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NEEDHAM OF KILMOREY

Catalogue reference: DNE

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This record is about the NEEDHAM OF KILMOREY dating from 1278-1768.

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Reference
DNE
Title
NEEDHAM OF KILMOREY
Date
1278-1768
Description

The collection relates primarily to manorial lands near Nantwich at Newhall, Baddington, Broomhall, Alvaston and Austerson (Alstanton), with some early deeds relating to Newton, Hatton and Daresbury near Runcorn.

Arrangement

CONTENTS

Manorial Records

Deeds

Leases

Estate Papers

Acquittances

Held by
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies
Language
English
Creator(s)
<famname>Needham family, Earls of Kilmorey</famname>
Physical description
6 Files
Custodial history

Acc 22,34

Unpublished finding aids
<p>Transcripts to some of the deeds may be found on the accession file.</p>
Administrative / biographical background

The Needham family of Shavington in Shropshire acquired the Cheshire properties of the Dutton family of Dutton when Eleanor, sole daughter and heiress of Thomas Dutton, married Sir Robert Needham, president of the Council in the Marches of Wales, after the death of her first husband in 1622. He was created the first Viscount Kilmorey in 1625, and the 12th Viscount, Francis, was created Viscount Newry and Morne, 1st Earl of Kilmorey in 1822. The family is based at Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland.

Record URL
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NEEDHAM OF KILMOREY