Agreement : Edward Croft of Claughton, esq. to Thomas Preston, of the Mannor of Forness,...

Agreement : Edward Croft of Claughton, esq. to Thomas Preston, of the Mannor of Forness, Christofer Carus of Halton, and John Calvert of Cockerham, esqs. and Thomas Fleminge of Croshouse, gent. -- the Overhall in Gressingham, purchased by Gabriell C. decd. brother of E.C. from Edmond Bishop of Peterborough; also the Netherhall in Claughton and the Tannhouse there; and messuages in Overkellet, Bolton upon the Sandes, and Aughton; and the advowson of Heysam -- the property in Gressingham to use of Elizabeth wife of E.C. till their 2nd son Gabriell is 21 then to his use for life, remainder to heirs male of E.C. Properties in Claughton to use of E.C. for life, then to Elizabeth. Other properties to E.C. for lives then to value of £10 yearly to Elizabeth. Witn. Roger Kirkby, Thomas Brathwaite, Thomas Patricke, Thomas Pescod, John Blackbarne. Witn. of seizin; George Midgehall, gent. Willm. Winder of Aughton, John Postelthwaite.

Copy of 6 Oct. 1628 certified by Roger Kirkbye, My. Doddynge, Geo. Rigbye, Tho. Heirdson, Alexr. Tompson, Thomas Askew.