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Inquisition post mortem (copy), 19 February

Catalogue reference: WD WHELP/6/T 1

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This record is a file about the Inquisition post mortem (copy), 19 February dating from [1590].

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Reference

WD WHELP/6/T 1

Title

Inquisition post mortem (copy), 19 February

Date

[1590]

Description

32 Elizabeth I on Richard Myddelton of Langthwaite, gentleman, who died on 10 July 25 Elizabeth I [1583], taken at Kirkby Lonsdale.

Premises held at death: in fee tail, 1 capital messuage or tenement called Langthwate and 40 acres of arable, meadow and pasture land with appurts. in Casterton, held of Queen in free socage as being part of her manor of Casterton; premises worth 30s a year.

Heir: William Middleton, son, now aged 50.

Subscription: copy stated to agree with original by John Wood, deputy eschaetor.

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Cumbria Archive Centre, Kendal
Language

English

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3c7c56ef-4166-4f2a-8b16-a8e0279e8df1/

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Inquisition post mortem (copy), 19 February