r.) (part of Bell House Farm) for land called Wilson's Garth (2a.) all in Cleatlam, in the parish of Gainford Consideration: £160 9s. 4½d. by (2) to (1)

January 1816 (1) John Elliot of Middleton in Teesdale, yeoman, and Jane, his wife (nee Stagg) (2) John Armstrong of Esgill, Garrigill, Cumberland, and Joseph Clements of West Allendale, Northumberland, miners Draft assignment of mortgage of messuage and lands at North Grain in the parish of Stanhope. Recites previous deed Consideration: £330

1816 (1) John Elliot and Jane, his wife (2) John Armstrong and Joseph Clements Draft lease for a year by (1) to (2) of premises [at North Grain, Stanhope]

2 August 1816 (1) George Feilding of Startforth, Yorks., Esquire (2) Eleanor Hutton of West Shaws, widow Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of Startforth Hall and 27a. of land as specified Consideration: £300

6 July 1816 (1) Robert Fryer of Barningham, Yorks., yeoman (2) Jonathan Auld of Bladesfield, Bowes, yeoman (3) Thomas Hutchinson of Barningham, yeoman Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage on Barningham Town Street and surrender by (2) to (3) of a term of 2,000 years in the premises. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £60 by (3) to (2)

December 1816 (1) Robert Fryar of Barningham, Yorks., gentleman (2) Jonathan Auld of Barnard Castle, farmer (3) Mark Milbank of Thorpe Perrow, Yorks.,cEsquire Draft release by (1) to (3) of an allotment of 3r. in Barningham Cow Close and surrender by (2) to (3) of a term of 2,000 years in the same to merge in the freehold. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £78

December 1816 (1) Matthew Hutton of East Shaws, gentleman (2) Anthony Frankland of Durham, gentleman (3) Thomas Wheldon Draft release of a close of land called St Helens Holme (2a.) at Westwick to the use of (2) as specified Consideration: £70

1816 (1) James and Edward Hird of Hurst, Marrick, Yorks. (2) Revd. Joseph Lambert of Grinton, Yorks., Clerk Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage at Grinton [see D/HH 2/6/704 above] Consideration: £70

1816 (1) Hugh Hodgson of Woolhouse, farmer and Thomas Harrison of Hutton, Yorks., farmer (2) Francis, George and Ralph Blenkinsop, all of Heighley House, farmers (3) William Alderson, shoemaker and Mary Shaw, spinster, both of Barnard Castle Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a dwelling-house on the south side of Newgate Street, Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £148 by (3) to (2)

June 1816 (1) Robert Kidd of Mickleton, Yorks., butcher (2) George James of Butterknowle, yeoman Draft mortgage being an assignment by (1) to (2) of a messuage in North Row, Mickleton, for the residue of a term of 1,000 years

25 July 1816 (1) Thomas Layton of Athelstan Abbey, Yorks., yeoman (2) Ralph Hodgson of Raby Parks, yeoman Draft mortgage, being a release by (1) to (2), of a farm called Under Keldmonds (29a.) in the parish of Bowes, Yorks., upon trust for sale to raise and retain £500. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £350

13 May 1816 (1) Joseph Proctor of Barnard Castle, merchant (2) Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, currier (3) Christopher Brown of Arkengarthdale, Yorks., farmer (4) Ralph Brown of Arkengarthdale, farmer (trustee for (3)) Draft appointment and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage called East Fryer House and several parcels of land as specified (82a.) in Baldersdale in the parish of Romaldkirk, Yorks., to the use of (3) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,400 by (3) to (1)

July 1816 (1) William Peacock of Whorlton, yeoman (as a descendant and beneficiary of Christopher Green) (2) Richard Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) Thomas Rowntree of Whorlton Boat House, Yorks., shoemaker Draft mortgage being a release and appointment by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage on the east side of Whorl ton Town Street to secure £200 and interest. Recites previous deeds

26 October 1816 (1) Christopher Parnaby of Shotten, farmer (2) Thomas Fletcher of Barford Moor, farmer and William Palmerby of Staindrop, miller (on behalf of the subscribing creditors of (1)) Copy assignment by (1) to (2) of all his goods and chattels upon trust for the benefit of his creditors

9 August 1816 (1) George Rablah of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) Joseph Chapman of Naby, Yorks., farmer Draft mortgage, by demise of 1,000 years, by (1) to (2) of the Malt Kiln and Soap House at Barnard Castle to secure £100 and interest

8 February 1816 (1) Joseph Sidgwick of Eggleston, farmer (2) Ralph Sidgwick of Eggleston, farmer and John Robinson of Barnard Castle Moor, farmer Assignment by (1) to (2) of all his goods and chattels (as specified in an annexed schedule) upon trust for sale to reimburse themselves and William Hutchinson of Eggleston (the landlord of (1)) and pay the balance to (1)

1816 (1) The Earl of Strathmore (2) Robert Moses Dinsdale Draft deed of exchange (see D/HH 3/1/17/13 above)

22 January 1816 (1) Daniel Teasdale of Cockfield, spirit merchant (2) Ralph Walker of Cockfield, yeoman Draft assignment by (1) to (2), for the residue of a term of 1,000 years, of two messuages lately used as a stable and butchers shop, on the south side of Cockfield Town Street. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £50

25 July 1816 (1) [blank] Todd (2) Ralph March and William Oliver, surgeon, both of Middleton in Teesdale and William Houlden Quit claim by (1) to (2)

3 August 1816 (1) John Thornhill of Staindrop, Clerk (2) John Dent of Ainderby Steeple, Yorks., Esquire (3) Margaret Cathrick of Staindrop, spinster Draft mortgage being a release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage and lands called Turmey Green (7a.) at Ainderby Steeple. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £530 by (3) to (1). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £530 by (3) to (1)

2 July 1816 (1) John White of Barnard Castle, grocer and spirit merchant (2) Sir Robert Burnett, of Vauxhall, Surrey, Knight; John Cadman of Leeds, Yorks., Esquire; Joseph Todd of Streatlam Dykes, farmer; and William Gibson of Cockfield, manufacturer (3) Subscribing creditors of (1) Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Bridgegate, Barnard Castle and assignment of all his goods and chattels in trust for sale for the benefit of (3)

1816 (1) John Winter of Harwood, gentleman (2) Ralph March of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of several dwellinghouses on the north eastern side of the Town Street and several closes of land as specified (8a.), all at Middleton in Teesdale, to secure £300 and interest

16 May 1816 (1) Leonard Wilson of Newcastle, gentleman (2) Thomas Harvey of Gateshead, Esquire (3) George Newcomb of Wolsingham, shoemaker (4) William Richardson of Daddry Shield in the parish of Stanhope, miner (5) Thomas Chapman of Wolsingham, gentleman Copy conveyanceby (1) to (4) of a customary public house at Daddry Sheild and 1 3/4 acres of Windyside Pasture and 9 acres of Chapel Moor with common rights, all in the parish of Stanhope. Assignment of a term of years by (2) to (5) in trust for (4). Recites previous deeds

29 June 1816 (1) Stephen York, yeoman (2) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Staindrop, Esquire Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage at Whorl ton Consideration: £40

2 April 1817 (1) William and John Walker of Lynesack and Softley and Henry Walker of West Thickley, all farmers (2) John and Anthony Beitt of Barnard Castle, joiners Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage on the east side of Thorngate, Barnard Castle Consideration: £197 10s.

25 April 1817 (1) Henry Brown of Dublin, merchant (2) Grace Brown of Bowes, Yorks., [widow] (3) George Powell of Barnard Castle, yeoman and Elizabeth, his wife (4) John Watson of Bowes, Yorks., yeoman (5) Henry Coates of Scargill, Yorks., yeoman Draft release by (1) to (4) of a messuage and 69 acres of land as specified at Gilmonby in the parish of Bowes, Yorks., to the use of (4) as specified Consideration: £2, 100

1817 (1) James Barnes of Cleatlam, gentleman (2) Thomas Stamp, Esquire Draft release and appointment by (1) to (2) of a messuage and lr. of land at Cleatlam Consideration: £100

March 1817 (1) John Hutchinson of Ettersgill in Teesdale, farmer (2) Ralph March and John Tarn, both of Middleton in Teesdale, innkeepers (3) Subscribing creditors Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of all his goods and chattels, and his interest in a farm at Ettersgil] held of Lord Darlington, in trust for the benefit of (3) subject to the prior payment of £40 to Lord Darlington

April 1817 (1) George Benson of Eggleston, gentleman (2) Thotnas Wheldon (3) Robert Hebron, Thomas Forbes and Riddele Robson, all of Newcastle, merchants Draft mortgage being a release and appointment by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage in Chapmangate, Pocklington, Yorks. to secure £300 and interest. Recites previous deeds

1817 (1) William Hunter Brockett of Headlam, Esquire (2) Barbara Ullithorne of Lartington, Yorks., widow and Francis Ullithorne of Holborn, London, warehouseinan Draft renunciation of trusts and executorship of the will of William Ullithorne of Lartington, gentleman (recited) by (1)

March 1817 (1) Thomas Binks of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman and Ann, his wife; Richard Binks of Hull, gentleman; Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman; and William Walton of Bowes, Yorkshire, common brewer (2) Thomas Wheldon Draft power of attorney to receive rents

23 May 1817 (1) William Craggs of Byers Green, yeoman (2) John Craggs of Walworth, yeoman (3) Lancelot Johnson of Barnard Castle, cooper (4) John Mitchell of Hackforth, Yorks., yeoman (5) William Eales of Barnard Castle, yeoman (6) Joseph Carnall of Barnard Castle, yeoman Draft release by (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (5) of a messuage in Barnard Castle with two seats in a stall in Barnard Castle Church, to the use of (5) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £140 by (5) to (1) and (2)

Warrant of attorney to confess judgement in £600 from Christopher Charge of Manfield, farmer and William Winston of Piers Bridge, farmer to Tinmouth Dixon and others as security for £300 borrowed from Isaac Cape Cust of Barnard Castle, plumber and James Clapham of Redworth, farmer, 23 August 1817

23 August 1817 (1) George Blake Costde of Coatham Mundeville, gentleman (2) Emma Hedley of Stockton, spinster Copy mortgage being an assignment by (1) to (2) of New Close and Codling Close, Aycliffe (61-21a.), for the remainder of a term of 21 years, to secure £440 and interest

14 May 1817 (1) Charles Copeland of Staindrop, gentleman (2) Richard Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) George Musgrave of Streatlam Grange, gentleman and William Musgrave of Dun House, Staindrop, gentleman Draft release and appointment by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage in the south row of Staindrop Draft renunciation of trusts and executorship of the will of William Ullithorne of Lartington, gentleman (recited) by (1)

14 May 1817 (1) Charles Copeland (2) George William Musgrave Draft covenant to produce title deeds to premises at Staindrop as specified

21 October 1817 (1) Rt. Hon. William Harry, Earl of Darlington (2) The Corporation of the Governor and Co. for Smelting down Lead with Pit Coal and Sea Coal (London Lead Company) Draft lease by (1) to (2) of a plot of land called Flushamie in Newbiggin in the parish of Middleton in Teesdale with rights to mine lead, for a term of 21 years Rent: royalty payment of one fifth of output

September 1817 (1) John Dent of Crumino, Dalton, Kirby Ravensworth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Mary Dent of Crumino, widow of Henry Dent (mother of (1)) (3) George Clarkson of Bowes, Yorks., schoolmaster and Eleanor, his wife (4) William Shaw of Bowes, schoolmaster (5) John Laidman of Bowes, gentleman [trustee for (4)] Draft release by (1) to (4) of Woodcock Hall, Bowes and various parcels of land with the tithes thereupon to the use of (4) as specified. Quit claim by (2) to (4) of an annuity charged upon the premises. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £1,300

November 1817 (1) Joseph Gibson of Egglesburn, yeoman (2) John and James Dent of Thringarth, Romaldkirk, Yorks., yeoman (3) Leonard Addison the younger of Liverpool, gentleman (4) Leonard Addison of Eggleston, yeoman Draft mortgage being an assignment by (1) and (2) to (4) in trust for (3)j and release by (1) to (3) of 24a. of land as specified at Eggleston. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £500 by (3) to (2); £200 by (3) to (1)

5 December 1817 (1) John Nevinson Heslop of Barnard Castle, grocer (2) Jane Hanby of Barnard Castle, widow Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of a messuage on the west side of Market Street or the Market Place, Barnard Castle, to secure £320 and interest

30 March 1817 (1) John Hedley of Whorlton, farmer (2) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire (mortgagee) (3) Thomas Wheldon (4) George Brass of Barford, farmer Draft release by (3) to (4) of lands at Whorlton called Hornsby Falls or Barn Closes (10a.). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £200 by (4) to (2): £440 by (4) to (1)

May 1817 (1) John Hind of Bindbeck, Baldersdale, Yorks., and Molly, his wife (daughter and heiress of Thomas Robinson, late of Bindbeck) (2) John Whitfield of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) John Whitfield of Lambs Conduit Street, Middlesex, butter factor (4) Joseph Chapman of Naby, Yorks., yeoman Draft release by (1) and (3) to (4) of a close of land called the Stripes (la.) on the north side of the River Balder, Yorks. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £55 by (4) to (1)

14 May 1817 (1) John Laybourn of Langleydale, farmer (2) Richard Harrison of Barnard Castle, innkeeper Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Galgate, Barnard Castle Consideration: £50

8 February 1817 (1) John Pigg (2) George Clarkson of Bowes, Yorks., schoolmaster Draft appointment by (1) to (2) of £150, part of a sum of £500 secured on mortgage, to cover £150 owed to (1) by William Pigg and payable 12 months after the death of (1). Recites previous deeds

November 1817 (1) John Dixon of Barnard Castle, weaver (2) Robinson Kipling Powell of Newsham, joiner (3) John Kipling Powell of Darlington, joiner (4) George Powell of Barnard Castle, weaver (5) Mary Powell of Barnard Castle, widow (6) William Bell of Stainton, yeoman Draft release by (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (6) of a close of land of 14 acres, part of the Ings, Barnard Castle. Quit claim by (5) to (6) of the premises. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £120 by (6) to (2), (3) and (4)

16 October 1817 (1) The Governors of the Free Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth in Rovington alias Rivington, Lancs. (2) Alexander Gerrard and others (3) Christopher Middleton of Lynesack, gentleman (4) Trustees to uses Draft deed of covenant to surrender copyhold lands and messuages specified in Lynesack Consideration: £1,520

1817 (1) John Hobson of Brough, Westmorland, gentleman (2) Henry Smith, tallow chandler and George Middleton, farmer Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of Elstob South Farm and copyholds at Toft Hill in the Manor of Evenwood (incomplete)

1817 (1) William Todd of Elstob, gentleman (2) William Prest the elder of Aiskew, Bedale, Yorks., gentleman (3) William Prest the elder; Edward Prest of York, druggist; and Henry Prest of Bedale, gentleman (executors of James Wilkinson) (4) William Prest the younger of Leeds, merchant and Henry Prest aforesaid Copy release of Elstob South Farm and covenant to surrender copyholds at Toft Hill in the Manor of Evenwood by (1) to (4) upon trust for sale to repay £2,700 owed to (3) and to pay the balance to (1)

August 1817 (1) George Musgrave, late of Streatlam, now of Staindrop, gentleman (2) William Todd of Evenwood, Esquire (3) William Musgrave, late of Dunn House, now of Staindrop, gentleman (4) John Dyson of Clifton, Yorks., Esquire (5) William Thompson of York, gentleman Draft mortgage being an assignment and release by (1) and (2) to (4) of a moiety of the tithes of the township of Evenwood, in the parochial chapelry of St. Helen Auckland and of Evenwood Parks in the parish of St. Andrew Auckland with exceptions as specified. Assignment of a term of 2000 years by (3) to (5) in trust Consideration: £500 by (4) to (1); £300 by (4) to (2)

August 1817 (1) JohnThornhillof Staindrop, Clerk (2) Robert Todd of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman Draft release by (1) to (2) of Field House House Farm, Gainford, upon trust for sale, to discharge (1)'s mQrtgage debts of £1,200 to Thomas Emerson Headlam and £1,000 to (2). Recites previous deeds

14 May 1817 (1) Ralph Walker of Cockfield, yeoman (eldest son of Ralph Walker of Cockfield, butcher) (2) Charles Copeland of Staindrop, gentleman Draft mortgage being a release of a messuage on the north side of the Town Street and six closes of land (23a.) all at Cockfield to secure £400 and interest

1817 (1) John Waite of Romaldkirk, Yorks., mason (2) Andrew Stanwix and Mary, his wife (daughter and heiress of Christopher Langstaff of Kirby Ravensworth) Draft deed of covenant to reconvey customary premises at Hury in Baldersdale, Yorks. on repayment of a £200 mortgage debt. Recites mortgage deeds of even date

15 August 1817 (1) Joseph White of Barnard Castle, carpenter and Jane, his wife (2) Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1) to (2) of a moiety of a messuage in Galgate, Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds

23 November 1817 (1) John White of Streatlam, Gainford, yeoman (2) William White of Stockwell Place, Surrey, Esquire (3) John Wiseman of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage being a release and appointment by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage and a capital messuage and several closes of land as specified (186a.) all at Newbiggin, in the parish of Heighington Consideration: £1,200 by (3) to (1)

1 March 1817 (1) Isaac Walton of Willow Bank, Middleton in Teesdale, farmer (2) John Dent of Grainside Beck, Lunedale, farmer Assignment by (1) to (2) of all the household furniture, livestock, implements of husbandry etc. in trust for sale to discharge the debt of £105 of (1) to (2) and to pay over any surplus to (1)

14 May 1817 (1) Thomas Wheldon of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) Thomas Moore of Durham, grocer Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of two burgages in the Market Place, Durham for the residue of a term of 40 years (created in 1803), subject to an annual rent of 33s. 4d. to the Dean and Chapter of Durham. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £400

14 May 1817 (1) Daniel Pierson of Early Lodge, Yorks., Esquire (2) William Copeland of Staindrop, innkeeper Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of lands called High Leazes, Swine Baitts, North Close, Westfield and Town Pasture all at Newsham, Yorks., to secure £500 and interest

May 1817 (1) George Swainston of Woodland, Cockfield, yeoman (2) Parker Crosby of Barnard Castle, manufacturer (3) Isaac Cape Cust of Barnard Castle, plumber Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of the equity of redemption of North pasture and South Middle Pasture at Woodland (13a.) and of a parcel of land formerly part of Woodland Common. Recites previous deeds

6 February 1817 (1) The Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty (2) Revd. J. Davidson Copy deed of covenant for the production of deeds as specified in annexed schedule

Letter from J. Backhouse and Sons, Sunderland to David Carrick junior, Carlisle concerning Crampton's mortgage, 1817

Letter from the assignees of B. Smith, Penrith to Robert Crampton concerning deeds and mortgages of property at Barnard Castle, 6 February 1817

12 November 1817 (1) John Ryson of Ingleton, yeoman (on behalf of Robert Rounding) (2) Robert Hugginson of Eastfield House, Yorks. Memorandum of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of premises at High Moor House, Ingleton (1 paper) (Acc: 1322(D))

April 1817 (1) William Ridgway Newland of Handley, Staffordshire Clerk (2) Jane Sophia Benning of Barnard Castle, spinster (3) Jane Sophia Benning of Barnard Castle, widow, (mother of (2)) (4) Christopher Lonsdale of Arlaw Banks, gentleman and Swainston Harrison of Mark Lane, London, wine merchant Draft pre-nuptial settlement of (1) and (2). (3) covenants to surrender £800 3% Reduced Annuities to (4) and release by (3) to (4) of six messuages and several parcels of land (specified), all at Barnard Castle, and all her rights of dower therein, all upon trust to pay the rents and dividends to (2) and (3) in moieties and upon further trust for (2) and her issue as specified. Recites previous deeds

1818 (1) Richard Appleby of Barnard Castle, yeoman and Elizabeth, his wife (2) John Adamson of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) Rt. Hon. John Bowes, Earl of Strathmore (4) James Farrer Steadman of Bedford Row, Middlesex, gentleman Draft release by (1) to (3) of Forthburn Closes on Barnard Castle Moor (21a.), and assignment of 1.5 acres of the above for the residue of a term of 1,000 years by (2) to (4) in trust for (3). Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £1,000 by (3) to (1)

27 May 1818 (1) John Bayles of East Thorngarth Hill, Romaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman (2) John Dent of Mickleton, Yorks., yeoman Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage and 16 acres of land at West Thorngarth Hill Consideration: £500

1 January 1818 (1) Henry Cooke of Abbey Mill, Rokeby, Yorks. (2) William Raine, Thomas Robinson, Joseph Ord Willis, Joseph Proctor and Charles Raine, all of Barnard Castle, manufacturers Draft additional articles of co-partnership for a lint manufacturing business named Cooke, Raine, Willis and Co. specifying the shares of the partners etc. Recites deed of December 1816

2 May 1818 (1) John Dent of Cumina, Dalton Kirby Ravensworth, yeoman (2) Mary Dent of Cumina, widow (3) George Clarkson of Bowes, schoolmaster and Eleanor, his wife (4) William Shaw of Bowes, schoolmaster (5) John Laidman of Bowes, Yorks., gentleman (trustee for (4)) Draft release by (1) to (4) of Woodcock Hall (a decayed messuage at the west end of Bowes) and several closes and allotments of land as specified to the use of (4) as specified. Quit claim by (2) to (4) of a rent charge of £25 p.a. on the premises. Covenant of (1), (2) and (3) to levy a fine of the premises to (4). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,300 by (4) to (1)

27 May 1818 (1) John Dent of Mick1eton, yeoman (2) John Bayles of Mickleton, yeoman Draft deed of covenant for the reconveyance of customary lands in the Manor of Cotherstone cum Hunderthwaiteby (1) to (2) on the payment of £500 and interest

15 May 1818 (1) Joseph Eulogio Ellerker of Hart Hall, Esquire (2) Thomas Wheldon (3) John Clifton of Durham, surgeon and Thomas Wheldon (4) John Robson of Yarm, Yorks., yeoman Draft mortgage being an appointment and release by (1) and (2) to (4) of two freehold closes in the Manor of Norton as specified to secure £3,000 and interest. Recites previous deeds

19 August 1818 (1) John Fleming of Low Penfold House, Stanhope, lead miner (2) William Hindmarsh of Hexham, Northumberland, yeoman (3) Christopher Rawlandson of West Shaws, gentleman Draft mortgage being a release by (1) and (2) to (3) of lands at Lowfernfield, Dadry Shield, in the parish of Stanhope, to secure £500 and interest. Recites previous deeds

[1818] (1) Nicholas Gibson of Middleton in Teesdale, grocer (2) Rt. Hon. William Harry, Earl of Darlington Draft release by (1) to (2) of Gateshead Close and the Hole at Middleton in Teesdale Consideration: £200

22 - 23 November 1818 (1) John Hedley of Whorlton, farmer (2) Thomas Wheldon (3) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire Draft lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of the High House at Whorl ton and a moiety of a cattlegate at Whorl ton Banks Consideration: £100 by (3) to (1) (2 files)

1 July 1818 (1) William Tinmouth of Monkwearmouth Shore (son-in-law of (3)) (2) William Hayton of Bishopwearmouth, coalfitter and James Hall of Monkwearmouth Shore, shipbuilder (assignees of (1)) (3) John Smithis of Monkwearmouth Shore, schoolmaster Copy release and quit claim by (1) and (2) to (3) of all contingent rights and interest of (1) (in right of his wife) in property devised by George Lee of Cotherstone, Yorks. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £30 by (3) to (2)

26 September 1818 (1) William Hetherington of Liverpool, stonemason (2) Timothy Grindrod of Liverpool, stonemason (3) James Edwards of Liverpool, joiner (4) Leonard Addison of Liverpool, yeoman Draft deed of co-partnership as stone quarriers. Recites previous deeds

1818 (1) Edward Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman and Nancy, his wife (2) John Hobson of Hyton, Bootle, Cumberland, gentleman (3) Christopher Hobson of Whitehaven, gentleman (4) Rt. Hon. John Bowes, Earl of Strathmore Copy release by (1), (2) and (3) to (4) of Forthburn Farm (75a.) at Barnard Castle, with the vicarial tithes on 11 3/4a. thereof Consideration: £2,750 by (4) to (1)

12-13 May 1818 (1) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire (2) William Shaw of Bowes, schoolmaster (3) John Laidman of Bowes, yeoman, (trustee for (2)) Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of three closes of land (11a.) at Bowes, with all tithes thereupon, to the use of (2) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £100

12 February 1818 (1) Robert Johnson of Ploughlands, Crosby Garratt, Westmorland, yeoman (2) Thomas Hutchinson of Barningham, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage being an assignment by (1) to (2)of Kidley Close and other lands as specified (40a.) in Arkengarthdale, Yorks., for the residue of a term of 2,000 years, to secure £500 and interest. Recites previous deeds

Letter from Clarke and Guy, Stockton to T. Wheldon concerning Johnson's mortgage to Welbank, 13 April 1820

22 March 1819 (1) The Dean and Chapter of Durham (2) William Musgrave of Dunhouse, Staindrop, yeoman and George Musgrave of Streatlam, yeoman Copy of lease by (1) to (2) of a farm at Middleston[e] as specified, for a term of 21 years Rent: 30s. p.a.

22 March 1819 (1) The Dean and Chapter of Durham (2) William and George Musgrave Copy of lease by (1) to (2) of a farm at Merrington as specified, for a term of 21 years Rent: 10s. 6d. p.a.

13 May 1818 (1) John Robson of Yarm, Yorks., yeoman (2) Thomas Tunstall of Preston le Skerne, Aycliffe, Esquire and William Sanderson of Stockton, gentleman (3) Joseph Eulogio Elleker of Hart Hall, Esquire (4) Thomas Wheldon (trustee for (3)) (5) John Clifton of Durham, surgeon and Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1) to (3) of two closes of land at Norton. Covenant of (5) to surrender copyholds at Ninny Butts, North Field and elseshere at Norton to the use of (3) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £750

5 November 1818 (1) Robert Rudd of Bowes, Yorks., yeoman (2) Margaret and Catherine Catrick, both of Staindrop, spinsters Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of a messuage at Bowes and 14 cattlegates in Market Brough Intack in the parish of Brough, Westmorland, to secure £200 and interest

22-23 November 1818 (1) George Rablah of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) John Hullock of Barnard Castle, Esquire1serjeant at-Law Draft deed of exchange being a lease and release by (1) to (2) of various messuages in Bridgegate in exchange for various messuages on the east side of Thorngate, all in Barnard Castle Consideration: £590 by (1) to (2)

2 October 1818 (1) John Hullock (2) George Rablah Copy of articles of agreement for the exchange of properties in Barnard Castle

Valuation of premises to be exchanged between Hullock and Rablah, by John Addison; list of Hullock's tenants; related plans and correspondence, October - December 1818

Bill for dinner and liquid refreshment, the King's Head Inn, Barnard Castle, n.d. [1818]

2 September 1818 (1) Robert Rounding of Woodford Wells, Essex, yeoman (grandson and heir of Isabella Richardson of Ingleton) and Mary, his wife (2) Mary Hodgson of Carr House, Staindrop, spinster (3) Robert Hugginson of Eastfield House, Yorks., Esquire (trustee for (2)) Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and lands called Low Marley Moor and Pearsons Moor at Ingleton to the use of (2) as specified. Covenant to levy a fine. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,240

Miscellaneous notes and correspondence regarding D/HH 3/1/19/35, 1818

May 1818 (1) Ann Raine of Lasswade, Co. Edinburgh, North Britain, widow (2) George Barker of Brignall, Yorks., slater Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Thorngate Street, Barnard Castle Consideration: £50

1818 (1) Mally Robsdn of Romaldkirk, Yorks., widow (2) Henry Robson of Romaldkirk, tailor Draft release and surrender by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage in Town Street, Romaldkirk

February 1818 (1) Joseph Redfearn of Spring Hill, Middleton in Teesdale, miner (2) Mark Sherlock of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman Draft mortgage, by demise of 1,000 years, by (1) to (2) of two messuages on the Town Green at Middleton in Teesdale

19 October 1818 (1) Margaret Scott of Whey Sike in Teesdale Forest, widow (2) Ralph March, miller and Mark Sherlock, yeoman, both of Middleton [in Teesdale] and John Barnes of Egleston, yeoman Draft bill of sale by (1) to (2) of cattle, sheep and hay ricks to discharge a debt of £140

13 May 1818 (1) William Thompson of Barnard Castle, draper (2) Thomas Wheldon (3) William Flintum of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft mortgage being an appointment and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage in Thorngate, Barnard Castle to secure £490 and interest. Recites previous deeds

1818 (1) Revd. Joseph Taylor of Stourbridge, Worcs., Clerk (eldest son of George Alderson Taylor late of Bowes, Yorks.,) and Mary, his wife (2) Unspecified (3) Margaret Taylor of Richmond, Yorks., widow (of G.A. Taylor) (4) Margaret and Violletta Taylor of Richmond, spinsters (daughters of (3)) (5) William Shaw of Bowes, schoolmaster (6) John Laidman of Bowes, farmer (trustee for (5)) (7) Thomas Binks of Stoneykeld, Yorks., gentleman (8) Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1) and (2) to (5) of 2 messuages, l 1/2 acres, and other propertyatBowes, to the use of (5) as specified. Quit claim by (3) and (4) of annuities charged on the premises. Assignment of a term of 500 years by (7) to (8) in trust for (5). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,900 by (5) to (1)

23 November 1818 (1) William Walton of Stoneykeld, Bowes, Yorks., yeoman (2) William Flintum of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft deed of further charge of £150 on premises at Bowes mortgaged to (2). Recites previous deeds

14 May 1812 [1818] (1) William Walton (2) William Flintum Copy mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of lands on Bowes Moor, Yorks., to secure £500 and interest

13 May 1812 (1) William Bowsfield of Stoneykeld, Bowes, Yorks., gentleman (2) William Walton Copy of release by (1) to (2) of several parcels of land (4Oa.) on Bowes Moor Consideration: £945

Abstract of title (20 March 1750 - 9 December 1801) of William Walton to freehold allotments in the parish of Bowes, Yorks., 1818

10 March 1818 (1) George Wharton of Statfold Hall, Penrith, Cumberland, labourer (grandson and heir of Jonathan Wharton of Barnard Castle, woollen manufacturer) (2) Thomas Pickering, MatthewNaylor and Thomas Clerk, all of Darlington, gentlemen (executors of Thomas Pickering the elder) (3) George Powell of Barnard Castle, weaver Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage, stable and pigsty in Thorngate, Barnard Castle. Surrender by (2) to (3) of a term of 1,000 years to merge in the freehold Consideration: £100 by (3) to (2)

9 December 1801 (1) James Collier of Wycliffe, Yorks., gentleman (2) Sir John Lawson of Brough Hall, Yorks., Baronet (3) William Ullithorne of Lartington, Yorks., gentleman (4) Thomas Clifton of Barnard Castle, saddler Release and appointment of a moiety of Sleightholme Farm, Yorks., by (1) to (4) in trust for (3). Assignment of the said moiety for the residue of 1,000 years created in 1799 under the marriage settlement of (1) Consideration: £100 by (3) to (1); £600 by (3) to (2)

10 October 1796 (1) Hugh Footell, late of Wycliffe, Yorks., now of York, gentleman (2) William Ullithorne (3) James Collier (4) Thomas Clifton Copy release by (1) to (4) of a messuage and 218 acres of land at Sleightholme and 40 acres of land elsewhere in the parish of Bowes as specified, in trust for (2) and (3) in moieties. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,625

19 November 1818 (1) Christopher Alderson of Hunderthwaite, Romaldkirk, Yorks., farmer (2) George Rablah of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft surrender by (1) to (2) of a term of 2,000 years (created by a mortgage of 13 May 1814) of the Hare and Hounds public house in Thorngate, Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £200 in redemption of the mortgage

Extract from mortgage by demise, Rablah to Alderson, dated 13 May 1814, November [1818]

1818 (1) Rt. Hon. William Harry, Earl of Darlington (2) The Corporation of the Governor and Co. for Smelting Down Lead with Pit Coal and Sea Coal [London Lead Company] Copy of release by (1) to (2) of 3 roods of land near Middleton in Teesdale Consideration: £200

1818 (1) Simon Thomas Scrope of Danby upon Yore, Yorks., Esquire (2) William Hutchinson of Earby, Yorks., Esquire Draft covenant for the production of title deeds

2 May 1818 (1) George Edwards of Barnard Castle, Esquire (2) George Musgrave of Staindrop, gentleman (3) William Thompson of Barnard Castle, draper (4) Thomas Wheldon (trustee for (3)) Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage and workshop in Thorngate, Barnard Castle to the use of (3) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £490

23 November 1818 (1) Thomas Binks and Ann (his wife) (2) Mark Sherlock Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of property of the late J. Raine

Receipts for legacies under Joseph Richardson's will, with notes and calculations, 7 June 1808 -17 November 1809

1819 (1) John Adamson of Barnard Castle, common brewer (2) Margaret Shepherd of Barnard Castle, widow (3) William Musgrave and George Musgrave of Staindrop, yeomen (4) William Windale of Weald Park, Harrow on the Hill, Esquire (5) Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1), (2) and (3) to (5) of 3 closes of land at Barnard Castle to the use of (3) for a term of 1000 years determinable upon the repayment of £300 to (3); and, subject thereto, to the use of (4) Consideration: £175 by (4) to (1)

1819 (1) Thomas Atkinson of Barningham, Yorks., carpenter (2) Anthony Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) Margaret Todd of Barnard Castle, spinster Draft mortgage being a lease and release by (1) to (3) and assignment by (2) to (3) of three dwellinghouses in Barningham Town Street and a plot of land. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £100 each to (1) and (2)

23 September 1819 (1) George Alderson of Birkin, Yorks. (2) Richard Nicholson of Hurworth, surgeon (3) John Chapman of Headlam, gentleman Draft customary conveyance by (1) and (2) to (3) of a farm at West Closes in the Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite (30a.) Consideration: £600 to (2)

June - July 1819 (1) Richard Byron of West Grinstead Lodge, Sussex, Captain R.N. and Sarah, his wife (2) Thomas Stamp of Kendal, Westmorland, Captain R.N. (3) Thomas Wheldon (trustee for (2)) Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and lands at Gainford with two pews in the Parish Church, to the use of (2) as specified. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £1,450 by (2) to (1)

Letter from R. Byron to T. Wheldon accepting offer of £1,400 for his Gainford property (excepting a cottage rented by Mrs. Gibson), 19 May 1819

Correspondence between Thomas Wheldon and Thomas Bowes, Darlington concerning the Byron to Stamp sale of premises at Gainford; receipt of Bowes for Capt. Stamp's purchase money, 8 June - 14 July 1819

21 December 1819 (1) George Chapman of Cotherston, Yorks., schoolmaster (2) W. Barnes of Collingwood and John Chapman of Headlam, gentlemen (creditors of (1)) (3) Subscribing creditors Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of all his goods and personal estate in trust for sale for the benefit of (3)

9-10 April 1819 (1) Christopher Harrison of Egleston, yeoman (2) John Barnes of Egleston, gentleman Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of a close of land at Eggleston Consideration: £135

12 January 1819 (1) Christopher Harrison (2) John Barnes Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 15 acres of land at Eggleston and 12 sheep stints on Egglestone Moor Consideration: £400

1819 (1) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire (2) Robert Sanderson Milburne of Armathwaite Castle, Cumberland, Esquire (3) Henry Benning of Barnard Castle, surgeon Draft covenant to produce title deeds

1819 (1) William Hodgson of Langleydale, farmer and William Cummins of Denton, farmer (2) Charles Copeland of Staindrop, spirit merchant Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of one seventh part of the personal effects of Robert Atkinson, deceased Consideration: £20

December 1819 (1) Charles Michell of Forcett, Yorks., Esquire (2) Benjamin Race of High Coniscliffe, miller and Nicholas Byers of Little Hetton, farmer Draft lease by (1) to (2) (as yearly tenants)of Forcett Mill and several parcels of land at Forcett Rent: £70

1819 (1) Richard and Anthony Steele, curriers, Robert Phillipson, cabinet maker and Joshua Monkhouse, grocer, all of Barnard Castle and Thomas Dixon of Stockton, Minister of the Gospel (devisees in trust of Thomas Monkhouse) (2) John Monkhouse of Barnard Castle, merchant (son of Thomas Monkhouse) Draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage in the Market Place, Barnard Castle subject to the within recited mortgage Consideration: £200

31 March 1819 (1) William Redhead the younger, of North Shields Northumberland, mariner (2) Thomas Helmer the younger of Romaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of customary lands in Cotherstone and Romaldkirk Moor, Yorks. Consideration: £600

5 September 1800 [1819] Copy admittance of Sithy Redhead, wife of William Readhead, to Bellhard Ings etc. Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite

6 November 1802 [1819] Copy admittance of William Redhead son and heir of Sithy Redhead to Bellhard Ings etc. Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite

February 1819 (1) John Alderson of Kilton, Yorks., gentleman (2) Charles Raine Fragment of draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of 4 stints at Middleton in Teesdale

July 1819 (1) Thomas Stamp of Kendal, Westmorland, Esquire (2) Robert Moses Dinsdale of Newsham, Esquire Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of a dwelling-house at Cleatlam Consideration: £100

16 February 1819 (1) Thomas Stamp of Staindrop, Esquire, a Post Captain R.N. (2) Elizabeth Margaret Maude of Kendal, Westmorland, spinster (3) Thomas Holme Maude of Kendal, Esquire; William Maude of Blackburn, Lancs., Esquire; and John Barnabus Maude, Fellow of Queen's College, Oxford, M.A. Draft marriage settlement of (1) and (2) being an assignment by (2) to (3) of £1,000 upon trust for (1) and (2) as specified

21 June 1820 (1) Thomas Stamp of Gainford, Esquire, a Post Captain R.N. (2) Thomas Holme Maude Draft bond of (1) to (2) in £2,000 to secure payment of £1,000

Extract from thewillof a member of the Maude family, n.d. [c.1819]

15 September 1819 (1) Jacob Tallentire (2) William Barnes of [Collingwood], Yorks., qentleman Draft mortgage being a customary conveyance of a messuage and lands at Romaldkirk, to secure £150

26 February 1819 (1) John Winter of [Harwood], gentleman (2) Joshua Raine of Egglesburn, Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman (3) Ralph March of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman (4) Thomas Wheldon Draft mortgage being a release and assignment by (1) to (3) of a messuage on the north-east of the Town Street, and several parcels of land at Middleton in Teesdale. Assignment by (2) to (4) of a term of 1000 years in the premises in trust for (3) Recites previous deeds Consideration: £450 by (3) to (2); £33 by (3) to (1) and £337 owed to (3) (1 file) (Acc: 1322(D))

5 February 1819 (1) John Borthwick Bingley of Worksop, Notts., gentleman and Ann Rosamond Bingley, his wife (2) Thomas Brown of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Copy appointment by Ann Bingley to John Bourne and Robert Barber of a parcel of land at Worksop in trust for J.B. Bingley. Covenant to levy a fine of the premises. Recites previous deeds

19 June 1820 (1) John Adams of Ancellor House, Edgmond, Salop, Esquire (2) Thomas Jukes Collier, Esquire (3) John Dalkin of Barnard Castle, innkeeper Draft deed to declare the uses of a fine of 21 August 1810 of lands at Barnard Castle Consideration: £100 to (1)

1820 (1) John Adams (2) Thomas Jukes Collier (3) Edward Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft release by (1) to (3) of a messuage on the south side of Newgate Street, Barnard Castle and declaration of the uses of a fine in favour of (3) Recites previous deeds Consideration: £252 by (3) to (1)

1820 (1) Henry Alderson of Lunedale, Romaldkirk, Yorks., yeoman (2) John Thompson of Scarr, Newbiggin, miner (3) William Musgrave of Staindrop, gentleman Draft release by (1) to (3) of Crooked Acres and Black Garths in Lunedale and surrender of a term of 1,000 years in the premises by (2) to (3) to merge in the freehold. Assignment by (1) to (3) of a messuage and lands [High and Low Smithy Holmes, Yorks.] with various pasture gates for the residue of a term of 1,000 years. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £100 by (3) to (2); £300 by (3) to (1)

n.d. [1820] (1) John Monkhouse of Barnard Castle, grocer (2) William Dent of Mickleton, Yorks., gentleman (executor of John Dent) (3) John Page of Streatlam, yeoman (4) Thomas Wheldon (trustee for (3)) Draft release and surrender of a term by (1) and (2) to (3) of a parcel of land in Northfield, Barnard Castle to the use of (3) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £120 by (3) to (2); £90 by (3) to (1)

1820 (1) John Bourne of Walker Hall, Winston, Esquire (2) George Meynell of Naby, Yorks., schoolmaster Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage at the high end of Cotherstone, Yorks. Consideration: £30

1 June 1820 (1) George Chapman of Cotherston, Yorks., yeoman (2) William Dixon of [blank], Co. Durham Draft customary conveyance of 2 acres of land called Westfield at Cotherstone by (1) to (2). Consideration: £104

22 January 1820 (1) Thomas Wheldon of Barnard Castle, gentleman (only son and devisee of George Wheldon) and Mary, his wife (2) Sarah Clyburn of Durham, widow (devisee and executrix of William Clyburn, deceased) (3) Richard Barnes of Raby Castle, gentleman (4) Joseph Broddick of Durham, ironmonger (5) John Gregson and John Barnes, both of Durham, gentleman Draft release by (1), (2) and (3) to (5) of Harts Hall in Fleshergate, Durham upon trust for (4) as specified. Covenant to levy a fine to bar the dower of Mary Wheldon. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £425 by (4) to (2) and £600 remaining due

31 May 1820 (1) George Dixon of Cockfield, gentleman (2) Robert Hugginson of Eastfield House, Yorks., gentleman Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of the sums of £40 and £16 secured on the tolls of the Eggleston Coal Rd. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £40

29 November 1820 (1) George Dixon of Cockfield, gentleman (2) Joseph Robinson of Haughton-le-Skerne, farmer (3) John Turner of Durham, and Daniel Turner of Blagdon, Northumberland, gentleman (4) Edward Hodgson of Copley Bent, farmer Draft assignment by (1) and (2) to (4) of the tithes on 28a. of land at Lynesack and Softley, with covenant to surrender the same. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £400 by (4) to (2); £300 by (4) to (1)

December 1820 (1) George Dixon (2) Edward Hodgson Draft assignment of interest in Edge allotments at Lynesack and Softley for which there is no sufficient title. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £20

June 1820 (1) William Dent of Mickleton, Yorks., gentleman (2) Swainston Harrison of Marks Lane, London, merchant Draft reconveyance by (1) to (2) of a capital messuage in Newgate Street, Barnard Castle and allotments on Barnard Castle Moor on redemption of a mortgage for £500. Recites previous deeds

1820 (1) James Dunning of Keverstone, Esquire (asignee in bankruptcy of James Potts) (2) William Armstrong of Sunderland, cordwainer (3) Jane Winship of Sunderland, spinster Draft feoffment by (1) at the request of (2) to (3) of the Noah's Ark public house in Cassops Lane or Barnes Street, Sunderland. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £100

1820 (1) The Trustees of the Egleston Coal Road Turnpike (2) Unspecified Draft lease of tolls for one year

1820 (1) William Hutchinson of Earby, Yorks., Esquire (2) David Hird of Cleasby, Yorks., gentleman (3) Unspecified Draft appointment of receiver of rents by (1), at the request of (2), as further security for £1,200 advanced by Christopher Hird of Darlington to (1)

1820 (1) Thomas Thompson, mortgagee (2) William Hutchinson of Earby, Yorks., Esquire (3) George Douthwaite of Ash House, Yorks., gentleman (4) David Hird of Cleasby, Yorks., gentleman (5) Christopher Hird, innkeeper Draft mortgage being a release by (1) and (2) to (4) of a messuage and 23.5 acres of land called Blackett at Newsham, Yorks. Assignment of a term of 500 years by (3) to (5) in trust for (4) as additional security and, subject thereto, in trust for (2). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,200 by (4) to (1)

13 May 1820 (1) William and Thomas Hutchinson, both of Newsham, Yorks., Esquires (2) Michael Glover of Aldborough, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of the Drove of Cattle public house and various parcels of land at Smallways, Yorks. and a messuage and several parcels of land at Newsham as specified, in the parishes of Kirby Ravensworth and Barningham, Yorks. to secure £2,000. Recites previous deeds and law suits

13 May 1820 (1) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire; John Headlam of Wycliffe, Yorks., Clerk; Joseph Lambert of Reeth, Yorks., Clerk; and sixteen others (trustees of the Bowes and Romaldkirk charity estates) (2) Robert Cleasby of Sleightholme, Yorks., farmer Copy of draft lease by (1) to (2) of the Bowes Charity Farm at Sleightholme, for a term of 9 years Rent: £63 p.a.

6 April 1806 (1) William Walton of Bowes, [brewer]; John Highinoor, of Bowes, Yorks., farmer; William Walton of Clints, Yorks., farmer; and John Bayles of Lartington, Yorks., farmer (2) Robert Cleasby of Sleightholme, farmer Draft lease by (1) to (2) of Bowes Charity Lands at Sleightholme, for a term of 9 years Rent: £63 p.a.

Memorandum of agreement to let the Charity lands at Sleightholme to R. Cleasby, 23 November 1820

List of tenants of the [Bowes and Romaldkirk] Charity, with rents to be charged, n.d. [1820]

Letter from R. Wilson, Bowes, Yorks. to T. Wheldon concerning names of the trustees of the Bowes and Romaldkirk Charity Estates, 25 November 1820

1820 (1) Swainston Harrison of Mark's Lane, London, wine merchant (2) Francis Ullathorne of Lincoln's Inn Fields., Middlesex, warehouseman (3) Thomas Wheldon Draft release by (1) to (2) of a mansion house and brewhouse in Newgate, Barnard Castle to the use of (2) as specified Consideration: £800

4 June 1820 (1) Swainston Harrison (2) William Dent of Mickleton, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage being a release by (1) to (2) of 2 closes of (7a.) in Barnard Castle and covenant to surrender a copyhold messuage and land in William Street, Bishop Wearmouth Consideration: £500

10 November 1820 (1) Anthony Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) Jacob Tallantire of Middleton in Teesdale, cattle dealer Draft bond of indemnity of (1) to (2)

23 March 1820 (1) John Horne of Brough, Westmorland, shoemaker (2) Anthony & Richard Steele of Barnard Castle, gentlemen Draft mortgage being a conveyance by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage in the Town Street of Brough, Westmorland Consideration: £150

1820 (1) Robert Johnson of Ploughlands, Crosby Garratt, Westmorland (2) Ann Hutchinson of Barningham, Yorks., widow (3) George Welbank of St. James' Place, Middlesex, Esquire; William Sampson of Copthall Court, Throgmorton Street, London, Esquire; Robert Clarke of Stockton, gentleman Draft assignment by (2) to (3) of two messuages and lands (Kidley Close etc.) as specified in Arkengarthdale, Yorks., for the remainder of two terms of 2,000 years. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £500 [to (2) in part redemption of mortgage money due from (1) to (2)]

1-2 June 1820 (1) Sarah Layton of Egleston Abbey, Yorks., widow (2) John Layton of Barnard Castle, yeoman (3) Ralph Hodgson of Langleydale, gentleman (4) John Highmoor of Bowes, yeoman (5) Thomas Thompson Dent of Northgill, Romaldkirk, Yorks., yeoman (trustee for (4)) Draft lease and release by (1), (2) and (3) to (4) of Upper Kilmond Farm in the parish of Bowes (33a.) to the use of (4) as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £900 by (4) to (1); £500 by (4) to (3)

Declaration in action of ejectment: Doe on the demise of Sarah Layton v Ann Routledge, 24 May 1820

2 June 1820 (1) John Highinoor and Thomas Thompson Dent (2) John Layton Copy of bond of (1) to (2) in £200 to secure £90 with interest

13 May 1820 (1) Thomas Moore of Durham, flax dresser (2) Robert Todd of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman (3) William Shields the younger of Durham, merchant Copy of draft assignment by (1) and (2) to (3) of two burgages in the Market Place, Durham (held by lease under the Dean and Chapter of Durham for a term of 40 years from 1817) Consideration: £350 by (3) to (2); £750 by (3) to (1)

1820 (1) John Monkhouse of Barnard Castle, grocer and Thomas Goodchild of Thornhaugh Street West, Middlesex, architect (trustees under the will of Anthony Bainbridge)and William Dent of Mickleton, gentleman (2) [John] Page of Streatlam, yeoman Draft lease for one year by (1) to (2) of [Northfield] in Barnard Castle

April 1820 (1) George Robinson the elder of Harthope, Bournfoot, miner (2) Thomas Mason of Side Foot, Stanhope, yeoman and Elizabeth, his wife (3) George Robinson the younger of Harthope, Bournfoot, yeoman (4) Robert Bainbridge of Alston, Cumberland, gentleman (5) James Hogg of Romaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman Draft mortgage being aconveyanceby (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (5) of customary messuages at Harthope Bournfoot in the parish of Stanhope. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £100 by (5) to (2); £100 by (5) to (3); £50 by (5) to (1) and (4)

Draft declaration of ejectment in: Doe on the demise of Thomas Mason and George Robinson v William Watson, John [Dalton], Mary Greenwell, Ralph [Pattiays] and William Stephenson, 26 June 1820

Account concerning George Robinson's property in Weardale, n.d. [1820]

Rough notes concerning Robinson, Mason and Hogg mortgage, n.d. [1820]

Letters from Christopher Rymer, Wolsingham to Mary Greenwell and George Robinson, Bournfoot demanding money due to Thomas Mason, 25 June 1820

10-11 August 1820 (1) James Raine of Ovington, Yorks., blacksmith (2) James Raine the younger, of Durham, Clerk Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Town Street, Ovington Consideration: £90

18 May 1820 (1) Mark Sherlock of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman (2) Thomas Dent of Mickleton, gentleman Assignment by (1) to (2) of two leasehold closes at Mickleton for the residue of a term of 1,000 years (created by Talbot Bowes in 1607) Consideration: £350

12-13 April 1820 (1) John Stephenson of Egleston, carpenter (2) William Barnes of Collingwood House, Yorks., gentleman Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of Water Smelt Close in Eggleston. Recites the will of (1)'s uncle Consideration: £145

3-4 January 1820 (1) George Thompson of Mortham, Yorks., gentleman; William Allison of Foxbury, Yorks., gentleman; and Ralph Chambers of Greta Bridge, Yorks., innkeeper (trustees of Matthew Hutton) (2) Charles Hutton of Catterick, Yorks. Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of 2 acres of land in Low Startforth, Yorks. Consideration: £100

27-28 January 1820 (1) William Windale of Lord Mayor's Court Office, London, Esquire (2) Isaac Cape Cust of Barnard Castle, plumber (3) Thomas Wheldon (trustee for (2)) Draft lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage on the east side of the Horse Market, Barnard Castle to the use of (2) as specified Consideration: £661 10s. by (2) to (1)

1820 (1) Thomas Wheldon (2) Mary Wheldon of Claypath, Durham, widow (3) Robert Wellands of Durham, shoemaker (4) Jos. Briddick of Durham, ironmonger Copy of a draft conveyance by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage and shop on the east side of Elvet Bridge in Fleshergate, Durham adjoining Harts Hall (in the possession of (4)). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £450