Catalogue

Bills of quantities for carpentry and joinery work required in the building of the new grammar school and masters house, Darlington, compiled by George Connell, Newcastle, quantity surveyor, January 1870 [Lib.no. 20773]

Bill of quantities for excavation, bricklaying and masonry work required in the building of the new grammar school and masters house, Darlington, compiled by George Connell, Newcastle, quantity surveyor, January 1876 For enclosures see 1/3 and 1/4 [Lib.no. 20774]

Draft list of contractors used [or considered] in the building of the new grammar school and masters house, Darlington, n.d. [1876] [Lib.no. 20774]

Draft bill of quantities relating to doors, door frames, mouldings and casings required in the building of the new grammar school and masters house, Darlington, n.d. [1876] [Lib.no. 20774]

Scrapbook concerning Darlington Grammar Old Boys First Annual Dinner, including resolutions of the committee for the old boys' dinner; also including an invitation to the dinner, a list of those in attendance and receipted bills relating to the dinner, 1891 For enclosure see 1/19 [Lib.no. 30527]

Programme and menu for Darlington Grammar School Old Boys' Association Second Annual Dinner, 1 April 1922 [Lib.no. 30527]

Copy charter of 1567 for the establishment of the free grammar school at Darlington, [watermarked '1804'] [Lib.no. 25285]

Letter from [T.J.?] Matthews, Lambton Collieries Ltd., Dean Street, Newcastle, to Mrs. Dyson, concerning the proposed purchase of a property on Mrs. Dyson's behalf, 2 August 1910 [Lib.no. 28987]

Letter from H.[G.] Jefferson to Geo[rge] Brigham, Rudby, Stokesley, N.R. Yorks, inviting Geo[rge] Bingham to attend a hunt with the Northallerton and Brampton Harriers; also giving programme of hunt meetings for November 1814, n.d. [1814] [Lib.no. 31074]

'The Darlington Corporation Anthem, An Acrostic', written to commemorate the election of Henry Fell Pease to position of Mayor of Darlington, n.d. [1875] [Lib.no. 25814]

Account for books despatched from the Red Lyon, Aldergate Street, London, to Miss. M. Darnton, Darlington, by Will[ia]m Nicoll, London, December 1782 [Lib.no. 31122]

Letter from 'Albert' [Duke of York], Buckingham Palace, to the Mayor of Darlington, thanking him for the gift of 'George Stephenson souvenir spoons', which had been sent as a memento of his recent visit to the town, 7 July 1920 [Lib.no. 26881]

Testimonial in support of the application by Geo[rge] Snaith of Hurworth, for the position of postmaster at Croft, signed by Rob[er]t Hopper Williamson, rector of Hurworth, and three other townspeople, 31 March 1841 [Lib.no. 31105]

Letter from G.G. Hoskins, Darlington, architect to Henry Pease, sent to accompany a sample of lettering on oak for the approval of Henry Pease, 23 April 1874 [Lib.no. 31001]

List of forest trees, sold by George Brigham, Rudby Nursery, near Stokesley, Cleveland, 182[0s] [Lib.no. 33311]

Bills relating to miscellaneous goods and services purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Steavonson, Darlington, 1844-1846 [Lib.no. 31060]

n.d. (1) Donald MacFarlane of Darlington, Doctor of Medicine (2) John Peacock of Darlington, Doctor of Medicine (3) Beddoes Peacock of Darlington, Doctor of Medicine Deed of dissolution of the co-partnership of (1) and (3) in the business of physicians, surgeons, apothecaries and man midwives [Lib.no. 32116]

Short character sketches of local men, n.d. [late 18th Century] including: Geo[rge] Dobson of Darlington, died 1743; George Billings of Heighington, died 1740; John Dent of Darlington, died 1742; W[illia]m King of Darlington, died 1747; John Holmes of Darlington, died 1747; Cap[tain] Procter of Darlington, died 1751; Anthony Smith of Darlington, died 1749; Thomas Cole of Darlington, died 1749 [Lib.no. 29099]

Album of religious and inspirational quotations, in original hands, collected by Sydney Jane Rogers of Darlington, from various friends and acquaintances, 1835-1904 [Lib.no. 18850]

Letters from John Dobbin, London, to W. Hobson [Darlington], concerning John Dobbin's paintings and drawings, and inquiring into the wellbeing of W. Hobson and family, 5 February 1877-23 October 1884 [Lib.nos. 37690; 44768-47770; 45005; 45031]

Memoranda book of Ann Ornsby, concerning her religious feelings and also her own illness and that of other family members, 1 September - 20 October 1828 for enclosure see 1/81 [Lib.no. 18571]

Memorial intimation on the death of Ann [Ornsby], n.d. [c.1829] [Lib.no. 18571]

Letter from George Bramwell to Miss Darnton, Darlington, bookseller, concerning the most suitable method of settling a business affair between Miss Darnton and Mrs Elam, n.d., [c.1830s] [Lib.no. 30867]

Letter from John Meek, London, to Francis Mewburn, Darlington, solicitor, concerning the provision of an annuity for his [Meek's] sister-in-law, 31 December 1836 [Lib.no. 31048]

Undertaking by Edward Colling and Richard Border to appraise the goods and chattels of Leonard Taylor, 6 November 1760 [Lib.no. 32100]

Letter from Eliz[abeth] Vane, Staindrop, to Christopher Hill, Blackwell, Darlington, concerning the marriage settlement of her uncle, Exton Sayer, 25 February 1778 [Lib.no. 29455]

Statements from Dorothy Walker and Ralph Chambers to the effect that Mr. Walker, the husband of Dorothy Walker, had left England for America in December [1843], 20 May 1844 [Lib.no. 45358]

Letter from Mary Robson, Darlington, to Edward Rimington, Haymarket, Liverpool, giving news of friends and relatives, 27 May 1804 [Lib.no. 32569]

Receipted bills for various goods supplied to J. Coates and H. Coates of Cleasby, N.R. Yorks, and Geo[rge] Coates of Smelt House, Durham, 1854-1869 [Lib.nos. 44805-6; 44817-44818; 44330]

Minute book of the William Thompson testimonial fund, 24 January - 22 May 1854 [Lib.no. 31032]

Note by [W.H.D. Longstaffe] concerning the Liddell Family and a coat of arms found on the back of the Adamson manuscripts, n.d. [1860s]

Account of a wedding, and the subsequent honeymoon in North Wales, written by Norman Penney (written on reverse of Harrison Penney, booksellers and stationers, Darlington, accounts paper), [18]93 [Lib.no. 31130]

Order issued by Tho[mas] Bowes, Bailiff of Darlington, requesting that dogs be confined indoors for one month due to the appearance of hydrophobia in dogs in Darlington, 10 March 1841 [Lib.no. 31019]

Notebook entitled 'Practical Questions' (from the office of M. Appleton, Darlington), containing standard legal forms of parish and poor rate demands, agreements relating to the lease and purchase of property, and notices of eviction; also containing various geometrical exercises, 1818 [Lib.no. 29541]

Copy letter from Borough Surveyor, Darlington, to the Town Clerk, Darlington, enquiring whether the British School Yard in Darlington, has been taken over by the Corporation, 8 June [19]20

Memorandum from the Town Clerk of Darlington, to the Borough Surveyor, advising that in his opinion the British School Yard is 'now a public highway repairable by the inhabitants at large', 9 June 1920

Letter from Clayhills, Son and Feetham, Darlington, solicitors to the Borough Surveyor, enquiring whether the British School Yard has been taken over by the Corporation, 23 March 1920

Plan showing disputed land between Yarm Road and St. John's Crescent, Darlington, and also the British School Yard in Skinnergate, Darlington, 1903 Scale: 40 ft. to 1" [1:480]

n.d. (1) William Sewell, secretary of the South Durham and North Yorkshire Horse and Dog Show, Darlington (2) Borough of Darlington Agreement in which 1. undertakes to repay any damage which is caused by the Horse and Dog Show to be held in the public park in Darlington; and also to hold the Show where the Borough of Darlington sees fit [Lib.no. 25367]

Alphabetical name index to unknown [ledger or minute book], n.d. [mid 19th Century] [Lib.no. 30866]

n.d. (1) Nicholas Rippon of Enter Common, York, yeoman, and **** Rippon of the City of Durham, spinster (2) William Turner of Darlington, surgeon, and Henry Robson of Darlington, grocer Bond in £200 for the performance by Nicholas Rippon of the Office of Surveyor and officer of the duties on salt and rock salt [Lib.no. 31031]

Account of money owed to the Governors of [Darlington] dispensary, by the township of Darlington, in respect of 156 patients admitted from 23 October 1828 to 23 October 1829, 1829 [Lib.no. 31977]

Preservation [prosecution?] by two of the inhabitants of Darlington, of William Scott, Temperance Hotel keeper, for keeping a common, ill-governed and disorderly house in Northgate, 1878 [Lib.no. 31107]

Bailiff's order to muzzle dogs on account of hydrophobia, 1841 [Lib.no. 31025]

Receipts for shares in Consett Iron Co., purchased by R.P.A. Swetenham, 5-6 January 1888 [Lib.no. 45349-45350]

Account of charges due to Allan Line, Canada and United States Royal Mail Steamers, Liverpool, by E. Golightly, Darlington, on behalf of James Kitching, in respect of the shipment of a bale to Deloraine, [Manitoba, Canada], 17 November 1887 [Lib.no. 31061]

Account of unmetered water supplied at Albert Junction, nr. Darlington, by Shildon Works Co., Shildon, to Alfred Kitching, Hopetown Engine Works, Darlington, 3 November 1863 [Lib.no. 31075]

Receipt issued to Richardson and Ross by Joseph C. March for a quarter's salary and overtime, 10 September 1861 [Lib.no. 27047]

Receipted bill issued to Messrs. Hurworth, [Darlington, builders] by the West Hartlepool Harbour and Railway Co. for carriage of battens from Hartlepool to Stockton, 1859

Bill for wool coat, vest and trousers and velvet vest, issued to Mr. Neville by John Furby, Darlington, tailor and draper, 14 January 1843 [Lib.no. 44802]

Receipted bill for printing and stationery, issued to Mr. Bowman by Coates and Farmer, Darlington, booksellers, 1848

Receipted bill for books and bookbinding, issued to Mr. Neville by J. Readman, Darlington, bookseller and bookbinder, 1842 [Lib.no. 44803]

Copy orders issued by two named companies, authorising The West Hartlepool Harbour and Railway Company to hold two thousand quarters of wheat and £3,000 of timber and corn in their warehouses as security for the companies' running accounts with Messrs. J. Backhouse and Co., Darlington, bankers; also copy notices issued by the West Hartlepool Harbour and Railway Company to Messrs J. Backhouse, undertaking to retain [in their warehouses] the above items until further orders are received, 1857

Receipted bills for various goods and services provided to Richardson and Co., later known as Richardson and Ross Co., [architects and builders], 1855-1860 [Lib.no. 27047]

Authorisation granted by R. Wilson, Darlington, defendant's attorney, to Mr. Watson, bailiff, to dispose of those goods and chattels of Robert Nesham which had been legally attached at the suit of John Buckton and Francis Furby, 1 December 1837; also note relating to miscellaneous deeds, n.d. [1830s] [Lib.no. 31108]

Statement of complaint to the Constable of Darlington, by William Robert Scott and George Willis of Darlington, against William Scott, Temperance Hotel keeper, Darlington, in which they allege that William Scott is keeping a 'common, ill-governed and disorderly house' at High Northgate, 4 June 1878 [Lib.no. 31107]

Warrant issued by the Sheriff of County Durham, to execute a writ of Kings Bench against John Berks Pigott of Darlington, at the suit of Christopher Netterwood and John Carr, 2 February 1837 [Lib.no. 40287]

Letter from Tilson, Squance and Tilson, Coleman Street, (no town) [solicitors], to Messrs. Mewburn and Hutchinson, [Darlington, solicitors], requesting that money due to Robert Nesham of Darlington, for the sale of his property, be made over to them [Tilson, Squance and Tilson] in part payment of an unsatisfied debt, 30 August 1837 [Lib.no. 31046]

Sale particulars of four dwellinghouses and premises situated in Northumberland Place and Paradise Row, Darlington, to be sold at auction following a decree of the High Court of Chancery in the case of Backhouse v. Hobson; also attached plan of the above properties, 24 March 1868 [Lib.no. 31304]

Transcript of verses from the poem 'The Horse Race', concerning the racecourse at Gatherley Moor, Middleton Tyas, Yorks, taken from the Birch and Sloane manuscript held in the British Museum, n.d., [late 19th Century transcript] [Lib.no. 31087]

Notebook concerning birds, [author unknown], including a list of birds observed and original poems concerning birds, 1849

Subscription book for concerts and assemblies at Darlington, also including concert programmes, 1765-1766 [Lib.no. 21801]

Notes of sums paid by the executors of Ja[mes] Allen, deceased, to executors of J. Darnton, deceased, February 1781 [Lib.no. 30868]

Copy will of Thomas Cooper of Sedgefield, 6 March 1702 Devising to George Cuthbertson of Newcastle, merchant, and John Mowbray of Durham, gent., all his messuages, lands, tenements and hereditaments in the chapelry of Hamsterley, and at Hyndon in the parish of Cockfield, subject to the trusts that the rents and profits of the said lands should be used to pay £4 half yearly to 5 poor men and 5 poor women over the age of 50, in the township of Sedgefield, and also that the same poor people should each receive a coat worth 8s. yearly, at Christmas; also devising to the said George Cuthbertson and John Mowbray, £100 on trust that the sum be used for the erection of an almshouse to accommodate the said 5 poor men and poor women; also devising to the said George Cuthbertson and John Mowbray a £5. 4s. yearly rent charge from his lands at Fishburn, subject to the trust that it be paid to the churchwardens of St. Nicholas Parish, Durham, for the purchase of bread to be distributed to poor parishioners each Sunday; also various family legacies [Lib.no. 31117]

Account of Th[oma]s Clayhills, Darlington [solicitor] in respect of payment due for legal work carried out on behalf of the Trustees of the Will of the late Thomas Dent Atkinson, October 1902 [Lib.no. 45351]

Receipted account of O.B. Wooler [Darlington, solicitors] in respect of legal work carried out on behalf of the executors of the Will of the late Robert Wade, 1894 [Lib.no. 45348]

Receipt issued by O.B. Wooler [Darlington, solicitor] for payment made by Messrs. Feetham and Emmerson in respect of the estate of Robert Wade, deceased, 3 October 1894 [Lib.no. 45359]

Plan and state of crops to be grown from 1823-1827 at Redmarshall Farm, the property of Geo[rge] Hutchinson, 1823 [Lib.no. 1823]

Copy of findings presented to the Agricultural Society of Durham, [by an unnamed person], concerning experiments made on potatoes and turnips, 31 March 1787 [Lib.no. 31038]

Account of the value of bishop's lands in Winston and Heighington, n.d. [mid-17th century] [Lib. no. 29547]

List of reasons for holding the Royal Agricultural Society Show of 1864 in Darlington, as submitted to the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society by the local Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society; also including a plan showing Darlington Show and Trial Grounds, April 1863 [Lib.nos. 36076, 36077, 36101]

List of questions [as put by the Royal Agricultural Society] concerning the suitability of Darlington as a venue for the Royal Agricultural Society Show of 1864, n.d. [1863] [Lib.no. 36101]

Account of receipts and expenditure of the Royal Ag[ricultural] So[ciety] of England meeting at Leeds, July 1861 [Lib.no. 36101]

Copy letter from H[enry] F[ell] Pease, Mayor of Darlington, to Sir Francis Knollys, K.C.MG.CB., putting forward a case for a visit to be made to Darlington by the Prince of Wales, during the Royal [Agricultural] Show, 19 February 1895 [Lib.No. 25367]

Letter from Lord Barnard, Raby Castle, to [Henry Fell] Pease, [Mayor of Darlington], advising that he had received an intimation that the Duke and Duchess of York intend to visit Darlington during the week of the Royal [Agricultural] Show, 2 April [18]95 [Lib.no. 25367]

Letter from [Lord] Barnard, 9 Lowndes Street, [London], S.W. to [Henry Fell] Pease, Mayor of Darlington, advising that Sir Francis de Winton [to the Duke of York] wishes Pease to get in contact in order that final arrangements may be made for the visit by the Duke and Duchess of York to Darlington; also advising that the Duke and Duchess 'are not disposed to lay the foundation stone of the new Technical Institute', 3 May [18]95 [Lib.no. 25367]

Observations on curl-top disease in potatoes, and other diseases and pests in potatoes and turnips, addressed to the Agricultural Society of Durham. Note on rear of document "a copy of what was delivered to the Agricultural Society for the County of Durham at Durham", 31 March 1787 [Lib.no. 31038]

Plan and state of crops to the year 1827 of Red Marshall Farm in the County of Durham, belonging to George Hutchinson Esq., 1823 [Lib.no. 31035]

Plan of Northgate House (Darlington), property belonging to T. Hodgson', n.d. [ ] Scale: 8ft. to 1", 1:96 [Lib.no. 31373]

'Plan of property situate at Banktop, Darlington, belonging to Mr. William Wetherall, 1862' Scale: 20 ft. to 1" [1:240] [Lib.no. 31384]

Plan of Greenbank Estate, Darlington, 'showing mansion house and surroundings', 12 February 1876 Scale: 88 ft. to 1" [1:1056] [Lib.no. 30377]

'General Section of Weardale Limestone', n.d. [c.1908] [Lib.no. 25451]

General Section of Harehope Gill limestone, n.d. [c.1908] [Lib.no. 35451]

Plan of the 'Hat and Feather' Inn and cottages at Darlington, 1890 Scale: 8 ft. to 1" [1:96] [Lib.no. 31268]

Plan showing land at Harewood Hill and surrounding area, Darlington, as referred to in a mortgage between Mo. Harris and the Cumberland Union Banking Co., 20 April 1867 Scale: 6" to 1 mile [1:10560]

Plan showing land at Greenbank, Darlington, with route of proposed new road, as referred to in an agreement (previously annexed), n.d. [1860s] Scale: 33 ft. to 1" [1:1056] [Lib.no. 31375]

Plan showing a plot of land situated at the junction of Woodside Terrace and Harewood Terrace, Darlington, n.d. [c.1860s] Scale: 44 ft. to 1" [1:528] [Lib.no. 31374]

Plan of a property belonging to Mr. Davison in Market Place, Darlington, 1847 Scale: 3¾" to 30ft. [1:96] [Lib.no. 31386]

'Plan of a freehold estate known as Morton Palms, situate in the parish of Sadberge', 1904 Scale: 25" to 1 mile [1:25000] [Lib.no. 30521]

Sketch of proposed new drains at Brandon House, Haughton-le-Skerne, 10 June [19]09 Scale: 1" to 16" [1:16] [Lib.no. 40821]

Plan of 'Levels at Brandon House, Haughton-le-Skerne [showing drains], 16 July 1912 No scale [Lib.no. 40821)

Plan of properties situated between Pierremont Crescent and the highway [now Woodland Road], n.d. [c.1850] Scale: 20 ft. to 1" [1:240]

'Plan of "Black Swan" Inn property in Parkgate, Darlington, 1888 Scale 10 ft. to 1" [1:120] [Lib.no. 31380]

Copy entry from the parish register of St. Margaret's in the City of York of the marriage of James Wilson and Mary Walker on 24 January 1821, with appended letter from R. Kendal for W[illia]m Ferrard of York, to Mr. Walters, Ironmonger, Darlington, concerning the above copy entry, 6 March 1821 [Lib.no. 45360]

List of those lands and estates belonging to the Bishoprick of Durham, which were sold during the commonwealth period, compiled by Henry Rooke, 1762 [Lib.no. 4360]

A short abstract of all the names of the freeholders w[i]thin the county Palatine of Durham, only of such as are gent[lemen] and beare armes, and lik[e]wise of such as are skilled and returned gent[lemen] by the sherife of the county and beare not armes'; including descriptions of coats of arms for those entitled to bear arms, and the value of the estates of those no longer required to bear arms, n.d. [c.1630s] also appended index of the above names, n.d., [19th Century] [Lib.no. 29002]

Transcript [by C.P. Nicholson] of 8 letters from George Layton of North Shields and Newcastle, schoolmaster and chemist, to Anthony Clarkson, Scargill, Yorks, schoolmaster, concerning poetry and teaching, and also mentioning his native Swaledale, 1816-1818; also biography of George Layton, taken from Fordyce, History of Durham, n.d. (20th Century transcript) [Lib.no. 44787]

n.d. (1) The School Board for the Borough of Darlington (2) Arthur Pease, Samuel Hare and William John Cudworth, all of Darlington, Committee of Darlington First Day School Draft Memorandum of Agreement, in which it is agreed that (1) should allow (2) to use Brunswick Street Board School on Sundays free of charge [Lib.no. 31089]

Final draft Memorandum of Agreement as described in 1/42 [Lib.no. 31089]

Copybook showing 'progressive specimens of penmanship written by Master Thomas Wardle at Gainford Academy, August to Christmas 1869' [Lib.no. 2041]

List of boarding schools for girls in Darlington, 1872 [Lib.no. 31069]

Two letters from County Borough of Darlington Education Committee to Miss Stafford, Bondgate Infants School, Darlington, concerning a favourable report made by the Board of Education regarding the school, 13 September 1922-6 November 1922; also report by Board of Education on Bondgate Infants School, 7 September 1922; also observations on the Board of Education reports [made by Miss Stafford of Bondgate Infants School], 19 September 1922 [Lib.no. 44780]

Receipted bills for various goods and services provided to Joseph Johnson and H[enry] Johnson of Cleasby School, N.R. Yorks., 1857-1872 [Lib.nos. 44804; 44807-8; 44811-44812; 44814-44815; 44819; 44821; 44825]

Letter from Anne Surtees, Mainsforth, to Charles K. Sharpe, Edinburgh, advising that [George] Taylor is writing a memoir of [Robert] Surtees to be appended to the fourth volume of Surtees' History [and Antiquities of the County Palatinate of Durham, and enquiring whether Sharpe can provide any details of the first meeting of Surtees and Sir Walter Scott for inclusion in the memoir, 3 September 1838 [Lib.no: 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees, Mainsforth, to C[harles] K. Sharpe Jun[io]r, Hoddam Castle, Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, advising of his [Surtees'] order for a book on Lord Dundee; also describing a volume of 'The Laws and Acts of...Charles 2'; also advising that he [Surtees] is always willing to help [Sharpe] in any way with his researches, 'except in any design you may entertain of restoring the Pope or the Pretender', 20 October 1804 [Lib. no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees to Cha[rle]s Sharpe, jun[io]r, Hoddam Castle, Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, advising that he has managed to procure a copy of A Life of [Lord] Dundee which he has arranged to be forwarded to Sharpe, 23 October 1805 [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R S [Robert Surtees], Mainsforth, to Chas Sharpe junr [Charles Sharpe junior], Hoddam Castle, Ecclefechan [Dumfriesshire], concerning Ralph Fell of London, a friend of Surtees' who has agreed to forward a copy of a book on Lord Dundee; also concerning the first volume of [The Baronetage of England...], by [William] Betham, 31 December 1805 [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees, Mainsforth, to Cha[rle]s Sharpe, jun[io]r, Oxford, sent to accompany a catalogue of books on sale at Brands of London; and also a copy of John Kirkton's History of Ye Church of Scotland; also advising that he [Sharpe] would find it very quiet [at Mainsforth] if he were to visit, even although the County and city echelons were about to commence 'unless one of our candidates, S[i]r W[illiam] Vane, be swallowed up in the sea between P[ort]patrick and Donaghadee', 3 May 1807 [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees, c/o Charles Page, 79 Upper Guildford Street, London, to Charles K. Sharpe, jun[io]r, Monzie by Crieff, [Perthshire], concerning Sharpe's poetry, also giving an account of the death of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham [d.1689], 14 March 1808 [Lib.no. 9924]

Copy letter from R[obert] P[earse] G[illies]? to [Charles] Sharpe, enquiring whether Sharpe's failure to visit has been due to contempt for or weariness of us; also acknowledging his approval of a volume of 'Memorials of Witches' by Sharpe, 27 December 1818 [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] S[urtees], Mainsforth, to [Charles] Sharpe, advising that he [Surtees] has sent a box 'with a monk's head wh[ich] came from a window of the abbey blown in about 40 y[ea]rs ago' and also 'a miserable glazing' of the arms of the Richardson and Vavasour family, 11 November 1817 [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees to [Charles K.] Sharpe, Princes Street, Edinburgh, concerning [Sharpe's editor of Laws Memorials], also mentioning a glass from a bay window at Walworth depicting Elizabethan; and asking 'to keep a look out for young [John] Bowes on the sea coast', 9 January 1818 [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees, Harrogate, to Cha[rle]s Sharpe, j[u]n[io]r, Hoddam Castle, Ecclefechan [Dumfriesshire], advising that he is making enquiries into the loss in transit of a copy of Kirkton The History of the Church of Scotland intended for Sharpe; also mentioning an anecdote of 'Vane's virility in prospectis mortis' and how this has a precedent in the family in the case of Albinia Vane, who was born 9 months after her father, Sir Henry Vane's execution; also commenting on the various physical flaws of the Vane family who are remarkable 'for large teeth and projecting chins'; also mentioning a letter, whose genuineness Surtees suspects, from [Alexander] 'Lesley' [Earl of Leven] to Sir Peter Riddell during the siege of Newcastle; also advising Sharpe of his [Surtees'] recent marriage to Anne Robinson of Hendon; also advising that he had supplied Walter Scott with a 'very wild border raid song' which Scott intends to use as a note in Marmion, n.d. [1807] [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees to C[harles] K. Sharpe, Princes Street, Edinburgh, advising that he [Surtees] would be happy to receive a copy of Sharpe's 'Warlock Book' [Laws Memorials]; also stating that he may be going to Berwick to do research with James Raine who is writing a history on North Durham; also asking to be remembered to Walter Scott; also stating that he [Surtees] is collecting some Jacobite stories relating to [James] Ratcliffe [3rd Earl of Derwentside] and [Thomas] Forster as 'I hear [James] Hogg is about to publish annals and those times', 24 March 1819 [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees to C[harles] K. Sharpe, 93 Princes Street, Edinburgh, asking if Sharpe could send the 'true blazon' of the Shippardson family as he [Surtees] needs to get a seal engraved for the record of the [Shippardson] family, n.d. 18(20s) [Lib.no. 9924]

Letter from R[obert] Surtees to C[harles] K. Sharpe, Princes Street, Edinburgh, enquiring whether Sharpe could get an agent to attend an auction of coins at Hanover Square [Edinburgh] in order to purchase some coins, 8 January 1829 [Lib.no. 9924]

Part letter from R[obert] Surtees, Mainsforth, to [Charles Sharpe, giving a history and pedigree of Sir Gervaise Clifton; also mentioning some prelates and knights who were married more than once; also relates the tale of Sir H[enry] Vane's composed behaviour prior to his execution, and also ghost stories relating to the county; also mentioning Jacob Bee, schoolmaster, tailor, glover, brewer and barber in the late 17c; also mentioning stained glass which had been blown out of the great east window in [Durham] cathedral, 12 September 1817 [Lib.no. 9924]

Description of the exterior and interior of Cartmel Priory Church, near Grange-over-Sands, Lancashire, by John Cresswell, Brigham, Darlington, 10 September 1903 [Lib.no. 33096]

Typescript of 1/67 [Lib.no. 33097]

Notebook of John Cresswell Brigham, Darlington, concerning the cot endowment fund for Darlington new hospital, which had been set up to commemorate the centenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 1925-1927 [Lib.no. 25879]

'How the first hundred was raised', address by John Cresswell Brigham, appealing for funds for the scheme to raise £500 to endow a cot in the new hospital in Darlington, to commemorate the centenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway; including list of subscribers with amounts subscribed, 7 September 1926 [Lib.no. 29542]

Draft circular letter by John Cresswell Brigham, Darlington, appealing for funds to endow a cot in the new hospital in Darlington, to commemorate the centenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, n.d. [c.1926] [Lib.no. 25879]

Letter from A.J. Best, Mayor of Darlington, to J[ohn] C[resswell] Brigham, Darlington, advising that he is unable to contribute towards the cot endowment fund at Darlington Hospital, as he already contributes towards other charities, 29 March [19]26 [Lib.no. 25879]

Letter from H.W. Sturge, Selly Oak, Birmingham, to J[ohn] C[resswell] Brigham, Darlington, sent to enclose a donation, 15 March 1927 [Lib.no. 25879]

Letter from John Creswell Brigham to an unknown recipient, appealing for funds to endow a cot at Darlington Hospital to commemorate the centenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 20 March [19]26 [Lib.no. 25879]

Draft notice of lecture and slideshow on 26 September 1925, [by John Cresswell Brigham], on the 'early struggles of the S[tockton] and D[arlington] R[ailway]', to commemorate the centenary of the railway, 1925 [Lib.no. 25879]

Letter from Louisa Jefferys, Upperthorpe, W.R. Yorks., to J[ohn] C[resswell] Brigham, suggesting a few names of people who may be willing to contribute to the cot endowment fund at Darlington Hospital, 18 December 1925 [Lib.no. 25879]

Note from Louisa Jeffreys [Upperthorpe, W.R. Yorks] to [John Cresswell Brigham], sent to enclose a newspaper cutting from the Wills Panel, Gloucestershire Standard, concerning a family named Cresswell, (cutting not attached), 21 November [19]25 [Lib.no. 25879]

'Archaeological Longovincensia, or a description of the village of Lanchester...with its Roman and Gothic antiquities, and its modern state' taken from the works of Surtees, Hutchinson and Hodgson, and private manuscripts in the possession of the Ornsby family, 1825 [Lib.no. 18574]

Letter from W.H.D. Longstaffe, Gateshead, to J.R. Appleton, concerning an unidentified seal relating to Durham City, 1 September [18]64

Letter from W.H.D. Longstaffe, Gateshead, to J.R. Appleton, F.S.A., Western Hill, Durham, concerning The House of Clervaux and Parentalian memoranda and also mentioning 'The Regenary Traditions' which were reprinted from a magazine, 13 March 1866

Letter from W.H.D. Longstaffe, Gateshead, to J.R. Appleton, F.S.A., [Durham], giving list of plates of Durham Cathedral, which Longstaffe requires copies of, July [18]63

Letter from W.H.D. Longstaffe, to unknown person, requesting information on the arms of Durham City, 29 August [18]64

Note from W.H.D. L[ongstaffe], to unknown person, concerning pedigrees which Longstaffe had prepared for Tate's historical work, n.d. [c.1860s]

Letter from W[illiam] Garret, Newcastle, to J.R. Rowntree, Stockton, advising that he has prints relating to the County of Durham, which may be suitable for illustrating Rowntree's collection of Allan's trusts; also mentioning that there are some Bewick drawings which might be had for less than Rowntree had originally offered for them, 26 December 1829 [Lib.no. 31111)

Obituary of Frank Wilson of Kendal, who died of yellow fever in Sierra Leone, while working on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, reprinted from the Westmoreland Gazette of 4 June 1910

List of rents in the manors of Sockburn and Girsby, Yorks, formerly in the possession of Francis, Earl of Shrewsbury, 1679 [Lib.no. 29548]

20 November 1906 (1) Richard Bowes, Monkend, Croft, Yorkshire, gent (2) Walter G.C. Kirkwood, 124 Knightsbridge, London Draft mortgage of a mansion house called Monk End Hall, and 3a. 1r. and 6p., or thereabouts, of adjoining land, known as the Monkend Estate. Consideration: £2500 [Lib.no. 30600]

n.d. (1) Michael Shaw, of Darlington, chapman (2) Henry Shaw, of Darlington, merchant Bond in £60 for the performance of covenants [Lib.no. 32115]

n.d. (1) Robert Sheraton of Haughton-le-Skerne, gent (2) Rev. Richard Fleming Hartley of Thorpe Salvin, West Riding of Yorkshire Copy covenant for the production by (1) of an indenture of settlement relating to 120a. and 97a. 3r. 20p. of land in Coatham Mundeville, consideration 5s. [Lib.no. 31713]

23 April 1888 (1) John Walton of Darlington, blacksmith (2) John Lindsey of Darlington, marine merchant Memorandum of Agreement, in which (1) agrees to sell a further extension of the gable of his house, and half the side rend, to the extent of two feet four inches, and to have the new gable erected by (2) as a party gable. Consideration: £1 [Lib.no. 45347]

Particulars of sale by public auction of five cottages or tenements situated in the Salt Yard in Bondgate [Darlington], together with the stables, granaries, n.d. (watermarked '1856') [Lib.no. 31286]

Particulars of sale by public auction of 395 square yards of building and garden ground situated behind the property described in 1/102, n.d. (watermarked '1856') [Lib.no. 37288]

Particulars of sale by public auction of 422 square yards of garden ground adjoining land described in 1/104, n.d. (watermarked '1856') [Lib.no. 31287]

Particulars of sale by public auction of three freehold dwelling houses with stables, piggeries, wash-houses, yards and appurtenances attached, situated in Bridge Terrace, Bank Top, Darlington, n.d. (watermarked '1856') [Lib.no. 31293]

Account of expenses relating to a leasehold for three lives, n.d., [mid-late 18th Century] [Lib.no. 29755]

Account of tolls and leasehold rents in Darlington, January 1701 [Lib.no. 29754]

Collection of letters and printed materials relating to W[illiam] Henry Vane, 1st. Duke of Cleveland and his 2nd. Duchess, including the Duke's obituary from The Times, 31 January 1842 and miscellaneous letters from the Duke to various recipients, 1779-1842 [Lib.no. 31810]

Collection of letters and printed materials relating to Henry [Vane], 2nd Duke of Cleveland, including miscellaneous letters from the Duke to various recipients, and cuttings from peerages, 1817-1855 [Lib.no. 31081]

Collection of letters and printed material relating to William John [Powlett], 3rd Duke of Cleveland, including cutting of newspaper obituary of the Duke, and also 2 letters from the Duke to unknown recipients, 1860-1864 [Lib.no. 31080]

Collection of letters, printed and miscellaneous materials relating to Henry George Powlett, 4th Duke of Cleveland, including newspaper cutting concerning a Royal licence and authority granted to the Duke, permitting him to use the surname Powlett and to bear the coat of arms of that family; also polling papers of the Duke for the election of four boys and four girls into the Royal Caledonian Asylum, London; also 2 letters from the Duke to unknown recipients, 1860-1876 [Lib.no. 310810]

J. Backhouse, note of apology to R. and S. Gresley for delay in returning Black Boy lease, 2 August 1841

Two copies of charges for £15. 13s. 1d., executors of the late Jos. Allan to the executors of the late J. Darnton, 1775 [Lib.no. 30868]

Conveyance of shop and 2 cellars between Philip Harrison of Darlington, grocer, to Robert Bland of Piercebridge, mercer; John Dodgshon, Darlington, gentleman, 1802 [Lib.no. 29203]

Robert Sober to William Wrightson of Cockerton, then surrender of lands and pew in the parish church, 1748 [Lib.no. 30398]

Final agreement between John Johnson and Thomas Hall, to Benjamin Chink, Robert Rumford, William Hall, three messuages etc. in Darlington, 1738 [Lib.no. 29574]

Inventory of the goods and chattels of John Moore of York, whose daughter, Susan, married William Killinghall. (The Killinghall estates later came to the Allan family), 11 July 1595 [Lib.no. 29805]

Copyhold lands in Westfield and the tithes of Cockerton. Mortgage agreement William Wharton and others to George Vane of Long Newton, 1748 [Lib.no. 30392]

Land of Greenbank Estate, 1876 [Lib.no. 30378]

Dissolution of partnership between Donald Macfarlane of Darlington, Doctor of Medicine, of the first part and John Peacock, Bachelor of Medicine and Beddoes Peacock, Doctor of Medicine, all of Darlington. Portrait of Dr. Peacock in local collection, 28 September 1838 [Lib.no. 32116]

Thomas Bowman, auctioneer, to John ****, innkeeper, 1856 Tully to John Towes, 1863 [Lib.no. 29237]

1) John Dodds of Hurworth to Thomas Clarkson and Jas. Smith, shoemakers, of Darlington; parcel of ground with the use of the new pump in Pump street and the wells. 2) Conveyance - Lucy Clarkson, to Richard and George Stonehouse, millers. 3) Conveyance - Clarkson to Stonehouse. 4) Conveyance - Elizabeth Peake, widow of [Lib.no. 29233]

Appointment in fee of an undivided moiety of certain dwelling houses, between George Allison of Richmond, gentleman and Robert Nesham of Darlington and David Nesham of Blackwell, gentleman, 1833 [Lib.no. 29428]

Conveyance of 10 burgages in Darlington. Trustees of Elizabeth Harrington to John Clement of Darlington, flax dresser. Other names: Elizabeth Green, George Godwell, Anthony Esket, Richard Newton, Isobel Thorpe, Edward Raworth, William Chayter, John Flanders, Margaret Wrencher, Thomas Robinson, George Richardson, 1770 [Lib.no. 29228]

Two messuages. Sale by Robert Hood of Ingleton, weaver, to Ralph Robson of Stapleton, gent. Other names: Edward Rawling, William Gibson, 1723 [Lib.no. 29208]

Agreement for sale of land between George Hinde of Darlington, innkeeper; David Hurworth of Darlington, builder, 1861 [Lib.no. 29425]

Robert Botcherby of Darlington, merchant, to William Dove, carrier, warehouse and vault converted into cottages. Lease for 1 year, 1820 [Lib.no. 29424]

1) Lease of life interest in estates (including Banks Close) to George Hubback, 1841. 2) Trustees' arrangements for sale to Edmund Backhouse, 1847 3) Plan of estate at Houghton-le-Side. Property of G. Hubback. [Lib.no. 29234]

Deed of Covenant to surrender of copyhold lands in Stockton and Darlington, and one messuage in Blackwell. Henry Stapleton of Norton to executors of Samuel Smith of Stockton. Other names: William Middleton, Thomas Dobson, George Garbutt, Robert Hoy, Robert Iley, 1789 [Lib.no. 29224]

Appointment of new trustees, estate of Thomas Ridsdale, hecklemaker (Louisa MacFarlan, widow, and Kathryn Vaughan, wife of Thomas Vaughan, Middlesbrough ironmaster, daughter); Trustees Rt. Rev'd. William Hogarth - R.C. parish priest; Thomas Plews, wine merchant; Duncan MacFarlan, Glasgow merchant; Henry Hutchinson, Darlington, 1862 [Lib.no. 29370]

Conveyance of piece of land to the Reverend Thomas Clark of Darlington, Wesleyan minister, and William Thompson, share broker, 1854 [Lib.no. 29226]

Title deeds 1825-1834. Lease for 1 year, Jonathan Backhouse to Elizabeth Brittain, 1825. William Weatherall, brickmaker, Robert Dixon, chemist, to Richard Otley, land surveyor, 1828; Jonathan Backhouse and others to a trustee for George Wilson, 1831 [Lib.no. 29223]

Lease for one year to John Tidy of Darlington, merchant, 1743. Other names: Rumford, Cook Conveyance, George to John Sanderson of West Thickley, 1733

Sale of property in Darlington, William and Ann Burdon to John Mowbray, 1792 [Lib.no. 29573]

Freeholder's home, Darlington. 1870 and 1877 mortgages

Transfer of £500 loan made by Joseph Allan in 1747, to executors of Mrs. Brown, widow, of Darlington

Correspondence between Emma Rawlinson, Robert Barclay and John Hodgkin, concerning the loss of a deed securing £4,000 at marriage settlement by Emma Rawlinson, 23 June 1847-16 July 1850 [Lib.no. 29661]

1 September 1790 (1) James Watt of Soho, engineer; Matthew Boulton of Soho, engineer (2) James Kendrew of Darlington; Jonathan Backhouse of Darlington and James Backhouse, junior, of Darlington, linen manufacturer Agreement by (2) to pay (1) £50 per annum for use of steam engine for turning mills for carding, rolling and spinning cotton, wool or flax for term of patent [Lib.no. 25229]

Francis Holmes to Isaac Atkinson, deed of covenant to produce deeds. Others: Hodgson, Thornhill, Whitesmith. Names: John Clement, Isaac Atkinson, James Backhouse, flax dressers, 1767 [Lib.no. 29580]

Transfer of Anna Currey, executrix of Will of Benjamin Currey of 11 March 1823 to Charles Pool of £1250 per annum due on mortgage security, 28 April 1852 [Lib.no. 29199]

Mortgage on property, Mr. H. Todd and others to John Carter. Other names: William Rhodes, labourer; John Carter, painter; Henry Smith, tallow chandler; Thomas Robson, tanner; John Marshall, butcher, 31 March 1816

21 May 1833 (1) Sir William Chaytor, Witton Castle, **** with executors of Will of William Chaytor, late of Croft, no trustee of Will of Solomon Wycliffe, late of Richmond, of trusts concerning £300 secured on mortgage tolls Boroughbridge/Durham. (2) Rev. John Pemberton Simpson of Wakefield

6 October 1778 (1) Martin Wilkinson of Durham, gent; William Blackett of Shull, esq. (2) James and Jonathan Backhouse of Darlington, bankers. Bond in £42 for the discharge of obligation; notes lost in the post [Lib.no. 29540]

Miscellaneous papers concerning the churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor, 1826-1888

Plan of proposed turnpike road from Darlington to Hurworth, 1830 [Lib.no. 33809]

Roads - Post Road 1) Particulars of projected new roads from Northallerton to Darlington, showing the distances that may be saved and the probable expenses - from Mr. Telford's report. From Entercommon to Darlington, across the river at the east end of Hurworth. Estimates indicate price of a new suspension or stone bridge; also details and cost of proposed new entry into Darlington. 2) Report relative to improvements on the Boroughbridge to Durham road, with comments on alternative routes out of Darlington, and improvements near Durham, by John Green of Newcastle, 1830 [Lib.no. 30841]

Letter from Jos. Backhouse, York, to J.C. Backhouse, Darlington, July 1856, asking him to deal with circular letter on which his letter written from John Hodgson, Secretary to Trustees of Darlington Tolls to shareholders inviting to meeting to consider the compensation to be paid to shareholders on ??? market and tolls to local Board of Health, 1 July 1856

11 April 1760 (1) Eight trustees of Borough Council (2) John Cooper of Topcliff, York, yeoman Assignment for year, Turnpike House, and Toll Bar at Topcliffe and tolls to be collected. Rent: £111 [Lib.no. 29834]

Alphabetical list of original and elected trustees of Post Road, living in September 1782. List of trustees, deceased, and in whose stead new ones to be elected; and new trustees proposed to be elected, 30 September 1782 [Lib.no. 30860]

Alphabetical list of original and elected trustees of Coal Road, living, 30 September 1782. List of trustees, deceased, and in whose stead new ones to be elected; and new trustees proposed to be elected, 30 September 1782

Signature of trustees - Boroughbridge and Darlington, Darlington and West Auckland, Stockton and Barnard Castle, and Cockerton Bridge and Staindrop, 26 April 1830 [Lib.no. 29835]

Tenders for ... ..., making and completing three bridges at North Atterington, Newsham and Sike; improvements to road from Boroughbridge to Northallerton, with notes on contractors and whether tender is acceptable, n.d. [Lib.no. 29847]

Account of Flintoffs. Bill for road work with notes on acceptability, or otherwise, of charges by surveyor, 1832 [Lib.no. 30856]

Receipt for £65 from J.C. Backhouse, Treasurer B - D, T.P. in discharge £1000 secured on mortgage tolls, which mortgage now realised to £800 from John Bedford, 30 March 1850 [Lib.no. 29838]

4 May 1761 (1) George Parkinson, Darlington, yeoman; William Norton of Coatham Hall Garth, gent. (2) Eight trustees TP Bond in 2354 for performance agreement for assignment, Grange Close Toll House, to (1) for 3 years at rent of £177 per annum

Bond of Robert Noble of Darlington, yeoman. William Norton of Coatham Hall Garth, gent., to eight trustees of Boroughbridge and Darlington Turnpike in £334, for assignment of croft Bridge Gate for 1 year for £167 rent, 11 April 1760

4 May 1761 (1) Trustee (2) George Parkinson of Darlington, yeoman Lease of tolls on Darlington Gate and Grange Close Head Gate for 3 years. Annual rent: £177

4 May 1761 (1) Robert Noble of Croftbridge, yeoman; John Elliot of Darlington, linen draper. (2) Trustees TP. Bond in £302 for performance agreement in assignment Croft Bridge Gate to (1) for 3 years at yearly rent of £152

11 April 1760 (1) John Cooper of Topcliffe, yeoman. (2) Trustees Bond in £222 Cooper of Topcliffe, yeoman, for toll gate at Topcliffe for 1 year at rent of £111

Petition to the Commissioners JB & DTP of labourers and workmen at Lovesome Hill, between Northallerton and Darlington, contracted for by Norton Davison, that unpaid for work. Lists workmen and amount due for work done. Witnessed by surveyor, John Davison, and reported to be creditors with request that money be paid, 11 April 1834 [Lib.no. 30850]

Statement of Account as at November 1822 [Lib.no. 30854]

Petition by labourers for arrears of pay due to them by contractor for repairs on the road, 1827 [Lib.no. 30850]

Appointment of David Mitford Peacock, Clerk in place Lascelles; Lascelles, clerk, John Westerman, gent, in place Christopher Wellbank, deceased; Metcalf Graham Steel Esq., in place William Davison Clark; Thomas Hardland Fowler clerk, in place William Chaloner Esq., as trustees [Lib.no. 30859]

Conditions of letting tolls at Westgate Toll House; Green Foot Toll House; Frosterley Toll House; Path Head Toll House; Shotley Bridge Toll House; Snow's Green Toll House; Shield Row Lane End Toll House; Browney Bank Toll House; Crook Toll House; Neville's Cross Toll House; Wellington Burn Toll House; Fugar House Toll House; Bradley Burn Toll House, n.d. 18.. [Lib.no. 29849]

Signatures of trustees present at meeting of trustees of Boroughbridge to Durham, Darlington to West Auckland, Cockerton Bridge to Staindrop, 8 December 1828 [Lib.no. 30863]

Signatures of trustees present at meeting Trustees of Boroughbridge to Durham, Darlington to West Auckland, Stockton to Barnard Castle, Cockerton to Staindrop, 15 September 1828 and 27 October 1828

4 May 1761 (1) Ten Trustees (2) John Raine of Sunderland Bridge, yeoman. Assignment from (1) to (2) of Turnpike House, Toll Bar and tolls payable at Sunderland Bridge Gate for 3 years £397 [Lib.no. 29833]

Letter from George Allan, to Thomas Bowes, about turnpike business, and enclosing order book and promising to send other books later, 10 April 1790 [Lib.no. 30845]

Newspaper notice of termination of Lobley Hill Trust, 1 November 1875, put in by M.F. Ogden, Clerk to the mortagees in possession, 21 August 1874 [Lib.no. 29848]

Letter from Thomas Bowes, clerk to trustees Boroughbridge, to Durham T.P., Darlington, to the Highway Authority for Darlington District (Thomas Clayhills, clerk), informing him that the T.P. Act is repealed after 1 November 1872 and Highways Authority having power to require removal of toll houses request that living subject before Highway Authority, 28 August 1871 [Lib.no. 30851]

Executor of Will of Pinckney Simpson, late of Scarborough Consideration: 10/- Transfer from 1. to 2. of tolls assigned to George and Pinckney,

13 May 1815 (1) John Clough of Eaglescliffe, farmer, surviving executor of Will of Lawrence Richardson, late of Stockton, tailor. (2) William Sedgewick of Hartlepool, surgeon Recites indenture 7 June 1745 between trustees of TP and George Allan assigning tolls on road for £500 for term of Act and non-payment of £500 which was ***** in to Lawrence Richardson. Recites Will of Lawrence Richardson, 2 June 1796, agreement that William Sedgewick with John Clough ****, 2000 owed cousin £370 to (1) by William Sedgewick. Assignment to **** of all assigned by **** 1745 and to pay £500 to Trustees,

Post Road, turnpike lessees bonds [Lib.no. 29830]

4 May 1761 (1) Trustees of B. and D. (2) Robert Noble of Croftbridge Lease turnpike house, toll bar and tolls at Croftbridge for three years Consideration: £150

Form for account of contractor for repairing part of B - D turnpike from Croft Bridge to Lowson Slack, 183? Lists taken from Stephenson and Chapman's printed accounts. [Lib.no. 29836]

7 April 1766 (1) Trustees (2) John Raine of Sunderland Bridge, yeoman. Tolls at Sunderland Bridge Gate, annual rent £397 Lease for one year

29 April 1777 (1) Nicholas Rippon of Croft Bridge Turnpike House, yeoman; Henry Robson of Darlington, grocer (2) Flintoft of Purgatory turnpike, near Thirsk, York, yeoman; Jeremiah Flintoft of Boroughbridge; George Sherwood of Helmsley, gardener Consideration: £10 Tolls etc at Newsham Turnpike Gate for 3 years Annual rent: £140

11 April 1760 (1) Trustees (2) Lancelot Middleton of Newsham, York, yeoman. Tolls at Newsham Gate Lease for 1 year Annual rent: £84

Minutes of meeting of Trustees of Boroughbridge/Durham Road at Darlington, 26 February 1838, resolved that Thomas Bowes, younger, be appointed joint clerk with father, Thomas Bowes, present clerk. Signatures of witnesses to appointment appended

Plan of section of proposed turnpike near Ferryhill, c.1840 [Lib.no. 32557]

**** of road from London to Berwick and York to Chester-le-Street [Lib.no. 40735]

North Riding Yorkshire. Instructions for repairs to surveyor Highways, 1829 [Lib.no. 31394]

Plan of an intended alteration in turnpike road at Dalton, n.d. [Lib.no. 40315]

London to Morpeth Mail Road Index [Lib.no. 26830]

**** - plan of Ferryhill Bridge, 1835 [Lib.no. 32531]

Ferryhill improvements, 1835 [Lib.no. 26822-5; 26826-9]

Plan of turnpike road from Durham to Darlington, 1834 [Lib.no. 32526]

Plan of Stockton to Barnard Castle turnpike road, 1844 [Lib.no. 10408]

Plan of road from Boroughbridge to Durham at Croft Bridge [Lib.no. 26806]

Plan of turnpike road from Durham to Darlington, 1831 [Lib.no. 32527,8]

Improvement to Boroughbridge to Durham road at Ferryhill [Lib.no. 26810]

**** - Ferryhill improvement longest section, 1836 [Lib.no. 32530]

Ferryhill improvement longest section, 1839 [Lib.no. 32881]

Map of turnpike roads etc. at Durham, 1835 [Lib.no. 32880]

Plan of turnpike road from Boroughbridge to Northallerton, n.d. [Lib.no. 32622]

Boroughbridge to Durham turnpike road - statement of quantity and price of gravel and stone etc. [Lib.no. 40318]

Loan by Gideon Phillips of Darlington, gentleman, of £100 on security of tolls. Recites other tenders including £500 George Allan of Blackwell; £300 George Pinckney of Blackwell; transfer to John Morgan of Durham, 1766 [Lib.no. 29199]

1) Original deed. 2) Transfer to executors of Mrs. Brown, 7 June 1795 3) Transfer to Lawrence Richardson of Stockton, 1795 4) Transfer to William Sedgwick of Hartlepool, 18 May 1815 5) Original deed endorsed by William Sedgwick as receipt for the payment of loan, 12 March 1830 Title deeds to turnpike security for £500 made to George Allan of Blackwell Grange, 7 June 1745

Assignment of a security for £500 on the turnpike road leading from Boroughbridge to Durham. George Allan of Blackwell Grange and others to Lawrence Richardson of Stockton, tailor. Recites the original loan by George Allan of Blackwell Grange, 7 June 1745

Minute of meeting of Trustees of Boroughbridge/Durham turnpike, 17 March 1830 at Golden Lion Inn, Northallerton, for letting tolls at Topcliffe, Newsham, Entercommon and Birkley Lane; lists conditions of letting [Lib.no. 30843]

Minutes of Trustees, Stockton/Barnard castle road, 26 February 1838; resolved that Thomas Bowes, the younger, be appointed joint clerk with his father, Thomas Bowes, present clerk. Signature witnessed

27 January 1810 (1) Richard William Johnston of Darlington, gent (2) George Lewis Hollingsworth of Darlington, esquire (3) George Allan of Blackwell Grange, esquire (4) Rev. Thomas Peacock of Denton, clerk Recites indenture, 26 May 1800 Assigning tolls to William Sleigh who assigned them to John Clement of Darlington, bequeathed by his Will, 7 July 1778 and **** to (1) Consideration: £408 15s. paid to (3) by (4), (2) and (3) assigned to (4) of tolls [Lib.no. 29199]

7 October 1795 (1) James Allan of Darlington, esquire; Robert Allan of Bishop Wearmouth, executors of Will of Ann Allan, surviving executrix of Will of George Allan and administratrix of Dorothy Allan. (2) George Allan, legatee in Will of Catherine Brown, widow. (3) John Wetherell of Field House, esquire; Ambrose Hodgson of Darlington, merchant, trustee of executors of Will of Catherine Brown. Assignment of toll and toll house for 21 years. Recites assignment of 7 June 1745 to George Allan, 1 toll for £500 who assigned them to (3) as executor of Will of Dorothy to whom (2) [Lib.no. 29199]

28 November 1775 (1) George Allan of Blackwell Grange (2) John Wetherell of Field House, esquire; Ambrose Hodgson of Darlington, merchant, executors of Will of Catherine Brown of Darlington, widow. (3) Lawrence Richardson of Stockton, tailor. Consideration: £500 to George Allan paid by Lawrence Richardson. Transfer toll of (3) [Lib.no. 29199]

26 January 1756 (1) Eight trustees (2) Thomas York; John Wilkins; Mark Ruddock; Church wardens, Northallerton; Christopher Robinson; Richard Sharrow and George Shumbler, overseas Consideration: £100 Discharge of mortgage on tolls [Lib.no. 29199]

7 April 1760 (1) Trustees (2) John Cooper of Topcliffe, yeoman Assignment of turnpike house and toll bar and duties at Topcliffe Gate Consideration: £111 per annum [Lib.no. 29199]

7 June 1745 (1) Trustees of Boroughbridge to Durham turnpike road. (2) George Allan of Blackwell Grange, esquire Consideration: £500 Assignment of tolls and toll duty mortgage [Lib.no. 29199]

26 March 1747 (1) Trustees (2) Gideon Phillips of Darlington, gent Consideration: £200 Assignment of tolls [Lib.no. 29199]

Notes on road from Northallerton to Darlington from Mr. Telford, n.d.

Letter from T. Clayhill, Clerk to Highway Board, Darlington, to Thomas Bowes, clerk, promising to lay *** before next meeting board [Lib.no. 29839]

Receipt for £240 plus interest in discharge of £1,100 secured on mortgage of tolls, which mortgage consequently reduced to £520 by H.J. Maude, from treasurer Boroughbridge/Durham Turnpike Road; J. and B. Backhouse

28 November 1795 (1) George Allan (2) John Wetherall of Field House, esquire, and Ambrose Hodgson of Darlington, merchant; executors of Will of Catherine Brown of Darlington, widow. (3) Lawrence Richardson of Stockton, tailor. Consideration: £500. (2) at direction of (1) transfer to (3) of tolls [Lib.no. 29199]

Plan and section of Harry Bank, Boroughbridge to Piercebridge, 1836. [Lib.no. 32878]

Resolutions of meeting to consider improving communication between South Durham and North Riding, 1830 [Lib.no. 40316]

Receipt for interest on loans to the road. Various dates. [Lib.no. 30861]

Stockton to Barnard Castle turnpike road. Resolution of meetings of trustees, 1841 [Lib.no. 36054]

List of trustees of turnpike road from Darlington to West Auckland, 1784 [Lib.no. 34637]

Letters from John Hodgkin to E.P. Gurney, with photograph, 1848 [Lib.no. 29723]

Account from Abraham Hilton, esquire, to Young Lawson, for transport costs, and share in a winning lottery ticket, 20 December 1787

Agreement of subscribers to intended railway or tram road to advance sums of money against names in underline and carry out act in the decided by the committee authorised by the Act. Each subscriber of £100 to be entitled to 1 share, number of shares to be 820, 19 January 1821 [Lib.no. 25229]

Will of Thomas Cooper, surgeon of Sedgefield, 6 March 1702 Income from lands from Hamsterley and Cockfield £4 per annum to each of 5 poor men and 5 poor women of Sedgefield. £100 to erect almshouses for the 10 poor. £5. 4s. 0d. per annum to the church wardens of St. Nicholas, Durham, to be laid out in bread and distributed in the parish church every Sunday, 2 shillings weekly amongst the poor attending divine service

Bond of Lancelot Martin in £168. Condition of bond payment of rent, 11 April 1760

Receipt from Robert Davison, 1809

Small collection of tradesmen's' accounts, millinery etc., 1844/5 [Lib.no. 31060]

n.d. (1) Thomas Peirse of Peirseburgh, York, executor of William Peirse (2) Evereld Hustler, of Hennetton Street, Middlesex, spinster (3) Elizabeth Cooper of Osmotherley, Yorks, widow (4) David Jackson of Railey Fell House, parish of St. Helen Auckland (5) John Watters of Railway Fell, parish of St. Helen Auckland, yeoman (6) William Hodgson of Northallerton, Yorks, gent Assignment of trusteeship of a mortgage of tolls on the Darlington and West Auckland road from (1) (trustee of (2) - (5)) to (6), with the consent of (2) - (5) Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29196]

n.d. (1) Thomas Peirse, James Allan, Francis Holmes, Michael Hodgson, Henry Chaytor, William Clayton, William Norton, William Wrightson, trustees of the Darlington and West Auckland turnpike road (2) Richard Peirse of Hutton Bonville, Yorks. Mortgage of tolls on the Darlington and West Auckland turnpike road. Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 29296]

n.d. (1) George Allan, John Jenison, Philip Bendlowes, Leonard Hartley, Matthew Culley, James Allan and William Hodgson, trustees of the Darlington and West Auckland turnpike road (2) William Pierse of Hutton Bonville, Yorks Mortgage of tolls on the Darlington and West Auckland road. Consideration: £500 [Lib.no. 29196]

n.d. (1) John Clement; Anthony Dunn and James Backhouse, gents; Rev. Henry Richardson and William Addison, clerks; John Colling, gent and Rev. Thomas Peacock, clerk, trustees of the Cockerton Bridge and Staindrop turnpike road. (2) John Harnson of Walworth. Mortgage of tolls on the Cockerton Bridge and Staindrop turnpike road. Consideration: £200. [Lib.no. 29197]

28 August 1820 (1) Robert Colling of Hurworth (2) Anthony Colling of Darlington, grocer; and William Richmond of White House, parish of Heighington, farmer; executors of Martin Dunn of Greatham, deceased. (3) James Crow of Haughton Assignment of mortgage on tolls on the Darlington and West Auckland turnpike road, Consideration: £81 from (3) to (2) for assignment of mortgage 5s. from (3) to (1) for extinction of trusteeship [Lib.no. 29196]

n.d. (1) William Marwood of Busby, N.R. Yorks; William Chaytor of Spenny House, N.R. Yorks. (2) Matthew Culley of Wark, Northumberland, gent; George Culley of Fenton, Northumberland, gent. (3) John Bailey of Chillingham Castle, Northumberland, gent. Assignment of mortgage on tolls of the Darlington and West Auckland turnpike road from (1) to (3) in trust for (2) Consideration: £700 [Lib.no. 29196]

Deed of trust, in which William Pierse of Hutton Bonville, Yorks., acknowledges that £200 of the sum advanced by him in a mortgage of 2 March 1752 (3/41) was in fact the property of Evereld Hustler of Henrietta Street , Middlesex, spinster, 1 April 1752 [Lib.no. 29196]

n.d. (1) Thomas Peirse of Worsell, Yorks. (2) Ralph Ward of Guisborough, Yorks Assignment of mortgage of tolls on the Darlington and West Auckland turnpike road. Consideration: £500 [Lib.no. 29196]

General statement of the income and expenditure of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, 30 April 1823 - 1 May 1824 [Lib.no. 29837]

Complaint against Stephen Wiseman and John Watson, by several trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, in which the defendants stand accused of non-payment of £200 owed as rent on a lease of tolls at Haughton turnpike gate, on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, Trinity Term, 1813 [Lib.no. 29842]

Share certificate of South Durham and North York General Shipping Company, in respect of shares purchased by John Green of Sadberge, farmer, 1 September 1838

Share certificate of the South Durham and North York General Shipping Company, in respect of shares purchased by Elizabeth Bowman of Darlington, spinster, 1 September 1838

Share certificate of South Durham and North York General Shipping Company, in respect of shares purchased by Thomas Ingledew of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, 1 September 1838

Share certificates of the South Durham and North York General Shipping Company, in respect of shares purchased by William Simpson Potter, 1 September 1838

Share certificates of the South Durham and North York General Shipping Company, in respect of shares purchased by William Russell of Darlington, 1 September 1838

Share certificates of the South Durham and North York General Shipping Company, in respect of shares purchased by John Cartwright of Norton, 1 September 1838

List of signatures of those present at a meeting of trustees of the Boroughbridge and Durham, Darlington and West Auckland, Stockton and Barnard Castle and Cockerton Bridge and Staindrop turnpike roads, 21 April 1828

List of signatures of those present at a meeting of the trustees of the Boroughbridge and Durham, Darlington and West Auckland, Stockton and Barnard Castle and Cockerton Bridge and Straindrop turnpike roads, 5 May 1828

List of signatures of those present at a meeting of trustees of the Boroughbridge and Durham, Darlington and West Auckland, Stockton and Barnard Castle, Cockerton Bridge and Staindrop, 30 June 1828

List of signatures of those present at a meeting of trustees of the Boroughbridge and Durham, Darlington and West Auckland, Stockton and Barnard Castle and Cockerton Bridge and Staindrop turnpike roads, 13 April 1829

List of signatures of those present at a meeting of trustees of the Boroughbridge and Durham, Darlington and West Auckland, Stockton and Barnard Castle and Cockerton Bridge and Staindrop, 2 June 1828

5 April 1813 (1) John Trotter, William Chaytor, Jnr., George Allan, John Gibson, John Gibson, James O'Callaghan and Robert Colling and Rev. Thomas Peacock, clerk; trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) Thomas Bowes of Darlington, treasurer, of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (3) David Pearse of Carlbury, blacksmith Copy conveyance of the former tollhouse in Piercebridge, now a public house known as The Posthouse, from (2) to (3) at the direction of (1) Consideration: £205 [Lib.no. 30858]

Balance sheet of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, in account with Thomas Bowes, 1822 [Lib.no. 30855]

1822 (1) David Pease of Carlbury, blacksmith (2) George Stodhard of Piercebridge, innkeeper (3) Jervis Robinson of Darlington Copy draft release (lease missing) of property as described in 5/14, from (1) to (3) to the use of (2) (with pencil alteration). Consideration: not stated [Lib.no. 30858]

7 May 1810 (1) Jonathan Backhouse, Thomas Backhouse, Loyzelure Wilkinson, Matthew Wilkinson, Robert Sheraton, Jonathan Backhouse, the younger, and Robert Botcherby, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) Stephen Wiseman, Daniel Bulmer, both of the City of Durham, and John Watson of Darlington, currier Copy assignment of the right to tolls on the Haughton tollgate on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Rent: £400 Also, copy certification by Daniel Bulmer, builder, of his intention to stand as suritor for Stephen Wiseman, 6 April 1810; also copy undertaking by Stephen Wiseman and John Watson to pay the rent as agreed above, and also to execute a counterpart lease and a bond for the payment of the said rent, 9 April 1810 [Lib.no. 30853]

List of mortgages borrowed on security of the tolls of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, with names of mortgagees and assignees and amount secured, 1747-1760; also showing yearly amount secured on tolls and interest payments made to mortgagees, 1747-1774 [Lib.no. 30864]

Deed of appointment of Thomas Bowes of Darlington, gent, to the position of public clerk and treasurer of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, signed by ten trustees of the said road, 8 April 1811 [Lib.no. 30846]

Proposal of acceptance by Robert Smart and Robert Colling, of a composition of the principal sum repayable to them as creditor, by the trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, 9 March 1858 [Lib.no. 30842]

18 June 1748 (1) George Allan, William Sutton, Henry Brown, William Sleigh, Leonard Hartley, Laurence Brackett and Matthew Culley, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) Joseph Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant. Mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 29298]

18 August 1760 (1) Philip Bendlowes, John Wardell, William Sleigh, William Lodge, Francis Lowson, James Allan, Francis Holmes, William Norton and Leonard Robinson, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) Charles Newby and John Watson, both of Stockton, merchants. Mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: £50 [Lib.no. 29298]

19 July 1823 (1) Thomas Richardson of Thirsk, Yorkshire, gent, executor of Ann Seavers Richardson of Sowerby, Yorkshire, deceased. (2) Rev. John Seavers Richardson of Sowerby, Yorkshire, clerk. Assignment of mortgage on the tolls of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: £400 Also appended letter from Tho[ma]s Richardson of Thirsk to [Thomas] Bowes, Darlington, concerning the entry of the above assignment in the Register book of Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, 22 July 1823 [Lib.no. 29198]

26 March 1861 (1) William Scurfield Grey of Norton; Joseph Dodds of Stockton, gent, and George Culley of Fowberry Tower, Northumberland. (2) Thomas Bowes of Darlington, gent, clerk to the trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Bond in £200 in which (1) indemnifies (2) against any cost or action following the discharge from (2) to (1) of a mortgage, secured on the tolls of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road [Lib.no. 29198]

Draft memorandum concerning the Wills of Robert Waskell of Darlington, (dated 1795), Ann Barker of Stockton, (dated 1856), probate copies of which were produced by Joseph Dodds of Stockton, gent, on 21 March 1861

23 December 1751 (1) Philip Bendlowes, George Surtees, Thomas Peirse, Leonard Hartley, Francis Lowson, William Norton and Matthew Culley, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) James Allan of Darlington, gent. Mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, Consideration: £200. On dorse: Assignment of above security from (2) to Ann Wright of Boltby, Yorkshire, spinster, and Elizabeth Bullman of Boltby, Yorkshire, widow, for a consideration of £200, 26 May 1755; also assignment of above security from Thomas Seavers of Boltby, Yorkshire, gent, sole administrator of Ann Wright of Boltby, deceased, to John Seavers Richardson of Sowerby, Yorkshire, in consideration for an annuity of £20 and a sum of £105, 5 November 1781 [Lib.no. 29198]

25 June 1827 (1) Robert Botcherby of Darlington, merchant, Jervis Robinson of Darlington, gent; executors of James Wilson of Darlington, deceased. (2) Joseph Fairs of Gateshead, chemist and druggist, and Maria Fairs, his wife (one of the four children and cestui qui trusts named in the Will of James Wilson of Darlington, deceased) Assignment of a mortgage of £350 on the tolls of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: 10s. [Lib.no. 29198]

3 January 1748 (1) William Sutton, George Norton, Matthew Colley, William Staines, Francis Lowson, William Norton and Robert Shepherd, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) James Allan of Darlington, gent. Mortgage on tolls of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: £100 On dorse Assignment of above security from 2. to Ann Wright of Boltby, Yorkshire, spinster, and Elizabeth Bullman of Boltby, Yorkshire, widow. Consideration: £100, 26 May 1755 Also assignment of above security from Thomas Seavers of Boltby, Yorkshire, gent, sole administrator of Ann Wright of Boltby, deceased, to John Seavers Richardson of Sowerby, Yorkshire, in consideration for an annuity of £20 and a sum of 10s., 5 November 1781 [Lib.no. 29198]

7 January 1748 (1) Ralph Whitley, William Sutton, William Sleigh, James Cook, Thomas Raisbeck, Jonathan Troy and John Grey, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) Henry Brown of Stockton. Mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road Consideration: £100 [Lib.no. 29198]

20 April 1751 (1) Elizabeth Harker of Stockton upon Tees, widow. (2) John Jackson of Cowpen Bewley, yeoman. (3) William Sutton of Stockton, and William Maddeson, gent. Marriage settlement of (1) and (2) in the trust of (3) of a mortgage on the tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road; and of linen, plate, household goods, crops, stock and husbandry gear, with uses specified. Consideration: £55 [Lib.no. 29198]

Letter from John Dodds, 6 Pall Mall East, S.W., and Stockton, to Tho[ma]s Bowes, Darlington, concerning a release, relating to a mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, which had been part of George Sutton's trust, 9 - 17 March 1870

18 August 1760 (1) Philip Bendlowe, John Wardell, William Sleigh, William Lodge, Francis Lowson, James Allan, Francis Holmes, William Norton and Leonard Robinson, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) Ralph Robson of Darlington, gent. Mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: £140

5 October 1789 (1) Rev. Robert Rawling of Eppleby Lonefield, parish of Forcat, Yorkshire, clerk. (2) John Walton Elliot of Gainford. Assignment of mortgage on the tolls of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: £500 [Lib.no. 29298]

23 March 1790 (1) John Carr of Ryhope and Jane Carr, his wife, (formerly Jane Nesham); and Mary Nesham of Houghton-le-Spring, spinster. (2) Richard Harrow of Darlington, yeoman. Assignment of mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: £106 [Lib.no. 29298]

1 July 1749 (1) George Allan, William Sutton, John Hardcastle, Francis Lowson, Matthew Cully, Michael Hodgson and William Norton (2) John Collier of Darlington, apothecary and surgeon. Mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road Consideration: £100 Assignment from (2) to Francis Lowson, consideration £100, 16 January 1752; also assignment of above security from Newby Lowson, gent, executor of the Will of Francis Lowson, consideration £86, 23 June 1780 [Lib.no. 29298]

6 July 1791 (1) Ann Hartley of Middleton Lodge, parish of Middleton Tyas, Yorkshire, widow of George Hartley, deceased; previously known as Ann Bunting, widow and executrix of Tomlinson Bunting of the City of York, deceased, who was executor of Edmund Bunting, deceased. (2) Dorothy Bunting of Middleton Lodge, parish of Middleton Tyas, Yorkshire, spinster, daughter of Tomlinson Bunting, deceased. (3) John Hunter of the Hermitage. Assignment from (1) to (3) under direction of (2) of a moiety of a mortgage on tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: £70 [Lib.no. 29298]

7 February 1747 (1) George Allan, William Sutton, Henry Thorpe, Henry Chaytor, Matthew Culley, Francis Lowson, William Addison, clerk, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) Edmund Bunting of Stockton, gent. Mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road Consideration; £200 [Lib.no. 29198]

29 May 1871 (1) Anne Jane Allgood of the Hermitage, near Hexham, Northumberland. (2) Thomas Bowes of Darlington, gent, clerk to the trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Bond in £200 in which (1) indemnifies (2) against any cost or action following the discharge from (2) to (1) of a mortgage secured on the tolls of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road

29 February 1747 (1) George Allan, William Sutton, Henry Thorpe, Henry Chaytor, Matthew Culley, Francis Lowson, William Addison, clerk, trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. (2) Elizabeth Harker of Stockton, widow. Mortgage of tolls on the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road. Consideration: £420 On dorse: Assignment of above security from 2. to William Sutton of Stockton and William Maddeson of Stockton, gent, in trust for 2. [Lib.no. 29198)

24 October 1788 (1) Richard Wright of Milton, Kent, miller, and Isabella, his wife, daughter and residuary legatee of John Cole of Whickham, mariner, deceased. (2) Robert Colling of Hurworth and James Wilson of Darlington. Assignment of a moiety of a mortgage of £1000 secured on the tolls of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road Consideration: £500 [Lib.no. 29198]

Bill for sum due to F. Humble and Co., from the trustees of the Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road, [in respect of legal fees], 1822 [Lib.no. 29840]

Bill for sum owed to The Stockton and Barnard Castle turnpike road and Messrs. Wetherall, Davison and Snowdon, solicitors, in respect of arrears of tolls on the Sadberge and Haughton turnpike gates, 1810 [Lib.no. 30857]

29 November 1757 (1) William Stowell of Darlington, woolcomber, and William Hart of Carlston, Yorkshire, gent. (2) George Colbeck of Darlington, painter. Bond in £40 for the payment of interest on a sum of £20 during the life of (2) and for the disposal of the said £20, following the death of (2) [Lib.no. 30261]

16 July 1783 (1) William Stowell of Darlington, woolcomber. (2) James Allan of Darlington, gent. Bond in £400 for the payment of £200 and interest [Lib.no. 30261]

Receipts issued by the Stamp Office for duty paid on legacies to various named legatees, from the personal estate of William Stow Stowell of Faverdale, 1 December 1834 - 14 March 1895 [Lib.no. 29289]

Bills and receipt for legal work done by Hen[ry] Ormsby, attorney, on behalf of [William] Stowell, September 1800 - April 1801 [Lib.no. 30261]

Part letter from William Stowell of Darlington, wool comber, to his nephew, W[illiam] S[tow or Stowell], pointing out his nephew's [Stow's] shortcomings and advising him how he should best conduct his life in future; also advising how his [Stowell's] estate should be disposed of and managed after his death, 10-19 July 1790 [Lib.no. 30260]

Letter from William Stowell of Darlington, wool comber, to [his nephew], William [Stow or Stowell], concerning the arrangements that should be made for his funeral, and also explaining some of the terms of his Will, endorsed 'not to be opened until a proper time, information to you about sundry affairs', 4 February 1787 [Lib.no. 30260]

Letter from William Stowell of Darlington, wool comber, to [his nephew], W[illiam] S[tow or Stowell], concerning the 'pride and folly and extravagant expense, that attends funerals'; also advising his nephew that the Quaker way of life is the best example to follow, and also that he wishes to be buried 'Quaker-like', n.d. [c.1790] [Lib.no. 30260]

Part letter from William Stowell, Darlington, wool comber, to [his nephew], William Stow or Stowell, advising of the deterioration in his health; also giving a list of those he wishes to be bearers at his own funeral and a list of expenses relating to the funeral, n.d. [1790s] [Lib.no. 30260]

Part letter from William Stowell of Darlington, wool comber, to his nephew, William Stow or Stowell, advising his nephew how best to conduct his life; also advising how his [Stowell's] estate should be disposed of and managed after his death, 26 March 1786 [Lib.no. 30260]

13 May 1927 (1) William Rymer Wooler of Darlington, solicitor (2) Richard Henderson Owen Garbutt of 34 Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor. Copy agreement for a 3 year lease of a mansion house and grounds called Almora Hall in the parish of Middleton-St-George. Rent: £150 p.a. [Lib.no. 31064]

29 February 1929 (1) William Rymer Wooler of Darlington, solicitor. (2) Ralph Harrison of High Scrogg, Middleton-St-George. Agreement for the lease of parcels of grassland, known as Lodge Field and Lea Close, in the parish of Middleton-St-George. Rent: £35 p.a. [Lib.no. 31064]

12 January 1923 (1) William Rymer Wooler of Darlington, solicitor. (2) Albert Ernest Lockney of Middleton-St-George, draper. Agreement concerning fences and gates erected by (2) at the side of the right of way of (1) from Almora Hall, parish of Middleton-St-George [Lib.no. 31064]

4 February 1913 (1) William Rymer Wooler of Darlington, solicitor. (2) W. Richards and Sons Ltd., Britannia Foundry, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. Counterpart lease for ten years of Orient Villas in the parish of Low Dinsdale. Rent: £28 p.a. [Lib.no. 31064]

17 February 1937 (1) William Waldy of 3 Green Park, Darlington, solicitor, and Mabel Gertrude Robson of 6 Harewood Hill, Darlington, personal representative of William Rymer Wooler, deceased. (2) Middleton Hall Ltd. Draft lease for 5 years of Almora Hall, Middleton-St-George. Rent: £130; also memorandum from the Deed Marking Branch, Inland Revenue, London, concerning duty payable on the above lease, 4 March 1937 [Lib.no. 31064]

Undertaking signed by the directors and secretary [of Middleton Hall Limited], to pay yearly interest on the sum expended by William Ryman Wooler, on installing electric lighting throughout Almora Hall, Middleton-St-George, 4 April 1932 [Lib.no. 31064]

10 December 1931 (1) William Rymer Wooler of Darlington, solicitor (2) Middleton Hall Limited, Finkle Chambers, Stockton-on-Tees, Counterpart agreement for lease for 5½ years of Almora Hall, Middleton-St-George. Rent: £130 Also appended; 17 February 1937 (1) William Waldy of 3 Green Park, Darlington, solicitor, and Mabel Gertrude Robson of 6 Harewood Hill, Darlington, personal representative of William Rymer Wooler, deceased. Counterpart renewal lease for 5 years of Almora Hall, Middleton-St-George Rent: £130 [Lib.no. 31064]

5 July 1927 (1) Richard Henderson Owen Garbutt, and James Woodman Astley Cooper. (2) Middleton Hall Limited, Finkle Chambers, Stockton-on-Tees. Copy assignment of lease for the residue of a term [of 3 years] of Almora Hall, Middleton-St-George. Rent: £150 Also letter from Wilson, Ornsby and Cadle, Stockton, solicitors, to W[illiam] R[ymer] Wooler, Darlington, solicitor, advising that the lease of Almora Hall has been transferred to Middleton Hall Limited, 15 July 1927 [Lib.no. 31064]

10 October 1941 (1) William Waldy of Darlington, solicitor, and Mabel Gertrude Robson of 1 Harewood Hill, Darlington, single woman. (2) Frances Christina Pickersgill of Almora Hall, Middleton St. George, married woman. (3) Mervyn Alexander Archdale of Middleton Hall, Middleton St. George, medical practitioner. Counterpart lease for the term of 3 years of Almora Hall, Middleton St. George, from (1) to (2) with (3) as suretor [Lib.no. 31064]

11 April 1935 (1) William Rymer Wooler (2) Middleton Hall Limited Draft option for 5 year lease of Almora Hall, Middleton St. George [Lib.no. 31064]

Probate copy of Will, 1 April 1797, of William Stowell of Darlington, devising to his wife, Eleanor Stowell, his leasehold property in Blackwellgate and Skinnergate, Darlington; and also an annuity of £20 to be charged upon his copyhold property in Cockerton; also devising his copyhold property in Cockerton and all his freehold and copyhold property in the township of Darlington, to his second cousin, William Stow (otherwise Stowell); also devising several annuities and bequests; also certificate of probate issued to William Stow (otherwise Stowell) the sole executor, 17 January 1799 [Lib.no. 30394]

Transcript of the Darlington Volunteer Legion Minute Book, 1803-1809, [made by E. Wooler of Darlington, solicitor, c.1921]; also letter from Percy J.M. Loft, Bishop Auckland, to E. Wooler of Darlington, advising that he had read the above with interest, 26 February 1921 [Lib.no. 31083]

Letter from J[ohn] K[itching], Oaklands, Kingston Hill, [London], S.W., to E[dward] Wooler, Darlington, concerning the family history of the Kitching family, 6 July [19]27 [Lib.no. 32094]

Letter from Jos[eph] Wooler, Wolsingham, to Henry Pease, M.P., Darlington, congratulating Pease on his victory against Lord Harry Vane in the [South Durham Parliamentary] election; also enquiring whether it would be possible for coal, from Wooler's Coldknott Colliery, to be carried on the proposed new extension line on the Stockton and Darlington railway between Crook and Tow Law, 3 November [18]57 [Lib.no. 31963]

Distraint of the goods and chattels of Matthew Nixon, by John Jackson, constable, agent for W[illia]m Stowell, in respect of arrears of rent owed by Nixon [to Stowell]; also schedule of the goods of Matthew Nixon, January 1790 [Lib.no. 31090]

Correspondence between J.W. Wooler, 36 Priestgate, Darlington, and H.D. Pritchett, 12 High Row, Darlington, concerning the history of Darlington Borough seal; and also the identity of the architect and date of building of East and West fronts of St. Cuthbert's, Darlington, 15-21 May 1924 [Lib.no. 31110]

Letter from William Stowell [of Cockerton, wool comber], to W.S. [his nephew, William Stow Stowell], giving instructions as to the care of the writer should he suffer 'a stroke of palsy'; also authorising [William Stow Stowell] to administer his rents and debts following his death, 22 January 1795 [Lib.no. 30260]

Note concerning the De[v]il's Dyke, n.d. [c.1906] [Lib.no. 44723]

Letters from G.A. Lebans, Armstrong College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to Edw[ard] Wooler, concerning the Devil's Dyke [Galloway, Scotland], 4-8 February 1906 [Lib.no. 44723]

Letter from [Rev.] W[illiam] Lancaster Taylor, Sadberge, St. Annes-on-Sea, [Lancashire], to [Edward] Wooler, concerning the writer's History of Sadberge, which is due to be published, 31 December [19]19 [Lib.no. 44754]

Biographical note by Octavius Barradaile Wooler, Harewood Hill, Darlington, [to accompany a portrait painted on 25 October 1818, by W[illiam] Bewick of William Lee of Polam Hall, Darlington, who died in Caen, Normandy, France on 15 November 1823, n.d. [c.1823] [Lib.no. 44756]

Letter from Edw[ard] Wooler, 36 Priestgate, Darlington, solicitor to Philip Wood, Hag Cottage, Cranter, Richmond, Yorkshire, concerning the connections between Hemingborough, Yorkshire, East Riding and Darlington, both having been in the gift of the Prior and Convent of Durham and both having been collegiate church, 10 August 1907 [Lib.no. 28547]

Copy photograph of St. Mary's Church, Hemingborough, Yorkshire, East Riding, n.d. c.1907 [Lib.no. 28547]

Copy of suggested chapter and appendix headings for Edward Wooler of Darlington's proposed book on the centenary of the railways, n.d. [1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

Copy of suggested chapter and appendix headings, with notes, for Edward Wooler of Darlington's proposed book on the centenary of the railways, n.d. [1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

List of prominent members of Darlington Town Council from 1907-1924, [compiled by Edward Wooler of Darlington], n.d. [c.1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

'List of Durham Common Inclosures', compiled by Edward Wooler of Darlington, giving Lord of manor, area of common, year of enclosure, enclosure and the place of deposit of enclosure awards, n.d. [c.1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

List of the first thirty engines supplied to the Stockton and Darlington Railway; giving builders of engines, and drivers, from 1825-1837; letter from Edward Wooler of Darlington, to A.W. Hildreth, Darlington, sent to accompany the above, 9 September 1924 [Lib.no. 21836]

List of dates of opening of the principal railways in Britain from 1825-1852, n.d. [c.1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

Chronological list of notable events in railway history, 1602-1924 [compiled by Edward Wooler], n.d. [1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

Correspondence of Edward Wooler of Darlington, concerning the gathering of information for, and the proposed publication of, his and W. Hildreth's book on the centenary of the railway, 1924 [Lib.no. 21836]

Newspaper cuttings concerning modern economic and technological developments in railways, 1924 [Lib.no. 21836]

Notes by Edward Wooler of Darlington, relating to chapters 1 and 2 ['The pathway to progress' and 'Roman roads to railways') of a book which he and W. Hildreth of Darlington proposed to write, concerning the centenary of the railways; also including newspaper cuttings on the same topics, n.d. [1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

Notes by Edward Wooler of Darlington, concerning roads and carriages, relating to the book which he and W. Hildreth of Darlington, proposed to write on the centenary of the railways; also including newspaper cuttings on the same topics, n.d. [1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

Notes and correspondence of Edward Wooler of Darlington, relating to chapters 3 and 4 (The birthplace of railways' and 'some pioneers') of the book which he and W. Hildreth of Darlington proposed to write, concerning the centenary of the railways; also including newspaper cuttings on the same topics; and also a print of an engraving of George Stephenson, n.d. [1924] [Lib.no. 21836]

Notes and correspondence of Edward Wooler of Darlington, concerning canals and aqueducts, relating to the book which he and W. Hildreth proposed to write on the centenary of the railways, 1924 [Lib.no. 21836]

Notes and correspondence of Edward Wooler of Darlington, relating to chapters 5, 6 and 7 ('Early difficulties'; '1825 - a turning point in civilization'; and '1875 - the year of jubilee', respectively) of a book which he and W. Hildreth of Darlington proposed to write, concerning the centenary of the railways; also including newspaper cuttings on the same topics, 1924 [Lib.no. 21836]

Copy correspondence between Edward Wooler of Darlington, and the Town Clerk of Darlington, concerning Wooler's proposal to purchase, at his own expense, land in Bullwynd, Darlington, for the purpose of widening the approach road to the Central Hall, 16 February 1894-26 March 1894 [Lib.no. 32985]

Newspaper cuttings from North Star, of letters to the editor from Edward Wooler, Darlington, and 'An old inhabitant', concerning the opposition from the Town Council to Wooler's proposals to purchase land in Bullwynd, Darlington, 1894 [Lib.no. 32985]

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland St[reet], Darlington, to 'My dearest John' [John Cresswell Brigham], 4 February n.y. [1901]

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland St[reet], Darlington, to 'My dearest John' [John Cresswell Brigham], 6 February, 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], Waiting Room, Bank Top [railway station, Darlington], to 'my dearest John' [John Cresswell Brigham], 8 February [1901]

Hannah Maria Brigham to 'my darling John' [John Cresswell Brigham]

Postcard to [John Cresswell] Brigham, Norton Road, Stockton on Tees, from Eleanor [Lingford] n.d. (p.m. 1 February 1901)

A.S. Ashworth, Paignton, to 'my dear young friend' [Samuel Lingford], 13 May 1866

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my dearest' [John Cresswell Brigham] sent to accompany copy letter from Eleanor Lingford, 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to [Rachel] Mounsey, 30 January 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling John' [John Cresswell Brigham], 3 February 1901

Rachel A. Mounsey, Blackwell Hill, Darlington, to Eleanor [Lingford], 30 January 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my own sweetheart' [John Cresswell Brigham], 28 January 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling John' [John Cresswell Brigham], 29 January 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling loved one', 31 January 1901

H.M. Brigham, 8 [?] Terrace, Darlington, to 'my darling boys', 22 June 1899

'Nell', [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my darling John' [John Cresswell Brigham], Brook Terrace, 18 April 1901

[Eleanor Lingford], 18 Forsyth Road, Jesmond (West), Newcastle-on-Tyne, to 'my darling John', 25 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 18 Forsyth Road, Jesmond (West), Newcastle, to 'my dearest John' [John Cresswell Brigham], 14 February 1901

J.[T]. Bell, Christ's Hospital, Hertford, to his nephew, 'my dear John' [John Cresswell Brigham], 25 March 1901

J.H. Harland, Inglewood, Victoria Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees to [John Cresswell] Brigham, 1 April 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 39 Brook Terrace, Darlington to 'my dearest John' [John Cresswell Brigham], 7 March 1901

Note from H.M. Brigham to 'my darling John' [John Cresswell Brigham], n.d.

M.A. Wood, 5 York Place, Huddersfield, to Eleanor [Lingford], 8 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], to 'my own darling John' [John Cresswell Brigham], n.d.

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my darling John' [John Cresswell Brigham]

H.M. Brigham to John and Eleanor [Brigham], 25 December 1908

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my own darling John', [J.C.B.], 25 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my dearest John', 30 November 1900

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 48 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling John [J.C.B.], 3 April 1901

Note H.M. B[righam] to 'my darling John' [J.C.B.], n.d.

Letter H.M. B[righam] to 'my darling John', n.d.

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my own loved one' [J.C.B.], 5 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 18 Forsyth Road, Jesmond (West), Newcastle, 14 February 1901

Note from H.M. B[righam] to 'my darling John' [J.C.B.], n.d.

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my own darling loved one', n.d.

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 18 Forsyth Road, Jesmond (West), Newcastle, 'my dearest John' [J.C.B.], 15 February 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 38 Brook Terrace, Darlington, to 'my dearest John', J.C.B., 8 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], to 'my dearest John' [J.C.B.], 11 February 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my darling John' [10 more days]

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my own darling John' [J.C.B.], 11 April 1901

Percy Lingford, 5 Alma Road, St. Kilda, Victoria to Eleanor [Lingford], 9 January 1901

H.E. Bell, 48 Alma Place, North Shields to John [C. Brigham], 4 March 1901

'Nell' Mount Pleasant, Bishop Auckland to John [C. Brigham], April 1901 (day before wedding)

H.E. Bell, 48 Alma Place, North Shields, to John [C. Brigham], 2 April 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, to John [C. Brigham], 12 April 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my dearest darling loved one', [J.C.B.], 16 April 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling John' [C.B.], 29 January 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling John [C.B.], 21 April 1901

S. & R. Bottomley to 'my dearest cousin [Eleanor Lingford], 14 April 1901

'Nell', 38 Brook Terrace, Darlington, to 'my dearest John [Cresswell Brigham], 2 March 1901

'Nell', [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington to 'my dearest loved one' [J.C.B.], 13 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington to 'my dearest John', 12 March 1901

Eleanor [Brigham] to John Brigham [Mason] Road, Stockton-on-Tees, 25 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my dearest John' [J.C.B.] 11 March 1901

'Nell', 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling John [C. Brigham], 19 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my dearest John [J.C.B.], 6 March 1901

'Nell', [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my darling John' [John C. Brigham], 9 May 1901

'Nell', [Eleanor Lingford], Newcastle train, to 'my darling John' [C. Brigham], 23 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] 38 Brook Terrace, Darlington, to 'my darling John' [Cresswell Brigham], 28 March 1901

'Cousin Hebe', 124 Glenthorn Road, West Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne, to John [C. Brigham], 12 May 1900

M.E. Andrews, Cotherstone, to 'my dearest friend [Eleanor Lingford], 15 February 19

Eleanor [Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling John', 17 April 1901

Eleanor [Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my darling John, 18 April 1901. 'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my dearest John [C. Brigham], n.d.

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], to 'my darling John [C. Brigham], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, 21 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, Darlington, to 'my dearest John [J.C.B.], 14 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], to 'my own darling John [J.C.B.], n.d.

Note 'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], to 'my darling John' [C.B.], n.d.

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my darling John [C.B.], 22 April 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my darling John [C.B.], n.d.

J. Cranshaw, Sea View House, Grange-over-Sands, to 'Dear Sir' [J.C. Brigham] re booking honeymoon

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my dearest John [C.B.] 18 February 1901

Memo - Joseph Lingford, Bishop Auckland to Eleanor Lingford, 21 March 1901

Note from 'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to John Cresswell Brigham, n.d.

Part letter from H.M. Brigham to Eleanor Lingford, n.d. [1901]

Eleanor [Lingford], 118 Westmoreland Street, to 'my darling John' [C.B.], 20 March 1901

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford], to 'my dearest John [C.B.], 12 February 1901

Part letter from Eleanor Lingford to John [Cresswell Brigham], 5 February 1901

Part letter from Eleanor Lingford, to 'my own darling John [Cresswell Brigham], n.d.

Part letter from Eleanor Lingford to John Cresswell Brigham, n.d.

Part letter from 'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my dearest John' [C.B.] n.d.

Part letter from 'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to John Cresswell Brigham, n.d.

Part letter from Nell to John Cresswell Brigham.

Part letter from Nell to John Cresswell Brigham.

Edward Bowman [Lingford], Studio 10, Wellclose Square, to [his sister] Eleanor Brigham, c/o Mrs. Hodgson, 1 West View, Ilkley, 10 February 1903

Ernest Brigham to John [C. Brigham], n.d.

H.M. Brigham to John and Eleanor Brigham, n.d.

'Baby' and H.M. Brigham to John and Eleanor Brigham, n.d.

Notes from Baby to 'mum and dad' [John and Eleanor Brigham], n.d.

'Baby' and 'brother' to 'dad and mother' [John and Eleanor Brigham], n.d.

Religious poems, n.d.

Religious analysis of 'Work Where Christ Tells You to' John 21.1-6, n.d.

Parts of religious speeches, n.d.

Part letter from Nell [Eleanor Lingford] to John Cresswell Brigham, n.d.

'Nell' [Eleanor Lingford] to 'my darling John', n.d.

Postcard from Eleanor [Lingford] to John [Brigham]

Correspondence of John Cresswell Bingham

Plan of property situated in Post House Wynd and Tubwell Row, Darlington, 1852 [Lib.no. 29575]

Post House Wynd - butcher's shop with plan of property; also property in Tubwell Row, 1852 [Lib.no. 29575]

3 September 1852 (1) William Middleton of Cock Law, Berwick, farmer. (2) John Carter of South Stockton, Yorkshire, North Riding, timber merchant. (3) Thornton Fenwick of Stockton-upon-Tees, gent. Copy conveyance from (1) to (2) and (3) in trust for (2) of a messuage in Post House Wynd, Darlington, consisting of a butcher's shop and other buildings; also a cottage in Tubwell Row, Darlington [all boundaries stated], with plan of property in Post House Wynd Consideration: £250 [Lib.no. 29575]

Conditions of sale of property near Feethams Lane, n.d. [probably late 18th Century] (manuscript) [Lib.no. 29576]

Three Halmote Court records of surrenders, 1787-1808 1) House in Bondgate - George Britain of Darlington, yeoman; John Peacock of Darlington, shoemaker to Wm. Elsdon of Kirby Ravensworth, 1787 2) The above by Wm. Elsdon to Edward and Jos. Backhouse, bankers, 1808 3) Another house in Bondgate. Wm. Elsdon to Edward and Jos. Backhouse, 1808 [Lib.no. 29216]

3 September 1816 (1) Jonathan Backhouse, Jonathan Backhouse, younger, William Backhouse, Edward Backhouse, James Backhouse, John Backhouse, Darlington, mortgagees. (2) Joseph Thompson of Newcastle, merchant; Andrew Brown, Stockton, iron founder, assignees of effects George Goundry, late of Stockton, bankrupt; John Stagg of Stockton, merchant. Agreement that copyhold house and shop, late in occupation, George Goundry, be surrendered to (2) Consideration: £700 [Lib.no. 31081]

Surrender of George Peacock of Darlington, yeoman; John Elsdon of Kirkby Ravensworth, York, farmer; and John Peacock of Darlington shoemaker, of a house with a piece of ground in Bondgate, in the manor of Bondgate, with admittance to the same property of William Elsdon of the parish of Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire, yeoman, 25 May 1808 [Lib.no. 29116]

Surrender of William Elsdon, of the parish of Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire, yeoman, of a house with a piece of land adjoining in Bondgate, in the manor of Bondgate, Darlington, with admittance to the same property of Edward Backhouse and James Backhouse, both bankers of Darlington, (in trust for Jonathan Backhouse, the elder, of Darlington, banker), 25 May 1808 Also, surrender of William Elsdon of the parish of Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire, yeoman, of a house with a piece of land adjoining in Bondgate, in the manor of Bondgate, Darlington, with admittance to the same property of Edward Backhouse and James Backhouse, both bankers of Darlington, in trust for Jonathan Backhouse, the elder, of Darlington, banker, 25 May 1808 [Lib.no. 29216]

Surrender by William Burdon of Darlington, yeoman; Joseph Pease of Darlington, wool comber; and Thomas Pease of Darlington, grocer, of a croft lying in the West End of Bondgate, in the Manor of Bondgate, Darlington. also admittance of Robert Weems of Sheraton, gent, and George Scurfield of Sheraton, gent, to the same property, in trust for William Burdon of Darlington, yeoman, 1 November 1791 [Lib.no. 29210]

31 December 1690 (1) Joshua Midleton of Darlington, merchant (2) Robert Trueman of Darlington, woollen draper Lease for one year (see 7/5 for release) of a messuage and two shops in the Market Place, Darlington, (boundaries as stated). Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29200]

1 January 1690/91 (1) Joshua Midleton of Darlington, merchant (2) Robert Trueman of Darlington woolen draper Release of property as in 7/5. Consideration: £150 [Lib.no. 29200]

15 April 1723 (1) Robert Hood of Ingleton, weaver (2) Ralph Robson of Stappleton, Yorkshire, gent Mortgage by demise for a thousand years, of two messuages in Badellgate, Darlington. Rent: peppercorn Consideration: £21 [Lib.no. 29208]

Lease for one year of approximately 7 acres of land from Sir Ralph Milbanke of Halnaby to Thomas Clark of Darlington, 9 May 1804 [Lib.no. 29423]

Assignment of leases of two closes on the west side of Yarm Road. Mentions: Lawrence Ridsdale, hecklemaker; Sir Ralph Milbank, Joseph Pease. Place names: Dodmire - Home Close, 1812 [Lib.no. 29230]

Conveyance of a piece of land called Piggin situated in the township of Darlington (Yarm Lane). George Hird, innkeeper to Thomas Plews, wine and spirit merchant of Darlington. Plan of lands belonging to the Chief Bailiff of Darlington on the west, 1861 [Lib.no. 29205]

Abstract of the title to a close of land called Piggin. Recites deeds 1817-1861 [Lib.no. 29206]

Sir Ralph Milbanke to Thomas Robson of Darlington, merchant; ground on Yarm Road, 1804 [Lib.no. 29204]

Sir Ralph Milbanke of Halnaby, to Thomas Robson, merchant of Darlington, a close in Yarm Lane. Receives deeds 1732 to 1803, 1804 [Lib.no. 29236]

9 May 1804 (1) Sir Ralph Milbanke of Halnaby, Yorkshire, baronet. (2) Thomas Robson of Darlington, merchant. Lease for one year (release missing) of 5a. 2r. 28p. of ground bounded to the north by the road to Yarm, (other boundaries as stated) Consideration: 5s. Lease: peppercorn [Lib.no. 29236]

17 July 1861 (1) George Hinde of Darlington, innkeeper (2) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant Conveyance of a parcel of ground with cow byre, called Piggin, in Darlington, containing by estimation, 3934 square yards of land; with plan endorsed. Consideration: £737. 12s. 6d.

22 February 1862 (1) Right Rev. William Hogarth of Darlington, clerk. (2) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine merchant. (3) Duncan MacFarlan of the City of Glasgow, merchant; and Louisa, his wife. (4) Thomas Vaughan of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, North Riding, ironmeister, and Catherine, his wife. (5) Jane Plews of Darlington, widow. (6) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews and Thomas Vaughan, aforesaid. (7) Henry Hutchinson of Darlington, gent. Conveyance from (1) to (2) at the request and direction of (3), (4) and (5), of two closes measuring 5a. 3r. 22p. and a close of ground with cowbyre, now called Piggin, measuring 3934 square yards, both properties in Darlington (boundaries as stated); properties conveyed into the trust of (6) for sale, the proceeds of which sale to be used towards the purchase of parliamentary stocks, government securities or shares in an incorporated railway company, to be held in trust by (6) to provide income for (3) (Louisa MacFarlan) during her lifetime; other trusts as stated; with plan of properties. Total consideration: 50s. Also, 5 August 1885 (1) John Charlton, late of Victoria Road, Kensington, but now of Grove End Road, Middlesex, gent. (2) Thomas Walter Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant. Appointment by (1) of (2) as a new trustee for the above settlement. Also, 10 August 1882 (1) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews. (2) John Charlton of 7 Victoria Road, Kensington, artist. Appointment by (1) of (2) as new trustee of the above settlement. Also, with various other endorsements. Also, certificate issued to Louisa MacFarlan and Catherine Vaughan, relating to the above conveyance under an 'Act for the Abolition of Fines and Recoveries, and for the substitution of more simple modes of assurance', 4 William IV, CLXXIV, 22 February 1862

Abstract of title, 21 February 1817 - 17 June 1861, of a close of land called Piggin, situated in Darlington, n.d. [Lib.no. 29206]

10 May 1804 (1) Sir Ralph Milbank of Halnaby, baronet (2) Thomas Robson of Darlington, merchant. Release of a close containing an estimated 5a. 2r. 28p. bounded on the north by the Darlington to Yarm highway, with schedule of deeds Consideration: £485 [Lib.no. 29236]

12 March 1861 (1) George Hinde of Darlington, innkeeper. (2) David Hurworth of Darlington. Agreement to sell a parcel of land called Piggin Close, situated on the south side of the road leading from Darlington to Yarm [Lib.no. 29425]

13 December 1811 (1) Sir Ralph Milbanke of Seaham, bart. (2) Thomas Robson of Darlington, merchant. (3) William Taylor of St. Helen Auckland, trustee of a term of five hundred years. (4) George Taylor of St. Helen Auckland, trustee of a term of two thousand years. (5) Francis Smales of the City of Durham, gent, trustee of a term of three thousand years. (6) Lancelot Ridsdale of Darlington, heckle maker. (7) Thomas Bowes of Darlington, gent. Assignment to the residue of three terms of years in trust, to attend the inheritance at the direction of (1) and (2) in trust for (6) of two closes, part of lands called Dodmores, Horse Close and Rough Close Consideration: total 30s. [Lib.no. 29230]

5 December 1825 (1) Jonathan Backhouse of Darlington, banker (2) Elizabeth Brittain of Romanby, Yorkshire, spinster Lease for one year (release missing) of a piece of ground measuring 13 yards by 11 yards; and also a dwellinghouse recently erected upon the said piece of land, situated at the north end of Park Street in Darlington. Consideration: 5s. Rent: 1 peppercorn [Lib.no. 29223)

7 April 1828 (1) William Wetherell of Darlington, brickmaker; and Robert Dixon of Darlington, chemist and druggist. (2) Richard Otley of Darlington, land surveyor Lease for one year (release missing) of a piece of land measuring 23 yards by 7 yards, together with building, bounded to the east by Park Street, Darlington. Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29223]

26 May 1834 (1) John Chapman, late of Darlington, now of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, grocer; and Thomas Samuel Chapman, late of Darlington, now of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, grocer. (2) Francis Mewburn of Darlington, gent. Lease for one year (release missing) of a piece of ground measuring 22½ yards by 7 yards, together with buildings, situated on the east side of Park Street, Darlington. Consideration: 5s. Rent: peppercorn

17 January 1831 (1) Jonathan Backhouse of Darlington, banker; William Backhouse of Darlington, banker; Edward Backhouse of Bishopwearmouth, banker; James Backhouse of Darlington, banker; John Backhouse of Darlington, banker; and George Wilson of Darlington, earthenware manufacturer (2) John Coates of Darlington, gent (deed endorsed trustee of George Wilson). Lease for one year (lease missing) of a piece of ground with messuages measuring 176 square yards bounded on the east by Park Street, Darlington Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29223]

8 April 1828 (1) William Wetherall of Darlington, brickmaker. (2) Robert Dixon of Darlington, chemist and druggist (3) Robert Claxton of Hurworth-upon-Tees, gent. (4) Richard Otley of Darlington, land surveyor Assignment of mortgage in fee from (2) to (4) in trust for (3), with the consent of (1), of a piece of ground measuring 20 yards by 7 yards, with a dwellinghouse and other buildings, situated to the east side of Park Street, Darlington [Lib.no. 29223]

30 May 1854 (1) Joseph Waugh of Cockerton Hall, gent, and twenty one others, trustees of the Wesley Chapel. (2) Rev. Thomas Bulton Clarke of Darlington, Wesleyan Minister, superintendent preacher of the circuit. (3) William Thomson of Darlington, sharebroker Conveyance from (1) to (3) with the consent of (2) of a piece of ground in Park Street, containing 24 square yards, and also all that chapel and other buildings erected upon the said land Consideration: £160 [Lib.no. 29226]

John Todd of Thornton-le-Clay to John Carter of Darlington, painter, two cottages in Tubwell Row, 1820

Release and lease for 1 year, cottage and property in Tubwell Row, formerly belonging to Richard Todd, saddler, to John Marshall, butcher, of Darlington, 1816 Conveyance William Marshall to William Thomson, with plan, 1859

15 March 1816 (1) Humphrey Todd of Catterick, Yorkshire, farmer; John Todd of Thornton-le-Clay, Yorkshire, farmer; and William Rhodes of Darlington, labourer. (2) John Carter of Darlington, painter. Mortgage by demise of 500 years of a messuage situated in Tubwell Row, Darlington, and also a cottage with a bakehouse adjoining, built on the yard on the back side of the said messuage; also a cottage with a bakehouse adjoining, also built on the said yard Consideration: £50 [Lib.no. 29218]

13 October 1826 (1) John Todd of Thornton-le-Clay, Yorkshire, farmer. (2) John Carter of Darlington, painter Lease for one year (release missing) of one third of a messuage, in Tubwell Row; and also a cottage built on the yard on the back side of the said messuage and all of another cottage with bakehouse adjoining, built also on the said yard; and also a one-twelfth part of an open yard adjoining the premises. Consideration: 5s. Rent: 1 peppercorn [Lib.no. 29218]

15 March 1816 (1) Humphrey Todd of Catterick, Yorkshire, farmer; John Todd of Thornton-le-Clay, Yorkshire, farmer; and William Rhodes of Darlington, labourer. (2) John Horner of Kilburn, Yorkshire, gent. (3) John Marshall of Darlington, builder. (4) Richard Dale of Darlington, gent. Release from (1) to (3) with the consent of (2), with (4) as trustee of (3), of a cottage built on the yard on the back side of a messuage in Tubwell Row; and also one-twelfth of an open yard belonging to the said messuage in Tubwell Row, Darlington. Consideration: £24 [Lib.no. 29218]

n.d. (1) William Marshall of Scorton, Yorkshire, yeoman. (2) William Thompson of Darlington, gent. Conveyance of a cottage built on the yard, on the back side of a messuage on Tubwell Row, Darlington Consideration: £45 [Lib.no. 29218]

14 March 1816 (1) Humphrey Todd of Catterick, Yorkshire, farmer; John Todd of Thornton-le-Clay, Yorkshire, farmer; and William Rhodes of Darlington, labourer. (2) John Marshall of Darlington, butcher. Lease of property as described in 7/12. Consideration: 5s. Rent: peppercorn [Lib.no. 29218]

13 May 1789 (1) Henry Stapylton of Norton (2) Samuel Smith of Stockton, gent (3) Robert Claxton of Stockton, merchant, and John Stapylton, Raisbeck of Stockton, gent. Deed of covenant for (1) to surrender to (3) in trust for (2), copyhold lands comprising one-third and one-quarter of a close called Bank Close in Darlington; 6 acres of land in East Field, Stockton, and a piece of land measuring 16 yards by 39 yards, bounded by the River Tees to the South (boundaries as stated) Consideration: £1500 [Lib.no. 29224]

Robert Unthank of Darlington, joiner, to Thomas Bishopbridge, joiner. Parcel of ground with messuages in Bridge Street, 1845 Transfer of mortgage and dwelling houses in Bridge Street, 1850 [Lib.no. 29219)

Lease for a year. Backhouses to Christopher Coulson, yeoman. A messuage in a certain new street called Bridge Street, 1834 [Lib.no. 29222]

8 September 1834 (1) Jonathan Backhouse of Darlington, banker; William Backhouse of Darlington, banker; and Edward Backhouse of Bishopwearmouth, banker; James Backhouse of Darlington, banker; John Backhouse of Darlington, banker; and Matthew Marriner of Darlington, bricklayer. (2) Christopher Coulson of Darlington, yeoman. Lease for one year (release missing) of a piece of ground called Bridge Street in Darlington, measuring 133 square yards together with a messuage Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29222]

13 May 1845 (1) Robert Unthank of Darlington, joiner. (2) William Smith of Melsonby, Yorkshire, gent. (3) Thomas Bishopbridge of Darlington, joiner. (4) William Rymer of Darlington, gent. (5) William Unthank of Darlington, joiner. Release (lease missing) from (1) to (3) in trust for (4), with part of consideration paid from (3) to (2) to discharge a mortgage debt previously secured on the property, of a piece of ground with messuage, and other buildings, situated in Bridge Street, Darlington, containing on aggregate 250 square yards; with covenant between (3) and (5) to demolish a wall dividing their respective properties. Consideration: £282 [Lib.no. 29219]

23 September 1850 (1) William Russell of Darlington, plumber. (2) William Unthank of Darlington, joiner. (3) William Gaines of Darlington, innkeeper. Assignment of mortgage, from (1) to (3) with the consent of (2), of two messuages in Bridge Street, together with a yard and outbuildings. Consideration: £170 [Lib.no. 29219]

Christopher Coulson, yeoman and Edward Todd, salt merchant of Darlington, to Robinson Taylor of Croft Bank Weighing Engine. Dwelling houses, other buildings in Chapel Street, 1838 [Lib.no. 29221]

18 May 1838 (1) Christopher Coulson of Darlington, yeoman; and Edward Todd of Darlington, salt merchant. (2) Robinson Taylor of Croft Bank Weighing Engine, Croft, yeoman. Lease for one year (release missing) of a piece of ground, with a dwellinghouse and other buildings in Chapel Street, Darlington Consideration: 5s. Rent: peppercorn [Lib.no. 29221]

15 January 1838 (1) Christopher Coulson of Darlington, yeoman. (2) Edward Todd of Darlington, salt merchant. Deed of further charge on a piece of ground, with dwellinghouse and other buildings, in Chapel Street, Darlington; and also a messuage with yard, cottage and other buildings in Bridge Street, Darlington Consideration: £50 [Lib.no. 29221]

Declaration of Edward Milburn of Darlington, retired shoemaker, to the effect that Mary Ann Cox, deceased, had resided for her whole life at 12 Chapel Street, Darlington, 7 May 1867 [Lib.no. 29426]

John Kipling's Title deeds for premises in Northgate, Darlington, n.d. [Lib.no. 30075]

Bargain and sale, one year, burgage now divided into 2 dwelling houses with the yard in Northgate, bounded on north by John Kipling, south by Ann Coleman, east by Mill Lane

Abstract of title of W.A. Backhouse to 3 freehold fields on the east side of North Road, 1864-1867 [Lib.no. 29586]

Release of a messuage in Northgate, William Robson, draper, son of Nathan Robson, linen manufacturer, to William Ord, flax dresser; William I'anson, merchant. Property abutting on Darlington Mill Race, 1824

Release of right to a piece of ground, John Bailey of Darlington, woollen manufacturer to John Kipling, carpet manufacturer, 1827

Burgage in Northgate. Lease for a year, John Atkinson and others to John Kipling, carpet manufacturer, 1823

A burgage in Northgate, lease for a year, 1837

Property in Northgate from Frances Catherick of Darlington, butcher, to John Carter of Nether Ovington, mason. A burgage in Northgate bounding on messuages. Ralph Stobbs and Thomas More, 1734 A kiln and stable behind next to Thomas More's weaving shop and garden of Thomas

13 May 1824 (1) William Robson of Darlington, draper, and wife Rachel. (2) William Ord of Darlington, flax dresser. (3) William I'anson of Darlington, merchant Consideration: £900 Bargain and sale of (1) to (2) Burgage in Northgate

27 October 1823 (1) John Atkinson, late of Darlington, gent, James Hesletine of Bishopdale, gent; John Pease of Darlington, merchant; Anthony Thistlethwaite of Darlington, yeoman; William Robdale of Darlington, heckletooth maker; Edward Pease of Darlington, woollen manufacturer. (2) John Kipling of Darlington, carpet maker

22 June 1827 (1) John Bailey of Darlington, woollen manufacturer (2) John Kipling of Darlington, carpet manufacturer Consideration: 10/- Release of rights of land on east side of Northgate

6 July 1734 (1) Francis Catherick of Darlington, butcher, and his wife, Frances (2) John Carter of Nether Ovington, York, mason, and his wife, Margaret Consideration: £100 Bargain and sale of burgage in Northgate with kiln and stable on north end of Thomas Moor's weaving shop

Consideration 5/- to each first party. Bargain and sale of burgage in Northgate with gardens backing on Mill Dam, with plan, n.d.

27 October 1823 (1) John Atkinson, late of Darlington, now of York, gent; James Heseltine of Bishopdale, Yorkshire, North Riding, gent; John Pease of Darlington, merchant; Anthony Thistlethwaite of Darlington, yeoman; William Ridsdale of Darlington, heckletooth maker; and Edward Pease of Darlington, woollen manufacturer. (2) John Kipling of Darlington, carpet manufacturer. [Lib.no. 29220]

1 January 1837 (1) Joseph Pease, the younger, Darlington, merchant; George Smith of Stockton, grocer; and Michael Satterthwaite of Preston, Lancaster, currier. (2) Edward Pease, the elder, Darlington, merchant. Lease for one year (release missing), of a messuage with yard and garden, on the back side, situated in Northgate, Darlington, with plan of property Consideration: 5s.

16 July 1734 (1) Francis Catherick of Darlington, butcher, and Frances, his wife. (2) John Carter of Nether Ovington, Yorkshire, mason, and Margaret, his wife. Release (lease missing) of a messuage in Northgate, Darlington, and also kiln and stable on the back side of the messuage, Consideration: £100

8 September 1837 (1) William Backhouse of Darlington, banker. (2) Edward Backhouse of Darlington, now of Hendon, banker. (3) George Burdon of Durham, builder. (4) John Harris of Darlington, civil engineer. (5) John Pease, the younger, of Darlington, merchant, and Isaac Coates of Darlington, merchant. Covenant of (1) to surrender to (4), with the concurrence of (3) for the use of (5) of a piece of ground with messuage, measuring approximately 475 square yards in the manor of Bondgate (boundaries as stated), together with rights of way Consideration: (4) to (1), £68.11d (4) to (3), £55.9d.

13 May 1824 (1) William Robson of Darlington, draper, and Rachel, his wife. (2) William Ord of Darlington, flax dresser. (3) William Janson of Darlington, merchant. Release from (1) to (2) of a messuage with yard and garden, on the back side in Northgate, Darlington. Consideration: £900 [Lib.no. 29220]

22 June 1827 (1) John Bailey of Darlington, woollen manufacturer (2) John Kipling of Darlington, carpet manufacturer. Release of the right to a piece of ground on the east of Northgate, Darlington. Consideration: 10s. [Lib.no. 29220]

Abstract of title, 27 December 1864 - 4 July 1867, of William Aldam Backhouse, to three fields situated on the east side of, and adjoining, the North Road in Darlington, 1867 [Lib.no. 29580]

Abstract of a release and discharge by Elizabeth Wilson and Henry Wilson, of an annuity charged on those freehold and copyhold messuages and lands devised in the Will of Dorothy Nicholson; release and discharge made for the consideration of £1000, paid by Dorothy Collyer and James Nicholson Collyer, 26 May 1811 [Lib.no. 20851]

Abstract of title, 15 June 1713 - 9 February 1809, of James Nicholson Collyer and Dorothy Collyer, to a freehold dwellinghouse with yard, building and appurtenances, in Darlington, n.d. [Lib.no. 20849]

Abstract of release and discharge by Joseph Collyer, of £2000, to which he had become entitled under the Will of Dorothy Nicholson, deceased, 1 July 1811 [Lib.no. 20850]

Conveyance of a share in certain property on High Row, between Seth and Elizabeth Doane, Nova Scotia. Thomas Harrison of Darlington (Elizabeth, grand-daughter of Thomas, tallow chandler of Darlington whose Will 1834 is recited), 1875 [Lib.no. 29207]

27 October 1875 (1) Seth Coffin Doane of Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada, yeoman; and Elizabeth Ellen Doane, his wife. (2) Thomas Buttery Harrison of Darlington, coal agent. Conveyance of a share and interest in a dwellinghouse and front shop in High Row in Darlington, and of cottages, workshops, warehouses and other buildings in Clarks Yard, High Row, Darlington. Consideration: £500 Also, certificate issued to Elizabeth Ellen Doane, relating to the above conveyance under 'An Act for the Abolition of Fines and Recoveries, and for the substitution of more simple modes of assurance', 4 William IV, CLXXIV, 27 October 1875 [Lib.no. 29207]

Conveyance of 3 gardens to North of Barnard Castle Road, part of certain premises called Windmill Hills. Joseph Backhouse of York, nursery seedsman; Jonathan Backhouse to William Stamper of Darlington, gentleman, 1821 [Lib.no. 29368]

2 April 1821 (1) James Backhouse of York, nursery and seedsman; a devisee named in the Will of James Backhouse of Darlington, deceased. (2) Jonathan Backhouse, the elder, and Jonathan Backhouse, the younger, both bankers of Darlington, devisees in trust named in the Will of James Backhouse of Darlington, deceased. (3) William Stamp of Darlington, gent. Conveyance from (1) to (3) with the consent of (2), three gardens containing by estimation 2r. and 23p. which are part of premises called Windmill Hills, Darlington. Consideration: £190 [Lib.no. 29369]

Cockerton - Kellows Estate. 7 surrenders, 1689-1729 1) 1689 Hutchinson to Fisher. 2) 1698 Fisher to Chipchase 3) 1702 Chipchase to Singleton 4) 1710 Singleton to Chipchase 5) 1729 Singleton to Sanderson - three surrenders [Lib.no. 30389]

Cockerton - East Hall Flatt; Lady Flatt, Grange Close, West Close, etc., deeds, 1718-1771 1) 1718 - Surrendered to John Tempest. 2) 1720 - Surrender Tempest to Carr 3) 1743 - Surrender to Ralph Trotter and Christopher Helmerod 4) 1771 - Surrender to Nathaniel Trotter, clerk. 5) 1771 - Surrender to Thomas Lee of Darlington, woollen draper

Surrenders of land in Cockerton by Elizabeth May Ann Plews to John Clark of Darlington, Esq. Lands and Property called Cow Moors, Faverdales; 1 close called The Moor; parcel of **** land, now called Bothams; East Low Field; part of Cockerton Moor, and part of Grange Close called Bulker [Lib.no. 30397]

2 April 1718 Surrender out of halmote court in Durham of Eliza[beth] Tempest, of a parcel of land called East Hall Flat, containing by estimation, twenty acres and also two closes called Lady Flatts, containing by estimation, eighteen acres of land; also a close called Grange Close, Cockerton; also one parcel of the moiety of one messuage and two oxgangs of husbandry land, and the moiety of one cottage, all in Cockerton, with admittance of John Tempest [Lib.no. 30399]

9 June 1720 Surrender of Joh[an]nes Tempest of property as in 7/1, in the Manor of Cockerton, with admittance of Carleton Carr, gentleman; Lancelot Carr, and Jacobus Carr, gentleman (Latin) Also, 18 February 1743 Surrender of Carleton Carr of property as in 7/1, in the Manor of Cockerton, with admittance of Ralph Trotter and Christopher Hehneral, gents Also, 25 May 1771 Admittance of Nathaniel Trotter, clerk, son and heir of Ralph Trotter, gent, deceased, to property in the Manor of Cockerton, as in 7/1; also, 11 June 1771 Admittance of Thomas Lee of Darlington, wool draper, to property in the Manor of Cockerton, as in 7/1 [Lib.no. 30399]

1 February 1689/90 Surrender of Thomas Hodgson of five closes called Kelloes, and an estimated eight acres of land in Cockerton, with admission of Joseph Fisher (Latin) 16 August 1697 Conditional surrender of Joseph Fisher for the purpose of mortgaging to Margaret Chipchase, property as above. Consideration: £200 (Latin) 4 January 1701/02 Surrender of Joseph Fisher of property as above, with admission of William Singleton; also conditional surrender of William Singleton for the purpose of mortgaging to Margaret Chipchase, property as above. Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 30389] 18 October 1709 Surrender of Margaret Chipchase of property as above; with admission of William Singleton (Latin) 2 February 1735/6 Surrender of John Singleton and Anna Robson of property as above, with admission of Stephen Sanderson (Latin) 4 September 1729 Admission of John Singleton, heir of William Singleton, deceased, to property as above (Latin) 13 September 1729 Conditional surrender of John Singleton, for the purpose of mortgaging to Anna Robson, property as above. Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 30389-90]

27 January 1747/8 (1) Robert Sober of Sherburn, gent. (2) William Wrightson of Cockerton. Articles of agreement concerning the proposed surrender and conveyance from (1) to (2) of two messuages in Cockerton and also a pew in the parish church of Darlington Consideration: £910 [Lib.no. 30398]

Copy abstract of title of Ethel Beatrice Ede, formerly Topham, 5 April 1894 - 26 August 1914, to lands, hereditaments and premises situated at Cockerton [granted to her as a beneficiary of the Topham family trust], n.d. [c.1914] [Lib.no. 30387]

Plan of properties in Cockerton, as described in 8/27, n.d. [c.1914] No scale. [Lib.no. 30387]

20 November 1889 (1) Frederick Cecil Maltby of Mill Hill Lodge, Barnes, Surrey. (2) Charles Corser, of No. 56 Courtfield Gardens, Kensington, Middlesex; and George Leonard Addenbrooke of No. 4 Keppel Street, Russell Square, Middlesex and Richard Bowes of Darlington, solicitor, trustees of 1. Settlement of one-sixth part of an estate, consisting of a mansion house and farmlands in Cockerton, and also two freehold messuages in Darlington and other real estate, devised in the Will of Thomas Topham, deceased., property conveyed from (1) to (2) in trust for uses as specified [Lib.no. 30387]

4 February 1892 (1) Henry Ward of Staffordshire; George Ward of Staffordshire; and Harold Ward Topham of Middlesex, trustees. (2) Harold Ward Topham of Middlesex. (3) Edwin Henry Topham of Devon; and André Leonard Melby of Liverpool; Harold Ward Topham of Middlesex and Richard Rathbone of Liverpool. (4) Alfred George Topham of Middlesex; John Henry Paul Bevan of Middlesex; Arthur Manley Cope of Middlesex; Harold Ward Topham of Middlesex and John Guscott of Middlesex (5) Ethel Beatrice Topham of Middlesex, spinster. (6) Ada Francis Mary Topham of Middlesex. (7) Frederick Cecil Maltby of Middlesex; Charles Cooper of Middlesex; George Leonard Addenbrooke of Middlesex and Richard Bowes of Darlington. Memorandum of Agreement between (1) and (2) - (7) for the division of lands and premises situated at Cockerton and Darlington; [(2) - (7) being beneficiaries of the Topham family trust] [Lib.no. 30387]

15 June 1897 (1) Ethel Beatrice Topham of Middlesex, spinster. (2) Alfred George Topham of London; Edwin Henry Topham and Richard Bowes of Darlington. Mortgage of property as in 8/27, with schedule Consideration: £3000 [Lib.no. 30387]

26 August 1914 (1) Alfred George Topham of London; Edwin Henry Topham and Richard Bowes of Darlington. (2) Ethel Beatrice Ede, formerly Topham, Torquay, Devon. Re-conveyance of property as 8/27, following the discharge of mortgage secured on the property (8/31) [Lib.no. 30387]

Draft re-conveyance as in 8/32, 26 August 1914 [Lib.no. 30387]

8 November 1888 (1) Alfred George Topham, Middlesex (2) Constance Sofia Bevan, Middlesex, spinster; and John Henry Paul Bevan, Middlesex; Arthur Mounley Cope, Westminster; Harold Ward Topham, Middlesex; John Guscott, Middlesex, trustees. Copy conveyance of property situated in Cockerton and Darlington, upon trust for (1) to uses and trusts specified in a settlement of the same date [Lib.no. 30387]

16 May 1905 (1) Alfred George Topham, London, personal representative of Emma Harriet Topham, deceased. (2) George Leonard Addenbrooke, City of London, engineer; and Richard Bowes of Darlington, solicitor. Re-conveyance of properties as specified in Cockerton and Darlington, following the cancellation and discharge, as specified in the Will of Emma Harriet Topham. deceased, of two mortgage principle sums lent by her, and secured on the same property [Lib.no. 30387]

8 November 1888 (1) Alfred George Topham, Middlesex. (2) Constance Sofia Bevan, Middlesex, spinster. (3) Emma Harnet Topham, Middlesex, widow. (4) John Henry Paul Bevan; Arthur Mainley Cope, Westminster; Harold Ward Topham, Middlesex; and John Guscott, Middlesex. Copy draft marriage settlement of (1) and (2) of a property in Cockerton and Darlington, to trusts as specified [Lib.no. 30387]

5 April 1894 (1) Henry Ward of Staffordshire; George Ward of Staffordshire; Harold Ward Topham of Middlesex, [trustees of the Topham family trust]. (2) Ethel Beatrice Topham of Middlesex, spinster. Draft conveyance of property in Cockerton and Darlington Consideration: £260 [Lib.no. 30387]

Extracted probate copy of Will and codicil, 6 December 1904, of Alfred George Topham of South Kensington, London, 28 May 1920 [Lib.no. 30387]

Valuation of the Cockerton Estate, property of the Topham family trust; valuer, S. Rowlandson, July 1891 [Lib.no. 30387]

5 April 1894 (1) Henry Ward, Staffordshire; George Ward of Staffordshire; and Harold Ward Topham of Middlesex. (2) Charles Corser of Middlesex; George Leonard Addenbrooke of Middlesex, and Richard Bowes of Darlington. Conveyance of land in Cockerton, as specified in plan and schedule Consideration: none [Lib.no. 30387]

5 April 1894 (1) Henry Ward of Staffordshire; George Ward of Staffordshire; Harold Ward Topham of Middlesex, [trustees of the Topham family trust] (2) Ada Frances Mary Topham of South Kensington, spinster Conveyance of property in Cockerton, with schedule and plan of property Consideration: £33 [Lib.no. 30387]

5 April 1894 (1) Henry Ward of Staffordshire; George Ward of Staffordshire and Harold Ward Topham of Middlesex, [trustees of the Topham family trust]. (2) Ethel Beatrice Topham of South Kensington, spinster. Conveyance of lands in Cockerton, with schedule and plan of property Consideration: £260 [Lib.no. 30387]

16 June 1897 (1) Elton Becherley Ede of London. (2) Ethel Beatrice Topham of South Kensington, Middlesex, spinster. (3) Alfred Topham of London; Edwin Henry Topham of Devon, and Richard Bowes of Darlington, solicitor. Copy draft marriage settlement of (1) and (2) of property in Cockerton, to trusts as specified [Lib.no.30387]

Valuation of Nos. 5 and 6. Mount Pleasant, Darlington; valued by Geo[rge] Marshall, 22 June [18]91 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Neve, Cresswell and Sparrow, Wolverhampton, solicitors, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitors, concerning the marriage settlement of [Ethel Beatrice] Topham, 12 June 1897 [Lib.no. 30387]

15 June 1897 (1) Ethel Beatrice Topham of South Kensington, Middlesex, spinster. (2) Alfred George Topham; Edwin H. Topham and Richard Bowes of Darlington. Draft mortgage of property in Cockerton, with schedule of property. Consideration: £3000 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Alfred J. Topham, South Kensington, London, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, giving news of various members of the Topham family, 25 August 1914 [Lib.no. 30387]

16 June 1897 (1) Elton Bechely Ede, London. (2) Ethel Beatrice Topham of South Kensington, Middlesex. (3) Alfred George Topham, London; Edwin Henry Topham of Devon, and Richard Bowes of Darlington, solicitor. Marriage settlement of (1) and (2) of property in Cockerton, trusts as specified. Also, Notices concerning above settlement issued to Henry Ward and Rt. Hon. Alexander Staveley Hill Q.C., M.P., trustees of the marriage settlement, 12 June 1852, of John Topham and Emma Harnet Ward, 23 June 1897 [Lib.no. 30387]

3 December 1889 (1) Edwin Henry Topham of Middlesex. (2) Adéle Emily Forget, Liverpool, spinster. (3) André Leonard Melby of Lancaster; Arnold Richard Rathbone of Lancaster and Harold Ward Topham. Draft marriage settlement of (1) and (2) of property in Cockerton, to trusts as specified. [Lib.no. 30387]

16 June 1897 Copy draft marriage settlement as in 8/48 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Neve, Cresswell and Sparrow, Wolverhampton, solicitors, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, concerning the marriage settlement of Elton and Ethel Ede [formerly Topham], 23 June 1897 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Alfred G. Topham, South Kensington, Middlesex, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, concerning various documents relating to the Topham family trust, and the Lowson trust, in connection with building land at Cockerton, 16 August 1914 [Lib.no. 30387]

14 July 1907 (1) Ada Frances Mary Topham, South Kensington, London, spinster. (2) Cavaliere Gaetano Cardinale, Rome, Italy. (3) Alfred George Topham, South Kensington, London, and Elton Becherley Ede of Devon. Conveyance from (1) to (3) with the consent of (2), of property in Cockerton, to trusts specified in a settlement of the same date, with schedule of property. Endorsed. Memorandum of conveyance from (1) to (2) to the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Darlington, of the property as specified in above conveyance, 27 July 1921 [Lib.no. 30387]

1913 (1) Alfred George Topham, South Kensington, London; Edwin Henry Topham; Richard Bowes of Darlington, solicitor. (2) Ethel Beatrice Ede [formerly Topham] of Devon. Draft re-conveyance of property in Cockerton, following the discharge by (2) of a mortgage secured on the property (8/46) [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Neve, Cresswell and Sparrow, Wolverhampton, solicitors, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, concerning the marriage settlement of Elton Ede and Ethel Ede [formerly Topham], 18 June 1897 [Lib.no. 30387]

Memorandum in which the six parties of an agreement of 4 February 1892 (8/30), decline the option of purchasing, at the reserve price, those lots of land in Cockerton (as described in 8/30), which had recently failed to reach the reserve price at public auction, 10 November 1892 [Lib.no. 30387]

Memorandum acknowledging the receipt by Harold W. Topham, of a sum of £2500 on account of one-sixth share of the real estate devised by Thomas Topham; also an undertaking to execute a release, [in favour of the trustees of the Topham estate], 27 February 1893 [Lib.no. 30387]

Memorandum acknowledging the receipt by J[ohn] H[enry] P[aul] Bevan; A[rthur] M[ainley] Cope and J[ohn] Guscott of £2500 on account of one-sixth share of the real estate, devised by Thomas Topham; also an undertaking to execute a release [in favour of the trustees of the Topham estate], 23 March 1893 [Lib.no. 30387]

Memorandum acknowledging the receipt by A. Leonard Melby; Arnold R. Rathbone and Harold Ward Topham, of £2500 on account of one-sixth share of the real estate devised by Thomas Topham; also an undertaking to execute a release [in favour of the trustees of the Topham estate], 13 February 1893 [Lib.no. 30387]

11 December 1914 (1) Ethel Beatrice Ede (formerly Topham), of Torquay, widow. (2) Alfred George Topham of South Kensington, London; and Edwin Henry Topham, Devon, Richard Bowes of Darlington, trustee Release of (2) by (1) in respect of a trust fund and securities, with schedule [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Guscotte and Wadham, London, solicitors, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, acknowledging receipt of £850, which was the balance due to A[lfred] G[eorge] Topham, of his share of the Topham estate, 7 April 1894 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Alfred G[eorge] Topham, South Kensington, London, to [Richard] Bowes, of Darlington, solicitor, concerning various documents relating to the marriage settlement of Elton and Ethel Ede, 9 December [19]14 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Ethel B. Ede, London, to [Richard] Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, concerning the Cockerton building scheme, 27 November n.y. [c.1914] [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Neve, Cresswell and Sparrow, Wolverhampton, solicitors, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, concerning a proviso to [Ethel] Topham's marriage settlement; also copy of proviso for inclusion in the final draft of Ethel Topham's marriage settlement, 5 June 1897 [Lib.no. 30387]

Correspondence between Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor; Foster and Braithwaite, London, stockbrokers; Edwin H. Topham, Ethel Ede [formerly Topham], and Arnold G. Topham, concerning the best securities in which to invest Ethel Ede's Trust Fund from her marriage settlement, 3-17 August 1905 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Layton and Springman, Liverpool, solicitors, to R[ichard] Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, acknowledging receipt of £850 for the credit of their client, Topham, 7 April 1894 [Lib.no. 30387]

Receipt for £850 issued by Barclay and Co., London, to R[ichard] Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, for the credit of H[arold] W. Topham, 7 April 1894 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Great Western Railway, Registration Office, London, to Richard Bowes, London, solicitor, advising that a transfer of conveying 4$ debenture stock out of the joint names of Edwin H. Topham, Alfred G. Topham and Richard Bowes, had been forwarded for registration, 26 November 1914 [Lib.no. 30387]

Copy surrender of Elizabeth Lumley, late of Upper Grosvenor Street, and now of Upper Brook Street, County of Middlesex; Ann Plews and Mary Plews, spinsters, of three parts of one oxgang of land, and one parcel of moor containing 1r. comprising of 4 closes, two called Cow Moors and two called Faverdale, with a house built upon it, in the Manor of Cockerton; with admission of John Clarke of Darlington [to trusts as specified in an indenture of the same date], 15 July 1763 [Lib.no. 30397]

Copy surrender of Elizabeth Lumley, late of Upper Grosvenor Street, now of Upper Brook Street, Middlesex, spinster; Mary Plews and Ann Plews, spinsters; of a closed called the Moor, containing an estimated 9 acres, in the Manor of Cockerton; with admission of John Clarke of Darlington [to trusts as specified in an indenture of the same date], 15 July 1763 [Lib.no. 30397]

Copy surrender of Elizabeth Lumley, late of Upper Grosvenor Street, now of Upper Brook Street, Middlesex, spinster; Mary Plews and Ann Plews, spinsters, of a close called Bothland, containing by estimation, 17 acres of land and a parcel of two oxgangs of Colling Land now called Bothams, in the Manor of Cockerton, with admission of John Clarke of Darlington [to trusts as specified in an indenture of the same date], 15 July 1763 [Lib.no. 30397]

Copy surrender of Elizabeth Lumley, late of Upper Grosvenor Street, now of Upper Brook Street, Middlesex, spinster; Mary Plews and Ann Plews, spinsters, of one close called East Low Field, containing an estimate of 8 acres, and a close called the West Field, in the Manor of Cockerton; with admission of John Clarke of Darlington [to trusts as specified in an indenture of the same date], 15 July 1763 [Lib.no. 30397]

Letter from Neve, Cresswell and Sparrow, Wolverhampton, solicitors, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, concerning the terms of [Ethel] Topham's marriage settlement, 4 June 1897 [Lib.no. 30387]

Letter from Alfred G. Topham, South Kensington, Middlesex, to Richard Bowes, Darlington, solicitor, concerning the securities held under Ethel Ede's [formerly Topham] settlement; with list of securities, 25 September [19]14 [Lib.no. 30387]

Copy surrender of Elizabeth Lumley, late of Upper Grosvenor Street, now of Upper Brook Street, Middlesex, spinster; Mary Plews and Ann Plews, spinsters, of an estimated 8 acres of land lying in Cockerton Moor, and one oxgang of land (called Bulker) in Grange Close, in the Manor of Cockerton, 15 July 1763 [Lib.no. 30397]

Release by trustees of the late Philip Harrison of Darlington, chemist, of dwelling houses, vault and premises in Houndgate, to William Dove of Darlington, carrier. Other names: Thomas Mayler, chemist, 1809 [Lib.no. 29239]

21 June 1568 (1) Cuthbert Storye of Darlington, yeoman. (2) Edward Hodgson of Darlington. Feoffment of a burgage or close in Hongaite [Houndgate] in Darlington, (boundaries stated), livery of seisin endorsed. [Lib.no. 20067]

27 January 1564/5 (1) George Claxton of Hulam, gent. (2) Thomas Hodgson of Darlington, yeoman. Feoffment of two messuages or burgages in the street called Heagungait (Houndgate) and a small close or burgage at the end of Bath[w]ellgate, Darlington, livery of seisin endorsed. [Lib.no. 30067]

24 January 1564/5 (1) George Claxton of Hulam, gent. (2) Edward Hodgson of Darlington, yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) for the use of Thomas Hodgson, of property as in 8/5. Consideration: £22 [Lib.no. 30067]

9 June 1820 (1) Robert Botcherby, the younger, of Darlington, merchant; Jervis Robinson of Darlington, gent; and Thomas Laing of Shincliffe, gent. (2) William Dove of Darlington, currier. Lease for one year of a warehouse and vault at present converted into dwellinghouses bounded on the west by a street called Hungate [Houndgate, Darlington] Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29424]

10 June 1820 (1) Robert Botcherby, the younger, of Darlington, merchant; and Jervis Robinson of Darlington, gent. (2) Thomas Laing of Shincliffe, gent. (3) Matthew Nayler, late of Darlington, now of the City of York, gent. (4) Thomas Dobson of Darlington, draper; George Thompson of Darlington, draper. (5) William Dove of Darlington, currier. (6) John Dove of Darlington, gent. [Lib.no. 29239]

10 June 1820 (1) Robert Botcherby, the younger, Darlington, merchant; Jervis Robinson of Darlington, gent. (2) Thomas Laing of Shincliffe, gent, heir at law of Thomas Laing, late of Shincliffe, gent, deceased. (3) Matthew Nayler, late of Darlington, now of the City of York, gent. (4) Thomas Dobson of Darlington, draper, and George Thompson of Darlington, draper. (5) William Dove of Darlington, currier. (6) John Dove of Darlington, gent, trustee of (5). Release from (1) to (5) and (6) with the consent of (2), of a warehouse and vault at present converted into dwellinghouses, bounded on the west by a street called Hungate [Houndgate, Darlington]; (3) extinguishing all residue of a term of 2000 years; (4) covenant to produce deeds recited 4 November 1808 and 30 November 1808 [Lib.no. 29424]

John Tweddell to William Stamper of Darlington, sale of garden ground of Coniscliffe Road, 1839 [Lib.no. 29209]

Dorothy and Thomas Collyer of Blackwell, innkeeper to John Watson of Cockerton, Stots Close on Baydale Bank and half of pew in the church at Darlington, 1737 [Lib.no. 30080]

17 April 1721 (1) Dorothy Collyer of Blackwell, widow; and Thomas Collyer of Blackwell, innkeeper, her son. (2) John Watson of Cockerton. Lease for one year of a close of ground, known as Stot's Close or Bedallbank [Baydalebank], containing by estimate five acres of ground, situated in Darlington (boundaries stated), and also a half part of Dorothy Collyer's pew in the parish church. Consideration: 10s. [Lib.no. 30080]

18 April 1721 (1) Dorothy Collyer of Blackwell, widow; and Thomas Collyer of Blackwell, innkeeper, her son. (2) John Watson of Cockerton. Release (see 8/ for lease) of property as in 8/ Consideration: £100 [Lib.no. 30080]

5 August 1737 (1) John Watson of Stockton, merchant. (2) Thomas Raper of Langthorne, Yorkshire. Mortgage (by demise for 999 years) of copyhold parcel of ground, with appurtenances, containing by estimation 5 acres of ground situated in Scots Close; also known as Bedall Bancks in the Manor of Bondgate, Darlington; and half of a pew in the parish church; also containing recital of undischarged mortgage between the same parties of three copyhold premises, also in the Manor of Bondgate, Darlington Consideration: £1000 total (£520 and £480) [Lib.no. 30080]

9 July 1841 (1) Thomas Brown of Tees Cottage, Darlington, landowner. (2) William Nesham of Newcastle, trustee of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Joint Stock Banking Company. Mortgage of equity of redemption of a leasehold parcel of land called Ravensnub, containing 3a. 2r. 32p.; also 'Tees Cottage and several closes of ground commonly called North Badle, measuring 8a., West Badle measuring 4a. 9p., East Badle measuring 6a. 1r. 12p., High Leazes measuring 4a. 3r. 3p., Middle Leazes measuring 7a. 26p., Low Leazes measuring 8a. 3r. 23p. all in Darlington; also copyhold parcel of land in Blackwellfield and a parcel of land called Bank Close, containing an estimated 4a.; also a copyhold parcel of land called Winter Leaze, containing 16a., and a copyhold property known as Blackwell Holme in the Manor of Darlington; mortgage for the purpose of securing a running account with (2) to the amount of £300 [Lib.no. 29581]

9 August 1856 (1) Thomas Bowman of Darlington, auctioneer. (2) Francis Mewburn of Darlington, auctioneer. (3) John Tully of Witton Park Iron Works, innkeeper. Conveyance from (2) to (3) at the direction of (1) of a messuage called Archer Cottage, with 1r. of land situated in Coniscliffe Lane, Darlington [boundaries stated] Consideration: £525 [Lib.no. 29237]

30 July 1863 (1) John Tully, West Auckland, innkeeper and Margaret, his wife. (2) John Toes of Darlington, accountant. Conveyance of property as described in 9/15 Consideration: £650 [Lib.no. 29237]

Lease for 1 year, Smith to Cleaver, 1834 Transfer of mortgage, Weatherall to Otley, 1828

24 March 1737/8 (1) John Johnson and Thomas Hal, plaintiffs. (2) Benjamin Clinch and Margaret, his wife; Robert Rumford and Elizabeth, his wife; William Hall and Eleanor, his wife; Elizabeth Hall and Francis Hall, deforciants. Final concord of three messuages, three cottages, three stables, two acres of land, two acres of meadow and two acres of pasture in Darlington. Consideration: 100 marks of silver [Lib.no. 29574]

10 January 1792 (1) John Mowbray, plaintiff. (2) William Burdon and Ann, his wife, deforciants. Final concord of two stables, two cow houses, four acres of land, four acres of meadow and four acres of pasture in Darlington. Consideration: 100 marks of silver [Lib.no. 30605]

Conditions of sale of nine lots of leasehold property, near Feethams Lane, in Darlington, n.d. (watermarked 1813) [Lib.no. 29576]

3 August 1882 (1) William Hewitson of Darlington, shopkeeper (2) Robert Henry Clapham of Darlington, ropemaker. Mortgage of a piece of land containing 131 square yards, together with messuage and shop; and also a piece of land containing 152 square yards, together with messuage and buildings, both in Darlington [boundaries stated] Consideration: £100 [Lib.no. 29583]

Duplicate notice issued to Jane Peacock, a mortgagee of a property described in 8/23, of a subsequent mortgage of the same property made on 7 July 1881, between William Hewitson of Darlington, grocer, and John James Wilkes of Darlington, gent, 7 July 1881 [Lib.no. 29583]

Notice issued to Rev. Wilson Beckett of Darlington; Rev. Samuel Wareing Mangin of Salisbury, and Thomas Clayhills of Darlington, mortgagees of property described in 8/23, of a subsequent mortgage of the same property made 3 August 1882, between William Hewitson of Darlington, shopkeeper, and Robert Henry Clapham of Darlington, roper, 3 August 1812 [Lib.no. 29583]

Notice issued to Jane Peacock of South Stockton, Yorkshire, widow; and John James Wilkes of Darlington, solicitor, mortgagees of property described in 8/23, of a subsequent mortgage of the same property, made 3 August 1882, between William Hewitson of Darlington, shopkeeper, and Robert Henry Clapham of Darlington, roper, 3 August 1882 [Lib.no. 29583]

8 November 1837 (1) William Cathrick of Darlington, cabinet maker. (2) John Shields Peacock of Darlington, gent. (3) William Baty of Darlington, solicitor's clerk. Assignment of a mortgage debt from (1) to (2), with covenant that (3) in trust for (2) discharges the sum owed to (2) on the discharge of the prior mortgage debt owed to (1) Consideration: £100 [Lib.no. 29202]

18 June 1760 (1) Sarah Pinckney, late of Blackwell, now of Darlington, widow; John Killinghall, late of Yarm, Yorkshire, now of Darlington; John Neasham, the younger, late of Houghton-le-Spring, but now of West Herrington, and James Allan of Darlington, gent. (2) Thomas Simpson of Richmond, Yorkshire, mercer, and his wife, formerly known as Ann Pinckney. (3) Mary Pinckney of Darlington, spinster. Declaration of trust held by (1) in trust for (3) of a sum of £503 3s. 7d. secured upon a mortgage with release by (2) of any interest on the above mortgage [Lib.no. 29582]

9 May 1804 (1) Sir Ralph Milbank of Halnaby, Yorkshire, baronet (2) Thomas Clark of Darlington, merchant. Lease for one year of a close of ground containing, by estimation, 4a. 3r. 16p. in Darlington; and also another close of ground containing, by estimation, 2a. 14p. also in Darlington [boundaries stated] Consideration 5s. Rent: 1 peppercorn [Lib.no. 29423]

25 September 1770 (1) John Wetherell of Kirkbridge, parish of St. John Stanwick, Yorkshire, merchant; Ralph Robson of Darlington, gent, and Thomas Terry of Darlington, gent. (2) Jane Etherington, late of Gilling, now of Thirsk, Yorkshire, spinster. (3) John Clement of Darlington, flax dresser. Conveyance from (1) to (2) with the consent of (3) of nine freehold messuages, in Darlington, (tenants stated), with schedule of deeds to the properties Consideration: £615 [Lib.no. 29228]

8 October 1841 (1) George Smith Hubback of Stockton, gent. (2) Robert Gamwell Hubback of Heighington, gent. Memorandum of Agreement in which (1) agrees to let to (2), and (2) agrees to take for the term of 7½ years, the life estate and interest of George Smith Hubback, in the real and personal estate and effects of the late Samuel Smith, deceased Rent: £180, £378.3s. 5d. [Lib.no. 29234]

Receipt issued to Geo[rge] Smith Hubback in respect of a sum of money received from Mr. Faber, 15 May 1838

Additional abstract of title, 7 February 1924 - 14 February 1925, to 6 freehold messuages, known as Nos. 4, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Lambton Street, Darlington, 1926 [Lib.no. 45287]

Inventory of the goods, chattels and debts of John Moore of Mynt Garth, York, sergeant at law, deceased, whose daughter, Susan, married William Killinghall, 11 July 1595 [Lib.no. 29805]

1 July 1802 (1) Philip Harrison of Darlington, grocer (2) Robert Bland of Piercebridge, mercer (3) John Dodshon of Darlington, gent. Bargain and sale with feoffment from (1) to (3) in trust for (2) of a messuage, shop and two cellars under the shop in Horsemarket, Darlington Consideration: £420 [Lib.no. 29203]

Lease for one year of a house in Blackwellgate. Executors of John Tidy to Thomas Hill of Blackwell. Two burgages in Blackwellgate (Baydale gate), 1766 [Lib.no. 29213]

Sale of property in Blackwellgate, Darlington. Thomas Pease, grocer to William Hall, tailor, 1801 [Lib.no. 29213]

9 June 1743 (1) John Sanderson of West Thickley, yeoman. (2) John Tidy of Darlington, merchant. Lease for one year (release missing) of two messuages with a plot of ground lying on the back side situated in Badellgate, otherwise known as Blackwellgate, Darlington Rent: peppercorn Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29213]

28 May 1766 (1) Rev. Matthew Moore, rector of Barningham and Rookley, Yorkshire, clerk, devisee and executor of John Tisly of Staindrop, gent, deceased; and John Tidy of Staindrop, gent, son and heir of John Tidy, deceased. (2) Thomas Hill of Blackwell, gent. Lease for one year (release missing) of property as in 8/7 Consideration: 5s. Rent: one peppercorn [Lib.no. 29213]

20 June 1801 (1) Thomas Pease of Darlington, grocer. (2) William Hall of Darlington, tailor. Feoffment of the north end of a messuage situated in Blackwellgate [boundaries stated] Consideration: £50 [Lib.no. 29213]

26 May 1733 (1) Charles Sanderson of West Thickley, yeoman. (2) John Sanderson of West Thickley, yeoman. Release (lease missing) of property as in 8/17. Consideration: not stated [Lib.no. 29213]

Mowbray and others to Edward Robson, draper, of Darlington. Pieces of freehold land at the east end of Bondgate. Lease for a year, 1805 [Lib.no. 29235]

Robert Weems and George Scurfield of Sheraton, to John Mowbray of Darlington, banker, a close in Bondgate bounded by the lane heading from Cockerton in the north, and the Glebe lands on the south, and a parcel of ground called Little Paddock adjoining, 1792 [Lib.no. 29214]

Release of a messuage in Bondgate to Mathew Davison of Cockerton, tailor, 1809 [Lib.no. 29231]

Deed for increase of mortgage on property in Bondgate, between John Wood of Darlington, yeoman and John Powles of Archdeacon Newton. Many family names also mentioned, 1771 [Lib.no. 29238]

21 December 1791 (1) Robert Weems of Sheraton, gent; and George Scurfield of Sheraton, gent. (2) John Mowbray of Darlington, banker. Lease for one year (release missing), of a parcel of ground in Bondgate, Darlington, and also a parcel of ground called the 'Little Paddock', in Darlington [boundaries stated] Consideration: 5s. Rent: peppercorn [Lib.no. 29214]

12 December 1771 (1) John Wood of Darlington, yeoman and Ann, his wife. (2) John Powles of Archdeacon Newton, gent. Deed of covenant for securing a further advance upon the security of a messuage with yard, situated within the town territories of Darlington, in the street called Bondgate; and also all those messuages lately erected by the said John Wood standing on the back side of the before mentioned messuage Consideration: £110 [Lib.no. 29238]

4 November 1748 (1) Robert Sober of Sherburn, gent. (2) William Wharton of Hillingwood, Yorkshire (3) John Bailes of Wickliffe, Yorkshire, gent; and Elizabeth, his wife. (4) William Wrightson of Cockerton, gent; and George Flint of Dinsdale, yeoman. (5) George Vane of Longnewton. Assignment of mortgage (by demise for the remainder of 500 years) of copyhold premises at Nestfield, Darlington, from (2) and (3) to (5) in trust for (4); with further borrowing upon the same security; also covenant of (1) to pay (2) the sum of £1813 owing to (2) and remaining undischarged by the above assignment Consideration: £1380 total [Lib.no. 30392]

11 April 1839 (1) John Tweddell of Darlington, hatter. (2) Francis Mewburn of Darlington, gent. (3) William Stamper of Darlington, gent. (4) Henry Hutchinson of Darlington, gent. Appointment and release by (2) under the direction of (1) to (3) and (4) in trust for (3), of a piece of land now used as a garden in Windmill Close, Darlington, containing 1r. of land. Consideration: £210 [Lib.no. 29209]

Transfer of mortgage on leasehold tenements in Priestgate. Thomas Crawford of Darlington, butcher. 1st part: Lawrence Ridsdale, heckletooth maker. 2nd part: Joseph Pease, younger, merchant. 3rd part: John Carter, Firth Moor, farmer. 4th part: Richard Otley, land surveyor. Release of 1824 by William Feetham, woollen manufacturer, to Thomas Crawford, 1834 [Lib.no. 29215]

4 October 1830 (1) Thomas Crawford of Darlington, butcher, and Joseph Pease, the younger, of Darlington, merchant. (2) Richard Otley of Darlington, land surveyor. Lease for one year of a messuage with coalhouse in Priestgate, Darlington Consideration: 5s. Rent: peppercorn [Lib.no. 29215]

5 October 1830 (1) Thomas Crawford of Darlington, butcher. (2) Laurence Ridsdale of Darlington, heckletooth maker. (3) Joseph Pease, the younger, of Darlington, merchant. (4) John Carter of Forth Moor, farmer. (5) Richard Otley of Darlington, land surveyor. Assignment of mortgage (by demise for a residue of a term of 99 years, with further borrowing upon the same security, of a messuage with coalhouse in Priestgate, Darlington, from (2) to (4) with the consent of (1), and also release of above property with consent of (1) and (3) to (4) in trust for sale Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 29215]

17 January 1883 (1) Charles Robinson of Croft, gent. (2) Robert Bradley of East Rainton. Mortgage of a piece of land with messuages in Denmark Street, Darlington, containing 652259 square yards of land [boundaries stated] Consideration: £50 [Lib.no. 29577]

16 October 1758 (1) Ann Staines of Stockton. (2) Christopher Denton of Gray's Inn, Middlesex. Articles of agreement for the sale of a freehold farm at Blackwell, for a consideration of £4100; with receipt for part of purchase money, 22 December 1758 [Lib.no. 30001]

Conveyance of piece of land behind Harris Street, 1924 [Lib.no. 29585]

31 December 1924 (1) Thomas Rodgers of 7 West Terrace, Darlington, builder (2) Alice Hornby of 88 Eastbourne Road, Darlington. Conveyance of a piece of land situated to the south of, and behind, Harris Street, Darlington, containing 100 square yards [boundaries stated] Consideration: £65 [Lib. no. 29585]

Agreement re surrender of Lanker Close by trustees of George Flint, 1780 [Lib.no. 30396]

Declaration of trust of George Hutton of Shaws, gent, in respect of mortgages secured by Richard Smith of Barnard Castle, apothecary, on a copyhold messuage with appurtenances, called Lanker Close, in the Manor of Bondgate, Darlington, 5 May 1780 [Lib.no. 30396]

14 June 1805 (1) John Mowbray of Kirkleatham, Yorkshire, gent; John Wetherell of Field House, Darlington, banker; Matthew Wackson of Stockton, merchant, and Robert Clarke of Stockton, gent. (2) Edward Robson of Darlington, draper. Lease for one year of a piece of land lying at the end of Bondgate in Darlington, containing by estimation, 2 acres of land; also that piece of ground called the Little Paddock, lying at the end of Bondgate, containing 2r. 10p., [boundaries stated] Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29235]

16 September 1809 (1) George Powles of Hart Street, Covent Garden, Middlesex. (2) Mathew Davison of Cockerton, tailor. Lease for one year of a messuage with yard, situated in Bondgate, Darlington, and also all those messuages built by John Wood, situated on the back side of the said messuage; also several closes commonly called Thorntree Close, Thurndale and Trulbecks, and containing an estimated 18 acres, situated in Melsonby, Yorkshire, North Riding; also several freehold closes of ground containing an estimated 17 acres, commonly known as Woollens Flatt, situated in Tarnfield at Aycliffe; also several freehold closes of ground containing 5 acres and situated in Turnfields of Aycliffe Lease: 1 peppercorn [Lib.no. 29231]

Mortgage with dwelling house in Clay Row. Thomas Robson of Darlington, weaver, and Mary Weatherhead of High Coniscliffe, 1829 [Lib.no. 29429]

Thomas Robson, weaver; Joseph Dove, tanner, to Peter Bell, shopkeeper. Messuages in Clay Row; also lease for a year, 1831 [Lib.no. 29232]

6 April 1829 (1) Thomas Robson of Darlington, weaver. (2) Mary Weatherhead of High Coniscliffe, spinster. Mortgage loydemise for the residue of a term of 1000 years of a messuage garden and outbuildings, situated in Clay Row in Darlington. Consideration: £40 [Lib.no. 29429]

12 December 1831 (1) Thomas Robson of Darlington, weaver. (2) James Dove of Darlington, tanner. (3) Mary Weatherhead of High Coniscliffe, spinster. (4) Peter Bell of Darlington, shopkeeper. (5) William Rymer of Darlington, gent. Release from (1) to (4) with the consent of (2) and (3) of all that messuage with garden, situated in Clay Row in Darlington; also with discharge of mortgage previously secured on property Consideration: £125. 10s. [Lib.no. 29232]

26 July 1847 (1) John Dodds of Hurworth Place, builder. (2) Thomas Clarkson of Darlington, shoemaker. (3) James Smith of Darlington, shoemaker. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a piece of ground situated near Clay Row, Darlington, containing 138 square yards [boundaries stated] Consideration: £19 [Lib.no. 29233]

'Plan of property situate in Prospect Place in Darlington, late belonging to Rich[ar]d Hodgshon, esq., deceased', 1834 Scale: 7/8" to 10ft. [1:137.14] [Lib.no. 29410]

14 March 1833 (1) George Allison of Richmond, Yorkshire. (2) Robert Nesham of Darlington, gent. (3) David Nesham of Blackwell, gent. Appointment in fee by (1) to (2) with (3) as trustee for (2), of an undivided moiety of a messuage and garden, with coach house and summerhouse, bounded on the east by Bull Wynd; also a messuage bounding the above messuage on the south; also a stable and two 'necessary' houses and cottages in several occupations, all properties in Darlington [boundaries stated] Consideration: 10s. [Lib.no. 29428]

14 November 1763 (1) Francis Holmes of Darlington, gent. (2) Hodgson Thornhill of Darlington, whitesmith; John Clement, Isaac Atkinson and James Backhouse of Darlington, flax dressers. Deed of covenant to produce deeds relating to lands and tenements, late in the estate of Ralph Stobbs, a bankrupt, in Darlington, with schedules of the deeds referred to [Lib.no. 29580]

'Plan of an estate situate at Houghton-le-Side, in the County of Durham, the property of R.C. Hubback Esquire, 1846' Scale 1" to 3 chains [1:2376] [Lib.no. 29234]

12 July 1847 (1) Stephen Hall of Marley Hill, surveyor, and Robert Foreman of Gateshead, poorhouse keeper (2) Robert Gamwell Hubback of Staindrop, gent. (3) Jane Hubback of Stockton, widow. (4) George William Sutton of Elton and Thomas Henry Faber of Stockton, gent; trustees of the Will of Samuel Smith, deceased. Release by (1) under the direction of (2), (3) and (4), and indemnity by (2) and (3) against the non-performance of a contract of sale entered into by (4) with Edmund Backhouse, of three plots of ground, part of Bank Close, Darlington, containing 5a. 3r. 13p., the said property Consideration: 10s. For enclosures see 9/21,22 [Lib.no. 29234]

9 May 1877 (1) Robert Newcombe of Darlington, joiner. (2) Onward Building Society of Darlington. Mortgage of two messuages in Silver Row, Darlington Consideration: £100 [Lib.no. 29233]

20 September 1850 (1) Lucy Clarkson of Darlington, widow, sole devisee and executrix named in the Will of Thomas Clarkson, deceased. (2) Richard Carr Stonehouse of Darlington, miller. (3) George Stonehouse of Darlington, miller, trustee of 2. Conveyance from (1) to (2) and (3) of a messuage together with yard and outbuildings situated in Silver Row, Darlington [boundaries stated] Consideration: £110 [Lib.no. 29233]

11 May 1852 (1) Lucy Clarkson of Darlington, widow and devisee of the Will of Thomas Clarkson. (2) Richard Carr Stonehouse. Conveyance of a messuage with yard and outbuildings, situated in or near to Silver Row, Bank Top, Darlington [boundaries stated] Consideration: £70 [Lib.no. 29233]

14 March 1862 (1) Edward Kipling of Darlington, gent, trustee and a Registered Public Officer of Darlington District Joint Stock Banking Company. (2) Eiler Lund of Newcastle upon Tyne, corn factors, creditors assignee of the estate and effects of Richard Carr Stonehouse, under a bankruptcy petition. (3) Richard Carr Stonehouse. (4) Elizabeth Peak of Freeholders Home, Darlington, widow. Conveyance from (1) to (4) with the consent of (2) and (3) of a messuage with yard and outbuildings situated at Silver Row, Darlington Consideration: £180 [Lib.no. 29233]

25 October 1870 (1) Elizabeth Peake of Darlington, widow (2) James Harris Mortgage of a messuage together with yard and outbuilding situated at Silver Row in Darlington Consideration: £50 also, 8 May 1877 (1) James Harris (2) Robert Newcomb of Darlington, carpenter Re-conveyance of above property Consideration: £50 [Lib.no. 29233]

Messuage in Grange Road, J.C. Backhouse of Backwood, Darlington, to Robert Bell, cordwainer, 1855 [Lib.no. 29227]

22 October 1855 (1) John Church Backhouse of Darlington, banker. (2) Robert Bell of Darlington, cordwainer. Conveyance of a messuage situated in Grange Road in Darlington, together with a cellar [boundaries stated] Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 29227]

Sold to Jonathan Backhouse, banker, for £1777 3s. 6d. "all those two mills one whereof is now used for the spinning of flax, the other for the grinding of spectacle glasses" with four closes called the Low Park, 1801 With plan [Lib.no. 29572]

20 January 1801 (1) Hon. Rt. Rev. Shute, Lord Bishop of Durham. (2) Rt. Hon. William Lord Auckland, and Rt. Hon. Sylvester, Lord Glenbervie, land tax commissioners. (3) Jonathan Backhouse of Darlington, banker. Attested copy of deed of enfranchisement of (1) to (3) with the consent of (2) of a flax spinning mill, a spectacle grinding mill and four closes commonly known as Low Park, containing together by estimation, 10a. 26p. Consideration: £777 3s. 6d. [Lib.no. 29572]

Lease for a year. John and other Backhouses to Christopher Coulson, gardener, land and new cottage in a new street intended to be called Skerne Row, on the south of a new street called Chapel Street, 1832 [Lib.no. 29427]

1 October 1832 (1) Jonathan Backhouse of Darlington, banker; William Backhouse of Darlington, banker; Edward Backouse of Bishopwearmouth, banker; James Backhouse of Darlington, banker, and John Backhouse of Darlington, banker. (2) Christopher Coulson of Darlington, gardener. Lease for one year of a piece of ground situated in a new street in Darlington called Skerne Row, containing an estimated 185 square yards of land Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29427]

Agendas of Annual General Meetings of Darlington Burns Association, with general income and expenditure accounts and balance sheets, 1978 - 1981

Draft treasurer's report, 10 April 1979

Memoranda concerning the eighteenth century Swinburn family, n.d. Endorsed: 'Mr. Howson's Memorandums relative to William Carr's family and pedigree'. [Lib.no. 21590(H)]

Schedules of deeds relating to estates in Darlington, belonging to the trustees of Arthur Pease, deceased, in mortgage to Mrs. Elizabeth Barclay Backhouse and others, for securing the repayment of £25,000 and interest, n.d. [post 1899] [Lib.no. 21890(A)]

11 July 1825 (1) Richard Swinburn Carr of Bovins, near Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmoreland, gentleman. (2) Richard Cundell of Tickbourne Street, Middlesex. Lease for a year of several closes or parcels of ground, namely Little Grainey Hill, 11a. 3r. 26p; South Well Close, 6a. 15p; North Well Close, 4a. 30p.; (first three closes form 1 plot); Captains Close, 4a. 5p.; Great Grainy Hill, 15a. 2r. 39p.; Rush, 6a. 2r. 17p,; Broomey Hill, 11a. 1r. 25p.; Sandy Hill, 10a. 2r. 39p.; Sandy Field, 12a. 13p.; Old Field, 13a. 1r. 12p., these 7 closes farming one plot. Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

1 December 1829 (1) Matthew Scholefield of Darlington, and Sarah, his wife; Thomas Duesbery of Beverley, Yorkshire, East Riding, esquire; Charles Hayward of the City of Lincoln, gentleman; William Robinson Gilby of Beverley, Yorkshire, clerk; John Gregson of the City of Durham, gentleman; Robert Darlington of Plawsworth, gentleman. (2) Francis Mewburn of Darlington, gentleman; and Joseph Pearson of Darlington, miller Copy surrender and **** form (1) to (2) in trust for Richard Cundell of Great Burdon, gentleman; of four closes or parcels of land containing 18a. 1r. 31p., commonly known as Peas Porridge or Peas Porridge Farm, in Bondgate, Darlington [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

3 October 1833 (1) Richard Cundell of Great Burdon, gentleman; Francis Mewburn of Darlington, gentleman; Joseph Pearson, late of Darlington, miller, but now of Hurworth Moor, farmer. (2) Samuel Alcock of Bishop Wearmouth, upholsterer. Copy surrender and defeasance from (1) to (2) in trust for Edward Charlton of Bishop Wearmouth, esquire, of 4 closes or parcels of land containing 18a. 1r. 31p., commonly known as Peas Porridge or Pease Poddige Farm, Bondgate, Darlington [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

11 February 1868 (1) John Hardcastle Bowman of Darlington, gentleman. (2) John Beaumont Pease of Darlington, esquire; and Ann Alan of Witton House, Darlington, spinster. Copy surrender absolute from (2) to (1) of a close containing 10a. 4p., but by Ordnance Map containing 11a. 39½p. called Long Graney Hill [boundaries specified] [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

7 March 1838 (1) Ann Alan of Blackwell Grange, Darlington, spinster. (2) John Allan of Blackwell, esquire; John Maling, late of Hilton, but now at Bishop Wearmouth, esquire; Rowland Webster, late of the Grange, parish of Bishop Wearmouth, but now of Bishop Wearmouth, esquire. Copy surrender absolute from (2) to (1) of messuage or dwelling house and lands and grounds thereunto belonging, commonly called Hill Close House Farm, otherwise Hill House Farm, containing 128a. 9p., and is now in several closes or enclosures commonly known as Low Wright Close, 10a. 3r. 34p.; High Wright Close, 6a. 3r. 3p.; Calf Close, 9a. 1r. 15p; Low Pasture, 15a. 37p.; Baker's Close, 6a. 2r. 37p.; Baker's Garth, 2a. 3r. 19p.; East Ox Pasture, 9a 1r. 8p.; East Part of Bottle Hall, 9a; West Ox Pasture, 10a; Long Graney Hill, 10a. 4p.; West part of Bottle Hall, 10a 30p., South End Fold, 10a.; South part of Cowfold, 7a., North part of Cowfold, 9a. 2r. 32p. [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

9 March 1838 (1) Charles Griffith of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman; and George Griffith of the City of Durham, gentleman. (2) Ann Allan of Blackwell Grange, spinster. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) of property in E7 above [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

20 October 1849 (1) Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Hall, esquire, and Benjamin Dunn of Hurworth upon Tees, esquire. (2) Thomas Griffith of the City of Durham, gentleman; James Griffith of Gray's Inn, Middlesex, gentleman; Charles Griffith of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman; George Griffith of the City of Durham, gentleman. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) in trust for Miss Ann Allan of property as in E7 above [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

15 September 1865 (1) John Beaumont Pease of Darlington, esquire. (2) Ann Allan of Wilton House, near Darlington, spinster; Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Hall, esquire; Benjamin Dunn of Hurworth, esquire. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) of property as in E7 above [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

10 February 1868 (1) Ann Allan of Wilson House, near Darlington, spinster. (2) John Beaumont Pease of Darlington, esquire. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) of property as in E7 above [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

6 July 1864 (1) Christopher Watkin of Tees Cottage, near Darlington, esquire. (2) John Buckton of Darlington, gentleman; Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant; William Alexander Wooler of Sadberge Hall, near Darlington, gentleman. (3) John Hardcastle Bowman of Darlington, gentleman. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of several fields, closes or grounds in Darlington, containing 41a. 5p. called by the several names of Broomy Hill, Sandy Hill, Sandy Field and the Rush [boundaries specified], being part of hereditament called Graney Hill or Tees Bank estate, with right of road. Consideration: £3077 6s. 10d. from (3) to (1) [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

3 January 1865 (1) Christopher Watkin of Tees Cottage, near Darlington, gentleman. (2) John Buckton of Darlington, gentleman; Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant; and William Alexander Wooler of Sadberge, near Darlington, gentleman. (3) John Hardcastle Bowman of Darlington, gentleman Conveyance from (1) to (3) of a piece or parcel of ground in the parish of Darlington containing 2,205 square yards [boundaries specified], being part of certain hereditaments known as Graney Hill or Tees Bank estate Consideration: £87 5s from (3) to (1) [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

30 July 1868 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, Lords at the Manor of Bondgate in Darlington. (2) John Hardcastle Bowman of Darlington, gentleman. Enfranchisement by (1) of a copyhold or customary close, field piece or parcel of ground containing 11a. 39½p., being part of a farm called Hill House Farm, parish of Darlington, and called Long Graney Hill, in the manor of Bondgate Consideration: £28 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

3 November 1862 (1) Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Hall, esquire. (2) Joseph Pease of Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of pieces or parcels of land in the parish of Darlington, containing 21a. 1r. 3p, and piece of land in the parish of Darlington, containing 28p. and 6 square yards abutting onto the land firstly described, and with right of road, being part of the Salutation Farm Consideration: £4288 15s. [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

10 October 1862 (1) Joseph Pease of Darlington, esquire. (2) Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Hall, esquire. (3) Henry Hutchinson of Darlington, gentleman. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a piece of land in the parish of Darlington, containing 28p. 6 square yards, abutting onto the lands of (2) to the south, being part of an estate called 'Uplands' Consideration: £71 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

5 April 1856 (1) Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Hall, esquire. (2) Matthew Scholefield of St. Helens, Jersey, doctor of medicine, and Sarah, his wife; Rev'd Francis Duncan Gilley of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, clerk; Rev'd Henry Prior of Cheltenham, aforesaid, clerk; William Craburn of Barton on Humber, Lincolnshire, gentleman; Frederick Robertson of Rodney House, Cheltenham, aforesaid; and Stuart Edward Robertson of Cheltenham, aforesaid, esquire, captain in the Royal South Lincoln Militia. Copy surrender absolute of a copyhold or customary messuage and dwelling house, known as Salutation Farmhouse; also piece of land adjoining, numbered 1, containing 1a 1r. 10p.; also several fields, closes or parcels of ground, respectively numbered and containing: Field 2 - 3a. 3r.; Field 3 - 4a. 12p; Field 4 - 8a. 1r. 25p; Field 5 - 9a. 26p; Field 6 - 6a. 24p; Field 7 - 5a. 1r. 37p; Field 8 - 6a. 19p; Field 9 - 5a. 37p; Field 10 - 7a. 3r. 27p; Field 11 - 5a. 2r. 17p; Field 12 - 7a. 25p; Field 13 - 11a. 22p; Field 14 - 7a. 26p and Field 15 - 7a. 1r. 7p; containing all together 95a. 3r. 31p, all in the township of Bondgate [boundaries specified] [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

31 March 1873 (1) John Hardcastle Bowman of Darlington, gentleman. (2) Arthur Pease of Darlington, merchant. Conveyance from (1) to (2). of 3 closes or pieces or parcels of land, commonly known as Sandy Hill, Sandy Field and The Rush, containing respectively: 12a 1r. 37p; 10a. 3r and 6a. 1r. 20p; being part of an estate called Graney Hill or Tees Bank [boundaries specified]; also a piece or parcel of land containing 2205 square yards, formerly part of a close called Great Grainey Hill, being part of the estate called Grainey Hill or Tees Bank [boundaries specified]; also a close or parcel of land commonly called Long Grainey Hill, containing 11a 39p, formerly part of the Hill House estate [boundaries specified] Consideration: £8500 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

3 February 1870 (1) Christopher Watkin, late of Tees Cottage, but now of Darlington, esquire. (2) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant; and William Alexander Wooler of Sadberge Hall, gentleman. (3) Thomas Garbutt of Darlington, accountant. Conveyance from (1) to (3) of two plots or parcels of land, part of the Tees Bank estate in the parish of Darlington, containing 8090 square yards [boundaries specified]; Lots 1 and 3 on plan endorsed on deed; also two other plots or parcels of ground, part of the Tees Bank estate, in the parish of Darlington, containing 8,000 square yards [boundaries specified], lots 3 and 4 on said plan; also 2 other plots or parcels of ground, being part of the said estate containing 15,800 square yards, lots 9, 13, 14 and 15 on said plan. Consideration: £915 19s. 2d. [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

25 February 1871 (1) Christopher Watkin, late of Tees Cottage near Darlington, but now of Darlington. (2) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews, wine and spirit merchant, and William Alexander Wooler of Sadberge Hall, gentleman. (3) Thomas Garbutt of Darlington, accountant. Conveyance from (1) to (3) of a plot or parcel of land, part of the Tees Bank estate in the parish of Darlington, containing 1,710 square yards [boundaries specified], with right of road Consideration: £137 7s. 6d. [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

4 February 1870 (1) Thomas Garbutt of Darlington, accountant. (2) Elizabeth Todd of Stockton, widow. Mortgage from (1) to (2) of two plots of land, being part of Tees Bank estate, parish of Darlington, containing 8090 square yards; also two other plots or parcels of land, being part of the said estate, containing 15,800 square yards, being lots 9, 13, 14 and 15 on the plan, with messuages or dwelling houses [boundaries specified] Consideration: £900 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

16 September 1871 (1) Elizabeth Todd of Stockton on Tees, widow. (2) Thomas Garbutt of Newcastle upon Tyne, glass manufacturer. (3) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) and (2) to (3) of a piece or parcel of land formerly part of the Tees Bank estate, containing 4,710 square yards, and property as in E19 above Consideration: £900 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

31 December 1864 (1) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, draper. (2) John Buckton of Darlington, gentleman; William Alexander Wooler of Sadberge Hall, gentleman; and Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant. Agreement by (1) to sell to (2) several freehold closes or parcels of land, in the township of Darlington, containing 102a. 2r. 1½p., being part of Grainey Hill estate [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Death certificate of Jane Buckton, died 16 July 1870, 13 May 1879 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Death certificate of John Buckton, died 9 October 1868, 30 May 1879 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Attested copy of a declaration by John Harrison, concerning the purchase, on behalf of the Darlington Permanent Mutual Benefit Building Society, of Tees Bank or Grainey Hill estate, and its division into lots and allocated to society members, with plan and schedule, 29 October 1877 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

16 October 1876 (1) Edward Thomas Pease of Darlington, merchant; Richard Luck of Darlington, draper, and Robert Thompson of Darlington, share broker. (2) William Alexander Wooler of Sadberge Hall, gentleman; and Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant. (3) Robert Thompson of Darlington, sharebroker; and Thomas Maclachlan of Darlington, bank manager. (4) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) to (3) to (4) of all lands within the township of Darlington, delineated on plan endorsed on the back of the second membrane, of these presents bordered with a pink line Consideration: £5214 4s. 4d. [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Memoranda of transfers of lots of land on the Tees Bank estate, 1864-1877 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

16 April 1867 (1) Christopher Watkin, late of Tees Cottage near Darlington, but now of Darlington. (2) John Buckton of Darlington, gentleman; Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant and William Alexander Wooler of Sadberge Hall, gentleman. (3) The said Thomas Robert Maddison Plews. Conveyance from (1) to (3) of a close or parcel of ground, forming part of a field in the parish of Darlington, containing 14a. 1r. 25p, called Great Grainey Hill; and also dwelling house and other farm buildings [boundaries specified], and right of road to and from the turnpike road from Darlington to Barnard Castle Consideration: £2311 4s. 2d. [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

19 April 1867 (1) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant. (2) Andrew Stoddart of Banks Terrace, Hurworth Place, gentleman. Mortgage from (1) to (2) of property in E29 above Consideration: £2,500 and interest [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

8 July 1873 (1) George Dest Stoddart of South Shields, gentleman; Henry Lawson of Gatherley Castle, near Richmond, Yorkshire, gentleman and Mary, his wife. (2) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant. Re-conveyance from (1) to (2) of a close or parcel of ground in the parish of Darlington, containing 14a. 1r. 25p., known as Grainey Hill [boundaries specified] Consideration: £2500 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

17 April 1869 Copy of Will, 28 April 1868, of Andrew Stoddart of Banks Terrace, Hurworth. Revises his 1/16 share in the Bedlington, the Barrington and West Sleekburn collieries, and several pieces of land, dwelling houses, buildings and premises purchased by the Bedlington Coal Company in the County of Northumberland, to his wife, Mary Stoddart Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Copy of entry in Longbenton parish register of the burial, 27 July 1872, of John Middleton, 7 June 1879 [Lib.no. 21590(A)

Death certificate of Andrew Stoddart, 30 May 1879 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Death certificate of Mary Stoddart, 30 May 1879 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Certificate of acknowledgement of deed by Mary Lawson, 8 July 1873 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

13 August 1873 (1) Thomas Robert Maddison Plews of Darlington, wine and spirit merchant. (2) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a piece or parcel of ground in the parish of Darlington, containing 14a. 1r. 25p. being part of a field formerly known as Great Grainey Hill [boundaries specified] Consideration: £4,500 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

16 December 1871 Copy of Will, 3 June 1871, of Mary Stoddart of Surrey House, Darlington, widow. Devises her messuage or dwelling house with pleasure grounds, garden, estate and coach house to her daughter, Mary Lawson; devises 1/16th share and interest in the Bedlington Coal Company of in the collieries land, dwelling houses, buildings and hereditaments to her trustees, her son George Best Lawson, her daughter, Mary Lawson and John Middleton at Newcastle upon Tyne, colliery agent. Boundaries as specified [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

20 January 1874 (1) John William Pease of Newcastle upon Tyne, esquire; Edwin Lucas Pease of Darlington, esquire; Henry Fell Pease of Brinkfield, near Darlington, esquire; John Frederick Wilson of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, North Riding, esquire. (2) Ann Allan of Witton House, near Darlington, spinster. Copy surrender with defeazance from (2) to (1) of a messuage or dwelling house or farm house and cottage and buildings, and all lands and grounds thereunto belonging, commonly known as Hill Close House Farm or Hill House Farm, in the township and manor of Bondgate in Darlington, containing: Low Wright Close - 10a. 3r. 34p; High Wright Close - 6a. 3r. 3p; Calf Close - 9a. 1r. 15p; Baker's Garth - 2a. 3r. 19p; East Ox Pasture - 7a., being part of East Ox Pasture, containing 9a. 1r. 2p; east part of Bottle Hall, containing 3a. 2p; part of a close formerly called East part of Bottle Hall, containing 9a; West Ox Pasture containing 10a; west part of Bottle Hall containing 70a. 3p. South Cowford - 10a.; south part of Cowford, 7a; north part of Cowford - 9a. 2r. 32p. [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

2 July 1875 (1) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. (2) John William Pease of Newcastle upon Tyne, esquire; Edwin Lucas Pease of Darlington, esquire; Henry Fell Pease of Darlington, esquire; John Frederick Wilson of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, North Riding, esquire. Copy surrender with defeazance from (2) to (1) messuage or dwelling house and farm house, known as Hill Close House or Hill House, with cottage, stock yard, farmyard and buildings thereto belonging, containing 1a. 1p; also piece or parcel of land or paddock called Baker's Garth, formerly estimated to contain 2a. 3r. 19p, but containing 3a. 1r. 18p; piece or parcel of land at present used as a road connecting Baker's Garth with the piece or parcel of land next mentioned, containing 1r. 12p., also a piece or parcel of land called Calf Close, formerly estimated to contain 9a. 1r. 15p., but containing 9a. 2r. 1p; also 2 pieces or parcels of land known as High Wright Close and Low Right Close, formerly estimated to contain respectively: 6a. 3r. 3p. and 10a. 3r. 34p., but containing 6a. 3r. 27p and 10a 2r. 2p.; also piece of land containing 1a. forming part of a close called West Ox Pasture containing 10a., all in the township of Darlington [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

2 July 1874 (1) John William Pease of Newcastle upon Tyne, banker; Edwin Lucas Pease of Darlington, gentleman. (2) The said John William Pease; Henry Fell Pease of Darlington, esquire; and John Frederick Wilson at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, North Riding, ironmaster. (3) Arthur Pease of Darlington esquire Covenant by (1) to surrender to (3) property as in E40 above Consideration: £10,262 from (3) to (1) [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

2 July 1874 (1) John William Pease of Newcastle upon Tyne, banker; Edwin Lucas Pease of Darlington, gentleman. (2) The said John William Pease; Henry Fell Pease of Darlington, esquire; and John Frederick Wilson of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, North Riding, iron master (3) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. Conveyance by (1) and (2) to (3) of a piece or parcel of land in the township of Darlington, containing 6a. 1r. 11p., being part of one of the closes called Skeppers Closes, commonly called Smith Skepper Close (marked on map of **** third skin in blue with the number 8, with appurtenances, reserving to (1) and (2) right of way along the roadway or path of the width of 15 feet from the centre of the fences in the north side of the said pieces of land, being a continuation of Nunnery Lane, to pieces or parcels of land to be exchanged by Arthur Pease; also covenant to surrender a piece or parcel of land in the township of Darlington, containing 1a., formerly part of a close called West Ox Pasture [marked on map at dorse of third skin in pink with the number 7] Consideration: £12,000 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Certified copy of marriage certificate, 21 September 1875, of William Fowler and Rachel Leatham (nee Pease), 16 June 1879 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

9 June 1899 (1) Robert Greenwood Warner of Thurlow Park Road, West Dulwich, Surrey. Admittance of (1) to a messuage, dwelling house or farm house and cottage, stock yard, farmyard and buildings and land thereunto belonging, commonly called Hill Close Farm or Hill House Farm, in the township and manor of Bondgate, containing 1a. 1r.; also a piece of land or paddock called Bakers Garth, formerly estimated to contain 2a. 3r. 19p., but containing 2a. 1r. 18p; also a piece or parcel of land formerly used as a road connecting Bakers Garth with the piece of land next mentioned, containing 1r. 12p; piece or parcel of land called Calf Close, formerly estimated to contain 9a. 1r. 15p., but containing 9a. 2r. 1p.; two pieces or parcels of land commonly called High Wright Close and Low Wright Close, formerly estimated to contain respectively: 6a. 2r. 3p and 10a. 3r. 34p., but containing respectively 6a. 3r. 27p. and 10a. 2r. 2p., except, and always reserved to Ann Allan and others, the dwelling house and property called Wilton House, and right of way from Wilton House through the said farm, stock yard, to and from the orchard and cottage garden, lying to the west thereof; also a piece or parcel of land containing 1 acre, forming part of a close called West Ox Pasture, containing 10 acres, saving and receiving to John William Pease; Edwin Lucas Pease; Henry Fell Pease and John Frederick Wilson, right of way along a path of the width of 15 feet from the centre of the fence on the north side of the said parcel of land, being a continuation of a lane called Nunnery Lane [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

26 August 1873 (1) James Davie of Duke Street, Dartmouth, Devonshire, bank accountant, and Fanny, his wife. (2) John Hunter Young at Mulberry House, near Gainford, gentleman. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of one fifth share in a moiety or equal half part of a dwelling house, garden and hereditaments, and of those fields, closes or parcels of ground in the parish of Darlington, called Tees Bank House, containing about 16 acres [boundaries specified] Consideration: £350 [Lib.no. 21590(A)] Attached: Certificate of acknowledgement of deed by Fanny Davis, 26 August 1875 (1 file)

30 December 1876 (1) Rev'd John Brockbank of Startforth, Yorkshire, North Riding, Clerk in Holy Orders. (2) Rev'd Thomas Powell of No. 1, Lismore Terrace, city of Carlisle, Cumberland, Clerk in Holy Orders; Samuel Powell of Summerhouse, farmer; John Buell of East Layton, Yorkshire, North Riding, farmer. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a messuage or dwelling house, garden and premises, and fields, closes or parcels of ground in the parish of Darlington, called Tees Bank House, otherwise Graney Bottoms, otherwise Smith's Close, containing 16½ acres [boundaries specified] Consideration: £4,000 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

23 November 1883 (1) Rev'd Thomas Powell of Ramsgill Vicarage, near Leeds, Yorkshire, Clerk in Holy Orders; Samuel Powell of Summerhouse, farmer; John Powell of East Layton, Yorkshire, North Riding, farmer. (2) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire, M.P. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a messuage or dwelling house with garden and premises thereto belonging, and also several fields, closes or parcels of land in the parish of Darlington, together called Tees Bank House, otherwise Graney Bottoms, otherwise Smith's Closes, containing 16½ acres Consideration: £3,400 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Abstract of title, 17 May 1849-31 December 1876, to a messuage or dwelling house, fields or closes of land and hereditaments, in the parish of Darlington, 1882 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Letters from O.B. Wooler, solicitor, 36 Priestgate, Darlington, to Arthur Pease Esq., re. the purchase of Graney Bottoms by the latter, 23 October 1882-20 August 1883 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Copy of declaration by Elizabeth Myers of Darlington, widow, concerning her husband and children, 23 May 1868 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Inland Revenue Form No. 6: Succession duty on real property inherited by Mary Jane Myers, Emily Myers (now Mrs. Maynard), Margaretta Ann Myers, Fanny Myers (now Mrs. Davis), and Thomas Clark Myers, 28 July 1868 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

Inland Revenue Form No. 6: Succession duty on real property inherited by Hannah Fenwick, 27 September 1877 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

6 October 1874 (1) John Hunter Young of Mulberry House, near Gainford, gentleman; Thomas Young of the same place, gentleman. (2) Thomas Dack Myers of Hurworth Place, near Hurworth on Tees, yeoman. (3) Rev'd John Brockbank of Startforth Vicarage, Yorkshire, North Riding, Clerk in Holy Orders. Conveyance from (1) to (3) a messuage or dwelling house, garden and hereditaments, and also several fields, closes or parcels of ground in the parish of Darlington, called Tees Bank House, otherwise Graney Bottoms, otherwise Smith's Close, containing 16½ acres Consideration: £4,000 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

31 December 1829 (1) Matthew Scholefield of Darlington, doctor of medicine, and Sarah, his wife; Thomas Duesbery of Beverley, Yorkshire, East Riding, esquire; Charles Hayward of the city of Lincoln, gentleman, and Rev'd William Robinson Gilby of Beverley, clerk. (2) John Gregson of the city of Durham, gentleman. (3) The said Thomas Dueberry and Robert Darlington of Plawsworth, gentleman. (4) Richard Cundell of Great Burton, gentleman. (5) Francis Mewburn of Darlington, gentleman, and Joseph Pearson of Darlington, miller. Covenant by (1) and (3) to surrender to (4) four closes or parcels of ground containing 18a. 1r. 31p. commonly called Peas Porridge or Peas Poddige Farm [boundaries specified], being part of Field House estate in the township of Darlington Consideration: £1,200 [Lib.no. 21590(A)]

22 August 1842 (1) Thomas Brown, late of Tees Cottage, Darlington, but now at Newcastle upon Tyne, coal owner. (2) George Lloyd of Comesby Hall, Yorkshire, North Riding, esquire. (3) William Lancaster of Mardenby Grange, Yorkshire, North Riding, gentleman, and George Allison of Darlington, gentleman. (4) William Nesham of Newcastle upon Tyne, trustee of the Newcastle upon Tyne Joint Stock Banking Company. (5) Gavin Mason Bell of Newcastle upon Tyne, cashier at the said Banking Company. (6) William Hammond Ambler of Bishop Auckland, draper. (7) William Rymer of Darlington, draper, and Thomas Everard Upton, of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman. (8) The said William Rymer. Covenant by (1), (2), (3) and (4), to (6) surrender to the use of (7) several copyhold or customary closes, lands and hereditaments; also conveyance of a close or parcel of ground known as Raven's Nab, containing 3a. 2r. 32p., coloured red on plan and numbered 19; also newly erected messuage or dwelling house called Tees Cottage, and newly erected tenement or dwelling house with garden, yards, barns, stables and other outbuildings; also several closes or parcels of ground commonly known as North Badle, including two plantations growing thereon, numbered 1., 2. and 3. on the plan, containing 8a.; West Badle, numbered 4 on plan containing 4a. 9p., East Badle, numbered 5 on the plan, containing 6a. 1r. 12p.; High Leazes, with barn and other erections, numbered 6 on the plan, containing 4a. 3r. 3p.; Middle Leazes, numbered 8 on plan, containing 7a. 26p.; Low Leazes, numbered 11 on the plan, with two parcels of land, numbered 14 and 15, with the side of the said messuage or dwelling house, tenement and out offices, containing 8a. 3r. 23p., with appurtenances, forming part of Tees Cottage estate, Darlington Consideration: £4,000 to 2., £615 to 1., £1,535 to 5. [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

22 August 1842 (1) William Rymer of Darlington, gentleman; and Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman. (2) Thomas Brown, late of Tees Cottage, Darlington, now of the town and county of Newcastle upon Tyne, coal owner; William Lancaster of Marderby Grange, Yorkshire, North Riding, gentleman; George Allison of Darlington, gentleman; George Lloyd of Cowesley Hall, Yorkshire, North Riding, esquire; William Nesham of the town and county of Newcastle upon Tyne, trustee of the Newcastle upon Tyne Joint Stock Banking Company. Copy surrender from (2) to (1) in trust for William Hammond Ambler of Bishop Auckland, draper, of a parcel of land containing 4a. 3r. lying under Bradley Bank in a close or field within Bondgate, Darlington, called Blackwell Field [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

22 August 1842 (1) As in E56 above (2) As in E56 above Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1), in trust for William Hammond Ambler of Bishop Auckland, draper, of a parcel of land called Winter Leazes, otherwise Winter Closes, formerly divided into 3 closes, containing 16 acres [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

5 April 1843 (1) William Hammond Ambler of Bishop Auckland, draper. (2) William Rymer of Darlington, gentleman; Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman. (3) Thomas Wormald of Cookridge Hall, Addle Parish, Yorkshire, West Riding. Mortgage from (1) and (2) to (3) of property as in E56-58 above; also a close called Blackwell Holme [boundaries specified]; also a property as in E55 above Consideration: £5,500 [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

29 August 1845 (1) William Hammond Ambler of Bishop Auckland, manufacturer. (2) John Thompson of Gilling Lane, parish of Gilling, Yorkshire, North Riding, farmer. Mortgage from (1) to (2) of property as in E59 above Consideration: £500 [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

Memorandum from George Allison to Mr. Williams, esquire, re the repayment of principal, with interest, in respect of a mortgage dated 29 August 1845, 31 July 1849 [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

17 June 1851 (1) Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman. (2) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, linen draper. (3) Edward Thomas Pease of Darlington, chymist [sic], and Richard Luck of Darlington, draper. Covenant by (1) to surrender to (2), a close or parcel of land containing 4a. 3r. lying under Bradley Bank in a close or field in Bondgate, Darlington, called Blackwell Field, now divided into 3 enclosures containing 3a. 2r. 30p., numbered 1 on plan; 2r. 25p., numbered 2 on the plan; 2a., numbered 3 on the plan; also piece of land, part of the said close of land called Blackwell Holme, containing 1a. 30p., numbered 4 on the map; also a newly erected messuage or dwelling house called Tees Cottage, and a close of land adjoining, containing (with the site of the messuage), 20a. 3r. 27p., being part of a close of land called the Low Leazes, coloured yellow on the plan Consideration: £1,700 [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

17 June 1851 (1) Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding. (2) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, linen draper. Covenant from (1) to (2) to produce title deeds to property in E62 above [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

17 June 1851 (1) Edward Thomas Pease of Darlington, chymist, and Richard Luck of Darlington, draper. (2) Thomas Edward Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) in trust for Christopher Watkin of Darlington, draper, of a close or parcel of land containing 4a. 3p., lying under Bradley Bank in a field in Bondgate, Darlington, called Blackwell Field, now in 3 enclosures containing 3a. 2r. 30p., 2r. 35p., and 2a.; also a piece or parcel of land called Blackwell Holme, containing 1a. 30p. [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

3 December 1851 (1) John Thompson of Gilling Lane, Filling Parish, Yorkshire, North Riding, farmer. (2) William Wynne of the borough and county of Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor. (3) Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding. Transfer of mortgage for £500 from (1) to (3) of property as in E59 above Consideration: £621 7s. [Lib.no. 21590(C)]

Letter from D. Webster, antiquarian bookseller, 8 Upperhead Row, Leeds, [Yorkshire, West Riding], to Robert Byers, esquire, forwarding a letter of 'Richardson's', 29 November 1920

Letter from Robert Richardson, Price's Buildings, Southwark, to George Allan, esquire, enquiring whether the latter has a copy of The Legend of Saint Cuthbert, published by his late father at his private press in Houndgate, Darlington, 27 March 1804

Release of legacies under the Will of John Killinghall, esquire, late of Darlington, deceased, from Margaret Atherstone of Bishopton, spinster (£40); William Morgan of Blackwell Grange, yeoman (5 guineas); Edward Dunning of Darlington, yeoman, (5 guineas); and George Chapman of Darlington, yeoman (5 guineas); Eleanor Anderson of Darlington, spinster, (5 guineas) and Jane Goodrich of Darlington, spinster, (5 guineas) to Hannah Eden of Darlington, widow, executrix of the said Will, 13 February 1768 [Lib.no. 19989]

Release for legacy of £200 under the Will of John Killinghall, late of Darlington, esquire, deceased, from Sarah Pinckney of Darlington, widow, to Hannah Eden of Darlington, widow, executrix of the said Will, 6 December 1766 [Lib.no. 29989]

Release for legacy of £500 under the Will of John Killinghall, late of Darlington, esquire, deceased, from Francis Pemberton of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman, to Hannah Eden of Darlington, widow, executrix of the said Will, 18 August 1768 [Lib.no. 29989]

Release for legacies under the Will of John Killinghall, late of Darlington, esquire, deceased, from Catherine Brown at Darlington, widow, (£100) and James Allan of Darlington, gentleman, (£400) to Hannah Eden of Darlington, widow, executrix of the said Will, 17 December 1768 [Lib.no. 29989]

Memorandum noting that there is no release from Mrs. Allan of £200 legacy, Charles Richardson, £20 legacy and Isaac Sparke, £20 legacy, n.d. [Lib.no. 29989]

20 March 1758 Probate copy of Will, 23 December 1741, of Robert Killinghall of Yarm, Yorkshire [North Riding], esquire. Devises personal estate to his son, John Killinghall [Lib.no. 30016]

Copy at G8 above [Lib.no. 30016]

Printed copy of G8 above [Lib.no. 30016]

5 October 1753 Probate copy of Will, 7 July 1753, of George Allan of Blackwell Grange, esquire. Devises all real estate in the counties of Durham and York to his daughters, Anne Allan and Dorothy Allan. Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 30025]

7 July 1753 Original Will of George Allan of Blackwell Grange, esquire. Devises all real estate in the counties of Durham and York to his daughters, Anne Allan and Dorothy Allan. Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 30025]

Receipts for legacies under the Will of George Allan, 1 September - 17 November 1753 [Lib.no. 30025]

21 November 1672 (1) Margaret Killinghall of Middleton St. George, widow. (2) William Killinghall of Middleton St. George, esquire. Surrender by (1) to (2) of her interest in messuages, lands, tenements and hereditaments in Dinsdale (alias Ditinsdale, Yorkshire, North Riding), called Dinsdale Moor, Cow Hill, Crakedale and Street Field, containing 100 acres. Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 29999]

4 January 1657 (1) Margaret Killinghall of Middleton St. George, widow. (2) Thomas Parkinson of Cockerton, yeoman. Lease from (1) to (2) of Firth Moor, Haughton parish. Consideration: £200 Rent: £14 p.a. [Lib.no. 29802]

Calendar of events concerning Wills of Robert Killinghall and Hannah Eden, 23 December 1741 - 19 November 1785 [Lib.no. 30017]

19 June 1762 Will of John Killinghall of Darlington, esquire. Devises capital mansion house, with appurtenances, and all other messuages, lands and grounds in the parish of Middleton St. George, to his uncle, John Pemberton, for the term of his natural life; devises the said property, with all other properties in Middleton St. George, Dinsdale, Haughton, Sadberge and Long Newton, to his cousin, William Pemberton of Plymouth, now an infant, subject to the life estate. Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 20015]

Copy of G17 above [Lib.no. 30015]

Copy of G17 above [Lib.no. 30015]

26 June 1780 Copy of Will of Ann Allan of Blackwell Grange. Devises all estates to her cousin, James Allan, senior, for life; then to George Allan and his sons, then to Robert Allan and his sons. Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 29994]

8 November 1785 Probate copy of Will, 28 January 1783, of Ann Allan of Blackwell Grange, spinster. Devises manor at Nether Worsall or Low Worsall, parish of Kirklevington, Yorkshire, North Riding; manor of Appleton upon Wiske, in the same county; Breakhouse Farm and Eastfield Farm in the parish of Eryholme, in the said county; manor of Walton upon Tees, parish of Croft, in the said county; mansion house called Blackwell Grange and all other properties in Blackwell and manor of Bondgate, Darlington; all other properties in the manor of Bondgate and Borough of Darlington, two closes of land at Hill House Farm called Skepper Closes, and all other real estates in the counties of Durham and Yorkshire, to her cousin, James Allan, the elder, of Darlington, gentleman, for the term of his natural life; then to her cousin, George Allan the elder, gentleman, for the term of his natural life, then in trust for George Allan, the younger, his eldest son. Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 29994]

19 November 1785 Probate copy of Will, 28 January 1783, of Ann Allan of Blackwell Grange, spinster. Devises property as in G21 above [Lib.no. 29994]

14 November 1788 (1) George Allan of Blackwell Grange, esquire (2) Robert Allan of Newbottle, esquire. Agreement to suffer one or more common recovery or recoveries on all of the lands of the deceased, Ann Allan [Lib.no. 29992]

17 November 1693 (1) William Killinghall of Middleton St. George, esquire. (2) George Vane of Richmond, Yorkshire, North Riding, gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of Fourth Moor Farm, with all meadow, pasture and arable land for the term of 999 years Consideration: £100 [Lib.no. 30078]

8 April 1697 (1) Alice Cockerell of Cliff, Yorkshire, North Riding, spinster; Richard Wilson of Darlington, joiner and Merriall Cockerell of Cockerton, widow. (2) William Killinghall of Middleton St. George. (3) Ralph Colling of Long Newton, gentleman. Assignment by (1) and (2) to (3) of the rent charge at £14 on Fourth Moor Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 30078]

25 June 1746 (1) Robert Colling of Hurworth, gentleman; William Griffith of the city of York, tanner, and Margaret, his wife; George Sturfield of Stockton on Tees, merchant, and Jane, his wife; Dorothy Colling, late of Darlington, but now of Stockton on Tees, spinster. (2) Edward Colling of Stockton on Tees, mercer. Release from (2) to (1) of legacies under the Will of Robert Colling, late of Northgate, Darlington, gentleman, deceased. Consideration: £1 to each of (1) [Lib.no. 30078]

16-17 November 1769 (1) Leonard Colling of Stockton on Tees, wine merchant. (2) Richard Holmes of Stubhouse, gentleman. (3) Robert Rawling of Lowfield, Yorkshire [North Riding], clerk, and Mary, his wife. (4) Cornelius Harrison of Stubhouse, gentleman, and Mary Harrison of Stubhouse, spinster, his sister. (5) Ann Allan of Grainge, near Darlington, spinster. (6) Robert Colling of Hurworth, gentleman. (7) Jonathan Sparke of Yarm, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Mortgage by means of lease and release from (1), (2) and (4) to (6), of a messuage, tenement or farmhold with appurtenances, called Furth Moor Farm, with all land, closes and parcels of meadow, pasture and arable ground thereto belonging, in the parish of Haughton, which were part of Haughton Field House, otherwise Redhall Consideration: £400 from (6) to Cornelius Harrison, £300 from (6) to Mary Harrison, £100 from (6) to Richard Holmes [Lib.no. 30078]

'A plan of an estate called Forth Moor, late in the property of Robert Colling, esquire, deceased', purchased by Mr. Hodgson, 29 October 1824. Gives field names and land use. Scale: 4 chains to 1 inch [1:3168] Endorsed: 'No. 3 Forth Moor Plan' [Lib.no. 30078]

'A plan of an estate called Forth Moor, late the property of Robert Colling, esquire, deceased'. Gives field names Scale: 4 chains to 1 inch [1:3168] Note attached: The whole of this estate is to be put up as one lot, Lot 21, Forth Moor Endorsed: No. 2 Forth Moor Estate [Lib.no. 30078]

'A plan of a farm called Round Hill, in the township of Hurworth, late in the property of Robert Colling, esquire, deceased, n.d. Gives field names. Scale: 4 chains to 1 inch [1:3168] Endorsed: No. 2 Round Hill Farm. Note attached: List of lots into which estate to be divided for sale. [Lib.no. 30078]

'A plan of an estate in the township of Hurworth, late the property of Robert Colling, esquire, deceased', n.d. Gives field names Scale: 4 chains to 1 inch [1:3168] Endorsed: No. 1 Hurworth Town Farm [Lib.no. 30078]

Abstract of title, 3-4 December 1754 - 18 November 1836, to freehold and copyhold lands and tithes in the township of Bondgate and Blackwell, Darlington, re Robert Henry Allan, esquire's purchase ('No. 1'), n.d. [Lib.no. 30069]

5 March 1838 (1) John Allan of Blackwell, esquire; John Maling, late of Hilton, now of Bishopwearmouth, esquire, and Rowland Webster, late of the Grange, parish of Bishopwearmouth, but now of Bishopwearmouth, esquire. (2) John Dunn of the City of Durham, gentleman; Henry Robert Allan Jackson, of Bishopwearmouth, esquire. Draft lease for a year from (1) to (2) of a freehold close or parcel of land containing 6a. 4p. in Darlington, known as Prescott's Close or Blackwell Lane Field, with tithes and appurtenances Consideration: 5s. Enclosed in (G22) above [Lib.no. 30069]

List of property comprised in Mr. Dunn's proposed mortgage of £3,000, n.d. Enclosed in G32 above [Lib.no. 30069]

Abstract of title, 2 October 1753 - 5 October 1831, of copyhold land at Blackwell in the manor of Bondgate, Darlington, re: R.H. Allan's purchase ('No. 2'), n.d. [Lib.no. 30069]

Abstract of title, 27 May 1783 - 13 May 1929, to copyhold lands called Far Howdens in the township of Bondgate, Darlington, and an intack adjoining a parcel of Far Howdens, re: R.H. Allan's purchase\se, ('No. 3'), n.d. [Lib.no. 30069]

Abstract of title, 12 December 1837 - 28 January 1838, sent to R.H. Allan by Messrs. Harrison ('No. 4'), 15 February 1838 [Lib.no. 30069]

Abstract of title, 2 October 1753 - 7 March 1838, to copyhold lands in the manor of Bondgate, Darlington, (part of Polam Hill Farm), re: R.H. Allan, 1838 [Lib.no. 30069]

Inventory of furniture and other items in an unidentified house, 'Allan Estate', n.d. [Lib.no. 29530]

Paper re: the payment of Succession Duty on real property upon the death of Robert Henry Allan, May 1881 - June 1884

Barton and Blackwell estates accounts, July 1880 - January 1886 [Lib.no. 30924]

25 February 1651 Copy of Will, 15 March 1650, of Robert Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Devises to his son, Thomas Dodsworth, two manors of Barton, aforesaid, with appurtenances and tithes; messuage in Barwick upon Tweed [sic], Northumberland; rent charge or mortgage of tithes in Warke, Northumberland; rent charge of tithes in Ellington, Northumberland, and rent charge of tithe in Little Lanckton, Yorkshire, North Riding; devises to his wife, Margaret Dodsworth, two thirds of all his lands during his life. Remainder as specified

10 May 1521 Will of William Kelyngate of Middleton St. George, esquire. Devises lands in the manor of Middleton St. George; lands in Eglisclyft and Brafferton, Middleton in Teasdale, Durham and Gateshead, within the bishopbrige of Durham and Westington in Yorkshire, to his wife, Elynore, for the term of her natural life. Remainder as specified

11 July 1527 Will of Elizabeth Kilynghall of Myddilton George, widow. Devises 3 crofts, 4 score and 6 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 100 of pasture, with appurtenances in Shildon, Bishop Auckland, to John Surtes, clerk, for the use of John Killinghall, her younger son; devises 140 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 4 score acres of pasture and 4 acres of wood in Middleton St. George, and 1/3 part of the manor of Middleton St. George, to John Surtes for the use of William Killinghall, her eldest son. Remainder as specified

22 November 1704 Will of Margaret Killinghall of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], spinster. Devises hereditaments at Middleton St. George, Trafford Hill and Dinsdale to Arthur Hebburn of the parish of Saint Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, esquire, and Christopher Pinkney of Eriholme, Yorkshire [North Riding], for the use of her cousin, William Killinghall, of Holy Island, for the term of his natural life, thereafter for the use of his sons, and in default of issue, to Thomas Killinghall, her cousin, and thereafter his sons; devises manor of Barton in Barton Graing, and all messuages, lands and tenements, at Barton to Lyonell Cane of Long Newton and Rowland Place of Dinsdale, and their heirs, for the term of 500 years, if no heirs, then to Arthur Hebburn and Christopher Pinkney to the use of Robert Killinghall, for the term of his natural life, thereafter to his sons. Remainder as specified

Letter from George Allan Grange to Thomas Bowes, esquire, Darlington, concerning annuities, 6 November 1811 [Lib.no. 30008]

Letter from Robert Henry Allan, Blackwell Hall, to J.J. Abbott, esquire, Darlington, thanking the latter for his help in purchasing plate which formerly belonged to George Allan, the antiquary, and discussing the role played by General Havelock and Major F. Abbot at the Battle of Sobraen, 5 June 1862 [Lib.no. 30031]

Papers re: the death and funeral of Mrs. Holt, 20 August 1784 [Lib.no. 30018]

Extract from 'Willis Cathedrals' of Durham, corrections and addendas, n.d. [Lib.no. 30032]

23 July 1890 (1) Thomas Metcalfe of Darlington, painter. (2) The trustees of the Will of Robert Henry Allan, late of Blackwell Hall. Agreement for the painting of houses, farm buildings, cottages and other premises in Blackwell and Rise Carr, before 29 August next, for the sum of £19 18s. [Lib.no. 44778]

1 May 1816 (1) George Allan of Blackwell Grange, esquire. (2) William Everett; Henry Walker; Joshua Walker; Thomas Maltby, and Welbore Ellis, of Mansion House Street, City of London, bankers and co-partners. Copy mortgage from (1) to (2) of a capital messuage or mansion house in Blackwell, with garth, adjoining called Holme Garth, containing 3a. 17p.; also tithes, except in Stressam Closes and Calf Garth; also copyhold closes recited in mortgage; also a close called Long Draughts, containing 68a. 2r. 31p.; a close called West Holme, containing 10a. 1r. 23p., a close called East Holme, containing 9a. 21p.; a close called Near East Holme, containing 9a. 24p.; piece of land called The Wood, containing 3a. 36p.; a close called Chilton Field, containing 19a. 2r. 4p.; a close called Twelve Acres, containing 7a. 1r. 5p.; a close called Baydale Bank Bottom, containing 3a. 2r. 9p.; a parcel of ground called Baydale Bank Wood, containing 4a. 1r. 31p; a close called The Crooks, containing 4a. 3r. 23p.; parcel of ground called The Wood in Dowdy Banks, containing 2a. 2r. 20p; a close of ground called Dowdy Banks, containing 4a. 8p.; a close called Cow Pasture, containing 19a. 1r. 7p.; a close called Castle Hill or Castle Garth, containing 2a. 1r. 1p., all in Blackwell Consideration: £6523 5s. from (1) to (2) [Lib.no. 30029]

20 May 1816 (1) George Allan of Blackwell Grange, esquire (2) William Everett; Henry Walker; Joshua Walker; Thomas Hartley and Welbore Ellis of Mansion House Street, City of London, bankers and co-partners Lease from (1) to (2) for a year of property as in G51 above Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 30029]

Abstract of title, 26 November 1741 - 14-15 May 1803, of R.H. Allan Esquire, to a freehold estate called Baydales, in Blackwell, 1848 [Lib.no. 30029]

'A sketch of the pedigree of the Allans since they settled in the County Palatine of Durham', n.d. [Lib.no. 30068]

4 July 1763 Will, 20 December 1743, and administration of George Allan of Darlington, esquire. Devises messuage with appurtenances in Tubwell Row, Darlington, to George Allan, son of his nephew, James Allan, for the term of his [James'] natural life; thereafter to Robert Killinghall and Thomas Alan, then to George Allan's sons. Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 30012]

31 May 1744 Probate copy of Will, 20 December 1743, of George Allan of Darlington esquire. Devises messuage with appurtenances in Tubwell Row, Darlington, to George Allan son of his nephew, James Allan, then as in G55 above [Lib.no. 29998]

Release by William Allan of Blackwell Grange, esquire; Robert Henry Allan of Durham, esquire; Benjamin Dunn of Hurworth upon Tees, esquire; Elizabeth Ann Dunn, his wife; Ann Allan of Blackwell Grange, spinster; and William Hunter Burns of Bishopwearmouth, and Caroline Jane Burns, his wife; to John Allan all legacies under the Will of the late Mrs. Hannah Allan, 9 August 1837 [Lib.no. 29995]

4 January 1657 (1) Margaret Killinghall of Middleton St. George, widow and Nicholas Chaytor of Haughton Field, esquire. (2) Thomas Parkinson of Cockerton, yeoman. Bond of obligation for the sum of £400 [Lib.no. 30000]

Schedules of deeds and papers relating to Havelock Allan Estates, n.d. [Lib.no. 26997]

Letter from C.N.S. Nicholson, Town Clerk, to Mr. Sunderland, forwarding G59 above [Lib.no. 26997]

Copies of Wills, n.d. of Margaret Killinghall, 31 May 1688; William Killinghall of Middleton St. George, 13 June 1694; Robert Dodsworth, 15 March 1650; Thomas Dodsworth, 29 September 1680; Margaret Chaytor, 25 September 1703; Henry Chaytor, 20 January 1663; also includes extracts from parish registers and notes of coats of arms [Lib.no. 29201]

1 March 1667 Probate copy of Will, 20 January 1663, of Henry Chaytor of Croft, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. Devises manor and lordship of Croft with messuages, lands, tenements and hereditaments with appurtenances to his cousin, William Chaytor, son and heir of Nicholas Chaytor of Haughton Field; devises 2 houses and garths at Barton [Yorkshire, North Riding] to Thomas Dodsworth, his wife's son; devises cottages and garths in Croft to the aforesaid William Chaytor; devises cottage and appurtenances in Darlington to the said William Chaytor. Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 29201]

Extract from Bible of John Killinghall, listing births of his children, by his wife Mary, and her children by her second marriage to John Pemberton, n.d. [post-1687] [Lib.no. 29201]

Letter from George Bramwell, Hurworth, to Mr. George Allan, Darlington, containing extracts from the parish register 1574 - 1687, re: the Killinghall family, 3 February 1767

Notes concerning the Killinghall pedigree, with family tree, n.d. [Lib.no. 29201]

Settlement of Barton lands on Mrs. Mary Killinghall, 5 March 1718 [Lib.no. 29201]

Account of rents paid out of Barton lands, quarterly, n.d. [c.1685] [Lib.no. 29201]

Note concerning the fish-garth belonging to Sir Henry Marwood and Mr. Bethingham, with Great Stainton rents on dorse, 12 December 1682 [Lib.no. 29201]

Part of letter from John Rudd, Durham, to George Allan, Darlington, concerning provision for the latter's family, 25 July, n.d. [Lib.no. 29201]

Account of free rents received at Barton, and amounts disbursed at the seed (?) count, n.d. [1691] [Lib.no. 29201]

Memorandum to William Killinghall, esquire, from William Whytehead, concerning rent of £8 1s. 1d. which Mr. Arthur Robinson has out of the former's estate, 14 April 1701 [Lib.no. 29201]

Memorandum from J. Cuthbert, concerning the conveyance of any part of the Barton estate to Mary, aunt of Mr. Killinghall, 27 February 1700 [Lib.no. 29201]

Memorandum concerning the devising of land, 1694 [Lib.no. 29201]

Mr. William Killinghall's account with Mr. William Colling, for the purchase of Haughton Field, n.d. [c. 1699] [Lib.no. 29201]

Acreages of fields in Barton [Yorkshire, North Riding], n.d. [Lib.no. 29201]

Rental of estates at Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], n.d. [Lib.no. 29201]

Correspondence re: financial support given to James and Hannah Gibbon of Bilsdale [Yorkshire, North Riding], by Hannah Eden and Ann Allan, 8 November 1773 - 9 October 1785 [Lib.no. 30024]

Copy of the entry in parish register of St. George the Martyr, Middlesex, for the burial, 25 August 1755, of William Swinburn of Devonshire Street, 2 April 1824 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Copy of the entry in parish register of St. Andrew, Holborne, London, St. Clement Danes, in the chapel of St. George, at the marriage of John Swynborne and Elizabeth Sedley, n.d. [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Copy of entry in parish register of St. John's, Hampstead, Middlesex, of the burial, 11 October 1730, of John Swinbourn, 3 July 1824 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Office copy of the administration, 21 May 1729, of Robert Swinburn, extracted from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, n.d. [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Office copy of the administration, 6 September 1713, of Richard Swynborne, extracted from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, n.d. [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Certificate of burial, 18 March 1792, of Fairbeard Swinburn, at St. Helen's Church, Ipswich, [Suffolk], 26 June 1824 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

9 December 1762 Copy of probate copy of Will, 2 April 1762, of Mary Gowland of South Audley Street, parish of St. George, Hanover Square, Middlesex, widow of Richard Gowland, druggist. Devises to her brother, Fairburn Swinburn, and her sister, Ann Swynborne, 1 guinea each to buy a ring; devises residue of personal estate to her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Saltmarsh, widow [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

22 June 1773 Office copy of probate copy of Will, 23 July 1768, of Ann Swinburn of the parish of St. George the Martyr, Middlesex. Devises personal estate [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Office copy of Letter of Administration of William Swinburn, deceased, extracted from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 23 June 1739 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Office copy of Letters of Administration of Thomas Swinburn, deceased, son of John Swinburn, extracted from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 15 November 1748 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Copy of entry in parish register of the May Fair Chapel, parish of St. George, Hanover Square, Middlesex, of the marriage, 6 August 1750, of Richard Carr and Elizabeth Swinburn, 2 April 1824 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Copy of entries from parish register, Kirkby Lonsdale, of the burial of Richard Carr, 12 August 1780, his wife, 18 February 1768, and the baptism, 15 August 1759, of their son John, 8 February 1824 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Copy of entry from parish register of Linton [Yorkshire, North Riding], of the baptism, 25 August 1851, of Fairbeard, son of Mr. Richard Carr of Linton, surgeon, 12 May 1824 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Copy of entry from parish register at Aysgarth [Yorkshire, North Riding], of the marriage, 18 October 1779, of Fairbeard Carr of Tunstall, County of Lancaster, and Jane Muckold of Newbiggin, Aysgarth parish, 7 January 1825 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Copy of entry from parish register of Tunstall, [Lancashire], of the burial of Fairbeard Carr, 8 April 1824 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Copy of entry from parish register of Tunstall [Lancashire], of the baptism, 16 November 1780, of Richard Swinburn, son of Fairbeard and Jane Carr, 5 August 1793 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Letter from Richard Atkinson, New Inn, to Fairbeard Swinburn, Ipswich [Suffolk], concerning an estate in Hockley in the Hole, parish of Clerkenwell, 5 July 1766 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

Report approving the guardian and maintenance of the infant Richard Swinburn Carr, 2 May 1796 [Lib.no. 21590(B)]

20 July 1839 Copy of probate copy of Will, 21 July 1838, of Edward Charleton of Darlington, Major of the late One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment of Foot. Devises freehold land, house and farm buildings thereon, generally called Grainey Hill, with copyhold or customary part called Pease Porridge or Peas Poddage, manor of Bondgate, Darlington, to his wife, Mary Anne Charleton, for the term of her natural life; thereafter to his daughter, Jane Charleton; devises freehold dwelling house in Darlington to his wife, Mary Anne, for the term of her natural life, thereafter to his daughter, Jane Charleton; devises copyhold and customary land, tenement and farmhold, generally called Boldon Low House, Boldon parish, with 3 copyhold cottages in the village of East Boldon, parcel of unenclosed ground or right of stints on Boldon Fell, and the right of Boldon Mill belonging to East Boldon, with all houses, lands and appurtenances to his daughter, Jane. Remainder as specified [Lib.no. 21590(D)]

Death certificate of Edward Charleton, major in the army, died 22 May 1839, 30 May 1879 [Lib.no. 21590(D)]

Death certificate of Mary Ann Charleton, widow of Edward Charleton, major in the army, died 20 March 1861, 30 May 1879 [Lib.no. 21590(D)]

9 May 1864 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, Lords of the Manor of Bondgate. (2) Christopher Watkin of Tees Cottage, Darlington, esquire. (3) Henry Temple Waldy of Darlington, gentleman. Enfranchisement by (1) to (2) of four copyhold closes, or parcels of land, formerly estimated to contain 18a. 1r. 31p., but now found to contain 19a. 16p., called Peas Porridge or Peas Poddage farm, forming part of an estate called Grainey Hill estate [boundaries specified] Consideration: £60 [Lib.no. 21590(D)]

10 March 1862 (1) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, draper. (2) Samuel Alcock of Bishopwearmouth, esquire, and Jane Charleton of Darlington, spinster. Copy surrender absolute from (2) to (1) of four copyhold or customary closes or parcels of ground, containing 18a. 1r. 31p., commonly called or known as Peas Porridge or Peas Poddage farm [Lib.no. 21590(D)]

28 February 1862 (1) Jane Charleton of Darlington, spinster. (2) Christopher Watkin of Tees Cottage, near Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a messuage or dwelling house, with barns, stables and other buildings, and appurtenances belonging and erected on one of the closes hereinafter described; also several freehold closes or parcels of ground known by the several names and containing the several quantities hereinafter mentioned: Little Grainey Hill, 11a. 3r. 26p.; South Well Close, 6a. 15p; North Wall Close, 4a. 30p., which 3 closes lie in 1 entire plot; Captain's Close, 4a. 5p.; Great Grainey Hill, 15a. 2r. 27p.; Rush, 6a. 2r. 17p.; Broomy Hill, 11a. 1r. 25p; Sandy Hill, 10a. 2r. 39[; Sandy Field, 12a. 13p., and Old Field, 13a. 1r. 12p., the 7 last mentioned closes farming 1 plot, all which close contain 96a. 9., with appurtenances, all in the township of Darlington; also covenant to surrender 4 copyhold closes of ground containing 18a. 1r. 31p., known as Peas Porridge or Peas Poddage farm Consideration: £3700 for freehold property £1550 for copyhold property [Lib.no. 21590(D)]

2-3 October 1833 (1) Richard Cundell of Great Burdon, gentleman. (2) Thomas Robinson Grey of Norton, esquire; John Cartwright of Norton, esquire, and William grey of Stockton, esquire. (3) Francis Mewburn of Darlington, gentleman; Joseph Pearson, late of Darlington, miller, but now of Hurworth Moor, parish of Hurworth on Tees. (4) Edward Charleton of Bishopwearmouth, esquire. (5) Samuel Alcock of Bishopwearmouth, upholsterer. Lease and release from (1) and others to (4) of messuage or dwelling house with barns, stables and other buildings and appurtenances built by (1) upon one at the closes or parcels of ground; also several freehold closes or parcels of ground commonly called as follows: Little Grainey Hill, 11a. 3r. 26p; Southwell Close, 6a. 15p.; Northwell Close, 4a. 30p., which said closes form 1 plot; Captain's Close, 4a. 5p.; Great Grainey Hill, 15a. 2r. 27p., Rush, 6a. 2r. 17p; Broomey Hill, 11a. 1r. 25p; Sandy Hill, 2a. 2r. 39p.; Sandy Field, 12a. 13p.; Old Field, 13a. 1r. 12p., all which lie in 1 plot; also covenant to surrender four copyhold closes of ground containing 18a. 1r. 31p., known as Peas Porridge or Peas Poddige Farm Consideration: £2000 for freehold land £1400 for copyhold land [Lib.no. 21590(D)]

13 May 1829 (1) Richard Cundell, late of Tickbourne Street, Middlesex, but now of Great Burdon, gentleman. (2) Robert Colling of Darlington, spirit merchant. (3) Thomas Robinson Grey of Norton, esquire. Mortgage by (1) to (3) by lease and release of several closes or parcels of ground, that is: Little Grainey Hill, 11a. 3r. 26p; South Well Close, 6a. 15p.; North Well Close, 4a. 30p., which said 3 closes form 1 plot; Captain's Close, 4a. 5p.; Great Grainey Hill, 15a. 2r. 27p.; Rush, 6a. 2r. 17.; Broomey Hill, 11a. 1r. 25p.; Sandy Hill, 10a. 2r. 39p; Sandy Field, 12a. 13p.; Old Field, 13a. 1r. 12p., these last 7 closes forming 1 plot, called Hill Close House Consideration: £3000 [Lib.no. 21590(D)]

1709 Probate copy of Will, 10 October 1709, of Robert Fearebeard of Gray's Inn, Middlesex, esquire. Devises chambers in Gray's Inn to his son, Robert; devises to his son, Robert, a capital messuage or dwelling and mansion house called Hill Close House, with all houses, outhouses, barns, stables, edifices and buildings and appurtenances, in the parish of Darlington. Devises to his son, Robert, messuages or dwelling houses in Hockley in the Hole, parish of St. James, Clerkenwell, Middlesex [Lib.no. 21590(E)]

13 June 1879 (1) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. (2) Richard Wainer of The Crescent, Cripplegate, City of London, bell and brass founder; Richard Barnett of King William Street, City of London, merchant; and Samuel Bowly of the City of Gloucester, merchant. Mortgage from (1) to (2) of firstly pieces or parcels of land in the parish of Darlington, containing 21a. 1r. 3p., coloured blue on map and numbered 10; also parcel of land in Darlington containing 28p. 6 square yards, coloured blue on map and numbered 11; also right of way, marked 'A' on plan; secondly, 3 closes of land known as Sandy Field and the Rush, containing 12a. 1r. 37p and 6a. 1r. 20p. respectively, being part of Grainey Hill or Tees Bank estate, parish of Darlington, coloured red and numbered 1 on the map; and piece or parcel of land containing 2205 square yards, formerly part of a close called Great Grainey Hill, parish of Darlington, part of the said estate, coloured red and numbered 2 on the map; also close of land known as Long Grainey Hill, parish of Darlington, containing 11a. 39p., formerly part of the Hill House estate, coloured yellow and numbered 6 on the map; thirdly, also piece or parcel of land now forming part of Tees Bank estate, Darlington, containing 4710 square yards, and 2 plots of ground, formerly part of Tees Bank estate, containing 8090 square yards, and 2 other plots of land, part of Tees Bank estate, containing 8,000 square yards; also all other plots of ground other part of the said estate, containing 15,800 square yards, together with messuage or dwelling house and other buildings, coloured red and numbered 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d on map; fourthly, also pieces or parcels of land, formerly part of the said Tees Bank estate, with pieces of ground marked out as roads, coloured red and numbered 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d and 4e on map; fifthly, piece or parcel of land in the parish of Darlington, containing 14a. 1r. 25p., being part of a field formerly called Great Grainey Hill, coloured red and numbered 5 on map; sixthly, a piece or parcel of ground in the parish of Darlington, containing 6a. 1r. 11p., being part of a close called Skipper's Close, coloured yellow and numbered 7 on map, with reservation of right of way. Also messuage or dwelling house or farm land, cottage, stockyard, farmyard and buildings known as Hill Close Farm, or Hill House Farm, manor of Bondgate, Darlington, containing 1a. 1r.; also piece of land or paddock called Barker's Garth, formerly estimated to contain 2a. 3r. 19p., but containing 2a. 1r. 18p; also piece of land used as a road connecting Baker's Garth and the next mentioned land, containing 1r. 17p., close of land called Calf Close, containing, formerly estimated to contain 9a. 1r. 15p., but containing 9a. 2r. 1p., two closes of land called High Wright Close and Low Wright Close, formerly estimated to contain 6a. 3r. 3p., and 10a. 3r. 34p., but containing 6a. 3r. 27p. and 10a. 2r. 2p., all situated in Darlington and coloured yellow and numbered 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d on map, reserving to Ann Allan a property called Wilton House; also piece of land in the township of Darlington containing 1 acre, formerly part of West Ox Pasture, coloured yellow and numbered 8 on map. Consideration: £18,000 [Lib.no. 21590(E)]

13 June 1879 (1) Robert Wainer of The Crescent, Cripplegate, City of London, bell and brass founder; Richard Barrett of King William Street, City of London, merchant, and Samuel Bowly, city of Gloucester, merchant. (2) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) of a messuage or dwelling house or farm house, cottage, stockyard, farm yard, buildings and land thereto belonging, commonly called High Close farm or Hill House Farm, in the manor of Bondgate, Darlington, containing 1a. 1r.; also piece of land or paddock called Baker's Garth, formerly estimated to contain 2a. 3r. 19p., but containing 2a. 1r. 18p; also piece of land formerly used as a road connecting Baker's Garth with the next mentioned land, containing 1r. 12p; also piece of land called Calf Close, formerly estimated to contain 9a. 1r. 15p., but containing 9a. 2r. 1p.; two pieces of land called High Wright Close and Low Wright Close, formerly estimated to contain, respectively, 6a. 3r. 3p. and 10a. 3r. 34p., but containing 6a. 3r. 27p and 10a. 2r. 2p., reserving the dwelling house and property called Wilton House to Ann Allan, and reserving a right of way, all which premises are coloured yellow and numbered 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d and 8 on plan in F28 above [Lib.no. 21590(E)]

12 July 1825 (1) Margaret Lee of Darlington, widow, and Henry Hilton of Barnard Castle, spirit merchant. (2) Richard Swinburn Carr of Borrins, near Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmoreland, gentleman, and Mary, his wife.] (3) George Allison of Blackburn, County of Lancashire, tailor, and Elizabeth, his wife. (4) Joseph Pearson of Darlington, gentleman. (5) Richard Cundall of Tickbourne Street, Middlesex, innkeeper. (6) Robert Colling of Darlington, gentleman. Conveyance from (1) and (2) to (5) of several closes of ground called as follows: Little Grainey Hill, 7a. 3r. 26p.; South Well Close, 6a. 15p.; North Well Close 4a. 30p., the said 3 closes forming 1 plot; Captain's Close, 4a. 5p.; Great Grainey Hill, 15a. 2r. 27p.; Rush, 6a. 2r. 17p; Broomy Hill, 11a. 1r. 25p.; Sandy Hill, 10a. 2r. 39p; Sandy Field, 12a. 13p.; Old Field, 13a. 1r. 12p., which 7 closes form 1 plot [boundaries specified] Consideration: £3,200 from (5) to (2) at the request and direction of (1) [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

Copy case and opinion of Mr. Matthews on Mr. Gregson's Will, as to legacies, 28 May 1846 [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

Copies of entries in parish registers for the burial of William Robinson Gilby, buried 1 March 1848, parish of St. John and St. Martin, Beverley, Yorkshire, East Riding; burial of Thomas Duesbery, 4 July 1837, parish of St. Mary and St. Nicholas, Beverley, aforesaid; Charles Hayward, buried 10 April 1837, parish of St. Peter at Arches, City of Lincoln; also the marriage of Matthew Scholefield and Sarah Johnston, 2 September 1829, parish of Darlington, 1855 [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

Extract from parish register of Chester-le-Street, of the burial, 13 March 1853, of Richard William Matthews, 4 August 1855 [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

18 July 1855 (1) Matthew Scholefield at St. Helier, Island of Jersey, doctor of medicine, and Sarah, his wife; Rev'd. Francis Duncan Gilby of Cheltenham, Gloucester, clerk; Rev'd. Henry Prior of Cheltenham, aforesaid, and William Graburn of Barton on Humber, Lincs., gentleman. (2) The said Francis Duncan Gilby. (3) Frederick Robertson of Rodney House, Cheltenham, aforesaid, esquire. (4) John Thompson of Plawsworth, gentleman, and Mowbray Darling, late of Cowpen Bewley, now of Coatham House, Haughton-le-Skerne, gentleman. (5) Robert Thompson of Darlington, aforesaid, and William Thompson of Darlington, pawnbroker. (6) Joseph Pease of Southend, parish of Darlington, esquire. (7) Joseph Whitwell Pease of Woodlands, parish of Darlington, esquire, and Joseph Beaumont Pease of Darlington, gentleman. Covenant by (1), (2) and (3) to surrender to (6), a close or parcel of ground, being part of a close called Pasture Close, containing 6a. 3r. 23p., with messuage or cottage erected thereon; also a close being the south part of a close called Middle Field, containing 2a. 3r. 78p; also a close being the south part of a close called The Paddock, containing 2a. 2r. 5p. Consideration: £985, £1130 and £322 [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

18 July 1855 (1) Joseph Whitwell Pease of Woodlands, Darlington, esquire; and Joseph Beaumont Pease of Darlington, gentleman. (2) Matthew Scholefield of St. Helier, Island of Jersey, doctor of medicine, and Sarah, his wife; Rev'd. Francis Duncan Gilby of Cheltenham, Gloucester, clerk; Rev'd. Henry Prior of Cheltenham, aforesaid, clerk and William Graburn of Barton on Humber, Lincs., gentleman. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) of property as in F34 above. [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

10 June 1861 (1) Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Hall, esquire. (2) Joseph Pease of Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of two pieces of land in the parish of Darlington, containing 2a. 1r. 17 square yards, coloured pink on plan on dorse, being part of Salutation Farm Consideration: £908 [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

3 July 1862 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, Lords of the Manor of Bondgate in Darlington. (2) Joseph Pease of Southend, Darlington, esquire. (3) Joseph Whitwell Pease of Woodlands, Darlington, esquire, and Joseph Beaumont Pease of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, North Riding, ironmaster. Enfranchisement by (1) to (3) of property as in F34 above. Consideration: £65 [Lib.no. 21590(G)] Endorsed: 8 August 1862 (1) Joseph Whitwell Pease and Joseph Beaumont Pease. (2) Joseph Pease Conveyance from (1) to (2) of above property Consideration: 10s. to each of (1) [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

1 October 1862 (1) Ann Allan of Hill Close House, spinster. (2) Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Hall, esquire; and Benjamin Dunn of Hurworth on Tees, esquire. (3) Joseph Pease of Southend, Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) to (3) of copyhold close of meadow, containing 15a. 25½p., being part of a close called Low Pasture in Hummersknot and part of Hill Close Farm [boundaries specified], delineated in pink on map on dorse, with fence on north and south sides, also shown on plan Consideration: £3031 17s. 6d. [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

1 October 1862 (1) Joseph Pease of Southend, parish of Darlington, esquire. (2) Ann Allan of Hill Close House, parish of Darlington, spinster; Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Hal, esquire, and Benjamin Dunn of Hurworth upon Tees, esquire. Copy surrender absolute from (2) to (1) of property as in F38 above [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

6 October 1862 (1) Joseph Pease of Southend, Darlington, esquire. (2) Ann Allan of Hill Close House, near Darlington, spinster. Agreement by (1) to deposit with (2) title deeds for property in F38 above, to secure £3,000 on the said land [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

Promisory Note and agreement to deposit title deeds between Joseph Pease, esquire, and Robert Henry Allan, esquire, by way of equitable mortgage to secure £3,288 15s., n.d. [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

22 June 1865 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, Lords of the Manor of Bondgate, Darlington. (2) Joseph Pease of Southend, Darlington, esquire. Enfranchisement by (1) to (2) of a close of meadow or pasture land containing 15a. 25½p., being part of a close called Low Pasture or Hummersknott; and also part of Hill Close House farm, with fences on north and south side Consideration: £74 7s. 6d. [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

15 August 1866 (1) Joseph Pease of Darlington, esquire. (2) Arthur Pease of Darlington, merchant, son of (1). Conveyance from (1) to (2) of property as in F43 above, with mansion lately built on part of the land by (2), and with right of road for (2) Consideration: £3031 17s. 6d. [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

16 August 1866 (1) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. (2) Joseph Pease of Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a piece of ground in Darlington, containing 1,270 square yards, part of a close called Low Pasture or Hummersknott, coloured pink on map on dorse Consideration: £52 9s. 7d. [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

30 October 1866 (1) Arthur Pease of Darlington, merchant. (2) Ann Allan of Wilton House, Darlington, spinster. Covenant by (1) to repay to (2) £3,000 at 5% interest within 6 calendar months, on security of property as in F38 above [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

Receipt from Ann Allan to Arthur Pease, esquire, for £3,033 18s. 11d., being repayment of a loan of £3,000 plus interest, 29 December 1870 [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

Copy of appointment of valuers to value all the real estate and trade estate bequeathed by Joseph Pease, deceased, and to fix the net yearly rent to be paid by Rachel Leatham for the occupation of Uplands estate; with schedule of property to be valued, and valuation, 29 June - 31 July 1872 [Lib.no. 21590(G)]

13 May 1873 (1) Joseph Whitwell Pease of Hutton Hall, Yorkshire, North Riding, esquire, M.P.; Edward Pease of Darlington, merchant, and Arthur Pease of Darlington, merchant. (2) The said Arthur Pease. (3) Charles Pease of Darlington, merchant. Conveyance from (1) to (3) of, firstly, 3 closes of ground, viz: Pasture Close, 6a. 3r. 23p., with cottage and other buildings; Middle Field, 2a. 3r. 28p.; The Paddock, 2a. 2r. 5p., coloured pink on plan; secondly, 2 pieces of land in the parish of Darlington, containing 2a. 1r. 17 square yards, coloured blue on plan; thirdly, pieces of land in the parish of Darlington, containing 21a. 1r. 3p and a piece of land containing 28p. 6 square yards, coloured green on plan; fourthly, piece of land in the parish of Darlington containing 1270 square yards, part of a close called Low Pasture or Hummersknott; also a dwelling house called Uplands, erected on the first mentioned pieces of land Consideration; £10,800 [Lib.no., 21590(G)]

10 March 1848 (1) William Rymer of Darlington, gentleman, and Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman. (2) John Wormold of Cookridge Hall, parish of Addle, Yorkshire, West Riding, esquire. (3) John Thompson of Gilling Lane, parish of Gilling, Yorkshire, North Riding, farmer. (4) William Hammond Ambler of Bishop Auckland, manufacturer. (5) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, linen draper. (6) Thomas Barugh of Ruswick, parish of Fingill, Yorkshire, North Riding, gentleman, and George Allison of Darlington, gentleman. Covenant by (4), with (1), (2) and (3) to surrender to (5) a copyhold close in the manor of Bondgate, Darlington, called Blackwell Holme, containing 10a. 1r. 35p. Consideration: £910 10s. [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

10 March 1848 (1) Thomas Barugh of Ruswick, parish of Fingall, Yorkshire, North Riding, gentleman, and George Allison of Darlington, gentleman (2) William Rymer of Darlington, gentleman; Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman; John Wormald of Cookridge Hall, Yorkshire, West Riding, esquire; John Thompson of Gilling Lane, parish of Gilling, Yorkshire, North Riding, farmer; and William Hammond Ambler of Bishop Auckland, manufacturer Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) in trust for Christopher Watkin of Darlington, draper, of property as in F49 above [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

n.d. (1) Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman, executor and devisee of the mortgage estates of John Wormald, late of Cookridge Hall, parish of Addle, Yorkshire, West Riding, esquire, deceased. (2) The Darlington Gas and Water Company. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a strip of land in the parish of Darlington, 4 feet 6 inches wide and 540 yards long, now used for the line of the main pipe of the said waterworks, and coloured red on plan Consideration: £67 10s [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

17 May 1853 (1) Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, gentleman. (2) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, linen draper. (3) Edward Thomas Pease of Darlington, chemist, and Richard Luck of Darlington, draper. Covenant by (1) to surrender to (2) a piece of land called Winter Leazes or Winter Closes, in the manor of Bondgate, Darlington, now divided into 3 enclosures containing 6a. 2r. 25p., number 7 on plan; 3a. 2r. 1p., number 9 on plan, and 3a. 3r. 27p., number 10 on plan; also newly erected house, and several closes of land, namely: North Badle, with 2 plantations, numbers 1, 2 and 2 on plan, 8 acres; West Badle, number 5 on plan, 6a. 1r. 12p.; High Leazes, number 6 on plan, 4a. 3r. 3p.; Middle Leazes, number 8 on plan, 7a. 26p.; and part of Low Leazes, number 11 on plan, 5a. 3r. 37p., all in the township of Darlington [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

17 May 1853 (1) Edward Thomas Pease of Darlington, chemist; and Richard Luck of Darlington, draper. (2) Thomas Everard Upton of Leeds, West Riding, Yorkshire, gentleman. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) in trust for Christopher Watkin of Darlington, draper, of a close of land called Winter Leazes or Winter Closes, formerly in 3 enclosures containing 16 acres, in Bondgate, Darlington, and now again divided into 3 closes containing 6a. 2r. 25p., 3a. 2r. 1p. and 3a. 3r. 37p. [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

29 December 1853 (1) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, draper. (2) Edward Thomas Pease of Darlington, chemist, and Richard Luck of Darlington, draper. (3) Eliza Masterman, Margaret Masterman, Jane Masterman, and Alice Other Masterman of Little Danby, Yorkshire, North Riding, spinsters. Mortgage from (1) to (3) of dwelling house with gardens and buildings, and property as in F52 above Consideration: £1,200 [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

23 July 1856 (1) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, linen draper. (2) Edward Thomas Pease of Darlington, chemist, and Richard Luck of Darlington, draper. (3) William Yeoman, of Osmotherley, Yorkshire, North Riding, linen manufacturer; and Matthew Boville of Walk Mill, township of Osmotherley, bleacher, trustees of the Will of Thomas Yeoman of Osmotherley, linen manufacturer, deceased. Mortgage from (1) to (3) of newly erected house called Tees Cottage, and a close of land adjoining, 7a. 3r. 20p., being part of a close called Low Leazes; also close of land containing 4a. 3r., lying under Bradley Bank in Blackwell Field, and now divided into 3 enclosures; also piece of land called Blackwell Holme, containing 1a. 30p. Consideration: £1,000 [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

4 December 1856 (1) Eliza Masterman, Margaret Masterman, Jane Masterman, Catherine Alice Other Masterman, and Alice Other Masterman of Little Danby, Yorkshire, North Riding, spinsters. (2) Edward Thomas Pease of Darlington, chemist; Richard Luck of Darlington, draper and Christopher Watkin of Darlington, draper. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1), of copyhold close called Winter Leazes or Winter Closes in Bondgate, Darlington, divided into 3 enclosures containing 6a. 2r. 25p; 3a. 2r. 1p; 3a. 3r. 27p. [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

4 December 1856 (1) William Yeoman of Osmotherley, Yorkshire, North Riding, linen manufacturer, and Matthew Boville of Walk Hill, Osmotherley, aforesaid, bleacher. Bradley Bank in Blackwell Field, Bondgate, Darlington; also piece of land being part of Blackwell, containing 1a. 30p. [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

Bond of obligation between Christopher Watkin of Tees Cottage, Darlington, gentleman and Thomas Barugh of Ruswick, near Bedale, Yorkshire, North Riding, gentleman, for the sum of £1,200, 28 November 1859

1 August 1866 (1) Thomas Fall of Chapel Hill, near Thirsk, Yorkshire, North Riding, farmer; Thomas Stevenson of Ripon, in the said county, druggist; John Teall of Leyburn in the said county, solicitor, executors of Thomas Barugh of Ruswick, parish of Fingall, in the said county, gentleman, deceased. (2) Ann Jane Barugh of 25 Hamilton Drive, Glasgow, widow, and John Stevenson of Ripon aforesaid, ironmonger, executors of the said Thomas Barugh, deceased. Assignment from (1) to (2) of bond of obligation for securing the sum of £600 now owing to them. Consideration: 10s.

23 November 1871 (1) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, gentleman. (2) William Yeoman of Osmotherley, Yorkshire, North Riding, linen manufacturer and Matthew Boville of Walk Hill, Osmotherley, aforesaid, bleacher. (3) Eliza Masterman, Margaret Masterman, Jane Masterman, Catherine Alice Other Masterman of Little Danby, Yorkshire, North Riding, spinsters. (4) George Allison of Darlington, gentleman. (5) Robert Thompson of Darlington, sharebroker. (6) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. Conveyance from (1) to (6) of a dwelling house formerly called Tees Cottage, but now called Tees Grange, with close of land adjoining containing 2a. 3r. 27p., being part of a close called Low Leazes, number 1 on plan; also a dwelling house with buildings and several closes of land called North Badle, and 2 plantations, number 2 on plan, 8a.; West Badle, number 3 on plan, 4a. 9p.; East Badle, number 4 on plan, 6a. 1r. 12p; High Leazes, number 5 on plan, 4a. 3r. 3p.; Middle Leazes, number 6 on plan, 7a. 26p; part of Low Leazes, number 7 on plan, 5a. 3r. 37p., all in the township of Darlington; also 2 closes of land containing 11a. 3r. 35p. and 3r. 7p., formerly 1 close and part of Grainey Hill or Tees Bank Estate, and known as Old Field, numbers 8 and 9 on plan; also a close lying under Bradley Bank in Blackwell Field, manor of Bondgate, Darlington, divided into 3 enclosures containing: 3a. 2r. 30p., number 10 on plan; 2r. 35p, number 11 on plan; 2a, number 12 on plan; also a close called Winter Leazes or Winter Closes, in Bondgate, Darlington, divided into 3 enclosures: 6a. 2r. 25p, number 14 on plan; 3a. 2r. 1p., number 15 on plan; 3a. 3r. 27p., number 16 on plan; also close or parcel of land called Blackwell Holme containing 10a. 1r. 35p., numbered 17 on plan Consideration: £16,000 [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

23 November 1871 (1) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire (2) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, gentleman; Eliza Masterman, Margaret Masterman; Jane Masterman, and Catherine Alice Other Masterman, of Little Danby, Yorkshire, North Riding, spinsters. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) of a close called Winter Leazes or Winter Closes in the manor of Bondgate, Darlington, formerly divided into 3 enclosures, containing 6a. 2r. 25p., 3a. 2r. 1p. and 3a. 3r. 27p. [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

23 November 1871 (1) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. (2) Christopher Watkin of Darlington, gentleman; William Yeoman of Osmotherley, Yorkshire, North Riding, linen manufacturer; Matthew Boville of Walk Mill, Osmotherley, aforesaid, bleacher, and Robert Thompson of Darlington sharebroker. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) of a copyhold parcel of land under Bradley Bank, Blackwell Field, manor of Bondgate, Darlington, formerly divided into 3 enclosures containing 3a. 2r. 30p., 2r. 35p. and 2a.; also a piece of land being part of Blackwell Holme containing 1a. 30p. [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

23 November 1871 (1) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. (2) George Allison of Darlington, gentleman; Christopher Watkin of Darlington, gentleman; and Robert Thompson of Darlington, sharebroker. Copy surrender and defeazance from (2) to (1) of a parcel of land called Blackwell Holme, containing 10a. 1r. 35p. [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

Statutory declaration of Mr. George Allison of Darlington, gentleman, as to a mortgage upon part of the Tees Cottage estate, 28 November 1871 [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

4 March 1872 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, Lords of the Manor of Bondgate, Darlington. (2) Arthur Pease of Darlington, esquire. Enfranchisement by (1) to (2) of a parcel of land called Blackwell Holme containing 10a. 1r. 35p.; also a close of land under Bradley Bank in Blackwell Field formerly divided into 3 enclosures containing 3a. 2r. 20p., 2r. 35p. and 2a.; also close of land called Winter Leazes or Winter Closes, formerly divided into 3 enclosures containing 6a. 2r. 25p., 3a. 2r. 1p. and 3a. 3r. 27p. Consideration: £134 [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

Schedule of Tees Grange deeds, 4 December 1856 - 4 March 1872, deposited with the 'Nat Prov Bank', n.d. [Lib.no. 21590(F)]

10 October 1578 (1) Sir William Inglebie of Ripley, [Yorkshire, West Riding], knight, and William Inglebie, his son and heir, of Brantinghome, [Yorkshire, East Riding], esquire. (2) John Warde of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of manor in Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], with appurtenances, with rent charge of £8 4s. p.a. Consideration: £300 [Lib.no. 30598]

6 November 1573 (1) John Bell of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], yeoman. (2) Richard Robinson of Cowton Grange, [Yorkshire, North Riding], yeoman. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of 3 parts of messuage in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: [Lib.no. 29801]

9 October 1579 (1) John Warde, gentleman, plaintiff. (2) William Inglebye, knight, deforciant. Exemplification of final concord of the manor of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], with appurtenances; 8 messuages 1 dovecote, 8 gardens, 8 orchards, 15 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 200a , 80 acres **** rent in Barton and Newton Morrell, [Yorkshire, North Riding] Consideration: £64 [Lib.no. 29801]

15 October 1588 (1) Christopher Wandesford of Kirklington, Yorkshire, [North Riding], miles (2) Thomas Benyon of Emeldon, Northumberland, clerk; and Robert Benyon, his son. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of lands called Barton Grange, Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding] Consideration: [Lib.no. 29801]

20 March 1598 (1) Henry Robinson of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], yeoman. (2) John Warde of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman. Quit claim from (1) to (2) of one close in Barton Milles, 5 (English) selions anglice Rigges lying at Hessellande, 4 selions at Readmyer Flat, 4 selions lying under Brettonbie, 1 selion (English) at Butt, 1 selion at Hall Flat Syde, certain parcels of land at Whaile, 7 selions anglice Rigges at Barton, in a place called Laxamyer, 2 selions at Cock slane Banke; all his meadow lying at Footmyer and Ruing Roodes in a place called Under Kneton; all his meadow in a place called West ynge, 2 other selions at Sandhill, 2 selions at Ranald Raye, 2 selions at Low Thorne and 6 other selions west of the town of Barton [Lib.no. 29801]

17 December 1621 (1) Thomas Danbye of Romanbye, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) John Dodsworth senior, of Thornton Wattlasse, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. Bond of obligation between (1) and (2) for £20 [Lib.no. 29801]

7 December 1621 (1) George Danby of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], yeoman. (2) John Dodsworth senior, of Thornton Watlasse, [Yorkshire, North Riding], esquire. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of lands in a field called Barton North Field, viz: 10 riggs or selions of arable land in a place called Smayle Thornes, containing, 5a. 14r. 11p.; 2 riggs or selions in the same field in a place called Whaiel Flatt, containing 2a. 30r. 6p. Consideration: £39 11s. 3d. [Lib.no. 29801]

6 May 1626 (1) John Dodsworth of Thornton Watlasse, [Yorkshire, North Riding], esquire. (2) Christopher Wilkinson, gentleman, and John, his son, of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding] Quit claim from (1) to (2) of lands in Barton, aforesaid, viz: one close of pasture in the east field of Barton called Low Field; one close called Christell Close; 4 selions lying in the east field of Barton called Broadacres; 2 selions in the east field of Barton called Waterfalle Flatt; 2 selions in the said east field called Graie Stones; 2 selions in the said east field called Waterfall Brigge [Lib.no. 29801]

23 June 1636 (1) John Wilkinson of Barton [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman. (2) John Dodsworth junior, of Thornton Watlasse, [Yorkshire, North Riding], esquire. Bond of obligation between (1) and (2) for £70 [Lib.no. 29801]

1 April 1604 (1) Robert Benyon of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman, and Christopher Wilkinson of Darlington, yeoman. (2) John Warde of Barton, aforesaid, and John Dodsworth, the younger, of Thornton Watlasse, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman. Grant and confirmation of exchange of land from (1) to (2) in Barton, viz: a close called Middle Field Close, with Black Flatt and rest of ground adjoining, containing 22 acres; a parcel of meadow being part of the Broad Lang, with other grounds or riggs lying under Hangbrigg; 1 rood of ground in a place called Robert Ing, all which land lies in Barton North Field, containing 9 acres; 4 riggs in 2 places in Barton West Field, in a flatt of land called Inglemire Stones, containing 2½ acres [Lib.no. 30060]

6 November 1604 (1) Robert Benyon of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman. (2) John Ward of Barton, aforesaid, gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of lands in Barton West Field, viz: 4 riggs in a flatt of ground called Mirkel Mire, containing 1acre; 3 acres in a flatt of land called Lusse, containing 2 acres; 2 riggs in a flatt of ground called Burton Stubbes, containing 1½ acres; 4 riggs in the said flatt of land and 3 butts, adjoining the said riggs, all containing 1 acre; 6 riggs in a flatt of ground called Burton Stubbs containing 1½ acres; 2 long riggs and one shorter, lying in a flatt of ground called Lingastoes, containing 3r; also 2 riggs at the head of the said flatt containing ½ acre; also 3 riggs in a flatt of ground called Noneacres, containing ½ acre; also 2 riggs lying in a flatt of ground Pinkinson Flatt, containing ½ acre; also 2 riggs lying in a flat of ground called Sandhill containing 1½r.; also 4 riggs lying in a flat of ground called Taggle, containing 3½r.; also 2 riggs lying in a flatt of land called Short Hangbrigg, containing ½ acre; also 1 rigg near Melsonby containing 1r.; also 1 butt near Barton townend abutting on the way leading from Barton to Melsonby, containing ½r. Consideration: £43 7s. 6d. [Lib.no. 30060]

2 April 1601 (1) John Craister of Craister, Northumberland, esquire; Edmund Craister and Thomas Craister, his brothers. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Darlington, butcher. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) a moiety of a tenement with appurtenances, part of the manor of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], also moiety of a little tenement part of the said manor; also moiety of all their lands belonging to the said tenement Consideration: £370 [Lib.no. 370]

1 September 1604 (1) Robert Benyon of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Darlington, butcher. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of a close of ground, part of his moiety of the manor of Barton Grange, called Shilbourn Leazes, now enclosed; also a close of meadow ground, part of the said moiety called Longe Leazes, now enclosed; also a close of meadow ground called Lambe Close, part of the said moiety, now enclosed; also close of meadow and arable land called West Ynge; also all his meadow ground called Wythes Closes; also arable ground lying in a place called Out West Ynge; also his arable ground in the Westfield of Barton, aforesaid, in a place called Swaterfall, containing ½r; also 2 riggs of arable land in the Eastfield of Barton in a flat of ground called Craikgarthes, containing ½ acre; also 3 riggs of arable ground in the said Eastfield of Barton in a place called Craikgarthes, containing 1 acre; also 2½ riggs of arable land in the said Eastfield called Makencails of the North, containing ½ acre; also a butt of arable ground in the said Eastfield, stynling on a close called Mewendaile, containing 1r.; also 3 riggs or butts of arable land in the Northfield of Barton, near the highway, called Northgate in a place called Whymyclose Flatt; also 3 riggs of arable ground in the said Northfield in a place called Hasseland, containing ½ acre; also a ½ rigg of arable land in the said Northfield, containing ½r. (all part of moiety aforesaid) Consideration: £180 [Lib.no. 30060]

1 September 1607 (1) William Wycliff of Wycliff, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of messuage or tenement in Barton, aforesaid, with appurtenances Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 30060]

13 February 1608 (1) Robert Warde and Francis Foster. (2) Christopher Wilkinson. Exemplification of common recovery of lands at Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding] [Lib.no. 30060]

14 February 1574 (1) Francis Barker, merchant, of London. (2) John Warde of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman. Deed of sale from (1) to (2) of a house called Town House in the parish of Barton, aforesaid. Consideration: a certain sum of money [Lib.no. 30060]

29 July 1579 (1) William Inglebye of Brantingham, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. (2) John Warde of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of the manor of Barton with appurtenances and capital messuage Consideration: £300 [Lib.no. 30060]

Inquisition of lands in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], namely, Crack Garth, Kirk Close, New Close and the moor called Allan Barker's Moore, claimed by William Scudamore, esquire, 28 July 1640 [Lib.no. 30060]

22 November 1649 (1) Robert Dodsworth, gentleman. (2) John Dodsworth, gentleman. Exemplification of a fine of lands at Barton [Lib.no. 30060]

10 January 1641 (1) Henry Wormeley of Riccall, Yorkshire, [West Riding], esquire. (2) Edward Wormeley of the same place, esquire. Release from (1) to (2) of his moiety of the manor of Barton and capital messuage, land, tenements and hereditaments in the parish of Barton Consideration: £25 [Lib.no. 30060]

1 May 1626 (1) John Dodsworth of Thornton Watlasse, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire, and John Dodsworth of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding, gentleman, his son and heir. (2) Christopher Wilkinson and John Wilkinson, his son and heir, of Barton, aforesaid, gentlemen. Exchange from (1) to (2) of lands in Barton, viz: Christell Close and Barton Lower Field; 4 riggs of arable land in West Lower Field on a flat called Broad Acres; 2 riggs in the said Wester Field near the waterfall, beside the Grety Stones; 2 riggs in the said Wester Field beside Waterfall Bridge Consideration: certain lands which (1) have from an assignment of (2) [Lib.no. 30060]

18 September 1647 (1) Francis Wilkinson of Oxen le Fields, gentleman. (2) Robert Dodsworth of Chillingame, Northumberland, gentleman. Articles of agreement for the purchase\se by (2) from (1) of the manor of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding] Consideration: £2,342 10s. [Lib.no. 30060]

29 November 1647 (1) Francis Wilkinson of Oxenfield, gentleman. (2) Robert Dodsworth of Chillingham, Northumberland, gentleman. Sale from (1) to (2) of the Manor of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], with appurtenances called Barton Grange Consideration: £2,380 15s. [Lib.no. 30060]

Letter of attorney from Benjamin Clerke of Barwick upon Tweed, [Northumberland], alderman, appointing Rowland Dodsworth of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman, to deliver possession of lands at Barton, namely a close called Church Close, 22 June 1649 [Lib.no. 30060]

26 September 1649 (1) John Dodsworth of Thornton near Watlasse, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire, and John Dodsworth, his son and heir. (2) Robert Dodsworth of Chillingham, Northumberland, gentleman. Release from (1) to (2) of the manor of Barton, and capital messuage and all other messuages, and lands and appurtenances Consideration: £2,700

25 June 1650 Probate copy of Will, 15 March 1650, of Robert Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Devises manor of Barton, with appurtenances, with lands, tenements and hereditaments lately purchased from John Dodsworth of Watlass, [Yorkshire, North Riding] esquire, and of Francis Wilkinson of Darneton, gentleman; tithes in Barton, messuage with appurtenances in Barwick upon Tweed, Northumberland; also rent charge or mortgage of tithe in Warke, Northumberland; rent charge or mortgage of tithe in Ellington, Northumberland; rent charge of Little Lambton in Yorkshire, [North Riding], to his son, Thomas Dodsworth. Remainders as specified [Lib.no. 30060]

27 September 1651 (1) James Wright of Parlington, Yorkshire, [West Riding], gentleman. (2) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale with feoffment from (1) to (2) of frontstead, garth and orchard, with appurtenances, in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: £20 [Lib.no. 30060]

2 October 1651 (1) Thomas Storye, sometimes residing in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman, and Priscilla, his wife, and John Barker, son of Henry Barker, late of Barton, aforesaid, clerk, deceased. (2) Rowland Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale with feoffment from (1) to (2) of house and garth with appurtenances in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: £5 [Lib.no. 30060]

1 December 1608 (1) George Danby of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) John Dodsworth, the elder, of Thornton Watlasse, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) several riggs or lands of arable ground in Barton Northfield, viz: 15 riggs of arable land in a flat called Smayle Thorns, containing 103r. 24 pooles and 11 parts of a poole; also 10 riggs lying in a flat called Wheale, containing 2r. 3 poles and 7 parts of a pool Consideration: £39 11s. 3d. [Lib.no. 30060]

22 October 1668 (1) Elizabeth Clarke of Barwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, widow, late wife of Benjamin Clarke of the same place, alderman. (2) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Release from (1) to (2) of her jointure of 3 closes in Barton, aforesaid, [boundaries specified] Consideration: £30 [Lib.no. 30060]

Release of legacy of £100 from Margaret Chaytor of Croft, executor of the Will of the late Henry Chaytor of Croft, esquire, deceased, to Thomas Smithson of the parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex, 2 February 1669 [Lib.no. 30060]

30 August 1669 (1) William Burnett of Gray's Inn, Holborn, London, gentleman. (2) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Exchange from (1) to (2) of acres, riggs and lands in Barton, aforesaid, in a close called Whale; and from (2) to (1) of a close or parcel of meadow ground in Barton, aforesaid, abutting onto Stenewill Hill, called Rye Close or Rye Field Consideration: £20 from (1) to (2) [Lib.no. 30060] Enclosed: Acquittal by Wm. Burnett of Thomas Dodsworth from all rents and arrears of rents from acres or riggs in Whale, 1 September 1669 [1 paper]

5 February 1600 (1) Peter Page and Henry Best of London, gentlemen. (2) Joseph Barker of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Purchase by (2) from (1) of a cottage with garth and appurtenances in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: a certain sum of money [Lib.no. 30060]

4 April 1601 (1) John Craister of Craister, Northumberland, esquire; Edmund Craister and Thomas Craister, brothers of the said John Craister. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Darlington, butcher. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of moiety of Barton Grange, part of the manor of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding] Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

26 July 1602 (1) William Pearson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Darlington, butcher, and John Wilkinson, his son and heir. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of a close of pasture containing 5 acres [boundaries specified] Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

20 August 1604 (1) Robert Benyon of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding]. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Darlington, butcher. Deed of partition of lands at Barton [Lib.no. 30060]

1 September 1604 (1) Robert Benyon of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Darlington, butcher. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of a close of meadow called Shilhawme Leazes; a close of meadow called Long Leazes; part of a meadow called Lambe Close; close of meadow and assort called West Ynge; a close of meadow called Wythes Close; arable land in the same place called West Ynge; all arable lands in the Westfield of Barton called Waterfall; a rigg of meadow in the Westfield of Barton in a place called Lymekilles; arable land called riggs in the Eastfield of Barton in a place called Craikgarthes; riggs and arable land in the said Eastfield abutting a close called Maivendaile, and a buttment of land abutting the said close; riggs or butts of arable land in the Northfield of Barton in a place called Whymyclose Flatt; 2 riggs of arable land in the said Northfield in a place called Lasselland; also a further rigg in the said Northfield Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

8 November 1604 (1) Robert Benyon of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) Jonathan Ward of the same place, gentleman. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of all (1)'s in Barton Westfield, viz: a parcel of land called Four Riggs in Mickell Mine, containing 1 acre ; a parcel of land called Five Riggs in Lusse containing 2 acres; a parcel of land called Two Riggs in Burtre Stubbes, containing ½ acre; a parcel of land called Four Riggs, and Three Buttes in Burtre Stubbs; 3 parcels of land called Four Riggs, One Rigg and One Rigg in Burtre Stubbs, containing 1½ acres; a parcel of land called **** longer Rigg and one shorter in Longeasteres, containing 3r; a parcel of land called Two Rigg in Fowle Wath containing ½ acre; ½ rigg in ****, containing ½ acre; a parcel of land called Two Riggs in Pinshingow Flatt containing ½ acre; a parcel of land called Two Riggs in Sandhill containing 1½r.; a parcel of land called Four Riggs in Faggle containing 3½r.; a parcel of land called Two Riggs in Shorthanging, containing ½ acre; a parcel of land called a rigg in Near Mel**** containing 1r.; a parcel of land called One Rigg or Butt containing ½r Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

18 September 1607 (1) William Wyclif of Wyclif, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of a messuage in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

5 November 1640 (1) Francis Wilkinson of Kirkall, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) Edward Wormley and Henry Wormley of the same place, esquires. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of the manor of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], with all messuages and lands Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

Schedule of title deeds, 13 February 1764 - 19 March 1773, re Barton lands, n.d. [1788] [Lib.no. 29799]

Inquisition post mortem into a messuage in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], held by Richard Gressome of Barton, aforesaid, yeoman, 20 July 1598 [Lib.no. 29799]

29 April 1563 (1) Henry, Earl of Westmoreland. (2) Cuthbert Story of Darlington, merchant. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of messuages and 4 cottages with appurtenances in Darlington Consideration: £200 [Lib.no. 29799]

Plan of Nestfield Estate, n.d. Gives field names Scale: 2 chains to 1" [1:1584] [Lib.no. 29799]

Plan of unidentified estate, n.d. No scale [Lib.no. 29799] Enclosed in H44 above

Schedule of title deeds, 10 October 1578 - May 1799, to property in Barton, n.d. [Lib.no. 29799]

12 January 1608 (1) Robert Benyon of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, aforesaid, yeoman. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of messuage in Barton called Marygait; also one tenement with appurtenances in Barton; also one close called Master Benyon's pasture; also a parcel of meadow land lying within the close called le Springe in the West Field of Barton; also one close in the East Field of Barton called le Bruchfat; one close in the East Field called Laxamyer; one close in the East Field called Farrstanay, and another small close adjoining the said Farrstanay; also all arable lands in the said fields of Barton, containing 10 acres. Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

16 February 1613 (1) John Henryson of the City and County of Durham, gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], yeoman. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of a close of meadow called Yarkedall, Barton, aforesaid Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

15 August 1614 (1) John Henryson of the City and County of Durham, gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding] Feoffment from (1) to (2) of a close of meadow land called West Ings in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

7 May 1620 (1) Robert Spence of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) Thomas Morgaine of Upper Jolby, [Yorkshire, North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of 2 cottages, 2 orchards, or English tofts, 2 orchards or garths, in Barton, aforesaid, in a placed called Marygayt, with an annual rent of 8s. Consideration: 15s. [Lib.no. 30060]

16 June 1622 (1) William Lightfoot of Melsonby, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) Christopher Lightfoot, (1)'s brother. Feoffment from (1) to (2) of a messuage and 4 cottages in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], with appurtenances Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

24 May 1624 (1) William Lightfoote of Melsonby, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) Christopher Lightfoote of Hull, Yorkshire, [East Riding] Release from (1) to (2) of one messuage and four cottages with appurtenances in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding] Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

29 November 1624 (1) Cuthbert Welles of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], and Robert Spence of Barton, aforesaid, yeoman. (2) Cuthbert Pudsey of Barton, aforesaid, gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of 2 parcels of arable land called le duo cotagia with appurtenances, containing 6 acres [boundaries specified] Consideration: A certain sum of money [Lib.no. 30060]

7 February 1625 (1) Christopher Lightfoot of Hull, Yorkshire, [East Riding], yeoman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding]. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of (1)'s lands in Barton, viz: one rigg lying in a place called Langauthtus, called Great Head Ridge; one close called Under Kneton; one close called New Close; 12 acres in a place called Ingle Myre; 5 acres in a place called June Hill Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

17 November 1625 (1) Christopher Lightfoote of Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, [East Riding], son of John Lightfoot of Melsonby, Yorkshire, [North Riding], deceased. (2) John Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Quit claim from (1) to (2) of selion, anglice or rigg of arable land in a close belonging to (2) in the East Field of Barton, containing 1/12r. Consideration: [Lib.no. 3060]

20 April 1625 (1) George Danby of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman, and Thomas Danby, his son. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of land in a place called Stone Bridge Flat; one acre of land in a place called Saw Hill and land in a place called le low ende de Waterfall Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

Inquisition post mortem of Christopher Wilkinson's lands in Barton, 5 October 1634 [Lib.no. 30060]

23 June 1636 (1) John Dodsworth junior, of Thornton Watleyes, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. (2) John Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of a close of pasture land with appurtenances called le Round about, in Barton East Field. Consideration [Lib.no. 30060]

23 June 1636 (1) John Robinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) John Dodsworth, junior of Thornton Watleyes, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. Bargain and sale with feoffment of 10 selions, 'English' riggs, one with a parcel of meadow, containing 2½ acres in Barton West Field in a place called Inglemyer Stones Consideration: £15 [Lib.no. 30060]

16 August 1573 (1) Sir George Bowes of Cowton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], knight, and Edmund Smythson, clerk. (2) Richard Robynson of Cowton Grange, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of five parts of a messuage and four cottages in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding] Consideration: £16 [Lib.no. 30060]

5 November 1573 (1) John Bell of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) Rycharde Robynson of Newton Grange of Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of 3 parts of a messuage and four cottages in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding] Consideration: £13 6s. 8d. [Lib.no. 30060]

7 August 1578 (1) Richard Robinson of Cowton Grange, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) Christopher Lightfoot of Gillinge, near Richmond, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of a messuage and 4 cottages in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding] Consideration: £40 [Lib.no. 30060]

4 December 1588 (1) Sir Christopher Wandesford of Kirklington, Yorkshire, [North Riding], knight. (2) Edmund Craister of Craister, Northumberland, esquire. Confirmation of feoffment from (1) to (2) of moiety of Barton Grange, part of the manor of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], and a moiety of one little tenement, part of the said manor Consideration: £356 13s. 4d. [Lib.no. 30060]

4 December 1589 (1) Sir Christopher Wandesford of Kirklington, Yorkshire, [North Riding], knight (2) Thomas Benyan of Emildon, Northumberland, and Robert Benyon, his son. Confirmation of feoffment from (1) to (2) of moiety of Barton Grange, part of the manor of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], and a moiety of one little tenement, part of the said manor Consideration: £356 13s. 4d. [Lib.no. 30060]

5 October 1593 (1) John Dodsworth of Thornton Watlas, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. (2) John Ward of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Marriage settlement, on marriage of (1) to Wynnetryde, daughter of (2), of all (2)'s manors, messuages and lands in Thornton Watlas and Thornton Kirk, Yorkshire, [North Riding], and the manor of Barton aforesaid, on trusts specified [Lib.no. 30060]

31 January 1598 (1) William Pearson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) John Ward of Barton, aforesaid, gentleman. Exchange from (1) to (2) of one parcel of meadow ground in the north field of Barton in a place called the brode ynge, nine riggs of arable ground in the said field, 2 lease of meadow grounds, 2 riggs in the same north field, 5 riggs in the east field of Barton, all containing 6a. 2r. [Lib.no. 30060]

16 March 1598 (1) Henry Robinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) John Ward of Barton, aforesaid, gentleman. Exchange from (1) to (2) of one close called Barton Mills, 5 riggs in Heppleland, 4 riggs of readmyer flat, 4 riggs underneath brettanbie, all his meadow in Robertinge and one butt, one rigg of Laulle flat syde and certain grounds of whaile long ridge of fresh cut hay, laying in the north field of Barton, 7 riggs in a place called Lackamyre, 2 riggs at Cockerston Bancke, meadow lying in the forkmyer, 5 roods underneath Kneton, meadow ground in Westinge, 2 riggs at the sande hill, 2 riggs at Rayunauld, 2 riggs at howthorne, with 7 riggs at the west end of the town of Barton, with appurtenances [Lib.no. 30060]

10 January 1608 (1) Robert Benyon of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, aforesaid, yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of a capital house or messuage in Barton, aforesaid, in a street called Marie gait; also a tenement with appurtenances in Barton; also one close of pasture ground in Barton Westfield called Mr. Benyon's pasture, adjoining the High Street; also a parcel of meadow ground in a close called the Sprynges, in Barton Westfield; also one close in Barton east field called Bruchfoote; one close in Barton East Field called Laxamyer; one close lately enclosed in Barton East Field called Farrstanay; one close next adjoining the said Stanay Close; all (1)'s arable ground in the several fields at Barton containing 10 acres Consideration: £300 [Lib.no. 30060]

1 March 1613 (1) William Nicholson of Kirkbrigg, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman; Wynyfryde, Anne and Dorithie Nicholson, his daughters. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of 3 messuages in document damaged, aforesaid, with appurtenances Consideration: £300 [Lib.no. 30060]

16 February 1614 (1) John Herrieson of the City of Durham, gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of one close of meadow ground, commonly called Yorkerdale, in Barton East Field Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

15 August 1614 (1) John Herreson of the City of Durham, gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of a close of meadow ground called West Inges in Barton West Field Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

20 April 1622 (1) William Scudamore of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. (2) Cuthbert Pudsey of Barton, aforesaid, gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of tithes of corn and hay in Barton, aforesaid, with all messuages and appurtenances. Consideration: £120 [Lib.no. 30060]

29 November 1624 (1) Cuthbert Welles and Robert Spence of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeomen. (2) Cuthbert Pudsey of Barton, aforesaid, gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of 2 closes or parcels of ground commonly called the two cottages with appurtenances, situated in the east moore of the manor of Barton Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

20 April 1626 (1) George Danbye of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, aforesaid, yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of several parcels of land in the West Field of Barton, viz: 8 riggs in a place called stone bryde flat; 5 ridge lying in a place called Sand Hill; 5 ridges and a parcel of meadow in a place called Waterfaull; 8 ridges lying in a place called canganthus; a close, called Larnkinley; 1 ridge at the low end of Waterfall, a close called Lussy, and a close called Mickellmyre, all which lands contain 8a. 2r. Consideration: certain sum [Lib.no. 30060]

4 March 1626 (1) Beniamyre (sic) [Benjamin] Clark of the borough of Barwick upon Tweed, [Northumberland], burgis. (2) John Sleighe of the said borough, Burgis Feoffment from (1) to (2) in trust for (1) and his intended wife, Elizabeth Jackson, of a tenement with appurtenances in Berwick upon Tweed, [Northumberland], in Shawes Lane; a close of pasture ground in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yielding £6 rent p.a.; a close opposite the former, yielding 26s. 8d. rent p.a.; a winter close in Barton aforesaid, called Cragarrs, yielding 53s. 4d. rent p.a. Consideration: [Lib.no. 30060]

Agreement concerning use of the tithes belonging to the chapel of St. Mary's, Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], 20 July 1625 [Lib.no. 30060]

30 June 1628 (1) Christopher Lightfoot of Hull, Yorkshire, [East Riding], shoemaker. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of one cottage with an orchard or backside in a little row called Katten Rowe, [Barton]; a close of meadow ground now enclosed, called Cocke Gaynes; one other meadow close called...Sycke Leas, both in the East Field of Barton; one cottage with garth or backside, in Barton; a close commonly called Mooure Pasture, in the liberties of Barton, containing 12 acres; a close of meadow ground commonly called Sycke Bank in the East Field of Barton; 4 ridges of meadow ground called Henndy; one further cottage with garth or backside in a street called Marygaite Consideration: certain sum of money [Lib.no. 30060]

9 June 1632 (1) Cuthbert Pudsey of Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire, [East Riding], gentleman, and George Pudsey, son of the said Cuthbert Pudsey, gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson the elder, of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale with feoffment or messuage with appurtenances in Barton, aforesaid, also house and barn commonly called Manfields house, with 2 garths adjoining on the south and east, in Barton aforesaid; house in Barton called High ponte, with garth adjoining on the east side; 2 closes of ground formerly called the Two Cottages in the east moore of Barton, containing 4 acres; tithes of corn and grain at Barton, under the yearly rent of £4 Consideration: certain sum [Lib.no. 30060]

10 November 1634 (1) Benjamyn Clarke of Barwick upon tweed, [Northumberland], gentleman. (2) Christopher Wilkinson of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale with feoffment from (1) to (2) of a close or enclosure of summer pasture called Clarke Pasture in Barton West Field Consideration: certain sum lawful **** money [Lib.no. 30060]

27 April 1648 (1) Edward Wormley, gentleman, plaintiff. (2) Francis Wilkinson, gentleman, deforciant. Final concord from (1) to (2) of 6 messuages, 6 cottages, 1 dovecote, 6 granaries, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 240 acres of land, 240 acres meadow, 240 acres pasture, with appurtenances, in Barton Consideration: £60 [Lib.no. 30060]

3 February 1648 (1) William Clement of Newton Morrell, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) Rowland Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale with feoffment of fronthead with a parcel of land called a garth, with appurtenances, in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: £5 [Lib.no. 30060]

25 June 1663 (1) Rowland Dodsworth of Leeds, Yorkshire, [West Riding], clothworker. (2) Henry Chaytor of Croft, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. Bargain and sale with feoffment from (1) to (2) of fronthead with garth, with appurtenances, in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: £5 [Lib.no. 30060]

25 June 1663 (1) Rowland Dodsworth of Leeds, Yorkshire, [West Riding], clothworker. (2) Henry Chaytor of Croft, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. Bond of obligation between (1) and (2) Consideration: £10 [Lib.no. 30060]

25 June 1663 (1) Rowland Dodsworth of Leeds, Yorkshire, [West Riding], clothworker. (2) Henry Chaytor of Croft, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. Bargain and sale with feoffment from (1) to (2) of messuage or cottage with garth in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: £5 [Lib.no. 30060]

25 June 1663 (1) Rowland Dodsworth of Leeds, Yorkshire, [West Riding], clothworker. (2) Henry Chaytor of Croft, Yorkshire, [North Riding] Bond of obligation between (1) and (2) Consideration: £10 [Lib.no. 30060]

Receipt for payment by Henry Chaytor to Rowland Dodsworth, of £10, being the purchase money for a messuage or cottage and garth, and fronthead and garth in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], 26 June 1663 [Lib.no. 30060] Enclosed in H83 above

Receipt for payment by Robert Dodsworth to Francis Wilkinson of £2380 15s., being the purchase money for lands and houses in Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], 4 December 1848 [Lib.no. 30060]

Receipt for payment of legacy of £20 to Christopher Asbrigge by Margaret Chaytor, widow and executrix of Henry Chaytor, late of Croft, Yorkshire, [North Riding], 2 June 1668 [Lib.no. 30060]

Quarterly assessment for land tax at Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], 1729 [Lib.no. 30680]

Poor rate assessment, Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], 1781 [Lib.no. 30680]

Assessments for church rate, poor rate and highway rates for Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], 1784-85 [Lib.no. 30680]

Drafts of H89 above [Lib.no. 30680]

Assessment for highway rate at Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], 1785 [Lib.no. 30680]

Order concerning tithes at Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], 18 February 1689 [Lib.no. 30680]

Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], township rental, 1729 [Lib.no. 30680]

Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], township rental, n.d. [Lib.no. 30680]

Details of lands and rents, 13 February 1776 [Lib.no. 30680]

Details of Mrs. Eden's farms, 13 February 1776 [Lib.no. 30680]

8 January 1672 (1) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) William Place of Darlington, gentleman, and Thomas Gyll of Barton, aforesaid, gentleman. Deed to lead to the uses of a recovery from (1) to (2) of capital messuage in Mary Gate, Barton, aforesaid, and messuages and cottage in Barton, aforesaid, and all lands in the territories of Barton, viz: Clark Pasture, The Springes, Laxamine, Staney, Frange Pasture, the Westinges, Withes Nooke, Kirkstill, Kirkstill Mead, Bell Garth, the Low Field, Syke Closes, Crate Flatt, Roundabout, Cockgarths, a little meadow close in the east side of Cockgarthes, another meadow close on the west side thereof, also the moores, the cottages and all his arable lands, meadow ground in the West Field of Barton, tithes at Barton, his other manor of Barton, capital messuage and all other messuages, tenements, lands and hereditaments in Barton Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 30060]

3 June 1672 (1) William Place, gentleman, and Thomas Gill, gentleman, plaintiffs. (2) Thomas Dodsworth, gentleman, deforcient. Final concord of 10 messuages, 20 cottages, 30 gardens, 30 orchards, 500 acres of land, 300 acres of meadow, 600 acres of pasture, 40 acres of moor, with appurtenances, in Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding] Consideration: £1,000 [Lib.no. 30060]

8 January 1672 (1) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) William Place of Darlington, and Thomas Gill of Barton, aforesaid, gentlemen. Deed from (1) to (2) to lead to the uses of a **** of the manor of Barton, with appurtenances, called Barton Grange, and all messuages, cottages and tenements in Barton, aforesaid, viz. a capital messuage in a street called Mary Gate [Barton], messuages, cottages and tenements in Barton, aforesaid, and all closes in the fields of Barton, viz: Clarke Pasture, The Springes, Laxamine, Staney, Grange Pasture, the West Inges, Withes Nook, Kirkshill, Kirkshill Head, Lussa, Bellgarth, The Low Field, Syke Closes, Coate Flatt, Roundabout, Cockgarthes and a meadow close on the east side of Cockgarthes, and one meadow close on the west side, and all other lands in Barton; also tithes of grain and corn in Barton Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 30060]

10 May 1672 (1) William Liddell of Castell, Yorkshire, [North Riding], yeoman. (2) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Bargain and sale from (1) to (2) of parcel of meadow ground called Inglemyre Stones, containing 2a. 3r., in the West Field, Barton Consideration: £31 [Lib.no. 30060]

28 March 1672 (1) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. (2) John Dodsworth of Thornton neare Wattlas, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. Release from (1) to (2) from all action over a rent charge of £8 4s. on lands at Barton, with covenant that (1) will pay the said rent charge if needed Consideration: £100 [Lib.no. 30060]

28 March 1672 (1) John Dodsworth of Thornton neare Wattlas, Yorkshire, [North Riding], esquire. (2) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Release from (1) to (2) of the manor of Barton aforesaid, and capital messuage and all other messuages, tenements, lands and hereditaments in Barton, aforesaid Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 30060]

Receipt for payment by Thomas Dodsworth, gentleman, of £31, being the purchase money for a parcel of meadow ground with appurtenances in Barton, [Yorkshire, North Riding], 10 May 1672 [Lib.no. 30060]

24 June 1672 (1) Elizabeth Liddell of Brough, Yorkshire [North Riding], widow. (2) Thomas Dodsworth of Barton, Yorkshire, [North Riding], gentleman. Release from (1) to (2) of a parcel of meadow ground called Inglemyre Stones, containing 2a. 3r., in the West Field of Barton, aforesaid Consideration: 5s. [Lib.no. 30060]

2-3 September 1719 (1) Robert Killinghall of Middleton St. George, esquire, and Mary Pemberton of Middleton St. George, widow, mother of the said Robert Killinghall. (2) George Allan the elder of Darlington, merchant, and Jane Allan of Darlington, spinster, his daughter. (3) George Allan the younger of Stockton on Tees, merchant, son of George Allan the elder, and Francis Barker of Stockton on Tees, merchant. (4) Thomas Allan of Allan Flatts, gentleman, and Thomas Smithson of Moulton, Yorkshire, [North Riding] gentleman. Settlement on the marriage of Robert Killinghall and Jane Allan, by means of lease and release from Mary Pemberton and George Allan to (3) to the use of (1) and (2) of the manor of Middleton St. George; also Low Middleton; also advowson and right of presentation in the rectory and parish church of Middleton St. George; moiety of tithes and free fishing in the River Tees within the said manor; also several closes of arable meadow and pasture land in the parishes of Middleton St. George, Dinsdale and Eaglescliff; also the manor of Barton, [Yorkshire, North riding]; also several messuages, lands, easements, hereditaments and closes of arable meadow and pasture ground in Barton aforesaid, and all other messuages in Middleton St. George, Barton, Dinsdale and Eaglescliff Consideration; £15,000 [Lib.no. 29987]

25 May 1758 (1) James Allan, gentleman, plaintiff. (2) John Killinghall, esquire, deforciant. Final concord from (2) to (1) of the manor of Barton with appurtenances, 10 messuages, 3 dovehouses, 10 gardens, 10 orchards, 600 acres of land, 500 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture, 200 acres of moor, common of pasture for all cattle, view of frankpledge in the parish of Barton, St. John Staynlock, otherwise Stanwick and Gilling, and moiety of tithes in Barton Consideration: £1,700 [Lib.no. 29987]

23 December 1741 Attested copy of Will of Robert Killinghall of Yarm, Yorkshire, [North Riding]. Devises £100 each to his nieces Mary, Catherine and Margaret Pemberton; £10 to his servant, William Stelling; remainder of personal estate to his son, John Killinghall, subject to annual payments specified [Lib.no. 29987]