Luxmoore of Ashford

Luxmoore Collection. The Rev. J. S. Luxmoore (d. 1940) was vicar of Edale from 1916 to 1924. His father, the Rev. J. R. Luxmoore, was vicar of Ashford, Derbyshire, at the beginning of this century. Records including:

Original documents:

Deeds (15) of Ashford, Longstone, Edale (all Derbyshire), 14th century-1810; survey of Ashford, 18th century.

Transcripts and copies:

Parish registers: Ashford, 1687-1759; parish register transcripts in Lichfield diocesan registry: Ashford, Sheldon, 1669-1812.

Tithe commutation: Ashford, 1848.

Enclosure award map (tracing): Ashford and Sheldon, 1767.

Notes, historical and topographical, for a history of Ashford-in-the-Water (Derbyshire), a Derbyshire bibliography, a Derbyshire glossary. Essay on Derbyshire folklore.

Letters on antiquarian subjects.

Notes, genealogical, on 53 Derbyshire families.