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Indenture of Agreement, by John Bostoke, of Churton, co. Chester, gent., with Awen...
Catalogue reference: WALE 30/21
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This record is about the Indenture of Agreement, by John Bostoke, of Churton, co. Chester, gent., with Awen... dating from 4 May 33 Henry VIII in the series Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series FF. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 4 May 33 Henry VIII
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Description (What the record is about)
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Indenture of Agreement, by John Bostoke, of Churton, co. Chester, gent., with Awen Brereton, of Tussyncham, co. Chester, gent., for a marriage to be solemnized before Assumption next, between Robert Bostoke, son and heir apparent of John Bostoke, and Elyn Brereton, daughter of Awen Brereton. If Elyn dies before, Robert to marry Kateryn Brereton, another daughter of Awen, or any other daughter of his. If Robert dies before, then another son and heir apparent to marry the daughter. John Bostoke to make sufficient title to messuages, etc. in hamlets of Churton, Aldeford, Farnedon, Caldecote, Shoklege, Grafton, Crue, Pulford, Calveleye, in city of Chester, in co. Chester or co. Salop, or elsewhere in realm of England and Wales, to yearly value of £3. Awen to pay 6s. 8d. p.a. during life of Margaret, now wife of Ranulph Dod, of Brereton, mother of John Bostoke.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- Signature: John Bostok. Tag for seal.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Topics
- Marriage and divorce
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Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series FF
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