| Description | Deeds and papers relating to: Holywell and Whitford in Flintshire, some referring to smelting works, 1806-1860 (NB map included in lease of 1860); Crane Street, Chester, 1777; land of Dean and Chapter of Chester at Abbey Square, 1832-1836; Whitford and Flint in Flintshire, Tarvin and Moston, 1791-1836; properties of the late Mrs Eliza Seacombes and Mrs Ann Wright, both of Chester, 1850-1853; Bridge Trafford, 1736-1818; Hapsford Hall and lands in Hapsford, 1608-1736; Crewe, Farndon and Shocklach, 1711-1857; Barnston family, including copies of wills of Elizabeth Barnston and William Barnston, 1725-1825 |
| Administrative History | The earliest possessions of the Barnston family were in the Churton-Farndon area. Later acquired estates in Bridge Trafford, Wimbolds Trafford, Hapsford, Elton and Chester. 18th century marriages brought Lancashire and Shropshire estates to the family. Roger Barnston, son of Roger Barnston as executor of the will of Thomas Crachley Wynne (died 1778) acquired an interest in the Bagillt estate of the Pennant family in Flintshire with its lead smelting works. Marriages to the heiresses of the Trafford, Gregg and Hurleston families brought to the family further Cheshire estates. |