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Debtor: William French {Frensch}, formerly of Exeter, mercer. Creditor: William Geoffrey...

Catalogue reference: C 131/84/19

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This record is about the Debtor: William French {Frensch}, formerly of Exeter, mercer. Creditor: William Geoffrey... dating from 1498 Dec 16 in the series Chancery: Extents for Debts, Series I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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C 131/84/19
Date
1498 Dec 16
Description

Debtor: William French {Frensch}, formerly of Exeter, mercer.

Creditor: William Geoffrey {Gefferey}, citizen and haberdasher, of London.

Amount: £20.

Before whom: John Brown, knight, Mayor of the Staple of Westminster.

When taken: 14/11/1487

First term: 25/12/1487

Last term: 25/12/1487

Writ to: Sheriff of Devon

Sent by: Chancery.

Endorsement: Roger Holland {Holand}, esquire, Sheriff, replies that he had sent the writ to the Mayor and Bailiffs of Exeter, who replied as appears in the inquisition.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9537784/

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C 131

Chancery: Extents for Debts, Series I

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