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Mortgage indenture, Shefford, Bedfordshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.246
Scope and Contents Whereas Thomas Hailey of Pirton, Hertfordshire, by will dated 17 December 1808 bequeathed to his wife Mary Hailey the residue of his lands; and whereas George Arnold Hailey of Arlesey, Bedfordshire, Thomas Hailey of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Mary Leech of Pirton, Hertfordshire, William Hailey of Oundle, Northamptonshire, Lucey (sic) Hailey of Pirton, Hertfordshire, and Charles Hailey of the same, children of Thomas and Mary Hailey, have a vested interest in the estate; and whereas Mary Hailey...
Dates: 17 Jan. 1816
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Mortgage indenture, Swaffham Bulbeck and Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.427
Scope and Contents Thomas Eaton of Bulmer, Essex, and Mary his wife sell to John Willet of Cambridge certain land in the above parishes for the term of one thousand years at a peppercorn rent subject to redemption; Thomas Eaton and Mary his wife agree to levy a fine to Thomas Cheetham of Cambridge and his heirs of the land in question to be to the use of John Willet for the term of one thousand years, on the determination to the use of Thomas Eaton and George Sully of Cambridge and their heirs to the use of...
Dates: 24 July 1761
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Mortgage indenture, Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.417
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John Nicholas of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire sells to Roger Crispe of Cambridge certain land in Swaffham Prior for the term of one thousand years at a peppercorn rent; if John Nicholas pays a certain sum by a certain date the agreement is to be void. Witnesses: Alexander Appleyard, Robert Carrow. On the back is a receipt for the consideration money signed by John Nicholas. Date: the same. Witnesses: the same.

Dates: 28 June 1704
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Mortgage indenture, Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.425
Scope and Contents Thomas Eaton of Bulmer, Essex, son and heir of Thomas Eaton late of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire, sells to James Salt of Chesterton Cambridgeshire, certain land in Swaffham Prior for the term of one thousand years at a peppercorn rent; if Thomas Eaton pays a certain sum by a certain date, the agreement together with a certain surrender of copyhold land held of the Manor of Swaffham Prior, being also part of the security for a certain sum, shall be void. Witnesses: William Mott Notary...
Dates: 26 Sep. 1755 (Date of deed poll: 20 July 1786)
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Mortgage indenture, Tydd St Giles, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.402
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Thomas Cock of Wisbech sells to the Reverend Thomas Adderley of Tydd St Giles certain land in Tydd St Giles for a term of five hundred years at a peppercorn rent; provided that if Thomas Cock pay a certain sum by a certain date the agreement should be void. Witnesses: Thomas Towers, Robert Sparrow. On the back is a receipt for the consideration money signed by Thomas Cock. Witnesses: the same. One seal is attached.

Dates: 23 June 1722
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Mortgage indenture, West Thurrock, Essex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.37
Scope and Contents Sir Cranmer Herrys [of Creeksea, Essex] and Anne Herrys in discharge of the arrears of a moiety of rent due to Thomas Butler son and heir of Nevile Butler [of Orwell], Cambridgeshire, and in discharge of an utlary after judgment obtained against Sir Cranmer Herrys, and for other considerations, let to Nevile Butler and Richard Benninge of London certain land in West Thurrock for a term of twelve years, the agreement to be void on the payment of certain sums by Sir Cranmer Herrys on certain...
Dates: 1656 (Circa)
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Mortgage indenture, West Tilbury, Essex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.13
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John Fitch of West Tilbury sells to Philemon Wheeler of Mucking, Essex, certain property in West Tilbury for a term of ninety-nine years at a peppercorn rent; provided that if John Fitch pay a certain sum to Philemon Wheeler by a certain date the agreement is void. Witnesses: Thomas Fifield, James Cokeman. On the back is a certificate of receipt of the sum of money lent by Philemon Wheeler, signed by John Fitch. Witnesses: the same.

Dates: 3 Apr. 1696
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Mortgage indenture, Writtle, Essex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.186
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Indenture. Edward Shettleworth of Writtle sells to John Sawen of Little Waltham, Essex, certain lands in Writtle, to him and his heirs for ever to the only use of him and his heirs for ever. If Edward Shettleworth pays to John Sawen a certain sum by a certain date, the agreement is to be void. Till default is made, Edward Shettleworth is to remain in possession. Witnesses: Henry Cramp, John Wade, Mathew Shettleworth, John Wade.

Dates: 5 Dec. 1643
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Mortgage indenture, Writtle, Essex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.183
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Thomas Burrell of Writtle sells to John Bastwick of Southminster, Essex, certain land in Writtle, to him and his heirs to the use of him and his heirs for ever, provided that if Thomas Burell pay John Bastwick a certain sum by a certain date, the sale to be void. A certain rent due to Edward Burrell is excepted. Witnesses: John Levyt, Henrye Collin, Thomas Saffend.

Dates: 4 Feb. 1590
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Mortgage, Manea, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3774
Scope and Contents In consideration of #188, Robert Negus of Upwell, Cambridgeshire, farmer (1st party), mortgages to Hanslip Palmer of Upwell, gent (2nd party) in the person of Seaman Garrard of Upwell, surgeon (3rd party), Palmer's trustee, his life interest in 17 acres 'fen or marsh ground' in Cranemoor, Manea, Cambridgeshire. Negus further assigns two life insurance policies to Palmer as security for the mortgage. Tripartite indenture, signed and sealed by Negus and Palmer, witnessed by Emma Jane Dow and...
Dates: 19 July 1843
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Mortgage, Manea, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3776
Scope and Contents In 1843, Robert Negus conveyed to John Hodson, formerly of Upwell, Cambridgeshire, farmer, and now of Wisbech St Peters, Cambridgeshire, his life interest in 17 acres 'fen or marsh ground' in Cranemoor, Manea, Cambridgeshire, to secure #188 advanced him by Hanslip Palmer of Upwell, gent (Doc 3774, 3775). All interest has been paid to date. In consideration of #50, Hodson now mortgages to Palmer his title in the said property together with an existing insurance policy on the life of Negus as...
Dates: 17 Oct. 1846
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Mortgage, Newnham, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1857
Scope and Contents In consideration of #60, Austin Reynolds of Cambridge, baker, mortgages (through a nominal lease for 500 years at peppercorn rent) his tenement in Newnham, currently occupied by Francis Yaxley, to Edward Whipham of Cambridge, gent. Nominal repayment date of capital sum and interest (#61 6s) is 27 Apr 1699. Signed and sealed by Reynolds, witnessed by ?Philip Reynolds, notary public, and Ann Reynolds, duty stamps. Endorsed with signed receipt from Reynolds for the #60, same witnesses and...
Dates: 26 Oct. 1698 (10 William III)
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Mortgage of copyhold, Eyke, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.64
Scope and Contents Rough copies of Feet of Fines. William Symcock of London 21 July 1634 surrendered into the hands of John Lane, Steward of the Manor, certain property in Eyke to the use of John Kenygale of Kettleburgh, provided that if William Symcock pay to John Kenygale a certain sum before a certain date at a certain place the surrender was to be void. Subscribed by John Lane. On verso: Robert Heyward and Benjamyn Pynswryn surrendered certain property in Eyke, which they had from the surrender of John...
Dates: 21 July 1634 (The information on the verso dates to 25 September 1637)
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Mortgage of copyhold, Little Bentley, Essex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.109
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Manor of Little Bentley. Mary Wade (nee Warren) of Copdock, Suffolk, surrendered certain lands in the manor to the use of Francis Barton of Little Bromley, Essex; upon condition that if Mary Wade pays a certain sum by a certain date the surrender is to be void. Subscribed by Mary Wade. The surrender taken by Robert Warren. Witness: Henery Gardner.

Dates: 15 Nov. 1768
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Mortgage or sale, Dullingham, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.887
Scope and Contents Henry Leader, husbandman, of Dullingham, Cambs., in consideration of £80 paid to him by Richard Cornewell, husbandman, also of Dullingham, hath bargained, sold a messuage in Dullingham in Stanstreete...near Bennetts Lane which Henry Leader had by feoffment of Thomas Leader...To have and to hold on condition that if H.L. or his heirs should repay the £80 on or before Nov. 1618 this sale is to be void...Signed by Henry Leader, seal attached, with initials E.B. Witnessed by Thomas Bentley and...
Dates: 31 Oct. 1615
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Mortgage or sale, Dullingham, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.890
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The other half of indenture, MS Doc.887, this one signed by Richard Corwell [sic] and also witnessed by Thomas Bentley and John Rannow. Seal attached.

Dates: 31 Oct. 1615
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Mortgage or sale of land, Littleport, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.962
Dates: 1 Feb. 1742
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Mortgage, Outwell, Cambridgeshire and Upwell, Norfolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1389
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Nicholas Girling of Bury St. Edmunds mortgages to Robert Colman of Brent Eleigh, Suffolk, Edward Colman of London, and Robert Canham of Milden..., Suffolk, certain lands in Outwell and Upwell for a term of thousand years. The deed is an ordinary conveyance of sale with provisos to ensure the mortgagor's right of re-entry on payment of the specified sums. Witnessed by William Egerton and John Maltyward.

Dates: 27 Nov. 1678 (30 Charles II)
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Mortgage, Royston and Baldock, Hertfordshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1666
Scope and Contents Hale Wortham, John Hitch, Ebenezer Hollick, Edmund Fisher, Hale Wortham, jr., James Wortham, Richard Scott, Joseph Foster, and Thomas Smyth, Trustees under two Acts of Parliament for the repair of the road between Tring, Herts. and Bournbridge, Cambs., it being enacted that they may assign as security to any person lending them money the profits of the tolls, assign certain tolls to Richard Crop of London for the remainder of the term mentioned in the act, provided that if the Trustees pay...
Dates: 8 June 1772
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Mortgage, Showell and Dunthrop, Oxfordshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3934
Scope and Contents In consideration of #3,000 (advanced to Pope), William Pope esq of Wroxton, Oxfordshire, Thomas Chamberlayne esq of Gray's Inn, and Thomas Leeson of Franckton [Frankton], Warwickshire, gent, mortgage various freehold and leasehold properties in Showell, Dunsthorpe [Dunthrop], Brewerne [Bruern], Swackley, Little Twe [Tew?], Hyethrop, and the manor of Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, to Robert Chamberlayne esq of Sherborne, Oxfordshire, and Philip Scudamore esq of Gt St Bartholomew's 'neare West...
Dates: 10 Nov. 1596 (38 Elizabeth I)
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Mortgage, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1391
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George, Prince of Wales, and Colonel George Leigh, his trustee, mortgage certain land and property in Six Mile Bottom to [Eliab?] Breton of Bagshot, Surrey, from whom they had previously bought it. Witnessed by Charles Bicknell.

Dates: 1806
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Mortgage, Soham, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1482
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[Sir] Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole, Cambs. and Joseph Loveland of Wimpole mortgage to Hon. Sir Charles Compton, son of the Earl of Northampton, and Thomas Doughtie of Lincoln's Inn the manor of Soham with all benefits, interests, and appurtenances for a term of five hundred years. Witnessed by Lewis Hicks, Ralphe Rabett, H. Compton, and Richard Corney. Counterpart of MS Doc.1483.

Dates: 2 Mar. 1654
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Mortgage, Soham, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1483
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[Sir] Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole, Cambs. and Joseph Loveland of Wimpole mortgage to Hon. Sir Charles Compton, son of the Earl of Northampton, and Thomas Doughtie of Lincoln's Inn the manor of Soham with all benefits, interests, and appurtenances for a term of five hundred years. Witnessed by Lewis Hicks, Ralphe Rabett, H. Compton, and Richard Corney. Counterpart of MS Doc.1482.

Dates: 2 Mar. 1654
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Mortgage, Sutton, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1775
Scope and Contents In consideration of #110, Alice Hobson, widow, and Richard Hobson, yeoman, both of Chatteris, lease their 10 acres of adventurers' ground in Sutton to Agnes Jenyns of Doddington, widow, for 100 years at peppercorn rent. Repayment date (of #112 5s, including interest) is 20 Apr 1756. Jenyns undertakes not to enter the premises until that date is past. Signed and sealed by Alice and Richard Hobson, duty stamps, endorsed as entered in the Bedford Level Company Register on 5 Dec 1755. Signed...
Dates: 20 Oct. 1755 (29 George II)
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Mortgage, Sutton, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1787
Scope and Contents In consideration of £30, John Cawthorn of Hive End, Chatteris, yeoman, leases his 10 acres of fen or marsh ground in Sutton to William Nix of Chatteris, gent, for 1,000 years at no specified rent. Repayment date (with 5% interest) is 19 July 1844. Signed and sealed by John Cawthorn, witnessed by John Sewell of Chatteris, solicitor, and James Little Allam (?), of Chatteris, plumber and glazier, duty stamp. Signed receipt for the £30 on verso, same date. Enclosed is a letter dated 5 Dec 1844...
Dates: 19 Jan. 1844
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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
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
Foreign Office 4
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