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22 July 1819 (1) William Pierse of Richmond, Yorks., grocer (2) Dennis and Lambert of Upper Thames Street, London and Thomas Gibbon of Richmond, draper (3) Subscribing creditors of (1) Assignment by (1) to (2) of all goods, chattels, household furniture, debts etc. for the benefit of his credtiros in trust for sale for the benefit of (3)

22 February 1820 (1) Thomas Gibbon of Richmond, Yorks., draper (2) William Peirse of Richmond, grocer (now imprisoned for debt) (3) Messrs. Dunn and Robinson of York, tea dealers; William Henry of Birtley Salt Works and Ottiwell Tomlin of Richmond, gentlemen (creditors of (2)) (4) John Rowdon of Mincing Lane, London (creditor of (2)) trading as Heale, Rowdon & Co. (5) Subscribing creditors Release and assignment by (1) to (2) to (4) of the effects and estate of (2) in trust for the benefit of (3) and (5). Recites assignment D/HH 3/8/1 which was not fully executed Consideration: £43 4s. to (1)

26 April 1821 (1) Henry Ruddock of Staindrop, butcher (2) George Hodgson of Staindrop, and Richard Barnes of Raby Castle, gentlemen (3) Subscribing creditors Copy assignment by (1) to (2) of all his goods, chattels, livestock etc. upon trust for the equal benefit of (3)

22 January 1845 (1) Joseph Atkinson of Cotherstone, Yorks. (2) John Carter Atkinson of Newcastle, joiner and William Hoggett the younger of Cragg, Yorks., farmer (3) Various creditors of (1) Conveyance by (1) to (2) of all real estate and assignment of all goods and chattels upon trust for the benefit of (3) (parchment, 1 membrane) Agreements (date order), see also D/HH 3/2 above

20 March 1638/39 (1) John Rayne of Shipley (2) Ralph Simpson of Shipley Draft agreement between (1) and (2) to divide pastures called Marwood Hogg, the West Spring and Mosse Close whereby (1) takes the east part and (2) the west part of Marwood Hogg and (2) takes the remaining lands. Covenants for access and for timber felling

7 April 1726 (1) Robert Robinson of Bryanslope, Tanfield, gentleman (2) Anthony Leaton of Marley Hill, Wickham, gentleman (as trustee for Elizabeth Bowes of Durham, spinster) Memorandum of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 140a. of land in Tanfield, with all mineral rights, and two third parts of a close called Haughall Bridge near Tanfield containing 11a. for £1,200

13 June 1741 (1) James Moses of West Auckland, husbandman (2) Joseph Austen [of West Auckland], tailor Agreement of (1) and (2) to share the cost of repairing the area between their houses

23 October 1767 (1) James Moses of West Auckland, yeoman (2) John Aystone of West Auckland, tailor Agreement to allow (2) to raise the dividing wall between the properties of (1) and (2) as part of new stables

3 December 1746 (1) George Fielding of the parish of St Oswald's, Durham, Esquire (2) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Copy agreement to divide equally a yearly payment to the vicar of Startforth, Yorks. on property of (1) and (2) in Startforth (formerly the property of William Fielding, the brother of (1))

3 September 1775 (1) George Pearson of Ingleton (2) George Henderson of Ingleton Agreement to allow (2) to build a wall in his new messuage in Galgate, Barnard Castle on the premises of (1). Covenants regarding construction

28 May 1799 (1) Arthur Mowbray of Durham, Esquire, for Sir Ralph Milbanke of Halnaby, Yorks., Bart and William Joliffe of Merstham, Surrey, Esquire (2) William Taylor of Beamish, gentleman Agreement for the purchase of an allotment on Chester Moor by (2)

24 January 1801 (1) George Wright of St. Helens, Auckland, yeoman (2) Thomas Hopper of Cockfield, coal owner Lease by (1) to (2) of coals at St. Helens Auckland for a term of 3 years Rent: 1s. per score of 24 corfs

18 May 1801 (1) Carter Nixon of Durham, gunsmith (2) George Wheldon of Durham, cheesemonger Agreement for the sale by (1) t0 (2) of a messuage in Gilligate, Durham City [see also D/HH 3/5/1 -County Durham Deeds above] Consideration: £195

2 February 1803 (1) William Sckinay of Ripon, stone mason for self and others (2) Ferdinando Raine of Whorlton, farmer Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Bridge Gate, Barnard Castle for £80

13 February 1805 (1) The Earl of'Darlington (2) Thomas Hindmarsh, Richard Robinson, Mary Bell and another Agreement for (2) to search for lead ore in West Highdike in the Manor of Middleton in Teesdale, for a term of 7 years

13 February 1805 (1) Timothy Hutchinson of Durham, Esquire (2) John Prudah of Abby Mill, Yorks., and Joshua Bowsfield of Alwent Mill Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a water corn mill at the lower end of Thorngate, with a messuage and other buildings there, for £1850

26 March 1806 (1) John Jefferson of Barnard Castle, miller (2) Parker Crosby and Thomas Granger, both of Barnard Castle, manufacturers Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) for £145 of a messuage in Thorngate, Barnard Castle

3 September 1806 (1) Thomas Wilkinson of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) Jonathan Daykin of Dyke Heads, Melbecks, Yorks., farmer Draft agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage and field in the parish of Melbecks

20 February 1807 (1) Elizabeth Atkinson of Barnard Castle, widow (2) Isaac Cape Cust of Barnard Castle, plumber Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Newgate Street, Barnard Castle for £403 10s.

15 October 1807 (1) Caleb Grainger of Barnard Castle, weaver (2) Abraham Dunn of Wolsingham, farmer Draft agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage at Wolsingham for £90

28 October 1807 (1) George Edwards of Barnard Castle, Esquire (2) George Colpi s of Streatlam, gentleman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of two fields (11.0r.12p.) in the Town Pasture, Barnard Castle for £690

September 1808 (1) Alexander Knight of Barnard Castle, blacksmith (2) Joseph Carnell of Barnard Castle, clogger Draft agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in The Bank, Barnard Castle for £190

18 August 1808 (1) George Rablah of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) John White of Barnard Castle, grocer Draft agreement for the division between (1) and (2) of a yard etc. in Bridge Gate, Barnard Castle

31 August 1808 (1) George Edwards of Barnard Castle, Esquire (2) Edward Middleton of Mortham, gentleman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of the estate at Hunda (141a.) in the parish of Bowes for £6500

4 February 1809 (1) William Milburn of Barnard Castle, merchant (2) James Alderson of Barnard Castle, weaver Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Thorngate, Barnard Castle for £210

19 September 1809 (1) George Raylton of Portland Place, St. Mary-le-bone, Middlesex, yeoman (2) James Alderson of Barnard Castle, weaver Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Thorngate for £210

4 April 1810 (1) Isabella Harrison of Richmond, Yorkshire, widow (2) John Raine of South Side, Lynesack, farmer Tenancy agreement of a farm at Eggleston (60a.) for a term of 10 years Rent: £65 p.a.

April 1810 (1) Edward Middleton of Hutton Fields, Yorks., farmer (2) David Alderson of Spital Grange, Bowes, yeoman Draft agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a farm at Boldron (13a.) for £530

4 April 1810 (1) James Graham of Newsham, yeoman (2) Marley Harrison of Washton, Esquire Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage at Newsham, Yorks. for £262 10s.

20 June 1810 (1) William Hooker of Barnard Castle, yeoman (2) James Clifton of Barnard Castle, saddler Copy agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a field in the Crook, Barnard Castle for £390

March 1811 (1) Robert Morton of Staindrop, carrier (2) William Howgill of Stockton, carrier (3) John Barnes of Eggleston, gentleman, on behalf of the Earl of Darlington Draft agreement for the conveyance of lead ore

26 February 1812 (1) John Wiseman of Startforth, gentleman (2) Edward Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman; William Gibson of Barnard Castle, grocer; and Francis Ullathorne of Gate Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a mill etc. at Barnard Castle Bridge End, Yorks. for £2500

11 July 1812 (1) John Garth of Barnard Castle, surgeon (2) Mary Garth of Barnard Castle, widow Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of an annuity of £24

20 August 1812 (1) George Sayer of Height in the Manor of Staveley with Hugill, Westmorland, miner (2) George Wharton of Langleydale, farmer (3) Richard Barnes of Raby Castle, gentleman (4) John Leybourn of Langleydale, farmer (5) William Musgrave of Streatlam, farmer (6) Jonathan Brown of Spring Head, Middleton in Teesdale, farmer Draft co-partnership agreement to exploit the lead ores of the Manor of Staveley held under a lease for 14 years Consideration: £240 to (1)

19 November 1813 (1) Ralph Bellwood of Moor Houses, Yorks., farmer (2) William Ullithorne of Lartington, gentleman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse and close of land in Bowron for £153 10s.

16 March 1814 (1) Thomas Fletcher of Barforth Moor, yeoman (2) William Ullithorne of Lartington, gentleman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of two closes (4a.) of land on Barnard Castle Moor for £320

1 February 1815 (1) Mark Sherlock of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman (2) Thomas Helmer of Romaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman and Jane, his wife (3) Mary Sherlock of Middleton in Teesdale, spinster (4) Rachael Sherlock of Middleton in Teesdale, spinster Copy articles of agreement to divide equally the monies, securities and estate willed to them by John Sherlock deceased. Each party bound in £1,000 to abide by the agreement

16 May 1816 (1) William Sayer of Bowes, carpenter (2) Michael Sayer of Bowes, carpenter (grandson of (1)) Agreement to turn over the good will and stock of his business by (1) to (2). (2) to pay £40 to (1), maintain family etc.

1817 (1) Barbara Ullithorne of Lartington (2) William Harrison of Barnard Castle, common carrier Draft tenancy agreement of Quarry House, Barnard Castle Moor (52a.3r.38p.) Rent: £106 p.a.

12 June 1819 (1) Christopher Harrison of Egleston, yeoman (2) John Barnes of Egleston, gentleman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of 2 messuages and lands (15a.) in Eggleston for £400

28 August 1820 (1) James Rablah of Barnard Castle (2) Henry Wilson of Bishop Auckland Agreement for taking over and carrying on by (1) of the business of (2) as druggist and grocer in Barnard Castle

13 January 1821 (1) Robert Hunter of Barnard Castle, sawyer (2) James Winskill of Barnard Castle, hosier Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of his one third share in a sawmill in Barnard Castle for £92 4s.7d.

1 February 1821 (1) Christopher Peacock of Barnard Castle, yeoman (2) Peter Stanwix of Westwick, yeoman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Barnard Castle for £150

19 April 1822 (1) George Rablah of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) Joshua Monkhouse of Barnard Castle, grocer and Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, currier Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of gardens, maltkilns etc. in Barnard Castle for £300

21 December 1822 (1) William Stubbs and Thomas Wade, both of Barnard Castle (2) J. Lawson, land agent to Miss Bass Agreement for (1) to take Shepherds Lodge, Barnard Castle for a term of years at £52 10s.p.a.

7 May 1823 (1) Richard Steele the elder of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) William Tennick of Gainford, joiner Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Gainford for £220

12 May 1823 (1) William Lister of Barnard Castle, weaver and others (2) Thomas Softley of Barnard Castle, ironmonger Draft agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a parcel of ground in Thorngate for £33

22 September 1823 (1) Ralph Bell of Barnard Castle, yeoman (2) William Wright of Barnard Castle, mason Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a parcel of ground in Galgate for £42

13 December 1823 (1) Thomas Willis of Barnard Castle, labourer and Elizabeth, his wife (2) William White of the same, joiner Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a parcel of ground in Gallgate, Barnard Castle for £77 10s.

21 December 1824 (1) John Hinscliff of Cockfield, gentleman (agent for Jane Colepi s) (2) Paul Errington of Abbey Bridge, Yorks., gentleman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a cottage in Cockfield for £30

24 December 1824 (1) William Watson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman and Mary, his wife (formerly Mary Peacock); and Thomas Newby of Barningham, Yorkshire, gentleman and Elizabeth, his wife (formerly Elizabeth Peacock) (2) John Smithson of Middleton Tyas, Yors., spirit merchant and Jane, his wife (formerly Jane Peacock); and John Todd of Barningham, gentleman Copy agreement between the legatees and executors of Richard Peacock

1 February 1825 (1) Ralph March of Middleton (2) Anthony Todd of Stankside Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of the house (2)occupies for £500

30 April 1827 (1) Joseph Glover of Newsham, Yorks., Esquire (2) John Etherington of Barnard Castle Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse in Barnard Castle for £60

17 March 1828 (1) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire (2) John Leybourne of Durham, Esquire Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 28a.2r.38p. of land at Bowes for £125

23 April 1828 (1) Jonathan Kendall of Softly, yeoman (2) John Errington of Bowes, butcher Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of the customary estate of Sleetburn in the Manor of Hunderthwaite for £720

3 November 1828 (1) The Hon. Sir John Hullock, Knight, one of the Barons of the Court of Exchequer (2) Thomas Addison and Thomas Heslop, both of Barnard Castle, farmers Copy tenancy agreement for a farm at Gainford Rent: £150 p.a.

17 January 1829 (1) John Fogg Elliott of Bedburn, gentleman (2) William Dodds of Bedburn, spade manufacturer Tenancy agreement for forges, smith and shaft shops etc. at Bedburn for 21 years Rent: £30 p.a. rising to £60 p.a.

27 September 1830 (1) Thomas Owston of York (2) John Musgrave of Staindrop, gentleman Copy agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Staindrop for £400

17 August 1831 (1) Thomas Walton of Middleton in Teesdale, tallow chandler (2) William Storer of West Auckland, grocer and tallor chandler Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage in West Auckland for £400

1832 (1) [blank] Dean of Staindrop, surgeon (2) Robert Clark of Barforth, gentleman and John Sharp of [blank], gentleman Draft tenancy agreement

6 August 1832 (1) Mr. Dean, for himself and Miss Colpitts (2) John Sharp and Robert Clark Draft tenancy agreement for a messuage and 5a. of land, for 17 years

17 January 1834 (1) George Ware of Barnard Castle (2) Joseph Swinburne of Barnard Castle Draft agreement for the sale of a parcel of ground in Ware Street, Barnard Castle

11 June 1834 (1) George Clarkson of Bowes, yeoman (2) Robert Clark of Barforth, gentleman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of 12a. of land at Bowes for £650

23 November 1836 (1) William Collinson of Barnard Castle, innkeeper (2) James Minickin of Barnard Castle, innkeeper Draft tenancy agreement

October 1838 (1) Henry Atkinson of Barnard Castle, stationer (2) Leonard Cooke of Richmond, Yorks., merchant Draft agrement for the partition of premises in Barnard Castle

15 January 1839 (1) Thomas Peacock of Barnard Castle, yeoman (2) John Law and John Hetherington the younger, both of Bowes, farmers Draft tenancy agreement of Raven Nest Farm, Boldron, for a term of 6 years Rent: £45 p.a.

Terms proposed for tenancy by James Ireland of Mr. Edwards, Spittal Farm at Bowes, 20 December 1839

29 January 1840 (1) Thomas Harrison (2) George and John White Tenancy agreement for West Whorley Hill Farm Rent: £150 p.a.

1840 (1) Richard Barnes of Barnard Castle, gentleman (agent for the mortgagees) (2) George Brownless of Broomylaw, gentleman Draft agreement for the sale of an allotment of land (8a.2r.12p.) at Barnard Castle

4 August 1808 (1) George Rablah of Barnard Castle (2) John White, grocer Agreement for compromise of dispute [see D/HH 3/8/23 above

1811 (1) George Rablah of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) John White of Barnard Castle, shopkeeper Draft agreement for reference concerning dispute as to partition wall between their respective dwelling-houses in Bridgegate, Barnard Castle and Rablah v White in the King's Bench

1823 (1) Anthony Harrison of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) Richard Nicholson of Hurworth, surgeon Draft agreement to compromise Harrison v Nicholson, in the Court of Pleas at Durham

16 February 1829 (1) George Bott of West Shaws, farmert (2) Richard Appleby of Gunton, Manfield, Yorks., farmer Copy agreement for arbitration by John Gibson and Thomas Robinson of dispute outstanding (between (1) and

20 July 1836 (1) Joshua Raine of Eglesburn, gentleman and others (2) Thomas Beadle and Jane, his wife (daughter of William Raine of Bowbank) Draft agreement for reference of dispute regarding will of William Raine

15 July 1838 (1) Ann Thompson, William Thompson and Ralph Ford Thompson, all of Lunton, Yorks. (executors of William Thompson, late of Middleton in Teesdale, innkeeper) (2) William Raine of Lonton (executor of Charles Raine) Agreement to abide by arbitration of dispute relating to promissory note

1810 (1) Jeremiah Savage of Darlington, carrier (2) William Harrison of Barnard Castle, carrier Rough draft of articles of agreement regulating competition etc.

'December 1836 (1) Joseph Raine of Mickleton, Yorks., farmer (2) John Tinkler of West Field, Mickleton, farmer Draft declaration of trust concerning £180 due on a promissory note due to Mary Raine, (1)'s grand-daughter

24 December 1701 (1) Robert Kipling of Barnard Castle, yeoman (2) John Newby of Barnard Castle, weaver Apprenticeship indenture of (1) to (2), for a term of 7 years

1810 (1) George Clarkson of Bowes, Yorks., schoolmaster (2) William Shaw of Bowes, schoolmaster Draft contract of employment of (2) as assistant to (1) at Bowes Hall Academy until 13 May 1813 at a salary of £42 p.a. with free board and lodging. (2) may remove half the scholars on expiry of the term at £5 per head

21 August 1815 (1) Samuel Wedgewood (with the consent of his father Ralph Wedgewood of Picadilly, London) (2) George Clarkson of Bowes, schoolmaster Apprenticeship indenture of (1) to (2) for 6 years. (2) is to make (1) proficient at French Consideration: £10 within 6 months and another £10 within 12 months

18 October 1815 (1) Henry Franks of Wooden Croft Lodge, Yorks. and Edward Simpson of the same place, schoolmaster (guardians of Henry Franks) (2) Michael Wouldham of Barnard Castle, joiner and cabinet makerApprenticeship indenture of (1) to (2) for 6 years Consideration: £50

23 October 1817 (1) Margaret Adamthwaite of Bowes, Yorks., widow; John Chapman of Headlam, schoolmaster; Richard Lamb of Barnard Castle, surgeon; Richard Wilson of Bowes, Clerk (executors of John Adamthwaite) (2) Henry Raisbeck of Wooden Croft Lodge, Yorks., schoolmaster Draft agreement for (2) to continue the school at Bowes on behalf of (1) for a term of 7 years. (2) covenants to devote his full time to the school, and not to open a similar establishment within a 30 miles radius of Bowes during the term or for three years thereafter Consideration: £100 p.a. salary to (2)

30 September 1832 (1) Richard Waddilove (2) Lawrence Binks (3) William Binks Agreement for (2) to be apprenticed by (1) as a cooper for 7 years. (2) to receive half of his over work for himself. (3) to find clothing and washing for (2). (1) to find board and lodging for (2)

Numbers not allocated

August 1659 (1) Ralph Wharton of Rochdaile, Lancs. and William Warton of [parish of Batlay], Yorks., tradesman (2) Geoffrey Wharton of Swaildale, Yorks., yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £80 for the performance of covenants

16 March 1714 (1) Charles Whytell and Christopher Whytell, both of Gilmonby, Bowes, Yorks., gentlemen (2) Guy Walton of Fairwell, Barningham, Yorks., yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £90 for the performance of covenants contained in indentures of even date

20 April 1752 (1) Robert Kipling of Barnard Castle, yeoman (2) Irene Dobson of Middridge Grange, widow Bond of (1) to (2) in £20 to secure payment of £10 with interest

8 March 1794 (1) Thomas Pattison of Gainford, linenweaver (2) John Glover of Staindrop, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £40 to secure the payment of £20 with interest

9 January 1802 (1) Timothy Harrison of Stainton, shoemaker and Joseph Harrison of Barnard Castle, shoemaker (son of Timothy) (2) John Stockdale of Stainton, wright Copy of bond of (1) to (2) in £100 to perform covenants

28 August 1810 (1) Thomas Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire; John Trotter of Haughton, Esquire; and John Allan of Blackwell, Esquire (2) Adam Askew, Esquire, Sheriff of the County of Durham Copy of bail bond of (1) to (2) in £3,720 to appear to answer John Stanton and Margaret, his wife (sole executrix of Mary Kipling)

30 November 1813 (1) George Swainston of Boldon, Yorks., farmer (2) Margaret Summers of Barnard Castle, widow Bond of (1) to (2) in £400 to secure the payment of £200 and interest

28 February 1815 (1) Thomas Wheldon of Barnard Castle, gentleman and O iwell Tomlin of Richmond, Yorks., gentleman (2) William Hutchinson of Easby, gentleman; Thomas Hutchinson of Newsham, gentleman; Robert Nelson of Langdale, yeoman;.William Wright of Merribent, yeoman; and John [Croudace] of Gilling, yeoman, all Yorks. Bond of (1) to (2) in £300 for the payment of costs if case is nonsuited or defendants obtain a verdict in action of ejectment: Francis and Ann Johnson v William Hutchinson and others. In the King's Bench

Memorial to be registered in the High Court of Chancery of a Bond in £600 to secure £300 from George Hall of Raby Park to Sarah Hall of Thorn-borough Hill, Northallerton, Yorks., 13 May 1820

6 April 1821 (1) Thomas Deighton and Seymore Deighton, both of Winston, gentleman (2) George Thompson of Mortham, Yorks., gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £500 to secure £250 and interest

Miscellaneous draft and copy bonds of indemnity bonds to perform covenants, bonds to secure payment of money, bastardy bonds by reputed fathers to maintain illegitimate children, bonds for performance of duty as town clerk, bailiff, and Secretary of the Barnard Castle Savings Bank [original bundle], 1769 - 1835

1794 (1) William Harvey of Downham Market, Norfolk, iron-monger (2) George Peek, grocer; Richard Newman, watchmaker and George Harvey, gentleman, all of Kings Lynn, Norfolk Draft assignment by (1) to (2) of £471 10s. and the bond securing it upon trust to pay £71 10s. to (1) when received and to invest £400 for the use of (1) as specified

June 1818 (1) George Benson of Egleston, gentleman (2) Rt. Hon. John, Lord Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain Copy bond of (1) to (2) in £200 to be void should (1) prove that Michael Benson of Guisborough, maltster and dealer, now a bankrupt, is indebted to him in £100

January 1830 (1) Thomas Lawson of Barnard Castle, schoolmaster and Revd. William Wilson Todd, late of Evenwood, Yorks., Clerk (2) Joshua Monkhouse of Barnard Castle, Treasurer of the Barnard Castle Savings Bank Draft bond of (1) to (2) in £1,000 to indemnify the Savings Bank up to £500 for money misappropriated by Lawson, formerly the secretary of the Bank and to secure the repayment of same

Draft warrant of attorney from Thomas Dixon to confess judgement in an action for debt of £2,000 at the suit of Skinner and Holt, July 1816

Draft warrant of attorney from William Harrison of Barnard Castle, carrier to confess judgement in an action for debt of £300 at the suit of Joseph Proctor of Barnard Castle, druggist, October 1816

Warrant of attorney from Thomas Dixon and William Dixon of Cotherstone, butchers to confess judgement in an action for debt of £600 at the suit of William Skinner and William Holt of Stockton on Tees, bankers to secure £300 as specified, 24 December 1816

Copy warrant of attorney from Francis Ullithorne of Barnard Castle, saddler to confess judgement in an action for debt of £48 at the suit of Miles Lawson, 3 January 1832

Draft warrant of attorney from Douthwaite Stephenson of Barnard Castle, shoemaker in an action for debt of £180 at the suit of Anthony Steele and Richard Steele of Barnard Castle, curriers, 4 June 1832

Draft warrant of attorney from Swainston Harrison of Castle Eden, farmer to confess judgement in an action for debt of £1,000 at the suit of Ralph March of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman

Schedules of deeds deposited as security for mortgages etc., 10 June 1802 - 15 July 1829

Schedules of deeds of Mr. Kirkbride and Thompson's administrators to Pearson Moor, Lendings estate and other property at Startforth, property at Boldron and on Barnard Castle Moor (1654 - 1806), n.d. [c. 1810 - 1820]

Draft abstract of title (13 June 1776 - 13 May 1803) of Joseph Proctor to premises in the Bank, Barnard Castle purchased by Joseph Dodds, n.d. [early 19th century]

Draft abstract of title (26 May 1770 - 23 March 1807) of Alexander Knight to premises in Barnard Castle contracted to be sold to Joseph Carnall, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (3 November 1790 - 31 July 1800) to property in Sadler Street, Durham, n.d. [early 19th century]

Draft abstract of title (3 May 1681 and 15 - 16 May 1780) to land at Stonykeld, Bowes, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (25 - 26 April 1806) to premises in Thorngate, Barnard Castle, the property of John Jefferson, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (11 November 1730 - 6 October 1752) of Cuthbert Johnson and Jane, his wife to the Harmire Close, Barnard Castle, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (8 July 1783 - 17 March 1808) of Mr. Jackson to an estate called Grainge Hill, Counden Grainage, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (10 March 1771 - 25 August 1801) to lands at Great Newsham, Yorks. belonging to Mrs. Leighton, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (7 May 1745 - 13 May 1818) of John Raine to property at East Briscoe, Yorks., n.d [early 19th century]

Draft abstract of title (22 October 1739 - 3 January 1788) of John Adamson to premises in Barnard Castle, 1816

Abstract of title (8 July 1634 - 8 August 1768) of George Jackson to premises at Woodhouse, n.d. [early 19th century]

Draft abstract of title (24 October 1780 - 29 March 1809) to the property of Robert Huggenson in Romaldkirk, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (7 October 1709 - 16 May 1814) of William Porthouse to property in Barnard Castle, with copy of opinion of Gabriel Fielding thereupon, 1815

Draft abstract of title (30 August 1817) of Jackson Alderson to West Briscoe, Romaldkirk, 1821

Abstract of mortgage deed dated 27 May 1789 from Adamson and others to Musgrave and others, n.d. [early 19th century]

Draft abstract of title (24 June 1786 - 12 May 1793) of Mr. A. Iseton to property in Cornforth, n.d [early 19th century]

Abstract of settlement (dated 22 April 1775) made in contemplation of the marriage of Daniel Peacock and Elizabeth Boys, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of deeds (22 June 1752 and 2 January 1770) concerning the Boynton and Langley families, n.d [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (10 January 1744 - 20 September 1793) of Ralph March to a cottage at Middleton in Teesdale, March 1826

Abstract of title (4 May 1797 - 6 February 1828) of John Atkinson to a messuage etc. in Bowes, 1836

Abstract of title (24 January 1826 - 13 July 1836) to premises in Hilton, 1837

Draft abstract of title (13 May 1833) to property in Lunedale belonging to George Brownless, 1843

Draft abstract of title (21 November 1812 - 13 May 1824) of James Wa to copyholds at West Auckland, 1845

Schedule of deeds (1680 - 1846) to Mr. William Copeland1s property at Staindrop, in mortgage to Archdeacon Headlam, 1846

Abstract of mortgage (dated 10 November 1837) from William Darnell to William Bacon of property in the Manor of Bondgate in Auckland, 1848

Abstract of title (5 July 1854 - 13 August 1874) to property in the parish of Corbridge, Northumberland, 1889

Additional abstract of title to property in Corbridge, 1891

Abstract of title (12 December 1837 - 20 February 1838) of Henry Atkinson to a parcel of ground in Barnard Castle Moor, n.d. [c.1840s]

Abstract of title (3 September 1736 - 26 January 1792) to the Bacon Forster estates, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (19 October 1750 - 24 April 1776) of Sheldon Cradock, Esquire to lands at Cleatlam, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (5 July 1758 - 30 July 1808) to an estate in Killerby and Headlam in the parish of Gainford, the property of James Dunning, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (18 November 1738 - 12 February 1818) of Robert Johnson to a leasehold estate in Arkengarthdale, Yorks., n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (1 July 1695 - 6 April 1819) to lands of John Laidler in the township of Mordon, n.d [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (1 September 1727 - 24 April 1830) of Cuthbert Watson as mortgagee of a messuage etc. in Staindrop, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of conveyance from Thomas Benson Pease to James Wilson (dated 20 - 21 March 1826) of lands in Gilmonby, Yorks., n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (28 September 1657 - 5 April 1801) to lands at West Hope in the parish of Barningham, Yorks., n.d [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (26 September 1796 - 7 April 1810) to lands at Cleatlam, n.d. [early 19thcentury]

Abstract of title (22 December 1651 - 24 March 1708) to property in Barnard Castle, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of mortgage (dated 14 May 1798) from Thomas Monkhouse to Thomas Robinson of property in Market Place, Barnard Castle, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of lease and release by John Harrison of Greenwich (dated 1815) of premises in Barnard Castle, n.d [early 19th century]

Copy abstract of title (22 May 1848 - 15 March 1864) the Kitty Cragg estate at Westgate in Weardale, sold Thomas Thompson, n.d. [c.1860s]

Abstract of title (23 March 1656 - 21 October 1765) to an estate in the parish of Bowes called Broates, with the opinion of Ralph Hopper thereupon, 19 December 1772

Draft affidavits of Thomas Wheldon concerning spoiled deed stamps, August 1833 - December 1846

Certificates and affidavits of acknowledgement of deeds by married women (including Mary Wheldon and Christiana Ann Holmes), 1834 - 1840 (parchment, 12 membranes and 6 papers)

Miscellaneous deeds suffering from water damage etc., [17th - 18th centuries]

20 October 1662 Conveyance of lands in Bowes by Dale and others Endorsed: notes of production in Edwards v Lord Rokeby, in Chancery, 1813 etc.

Survey, n.d. [c.1700J (parchment, 4 membranes) Original bundle of abstracts of title and of deeds, with related correspondence, for persons whose surnames begin with the letters "B", 1802 - 1845:

Draft abstract of mortgage from William Barnes to Messrs. Backhouse and Company of lands at Eggleston (dated 30 December 1843), 1845

Abstract of title (1 February 1742 - 16 August 1820) of the devisees in trust of Anthony Bainbridge to land in Barnard Castle, n.d. [early 19th century]

Copy of the will of Anthony Bainbridge of Barnard Castle, butcher (dated 6 December 1817), n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of assignment (dated 18 April 1818) from Henry Bainbridge to Robert Kipling and others, for the benefit of his creditors, n.d. [early 19th century]

Draft abstract of title (15 January 1710 - 1 May 1724) of George Barker to premises in Bridgegate, Barnard Castle, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of marriage settlement of Henry, Viscount Barnard (dated 3 November 1809), n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (23 February 1767) of John Bayles to lands in Hunderthwaite, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (29 September 1686 - 12 July 1728) of Mr. George Bell to an estate at Evenwood, n.d. [18th century]

Abstract of title (25 January 1768 - 8 July 1825) of Stephen Bell to an estate at Middleton in Teesdale, n.d [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (25 January 1768 - 1 June 1827) of Stephen Bell and Jane Hanby to premises in Middleton in Teesdale, n.d. [c.1830]

Draft abstract of a deed of appointment (dated 1 June 1827) from Mr. Theakston to Stephen Bell of property in Middleton in Teesdale, n.d. [c.1830]

Abstract of Middleton Inclosure Award (dated 10 October 1816) with regard to Mrs. Ann Hanby's allotment, n.d. [c.1830]

Abstract of title (26 January 1768 - 1 June 1725) of Stephen Bell and Jane Hanby to property in Middleton in Teesdale, n.d. [c.1830]

Abstract of title (1 May 1700 - 14 May 1802) of Robert Bee to Burtreewell and Brown Rigg in Weardale, 13 May 1802

Abstract of title (May 1732 - June 1806) of William Bell to freehold premises in Barnard Castle sold to Baron Hullock, 1825

Draft abstract of title (17 - 18 November 1825) of William Bell to premises in Barnard Castle, n.d. [c.1825]

Rough plan of property adjoining King Street, [Barnard Castle], n.d. [c.1820s]

Abstract of title (19 September 1795 - 13 November 1822) of Anthony Benson to lands in Bowes, 1838

Draft abstract of title (26 June 1797 - 2 May 1811) of M. Benson to premises at Pocklington, Yorks., n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (16 May 1764 - 14 July 1797) of Thomas Binks to a freehold estate in Baldersdale, Yorks., n.d. [c.1810] [see D/HH 2/5 above]

Abstract of title (16 May 1764 - 14 July 1797) of Thomas Binks to a freehold estate in Baldersdale, Yorks., n.d [c.1810], with opinion of Gabriel Fielding thereupon, 1810

Abstract of title (4 June 1727 - 22 September 1757) of Thomas Binks to lands in Hutchinson1s and Wilkinson's pastures, Bowes, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (31 October 1748 - 13 May 1800) of Thomas Binks to a freehold estate in Bowes purchased of Mr. Brougham, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (11 November 1796 - 23 November 1798) of Thomas Binks to a freehold estate in the parish of Bowes purchased of Mr. Wright, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (May 1806) of Thomas Binks to the equity of redemption in freehold estates in Bowes and Baldersdale, Yorks., with the opinion of John Pemberton thereon, March 1809

Abstract of title (15 September 1657 - 26 December 1814) of Thdmas Binks to an estate at Stony Keld, n.d. [early 19th century]

Copy abstract of title (1 October 1667 - 19 March 1767) of Mr. Blacke at Staindrop with opinion of Mr. Fawcett on behalf of the purchaser Mr. George Newton (dated 7 November 1767), n.d. [early 19th century]

Draft abstract of a release (dated 25 January 1809) from Mrs. Blundell and the trustees of her marriage settlement to William Blundell, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (27 May 1801 - 1 June 1837) to a messuage in Newgate Street, Barnard Castle. Marked "Benson", 1838

Copy abstract of title (4 July 1754 - 7 October 1812) of John Bland to property at Bridge End, Darlington, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (15 June 1727 - 22 November 1814) of the devisees of Thomas Boldrick to a freehold estate on the Levels, in the parish of Hatfield, Yorks., n.d. [early 19th century]

Letter from R.J. Couchman, Doncaster to Thomas Wheldon concerning deed to be executed by Mr. Morritt which Beckett sent, 25 January 1823 [a stray from in-letters, 1823]

Abstract of title (15 January 1717 - 17 May 1806) of Miss Mary Bousfield to a moiety of Pry Rigg, Gilmonby, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (22 November 1811 - 11 June 1833) of Messrs Bousfield and Munckaster to a dwelling-house in Horse Market, Barnard Castle, 1835

Draft abstract of title (29 March 1821 - 20 April 1824) of William Bowman, Clerk to premises at Gainford, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (4 November 1793 - 15 June 1831) of Miss Bowser to premises in Bishop Auckland, 1837

Letter from Richard Bowser, Auckland to Thomas Wheldon concerning mortgage of Bowser property in Auckland, 11 August 1837

Draft abstract of a conveyance (dated 6 - 7 April 1767) of lands at Mickleton, Yorks., belonging to Anthony Bustin, n.d [early 19th century]

Draft abstract of title (28 February 1769 - 6 November 1824) of Thomas Buston to property in the Manor of Cotherstone cum Hunderthwaite, April 1827

Abstract of title (11 August 1709 - 29 May 1805) of Captain Richard Byron, C.B. to lands at Gainford to be sold to Thomas Stamp, 1819

Copy of probate of will of James Alderson of Barnard Castle, stuff manufacturer (dated 24 August 1831), 8 March 1893

Draft will of Anthony Bainbridge of Barnard Castle, butcher, 6 December 1817

Copy of the probate of the will of George Barker of Barnard Castle, innkeeper, dated 15 January 1827

Will of John Bell of Barnard Castle, carpenter, 11 February 1830

Draft will of John Bend of Stainton, gentleman, 21 January 1811

Copy of the probate of the will of James Benning of Barnard Castle, surgeon, dated 27 January 1812

Copy of the probate of the will of William Brown of Barnard Castle, gardener, dated 14 December 1848 Proved at Durham, 21 June 1849

Copy of will of George Brownless of Stainton, ham and butter merchant, dated 3 February 1794

Draft will of Joseph Chapman of Cotherstone, Yorks., yeoman, 25 February 1822

Copy of the will of Peter Clark, late of Jamaica, now of St Martin's Lane, Middlesex, Esquire, dated 24 January 1795

Copy of the office copy of the. will of Eleanor Coates, widow of Thomas Coates of Newsham, Kirby Ravensworth, dated 29 April 1803

Copy of will of Mary Coats of Barnard Castle, widow, dated 10 December 1813 Proved at York, 31 August 1820

Draft will of Margaret Copeland of Staindrop, widow, 25 November 1829

Copy of probate of will of Seymour Deighton of Wolsingham, gentleman, dated 14 December 1793 Proved at Durham, 30 December 1793

Copy of will of William Dixon of Barnard Castle, linen draper, dated 7 April 1826

Copy of probate of will of Robert Dunn of Barwick, Stainton, Yorks., gentleman, dated 23 January 1816 Proved at York, 10 May 1816

Copy of will of Edward Elleker of Hart, Esquire, dated 13 December 1812

Copy of will of Robert Elliott of Grayston Hall, gentleman, dated 10 April 1783

Copy of the will of Thomas Elliot of Newcastle upon Tyne, cheesemonger, dated 7 October 1762

Copy of the probate of the will of Thomas Elliot of Fenhall, Lanchester, farmer, 24 December 1800 Proved at Durham, 8 June 1801

Copy of the will of Christopher Elwin of Cotherstone, brewer and maltster, dated 9 August 1791

Copy of will of Cornelius English of Sunderland, gentleman, dated 14 January 1802

Copy of the will of John Eshelby of High Coniscliffe, gentleman, dated 21 February 1799 Codicil, 25 January 1800

Copy of the will of John Eshelby of High Coniscliffe, gentleman, dated 21 February 1799 Codicil, 25 January 1800

Copy of will of Margaret Ewbank of Barnard Castle, widow, dated 22 January 1827

Copy of will of Margaret Ewbank of Barnard Castle, widow, dated 22 January 1827

Draft will of Margaret Ewbank, 1830

Draft will of Margaret Ewbank, 1830

Copy of probate of will of Margaret Ewbank, dated 16 May 1833 Proved at Canterbury, 26 March 1837

Copy of probate of will of Margaret Ewbank, dated 16 May 1833 Proved at Canterbury, 26 March 1837

Copy of probate of will of Thomas Ewbank of Coventry, dated 5 December 1810 Proved at London, 16 February 1811

Copy of probate of will of Thomas Ewbank of Coventry, dated 5 December 1810 Proved at London, 16 February 1811

Copy of probate of the will of Thomas Ewbank of Barnard Castle, yeoman, dated 22 January 1827 Proved, 2 September 1830

Copy of probate of the will of Thomas Ewbank of Barnard Castle, yeoman, dated 22 January 1827 Proved, 2 September 1830

Copy of the will of William Ewbank of Barnard Castle, spirit merchant, dated 10 October 1820

Copy of the will of William Ewbank of Barnard Castle, spirit merchant, dated 10 October 1820

Draft will of Ann Feilding of Startforth, Yorks., widow, 4 March 1815

Draft will of Ann Feilding of Startforth, Yorks., widow, 4 March 1815

Draft will of Ann Matilda Feilding of Barnard Castle, spinster, 11 July 1843

Draft will of Ann Matilda Feilding of Barnard Castle, spinster, 11 July 1843

Copy of will of Robert Fletcher of Staindrop, yeoman, dated 2 July 1813

Copy of will of Robert Fletcher of Staindrop, yeoman, dated 2 July 1813

Copy of the will of William Forster of Barnard Castle, shopkeeper, dated 24 June 1782

Copy of the will of William Forster of Barnard Castle, shopkeeper, dated 24 June 1782

Office copy of the will of Ralph Fryer of York., gentleman, dated 2 June 1796

Office copy of the will of Ralph Fryer of York., gentleman, dated 2 June 1796

Copy of the will of Elizabeth Gargrave of Durham, spinster, dated 17 January 1805

Copy of probate of will of Thomas Garth of Barnard Castle, gentleman, dated 7 April 1804

Certified copy of the will of Richard Gates of Eggleston, gentleman, dated 11 April 1747 Codicil, 9 April 1752

Copy of will of Mathew Gibbon of Eppleby, Yorks., gentleman, dated 28 March 1791

Office copy of will of Jane Gibson, widow (of Joshua Gibson, of Grasholme, Lunedale, Romaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman), dated 16 February 1792

Draft will of John Gibson of Barnard Castle, merchant, 6 July 1819

Will of John Gibson of Barnard Castle, grocer, 9 November 1826

Draft will of John Gibson of Barnard Castle, grocer and draper, 1831

January 1820 (1) Edward Monkhouse of Barningham, Yorks., Clerk; Richard Lamb of Barnard Castle, surgeon; and Jane Gibson of Barnard Castle, widow (executors of William Gibson) (2) John Gibson of Barnard Castle, merchant Draft general release by (1) to (2)

Draft will of Matthew Hardy Gibson of Barnard Castle, gentleman, 14 January 1828

Will of Joseph Glover of Newsham, Yorks., Esquire, 21 January 1810

Draft will of Joseph Glover, May 1816

Draft will of Joseph Glover, December 1818

Draft will of Joseph Glover, 25 January 1826

Copy of will of Dorothy Glover of Staindrop, widow, dated 15 June 1816

Copy of probate of will of William Goldsbrough of Ingleton, butcher, dated 3 March 1810 Proved at Durham, 4 April 1810

Copy probate of will of Joseph Goundry of Winston, yeoman, dated 8 March 1783 Proved at York, 10 April 1783

Draft will of John Gowland of Romaldkirk, gentleman, 12 June 1816

Copy of will of John Gowland, 5 June 1831 Note of grant of administration, 13 June 1837

Copy of probate of the will of Thomas Gowland of Swinhopeburn, Stanhope, yeoman, dated 5 October 1808

Copy of will of Matthew Graham of Richmond, Yorks., gentleman, dated 4 March 1803 Codicil, 22 December 1803

Draft will of Thomas Wilson Graham of Keverston, yeoman, 11 February 1843

Copy of will of Joseph Grainger of Old Elvet, Durham, gentleman, dated 21 July 1812

Copy of probate of will of William Grayson of Whitehaven, Cumberland, mariner, dated 24 November 1786

Copy of will of Christopher Green of Whoriton, gentleman, dated 3 July 1771 Proved, 4 June 1774

Copy of the will of George Hall of Raby Parks, Staindrop, yeoman, dated 16 December 1790

Copy of the will of Cornelius Harrison of Stubb House, Esquire, dated 12 May 1832

Will of Christopher Harrison of Egleston, yeoman, 12 June 1819

Copy of probate of will of Thomas Emerson Headlam of Gateshead, Esquire, dated 10 April 1819. Proved at York, 7 November 1821. This copy 1852

Office copy of the will of George Hindmoor of North-side House, Bowes, Yorks., dated 5 February 1805

Copy of the will of James Elliot Hobson of Bidburn, gentleman, bequeathing royalties from a Smoke Jack patent to Edward Middleton, dated 8 April 1814

Copy of the will of George Hodgson senior of Lang1eyda1e, Staindrop, yeoman, 6 February 1789

Copy of the will of Richard Holmes of Stubhouse, Esquire, dated 20 June 1768 (1 paper

Copy of the will of John Hullock of Barnard Castle, Esquire, dated 4 October 1792 (1 paper

Copy of the will of Sir John Hullock, Kt., a Baron of the Court of Exchequer, devising his house in Russell Square, Middlesex and a house and farm at Barnard Castle, to his wife, dated 10 July 1828 (1 file

Examined copy of the probate of the will of Charles Hutchinson of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman, dated 21 March 1744. Examined, 6 March 1801

Copy of the will of Timothy Hutchinson, late of Egglestone, now of South Bailey, Durham, Esquire, dated 1 February 1794 Codicil, 24 June 1808

Examined copy of an attested copy of the will of William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, attorney-at-law, dated 13 April 1812. Examined, 4 December 1844

Copy of will of Charles Hutton of Barnard Castle, tanner, dated 20 June 1673

Copy of the probate of the will of Ann Jackson of Barnard Castle, wife of Charles Jackson, gentleman, dated 28 April 1804 Proved at Durham, 19 September 1804

Copy of will of Ann Johnson of Greenbrough, Yorks., widow, 17 December 1811

Copy of the will of John Johnson of Newsham, Yorks., weaver, dated 15 May 1788

Copy of the will of Warcup Kirkbride of Mount Pleasant House, Startforth, Yorks., gentleman, dated 18 January 1804

Draft will of John Sharples Lawson of Barnard Castle, M.D., 1 April 1816

Copy of the will of Margaret Lawson of Fossell, Yorks., widow, dated 17 September 1822

Copy of the will of John Lax of Doe park, Romaldkirk, Yorks., yeoman, dated 21 October 1814

Copies of the will of Ann Lee of Egglestone, widow, dated 27 October 1768

Copy of will of George Lee of Cotherstone, Yorks., joiner, dated 27 August 1788

Copy of the will of Thomas Lewis of Darlington, tanner, dated 15 May 1789

Will of Edward Littlefair of Potters Cross, Lynesack and Softley, yeoman, 3 October 1833

Copy of the will of James Lonsdale of Barnard Castle, gentleman, dated 23 March 1807

Draft will of John Lowes of Middleton in Teesdale, farmer, 8 October 1805

Copy of the will of John March, a native of Middleton in Teesdale, late of Lisbon, Portugal, now of Everton, Lancs., Esquire, dated 11 May 1813

Draft will of Ralph March of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman, 28 May 1834

Draft will of Richard Massam of Newsham Moor, Yorks., gentleman, 2 April 1813

Copy of will of Thomas Metcalf of Barnard Castle, currier, dated 22 April 1813

Copy will of Edward Middleton of Barnard Castle, yeoman, dated 19 August 1801 Proved at York, 23 November 1801

Draft will of William Milburn of Barnard Castle, grocer, 4 January 1810

Copy of the will of Joseph Miller of Hetton,le Hole, dated 6 February 1826

Draft will of Joshua Monkhouse of Barnard Castle, grocer and carpet manufacturer, 10 March 1826

Draft will of Walter Murray of Cotherstone, Yorks., gardener, August 1809

Draft will of John Myers of Sunderland near the Sea, common carrier, August 1814

Draft will of William Nicholson of Cotherstone, Yorks., gentleman, 1 August 1809

Copy of the probate of the will of Richard Nixon of Brignall, Yorks., carpenter, dated 5 February 1820 Proved at Richmond, 2 November 1824

Copy of the will of Robert Hodshon Oliver of Middleton in Teesdale, surgeon, dated 27 April 1817

Copy of the will of William Oliver of Middleton in Teesdale, surgeon, dated 14 September 1816

Attested copy of the will of William Parker of Cotherstone, Yorks., gentleman, dated 16 August 1790 Attested, 6 September 1790

Copy of the will of Richard Peacock of Barningham, Yorks., butcher, dated 21 April 1815

Copy of the will of Robert Pearson of Ingleton, gentleman, dated 28 September 1808

Draft will of George Pratt of Startforth, Yorks., weaver, 29 May 1826

Copy of will of George Race of Wolsingham, farmer, dated 7 April 1804 Endorsed note granting letters of administration, 31 August 1806

Copy of will of Charles Rain of Bishop Auckland, gentleman, dated 28 June 1824

Copy of the will of John Raine of Turnerholme, Romaldkirk, Yorks., farmer, dated 28 January 1806

Copy of the will of Jane Rakestraw of Barnard Castle, spinster, dated 25 May 1805

Copy of the will of Anthony Raw of Barnard Castle, dyer, dated 5 May 1764

Copy of the will of Thomas Robinson of Haggingap, Egglestone, yeoman, dated 29 January 1843

Copy will of William Rudd of Durham, Esquire, 24 June 1795

Copy of the will of James Sayer of Westgates, Bowes, Yorks., yeoman, dated 19 January 1808

Copy of will of Lachlan Sinclair of Gainford, gentleman, dated 1 March 1813 Proved at Durham, 2 August 1813

Draft of the will of Jane Smithson of Barningham, Yorks., widow, 1 December 1841

Copy of the will of John Todd of Barnard Castle, gentleman, dated 28 July 1808

Copy of the will of Moses Waite of Ham Common, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, Esquire, dated 21 January 1785

Draft will of Elizabeth Walton of Middle ton in Teesdale, widow, November 1837

Draft will of Margaret Watson of Barningham, widow, 17 July 1844

Draft will of James Wa of Greta Bridge, yeoman, 26 March 1840

Examined copy of the will of Jeremiah Weatherilt of Barnard Castle, weaver, dated 6 November 1768 Examined, 24 August 1816

Copy of the will of Thomas Wheatley of Blakeley, Staindrop, yeoman, dated 27 November 1813

Copy of the will of Joshua White of Barnard Castle, Clerk, dated 26 May 1785

Draft codicil to will of Thomas Wilkinson of Barningham, Yorks., yeoman, 29 June 1836

Copy of the will of William Wilkinson of Barnard Castle, cabinet maker, dated 15 January 1816

Copy of probate of will of Joseph Willis of East Hinedon, Cockfield, yeoman, dated 7 May 1805

Office copy of will of John Willis of Trees in the parish of Brignall, Yorks., yeoman, dated 5 June 1790

Copy of the will of John Wilson of St. Helen Auckland, dated 15 July 1830, 27 May 1831

Copy of the will of Joseph Wilson of Cotherstone, Yorks., gentleman, forbidding use of his house at Cotherstone as a school, dated 14 June 1811

Copy of the.will of John Wiseman of Startforth, gentleman, dated 10 March 1807

Copy of the will of Robert Wood of Barnard Castle, gentleman, dated 23 October 1802 [Robert Wood, attorney, predecessor of Thomas Whe1don?]

Copy of the will of Francis Wright of Cliffe, Yorks., gentleman, dated 29 August 1814

Copy of the will of George Wrightson of Barnard Castle, dated 23 December 1755

Copy of the will of John Wrightson of Cotherstone, Yorks., gentleman, dated 15 July 1807

Copy of the will of Henry Wright of Evenwood, yeoman, dated 27 February 1806

Copy of the will of Robert Young of Barnard Castle, cooper, dated 30 January 1829

Letter of administration granted to Jane Arrowsmith of Cotham Mundavell in the parish of Haughton, widow, of the goods of her late husband, Anthony, 2 November 1671

16 January 1698/99 Probate copy will of Jane Rowe 11 of Durham, widow of George Rowell, dated 10 December 1698

Decree of the Court of Arches whereby the will of Anthony Melburne proved by Thomas Smith, John Craster, Francis Mascall, Sarah Ryton and Elizabeth Bradshaw is declared invalid and his goods are bestowed upon Maria Saunders, his next of kin, 31 July 1718

Copy of the will of James Scott of Bridge End, Startforth, baker, dated 6 October 1722

12 December 1726 Probate of the will of Abell Langstaff of Midleston, dated 6 December 1726 Proved at Durham, 12 December 1726

Copy of the will of Roger Wrightson of Bowes (dated 15March 1728 - 1829); case concerning the will, with the opinion of Thomas Rudd of Durham thereupon, 14 June 1738

Will of Thomas Gibbon of Didrige, yeoman, devising real estate there to his daughters, 29 November 1729

Probate of the will of John Bainbrigg of Middle ton in Teasdale (dated 2 February 1729 - 1730 Proved at Durham, 28 Nay 1730

Le ers of administration of the goods and chattels of Jane Dixon granted to John Byerley of St Nicholas, Durham, (executor of David Dixon), 5 June 1736

18 May 1750 Probate of the will of Thomas Longstaff, late of Pennybridge, Ulverston, Lancs., (dated 10 July 1739)

3 December 1757 Probate of the will of Thomas Richardson of Startforth, yeoman (dated 18 June 1756)

14 August 1775 Probate of the will of John Hornsby of Barnard Castle, cordwainer, (dated 20 July 1775)

1 July 1776 Probate of the will of Mary Parker, wife of William Parker of Cotherstone, blacksmith (dated 24 November 1773)

12 April 1783 Probate of the will of William Bromley of Evenwood, carpenter (dated 7 March 1779)

Will of Michael Wiseman of Barnard Castle, miller, 21 March 1785

9 June 1787 Probate of the will of Joseph Marshall of Greta Bridge, Yorks., gentleman (dated 19 March 1786)

Will of James Robinson of Barnard Castle, innkeeper, 28 January 1788

22 December 1789 Will of Edward Robinson the elder of Barnard Castle, tallow chandler (dated 12 August 1789), with administration annexed

Will of Joseph Bailey of Cleat lam, woolcomber, devising a messuage and garth in Cleatlam to wife for life, thence to grandson Joseph Lodge, 21 June 1794

23 July 1794 Probate of the will of William Thompson of Barnard Castle, shopkeeper (dated 24 June 1794)

16 May 1797 Probate of the will of Thomas Bainbridge of New House, Bowes, Yorks., yeoman (dated 19 September 1795)

18 May 1803 Probate of will of Robert Wood of Barnard Castle, innkeeper (dated 14 January 1803)

25 May 1804 Probate of the will of John Robinson of Whorley Hill, yeoman (dated 9 July 1798)

15 August 1810 Probate of will of James Raine of Lonton, Yorks., yeoman (dated 8 June 1810)

24 August 1811 Probate of the will of Mary Hodgson of Manfield Lane, Manfield, Yorks. (dated 11 August 1802)

Will of John Robson of Street Head, Startforth, Yorks., farmer, 18 March 1816

25 December 1816 Probate of will of Richard Harrison of Great Hutton, Yorks., molecatcher (dated 9 November 1816)

13 February 1819 Probate of the will of Jane Neasham of Barnard Castle (dated 30 December 1818)

6 December 1819 Probate of the will of William Gibson of Barnard Castle, grocer (dated 5 March 1819) (parchment, 2 membranes, pendant seal)

14 November 1820 Probate of the will of William Ewbank of Barnard Castle spirit merchant (14 October 1820) devises houses in the Wynd, Thorngate, Barnard Castle and Barkers Field Hartforth, [recte Startforth], Yorks., upon trust for sale for the benefit of his children. Bequeaths interest in mill at [Start forth] Bridge End to wife Jane for the remainder of a term of 21 years upon trust for sale

29 January 1823 Probate of the will of Isabel Appleby of Barnard Castle, widow (dated 5 December 1819)

Will of Francis Jolly of Piersebridge Mill, butcher devising messuage etc. in Gainford to John Pearson with whom testator now lives, 10 May 1828

28 May 1838 Probate of the will of Mary Hammond of Middleham, Yorks., spinster (dated 16 November 1837)

Letters of administration of the goods and chattels of Jane Kennedy of Barnard Castle, widow, granted to her brother Henry Barnes, 18 November 1851

1 December 1851 Administration de bonis non, with the will (dated 26 July 1827) and codicil (26 July 1827) annexed of Robert Kipling of Barnard Castle, gentleman

Will of John Pearson of Piersebridge, miller devising house at Gainford to wife Elizabeth for life, thence to daughter Alice, 11 March 1859

Copy of the will of Thomas Walton of Middle ton in Teesdale, gentleman, dated 26 July 1873

28 January 1898 Probate of the will of Thomas Reah of Lartington, Yorks., railway station master, (dated 3 June 1897)

Proctor's bill of costs in the administrations of Ann Walton and Thomas Bainbridge, 7 May - 21 November 1787

Statement of account of Warcup Kirkbride, concerning Walton and Bainbridge, 1787

Bill of costs in Kirkbride v Bainbridge, 1786 - 1787

Copy of an act of the Prerogative Court of York in the administration of the goods of Edward Browell, D.D., deceased, dated 2 June 1764 Endorsed note of examination in Bligh v Benson, in the Exchequer, 3 November 1819

Instructions for application for a grant of limited administration, in the goods of George Lodge, late of Saint Trinian, Yorks., n.d. [early 19th century]

Outline of the will of John Smith of Wycliffe, with covering letter, 15 June 1834

Inventory of the goods and chattels of James Sayer of Stoney Keld, deceased, 9 July 1716

15 February 1773 (1) Cuthbert Hunter of Medomsley as agent for George Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) Richard Hammond of Stretholme, Bowes, yeoman Agreement for the sale of two allotments at Bowes Common (84a.1r.2p.) for £100

4 April 1785 (1) John Kipling of Blackton, Romaldkirk, yeoman (2) Henry Penrith, William Kipling and John Dent of Romaldkirk, yeomen Agreement respecting disputed right of way over a bridle road from Blackton through the lands of (2). The parties each bind themselves to the other in £100 for the due performance of the agreement

Award of John Mowbray of Darlington, banker, John Applegarth of Sledwick, gentleman and John Clement of Darlington, gentleman, in arbitration of dispute between the trustees of the late Joseph Coates and John Todd under agreement of 20 April, 9 June 1792

Copy award of Anthony Bell of Lowfield, Eppleby, Yorks., gentleman in arbitration of dispute over the possession of a farm (Johnson and others v Shipman, K.B.), 31 December 1812

1814 (1) Revd. William Luke Prattman of Barnard Castle (2) Robert Hunter of West Wood, Yorks, farmer (3) Robert Haswell of Mount Eff, farmer Draft agreement for reference of dispute (Hunter v Haswell, K.B.) to John Bourne of Walker Hall, Esquire and William Ullathorne of Lartington, gentlemen

Abstract of title (22 February 1687 - 12 May 1769) of Thomas Edwards Freeman to the Manors of Sellaby and Gainford, 1763 - n.d.

Abstract of title (15 April 1582 - October 1784) to a freehold estate in the township of Hawkwill, in the parish of Stannerton, Northumberland, purchased by Ralph Riddell, n.d. [late 18th century]

Abstract of title (10 March 1682/83 - 20 November 1762) to East Greens in the parish of Newsham, the property of Hannah Harrison, n.d.

Abstract of title (9 August 1802) to two messuages in Bowes purchased by William Robertson Lidderdale, Esquire, n.d. [early 19th century]

Abstract of title (19 November 1842 - 12 May 1858) of William Dent of Clint House to the Clint House estate etc. at Bowes, 1859

Abstract of title (14 May 1883 - 10 April 1902) to a freehold close of land (Beck Close) at Cleatlam contracted to be sold to J. Hanby Holmes, 1902

Copy of the will (10 October 1832) and codicil (4 July 1838) of William Poole of Lowfield, Yorks., gentleman, n.d. [c.1860]

24 November 1873 Probate of the will of John Dent of East Park, Lunedale, farmer devising all lands at Mickleton to eldest son John. Various legacies, 21 January 1865

17 February 1731 - 1732 Probate of the will (dated 31 December 1731) of George, Lord Carpenter devising the bulk of his property to his son George

Will of George, Lord Carpenter bequeathing £14,000 to daughter Alicia Maria, an annuity of £150 to wife Elizabeth and various lesser sums to relations and servants. Devises: Manors of Ashton and Grafton, Glocestershire; the Manor of Homme, Herefordshire, the Manors of Butt house and Hydefeild, the Rectory of Byrley, the tithes of Pyon and the Blacklands and the estate at Dilwynne; and the Manor of Courthbury, Essex to testator' s son George for life, with remainders over as specified, 31 December 1748. Codicil, 1 January 1748 - 1749

1 March 1759 (1) Sir Abraham Janssen, Baronet (2) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Carpenter, Baron Carpenter of Killaghy, and Frances, his wife Declaration of trust by (1) as to the sums of £2,000, £2,000 and £418 5s.7d. advanced by him on mortgage (as herein rented) in favour of (2) upon trusts specified. Recites previous deeds

Abstract of title, from 23 November 1816 to 14 October 1925, to Mr William Hutchinson's moiety of a freehold farm known as West Pasture End, Bowes, Yorkshire, n.d. [c. 1925]

Draft bill of legal fees payable by the trustees and executors of the late Mr W[illia]m Dixon to Thomas Wheldon, 1829 - February 1833 [See also D/HH 3/8/370]