Description | 1. Francis Howsen of Dubcote par Horton in Ribblesdale, yeoman 2. Thomas Wilson of Beecroft Hall, gentlemna Christopher Weatherhead of the Lodge, gentleman Marmaduke Procter of Birkwith, yeoman Thomas Foster of Newhouses, all in the same parish
(1) conveys to (2) Overstannibar Close (5ac pasture) and the barn standing in it, 1 parcel of land called Widdow Flatt (1r arable) lying on west side of a close of Anthony Dowbiggin's, and 13s 4d ancient rent worth of herbage, bit of mouth and grassing in Dubcote Scarr within the manor of Horton. Provided that the intent of both parties is that the profits from the above property shall be put to use for the sole benefit of the poor in the parish of Horton in Ribblesdale.
Consideration: £88 Signature cut out and deed redeemed Witnesses : Anthony Dowbiggin, John Burton, John Ashbrooke, John Clarke
Memorandum endorsed on deed : the consideration mentioned was paid by the overseers of the poor of Horton in Ribblesdale for 1695, to (1) before the deed was sealed. Rough financial calculations on dorse. |