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DDS - Downes family of Shrigley estate - 12th century-19th century

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Item
Reference	DDS 12/16
Title	Recognisance
Date	1 Jul 1539
Description	Parties: 1. Roger Downes of Worthe [Worth] in com. Cestr' [Chester] Esq., Lawrence Downes Gent, John Potte yeoman, of the same county, 2. George Poulet Esq. Signed and sealed: "per me Laurencium Downes". Bond in £10 for the observance by Roger Downes of the terms of Indentures of even date between George Poulet and Roger Downes. Latin and English Mark: Q. g. 18 31.H.8.
Physical Description	Parchment: 1 membrane 11" wide by 3½"; two seal tongues, one having been torn off; thong missing. No seals

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