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Copy of inclosure award of Cleadon by Richard Carr of Westoe, gent., William Fawcett of Sunderland, gent., George Crosyer of Bishopwearmouth, gent., William Shipperdson of Monkwearmouth, gent., and Thomas Ayre of Bishopwearmouth, gent., 21 April 1676, copy made by Christopher Harrison, 12 September 1772 Endorsed: notes on division by Christopher Harrison

Inclosure award (2 copies) of Leazards, East Field, West Field and South Field in Whitburn by John Carr of Gateshead, gent., Anthony Reed of Bishopwearmouth, gent., John Smith of Brancepeth, gent., and Richard Martin of Fullwell, gent., 24 October 1718

Notes by Christopher Harrison on award of Cleadon Division in 1676, 25 April 1754

Notes re Cleadon award, n.d.

Note that on the division of Cleadon the copy-holders surrendered their land to Thomas Jefferson, n.d.

21 May 1668 (1) Thomas Gibson, gent. (2) Thomas Wood, gent; Mary his wife and William Bluet Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of 2 closes called Fine Moor (c.25a.); one messuage and 5 cottagers lands at Whitburn and Cleadon; one messuage now in possession of Thomas Wood in Cleadon; one closed called Millstob (c.40a.); one messuage at e. end of Cleadon; and one husbandry of land once belonging to John Leigh 23 May 1668 (1) Thomas Gibson, gent. (2) Thomas Wood, gent; Mary his wife, William Bluet and Robert Bleuet Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of half a messuage and a husbandry of land and a quarter of a messuage and a husbandry of land once Robert Hall's; half a husbandry of land once John Leigh's; half of those closes known as Easterhall Field, Middlehall Field and Westerhall Field; half of three closes in Whitburn and Cleadon called Hall Leezes; East Fawmoor Ends and West Fawmoor End; half of 16 strips of land in Cleadon called Farthing slade; half of 15 strips of land on Mill Stob in Whitburn and Cleadon; and half of all arable land, meadow and pasture lying in Whitburn and Cleadon (with certain exceptions) Both of these surrenders were to go to Thomas Wood and wife then after their deaths to William / Robert Bluet

21 June 1766 Office copy of will of Isabell Hopper of Wolsingham, widow Devises land High Close, half of Low Close, messuage in High Close, Farding Slade (38a.), Little Meadows, barn and stable adjoining Low Close, 18a. in East Field then in 3 closes to her son William Hopper (executor)

1 May 1774 (1) William Hopper of Durham, gent. (2) John Ellerby of South Shields, innkeeper Lease (and copy) for 9 years of messuage in Cleadon; Low Back Garth; High Back Garth; Middle Heugh; West Heugh; Broad Close; Town End Field; The High Moors; The Middle Moors; The North Moors; and The Low Moors, includes scheme of husbandry Rent: £31 10s. p.a. and £5 p.a. for each acre put in tillage which is not agreed to be in tillage

13 July 1775 (1) Ann Bate of Axwell Park, widow (2) William Hopper of Durham, gent. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 2/3 messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn 13 July 1775 (1) Ann Bate of Axwell Park, widow (2) William Hopper of Durham, gent. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of messuage with fold and stockgarth and 1/3 messuage and husbandry of land Defeazance: on trusts declared in indenture of same date

13 July 1775 (1) William Hopper of Durham, gent. (2) Ann Bate of Axwell Park, widow Declaration of trusts of D/No 9: conditional surrender for £500 plus interest

19 January 1776 (1) William Hopper of Durham, Esq. (2) Robert Graydon of Whitburn, miller Lease for 9 years of farm at Whitburn now in (2)'s possession Rent: £38 p.a.

3 May 1777 Will of William Hopper of Durham, gent. Devises: all his freehold, copyhold and leasehold land in Wolsingham, Whitburn and Edmondbyers; shares in coalmines at Witton-le-Wear to his brother Richard Hopper, charged with repayment of debts and certain legacies

Sale advertisements by Richard Hopper for lands in Whitburn and Cleadon, with his survey and Mr. Weatherall's survey, n.d. [c.1777]

Notes by Christopher Harrison re sale of land in Cleadon, n.d. [c.1777]

Notes on land for sale in Whitburn and Cleadon, including acreage, by Richard Hopper to Christopher Harrison, n.d. [c.1777]

Observations and directions on the sale of Graydon's Farm, Farding Slade, Ellerby's Farm, Whitburn Moors and French's Farm, n.d. [c.1777]

List of bids for Richard Hopper's land in Whitburn and Cleadon, 18 November 1777

Conditions of sale of lands in Cleadon and Whitburn by Richard Hopper of Durham, Esq., with note that Christopher Harrison has bought lots 1,2,3 and 6 for £3,220 and that Richard Hopper's agent has received £96 deposit, 18 November - 19 December 1777

Names of the closes, with their acreage, at Cleadon purchased by Christopher Harrison from Richard Hopper in November 1777 and surrendered to him 12 May 1778, surveyed by R. Weatherald, 1778

List of names of closes and their acreages purchased by Christopher Harrison from Richard Hopper in November 1777 and surrendered 12 May 1778, then in possession of Robert Graydon, surveyed 1778

Receipt by John Learmond, auctioneer, for £40 5s. duty on purchase money for lands bought by Christopher Harrison from Richard Hopper, 5 January 1778

30 January 1778 (1) John Ellerby of South Shields, innkeeper (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Assignment of lease for remainder of 9 years of land as in D/No 8 Consideration: £55 5s. and a waygoing crop of corn

Plan of husbandry for land as in D/No 22

10 February 1778 (1) Robert Graydon of Whitburn, miller (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Recites: D/No 11 Agreement that (1) will assign lease to (2) for £50

10 February 1778 (1) Robert Graydon of Whitburn, miller (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Assignment of lease of farm in Whitburn, recites D/No 11 and purchase of land by (2) Consideration: £50 and waygoing crop of corn

23 February 1778 (1) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. (2) Samuel Story of Chester, yeoman Lease for 6 years of 7 closes in Whitburn (named) in possession of Robert Graydon, with common land Rent: £58 p.a. with penalty rent for incorrect husbandry Annexed: scheme of husbandry 1778 - 1784 and for manuring 1779 - 1783

Receipt by creditors of William Hopper, deceased, for money received from Christopher Harrison, part of purchase money for Richard Hopper's lands in Whitburn and Cleadon, 7 May 1778

24 September 1692 Extract from will of Thomas White, late of Whitburn, devises land and tenements at Clapham, Yorkshire; land and tenements at Whitburn; to his wife, Margaret, to be sold after her death Notes also surrenders of land to Richard Hopper, 7 - 10 May 1778

12 May 1778 (1) William Hugall and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gents. (2) Richard Hopper, brother and heir of William Hopper, surgeon and apothecary Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 5 closes (North-West Field or High Lizard Close; Middlefield or Middle Lizard Close; North-East Field or North-East Lizard Close; South-East Field or Low Lizard Close; and South-West Field or West Lizard Close), 47a.2r; the Mill Close, 1a.2r.28p; Harton Lane Close, 3a.1r.18p.; belonging lately to William Hopper, deceased

12 May 1778 (1) William Hugall and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gents. (2) Richard Hopper of Durham, surgeon and apothecary, brother and heir of William Hopper, deceased Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 8 closes (named) 39a. 2r. in Cleadon 12 May 1778 (1) William Hugall and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gents. (2) Richard Hopper of Durham, surgeon and apothecary, brother and heir of William Hopper, deceased Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 4 closes (named) 37a.3r.2p. in Cleadon Surrenders in trust for Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent., who has purchased land

12 May 1778 (1) Richard Hopper of Durham, surgeon and apothecary, brother and heir of William Hopper late of Durham, gent., deceased (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. (3) William Hugall of Durham, gent., and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gent. Deed of covenant that (2) can enter lands subject to leases, recites D/No 29-30 Consideration: £3,220 (2) to (1)

Bill of costs of Thomas Hugall for purchasing land from Richard Hopper for Christopher Harrison, 12 May 1778 and receipt, 23 February 1779

Statement of the proportions of Bishop's Rent and Coroner's Rent which Christopher Harrison must pay on his land in Cleadon purchased from Richard Hopper, 12 May 1778

2 December 1778 (1) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. (2) William Fairless of Whitburn, yeoman Lease for 6 years of Bent Farm or South Meadows Farm (72a.) Rent: £99 p.a. with penalty rent for incorrect husbandry Annexed: scheme of husbandry, 1779 - 1785

Abstract of title to copyhold land in Cleadon formerly belonging to William Coulson, deceased, then Mrs. Isabel Hopper, his daughter and heir, and lately to William Hopper, deceased: (i) High Close, half of Low Close, a messuage and High Close; Farthing Slade, Little Meadows and a barn and stable, 1679 - 1699 (ii) 18a. land in East Field, 1679 - 1702 (iii) (i) and (ii), 1702 - 1778

Abstract of title (1679 - 1778) of Christopher Harrison to 35a.2r. in East Field, 2a.2r.14p. in Little Meadows and 86a.1r.24p. in Cleadon Moor formerly belonging to William Coulson, deceased, and surrendered to trustees on his marriage with Miss Catherine Surtees, n.d. [c.1778]

List of Bishop's rents, curry rents and coroners' rents payable on land purchased from Richard Hopper by Christopher Harrison et al., n.d. [c.1778]

Plan of husbandry for fields in Whitburn and Cleadon purchased by Christopher Harrison from Richard Hopper, 1778 - 1784

Bill of charges of T. Collins for purchasing land from Richard Hopper for Christopher Harrison, received 28 January 1779

Abstract of title (1627 - 1693) of Front House, Middle and Low Houses, n.d., [c.1693]

29 - 30 July 1718 Abstracts of surrenders to and by Thomas Denham of: (i) land in the East Close, Whitburn (ii) 45a. in the North Field or Limestone Quarry Close, Whitburn

24 January 8 George I [1722] (1) Thomas Denham of Dunston, gent. (2) Mary Robinson, widow Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 77a.3r.2p. in the Leazards now divided into 3 closes in possession of Christopher Paxton

25 January 8 George I [1722] (1) Joseph Weatherburne (2) Thomas Denham, gent. Conditional surrender for £400 plus interest (2) to (1) of 77a.3r.2p. in the Leazards, now divided into 3 closes in possession of Christopher Paxton

3 April 11 George I [1725] (1) Thomas Denham of Dunston, gent. (2) Joseph Weatherburne, gent. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of land as in D/No 43

21 July 11 George I [1725] (1) John Denham and Robert Marley (2) Thomas Denham and Barbara his wife Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 25a.1r.26p. of land in the East Field, Whitburn, and 73a. (boundaries given) in trust for Thomas Denham until death, then according to his will

1 December 1725 Will (and copy) of Thomas Denham of Dunston, gent., devises: Robinson's Farm, Cleadon to his wife, Barbara, and after her death to his daughter, Barbara; Wake's Farm, Cleadon and copyhold land at Dunston, manor of Whickham to his daughter Barbara Executors: Charles Atkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, hoastman and Thomas Smith of Dunston Hill, gent.

21 July 12 George I [1726] (1) John Denham and Robert Marley (2) Thomas Denham and Barbara his wife Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 77a.3r.2p. in the Leazard, Whitburn, now divided into 3 closes lately in possession of Christopher Paxton in trust for Thomas Denham until death, then according to his will

Short statement of Mr. Brandling's title to Wake's Land, n.d.[c.1756 - 1770]

Abstract of title (1679 - 1756) of Charles Brandling, Esq., to a copyhold estate at Cleadon (Cleadon Hill), n.d. [c.1756 - 1770]

Notice of auction and conditions of sale of Charles Bradling's estate of 183a. copyhold land at Cleadon at The George, Sunderland, and agreement that Thomas Hugall of Durham, gent., has bought it for £3,550, 21 May 1770

Copy of D/No 50 with note that Thomas Hugall bought estate in trust for Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, 21 May 1770

Letter from C[hristopher] H[arrison] of Cleadon, to John Thompson of Shotton, concerning documents relating to Thomas Denham's purchase of a wayleave, 9 August 1770

Letter from John Thompson of Shotton, to Christopher Harrison, Esq. of Cleadon, [with copy reply 18 August 1770] concerning latter's purchase of Cleadon Hill; old surrenders and articles of agreement re a way; and permission to use his pew in Whitburn Church, 15 August 1770

Admission to East Close, Whitburn, by Barbara Thompson, wife of John Thompson of Shotton, gent., as heir of Thomas Denham of Dunston, deceased, 12 October 1770

20 October 1770 (1) William Hugall, gent., and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gent. (2) John Thompson of Shotton, gent., and Barbara his wife, daughter and heir of Thomas Denham late of Dunston, deceased, and Charles Brandling of Gosforth, Northumberland, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of East Close, Whitburn in trust for Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent., who has purchased land with wayleave to close

n.d. [20 October 1770] (1) John Thompson of Shotton, gent., and Barbara his wife, daughter and heir of Thomas Denham, late of Dunston, gent., deceased, and Charles Brandling of Gosforth, Northumberland, Esq. (2) William Hugall and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gents. Copy surrender (1) to (2) of land in the East Close 7 yds. wide in trust for Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent., who has purchased land as a wayleave

24 October 1770 (1) Charles Brandling of Gosforth, Northumberland, Esq. (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. (3) William Hugall, gent. and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gent. Covenant by (1) that (2) can enter possession of 35a.1r.26p. land in East Field, Whitburn; 73a. in Leazards and Greenhaugh; 77a.3r.2p. in the Leazards now divided into 5 closes, which was surrendered to (3) in trust for (2) Consideration: £3,550

27 October 1770 (1) William Hugall, gent., and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gent. (2) Charles Brandling of Gosforth, Northumberland, Esq.; Sir Henry Grey of Howick, Northumberland, Bart.; and George Harrison of Whitburn, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 77a.3r.2p. land in the Leazards (5 closes), Whitburn, late in possession of Christopher Paxton, in trust for Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent., who has purchased the land

27 October 1770 (1) William Hugall, gent., and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gent. (2) Charles Brandling of Gosforth, Northumberland, Esq.; Sir Henry Grey of Howick, Northumberland, Bart; and George Harrison of Whitburn, Esq. Copy surrender (2) to (1) of 35a.1r.26p. in the East Field; 73a. in the Leazards and Greenhaugh

Bill from Thomas Hugall to Christopher Harrison Esq., for purchase of Mr. Brandling's estate, 23 March - 27 November 1770

Copy letters from Christopher Harrison to John Grieve concerning dispute over miller using way and damage caused, 31 May - 17 August 1771

Letters from Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, to William Paverty (tenant of Cleadon Hill); Charles Graydon (miller); Mr. Collin; John Grieve; and John Fenwick (tenant of John Grieve on East Close), and case for consideration of counsel re the right to let the miller use C.H.'s seven yards of ground and way along the East Close, Cleadon, 7 June - 23 August 1771

Note that Tom Atkinson of Cleadon, aged 77, remembers Mr. Denham buying East Close from Mr. Sutton and the setting out of a way which was used by both Denham and Sutton, discontinuing an old way (now used by the miller), 24 August 1771

Notice by Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent., that he has right to a way between two closes in Cleadon (Great Greenheugh and Little Greenheugh) and the highway from Cleadon to Whitburn, and that he intends to open and use it, with notes on the matter, 30 March 1779

Valuations of Cleadon Hill by G. Wealin, 1775 and 1781

Note re moving of deeds from box for filing in legal proceedings v Whitburn Colliery Company re subsidences on Cleadon Hills Farm, 3 March 1910

25 March 13 George I [1727] (1) Nicholas Burdon, gent. (2) William Atkinson Conditional surrender for £100 plus interest (2) to (1) of 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn

30 April 3 George II [1730] (1) William Forster (2) Richard Atkinson, nephew and heir of Jane Hutchinson, deceased Conditional surrender for £400 plus interest (2) to (1) of 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn

30 April 1730 (1) Richard Atkinson, Nicholas Burdon, gent., and Jonathan Chambers (2) William Forster Copy of a defeazance of two surrenders of 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn whereby (2) lends £400 to (1)

28 February 1732/33 (1) Richard Forster of Whitburn, and Richard Forster of Monkton (2) Richard Atkinson Copy surrender (2) to (1) of all tenures in Whitburn in occupation of (2) in trust for (2) and after his death for Elizabeth Forster, spinster, (shortly to marry (2)) and then for their heirs

28 February 6 George II [1733] (1) Richard Atkinson (2) Richard Forster of Whitburn and Richard Forster of Monkton Copy marriage settlement of a tenure in Whitburn, (1) to (2) in trust for himself, his wife to be (Elizabeth Forster) and then his heirs

9 May 1733 (1) Richard Forster the elder and Richard Forster the younger (2) Richard Atkinson and William Forster Surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 1/3 of a messuage and a husbandry of land in Whitburn in trust for (2) and his wife Elizabeth, then after their deaths for their heirs, otherwise to raise £100 on land for Wilson Forster, son of Richard Forster the elder

21 November 1737 (1) Richard Atkinson of Whitburn (2) Thomas Byes of Sunderland Memorandum of agreement that (1) will produce good title and (2) will pay £190 for 24a. at Whitburn

Abstract of title [incomplete] (1730 - 1738) of Richard Atkinson to copyhold land in Whitburn purchased by Christopher Harrison, n.d. [c.1738]

Abstract of title (1658 - 1740) of Christopher Harrison to the Lizards, Lumley Close and Common Land Acre, Whitburn, purchased from Jacob Wilson, n.d. [c.1740]

Additional abstract of title (1740 - 1741) of Christopher Harrison to lands purchased from Richard Atkinson, n.d. [c.1741]

30 April 1741 (1) Thomas Dixon, colefitter and George Longstaff, blockmaker (2) Richard Atkinson and Elianor Hobson, widow of William Atkinson, deceased Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of a whole tenure in Whitburn in occupation of Richard Atkinson

30 April 1741 (1) Thomas Dixon, colefitter and George Longstaff, blockmaker (2) Richard Atkinson, William Forster and John Chambers, brother and heir of Thomas Chambers, deceased, who survived Edward Killerby, deceased Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn and all other messuages etc. of Richard Atkinson in Whitburn except a house sold to George Harrison (parchment, 1 membrane) Defeazance: D/No 77 and 78 are surrendered in trust for Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, gent., charged with the payment of £900: £500, the interest from which should be paid to Elianor Hobson (£20) and Richard Atkinson, after his death to Dorothy Atkinson his daughter until she is 21 or married when principal should be paid to her, or if she dies £400 to Richard Atkinson's heirs and £100 sunk into premises to benefit of Christopher Harrison; £400, the interest from which should be paid to Richard Atkinson then to his executors.

30 April 14 George II [1741] (1) Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, gent. (2) Elianor Hobson of Monkwearmouth, widow (3) Richard Atkinson of Whitburn, gent. Recites purchase by (1) of (3)'s copyhold lands in Whitburn Deed of covenant whereby (1) agrees to allow (2) to use parlour and milkhouse in Whitburn or else pay her 20s. p.a.; (3) agrees that (1) can take 20s. p.a. from interest he has to pay to (3) under above defeazance

Receipt by Richard Atkinson for £18 8s.3d. from Christopher Harrison, part of purchase money for his estate at Whitburn, 30 April 1741

Receipt by William Forster to Christopher Harrison for £277 (debt of Richard Atkinson), part of purchase money for copyhold estate at Whitburn which was mortgaged, 30 April 1741

16 June 1741 (1) Thomas Dixon, colefitter and George Longstaff, blockmaker (2) Richard Atkinson, Christopher Harrison, gent., Richard Forster the elder and Richard Forster the younger Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of a whole tenure in Whitburn heretofore surrendered by Richard Atkinson to Richard Forster the elder and Richard Forster the younger (except parts since surrendered to George Harrison and Thomas Byers 29 April 1738)

16 June 1741 (1) Thomas Dixon, colefitter and George Longstaff, blockmaker (2) Richard Atkinson, Christopher Harrison, gent., Richard Forster the elder and Richard Forster the younger Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn (except part since surrendered to George Harrison and Thomas Byers, 29 April 1738) Defeazance: D/No 82 and 83 are surrendered in trust to indemnify Richard Forster the elder and Richard Forster the younger from suits, costs etc.; also on trusts declared in defeazance of D/No 77 and 78 except for £100 which should be paid to Wilson Forster son of Richard Forster the elder

Copy of above defeazance, 16 June 1741

16 June 1741 (1) Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, gent. (2) Richard Forster of Whitburn, gent., and Richard Forster of Monkton, gent., his son Draft deed of covenant whereby (1) agrees to indemnify (2) against any costs which may arise due to surrenders of land to Thomas Dixon and George Longstaffe

Receipt by Richard Atkinson for £97 from Christopher Harrison in part payment of mortgage, 25 April 1744

30 April 1744 (1) Christopher Wardell, gent. (2) Matthew Bell, clothier, and John Stevenson, merchant Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 18a. of 'the Half Land' at Whitburn

30 April 1744 Copy of D/No 87 - land late in occupation of William Atkinson 30 April 1744 Parties as above Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 30a. called 'the Lizards' part of land lately belonging to William Bainbridge Defeazance: both surrenders in trust for Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, gent., who has bought said premises

Abstract of title (1641 - 1744) of Christopher Harrison to 'the Half Land' at Whitburn which he purchased from John Stephenson, with note of equivalent land after division of 1718, n.d. [c. 1744]

Receipt by Edward Maxwell for £21 from Christopher Harrison for purchase of Common Land Acre in Whitburn and promise to surrender it to him, 26 March 1746

2 March 20 George II [1747] (1) George Longstaff of Monkwearmouth, blockmaker, and William Forster of Monkwearmouth, master and mariner, executors of Richard Atkinson of Whitburn, gent., deceased (2) Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, gent. Recites: D/No 77 and 78 and defeazance within these surrenders was 2a. of land called the Cowstand on Whitburn Lizards which did not all belong to Richard Atkinson. (2) has paid £200 (of £400 plus interest contained in defeazance) to Richard Atkinson who has since died, so (2) owes (1) £219 4s. (1) agrees to reduce this by £21 as compensation for the Cowstand. Quitclaim by (1) to (2) of sum of £400 plus interest Consideration: £198 4s.2d.

6 December 1752 (1) Christopher Wardell and Christopher Harrison, gents. (2) George Harrison, gent. Copy surrender (1) to (2) of 1a. common land in Whitburn (boundaries given). Also copy surrender (2) to Christopher Wardell of 'the Half Land' (4a.) (boundaries given) in Whitburn in trust for Christopher Harrison

Court roll of manor of Whitburn and Cleadon recording following surrenders out of court: (i) 31 January 1755 (1) Thomas Rudd, Esq. (2) Jacob Wilson, Ralph Robinson, Esq., Christopher Wardell and Christopher Harrison, gent. (2) to (1) of 29a. on Whitburn Lizards; 9a. Lumley Close; Common Land Acre; and Mareston Rock (ii) 31 January 1755 (1) Thomas Rudd, Esq. (2) Christopher Wardell, George Chambers and Christopher Harrison, gents. (2) to(l) of 18a. on Whitburn Lizards (iii) 31 January 1755 (1) Thomas Rudd, Esq. (2) Christopher Wardell, George Chambers and Christopher Harrison, gents. (2) to (1) of 30a. on Whitburn Lizards Defeazance: surrenders according to trusts declared in indenture 31 January 1755 between Thomas Rudd and Christopher Harrison (D/No 96)

Court roll of manor of Whitburn and Cleadon recording following surrenders out of court: (i) 31 January 1755 (1) Thomas Rudd, Esq. (2) Christopher Wardell and Christopher Harrison, gents. (2) to (1) of 18a. 'the Half Land' in Whitburn (ii) 31 January 1755 Parties as above (2) to (1) of 30a. 'the Lizards' (iii) 31 January 1755 Parties as above (2) to (1) of 11a. on Whitburn Lizards

List of surrenders made in D/No 93 and 94

31 January 1755 (1) Thomas Rudd of North Bailey, Durham, Esq. (2) Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, gent. Indenture of defeazance declaring that surrenders made in D/No 93 and 94 were to secure £2,000 plus interest

Abstract of title of Richard Atkinson: 1662 - 1755 to a whole copyhold tenure in Whitburn; 1712 - 1733 to 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry; and 1679 - 1714 to 1/3 of messuage and husbandry of land, n.d. [c. 1755]

Abstract of title of Christopher Harrison: 1662 - 1755 to a whole tenure in Whitburn; 1712 - 1733 to 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land; 1679 - 1738 to another 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land, n.d. [c.1755]

6 February 28 George II [1755] (1) Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, gent. (2) Christopher Wardell of Durham, gent. Recites: surrenders (1) to (2) of a whole tenure in Whitburn lately in occupation of Richard Atkinson; 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry in Whitburn; and all other messuages lately of Richard Atkinson in Whitburn except one house. Declaration (and copy) that above surrenders are made in trust to secure annuity of £36 to (2)

15 October 1759 (1) Jane Robson of Durham, widow (2) Christopher Harrison of Whitburn, gent. Agreement for conditional surrender for £1,500 of a tenure in Whitburn lately in occupation of Richard Atkinson; also 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry in Whitburn; and other messuages of Richard Atkinson in Whitburn

15 October 1759 (1) Jane Robson of Durham, widow (2) Christopher Harrison of Whitburn, gent. Conditional surrender for £1,500 plus interest (2) to (1) of land as in D/No 100

20 October 1759 (1) Christopher Harrison (2) William Forster (3) Eleanor Hobson, deceased Agreement that (1) has paid to (2) £12 18s.4d. which was owed by (1) to (3) on her death; and that (2) will arrange for letters of administration to be granted, when (1) will receive a discharge for money

Admission of William Rudd, Esq., as son and heir of Thomas Rudd, Esq., deceased, to the Half Land (18a.), 18 October 1767

Admission of William Rudd, Esq., as son and heir of Thomas Rudd, Esq., deceased, to 29a. on Whitburn Lizards; Lumley Close; Common Land Acre; and Mawston Rock, 18 October 1767

Admission of William Rudd, Esq., as son and heir of Thomas Rudd, Esq., deceased, to 30a. called the Lizards, 18 October 1767

Admission of William Rudd, Esq., as son and heir of Thomas Rudd, Esq., deceased, to 11a. on Whitburn Lizards, 18 October 1767

Admission of William Rudd, Esq., as son and heir of Thomas Rudd, Esq., deceased, to 30a. land on Whitburn Lizards, 18 October 1767

Admission of William Rudd, Esq., as son and heir of Thomas Rudd, Esq., deceased, to 18a. land on Whitburn Lizards, 18 October 1767

22 October 1767 (1) Christopher Harrison of Whitburn, gent., and Jane his wife (2) Edward Maxwell of Whitburn, gent. Settlement (and copies) on (2) of 18a. 'the Half Land'; 30a. on the Lizards; 11a. on Whitburn Lizards; 30a. on the Lizards; 18a. on Whitburn Lizards; 29a. on Whitburn Lizards; 9a. Lumley Close; Common Land Acre; Mawston Rock; 14a. on Whitburn Lizards; 4a. of the Half Land; a whole tenure in Whitburn late in occupation of Richard Atkinson; 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn; other messuages of Richard Atkinson in Whitburn; and Mawston Farm to be held in trust for Jane Harrison, wife, then Jane Harrison, daughter, then her children

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and Jane Robson of Durham, widow Surrender out of court (2) to (1) of a whole tenure in Whitburn late in occupation of Richard Atkinson

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and Jane Robson of Durham, widow Surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn; and all other messuages late of Richard Atkinson, deceased, in Whitburn (except a house in Whitburn surrendered to George Harrison) Defeazance: D/No 110 and 111 are surrendered according to trusts declared in D/No 109

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and William Rudd, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of the Half Land (18a.)

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and William Rudd, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 29a. on Whitburn Lizards; Lumley Close; Common Land Acre; and Mawston Rock

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and William Rudd, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 11a. on Whitburn Lizards

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and William Rudd, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 30a. on the Lizards

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and William Rudd, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 18a. on Whitburn Lizards

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and William Rudd, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 30a. land called the Lizards

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and William Rudd, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of the Half Land (4a.)

22 October 1767 (1) Edward Maxwell, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison, gent., and William Rudd, Esq. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 14a. on Whitburn Lizards

Abstract of title (1679 - 1768) of Edward Maxwell to copyhold lands at Whitburn, n.d. [c.1768]

15 October 1770 (1) Edward Shipperdson of Hall Garth, Esq. (2) Edward Maxwell of Whitburn, gent., and Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn; and messuages of Richard Atkinson, deceased, in Whitburn (except one house surrendered to George Harrison and one close settled on John Wardell on his marriage to Jane, daughter of Christopher Harrison)

15 October 1770 (1) Edward Shipperdson of Hall Garth, Esq. (2) Edward Maxwell of Whitburn, gent., and Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Copy surrender out of court (2) to (1) of a whole tenure in Whitburn, late in the occupation of Richard Atkinson

15 October 1770 (1) Edward Shipperdson of Hall Garth, Esq., (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Declaration of trusts on these surrenders, to secure £1,500 plus interest, recites: D/No 121 and 122 Defeazance: D/No 121 and 122 are surrendered on trusts declared in D/No 123

15 October 1770 (1) Edward Shipperdson of Hall Garth, Esq., (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Conditional surrender for £1,500 plus interest (2) to (1) of a whole tenure in Whitburn lately in possession of Richard Atkinson; 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn; and all other messuages late of Richard Atkinson in Whitburn

Schedule (and copy) of documents delivered by Christopher Harrison to Edward Sheperdson to secure mortgage for £1,500, 15 October 1770

Abstracts of surrenders of land: (i) John Rawling (son and heir of John Rawling) and John Forster, Esq., to John Wardell of Whitburn West House, Esq., of a moiety of 3 closes in Whitburn and Cleadon to secure £20 for Sarah Forster, mother of John Forster, for life, 18 May 1771 (ii) Henry Wilkinson and Edward Maxwell to William Harrison of Barmpton and William Waiskell of Great Burdon, gent., of (a) moiety of moiety of messuage and husbandry in Whitburn in possession of Edward Maxwell, gent.; 12a. husbandry in Whitburn (except house late in possession of Edward Maxwell and messuage in possession of Charles Claxton); cottage in possession of Elizabeth Brown; and 12a. on the Lizards; (b) 34a.1r. called the Wellings (part of West Field). Both of these surrenders under trusts according to the will of John Wardell of Whitburn West House, Esq., 17 November 1773

List of bonds and cash received from Christopher Harrison to discharge mortgage to Edward Shipperdson, Esq., 10 July 1776

16 July 16 George III [1776] (1) Edward Shipperdson of Pittington Hall Garth, Esq., and Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. (2) William Hugall and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gents. Surrender out of court (1) to (2) of a copyhold tenure in Whitburn

16 July 16 George III [1776] (1) Edward Shipperdson of Pittington Hall Garth, Esq., and Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. (2) William Hugall and Wilkinson Maxwell of Durham, gents. Surrender out of court (1) to (2) of 1/3 of a messuage and husbandry of land in Whitburn and all other messuages late of Richard Atkinson, deceased, in Whitburn (certain exceptions named) Defeazance: D/No 128 and 129 are subject to conditions laid down in Christopher Harrison's will

Descriptions and names of lands in Whitburn and Cleadon surrendered by Christopher Harrison and others to Thomas Rudd, Esq., and names by which they are now known, 1829

Notes on acreages, valuation and condition of fields, [Marsden Farm], 30 June 1767

Notes on poor condition of Mawston Farm, including acreages, crops and fencing of fields, February 1792

Letter from John Dinning of Darlington, to Christopher Harrison, Esq. of Driffield, Yorkshire, concerning sending £60 as part of his rent; also notes on Marsden Farm, 10 November 1823

Letter from James Wilkinson & Son of London, to C[hristopher] Harrison, Esq., concerning new barrels for his gun, 15 February 1826 Endorsed: notes on purchase of Marsden Farm which was settled by Christopher Harrison on the marriage of his daughter Jane to John Wardell who by will devised it to Bayles Wardell, his second son, n.d.

Case for the opinion of counsel, and opinion, re disposal of real estate of Bayles Wardell, Esq., under his will, 20 April 1827

Sketch map of Marstone [Marsden] Estate, 1829 Endorsed: notes on the Half Land on the Lizards purchased by Christopher Harrison from John Stephenson (see D/No 87)

Certificate by Rev. Richard Allan, minister of parish of Great Driffield, Yorkshire, that Margaret Augusta Harrison, wife of Christopher Harrison, Esq., lives in said parish, January 1830 Endorsed: notes on closes in Marsden Farm and Malluban's Farm, n.d.

Letters from J. & T. Griffith of Durham to Christopher Harrison concerning documents required to draw up abstract of title to the Marsden Estate, 27 September - 25 October 1845

Sketch plan of Marsden Estate, n.d.

Acreage and valuation of fields of Mawston Farm, n.d.

Notes on Wellings Farm and lease to Davis, including acreage and crop rotation, 1792

Sketch plan of Wellings Farm, with rough notes, n.d.

Sale particulars of copyhold estates in Whitburn (Marsden Farm, Wellings Farm and Dick's Lizard), n.d. Endorsed: letter from J. & T. Griffith of Durham to Christopher Harrison, Esq. of Driffield, Yorkshire, concerning prices for land and prospective purchasers, 8 June 1829

Rough sketch of fields in Whitburn/Cleadon and their owners, n.d. [1740s]

4 February 1755 (1) Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, gent., and Christopher Harrison, Kingston-upon-Hull, merchant, his son (2) George Thompson of Kingston-upon-Hull, merchant Deed of covenant whereby (1) the father agrees to pay his son £1,400, the residue of £1,500 promised, within a month; and (2) agrees to pay him £1,000 within a month; on attaining age of 21 or on death (1) the son will repay his father £795 5s.6d.. Recites marriage of Christopher, the son, to (2)'s daughter and promises by fathers to pay money

30 September 1755 (1) Christopher Harrison of Kingston-upon-Hull, merchant (2) Christopher Harrison of Sunderland, merchant Quitclaim (1) to his father (2) of all legacies etc. received in trust for (1) Consideration: £1 ,500

Description of copyhold land in Whitburn purchased by Christopher Harrison, with dates of purchase and names of vendors, c.1767

List of farms in Cleadon and their occupants, n.d. [c.1770]

Account by Christopher Harrison of his title to lands in Cleadon and pews in Whitburn church, according to Tom Atkinson of Cleadon, aged 83, c.May 1778

Examination of Thomas Atkinson, aged more than 80 [84], who has lived in Cleadon 63 years, concerning Farmoor Ends and repair of a horse way there; also of Arthur Bell, aged 45, who has lived in Cleadon for 21 years, in respect of boundaries of Cleadon and Whitburn, and that Farmoor Ends lies in Whitburn, 14 September 1779

List of witnesses for Cleadon Town Farm, taken from Tom Atkinson's examination, n.d. [1779]

Notes on Farm House Farm, with acreages, value and crop rotation, 16 February 1792

Sketch of 8 closes in Cleadon, showing who is responsible for hedging, n.d.

Plan of Whitburn Farm, n.d. No scale

Grant of administration to Christopher Harrison of his wife, Alice's effects, Prerogative Court of York, 15 March 1738

1 March 1741 (1) John Culley of Darlington, gent. (2) Ann Harrison of Darlington, widow, daughter and heir of (1) (3) Robert Davison of Stockton-upon-Tees, merchant, and Ralph Close of Beamont Hill, yeoman Declaration that (3) hold High Field Hill, West Field, Orchard Close, Party Close, Mistress Field, Whinney Field, Hope Close, Rough Close and Homers Farm in trust to pay annuity of £40 to (2). Recites: 5 April 1725 surrender by (1) to William Harrison, Hurworth, and Thomas Harrison of Durham, of a house and lands in Beamont Hill on trusts to be declared in (1)'s will. (3) have possession of said land since their deaths. (1) and (2) have agreed some of land should be charged with annuity for (2)

Admission of Jane, wife of Christopher Harrison, gent., as daughter and heir of Jacob Wilson, gent., deceased, to a cottage in Whitburn late in possession of Jane, widow of Thomas Bourne

Letter from Elizabeth Myddleton of Offerton to Mr. Story concerning his taking kelp from her tenant, Mr. King, and threatening legal action, 5 July [1778]

Letter from Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, to Mrs. Middleton concerning her threats to his tenant, Story, for taking drift-ware to improve his land, 8 July 1778

Probate copy of will, 25 May 1783, of Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent., 26 October 1785 Devises: all his copyhold land in Whitburn and all his leasehold collieries in Durham to Thomas Legg of North Shields, Northumberland, gent., and William Thompson of South Shields, gent., in trust for his grandson Christopher Wardell until he becomes 21 and changes his name to Harrison (with various alternatives if he does not inherit). Also all his coalmines in Northumberland, again in trust, and to provide various legacies

Probate copy of will, 22 April 1779, and codicil, 13 August 1784, of John Wardell, Whitburn West-house, Esq., 26 January 1793 Devises: to Thomas Terry of Darlington, gent., Henry Bourn of Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, gent., and Thomas Bayles of South Shields, gent: (i) Manor of Cowling, mansion house at Cowling and farms at Cowling, Burrell, Watlas, Bedale, Crakehall, Magna Crakehall, Parva Newton in the Willows, Romaldkirk and Brisco, Yorkshire, in trust for his son John Wardell until he is 21 (ii) Estates at Whitburn, Cleadon, Beamonthill and Blackwell in trust for son Jacob Wilson Wardell until he is 21 (iii) Estates at Eppleby, Chapelhouse and Great Aycliffe in trust for son Bayles Wardell until he is 21 (iv) Mansion house at Whitburn to his wife Codicil (i) Farms at Beamonthill in trust for son Christopher Wardell until he is 21 (ii) Farms at Romaldkirk in trust for son Bayles Wardell until he is 21 (iii) Farm at Great Aycliffe in trust for Christopher Wardell until he is 21

Index to a field book showing estate, tenants, rents and acreages [of estates in will of John Wardell, D/No 159] at Beumondhill, Cowling, Aycliffe, Blackwell, Eppleby, Romaldkirk, Briscoe and Whitburn, n.d. [March 1798?]

Notes on manors in Chester Ward and parishes in Chester Manor of which Bishop is patron, n.d.

Letter from H. Hobson to Christopher Harrison, attorney at law of Sunderland, concerning death of his mother and his inheritance, 29 September n.y.

Court roll of manor of Framwellgate recording: (a) 19 October 40 Elizabeth 1 [1598] (1) Bishop of Durham (2) James Faveles, Oswald Baker, Edward Taylor, Richard Wright, John Pattinson and Nicholas Hutcheson Admission of (2) to a parcel of land, lately the lord's waste, 20a. in Intack or Cowpasture near Durham (between Earlehouse and Bearpark) Rent: 16s.8d. (b) Date and parties as above Admission of (2) to parcel of land of the lord's waste, 10a. called Shaw Wood or Shaw Hill Rent: 3s.4d.

13 April 1659 (1) William Potts of Sunderland, shipwright (2) George Harrison of Sunderland, yeoman Lease and release (lease missing) of a house in Sunderland Consideration: £20

21 December 18 Charles II [1666] (1) George Lilburne of Sunderland, gent. (2) Ralph Thompson of Sunderland, fisherman Lease and release (lease missing) of burgage and rigg of land in South Rowe, Sunderland Consideration: £25

19 November 25 Charles II [1673] (1) Ann Crosier of Sunderland, widow (2) George Crosier of Bishopwearmouth, gent., and William Pots of Sunderland, shipwright Marriage settlement whereby (1) grants to (2) a burgage with rig or lee of land adjoining; a moiety of a burgage in occupation of Elizabeth Thompson, widow; and a moiety of a rig or lee of land adjoining, in Sunderland, in trust for William Brough of Washington, wheelwright (her husband-to-be) for life, herself for life and their heirs etc.

5 February 3 William and Mary [1692] (1) Dorothy Potts of Sunderland, widow, Barbary Potts of Sunderland, spinster, and George Sparrow of Washington, yeoman (acting for first two) (2) James Gibson of Sunderland, yeoman Mortgage for £80 plus interest of burgage in Sunderland lately in occupation of William and Isabell Heppell; also two riggs of land lying at back of premises occupied by Dorothy and Barbary Potts; and the slaughterhouse and market house in Sunderland

16 March 5 William and Mary [1693] (1) Dorothy Potts of Sunderland, widow, William Potts of Newcastle upon Tyne, upholsterer, and Barbary his wife (2) George Sparrow of Washington, yeoman Lease for a year of house where Dorothy Potts lives and house in possession of Richard Roxby on south side of Low Street, Sunderland Consideration: 5s.

29 January 1701 (1) Richard Sparrow of Washington, yeoman, eldest son and heir of George Sparrow of Washington, yeoman, deceased, executor of Mary Sparrow, widow of George, and Layton Hetherington of Washington, clerk, executor of Mary Sparrow (2) Joshua Wardell of Sunderland, master mariner Lease and release (lease missing) of house on south side of Low Street, Sunderland and a house in Sunderland Consideration: £120 (repayment of mortgage)

Abstract of title (1627 - 1717) of John Wilson to land in Sunderland, n.d., [c.1717]

Schedule and abstract of title deeds and title (1627 - 1732) of the Wilsons to their three houses in Sunderland on west side of Spencers Lane and (1654 - 1732) to their houses on east side of Spencers Lane, n.d., [c.1732]

Schedule and abstract of title deeds and title (1627 - 1738) of Samuel King to three houses in Sunderland on west side of Spencers Lane which he purchased from the Wilsons, and (1654 - 1732) of the Wilsons to their houses on east side of Spencers Lane, 16 January 1735, with additions, 1735 - 1738

28 April 13 George 1 [1727] (1) Robert Forster of Hawthorn, gent. (2) Reynold Holmes of Sunderland, tanner Recites: 26 March 1726 mortgage by Robert Wardle of Sunderland, shipwright, to (1) for £400 of a shop, well, garth and brewhouse on south side of Low Street, Sunderland; messuage adjoining on east; messuage in Low Street where Margaret Snowdon lives; house in possession of William Waller; and cottage in possession of Bryan Turner. Robert Wardle has died and his widow and (1) sold one messuage for £150 towards £400 Assignment of mortgage of property as above (except that sold) Consideration: £250 (remainder of £400)

17 April 1730 (1) Hannah Wardell of Sunderland, widow, and executor of Robert Wardell of Sunderland, ship carpenter (2) William Lellam of Sunderland, gent. (3) Thomas Robinson of Monkwearmouth, gent., and Jonathan Raine of Sunderland, merchant Recites: will of Robert Wardell, 9 June 1725, devising all his land in Sunderland to (1). 17 March 1730 (1) and Lancelot and Ebeneazer Wardell agree to levy fine to Samuel Maude and Thomas Robinson of property below to use of (1). Marriage is intended between (1) and (2). Marriage settlement whereby (1) releases to (3) a messuage fronting High Street, Sunderland,, messuage in Low Street and the two bounding it on west; messuage with wharf, dock, warehouse, brewhouse and smith's shop on north side of Low Street in trust for (1) until marriage; for (2) for life, then (1) for life then their heirs etc.

9 June 4 George II [1731] (1) Ralph Robinson of Middle Herrington, Esq., heir of Richard Robinson, late of Sunderland, gent., deceased, and brother of Richard Robinson, a devisee of above Richard Robinson's will, deceased, and Edward Harle of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent. (2) Thomasine Robinson of Houghton-le-Spring, widow of Richard Robinson the son (3) Robert Revell of Sunderland, infant son and heir of Richard Revell, late of Sunderland, cobleman, deceased (4) William Revell and Robert Revell of Sunderland, coblemen Recites: Richard Revell contracted with (1) and (2) to buy land but died leaving £40 to (4) in trust for (3) Lease and release (lease missing) by (1) and (2) to (4) in trust for (3) of land on north side of East Street, Sunderland Consideration: £17 2s. (4) to (1) and 5s. (4) to (2)

25 March 1742 (1) Thomas Rippon of Sunderland, keelman (2) William Huntrise of Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire Memorandum of agreement re marriage settlement on marriage of (2) to (l)'s daughter Anne: (1) agrees to convey to (2) a brewhouse and stable in Sailor's Alley, Sunderland, in trust for (1) for life, then his wife, then for George Chilton of Sunderland, master mariner who will hold £50 of profits in trust for (2) then his wife Ann then their children etc.

15 George II [1741-42] (1) Thomas Rippon of Sunderland, keelman (2) William Huntriss of Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire, master mariner Lease for 1 year of a brewhouse, stable and ground adjoining in Sailor's Alley, Sunderland Consideration: 5s.

24 January 1743 (1) John Featherston (2) Margaret Rippon Marriage settlement (incomplete)

Petition by Henry Taylor of Sunderland, sailmaker, Edward Hill of Sunderland, whitesmith, James Hewitt of Sunderland, watchmaker, and John Stead of Elswick, Northumberland, yeoman, creditors of Robert Smith of Sunderland, master mariner and chapman, to Rt. Hon. Philip Earl of Hardwicke, Lord High Chancellor, for a commission to deal with Smith's bankruptcy, 31 May 1754 Also: appointment of Thomas Gyll, David Hilton, Esqs., Francis Blakiston, James Smithson the younger and Robert Dunn, gents., as commissioners to deal with bankruptcy of Robert Smith, 31 May 27 George II [1754]

5 July 28 George II [1754] (1) David Hilton, Esq., James Smithson the younger and Robert Dunn (2) Robert Juman of Sunderland, coalfitter Bargain and sale (1) to (2) of messuage in Ludgate Lane, now Church Lane, Sunderland, lately built by bankrupt, and all his other property, in trust to sell property for benefit of creditors, recites: D/No 179 (2) has been appointed assignee of estate and effects of bankrupt Consideration: 5s. a piece (2) to (1)

1 July 1756 (1) Commissioners of Bankruptcy (2) [John?] Smithson Bargain and sale (incomplete)

13 June 1782 (1) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. (2) John Biss of Sunderland, gent. (3) John Hudson of North Biddick, gent. Copy assignment by (1) to (2) and (3) of 1/5 part of waste ground in Sunderland for remainder of 21 years, recites: 6 February 1779 lease for 21 years by Bishop of Durham to Nicholas Halhead of waste ground in Sunderland and assignment of lease, 17 October 1780, by Nicholas Halhead to Christopher Harrison of 1/5 of said waste ground Consideration: £1 1s. by (2) and (3) to (1)

Bill of complaint by John Smith, D.D. v John Johnson et. al. concerning non-payment of tithes to rector of Bishopwearmouth, n.d., [c.1709]

Court order for retrial of John Smith D.D. v John Johnson et. al. concerning non-payment of hay tithes to rector of Bishopwearmouth, 25 February 1709

Court order (Exchequer) in case John Smith D.D. v John Johnson et. al., 14 July 1709

Answers of Thomas Huntley, William Wilkinson, George Robinson and John Ayre, defendants against John Smith D.D., complainant, 26 September 1710

Court order adjourning case of John Smith D.D. v Henry Peareth et. al. concerning non-payment of tithes to rector of Bishopwearmouth, 28 November 1710

Rough notes re payment of tithes, hundreds, non-decimando, freehold and copyhold etc., n.d. [1710]

Court order (Exchequer) for defendants in case John Smith D.D. v Henry Peareth et.al. concerning payment of tithes to rector of Bishopwearmouth, 4 December 1711

Bill of complaint by Bishop of Oxford (as rector of Sedgefield) v Sedgefield landowners concerning non-payment of tithes, Trinity 9 George III [1769]

Letter from Christopher Harrison of Cleadon to Thomas Hugall concerning Sedgefield Cause and position in Cleadon, 4 March 1770

Examination of Thomas Atkinson, recorder of Cleadon, aged 75, who has lived in Cleadon 58 years, concerning payment of tithe on milk cows, calves, foals and hens, 7 April 1770

Receipt by John Forster for £2 16s.6d. from Christopher Harrison for law charges with Mr. Pyes, 2 May 1770

List of Whitburn Farms and their owners, with note by Thomas Atkinson re those possible witnesses for payment of tithes who they have missed, n.d. [1770]

Examination of Ralph Toby of Cleadon, aged 51 years, who has lived in Cleadon 46 years, concerning payment of tithes on milk cows, etc., with list of farms and cows they kept in Cleadon, n.d. [1770]

Examination (and copy) of John Hodgshon of Cleadon, aged 72, who has lived in Cleadon 45 years, concerning payment of tithes on milk cows etc., n.d. [1770]

Notes re payment of tithe on cows, calves, foals etc., and exceptions in Whitburn and Cleadon, n.d. [1770]

Letter from James Geldard, Staple Inn, to T. Hugall concerning Sedgefield Cause - copyhold tenants excused from tithe by Bishop of Durham, 13 December 1771

Judges' opinion and verdict of jury (named) in rector of Sedgefield v landowners concerning liability of copyholders to pay agistment tithe, Durham Assizes, 13 August 1772

Letters from Thomas Hugall of Durham, to Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, concerning jury finding for defendants in Sedgefield Cause, court discharging order for new trial, appeal to House of Lords, and retrial on equity reserved being dismissed, 23 August 1772 - 21 July 1773

Assignment by vicar general and official principal to John Thompson of Whitburn, gent., of vacant ground in Whitburn parish church so he can enlarge his pew, 5 September 1740

Order to churchwardens and overseers of Whitburn to appear at next General Quarter Sessions at Durham to answer appeal of John Wardell, Esq., against poor rate, 12 July 1773 Also: brief for churchwardens and overseers of Whitburn on above appeal, n.d. [July 1773]

Objection of the appellant that Tom Appleby and others are not rated for their house or household goods, and answer of defendants, n.d. [c.1773]

2 July 1734 (1) Thomas Pallinson of Scarborough, Yorkshire, mariner, and Jacob Wilson, Sunderland, coal fitter (2) George II Bond in £120 to deliver 58 Cha. Coals on ship 'Danymaig Scarbro' from Sunderland to Scarborough, or another port, to customs

29 July 1737 (1) Susanna Parker of Dover , Kent, spinster, daughter and executrix of John Parker, shipwright (2) Constantine Harrison of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, mariner, master of the 'Prosperous' Bargain and sale of the 'Prosperous', a sloop of 30 tons in Dover harbour

23 December 11 George II [1737] (1) Meaburne Smith of Morton House, Esq., coal owner (2) James Smithson of Monkwearmouth, colefitter Agreement to continue dealings for further 30 years. Recites: 24 December 1736 conveyance (2) to (1) of half share in ships worth £2,407 12s.3d. (reciting agreement made 1734 to deal in coal trade and purchase by (1) of ships) Deed of covenant whereby (1) agrees to supply and (2) agrees to buy coal and to generally do business together

2 May 1765 (1) Thomas Partis of Whitehaven, Cumberland, gent., nephew and heir of Fletcher Partis of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant, Esq., deceased (2) George Thompson of Sunderland, gent. Lease and release (lease missing) by (1) to (2) of all lands of Thomas Smith of Morton House, deceased, in Mill Houses, Great Lumley, Wolsingham, Stanhope, Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Bishopwearmouth and Sunderland, according to trusts contained in will of Meaborne Smith. Recites: 1 April 1731 lease and release by Thomas Smith of Morton House, Esq., to Fletcher Partis and William Watson, Houghton-le-Spring, gent., of lands in trust for Meaborne Smith of Morton House. Will (29 October 1761) of Meaborne Smith devising his land to (2) and Robert Hulton, Esq., who has died leaving (2) entitled to land subject to trusts. William Watson died leaving Fletcher Partis entitled to land, and on his death, (1) as heir

1 June 1756 (1) John Thompson of Shotton, colefitter (2) George Thompson of Sunderland, late coalfitter, now surveyor of H.M. Customs (3) Henry Taylor of Sunderland, coalfitter Bargain and sale by (1) and (2) to (3) of 8/32 parts of ship of William Shepherd etc. and 12 coal keels Consideration: £520 and £1,027 (3) to (1) and 5s. to (2)

Account of William Booth for repairs to keels on Hylton ferryboat, 5 March - 25 November 1760

17 October 1780 (1) John Biss of Sunderland, gent. (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Assignment of lease of 1/5 part of mine Recites: 16 November 1776 lease by Bishop of Durham to (1) of coalmine on Charlaw Moor for 21 years, a fifth of which was in trust for (2) Consideration: 5s.

17 October 1780 (1) Nicholas Hallhead of Durham, St. Mary, Esq. (2) Christopher Harrison of Cleadon, gent. Assignment of lease of 1/5 part of above property. Recites: 28 December 1778 lease by Bishop of Durham to (1) of collieries on Brasside Moor, Framwellgate Moor, Frankland and Frankland Wood, for 21 years. 6 February 1779 lease by Bishop of Durham to (1) of waste ground in Sunderland for 21 years, 1/5 of these leases in trust for (2) Consideration: 5s.

1 July 8 George III [1768] (1) Christopher Harrison of Whitburn, gent., administrator of goods of Jacob Wilson, late of Whitburn West House, gent., deceased (2) Christopher Wardell and Thomas Hugall of Durham, gents. Assignment by (1) to(2) of a quarter of above premises plus (l)'s shares in ships, wayleaves etc.. Recites: various leases 1754 and 1755 to Edmund Shallett of Saint Saviour, Southwark, Surrey, coalbuyer, of collieries at Chirton, Tynemouth and North Shields; quays in North Shields; and salt pans in North Shields for 31 years. Assignment of moiety of leases (17 March 1757) to John Burdon of Cleadon, Esq. Assignment (23 April 1757) by J.B. of moiety of his moiety to Jacob Wilson who has died intestate. Lease (1 January 1765) of wayleaves etc. for collieries Consideration: 5s.