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William Massie of Puddington, esquire to Francis Bamvile of Chester, ironmonger,...
Catalogue reference: WALE 29/112
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This record is about the William Massie of Puddington, esquire to Francis Bamvile of Chester, ironmonger,... dating from 20 Eliz. in the series Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series F. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WALE 29/112
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Date (When the record was created)
- 20 Eliz.
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Description (What the record is about)
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William Massie of Puddington, esquire to Francis Bamvile of Chester, ironmonger, and Ellen his wife: Grant of 14 bushels of corn and grain yearly from half the rectory or parsonage of Wallasey, which he holds from William, late Bishop of Chester, for thelives of John Massie his younger son, and John and Thomas Meales, gentlemen: Ches.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- English.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Topics
- Farming
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WALE 29
Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series F
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