RefNoJC/2/59
Alternative Reference numberJC/433
TitleDeed of Covenant between Richard Rawson of Ecclesall, parish of Sheffield yeoman and Alice his wife of the one part and Robert Rawson of Dongworth [Dungworth] in the Chapelry of Bradfield yeoman and Arthur Ellis of Sheffield sheather of the other part, to acknowledge and levy a fine, of a messuage with all easements and appurtenances, situate at or near Graystones [Greystones], within the lordship of Ecclesall, and then in the occupation of William Staniforth; and of closes called the Croft (wherein the messuage stood); Calfe Close (then severed into two parts), Kilnefield (then likewise severed into two parts), Netherend of Kilnefield, Carr, Hollins (then severed into two parts) and Lathefield, to the use of the said Richard and Alice for their joint lives or for the life of the longer liver; and after the decease of the survivor, to the heirs of Alice by Richard; in default to the heirs of the body of Alice; and in default to her right heirs for ever.
DescriptionDate: 27 Jul in the 13th year of Charles I, 1637

There is a proviso respecting an arrangement made between the said Richard and Alice before marriage, as to the payment under certain conditions of four score pounds to Alice Brelsforth, Anne Brelsforth and Mary Brelsforth daughters of the said Alice Rawson, by her former husband.

Witnesses: Ja Creswicke, Rowland Revell, Richard Rawson, John Beighton, Wm. Wadsworth.

Vellum : one skin, two small seals, obscure.
Date27 Jul 1637
Extent1 item
LanguageEnglish
AccessStatusOpen
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