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27-28 April 1722 (1) John Roberts of BishopAuckland, yeoman, and Mary his wife, and Thomas Roberts of Bishop Auckland, yeoman (2) John Hodgshon Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a moiety of a messuage and garth called Stonehouse, Easter Croft, Karlike Riggs 8a. and lands specified on Kill Hill, all in Thornley. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £90

14 March 1722/23 (1) Ann Hartly of Hollin Hall, widow (2) John Hodgshon (3) Robert Pennington of Bishop Auckland, Esquire Assignment by (1) to (3) in trust for (2) of a messuage, Westermost Crofts 14a. and ridges in the townfields of Thornley for the remainder of a term of 998 years determinable on the death of (1), created by the within recited lease of 1711 Consideration: £12 10/- annuity secured to (1)

30-31 May 1763 (1) Robert Chaloner of Bishop Auckland, Esquire (grandson and devisee of John Hodshon) (2) Charles Chaloner of York, wine merchant (another devisee) (3) Bartholomew Bowser of Bishop Auckland, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a capital messuage and a burgage adjoining it and messuage occupied by Messrs Wren and Farrer all in the Market Place, a messuage used as a workhouse in Newgate, Panmire Close on the south of Newgate, 4a. of land in Etherley Lane, 2 parcels of land in Church Leazes and the tithes of the parish of St. Andrew, Auckland; a messuage and lands at Willington called Huns; a messuage and lands called Stonehouse and two messuages and lands and the moiety of one other all in Thornley; and the capital messuage and lands at Old Park, to the use of (1). Covenant to levy a fine.

13 June 1763 (1) Bartholomew Bowser, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) Robert Chaloner, Esquire and Charles Chaloner, wine merchant, Deforceants Final Concord of 10 messuages, 300a. of land etc in Bishop Auckland, Willington and Thornley in the parishes of St Andrew Auckland, Brancepeth and Willington and all tithes in St Helen Auckland and Henknowl.

6-7 May 1766. (1) Robert Chaloner of Bishop Auckland, Esquire, and Dorothy his wife (formerly Dorothy Kaye) (2) Sir John Lister Kaye of Denby Grainge, Yorkshire, Baronet (3) The Rev. Richard Kaye of Kirkby, Nottinghamshire, clerk, and Bartholomew Bowser of Bishop Auckland, Esquire (4) Sir John Eden of Windleston, Baronet, and Charles Chaloner of York, wine merchant Lease and Release by (1) to (3) of Lee Hall Farm, Preston upon Skerne, burgages and stables in or near the Market Place, Bishop Auckland upon the trusts of an indenture of 3 May 1766 within recited, in order to enable (1) to revoke the uses of property at Old Park and Thornley

8 May 1766 (1) Robert Chaloner and Dorothy his wife (2) Sir John Lister Kaye,Bart. Deed of revocation of the trusts of the within recited settlement of 3 May 1766 concering the estate at Thornley and Old Park, hereby limited to B. Bowser and the Rev. R. Kaye in trust for (1)

12-13 May 1766 (1) Robert Chaloner (2) John Moses of Kingston upon Hull, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage and farm of Old Park in the parish of Wolsingham Consideration: £2341 4/-

13 May 1766 (1) John Moses (2) Robert Chaloner Agreement that (1) as purchaserof Old Park is free from any claim by William Lodge or his successors to minerals there.

8 January 1767 (1) Robert Chaloner (2) Ralph Wilson of Wolsingham, maltster Lease by (1) to (2) for one year of a messuage at Thornley called Stonehouse and lands there specified in D/X 649/137. Release missing.

19-20 September 1764 (1) Hendry Hopper of Wolsingham, gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife (a daughter and coheir of Robert Whitfield) (2) Thomas Hugall of Durham, gentleman (3) David Robinson of North Shields, Northumberland, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (2), being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of a moiety of Stanner 's Close in the parish of Wolsingham to secure £250 owed by (1) Consideration: £250

11 July 1765 (1) David Robinson, Demandant (2) Thomas Hughall, gentleman, Tenant to the Praecipe (3) Hendry Hopper, gentleman and Elizabeth his wife, Vouchers to warranty Exemplification of a Common Recovery of 20 May 1765 of a moiety of 6a. of land etc in the parish of Wolsingham

17-18 March 1766 (1) Hendry Hopper and Elizabeth his wife, Charles Chaloner of York, wine merchant, and Mary his wife (formerly Mary Whitfield) (2) David Robinson (3) Robert Robinson of St Mary le Bow, Durham, gentleman (4) William Rudd of St Mary le Bow, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) to (3), being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of lands called the Stanners, Stanners Batt and Stanners Close at Wolsingham to the use of Chas Chaloner.

6-7 July 1767 (1) Charles Chaloner (2) Wiliam Rudd of Durham, Esquire (3) Robert Chaloner Lease and Release by (1) to (2) to of Stanner's, Stanner 's Batt and Stanner's Close in the township of Wolsingham Consideration: £500

12-13 February 1771 (1) Robert Chaloner and Charles Chaloner (2) John Moses Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of property specified in D/X 649/146 and two allotments 66a. 1r. 24p. on Wolsingham Moor. Covenant to levy a fine. Consideration: £700

13 February 1771 (1) Charles Chaloner and Robert Chaloner (2) John Moses of Kingston upon Hull File of surrenders by (1) to (2) of lands and beast-gates as specified on the North Moor, South Moor, East Town Fields and Hitherfield, all at Wolsingham

24 October 1660 (1) Anne Bowes, William Watson and Robert Hartopp (2) William Feldinge, gentleman and Ralph Colpits the younger Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands at Biggin Greene, Pawes Meadow, Fell Close, Redgate Sheele at Ewdonhead and elsewhere as specified in the Manor at Wolsingham upon trust for A. Bowes for life thence upon the trusts of her will

22 April 1661 (1) Anne Bowes of Streatlam Castle, widow (2) William Feilding of Startforth, Yorkshire, gentleman, and William Watson of Cockfield, gentleman Feoffment by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage called Biggins and all her lands in Frosterley; the capital messuage of Stotley and lands in the Eastfield, Westfield and the Island there; a close called the Ridding at Middleton in Teesdale with a messuge called Stacklands, Birkclose, Gilbanke and 19.5a. of land there; and a farmhold called Foggerthwait in the Manor of Eggleston, to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of William Bowes and John Bowes, the second and third sons of (1) etc with ultimate remainder to the uses expressed in the will of Anthony Maxton, clerk, late father of (1). Livery of seisin endorsed.

22 October 1706 (1) William Feilding, gentleman (2) Richard Stonhewer of Durham, Alderman, and John Mowbray of Durham, gentleman Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands specified in D/X 649/ 152 upon the trusts of the will of Anne Bowes, deceased

13 July 1718 (1) John Bowes, and Richard Stonhewer, and John Mowbray (2) Thomas Rudd of Durham Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands specified in D/x 649/152 upon the trusts of the will of John Bowes

21-22 February 1718/1719 (1) The Rev. John Bowes of Durham, D. D. (2) John Rudd of Durham, Esquire (3) The Rev. James Fynney of Durham,D. D. Lease and Release by (1) to (2), being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of messuages and lands at Bradwood, Biggins, Frosterley, Harop and Paws

3 April 1719 (1) James Fynney, D. D., Demandant (2) John Rudd, Esquire, Tenant to the Praecipe (3) John Bowes, D. D., Voucher to warranty Exemplification of a Common Recovery of 13 March 1718/19 of 5 messuages, 300a. of land etc in Bradwood, Frosterley and Biggins in the parishes of Stanhope and Wolsingham

Copy of the will of John Bowes of Durham, D. D., devising all his real estate to his nephew George Bowes, charged with legacies and annuities to testator's brothers and sisters as specified. 10 November 1721

14-15 August 1722 (1) Gilbert Dawson of Furnivall's Inn, London, gentleman (2) Hendry flopper of Durham, gentleman (3) John Fawcett of Durham, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) to (2), being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of lands specified in D/x 649/156

24 August 1722 (1) Gilbert Dawson, gentleman (2) Hendry Hopper, gentleman Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands at Biggin Green, Redgate Sheele at Ewdon Head, Paulsland or Pausmeadow, Harveyhill etc. upon such trusts as (1) shall appoint

1 September 1722 (1) John Fawcett, Esquire, Demandant (2) Hendry Hopper, gentleman, Tenant to the Praecipe (3) Gilbert Dawson, gentleman, Voucher to warranty Exemplification of a Common Recovery of 16 August 1722 of 5 messuages 300a. of land etc. at Bradwood, Frosterley and Biggins

8 September 1722 (1) David Hilton, Esquire, steward (2) Gilbert Dawson, gentleman Licence by (1) to (2) to demise all his lands in the Manor of Wolsingham

1 July 1723 (1) Hendry Hopper, gentleman, and Elizabeth Dawson, widow (relict of Gilbert Dawson) (2) John Fawcett, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands specified in D/X 649/160 upon the trusts of the will of Elizabeth Dawson

23 September 1723 (1) George Bowes of Streatlam Castle, Esquire (2) Gilbert Dawson of Grays Inn, Middlesex, gentleman Quit claim by (1) to (2) of the Manor of Bradwood in the parish of Stanhope and all his lands and messuages at Bradwood, Biggins, Hayrop, Paws Meadow and Frosterley.

21 August 1724 (1) Gilbert Dawson of Grays Inne, London, Esquire (2) William Wharton of Gillingwood, Yorkshire, Esquire Mortgage, by demise of 2000 years by (1) to (2) of lands specified in D/X 649/164, subject to a prior mortgage by Thomas Garth Consideration: £500

16 May 1728 (1) William Wharton (2) Magaret Wharton of Gillingwood, spinster (3) Gilbert Dawson Surrender by (1) to (3) of a term of 2000 years created by D/X 649/165 upon redemption of the mortgage Consideration: £500 (3) to (2)

Admittance of Christopher Fawcett, Esquire, to messuages and lands as specified (60a.) in the Manor of Wolsingham. 2 March 1765

12 May 1767 (1) John Maire of Grays Inn, Middlesex, Esquire (surviving trustee of Elizabeth Medlycott, deceased) (2) John Moses of Kingston upon Hull, Esquire Bargain and sale of the Manor of Broadwood and lands specified in D/X 649/156. Recites a release of even date. Enrolment in Chancery, 11 September 1767 Consideration: £7000

10 October 1767 (1) Christopher Fawcett of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and John Maire (2) John Moses Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands specified in D/X 649/160

10 June 1768 (1) John Moses (2) Thomas Wilkinson of Durham, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of property specified in D/X 649/160 upon trust for (1)

15 May 1770 (1) Ralph Wilson of Wolsingham, maltster (2) Thomas Carr of Thornley, yeoman (3) John Moses (4) George Pearson of Durham, gentleman Release by (1) and (2) to (4) of Stonehouse and various parcels and ridges of land at Thornley, upon trust for the use of (3) and (2) Consideration: £340 by (3) to (1) and £60 by (2) to (1)

Sketch plan of allotments of Thornley Common by Richard Richardson of Durham, 21 July 1771 No scale

3-4 August 1772 (1) Thomas Greenwell of Greenwell, gentleman (2) John Moses Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of 38a. 2r. 11p. in two allotments on Thornley Common Consideration: £100

6 October 1772 (1) John Moses (2) Thomas Wilkinson of New Elvett, Durham, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of two allotments on the North Moor 32a. 1r. 7p. and one on the South Moor 28a. at Wolsingham

Abstract of surrenders from Moses to Wilkinson of copy holds in the parish of Wolsingham, 10 June 1768 and 6 October 1772

Copy of the appointment of Robert Curry of Bishop Oak, Esquire; Robert Atkinson of Broadly Hall, gentleman; and George Coates the younger of Small House, surveyor, as commissioners for the division of Thornley Town Field. 1 October 1788

Plan of Thornley allotments, n.d. [c 1788] No scale

Copy of the Inclosure Award made on the division of Thornley Town Fields

Admittance of Thomas Wilkinson of Brancepeth, Esquire, as eldest son and heir of Thomas Wilkinson of New Elvet, deceased, to lands specified in D/X 649/174. 16 January 1798

Admittance of Thomas Wilkinson of Brancepeth, Esquire, as eldest son and heir of Thomas Wilkinson of New Elvet, deceased to lands at Bigging Green, Fell Close, Redgate Sheel at Elden Head, Pawes Meadows, South Moor and elsewhere in the parish of Wolsingham. 16 January 1798

Land Tax assessment on the property of the Earl of Burford at Wolsingham, 26 February - 26 December 1799

2 July 1801 (1) Joseph Walton of Stanhope, gentleman (as steward for Lady Mary Beauclerk) (2) John Todd of West Biggins in the parish of Wolsingham, farmer Lease by (1) to (2) for 9 years of West Biggins and Broadwood alias Bradwood farms, 200a. and 96a. respectively, reserving minerals Rent: £290 p.a.

8 September 1801 (1) Joseph Walton (2) John Morgan of Old Park in the parish of Wolsingham, farmer Lease by (1) to (2) for 9 years of Old Park Farm 150a. and Thornley Pitt House Farm 100a., both in the parish of Wolsingham, reserving mineral rights Rent: £210 p.a.

Admittance of Lady Mary Beauclerk, spinster, as cousin and heir of George Moses, deceased, the only son of Thomas Moses, deceased, to 1a. 3r. 28p. of land on Wolsingham North Moor. 13 May 1802

Admittance of Lady Mary Beauclerk to 1a. lr. 20p. of land on Wolsingham North Moor, 13 May 1802

24 May 1817 (1) Thomas Wilkinson and others (2) George, Earl of Coventry and others Surrenders by (1) to (2) of lands specified in D/X 649/185 and 184 upon trusts specified in an indenture of 7 December 1813

24 May 1817 (1) Thomas Wilkinson and others (2) George, Earl of Coventry and others Surrenders by (1) to (2) of property as specified in D/X 649/180

1851 (1) The Hon. Henry Amelius Coventry of New Hailes, Midlothian (2) Cuthbert Ritson of Tow Law, timber merchant Conveyance by (1) to (2) of 98 x 68 yards of land at Tow Law for building plots, reserving minerals Plan endorsed Consideration: £300

1855 (1) The Hon. H. A. Coventry (2) Thomas Herbert Devereux of Stockton upon Tees, merchant tailor Coveyance by (1) to (2) of 22 x 20 yds of building land at Tow Law, reserving minerals. Plan attached. Schedule of deeds to be produced. Consideration: £44

19 March 1866 (1) The Hon. H. A. Coventry of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire (2) William Scott of Tow Law, innkeeper Conveyance by (1) to (2) of 620 sq yds of building land adjoining the Crook to Tow Law railway in Tow Law, reserving minerals. Schedule of deeds to be produced. Plan of property in margin

16-17 July 1732 (1) Gilbert Dawson of Grays Inn, Middlesex, Esquire (2) Elizabeth Seyliard, late of the parish of St James Westminster, spinster (a daughter andcoheir of Sir Thomas Seyliard, Baronet, late of Boxley Abbey, Kent, deceased) (3) Sir Multon Lambard of the Vine, Kent, Knight; George Bowes of Streatlam Castle, Esquire; Col. John G uise of St Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, Esquire; Thomas Clendon of St Clement Danes, Middlesex, Esquire Marriage settlement of (1) and (2). Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of : The Manor of Bradwood with appurtenances in the parish of Stanhope and all lands etc. at Bradwood, Biggins, Frosterley, Harop and Paws Meadow in the parish of Stanhope and Wolsingham; A messuage called Morecocks and several parcels of land as specified all in the parishes of Brasted and Heaver, Kent; Delawart farm, Paines land (44a) at Chiddingstone, Kent; The mansion house of Boxley Abbeyand 57 acres of land adjoining it, and the moiety of 27 acres of other lands adjoining Boxley Abbey as specified belonging to Dame Elizabeth Seyliard, the mother of (2), all in the parish of Boxley, Kent, and other lands as specified in the parishes of Boxley, Southfleete and Stone and the Mano: of Poole in the county of Kent The reversionary interest in the Fallarpit estate in the parishes of East Allington and Woodley, Devon, failing male issue of Edmond Fortescue of Fallarpit, together with the advowson of East Allington, and the Manors of Halstone alias Harrleston, Dallacanbe and Preston, Bindley, Aslibridge, Dowley, Plympton, Halwell and Bagton alias Bagetton Lambshead and Blackawton, all in Devon; The capital messuage and farm of Croft in the parish of Charleton, Devon; upon trust for (1) and (2) and their issue as specified.

29 July 1756 (1) Meaborn Smith of Mortonhouse, gentleman (2) Fletcher Partis of Tallentire, Cumberland, Esquire (administrator of Thomas Smith, deceased) (3) John Westgarth of Unthank, Esquire Covenant for warranting title of property at Bishopley, Brownshouse and in the Manor of Wolsingham mortgaged to (3), the equity of redemption of which is to be conveyed by (1) and (2) to (3) by indenture of even date.

24 January 1763 (1) John Moses of Kingston upon Hull, merchant (2) Margaret Etherington of Kingston upon Hull, spinster (3) Henry Etherington of Kingston upon Hull, Esquire; John Porter and Thomas Wilkinson of Kingston upon Hull, Esquires Articles of Agreement for the marriage settlement of (1) and (2). Each party bringing in £5000 to be settled on (3) in trust for (1) and (2) and their issue as specified.

Consent of John and Margaret Moses to the sale of stock by the trustees of their marriage settlement, 6 March 1766

Probate of the will of John Moses, late of Christian-sound, merchant, now of Kingston upon Hull, dated 2 February 1771 devising: Old Park, Broadwood and Stanner Close and other lands in the parishes of Wolsingham, Stanhope and Lanchester; Kings Meadow and the fishery in Northumberland, near Newcastle, upon trust for his daughter Jane Moses as specified with remainder to the issue of his nephew George Moses and cousin Thomas Moses of Newcastle upon Tyne. Codicil devising his house at Ferraby, Yorkshire to his wife for life, 24 April 1773 [The testator drew up the above will himself and expressed considerable distrust and dislike of lawyers and more particularly his wife's kinsmen and his nephew George. There are stringent conditions regarding marriage in general, continued residence in England, marriage to women of English nationality and an obligation to take the surname Moses incumbent upon the tenant in possesion of the settled estates]

Volume containing: The will of John Moses of Kingston upon Hull, Esquire 2 February 1771; queries and answers of counsel regarding the terms of the will; various estate accounts, lists of rents etc., miscelleaneous bonds, agreements, promissory notes; the will of Jane Etherington of Kingston upon Hull, spinster, dated 13 June 1766; inventories; surrenders of property in the Manor of Wolsingham miscellaneous correspondance between Thomas Moses at Wolsingham, the Rev. John Coxon at Sunderland, Henry Etherington at Kingston upon Hull, John Philipson at Broadwood, Thomas Moses, George Moses and Isaac Moses at Christiansound, Norway etc; bill of complaint and answers in John Coxon, clerk, and others v Thomas Moses of Newcastle upon Tyne and others, in Chancery, 1773 - 1783

Hawthorn estate rentals 1774-87 examined at the request of Sir Henry Etherington, Bart. with regard to money invested under the marriage settlement of John Moses, 24 June 1787

Copy of the case concerning the will of John Moses with the opinions of R. Osborne and Thomas Plumer of Lincoln's Inn thereupon, 17 November 1800 - 1 January 1801

'An account of the receipts of rents and for other effects late belonging to John Moses, Esquire, and payments therefrom,' n.d. [1770's - 1780's]

Certificate of the contract for the redemption of Land Tax on the Earl of Burford's estate at Wolsingham, Stanhope, Frosterley and Hawthorn as specified, 14 March 1799

17 March 1815 (1) George, Earl of Coventry, and Aubrey, Duke of St Albans, Plaintiffs (2) George William, Lord Viscount Deerhurst and Lady Mary Deerhurst his wife, Deforceants Final Concord of the Manor of Broadwood, the Manor of Knitsley, 19 messuages, 2 mills, 1 limekiln, 2000a. of land etc in Broadwood, Biggins, Frosterley, Harop, Thornley, Wolsingham, Stanhope, Knitsley, Lanchester and Hawthorn. Consideration: 100 marks of silver

25-26 April 1688 (1) Isabel Robinson of East Rainton, widow (relict of Avery Robinson) (2) Thomas Robinson of East Rainton, yeoman (son and heir of A. Robinson) Lease (for six months) and Release by (1) to (2) of her part of a tenement and the Low Close and West Pasture 64a. 2r 33p., all in Morton [Murton]

28 April 1688 (1) Thomas Robinson (2) Isabell Robinson Lease by (1) to (2) for life of property specified in D/X 649/203 in place of dower Rent: 1d p.a.

Probate of the will of William Robinson of Fulwell in the parish of Monkwearmouth, yeoman, of 9 Januarv 1776, devising all his lands at Murton in the Whins to his brother Thomas. 13 March 1776

Receipt for a legacy under William Robinson's will, 11 October 1776

1-2 June 1778 (1) Thomas Robinson of Fulwell, gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife (2) Mary Reed of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (3) Joseph Wilson of Newcastle upon Tyne, glass factor, and Isabel his wife (4) Elizabeth Robinson of Neandwcastle upon Tyne, spinster (5) Henry Bainbridge of Claypath, Durham, grocer Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of proper ty specified in D/X 649/203. Covenant to levy a fine. Release by (2) (3) and (4) of legacies charged on the premises Consideration: £380 to (1) , £10 to (2) , £110 to (3) and £200 to (4)

26 June 1778 (1) Henry Bainbridge, Plaintiff (2) Thomas Robinson, gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 2 messuages, 150a. of pasture etc. at Murton in the Whins Consideration: 100 marks of silver

25-26 December 1783 (1) Margaret Tweedy of London, widow; Dorothy Bainbridge of Durham, spinster; William Lamb of Datchett, Berkshire, and Elizabeth his wife; Mary Williamson of Durham, widow; John Thompson of Sunderland near the Sea, goldsmith, and Jane his wife (the ladies being the daughters and coheirs of John Bainbridge, deceased) (2) Thomas Rawling of Marshall Sands, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of property specified in D/X 649/203 at Murton. Covenant to levy a fine. Consideration: £500

9 October 1784 (1) Thomas Rawling, Plaintiff (2) Margaret Tweedy, widow; Dorothy Bainbridge, spinster; William Lamb and Elizabeth his wife; Mary Williamson, widow; John Thompson, and Jane his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 2 messuages, 150a of pasture etc. at Murton in the Whins Consideration: 100 marks of silver

11-12 December 1818 (1) John Mitchison and Anthony Mitchison (sons and devisees of William Mitchison, late of Benwell, Northumberland, deceased) (2) George Maddison of Birtley, gentleman (formerly George Rawling, son of Thomas Rawling of Marshall Sands, deceased) (3) Ralph Carr of Tutshill near Chepstow, Monmouthshire (devisee of Ralph Carr of Cocken, deceased) (4) William Nesfield of Branceppth, clerk, and Christopher Bramwell of Sunderland near the Sea, wine merchant. (trustees) (5) Chrisopher Bramwell, aforesaid Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (5) of property as specified in D/X 649/203 upon trust for Carr Ibbetson and upon the other trusts specified in the will of Ralph Carr of Cocken within recited. Recites previous deeds and Chancery cause. Consideration: £500 to (1) and £570 to (2)

13 September 1811 (1) Edward Shipperdson of the South Bailey, Durham, Esquire (2) Frances Shipperdson of the South Bailey, widow, and Mary Kirshaw of Leeds, Yorkshire, spinster (3) John Gregson of Durham, gentleman Assignment by (1) and (2) to (3) of the hay tithes on the lands of (3) and others at Murton for the remainder of a term of 21 years from 5 February 1811 Consideration: £220

8 January 1820 (1) George Maddison of Birtley, gentleman (2) John Gregson (3) Edward Shipperdson (4) Ralph Carr of Tutshill, Gloucestershire, Esquire Assignment by (1) to (2) and (3) to (4) of the hay tithe on lands formerly belonging to (1) in the township of Murton, for the remainder of a term of 21 years granted by the within recited lease of 17 January 1818 Consideration: £30

19-20 September 1770 (1) John, Lord Berkeley of Stratton (executor of Henry, Duke of Kent) (2) Richard, Earl of Scarborough (3) Sir George Savile of Rufford, Nottinghamshire, Baronet, and John Hewett of Shire Oaks, Nottinghamshire, Esquire Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of messuages and farms as specified at Cold Heseldon, five cottages on the waste there, eight fee farm rents of £2 13s 4d issuing from farms in the township of Morton, and a customary rent of one hen from each farm upon the trusts of the family settlement herein recited. Consideration: £5672 11/- (3) to (1)

27 September 1794 (1) The Hon. and Rt. Rev. James, Lord Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, Dean and the Chapter of Durham Cathedral (2) Gore Townsend of Honington Hall, Warwickshire, and William Mellish of Bishopgate Street, London, Esquires (devisees of John Tempest of Winyard, deceased) Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years of coalmines at E. Rainton, W. Rainton, Morsley, Pittington and Moorhouse Rent: £22 p.a. payable at the Exchequer over the East Gate within the precincts of Durham Cathedral (parchment, 3 membranes, pendant seal of (1))

24 April 1799 (1) Sir Henry Vane Tempest of Winyard, Baronet (2) Anne Catherine, Countess of Antrim (3) Arthur, Marquess of Downshire; Arthur, Lord Viscount Dungannon; William Henry, Earl of Darlington; Thomas Charles Colyear, commonly called Lord Viscount Millsintown Draft marriage settlement of (1) and (2), reciting the wills and settlements of the Rev. Sir Henry Vane of Long Newton, Bart, deceased, and of John Tempest, Esquire

1 November 1805 (1) Sir Henry Vane Tempest of Winyard, Baronet (2) Sir John Eden of Windleston, Baronet Lease by (1) to (2) of coals under two parcels of land in the parish of Houghton 18a. 3r. 8p. as specified, for a term of 21 years. Plan of property endorsed Rent: tentale rents as specified

11-12 November 1805 (1) Sir John Eden, Baronet, and Morton John Eden, his second son (2) Sir Henry Vane Tempest, Baronet Lease and Release by (1) of (2) of coals under Butt Field in the Township of Panshaw [Penshaw] 18a. 3r. 8p. Nominal consideration

Probate of the will of Frances Ann Taylor, wife of Michael Angelo Taylor of Whitehall, Westminster, Esquire devising and appointing her estate to the Rev. John Vane of Dulwich College under powers granted by the wills of her parents Sir Henry Vane, Bart., and Frances his wife, 8 October 1828. 2 February 1835 Codicil 2 August 1834

Current account of the late Miss Henworth with Mr Maister, 1759-1770

Probate of the will of Zachary Hubbersty of Barnard Castle, gentleman, devising and bequeathing all his properties to his wife Susanna, 21 April 1792. Codicil, 25 August 1799. 26 October 1799

12 September 1856 (1) John Herbert Koe of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, Barrister-at-Law; Ann Mary Pemberton of Castle Gate House, York, widow; Charles Richard Robinson of Foston, Yorkshirande, and of the Middle Temple, London, Barrister-at-Law (2) Elizabeth Lawrence, the wife of Charles Richard Robinson (3) Charles Richard Robinson, aforesaid (4) Thomas Charles Thompson of the Temple, London, Esquire, and William Scurfield Grey of Lincoln's Inn, Esquire (5) Ann Mary Pemberton, aforesaid (6) Richard Lawrence Pemberton of Barnes, Esquire (7) Mary Dorothea Pemberton of Sherburn Hall, widow (8) John Herbert Koe aforesaid (9) Thomas Wilson Ranson of Sunderland, entleman (10)Richard Lawrence Pemberton, aforesaid Conveyance of property at Stoop House, Cross Lane, Town Street and elsewhere at Hawthorn 84a. 1r. 33p. in all Conveyance by (1) to (9) of three quarters of the Premises conveyed in another deed of that date and all premises conveyed in a deed of 15 November 1791, all recited herein. Appointment by (2) of her three eighth shares in the 'Jurdison Lands' and her one third of Hallwell Closes and Blindux Conveyance by (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) and (8) to (9) of all their respective shares and interests in the property To the uses upon trust specified. Plan of properties endorsed Consideration: £1450 to (1) £200 to (2)