FEOFFMENT TO USES

1a) William Elwald the elder of Middleton co.York gent.

1b) William Elwald the younger of Middleton gent. s. of 1a).

2) William Popple of Kingston upon Hull Alderman

Thomas Swann of Walcoate co. Lincoln gent.

Henry Metcalf of Kingston upon Hull merchant

Richard Bankes of York gent.

Brian Turner of Cottingham co.York gent.

In consideration of a marriage to be solemnized between Thomas Elwald, second s. of 1a) and Faith Denman eldest dau. of Nicholas Denman of Kingston upon Hull Alderman & merchant; and for a Jointure to Faith, 1) have enfeoffed to 2):

A messuage with tofts, crofts, etc.in the occupation of Thomas Owrom of Middleton

Also 4 oxgangs of land in the occupation of William Ray

Also 1 oxgangs of land in the occupation of Henry Westerdaile

Also 1 oxgangs of land in the occupation of John Wittie, late in tenure of John Lynas.

Also 2 oxgangs of land in the occupation of 1a), late the land of William Wittie

All in the town fields and territories of Middleton and Kipplingcoates {except reserved to 1a) a little parcel of land between Bracken gaite and the East Garth of 1a)}

To have and to hold to 2) to the following uses: To the use of Thomas Elwald and Faith for their lives; then to the heirs of their bodies; in default of issue to the right heirs of Thomas.

Signed: William Popple Henry Metcalfe

Dorse: Witnesses to sealing by W. Popple & H. Metcalfe: John ....?.... John Waite

<p>Deed no. MD239/235 calendared under 'Miscellaneous'</p>