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Indenture of Perpetual Lease, by Edward Acton, of Chelford, co. Chester, chaplain,...
Catalogue reference: WALE 30/33
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This record is about the Indenture of Perpetual Lease, by Edward Acton, of Chelford, co. Chester, chaplain,... dating from 17 June 11 Elizabeth I in the series Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series FF. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Indenture of Perpetual Lease, by Edward Acton, of Chelford, co. Chester, chaplain, to Philippe Maynwaryng, of Pever, co. Chester, esq., Edward Maynwaryng, esq., his brother, Thomas Starkye, of Stretton, co. Chester, esq., William Acton, son of Olyver Acton, of Cheshire, dec., and Humfrey Neuton, of Gowseworth, son of Frauncys Neuton, of Moburley, co. Chester, of messuages in Ollerton and Snelston, co. Chester, etc. first to use of Edward Acton, for life and then for relief of poor dwelling in radius of six miles of manor house of Pever, where Philippe Maynwaryng now dwells.
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Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series FF
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