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DDS - Downes family of Shrigley, records - 12th century-19th century

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Item
Reference	DDS 8/7
Title	Indenture
Date	30 Oct 1694
Description	Parties: 1. Edward Downes of Shrigley [Pott Shrigley] co. Chester Esq and Sarah his wife, 2. Joshua Gregory of Baslowe in the parish of Bakewell co. Derby Husbandman. Signed and sealed: Joshua Gregorie. Witnesses (endorsed): Francies Higginbothom, Oliver Roping(?). Lease in consideration of £20 for 21 years at £15 per annum with mining rights and other appurtenants of a mine, quarry or delf of stone called Taques in Nether Padley co. Derby now or late occupied by John Rotheram. English Mark: None. Counterpte of Mr Downes his lease to Joshua Gregory 1694.
Physical Description	Parchment: 1 membrane 27" wide by 17". Seal: Pendant, red, round, 12mm diam, device heraldic - a lozenge bearing in chief 3 roundels and in the field a lion passant. Duty stamp 6d.

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