Release indenture, Shefford, Bedfordshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.235
  • Dates of Creation
      30 Apr. 1666 (Circa, the date is given as the eighteenth year of King Charles, but should presumably read "Charles the second")
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Thomas Willowes of Shefford and Elizabeth his wife release to William Goldsmith of Campton certain land in Shefford, to him and his heirs to the use of him and his heirs. Thomas Willowes agrees that he and his wife shall levy a fine of the premises before a certain date. Witnesses: Robert Welles, Raufe Skynner, Richard Willowes, Thomas Greene, Temperance Thorowgood, Robert Willowes. 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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