Counterpart of lease of Nicholas Boteler and Margaret his wife, of Robert Haynes of Great Badmynton, yeoman, Barbara his wife and Thomas Haynes their son, of a cottage or small tenement and garden, with a plot of wast ground lying between their cottage and a cottage wherein one James Godfrey dwelt in Upton in Hawkesbury.  Term, the lives of the lesees: rent 4s.

Witnesses:  John Botilars, Richard Smythe, John Davis, William Dawe.

SAS/PN/816                        7 April, Jas I (1609)

Counterpart of Bargain and Sale by Jerome Vizar of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Agnes his wife and Arthur Vizar of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Jone his wife, daughter of Richard Marten late of Dursley, co Gloucs, yeoman, to Sir George Huntley of Frocester, Gloucs, knight.  Whereby:

After reciting an assignment of 10 Jan 39 Eliz by the said Jerome Vizar (being possessed for many years then to come) in consideration of a marriage between the said Arthur Vizar his son and heir apparent and the said Jone Martenassigned to Leonard Vizar, Wm Marten and John Parker the scite of the manor and farm of Over Hawkesbury, called Hawkesbury Barnes in Hawkesbury and all houses, buildings, lands, etc. belonging, which Arthur Vizar decd, had in his own proper manurance or occupation under a lease by John late Abbot of the late dissolved monastery of Pershore and the convent of the same to Thomas Evans, dated 28 Henry VIII.  Together with the pasture for 300 sheep upon Swangrove, parcel of the premises of Hawkesbury together with all tithes of corn and hay and half the tithe of lambs.  Upon Trust to permit the said Arthur and Jone to hold and enjoy during the life of the said Jerome all the land pasture ground and heriditaments.  And all that sheepsleight pasture and feeding for sheep to be kept upon the said land called Swangrove then or late in the occupation of John Hayes.

And also one messuage called the Outhouse near and adjoining to the said farm called Hawkesbury Barnes. And sufficient pasture for 3 kyne upon the premises And also the mowing and first crop of one meadow called Howcroft also parcel of the premises.  Without paying rent.

And also should permit the said Jerome to hold and enjoy the residue of the premises for his life (after his decease various trustsof the said Arthur and Jone and their children).

By the present deed the said parties granted and enfeoffed to the said Sir George Huntley ñ for £100 ñ all the lands etc called Swangrove containing 240 acres and the sheep sleight pasture and feeding for sheep thereon in Hawkesbury and Didmarton.

To hold of the chief lord or lords of the fee or fees etc

Signature: Geo Huntley

Witnesses:  Gyles Payne, Will. Smyth, Richard Smyth.

SAS/PN/817                        5 May 7 Jas I (1609)

Deed of assignment by Arthur Crewe of Hillesley, co Gloucs, gent, to Robert Bridges of Winterbourne, co Gloucs, clothier of divers manors, lands, tenements etc in Hawkesbury for the residue unexpired of the terms of years therin

With the proviso that if the said Arthur Crewe shall at any time pay or tender to the said  Robert Bridges the sum of 5s in the porch of the parish church of Hawkesbury that then the present grant and assignment should be void and of no effect.

Signature: Arthur Crewe

Witnesses:  Frank Childe, John Bindye servant, and Randall Hammer scr.

SAS/PN/818                        12 May 7 Jas I (1609)

Letters Patent of Crown Licence. ñ for £26 ñ 13s ñ 6d to Nicholas Boteler, esq, and Margaret his wife to Arthur Crewe, gent, the manor of Hawkesbury als Stoke Hawkesbury, Inguston als Ingleston, Hillesley, Kilcote, Tresham, Sadelwood, Upton als Hawkesbury Upton and Little Badminton and 80 messuages, 26 cottages, 11 mills, 6 dovehouses, 100 gardens, 100 orchards, 1600 acres of land, 400 acres of meadow, 600 acreas of pasture, 800 acres of wood, 1000 acres of furze and heath and £19 rent and view of frankpledge in Hawkesbury etc. and all tithes and the advowson of the church of Hawkesbury held in chief.

SAS/PN/819                        13 May, 7 Jas I (1609)

Assignment by Jerome Vizar and Agnes his wife and Arthur Vizar and Jone his wife, Leonard Vizar of Bristol, woollen draper,  William Marten son of Richard Marten late of Dursley then of North Nibley, co Gloucs, yeoman and John Parker jnr of Cam, co Gloucs, husbandman, to John Dennys of Pucklechurch, co. Gloucs, esq.,  -for £700 ñ 3 meadow grounds called the Oxlease meadows and also a cottage or tenement on part of the Oxlease Close in the occupation of Thos Haynes containing in the whole 60 acres.  Also a close of meadow called Holcroft, 20 acres with a messuage or tenement adjoining in the occupation of Thos Horwood.  The premises being parcel of the farm of Hawkesbury.

Signatures:  Jerom Vizar, Arthur Vizar and Wm Marten & mark of Agnes and Jone Vizar and John Parker.

Winesses: John Smyth, Walter Dennis, John Cambe, John Butler, Jo. Bolton, Wm Flechard, John Curnoke.

SAS/PN/820                        13 May, 7 Jas I (1609)

Counterpart of last deed (No 819) with signature of Walter Dennis

Witnesses, Wm Barnard, John Butler, John Long.

SAS/PN/821                        17 May, 7 Jas I (1609)

Bargain and Sale by the said Jerome Visar and Agnes and Arthur Vizar and Jone to William Dennys ñ for £300 -  of the same premises, the said Wm Dennys covenanting to pay yearly £11 ñ 10s  payable out of the premises to Nicholas Boteler.

Witnesses:  John Smythe, John Dennis, Jos. Bolton. John Cambe, John Curnocke, John Jerye (mk), John Butler.

SAS/PN/822                        17 May, 7 Jas I (1609)

Deed between Arthur Crewe of Hillesley, gent, and Nicholas Botiller of Badmington, esq., and Margaret his wife.  Whereby, after reciting that the said Nicholas was indebted to the persons named as follows namely : the said Arthur Crewe, £3857 ñ 3s: John Bridges and Robert Bridges £423 ñ 10s:  Sir Henry Poole - £60 for which the said Arthur Crewe stood bound:  Thomas Hale £52 ñ 10s for which the said Arthur Crewe and Richard Smith stood bound: Nichs Wadham, esq., £100 and to the King for which the said Nicholas Botiller and John Bridges were bound and to Elizabeth Bridges, widow -£106: amounting in the whole to £5809 ñ 1s ñ 4d.

And reciting the Bargain and Sale of even date. It was witnessed and declared that in consideration of the allowance by the said Arthur Crewe of £2820 ñ 2s ñ 11d from the £3857 ñ 13 ñ 0d due to him ñ the uses of said conveyance were to be as follows: viz. as concerning the said manors, lands, tenement and premises (other than and except the manors, lands, etc of Little Badminton, Tresham and Sedelwood and the coppice woods, underwoods and trees in or near the Grosse Common, and except the Court Leate therewith the profits thereof) to the only use of the said Arthur Crewe in fee, without any Trust.  And as concerning the manors and premises before excepted upon trust for sale, the proceeds and demense profits to be applied in discharge of the residue of the said debts of £5809 ñ 1s ñ 4d.

Signature:  Nicholas Botiller.

SAS/PN/823                        17 May, 7 Jas I (1609)

Deed of feoffment by Nicholas Botiller and Margaret his wife to Arthur Crewe ñ for £2820 ñ of the manor and lordship of Hawkesbury als Stokehawkesbury, the manors and lordship of Inguston als Ingleston and Hillesley, Kilcote, Tresham, and Sedelwood, Upton als Hawkesbury Upton and Little Badminton als Badmington; all in the parish of Hawksburie als Stokehawkesbury and late were part of the possessions of the late dissolved monastery of Pershore, co Worcs.

Signature: Ni Botiller.

Witnesses: John Lynte, Arthur Plaier, Wm Pester.

SAS/PN/824                        15 July 1609

Counterpart of Deed of feoffment by John Dennys of Pucklechurch, esq., and Walter Dennys of the same, brother of the said John Dennys, to Henry Crippes of Horseley, yeoman , for -£200 ñ and £600 more to be paid as mentioned ñof a close of meadow called the Oxleaze with the 3 Oxleaze meadows and a cottage or tenement upon part of the Oxleaze containing 60 acres.

Signature Henry Crippes

Winesses:  John Smith, John Curnocke, Wm Archard.

SAS/PN/825                        Trinity Term  7 Jas I (1609)

Exemplification of the Fine between Arthur Crewe, gent, querent, and Nicholas Botiler, esq., and Margaret his wife, deforciants of the manor of Hawkesbury als Stokehawkesbury, Inguston als Ingleston, Hillesley, Kilcote, Tresham, Sedelwood, Upton als Hawkesbury Upton and Little Badmington als Badmanton and of 80 messuages, 26 cottages, 11 mills, 6 dovehouses, 100 gardens, 100 orchards, 1600 acres of land, 400 acres of meadow, 600 acres of pasture, 800 acres of woodland, 1000 acres of furze and heath, £19 rent and view of frankpledge in the places above mentioned

And also of the rectory of Hawkesbury als Stokehawkesbury and all tithes.

SAS/PN/826                          11 July 1610 

Bargain and Sale by Nicholas Botiller of Great Badmanton, esq., and Arthur Crewe to Ann Robinson of London, widow, and Edward Hopkins of Wortley, Gloucester, yeoman, of a rent, free rent or fee farm rent of £11 ñ 0s ñ 10d due and payable out of the lands and tenements of Jerom Vizar, Walter D(ennys) and William Cripps in Hawkesbury.

Signature Ni Botiller & seal, Arthur Crewe, armorial seal.

Witnesses: James Fitzjames, Rob. Woodforde, John Hunt, Robt Stickland.

SAS/PN/827                        10 July 1610

Quitclaim by Nicholas Botiller to Arthur Crewe of and in the manor conveyed by deed of 17 May 7 Jas I (No 823) and the said leete and advowson of the church of Hawkesbury for the beter enablings the said Arthur Crewe to make good conveyance of the manors of Tresham and Sedlewood

Signature: Ni Botiller & seal,

Witnesses: Robert Woodforde, John Hunt, Robt Stickland, Hughe Price, Jno Hopkins

SAS/PN/828                          11 July 1610

Bargain and Sale between Nicholas Botiller and John Botiller his son and heir apparent (1), Arthur Crewe (2) and John Hopkins, citizen and salter of London and William Robinson of the Inner Temple, gent (3) ñ for £3500 ñ of the manor or lordship of Tresham and Sedelwood and the reputed manor or lordship of Tresham and Sedelwood, being part of the lands of the said Nicholas Botiller bargained and sold to the said Arthur Crewe namely: - The site, capital messuage and farm of tresham, all messuages, lands, etc., known as Tresham farm, messuages, lands, etc. in the tenure of John Forde, rent 13s ñ 5_ d: messuages and lands in the tenure of John Cox, rent 18s ñ 6d; messuages and land in the tenure of Wm. Longden and Johane Longden, rent 40s, messuages and lands in tresham in the tenure of Julian Idolls, rent 15s ñ 11d: messuages and lands in Sedelwood in Hawkesbury in the tenure of Margaret Longden, widow, rent 38s: messuages in Sedelwood in the tenure of Maudlin Hardinge, widow, rent 22s ñ 6d: messuages and land in Sedelwood in the tenure of Raphe Wadley in right of Joice his wife, rent 16s ñ 1_ d: messuages and lands in Sedelwood in the tenure of Thos Harding, rent 17s ñ 8d: messuages and lands in Tresham in the tenure of Thomas Pincott, rent 3s ñ 3d: a cottage and premised in Tresham in the tenure of John Longden, rent 4s: and all tithes of corn, grain, hay and lambs. And also woods (namedÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖ)

Further ñ for £300 ñ Arthur Crewe and Nicholas and John Botiller, -for a competent sum ñ bargained and sold all those arable lands in the fields of Upton als Hawkesbury Upton containing 160 acres.

Signature of all except Crewe, and seals.

SAS/PN/829                          1 Oct 1610

Deed between Nicholas Botiller and John Botiller (1), Arthur Crewe (2) and Robert George of Cirencester, Gloucester, esq., and John Hunt of Forston, Dorset, gent (3)  -in consideration of £2820 ñ 2s ñ 11d named in deed of 17 May, & Jas I (No 822) to lead the use of a Common Recovery concerning the manors and premises described in Fine (No 825).  To the use of the said Arthur Crewe.

Signatures of all parties except Crewe, and seals.

SAS/PN/830                        Mich. Term 8 Jas I (1610)

Recovery by Robert George and John Hunt against Arthur Crewe with Nicholas Botiler and John Botiler as vouchees of the manors, messuages, lands and premises, as in Fine No 825.

SAS/PN/831                        1^st Oct. 1610

Counterpart of deed of feoffment by Arthur Crewe to William Rodway of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman, -for £80-  of a messuage or tenement in the manor, lordship or hamlet of Upton. With the orchard and garden adjoining. Also of Home Close, 2 acres, in the Westmead in Upton and one yardland containing 80 acres of arable land lying dispersed in the fields of Upton and Hawkesbury.  And also all such and the like timber called reparacion timber and all such and the like underwoods called Watling rods or Spike rods in and out of the woods and coppices.  And all tithes of the premises and commons of pasture.  Rent towards the Kingís tenth or rent 2s ñ 6d.

Mark of Wm Rodway

Witnesses: John Curnocke, John Crewe, Wm Archard, Thos Longden senr.

[see also extract of actual document]

SAS/PN/833                          9 Nov. 161

Counterpart of deed of feoffment by Arthur Crewe to Thomas Mynett of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman ñ for £153 ñ of a messuage or tenement in Upton, with the orchard and garden adjoining.  And also 2 closes of meadow or pasture called the Longehaye and Shorthay containing 4 acres in Upton, a close of meadow late divided into 2 parts called Mynetts Meade containing 7 acres in the tithing of Stoke; 1 acre of meadow in the WestMead in Upton and two yardlands containing 160 acres lying dispersed in the fields of Upton and Hawkesbury to the said messuage belonging.  Also reparacion timber and watling rods or spyke rods (as in previous deed ñ see extract).  And the tithe of hay (as before)

Paying yearly to the said Arthur Crewe for and towards the Kings yearly tenth or rent the sum of 5s ñ 2d

Mark of Thomas Mynett

SAS/PN/834                          9 Nov 1611

Counterpart of similar deed of feoffment by Arthur Crewe to William Bence of Upton, yeoman,  - for £180 ñ of a messuage or tenement in Upton with the orchard and garden, in the tenure of the said Wm Bence. Also the Home Close, 2 acres adjoining to land in occupation of Nichs Longden W, and the Street or highway E, Also a yardland containing 80 acres of arable land lying dispersed in the fields of Upton and Hawkesbury.  Also a cottage, messuage or tenement in Upton called the Overhouse, one sheephouse and a close of pasture called the Westhay containing 1_  acres.  And one half yardland containing 40 acres of arable lying dispersed in the fields of Upton and Hawkesbury.  Also æ acre of meadow of Westmeade in Upton and a close of meadow containing 7 acres in the tithing of Stoke next the land of Wm Rodway W, and land of Thomas Longden S.E., which was lately in the tenure of Nichs Longden and by him surrendered into the hands of the said Arthur Crewe.

Also common of pasture and timber (as before) and the tithe of hay of the premises.  Rent towards Kings tenth 4s

Signature: Wm Bence

Witnesses:  John Smythe, Mathewe Crewe, Wm Archard, Nichs Longden.

SAS/PN/835                          9 Nov 1611

Counterpart of similar deed of feoffment by Arthur Crewe to William Neale of Upton, yeoman.  ñfor £270 ñ 0 :  Three messuages in Upton then or late in the occupation of the said Wm Neale, Arthur Neale his brother and Wm Bayley with the orchard and garden belonging.  Also 5 closes of meadow etc. called the Home Close, the Quarre Close, Arthur Nealeís Home Close, Wm Baylieís Home Close and Wm Baylieís Little Mead containing together 12 acres.  And 1_ acres of meadow in four several places in Westmead in upton and four yarlands containing 320 acres lying dispersed in the fields of Upton and Hawkesbury.  And reparacion timber and watling rods (as before).  rent towards the Kingís tenth 9s.

Signature: William Neale.

SAS/PN/836                         date not recorded

Counterpart of similar deed of feoffment by Arthur Crewe to Lawrence Allwaye of Upton, yeoman ñ for £156 ñ 0 :  two messuages etc in upton.  A close of meadow in Stoke 7 acres:  æ acres of meadow in two places in Westmead in upton. And 2 yardlands containing 160 acres of arable land lying dispersed.  Also reparacion timber and common of pasture.  Rent 5s ñ 4d towards the Kingís tenth or rent.

Signature Lawrence Allway.

SAS/PN/837                          9 Nov 1611

Counterpart of a similar deed of feoffment by Arthur Crewe to William Weare of Upton, husbandman, and Marjerie his wife; -for £75 ñ of all that part of the messuage or tenement called the Shophouse in Upton then or late in the tenure of Alice Weare, mother of the said William, next to the house of William Rodway, S: and Uptonís Street, N: and the house of Margaret Smyth, W: with the orchard, garden and backside belonging, containing _ acre.  Also a close of pasture called Dimox, 3 acres in Stoke between ground in the tenure of Mathewe Winbolt and shooting on the Common, N:  _ acres of meadow ground in Westmead in Upton sometime in the tenure of John Pearse.  Also a farundell of meadow in Westmead.

_ acre in Northfield in Upton between land of Richd Bence and Heny Holbrowe and shooting on the hedge there at the SW end.  _ acre of arable lying above Didmarton path in the same field between land of Thomas Longden and Richard Chandler.

_ acre of arable in the same field on the W side of Gloucester Way between John Hopkins, gent, and the said Rich. Chandler.

_ acre of arable lying athwart the Mill path in Northfield between Richd Chandler and Wm Bayley.

_ acreof arable lying upon Wainshards Hill in the said field and _ acre athwart the Slade in the said field next land of Wm Rodway.  _ acre in the said field above Swangrove Slade

_ acre upon Wainshards Hill; _ acre in the same field behind Hineger;  _ acre lying behind Shoutdoune in the same field.

1 acre upon Fernesladeís Knap in the Northfield; one farundell in the bottom of the said field; one farundell at Weblane End in the same field.

_ acre of arable shooting upon the highway in the said field.  _ acre of arable lying above Baggengill in the same field:

_ acre lying upon Barlie Ridge in the same field:  1 acre of arable at Wainshards Yate;  1 acre at Pearse Bushe in the said Northfield near Haselhunger.

_ acre arable at Westtowne in Southfield in Upton; _ acre at Pinfould in the said Southfield; _ acre at Witch Hasell.

_ acre of arable at Wontesditch in Southfield;  _ acre lying over the Slade in the said field; _ acre in the Southfield at the end of the farundell there.

_ acre lying beyond the Frith in the said field.  i/2 acre at Mosmoth in the same field;  _ acre lying upon Barne hedge corner in the Southfield: _ acre upon Woodmons bushe in the Southfield.

_ acre lying athwart the doune shooting upon an acre of Thos Mynet called the Tayld acre;  _ acre of arable called the Longhalfe acre lying behind the Doune in the Southfield.

_ acre lying above the Buckle in the said field and shooting upon Marshfield path;  _ acre lying at Mickly;  _ acre at Jacke Hares place;  1 acre of arable lying at Foxe bushe in the Southfield;  1 acre in the same field next the lands of Jerome Vizor called Twenty acres on the N side.

Together with common of pasture for 3 rudder beasts in the Combe in Upton.   Rent 15d towards Kingís tenth or rent.

Mark of William Weare.

SAS/PN/838                          9 Nov 1611

Counterpart of deed of feoffment by Arthur Crewe to Thomas Longden of Upton, yeoman, - for £20-  of 2 messuages or tenements in Upton late in the several tenures of the said Thomas and Thos Cowper and 4 closes of meadow or pasture called the Homeclose, the Upperbarn close, the Launce als Fridays Meade and Willeshay als Cowpers Home Close containing together 11 acres:  _ acre in Westmeade in the Northfield of Upton and one yardland containing 88 acre of arable land dispersed.  Also reparacion timber etc (as before.

Signature Thomas Longden.

SAS/PN/839                          20 May 11 Jas I (1613)

Conveyance by Arthur Crewe of Hawkesbury, Gent, and Ann Bridges of the same, widow, to Giles Symonds of Cliff, co Dorset,esq., and Robert Symonds of the Middle Temple,gent, son & heir to the said Giles for £540 ñ of the manor of Hillesley alias Hilsley in Hawkesburye alias Stoke Hawkesburye, co Gloucester, and all messuages, lands meadows, etc.

And also more particularly, the capital messuage or mansion house in Hillesley in tenure of the said Arthur Crewe and Ann Bridges or either of them and all outhouses, dovehouses, barns, yards, orchards and closes containing three acres theretofore purchased (among other premises) of Nicholas Botiller,esq..

Also one other messuage or tenement and premises in the occupation of the said parties called Poyntz house theretofore purchased (inter alia) of Thomas Poyntz, gent.

Also closes of meadow as follows

Berry Croft and the Hayes 8 acres: Towne Meade and the Grove 20 acres: 2 closes Butterslade and Jenkins close 13 acres: 3 closes Hellebore rydings and Woodmeade 10 acres: Great Ripley or Poyntz Ripley 20 acres:  The Great Wickfield 26 acres: Hartes 40 acres: Bondes Meade and Venns Meade 18 acres:  Claypittes 4 acres: Poyntz Long Doune and Longdowns Meadow 13 acres: Narles 10 acres: 3 closes Crewes Profitt Meade, Poyntz Proffit Meade and Fowler Proffit Meade 12 acres: Venns Profitts Meade 4 acres.

A messuage or tenement and house with two water mills under one roof with orchard and garden and a close adjoining 10acres, 

The Innockes and Peterden 26 acres: 17 acres in Stifurlong: and New Tyninge 10 acres: 16 acres in Stafurlong and 136 acres dispersed in the common fields of Hillesley

Also so much of the green pasture Doune called Splattes lying on the hill in the Southfield of Hillesley as is reputed to belong to the manor of Hillesley.

And also all that ground and or pasture called and known by the name of Saltmore containing by estimation 20 acres lying and extending from a coppice or woode called Withimore unto a lake or ditch or trench being adjoining onto Hawkesbury grosse common or Ingleston greene or moore.

And all the farms, messuages, tenements, mills, lansds, etc. in Hillesley in the occupation of the said Arthur Crewe, Ann Bridges, Stephen Compier, Wm Hues, John Jenkins alias White, widow Lipeat, Wm Thenge, Robt Hopkins, Richd Senegar, John Rooche, Arthur Taylor, Thos Cosen, Arthur Eastmeade, Wm Machin, Richd Selman, Richard Waighte, Anthony Peyres, John Rodman, Roger Griffin, Giles Fowler, William Shellan, Thos Horwood, John Crewe, Robt Fowler, Henry Palmer, Widow Pegler, Rolt Payne, widow Collins, Arthur Longden, Wm Compier, Thos Crewe, Wm Taylor,and Stephen Wimbold.

Also all the messuages, lands etc. being the freehold or inheritance of the said Arthur Crewe and Ann Bridges or in which they had any estate by purchase or descent from Robert Crewe, father of the said Arthur, Nicholas Botiller esq., Thos Poyntz, gent, Sir Nich Poyntz knt, Rob Poyntz esq., John Bridges gent decd, John Crewe and Thomas Crewe in Hillesley.

Except the Leete and View of frankpledge there and whatsoever appertaineth thereto. And excepting Fines, issues and amercioments belonging to the said leete or view of frankpledge.

Signatures: Arthur Crewe, & mk of Ann Bridges.

SAS/PN/840                          1 Nov 1613

Lease by Arthur Crewe of Hawkesbury, gent, to Mary Prowt of Ingleston in Hawkesbury, late wife of Henry Prowt, decd, and Nichs Roache of Ingleston, broadweaver   - for £50 ñ 0  -. 

A messuage and half a yardland in Ingleston in the tithing of Stoke and all houses, buildings, land etc belonging.

And also a close or acre of meadow called Parnells Meade and 2 acres of land in Little Allesley and 3 acres more lying upon Bensley  and a coteland at the Stirte called Jeromes in the tithing of Stoke.  And also common of pasture.  Term 80 years; rent 29s ñ 4d

Signature of lessor

Witnesses: Edmunde Estcourte, Robarte Rouche, John Curnocke, John Snayllam

Lease surrendered by the said Mary, late wife and Executrix of Nichs Roache to Sir Robt Jenkinson knt.

SAS/PN/841                           1 Nov 1613

Counterpart of the last lease with signature of Nicholas Rouch.

SAS/PN/842                          10 Dec 1613

Counterpart of deed of feoffment between Arthur Crewe to Thomas Longden, senr, of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman.  Whereby in consideration of an exchange of lands Arthur Crewe conveyed to Thos. Longden a barn or house used for a barn and lying near the house of the said Thomas at the West end of his garden.  And also a little plot of ground on the W side of the barn.

And Thomas Longden conveyed to Arthur Crewe in exchange a barn or haouse used as a barn in Upton on the S side of the Street near to a house in the occupation of Margaret Smith on the E and Henry Howboroughe W, and standing at the N end of a close of the said Thos Longden called Overhays.

And also part of the same close (described) and 2 acres of laye or arable land in Hawkesbury fields at or near Bagley.

Mark of Thos Longden.

SAS/PN/843                                        10 May 1615.

Deed of feoffment by Jerome Vizar of Hawkesbury, yeoman, John Vyzar of the same place, son of said Jerome, and Alexander Vyzar, 3^rd son of the same Jerome, to Arthur Crewe  - for £100_  of all inclosures or closes of land called Vicarage Meade and Cowleaze in Hawkesbury in or near a place called Haycroft, containing 6 acres.  And also such other part of ground called Cowleaze which had been given and taken in exchange with the said Vicarage Meade.

Also one other inclosure or close of meadow and pasture ground called Cowleaze containing 4 acres in Hawkesbury near the said Haycroft late in the occupation of John Walker and then of the said Arthur Crewe.

And also 8 acres upon the Hill or Knowle above the dwelling house of the said Arthur adjoining to other 8 acres in the possession of the said Jerome on the E side of the said 8 acres.

Witnesses: Thomas Crewe, John Crewe, Richard Poole, Wm Rogers.

SAS/PN/844                          7 June 1615

Deed of feoffment by  Lawrence Allway of Upton, yeoman, to Thomas Neate of Nettleton, co Wilts, yeoman and William Allway of Nettleton, yeoman, son of the said Lawrence  -  for £240 ñ of a parcel of meadow, pasture and ground called Freemores containing 8 acres.  And one piece of pasture called Lower Leynes containing 6 acres.  And one other close of pasture called Hilly Close containing 5 acres.

Signature  Laurence Allway

Witnesses: Wm Bence, Thos Longden, Alex Dorney (mk), William Hurne, Wm Ernley (mk), George Russell, Richd Neale.

SAS/PN/845                          7 June 1615

Counterpart of the preceding deed with the same signatures and witnesses

SAS/PN/846                        20 July 1615

Deed of feoffment by John Walker senr, of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and John Walker junr, son and heir apparent of the said John senr and John wastfield of Kingston Langley, co Wilts, yeoman. to Anne Bridges of Hawkesbury, widow, Richard Atwill of Thornburye, Gloucester, gent, and Robert Bridges of Hawkesbury, gent.  for £50 ñ of 4 acres of meadow ground called Cowleaze; 7 acres of arable land in several pieces in Pescombeís field in Hawkesbury of which 1_ acres lying under Gales Hill E, and land of Arthur Dawe W:  1 acre shooting on the E end of the same 1_  acre: 1 acre shoteing upon the Holloway S, and lying next to land of Arthur Walker W, and land of Edw Trotman E :  one farthendell shoteing under the same hill lying between land of John Walker E and Arthur Dawe W:  One other acre of arable lying between land of Arthur Clarke W and Arthur Wimboulde E :  1 aacre and 3 fathendells in Elmsley shoting under the hill called the Knowle E, and land of Richd Hancocke W :  _ acre shoteing upon Mr Creweís Leaze S and lying between land of Nicholas Stinchcombe E and Mr Crewe W.

Also 5 acres of arable in several places in Haycrofte in Hawkesbury, 1 acre thereof lying in Parshew furlong between Arthur Dawe S, and Richd Hancocke N  :  1 acre in the same furlong between Arthur Dawe N and Ellen White S :  1 acre between John Nicholas E and Edw Trotman W :  1 acre shoteing upon the hill called the Quarre between Richd Hancocke W and Arthur Dawe E : and one other acre in the same furlong wherein a Sett Bushe was standing shoteing on the beforementioned acre lying between Nicholas and Trotman.

Signature: grantors & seals

Witnesses : Robert Symonds, John Westfield junr, Antony Neate, John Vizer, To livery of seisin: Robt Symonds, Anthony Neate, John Crewe, John Wastfield junr, Wm Rogers (mk).

SAS/PN/847                          8 Sept 1615

Deed Poll of Grant by Lawrence Allway to Thomas Neate and William Allway ñ in performance of deed of 7 June then last ñ of land called Freemores and other premises described in the said deed ( No 844)

Signature Lawrence Allway

Witnesses to deed and livery of seisin: Thos Longden Junr, Nicklos Vizar, Thomas Russell (mk), Richd Neate senr.

SAS/PN/848                        Hilary term 13 Jas I (1615-16)

Fine between Thomas Neate and William Allway, querents, and Lawrence Allway and Margaret his wife, deforciants, of 8 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture and common of pasture for all cattle in Chalkely Upton als Upton, Upton Hawkesbury, Upton and Hawkesbury  ( In duplicate)

SAS/PN/849                        19 May  14 Jas I (1616)

Deed between Arthur Crewe of Hawkesbury, gent, and Jerom Vyzar and John Vyzar his sone of Hawkesbury, yeoman.  Whereby after reciting conveyance to Arthur Crewe of meadow called Cowleaze containing 4 acres (see No 844) which was theretofore given in exchange by the said Jerom unto Thomas Hooke late vicar of Hawkesbury for and inlieu of two Quyletts or parcels of ground in the common fields of Hawkesbury which the vicar had enjoyed as in right of his vicarage, one quylett thereof lying in Haycrofts field was by the said deed conveyed by the said Jerom and his sons to the said Arthur Crewe: the other quylett lying in Poscombes field was enclosed and in the holding of the said Jerom and John Vyzar.

By the present deed it was covenanted that if John Cooper the present vicar or any of his successors should at any time re-enter and take into their hands the said quyletts that then the said Jerom and John Vyzar should stand and be seised of an estate of inheritance in fee simple of an in such part and so much of the said part of Cowleaze then in the occupation of the said John Cooper as should answer the value and quantity of that quylett in Poscombes field and they were to lay open with the common field the said enclosed quylett and to keep the same open.

Signature: Arthur Crewe

Witnesses: Thomas Crewe, John Crewe, Richd Poole, Wm Rogers.

SAS/PN/850                        22 July, 14 Jas I (1616)

Lease by Thomas Mynett of Upton in Hawkesbury, husbandman, and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas Mynett junr, son and heir apparent and Joan his wife, to Arthur Crewe  -for £98 ñ 9s ñ 8d. of:-

Meadow and pasture called Mynetts Upper Meade or Mynetts Little Meade containing 2 acres in Stoke:  3 acres 1_  farrendles of arable land in divers places in the several fields of Upton viz in the Southfield; _ acre in Sevenacre furlong: _ acre in the frrendles furlong; 1 acre in the same: the Broad Acre beneath Badmyngtons waye: _ acre at Harrymons Elme: _ acre in Wayneshards bottom: 1 acre in the same: 1 acre out of the West side of the piece lying in Chelstone:  3 farrendles upon Wayneshards Hill:  1 acre on the W. side of 2 acres shoting over the Slade: 1 acre in Catbryne furlong:  1 acre called Great Tayled acre lying on on the Dounesside: _ acres in Catbrayne:  1 acre at a place called Crolls;  _ acre at a place called Bushes: 1 acre called the Headacre above Marshfields path:  1 acre out of 2 acres shooting upon Hortons hedge: 1 acre in Stert Bottom;  3 farrendles being part of a piece of 3 acres next Gloucester waye near Stert Yate:  _ acre upon Wayneshards Yate:  1 acre called Longe half acre behind the Doune shooting upon Marshfields path.

And in the Northfield, the uppermost acre in Terrisfurlong next the waye there:  the Homeward acre in Woe furlong:  1 acre of the eastside of 2 acres upon Combehyll:  1 acre at the Wichhasell: _ acre at Collins Slade: _ acre at Wayneshards Yate:  _ acre called the Long half acre in Swangroves Slade:  1 acre called the Goory acre at Stonehouse: 1 acre in the farther side of the highway:  the Headacre at Vearne Slade: _ acre at Verneslade called Whomward halfacre:  1 acre in the hether side of Shoutdounes Bottom:  1 acre at Shut Dounes Bushe:  1 acre in the E side of the 2 acres in Bollam Slade:  3 furrndles in the S side of ye mydle acre behind Henager:  one of the 2 acres at Longdens Freythe:  _ acre upon Gloucester waye: _ acre at Henager furlong Bushe: 1 acre above Baggengell:  1 acre called the Overmost acre upon Barlie Rudge: one farrendle being the moiety of _ acre behind the Hayes: one farrendle and _ a farrendle part of 3 half acres below harrymons Elm: the farthestmost _ acre by the Myll path in Wayneshard Bottom.

Also demise of the pasturing of one cow for heifer in Uptoms Combe and Upper Henegar at the customary times. And the pasturage of 50 sheep in the common fields of Upton. And also all then tithe hay and all sums due for tithe hay in and upon the premises.

Mk of Thomas Mynett and Signature of Thomas Mynett

Witnesses: Jerom Visar, John Camme.

SAS/PN/851                          22 July 1616

Bond by Thomas Mynett senr, and Thomas Mynett junr, to Arthur Crewe for performance of covenant in deed of even date.

SAS/PN/852                        1^st Oct 1616

Lease by John Camme of Inglestone in Hawkesbury, yeoman, to John Downe of Inglestone for £13 ñ 10s   of a cottage with garden orchard and backside in the occupation of the said John Downe in Inglestone.  Term 80 years, if Edmond Downe, Anthony Downe and Nicholas Downe, sone sof the said John, or any of them should so long live.  Rent 5s.

Signature of Lessor.

Witnesses:  Anthony Woodwarde, John Camme junr (mk),

memo endorsed of Assignment, 22 May 1656, by Anthony Downe to his brother Edmond Downe ñ for £5- of his interest.

And assignment, 1 April 1662, by Edmond Downe of Doddington, Gloucs, to Robert Jenkinson, esq of all his estate for £10.

SAS/PN/853                          4 Nov 1618

Assignment by Walter Dennys of Sherwicke, Gloucs, esq., and Ellen Dennys of Sherwicke, widow, E xecutrix of the will of John Dennys, late of Pucklechurch, Gloucs, esq. decd, to William  ----- of Bristol, draper,  for £175 paid by Mathewe Havyland of Bristol, Merchant, and one of the Aldermen of the same city -  of a messuage or tenement in Hawkesbury and the other premises decribed in deed 13 May 1609 (No 819))

Signatures: Walter Dennis & mk of Ellen Dennys

Witnesses: Wm Dennys, Henry Dennis,  - Balten, Mathew Hainland junr and me Tho Jolobbes.

SAS/PN/854                        20 March  15 Jas I  (1617-18)

Leases by Arthur Crewe to Alexander Prychet als Apprichet of Hawkesbury Upton, Carpenter,  - in consideration of an exchange of a messuage or tenement, backside and garden.

Also a close of pasture ground containing 4 acres on the N side of the messuage and common of pasture for 2 kyne or beasts in Upton Combe and _ acre of meadow in West Meadow.  Term 99 years; rent 4s.

Witnesses: Robert Brydges, Robt Furner, Richd Butler (mk).

SAS/PN/855                          10 April 1620  

Lease by Thomas Mynett senr of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife and Thomas Mynett junr and Johan his wife to Alexander Prichard of Upton, Carpenter, for £72 ñ 15s, of a close of meadow ground containing 5 acres, being late part of a meadow called Mynetts Meade in the tithing of Stoke adjoining to the grosse common there W, and to a meadow called South Mead E, and to a little close of meadow being late other part of Mynetts Meade N, and to a close called Cowlease S.

Term 99 years: rent towards tenth or rent due to King 8d

Signatures: Thomas Mynett junr & mks

Witnesses: Peter Byrde, Wm Neale, Wm Byrd, Wm Wyer (mk).

SAS/PN/856                          20 July 1620   

Lease by Thomas Mynett senr, and others (as in above lease No 855) to William Crewe of Alderley, Gloucs, gent, of a close of meadow ground described above.  Term 2000 years to begin at the expiration of lease to Alexander Pritchard: rent 8d

Witnesses: Peter Byrde, Thomas Toms (mk), Henry Chapman, William Byrde.

SAS/PN/857                          1 August 1620  

Bargain and sale by William Crewe to Alexander Pritchard of the term of 2000 years granted by the above demise of 20 July 1620 (No 856)

Witnesses: Arthur Crewe, Thos Crewe, Richard Russell.

SAS/PN/858                          10 Oct. 1620  

Bargain and sale by John Walker of Hawkesbury, yeoman, son and heir of John Walker senr, decd, and Elizabeth his wife and Arthur Walker of Hawkesbury, yeoman, 2^nd son of the said John Walker decd, to John Harrys of Woozelworth, Gloucs, yeoman for £200,  of 2 closes of meadow called Lutcrofte and the Corne Close containing 5 acres.  And also a close of pasture ground called Lutcrofts containing 8 acres: all in Hawkesbury between land of Richard Franklyn N, and the close and orchard of Thomas Cambe W, and the lane from the common to Thos Cambeís house E and S.  rent to the chief lords of the fee 7s as parcel of the chief rent issuing out of the whole of the land and tenement of the said John Walker in Hawkesbury.

Warrenty (amongst others) against the heirs of Thos Wynbaud decd.

Signatures: John Walker & mks of Elizabeth and Arthur

And appointment of William Clerke of Hawkesbury and John Vizar of the same as attornies to give seisin.

Witnesses to deed: Peter Byrde, Richard Hancocke, John Westfyld, William Byrde.

To livery of seisin: Wm Burnarde, Arthur Dawe (mk), Richard Gawen.

SAS/PN/859                          11 Oct 1618

Copy of acknowledgement by Mathew Haviland of Bristol, Alderman, or receipt of an assignment of even date by John Vizar for the better assurance of the term in Hawkesbury lately purchased of the said John Vizar and undertaking for due delivery.

SAS/PN/860                          25 Oct. 1620

Bond by Richard Trotman of Dursely, Gloucs, gent to Richard Rogers of Bristol, gent, in £600 for performance of covenants in a deed poll of assignment of even date.

Witnesses: Benjamin Conante, Nichs Webb, Geo Bowdyn.

SAS/PN/860A                     Michelmas Term 18 Jas I (1620)

Fine between Robert Havyland, querant and John Vizar als Fisar, Jeremy Vizar and Alexander Vizar feforciants, of a messuage, a cottage, 2 gardens, one orchard, 280 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 50 acres of pasture and common of pasture for all cattle in Hawkesbury and Didmarton and of the tithes of sheaves and grain and a moiety of the tithes of lambs arising from and in the aforesaid tenement.

SAS/PN/861                        Michaelmas Term  18 Jas I (1620)

Recovery by William Mathew and John Vizar demandants, against Thomas Mynett senr, and Elizabeth his wife and Thomas Mynett junr and Joan his wife of 140 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and 5 acres of pasture in Upton als Hawkesbury Upton and Stoke als Stoke Hawkesburys and the tithes of hay of the said pasture.

SAS/PN/862                        16 Jan Jas I (1620-21)

Deed between Thomas Mynett senr of Upton, yeoman and Elizabeth his wife and Thomas Mynett junr, son and heir apparent of the said Thomas Mynett senr and Johan his wife of the one part and William Machen of Hillesley in Hawkesbury, clothier, and John Vizar of Hawkesbury, yeoman, to lead the use of a recovery by the said Wm Machen and John Vizar of all the 2 closes of meadow or pasture ground belonging to the messuage or tenement in Upton in the possession of the said Thomas Mynett senr called Mynetts Meade containing 7 acres in the tithing of Stoke.

And also of one acre of meadow in the West Meade in Upton and of 2 yardlands containing 160 acres lying dispersed in the fields of Upton and Hawkesbury.

And the tithe of hay belonging to the parsonage impropriate of Hawkesbury and all sums of money in lieu of the said tithe of hay of the premises.

Such use to be as concerning the close of meadow containing 5 acres, part of Mynetts Mead and the tithe of haY thereof to the behoof of Alexander Pritchard for 99 years in pursuance of a demise of 10 April the last part ( No 815) and after the expiration of the said term to the use of Wm Crewe of Alderley.

And as concerning the reversion of the said close and of all the other premises to the use and behoof of the said Thomas Mynett senr in fee.

SignaTURE: Mk of Thomas Mynett senr, and signature of Thomas Mynett junr.

Witnesses: Peter Byrde, William Crewe.

SAS/PN/863                        1 March  18 Jas I (1620-21)

Licence to alienate the above premises.

SAS/PN/864                        20 March 18 Jas I (1620-21)

Lease by Alexander Pritchard of Kilcott in Hawkesbury, carpenter, to William Weare of Upton, yeoman,  for £40 ñ of a close of meadow ground containing 5 acre late part of Mynetts Meade in the tithing of Stoke and the tithe of hay thereof.  Term 99 years; the said William Weare paying and performing all rents, covenants, et. named in the lease of 10 April 1620 (No 855)

Mk of Alexander Pritchard

Witnesses:  Wm Bence, Thomas Longden, William Neale, Henry Palmer.

SAS/PN/865                          20 March  1620-21

Counterpart of above lease with mark of Wm Weare.

SAS/PN/866                          3 May 1621

Conveyance by Arthur Crewe and Ursula his wife to Sir Robert Jenkinson of Walcott, Oxon, knt, Sir Robert Lee of Billesley, Warwick, knt, and Sir Moulton Lambert of Combe, co Kent, knt. for £6000- of the manor and lordship of Hawkesburie als Stoke Hawkesburie and the manors and lordships of Inguston als Ingleston and Upton als Hawkesburies Upton.

And lands, tenements containing 12 acres lying dispersed in the fields of Kilcott in Hawkesbury in the tenure of Richard farmor and all houses, buildings, farms, lands etc to the said manors belonging.

Signature : Arthur Crewe

Witnesses: John Hunt, John Camme, Wm Dawe, Wm Rogers.

SAS/PN/867                          15 May 1621

Declaration of trust between the grantees (see 866) of the deed concerning the premises conveyed that Sir Robert Jenkinson should be permitted to receive the rents and profits thereof for his life and that if the said Sir Rbt Jenkinson should at any time convey to Anne May his wife, daughter of the said Sir Robert Lee, manors, lands etc., of the clear yearly value of £350, or by his will or otherwise give or leave to the said Anne May, then the said Lee and Lambert would convey the said manors and premises as Sir Robt Jenkinson should appoint.

Signature: Rob. Jenkinson.

SAS/PN/868                          15 May 1621

Counterpart of the preceding deed with signatures of Lee and Lambert.

SAS/PN/869                        Easter Term 19 Jas I  (1621)

Exemplification of a Fine between Robert Jenkinson knt, Robert Lee knt, And Moulton Lambert knt querents and Arthur Crewe gent and Ursula his wife deforciants of the manors of Hawkesbury Upton, Inguston alias Ingleston and Upton alias Hawkesbury upton and of 30 messuages, 10 cottages, 2 mills, 2 dovehouses, 40 gardens, 600 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, 500 acres of furze and heath, 60s rent and View of Frankpledge in Hawkesbury alias stoke Hawkesbury ÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖ..

And also of the rectory in Hawkesbury alias Stoke Hawkesbury and all manor of tithes and the advowson of the vicarage of Hawkesbury als Stoke Hawkesbury.

SAS/PN/870                          4 Dec 1621

Deed of feoffment by Thomas Neate of Nettleton, Wilts, yeoman, to William Allway of the same place, husbandman, - in consideration of natural love and affection, the said Wm Allway being his kinsman and of £70 ñ of several grounds in Hawkesbury, Gloucs, viz the Treemores 8 acres, the lower leynes 6 acres, and the Hilly Close 5 acres; which premises the said Thos Neate and Wm Allway theretofore jointly purchased from Lawrence Allway of Upton in Hawkesbury (see No 844).

Mk of Thomas Neate

Witnesses Richard Liler, John Sloper, Philip Davis. To Livery of seisin: Thos Neale, Philip Bence, John Allway (mk), Nichs Allway (mk).

SAS/PN/871                          8 Dec 1621

Counterpart of Grant by William Allway of Nettleton, Wilts, to William Davis of the same place, husbandman; for natural love to Elianour, wife of the said Wm Allway, daughter of Wm Davis and for the better maintenance of the said Elianour if she should survive her husband ñ of an annuity of £14 to be paid to the said Elianour out of the rents and profits of the lands in Hawkesbury after the death of Wm Allway.

Mk of Will. Davis

Witnesses: John Sloper, Phillip Davis, John Davis.

SAS/PN/872  (1622)

Lease by Robert Havyland of Hawkesbury, gent, to Unett Bradburye of Hawkesbury, carpenter, for £5 ñ of a parcel of meadow called Howecroft in Hawkesbury and extending to the highway leading from Tytherlie hill into the common towards Ingleston S.W. and to a meadow of Wm Crowes N and to the ground of Wm Wymbode SE and adjoining to the said meadow called Howcrofte NE.

Also 1_ acre of arable land in the Northfield of Hawkesbury lying under Pierces hedge NW, and adjoining the land of Richd Stiffe SE, and the land of the said Robt Havyland SW.

Also 1 acre arable in the same field at the Hollye Bushe adjoining to land of William Crowe SW, and the land of Mathew Wymbolde NE.  And 1 acre of arable in the Southfield about the middle of the same field adjoining to land of Wm Clarke W, and Richd Hancocke E.

And _ acre of arable in the Southfield in Sondaies hill adjoining to land of Richd Franklyn SW, and Nichs Trotman NE,

Term 99 years, if the said Unett Bradburye, Alice his wife and Agnes Bradburye their daughter or any or either of them should so long live. Rent 2d.

Witnesses: Mathew Haviland, Thos Cadle (mk)

SAS/PN/873                          20 Dec 1622

Counterpart of the above lease with mark of Unnett Bradbury.

SAS/PN/874                        28 April 21 Jas I 1623.

Counterpart of lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson of Hawkesbury,knt, to William Clarke of Hawkesbury, yeoman, of 3 acres of pasture in a close of pasture in Hawkesbury called Collyns Horne adjoining Grasse Common W, and to a close of the said Wm Clarke called the Field leasoe N, and to a close of Edw Farr called Heycrofte E, and to another close of the said Ed. Farr S.  Term 21 years; rent 15s.

Signature: Wm Clarke

Winesses: Peter Byrde, Anthony Neate, Gyles Byrde

SAS/PN/875                        26 June 21 Jas I (1623)

Deed of feoffment by Richard Francklyn of Badmanton, yeoman, and Dorothy his wife; Henry Neale of Badmanton Parva, yeoman, and Silvester his wife and Christopher Neale of Wortley, Gloucs, clothier, to Sir Robert Lee of Billingslye, co Warwick, knt, for £18 ñ of 2 acres of arable land in Hawkesbury in Peascombe Field, lying one after another, having the Common Hill E.

And also all that part of a farrendell of land, being so much thereof as lyeth inclosed in the lowersyde of the inclosure of Sir Robt Jenkinson in Hawkesbury between land in the tenure of Richd Hancocke E, and the land late in the tenure of Richard Gawne.  The premise being late parcel of land etc conveyed by the said Hen Neale to Richd Francklyn in marriage with the said Dorothy his daughter.  Signatures and Marks.

Witnesses: Gab Lowe, Ro Smith. Wm Clarke, Francis Gulwell (mk), John Camme.

SAS/PN/876                          10 Sept 1623

Bargain and Sale by Anne Robinson of London, widow, and Edward Hopkins of Wortely, co Gloucs, yeoman; to William Farrer of Inner Temple, esq., John Hare of Hampton, Middx, gent, and William Hawkins citizen and merchant taylor of London ñ for a competent sum ñ of a rent, free rent or fee farm rent of £11 ñ 0 ñ 10d due and payable out of the lands and tenements then or late of Jerom Vizar, Walter Denis, gent and William Cripps in Hawkesbury; sometime being the site or demeasnes of the manor of Hawkesbury called Hawkesbury Barnes

Signatures:

Witnesses: Will Bowles, Ralphe Wood (mk), Nichs Hopkins, Roger Parker (mk)

SAS/PN/877                        Hilary Term  21 Jas I (1623-4)

Fine between Robert Lee knt, querent and Richard Franklyn and Dorothy his wife and Henry Neale and Silvester his wife and Christopher Neale, deforciants of 2_  acres  of land in Hawkesbury, Upton and Stoke.  (In duplicate).

SAS/PN/878                        30 April I Chas I (1625)

Assignment by Alexander Pritchard of Upton in Hawkesbury, carpenter, to John Barrys of Woselworth, co Gloucs, Yeoman, - for £90 ñ of the two above calendered leases of 10 April 1620 (no 855) and 20 July 1620 (no 856) which latter lease was assigned to Alexr Pritchard by deed of 1 Aug 1621 (no 857)

Mk of Alexr Pritchar

Witnesses William Byrde, Richd Parker, William Byrde

SAS/PN/879                        12 July I Chas I (1625)

Assignment by William Pitt one of the Alderman of the city of Bristol, and Robert Haviland of Hawkesbury, gent., to Sir William Guise of Elmore in the co and city of Gloucester, knt and William Guise of Henbury co Gloucs, esq.

Reciting lease by William Boteler,esq. decd, dated 22 Nov 16 Eliz to Arthur Vizar, yeoman, decd. father of Jerom Vizar of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and grandfather of Arthur Vizar of the same, yeoman, of the site of the manor and farm of Over Hawkesbury called Hawkesburyes barnes, which the said Arthur Vizar decd then had by virtue of a lease by John Abbot of the late dissolved Monastery of Pershore and the Convent of the same to one John Evans dated the purification of the BVM 28 Hen VIII, together with all tithes of corn, hay and _ of the tithes of lambs;  the interest of which term and of several premises thereinafter mentioned, being part and parcel of the demised premises was then vested in the said Wm Pitt namely:

One messuage or tenement in Hawkesbury, late in the tenure of Arthur Vizar and then of the said Robert Haviland.  One stable, a barn called the little Barn and a close of pasture called the Coniger with a pigeon house upon part thereof and a garden to the said messuage adjoining containing together 1 acre.  And also a close called Little Penne adjoining to the garden containing 3 acres.

Also a close of meadow called Holtcrofte containing 20 acres together with 2 messuages adjoining the said close in the several tenures of Thos Horwood and Elizabeth Horwood.  Which said premises were purchased by Mathew Haviland father of the said Robert, of Walter Dennys and Ellen Dennys.

And reciting a Decree in Chancery dated 24 May then last past between Richard Hollworthy of Bristol, merchant, complainent and the said Wm Pitt and Robt Haviland and others defendents.

By the present deed ñ in pursuance of the said decree, the said Wm Pitt and Robert Haviland assigned the premises to Sir Wm Guise upon trust to permit the said Robert Haviland to enjoy the premises for the residue of the said term, if he should so long live and then if the term was unexpired to permit Elizabeth the wife of the said Robert to hold the premises.

Signatures:  Will. Pitt, Robert Haviland

Witnesses: James Croft, Geo Hartwell, Thos Trapnell

Memo endorsed 16 April 1634 of assignment and surrender by Sir Wm Guise and Wm Guise to the said Robt Haviland.

SAS/PN/880                        28 June 2 Chas I (1626)

Lease by Robert Haviland to Unyte Brodbrowe of Hawkesbury, carpenter, of a parcel of meadow and pasture ground called the Vicarage Meade containing 1 acre in the Northfield of Hawkesbury in the tenure of the said Unyte. term 99 years; rent 30s.

Witnesses: Mathew Haviland, Ant Thretsell, Thomas Arne

SAS/PN/881                          28 June 1626

Counterpart of the above lease with mark of leasee.

SAS/PN/882                          26 March 2 Chas I 1627

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson knt, to Nicholas Prowte of Ingleston in Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife, in consideration of the surrender of a former lease by Arthur Crewe to Mary Prowte, widow and Nicholas Rouche for years determinable upon their lives, and also the surrender of a copyhold estate granted by Nicholas Butler, esq. late lord of manor of Hawkesbury of : A messuage or tenement and _ a yardland belonging in Ingleston in the tithing of Stoke; a close of meadow called Parnells Meade containing 2 acres in Little Allesley; 3 acres upon Bensty and a coteland at the Stirte called Jeromes in the tithing of Stoke.  And all the tithes of hay of the premises and common of pasture. Term 80 years if the said Nicholas Prowte should so long live, and after his decease to hold the said Elizabeth for 99 years if she should so long live.

Signature Ro Jenkinson.

SAS/PN/883                          26 March 1627

Counterpart of the preceding lease

Witnesses: Jo Cooper, Peter Byrde, John Camm, Wm Clark, Richd Stiffe.

SAS/PN/884                          14 May 3 Chas I 1627

Lease by Nicholas Prowte to Richard Randall of Burmington, co Warwick, gent, and Christopher Randall of Ludlowe, co Salop, gent ñ for £160 ñ of all the coteland (part of the premises in the previous lease) at the Stirte called Jeromes in Stoke.

And also one close of meadow or pasture containing 10 acres called Northfield in Ingleston. And all the tithe of hay of the premises. Term 21 years if Nicholas Prowte should so long live.

Signature Nicholas Prowte

Witnesses: Robert Randall. Allan Isaacke, John Robinson

Memo endorsed of surrender of lease 15 Oct 1629.

SAS/PN/885                        20 May 3 Chas I (1627)

Counterpart of lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Thomas Stinchcombe of Chalkley in Hawkesbury, yeoman, -- in consideration of a grant and release by the said Thomas to Sir Robert of 2 acres of land in a close called Coniger Hill in Hawkesbury and _ acre of land lying in the hollow highwaye leading towards Totterlye in Pescombe field in Hawkesbury, supposed sometime to be a parcel of land called Bucklebury, - of 3_ acres of arble land, 2 acres thereof lying in a field in Hawkesbury shooting upon Bathe Way, and one acre shooting upon the Church waye leading to the church of Hawkesbury from Upton, the _ acre lying in the bottom of Rothercombe in Hawkesbury.

Mark of Thomas Stinchcombe

Witnesses, Robert Haviland, Tohn Camm, Peter Byrde.

SAS/PN/886                        24 May 3 Chas I (1627)

Demise by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Thomas Stinchcombe of the 3_ acres of land described in the last preceding lease (no 885) for a term of 900 years from the end of the term of 99 years already granted.

Signature: Ro Jenkinson

Witnesses: John Camm, Peter Byrde, Richard Byrde.

SAS/PN/887                        3 Jan Chas I (1627-8)

Assignment by Unite Bradbury of Hawkesbury, carpenter, to Richard Neane of Horton, co Gloucs, hoopemaker- for £26 ñ 0 of the lease of 20 Dec 20 Jas I (no 872) of Howcroft in Hawkesbury and other premises and also lease of 28 June 2 Chas I of the Vicarage Meade.

Mark of Unyte Bradbury

Witnesses: Robert Haviland, Mary Haviland.

SAS/PN/888                        1 Jan 5 Chas I (1629-30)

Deed Poll of Assignment by Margaret Prychett als Apprichett, widow, relict of Alexander Prychett als Apprichett late of Hawkesbury, carpenter decd, and administratrix of his estate to Arthur Crewe in consideration of the cancelling of two bonds of the said Alexander for the payment of £20 and £10 ñ 10s of a lease dated 20 March 15 Jas I (no 854).

SAS/PN/889                        4 Feb 5 Chas I (1629-30)

Bargain and Sale by William Farrer of the Inner Temple esq., John Hare of Chyham, co Surrey, William Hawkins citizen and Merchant Taylor of London and Edward Hopkins of Worteley, co Gloucs, yeoman to William Robinson of the Inner Temple esq., of a rent, free rent of fee farm rent of £11 ñ 0s ñ 10d described as in the deed of 4 Feb 1629-30 (No 876).

Witnesses Wm Stratford, Ro Felder. Enrolled in Chancery 5 Feb

SAS/PN/890                        5 April 6 Chas I (1630)

Assignment of Nicholas Proute of Ingleston, yeoman and Elizabeth his wife to Richard Randall of Burnington, co Warwick, and Christopher Randall of Ludlowe, co Salop, gent., -for £100- of a lease of 26 March 2 Chaas I, of a messuage or tenement and _ yardland in Ingleston and other premises (no 882)

To hold for 10 years, rent 2d.

Signature: Nichs Proute

Witnesses: William Clarke, William Hickes, John Camm

Memo endorsed of surrender of lease.

SAS/PN/891                          9 Aug 6 Chas I 1630

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Thomas Hauchorne of Wickwarr, co Gloucs, yeoman, -in consideration of and estate made by Sir Robt Jenkinson to Nicholas Prout and Elizabeth his wife and of £20 ñ of a coateland containing 40 acres at the Sterte called Jeromes in the tithing of Stoke and also all the tithe of hay of the premises and common of pasture.  Term 99 years if the said Thomas Hauchorne and Anne Toms daughter of Thomas Toms or either of them should so long live. Rent 30s and the best beast on death of tenant as heriot.

Signature: Robert Jenkinson

Witnesses: Peter Byrde, Richard Randall, Chr Randall, Nicholas Prout, Ra Willet

SAS/PN/893                          14 June 1631

Counterpart of above lease.

SAS/PN/894                          14 June 7 Chas I 1631

Counterpart of a lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Nicholas Prout of Inglestone, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife ñ in consideration of the surrender of a former estate made by the said Sir Robert Jenkinson ñ of a _ yard land in Ingleston and other premises (see no 882 ante).  Term 99 years if the said Nich Prout and Elizabeth his wife or either of them should so long live.  Rent £3

Witnesses: Peter Byrde, Rich Randall, Rich Mansell, Ra Willett

SAS/PN/895                        21 July 7 Chas I (1631)

Counterpart of lease by Robert Havyland of Hawkesbury, gent to Arthur Horwood of the same place , taylor, -for £10 -  of a messuage or tenement in Hawkesbury then lately erected by Thom Horwood, father of the said Arthur, a parcel of meadow containing 1 acre enclosed out of a meadow called Howcrofte and then in the tenure of Arthur Fyzer and Jerom Fyser.  Term 21 years from the expiration of a term granted 6 April 27 Eliz by Arthur Fyzer and Jerom Fyzer for 60 years. Rent 20s

Mk of Arthur Horwood

Witnesses: Wm Mays, Ric Longe, John Vinall

SAS/PN/896                          20 April 1632

Deed Poll of grant by Thomas Jobsons of Hawkesbury, yeoman, to Sir Robert Jenkinson of Walcott, co Oxon, knt, - inconsideration of a demise by Sir Robert to the said Thos Jobsons of 3 acres of land in Hawkesbury in the tithing of Stoke adjoining to other land of the said Thomas called Parke Hill for 99 years and 900 years in reversion thereof ñ of a parcel of land in a close in Stoke called Coniger Hill about an acreís breadth from the church path there containing 1 acre.

And also two ridges of arable land containing about _ acre at the lower end of Gallowes Hill in Stoke adjoining to land of the said Thos Jobsons

And also all other lands of the said Thomas in any of the enclosures of the said Sir Robert in Stoke which theretofore was any part of the inheritance of Arthur daws decd.

Witnesses:  Peter Byrde, Michael Bridges, Nicklas Gayne, Anthony Byrde.

SAS/PN/897                        14 July 8Chas I (1632)

Counterpart of lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson of Walcott to William Clarke of Hawkesbury, yeoman ñ in consideration of the surrender of a lease dated 28 April 21 Jas I (no 874) of 3 acres of pasture called Collyns Horne in Hawkesbury (described in the former lease) Term 99 years if Barbara the wife of Anthony Wastfield gent and daughter of the said William Clarke and Richard and Alice, son and daughter of the said Anthony, or any of them should so long live. Rent a peppercorn.

Witnesses: John Camm, Richd Mansell, Wm Power, Rich Acoste

SAS/PN/898                        Hilary Term 8 Chas I (1632-3)

Fine between Robert Havyland gent, querent, and John Vizar als Fisar and Johan his wife, deforciants, of a messuage, a cottage, 2 gardens, 1 orchard, 280 acres of land and 30 acres of meadow, 50 acres of pasture and common of pasture for all cattle in Hawkesbury and Didmarton.  And of the tithes of sheaves and grain and a moiety of the tithes of lambs yearly arising of and in the premises.

SAS/PN/899                          4 May 1633

Copy of Court Roll of the manor of Hawkesbury of a view of Frankpledge and Court of Sir Robert Jenkinson held before Peter Byrde, steward, being a grant by the lord to Edward Doune for Margery his wife and John his son of a reversion of a messuage and a toft in the tenure of Margaret Forde, widow and relict of George Forde decd., for the life by virtue of a grant to William Wymbold, decd, George Forde likewise decd, and the said Margaret and the longer liver of them by copy of Court Roll of 44 Eliz.

Except and reversed to the lord a parcel of meadow and pasture containing 3 acres in a close called Haycroft and one acre of arable land in Haycroft Field under Richard Gawneís hedge then in the tenure of Sir Robert Jenkinson.

SAS/PN/900                        20 May 9 Chas I (1633)

Counterpart of lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson of Hawkesbury to Arthur Wymbold of Hawkesbury, clothier, - for £200 -  of a messuage or tenement in Turgesend in Hawkesbury late in the tenure of Wm Cozen and theretofore of Edward Trotman, with houses, gardens, orchards and backside adjoining.

Also 7 closes of meadow and pasture lying together near the said messuage containing 30 acres, called the Farther Brookelease, the Little Brookelease, the Wheelbarrowe lease, and the Wheat Close, all in Turgesend aforesaid.  And common of pasture for 9 Rudder beasts and 3 horse beasts in the Grosse Common within the manor of Hawkesbury.  Timber excepted.  Term 99 years, if Anne the wife of the said Arthur Wymbold and John Wymbold and Nathaniel Wymbold, sons of the said Arthur and Anne or any of them should so long live. Rent £5 and heriot on death of tenant.

Signature: Arthur Wimbold

Witnesses: Peter Byrde, Ra Willett, Richd Mansell.

SAS/PN/901                          20 May 1633

Counterpart of a lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Julian Longden of Kilcot in Hawkesbury, milward, - for £30 -  of a messuage or tenement in Kilcot then or late in the tenure of Ricd Fermor called Knightgrove containing º ace, whereon the said messuage was built.  And also 5 acres of arable land in Kilcot in the Overfield and 5 acres in the Lower Field of Kilcot called the Combe Field and 2 parcels called Davys acre and Gyddyknapp in the same lower field containing 4 acres.  Term 99 years, if Johanner his daughter and Julian Longden and Thos Longden his sons or any of them should so long live.  Rent 4s.

Mk of Julian Longden

Witnesses: John Stephens, Rich Mansell

SAS/PN/902                          2 Dec 1633

Bargain and sale by William Robinson of the Inner Temple esq to Peter Robinson his son and heir apparent, of the before delivered rent, free rent or fee farm rent of £11 ñ 0 ñ10d issuing out of lands and tenements in Hawkesbury (see nos 876 & 889)

SAS/PN/903                        6 Dec 9 Chas I (1633)

Assignment by William Harrys of Oselworth, co Gloucs, yeoman, to John Bennett of Woodforde in Berkeley, co Gloucs, mylner ñfor £115-  of a close of meadow ground containing 5 acres late part of Mynetts Meade described in and demised by leases of 10 April 18 Jas I and 20 July 18 Jas I (nos 855, 856) and assignment of 31 Aug 1621 by Wm Crewe to Alexander Pritchard

Witnesses: John Camm, Wm Ashby, James Harris, Arthur Walker.

SAS/PN/904                        10 April 11 Chas I (1635)

Counterpart of lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to John Sloper of Acton Turvill, co Gloucs, yeoman, Bridgett Longden wife of Robert Longden and daughter of the said John Sloper, and John Longden, son of the said Robert and Bridgett ñ for £300 -  of a messuage or tenement in Hawkesbury called Vyzars house, with garden, orchard and backside belonging.  And a close of meadow adjoining called Upper Innocke or Bences Innocke in the occupation of Henry Knight.  And also a close of meadow adjoining called Lower Innocke or Vyzars Innocke in the tenure of Jeffery Lewes for divers years yet to come at the yearly rent of £7.  And also another close of meadow called West Cotts Mead in Hawkesbury late in the occupation of Walter Walshe of Upton.  Term 99 years, if the said leasees or any of them should so live. Rent 40s

Signatures: John Sloper, John Longden

Witnesses:  John Camm, Richd Mansell, Frances Camm, Th. Sloper.

SAS/PN/905                        30 July 1635

Counterpart of Assignment by Elianor Allway of Upton, widow, to John Davis of Fisherton and Richard Davis his brother of Nettleton, yeoman, by way of a gift of a yearly rent of £14 issuing out of meadow or pasture ground called the Freemores containing 6 acres and a close of pasture ground called the Hilly Close containing 5 acres, all in Hawkesbury

Witnesses:  Phillip Davis, Nathaniel Osburne

SAS/PN/906                        15 May 13 Chas I (1637)

Assignment by John Bennett of Kingswood, co Wilts, milner, to John Walker of Wosilworth,co Gloucs, husbandman,  for £122 ñ 10s  - of 5 acres of meadow ground late part of Mynetts Meade and the lease thereof named in the deed of 6 Dec 1633 (no 903)

Signature: John Bennett

Witnesses: John Okes, Richd Hancock, Michael Bridges, John Cooke (mk), Timothe Okes.

SAS/PN/907                          10 June 13 Chas I (1637)

Deed of settlement by Edward Baynard of Hill Marton, Wilts, gent and Henry Blake of Pinnell in Calne, Wilts, gent, of a close of arable land called Rudder Combe containing 6 acres and 3 closes of arable called the Upfields containing 13 acres

Also a meadow ground called Broad Meade 7 acres and Vurns Meade 5 acres, both lying on the N side of Hortons Park.

Also a meadow ground called the Wheate Close 1_ acre and pasture called Rough leaze 7 acre on the S side of the highway from Hawkesbury to Sodbury.  And pasture ground called the Laynes containing 8 acres and a coppice adjoining the Wheate Close containing 2 acres.

All the premises being in the possession of Edward Farr and theretofore of Nichs Martin, gent decd., being the 5^th part of the manor of Chalkley.

Such premises to be held to the use of the said Edw Baynard of Hillmarton in tail, remaider successively to Edw Baynard of London, Robert Baynard of Hatcocke Wilts, son of Gyles Baynard gent, Adiell Baynard, son of George Baynard of Basing Stoake Southants, gent

Signature: Edw Baynard

SAS/PN/908                        4 Nov 13 Chas I (1637)

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Edmond Downe of Dodington, co Gloucs, yeoman ñ in consideration that the said Edmond had procured his son John to surrender several acres of land in the common field of Hawkesbury, and of £7 ñ 15s of several acres of land in the North Field of Hawkesbury called Pescombe, viz. 5_ acres being parcel of the copyhold of the said John Downe; 3 farundels of land late parcel of the copyhold of Richard Gawne; 3 farundels of land late parcel of the copyhold of Nicholas Bence and 1 acre late in the occupation of Edw Farr; all lying in Pescombe Field and bounding to the Vicarage Mead S,  Mr Creweís Parke Mead W, the highway N, and one acre of land in the occupation of Edw Farr E.  Term 1000 years. Rent a peppercorn

Signature: Ro Jenkinson

Witnesses: Hugh Parnell junr, Richd Hastfield.

SAS/PN/909                        8 Aug 15 Chas I (1639)

Counterpart of lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Tobias Halle of Hawkesbury, searchmaker, and Johanne Halle and Margaret Halle, daughters of the said Tobias  -for £5 -  of a cottage and tenement with garden, and orchard adjoining late in the tenure of Henry Reeve decd in Hawkesbury between meadow ground called Frydaies meade S, and ground called Oxlease N.  term 99 years, if the said lessees or any of them should so long live. Rent 2s.

Signature: Tobias Haul

Witnesses: John Camm, Thomas Camm, Thos Ashby.

SAS/PN/909A                     15 Feb 15 Chas I (1639-40)

Deed of feoffment by Nicholas Harris of Woselworth, Gloucs, clothier, to John Harris of Hawkesbury, yeoman, son and heir apparent of the said Nicholas ñ in consideration of love and affection and of a marriage alredy had between the said John and Ellenor daughter of Henry Good of Woodford, co Wilts, clerke -  of two closes of meadow called Lutcrofte and Corner Close containing 5 acres.  And a close of pasture ground called Lutcrofte containing 8 acres; all in Hawkesbury between lands of Richd Francklyn N and the close and orchard of Thos Cambe W, and the lane from Hawkesbury Common to Thos Cambeís house E and S.

Witnesses: John Camm, John Walker (mk)

To livery of seisin: Wm Clarke, John Camm, Thos Walker (mk)

SAS/PN/910                        20 June 16 Chas I (1640)

Bargain and sale by Arthur Wimbold of Turgend in Hawkesbury, clothier, and Anne his wife and Joane Wimbold of Siston, Gloucs, widow, mother of said Arthur, to Nicholas Stinchcombe of Kilcote in Hawkesbury, clothier  -for £214 -  of two messuages or tenements with gardens, orchards and backsides adjoining in Turgend.  And also 10_ acres of arable land on Pescombe Field in Hawkesbury and a little close of meadow or pasture called Trigolls containing 2 acres in the tithing of Stoke adjoining to ground of John Downe S, John Bence W and the highway called Elbridge Streete E and N.

Also one farundle of meadow or pasture in Haycrofte in a place called Collins Hurne.  And one farundle of arable land in Hawkesbury Field under Chalkleys way. And _ acre of arable in the same field in Rothercombe adjoining _ acre of Ed Farr W.

And also _ acre and a farundle in Hawkesburies other field in several places in the furlong near a short hedge called Barnes Hedge adjoining several parcels of land of Thos Ven and Richard Gawne W.

Witnesses: Geo Oldfield, Jas Hooper, Robt Woodman.

SAS/PN/911                        Trinity Term  16 Chas I (1640)

Fine between Nicholas Stinchcombe, querent and Arthur Wimbold and Anne his wife, Thomas Longden and Margaret his wife and Robert Longden and Bridgett his wife deforciants,  of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 20 acres land, 10 acres of meadow and common of pasture for all cattle in Hawkesbury.  (In duplicate)

SAS/PN/912                          1 May 17 Chas I 1641

Licence by the Crown to Abraham Burrell esq and Elizabeth his wife to alienate to Nicholas Stinchcombe 90 acres of land and common of pasture in Hawkesbury held in chief as it is said.

SAS/PN/913                          8 June 1641

Bargain and sale by Abraham Burrell of Medlow, co Huntingdon esq., to Nicholas Stinchcombe of Hawkesbury, clothier, - for £150 ñ of 80 acres of arable land then or late in the occupation of Edward Rodway lying in or near the said parish of Hawkesbury and common of pasture in the manors of Upton and Hawkesbury

Signature: Abraham Burrell

Enrolled by Chancery.

SAS/PN/914                          8 June 1641

Counterpart of the preceding deed with the same signature, Abraham Burrell

SAS/PN/915                        Trinity term,  17 Chas I (1641)

Fine between Nicholas Stinchcombe, querent, and Abraham Burrell, esq., and Elizabeth his wife, deforciants, of 90 acres of land and common of pasture in Hawkesbury.  (in duplicate).

SAS/PN/917                        11 Sept., 23 Chas I (1647)

Counterpart of lease by Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson of Walcott, in Chalbury, co. Oxon, widow, late the wife of Sir Robert Jenkinson, knt. decd., and Robert Jenkinson of Walcott, eldest son and heir of the said Sir Robert, to Robert Wimbold of Mayes Hill in Westerley, co Gloucs, yeoman, of a messuage or tenement in Turgesend in Hawkesbury and lands described in Lease of 20 May 9 Chas I (no 900).  The consideration being the surrender by Arthur Wimbold, brother of the said Robert, of the said lease and the payment of £140.

Signature: Rob Wimboll

Witnesses: Richd Mansell. Richd Blanchard, Ra Willett, Arthur Wimbold

SAS/PN/918                        20 Oct 23 Chas I (1647)

Counterpart of Lease by Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson and Robert Jenkinson, esq. to Nicholas Farr of Hawkesbury, yeoman ñ for £39 ñ of a close of pasture called Hill Close containing 4 acres in the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury, the highway from Upton to Hawkesbury being on the lower or North side and the close being incompassed round with the said highway and the common fields of Hawkesbury on all sides.  Term 99 years, if the said Nichs Farr and Margaret his wife and Sara the daughter of Richard Gawne, or any of them should so long live.  rent 3s and also doing service at Court Baron of the said Robert Jenkinson for his manor of Hawkesbury.

Signature: Nicholas Farr and seal

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Ric Blanchard, Nicholas Stinchcombe.

SAS/PN/919                          20 Oct 1647

Lease by Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson and Robert Jenkinson, esq., to William Pritchett of Hawkesbury, carpenter ñ for £20 -  of a messuage and lands described in lease of 20 March, 15 Jas I by Arthur Crewe to Alexander Pritchett, father of the said William (no 854).  Term 99 years from the death of the said William Pritchett, who held under the terms of the former lease.  rent 4s and 10 s as heriot and suit of court at the Court Baron of the Manor of Hawkesbury.  Tag for seal, but no signature

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Ric Blanchard, Marmaduke Chapman.

SAS/PN/920

Counterpart of lease by Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson and Robert Jenkinson, esq., to Richard Stiffe of Hawkesbury, weaver,  -for £170 ñ of a messuage or tenement in Ingleston in the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury and a garden and backside adjoining .  And all tithes of hay of the premises.  The premises being theretofore in the tenures of Thos Bowle decd and of Richard Stiffe, father of the said Richd Stiffe, also decd, under a Lease of 15 Jan., 44 Eliz;  Term 99 years, if Moses Stiffe and Danniell Stiffe, sons of the said Richard, or either of them should so long live.  Rent 20s ñ 7d.,  heriot two of the best beasts and suit of Court at the Court Baron of Hawkesbury.

Signature: Richard Stiffe

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Rich Mansell, Richard Thynne.

SAS/PN/921                        20 Oct., 23 Chas I  (1647)

Counterpart of a lease by Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson and Robert Jenkinson, esq., to John Nott of Hawkesbury, yeoman, -- for £24 ñ of a close of meadow or pasture called Trottmans Close containing 1 acre in the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury, the close of Richard Gawne lying on the S. side and shooting on to the highway from Hawkesbury church to Chalkley on the lower side of the same highway westward.  Term 99 years, if the said John Nott and Alice Nott his daughter or either of them should so long live.  Rent 6d and suit of court.

Mk of John Nott & seal

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Ric. Blanchard, William Ashby.

SAS/PN/922                        20 Dec., 23 Chas I  (1647)

Counterpart of Release (following leases for a year) by way of settlement, by Nicholas Stinchcombe of Kilcot in Hawkesbury, clothier, to Nathaniell Cambridge of Pudhill in Woodchester, co Gloucs, clothier, and Thomas Stinchcombe of Chalkley in Hawkesbury, yeoman, brother of the said Nicholas, -inconsideration of fatherly love to Nicholas Stinchcombe, eldest son of the said Nicholas, Nathaniel, John, Sarah and Rebecca, sons and daughters of the said Nicholas the father ñ of 2 messuages with gardens etc adjoining in Turgend in Hawkesbury and the other lands and premises described in deed of 20 July 1640 (no 910)

To hold upon the trusts declared concerning the same

Signature: Nathaniel Cambridge, and seal and a second tag

Witnesses: Nathaniell Cripps, Ricd Cambridge, Thos Luton.

SAS/PN/923                          10 Feb., 1647-8

Bargain and sale by Richard Caple of Pitchcombe, co Gloucs, clerk, Daniell Clissell of Pitchcombe, clothier, and Katherine his wife, daughter of the said Richard Caple, John Plumer of Pitchcombe, clothier, and Edith his wife, another daughter of the said Richard Caple, to William Emley of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman,  -for £230 ñ of arable land as follows:

Tered Acre, the Broad Acre, a pitt acre upon Combe Hill, a short acre in Wofurlonge, 2 acres upon the hedge, a long acre in Wofurlong, a longe acre upon Gloucester Way, a headacre upon Wayneshards Hill, the further acre in Myddle furlong, the furher acre upon Combe hill, the acre athwart the Mill path, the acre in Long furlong, 2 acres in a piece beyond the way, the homward _ acre upon Combe hill, the _ acre that shooteth after the wayside the acre of Clanrudge bush, the talyd acre upon Kilcotts field, two lower half-acres in Hunger furlong, 1 acre upon Mereway, one headacre upon Longdens freth, 2 acres upon Shod Doune, _ acre upon the further end of Lashborowe, _ acre at Allies Bush, 3 half-acres and 1_ acres upon Little Shod Doune, 1 acre at Hinnigers Yeate, a gory acre behind Shod doune, 2 acres in Hinnigers furlong, 1 acre in Betloms Slade, 1 acre in the side of Shod doune bottom, next Upton, 3 halfacres behing Hinnigers Yeate, _ acre behind Hayes, a farndell behind the Hayes, 1 acre upon Barly Redge, the acre that shooteth upon the Short Furndells, the Mill path acre between Stonehouse, the _ acre at Dray way, the acre at Pearse bush, the acre behind Shod doune, the _ acre upon Wainshard hill, the _ acre that was taken out of the acre behind Hinniger which is next to Badmanton and the _ acre in Wainshard bottom; all in Upton in Hawkesbury in the Northfield als Upton Northfield in the possession of the said Wm Emley.

Also arable lands as follows: _ acre behing Burgedge, _ acre under the hedge, 1 acre in Imple Thorne, the little acre in the Slad, the acre in Chaston, the whole acre in the Slad, _ acre at Middle Woodmans bush, _ acre at the three bushes, 1 acre next Marshfield Yate, _ acre in Jackmans yate, _ acre at the Ruckle, the acre behind the Windmill, the East side of the acre upon London Way, Teres acre, a headacre at Imple thorne, 2 acres in one piece behind Burgedge, 1 acre in Catts Brayne, 1 acre shooting upon Harrymans Elme, 1 acre shooting upon Wich Hazell, the acre at Imple furlong, the acre in Crakes land, 2 acres in Green Pitt, the great acre behind Mickley, the acre at Collend Shord, the Overacre in Chelston, 1 acre upon Badmanton, 3 halfacres which head the Picked lands, 1_ acres at Woodmans Lower bush, 2_ acres above Greene Pitt, a Gory acre in the side of the Doune, the Ruckle acre, 1 acre behind Cryles next Bences 2 acres, a headacre at the end of Wm Allwayes tayle acre, one acre in Red Herring furlong, the acre athwart the Doune, an acre at Gollycroft Yate, an acre in the Middle furlong, an acre between the two yeates, an acre upon Hazell, a headacre at the three bushes, an acre shooting upon the the three acres, 2 acres and a farndell out of the 3 Acres, an acre athwart the London way, an acre athwart Rodmarton way, a headacre athwart London way; all in Upton in the Southfield als Upton Southfield in the occupation of the said Wm Emley.

Also of a barn called Further barne, a close of meadow or pasture called the Short hay containing 1 acre upon which the said barn was standing and 1 acre of meadow in West Meade and two cowes gate in Uptons Combe; all in Upton in the possession of the said Wm Emley. And all trees, hedges etc.,

Signatures destroyed by removal of tags for seals

Witnesses to deed: Joseph Cole, John Alway (mk), Tho Wheeler.

To livery of seisin: Giles Workman, John Rodway (mk), Richard Brookes.

SAS/PN/924                          16 April 1648

Copy of Court Roll of the Manor of Hawkesbury of a View of Frankpledge and Court Baron of Robert Jenkinson, esq., of the Admission of Richard Trottman and Katherine his daughter on a grant by the lord of the reversion of a messuage or tenement in Stoke in Hawkesbury which Martha the wife of the said Richard was holding for life by grant of Nicholas Boteler, esq., dated 7 Oct., 44 Eliz; Rent 12s ñ 10d.  Fine £79 ñ 10s.

Ra Willett, steward. Signed Robt Jenkinson & seal.

SAS/PN/925                        26 Oct., 24 Chas I (1648)

Counterpart of Lease by Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson and Robert Jenkinson, esq., to Mathew Rouche of Inglestone in Hawkesbury, taylor,  -for £24 -  of a close of meadow called Willards containing 5 acres in the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury, then or late in the possession of Robert Rouche, father of the said Mathew, and which (with other premises) were granted by Lease of 14 Dec. 14 Eliz: by Wm Butler, lord of the Manor of Hawkesbury, to Nichs Rouche, father of the said Robert, for 50 years commencing from the determination of an estate granted by copy of court roll to Robert Rouche, Isabel his wife and Nicholas Rouche for their lives.

The said Robert and Isobel were long since dead and Nicholas Rouche survivor died 2 July 1611, so there were only 12 years to come of the said 50 years.

Term (of the present lease) 99 years from the expiration of the said term of 50 years, if the said Mathew Rouche should so long live.  Rent 2s ñ 6d and in lieu of hay tithe 3d, and suit of court

Mk of Mathewe Rouche, seals and tags gone.

SAS/PN/926                        26 Oct., 24 Chas I (1648)

Counterpart of Lease by Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson and Robert Jenkinson, esq., to Robert Rouche senr, of Inglestone, yeoman, and Joseph Rouche of Hawkesbury, miller, one of the sons of the said Robert, -for £156 ñ of a messuage or tenement and one yard of land in Inglestone, a croft and a toft in Stoke and a pasture called the Sturte and a meadow called Margeries Hay adjoining in Stoke.  Which premises were theretofore granted by copy of court roll to Robert Rouche, grandfather of the said Robert, party to the deed, Isabel his wife and Nicholas their son father of the said Robert for their lives and were afterwards demised for 50 years from the determination of the copyhold estate.  Term 99 years from the expiration of the term of 50 years, if the said Joseph Rouche should so long live; rent 43s ñ 10d, and the best beast as heriot and doing court suit.

Marks of Robt Rouche and Joseph Rouche

Witnesses: John Pell, Ra Willett, Richd Blanchard.

SAS/PN/927                        1 Dec., 24 Chas I  (1648)  (ink perished)

Deed between Robert Jenkinson of Walcott als Walacott in Chalberry, co Oxon, esq. (1), Dame Mary Anne Jenkinson, widow (2) and Sir Charles Lee of Billesley, co Warwick, knt., and Thomas Child of Northwick, co Wigorn, esq., (3). Whereby the said Robert Jenkinson assigned to the said Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson for and in consideration of dower the manor farm of Walcott (and other premises, details perished)

Signatures: Anne Mary Jenkinson and Thos Childe and seals

Witnesses: Gervase Elwes, Frances Elwes, Tho Jacie.

SAS/PN/927A                     20 Dec., 24 Chas I (1648)

Deed of feoffment by Sir Robert Lee of Billesly, knt., to Robert Jenkinson of the manors of Hawkesbury, Ingleston and Upton and all lands, tenements etc., of Sir Robert Jenkinson decd, in the places named.

It was recited that Sir Robt Jenkinson by deed dated in the 19^th year of King James gave power to Sir Robt Lee to enter upon and sell the said manors for the raising of £4000 to be paid to Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson and to dispose of the residue of the purchase money to his executors.

By deed of 11 Dec., 1648, the said Dame Anne Mary released to Robert Jenkinson all her right to the said manors and to any sum to be raised thereout in consideration that Robert Jenkinson had demised to her for life the manor or farm of Wallcott.

Signature: Robert Lee, seal and tag gone

Witnesses: Thos Mills, Alexr Harries(mk), Rich Mansell.

SAS/PN/928                          4 Oct 1649

Mortgage and fee by Richard Neave of Hawkesbury, hoopemaker, to William Robinson of the Inner Temple, esq., -for £30- of a meadow containing º acree parcel of Howecrofte in Hawkesbury and a meadow or pasture called Vicarage Meade containing 1 acre held under leases by Robert Haviland dated 20 Dec., 20 Jas I and 28 June 2 Chas I respectively.

Signature: Richard Neave, seal gone

Witnesses: Robert Hopkins, Ra Willett, Wm Stratford, Robt Longden.

SAS/PN/929                        4 May 1650

Hawkesbury Manor.  Admission of Nicholas Stinchcombe, senr. for himself and John Stinchcombe and Nathaniel Stinchcombe his sons ñ on grants by the lord ñ of a cottage called Cams House and all lands, meadows etc. belonging, which late were the customary lands and tenements of Richard Holbrowe in the tithing of Upton and which the said Richard, Margaret his wife and Samuel Holbrowe his son at a Court Baron held on 4 April, 1850 (sic) ?1650? surrendered into the hands of the lord.  Except a cottage then converted into a barn called Horrimans and a close called Horrimans Close containing 1_ acres, then in the possession of Richard Bence.  To hold for the lives of the grantees at the will of the lord according to the customs of the manor.  Rent £3 ñ 6s ñ 8d, a heriot and all other works, rents etc. Fine £43 ñ 10s.

Ra Willett, steward, Robt Jenkinson & seal.

SAS/PN/930                          21 August 1650

Lease by Robert Jenkinson of Walcott in Chalbury, Oxon, esq. to David Hall of Hawkesbury, senr.  ñfor £3 ñ 10s -  of a house or tenement and a little yard or backside adjoining in Upton on the S side of the street in the tenure of Lawrence Hall, father of the said David.  Term 99 years from the determination of a lease 11 Dec., 11 Jas I by Arthur Crewe, gent to the said Lawrence for 99 years, if the said Lawrence, Sarah his wife (since deceased) and the said David, or any of them, should so long live  - if David Hall and Samuel Hall, sons of the said David Hall senr, and Elizabeth the wife of William Cox of Hannam, sister of the said David Hall senr or any of them should so long live.  Rent 4s and doing court suit at the Manor of Hawkesbury.

Signature: Robt Jenkinson destroyed by removal of tag and seal

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Ric. Mansell, Nathaniel Osbarn.

With endorsed deed of Assignment, 11 Feb 1686-7, by Samuel Hall to Henry Arnold of Malmsbury, co Wilts, baker.

SAS/PN/931                          21 April  1651

Assignment by Thomas Hauckorne of Hauxberry, yeoman, to Ralph Willett of Wooton under Edge, co Gloucs, gent  -for £200 ñ of all that the Coate land containing 40 acres at Sturt called Jeromes in the tithing of Stoke and parish of Hawkesbury and all tithe of hay of the premises and common of pasture, which premises were leased to the said Thos Hauckorne, 14 June, 7 Chas I, by Sir Robert Jenkinson for 99 years if the said Thos and Ann Toms or either of them should so long live.

Signature: Thomas Haucorn, seal cut off

Witnesses:  John Pell, Edward Farr, Tho Hallitee (mk).

SAS/PN/932                          16 Aug. 1651

Mortgage by demise by Nicholas Stinchcombe of Hawkesbury, clothier, to Mary Butcher of Bristol, widow,  -for £100 -  of 80 acres of arable land late in the tenure of Edw Rodway, in Hawkesbury and late purchased by the said Nicholas from Abraham Burrell, esq. 

Signature: Nicholas Stinchcombe, seal & tag gone.

Witnesses:  Fra Yeamans, Den Tony, Jos Hellier.

SAS/PN/933                          29 Dec., 1651

Lease by Nathanell Osborne of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman, to Morgan Hicks of Cromhall, co Gloucs, clothier  -in consideration of an exchange of one acre of arable land in a field called Pescoms field in Hawkesbury near a Brake called John Horwoodís Brake, shooting near the Coome Throat,  the ground of Nicholas Bence on the E., which acre the said Morgan Hicks bought in fee simple of Richard Franklin and others, 7 Nov., 1639 ñ of one acre of arable land in Peascoms field aforesaid adjoining to one acre of the said Morgan, heading to land of Nichs Bence, W. shooting down on the S. side of a way between Hawkesbury and Kylcott,: which said acre the said Nathaniel bought of Mr Robt Jenkinson (sic) of Walcott by virtue of a Lease of 20 May, 1651 for 2000 years.  To hold to the said Morgan Hickes for the residue of the said term of 2000 years

Witnesses: Richard Russell, John Russell, William Russell.

SAS/PN/934                        29 Dec 1651.

Counterpart of the previous deed with signature of Morgan Hickes; seal and tag gone.

SAS/PN/935                          29 Dec., 1651

Lease by Morgan Hickes of Cromhall, clothier, to Nathaniel Osborne of Upton inHawkesbury, yeoman ñ for £8, and in consideration of an exchange of arable land on the Peascombe field in Hawkesbury, viz: one acre lying near John Horwwodís Brake, shooting near the Come throat, Nichs Benceís ground, E, and that which was John Horwoodís W.  Also _ acre in the same field shooting upon 3 half-acres more in the land of Anthony Downs S., and the land of Thos Jobson N.  And also 3 half-acres near the said Come throat heading furlong that shooteth on the W. side of the aforesaid _ acre, Anthony Downs ground S., and Thos Jobsonís N.

Which premises the said Morgan Hickes bought in fee simple of Richard Franklin and others by deed of 7 Nov., 1639.  Term 2000 years; rent a peppercorn.

Signature Morgan Hickes & seal

SAS/PN/936                          29 Dec., 1651

Bond by Morgan Hickes and Nathaniel Osborne in £20 for performance of covenants in Lease of even date between the parties.

SAS/PN/937                          1 Jan , 1651-2

Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq., to John Allway of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman ñ for £124 in the name of a Fine ñ of a messuage or tenement in Upton in the tenure of Nathaniel Osborne in right of his wife Ellynor, with all barns, stables, etc.

Also a close of meadow or pasture to the said messuage adjoining and belonging containing 2 acres.  Also a little close of meadow called Brade Leas containing 5 acres: another little close called Weares Mead at Toppings containing 3 acres.

Also arable land in the Common Fields of Upton dispersed, containing 53 acres ëin each fieldí. And two cowes pasture in the Combes every second year.

The said arable land and cow pasture were parcel of the land and tenement which anciently was enjoyed with the said messuage

Also a close of meadow or pasture called East Croft lying near the house of Richard Pearce in the tenure of the said Nathaniel Osborne, bounded round with the Common fields and the late kingís highway and all that arable land lying dispersed in the common field of Upton lately purchased by Arthur Crewe, gent and Thos Maynard containing in both fields 36 acres and one farrendell and a half, and one cow pasture in the Combes.  Also all the tithe of hay of the premises.

Term 99 years, if the said John Allway and Sarah his wife or either of them should so long live: rent £4 ñ 6s ñ 8d.

Signature: Ro Jenkinson, seal cut off.

Witnesses: Abr Harris, Rich Mansell.

SAS/PN938                           1 Jan.,  1651-2

Counterpart of Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq., to the said John Allway ñ in consideration of the surrender of a lease to Nicholas Stinchcombe and John and Nathaniel Stinchcombe for their lives, and for £50 ñ 10s paid and £59 ñ 10s to be paid ñ of a cottage called Cames House and lands belonging ( as in no 929; 4 May 1650)  And also the cottage lately turned into a barn called Horrymans and Horrymans Close in the possession of Richard Bence for the lives of Richard Holborrow, Margaret his wife and Samuell their son.  Term 1000 years; rent 4s and court suit at the Manor of Hawkesbury.

Signature of John Always, seal and tags gone.

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Edw Farr, Tho Hollester (mk), Richd Mansell.

SAS/PN/939                        1 June 1652                         (not executed)

Bargain and Sale by John Guyse of Gloucester, esq., and Abigail his wife, to John Hawtrye of Ricelipp, Middlesex, esq., and Thomas Childe of Northwicke, Worcester, esq.,  -for £2100 ñ of All that the scite of the manor and capital messuage of Over Hawkesbury called Hawkesburyes Barn in Hawkesbury in the possession of the said John Guise and theretofore of Robert Haviland, gent., and sometime of Jerome Vizar and John Vizar, and (lands described as before).  And all the tithes of the premises.

SAS/PN/940                          1 June , 1652

Bond by John Guyse to John Hawtrye and Thomas Childe in £4000 for performance of covenants of even date.

Signature : John Guyse

Witnesses: Jo Driver, Wm Hodges, Tho Yate, Nichs Lane, Ra Willett.

SAS/PN/941                          14 June 1652

Deed Poll of Grant by John Guyse to John Hawtrey, Thomas Childe and to Gabriel Lowe of Osellworth, co Glouc.  esq., - in part performance of deed of 1 June, inst (no 939) and in consideration of £2100 mentioned in the said deed  -of :

The site of the manor and capital messuage of Over Hawkesbury called Hawkesburyes Barnes;  2 closes, the Park Meadows, 28 acres;  a cottage or tenement erected on part thereof and the garden adjoining;  one acre of meadow, the Viccars Meade;  a close of meadow, Penn Meadow, 4 acres;  a close of pasture, the Croft, 9 acres;  3 closes of pasture, the New Leazes, 30 acres;  130 acres of arable in the Northfields of Hawkesbury;  125 acres in the Southfields, 12 acres being enclosed.

Also a messuage or tenement in Hawkesburye theretofore in the tenure of Walter Dennys, esq., and afterwards of Robert Haviland and the soil adjoining whereupon a stable and a house called the Weatherhouse then lately stood, and a barn called the Little Barne;  a close of pasture called Conyger, with a dovehouse on part thereof and a garden to the said messuage adjoining containing in the whole 1 acre;  a close of pasture called the little Penn adjoining to the said garden containing 3 acres then laid to and enclosed with the Conyger Close, and both late were used together as a Conyger;  a close of meadow called Hollcroft containing 20 acres, together with 2 messuages adjoining to the said close.

All the premises being in Hawkesbury and in the tenure or holding of Robert Haviland and Mathew Haviland.

And all the tithes of corn, grain and hay of the premises and common of pasture.

And appointment of Mathew Crewe of Alderley, Gloucs, and Nathaniel Osborne as attornies to give seisin.

Signature: John Guyse & seal

Witnesses to livery of seisin: Richd Yate, Ra Willett, Richard Thynne, John Alwaye (mk), and Geo Merrick (mk).

SAS/PN/942                          29 June 1652

Receipt under seal by John Guyse to John Hawtrye and Thomas Childe for £2100 the purchase money of the before named manor site and lands etc..

Witnesses: Rebecca Hodges, John Coxe, Henry Parruk of Arlingham, Walter Walburn of Arlingham (mk).

SAS/PN/943                          6 July 1652

Acknowledgement by John Driver of receipt from Ralph Willett by order of John Hawtrye and Thomas Childe of £1480, to the use of John Guyse, in part payment of £2100 the purchase money before mentioned.

SAS/PN/944                        Trinity term,  1652

Fine between John Hawtrye, esq., and Thomas Childe, esq. plaintiffs, and John Guyse esq., and Abigail his wife, deforciants of one messuage, 4 cottages, one dovehouse, 2 barnes, 5 gardens, 1 orchard, 280 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture and common of pasture for all manner of cattle in Hawkesbury and Didmarton.  And of the tythes of corn, grain and hay and the moiety of the tythes of lambs of the premises.

SAS/PN/945                          1 Dec., 1652

Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq. to Richard Randall of Little Woolford, Warwick, gent. and William Randall of Burmington, co Warwick, gent.  ñfor £200 in the name of a fine ñ for 99 years from the expiration of a Lease of 14 June, 17 Chas I to Nichs Prowte and Elizabeth his wife of a messuage or tenement and _ yard of land in Inglestone in the tithing of Stoke and other premises for their lives, the present lease being conditioned upon the lives of Alexander Randall and Christopher Randall sons of Christopher Randall of Hawkesbury, gent.  Rent £3 ñ 10s abd court suit.

Signature: Robt Jenkinson & seal

Witnesses: Christopher Randall, Rich Mansell, Wm Randall,

With endorsed Surrender of the Lease, 21 Feb  1684-5 by Alexander Randall.

SAS/PN/946                          1 Dec., 1652

Counterpart of the above Lease with signature, Wm Randall.

SAS/PN/947                          10 July, 1653

Assignment by Henery Good of Woodford, Wilts, clerk, and William Alford of Chippenham, Wilts, feltmaker, of a Lease dated 20 July 1620 by Thomas Mynett senr., yeoman, Elizabeth his wife and Thomas Mynett junr, son and heir apparent of the said Thos Mynett senr., and Joan his wife to William Crewe of Alderley, Gloucs, gent. of a close of meadow containing 5 acres part of Mynetts Meade, for 2000 years.  The said lease was assigned, 1 April 1640, by John Walter to Alexander Pritchard, Wm Crewe and John Walker and was then vested in the said Hen Good and Wm Alford.

Signatures of assignors

SAS/PN/948                          2 Sept 1653

Assignment by Nicholas Stinchcombe senr. of Hawkesbury, clothier, to William Smythe of North Nibley, Gloucs, gent ñ for £125 ñ of a lease dated 25 Nov., 1650 by Robert Jenkinson to the said Nicholas, of pasture and meadow called Iveryes containing 10 acres in Hawkesbury in the tenure of Robert Mawdeley under a deed of 26 Oct., 32 Eliz., by demise of Mathew Poyntz, esq.,  The present lease being to the said Nicholas for 99 years from the determination of the former lease, if John Stinchcombe, Nathaniel Stinchcombe and Nicholas Stinchcombe junr, sons of the said Nicholas or any of them should so long live. Rent 13s ñ 4d.

The estate of the said Robt Mawdeley in the premises was then vested in the said Nichs Stinchcombe.

Signature: Nicholas Stinchcombe, seal cut off.

Witnesses: Ro Webb, Daniell Pilsworth, Jos Morwent, Wm Archard.

With endorsed Assignment, 7 April 1669 by Wm Smith of Kingswood, Wilts, gent to Sir Robt Jenkinson, bart. for £100.

SAS/PN/949                          17 March 1653-4

Assignment by John Alwaye of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman, to Nathaniel Osborne of Upton, yeoman  - for £20 ñ of a cottage converted into a barn called Herrymans and a close called Herrymans Close containing 1_ acres in the tithing of Upton, demised to the said John Alwaye, with other premises by Lease of 1 Jan, 1651-2 by Robert Jenkinson for 1000 years from the determination of the estate of Richard Bence who was in possession under a lease for lives. 

Signature: John Always, seal gone.

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Robt Longden.

SAS/PN/950                        Trinity term, 1654.

Fine between Jasper Chapman, gent., plaintiff, and Nicholas Stinchcombe senr. and Nicholas Stinchcombe junr., deforciants, of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 30 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow and common of pasture for all manor of cattle in Hawkesbury.

SAS/PN/951                          Trinity term, 1654

Recovery by Robert Mullings, demandant, against Jasper Chapman, gent. tenant, and Nicholas Stinchcombe senr and Nicholas Stinchcombe junr., Vouchees, of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 30 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow in Hawkesbury.

SAS/PN/952                          25 April, 1655

Counterpart of Assignment by Nathaniel Osborne of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman, to Nicholas Horwood of Weekewarr, Gloucs, yeoman, -for £410 ñ of a lease of 20 May, 1651 by Robert Jenkinson, esq., of a messuage or tenement and _ yardland in Hawkesbury then late in the tenure of John Horwood decd. with other premises for 2000 years.

Signature: Nicholas Horwood, seal gone

Witnesses: Christopher Randall, Simon Candler, Daniel Hall.

SAS/PN/953                          26 April 1655

Lease by Nicholas Horwood to Nathaniel Osborne of arable lands containing 21 acrees lying dispersed in the two Common fields of the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury, viz.: in the Northfield of Pescombe field 11 acres and in the Southfield or Heycraftfielde 10 acres, as in shedule to the deed.

Term 1985 years; rent 1s.

Signature : Nicholas Horwood.

SAS/PN/954                        4 Sept., 1655

Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq., to Mathew Rouch of Hauxbury, taylor  -for £23 ñ of the two watermills lying together with a certain parcel of ground belonging or usually occupied therewith containing 1 acre in the tithing of Kilcutt in Hauxbury called Rouches Mills, then or late in the tenure of Robt Rouch withal houses, yards, ways, waters, ponds, and fishings belonging.  Reserving to the lessor and his servants free liberty to enter and fish there at his and their pleasure.  Term 99 years from the expiration of a lease of the premises with other heriditaments, ending 2 July 1661.  Rent yealy £9.

Signatures: Ro Jenkinson & Ma Jenkinson, seals and tags gone.

Witnesses: Ralph Taylor, John Harbart.

SAS/PN/954A                                       4 Sept., 1655

Counterpart of the above Lease, with mark of Mathew Rouch.

SAS/PN/955                        24 Nov., 1655

Counterpart of Lease by John Hawtrye of Ricelipp, Middlesex, esq., and Thomas Childe of Northwick, co Worcester, esq., at the request of Robert Jenkinson, to Robert Haynes of Hawkesbury, taylor, of a piece of arable land containing 1_ acres in Hawkesbury in the Common Field there called the Southfield adjoining to the highway from the Upper Farm in Hawkesbury called Hawkesburys Barnes to Upton.  Term 2000 years; rent 4d.

Signature: Robert Haines, & seal

Witnesses: Ga Lowe, Ra Willett.

SAS/PN/955A                       24 Nov., 1655

Counterpart of Bargain and Sale by John Hawtrye and Thomas Childe (being intrusted with the fee simple, with other lands, of the lands thereafter mentioned for Robert Jenkinson, esq.)  at the request of the said Robert Jenkinson ñ to William Drew junr of Hawkesbury, yeoman,  - for £42 -  of a parcel of land called the Seven Acres Piece containing 7 acres in the Southfield of Hawkesbury between a parcel called the Twenty Acres Piece, W. and another parcel called the Sandpitt Piece, E.

And also all the tithes of corn, grain and hay and the  moiety of the tythes of lambs of the premises.

Signature:William Drew, seal & tag gone

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Edward Farr, Richard Thynne.

SAS/PN/956                        24 Nov., 1655

Counterpart of Lease by John Hawtrye and Thomas Childe at the request of Robert Jenkinson, esq., to John Marshe of Upton, blacksmith ñfor £13-  of 2_ acres of arable land in Hawkesbury in the Southfield, 1_ acres thereof adjoining the church pathway and the other acre shooting from one end of the said 1_ acre towards the Pen Meadow.

And also the tithes of corn, grain and hay and the moiety of the tithe of lambs of the premises.  Term 2000 years; rent 4d.

Mark of John Marshe

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Richd Thynne.

SAS/PN/957                          18 April 1657

Lease by Morgan Hickes of Cromhall, co Gloucs, clothier, to Samuel Stinchcombe, son of Thos Stinchcombe of Hawkesbury, yeoman  - for £7 ñ 7s ñ 6d -  of 1_ acres of arable land of the Common Field in Hawkesbury called Pescombe field in the part called Halls Corner, land of the said Thomas, N. and a plot or coppice of wood called Moyrie Wood, S. and abutting on land of Robert Jenkinson at the W. end.  Term 2000 years; rent a peppercorn.

Signature: Morgan Hickes, & seal.

Witnesses: Richard Russell, Thomas Tratman, Richd Dinnery (mk).

SAS/PN/958                        28 Sept., 1657.

Counterpart of a Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq. and Thomas Childe, esq. to Nicholas Rooch of Hawkesbury, taylor,  -for £55 -  of a messuage or tenement in Hawkesbury late built by Thomas Horwood and a parcel of meadow containing 1 acre theretofore taken out of a meadow called Howe Crofte. And common of pasture for all manner of cattle in the commons and commonable places of the Manor of Hawkesbury called the Gross Common  And also 9 ashes growing on the Common near the said messuage and all trees and underwood upon the said parcel of meadow.  Term 1000 years; rent 1d.

Mark of Nichs Rooch

Witnesses: Ra Willett, Richard Bence, Anthony Downe (mk).

SAS/PN/959                        2 Nov., 1657.

Assignment by Johan Langton of Bristol, daughter and executrix of Mary Butcher late of the same place, widow decd by consent of Humfrey Hooke of Bristol, gent., grandson of the said Mary Butcher and Nicholas Stinchcombe of Upton, clothier, to Edward Farr of Hawkesbury, yeoman, in trust for Robert Jenkinson, esq.  ñfor £125 to the said Humphry Hooke ñ of a Mortgage dated 16 Aug., 1651 by the said Nicholas Stinchcombe to the said Mary Butcher for £100 of 80 acres of arable land late in the tenure of Edw. Rodway and then of the said Nicholas, situate in or near Hawkesbury.

Signatures of Langton, Hooke and Stinchcombe, and  seals.

Witnesses: Fra. Yeamans, John Hancock.

SAS/PN/960                          4 Nov., 1657

Grant by Nicholas Stinchcombe of Upton in Hawkesbury, clothier, to Robert Jenkinson, esq.  ñfor £60 ñ of 80 acres of arable land in Hawkesbury late in the tenure of Edw Rodway of Kilcott and then of the said Nicholas, who purchased of Abraham Burrell, esq. and which were known as Burrells yardland.

Signatures & tag.

Witnesses: Richard Thynne, Nichs Stinchcombe junr of Upton and Nicholas Stinchcombe of Hawkesbury (mk)

SAS/PN/961                          11 dec., 1657

Deed of feoffment by Morgan Hicks of Cromhall, gent. to Robert Jenkinson, esq.  ñfor £110 -  of 44 acres of arable land with the meeres and appurtenances belonging in the Common fields of Hawkesbury as in Schedule annexed.*

Signature Morgan Hicks and seal

Witnesses to deed: Weinfred Hickes, Marie Hickes, Nichs Drew.

To livery of seisin by Edw Farr, George Winbold, Nichs Drew.

To Livery by Morgan Hicks:  Edw Farr, Ralph Clary.

*The schedule shows 17 pieces containing 17 acres in Pescombes Field and 15 pieces in Heycraft Field.

SAS/PN/962                          23 March, 1657-8

Assignment by Nathaniel Osborne of Upton, yeoman, to William Drewe of Oldbury upon the Hill near Didmarton, yeoman  -for £105 -  of arable lands containing 21 acres lying dispersedly in the Common fields in the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury.

Also a cottage then or late converted into a barn called Horrymans and a close called Horrymans Close containing 1_ acres in the tithing of Upton. And also 3 parcels of arable land in Pescombe field, viz. 1 acre, _ acre, and 3 half-acres.

And also a new inclosed ground at Horwoods Brake and exchanged lands.

Signature: Nathaniel Osburne, & seal

Witnesses:  Ra Willett, Ralphe Willett, John Jerome.

SAS/PN/963                          25 March 1658

Lease by Henry Knight, of Hawkesbury, butcher, to Robert Jenkinson, esq.,  -for £50. ñ 10s  - of the North part of the house late in the tenure of Henry Knight, father of the said Henry, and then of the said Henry, party to the deed, containing a kitching, a buttry, and 2 rooms on them and also one half of the stable and one half of the shop belonging.  And also the little meadow called Minets Meadow in Hawkesbury.  Term 99 years, if the said Henry Knight or Robert Knight his brother or either of the so long live. Covenat by Henry Knight, after the decease of Gillian Knight his mother, to pay to the said Robert Jenkinson a yearly rent of 5 marks theretofore reserved by Robert Jenkinson out of the premises, together with other lands and tenements upon a demise made to Henry Knight the father, notwithstanding the redemise of a parcel thereof.

Mark of Henry Knight & seal

Witnesses: Ni Drew, Robert Haines.

SAS/PN/964                          10 Nov., 1658

Counterpart of Bargain and Sale by Morgan Hickes of Cromhall, co Gloucs, gent.,  Winifride his wife, Arthur Hickes of Thornebury, gent, son and heir apparent of the said Morgan, and Anne his wife to Christopher Clarke of Dodington, yeoman,  - for £770 ñ of:

A messuage or tenement in Hawkesbury called Sturgs and Parkers in the tenure of Mary Higgins as tenant of the said Morgan Hickes.  And all other messuages of the vendors, except 2 acres of arable land in Pescombefield and 2 acres in Heycroft field in the tenure of Wm Harding by demise of the said Morgan Hickes, and except 40 acres sold to Robert Jenkinson esq.

Signature: Christopher Clarke, & seal.

Witnesses:  Sa. Codrington, Nich Webb, Joshua Hillingham.

SAS/PN/965                          25 May 1659

Counterpart of a Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq. to William Pritchard of Upton, carpenter ñ for £7 -  of one acre of arable land lying behind Burgage in the Southfield of Upton adjoining one half acre of land of John Allwaye, E. and unto half acre of Maurice Hancock, W.  Term 2000 years; rent a peppercorn.

Mark of William Pritchard and tag.

Witnesses : John Pell, Jos Poyntz.

SAS/PN/966                          23 sept., 1659

Lease by John Walker of Hawkesbury, clothier, to Samuel Stinchcombe, son of Thomas Stinchcombe, yeoman,  - for £9 -  of 1_ acres of arable land in the Common field of Hawkesbury called Pescombe field in the part called Hales Corner, late in the tenure of the said John Walker, the land of Robt Jenkinson, esq. lying on the W. side and a coppice or wood of Mr Robertson, esq. N.  Term 2000 years; rent a peppercorn.  

Mark of lessor

Witnesses: John Gingell, Elizth Stinchcombe, John Weare junr.

SAS/PN/967                          17 Nov., 1659

Assignment by Robert Longden of Hawkesbury, yeoman, Bridgett Longden his wife, daughter of John Stoper senr, late of Acton Turvile, Gloucs decd, and John Longden of Hawkesbury, butcher, son of the said Robert and Bridgett, to Edward Farr of Hawkesbury, yeoman, by direction of Robert Jenkinson, esq., and in trust for him ñ in consideration of a conveyance by the said Robert Jenkinson of a yard of arable land in Upton containing 82 acres and all commons and sheep pastures belonging, which he purchased of Nicholas Stinchcombe (Except 6 acres in Northfield and 7 acres in Southfield, parcel thereof and except 20 sheep pastures in the Northfield)  to John Sloper and Arthur Vizar to the use of the said Robert Longden, Bridgett and John Longden as therein mentioned ñ pf a close of meadow called Upper Innocks or Bence Innocks with free ingress etc. through the court of the said Robert Longden, which said premises Sir Robert Jenkinson, father of the said Robert Jenkinson, demised by deed of 10 April, 11 Chas I to the said John Sloper and Bridgett Longden (inter alia) for 99 years, if the said John Longden and also Thomas Longden (since deceased), two sons of the said Robert Longden should so long live, under the yearly rent of 40s.

Signatures of Robert and John Longden and mark of Bridgett.

Witnesses: Ra Willett, John Pell, Fra Came.

SAS/PN/968                          17 Nov., 1659

Deed of feoffment by Robert Jenkinson, esq. to John Sloper of Acton Turvile, Gloucs, yeoman, and Arthur Vizar of Alderley, Gloucs, clothier,  in trust for Robert Longden, Bridgett Longden his wife and John Longden their son ñ in consideration of an Assignment of even date by the said Longden to Edw Farr by the appointment of the said Robt Jenkinson, of a close of meadow called Upper Innocks or Bences Innocks in Hawkesbury for 99 years, if the said Longdens or either of them should so long live ñ of a yard land of arable land in Upton containing 82 acres lying dispersedly in the Common fields of Upton and all commons of pasture belonging.  To hold to the uses of the Longdens as mentioned.  Rent 40s

Signatures : Arthur Vizar, Robt Longden, John Longden and mk of Bridgett. Seals and tags gone.

Witnesses: John Pell, Ra Willett, Fra Came

SAS/PN/969                          18 Nov 1659

Mortgage by demise by Robert Longden to Robert Jenkinson, esq., -for £16 ñ 10s owing by the said Robt Longden ñ of a close of meadow or pasture called Lower Innock and the moiety of Westcotts Mead in Hawkesbury

Signature of Robt Longden & seal

SAS/PN/970                          18 Nov.,  1659

Counterpart of Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq. to William Pritchard senr of Hawkesbury, carpenter, -for £20 -  of a messuage, tenement or cottage in Upton in Hawkesbury and a close of meadow or pasture adjoining  Also _ acre of meadow in West Mead and 2 cows pasture in the Combe in Upton  And 12 acres of arable land lying dispersed in the common fields of Upton.

Term 99 years, if Alice Pritchard, wife of the said William and Alexander Pritchard and William Pritchard, sons of the said William senr or either of them should so long live.  Rent £7 ñ 10s

Mk of Wm Pritchard

Witnesses: Hugh Parnell, Edw Farr.

SAS/PN/971                        1 Oct., 12 Chas II  (1660)

Lease by Francis Camme of Cherington, co Gloucs, gent/, to Anthony Downe of Hawkesburie, husbandman,  - for £10 -  of a cottage or tenement wherein Robert Rouch was the living in Inglestone in Hawkesburie, with a garden and orchard adjoining and belonging containing _ acre.  Timber excepted.  All late in the tenure of Edmond Downe.  term, 99 years, if Emma wife of the lesee, Sarah Doune, daughter of the said Anthony and Emma and Nathaniel their daughter and son or any of them should so long live.  Yearly rent 2s.

Signature  Fran. Cam, seal gone.

SAS/PN/972                        3 Oct., 12 Chas II  (1660)

Counterpart of Lease by Robert Jenkinson esq., to Samuel Stiffe of Hawkesbury, yeoman, one of the sons of Richard Stiffe of Hawkesbury, weaver decd, and Hestor the wife of the said Samuel, daughter of William Longe of North Nibley, co Gloucs, clothier, - in consideration of a surrender by Margaret Stiffe , widow, the relict of the said Richard and the said Samuel Stiffe executors of the Will of the said Richard Stiffe and for £30 ñ of a messuage or tenement in Ingeston als Ingleston in the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury and a garden and backside adjoining with all barns, stables, lands etc, belonging.  And also all tithes of hay of the premises (Except 6 acres of arable land in the common fields of Hawkesbury and two grounds of meadow or pasture called the Sterts and the tithe of hay thereof).  Term, the lives of the said Samuel Stiffe and Hester his wife successively.  Rent 10s.

Signature: Samuel Stiffe and mark of Hester

Witnesses: Edw Elderton, Wm Long (mk), Ra Willett.

SAS/PN/973                        3 Oct., 12 Chas II (1660)

Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq. to Margaret Stiffe of Hawkesbury, widow,  - in consideration of the surrender of a former lease of 20 Oct., 23 Chas I of grounds and closes called the Sterts in Ingeston als Ingleston late belonging to the messuage or tenenment late of Richard Stiffe and all tithes of hay of the premises.  Term 99 years, if Moses Stiffe and Daniel Stiffe or either of them should so lonf live; rent 10s ñ 3d and heriot of best beast.

Signature, Rob Jenkinson, seal gone.

Witnesses Edw. Elderton.  Wm Long (mk), Ra Willett.

SAS/PN/973A                     23 Oct., 12 Chas II (1660)

Counterpart of Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq. to Margaret Stiffe, widow, being a counterpart of the previous lease no 973.

Mk of Margaret Stiffe, seal & tag gone.

SAS/PN/974                        30 May, 13 Chas II (1661)

Assignment by John Harris of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Elianor his wife to John Smith of the same place, Husbandman, - for £80 -  of a close of meadow ground called Mynetts containing 5 acres in Hawkesbury and also the tithe of hay thereof.

Also of the part of the house built upon the said meadow called the old building in which James Higgs then dwelt and 5 foot of ground on the front of the said building towards the South so far as the old building extended.  And liberty to draw water at the well in the garden of the said John Harris.  Term 16 years; rent 1s

Signature: John Harrys and mk of Elianor.

Witnesses: Rob Jenkinson, Hugh Parnell, John Weare.

SAS/PN/975                        1 June, 13 Chas II  (1661)

Counterpart of Lease by Robert Jenkinson, esq., to Gillian Knight, widow, of All that part of a messuage in Hawkesbury late Alexander Longdenís in possession of the said Gillian Knight together with a shop and orchard at the end of the said messuage and the garden and orchard belonging and also the use of the yard belonging.  Term 99 years, if the said Gillian should so long live. Rent 4s

Mark of Gillian Knight

Witnesses: Jno Weare, Ra Clary.

SAS/PN/976                        30 Oct., 13 Chas II  (1661)

Counterpart of Grant by Sir Robert Jenkinson to John Walker of Hawkesbury, yeoman  - in Exchange -  of 2 acres of land lying in the Sands of the Northfeyld of Hawkesbury, one of them on the West side of an acre of the said John Walker by Hillesly way and the other on the East side of the said acre of the said John Walker, only an old pathway between, and also the said pathway belonging.

And the said John Walker granted in exchange an acre called the Goose acre in the Southfield between an acre of Wm Hancocks W. and the farm land E.  And the moiety of a place of greensword on the hill in the same field between the ways called the Piggen pathway, S. and the way by the Innock, N.  And 3 half-acres of land in the same field, Thos Jobsonís on the N. and shooting on the Rudgway.  Terms mutually  1000 years.

Mark of John Walker & seal

Witnesses: Hugh Parnell, John Bromaghem.

SAS/PN/977                        Michaelmas term, 13 Chas II  (1661)

Fine between Robert Jenkinson, bart., querent, and Jasper Chapman, gent, and Jane his wife, deforciants, of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 30 acres of land, 30 acres of meadowand common of pasture in Hawkesbury.  (in duplicate)

SAS/PN/978                          18 Nov.,  1661

Deed of Exchange between Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., and Nicholas Bence of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Edith his wife, Viz:-

The said Sir Robert had granted to the said Nicholas Bence and Edith and to Joane Drue their daughter (for their lives in succession)  1 acre of land in the Southfield of Hawkesbury called Heycroft field, near John Nottís Leaze between land of the said Nicholas on the one side and lands of Wm Pritchard on the other side; 2 acres and 3 farundells of land in the said field near Deanís Leaze on the South thereof and the highway leading to Chalkley on the East.

(Except and reserved to Sir Robert so much of the said 2 acres and 3 farundells as lay above Chalkley on the E. side of the way)

And in the Northfield that farundell of land near Hilsley way on the E. side thereof between lands of Mary Clarke, W and lands of Sir Robert, E..

And the said Nicholas Bence and Edith surrendered to Sir Robert:- 3 farundels of land and a farundel in the Southfield in the furlong under the Innock hedge lately enclosed by Sir Robert;  3 farundels of land in the same field in the furlong beyond Piggen pathway between lands of Katheren Pen, N and lands late of John Doun, S.;  and so much of an acre of land which the said Nicholas had in the same field under Chalkley way near Deanís Leaze as lay above the said way on the E. side thereof.  In the Northfield 3 farundels of land in the furlong near Typpings End between the lands of the late Richard Gacon, W. and lands of John Doun, E.   And 3 farundels in the same field and furlong between lands late of Richd Gacon, E. and lands of Sir Robert in the occupation of Edw Farr on the W.

Signature: Nicholas Bence & seal.

Witnesses: Hugh Parnell junr.

SAS/PN/979                        24 July, 14 Chas II  (1662)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to John Allen of Hawkesbury, blacksmith  - for 40s -  of a cottage or tenement with garden and backside adjoining containing æ acres, near the dwellinghouse of Arthur Horwood in Hawkesbury, theretofore in the occupation of Richard Long and then Charles Long.

Term 99 years from the death of Charles Long, if the said John Allen, Martha his wife and Mary his daughter or either of them should so long live. Yearly rent 20s. 

Mark of John Allen

Witnesses:  Hugh Parnell junr, John Bermagham.

SAS/PN/980                        1 Sept., 14 Chas II  (1662)

Lease of Mathew Crewe of Alderley, gent., with the consent of Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart. to Hugh Parnell of Hawkesbury, yeoman,  -for £132 paid by Sir Robert  - of 33_  acres of arable land in the Common Fields of Hawkesbury, described in Schedule.

Term 34 years; rent a peppercorn

Signature: Mathew Crewe

Witnesses: Martha Jones, Ra Willett.

SAS/PN/981                        1 Oct., 14 Chas II  (1662)

Assignment between Robert Wimbold of Mayes Hill in Westerleigh, co Gloucs. yeoman, and Robert Wimbold of Bristoll, grocer, son of the said Robert,  - in consideration of an intended marriage between the said Robert Wimbold the son and Sarah Burford, daughter of John Burford of Chipping Sodbury, chandler, -  of a lease of 11 Sept., 23 Chas I (1647) by Dame Anne Mary Jenkinson and Robt Jenkinson, esq. to the said Robert Wimbold the father,  for 99 years, conditioned upon lives, of a messuage or tenement in Turgesend in Hawkesbury and 7 closes of meadow and pasture ground near the said messuage containing 30 acres called Home Paddock, Home Meadow, the Barn Close, the Farther Brook leaze and Wheele barrow leaze  and the Wheat Close and common of pasture for 9 Rudder beasts and 3 horses.

Signature: seal and tag torn off.

Witnesses: Tho Hathway, Thos Hartwell, Not. Pub.

SAS/PN/982                        4 Nov., 14 Chas II  (1662)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., to Edmond Doune of Dodington, Gloucs, yeoman,  -  in consideration of the Surrender of a Lease of several acres in the common fields of Hawkesbury and of £11 ñ 15s  - of lands in the Northfield of Hawkesbury called Pescombefield, namely : 5_ acres of arable parcel of the copyhold lands of the said John Doune;  3 farundels late parcel of the copyholds of Richard Gacone;  3 farundells late parcel of the copyholds of Nicholas Bence and 1 acre in the occupation of Edw Farr.

All lying together in the said Pescombe field, bounding to the Vicarage Mead, S., Mr Creweís Park Mead, W., the highway, N.  and an acre of land in the occupation of the said Edw Farr, E>

Term 1000 years: rent a peppercorn.

Signature: Edmond Doune, tag & seal gone.

Witnesses: Hugh Parnell junr.

SAS/PN/983                        undated (c. 1662)

Memo of Surrender by Barbara Wastfield and Richard Wastfield to Sir Robert Jenkinson of arable lands named in the Schedule, they rendering the same rent and services for the other lands held by them as formerly and enjoying the same privileges, but not to debar Sir Robert from enclosing any part of the green hills in the Common fields, namely: 14_ acres in Heycroft field and 12 acres and 4 farrendals in Peascombe field.

Witness: Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/984                        (no date in Catalogue)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Richard Wastfield of Hawkesbury, gent.  ñ in consideration of £24 and the Surrender of lands described in the Schedule annexed ñ ofA messuage or tenement in Hawkesbury in tenure or possession of Barbara Wastfield.  And one meadow near the dwellinghouse; one other Lease called the Rack Close; one other Leaze called the Field leaze and 4 other grounds called the Sterts and 1_ acres of arable land in the common field of Hawkesbury called Pescombe field in Broad Meade; and 2 acres of arable land in the other common field called Heycroft field.

Signature: Richard Wastfield, seal & tags gone

Witnesses: Hugh Parnell, junr, Thos Bell.

SAS/PN/985                        23 May, 15 Chas II  (1663)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Edward White of Hawkesbury, yeoman  - in consideration of a Surrender by the said Edw White of all the copyhold tenements which he held of the said Sir Robert ñ of a messuage in Turgend in Hawkesbury late Jasper Chapmanís and since purchased by Sir Robert  And also a little close adjoining the said messuage called the Home Close containing 2 acres. (Ecept the little tenement and orchard upon part of the said close occupied by Wm Pritchard, carrier).  Also a ground of meadow or pasture called the Hither Grocrafts containing 8 acres.  And the tithe of hay of the premises.

To hold the messuage and Home Close for 99 years, if the said Edw White, Mary his wife and Gabriel their son or either of them should so long live; rent 6d.  And to hold the ground called Hither Grocraft for 99 years, if the said Edw. White should so long live.

Mark of Edward White and seal

Witnesses: Alexr Pritchard (mk) , Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/986                          27 May, 1663

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Thomas Jobson, senr of Hawkesbury, yeoman  - in consideration of the conveyance of other lands to Sir Robert by Thos Jobson  - of 2 acres and 3 farrendels of arable ground late enclosed by the said Thos Jobson in the common field called Pescombe Field,  1 acre therof lying under the West hedge of the said enclosure late parcel of the tenement of the Widow Pen, one other _ acre thereof belonging to the tenement of the said Richard Gawn and one farrendell being late parcel of the land of Morgan Hix.

Term 1000 years; rent a peppercorn.

Mark of Jobson

Witnesses: Joseph Poyntz, Richard Thynne, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/987                          27 May, 1663

Conveyance by Christopher Clarke of Didmarton, yeoman, to Sir Robert Jenkinson  - for £80 -  of a little close of meadow or pasture containing 3 acres called Deaneís Leaze, the East end adjoining the highway from Hawkesbury to Chalkly and being in the occupation of Wm Rogers  And 2 acres of arable land lying in Pescombe field in the Short Hedge and shooting with the North end thereof against the said hedge  And one acre of arable in Heycroft field, the S. end thereof shooting upon a piece of the farm land called the Eight Acres.  And also the tithe hay of the premises.

Signature: Christopher Clarke and seal

Witnesses: Joseph Poyntz, Richd Thynne, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/988                          27 May, 1663

Conveyance by Thomas Jobson and Joane his wife and Thomas Jobson junr their son and heir apparent, to Thomas Sargeant of Horton, Gloucs, yeoman, and Richard Alexander of Didmarton in trust for Sir Robert Jenkinson  -for £90 -  of the several parcels of arable land in the common fields of Hawkesbury named in the schedule annexed.

Mark of Joane Jobson and 2 other tags.

SAS/PN/989                        Trinity term, 15 Chas II  (1663)

Fine between Richard Alexander and Thomas Serjeant querents and Robert Jenkinson, bart, and Mary his wife, Thomas Jobson senr and Joan his wife and Thomas Jobson junr, deforciants, of one messuage, garden, 32 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and common of pasture in Hawkesbury.

SAS/PN/990                        15 Nov., 15 Chas II  (1663)

Deed of Exchange between Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart. and John Walker of Hawkesbury, yeoman, whereby:

Sir Robt Jenkinson granted to John Walker one acre of land lying above Rudgway near to the Butts of the said Walker late Thos Jobsonís  And John Walker granted to Sir Robert Jenkinson _ acre of land near Barne hedge heading to Clarks piece and _ acre in Rothercombe under a piece of 7 acres belonging to the farm.  Term, 1000 years.

Mark of John Walker

Witness: Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/991                        27 Nov., 15 Chas II  (1663)

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Thomas Stinchcombe senr of Chalkly in Hawkesbury, gent., and Nehemiah Stinchcombe, son of the said Thomas,  - in consideration of the conveyance of other lands by the said Thomas to Hugh Parnell in trust for Sir Robert  - of 5 acres of arable land in Heycroft Field at Barne Hedg, namely: 3 acres late of Wm Clark under Barne Hedg, 1 acre late Nich Benceís joining to the same; 2 half-acres, one called John Walkerís, the other late Thos Jobsonís lying between the said 3 acres and Bathe way.  Term 1000 years; rent a peppercorn.

Witnesses: Nicholas Bence, Hugh Parnell, Cornelius Gingell, Richard Clarke

Memo of Assignment, 25 June 1690 endorsed by Nehemiah Stinchcombe to Sir Robt Jenkinson ñ for £32 ñ 10s.

SAS/PN/992                          27 Nov. 1663

Lease by the said Thomas Stinchcombe to Hugh Parnell in trust for Sir Robert Jenkinson  - in consideration of the conveyance of other lands  -of 8 acres of arable land dispersed in the common fields of Hawkesbury named in Schedule annexed.

And also all interest of the said Thos Stinchcombe in that part of the greenhills in the common fields between the highway from Tutterlys Ash to Toppings End and the pathway in Heycroft field called Piggen pathway. with liberty to Sir Robert to enclose; always allowing for that part of green hills in Heycroft field 20 acres of arable as commonly reputed to lie open to the said common field, without claiming any common for the same.  term 1000 years; rent a peppercorn.  Shedule annexed.

Signature: Thomas Stinchcombe, and seal

Witnesses: Cornelius Gingel, Nichs Bence, Richd Clarke.

SAS/PN/993                        1 Dec., 15 Chas II  (1663)

Assignment by Sarah Drew of Oldbury on the Hill, Gloucs, the relict and executrix of the Will of William Drew of the same place decd, to Edward Farr in trust for Sir Robert Jenkinson,  - for £125 ñ 10s  - of 22 acres of arable land lying dispersed in the Common fields of Hawkesbury contained in the Schedule annexed, 19 acres thereof lately belonging to the copyhold tenement of John Horwood of Hawkesbury decd and 3 acres thereof lately belonging to Morgan Hix

And also a tenement or cottage in Upton called Horymans with barns, stables, etc belonging.  And a close called Horrymans Close containing 1_ acres.

Term, 1987 years, paying only the rents reserved upon the several Lease or Assignment, whereby the said Sarah claimed the same.  Schedule annexed

Signature: Sarah Drew, and seal

Witnesses: Nicholas Drew, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/994                        2 Dec., 15 Chas II  (1663)

Grant and Surrender by William Pritchard of Hawkesbury, carrier, to Sir Robert Jenkinson  -  in consideration of an agreement for an exchange of certain acres in the common fields of Hawkesbury  - of All the part of 3 half-acres in Court Field above Hilsley way and 1 acre at Wimboulds Hey;  3 furrendels in the Sands under the greenway called the Church path; one acre shooting from the said greenway on Thach Hill; 2 half-acres in the other Sands, the one shooting from Chalkly way under the new enclosure of Nicholas Bence, the other shooting along Piggen Path way and 3 furrendels in the same Sands shooting under Chalkly way.

Mark of William Pritchard, seal cut off

Witnesses:  Richard Tratman, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/995                        5 Dec., 15 Chas II  (1663)

Grant and Surrender by Nicholas Bence of  Hawkesbury, yeoman, to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.  ñ in consideration of a Lease of other parcels of land ñ of one acre of land shooting crosse Hilsley way; a furrendell of land in the furlong below the said acre shooting towards Vickaridge Meade; 1 acre shootin upon Court Hedge and lying in the Sands in Pescombe field; one acre shooting from Barley Rudg on the New Leaze Hedg in the same field; one other acre in Heycroft field near Barne Hedg shooting on Bathe way and towards Rother combe; one other acre below Rothercombe; one other acre on Rouches Hill, with the meers ways etc.

Signature: Nicholas Bence, seal and tag gone.

Witnesses: Joseph Poyntz, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/996                        5 Dec., 15 Chas II (1663)

Grant by William Hancock of Hawkesbury, yeoman, to Hugh Parnell, by direction of Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.  ñin consideration of the conveyance of other lands in trust for the said William Hancock   -of 31 acres of arable land lying dispersed in the common fields of Hawkesbury described in the Schedule annexed, late parcel of a freehold tenement of the said William Hancock in Hawkesbury.  And all interest of the said William in all or any of the Green Hills in the common fields of Hawkesbury.

Signature: William Hancock, & seal

Witnesses: Joseph Poyntz, William Neale, Richard Thynne.

SAS/PN/997                        5 Dec., 15 Chas II  (1663)

Counterpart of Conveyance by Sir Robert Jenkinson to William Rodway junr of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman, in trust for William Hancock of Sedlewood in Hawkesbury, yeoman,  - in consideration of the conveyance by William Hancock of certain other lands to Hugh Parnell in trust for Sir Robert Jenkinson  - of 32 acres of arable land in the common fields of Hawkesbury described in the Schedule annexed  (Except the common thereunto belonging in the Northfield called Pescombe field  And also except the common thereunto belonging in such part of the Green Hills in the South field called Heycroft field as the said Sir Robert Jenkinson should enclose.

Signature: William Hancock seal and tags gone.

SAS/PN/998                        5 Dec., 15 Chas II (1663)

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Nicholas Bence  - in consideration of £4 and the Surrender of certain acres of arable land dispersed in the common fields of Hawkesbury, theretofore parcel of the copyhold tenement of the said Nicholas Bence  - of 2 acres of arable land in the Sands in Heycroft field shooting from Chalkly way westward and lying between the new enclosure of Sir Robt Jenkinson and the enclosure of the said Nicholas.

4 acres of arable land in the same field in one place late Downs upon Broad Hill inder a piece of 10 acres of Sir Robert.

2 acres of arable  in the same field between 2 acres of the said Nicholas under the Wishets.

And 1 acre in Pescombe field near the wall of the new enclosure of Nathaniel Osburne, the wall being on the S. side thereof.

To hold the said 2 acres in the Sands and the said 7 acres above the Hill for 99 years, if the said Nicholas, Edith his wife and Joane Drew their daughter or either of them should so long live, with a further lease of portions.

Signature: Nicholas Bence.

SAS/PN/999                        20 Dec., 15 Dec II (1663)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Samuel Hall of Upton in Hawkesbury, cooper, of a little cottage or tenement with a little garden plot adjoining in Upton late in the occupation of Elizabeth Smarte.  Term 99 years, if Edith wife of Samuel, David and Thomas their two sons or either of them should so long live; rent 6s.

Signature: Samuel Hall

Witness: Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1000                      20 July, 16 Chas II  (1664)

Bargain and sale by Peter Robinson of Chesthunt, Hereford, esq., son and heir of Wm Robinson late of the Inner Temple, London decd, to Thomas Day, citizen and skinner of London ñ for a competent sum  - of a rent, free rent, or fee farm rent of £11  issuing out of the lands and tenements then or late of Jerome Vizor, Walter Denis gent., or William Cripps, in Hawkesbury, sometime being the site or demesnes of the manor of Hawkesbury called Hawkesburies Barnes, payable yearly.

Signature: Peter Robinson and seal (broken)

Witnesses:  Mary Robinson, John Billinghall, Ric  Marshall Scr.  Enrolled in Chancery.

SAS/PN/1001                        20 July 1664

Receipt under seal by Peter Robinson to Thomas Day for £200, the competent sum named in the above deed.

SAS/PN/1002                      Trinity term. 16 Chas II  (1664)

Fine between William Neale and Thomas Jobson, querents, and Robert Jenkinson, bart., and Mary his wife, Thomas Stinchcombe, William Hancock and John Walker, deforciants, of 120 acres of land and common of pasture in Hawkesbury.  (In duplicate)

SAS/PN/1003                        5 Nov., 1664

Deed Poll by Thomas Stinchcombe of Chalkly in Hawkesbury, gent. declaring the use of the above Fine to be to the persons named in the deed of 27 Nov., 1663, to whom the lands were conveyed for the term of 1000 years in trust for the said Robt Jenkinson.  With Schedule of the lands.

Signature Thomas Stinchcombe

Witnesses:  William Hancox, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1004                        15 Nov., 1664

Bargain and Sale by Peter Robinson and Thomas Day to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.  ñfor £210 ñ the fee farm rent of £11 ñ 0s ñ 10d described in deed of 20 July, 1664 (No 1000).

Signatures of grantors and seals.

SAS/PN/1005                        15 Nov., 1664

Receipt under seal by Thomas Day to Sir Robert Jenkinson for £210 the sum named in the above deed.

SAS/PN/1006 number not allocated

SAS/PN/1007                      29 July, 17 Chas II  (1665)

Deed between John Walker of Hawkesbury, yeoman (1), Sir Robert Jenkinson (2) and William Neale and Thomas Jobson of the parish of Hacoks (sic), yeoman, to declare the use of the part of 120 acres of arable land and common of pasture in the Green hills in the common fields of Hawkesbury of which a Fine had been levied and which belonged to the said John Walker.  Such use to be to the said Sir Robert Jenkinson for 1000 years..

(No entry for SAS/PN/1008)

SAS/PN/1009                      3, Jan., 17 Chas II (1665-6)

Similar Deed, whereby William Hancock of Sedlewood in Hawkesbury, yeoman, declared the use of that part of 120 acres of land, of which a Fine had been levied, which belonged to him.  Such use to be to Sir Robert Jenkinson his heirs and assigns for ever. Schedule of lands.

Signature: William Hancock, seal cut off.

SAS/PN/1010                      13 March, 18 Chas II  (1665-6)

Lease by John Harris junr of Wosleworth, co gloucs, clothier, to John Allway of Upton, yeoman, of :-

A grove or woodground containing 3 acres and also a close of pasture, arable land and ground called Upfeildes containing 6 acres adjoining the said Grove.  One other close also called Upfeildes containing 6 acres adjoining the aforesaid close;  and a parcel of arable land containing 7 acres near to an Aish called Rothercombes Aish and adjoining also to a highway leading towards; all in Hawkesbury and then or late in the tenure of Nathaniel Osburne.  Term 21 years; rent £3 ñ 12s ñ 0d.

Siganture: John Harris, seal gone.

Witnesses: Richd Thynne, Edw Nowell.

SAS/PN/1011                      26 Oct, 18 Chas II  (1666)

Deed between Edward Baynard of Chiswick, Middlesex, citizen and chirurgion of London, son and heir of Edw Baynard late of London, fishmonger decd., who was kinsman of Edw Baynard of Hillmarton, Wilts, gent decd. (1),  Phillip Leigh of Chiswick, yeoman, and Joseph Gascoyne of the same place, taylor (2) and William Smeeth senr of the same place, cooke (3), whereby ñ for barring entails etc., the said Edw Baynard conveyed to Phillip Leigh and Joseph Gascoyne:- a close of arable land called Rudder Combe, 6 acres; 3 closes of arable called Uppfiled, 13 acres;  a meadow ground called Broadmead containing 7 acres; meadow ground called Vens Mead containing 5 acres; both the said meadow grounds lying on the N. side of ground called Horton Parke.

Also meadow ground called the Wheat Close containing 1_ acres pasture ground adjoining unto and lying on the S. side of the highway from Hawkesbury to Sodbury called the Rough Leaze, 7 acres:  pasture ground called the Laines containing 8 acres; and coppice adjoining to the Wheat Close containing 2 acres.

All the premises being in Hawkesbury and theretofore in the occupation of Edw Farr and were the land of Nicholas Martin, gent, decd., being the fith part of the Manor of Chawlkley,

With covenants for the suing of a Common Recovery of the premises by Wm Smeeth and Thos Ansell and declaration of the use thereof.

Signatures all parties, except Smeeth, & seals.

SAS/PN/1012                        27 Oct., 1666

Deed Poll of Assignment and Surrender by Mary Crispe of London, widow, to Edward Baynard, chirurgion, her son  - in consideration of natural love and affection and of £87 -  of a lease 3 April, 1663 by the said Edw Baynard to the said Mary Crispe of a close of arable lands called Ruddercombe containing 6 acres and other lands for 60 years, if the said Mary should so long live.

Mark of Mary Crispe, seal & tags gone.

SAS/PN/1013                      Michaelmas term,  18 Chas II  (1666)

Recovery by William Smeeth and Thomas Ansell, demandants, against Philip Leigh and Joseph Gascoyne, tenants, and Edward Baynard, vouchee, of 20 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow, 16 acres of pasture and 3 acres of wood in Hawkesbury.  Part of seal

SAS/PN/1014                      18 Jan., 18 Chas II  (1666-7)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Robert Haines of Hawkesbury, taylor,  - for 40s  and the Surrender of a former lease  - of One cottage or several tenement and garden  With a plot of ground belonging in Upton in Hawkesbury in the occupation of the said Robt Haines.  Term 99 years, if he the said Robert Haines and Margery his wife and Robert Haines their son or either of them should so long live.  Rent 4s.

Signature: Robert Haines, seal cut off.

Witnesses: Nichs Hucheson, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1015                      17 June, 19 Chas II  (1667)

Mortgage by demise by William Smith of Kingswood, Wilts, gent., to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.  ñfor £30 -  of  All that pasture and meadow ground called Iveries containing 10 acres in Hawkesbury in the tenure of the said Wm Sith

Signature: Willm Smith, & seal

Witnesses:  Robert Jenkinson junr, Nicho Harris (mk), Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1016                        17 June, 1667

Bond by William Smith to Robert Jenkinson in £60 for performance of covenants in deed of even date.

SAS/PN/1017                        Nothing listed

SAS/PN/1018                      20 May, 20 Chas II  (1668)

Demise by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., to Thomas Bence of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman,  -for £65 -  of All that cottage or tenement in Upton called Horymans, with barns, stable etc.  belonging.  And also a close adjoining called Horymans Close containing 1_ acres,  in the occupation of the said Thos Bence.  Term 94 years; yearly rent 6d.

Mark of Thomas Bence & seal

Winesses:  Anthony

, Rich Bence, John Pearce, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1019                      20 May, 20 Chas II (1668)

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Robert Wimbould of Mays hill, Westerly, Glouc., yeoman, -- in consideration of the Surrender of a former lease and for £22 ñ of a Messuage or tenement in Turgesend in Hawkesbury, sometime in the tenure of Wm Cossin theretofore of Edw Trotman decd. and then of the said Robert Wimbould, with the garden, orchard and backside adjoining.

And also 7 closes of mead or pasture all adjoining called the Home Paddock, the Home Meadow, the Neane Close, the Farther Brook Leaze, the Little Brook Leaze, the Wheelbarrow Leaze and the Wheate Close, in Turgesend.  Term 99 years, if he the said Robert Wimbold, and Robert Wimbold the son and Sarah the wife of the said Robert Wimbold the son, or either of them should so long live.  Rent 20s, and 4d  in lieu of of the tithe hay of the premises.

Signature: Robert Jenkinson, seal & tag gone.

Witnesses: John Burford, John Tiler, James Organ, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1020                        20 May, 1668

Counterpart of the last preceding Lease, with signature of Robert Wimbold and seal.

SAS/PN/1021                      28 May, 20 Chas II  (1668)

Conveyance by John Harris of Minchin Hampton, Glouc., clothier to John Alway of Upton, yeoman, of several closes of land and coppice wood called the Grove containing 3 acres  And closes of pasture and arable ground containing 6 acres adjoining to the said Grove  And a close called Upfields  and a parcel of arable land containing 7 acres adjoining to Rotherscomb Ash and also to a way leading to Bathe  - in exchange for a part of a meadow and pasture ground called the Free Moores containing 4 acres as then parted with a mound and hedge on the East side of, and from, another ground of the said John Alway called also the Free Moores and adjoining to a lane from Hawkesbury to Chipping Sodbury on the West side.

Signature: John Harris, and seal

Witnesses: Ro Jenkinson, Edward Nowell, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1022                      19 June, 20 Chas II (1668)

Warrant to Sir Robert Jenkinson to hear and determine all questions in suit in Chancery between Bethia Batton junr. plaintiff , and John Knight senr defendant, pursuant to an Order of the Court by consent of the parties dated 17 May the last.

SAS/PN/1023                      8 July, 20 Chas II (1668)

Lease by way of Settlement by Robert Wimbold of Mayes hill in Westerly, Glouc. : to Samuel Webb of Chipping Sodbury, mercer John Tyler of Frampton Cottrell, Glouc., tanner, and James Orgaine of Castle Combe, Wilts, clothier, with John Burford of Chipping Sodbury, chandler, Robert Wimbold junr of Bristoll, grocer and Sarah his wife, daughter of the said John Burford, as parties of the 3^rd part  - in consideration of an agreement made upon the marriage of the said Robert Wimbold junr and the said Sarah and of £100 paid by John Burford as a marriage portion with the said Sarah  - of a messuage, lands and premises in Turgesend demised by Sir Robert Jenkinson by lease of 20 May last past (No 1019)  Paying to Sir Robert Jenkinson the yearly rents of 20s and 4d for tithe hay.  To hold upon trust.

Signature: Robert Wimbold, seal & tags gone.

Witnesses: Nicholas Parnell, Edw Farr, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1024                      30 Nov., 20 Chas II  (1668)

Bargain and Sale by Stephen Comper of Tresham in Hawkesbury, yeoman, to Richard Bennett of Kilcott in Hawkesbury, miller  - for £20 -  of a piece of arable land in the southfield of Tresham containing 3 acres and 1 acre thereunto adjoining lately bought of Sir Matthew Hall, bart.  And _ acre adjoining purchased of David Showringe.  The premises lying next Hookscroft on the S. side and 3 acres in the possession of Anthony Pincott on the North side and were then or late in the possession of the said Stephen Compeer,  Humfrey Foord and Richard Longden.  Term 99 years; yearly rent 4d.

Signature Ste Compeere, seal & tag gone.

Witnesses: Christa Bennett (mk)  Ric Bennett,  Wm Bennett.

SAS/PN/1025                        not dated in catalogue

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to John Allway, Jane Lawrence of Didmarton, widow, and Daniel Allway, son of the said John,  - in consideration of the Surrender of a former Lease and of £90  - and for a competent provision for the said Jane, whom the said John intended to marry, and for the said Daniel ñ of: A messuage or tenement in Upton in the tenure of the said John with the barns, stables etc., and garden adjoining.

Also a close of meadow or pasture adjoining: 2 acres; a little close called Brade Leaze, 5 acres; another little close called Weares Meade at Toppings end, 3 acres; and 53 acres of arable land dispersed in the Common fields of Upton in each field and 2 cows pasture in the Combs every second year.

Except and reserved to Sir Robert a close of meadow called East Crofts ; 3 half-acres of arable in the Southfield of Upton in West furlong;  _ acre enclosed in the enclosure next Estcroftís and 2 furrendels (described)  And also such reparation timber and such underwood for wattling rodes and spicks rodes.

To hold to the lesees successively for their lives.  Rent £4. and doing suit at Courts Baron for the Manor of Hawkesbury, and £4 as heriot on the death of each lesee.

Signature, seal gone

Witness to deed Hugh Parnell; to Livery of seisin: Richard Wastfield, William Drew.

SAS/PN/1026                      2 April, 21 Chas II  (1669)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to John Allway  - in consideration of a Surrender by the said John Allway of an estate for life in a close called Eastcroft and 3 half-acres of arable land in the Southfield of Upton  - of a close of pasture containing 3 acres in or near Upton late parcel of the copyhold tenement of Katharin Venn decd and adjoining with the West thereof to an acre of Thos Neale .  And also 2 furrendels of arble land, the one lately enclosed by Richard Bence into one close, the other furrendell lying behind the Heys and was exchanged with the said Thos Neale.  And _ acre of arable land lately enclosed by John Allway into a close and converted into pasture.  The said 2 furrendels and _ acre were theretofore parcel of the leasehold tenement of the said John Allway;  also one parcel of a furrendel of arable land in the Southfield of Upton near the gate leading from Upton to Sodbury.  Term 1000 years; rent 2d

Signature: John Always, and part of seal.

SAS/PN/1027                      8 April, 21 Chas II  (1669)

Deed between Edward Crew of Alderley, Gloucs, gent, and Alice Crew his sister (Adminitrators of the estate of Mathew Crew of Alderley decd) and William Crew, eldest son and heir of the said Mathew Crew, (1), Sir Robert Jenkinson (2) and Sir Gabriel Lowe knt, Andrew Barker, esq., Nicholas Heskins, malster, all of the county of Gloucester.

Reciting a demise of 24 Nov., 15 Eliz.  by William Butler, esq to Mathew Crew of Alderley decd, grandfather of the aforesaid Mathew, of (inter alia) a parcel of meadow called Parke Mead in the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury for 900 years.

And reciting a demise of 1 March, 39 Eliz. by Nicholas Butler, esq., to the said Mathew Crewe the grandfather, of a close of meadow containing 3 acres called Atkins and a close of meadow shootingupon a meadow called Howcroft, containing 10 acres, for 99 years.

And that the interest of the two terms was vested in the said Sir Gabriel Lowe, Andrew Barker and Nichs Heskins upon trust for the sale to raise and pay to the said Elizabeth Crew, daughter of the said Mathew, £70 and to Mary Crew, daughter of the said Mathew £50, to each at 21 years, with interest.

It was witnessed by the present deed that in consideration of £120 paid and secured to the said Elizabeth and £98 to be paid to the said Mary and £132 pais and secured to the said Edward Crew and Alice Crew, by the consent of the said William Crew,  All payments and securities having been made by Sir Robert Jenkinson  - the said Sir Gabriel Lowe and others granted and released, by direction of the said Sir Robert, to Richard Thynne and John Allway the said meadow called Park Meadow, the close called Atkins and the close shooting upon Howcroft called the New Leaze.  And the tithe hay of the premises.

Signatures: Gabriel Lowe, seal gone. Eliz Crew and Will Crew, and seals.

Witnesses:  Elizabeth Crewe, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1028                      14 May, 22 Chas II (1670)

Bargain and Sale by Edward Baynard of Chiswick, Middlesex, citizen and chirurgion of London, To Sir Robert Jenkinson  - for £556 ñ of a close of arable land called Ruddercombe containing 7 acres; 3 closes of arable called Upfield containing 13 acres; meadow called Vens Mead, 5 acres; meadow called Broadmead, 7 acres; the Wheat Close, 1_ acres and pasture called the Lains, 2 acres.  All in Hawkesbury.

Signature: Edward Baynard, & seal

Witnesses: George Curtey, Tim. Richards, Tho Childe, John Burgess.

SAS/PN/1029                      23 June, 22 Chas II  (1670)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to William Marsh of Upton, labourer,  - in consideration of the Surrender by John Marsh, father of the said William, of one acre of land in Hinnals Bottom  - of a parcel of land abutting with the North end thereof upon Upton highway or Street, the South end upon a field or harvest way lying on the backside of Upton and with the West side thereof adjoining to the tenement of the said John Marsh and containing then eastward the breadth of four rudges of land, as then layd and plowed.  The said land being part of 3 half-acres of land lately belonging to the tenement of John Allway being in the Northfield of Upton. Term 1000 years, rent 3d yearly.  And also the dung or soil that should be made upon the premises in any house or stable erected there, the said Sir Robert paying for the same one shilling each load.

Mark of Wm Marsh & seal

Witnesses: Wm Wimbold, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1030                      23 June, 22 Chas II  (1670)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to William Hix of Hawkesbury, husbandman, and Grace Pavey of the same, spinster, his intended wife  - in consideration of the good service of the said William and Grace and that the said William had repaired and erected the cottage named  - of All that cottage with the garden adjoining in Hawkesbury and adjoining to the N. side of a house in the tenure of Robert Haines.  To hold for the lives of the lesees and the longer liver of them; rent 3d yearly.

Marks of lesees, seals gone.

Witnesses: Nicho Dring (mk), Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1031                      23 June, 22 Chas II  (1670)

Bargain and Sale by Sir Robert Jenkinson to John Allway of Upton, yeoman,  for £212  - of 2 closes of pasture and meadow lying near together in Chalkly, being bounded on the N. with a little stream called Chalkly Brook, S. with a broade mead called the Sewer Meade, E. with a meadow of John Harris and W. with another meadow and pastures of the said John Allway

Also a close of arable land in Chalkly called Rothercombe containing 6 acres lying on the W side of a close of arable land of the said John Allway at Upfields

Also a moiety of a close of pasture called the Wheat Close containing 3 acres and a parcel of wood above the same containing 2 acres.  All parcel of lands of Edward Baynard and lately purchased by Sir Robert Jenkinson.  Together with the tithe hay of the same.

Signature: Ro Jenkinson and seal

Witnesses: Robt Jenkinson junr, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1032                      23 June,  1670

Counterpart of the above Bargain and Sale, with signature of John Alway and seal

SAS/PN/1033                      Trinity term, 22 Chass II (1670)

Fine between Robert Jenkinson, bart., querent, and Edward Baynard, gent., deforciant, of 20 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture and 3 acres of wood in Hawkesbury.  (in duplicate).

SAS/PN/1034                        30 Aug., 1670

Deed of covenant by Edward Baynard with Sir Robert Jenkinson that the Fine levied in Trinity term then last past should enure

SAS/PN/1035                      1 May, 23 Chas II  (1671)

Deed Poll of Assignment by John Harris of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Eleanor his wife to Nicholas Harris their eldest son  -for £65 paid and secured to be paid by the said Nicholas to John Smith of Hawkesbury, husbandman, being the proper debt of the said John and Eleanor  - of All the right of the said John and Eleanor to a close of meadow in Hawkesbury, near the Grosse Common, called Mynetts Mead containing 5 acres, with the tithe of hay thereof.  Except that part of the dwellinghouse wherein the said John Harris then inhabited called the New Building and garden and backside adjoining.

Signature: John Harrys and mark of Eleanor.

Witnesses:  Robt Jenkinson junr, Hugh Parnell.

SAS/PN/1036                      2 May, 23 Chas II  (1671)

Mortgage by John Harris, Eleanor his wife and Nicholas Harris their son and heir apparent, to Elizabeth Walker of Hawkesbury, spinster, -for £65 ñ of the said close of meadow called Mynetts Mead with the tithe hay thereof.

Signature: John Harrys, and marks of Eleanor and Nicholas.

SAS/PN/1037                      17 May, 24 Chas II (1672)

Deed of Feoffment by John Allway of Upton, yeoman, to John Harris of Wosleworth, co Gloucs, clothier,  -for £30 ñ of All that his moiety of a close of pasture called the Wheat Close containing 3 acres, theretofore parcel of the lands of Edw Baynard and lately purchased, with other lands of the said Edw Baynard by Sir Robert Jenkinson in 1670.

Counterpart with signature, John Harris, seal & tag torn off

Witnesses to deed and livery of seisin: Edw Nowell, Ste Compeere.

SAS/PN/1038                        24 March, 1672-3

Counterpart of Lease by Mathew Walker of Hawkesbury, broadweaver, to Francis Camm of the same, gent. of a close of meadow or pasture called Shipsterhay containing 3 acres in Inglestone in Hawkesburie.  Term 9 years and 11 months; rent yearly for the first 7 years, £5 and thereafter a peppercorn.  Which the said Close was, 20 March then inst., demised to the said Mathew Walker for 60 years at the yearly rent of 1d.

Signature: Fra Camb & seal.

SAS/PN/1039                      (number missed)

SAS/PN/1040                        28 Oct., 1674

Assignment by Nehemiah Stinchcombe to Sir Robert Jenkinson ñ in consideration of a conveyance of other lands ñ of _ acre of arable land lying under Rouches Hill, shooting upon an acre of Thos. Stinchcombeís, brother of the said Nehemiah.  Term 1000 years, rent a peppercorn.

Signature: Nehemiah Stinchcombe, and seal

Witnesses to deed and confirmation by Thos. Stinchcombe, gent:- Robt Jenkinson junr,  John Weekes, Nichs Thring (mk).

SAS/PN/1041                        28 Oct., 1674

Assignment by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., to Nehemiah Stinchcombe, shoomaker,  - in consideration of a conveyance of other lands  - of 1 acreof arable land ub the Southfield of Hawksbury called Haycraft Field, near the Toghill, shooting with one end thereof unpon the church path and joining with the West side to another acre of arable land.  Term, 1000 years; rent, a peppercorn.

Signature: Robert Jenkinson, seal & tag gone.

SAS/PN/1042                      28 Oct., 1674 

Grant by Thomas Stinchcombe of Hawksbury, gent., and Samuel Stinchcombe of the same place, his brother, to Sir Robert Jenkinson ñ in consideration of the conveyance of other lands  - of All those acres of arable land in the Northfield of Hawksbury called Pescombe field, being reputed 12 acres and a farundell,  11 acres thereof and 1 farundell lying together in Halls Corner and the other acre lying on the (blank) side of an acre of Nichs Horwood.

Also one other reputed acre and yard of arable land in the South field of Hawksbury under Rouches Hill joining upon the inclosure called Clerks Peyce.  To hold 3 acres parcel thereof late the lands of Morgan Hicks and John Walker for 2000 years and theother reputed 9 acres and farundell in the North feyld to Sir Robert and his heirs.

Signatures: Thomas Stinchcombe, Samuel Stinchcombe and seals.

Witnesses to deed and livery of seisin: Robert Jenkinson junr, John Weekes, Nichs Thring.

SAS/PN/1043                        30 Oct., 1674 

Bond by Nicholas Stinchcombe of Hawksbury, yeoman, to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.,  in £100 for performance of grants and agreements in deed of even date concerning a demise of certain lands to the said Nicholas.

SAS/PN/1044                      5 Aug., 30 Chas II  (1678) 

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., to Richard Bennett of Kilcott in Hawksbury, tailor, of 2 watermills, together with a parcel of ground belonging containing 1 acre in the tithing of Kilcott, called Rouches Mills, in the tenure of the said Richard Bennett, with all houses, yards, stables, ways, waters etc.  Reserving liberty to the lessor and his servants to enter and fish there.  term, 1000 years; rent £12.

Mark of Richard Bennett, seal cut off.

Witnesses: John Knewstubb, Edward Billeinch, Stephen Compeere.

SAS/PN/1045                      29 Sept., 31 Chas II  (1679) 

Mortgage and demise by Francis Cam of Ingleston in Hawksbury, gent., to John Jones of Wickwarr, Glouc., shoomaker,  -for £13 ñ of a close of pasture called the Grove containing 3 acres then in the holding of Nichs Mills, theretofore a grove or coppice and then converted into pasture ground.  adjoining to land of Sir Robert Jenkinson on the N.,  E. and W. sides and to land of the said Francis Cam S.

Signature: Fra Camb, seal and tag gone.

Witnesses: John Rous, Thomas Webb, James Hellier (mk).

Memo. of Assignment, 28 Feb 1681-2, endorsed, to dame Anne Hale of Alderley, Glou. widow.

Signature: John Jones & seal

Witnesses: John Rous, Richd Wastfield junr.

SAS/PN/1046                      20 Nov., 32 Chas II  (1680) 

Mortgage by Francis Camí of Inglestone, gent., and Daniel Camí his son and heir apparent,  -for £20 ñ of a piece of meadow or pasture ground containing 7 acres called the Home Meadow, adjoining to their capital house in Inglestone on the N. side.

Signatures of mortgagors and seals

Witnesses: Edward Weekes, Ste Compeere, Sarah Palmer

Memo of Assignment, 23 Jan 1681-2, to Dame Anne Hale.

SAS/PN/1047                        25 March, 1681 

Counterpart of Bargain and Sale by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart to John Cooper of Hawksbury, horscarrier, and Abigail his wife and John Cooper their son  - for £21 ñ of a house or tenement wherein they dwelt, with gardens, orchards, and backside belonging  And also the close of meadow or pasture adjoining and one other little ground of meadow called Hickes; all formerly in the occupation of Mary Clarke.

Martk of John Cooper

Witnesses: Edw Farr, John Gattills.

SAS/PN/1048                        19 Jan., 33 ChasII  (1681-2)  

Mortgage by Francis Cam of Ingleston, gent., to Dame Anne Hale of Alderley, widow,  - for £100 ñ of All that messuage or tenement, wherein the said Francis was then dwelling, with all houses, outhouses, barns, stables and one garden and one orchard adjoining  And a close of meadow or pasture called Shipsters hay containing 3 acres And one other close called the Home Meadow adjoining to the said messuage or tenement on the S. side containing 7 acres  And another close called the Grove containing 3 acres; all in Ingleston.

Signature: Francis Camí. seal and tag gone.

Witnesses: John Rous, Thomas Sherman, Richard Wastfield junr.

SAS/PN/1049                      3 Aug., 34 Chas II (1682) 

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart, son and heir of Sir Robert Jenkinson, knt & bart. decd., to Nicholas Trotman of Ingleston, yeoman, -for £25 -  of a messuage and tenement in Ingleston, with one orchard at the east end of the said messuage and a garden on the S side  And also part of the court or backside belonging, formerly in the possession of Richard Trotman, father of the said Nicholas.  Term 99 years, if the said Nicholas, Susan his wife and Richard his son or any or either of them should so long live.  Rent, 5s.

SAS/PN/1050                      27 Feb., 36 Chas II  (1683-4)  

Deed between Sir Robert Jenkinson of Walcott in Charlebury, co Oxon, bart., son and heir of Sir Robert Jenkinson, late of Walcott, bart., decd., (1),  William Cranmer of St Leonards, Brumley (sic), co Middlesex, esq., brother and executor of Susanna Tomlins late of Bromley aforesaid, widow, decd., who was the relict and sole executrix of Thomas Tomlins of Bromley decd.,  the Hon. William Maynard of Stratford Bow, co Middlesex, esq. and Thomas Tomlins of Bromley, esq., son and heir of the said Thos Tomlins and the said Susanna (2) and Sarah Tomlins of St Leonards, Bromley, spinster, daughter of the said Thos Tomlins decd. and sister of the said Thomas Tomlins, party to the deed (3).

Reciting an intended marriage between Sir Robert Jenkinson and the said Sarah Tomlins and that the said Sir Robert was to receive £5500 for the marriage portion of the said Sarah

And reciting that by a deed of even date a provision was made for the jointures of the said Sarah by and out of the several manors of Hawksbury als Stoke Hawkesbury, Inguston als Ingleston, Upton als Hawkesbury Upton and messuages, lands etc., in the said deed mentioned.

By the present deed ñ in consideration of the intended marriage and the siad portion ñ Sir Robert Jenkinson covenanted to pay yearly during the joint lives of himself and the said Sarah Tomlins £140, to be at the sole disposal of the said Sarah.

Signatures of all parties, seals and tags gone.

Witnesses:  J Elwes, Ri Powell, John Kenrick, J. Farington.

SAS/PN/1051                      Easter Term, 36 Chas II (1684) 

Fine between William Cranmer, esq., William Maynard, esq., and Thomas (Tomlins), esq., querents, and Robert Jenkinson, bart., deforciant, of the manors of Hawkesbury als Stoke Hawkesbury, Inguston als Ingleston and Upton als Hawkesburye Upton and 15 messuages, 2 watermills, 15 gardens, 300 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 500 acres  of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 500 acres of furze and heath, common of pasture and view of frankpledge in Hawkesbury  500 acres of furze and heath, common of pasture and view of frankpledge in Charlebury and common of pasture in the forest of Whichwood, Oxon,  And 10 messuages in the parish of St Dunstan in the West and the precincts of Whitefryers, London.

SAS/PN/1052                      14 Aug., 36 Chas II (1684)

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart. to William Hurne of Hawksbury, yeoman  -for £50 -  of a messuage in Turgen in Hawksbury theretofore Jasper Chapmanís and then late in the possession of Gabriel White, and a close adjoining containing 2 acres

Term, 99 years, if Nicholas Hurne, Thomas Hurne and Anne Hurne sons and daughter of the said William, or either of them should so long live; rent 3d.

Signature: Ro Jenkinson, seal and tag gone

Witnesses T Berrington, Giles Duswell.

SAS/PN/1053                      14 Aug., 1684

Counterpart of the above Lease with mark of William Hurne.

SAS/PN/1054                      27 Nov., 1684

Assignment and Release by Christopher Randall of Inglestone, gent., one of the sons of Chris. Randall late of the same place, gent., decd., to Alexander Randall of London, gent., eldest son of the said Christopher decd. and of Mary his wife decd.,  for £110 ñ of a messuage or tenement and half a yardland in Inglestone in the tithing of Stoke and all buildings, orchards, lands etc., belonging   And also a close of meadow called Purnells Mead   And 2 acres of land in Little Allesly and 3 acres more lying upon Bensty

All in Hawksbury, Stoke and Inglestone and formerly in the tenure or occupation of Nicholas Proute.  Together with all tithes of hay of the premises belonging to the parsonage impropriate of Hawksbury and common of pasture.

Covenant for further assurance by the said Christopher and William Randall formerly of Butmington, co Warwick, and then of Little Woolford in the same county, gent.

Signature: Chr Randall and seal

Witnesses:  Ja Needler, Scr., Needler Webb his servant.

SAS/PN/1055                      18 June 1 Jas II (1685)

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., to John Alway junr, of Upton in Hawksbury, yeoman,  of 2 closes of pasture or woodland ground called Bushy Leazes containing 6 acres in Hawksbury, having the land of the said John Alway on the E. side and extending to the highway from Horton to Hawksbury, N,  Term, 21 years; rent £4.

Signature: Ro Jenkinson

Witnesses: T Berrington, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1056                      10 Dec., 1 Jas II (1685)

Assignment by Dame Anne Hale of Alderley, widow, by direction of Francis Cam, to Sir Robert Jenkinson of a Mortgage of 19 Jan., 1681-2 (No 1048) by the said Francis Cam, the premises having been purchased by Sir Robert Jenkinson.

Signatures: Anne Hale, and Fra Cam.

Witnesses: Chas Crewe, William Haukswell, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1057                      10 Dec., 1 Jas II (1685)

Lease for a year by Francis Cam to Sir Robert Jenkinson of :- a messuage or tenement wherein the saifd Francis Cam then inhabited and a close of meadow or pasture ground called Shipstershay adjoining, containing 3 acres.

Also Home Meadow, 7 acres; a close called the Grove, 3 acres; a tenement or dwellinghouse in Ingleston wherein Robt Rouch inhabited and a garden belonging and another tenement or dwellinghouse in Ingleston wherein Nath. Mills inhabited, with garden and orchard belonging.

Signature of lessor, seal gone.

Witnesses: Thos Tomlins, Will Haukswell, Nichs Stinchcombe junr.

SAS/PN/1058                      11 Dec., 1685

Release in fee between the same parties ñ for £320 ñ of the messuages, lands and premises described in Lease for a year.

SAS/PN/1059                        11 Dec., 1685

Bond byFrancis Cam to Sir Robert Jenkinson in £640 for performance of covenants in Release of even date.

SAS/PN/1060                        11 Dec., 1685

Receipt under seal by Francis Cam for £250 the consideration money for the said purchase.

SAS/PN/1061                      11 Dec., 1685

Bond by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Francis Cam in £300 for payment of £150 on the 11 th day of June the next, with receipt endorsed.

SAS/PN/1062                        15 April, 1686

Mortgage by Nehemiah Stinchcombe of Upton in Hawksbury, cordwainer, to Ann Harris of Woselworth, Glouc, spinster ñ for £25 ñ of a messuage, tenement or dwellinghouse in Upton wherein the said Nehemiah then dwelt and also a barn or shop and garden adjoining  Also a close adjoining to the said dwellinghouse containing _ acre  And also 1 acre of arable land in the Southfield of Upton in the West Toun furlong, bounding to an acre of land theretofore of Thos Neale and then of Richard Wastfield, gent., E. and to _ acre theretofore Wm Longdenís and then William Nealeís  W.  shooting northwards upon Upton church path.

And also 5 acres theretofore arable land and then inclosed into one ground and converted into meadow or pasture in the Common Field in Hawksbury called Heycroft at Barne Hedge.

Signature: Nehemiah Stinchcombe and seal.

Witnesses: Nichs Harris, Ste Compeer, Jane Worlock (mk)

Memo of Assigment. 24 June 1690, to Sir Robert Jenkinson  - for £30 ñ 10s ñ endorsed.

SAS/PN/1063                      26 July, 2 Jas II (1686)

Assignment by William Hurne of Hawksbury, yeoman,  to Charles Mounteney of Alderley, gent.  ñ for £78 -  of a messuage in Turgen in Hawksbury theretofore Jasper Chapmanís, since in the possession of Gabriel White and then of the said William Hurne, together withall outhouses, barns, stables, gardens and backsides belonging  And also a close adjoining containing 2 acres  And all other messuages, lands etc. which were demised by deed of 14 August 36 Chas II (No 1052) by Sir Robt Jenkinson to the said William Hurne for 99 years determinable upon the lives of Nicholas Hurne, Thos Hurne and Anne Hurne, sons and daughter of the said William.

Mark of William Hurne and seal

Witnesses: Richd Wastfield, Matth Crewe, Ste Compeer.

SAS/PN/1064                      17 Dec., 2 Jas II  (1686)

Bargain and Sale by John Walker of Hauxbury, broadweaver, to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.  for £42 ñ of a close of pasture called Sharpcroft or Shaftcroft near a place called Ingleston Coomon in Hawksbury, bounded E. with a ground belonging to the said Sir Robert in the possession of Richard Clerk als Tydnam, being part of Venns tenement, and on the N. with a little lane called Sharpcroft or Saftcroft lane.

Mark of vendor & seal

Witnesses: Nicholas Stinchcombe junr, John Aline (mk)

SAS/PN/1064A                     21 July, 1687

Probate of the will of this date of John Alway senr of Upton in Hawkesbury, yeoman.

To wife Jane 10 bushels of malt and 10 bushels of wheat,

Devise to eldest son William Alway of freehold lands in the tithing of Hawkesbury called the Uppfields als the Uppfield and the Rothercombe Leaze which testator bought and exchanged of Mr Baynard and with one John Harris.

Also to said son William a freehold messuage or tenement lately erected in Hawkesbury and 3 closes of pasture ground in the tithing of Upton, one thereof called Trotmans Close  and the other two ìlyes behind the Hayesî.  But if testatorís son Daniel Alway should pay to William £140 within 12 months, then the said 3 closes were devised to the said son Daniel.

To eldest daughter Mary, wife of Ricd Longden £20 (120?). To 2^nd daughter Hannah, £120; to 3^rd daughter Sarah, £120; to 4^th daughter Bridgett, £120; to youngest daughter Hester, wife of Mathew Weekes, £70, the said Mathew having already received £50, in case the said Mathew should settle upon the said Hester all his leasehold estate in the tithing of Hilsley in Hauxbury in lieu of a jointure according to his promise.

Also to daughter Bridgett one flock bed and to son Will. Alway ìmy biggest and best brass pott or crock together with my largest bibleî

To son Daniell Alway a messuage or tenement in Upton called Holborowes house with all lands and pasture ground belonging for the remainder of a term of 1000 years.  Also all plough harness of whatever nature.

To Anne Stephens and Mary Stephens, daughters of Mr Henry Stephens, clerk, 10s apiece.

To brother-in-law Nicholas Stinchcombeís children one ewe sheep apiece.  To 3 grandchildren Sara, Mary and Giles, son and daughters of Ricd Longden, 40s aoiece.

Wife Jane to have the use of all household stuff so long as she continue unmarried and then to be divided between all the children, with small exceptions.

To bro-in-law, Robert Longdenís children, 2s ñ 6d apiece. Residuary legatee and executor: said son William

Overseers: Henry Stephen, clerk, and brother-in-law Nicholas Stinchcombe.  Proved in P.C.C., 13 June 1689.

SAS/PN/1065                      3 Aug 3 Jas II  (1687)

Release and quitclaim by Nehemiah Stinchcombe of Upton in Hauxbury, shoomaker, to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.  ñ for £13 of 4 acres of arable land in the Southfield of Hauxbury,  3_ acres thereof having been granted to Thos Stinchcombe, father of the said Nehemiah, by Sir Robert Jenkinson, knt., grandfather of Sir Robt Jenkinson, party to the deed, on 24 May, 3 Chas I and given by the said Thomas to his said son Nehemiah; the other _ acre having been granted to the said Nehemiah in exchange for other lands by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., father of Sir Robert party to the deed.

Signature: Nehemiah Stinchcombe

Witnesses: Nicholas Stinchcombe junr,  Nicholas Thring (mk).

SAS/PN/1066                      25 April, 4 Jas II  (1688)

Counterpart of Release in fee (following lease for a year) by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., to Henry Box of Ingleston, yeoman,  -for £100 -  of a messuage or tenement in Inglestone wherein Francis Cam, gent. had lately inhabited, with all houses, outhouses, barns, gardens etc. adjoining and belonging

And a tenement or dwellinghouse in Inglestone in which Nathaniel Mills inhabited, with a garden and orchard belonging.

Mark of Henry Box.

Witnesses:  Nichs Stinchcombe junr, Will Haukewell, Wm Allway.

SAS/PN/1067A                   21 May, 4 Jas II (1688)

Lease for a year by William Alway of Chipping Sodbury, Glouc., gent, to Nicholas Beaker of Nettleton, co Wilts., yeoman, and William Davis of North Wraxwell, Wilts. of :-  A new erected messuage or tenement in Chalkely in Hawkesbury and the outhouses, orchards and gardens belonging.  Also a close of pasture called the Home Close, containing 4 acres; the Great Mead, 8 acres; the Lower Leynes, 6 acres; the Little Mead, 3 acres; the Crabtree Leaze, 4 acres; the Sower Mead, 4 acres; and the Hillclose, 6 acres all in Chalkly.

Signature: Wm Alway, & seal

Witnesses: Jos. Richards, Nichs Beaker junr, Jas Sergeant.

SAS/PN/1068                        22 May, 1688

Grant and Release between the same parties, by way od Settlement ñ in consideration of an intended marriage between the said Wm Alway and Mary Beaker, spinster, one of the daughters of the said Nicholas Beaker and of £400 paid or secured to be paid by the said Nicholas as the marriage portion of the said Mary  - of the messuage or tenement and lands in Chalkely decribed in the above lease for a year (No 1067 (A)).

SAS/PN/1069                        22 May 1688

Counterpart of the last above Release.

SAS/PN/1070                      20 June, 4 Jas II (1688)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson of Walcott, bart., to Robert Haynes junr of Upton in Hawkesbury, tailor, in consideration of the Surrender of a former lease and of 5s. of a house or tenement and little yard on the S. side of the Street.  Term 99 years, if the said Robt Haynes, Sarah his wife and Barbara his daughter or any of them should so long live.

Signature: Robert Haines, & seal

Witnesses: William Rodway, Nichs Stinchcombe junr, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1071                      13 May, 2 Wm & Mary (1690)

Assignment by Nicholas Horwood of Inglestone in Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Nicholas Horwood of Wootton under Edge, Gloucs, cordwainer, son of the said Nicholas., to Sir Robert Jenkinson of Walcott, bart.  ñfor £5 -  of All that ground or close of land, meadow or pasture called Cornemungers, containing 2 acres in Hawkesbury adjoining the Oxeleaze, E. and the Greene Common, W.

Signature of Assignors and seals

Witnesses:  Cornelius Gingell, Mathew Weekes, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1072                        13 May, 1690

Acknowledgement under seal by the said Nicholas Horwood and Nicholas Horwood junr, of receipt from Sir Robert Jenkinson  of £55 [needs checking £5 in previous] being the consideration mentioned in above deed of Assignment.

SAS/PN/1073                        13 May, 1690

Bond by Nicholas Horwood and Nichs Horwood junr to Sir Robert Jenkinson in £110 for performance of covenants in deed of even date.

SAS/PN/1074                        6 Aug., 1690

Release in fee (following Lease for a year) by Nicholas Harris of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Clare his wife and Christopher Harris, son and heir of the said Nicholas, to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.  ñfor £150 -  of 3 closes or parcels of meadow or pasture ground lying together called Nuttcrofts als Luttcrofts, and the Corneclose containing 13 acres in Hawkesbury between land theretofore of Richard Franklyn and then Robt Clarke, N. and the close and orchard late of Thos Cambe decd and then of Thos Cambe his son, W.  and the lane from Hawkesburyes Common to the said Thos Cambeís house, E. and S.;  the premises being late in the tenure of John Harris, father of the said Nicholas and were purchased by John Harris, greatgrandfather of the said Nichs., from John Walker, Elizabeth his wife and Arthur Walker.

Marks of Nicholas and Clare Harris and signature of Christopher and seals.

Witnesses: Sebastian Jason, Nichs Stinchcombe, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1075                      30 July, 3 Wm & Mary (1691)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson to Samuel Stiffe of Inglestone in Hawkesbury, yeoman,  -for £120 -  of a messuage or tenement in Ingeston als Inglestone in the tithing of Stoke in Hawkesbury, and a garden and backside, with all barns, stables, lands etc.,  And all the tithes of hay of the premises.  Term, 99 years after the deaths of the said Samuel Stiffe and Hester his wife (under a previous lease).  Rent, 10s ñ 4d yearly.

Signature: Samuel Stiffe, & seal

Witnesses: J. Dabbadie, Wm Russell(mk), Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1076                      30 March, 4 Wm & Mary (1692)

Counterpart of Assignment by Nicholas Horwood senr and Nicholas Horwood junr of Wotton under Edge, cordwainer, to Cornelius Gingell junr of Hawkesbury, yeoman,  - for £80  - of a Lease dated 20 May, 1651, by Robert Jenkinson to Nathaniel Osborne of a close of pasture called the Ruff Leaze containing 3_ acres in Hawkesbury, adjoining to the closes between the ground then of Thos Stinchcombe and since of the said Cornelius Gingell S. and W. and the Green Common, N. and E.  for 2000 years

Signature: Cornelius Gingell

Witnesses: Jas Davies, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1077                        27 July 1692

Lease by William Hurne of Hawkesbury, innholder, to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., William Tyler of Dirham, co Gloucs taylor, and Jane his wife and Daniel Alwas of Upton, yeoman,  -in performance of an Agreement ñ of _ acre of arable land in the Southfield of Upton in exchange for _ acre in the same Southfield.  To hold the first mentioned _ acre of the said Jane Tyler for 99 years, if she should so long live and after her decease to the said Daniel Alway for the remainder of the term, if he should so long live, and after the death of the said Jane and Daniell . To hold to the said Sir Robert Jenkinson for 500 years

Mark of Wm Hurne

Witnesses: J. Dabbadie, Nichs Stinchcombe junr, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1078                        29 July, 1692

Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson of Walcot in Charlebury, co Oxford, bart., to John Witchell of Hawkesbury, broadweaver, of a new erected tenement of dwellinghouse in Hawkesbury, where the said John was then inhabiting.  Also a close called Cornemungers to the said tenement adjoining containing 2 acres.

Term, 99 years, if the said John Witchell senr and John Witchell junr and Thos Witchell, sons of the said John senr or any or either of them should so long live; rent yearly 50s

Signature: Rob Jenkinson, & seal

Witnesses: J. Dabbadie, Bartholomew Edgerley, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1079                        29 July 1692

Counterpart of above Lease, with signature of John Witchell by mark.

SAS/PN/1079A                     29 July, 1692

Bond by John Witchell to Sir Robert Jenkinson in £100 for performance of covenants in Lease of even date.

SAS/PN/1080                      8 Feb., 4 Wm & Mary (1692-3)

Mortgage by Nicholas Horwood of Hawkesbury, broadweaver, to Henry Ford of Wickwarre, co Gloucs mercer,  for £10 ñ of a little close or meadow containing 2_ acres in Hawksbury, adjoining to the messuage wherein the said Nicholas was then dwelling on the S. side and to the Green Common, S. & E.; which said close was (inter alia), 20 May, 1651, demised by Robert Jenkinson, esq. to Nathaniel Osborne for 2000 years , and, 25 April, 1655, was assigned to Nicholas Horwood late father of the said Nicholas party to the present deed.

Signature: Nicholas Horwood, seal and tag gone.

Witnesses: Dorcas,  Compeer, Will Giles.

SAS/PN/1081                      2 June, 1694.

Assignment by Nicholas Horwood of Inglestone in Hawksbury, yeoman, and Nicholas Horwood of Wotton under Edge, Glouc, cordwainer, son of the said Nicholas, to Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart.  ñfor £143 ñ of the said little close described in the preceding deed.  And one other close of meadow or pasture ground containing 2_ acres in Hawkesbury next adjoining to the former meadow on the N. and to the Green Common also N. and to a ground in possession of the said Sir Robert Jenkinson S..  To hold for the residue of a term of 2000 years unexpired.

Signatures of Assignors

Witnesses:  J. Dabbadie, Henry Ford, Nicholas Stinchcombe, Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1082                        18 June, 1695

Agreement between Nicholas Harris of Hawkesbury, yeoman, and Clare his wife and Christopher Harris, son of the said Nicholas of the one part and Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart. of the other part, for the sale to the said Sir Robert Jenkinson  -for£200 -  of three grounds or closes called Nuttcroft als Luttcroft and Corne Close containing 13 acres  And also the remainder of two terms, one for 99 years and the other of 2000 years of and in a close or ground called Mynetts Meadow containing 5 acres, together with a tenement or dwellinghouse, garden and orchard.

And Agreement by Sir Robert Jenkinson to convey to the said Nicholas Harris a tenement or dwellinghouse wherein the said Nicholas then uninhabited and a close of ground called the Home Ground and other closes called Grove Mead, the Great Northfield, the Little Northfield, the Middlefield.  Except such right as should be claimed in a close called Little Ashley which at some usual time lay in common Ö..  All in Hawksbury and in the tenure of the said Nicholas Harris.

SAS/PN/1083                      18 June, 7 Wm III  (1695)

Counterpart of Lease by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart., to Daniell Alway junr of Upton, yeoman, of three closes of arable ground called Uppfields als Upperfeilds containing 14 acres lying together in Hawksbury having the land of Wm Alway, S. and land in the possession of John Stinchcombe, N. and Shooting up to the kingís highway called the Bath Way, E.  Term 21 years: rent £3 ñ 10s

Signature : Daniell Allway, & seal

Witnesses: Daniel Allway, John Holloway (mk), Wm Alway.

SAS/PN/1084                        5 August, 1695

Counterpart of Assignment by Sir Robert Jenkinson, bart. only son and heir and executor of the Will of Sir Robt Jenkinson, late of Hawksbury, bart. decd., by direction of Geo. Rodman of Horton, Glouc. blacksmith, to Jonathan Mitchell of Wootton under Edge, clothier, of a Mortgage of 9 June, 17 Chas II by the said George Rodman als James to Sir Robt. Jenkinson the father  -for £100-  of Two closes or grounds called the Wheatcroft and the Ragg, containing 18 acres in Chartishill in the parish and manor of Kingswood, co Wilts or Glouc. and which late were parcel of Kingswood Manor.

And also a lane or parcel of ground called Chartishill Lane in Kingswood.  All of which premises the said Geo. Rodman had sold and conveyed to the said Thos. Mitchell.

Mark of George Rodman Als James & signature, Thomas Mitchell.

Witnesses: Da Pilsworth, Daniel Rodman als James (mk), Ste Compeer, St. Jo Fabian, Nichs Stinchcomb.

SAS/PN/1085                        6 August, 1696

Assignment by Nicholas Harris to Sir Robert Jenkinson of a close of meadow ground containing 5 acres being part of Mynetts Meade in the tithing of Stoke in Hawksbury.  And also all the tithehay of the premises.  Which premises were demised by Thos Mynett and others by Lease of 10 April, 1620 to Alexander Pritchard for 99 years and by deed of 20 July, 1620 were demised by the same lessors to William Crew for 2000 years from the determination of the Lease to Alexander Pritchard.  Also Assignment of a messuage or dwellinghouse erected upon the premises by Alexr. Pritchard.

SAS/PN/1086                      5 August, 1696