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Grant by George Rookes of London, merchant, to Thomas Rookes of Dover, [Kent], gent,...
Catalogue reference: E 44/446
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This record is about the Grant by George Rookes of London, merchant, to Thomas Rookes of Dover, [Kent], gent,... dating from 7 Chas I Aug 20 in the series Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Modern Deeds, Series A. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- E 44/446
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Date (When the record was created)
- 7 Chas I Aug 20
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Grant by George Rookes of London, merchant, to Thomas Rookes of Dover, [Kent], gent, of the office of the King's Searcher of Sandwich, Kent; and if Thomas Rookes were to die, then the grant would go to Andrew Cator of London, merchant (2ff)
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- ^ With seal; endorsed 'Trinity, 1639: Morgan, plaintiff, Rookes, defendant'
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Topics
- Trade and commerce
- Landed estates
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E 44
Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Modern Deeds, Series A
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