| Description | LEASE & DEED OF SETTLEMENT by Mary Fitzwilliams of Tolketh (Co. Lancs.), widow, to John Hilton of Leyland (same Co.), gentleman, and Mathew Tootell of Preston (same Co.), innkeeper --- the messuage in LARTON [Larkton] and BICKERTON now/late in the holding of Robert Smith, to the use of the said Mary Fitzwilliams for life, remainder to Ralph Hilton of Tolketh, gentleman, brother of the said John Hilton, his heirs and assigns, reserving a lease of the said premises by Sir Thomas Brerton of Wolvesacre (Co. Flint), Kt., deceased, late uncle of the said Mary Fitzwilliams, to William Edge, for 3 lives (6. June, 1638). Seal missing from tag. Parchment. |