Add MS 6688

A large folio volume of similar contents [to Add MS 6687-6696], lettered ‘Derbyshire Collections. Collectanea B’.

1. Pedigree of the family of Wingfield, in 7 tables, with illustrations (printed). pp. 1-6.

2. Brief for plaintiffs in a cause tried at Derby Assizes, 16 March 1713. William Platts, plaintiff, v. Jos. Bennett and others, defts., concerning the title to a messuage in Matlock. pp. 8-11.

3. Bill of complt. in Exchequer, of Thomas Jackson of Chesterfield and others, against Timothy Spencer and others, for refusing search to be made for title deeds, &c., concerning lands at Matlock. Dat. Michaelmas Term 17 Geo. 2. pp. 11(a) – 11.

4. Receipt from Richard Minors and John Minors, for legacies left by his grandfather. Dat. Sept 2, 1697, and February 23, 1693 (original). pp. 12-14.

5. Will of Nicholas Mynors of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. Dat. 19 January 1678. p. 16.

6. Brief in a cause between Edward Lowe Esq, plaintiff, and William Storer and James Cockeram, defts., respecting right of common in Milne Hay. pp. 18-25.

7. Release from Robert Smith of Nottingham, gent., and others, to Richard Hodges, of pasture ground called Westwood and Little Pingle. Dat. Jan 9, 1653 (original). p. 26.

8. Draft of assignment of certain messuages &c. in the parish of Kirkhallum, from Eliz. Welby, Henry Gilbert, and John Gilbert, to Richard Wilmot, M.D.. Dat. 29 March 1716. pp. 28-35.

9. Draft of bargain and sale from the same parties to Dr Wilmot, of a house in the parish of Kirkhallum. Dat. 28 March 1716. pp. 36-37.

10. Draft of assignment from Joseph Hayne and others to Dr Wilmot’s trustee, of certain messuages &c. in the parish of Kirkhallum. Dat. 1716. pp. 38-43.

11. Draft of release from Pinacre Moor Holland to Dr Wilmot, of the Manor of Park-Hall &c. pp. 44-47.

12. Draft of bargain and sale from Henry Gilbert &c to Dr Wilmot, of the Manor of Park-hall. Dat. 1715. pp. 48-51.

13. Draft of assignment from Josiah Rogerson to Dr Wilmot’s Trustee, of certain messuages &c in Derby. Dat. 5 Jan. 1718. pp. 52-53.

14. An abstract of old evidences about Egginton (imperfect at the beginning). Dat. 1712. pp. 54-65.

15. Deed of bargain and sale of the Manor of Mogginton, from Sir Andrew Kniveton, Bart., and others, to Nathaniel Hallowes of Derby. Dat. 23 November 1654. pp. 66-73.

16. Settlement made by German Pole Esq. of his Manors of Radbourne &c. Dat. 25 May 1682. pp. 74-103.

17. Samuel Pole’s case and title to the advowson of the parish church of Egginton. Dat. 2 September 1712. pp. 104-117.

18. Case relative to German Smith and Thomas Gretton’s cottages in Egginton &c. Dat. 17 March 1728. pp. 118-123.

19. Act for reverting in His Majesty, the Honour of Tutbury, Forest of Needwood and several manors &c. thereto belonging. anno 7 & 8. Will. 3, 1696. pp. 124-129.

20. Brief for plaintiff in the suit of John Bowler, plaintiff, v. Jane Pole, deft., tried at Stafford Assizes, 15 march 1692/3, concerning lands in the parish of Roster alias Rosseter. pp. 130-133.

21. ‘The Names of Cousin Brown’s Tenants, and the Rent they pay’. p. 134.

22. Will of Rupert Browne the elder, of Hungary Bentley, Derbyshire. Dat. 3rd April 1733. pp. 136-141.

23. Bill of complaint in Chancery, of Henry Smith and others, executors of the will of Sir Henry Willoughby of Risley, against the husbands of the said Sir H. Willoughby’s daughters, touching claims made by the latter for pretended breach of covenant. Dat. 15 February 1655. pp. 142-200.

24. Grant of the Manor of Dowbridge from King Edward 6 to Sir William Cavendish, Knt., in exchange for the Manor of Northall, Hertfordshire, and other lands. Copied from the Originalia, I Par. 6. Edw. 6. p. 202-243.

25. Draft (imperfect) indenture of bargain and sale from Henry Cavendish of Chattesworth, Esq., to William Lord Cavendish (his brother) of the Manors of Chattesworth, Ashford, Marson, Meadowpleck, Conxbury, and Yolgrave; with the advowson of Youlgrave, and scite of the Priory of Tutbury. Dat. 31 Aug. 8 Jac. I. pp. 244-257.

26. Inquisition taken at Derby, 3 Oct. 1. Car. I, on the death of Henry Cavendish Esq. pp. 258-273.

27. Attested copy of the ministers accounts for the possessions of the Priory of Tutbury, Staffordshire, 5. Edw. VI, with a translation. pp. 274-286.

28. Brief of the differences between Sir Percival Willughbie, Knt., plaintiff, and John Martin and Nich. Strelley, defts., respecting the jointure of the former’s daughter. p. 288.

29. Indenture between Sir Phil. Strellye of Strellye, Nottinghamshire, and Sir Percivall Willoughby, in contemplation of a marriage between Bridget Willoughby and Nicholas Strelly. Dat. 4 June 4 Jac. I. pp. 290-331.

30. Extent of the lands of Edmund, brother of the King, formerly belonging to the Earl Ferrers, from the Escheat Rolls, of 25. Edw. I. p. 332.

31. Inspeximus and confirmation by Edward I of the Charter of Henry III to Edmund, his son, of the possessions of Robert de Ferrariis, Earl of Derby. Dat. 17 August, 13. Edw. I. pp. 334-344.

32. Names of the aldermen and burgesses of the Corporation of Derby (?). p. 246.

33. Grant from John Wake, Lord of Lidel and Cestrefeud [Chesterfield], to his tenants of Cestrefeud, of free customs &c. , dat. 3 Kal. Jun. 22. Edw. I. pp. 348-354.

34. Brief for deft. in the cause of Robert Burton, plaintiff, v. Samuel Ward, deft., concerning title to lands in Allestry. pp. 356-361.

35. Lease from Robert Meynell of Wynster to John Greaves of Ashford, of a messuage in Burton Joyse, Nottinghamshire. Dat. 17 April 9. Jac. I, with a genealogical note in illustration, by Mr Wolley. pp. 362-367.

36. Draft of the joint and several answers of Richard Ryley and others to the bill of complaint of William Horne and others, concerning the Manor of Ripley &c. pp. 368-377.

37. Abstract of settlement of Sir George Fulwood and Christopher Fulwood and Mary his wife of the tithes of Yolgrave, and pasture on Middleton Moore. p. 378.

38. Abstract of settlement of lands in Middleton on Sir George and Christopher Fulwood and their heirs. Dt. 1 May, 11. Jac. I. pp. 382-388.

39. Account of Richard Bateman for the Manor of Hartington, 1647-8. p. 390.

40. The answer of Hen. Marten Esq., deft., to the bill of complaint of the Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Devonshire, complainant, touching the Manor of Hartington. pp. 392-395.

41. Brief for plt. in the suit of John Chappell, Rector of Matlocke, v. Robert Ward Junior and others, defts., upon a feigned issue, concerning the plaintiff’s right to tithe of lead ore in Matlock. pp. 398-403. [See the brief for defts. in 6885. pp. 54-63]

42. Case relative to the Manor of Glenfield &c. [temp. Car. I]. pp. 404-408.

43. Statement of the case between Sir John Curzon, Bart., and others, and Francis Mundy and others, touching the manor and advowson of Markeaton. Dat. 1684. p. 410.

44. Grant from James I to William Knyveton, of a court leet in the manors of Bradley, Mercaston, Moginton, Knyveton, Osmaston, Yeldersley, Sturson, Compton Underwood, Ascote and Atlawe. Dat. 1 Dec. 12. Car. I. pp. 412-417.

45. Inquisition taken at Derby, 11 March 10. Car. I, on the death of Sir Gilbert Knyveton of Bradley, Bart. pp. 418-423.

46. Case of German Pole Esq., and the Manor of Radborne, with Mr Fazakerly’s opinion, dat. 10 March 1739. pp. 424-426.

47. Abstract of a fine levied 10. Hen. 3, between Richard, Abbot of Burton, plaintiff, and Henry Tucchett and others, defts., concerning right of common in Magna Vure (Overe)[Mickleover], Mackwood and Markton, and of a final concord, 9. Edw. I, between the Abbot and the Lords of Radborne and Langley, concerning pasture in Merwins Wood. pp. 428-429.

48. Grant of lands from Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, to Rob. de Whitfield, of lands in Adgarslegh. Dat. 8 April, 4. Edw. II. p. 430.

49. Bill of complaint in the Duchy Court, filed 3 December 1673, by the Attorney General, on behalf of Sir William Boothby of Ashbourne Hall, Bart., against William Frogatt and others, concerning Ashborne Mills. pp. 431-444.

50. Settlement of an annuity of £30 p.a. by Thomas Milward of Eaton Dovedale Esq. on his son Thomas Milward, payable out of the said Manor. Dat. 24 October, 8. Car. I. pp. 445-446.

51. Will of James Milnes of Chesterfield. Dat. 11 June 1678. pp. 447-452.

52. Case of John Mountford, plaintiff, v. Thurstan Addams, deft., in an action of ejectment. pp. 454-455.

53. Case of John Ellis and James Chamberlayne, plaintiffs, v. William Bateman, deft., in a suit touching the will of John Chamberlayne, deceased. pp. 456-457.

54. Lease from John Beresford to George Roberts and Henry Cooke, of lands in the parish of Wildene, Bedfordshire. Dat. 24 June, 5. Jac. I. pp. 458-459.

55. Indictment for the Crown, of the Mayor and Burgesses of Derby, and inhabitants of Mackworth, for neglecting to repair a highway called Rowditch Lane. p. 460.

56. Writ to the Sheriff of Derbyshire to inquire into the alienation of the Manor of Walton from Sir Francis (?) Fuliambe, Bart., and others to Sir Arthur Ingram, Knt. Senior, and Sir Arthur Ingram, Knt., Junior, without Royal licence. Dat. Michaelmas Term 15. Car. I. pp. 462-468.

57. Letter from Arthur Dakeyne to Sir Paul Jenkinson concerning some title deeds from John Gregory (original). p. 470.

58. Indenture of bargain and sale from Richard Hodgkinson and John Farnworth to John Gregory, of lands in Ashover. Dat. 3 June 1648. pp. 472-477.

59. Attested copy of ecclesiastical survey of the vicarage of Mafeld, Staffordshire, taken 26 Jen. 8, from the First Fruits Office. pp. 478-480.

60. Terrier of the vicarage of Mathfield, Staffordshire. Dat. 9 September 1758. p. *481.

61. Printed form of notice from the High Constable of Wirksworth Hundred to the constables of the Liberties. p. *482.

62. Composition between Sir Walter Aston, Knt. patron of the Rectory of Matherfield, Staffordshire, and Robert Wardle, clerk incumbent of the said vicarage, touching the tithes of hay. Dat. 6 August, 27. Eliz. p 482.

63. Inquisition taken 18 June 1728, and decree of the Commissioners, 8 February 1728, concerning the lands granted to Bonsall School. pp. 484-488.

64. List of the trained soldiers in the County of Derby, in 1644. p. 490.

65. Articles of agreement between Katherine Marbury of Darley Hall, widow, and John Edwardes, Rector of Darley, for the sale of a farm. Dat. 9 September 1686 (original). pp. 492-494.

66. Particulars respecting the family of Lloyd, with a pedigree annexed; drawn up by Mr Gamaliel Lloyd. pp. 496-509.

67. Memoranda by Arthur Mower, of a suit between himself and Peter Frechville and John Loraunce, parson of Staveley, concerning tithes, 1576. p. 510.

68. Draft case of the business between Rowland Eyre, Esq., and Tideswell School. pp. 514-519.

69. Brief for deft. in a cause tried at Derby Assizes, 15 March 1707, between Andrew and Robert Greensmith, plaintiffs , and Henry Aldrich, clerk, deft., in an action of trespass. pp. 520-525.

70. The names of the special jury, between Benjamin Ward Esq. and others, plaintiffs, and the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel, Lord Scarsdale, and others, defts. p. 526.

71. Brief for plaintiffs in a cause at Derby Assizes, 17 March 1777, between Benjamin Ward and others, plaintiffs, v. Nathaniel, Lord Scarsdale, and Sir Edward Wilmot, defts., concerning the ownership of the Manor of Findern. pp. 528-543.

72. Abstract of evidences concerning the Manors of Mickleover, Littleover, Findern; with descent of Wilmot. pp. 539, 541.

73. Lease from the Crown of the Manors of Micleover, Littleover and Findern to Nathaniel, Lord Scarsdale. Dat. 17 March 1762. pp. 539(a) – 539(c).

74. Pedigree of Read and Gresham. p. 539(d).

76. Proceedings in the Court of King’s Bench, previous to the direction of the issue in the cause of Ward and others v. Lord Scarsdale and another. pp. 544-553.

77. Indenture of bargain and sale from John Woolley to Richard Peacock, of his estate at Boothay. Dat. 25 March 1740. pp. 554-563.

78. Indenture of release from David Hartley and Hen. Thornhill, by direction of Caleb Harding M.D. to John Walker, of the Manor of Yeavely alias Stydd. Dat. 1772. pp. 564-581.

79. Will of Edward Swann of Hurdlow, in the parish of Hartington. Dat. 5 Mach 1757. pp. 582-597.

80. Settlement made by Edward Swann, in consideration of his marriage with Ellen Webb. Dat. 14 June 1705. pp. 598-615.

81. Attested copy of will of Samuel Swann of Hurdlow. Dat. 2 January 1683. pp. 610-619.

82. Draft will of Sir Robert Burdett of Foremark, Bart. pp. 620-629.

83. Will of Richard Liset of Wirksworth, gent. Dat. 22 October 1737. pp. 630-637.

84. Will and codicil of William Burrow, M.A. and Rector of Northwingfield. Dat. 23 December 1754, and 2 July 1757. pp. 638-645.

85. Will of Thomas Rivett of Derby, Esq. Dat. 30 December 1762. pp. 646-651.

86. Attested copy of will of John Lowe of Oulegreave. Dat. 13 November 1657. pp. 652-657.

87. Will of Thomas Hallows of Glapwell Esq. Dat. 24 February 1739. pp. 658-659.

88. Conveyance of the advowson of Boyleston, from Thomas Gilbert to Henry Fletcher of Spoondon, clerk. Dat. 27 September 1746. pp. 660-661.

89. Lease from Roger Jackson to William Woolley, of lands called Boothay Flats, in the parish of Langford. Dat. 26 March 1686. p. 662.

90. Indenture of bargain and sale from Sir Thomas Gresham of Osterley, Middlesex, Knt., and wife, to Randulphe Elveston and others, of lands at Great Over alias Mickell Over. Dat. 8 May 18. Q. Eliz. pp. 664-669.

91. An abstract of the deeds and writings concerning the Manor an Estate of Mickleover, Littleover, and Finderne, from 1536 to 1648. pp. 670-.

92. Abstract of the title to the estates of Thomas Lister Esq. which were the inheritance of Catherine, his mother, daughter of Sir Ralph Assheton, Bart. pp. 676-688.

93. Abstract of Mr Samuel Parker’s title to 1/6 part of the Manor of Ounston, in the parish of Dronfield. pp. 690-695.

94. Inspeximus of a writ of certiorari and schedule , concerning the Manor of Plesley, the 4. Edw. 3. Dat. 23 February 12. Car. I. pp. 696-700.

95. Draft abstract of Messrs. Beards’ title to Bredsall Priory; with the opinions of W. Hutton. Dat. 8 & 19 February 1798, and Henry Atherton. Dat. 25 July 1800. pp. [blank].

96. Abstract of the title to the estate late of Godfrey Meynell Esq. deceased, in Langley Meynell and Kirk Langley; with the opinion of R. Wilbraham, dat. Jan. 10 1764. pp. 752-783.

97. Abstract of the title of Tobias Bretland Esq. to the Rectory of Elwall, and the tithes within Elwall and Burnaston, sold by him to Mr Edensor and since purchased by Mr Cox; with Mr Shadwell’s opinion, dat. July 15, 1805, and 16 June 1806. pp. 784-803.

98. Abstract of the title of Joseph Cecil, to divers tithes within Unstone and Apperknowle, and several other places in the parish of Dronfield. pp. 804-846l

99. Printed particulars and conditions of sale of the Manor of Bradborne and freehold estates in the Parish of Bradborne (sold by the Marquis of Townsend to Philip Gell, Esq. of Hopton) to be sold 16 May 1809. pp. 848-861.

100. Printed particulars and plan, of a freehold estate at Shirebrooke in the parish of Pleasley, to be sold 12 June 1809. pp. 862-867.

101. Printed particulars of a freehold estate at Riddings, near Alfreton; to be sold 19 Oct. 1808. pp. 868-871.

102. Printed particulars of the same estate, with a reservation. pp. 872-877.

103. Printed particulars of the Manors of Upper and Nether Castern, in the Parishes of Ham and Wetton, Staffordshire, to be sold 24 February 1810. pp. 878-883.