Attested copy of marriage settlement of George Downing and Lady Katherine Cecil, 1683 - 1796-10-31
Scope and Contents
Attested copy of marriage settlement of George Downing and Lady Katherine Cecil [release]
Endorsed: 'Release from Sir George Downing, and George Downing his son to Samuell Percivall and John Fisher and their Heirs, of all the estate now of Sir George Downing in the countyes of Cambridge, Bedford, Suffolke, Huntington and Norfolke, being the deed of settlement made upon the marryage of the said George Downing the son with the Lady Katherine Cecill'
Appended with copy of agreement to produce the deed of settlement; made between Sir George Downing the grandson and William Earl Cowper and his heirs to whom 'Sir George Downing [grandfather] hath by indenture bearing even date herewith conveyed in Mortgage severall of the Mannors, lands and hereditaments mentioned in the Deed of Settlement above copyed for securing the sum of £5000' 15 June 1721
Dates
- Creation: 1683 - 1796-10-31
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: Downing, George (Third Baronet (c.1684-1749)) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Records are generally open, although some closure periods may apply for more recent records.
Extent
1 item(s) (Piece)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
H/1/4
Date information
DateText: Start date assumed.
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
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