| Description | Include probate copies of the wills of Samuel Riley Sr., of Wincham, (proved Chester 12 Feb 1765), and Samuel Riley Jr., of Hartford, (proved Chester 4 Jan 1782), and original lease (with schedule of machinery, equipment etc) to William Worthington of Leftwich, "Salt Proprietor", 31 Jul 1847. Also include abstract of title of the devisees in trust of John Gilbert esq. (dec) to an estate in Marston known as "Simms Fields" (later Marston Alliance works?) 1717-1812. Witton Salt works: acquired by the Salt Union 1888. Sold to Brunner, Mond & Co. Marston Alliance works: also acquired by the Salt Union 1888, and dismantled. |