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Miscellaneous documents

Reference: D/X 674 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Johnson family of Chester-le-Street and related families

Covering Dates: 1806-1888

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Catalogue Description

Material deposited on long term loan,

26 August 1981

(Acc: 1323(D))

These papers relating to the Johnson family come from Messrs Francis and Company of Cambridge whose predecessors in business are mentioned in the collection. Lt. Col. Edward Johnson was born in Newcastle in March 1798 and moved to the Deanery, Chester-le-Street in 1830. There he died on January 8th 1885. His brother Francis Johnson of Low Newton Hall,a Deputy Lieutenant for Northumberland, died some years before him at the age of ninety-six, passing an extensive estate to the colonel. Edward Johnson was a Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Durham and for many years was chairman of Chester-le-Street bench of magistrates. He was at one time Lieutenant-Colonel of the North Durham Militia and was also Master of the Durham County Foxhounds.
Table of Contents
The Johnsons and related families

/1-11 The Cook family
/12-14 The Lawson family
/15-20 Robert Johnson
/21-22 Charles Bacon
/23-29 Mrs. Ann Johnson
/30-57 Miss Elizabeth Story
/58-65 Miss Mary Anne Johnson
/66-70 Miss Dorothy Johnson
/71-81 Miss Sarah Johnson
/82-92 Miss Maria Johnson
/93-99 The Misses Johnson
/100-220 Francis Johnson
/221-228 Miscellaneous

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson

/229-238 Private life and public life
/239-243 Financial
/244-247 The Deanery, Chester-le-Street
/248-255 Household
/256-286 Investments
/287-322 Johnson and Co., wine and spirit merchants, Newcastle upon Tyne
/323-328 Property at Edmundbyers
/329-401 Mortgages
/402-442 Real estate and estate management
/443-453 Insurances
/454-474 Death and executorship
/475-478 Miscellaneous

Catalogue Contents

The Cook family (Ref: D/X 674/1-11)

Letters between [Revd.] Joseph Cooke, Newton Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Johnson, Charlotte Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning family matters, business matters and illness, 30 August 1806 - 30 March 1807
(5 papers)


Letter from Revd. Joseph Cook, Newton Hall, to Francis Johnson with copy reply concerning domestic servants etc., 10 September 1810
(1 paper)


Legacy receipts and legacy duty papers concerning Dorothy Cook, late of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow, deceased (whose daughter and executrix is Ann Johnson), 4 September 1812
(5 papers, printed form)

The Lawson Family (Ref: D/X 674/12-14)

Summary of will of Robert Lawson, with covering letter from Edward Lawson, Morpeth to Mrs. Ann Johnson, Newcastle, 17 August 1814
(1 paper)


Examined copy of the will of John Lawson of Longhirst, Bothall, Northumberland, Esquire. Annuity of £60 to Margaret Tewart (sister), for life and £40 to Elizabeth Lawson (sister). Devises all real estate to William Lawson (nephew), £3,000 to Edward Lawson (brother), £1,000 to niece Ann Johnson, £500 to grand nephew Francis Johnson, £500 to grand nephew Edward Johnson, other legacies, 21 February 1815
(1 file)


Copy letter from Ann Johnson, Newcastle to William Lawson concerning legacy duties and affairs regarding Lawson deceased, 24 January 1815
(1 paper)

Robert Johnson (Ref: D/X 674/15-20)

Letters of administration (Durham) of the goods and chattels of Robert Johnson of Newcastle upon Tyne, deceased, granted to Ann Johnson, his mother, 3 July 1822
(Parchment, 1 membrane)


Letters of administration (Canterbury) of the goods and chattels of Robert Johnson of Newcastle, gentleman to Ann Johnson, 28 March 1822 (Parchment, 1 membrane, printed form, pendant seal)


Legacy duty receipts and accounts for Robert Johnson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman, deceased, 22 July 1822
(1 file, printed form)


Bill and receipt of Thomas Pallister for coffin, 18 February and 10 October 1822
(2 papers)


7 February 1824 (1) Ann Johnson of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (relict of Francis Johnson late of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire) (2) Francis Johnson of the same place, Esquire (eldest son of (1)) (3) Edward Johnson of the same place, Esquire (second son of (1) ) (4) Sarah Johnson of the same place, spinster (youngest daughter of (1)), an infant (5) Dorothy Johnson and Maria Johnson, of the same place, spinsters (daughters of (1)) Assignment by (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (5) of all their interest in a sum of £2,000 in which (2), (3) (4) and (5) should have shared equally under Robert Johnson s intestacy, but which assignment has been made to accord with the intentions expressed by Robert Johnson before his death
(Parchment, 2 membranes)

Charles Bacon (Ref: D/X 674/21-22)

Notes by Charles Bacon on the settlements of his estate, legacies and portions etc., 3 November 1819
(1 paper)


Notice from the solicitors of Charles Bacon Grey to Edward Johnson and Thomas Forster (trustees) to raise £3,500 to make up the deficiency in the personal estate of Charles Bacon deceased, with covering letter from Wilson Bell and Company, 47 Lincoln's Inn Fields to Edward Johnson explaining the notice and Bacon's will, 30 December 1830
(1 paper)

Mrs. Ann Johnson (Ref: D/X 674/23-29)

28 December 1841 Probate of the will of Ann Johnson, late of Newcastle upon Tyne, now of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, widow, bequeathing legacy of £1,800 due to her under her husband's will to her son Francis Johnson, £1,000 in 3-21% annuities to her daughters Dorothy and Maria, balance of annuities to daughter Sarah, £500 to second son Edward Johnson, 11 April 1839 (Parchment, 2 membranes, pendant seal)


Administration of Ann Johnson (granted to Francis and Edward Johnson, Esquires, her sons) with will annexed granted in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury to supersede the probate granted at Durham which is ineffective due to the possession by the deceased of bona notabilia in several dioceses, 21 January 1842
(Parchment, 2 membranes, pendant seal)


Pass book of Mrs. Ann Johnson with Lambton and Company, bankers, 25 June 1838 - 17 April 1843
(1 notebook, leather bound)


Legacy receipts and residuary account form, 28 May - 21 September 1842
(1 file, printed form)


Cash account of Francis and Edward Johnson as Mrs. Ann Johnson's executors, 2 February 1842 - 20 April 1843
(1 notebook)


Statement of account of W. Bolam with the executors of Mrs. Ann Johnson, 4 May 1842 - 16 July 1842
(1 paper)


Bill of costs from P.G. Ellison to the executors of Mrs. Ann Johnson, 6 December 1841 - 4 January 1843
(1 file)

Elizabeth Story (Ref: D/X 674/30-57)

Promissory note from Edward Johnson to Elizabeth Story for £200, 11 November 1826; interest payments endorsed, 1827 - 1842
(1 paper)


Will of Elizabeth Story of the Deanery, Chester-le-Street, spinster: £100 upon trust for niece Jane Hepple and her issue as specified. Residuary legatee Isabella, wife of John Bearup of High Friar Street, Newcastle, bell hanger and white smith, 25 December 1839
(1 file)


12 February 1842 Probate of the will of Elizabeth Story of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, spinster (dated 14 December 1841): £200 upon trust for Jane Hepple of Low Friar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, widow, for life thence to her issue; residue to Isabella Bearup; executor:Edward Johnson
(Parchment, 2 membranes, pendant seal)


Statements of account of Edward Johnson as executor of Miss Elizabeth Story (with miscellaneous bills and receipts concerning Miss Story) 1842 - 1843
(8 papers)


Legacy and annuity receipts and residuary account form regarding Elizabeth Story, 13 April 1843 - 30 August 1848
(5 papers)


Acknowledgement of deposit of papers and payment of duty concerning Elizabeth Story deceased, 23 September 1845 and 30 August 1848
(2 papers, printed form)


Letters from Robert Leadbitter, Newcastle to Abraham Story, solicitor, Durham and to Edward Johnson concerning financial matters and forwarding receipts, 20 May 1839 - 28 September 1846
(3 papers, 1 file)


Correspondence between the Legacy and Succession Duty Department, Somerset House, London and Messrs Fenwick and Phillips, Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitors, concerning Elizabeth Story's trust, duties and law charges, 19 August - 30 September 1872
(6 papers)


Receipt of William Hepple and Ann Hepple for £463 1s.4d. paid by Edward Johnson, executor of Elizabeth Story, 12 December 1872
(1 paper)

Mary Anne Johnson alias Marianne Johnson (Ref: D/X 674/58-65)

Copy of the will of Mary Anne Herne Johnson of Well Walk, Hampstead, Middlesex: Annuities of £50 each to two Misses Chandlers of Hampstead; £30 annuity to dog Carlo; £10 annuities to each of her cats. Various legacies Assigns lease of her house in Hampstead with furnishings to her mother's old servants who are to take charge of the animals; residue to Capt. Robert Blane and Revd. Henry Blane, n.d. [7 August 1846]
(1 paper)


Newspaper cutting of inquest proceedings on death of Miss Marianne Johnson, n.d. [1846]
(1 paper)


Copy letter from [Revd.] Henry Blane, Wormley, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire to 'cousin' [Edward Johnson] regarding will of Miss Johnson, his unbound gratitude for an accession of fortune on so liberal a scale', 28 August 1846
(1 paper)


Copy of letter from Mr. Elley to Miss Johnson concerning his niece's illness, condolence on death of Miss Mary Ann Johnson, discussion of her death, 31 August 1846
(1 paper)


Number not allocated


Letter from Edward Johnson, The Deanery, Chester-le-Street to William Newnham [kinsman], Pasta Firma, Firenze, Italy [Florence, Tuscany] concerning death of cousin Mary Ann Johnson, inquest, her recent 'eccentric' will, caveat entered at Doctors Commons too late to stay probate, unfitness of Miss Johnson, actions of Blane nephews (chief beneficiaries), desirability of other kinsmen proceeding against them and seeking support for this action, 15 October 1846
(1 paper)


Citation mandate reciting letters of request from the Archbishop of Canterbury (out of whose jurisdiction they are) for the several of the cousins-german and next of kin of Mary Anne Herne Johnson alias Marianne Johnson to appear in the suit Edward Johnson v Robert Blane and others (executors of Miss Mary Anne Johnson deceased), 13 January 1847
(1 file)


A sketch entitled 'A well known shooting party in the County of Northumberland', endorsed on note sent to Mrs. Johnson concerning Mrs. Newnham's health etc., n.d. [mid 19th century]
(1 paper)

Dorothy Johnson (Ref: D/X 674/66-70)

Letters from Edward Johnson, Harburg, German Confederation to his sister 'Doro', The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, concerning travel arrangements, duel fought with Mr. T. Christmas, arrest, parole, prospects for the future, stiff upper lip throughout, 11 July 1834
(1 paper)


Letter from Edward Johnson, Harburg, German Confederation, to his sister 'Doro' , The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, family gossip, delays in being brought to trial, escape of Mr. Christmas into the protection of the British Consul at Hamburg, passing time in Harburg playing picquet etc., 11 August 1834
(1 paper)


4 February 1854 Probate of the will of Dorothy Johnson of the Deanery, Chester-le-Street, widow (dated 23 January 1843): legacies to brothers, Francis and Edward, residue of estate to sisters Maria and Sarah; brothers to be executors
(Parchment, 2 membranes, pendant seal)


Cash account of Edward Johnson as executor of the late Dorothy Johnson, 31 January 1854 - 5 July 1855
(1 paper)


Legacy receipts and residuary account for Dorothy Johnson deceased, 22 February 1855
(1 file, printed form)

Sarah Johnson (Ref: D/X 674/71-81)

Investment account book of Sarah Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, 22 April 1843 - 6 June 1864
(1 booklet)


Investment account book of Sarah Johnson, 7 June 1862 - 7 June 1864
(1 booklet)


25 August 1863 Probate of the will of Sarah Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, spinster (dated 31 March 1854): legacies to brothers, residue to sister Maria Brothers to be executors
(Parchment, 2 membranes, pendant seal)


Memorandum of Sarah Johnson giving legacies to godsons and annuities to various people specified, 24 February 1862
(1 paper)


Certified copy of death certificate of Sarah Johnson at 84 Jermyn Street, Middlesex on 4 June 1863
(1 paper, printed form)


Legacy receipts and residuary account for Sarah Johnson deceased, 27 May 1864
(1 paper, 1 file, printed form)


Receipts for payments of legacies etc. made by Lt. Col. Edward Johnson, as executor of the late Sarah Johnson, 4 - 5 July 1864
(1 file)


Letters received by Col. Johnson, The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, from Clement Francis, Cambridge, acknowledging payments, forwarding residuary accounts and arranging to invest £50 legacy for Francis' son, 29 August 1863 - 24 May 1864
(1 file)


Letters from Thomas Tancred, 13 Montague Street, Russell Square, London to Edward Johnson concerning Prideaux Francis' legacy and family matters, 25 August and 2 September 1864
(2 papers)

Maria Johnson (Ref: D/X 674/82-92)

Investment account book of Maria Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, 22 April 1843 - 6 June 1864
(1 booklet)


Administration with the will (dated 3 June 1863) annexed of Maria Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, spinster : Sole devisee and legatee her brother Edward Johnson, 21 September 1863
(Parchment, 2 membranes, pendant seal)


Copy of the will of Maria Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, spinster : Legacies to brothers, residue to sister Sarah, 13 March 1854
(1 paper)


Letter from Maria Johnson, The Deanery, Chester-le-Street to [her sister] Sarah, detailing various minor legacies and bequests to various relations, 12 July 1862
(1 paper)


Certified copy of death certificate of Maria Johnson at 84 Jermyn Street, Middlesex, 6 June 1863
(1 paper, printed form)


Legacy receipt and residuary account for Maria Johnson deceased, 24 - 27 May 1864
(2 papers, printed form)


Receipts for payment of legacies etc. by Lt. Col. Edward Johnson as administrator of the will of Maria Johnson, 4 - 15 July 1864
(1 file)


Letter from Margaret Cl[enn]ell, Woodside, Harfield, Hertfordshire to Col. Johnson concerning legacies, weather and family matters, 3 June [1864]
(1 paper)


Letter from Margaret Denny, Cambridge Road, Brighton to [Col. Johnson] concering proposed visit, thanks for package, weather, 23 June 1864
(1 paper)


Letter from E.A. Adamson, North Jesmond, Newcastle to Col. Johnson, The Deanery, Chester-le-Street acknowledging legacy from Maria Johnson, 4 July [1864]
(1 paper)

The Misses Johnson (Ref: D/X 674/93-99)

Letters received by the Misses Johnson from P.G. Ellison, Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor and others, concerning Smith to Blain conveyance and mortgage of the property in South Shields to the Johnsons, 24 October - 25 November 1861
(6 papers)


Executorship accounts of the late Sarah Johnson and the late Maria Johnson, 6 June 1863 - 26 August 1864
(1 booklet)

Francis Johnson (Ref: D/X 674/100-220)

Pass book of Francis Johnson with Lambton and Company, 16 February 1844 - 11 May 1881
(1 notebook, leather bound)


Half-yearly statements of account between William T. Bolam, estate agents, Newcastle, or Messrs. Scarth and Bolam and Francis Johnson, with covering letters explaining aspects of the accounts and estate business, May Day 1850 - January 1877
(107 papers)


Correspondence and plans received by Francis Johnson from W.T. Bolam concerning rents and footpath at Etherley, 1 July - 31 December 1870
(5 papers)


Plan of highways at Etherley, n.d. [mid 19th century] No scale
(1 plan, 37cm x 23cm)


Correspondence received by Francis Johnson from Scarth and Bolam, and W.T. Bolam, land agents, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning Etherley Plantation, Sir Charles Maclean's lease of Etherley Grange coals and general estate matters, 4 January - 7 April 1873
(7 papers)

Miscellaneous (Ref: D/X 674/221-228)

Drainage account with vouchers attached, May 1861 (1 file)


Cuttings from the Cambridge Chronicle of letters by C.S.M. Cantab, concerning Mr. Gladstone's political tub-thumping, bad government, further spoliation [i.e. reform] of the universities, 8 September 1871 - 3 January 1872
(6 papers, printed)


Domestic financial day book, 1 February 1884 -February 1885
(1 booklet)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Private life and public life (Ref: D/X 674/229-238)

Oath of admittance of Edward son of Francis Johnson, merchant adventurer and mercer as a Freeman of Newcastle upon Tyne, 28 August 1822
(1 paper, printed form)


Commission of Edward Johnson as a Captain in the Second or North Durham Regiment of Militia, 14 June 1853
(1 paper)


Commission of Edward Johnson as a Major in the Second or North Durham Regiment of Militia, 30 September 1854
(1 paper)


Appointment of Edward Johnson as a Deputy Lieutenant, 14 August 1882
(Parchment, 1 membrane)


Details of the property qualification for a Deputy Lieutenant under The Militia Act, 1875, [1882]
(1 paper)


Extracts from the records of the Merchants Company, Newcastle relating to the Johnson family, 1672 -1829,. n.d.
(1 paper)


The Case of the Hostmen of Newcastle upon Tyne, by Henry Ingledew, Clerk to the Company, 25 April 1861 On cover: E. Johnson, Esq., Governor of the Hostmens Company
(1 booklet)


Certificates of ownership by Edward Johnson, Esquire of Deanery, Chester-le-Street, of two single vaults in Newcastle upon Tyne Central Cemetery, 28 January 1854 and 12 June 1863
(Parchment, 2 membranes, vignette of cemetery, lodge and cortege)


Begging letter from George Coltman, 26 Cathrine Street, Deptford, Sunderland, to 'Cornell' Johnson, 9 January 1885
(1 paper)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Financial Affairs (Ref: D/X 674/239-243)

Edward Johnson's cash account book (personal), 11 October 1819 - 30 June 1822; note of wager with George Burdon on the St. Leger, 19 June 1820
(1 volume, leather half-bound)


Pass book of Edward Johnson with Messrs. Lambton and Company, bankers, 5 January 1880 - 2 January 1885
(1 notebook, leather bound)


Pass book of Col. Edward Johnson with the Newcastle branch of the Bank of England, 11 May 1882 -2 January 1885
(1 notebook, leather bound)


Statement of account of Col. Johnson with Messrs. Francis and Francis, solicitors, May 1879 -November 1881
(1 paper)


Account of purchase by Col. Johnson from Fleming and Austin, 23 January 1880 - 20 December 1884 (1 booklet)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - The Deanery, Chester-le-Street (Ref: D/X 674/244-247)

Schedule of sundry bills paid by Mr. Davidson for improvements at the Deanery and of tradesmen s bills for same, 15 June 1830
(1 paper)


A valuation of sundry articles at The Deanery which are to be purchased by Edward Johnson from John Davidson from £330, with receipt, November 1830 -15 January 1831
(2 papers)


13 May 1831 (1) Hylton Jolliffe of Merstham, Surrey, Esquire (2) Edward Johnson of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years of the capital messuage of Chester Deanery, lands called Hexop Head and Deanery Field (20a.) and two pews in the parish church, all at Chester-le-Street Rent: £150 p.a.
(Parchment, 2 membranes)


30 March 1885 (1) Thomas Scarman of Theta Villa, Stanley Road, Wimbledon, Surrey, late a Brevet Major in H.M. Army; Walter Charles Burrell of Colton Lodge, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, Esquire; Thomas Musgrave Francis of Cambridge, Esquire (2) William Wilson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Duplicate tenancy agreement of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street with 20a. of land and furnishings from 31 March to 30 April 1886 Rent: £215 p.a.
(1 paper)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Household affairs (Ref: D/X 674/248-255)

List of the best dinner set of china, 12 November 1852
(1 paper)


List of plate and glass at The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, 2 February 1857
(1 booklet)


Details of dinner service for twelve persons, William Mortlock, 18 Regent Street, London, 11 June 1857
(2 papers, 1 printed)


List of silver and plated goods of Col. Johnson, Chester-le-Street, 4 December 1882
(2 papers)


Inventory of silver plate and silver plated goods in the possession of Col. Johnson at The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, taken by Reid and Sons, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, 4 December 1882
(1 volume, paper bound)


Inventory of the household furniture, cabinet china, collection of oil paintings and water colour drawings, prints, silver plate and plated articles, gold watches and jewellery, bed and table linen, library of books, marble statuary, greenhouse plants, farming implements, stock of hay, cows, pigs, hurdles, out door effects, horses, carriages, harnesses, wine cellar etc. of the late Lt. Col. Edward Johnson at The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, n.d. [c.1885]
(1 volume, soft leather)


Bill from Davison and son, for inventory and valuation of late Lt. Col. Edward Johnson's effects at The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, 18 March 1885
(1 paper)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Investments (Ref: D/X 674/256-286)

Investment account book of Col. Edward Johnson, 1 January 1877 - 21 April 1886
(1 volume, leather half-bound)


Two shares in the Basingstoke Canal Navigation, in the name of Thomas Jarvis of Charing Cross, 4 November 1791
(Parchment, 2 membranes, printed form, applied seal on each)


Two shares in the Basingstoke Canal Navigation, in the name of Robert Lawson of Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, 11 October 1792
(Parchment, 2 membranes, printed form, applied seal on each)


Receipts of Basingstoke Canal Navigation for loans from Mr. Robert Lawson, 1 January and 11 June 1795, and for purchase of shares, 10 October 1792
(1 file)


Accounts of the Basingstoke Canal (Lady Day -Michaelmas 1810) with report of chairman, 7 February 1811
(1 paper, printed)


Account for transfer of Basingstoke Canal shares from Robert Lawson's executors to the Johnsons, 2 February 1815
(1 paper)


General prospectus and plan of the Berks and Hants Junction Canal, Francis Giles, Civil Engineer, 1824 (1 paper, printed)


11 September 1874 (1) George Crichton of Chester-le-Street, wine and spirit merchant (administrator of George Murray) (2) Edward Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, Esquire Assignment by (1) to (2) of one share in the Chester-le-Street Water Company Consideration: £240
(Parchment, 1 membrane)


17 April 1880 (1) Joseph Willis Swinburne of Gateshead, solicitor; and Jane Elizabeth Murray of Gateshead, spinster (trustees under the will of Thomas Murray deceased) (2) Edward Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, Esquire Assignment of one share in the Chester-le-Street Water Company Consideration: £280 (1 paper) Stock purchase and sales, transfer certificates, receipts for calls on shares etc.


Bank of England stock and consols, 6 May 1881 -1 September 1885
(1 file)


The Bede Metal and Chemical Company Ltd., 2 May 1873 - 31 July 1883
(1 file)


East and West Junction Railway Company, 2 November 1871 - 1 January 1875
(1 file)


The Empire Printing and Publishing Company Ltd., 22 April 1884
(1 file)


Great Northern Railway Company, 11 May 1878 -20 February 1882
(1 file)


Great Western Railway Company, 4 April 1874
(1 file)


The High Gosforth Park Company Limited, 9 July 1881 -24 August 1882
(1 file)


Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company, 19 August 1872 - 1 April 1881
(1 file)


The Newcastle upon Tyne Improved Industrial Dwelling Company, 20 April 1888
(1 paper)


Cheques and receipts for payments of calls due, Col. Johnson deceased, 15 July 1885 - 30 March 1886
(1 file)


Balance sheet and annual report of The Bede Metal and Chemical Company Ltd., 31 December 1884
(1 paper, printed)


Annual report and accounts of the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company, 2 February 1885
(1 paper, printed)


Prospectus of the Union Bank of Spain and England Limited, 10 December 1881; annual report and accounts, 31 December 1883
(1 file, printed)


Notices of and warrants for dividends on Edward Johnson's investments, 1882 - 1885
(1 file)


Broker's notes for sale of stock of Col. E. Johnson deceased, April 1885 - April 1886
(1 file)


Valuation of securities, 23 July 1882
(1 paper)


Promissory note from Joshua B. Farbridge to Col. Edward Johnson for £300, 18 August 1871
(1 paper)


Purchase of an annuity of £1,040 by Edward Johnson of Chester Deanery for £5,408 from The North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, 9 September 1875
(1 paper, printed form, embossed seal)


31 March 1882 (1) John Elliott, Edward Lowrey and Thomas Graham Dunford, all of Newcastle upon Tyne, ship owners (2) Edward Johnson of Chester-le-Street, gentleman Bill of sale by (1) to (2) of four sixty-fourth shares in the ship Cilurnum built at Wallsend in 1881 Consideration: £1,937 10s.
(1 paper, printed form)


Plan and vignette of the Central Exchange building, Newcastle upon Tyne with prospectus for the incorporation of a company to own and administer the building, March 1846
(2 papers)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Johnson and Company (Ref: D/X 674/287-322)

Account book of wine and spirit merchant's business including accounts of stock, accounts with suppliers bankers etc., drawings by partners, 11 January 1821 - 28 September 1837
(1 volume, leather half-bound)


Index to D/X 674/287
(1 booklet)


8 July 1868 (1) John Oswald Hodgson of Newcastle upon Tyne, wine and spirit merchant (2) Francis Johnson and Edward Johnson, both of Newcastle upon Tyne, wine and spirit merchants 3) Thomas Hodgson of Morris Hall, Northumberland, Esquire Agreement for the retirement of (1) from the partnership Johnson and Company entered into on 13 July 1867: (1) assigns to (2) all his interest in the stock in trade of the business. Covenant of (1) and (3) with (2) to pay any debts contracted by (1) which may fall on the partnership accounts, but which have not appeared in the partnership's books of account Consideration: £1,592 5s. to (3)
(1 paper)


Receipts of Thomas Scarman for £2,650 and J. Wilson Scott for £1,500 upon the distribution of the capital of Johnson and Company, 29 October 1881
(1 file)


Copy of the estimate of Thompson and Dunn, 5 St. Nicholas Buildings, Newcastle upon Tyne of value of property in Westgate Road occupied by Monkhouse and Company, 13 October 1884
(1 paper)


Correspondence received by Edward Johnson from Leadbitter, Harvey and Bigge, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning proposed transfer of Johnson and Company Ltd. to Messrs Monkhouse and Anderson, valuation of property and advance on mortgage to Matthew Kearney, 27 September 1881 - 13 November 1884
(31 papers)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Edmondbyers Leasehold (Ref: D/X 674/323-328)

20 July 1832 (1) Rt. Revd. John Bankes, Lord Bishop of St. David's, Dean and the Chapter of Durham Cathedral (2) Thomas Ward of Edmondbyers, yeoman Confirmation by (1) of the alienation of a cottage and 11a. of land in Edmondbyers by (2) to Robert Crow of Edmondbyers, shoemaker, part of lands demised by (1) to (2) on 1 May 1832 as specified
(Parchment, 1 membrane)


18 June 1839 (1) The Dean and Chapter of Durham (2) Elizabeth, wife of William Stephenson of Throckley, Northumberland, farmer (executrix of Thomas Ward) Copy lease by (1) to (2) of a moiety of a moiety of a farmhold at Edmondbyers Rent: 6s. 6d. p.a. plus 1s. 9d. p.a. for redeemed Land Tax
(1 paper)


Draft conditions of sale of cottages etc. at Edmondbyers, with purchase agreement of Abraham Story of Durham, gentleman for £100, 26 December 1838
(1 paper)


Letters of Administration of the goods and chattels of Robert Crow, late of Edmondbyers, shoemaker, deceased, granted to William Robson of Shotley Bridge, grocer, 1 June 1839
(Parchment, 1 membrane, pendant seal)


5 October 1839 (1) William Stephenson of Throckley, Northumberland, farmer and Elizabeth, his wife (2) William Robson of Shotley Bridge, grocer (3) Edward Johnson of Chester Deanery, Esquire Assignment by (1) and (2) to (3) of 2 messuages and a shoemaker's shop and a field with 3 gardens all adjoining at Edmond Byers, for the remainder of a term of 21 years from 18 June 1839. Recites previous deeds, wills etc. Consideration: £100 by (3) to (2)
(Parchment, 2 membranes)


22 February 1840 (1) The Dean and Chapter of Durham (2) Elizabeth Stephenson, wife of William Stephenson of Throckley, Northumberland, farmer (executrix of Thomas Ward) Confirmation by (1) of the alienation by (2) to Edward Johnson
(Parchment, 1 membrane, pendant seal)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Mortgages (Ref: D/X 674/329-401)

Correspondence received by Edward Johnson from Robert Blair, solicitor, South Shields, regarding advances of money on mortgage by Edward Johnson to clients of Blair, 12 October 1882 - 16 December 1884
(67 papers)


Correspondence received by E. Johnson from Robert Newlands and Charles W. Newlands, Jarrow concerning mortgage, 2 January - 6 June 1884
(4 papers)


Notice from Mabane and Graham, solicitors, for John Robinson of Wellington Terrace, South Shields, gentleman, to Edward Johnson of the second mortgage by Edward Bond Railton to Robinson of property in South Shields of which Johnson is first mortgagee, 11 September 1884
(1 paper)


Notice from Hodgkin and Pease, bankers to Edward Johnson, The Deanery, Chester-le-Street of the second mortgage to them by Edward Bond Railton of South Shields, postmaster, of property in South Shields of which Johnson is first mortgagee, 7 December 1883
(1 paper)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Estates (Ref: D/X 674/402-442)

26 April 1879 (1) Edward Johnson (2) Thomas Nixon Brown Tenancy agreement for a freehold field in Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street (10a.) Rent: £50 p.a.
(1 paper)


Half-yearly rental accounts for the estates of Etherley Grange and Woodhouse near Bishop Auckland, Edmundbyers and Low Newton near Felton and Adderstone Mains, Northumberland, belonging to Col. Edward Johnson and statements of account of William T. Bolam, estate agent, 30 June 1882 - 30 June 1884
(5 files)


Correspondence received by Col. Edward Johnson from William T. Bolam, Cross House, Westgate Road, Newcastle, concerning rental accounts crediting money to Johnson's account, estate management, 17 July 1882 -15 December 1884
(33 papers)


Receipted bill of W.T. Bolam to Col. Johnson s executors, August 1885. Receipt 25 January 1887
(1 paper)


Acknowledgement of Sanderson and J.K. Weatherhead Berwick upon Tweed, to W.T. Bolam of Col. Johnson's deposit for the Adderstone Mains purchase, 6 March 1882
(1 paper)


Plan of Adderstone Mains, Bamburgh, Northumberland (403a.), n.d. [c.1882] Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch
(1 plan, 47cm x 34cm, lithograph, colour added)


Schedule of deeds etc. (1793-1882) relating to the Adderstone Mains estate, 1882
(1 file)


Schedule of documents (1865-1870) relating to property in Westgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1886
(1 file)


Draft schedule of deeds etc. (1751-1881) relating to the late Col. Johnson's real estate (Tynemouth, Ropery Lane near Chester-le-Street, Newton on the Moor, Northumberland), 1886
(1 file)


List of title deeds (1810-1882) of Col. Johnson deceased, 30 September 1886
(1 paper)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Insurances (Ref: D/X 674/443-453)

Fire insurance policy of Francis Johnson for £900 on the contents of his house at Saville Place, Newcastle, with the Corporation of the London Assurance of Houses and Goods from Fire, 6 October 1820
(1 paper, printed form)


Insurance policy for £1500 of Edward Johnson upon the contents of his house at The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, with the Newcastle upon Tyne Fire Office, 25 December 1830
(1 paper, Printed form)


Insurance policy for £3000 upon the stock of Johnson and Company of Newcastle upon Tyne, wine and spirit merchant, with the Newcastle upon Tyne Fire Office, 25 March 1832
(1 paper, printed form)


Insurance policy for £250 of Edward Johnson of Chester Deanery upon a house and stables at Edmondbyers, with the Newcastle upon Tyne Fire Office, 25 December 1839
(1 paper, printed form)


Fire insurance policy of £100 of Edward Johnson, Francis Bearing Atkinson and George Dixon Atkinson, Esquires upon 18 Vine Lane, Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, with the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, 13 May 1869
(1 paper, printed form)


Fire insurance policy for £8000 of Messrs Johnson and Company, Newcastle upon Tyne, wine and spirit merchants on their stock etc. at 69 Westgate Street, Newcastle, 3 March 1870
(1 paper, printed form)


Fire insurance policy for £300 of Edward Johnson of the Deanery, Chester-le-Street, Esquire, upon farming stock at the Deanery, 7 August 1873
(1 paper, printed form)


Insurance policy of Messrs. Johnson and Company, Westgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, wine merchants, with the Northern Plate Glass Insurance Company, 11 March 1870
(1 paper, printed form)


Fire insurance policy for £1600 of John Hinde of South Shields, gentleman, mortgagor and Edward Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, mortgagee, on the Westoe Hotel, South Shields,with the Law Fire Insurance Society, 2 October 1883
(1 paper, printed form)


Fire insurance policy for £500 of Edward Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street on 15 Winchester Street, South Shields, with the Law Fire Insurance Society, 4 March 1884
(1 paper, printed form)


Fire insurance policy for £3000 of Edward Johnson of the Deanery, Chester-le-Street upon Waterloo House, 65 King Street, South Shields, with the Law Fire Insurance Society, 5 August 1884
(1 paper, printed form)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - E. Johnson deceased (Ref: D/X 674/454-474)

Correspondence received by Col. Johnson from T. Musgrave Francis, Cambridge, concerning Johnson's will, 5 - 19 March 1884
(3 papers)


Bills for Col. E. Johnson's funeral including bill from N.E. Railway for special train, January 1885
(3 papers, 4 files)


Miscellaneous vouchers of late Col. E. Johnson and his estate, 1884 - 1886
(4 files)


Vouchers for purchase of life annuities from the National Debt Office, Col. E. Johnson deceased, April 1885
(1 file)


Details of assets at the date of Col. Johnson's death as stated in the affidavit for proving his will and statement shewing how dealt with; cash account of the executors, 1886-1886 Examined by F. Dixon Johnson, 12 January 1887
(1 volume, card bound)


Legacy and annuity receipts and forms concerning Col. E. Johnson deceased, May - October 1885
(1 file)


Residuary account of Edward Johnson late of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, 26 May 1886
(1 paper, printed form)


Schedules to residuary accounts of Lt. Col. Edward Johnson, deceased (details investments, dividends, sale proceeds etc.), 1885
(1 file)


Legacy and Succession Duty papers regarding Col. Edward Johnson deceased, 5 - 12 January 1887
(1 file, printed form)


Bill of costs from Francis and Francis to Col. Edward Johnson's executors, 8 January 1885 -12 January 1887
(1 file)

Lt. Col. Edward Johnson - Miscellaneous (Ref: D/X 674/475-478)

27 April 1830 (1) Edward Johnson of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) Nathaniel Clayton, John Clayton and Francis Johnson, all of Newcastle upon Tyne Bond of (1) to (2) in £6,000 to secure the payment of £3,000 and interest
(1 paper)


Letter of J. and N.G. Clayton, Newcastle upon Tyne, acknowledging payment of £3,000 by Edward Johnson, 5 October 1875
(1 paper)


Copy of financial statement annexed to release to be examined and approved by Col. Johnson, 30 April 1830 - 1865
(1 paper)


7 March 1844 (1) Francis Johnson of Low Newton, Northumberland, Esquire (2) Edward Johnson of The Deanery, Chester-le-Street, Esquire (brother of (1)) Grant of annuity of £120 by (1) to (2) for life
(1 paper)