Assignment of several principal sums of money, 1719-10-27
Scope and Contents
1. John Elmy of Beccles, Suffolk, Gent., surviving executor of will of Renaldo Pitfield, late of Beccles, Gent., deceased; and Robert Lamb of Barrow, Lincoln, Gent., and Katherine his wife, daughter of said Renaldo
2. Sir George Downing of Gamlingay, Cambridge, Bart.
Assignment of several principal sums of money charged upon arable lands, pasture grounds, meadow, marsh grounds and premises with all appurtenances in Dunwich, late of George Barker, the inheritance of which said George Downing had lately purchased
Consideration: £200 from 2. Being principal sum of £150 charged on premises plus interest
Recites that George Barker of Wissett, Suffolk, Gent., by his last will and testament charged all his arable lands, pasture grounds, meadow, marsh grounds and premises with all appurtenances in Dunwich, with the payment of several sums of money: £40 to Henry Swaine in the right of Anne his wife and Grace Allen; £60 to John Allen, Administrator of Martha Allen, Margaret Allen and Philip Allen; £50 to Edward Ballant, Administrator of Anne his wife and Frances Thurston; with power that legatees could enter upon said premises in case of non-payment; these several charges became vested in Renaldo Pitfield, who constituted Robert Davy of City of Norwich, Esq., and said John Elmy, as his executors, in trust for Katherine, wife of Richard Lamb; and whereas George Downing purchased the inheritance of the charged premises
Dates
- Creation: 1719-10-27
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
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Not conserved
Former / Other Reference
E/G/1/128
Repository Details
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