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12 August 1528 (1) Dame Agnes Lawson, Prioress of the Convent of St. Bartholomew the Apostell, Newcastle upon Tyne (2) James Lawson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Copy lease by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage called St Edmund the Confessor with a chapel and poorhouse and other appurtenances and grounds called Benchehelme alias Bencholme, Mill Meadow and Baldwyn Flatt and the demesne lands called St. Edmunds land in the town fields of Gateshead, 30 ares of land in Farne Acres Field, one water mill at Urpeth in the River Tyne, and the Manor of Stollingley alias Stelley [Stella] adjoining the Tyne in the parish of Ryton, for 99 years from Michaelmas 1529 Rent: £10 p.a.

11 December 1629 (1) Henry Mitford of Deckham House, gentleman and Elizabeth his wife (2) William Burnett of Hownes, gentleman and George Taylor of Cornesay Rawe, gentleman Grant of an annuity of £5 by (1) to (2) secured on Deckham House and lands being in effect a mortgage whereby (1) may repurchase the annuity for £50 Consideration: £60

12 April 1660 (1) James Liddell of Gateside, gentleman and Jane his wife; Thomas Nicholl of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant; and Mathew Kirkley of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Marke Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease by (1) to (2) for 60 years of a moiety of the collieries at Gateside Head with power to erect buildings connected therewith and rights of access for wagons and horses Rent: 8s. per ten of coal raised

13 April 1660 (1) Mark Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Mathew Kirkley of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Covenant of (1) with (2) to assign a moiety of coalmines at Gateshide Head with appurtenances and access to the River Tyne, which were leased to (1) for a term of 60 years by D/CG15/3 Rent: 8s. per ten of coal to James Liddell and Jane his wife Consideration: £330

25 June 1661 (1) James Liddle of Gateshead, gentleman and Jane his wife, and Elizabeth Mitford of Gateshead, widow (2) Marke Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Copy bargain and sale with livery of seisin endorsed by (1) to (2) of two messuages and lands called Cope land Closes alias Deckham House in the parish of Gateshead, by way of mortgage to secure £672 as specified. Reserves minerals. Covenant to levy a fine. Memorandum of production in Liddell v Milbanke in Chancery 1684 Consideration: £600

25 June 1661 (1) James Liddell of Gateshead, gentleman, and Jane his wife and Elizabeth Mitford of Gateshead, widow (2) Marke Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Bargain and sale with livery of seisin endorsed by (1) to (2) of Copeland Closes alias Deckhams House or Bainbridge Land in the parish of Gateshead by way of mortgage to secure £672 and interest. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £600

12 August 1661 (1) Mark Milbanke, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) James Liddell, gentleman, and Jane his wife, and Elizabeth Mitford, widow, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 2 messuages 30 acres of land etc. in Gateshead Consideration: 290 marks of silver

12 August 1661 (1) Mark Milbanke, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) James Liddell, gentleman and Jane his wife and Elizabeth Mitford, widow, Deforceants Copy of a Final Concord of 2 messuages, 30 acres of land etc. in the parish of Gateshead Consideration: 290 marks of silver

22 December 1668 (1) Marke Milbank of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Alderman, and James Liddell of Darwen Crooke, gentleman (2) Henry Liddell of Ravensworth Castle, Esquire (3) James Chipchase of Ravensworth, gentleman Copy bargain and sale with livery of seisin endorsed by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage and farm at Darwen Crooke as specified. Appointment of (3) as the attorney of (1) to deliver seisin Memorandum of examination in Henry Liddell vs Thomas Liddell, 28 September 1678 Consideration: £555 to M.M. and £265 to J.L.

17 October 1672 (1) Henry Riddell of Gateside, gentleman; Katherine Riddell, Jane Riddell and Margaret Riddell of Gateside, spinsters (2) Marke Millbanke, Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne Covenant regarding the rental of £200 p.a. due to (2) under a mortgage by demise of 499 years of even date

6 February 1672/3 (1) Mark Milbancks, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) William Riddell, Esquire, and Margaret his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of a capital messuage, 20 cottages, 2 water corn mills, 200 acres of land etc. :in the parish of Gateshead Consideration: 260 marks of silver

17 May 1673 (1) Henry Liddell, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) James Liddell and Jane his wife, Deforceants Copy of a Final Concord of 2 messuages, 40 acres of land at Darwen Crooke in the parish of Gateshead. Consideration: 160 marks of silver

30 August 1677 (1) Dorothy Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow, and Sir Marke Milbanke of Hannaby, Yorkshire, Bart (executors of Marke Milbanke deceased) (2) John Dobson of Newcastle upon Tyne, feltmaker Assignment by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage of William Riddell and closes of land with the collieries there called St. Edmonds Lands in the parish of Gateshead for the remainder of a term of 500 years created by the within recited lease of 16 October 1672

1 September 1677 (1) William Riddle of Gateside, Esquire (2) Sir Mark Milbanke of Hannaby, Yorkshire, Baronet Copy Release by (1) to (2) of Nunns Close, Kirner Close, the Paddock,Bradley Head, Stinking Burne, the High Mill and grounds belonging thereto and lands as specified, the Low Mill and grounds as specified and 6 horse gates, reserving the capital messuage occupied by (1) and all coal mines with their appurtenant workings, waggon ways etc. to (1) Consideration: £6000

20 October 1677 (1) John Dobson of Newcastle upon Tyne, feltmaker (2) Dorothy Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow and Sir Marke Milbanke of Hannaby, Yorkshire, Bart (executors of Marke Milbanke); Thomas Riddell of Fenham, Northumberland, Esquire; Ralph Clavering of Callaly, Northumberland, Esquire Covenant by (1) with (2) that the assignment of property to (1) by D/CG15/13 is upon trust to allow D.M. and N.M. to receive the profits of the land until all sums owed to them by the late William Riddell be paid, thence upon trust to assign the premises to T.R. and R.C.

30 November 1677 (1) Henry Liddell of Newton, Esquire, and Thomas Liddell of Darwen Crooke, gentleman (son and heir of James Liddell of Darwen Crooke, deceased) (2) Sir Mark Milbanke of Hannaby, Yorkshire, Bart., Copy Release by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage called Darwen Crook and other messuages, lands collieries etc. Memorandum that this document was examined in Liddell v Milbanke and others, in Chancery, 1 October 1684 Consideration: £1734

Copy of the will of Dorothy Milbank of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (dated 1682) bequeathing to her grandchildren Acclome, Ralph and John Milbank £1000 each; to her granddaughter Elizabeth Cole an annuity of £60 and £1000 to be divided between her children; to her grandson Barrington Bourchier of Benningbrough, Yorkshire £500; to Mark Bourchier £1000; devising all real estate to Acclome, Ralph, John and Sir Mark Milbank

9 June 1694 Copy declaration by William Riddell of Gateside, Esquire, that the property specified in the within recited deed D/CG15/14 is situate in the parish of Gateshead and County Palatine of Durham, which fact was left out in the original deed

10 June 1698 Copy of the probate of the will of Sir Mark Milbank of Halnaby, Yorkshire, Bart (dated 17 September 1697) devising his Durham estates to trustees to raise portions for younger children as specified. Devises the Bonnick estate in the E. Riding of Yorkshire to the trustees with discretionary power of sale, and otherwise all lands are devised to his eldest son Mark. Codicil of 8 May 1698

5 February 1700/1 (1) Lancelot Allgood of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Ralph Milbanke late of Rowsham, Oxfordshire, Esquire Deed of Covenant being a defeazance for the repayment of £1854 by (2) to (1) and the reconveyance of premises by (1) to (2) specified in the within recited mortgage deeds

10 - 11 February 1700/1 (1) Ralph Milbanke of Halnaby, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) Barbara Nichoolls of the Reedbarnes without the walls but within the liberties of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of one third part of lands specified at Gateshead Head, Deckhams House alias Copland Closes alias Bainbridge Land and the capital messuage and lands of Darwen Crook, all in the parish of Gateshead Consideration: £600

12 February 1700/1 (1) Barbara Nicholls (2) Ralph Milbanke Declaration that D/CG15/21 (herein recited) is a mortgage to secure £600 to (1) with covenant to reconvey the premises on repayment. Receipts for repayment of part of the principal endorsed and attached

1700/1 (1) Ralph Milbanke (2) Lancelot Allgood Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a third part of Darwen Crook, Law Mill and other lands specified in the parish of Gateside [Gateshead]

27 May 1701 (1) Barbara Nicholls of the Reedbarnes without the walls but within the liberties of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) Lancelot Allgood of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Declaration of trust that £200 advanced to Ralph Milbanke as specified in D/CG 15/21-2 within recited is the property of (2)

28 July 1701 (1) Ralph Milbanke of Duke Street in the liberty of Westminster and county of Middlesex, Esquire (2) Edmond Marten of Merton Colledge, Oxford, Doctor in Phisick and Henry Marten, citizen and grocer of London Lease (release missing) by (1) to (2) for one year of a third part of the several closes of land specified, the water corn mill called Law Milne and lands and 6 horse gates belonging thereto, the farm and house of Darwen Crooke and closes called Deckhams House as specified, all in the parish of Gateshead

Will of Ralph Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (dated 18 September 1701) reciting previous conveyance of his one third share of lands and messuages: St. Edmunds Lands, Darwen Crooke and Deckhams House in the parish of Gateshead to his wife for life. Devises all other real estate in Newcastle upon Tyne, Oxford etc. to his son Mark with remainders as specified and charged with legacies specified. £1000 secured by judgment to his brothers Edmund Martin of Merton College and Henry Martin of London to be paid as first charge on his personal estate

Copy of the will of Acclam Milbank of Barningham, Yorkshire, Esquire (dated 9 February 1703/4) devising his lands and coal mines at Deckams House, Midfords House, Gateshead Head and Darwen Crook to his wife Ann and her heirs charged with legacies of £500 and annuities of £25 to his daughters and various provisions for his sons. Devises the Manor of Barningham to his wife upon trust for his brother John and the latters heirs. Appoints his wife as executrix and his brother John Milbank, brother in-law William Davison and Thomas Davison and the Rector of Barningham to supervise the will and act as guardians and tutors to his children

1 July 1706 (1) John Milbanke of Thorpe Perrow, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) John Wilkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years of his one third share in collieries at Deckham House alias Midford Farm in the parish of Gateshead Rent: 13/4 per ten, with additional tentale payments as specified

8 September 1706 (1) Anne Milbanke of Durham, widow and relict of Acclam Milbanke late of Barningham, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) John Wilkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease (and counterpart lease) by (1) to (2) for 21 years of her one third share of collieries at Deckhams House as specified Rent: 13s.4d per ten with additional tentale payments as specified

14 January 1706/7 (1) John Milbanke of Thorp Perrow, Yorkshire, Esquire; Anne Milbank of Durham, widow (of Acclam Milbank late of Barningham, Yorkshire, Esquire); Anne Milbank of Oxford, widow (of Ralph Milbank of Westminster, Esquire) (2) Sir Ralph Carr of Cocken, Knight Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) for 11 years of Robsons closes, Stinking Burne and Bradley Head, Gateshead as the site for a waggonway leading from the collieries at Fieldhouses and Saltwellside, Gateshead Rent: £40 p.a.

20 August 1707 (1) John Milbanke of Thorpe Perrow, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) John Wilkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years from 1 May 1714 of a one third share in Deckhams House and farm alias Midfords Farm in the parish of Gateshead, reserving several cottages as specified, and slate quarries with the wayleaves relating thereto Rent: £10 p.a.

11 September 1707 (1) Anne Milbanke of Durham, widow of Acklam Milbanke of Barningham, Yorkshire, deceased (2) John Wilkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease and counterpart lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years from 1 May 1714 of a one third share of Deckhams House and farm alias Midfords Farm in the parish of Gateshead reserving various cottages as specified and slate quarries with the wayleaves connected therewith Rent: £10 p.a.

30 April - 1 May 1708 (1) John Milbanke of Thorp Perrow, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) James Fryer of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease and Release by way of mortgage by (1) to (2) of his one third part of lands as specified at Gateshead Head, Darwen Crook, Coxland Closes alias Deckhams House alias Bainbridge Lands and elsewhere in the parish of Gateshead Consideration: £1400

1 May 1708 (1) John Milbank of Thorp Perrow, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) James Fryer of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Bond of (1) to (2) in £2800 to perform covenants in an indenture of even date as security for £1400

1 September 1711 (1) John Milbanke of Thorp Perrow, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) James Fryer of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Letter of attorney from (1) to (2) to receive or sue for rents from property at Deckhams House, Darwent Crook or Shipcoate

16 October 1712 (1) Mark Milbank of Saint Clements Danes, Middlesex, Esquire, (son and heir of Ralph Milbank of Newcastle upon Tyne, deceased) (2) Thomas Bridgen of Simonds Inne, Middlesex, gentleman, and Edward Benton of Simonds Inne, gentleman (3) Thomas Clendon of Simonds Inne, gentleman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of a yearly rent of £104 issuing from Houghton Castle and the demesne of Easter and Wester Houghton and other lands specified in the parishes of Simenbourne and Challerton, Northumberland, and all the one third share in several closes of land, the Law Mill with the lands and 6 horsegates belonging thereto in the parish of Gateshead

16 October 1712 (1) Anne Milbank, widow and relict of Ralph Milbank (2) Mark Milbank of St. Clements Danes, Middlesex, Esquire, (son and heir of Ralph) Surrender by (1) to (2) of her life interest in one third share of lands specified at Gateshead Head, Deckoms alias Deckhams House and collieries at Darwin Crooke and elsewhere in the parish of Gateshead prior to suffering a Common Recovery of the same Consideration: £10000 to be paid by 1 March 1712/3

12 December 1712 (1) Nicholas Fenwicke of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) John Clutterbuck the younger of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) Marke Milbanke of Barningham, Yorkshire, gentleman (son and heir of Acklam Milbanke) Assignment by (1) to (2) of a mortgage by demise of 99 years from 21 August 1699, as recited, of one third part of Darwent Crooke, Deckhams House and of all lands purchased of William Riddell, all in the parish of Gateshead Consideration: £400 (2) to (1)

Copy of the will of John Milbank of Thorp Perrow, Yorkshire, Esquire, (dated 27 February 1713/4) reciting a deed of 28 January 1701/2 settling his estates at Thorp Perrow and Watlas, Yorkshire, upon the trusts specified with power for charging the premises with various portions for the testators children hereby exercised

11 - 12 March 1713/4 (1) Mark Milbanke of St. Clements Danes, Middlesex, Esquire (son and heir of Ralph Milbanke of Rowsham, Oxon, deceased) and Anne Milbanke of St. Clements Danes, widow (relict of Ralph Milbanke) (2) William Cotesworth of Gateshead, merchant Lease and Release by way of mortgage by (1) to (2) of one third of messuages, lands, mills coalmines and beastgates at Gateshead Head, Darwen Crooke, Coxland Closes alias Deckhams House alias Bainbridge Land and elsewhere in the parish of Gateshead as further security for £200 due by (1) to (2) on a bond but subject to a prior mortgage to Barbara Nicholls for £350

21 August 1715 (1) John Clutterbuck the younger of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Charles Clarke of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) Ann Milbanke (the widow of Acklam Milbanke late of Barningham, Yorkshire, Esquire) and Mark Milbanke (the eldest son of Acklam Milbanke) Assignment by (1) to (2) of a mortgage of a third part of the farms called Deckhams House alias Midfords Feild, Darwent Crooke and of all other his lands in the parish of Gateshead for the remainder of a term of 99 years created by the within recited deed of 21 August 1699 Consideration: £400 (2) to (1)

7 December 1716 (1) William Davison, Esquire on behalf of Francis Wilkinson and Ann his wife (2) John Ord Articles of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a one third share in lands and coalmines called Darwent Crook, in two messuges and closes called Cop Land or Deckhams Houses and in lands called Gateshead Head Lands, all in the parish of Gateshead Consideration: £2300

22 - 23 December 1716 (1) Francis Nicholls of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (son, heir and executor of Barbara Nicholls) (2) William Cotesworth of Gateshead, merchant Lease and Release by (1) to (2) being an assignment of a mortgage of one third of messuages, lands, mills and coalmines at Gateshead Head, Darwen Crook and Deckhams Houses etc. in the parish of Gateshead. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £350 for principal and £152 5s.for interest

18 January 1716/7 (1) Mary Milbank (widow and relict of John Milbank deceased) and John Milbank (the son of John Milbank deceased) (2) Ralph Ord of London, gentleman, on behalf of John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Articles of agreement for the sale of a one third share in the property specified Consideration: £2400

18 January 1716/7 (1) Mary Milbank (widow of Ralph Milbank) and Mark Milbank (the son and heir of Ralph) (2) Ralph Ord of London, gentleman and Samuel Diggle of Greys Inn, Middlesex, gentleman, on behalf of John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Draft articles of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of one third part of Darwent Crook, Coxland Closes otherwise Deckhams House or Bainbridge Lands, and Gateshead Head alias St Edmonds Lands. Covering letter from Ralph Ord at the Chancery Office, London, to John Ord, Attorney-at-Law, at Newcastle upon Tyne discussing deeds to the above and progress of Ellison v Bridgar Consideration: £2400

30 April - 1 May 1717 (1) James Fryer of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Mary Milbank of Thorp Perrow, Yorkshire, (widow and relict of John Milbank, deceased) and John Milbank, Esquire, (son and heir of J.M.) (3) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Lease and Release being an assignment of a mortgage by (1), at the direction of (2), to (3) of one third of messuages lands mills and mines at Gateshead Head, Deckhams House, Darwen Crook and elsewhere in the parish of Gateshead Consideration: £1400 to (1)

30 April - 1 May 1717 (1) Mary Milbank of Thorp Perrow, Yorkshire, widow (of John Milbank, Esquire deceased); John Milbank of Thorp Perrow, Esquire, (son and heir of John Milbank deceased); Sir Ralph Milbank of Halnaby, Yorkshire, Bart; Ralph Scourfield of Westgate, Northumberland, Esquire (2) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of one third part at Darwen Crook, Deckhams House, etc. Consideration: £2400

27 May 1717 (1) Charles Clark of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) Francis Wilkinson of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, Esquire and Ann his wife (formerly the widow of Acklam Milbank) Assignment (1) to (2) of a mortgage by demise of 99 years as specified in D/CG15/41 Consideration: £400

1 June 1717 (1) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) John Airey of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Assignment by (1) to (2) of the remainder of a term of 99 years created by the within recited mortgage by demise of 21 August 1699 upon trust to attend the inheritance

2 November 1717 (1) Francis Wilkinson of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, Esquire and Ann his wife (formerly the widow of Aclam Milbank); Mark Milbank, Esquire; Sir Ralph Milbank of Halnaby, Yorkshire, Bart (2) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Draft Release by (1) to (2) of a third part of property as specified in the parish of Gateshead Consideration: £2300

2 November 1717 (1) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Francis Wilkinson of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, Esquire, and Ann his wife (formerly the widow of Acklam Milbank); Elizabeth Milbank and Mary Milbank, (daughters of Acklam Milbank) and Mark Milbank,(only son of Acklam Milbank) (3) William Davison of Beamish, Esquire, eldest brother of Ann Wilkinson Draft of a mortgage by demise of 1000 years by (1) to (3) of one third share in the lands and mills in the parish of Gateshead as specified to secure the payment to (2) of the annuities and legacies specified in the will of Acklam Milbank herein recited and the sums of £1500 and 300 guineas as specified

29 - 30 May 1718 (1) Francis Wilkinson of Lincoln's Inne, Middlesex, Esquire, and Ann his wife, Mark Milbank (son and heir of Acklam Milbank) and Sir Ralph Milbank of Halnaby, Yorkshire, Bart (2) John Ord of Newcastle upon tyne, gentleman (3) Elizabeth Milbank and Mary Milbank, daughters of Acklam Milbank Lease and Release by (1), with the consent of (3), to (2) of the third shares of the late Sir Mark Milbank in lands and messuages as specified at Darwen Crooke and Deckhams House alias Cope land alias Coxlaw Closes alias Bainbridge land, a water corn mill and lands and 6 horsegates in Beacham all in the parish of Gateshead etc. Consideration: £2300

30 May 1718 (1) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Francis Wilkinson of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, Esquire, and Ann his wife (formerly widow of Adam Milbank); Elizabeth Milbank and Mary Milbank, (daughters of Aclam Milbank); Mark Milbank, Esquire, (son and heir of Adam Milbank) (3) William Davison of Beamish, Esquire, brother of Ann Wilkinson Mortgage by demise of 1000 years by (1) to (3) of all premises conveyed to (1) by an indenture of even date as security for £1500 (the balance of the purchase money still owed by (1))

2 June 1718 (1) Ann Milbank of the parish of St. Margarets, Westminster, widow (relict of Ralph Milbank), Mark Milbank (only son of R.M.) and Dorothy Milbank (only daughter of R.M.) (2) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Articles of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a one third share in messuages, lands, mills and coalmines at Gateshead Head, Deckhams House and Darwen Crook and elsewhere in the parish of Gateshead, subject to the mortgage to William Cotesworth. Memorandum as to judgments against the Milbanks endorsed. Letters and receipts attached Consideration: £2400

2 - 3 June 1718 (1) Ann Milbank of the parish of St. Margarets, Westminster, widow (relict of Ralph Milbank of Newcastle upon Tyne deceased); Mark Milbank, (son and heir of Ralph Milbank); Dorothy Milbank, (only daughter of Ralph Milbank) (2) Sir Ralph Milbank of Halnaby, Yorkshire, Baronet (3) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (3) of a further one third share in property specified Consideration: £2400

13 August 1718 (1) Ralph Featherstonhalgh, gentleman, and John Direy, gentleman, Demandants (2) John Ord, gentleman, Tenant to the Praecipe (3) Anne Milbanke, Mark Milbanke and Dorothy Milbanke, Vouchees Exemplification of a Common Recovery dated 2 July 1718 of one third part of 15 messuages, 2 water mills, 270 acres of land etc. at Gateshead, Darwen crook and Deckhamshouse in the parish of Gateshead

20 October 1718 (1) Robert Tomlinson (2) John Ord Agreement by (1) to allow (2) to distrain for rent arrears at High Mill alias Teams Bridge High Mill

Declaration by John Ord as to payment of the rent charge of £9 12s. upon his lands at Gateshead, 1 November 1718

1 December 1718 (1) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Revd Robert Tomlinson, Rector of Whickham Deed of covenant for further assurance and indemnity regarding the title of Team Bridge High Mill and 55a. of ground adjoining it, Team Bridge Low Mill and 9a. of land as specified, in the parish of Gateshead, which were conveyed to (2) by a deed of 1 November 1718 as recited herein. Agreement for the division of rent charge payments. Schedule of deeds (1677 - 1718) to be produced by (1)

1 February 1718/9 (1) John Wilkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) John Ord senior of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) John Ord junior of Newcastle upon Tyne, junior Assignment by (1) to (3) in trust for (2) of the several terms of 21 years created by the within recited deeds of 20 August and 11 September 1707 (D/CG15/31-32) relating to two thirds share in the High Tenement, Low Tenement and in coalmines there specified, all in the parish of Gateshead Consideration 5s.

3 February 1718/9 (1) John Wilkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Thomas Davison of Ferry Hill, gentleman Counterpart assignment by (1) to (2) of two thirds of Deckhams House and lands there called Nixons Close, the Four Nook'd Close and Midfords Field and of coalmines (see D/CG15/28-32) upon trust to allow (1) to receive rents Consideration: 5s.

2 May 1719 (1) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) William Cotesworth of Gateshead Park, Esquire, High Sheriff of Northumberland Draft Release and quit claim by (1) to (2) of lands and mills as specified at Gateshead, part of St. Edmonds Lands, Deckhams House alias Midfords Farm. Indemnity against mortgages of the premises as specified. (1) is to compensate (2) for damage done by his mining activities. Recites previous conveyance of Team Bridge Mills to the Rector of Wickham

5 May 1719 (1) William Cotesworth of Gateshead Park, Esquire (2) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Mortgage by demise of 999 years by (1) to (2) of premises conveyed by (2) to (1) by the within recited indenture of release of even date to secure the £5200 purchase money mentioned therein

6 May 1719 (1) William Cotesworth of Gateshead Park, Esquire (2) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Draft deed of covenant, reciting a release by (2) to (1) of Riddells Lands, St. Edmund's Land and Deckham House, Gateshead dated 5 May 1719 reserving minerals. (1) covenants to allow (2) sink various pits, carry out connected works, raise spoil heaps and lay and use a waggon way across the premises to the River Tyne on conditions within specified and allowing the waggonway to be used to transport coal from Darwent Crooke colliery. (1) covenants to provide sufficient staiths for (2) within the Manor of Gateshead

7 May 1719 (1) William Cotesworth, Esquire (2) John Ord, gentleman Covenant by (1) that on the payment of all sums due to him on mortgage by Ann, Mark and Dorothy Milbank he will convey (at the request of (2)) all the mortgaged premises to such persons as (2) shall nominate in trust to protect the lands at Darwent Crook rn d other parcells of land sold by (1) to (2) (and to Robert Thomlinson and John Wilkinson) from incumbrances

7 May 1719 (1) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) William Cotesworth of Gateshead Park, Esquire Covenant by (1) to produce title deeds specified in annexed schedule

22 - 23 July 1728 (1) Robert Cotesworth of Gateshead Park, Esquire (2) Thomas Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and Robert Ord of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, Esquire (3) Ralph Fetherstonhalgh of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (3) of a third part of premises in Gateshead (Bradley Head, High Mill, Law Mill etc. all formerly William Riddell's property and Darwen Crook,Deckham's House or Bainbridge Land as specified) in trust for (2) as additional security for the remainder of a term of 999 years granted on 5 May 1719 and subject thereto in trust for (3) Consideration: £1162 10s. (2) to (1) (parchment, 3 membranes) Quitclaim

7 June 1714 (1) Benjamine Marlen of Radford, Oxfordshire, gentleman (2) Anne Milbanke of London, widow and Marke Milbanke of London, Esquire Quit Claim by (1) to (2) of all suits, actions, debts or judgments against them

8 May 1717 (1) Timothy Stephenson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Anne Milbanke of London, widow (relict of Ralph Milbanke late of Newcastle aforesaid) and Mark Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Quit Claim by (1) to (2) of all actions, suits, debts and judgments against them

5 September 1717 (1) Mary Milbanke widow (executrix of John Milbanke of Thorpe Perrow, Yorkshire, Esquire) (2) Anne Milbanke of the parish of St. Margaret's, Westminster, Middlesex, widow (executrix of Ralph Milbanke late of Westminster) and Mark Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (son and heir of Ralph) Quit Claim by (1) to (2) of all actions, claims, debts and judgments (1 paper) Bonds

28 December 1698 (1) Ralph Milbanke of Fritwell, Oxfordshire, Esquire; Thomas Granger of Lyons Inne, Middlesex, gentleman; and Thomas Toser of Calstock, Cornwall, gentleman (2) Elizabeth Green of Lee, Kent, widow Bond of (1) to (2) in £200 to secure the payment of £100 and interest. Note of production in Granger and others v Ann Milbanke and others, in Chancery

18 July 1699 (1) Ralph Milbanke of Fretwell, Oxfordshire, Esquire and Thomas Grainger of Lyons Inne, Middlesex, gentleman (2) Richard Bourne of the parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £200 to secure £100 and interest

14 October 1700 (1) Ralph Milbanke and John Milbanke, both of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquires (2) Thomas Bewick of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £300 to secure the payment of £150 and interest

28 December 1700 (1) Ralph Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) Timothy Stephenson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £70 to secure £36 and interest.

6 January 1700/1 (1) Ralph Milbanke and John Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquires (2) William Stannie of Newcastle upon Tyne, surgeon Bond of (1) to (2) in £160 to secure the payment of £80 and interest

1 May 1701 (1) Ralph Milbanke of Fretwell, Oxfordshire, Esquire (2) Thomas Granger of Lyons Inne, Middlesex, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £280 to secure the payment of £139 19s. and interest. Note of productions in Granger v Milbanke, in Chancery

16 October 1701 (1) Ralph Milbanke of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) Robert Wall of Winlington, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £200 to secure the payment of £100 and interest (1 paper, Latin and English) Abstracts etc

Abstract of deeds (1677 - 1694) relating to Riddle and Milbank transactions, n.d. [late C17]

Abstract of deeds (1677 - 1718) relating to High and Low Team Bridge Mills and the grounds and horsegates belonging thereto, n.d. [c.1718] (paper, 1 file)

Schedule of deeds etc (1677 - 1719) relating to Nuns Close and other lands at Gateshead, n.d. [c. 1719]

Miscellaneous schedules of deeds, (1673-1713) notes on title etc. to property at Gateshead, [early 18th century]

Rough notes on title, schedules of deeds (1676 - 1698) to Darwent Crook, lands purchased from Mr. Riddell etc, pedigree of the Milbank family and notes on partition of property 1619, n.d. [early 18th century]

Queries on the title of the property to be conveyed by the Milbanks to John Ord, with the opinions of J Cuthbert and John Rudd thereupon, 4 May and 18 September 1717

Outline instructions for preparation of deeds re John Ord, n.d. [1710s]

Copy Praecipe and Concord, Francis Wilkinson and wife and John Ord, n.d. [c.1717]

Copy of praecipe and concord from John Ord and wife to Tomlinson,n.d. [c.1717]

Richard Metcalfe, merchant Ralph Milbanke Extract from the rolls of pleadings in this action, 1700

A schedule of books, deeds and writings produced in Ann Milbank v Sir Ralph Milbank Bart and others, March 1714

Rough memorandum as to John Milbank's right to sue for damages re Gateshead collieries, 4 December 1717 (1 paper) Correspondence

Correspondence received by John Ord, Attorney-at-Law at Newcastle upon Tyne from Ralph Ord and Francis Wilkinson both at London discussing the title of the Milbanks' estates, various incumbrances and complications, 6 March 1715/6 - 24 October 1717

Correspondence chiefly between Ralph Ord in London, Mark Milbank at Thorpe Perrow, Yorkshire and John Ord at Newcastle upon Tyne discussing the purchase of property in Gateshead from the Milbanks aid the conveyance of same, mortgages and business affairs of Ord etc, 7 December 1716 - 4 April 1719

Correspondence between Ralph Ord in London and John Ord at Newcastle upon Tyne concerning the purchase of property from Milbank, prospects of purchasing another third share in the property, playing along with Ralph Milbank's widow, schedule of deeds to property etc, 22 January 1716/7 - 24 July 1717

Letter from John Ord to Mr. Bridgen seeking whereabouts of a release of 29 July 1701, 10 July 1718

Correspondence between William Cotesworth of Gateshead Park and John Ord of Elsewick regarding wayleaves at Stella, paying off the Eden and Swinburne mortgage and the workings of Darwent Crook colliery, 17 September 1719

Letter from Thomas Bridgen to John Ord arranging a meeting regarding Milbanke's interest, nd. [early C18]

Letter from J. Fawcett at Durham to Ralph Fetherston at Newcastle discussing probate of Mrs. Milbank's will and her affairs, 23 April 1728 (1 paper) Rentals and valuations

Rental of lands at Gateside, Darwen Crooke and Deckham House, 1695

Rental of lands at Gateside, Deckams House, Darwin Crook, 1695

Rental of Gateside Head, Darwen Crook and Deckham House, 1715

Rental of Gateside Head lands and mills, 1 May 1716 - 1 May 1717

Calculations, valuations and rentals of property at St. Edmund's Land, Darwent Crooke 1718

Accounts of Robert Colesworth Esquire (administrator of William Cotesworth, deceased) with Thomas Ord and Robert Ord (executors of John Ord, deceased) for Winlaton and Stella estate rentals ending Martinmas 1726, 12 October 1727

Rental of lands at Gateshead Head, Phip Coate and Derwent Crooke belonging to the Milbanks, n.d. [early C18]

Rental of Saint Edmonds lands at Gateside Head, n.d.

Rental of the Milbankes' lands at St. Edmunds, Deckhams House and Darwen Crooke, n.d. [early C18]

Calculations and valuations regarding Deckhams House, Darwen Crook, Gateshead and mills, n.d. [early C18]

Details taken from Gateshead Ratebook, n.d. [early C18]

Miscellaneous valuations of Gateshead property, [early C18] (2 papers) Miscellaneous

8 February 1697/8 Thomas Riddell of Swinburne Castle, Northumberland, Esquire, Plaintiff Mark Riddell and others, Defendants Copy of Exemplification of judgment of the Court of Chancery concerning a lease of coals in the parish of Gateshead under closes of land as specified