| Description | LEASE for 99 years or 1 life by Ann Jeffreys of Wem, Salop, widow, Thomas Hale of Faddiley, gentleman, and Amy his wife, (the said Ann and Amy being coheiresses and devisees of late William Egerton of Shrowbridge, gentleman), to John Stephens of Cholmondoley [Cholmondeley], gentleman, on behalf of George James, Earl Cholmondoley, after reciting in part Leases for lives dated 15.Jun. 1753 and also of 25. Aug. 1758 [No.DCH/B/336 above] ----- a messuage or tenement in BICKLEY formerly in tenure of Hugh Egerton with its lands and appurtenances and also a messuage or tenement in BICKLEY formerly in tenure of Hugh Egerton with its lands and appurtenances and also a messuage or tenement in BICKLEY formerly in tenure of Hugh's son William Egerton above mentioned with lands as set out in No. DCH/B/333 above, which several messuages are now in tenure of Ambrose Sparrow and Richard Bateman, at rent of £35. p. a. and of £10. pa. respectively. Sgd. 'Ann Jeffreys' Thomas Hale', 'Amy Hale' and 'Jno. Stephens'. Seals: Red, 4, a bird. Parchment. |