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LINCOLNSHIRE ARCHIVES 4-SIB Deposited on 24 March 2006. (Acc 2006/025:00). Sills and Betteridge, solicitors - 4th deposit Title deeds etc re Lincoln, Middle Rasen, Market Rasen and Washingborough, 1725- 1897. 4-SIB/1 Title deeds relating to premises at Middle Rasen and Market Rasen, 1725-1881 4-SIB/1/1 Attested Copy Lease and Release 1. William Chapman of Benniworth, gent, and Elizabeth his wife, and John Chapman of Moulton, clerk, 2. Leonard Upsall of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, gent, and Elizabeth his wife to 3. William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq, and George Cooper of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, gent. Capital messuage or mansion house situate near the Bridge in Middle Rasen, and all that toft or cottage nigh adjoining the messuage, and close of meadow or pasture in Middle Rasen called Dovecoat Close, Dungeon Close or Plumtree Close (3a.), one lea of meadow or pasture ground on the west side of the said close (1/2a.), 2 closes or parcels of inclosed ground in Middle Rasen (22a.) lying between the lands of [ ] on the north and the land of [ ] on the south, abutting upon the highway east and the lands of [ ] west, and several parcels of arable, meadow, or pasture ground lying dispersed in the fields of Middle Rasen, belonging to 3 & 4 May 1725 © Lincolnshire County Council 1

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4-SIB Deposited on 24 March 2006. (Acc 2006/025:00).

Sills and Betteridge, solicitors - 4th deposit

Title deeds etc re Lincoln, Middle Rasen, Market Rasen and Washingborough, 1725-1897. 4-SIB/1 Title deeds relating to premises at Middle Rasen and Market Rasen,

1725-1881

4-SIB/1/1 Attested Copy Lease and Release1. William Chapman of Benniworth, gent, and Elizabeth his wife, and John Chapman of Moulton, clerk, 2. Leonard Upsall of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, gent, and Elizabeth his wife to 3. William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq, and George Cooper of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, gent. Capital messuage or mansion house situate near the Bridge in Middle Rasen, and all that toft or cottage nigh adjoining the messuage, and close of meadow or pasture in Middle Rasen called Dovecoat Close, Dungeon Close or Plumtree Close (3a.), one lea of meadow or pasture ground on the west side of the said close (1/2a.), 2 closes or parcels of inclosed ground in Middle Rasen (22a.) lying between the lands of [ ] on the north and the land of [ ] on the south, abutting upon the highway east and the lands of [ ] west, and several parcels of arable, meadow, or pasture ground lying dispersed in the fields of Middle Rasen, belonging to

3 & 4 May 1725

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the said messuage (160a.), and 12a. of meadow ground in Lissingley or near unto it (of which 6a. lie in Longdale and the other 6a. in Eastland), all formerly the inheritance of John Laming, commonly called the Laming Farme, in Middle Rasen, Lissingley, Linwood, Lissington, Buslingthorpe, Friesthorpe and Wickenby, now or late in the tenure of William West his assigns, tenants or undertenants, with appurtenances. On trust for the use of Leonard Upsall for life, then Elizabeth his wife for life for her jointure and in lieu of her dower and third. If Elizabeth survives Leonard, 3. may devise, sell or mortgage the said farm and premises, or any part thereof, to raise £200 to be paid to person or persons determined by Elizabeth by any deed, writing or her will. In case William Newman, his heirs or assigns, or John Monk, his heirs or assigns shall at any timer hereafter be molested in the possession of the close called the Parke, 3. may raise such money as will make a reasonable compensation. Warranty against 1., and the heirs and assigns of William Chapman late of Market Rasen, mercer, decd, grandfather of William Chapman party, and the heirs and assigns of John Chapman late of Benniworth, clerk, decd, father of William Chapman, party Consideration: £400 to 1. from 3., and £70 from Leonard Upsall. Covenant to levy a fine by the description of 1 messuage, 1 cottage, 160a. land, 20a. meadow, 20a. pasture and common of pasture for all cattle with appurtenances, in Middle Rasen, Lissingley, Linwood, Lissington, Buslingthorpe, Friesthorpe and Wickenby. Endorsed: receipt for £470. Copies examined by Charles Tatham and Patrick Drummond, clerks to Mr Tennyson, n.d.

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4-SIB/1/2 Copy Lease and Release [Mortgage]1. William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq, 2. Leonard Upsall of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife, to 3. Daniel Disney of Lincoln, esq. Capital messuage or mansion house situate near the Bridge in Middle Rasen, and all that toft or cottage nigh adjoining the messuage, and close of meadow or pasture in Middle Rasen called Dovecoat Close, Dungeon Close or Plumbtree Close (3a.), one ley of meadow or pasture ground on the west side of the said close (1/2a.), 2 closes or parcels of inclosed ground in Middle Rasen (22a.) lying between the lands of [ ] on the north and the land of [ ] on the south, abutting upon the highway east and the lands of [ ] west, and several parcels of arable, meadow, or pasture ground lying dispersed in the fields and territories of Middle Rasen, belonging to the said messuage (160a.), and 12a. of meadow ground in Lissingley or near unto it (of which 6a. lie in Longdale and the other 6a. in Eastland), all formerly the inheritance of John Lamming, commonly called the Lamming Farm, in Middle Rasen, Lissingley, Linwood, Lissington, Buslingthorpe, Friesthorpe and Wickenby, now or late in the tenure of Thomas Hankin his assigns, tenants or undertenants, with appurtenances. Granted by 1. by the direction of 2. Consideration: £260 from 3. to 1. If 1. and 2. pay 3. the sum of £273 at the dwelling house of 3. in Lincoln: £6 10s. on 24 Apr next, and £266 10s. on 25 Oct 1729, Disney will reconvey the property. Covenant to levy a fine by the description of 1 cottage, 160a. land, 20a. meadow, 20a. pasture and common of pasture for all cattle with appurtenances, in Middle Rasen, Lissingley, Linwood, Lissington, Buslingthorpe, Friesthorpe and Wickenby. After repayment, to be held by Cartwright for the lives of Leonard and Elizabeth Upsall in trust for the private and separate use and benefit of Elizabeth, and if she survives Leonard, Cartwright is to raise £200 to be paid to whoever Elizabeth shall appoint by deed, writing or will. Endorsed: memorandum of additional sum of £40 and interest borrowed by Leonard and Elizabeth Upsall from Daniel Disney, 16 Nov 1730. Copies examined with originals, 5 June 1781.

23 & 24 Oct 1728

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4-SIB/1/3 Copy Lease and Release [Assignment of Mortgage]1. John Disney of Lincoln, esq (grandson and heir at law of Daniel Disney late of Lincoln, esq, decd), 2. William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq, 3. John Upsall of Stragglethorpe, yeoman (brother and heir at law of Leonard Upsall, late of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, yeoman, decd) and Elizabeth Upsall of Heighington (widow of Leonard Upsall) To 4. Elizabeth Sharpe the elder of Barmby in the Willows, Nottinghamshire, widow. Capital messuage, mansion house, toft, closes, lands, meadows, other premises and appurtenances in Middle Rasen etc, as in 4-SIB/1/2, subject to equity and liberty of redemption. Consideration: £300 from 4. to 1. Endorsed: memorandum by Elizabeth Sharpe that £100 of the £300 is the property of her granddaughters Elizabeth and Mary Sharpe, 12 Oct 1741.

5 & 6 Mar 1740

4-SIB/1/4 Copy Lease and Release [Assignment of Mortgage]1. Elizabeth Sharpe (the elder) of Barnby in the Willows, Nottinghamshire, widow, 2. William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq, 3. John Upsall of Stragglethorpe, yeoman (brother and heir at law of Leonard Upsall, late of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, yeoman, decd) and Elizabeth Upsall of Heighington (widow of Leonard Upsall) to 4. Christopher Nevile of Grantham, esq. Messuage or mansion house, toft, closes, lands, meadows, other premises and appurtenances in Middle Rasen etc, as in 4-SIB/1/2, and the £303 18s. and interest owing, subject to the power and liberty of redemption by William Cartwright, John Upsall and Elizabeth Upsall. Consideration: affection and the forthcoming marriage. Copies examined with originals, 5 June 1781.

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4-SIB/1/5 Copy Lease and Release [Assignment of Mortgage]1. Christopher Nevile of Grantham, esq, 2. William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq, 3. John Upsall of Stragglethorpe, yeoman (brother and heir at law of Leonard Upsall late of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, yeoman, decd) and Elizabeth Upsall of Heighington (widow of Leonard Upsall) to 4. Katherine Nevile of Thorney, Nottinghamshire, widow. Messuage or mansion house, toft, closes, lands, meadows, other premises and appurtenances in Middle Rasen etc, as in 4-SIB/1/2, subject to equity, power and liberty of redemption. Consideration: £300 from 4. to 1. Copies examined with originals, 5 June 1781.

2 & 3 Feb 1743

4-SIB/1/6 Copy Will of Elizabeth Upsall of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, widowTo Revd Mr Nicholas Howlett of York, vicar of Rampton, Nottinghamshire, 10 guineas. To Mrs Elizabeth Ella of York, daughter in law of the above, 10 guineas. To William Bettison of Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, butcher, son of Samuel Bettison late of Tackett Mills near Little Drayton, £5. To Jane, wife of Abraham Thompson of Hull, Yorkshire, 1 guinea. To cousin Elizabeth Spink of Hull, 1 guinea. To cousin Mary late Bettison of Hull, lately married, 1 guinea. To cousin Solomon Bettison of Upton near Southwell, Nottinghamshire, £5. To his sister Ann Bettison, 1 guinea. To Mrs Mary Goodger of Laneham, 10 guineas and 2 table cloths, and a dozen napkins marked EP, and her china and teaspoons. To Margaret Cotham of Laneham, spinster and daughter of John and Mary Cotham, decd, £10. To George Minitt of Laneham, 2 guineas. To John Minitt of Laneham, 1 guinea. To Mary Tym, now living with John Minitt, half a guinea. All to be paid out of the £200 which she received out of her estate in Middle Rasen, within 12 months of her decease. To be buried near the family of her late husband, and a decent stone be put at her head inscribed with her age and dying day. A double dole to be given at her funeral to old

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people and single to children. All the furniture in her house to Vincentia, wife of Samuel Bird of Laneham. Rest of goods, chattels and personal estate, and the remainder of the sum of £200 chargeable on her estate in Middle Rasen to William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq, after payment of legacies. The sum to be raised by sale or mortgage within 12 months of decease. Executor: William Cartwright.

4-SIB/1/7 Copy Lease and Assignment of Mortgage and Further Mortgage1. Katherine Nevile of Thorney, Nottinghamshire, widow, 2. William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq (only son and heir at law of William Cartwright of Marnham, esq, decd, and sole executor of the will of Elizabeth Upsall formerly of Heighington, late of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, widow, decd, relict of Leonard Upsall of Laneham, yeoman, decd), to 3. Rt Hon Elizabeth Lady Viscountess Tyrconel. Messuage or mansion house, toft, closes, lands, meadows, other premises and appurtenances in Middle Rasen, as in 4-SIB/1/2, subject to equity, power and liberty of redemption. Consideration: £300 from 3. to 1., and £200 from 3. to 2. = £500 at 4% interest, to be repaid by 6 Nov next. Copy of Assignment examined with original, 25 July 1759.

5 & 6 May 1758

4-SIB/1/8 Copy Lease and Release1. Oliver Upsall of Craven County, Province of South Carolina, planter (only surviving brother and heir at law of Leonard Upsall late of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, grazier, decd) to 2. Thomas Brown of Long Bennington, gent. Capital messuage or mansion house situate near the Bridge in Middle Rasen, and all that toft or cottage nigh adjoining the messuage, and close of meadow or pasture in Middle Rasen called Dovecoat Close, Dungeon Close or Plumbtree Close (3a.), one ley of meadow or pasture ground on the west side of the said close (1/2a.), 2 closes or parcels of inclosed ground in Middle Rasen (22a.) lying between the lands of [ ] on the north and the land of [ ] on the south, abutting upon the highway

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east and the lands of [ ] west, and several parcels of arable, meadow, or pasture ground lying dispersed in the fields and territories of Middle Rasen, belonging to the said messuage (160a.), and 12a. of meadow ground in Lissingley or near unto it (of which 6a. lie in Longdale and the other 6a. in Eastland), all formerly the inheritance of John Lamming, commonly called the Lamming's Farm, in Middle Rasen, Lissingley, Linwood, Lissington, Buslingthorpe, Friesthorpe and Wickenby, now or late in the tenure of Thomas Hanking his assigns, tenants or undertenants, with appurtenances. Consideration: £150 from 2. to 1. [Also £200 to William Cartwright and £300 to mortgagee]. Endorsed: Receipts for £150 by Oliver Upsall, £200 by William Cartwright, and £350 by Lady Tyrconel. Copies examined with originals, 5 June 1781.

4-SIB/1/9 Copy Lease and Release1. Rt Hon Elizabeth Lady Viscountess Tyrconnel 2. William Cartwright of Marnham, Nottinghamshire, esq (only son and heir at law of William Cartwright of Marnham, esq, decd, and sole executor of the will of Elizabeth Upsall formerly of Heighington, late of Laneham, Nottinghamshire, widow, decd, relict of Leonard Upsall of Laneham, yeoman, decd), 3. Thomas Brown of [ ], gent, and [ ] his wife, to 4. Gentle Brown of Lincoln, gent (one of the sons of Thomas Brown and [ ] his wife. Capital messuage or mansion house, as it has lately been rebuilt by Thomas Brown, and all that toft or cottage nigh adjoining the messuage, and close of meadow or pasture called Dovecoat Close, Dungeon Close or Plumbtree Close, 2 closes or parcels of old inclosed ground (22a.), plot or parcel of new inclosed ground in Middle Rasen commonly called Sow Pig Lane (20p.) adjoining the Dungeon Close and lying open to the same on the east and north and on ancient inclosed lands of Middlemore Ward on west and south, and plot or parcel of new inclosed ground (2a. 2r. 5p.) lying in a place called the Dungeon in Middle Rasen adjoining on new inclosed land of Marmaduke Dixon esq on north and the abovementioned Dungeon Close, ancient inclosed lands of Marmaduke Dixon and Middlemore Ward on south and east, and plot or parcel of new inclosed ground, as it is now subdivided into three distinct plots (together 66a. 0r. 20p.) in the South

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West Field of Middle Rasen, adjoining on new inclosed land belonging to Marmaduke Dixon on north and east and on new inclosed ground of John Martin on south, all which plots or parcels of new inclosed ground hereby granted were mentioned in the enclosure award and allotted to Thomas Brown in lieu of all the open and inclosed grounds in the fields of Middle Rasen comprised in the recited indentures, and also 12a. of meadow ground in Lissingley in Middle Rasen, Lissingley, Linwood, Lissington, Buslingthorpe, Friesthorpe and Wickenby, now in the tenure or occupation of William Taylor his undertenants or assigns, with appurtenances. Consideration: natural love and affection of 3. for 4. and the sum of £300 from 4.to 3. Covenant to levy a fine. Copies examined with originals, 5 June 1781.

4-SIB/1/10 Attested Copy Mortgage (demise for 1000 years)1. Gentle Brown of the parish of St Mary, Lincoln, gent, to 2. William Laughton of Skegby, Nottinghamshire, grazier, and William Sellers of Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, innholder. Capital messuage or mansion house in Middle Rasen, and toft or cottage nigh adjoining the messuage, and close of meadow or pasture in Middle Rasen called Dovecoat Close, Dungeon Close or Plumb Tree Close (3a.), and 2 closes or parcels of old inclosed ground in Middle Rasen (22a.), plot or parcel of new inclosed ground in Middle Rasen commonly called Sow Pig Lane (20p.) adjoining the Dungeon Close and lying open to the same on the east and north and on ancient inclosed lands of Middlemore Ward on west and south, and plot or parcel of new inclosed ground (2a. 2r. 5p.) lying in a place called the Dungeon in Middle Rasen adjoining on new inclosed land of Marmaduke Dixon esq on north and the abovementioned Dungeon Close, ancient inclosed lands of Marmaduke Dixon and Middlemore Ward on south and east, and plot or parcel of new inclosed ground, as it is now subdivided into [ ] distinct plots (together 66a. 0r. 20p.) in the South West Field of Middle Rasen, adjoining on new inclosed land belonging to Marmaduke Dixon on north and east and on new inclosed ground of John Martin on south, and also 12a. of meadow ground in Lissingley in Middle Rasen, Lissingley, Linwood, Lissington,

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Buslingthorpe, Friesthorpe and Wickenby, now in the tenure or occupation of William Taylor his undertenants or assigns, with appurtenances. Mortgaged for £400 and 41/2% interest. Endorsed: memorandum by Laughton and Sellers that the money so secured is part of the £1000 which was vested in their hands prior to the marriage of John Caistor of Tuxford, mercer and grocer, and Ann Harris one of the daughters of Thomas Harris late of Tuxford, innholder in trust for the same as articles of agreement tripartite between 1) John Caistor, 2) Ann Harris and 3) William Laughton and William Sellers, 11 July 1774. Copies examined by Charles Tatham and Patrick Drummond, clerks to Mr Tennyson, n.d.

4-SIB/1/11 Assignment and Confirmation of Mortgage1. William Laughton of Skegby, Nottinghamshire, grazier, and William Sellers of Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, innholder, 2. Gentle Brown of the parish of St Mary, Lincoln, gent, and Susannah his wife, 3. Mary Brown of Heighington (widow of Thoams Brown late of Long Bennington, gent, decd) to 4. William Warren of Kingerby, gent, 5. George Tennyson of Market Rasen, gent (trustee). Premises in Middle Rasen and Lissingley as in [4-SIB/1/10], to 5. for the residue of the term of 1000 years, in trust for 4., subject to the proviso for redemption. Covenant to levy a fine. Quitclaim and renunciation by 3. to Gentle Brown of all dower which she might claim from the premises as widow of Thomas Brown decd. Consideration: £400 from 4. to 1.

21 May 1781

4-SIB/1/12 Lease and Release and Assignment of Mortgage1. Gentle Brown of the parish of St Mary, Lincoln, gent, 2. George Tennyson of Market Rasen, gent, 3. William Warren of Kingerby, gent, to 4. Michael Tennyson of Preston in Holderness, Yorkshire, gent, and George Shuttleworth of Market Rasen, surgeon, 5. William Wright of Market Rasen, grazier (trustee), 6. Thomas Houghton of Market Rasen, mercer and draper (trustee).

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Two closes of meadow or pasture ground (22a. but by recent survey [ ])in Middle Rasen, commonly called Brickkiln Closes, late in the tenure or occupation of William Taylor his undertenants or assigns, and now in the occupation of William Isaac his undertenants or assigns, with appurtenances. Granted to 5. in trust: one moiety in trust for Michael Tennyson and any uses he should declare by deed or will, and one moiety in trust for George Shuttleworth and any uses he should declare by deed or will. Also assignment of the premises from 2. to 6. for the residue of the term of 1000 years in trust for 4. Consideration: £275 from 4. to 1.

4-SIB/1/13 Deed of Covenants1. Alexander Knight of Sixhills Grange, gent (devisee of the will of William Warren of Kingerby, gent, decd), to 2. Michael Tennyson of Preston in Holderness, Yorkshire, gent, and George Shuttleworth of Market Rasen, surgeon. For the production of Title Deeds. Schedule of deeds, 1725-1792.

20 Mar 1792

4-SIB/1/14 Lease and Release1. Michael Tennyson of Preston in Holderness, Yorkshire, gent, and George Shuttleworth of Market Rasen, surgeon, to 2. William Watson of Kirton (Holland), gent, 3. Benjamin Handley of Sleaford, gent (trustee). Two closes of meadow or pasture ground (22a.)in Middle Rasen, commonly called Brick kiln Closes, sometime since in the tenure or occupation of William Taylor his undertenants or assigns, since then of William Isaac and now or late of Joseph Child his undertenants or assigns, with appurtenances. By virtue of the powers in the indenture of 25 Dec 1781 [4-SIB/1/12]. Residue of term of 1000 years assigned to attend the inheritance shall enure and be subservient to the uses and estates declared by the 1781 indenture. Consideration: £330 from 2. to 1.

22 & 23 Mar 1792

4-SIB/1/15 Attested Copy Mortgage (demise for 1000 years) 12 Nov 1792

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1. William Watson of Kirton (Holland), gent, to 2. Alice Fisher of Frieston in the parish of Caythorpe, spinster. Two closes of meadow or pasture ground (22a.)in Middle Rasen, commonly called Brick Kiln Closes, now or late in the tenure or occupation of Joseph Child his undertenants or assigns (being the premises in 4-SIB/1/14) and messuage or tenement with yard or onsett whereon the same stands in Market Rasen, in a street towards the east end of the town called Queen Street leading from the Market Place to the Grammar School, now in the tenure or occupation of [ ] (being the premises in Indenture or 12 Apr 1792), with appurtenances. By force of the powers and authorities given and limited to William Watson by Indenture of 23 Mar 1792 [4-SIB/1/14] and by Indenture of 12 Apr 1792 between 1) John Thomas Maddison, 2) John Gylby esq, 3) William Watson, 4) Benjamin Handley, and 5) Jonathan Richard Watson of Market Rasen, tanner. Mortgaged for £500 and 4% interest, to be paid on 12 May next. Copy examined with original, 6 Sep 1803.

4-SIB/1/16 Attested Copy Mortgage (Lease and Release)1. William Watson of Kirton (Holland), gent, to 2. James Conington of Horncastle, gent. Two closes of meadow or pasture ground (22a.)in Middle Rasen, commonly called Brick Kiln Closes, now or late in the tenure or occupation of Joseph Child his undertenants or assigns (being the premises in 4-SIB/1/14) and messuage or tenement with yard or onsett whereon the same stands in Market Rasen, in a street towards the east end of the town called Queen Street leading from the Market Place to the Grammar School, now in the tenure or occupation of [ ] (being the premises in an indenture of 12 Apr 1792). By virtue of authorities in Release of 23 Mar 1792 [4-SIB/1/14], and Release of 12 Apr 1792 between 1) John Thomas Maddinson esq, 2) John Gylby esq, 3) William Watson, 4) Benjamin Handley, and 5) Jonathan Richard Watson. As Collateral Security for the sums of £800 and £700 and 5% interest, to be paid by Jonathan Richard Watson on 3 Apr next. Copy examined with original, 11 Nov 1800.

11 & 12 Oct 1796

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Assignment of Term in trust to attend the inheritance1. William Watson of Kirton (Holland), gent, to 2. James Conington of Horncastle, gent. 3. Alice Fisher of Frieston in the parish of Caythorpe, spinster (by the direction of William Watson), to 4. Benjamin Handley of New Sleaford, gent. Premises in Middle Rasen and Market Rasen, as in 4-SIB/1/16. Assignment of premises in Middle Rasen and Market Rasen, as in 4-SIB/1/15, from Alice Fisher to Benjamin Handley for residue of term of 500 years in trust to attend the inheritance. Consideration: £800 from 2. to 1. and £500 from 2. to 3. Copy examined with original, 11 Nov 1800.

4-SIB/1/18 Lease and Release1. James Conington of Horncastle, gent, 2. Revd John Robinson of Market Rasen, clerk, to 3. Richard Clark of Market Rasen, mercer, 4. John Graves of Market Rasen, surgeon (trustee). Two closes or parcels of old inclosed ground (22a.) in Middle Rasen, lying between the lands of Joseph Kendall on north, land of the late Mr John Scott on south, abutting upon the highway leading from Market Rasen to Caistor east, and the lands of the late Marmaduke Tomlin esq west, lately conveyed to 1. and his heirs by William Watson of Kirton (Holland), gent; also piece or parcel of moor ground (14a. 3r. 18p.) lying in the moors of Middle Rasen, adjoining an ancient inclosure formerly of Philip Richardson on north, on Claxby Road on south and east, and lands of Thomas Bragg on west, late in the tenure of Jonathan Richard Watson of Market Rasen, fellmonger, and formerly the estate of Thomas Shadford and Ann his wife; also close of meadow or pasture ground in Middle Rasen called the Old Moor Close (5a. 2r. ) late in the tenure of Jonathan Richard Watson, and formerly the estate and inheritance of Revd Thomas Howson of Lincoln, clerk, and which were lately conveyed to 1. and his heirs by Jonathan Richard Watson; all now or late in the tenure or occupation of Philip Huntsfield his undertenants or assigns, with appurtenances. With all title deeds, evidences and

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writings touching the title to the above which he can obtain without suit at law or in equity, and which do not touch upon estates of greater value, and attested copies of those. Consideration: £800 from 3.to 1. Covenant for the production of title deeds. Schedule of deeds, 1792-1797.

4-SIB/1/19 Copy Probate Will and Codicil of Richard Clark of Market Rasen, mercer, draper and grocerTo son John James Clark a silver cup. To wife Ann Clark, residue of plate, household linen and woollen, all beds, bedding, china, household goods and furniture, and £500 payable within 6 months of decease. To wife Ann Clark, good friend John Campbell of Louth, mercer and draper, and son John James ClarkStock in trade, book debts, ready money and securities for money, and residue of goods, chattels, personal estate and effects (except leasehold hereditaments) on trust for sale. To pay off debts and funeral and testamentary expenses and the above £500 legacy. To wife Ann Clark, messuages, cottages, closes, lands, tenements and hereditaments in Market Rasen for life if she continues as his widow. To wife Ann Clark, John Campbell and John James Clark, messuages, cottages, closes, lands, tenements, hereditaments and real estate in Middle Rasen and Linwood, and Newark, Nottinghamshire, and leasehold estates and hereditaments in Westminster or elsewhere, and the premises in Market Rasen after the death or marriage of his wife, in trust to convey them in equal proportions to any children alive at the time of his death or due, chargeable with the payment of sums. Shares of sons John James Clark and Richard Clark shall be debited by £1000 to allow for sums already advanced to them, and daughters Mary wife of James Martin and Ann wife of William Wells sahll be debited by £500 for sums already advanced. Provisions re shares of any children who die. To apply sums for the maintenance of children under 21 or not married (if daughters). Trustees should not, unless necessary, sell the house in which John James Clark now resides, with the yard and garden, and the shop, warehouses, candle house and premises occupied by the testator and John James Clark as co-partners in trade in Market Rasen, being part of the hereditaments devised to wife Ann Clark for life, but they should be conveyed to sons John James Clark and Adam

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Calrk as part of their shares. Executors and executrix: Ann Clark, John Campbell and John James Clark. Also to be guardians of any minor children. Codicil Since the will, his daughter Elizabeth has married John Cumpstone of Market Rasen, surgeon and apothecary, on which occasion the testator gave him £300. He has advanced sons Marmaduke Clark and Adam Clark £700 each. They should thus be debited these sums from their shares. He now gives the properties in Market Rasen to wife Ann Clark, her heirs and assigns for ever, on no trust. The estates at Newark should not be sold or disposed of before Lady Day 1830 to any person other than son Ricahrd Clark, without his consent, and he shall have the option of purchasing it for £1600 at that time, and in the meantime he may occupy it for a rent of 5% of the £1600. Son Adam Clark appointed as an additional executor 2 Apr 1822 Proved by John James Clark at PCC, 19 Sep 1822. Copy made 6 Feb 1833.

4-SIB/1/20 Limited Administration of the goods of Thomas Houghton of Market Rasen1. William Battine LLD, Vicar General and Official Principal to George, bishop of Lincoln, to 2. Marmaduke Dixon of Caistor, gent. To be administrator of so much of the goods, chattels and credits of Thomas Houghton as concerned his right and interest in the term of 1000 years and estate, as now owned by Marmaduke Clarke, in trust to assign the same to attend the inheritance. Recites Mortgage of 5 May 1776 [4-SIB/1/10], Indenture of 21 May 1781 [4-SIB/1/11], Lease and Release, 24 & 25 Dec 1781 [4-SIB/1/12]. Thomas Houghton died many years ago intestate without making an assignment of the residue of the term of 1000 years in trust for the freehold of the inheritance, and it cannot be discovered who is his legal personal representative. By various deeds leading to Lease and Release of 21 & 22 Sep 1826 between 1) Ann Clarke of Market Rasen, widow, John Campbell of Louth, mercer and draper, John

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James Clark of Market Rasen, clerk, and Adam Clark of Market Rasen, mercer, draper and grocer (devisees in trust of will and codicil of Richard Clark of Market Rasen, mercer, draper and grocer, decd), 2) Marmaduke Clarke of Stainton le Vale, farmer and grazier, and 3) Thomas John Dixon of Holton le Moor, esq., the freehold inheritance of the premises assigned to Thomas Houghton became vested in Marmaduke Clarke. He is desirous that the remainder of the term of 1000 years, as relates to the premises, should be vested in some person in trust for himself to attend the inheritance, and he has appointed Marmaduke Dixon to be administrator of so much of the goods, chattels and credits of Thomas Houghton as concerned his right and interest in the said term and estate, in trust to assign the same.

4-SIB/1/21 Assignment of Terms1. Marmaduke Dixon of Caistor, gent, 2. Benjamin Handley of Sleaford, esq, 3. Marmaduke Clark of Stainton le Vale, farmer and grazier, 4. Sir Scrope Barnard Morland of Nether Winchendon, Buckinghamshire, bart, and Sir George Duckett of Roydons, Essex, bart (trustees of the society or partnership called the Provident Institution), to 5. William Nethersole of Essex Street, The Strand, Middlesex, gent, 6. Edward Barron of Essex Street, gent. Two closes or parcels of old inclosed ground (22a.) in Middle Rasen, lying between the lands formerly of Joseph Kindale on north, lands formerly of the late Mr John Scott on south, abutting upon the highway leading from Market Rasen to Caistor east, and the lands of the late Marmaduke Tomline esq west, now or late in the tenure or occupation of Philip Huntsfield his undertenants or assigns, with appurtenances, for residue of term of 1000 years, now vested in 1., assigned to 5. by the direction of 3. and on the nomination of 4., in trust for 4., for better securing the payment of the principal of £2800 and interest, and after repayment in trust to attend the inheritance. The same premises, for residue of term of 1000 years, now vested in 2.; and also a piece or parcel of moor ground (14a. 3r. 18p.) lying in the moors of Middle Rasen, adjoining an ancient inclosure formerly of Philip Richardson on north, on Claxby

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Road on south and east, and lands formerlyof Thomas Bragg on west, late in the tenure of Jonathan Richard Watson of Market Rasen, fellmonger; also close of pasture ground in Middle Rasen called Old Morr Close (5a. 2r. ) late in the tenure of Jonathan Richard Watson, and formerly the estate and inheritance of Revd Thomas Howson of Lincoln, clerk; all which last described premises were late in the tenure or occupation of Philip Huntsfield, his undertenants or assigns, all the last premises for the residue of a term of 500 years; assigned by 2. to 6. by the direction of 3. and on the nomination of 4., in trust for 4., for better securing the payment of the principal of £2800 and interest, and after repayment in trust to attend the inheritance.

4-SIB/1/22 Assignment of the residue of terms1. William Nethersole, late of Essex Street in the Strand, Middlesex, now of Margate, Kent, esq, 2. Edward Barron of Essex Street, gent 3. Sir Scrope Barnard Morland of Nether Winchendon, Buckinghamshire, bart, and Sir George Duckett of Roydons, Essex, bart (trustees of the society or partnership called the Provident Institution for Life Insurance), 4. Marmaduke Clark of Stainton le Vale, farmer and grazier, 5. Revd George Thomas Pretyman, Chancellor of the Lincoln Cathedral, to 6. Thomas John Dixon of Holton le Moor, esq, 7. Marmaduke Dixon of Caistor, gent. Two closes or parcels of old inclosed ground (22a.) in Middle Rasen, lying between the lands now or formerly of Joseph Kendale on north, lands formerly of the late Mr John Scott on south, abutting upon the highway leading from Market Rasen to Caistor east, and the lands of the late Marmaduke Tomline esq west, now or late in the tenure or occupation of Philip Huntsfield his undertenants or assigns, with appurtenances, for residue of term of 1000 years, now vested in 1., assigned to 6., by the direction of 3. and 4. and on the nomination of 5., in trust. The same premises, for residue of a term of 1000 years, now vested in 2; and also a piece or parcel of moor ground (14a. 3r. 18p.) lying in the moors of Middle Rasen, adjoining an ancient inclosure formerly of Philip Huntsfield on north, on Claxby Road on south and east, and lands formerlyof Thomas Bragg on west, late in the tenure of

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Jonathan Richard Watson of Market Rasen, fellmonger; also close of pasture ground in Middle Rasen called Old Morr Close (5a. 2r. ) late in the tenure of Jonathan Richard Watson, and formerly the estate and inheritance of Revd Thomas Howson of Lincoln, clerk; all which last described premises were late in the tenure or occupation of Philip Huntsfield, his undertenants or assigns, all the last premises for the residue of a term of 500 years; assigned to 7., by the direction of 3. and 4. and on the nomination of 5., in trust.

4-SIB/1/23 Lease for a year and Conveyance1. Ann Clark of Willingham by Stow, widow, John Campbell of Louth, mercer and draper, John James Clark of Market Rasen, mercer and draper, and Adam Clark of Market Rasen, mercer and draper (devisees in trust of will and codicil of Richard Clark of Market Rasen, mercer and draper, decd), to 2. William Wells of Willingham by Stow, gent, 3. James Martin of Market Rasen, esq [trustee]. Two closes or parcels of old inclosed ground (now in four divisions) (heretofore said to contain 22a., but by recent survey 18a. 2r. 33p.) in Middle Rasen, bounded by the road leading from Market Rasen to Caistor east, lands of the late Marmaduke Tomline esq and now of Revd John Gordon west, lands of Joseph Kendall on north, and the next described close piece or parcel of land or ground called the Graper Syke Close on south, , which closes were heretofore conveyed to James Connington and his heirs by William Watson of Kirton (Holland), gent, and by James Connington conveyed to Richard Clark, decd, and his heirs, some time since in the tenure or occupation of Philip Huntsfield, afterwards of Richard Clark, decd, and now of William Wells, their respective undertenants or assigns. Also close piece or parcel of meadow or pasture ground, now divided into two closes, in Middle Rasen, called the Graper Syke Close (heretofore said to contain 8a., afterwards by survey 7a. 2r. 12p., but by recent admeasurement 7a. 3r. 31p.), bounded by the road from Market Rasen to Caistor on east, the estate of John Gordon on west, the closes, pieces or parcels of land or ground first described on north, and the next described closes, pieces or parcels of land called Bramebarr Closes, and lands late of Richard Clark, decd, but lately sold and conveyed to John Twigg, respectively on south, which close was sometime since in the tenure or occupation of

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William Torry, afterwards of Richard Clark, decd, and now of William Wells, their respective undertenants or assigns. Also two closes pieces or parcels of meadow or pasture ground (being old inclosure and some time since in one close) in Middle Rasen called Bramebarr Closes (heretofore said to contain 12a., but by recent survey 13a. 0r. 20p.), bounded by the said lands late of Richard Clark, decd, but lately sold to John Twigg on east, lands of John Gordon on west, the western part of the before described close and lands of John Gordon respectively on north, and lands of William Rawson and John Gordon respectively and the next described close called Gallymore Lane Close and a close called Gallymore Lane Close also late of Richard Clark, decd, but lately sold to John Twigg respectively on south, (excepting a certain piece or parcel of land or ground at the south west corner thereof (98 square yards) sold to John Twigg as the same is now staked out and intended to be fenced off from the remaining part of the said closes for the purpose of forming a road of communication between the land firstly mentioned to have been sold to John Twigg and the close called Gallymore Lane Close also sold to John Twigg), which were formerly in the tenure or occupation of Francis Wildboar, afterwards of Thomas Friar, Joseph Maile, and William Hubbert and several successive tenants, since of William Drewy, late of Richard Clark, decd, and now of William Wells their respective tenants or assigns. Also close piece or parcel of meadow or pasture ground (in two divisions) in Middle Rasen called Gallymore Lane Close (8a. 0r. 36p.), bounded by the close called Gallymore Lane Close sold to John Twigg on the east, by land of John Gordon on west, the last described closes on north, and a certain road or lane called Gallymore Lane on south, which was formerly in the tenure or occupation of Robert Vicars, afterwards of Robert Osborn, Francis Tippin, John Wiles, John Whelpton and Edward Whelpton successively, since of Richard Clark, decd, and now of William Wells their respective tenants or assigns; with appurtenances. Consideration: £2,220 form 2. to 1. Covenant relating to a road way and passage for William Wells and future owners of Bramebarr Closes, their servants, labourers, cattle, carts and other carriages, through a close called the Sand Close, from Gallymore Lane, along the side of the boundary fence on the east side of the close.

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Endorsed: Memorandum relating to three Indentures dated 5-6 Apr 1855, conveying Bramebarr Closes, Graper Syke Close and Gallymore Lane Close to Thomas Row of North Willingham, farmer, George Peart of Middle Rasen, farmer, and Edward Hewitt of Middle Rasen, yeoman, respectively, 10 Apr 1855.

4-SIB/1/24 Deed of Covenant1. Ann Clark of Willingham by Stow, widow, and James Martin of Market Rasen, gent, to 2. William Wells of Willingham by Stow, grazier. For the Production of Title Deeds relating not only to the title of 1. to certain messuages or tenements, closes, pieces or parcels of land and hereditaments in Market Rasen and Middle Rasen, late the estate of Richard Clark of Market Rasen, mercer and draper, decd, but also to the title to certain other closes, pieces and parcels of land and hereditaments in Middle Rasen purchased by William Wells from Ann Clark, John Campbell of Louth, mercer and draper, John James Clark of Market Rasen, mercer and draper, and Adam Clark of Market Rasen, mercer and draper, devisees in trust of the will and codicil of Richard Clark, decd. The deeds in the first schedule shall remain with Ann Clark, her heirs and assigns, and those in the second schedule shall be delivered to James Martin, his heirs and assigns, but to be produced to William Wells when required. Schedules of Deeds, 1803, and 1826-1831.

11 Oct 1831

4-SIB/1/25 Abstract of TitleTitle of the Devisees in trust under the last will and testament of the late Mr Richard Clark to an estate at Middle Rasen, contracted to be sold to Mr Wells. Lots 4 & 5, 1725-1822.

1831

4-SIB/1/26 Additional Abstract of TitleTitle of the Devisees in trust under the will of the late Mr Richard Clark to an estate at Middle Rasen, contracted to be sold to Mr Wells. Lots 4 & 5, 1826-1831.

1831

4-SIB/1/27 Mortgage (demise for 500 years)1. William Wells late of Willingham by Stow but now

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of Tealby, gent, to 2. Theodore Gunyon of Lincoln, tea dealer. Two closes pieces or parcels of old inclosed land or ground (now in four divisions) in Middle Rasen (heretofore said to contain 22a., but by recent survey only 18a. 2r. 33p.), bounded by the road leading from Market Rasen to Caistor on east, lands late of Marmaduke Tomline esq, since of Revd John Gordon, and now of George Tomline Gordon esq on west, lands late of Joseph Kendall decd and now of his devisees on north, and the next described close called Graper Syke Close on south, which were heretofore conveyed to James Connington and his heirs by William Watson of Kirton (Holland) gent, and by the said James Connington to Richard Clark and his heirs, and were sometime since in the tenure or occupation of Peter Huntsfield, afterwards of Richard Clark decd, and now of William Wells his tenants or assigns; also close piece or parcel of meadow or pasture ground, now divided into two closes, in Middle Rasen called Graper Syke Close (heretofore said to contain 8a., afterwards by survey 7a. 2r. 12p., but by recent admeasurement 7a. 3r. 31p.) bounded by the said road from Market Rasen to Caistor on the east, the estate of George Tomline Gordon on west, the closes first described on north, and the next described closes called Bramebarr Closes and lands sometime since of Richard Clark decd but lately sold to John Twigg respectively on the south, which was formerly in the tenure or occupation of William Torry, afterwards of Richard Clark decd, and now of William Wells his tenants or assigns; also two closes pieces or parcels of meadow or pasture ground (being old inclosure and some time since in one close) in Middle Rasen called Bramebarr Closes (heretofore said to contain 12a., but by recent survey 13a. 0r. 20p.), bounded by the said lands some time since of Richard Clark but lately sold to John Twigg on east, lands of George Tomline Gordon on west, the western part of the before described close and lands of George Tomline Gordon respectively on north, and lands now or late of William Rawson and George Tomline Gordon respectively and the next described close called Gallymore Lane Close and a close called Gallymore Lane Close also late of Richard Clark decd but lately sold to John Twigg respectively on south, (excepting a certain piece or parcel of land or ground at the south west corner thereof (98 square yards) sold to John Twigg as the same is now

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fenced off from the remaining part of the said closes for the purpose of forming a road of communication between the land firstly mentioned to have been sold to John Twigg and the close called Gallymore Lane Close also sold to John Twigg), which were formerly in the tenure or occupation of Francis Wildboar, afterwards of Thomas Friar, Joseph Maile, and William Hubbert and several successive tenants, since of William Drury, afterwards of Richard Clark decd, and now of William Wells his tenants or assigns; also close piece or parcel of meadow or pasture ground (in two divisions) in Middle Rasen called Gallymore Lane Close (8a. 0r. 36p.), bounded by the close called Gallymore Lane Close sold to John Twigg on the east, by land of George Tomline Gordon on west, the last described closes on north, and a certain road or lane called Gallymore Lane on south, which was formerly in the tenure or occupation of Robert Vicars, afterwards of Robert Osborn, Francis Tippin, John Wiles, John Whelpton and Edward Whelpton successively, since of Richard Clark decd, and now of William Wells his tenants or assigns; with appurtenances. Mortgaged for £900 and 4% interest, payable on 18 Sep next.

4-SIB/1/28 Surrender of Term of 500 years1. Theodore Gunyon to 2. William Wells late of Willingham by Stow but now of Tealby All the closes, pieces or parcels of land or ground, hereditaments and premises [in Middle Rasen], as in 4-SIB/1/27. Consideration: £900.

4 Apr 1855

4-SIB/1/29 Copy Will and codicils of William Wells of Spridlington, gentAll his closes, lands, tenements, hereditaments and real estate in Middle Rasen or elsewhere, and monies and securities, and personal estate and effects to nephews William Sykes of Hackthorn, farmer, and Joseph Sykes of Spridlington, farmer, in trust to sell and to make bequests: £170 (as one of trustees under will of wife Sarah Wells decd, having arisen from sale of freehold property in Waltham as directed in will) in accordance with that will. £130 (the remainder of the said trust fund) in accordance with his codicils or else to form part of his residuary personal estate.

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Remainder of trust fund monies to be invested in Real or Government securities, with interest paid to sister Mary Sykes, widow, for life, then 1/7th in trust for children of late niece Sarah Woodhall, one of the daughters of Mary Sykes in equal shares and proportions, and remaining 6/7ths in trust for nephews John Sykes, William Sykes, George Sykes, Joseph Sykes and nieces Hannah Sykes and Elizabeth Sykes in equal shares and proportions. All estates vested in him on trust or by way of mortgage, to his executors on trust to dispose of them, with monies arising considered as part of his personal estate. Clauses relating to trustees. Executors: William Sykes and Joseph Sykes. Codicil Appoints Louis Rhodes of Market Rasen, gent, as additional trustee and executor 23 Apr 1872 Codicil Now of Great Grimsby, gent. Niece Ann Hannah Sykes (mistakenly called Hannah Sykes in will). John Sykes died 20 Sep 1877, survived by widow Ann Sykes and four children, namely John Robert Sykes, Ann Catherine wife of Charles Combs, Mary Jane wife of Frederick Smith, and Charles Reuben Sykes. The 1/7th bequeathed to John Sykes is to be held in trust to pay annual income to his widow for life, then for the four children in equal proportions. 27 Apr 1878

4-SIB/1/30 Conveyance1. William Sykes of Hackthorn, farmer, Joseph Sykes of Spridlington, farmer, and Louis Rhodes of Market Rasen, gent, To 2. Thomas Fowler of Market Rasen, gent (who has been married since 1 Jan 1834) Two closes pieces or parcels of old enclosed land or ground (nor and for some time past in four divisions) in Middle Rasen (18a. 2r. 33p), bounded by the road leading from Market Rasen to Caistor on east, by lands formerly of Marmaduke Tomline, esq, decd, since of Revd John Gordon, late of George Tomline Gordon, esq, and now of the devisees of the late Thomas Row on west, by lands late of Joseph Kendall, decd, and now of his devisees on north,

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and by a close of land called Graper Syke Close formerly belonging to William Wells, decd, but now to Ann Peart on south, which two closes were heretofore in the tenure of Peter Huntsfield, afterwards of Richard Clark, late of William Wells, decd, and are now in the occupation of Joseph Phillipson his undertenants or assigns, with appurtenances. Consideration: £1300.

4-SIB/1/31 Abstract of TitleTitle of Messrs William Sykes, Joseph Sykes, and Louis Rhodes (devisees in trust for sale under the will and codicil of William Wells) to lands in Middle Rasen agreed to be conveyed to Mr Thomas Fowler, 1831-1881.

1881

4-SIB/2 A deed packet labelled ''1267 Mr Matthew Otter's Title Deeds to a freehold Building Estate on the South Side of Monks Road in the Monks Liberty in the City of Lincoln 1897'', 1895-1897

4-SIB/2/1 Attested copy Mortgage1. The Hon William Frederick Barton Massey Mainwaring MP of No 30 Grosvenor Place, London, 2. The Hon Isabella Anne Massey Mainwaring, his wife, to 3. Louisa Fischer of No 251 Barry Road, East Dulwich, London, widow, and Charles Ferdinand Fischer of No 199 Barry Road aforesaid, gent. Five fields or pieces or parcels of land on the south side of Monks Road in the County of the City of Lincoln, marked B (2a. 0r. 33p.), A (2a. 0r. 15p.), part of Nos 28 & 29 (2a.), No 30 (2a. 3r. 38p.) and 30A (1a. 2r. 30p.), bounded on the north by Monks Road, on the south by the Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, on the west by land purchased by Messrs Mells Otter and Taylor and land recently sold to Frederick Webster, on the east by fields belonging to 1., all of which form part of an estate called the Monks Estate or the Liberty of the Monks. Mortgaged for £3000. Schedule of Title Deeds, 1858-1891. Plan. Copy examined 23 Feb 1897.

25 Nov 1895

4-SIB/2/2 Abstract of TitleTitle of the Hon William Frederick Barton Massey

1897

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Mainwaring MP to a piece of freehold land being Fields A & B and part of No 30 & No 30A portion of the Monks Estate situate in or near the City of Lincoln, 1858-1895. Includes plan.

4-SIB/2/3 Conveyance1. The Hon William Frederick Barton Massey Mainwaring MP of No 30 Grosvenor Place, London, 2. The Hon Isabella Anne Massey Mainwaring, his wife, 3. Louisa Fischer of No 251 Barry Road, East Dulwich, London, widow, and Charles Ferdinand Fischer of No 199 Barry Road aforesaid, gent (mortgagees), to 4. Matthew Otter of Lincoln, builder and contractor. Three pieces of land (5a. 0r. 19p.) on the south side of Monks Road in the city of Lincoln, with right of way over a strip of land on the south side, marked ''proposed continuation of Winn Street'' on the plan. Covenants re continuation of Winn Street, widening of Monks Road and construction of three linking roads. Consideration: £4250 (of which £2000 to 2., and £2250 to 1.). Plan endorsed.

23 Feb 1897

4-SIB/3 A deed packet labelled ''2811 Mrs Jane Cooling now Mrs Elizabeth Cooling. Title Deeds and Writings relating to a parcel of freehold building land situate at Washingborough in the County of Lincoln purchased of Mr Chas Bean'', 1875

4-SIB/3/1 Abstract of TitleTitle of Mr Charles Bean to a freehold piece of ground situate at Washingborough in the County of Lincoln, 1814-1870.

1875

4-SIB/3/2 Conveyance1. Charles Bean of Washingborough, labourer, to 2. Jane Cooling of Washingborough, widow. Parcel of freehold building land (81 square yards) at Washingborough, having a frontage to the Town Street of 21 feet 6 inches, and measuring in length from west to east 36 feet, and in breadth at the east end 19 feet, bounded on the north and east by hereditaments remaining the property of Charles Bean, on the south by property of Eliza Cooling, and

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on the west by the Town Street, and is part of a garth or piece of garden ground which was conveyed to Charles Bean, with other hereditaments, by an indenture of 13 May 1871. Consideration: £30 7s. 6d. Schedule of title deeds, 1814-1871.

4-SIB/4 A deed packet labelled ''2813 Mrs Jane Cooling now Mrs Elizabeth Cooling. Title Deeds and Writings relating to freehold hereditaments situate in Washingborough in the County of Lincoln purchased of Mr John Plumtree April 1878'', 1814-1878

4-SIB/4/1 Lease and Release1. Sir William Ingilby of Albany, Middlesex, and Ripley, Yorkshire, bart to 2. James Neal of Washingborough, yeoman. Messuage with garden in Heighington in the parish of Washingborough, now or late in the occupation of Richard Johnson; messuage with garden in Washingborough, now or late in the occupation of widow Foster; a garth adjoining the last messuage, now or late in the occupation of William Yarnell; all devised to Sir William by the will of his great aunt Frances Buckworth of Washingborough, widow, decd, dated 7 Feb 1808. Consideration: £365.

25 & 26 Mar 1814

4-SIB/4/2 Deed of Covenant1. Sir William Ingilby of Albany, Middlesex, and Ripley, Yorkshire, bart to 2. James Neal of Washingborough, yeoman. For the production of title deeds re 4-SIB/4/1.

26 Mar 1814

4-SIB/4/3 Lease and Appointment and Release1. James Neal of Washingborough, yeoman, to 2. Stephen Neal of Washingborough, yeoman, 3. Robert Swan of Lincoln, gent (trustee). A messuage with garden in Washingborough, formerly in the occupation of widow Foster and now of Stephen Neal, and a garth (1r.) adjoining the messuage, formerly in the occupation of William Yarnell, and now of James Neal. Consideration: £150.

16 & 17 June 1825

4-SIB/4/4 Lease and Appointment and Release1. Stephen Neal of Washingborough, yeoman,

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to 2. Jephthah Greeshon of Washingborough, yeoman, 3. Robert Swan of Lincoln, gent (trustee). A messuage with garden in Washingborough, formerly in the occupation of widow Foster and now of Stephen Neal, and a garth (1r.) adjoining the messuage, formerly in the occupation of William Yarnell, and now of Stephen Neal. Consideration: £170.

4-SIB/4/5 Conveyance1. Edward Fowler of Lincoln esq (surviving devisee in trust for sale named in the will of Jephthah Greeshon of Washingborough, victualler, decd), to 2. John Woolfitt of Washingborough, publican, 3. Frederick Burton of Lincoln, gent (trustee). A messuage with garden in Washingborough, and a garth or piece of garden (1r.) adjoining the messuage, formerly in the several occupations of widow Foster and William Yarnell, and late in the tenure of Edmund Farnsworth. Consideration: £150.

28 Dec 1849

4-SIB/4/6 Conveyance1. John Woolfitt of Great Grimsby, publican, 2. Margaret Woolfitt, his wife, to 3. John Wintringham of Great Grimsby, gent (Mrs Woolfitt's trustee). A messuage with garden in Washingborough, and a garth or piece of garden (1r.) adjoining the messuage, formerly in the several occupations of widow Foster and William Yarnell, in trust to pay rents and profits to Margaret Woolfitt.

3 Aug 1864

4-SIB/4/7 Conveyance1. William Grange of Great Grimsby, gent, 2. Margaret Woolfitt of Great Grimsby, widow, 3. John Wintringham of Great Grimsby, solicitor, to 4. Charles Bean of Washingborough, labourer. A messuage, garth and hereditaments in Washingborough. Consideration: £100 from 4. to 1. (in part satisfaction of a mortgage) and £70 from 4. to 2.

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4-SIB/4/8 Abstract of TitleTitle of the trustee under the will of the late Mrs Mary Bean decd to property at Washingborough, 1830-1877.

1878

4-SIB/4/9 Particulars and Conditions of SaleFreehold estate at Washingborough: a messuage with outbuildings and garden adjoining (1r.), bounded on the west by a public highway and property of Mrs Jane Cooling respectively, on the north by property of Mrs Sarah Ann Whitehead and by property of Messrs Dawson & Barker respectively, on the east by property of Mr Barker, and on the south by property of Mrs Jane Cooling and property of Mrs Eliza Worthington, respectively. Tenant: Mr Cooper Robinson. To be sold at auction at the Hunters Leap at Washingborough, Lot 1.

19 Feb 1878

4-SIB/4/10 Conveyance1. John Plumtree of Lincoln, gent, to 2. Jane Cooling of Washingborough, widow. A messuage with outbuildings and garden adjoining (1r.) in Washingborough, bounded on the west by a public highway and property of Mrs Jane Cooling respectively, on the north by property of Mrs Sarah Ann Whitehead and by property of Messrs Dawson & Barker respectively, on the east by property of Mr Barker, and on the south by property of Mrs Jane Cooling and property of Mrs Eliza Worthington respectively. Consideration: £200.

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