LEASE and RELEASE, 1674-05-22 - 1674-05-23
Scope and Contents
1. Mary Cooke of Gothy alias Northales [?], Suffolk, spinster and Hannah Cooke of same place, spinster, daughters and coheirs of Thomas Cooke of Dunwich, Gent., and Mary his wife, both deceased; and Anne Pitt of Dunwich, widow, one of daughters and coheirs of William Farrer late of Dunwich, Gent., deceased
2. John Benefice of Dunwich, Gent.
LEASE and RELEASE of all that messuage or tenement together with the yards, gardens, orchards, barns, stables, outhouses, buildings, land, meadow and pasture plus appurtenances, now in tenure of said John Benefice, but late of Thomas Cooke and Mary, his wife, and before that of William Farrer, plus all other lands in Dunwich and surrounding towns.
Consideration: £220 to Mary and Hannah Cooke and 10s. to Anne Pitt
Dates
- Creation: 1674-05-22 - 1674-05-23
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
2 item(s) (2 pieces)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Conserved [large size] release; lease to vest possession not conserved
Former / Other Reference
E/G/1/48 & 50
General
Release in PC 1, Dr. 3, F. 4; Lease to vest possession in Box 73
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
Downing College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1DQ United Kingdom
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