| Description | LEASE (counterpart) for 3 lives by Rt. Hon. Thomas Earl Rivers to Thomas Blimston of Netherton, gentleman --- a croft, close or parcel of land in FRODSHAM called Spittle Croft, now/late in the holding of John Wainwright and 3 cowgates in a pasture called Syninpoole pasture now/late in the occupation of the sd. J. Wainwright; for lives of Richard Smith, Elizabeth his daughter and Mary daughter of sd. Thomas Blimston, at annual rent of 8/3½ and heriot of best beast or good or £2 and 2 rent hens or 12d. Cons. Surrender of former lease to Richard Smith of Frodsham and £10. Seal: Red, illegible. Parchment. |