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Cause: Shepherd v Churchill (Part 1 of 4). (cf. Shepherd v Churchill 1250) Title...
Catalogue reference: J 90/850
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This record is about the Cause: Shepherd v Churchill (Part 1 of 4). (cf. Shepherd v Churchill 1250) Title... dating from [1740-1853] in the series Supreme Court of Judicature and former Superior Courts: Central Office and predecessors:.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- [1740-1853]
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Cause: Shepherd v Churchill (Part 1 of 4). (cf. Shepherd v Churchill 1250) Title deeds of Shepherd's Market Estate in St George, Hanover Sq, MIDDLESEX, including articles of agreement between Sir Nathaniel Curzon and Edward Shepherd for the development of the Estate. Probates of wills of Edward Howell (1746) and Edward Howell Shepherd (1768); administrations with will annexed of Edward Shepherd (1761 and 1765); administrations of Caroline Louise Howell Shepherd (1790) and Elizabeth Jane Bevan formerly Booth (1812); copy wills of Elizabeth Shepherd, widow (1761), Charlotte Louisa Croft (1830) and Frances Mercer Croft (1832). Plans [nowMFC 1/83]. Patent (1740) granting to Sir Nathaniel Curzon Market in Great Brook Field in the new parish of St George, Hanover Sq, MIDDLESEX. [in original case covered with red and gilt leather, see J 90/852]. Deposited 27 August 1856 by H.P. Bird, defendant with Smyth Churchill and Mary his wife, at the suit of Augustus Howell.
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- Order in Chancery: 1856 July 7.
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See also: J 90/966
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