Release, Writtle, Essex

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.184
  • Dates of Creation
      7 Apr. 1598
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

William Sampeford of Peldon, Essex, son of Robert Sampeford of Writtell, releases to Gregory Shettelworth of Writtell certain land in Writtell, which his uncle Thomas Sampeford had by bequest of his father Richard Sampeford, to him and his heirs for ever. Witnesses: Mathie Rudd, Mathew Bridgis, Robarte Brooke. One seal is attached.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs Charles Williamson of Kempton, Bedfordshire, 20 April 1915

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