| Description | The papers were found in the Church Chest by Charles E. Bebbington, Parish Clerk and Sexton in December 1922, and were kept in a box specially made for them until 1941 when they were mounted and bound by Bramhall and Menzies of Manchester in 1941. Nos. 1-4 9 items Receipts, orders relating to collections for maimed soldiers, 1653. 5 Memo, concerning election of church officers and payment of church ley, 1658. 6-18 Receipts for briefs, 1712-1718. 19 Agreement between Abraham Rudhall jun. of Gloucester, bellfounder, and Weaverham churchwardens, 13 Dec 1718, relating to repair of church bells. 20-26 Receipts for briefs, 1720-1723. 27-29 Papers re Richard Gorst's allegations relating to church leys, 1724. 30 Receipt for briefs, 1724. 31, 32 Depositions concerning repairs necessary to the church, 1725. 33-35 Receipts for briefs, 1726. 36 Bond, John Ellison of Eaton and Richard Eaton of Tarporley to John Bassnett, John Harefinch and John Sudlow, 1 May 1728, for performance of covenants in deeds of even date. 37-59 Receipts for briefs, 1728-1772. 60 Extract from Joseph Billington's will, concerning legacy to the poor, 1775. 61, 62 Receipts for briefs and 'for a Basoone', 1776. 62a Letter from Thomas Webb Bilbie giving reasons for delay in completing repair of church bells, 1795. 63 Receipt for money paid for use of the poor, 1801. 64 Letter concerning whereabouts of James Wilson, soldier, 1816. 65 Schedule of deeds relating to Holts Common and other premises 1673-1678 |