Gray, Dodsworth and Cobb Deeds

This material is held atBorthwick Institute for Archives, University of York

Scope and Content

Deeds relating to ecclesiastical property in York, 1843, Heworth, 1833, 1868, Apesforth, Nottinghamshire, 1823, and Nether Wallop, Hampshire, 1834, 1839; documents concerning various churches in the diocese of York, including papers relating to the Feoffees of St Saviour's parish, York, 1711-1894, and terriers of Full Sutton, 1825, St Crux, 18th century, and St Olave and St Giles, 1865; survey of tithes of vicar of Grinton n.d; the letter book of E.R. Walker concerning repairs and alterations to Lockton church, visits of inspection, and granting of faculties, 1937-1938; papers relating to the careers of individual clergymen in the diocese of York, viz. Revd John Overton, 1790-1814, Revd James Dallin, 1800-1823, Revd John Overton the younger, 1820, Revd William Overton, 1827, and Revd William Hey, 1881; copy and abstracts of court rolls and surrenders relating to properties held of the manors of Dunnington and Heslington, 1767-1829; records of the manor of Keesberry Hall (Cawood), including court rolls, 1789-1873, 1876-1936, rentals, 1793-1796, and a survey and valuation of Mrs Brown's estate at Cawood, 1810.

Administrative / Biographical History

Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb was an amalgamation of the York legal firms of Gray and Dodsworth and W. H. Cobb & Sons. It began operating under the name of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb in 1943.

Access Information

Records are open to the public, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including data protection laws.

Acquisition Information

The archive was deposited at the Borthwick Institute by the firm of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb in 1966.

Note

Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb was an amalgamation of the York legal firms of Gray and Dodsworth and W. H. Cobb & Sons. It began operating under the name of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb in 1943.

Other Finding Aids

A typescript finding aid, to file level, is available for consultation in the searchroom of the Borthwick Institute.

Archivist's Note

Created by S. A. Shearn, 28.04.15.

Conditions Governing Use

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Accruals

Further accruals are not expected.

Additional Information

Published

GB 193