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North Devon Deeds

Catalogue reference: 2008 B

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This record is about the North Devon Deeds dating from 1648 - 1832.

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Reference
2008 B
Title
North Devon Deeds
Date
1648 - 1832
Description

This collection consists of that part of Messrs Sitwell, Money and Murdoch's records relating to Devon, and covers properties in several North Devon parishes, in particular West Down, Mortehoe, Northam and Bideford.

The family papers - settlements and wills - relate mainly to the Christmas family of Waterford, Ireland, and Barnstaple, and to the Smiths of Bideford. Philip Protheroe Smith joined the firm in Truro in 1835, and it was through him that these records came into the firm's hands.

Held by
North Devon Record Office (South West Heritage Trust)
Language
English
Physical description
157 files
Immediate source of acquisition

Deposited by Messrs, Sitwell, Money and Murdoch, solicitors, of Truro, via the Cornwall Record Office.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/831fefd8-dee6-4b70-8d58-e610909520f9/

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North Devon Deeds