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Admission, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.867
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Before the Court Baron of Robert Smith, D.D. Master of Trinity before William Mott, gent.: deputy steward of William Greaves and Beaupre Bell esq., chief stewards. The homage finds that Christopher Green, esq. had died seised of 6 acres, 2 roods and that Christopher Green is his son and next heir, who by George Harris, his attorney, seeks admission. And he pays the fine and is admitted by his attorney, but his fealty is respited. Examined by William Mott, deputy steward.

Dates: 21 Nov. 1763
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Admission, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.868
Dates: 22 Feb. 1792
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Admission, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.869
Scope and Contents At a general Court Baron of the Rev. William Lort Mansel, D.D., Master of Trinity, before Robert White, gent., chief steward. The homage finds that Edward Green, esq., customary tenant...has died...and that Edward Humphrys Green is his eldest son and heir who by John Brigham Wiles, gent., his attorney, seeks to be admitted to the lands formerly Christopher Green's, to which Edward Green was admitted...on the surrender of Susannah Green...and he is admitted, but because he is of the age of 8...
Dates: 20 Aug. 1807
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1700
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Certifying that Joseph Reade, a minor, is admitted to a tenancy in Sladefield, manor of Chatteris Ramsey, to be held by his father George Reade (snr) until he comes of age. Copy of court roll, examined by Robert Clarke gent, steward; Hannah Carrill, widow, being lady of the manor. The court was held at the Bell in Chatteris. Endorsed (by Clarke?) 'Joseph Reade'.

Dates: 26 Feb. 1675 (Either 1675 or 1676 (28 Charles II))
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1701
Scope and Contents Certifying that in his will dated 7 Oct 1679 the late George Reade (snr) bequeathed his eight acres of meadow ground in Old Hayes or Old Halse, manor of Chatteris Ramsey to his son Joseph Reade. Joseph having already been admitted to some of the property in question, he is now granted possession of a further quarter. Copy of court roll, examined by the steward; Malbon Carrill gent and Hannah Carrill, widow, being lords of the manor. The court was held before the deputy steward John Cra[m?]...
Dates: 12 Dec. 1679 (31 Charles II)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1702
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Certifying that Joseph Reade and his wife Mary are admitted to a further quarter share of the eight acres in Old Halse, manor of Chatteris Ramsey. Copy of court roll, examined by Robert Clarke gent, steward; Malbon Carrill gent, and Hannah Carrill, widow, being lords of the manor. The court was held at the King's Head in Chatteris. Endorsed 'Jos' Reade et ux''.

Dates: 18 Sep. 1683
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1703
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Certifying that Richard Read gent, by the hands of John Gardner and in the presence of John Wright, has surrendered his copyhold tenement in Millfield, manor of Chatteris Ramsey, to the use of Joseph Read[e] and his heirs, and that the said Joseph may take possession. Copy of court roll, examined by Robert Clarke, steward; Malbon Carrill esq being lord of the manor. The court was held at the Bell and Chequer in Chatteris - John Cooper's house. Endorsed 'Joseph Read'.

Dates: 26 Oct. 1704 (3 Anne)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1704
Scope and Contents Certifying that Joseph Read[e], by the hands of John Gardner and in the presence of John Marriott, has surrendered his copyhold lands in the manor of Chatteris Ramsey, to the use of his daughter Anne Read and her heirs, and that the said Anne has now been admitted to the same. Copy of court roll, examined by Robert Clarke, steward; Thomas Sergeant esq and Hannah his wife being lords of the manor. The court was held at the Bell and Chequer in Chatteris - John Cooper's house. Endorsed 'Ann...
Dates: 28 Aug. 1705 (4 Anne)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1705
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Certifying that Isaac Strong gent, by the hands of John Gardner and in the presence of Robert Skeeles, surrenders his one acre of land in Horseload, copyhold of the manor of Tyndalls and Lyles, Chatteris to the use of John Warth of Mill End, Chatteris, and his heirs, and that the said Warth has taken possession of the same. Copy of court roll, examined by Anthony Thompson, steward, duty stamp, endorsed with financial calculations, probably concerning fine and rent.

Dates: 14 Apr. 1715 (1 George I)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1708
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Certifying that Thomas Bowl[e]s, by the hands of Richard Leet and in the presence of Samuel Brooks, surrenders his one acre of land in Congreve, held copyhold of the manor of Tyndalls and Lyles, Chatteris to the use of John Warth and his heirs, and that the said Warth has been admitted to the same. Copy of court roll, examined by Thomas Lombe gent, steward; Matthew Robinson esq and Matthew Robinson Morris esq being lords of the manor, duty stamp.

Dates: 27 May 1752 (25 George II)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1709
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Certifying that the late John Warth (snr) held one acre of land at Horseload in the manor of Tindalls and Lyles, Chatteris, acquired in 1715 on the surrender of Isaac Strong gent (Doc 1705). His son and heir, John Warth (jnr), now petitions for and is admitted tenant in the same. Copy of court roll, examined by Thomas Lombe gent, steward; Matthew Robinson esq and Matthew Robinson Morris esq being lords of the manor, duty stamp.

Dates: 13 Oct. 1755 (29 George II)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1711
Scope and Contents Certifying that the late John Warth held one acre of land at Horseload in the manor of Tindalls and Lyles, Chatteris, acquired in 1755 on the death of his father John Warth (Doc 1709), and a further acre of land in Congreve, acquired in 1752 on the surrender of Thomas Bowles (Doc 1708). His son and heir, George Warth, a minor aged about twelve years, now petitions for and is admitted tenant in the same, under the guardianship of Daniel Fryer. Copy of court roll, examined by Thomas Lombe...
Dates: 28 Oct. 1756 (30 George II)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1712
Scope and Contents Certifying that Christopher Newton gent, of Hamerton, Huntingdonshire and John Warth of Chatteris, farmer, eldest son of John Warth, farmer, late of Chatteris, deceased, respectively mortgagee and mortgagor of the premises in question, have (out of court, on 20 Sep 1794) surrendered by the hands of William Dunn gent, steward of the manor of Chatteris Ramsey, various lands in Horseload, Mill Field, Delve Field, and Norden Field, all in Chatteris, to the use of Thomas Newitt of Chatteris,...
Dates: 18 May 1795 (35 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1713
Scope and Contents Certifying that Christopher Newton gent, of Hamerton, Huntingdonshire and John Warth of Chatteris, farmer, eldest son of John Warth, farmer, late of Chatteris, deceased, respectively mortgagee and mortgagor of the premises in question, have surrendered (out of court, on 20 Sep 1794) by the hands of William Dunn gent, steward of the manor of Chatteris Ramsey, various lands in Mill Field and Delve Field, all in Chatteris, to the use of George Brooks of Chatteris, baker, and his heirs. Also...
Dates: 18 May 1795 (35 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1717
Scope and Contents Certifying that Margaret Marriott is admitted to various copyhold lands in Crowload and elsewhere, manor of Chatteris Ramsey, as heir to the late tenant Ann Marriott, wife of John Marriott. Because Margaret is a minor (aged three), her father John is given custody of the lands until she reaches full age. Copy of court roll, examined by William Strong, steward; Malbon Scrimshire gent, Charles Worsley gent and his wife Clementia, and Peter Calborn gent being then lords of the manor, duty...
Dates: 1 June 1727 (13 George I)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1722
Scope and Contents Certifying that by her last will (Doc 1719), Mary Skeels bequeathed a tenement in Hive End with adjoining lands in Burnsfield, manor of Chatteris Ramsey, to Martha Palmer, widow, for life, the property then descending to George Palmer, Martha's son (Doc 1719). Since both Mary Skeels and Martha Palmer (who later married Charles Pitts deceased) are dead, George Palmer is admitted to the tenancy on payment of #80 fine, a guinea heriot, and at annual rent of 1s 11d. Copy of court roll, examined...
Dates: 23 May 1803 (43 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1727
Scope and Contents Certifying that, in consideration of the sum of #1,195 duly paid to them by the surrenderee, John Stocker Freaks of Chatteris, farmer, and Margaret his wife have surrendered by the hands of the steward of the manor of Chatteris Ramsey, Thomas Sewell gent, their copyhold tenement in Hive End and Burnsfield, Chatteris, to the use of John Warth of Manea, farmer. Also that Warth has been admitted tenant at an unchanged annual rent of 2s 10d (no fine specified). Copy of court roll, examined by...
Dates: 15 May 1810 (50 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1728
Scope and Contents Certifying that, in consideration of the sum of #1,150 duly paid to him by the surrenderee, George Palmer of Chatteris, yeoman has surrendered by the hands of the steward of the manor of Chatteris Ramsey, Thomas Sewell gent, his copyhold tenement in Hive End and Burnsfield, Chatteris, to the use of John Warth of Manea, farmer. Also that Warth has been admitted tenant at an annual rent of 1s 11d (no fine specified). Copy of court roll, examined by Thomas Sewell, the heirs of Thomas Carill...
Dates: 15 May 1810 (50 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1730
Scope and Contents Certifying that by her will dated 8 Apr 1811 (see Doc 1729) the recently-deceased Elizabeth Blench, widow, has bequeathed her tenancies in Old Halves and Keys Close, manor of Chatteris Ramsey, to Robert Tingay, and that Tingay has been subsequently admitted tenant to the two premises at the former rents: 3s for Old Halves and 12s for Keys Close (no fine specified). Copy of court roll, examined by Thomas Sewell; William Dunn Gardner and the heirs of Thomas Carill Worsley being lords of the...
Dates: 16 May 1811 (51 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1732
Scope and Contents Certifying that in consideration of the sum of #4,950 duly paid to him by the surrenderee, Robert Tingay of Chatteris, farmer, has surrendered to the lords of the manor by the hands of Thomas Sewell gent, steward of the manor of Chatteris Ramsey, his 57 acres of copyhold (much understated in the court records) in Old Halves and 12 acres in Keys Close, Chatteris, to the use of John Warth, 'late of Manea ... but now of Chatteris', farmer, and his heirs. Also that Warth is admitted tenant in...
Dates: 19 May 1814 (54 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1738
Scope and Contents Certifying that, John Marriott Varnam having surrendered by the hands of Freeman Cawthorne and John Orton his copyhold land in Croload (or Crowland) to the use of Robert Grimditch (Doc 1736, 1737), the latter is now formally admitted tenant to the property at 30s fine and unchanged rent of 1s 4d halfpenny. Copy of court roll, examined by Isaac Strong gent, steward of the court, duty stamps. Lords of the manor are John Carill Worsley esq, Deborah his wife, and the heirs of Samuel Tarry...
Dates: 26 May 1777 (17 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1740
Scope and Contents Certifying that, at a special court, Robert Grimditch of Chatteris, gent, exhibited an indenture tripartite relating to a sale of some 16 acres in Croload and elsewhere, manor of Chatteris Ramsey, late in the possession of Richard Camps, bankrupt (Doc 1739), and that Grimditch was admitted tenant to the various parcels of land at the existing rents. Copy of court roll, 2 sides, Isaac Strong steward; John Carill Worsley, Deborah his wife, and the heirs of Samuel Tarry lords of the manor, duty...
Dates: 17 Dec. 1781 (22 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1741
Scope and Contents Certifying that John Lamb, who died some eight years past, was a copyhold tenant of the manor of Chatteris Ramsey, holding two acres in Croload at seven pence halfpenny per annum, and that his eldest son Thomas Lamb, being now of full age, has been admitted to the same holding at the same rent. Copy of court roll, examined by William Strong gent, steward of the court, which was held at the Bell House in Chatteris, duty stamp. Lords of the manor are Charles Worsley esq and Frances, the wife...
Dates: 12 May 1738 (11 George II)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1742
Scope and Contents Certifying that Sarah Norman, formerly Sarah Stevens, has been admitted to several copyhold properties in Slade End, Croload and elsewhere, manor of Chatteris Ramsey, as heir to the former tenant, her uncle Robert Grimditch, late deceased, and at the former rents. By his will of 8 May 1790 Grimditch has left her the properties for life, and thereafter to his great nephew George Stevens, and to an unnamed great niece, who is described as the only daughter of Sarah Stevens. Copy of court roll,...
Dates: 27 May 1793 (33 George III)
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Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1748
Scope and Contents Certifying that by her will dated c17 Apr 1766 Mary Skeeles, late copyhold tenant of the manor of Chatteris Ramsey, bequeathed a life interest in her tenement at Hive End and Burnsfield to Martha Palmer, widow, the same passing thereafter to George Palmer, Martha's son, and his heirs. Also that Martha Palmer is now admitted to the aforesaid premises at an unchanged rent of 1s 11d. Copy of court roll, examined by William Strong esq, steward of the court, duty stamp. Lords of the manor are...
Dates: 25 May 1767 (7 George III)
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Churchill, Clementine Ogilvy Spencer (1885-1977, née Hozier, Baroness Spencer-Churchill of Chartwell) 6
Clark, John Willis, 1833-1910 (Cambridge University registrary) 6
Cockcroft, John Douglas, Sir, 1897 - 1967 (Knight, nuclear physicist and first Master of Churchill College) 6
Donne, John, 1572-1631 (poet and Church of England clergyman) 6
Eton College 6
Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888 (zoologist and religious writer) 6
Gosse, Sir Edmund William, 1849-1928 (Knight, writer) 6
King's College, Cambridge 6
Moore, George Edward, 1873-1958 (philosopher) 6
Niclaes, Hendrik, 1502-? 1580 (German mystic and founder of the sect Familia Caritatis) 6
Powys, Llewelyn, 1884-1939 (writer) 6
Rennie, John, 1761-1821 (engineer) 6
Roskill, Stephen Wentworth, 1903 - 1982 (naval historian) 6
Royal Air Force 6
Rutherford, Ernest, 1871-1937 (Baron Rutherford of Nelson, physicist) 6
Simpson, Donald Herbert, 1920 - 2002 (Librarian of the Royal Commonwealth Society) 6
Thatcher, Margaret Hilda, 1925 - 2013 (née Roberts, Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, Prime Minister) 6
Welcker, Adair, 1858-1926 (author) 6
Whittle, Frank, Sir, 1907 - 1996 (Knight, Air Commodore, aeronautical engineer) 6
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell 5
Blake, William, 1757-1827 (engraver, artist, and poet) 5
British Overseas Airways Corporation 5
Clare College, Cambridge 5
Gow, Andrew Sydenham Farrar, 1886-1978 (Classical Scholar) 5
James, I, 1566-1625 (King of Great Britain and Ireland) 5
Keynes, John Neville, 1852-1949 (logician, economist and university administrator) 5
Lethbridge, Thomas Charles, 1901-1971 (archaeologist and parapsychologist) 5
Longmore, Laura, fl1948 - 1998 5
Macalister, Alexander, 1844-1899 (Professor of Anatomy and surgeon) 5
Madden, Sir Frederic, 1801-1873 (Knight, palaeographer and librarian) 5
Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879 (Professor, scientist, physicist) 5
Minns, Sir Ellis Hovell, 1874-1953 (Knight, archaeologist, orientalist and linguist) 5
Newton, Alfred, 1829-1907 (zoologist) 5
Saunderson, Nicholas, 1682-1739 (mathematician) 5
Scholfield, Alwyn Faber, 1884-1969 (Cambridge University Librarian) 5
Smith, Sir (Walter Buchanan-, 1879-1944, Knight) 5
Soames, Mary, Dame, 1922 - 2014 (née Churchill, writer, wife of Baron Soames) 5
Stevenson, Anne, 1933-2020 (poet) 5
Stokes, Sir George Gabriel, 1819-1903 (1st Baronet and physicist) 5
Thomas, Harold Beken, 1888 - 1971 (colonial administrator and historian) 5
Welch, John Hope, 1942- (poet, publisher and teacher) 5
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 (Viscount St Alban, lord chancellor, politician and philosopher) 4
Bartholomew, Augustus Theodore, 1882-1933 (librarian) 4
Bartlett, Sir Frederic Charles, 1886-1969 (Knight and psychologist) 4
Bateson, William, 1861-1926 (biologist) 4
Blunden, Edmund Charles, 1896-1974 (poet) 4
Cambridge University Press 4
Charles, II, 1630-1685 (King of Great Britain and Ireland) 4
Churchill College 4
Cornford, Frances Crofts, 1886-1960 (poet) 4
Elizabeth, I, 1533-1603 (Queen of England and Ireland) 4
Elizabeth, II, 1926-2022 (Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) 4
Falconer, John, 1951 (Curator of photographs, British Library) 4
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