| Finding_Aids | LEASE (Cp.) for 1 life in reversion by Rt. Hon. James Earl of Barrymore to Joseph Witter of Weston juxta Frodsham, yeoman --- a messuage and tenement with appurts. in FRODSHAM with 5 beast gates in Synnipoole Pasture, 2 cowgates in another parcel of land cd. Rapdolls and 1 rood of land in the Cole Meadow, all now in possession of the lessee; to hold after the deaths of the sd. Joseph Witter and Martha his daughter, the 2 surviving lives in a former lease (no. DCH/F/367), for life of John Witter, son of the sd. Joseph, at annual rent of 13/4, 2 rent hens or 12d. and heriot of best beast or good or £3. Cons. £25-15-10. Seal: Red, armorial. Parchment. |