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INQUISITION POST MORTEM

Catalogue reference: MD239/85

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Reference
MD239/85
Title
INQUISITION POST MORTEM
Date
16 Oct 1611
Description

Inquisition held after the death of Christopher Raye of Middleton co. York at Wighton before William Belt Eschaetor for co. York

Jury: Thomas Barker Robert Webster Robert Padgett John Crosby Richard Hawley?

Cuthbert ....?.... John Stromby John Hewitson William Richardson Roland Sewell James Carr and William Teane? Who say on their oath that

At his death on 10 Aug. 1611, Christopher Raye was seised as of fee of 2 cottages in Middleton; also of 1 cottage with appurtenances in Middleton.

Further, the 2 cottages are held of William Lord of Rosse as of his manor of Middleton in free socage and are worth 13s. 4d. p.a. And the other cottage with app. is held of the king as of his manor of Estgreenwich in free socage and is worth in all issues beyond reprise 6s. 8d. And William Raye is s. & next h. and at his father's death was 2 years old or thereabouts.

Signed: Willmus: Belt Escaetor

Held by
Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society
Language
Latin
Physical condition
Tag and seal
Record URL
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