Catalogue

14 April 1568 (1) Roger Alderson of the Hospital upon Stainmoore, Yorks, yeoman (2) Raiphe Laidman of Straitford [Startforth] Yorks, yeoman Grant by (1) to (2) of 1 messuage and 2 crofts between a tenement belonging to the Queen and the lands of Robert Blaids; a moiety of Wood Close bounded by the lands of Anthony Barnes on the east and of Robert Blaids on the west; and a moiety of a close of meadow in the North Fields of Boldron bounded by the lands of A. B. on the east and of William [Waltyn] on the west; and 2 acres of arable land at the Flatt bounded by the lands of the Queen on the west, of heirs of Henry [Fitzroy?] on the east; 1/2 acre of land in East Field bounded by lands of H. [F.]'s heirs on the west and of Edward Somson and of R. B. on the east; 1/2 acre of land bounded by lands of the Queen on the north and of R.B. on the south; a rood of meadow bounded by lands of the Queen on the west and of H. [F]'s heirs on the east; all at Boldron in the Lordship of Bowes, Yorks Consideration: £36 13s 4d

16/17 February 1685/6 (1) Robert Laydman of Bowlron, Yorks, yeoman (2) William Feilding of Startforth, Yorks, esquire Mortgage, being a lease and release, by (1) to (2) of 2 parcels of meadow called Robert Laydman' s West and Towen Closes (7 acres), on the west side of the town street at Boldron; and pasturegates on Boldron Inn Moor to secure £60 with interest to be repaid in instalments as specified, with counterparts

17 February 1685/6 (1) Robert Laydman of Bowlron, Yorks, yeoman (2) William Feilding of Startforth, Yorks, esquire Bond of (1) to (2) in £20 to perform covenants contained in indentures of even date

31 October 1687 (1) John Langstaffe of Osmonde Flatt, Yorks, yeoman (2) Robert Laydman of Bolron, Yorks, yeoman Deed of exchange between (1) and (2) of 1 rigg in the Flatt for 2 riggs in East Field; all at Boldron. Bond attached of (1) to (2) in £100 for performance of usual covenants

11 November 1687 (1) Robert Laydman of Bolron, Yorks, yeoman (2) Thomas Whorleton of Bolron, yeoman Deed of exchange between (1) and (2) of 1 rigg in Westmustard Ingg, 2 riggs in East Mustard Ingg, both in the East Field (2 acres); one rigg in the Flatt; 1 rigg in the Long Flowers (1 acre); and 1.5 riggs in the East Field (1 acre); all at Boldron: for 2 riggs in the Flatt (2 acres); a rigg in the East Field (1 acre); 2 dales in the Inggs (total 1 acre); all in Boldron Consideration: £10 by (2) to (1)

11 November 1687 (1) Thomas Atkin of Bolron, Yorks, yeoman (2) Robert Laydman of Bolron, yeoman Release by (1) to (2) of a rigg (1 acre) in the Flatt at Boldron Consideration: £20

8 February 1695-1696 (1) Robert Laidman of Boiron, Yorks, yeoman (2) James Scott of Low Startforth, Yorks, yeoman Mortgage, being a release by (1) to (2) of:a moiety of the messuage he lives in; 4 closes of meadow called Westland Townes (16 acres) in the Town Fields; Chappell Garth (1 acre); 2 pasture gates called the Inmoor; all at Boldron to secure £110 with interest

8 February 1695-1696 (1) Robert Laidman of Bolron, Yorks, yeoman (2) James Scott of Low Startforth, Yorks, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £200 to perform covenants contained in indenture of even date

9 February 1695/6 (1) James Scott, plaintiff (2) Robert Laidman and Grace his wife, Deforceants Two parts of a final concord of premises in Bolron, Yorks

4 April 1695 (1) Robert Laidman of Bolron, Yorks, gentleman (2) William Walbanke of Eppleby, Yorks, gentleman Mortgage by demise of 999 years by (1) to (2) of a moiety of the messuage he lives in and its garden and a croft behind (1 acre); a croft on the south side of Boldron (1 acre); New Flatt Close (8 acres); Inggs Close (7 acres); 2 pasture gates called In[n] Moor; and 2 pasture gates called Thornberry, all at Boldron to secure £50 with interest

1 June 1703 (1) Richard Richardson of Boldron, Yorks, yeoman (2) William Hanby of Boldron, mason Feoffment by (1) to (2) of a moiety of a messuage and garth; land in pasture called Thornberry and a pew in the church at Startforth, Yorks Consideration: £2 14s

17/18 November 1709 (1) Mary Laidman of Bolron, Yorks, spinster (dau. and heir of Robert Laidman, late of Boldron, yeoman, dec.) (2) James Scott of Low Startforth, Yorks, yeoman (3) Robert Willson of Bolron, free mason Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of premises at Boldron as specified in D/X 591/10. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £190 by (3) to (2)

Will of Robert Wilson of Bolron, Yorks, mason, with copy, 7 March 1722-1723

Receipt of Henry Wilson of Richmond, Yorks, mason, for £10 in satisfaction of a £40 legacy from his uncle Robert Wilson of Boldron deceased. 23 January 1724

26-27 April 1731 (1) John Wilson of Nunburnham, Yorks, yeoman (nephew and heir of Robert Wilson of Boldron, mason, deceased) (2) John Brown of Northside, Bowes, Yorks, yeoman Mortgage, being a lease and release by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse and croft, Dales Close (3 acres), Westland Towns (8 acres) and 3 pasture gates in Boldron Inn Moor, all at Boldron,to secure £100 with interest (Parchment, 2 membranes) [rodent damage]

27 April 1731 (1) John Wilson of Nunburnham, Yorks, yeoman (2) John Brown of Northside, Bowes, Yorks, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £200 to perform covenants contained in indentures of even date

17 April 1736 (1) John and Geoge Wilson, both of Nunburnham, Yorks, yeoman (2) John Brown of Northside, Bowes, Yorks, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £200 to repay £100 with interest secured by D/X 591/21-22

Will of William Thompson of Streethead, Startforth, yeoman. 19 April 1738

Probate of the will of John Wilson of Green Oak, Eastington, Yorks, dated 19th April 1738. 23 May 1738

25 November 1738 (1) George Wilson of Nonburnholme, Yorks, yeoman (2) John Adamson of Barnard Castle, glazier Articles of agreement for sale by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse and lands called Shaffield Croft, Dales Close and Croft, 3 pasture gates in Boldron Moor and 3 pasture gates upon Thornberry, all at Boldron, Yorks, for a consideration of £281 12s 6d

1-2 May 1739 (1) George Wilson of Nunburnholme, Yorks, yeoman (eldest son and heir of John Wilson late of the same place deceased) (2) John Brown of Northside, Bowes, yeoman (3) John Adamson of Barnard Castle, glazier Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of premises and specified in D/X 591/27 and of Westland Townes (8 acres) at Boldron Consideration: £181 12s 6d by (3) to (1) £100 by (3) to (2) (Parchment, 2 membranes) [rodent damage]

[Counterpart] quit claim by Mary Wilson of Nunburnholme, Yorks (widow of John Wilson) to George Wilson of all interest in property at Boldron, Yorks. 2 June 1739

20 January 1740 (1) John Adamson, Plaintiff (2) George Wilson and Susannah his wife, deforceants Two parts of a final concord of premises at Boldron (Parchment, 2 membranes) [rodent damage]

1 May 1802 (1) Thomas Benson of Boldron, Yorks, yeoman (2) James Benson of Brignoll Moor House, Yorks, yeoman Feoffment by (1) to (2) of Dales Close (3 acres) with a cowhouse thereon at Boldron Consideration: £121

Memorial of D/X 591/33, 1 May 1802

1-2 September 1727 (1) Mary Hornsby of Richmond, Yorks, widow (dau. and coheir of Thomas Dobson, late of Bernard Castle, tanner, deceased) (2) John Lodge of Bernard Castle, gentleman Lease and release by (1) to (2) of one-quarter of: a frontstead or cottage house; closes called the New Close, the Croft and Flatts; 4 pasture gates in Boldron Inn Moor; and 4 pasture gates and a days work of land in Thornberry, all in Boldron, Yorks Consideration: £32

21-22 November 1727 (1) Thomas Newby of Bernard Castle, cordwainer and Anne his wife and Jannet Jefferson of Bishop Auckland, widow (daus. and coheirs of Thomas Dobson late of Barnard Castle, tanner, deceased) and John Lodge of Bernard Castle, gentleman (2) Edward Grainger of Bernard Castle, weaver and Anne his wife Lease and release by (1) to (2) of three-quarters part of the premises specified in D/X591/35 [the frontstead is described as old decayed house on north side of Boldron and the day's work of land as the use of 2 pasture gates in Boldron Inn Moor and Thornberry every third year] Consideration:. £174 15s by (2) to T.N. J.J. and J.L. in equal shares

9 April 1752 (1) Ralph Fryer of Bernard Castle, felmonger and Jane his wife (widow, relict and devisee of William Grainger late of Bernard Castle, weaver, deceased) (2) William Stephenson jnr, maltster and common brewer and Anthony Raw, dyer, both of Bernard Castle Covenant of (1) with (2) to levy 2 fines on premises as specified in D/X 591/37 and on a dwellinghouse with garden and orchard on the north side of Briggate Street, Bernard Castle, to use of (2) in trust for R.F. during his life, thence to the use of J.F., thence to their issue as specified

Schedule of deeds (27/28 June 1686 - 9 April 1752) belonging to Ralph Fryer re estates at Boldron and Barnard Castle, April 1752

4/5 April 1786 (1) Ralph Fryer of York, gentleman (2) Rev. Joshua Stephenson, Rector of Barton, Northampton, clerk (3) James Benson of Brignol, Yorks, yeoman Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of premises at Boldron as specified in D/X591/37 [except the Croft not mentioned. Flatts described as East Flatts, acreages given]. Recites will of William Grainger and subsequent descent of his estates Consideration: £400 by (3) to (1)

Letter of Thomas Kilby at York to William Hutchinson at Barnard Castle re title of Ralph Fryer, with copy opinion of Robert Sinclair at York upon it, 6 February 1786

11 April 1671 (1) Cuthbert Thompson of Streathead, Startforth, Yorks, yeoman (2) William Thompson, nephew of (1) Copy bargain and sale, with livery of seisin, by (1) to (2) of the messuage.he lives in; lands called Field head (5 acres) , Corn Close (2 acres), Midle Close (5 acres), Low Close (4 acres), the Paddock (1 acre), the Broading and Loaning (5 acres), the Woods (5 acres), the Flatts (5 acres). 4 acres of meadow in the East field of Boldron; 9 [foggates] in the common fields; 8 pasture-gates in Boldron Inn Moor;and 8 pasturegates in Thornbury with liberty of grazing on Thornbury 2 days in every year, all in Boldron, Yorks

2 September 1720 (1) William Thompson snr. of Streethead, Startforth, Yorks, yeoman (2) William Thompson jnr. of same place, yeoman (second son of (1)) (3) George Tickle of Winton, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, yeoman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (3) of a messuage and a croft behind (1 acre) and one other croft (1 acre) all at Boldron, Yorks, in trust to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of (2) charged with the payment of £50 (part of mortgage of £160 to John Richardson of Northfield, Bowes, Yorks, yeoman) (Parchment, 1 membrane) [rodent damage]

14 December 1728 (1) William Thompson snr. and William Thompson jnr. both of Boldron otherwise Bowron,Yorks, yeoman (2) Elizabeth Langstaff of Cotherston, Yorks, spinster Mortgage, being a release by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse with a croft behind, a garth (1 acre), Flatt Close (3 acres), 2 pasturegates in Boldron Inn Moor, 2 pasturegates and 1/2 day's work of turbary in Thornberry, all at Boldron, to secure £20 with interest

18/19 September 1729 (1) Thomas and Richard Holmes, both of Stubhouse, gentlemen, and Anthony Wild jnr. of Hardwick, yeoman (only son and heir of William Wild late of same place, yeoman, deceased) (2) William Thompson snr. of Boldron, Yorks, yeoman (3) William Thompson jnr. of Boldron, yeoman Lease and release by (1) to (3) of premises as specified in D/X591/44 [house described as dwellingplace of (2) and (3)] to hold in trust for (2) for life, thence to the use of (3). Recites previous deeds (Parchment, 2 membranes) [rodent damage]

4 November 1729 (1) William Thompson snr. and William Thompson jnr, both of Boldron, Yorks, yeoman (2) Tobias Bailes of Rombaldkirk, Yorks, gentleman Mortgage by (1) to (2), by demise of 999 years, of premises as specified in D/X591/44,to secure £40 with interest

6 April 1737 (1) Anthony Bayles of West Briscoe, Yorks, gentleman; Thomas Bayles of Lartington, yeoman; John Bayles of Romaldkirk, Yorks, yeoman; and Henry Burn of Cotherston, Yorks, gentleman (exors of Tobias Bayles, late of Romaldkirk, gentleman, dec.) (2) Joseph Richardson of Maiden Hill, yeoman Assignment of a mortgage by (1) to (2) on premises specified in D/X 591/44. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £52 by (2) to H.B.

1/2 June 1747 (1) Robert Snell of Houghton le Side, blacksmith and Jane his wife (only dau. and heir of William Thompson jnr. late of Boldron, Yorks, yeoman, deceased) (2) Thomas Stephenson of Darlington and Elizabeth his wife (mother of Jane Snell and former wife of W. Thompson deceased) (3) Joseph Richardson of Maiden Hill, yeoman (4) James Colling of Whessoe, yeoman (5) Robert CoIling of Whessoe, yeoman Mortgage, being an assignment by (3) to (5) of premises specified in D/X 591/44 for the remainder of a term of 999 years in trust for (4). Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (4) of the said premises to secure £90 with interest. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £60 by (4) to (3), £18 by (4) to (2), £12 by (4) to (1)

20 October 1747 (1) James Colling, Plaintiff (2) Thomas Stephenson and Elizabeth his wife, Robert Snell and Jane his wife, Deforceants Final concord of premises in Boldron, Yorks

1/2 May 1750 (1) James and Robert Colling, both of Whessoe, yeoman (2) Robert Snell of Houghton le Side, blacksmith and Jane his wife (3) Anthony Nicholson of Rookby, Yorks and Henry Branch of Low Startforth, Yorks, both yeomen (4) George Holmes of Rookby, yeoman Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a dwellinghouse and all other property of (1) at Boldron, Yorks. Assignment by (1) to (4) of a term of 999 years in the premises upon trust to attend the freehold. Covenant to levy a fine. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £94 by (3) to (1), £56 by (3) to (2)

1 July 1750 (1) Anthony Nicholson and Henry Branch, Plaintiffs (2) Robert Snell and Jane his wife, Deforceants Final concord of premises at Boldron, Yorks

18 July 1750 (1) Ann Thompson of Startforth, Yorks, widow (and relict of William Thompson and executrix of William Thompson her late father) (2) Anthony Nicholson of Rookby, Yorks and Henry Branch of Low Startforth, Yorks, yeomen Quit claim by (1) to (2) of her title to premises specified in D/X 591/44 Consideration: 11s.

10/11 November 1752 (1) Henry Branch of Low Startforth, Yorks, yeoman (2) Anthony Nicholson of Rookeby, Yorks, yeoman Lease and release by (1) to (2) of his moiety of premises specified in D/X 591/44. (1) indemnifies (2) against the dower rights of his wife Sarah Consideration: £83

Bill of costs to James Benson, surviving exor. of George Holmes dec. (includes reference to affidavit of Anthony Nicholson's death), 1792-1793

29 April 1638 (1) William Taylor snr. and William Taylor jnr. (his son and heir) both of the Streethouse in Rookeby [Rokeby], Yorks, yeomen (2) William Robinson of Rookeby, [yeoman] Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a mansion house sometime in the possession of John Taylor junior, with a garden behind it ( 1/2 acre) and turbary at Boldron and a close called The Roodes (9 acres) at Bowes Consideration: £60

24 September 1657 (1) Christopher Hanby of Westgates, Yorks, gentleman, Leonard Laydman of Bowes, John Laydman of Kilmondwood and Lyonell Mitchell of Boldron, Yorks, yeomen (2) James Taylor of Boldron, mason Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of 2 customary dwellinghouses, a croft (1 acre), 2 closes called Westland Towne (6 acres), 4 riggs in the Flatt (2 acres), 2 riggs in the East field (1 acre), 5 dales in the Flowers (2 acres), 4 cattlegates in the Inn Moor and 8 cattlegates in Thornbury, all at Boldron, charged with an annual fee farm rent of 6s 2d. Recites previous deeds whereby the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of London conveyed customary property in the parishes of Bowes and Startforth to (1)

27/28 June 1686 (1) William Clarkson of Northfield, Startforth, Yorks, yeoman and Cicely his wife, Edward Byers of Swinburne, Northumberland, mason and Elianor his wife and Jane Clark son of Richmond, Yorks, spinster (2) William Whytell of Forelands, Bowes, Yorks, yeoman and Ann his wife Lease and release by (1) to (2) of their shares in: Flat Close (5 acres) with the lodge and highway thereon, a parcel of meadow ( 1/2 acre) in the Flowers, 2 pasturegates in the Inn Moor, 2 pasturegates in Thornbury, 1 fogg gate in Bowlron common fields, 1/2 days work of turf on Thornbury, and liberty of taking underwood in Northfield Woods, all at Bowlron [Boldron], Yorks. Recites that C. Clarkson, Elianor Byers, J. Clarkson and A. Whytell are daus. and coheirs of Michael Clarkson of Biglands, Yorks, yeoman, deceased

8 May 1728 (1) William Thompson and Edward Granger and Anne his wife, Plaintiffs (2) Christopher Gibson and Barbara his wife and Thomas Powsby and Anne his wife, Deforceants Final concord of premises in Rombaldkirk and Startforth, yorks

24 December 1766 (1) Christopher Heslop of Lambhill, Bowes, Yorks, yeoman (2) John Robinson of Brignall Moor End, Yorks, yeoman (brother and heir of Elizabeth Findley dec. widow, devisee and executrix of Thomas Findley of Northfield, Startforth, Yorks, yeoman, dec.) (3) Joseph Wood of Newsham, Kirbyhill, Yorks, yeoman and John Wood of Bridge End, Startforth, innkeeper (4) Jonathan Newton of Boldron, Yorks, yeoman Release by (1) to (4) of 2 pasturegates in Ox pasture, 2 pasturegates in Boldron Innmoor, 2 pasturegates in Thornbury, 11 pasturegates in Bowes Cow Close and all his turbary and stone rights; release by (2) to (4) of 2 dwellinghouses in the North Row of Boldron with garths and cow house adjoining, a stable adjoining Boldron Inn Moor and a pasturegate and turbary therein, a pasture gate and turbary in Thornbury and a pew in Startforth Church; release by (3) to (4) of a cottage with garth behind on the south side of Boldron Consideration: £175 by (4) to (1), £60 by (4) to (2), £10 10s. by (4) to (3)

15/16 July 1767 (1) Peter Heslop of Willerhowe, Romaldkirk, Yorks, yeoman (2) Susannah Finley of Boldron, Bowes, Yorks, spinster (3) Jonathan Newton of Boldron, yeoman Lease and release by (1) to (3) of 11 pasture gates in Bowes Cow Close, 2 pasture gates in Boldron Inn Moor, 2 pasture gates in Thornbury, 4 pasture gates in Bowes West Pasture,with all turbary and stone rights; release by (2) to (3) of 1/3 share of pasture gate in Boldron Inn Moor and 1/3 share of a pasture gate in Thornbury with turbary rights, all in the Lordship of Bowes Consideration: £240 by (3) to (1), £15 by (3) to (2)

Note by J. Newton re deed of 14 September 1657 conveying property in Boldron, 7 May 1844

Conditions of sale of messuages in Bowes and Boldron, Yorks, with agreement for sale to Jeremiah Newton of Tottenham Court Road, Middlesex, cheesemonger, 26 September 1848

Copy of will of David Adamson at Barnard Castle. 12 November 1703

14/15 November 1739 (1) Edward Granger, weaver and Ann his wife and William Granger, weaver (his only son and heir) all of Barnard Castle (2) John Mason, miller, and Jane Mason (his dau.) both of Bridg End, Startforth, Yorks (3) Thomas Kelley of Barnard Castle, tallow Chandler and Thomas Honson of Bridg End, miller Marriage settlement of W. Granger and Jane Mason being a lease and release by (1) to (3) of a dwellinghouse, with garden and orchard, on the south side of Briggate otherwise Bridge Gate Street, Barnard Castle, to hold in trust a low room fronting the street and the chamber thereover, the loft over the little back parlour with shared use of garden and orchard to the use of E. Granger and wife for life; the residue of the property to the use of W. Granger, for life, thence to Jane if she survive him, thence to their issue Consideration: £200 by John Mason to W.Granger (marriage portion)

Probate of will of Edward Granger of Barnard Castle, weaver, (dated 23 November 1743). 16 January 1743-1744

Administration de bon non with will annexed of Edward Granger, 31 October 1750

Probate of William Granger of Barnard Castle, weaver, (dated 15 August 1746). 22 February 1747-1748

4 January 1763 (1) Henry Branch of Startforth, Yorks, yeoman (2) George Holmes of Rokeby, Yorks, yeoman Release by (1) to (2) of a burgage house in Gallgate otherwise Gallowgate Street, Barnard Castle Consideration: £55

Probate of will of George Holmes of Startforth, Yorks, yeoman, (dated 28 October 1765). 21 November 1765 (Parchment, 2 membranes, wax seal covered in paper) [rodent damage]

2 June 1800 (1) Gabriel Tucker Steward of Upper Grosvenor Street, Middlesex, esquire (acting exor. of Gabriel Steward late of Weymouth and Melcomb Regis, Dorset, esquire, dec.) and Martha Steward of Weymouth and Melcomb Regis, widow (and executrix of Gabriel Steward, deceased) (2) John Hemming of Great Earl Street, Seven Dials, St. Giles in the Fields, Middlesex, tallow chandler Lease by (1) to (2) for 75 years of a tenement, shop and bakehouse being No. 136 Tottenham Court Road, Middlesex, subject to lease for 40 years to John Grindley,at an annual rental of £30. Restrictive covenants Consideration: £375

Legacy receipt forms of heirs of James Benson of Boldron, Yorks, yeoman (d. 15 November 1808), 24 April 1817

Bill of costs from William Watson to William Todd and Jeremiah Newton (exors. of Anthony Benson dec.), 10 April - 7 October 1841

Probate of the will of Mrs. Ann Benson of Tottenham Court Road, Middlesex later of Boldron, Yorks (dated 7 April 1843). 7 July 1864

Will of Christopher Coates of Court Green, Wilton, Yorks, farmer, 5 December 1868