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Hull History Centre: Bishop Burton Estates of the Gee and Hall-Watt Families

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U DDGE Papers of the Bishop Burton Estates 1194 - 1931 of the Gee and Hall-Watt Families

Historical Background: Bishop Burton is about 4 kilometres west of Beverley on the main York road at the foot of the East Yorkshire wolds. It is an estate village dating largely from the lordship of the Hall-Watt family from the late eighteenth century. Before the Reformation the manor had been owned by the Archbishop of York. After reversion to the Crown in 1542 it was sold a decade later to John Dudley, Duke of Northunberland who forfeited it a year later on attainder. It then went through leasing and sale before being bought by the Crompton family, who in turn sold it to William Gee (d.1612) in 1603. It subsequently descended in the Gee family until being bought by Richard Watt in 1783 (Allison, History of Yorkshire East Riding, iv, pp.3-4).

The Gee family came from Rothley in Leicestershire. Henry Gee of Rothley was the common ancestor of a senior branch of the family who remained in Rothley and the father of William Gee who first moved to Hull as a master mariner. William Gee became a Merchant of the Staple and acquired great wealth through this means and through public office. He was sheriff of Hull in 1560 and mayor in 1562, 1573 and 1582. He was the benefactor of Hull Grammar School, donating £80 and 20,000 bricks in 1583 for its rebuilding, as well as founding a hospital for ten poor women and providing the town with a gold chain to be worn by mayoresses. He was married twice, the second time to Elizabeth Jobson, who died in 1599 and by whom he had five children. His will is dated 1600 (Wildridge, Old and New Hull, pp.41, 171-2; Foster, Pedigrees, iii; English, The great landowners of East Yorkshire, p.25).

The eldest son, William Gee (b.circa 1562), was secretary of the Council of the North and Keeper of the Signet from 1604. He purchased the Bishop Burton estate in 1603 and built on it a hall later known as the Low Hall and pulled down to build the Victorian High Hall by the Hall-Watt family in 1874. A sketch of the Jacobean house is in Samuel Buck's notebooks. William Gee married first Thomasine, daughter of Mathew Hutton. They had one son and two daughters before Thomasine died aged 29 years in 1599. The son predeceased his father and on the family monument in York Minster built by William Gee's second wife none of these children was depicted suggesting that they all died young. William Gee's second wife was Mary Crompton, daughter of one of the queen's auditors. There were six children by the second marriage, the eldest of whom was John Gee (b.1603). William Gee died in early 1612 at the age of only 50 and his wife was forced to buy the wardship of his eldest son for £750 to maintain some family control over the estates (Foster, Pedigrees, iii; English, The great landowners of East Yorkshire, p.25; Pevsner & Neave, York and the East Riding, pp.147, 330; U DDHE/6/19).

John Gee married Frances, daughter of Sir John Hotham, and they had only one child, William (b.1625), before John Gee died prematurely in 1627. William Gee married first Rachel Parker and by her had one son, William Gee (b.1648), before she died aged only 18 in early 1650. He married secondly Mary Spencer and by her had two sons and a daughter. The elder son, Richard Gee (b.circa 1657), inherited through his mother lands in Orpington, Kent. William Gee died in 1678; his widow in 1702. The younger William Gee was MP for Hull and Beverley and a supporter of William of Orange and also married twice; first, to Elizabeth Hotham by whom he had 11 children and, second, Elizabeth Cracroft by whom he had 3 more children. Bishop Burton was inherited on his death in 1718 by his eldest son, Thomas Gee (b.1673), but when he died in 1750 he was succeeded by his grandson, Roger Gee (b.circa 1737), son of his youngest child, William Gee (d.1745). The Gee family had slowly


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accumulated debts and Roger Gee was the last member of the family to own the manor and hall of Bishop Burton. It was held in trusteeship for five years before sale in 1783. Descendants remained in the East Riding, intermarrying with other local gentry family (Foster, Pedigrees, iii; English, The great landowners of East Yorkshire, p.25; Borland and Dunning, Bishop Burton, pp.98,102).

The estate was bought by Richard Watt (b.1751), who was born in Standish in Lancashire. Richard Watt was a man of acquired wealth, starting life as a coach driver before joining a merchant ship bound for the West Indies. There he bought a plantation (Georges Plain) and exploited slave labour to produce rum and sugar. He returned, a successful merchant and shipowner. Twelve years after buying Bishop Burton he also purchased Speke Hall in Lancashire. He probably never lived at Bishop Burton but the village grew up as an estate development from the time of his tenure. When he died in 1798 it was inherited by his nephew, Richard Watt (d.1812) and then his grandnephew, also Richard Watt (1786-1855). The latter was a horse breeder who had four winners of the St Leger. He divided his estates between his eldest son, also Richard Watt, who upset his father by marrying a housemaid and was given Speke Hall and this estate was held by the senior branch of the family until 1921. Bishop Burton was given to his younger son, Francis Watt, who was high sheriff of Yorkshire in 1865. Francis Watt died in 1870 and the estate passed to his brother, William Watt (b.1818) who was building a new hall on his death in 1874. The house lay unoccupied and the succession unsettled until 1886 when it all passed to Ernest Richard Bradley Hall-Watt (b.1865), who was William Watt's great-nephew. He was high sheriff in 1896 and owned nearly 5000 acres in and around Bishop Burton. He was an early motoring enthusiast and died in a car accident in 1908 when he was succeeded by his son, Richard Hall-Watt (b.1898), who was killed on active service in 1917. Richard Hall-Watt was succeeded by his brother, Alvery Digby Hall-Watt (1901-1961), who sold the estate in 1930. It has since been sold to the council and the Victorian High Hall has seen use as an agricultural college which is now independent (Borland and Dunning, Bishop Burton, pp.98-9,102, 107-113; Allison, History of Yorkshire East Riding, iv, pp.3-4; Pevsner & Neave, York and the East Riding, p.330).

Custodial history: Deposited by Messrs. Crust, Todd and Mills, on 1 October 1964 [U DDGE], 28 February 1981 [U DDGE2] and in June 1984 [U DDGE3]. Donated via Donald Carrick, on the authority of Sandersons Solicitors (successor to Crust, Todd and Mills), June 1999.

Description: Most estate papers relate to land at Bishop Burton and the immediate surrounds of Cherry Burton and Walkington though there are a few 19th century papers from John Lockwood's estates in Ottringham and papers of the Watt family relating to their land at Speke in Lancashire and Georges Plain in Jamaica (correspondence and related accounts dated 1849-1861).

The estate papers in U DDGE begin with: Beverley (1752-1827) including the marriage settlement of Charles Wray and Susannah Morton (1757) and abstracts of title for a parcel of land in Flemingate; Beverley Parks (1841-1842) being an abstract of title and papers relating to the sale of an estate. The largest section of estate papers is that of Bishop Burton (1552-1897). It includes 18th century surrenders and admissions in the manorial court; the enclosure award plan of 1771 by David Tate; 19th century tenancy agreements and leases; 17th century copies and extracts of the conveyance at Reformation of the manor from the


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Archbishop of York to the Crown and the 1552 letters patent granting the manor to John, Duke of Northumberland (along with the manors of Walkington and Cherry Burton); the 17th century purchase, title and related papers of William Gee (d.1612) and his family; 17th century papers related to Killingwoldgraves Hospital; papers about the marriage settlement of William Gee junior and Elizabeth Hotham 1670; a pedigree of the Gee family dated 1775; the marriage settlements of Robert Richardson and Sarah Johnson (1664), William Stephenson and Anne Wilkinson (1724), James Gee and Constantia Moyser (1727), William Watson and Elizabeth Ross (1764); the wills of Jane Torre (1751), James Gee (1758), Catherine Wilberforce (1761), Matthew Remington (1773), Toby Hodson (1706), William Gee (1718), Elizabeth Hardcastle (1828), Ann Hardcastle (1852), John Burks (1872); the Enclosure Act of 1767 and extracts from the awards; 18th century sale papers of the Bethell family; certificates of baptisms, burials and marriages in the Watson family 1759-1845; some 19th century papers of the Ellerker family. For the manor of Bishop Burton there are court rolls and court papers such as verdicts (1667-1931) as a well as a 17th century volume of surveys and assessments for sewers at Ottringham. U DDGE also contains estate papers for Walkington (1775-1840) including an original bundle relating to an estate called Littlewood and in this are several papers of John Lockwood and family including his marriage settlement to Sarah Dickens (1803) and their wills (1823 and 1827 respectively). A section on 'various townships' (1591-1861) includes a schedule of the title of Richard Watt 1591-1870; the marriage settlements of William Gee and Rachel Parker (1647), William Gee and Elizabeth Ellerker (1685), William Gee and Elizabeth Hotham (1664), Roger Gee and Caroline Warton (1762), William Gee and Philippa Hotham (1725); some papers of the Crompton family; the wills of William Gee (1611) and William Gee (1743); the grant to Dame Mary Gee of the wardship of her son John Gee (1612); the grant to John Hotham of the wardship of William Gee (1627); the tithe rental of Bishop Burton payable to William Bethell (1768). There is also a bundle of correspondence relating to the Georges Plain estate in Jamaica of Richard Watt with related accounts dated 1849-1861.

U DDGE2 largely comprises further estate papers for Bishop Burton (1194-1912) and these include inventories and valuations of 1912; an original bundle relating to the rectory estate including the oldest document in the papers being a grant of 1194 of the estate by Pope Celestine III and 18th and 19th century leases; papers relating to enclosure including the bill and awards; the wills of Richard Page (1729), John Tong (1775), William Spence (1787), Robert Spence (1796), Edward Autherson (1746), Edward Johnson (1728), John Blyth (1754), Lawrence Stephenson (1808), Simon Gregson (1806), John Gregson (1816), Richard Pickering (1777), William Chaplin (1801), Thomas Hopper (1777), Timothy Jefferson (1778), John Danson (1737), Ellin Lee (1777), John Lee (1801), Sarah Anderson (1765), Ann Luck (1780), Thomas Swaby (1792), Mary Swaby (1808), Lawson Rosse (1781); the birth certificate of Jane Gregson Pettingell; the marriage settlement of Thomas Rosse and Anne Dry (1721); the affadavit of William Heseltine about the drowning of Robert Kemp (1835); the burial certificate of John Cocksworth (1825).

Remaining sections in U DDGE2 are as follows: Cherry Burton (1823-1830) including the enclosure act; North Newbald (1653-1847) including surrenders and admissions in the manorial court and the burial certificates of Burton Hall (1787), Sarah Hall (1815) and Mancklin Holland (1839); Ottringham (1786-1854) including a copy of the terrier of the curacy (1786) and the rent roll 1809-1854; Lancashire (1799-1911) being papers about the manor of Speke and Speke Hall including plans and the rental of the Moston estate 1903-1911; accounts (1802-1920) including farming account books, estate account books and accounts with ships to Jamaica 1808-1809; legal (1804-1806, 1923) including the will of Richard Watt (1804) and papers related to the Beverley Race Company; settlements (1784-1824) including the marriage settlement of Richard Watt and Sarah Greenup (1784); 'various' (1783-1837)


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including schedules of deeds for Richard Watt for Bishop Burton and Speke in Lancashire, various other papers of Richard Watt including his will (1800) and the birth and baptism certificates of his son William and the royal licence of the natural children of Francis Watt to take his name (1832).

DDGE3 is a small deposit comprising the rentals and cash accounts of the Bishop Burton estate 1911-1919

Arrangement:U DDGE/1 Beverley, 1663 - 1827U DDGE/2 Beverley Parks, 1724 - 1842U DDGE/3 Bishop Burton, 1542 - 1897U DDGE/4 Manor of Bishop Burton, 1543 - 1931U DDGE/5 Walkington, 1775 - 1840U DDGE/6 Various Townships, 1591 - 1870

Extent: 5.5 linear metres

Related material:U DRA/984; U DDCB/4/17, 91-93, 253-260; U DDCB/5/13; U DDCB/12; U DDCV/19; U DDCV/204/B1; U DDCV(2)/62/23; U DDDU/23/15; U DDKE/5/8, 9, 10; U DDMC/108/36; U DDSY/4/71-75; U DDSY/70/83; U DDSY/72/34; U DDSY(3)/7/73

Access conditions:Some items are not fit for production. Please see individual catalogue entries for access conditions.

For all other items, access will be granted to any accredited reader.

U DDGE First Deposit 1542-1897

U DDGE/1 Beverley 1663 - 1827

U DDGE/1/1 Abstract of Title of Churchwardens of St. Mary's Parcel (in Flemingate) sold to Francis Watt, for the purpose of purchasing Land Tax redeemed by their tenants (Burgess Yard, Newbegin, Arden's Wine Vaults, North Bar Without, Norwood). With Opinion of H.J. Shepherd, 26 November 1824.1 item

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U DDGE/1/2 Copy: Lease for 21 years: Beverley Corporation and Churchwardens of St. Mary's to Robert Burton of Beverley gent. Cottage and yard on N. side of Flemingate. 1 item

30 Dec 1752

U DDGE/1/3 Lease and Release: John Pears of Beverley to Charles Wray of Caistor gents.: for £647.16s. to Trinity House, Hull, and £152.4s. to J.P.2 messuages, 2 cottages, malt-kiln, houses and close (formerly in occupation of Gilliatt Sumpner) all in Flemingate; messuage, close, warehouse with corn chamber above, house, warehouse and garth all at Beckside. Recites former mortgages by J.P. to Joseph Beilby and Susanna Duncomb widow. Witn. Mar. Wadman, J. Meadley jnr.2 items

26-27 Nov 1753

U DDGE/1/4 Abstract of Title of Thomas Field and John du Vivier. Messuage on N. side of Flemingate (Hall Garth Lane N.)1 item

1753

U DDGE/1/5 Marriage Settlement.(i) Charles Wray of Caister, co. Lincoln,(ii) Miss Susannah Morton of Lincoln(iii) Rev. John Morton of Lincoln (brother of S.M.) and Richard Cressy of East Ravendale esq.Prior to marriage of C.W. and S.M.: as U DDGE/1/3. Witn. W. Hildyard, William Rysdale.1 item

7 Jun 1757

U DDGE/1/6 Lease and Release (i) William Taylor of Beverley gent.(ii) Charles Wray and wife Susannah(iii) their daughter Rachel W.(iv) John Pears(v) Rev. John MortonFor £68.10s. to W.T.: as U U DDGE/1/3. To uses of U U DDGE/1/5. Recites a conveyance by J.P. to W.T. and John Wray, father of C.W., in trust for sale. Witn. W. Hildyard, Richard Harrison.2 items

1-2 Dec 1758

U DDGE/1/7 Final Concord: for £200: John Lee plaintiff and Charles Wray and wife Susannah, Rachell and Susannah Wray spinsters deforceants. 2 messuages, 5 cottages, maltkiln, 2 granaries, 4 stables, 2 warehouses, 6 curtilages, 2ac. land, 2ac. meadow and 2ac. pasture in Beverley.1 item

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U DDGE/1/8 Lease and Release: Charles Wray and wife Susannah, their daughter Rachel W. spinster, and Thomas Lawrance of Castor esq. and wife Susannah (the other surviving daughter of C. & S.W.) to James Akers of Beverley coal merchant.Messuage and garden on N. side of Flemingate with 2 cottages, maltkiln and stable adjacent. 2 items

14-15 May 1787

U DDGE/1/9 Final Concord further to U DDGE/1/81 item

24 Jun 1787

U DDGE/1/10 Final Concord further to U DDGE/1/81 item

24 Jun 1787

U DDGE/1/11 Mortgage: for £400: James Akers to Jane Foster of Beverley widow. As U DDGE/1/8. Witn. Sam. Hall of Beverley attorney and his clerk Edmd. Gill jnr.1 item

11 Oct 1804

U DDGE/1/12 Deed to declare uses of a Fine (as U DDGE/1/13): James Akers and wife Theodosia to Jane Foster. As U U DDGE/1/8. As further security for U DDGE/1/11. With Final Concord, 20 Jan 1805.1 item

4 Dec 1804

U DDGE/1/13 Further Mortgage: for £200: Parties and property as U U DDGE/1/111 item

11 Apr 1805

U DDGE/1/14 Mortgage: for £120: James Akers now of Everthorpe to John Lockwood of Beverley gent.Messuage on N. side of Flemingate. Also a cottage and site of a cottage in Everthorpe. 1 item

28 Jan 1807

U DDGE/1/15 Lease and Release and Assignment of Terms: James Akers of Everthorpe and Joseph Hall of Beverley (exor. of Jane Foster) to Thomas Field and John Duvivier of Hull merchants and their trustee Thomas Lockwood of Beverley merchant: for £100 to J.A. and £600 to J.H.Messuage on N. side of Flemingate (in occupation of Sir William Pennyman. Hall Garth Lane N.) 2 items

19-20 May 1808

U DDGE/1/16 Mortgage: for £300: Thomas Field and John Duvivier to Joseph Hall of Beverley merchant: as U U DDGE/1/151 item

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U DDGE/1/17 Lease and Release: Parties as U DDGE/1/16 to Francis Watt of Hotham esq. and his trustee Samuel Martin of Hull gent.: for £300 to J.H. and £700 to T.F. and J.D. As U DDGE/1/15 (now in occupation of Thomas Field) 2 items

8 May 1811

U DDGE/1/18 Assignment: Thomas Lockwood as U DDGE/1/15 to William Greenup of Sowerby Bridge merchant as trustee for Francis Hall. Outstanding, but satisfied, mortgage terms in property as U DDGE/1/15 1 item

8 May 1811

U DDGE/1/19 Lease and Release: for £36: Joseph Hall gent. and wife Mary to Francis Watt esq. all of Beverley.Parcel on N. side of Flemingate.2 items

29-30 Nov 1813

U DDGE/1/20 Contract for redemption of Land Tax. Messuage and close in North Bar Without. 1 item

1824

U DDGE/1/21 Assignments of Land Tax to Beverley Corporation and Churchwardens of St. Mary's. By John Arden (wine vaults in Hengate); John Barker Arden (tenement in Hengate); John Harrison (garden at Newbegin End); Samuel Bland and Henry James, exors. of William Burgess (houses in Burgesses Yard near Lairgate); George Ireland (house in Norwood); Ann Simpson widow (house in Newbegin); and Elizabeth Whiting widow (houses in North Bar Without).1 item

20 Dec 1824

U DDGE/1/22 Additional Abstract of Title of Churchwardens of St. Mary's: as U U DDGE/1/23 1 item

1820-1824

U DDGE/1/23 Bargain and Sale: for £80: Beverley Corporation and Churchwardens of St. Mary's to Francis Watt of Bishop Burton esq. Parcel on N. side of Flemingate. 1 item

2 Jun 1825

U DDGE/1/24 Memorial of Conveyance of messuage on N. side of Flemingate.1 item

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U DDGE/2 Beverley Parks [172-]-1842

U DDGE/2/1 Abstract of Title of Thomas Bennington: estate (250ac.25p.) at Beverley Parks. 1 item

1805-1842

U DDGE/2/2 Further Abstract, as U DDGE/2/11 item

1724-1841

U DDGE/2/3 Instructions to advise and Opinions relating to sale of estate, as U U DDGE/2/1, to Mr. Watt3 items

1842

U DDGE/3 Bishop Burton 1542-1897

U DDGE/3/1 Surrenders and Admissions (a) John Johnson to Richard Ross of South Burton alias Bishop Burton: Callis Hall, little close and 2 oxgangs (Johnson's Oxgang and Broken Oxgang. Locations specified). 8 October 1730 (or 4 May 1731)(b) William Elliott on death of his father Thomas E.: messuage, 2 barns, stable, orchard and close. 5 October 1732(c) Timothy Jefferson of Beverley yeoman to Timothy Jefferson of Bishop Burton husbandman: 2 oxgangs. 8 May 1767(d) Timothy Jefferson to William Bethell: 2 oxgangs. 10 November 1768(e) Richard Ross to William Bethell: 2 oxgangs as U U DDGE/3/1(a). 10 November 1768(f) John Sanderson of Beverley yeoman to William Bethell: messuage, garth, orchard and little allotment. 11 May 1769(g) Christopher Nicholls and wife Emma to E.R.B. Hall Watt, lord of the manor: 2 cottages in Pudden Gate, barn and shop. 2 February 18897 items

1730-1889

U DDGE/3/2 Inclosure Award Plan, by David Tate.1 item

1771

U DDGE/3/3 Final Concord: for £260: Roger Gee esq. plaintiff and William Bethell esq. and wife Charlotta. 4 messuages, 5 cottages, 6 barns, 6 stables, 2 dovecotes, 4 granaries, 6 curtilages, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 100ac. land, 80ac. meadow and 60ac. pasture in Bishop Burton alias South Burton.1 item

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U DDGE/3/4 Final Concord: for £260: Roger Gee esq. plaintiff and William Bethell esq. and wife Charlotta.4 messuages, 5 cottages, 6 barns, 6 stables, 2 dovecotes, 4 granaries, 6 curtilages, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 100ac. land, 80ac. meadow and 60ac. pasture in Bishop Burton alias South Burton. With copy.1 item

27 Jun 1773

U DDGE/3/5 Release: Richard Watt of West Derby co. Lancs. esq. to his nephew Richard Watt of Bishop Burton esq. Manor of Bishop Burton with mansion house and estate (2,458ac.). Witn. Jno. Leigh, George Green jnr., Tho. Duesbery, Jas. Tim. Foord.1 item

2 Mar 1787

U DDGE/3/6 Draft Release: Michael Newton of Thorpe co. Lincoln esq. to John Lockwood of Beverley gent. 2 Lair Garths (formerly part of estate of Sir Michael Warton). Attached is Declaration by John Myers of Beverley attorney, clerk to John Lockwood dec'd. executed Deed as above Draft is lost. 26 April 1841.1 item

4 Jun 1790

U DDGE/3/7 Lease for 7 years: at £520 rent: Richard Watt to Robert Stephenson of Cherry Burton, farmer.Farm called the Raikes (421ac.1r.35p.). Schedule of cultivation 1817 - 1824 attached.1 item

17 Sep 1817

U DDGE/3/8 Lease for 10 years: at £750 rent: Richard Watt to Thomas Almack of Cherry Burton farmer. Farm called the Lings (532ac.20p.)1 item

6 Aug 1821

U DDGE/3/9 Lease for 7 years: at £398 rent: Richard Watt to Robert Stephenson. Farm (207ac.27p.). Schedule of cultivation 1824 - 1830 attached.1 item

1 Mar 1824

U DDGE/3/10 Lease for 8 years: at £390: Richard Watt to Thomas Almack. Farm called Cold Harbour (519ac.3r.36p.)1 item

8 Mar 1825

U DDGE/3/11 Tenancy Agreement: at £750 rent: Richard Watt to Thomas Almack. Farm called the Lings.1 item

3 Sep 1827

U DDGE/3/12 Draft of U DDGE/3/111 item

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U DDGE/3/13 Tenancy Agreement: at £478 rent: Richard Watt to John Harper of Bishop Burton farmer.Park Farm (198ac.1r.17p.)1 item

22 Jul 1828

U DDGE/3/14 Tenancy Agreement: at £110 rent: Richard Watt to John Escrett of Bishop Burton farmer. Farm (54ac.3r.2p.)1 item

2 Mar 1829

U DDGE/3/15 Tenancy Agreement: at £360 rent: Richard Watt to William Stephenson of Bishop Burton farmer. Low House Farm (214ac.7p.)1 item

1 Mar 1836

U DDGE/3/16 Conveyance and Covenant to Surrender: for £9,000.(i) Richard Smith of Sedbergh gent., Ambrose S. of Leeds stock and share broker, William S. of York grocer and tea dealer and John S. of Monkgate in York gent., (sons of Richard S. of York coal merchant dec'd.)(ii) Catherine S. of Monkgate (widow of R.S.) to(iii) Richard Watt of Bishop Burton esq.Messuage, 2 cottages, closes (plans) and copyhold land.1 item

11 Oct 1850

U DDGE/3/17 Mutual Quitclaims.(i) Richard Watt of Speke, co. Lancs. esq. and(ii) Ven. Stephen Creyke of Beeford, James Kiero Watson of Whitby esq. and John Earnshaw of Hull gent. (exors of Richard Watt of Bishop Burton, grandfather of R.W. of Speke)In respect of claims for dilapidations on estate called Georges Plain, par. Westmoreland, Jamaica bequeathed by Richard Watt of Jamaica, later of West Derby co. Lancs. esq. to his nephew R.B. of Bishop Burton.1 item

2 Dec 1861

U DDGE/3/18 Conveyance: Parties as U DDGE/3/17: manor and estate of Bishop Burton. Plan and schedule.1 itemFor conservation reasons this item is not fit for production [NFP]. If you require access please contact the University Archives team at [email protected] clearly outlining your interest and timescales.

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U DDGE/3/19 Surrender and Release: Samuel Lightfoot of Hull esq. (by direction of exors. as U DDGE/3/17) to Francis Watt of Bishop Burton esq. as lord of the manor. Copyhold messuages, cottages and lands.1 item

20 Jan 1866

U DDGE/3/20 Copy. Extract from Conveyance from Edward, Archbishop of York to Henry VIII Mansion house and manor of Southwell, co. Notts. Manors of Beverley, Skidby and Bishoppburton. Borough of Beverley. And all estates in those places and in Edyingley, Westegate, Estthorpp, Westthorpp, Fernyfelde, Upton, Halome and Hasilforde, co. Notts.; Eston and Benigworthe, co. Lincoln; and Thorne, Woodmansey, Tykton, Wele, Storke, Sandholme, Snoreholme, Syce and Waghne, co. York. Copied 8 November 1632.1 item

12 Nov 1542

U DDGE/3/21 Extract. Letters Patent granting to John, Duke of Northumberland. Manors of Wetherbye, Skidby and Bishopp Burton. In Exchange for manors of Lageley, Shipton, Mynsterlovell, Hokenorton etc.1 item

5 Jan 1552

U DDGE/3/22 Extracts of correspondence relating to John, Duke of Northumberland.(a) as U DDGE/3/21 but more full (also grants manor and borough of Beverley; manors and lands in Hutton Cranswick, Sunderland (wick), Rotsey, Pountesworth, Driffield, Garton, Skarne, Dringhow, and Foston, Cawhill Grange, Swinekelde Grange, Bownbuttes Grange, Kelnewick, Santon, Hesill and Tranbie, co. York; Garnethorpe, Calthorpe alias Cawthorpe, and Parva Grymmesbie, co. Lincoln; Santon, Hotham, North Cave, Easthop, Errose (Arras?) and Etton Cotes, co. York)(b) Letters Patent granting to John, Duke of Northumberland: manors of Walkington, Bentley, Ruston and Cheryburton; Hampole Priory; manor of Armethorpe; lands in Thornehurst and Fishlake (details given). 21 November 15521 item

1552

U DDGE/3/23 Copy. Extant and Valuation of the manor of Bishop Burton, in hands of the Crown by exchange with the Archbishop of York. Bishop Burton, Molescroft, Gt. Cowden. Rent to Hospital of Killingwoldgraves.1 item

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U DDGE/3/24 Copy. Letters Patent granting to William Ascoughe esq. Reversion of messuages and lands in Bushopp Burton, Rustone, Killome and Lokington. Copied 1614.1 item

8 Sep 1574

U DDGE/3/25 Inspeximus of Letters Patent (dated 22 May 1563) granting to Christopher Estofte, one of the Council for the North: for 30 years from 1579.Reversion of manor of Busshop Burton with the capital messuage, herbage and pannage of the park, little closes round the site of the capital messuage, 'lez Shene Rackes super le Walde', the Newe Parke, and all demesnes. Pasture near (Bishop) Wylton called Caleswolde alias Caleswolde and Blayberemore; and 2 closes near Wylton, one called Hall Garth, Thorne Parke, Small Parke and Foster Lodge and the other called Cow Close. Reserving courts baron and leet and other manorial incidents. Recites a lease of the premises for 40 years by Edward, Archbishop of York, to his brother Geoffrey Lee esq. (31 December 1537).1 item

26 Oct 1587

U DDGE/3/26 Portion of copy (of an Act for confirming grants made to and by Queen Elizabeth).1 item

1600 - 1601

U DDGE/3/27 Assignment of Lease for 21 years: at £20.10s. rent: Clement Dawbeney of the Inner Temple gent. to Anthony Cole of Hull merchant and William Legerd of Beverley yeoman. Site and capital messuage of the manor of Bishop Burton, herbage and pannage of the park, closes about the site, sheeprackes upon the Wold, the Newe Parke and all demesnes. Recites a Crown lease to Edmond Frost gent. (12 August 1593) and his assignment to John Morley of London esq. (13 August 1593), whose interest passed to Edward Caryll of Hartinge co. Sussex esq., and from him to C.D. Witn. Henry Hodgsonn, Ric. Hodgson.1 item

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U DDGE/3/28 Quitclaim: Sir John Crompton of the Inner Temple, London and his brother Robert C. of Skerne esq. to Sir William Gee of Bushopburton.Manor of Bushopburton alias South Burton. Capital messuage of North Burton or Cherry Burton called Provost Hall Garth and 30 oxgangs (parcel of the manor of Cherry Burton and formerly property of the Preceptory of Beverley). Messuage, 9 oxgangs and 3ac. called Old Acres; cottage, dovecote and garden in Cherry Burton (formerly property of the chantry of the Holy Trinity in Cherry Burton church). Manor and advowson of Cherry Burton. Free rents of 2s.; messuage, garden and 8 oxgangs; toft builded with acurtilage and a little close; Bee Garth; capital messuage and site of the manor, all in Cherry Burton.

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Little close in Ravensthrop in the West side of Cherry Burton. Portion of tithes of Foxholes (sometime parcel of the prebend of St. Stephen in Beverley Minster) of 10s. yearly value, and the advowson of Foxholes. Tithes of corn of Kynwould Graves Flatt. Capital messuage or hospital house of Killingwould-graves with houses, lands and 4 oxgangs in Bishop Burton, Cherry Burton and Molescroft; Readingfeild alias Rydingfeild alias Roddingfeild Beandwenflatt alias Baldinflatt and Kirkepittflatt, half the herbage of Kirkepitt, a flatt of land on the W. side of the hospital house, pasture for 2 bulls and 6 cows on Beverley Westwood, and pasture for hogs and cattle in the arable fields of Killingwould Graves and the East Fields of Bishop Burton. Reference to a Final Concord between Sir Thomas Crompton dec'd. brother of Sir J.C. and R.C. (6 October 1605). Not executed.1 item

c.1610

U DDGE/3/29 Copy of U DDGE/3/281 item

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U DDGE/3/30 Extracts of Inquisition Post Mortems for Sir William Gee and John Gee esq. Extracts: (a) Inquisition Post Mortem: Sir William Gee: Settlement (25 March 1600/1) prior to his marriage with Mary Crompton: farm in Carleton. 25 Mar 1611/12(b) Inquisition Post Mortem: John Gee esq. (son and heir of Sir W.G. as U U DDGE/3/30(a)): manor of Thornegumbald. Moiety of a close in Wyton. 2 farms in Thirkleby. Lands in Elwardby (Ellerby). Tithes in Marfleet. Moiety of close called Stockholme in Paull. Close in Kilpin. Messuage in Carleton. Manor of Bishop Burton. 3 messuages in Beverley. 3 messuages in Hull. 10 September 16272 items

1612-1627

U DDGE/3/31 Draft Assignment: Dame Mary Gee widow, Elizabeth and Anne Gee (exors. of Sir William Gee) to the Crown. Bonds to Sir W.G.. In security for payment to the Crown of £2,198.6.6 1/2 due in respect of purchase of manor of Bishop Burton.1 item

1603-1625

U DDGE/3/32 Draft Assignment similar to U DDGE/3/31 by Thomas Hutton of Popleton esq. administrator during minority of Jane Gee surviving exor. of William Gee of Hull merchant and one of exors. of Sir William Gee.1 item

1603-1625

U DDGE/3/33 Receipts for fee farm rents: manors of Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton; lands in Cherry Burton. 3 items

1612-1618

U DDGE/3/34 Bill of Complaint in Exchequer of Dame Mary Gee widow.Refusal of Sir Marmaduke Langdale and Mrs. Anne Langdale to pay an assize rent of 6s.8d. due from a messuage called Pighill and lands near Beverley. Recites Letters Patent conveying the manor of Bishop Burton (and appurtenances including the rent in dispute) to Edmond Downing and Roger Rante (12 August 1591); their conveyance to Thomas Crompton; the descent to his son Sir Thomas Crompton; and his conveyance to Sir William Gee. Endorsed with memorandum concerning a comparable Bill against Robert Leedes gent. in respect of a rent of 4s.5d. out of part of close called Scrubb Field abutting on Pighill (Mr. (Joslayne?) Percy having the other part).1 item

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U DDGE/3/35 Memoranda relating to extants for debts of Eastoft and Crompton, now discharged (an apportionment having been set on Bishop Burton and Skerne) and other legal matters. 2 items

1626

U DDGE/3/36 Copy. Order in Exchequer Court discharging manor of Bishop Burton from debts, as U U DDGE/1/351 item

1626

U DDGE/3/37 Constat from Ministers' Accounts. Hospital house called Killingwouldgreaves with lands and 4 oxgangs in South Burton, North Burton and Mollescrofte; Reddingfeilds alias Rodingfeild; Baldwen Flattes and Kirkepitt Flatts; half the herbage of Kirkepitt; a flatt of land on W. side of the hospital house and pasturage as in U U DDGE/3/28.1 item

18 Jun 1632

U DDGE/3/38 Order in Court of Wards and Liveries staying process against lands of Thomas Crompton dec'd. extended for debts.1 item

20 Jun 1638

U DDGE/3/39 Case and Opinion of Ri. Newdegate: title to Bishop Burton, prior to marriage settlement of William Gee jnr. and Elizabeth Hotham. 1 item

1670

U DDGE/3/40 Receipt for post fine: Robert Stockdale gent. and William Gee senr. and others.Manors of Mapleton, Cherry Burton, Ottringham, Ruston and Bushopp Burton with 30 messuages, 1 mill, 2000ac. land, 200ac. meadow and 300ac. pasture in those places and Whyton.1 item

23 Aug 1673

U DDGE/3/41 Extract from records of Crown Office.Evidence of William Gee of York esq. relating to title to manor and estate of Bishop Burton (from Grant by Letters Patent to Edmond Downing and Roger Rante (12 August 1591)).1 item

1700s

U DDGE/3/42 Case and Opinion of Jo. Chesshyre, Inner Temple: wastes and fields of Bishop Burton. 1 item

7 Jul 1704

U DDGE/3/43 Notes: ' Ground Survey'd ... for Esqre. Gee at Burton'.1 item

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U DDGE/3/44 Letter: Tho. Jubb, York to Thomas Gee, Bishop Burton: manor and rectory of Bishop Burton.1 item

7 Jun 1718

U DDGE/3/45 Proceedings in Exchequer suit, William Spence, Isaac Danson and George Bridges v. mayor, aldermen and burgesses of Beverley (claim for exemption from tolls in Beverley). Reference to Cherry Burton, Walkington, Molescroft, Thearne, Hedon, Little Driffield, liberty of St. Peter's, York, South Cave, Weel, Tickton, Beverley Parks, Hull Bridge, Stork, Sandholme, Sutton, Patrington, York, Skidby, Market Weighton, Newbald, North Frodingham, Hornsea, Hull, Woodmansey, Eske, Aike, Anlaby, Brandesburton, Bilton, Brough, Catwick, Cranswick, Malton, Bridlington, Seamer, Pocklington, Kilham and Routh. Barton, co. Lincs.1 item

1717

U DDGE/3/46 Case and Opinion of J. Ward: proposals of William Gee to apply for an Act of Parliament before his marriage (with Elizabeth Talbot). 1 item

2 Apr 1735

U DDGE/3/47 Quitclaim: Richard Burton farmer to Christopher Mountfort gent. both of Southburton: 1 oxgang near that of Kinwaldgraves.1 item

20 Oct 1546

U DDGE/3/48 Feoffment: Lancelot Mountfort of Kylnehurst gent. to William Farlay glover. 1 oxgang (as U DDGE/3/47?). Power of attorney to Thomas Wilberforce of Beverley merchant and Peter Burton of Southburton yeoman to deliver seisin. Witn. Willm. (Batty?), Thomas Wylerfors, Thomas Grene, Stephen Smales, James Sykes. Endorsement of livery of seisin. Witn. Peter Harpham, Willm. Pearson, Thomas Dove, Robert Walker, Christopher Thornabie jnr., Thomas Thornabie, John Peckett, John Stringer, Christopher Haryson, 27 January 1569/70.1 item

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U DDGE/3/49 Bond: in £36: Robert Cleminitt 'puthorer' kinsman and a co-heir of William Farley glover dec'd. both of Beverley, John Selbie of Bessinbie yeoman to Thomas Johnson of Bushopburton yeoman. For peaceful possession by T.J. of 1 oxgang after death of Helen wife of, John Johnson of Beverley draper (widow of W.F.) conveyed to him by R.C. and J.S. and wife Agnes (cousin of W.F.). Witn. Wm. Pallmer, Tho. Jenkinson, Edward Alford, clerk.1 item

18 Jul 1592

U DDGE/3/50 Feoffment: Richard Jackson of Kinwoldgraves gent. to his brother William J. of Bushopburton: for the trust placed in R.J. by their dec'd. father Anthonie J. of Bishopburton. Cottage in Westgate and adjacent close; messuage called a kilnhouse in street called Callice and adjacent close (in tenure of W.J. and widow Anwicke, and acquired by A.J. from Robert Stockdaile of Lockington gent.). Close called Northdailes and 4 oxgangs (acquired by A.J. from William Wilberforce gent. and wife Anne late of Fisholme). Cottage and close in Westgate to use of Samuel J. (half?) brother of R.J. Residue to use of W.J. Witn. Hector Cooper, Ch. Farrer, Marmaduke Jackson, John Smailes. Livery of seisin by Hector Cowper gent. Witn. Thomas Bends clerk, Hector Cooper, Thomas Jackson, William Taylor, Richard Dry.1 item

17 Apr 1610

U DDGE/3/51 Counterpart of U DDGE/3/501 item

c. 1610

U DDGE/3/52 Bargain and Sale: for £280: William, Lord Roos to Thomas Johnson of Bushopp Burton yeoman. Messuage, cottage and 6 oxgangs. Witn. George Gage, Richard Hodgson, John (Sutcher?), Gerard Herd. 1 item

19 Nov 1611

U DDGE/3/53 Exemplification of a Final Concord: for £120: Thomas Johnson plaintiff and William, Lord Roos deforceant.Messuage, cottage, 200ac. land, 10ac. meadow and 10ac. pasture. (Mich. 1611).1 item

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U DDGE/3/54 Bargain and Sale: William and Samuel Jackson of Kinwoldgraves gents. to Thomas Huson of Beverley yeoman. Cottage in Westgate (as in U DDGE/3/50?). Witn. Edw. Tripp (2), Richard Johnsonne, William Downes. Livery of seisin. Witn. Richard Johnson, William Downes, William Mawers, Christopher Beal, 9 February 1617/8.1 item

25 Nov 1617

U DDGE/3/55 Feoffment: for £9: Edward Johnson of Bishopburton farmer and wife Anne, and Helen Johnson of West Elley widow of Anthony J. to Thomas Johnson of Beverley. Close (Northend Lane E.; Northdailes W. & N.). Witn. John Francis, Ric. Johnson, Marmaduke (Rispinn?), John Kirton, John Byrd, Rob. Gisbrough. Livery of seisin 13 December 1621.1 item

1 Jul 1621

U DDGE/3/56 Quitclaim further to U DDGE/3/55 (T.Johnson innholder)1 item

10 Jul 1621

U DDGE/3/57 Final Concord: for £200: Hugh Bethell esq. and John Bethell gent. plaintiffs and Richard Johnson deforceant. Park of Etton with 2 messuages, 2 barns, 2 stables, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 100ac. land, 20ac. meadow and 20ac. pasture in Beverley, Bishop Burton, Etton and Skitby. Moiety of tithes of sheaves and grain in Skitby1 item

20 Oct 1649

U DDGE/3/58 Quitclaim: Richard Johnson of Bishop Burton gent. to Hugh Bethell jnr. of Ryse esq. Messuage called the George in High Street alias the Londoner Street, and close (Lobley Lane N.) in Beverley; and messuage, little close and 6 oxgangs in Bishop Burton (conveyed by R.J. to H.B. 19 August 1646). Mansion house, 5 cottages, toft stead where a smith's shop anciently stood (and 'called att this day the Smithy house'), land in Northdailes, 8 oxgangs and 15ac. called Odd Lands (surrendered by R.J. to H.B. and his younger brother John B., now dec'd., subject to an annuity of £40 to H.B.). Witn. Edward Constable, Richard Richardson, Nicholas Browne, Janett Calvert, John Fisher. 1 item

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U DDGE/3/59 Bond: in £2,000: Ralph Hansby senr. and jnr. of Tickhill to William Elliott of Walkington yeoman. For performance of covenants of deed of same date ((i) R.H. senr. and wife Winifred (ii) W.E. (iii) Christopher Elliott of Beverley yeoman). Witn. Wm. Laughton, J. Arthur, Chr. Tadman.1 item

27 Jan 1683

U DDGE/3/60 Abstract of Title ('A'): manor and estates of Bishop Burton, of Roger Gee dec'd.. With Gee pedigree.1 item

1591-1775

U DDGE/3/61 Abstract of Title ('B'): estate purchased by Roger Gee from William Bethell. 1 item

1749-1782

U DDGE/3/62 Abstract of Title ('C'): manor and estates of Bishop Burton of Richard Watt.1 item

1783-1807

U DDGE/3/63 Abstract of Title ('D'): copyhold estate of Richard Watt. 1 item

1783-1808

U DDGE/3/64 Abstract of deeds relating to estates of Richard Watt at Bishop Burton.1 item

1807-1840

U DDGE/3/65 Abstract of surrenders ('E') relating to estates of Richard Watt at Bishop Burton.1 item

1810-1847

U DDGE/3/66 Bond: in £23: William Warter of Roche par. Kippax gent. to Thomas Johnson of Bishop Burton yeoman and his only son Richard. For peaceful possession of a messuage, garden and close conveyed by him to them by deed of same date. Witn. John Warter, Wyllm Wyntringham, Josua Barthropp, Raiphe Caine, John Smailes, John Brand baker.1 item

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U DDGE/3/67 Feoffment: Thomas and Richard Johnson as U DDGE/3/66 to Rev. Nicholas Birche of Bishop Burton. Messuage, garden and close (as U DDGE/3/66? Milne Laine E., le Burton Greane N.). Power of attorney to Edward Johnson (brother of T.J.) to deliver seisin. Witn. William Downes, John Burne, Edward Johnson, John Brigge, Thomas Galland clerk, Thomas Anderson, William Mawre. Livery of seisin. Witn. William Mawer, John Smailes, Thomas Anderson, George Holeroid clerk, Thomas Galland clerk, Edward Johnson, 16 June 1614 and 26 March 1616 Attornment of Richard Wressell. Addnl. witn. Gerard Foster, 25 June 1615.1 item

16 Jun 1614

U DDGE/3/68 Feoffment: for £22: Rev. Nicholas Byrche of Barmeby co. Notts. to William Johnson of Bishop Burton yeoman and wife Elizabeth. As U U DDGE/3/67. Power of attorney to John Anderson yeoman to deliver seisin. Witn. Fr. Edgar, George Hodgson, Thomas Rand, Thomas Little. Livery of seisin. Witn. George Hodgson, Lanclot Keld, Thomas Anderson (Auderson), Anthony Jackson, Robert (2) and Richard Ruston, Jarratt and Thomas Foster, Richard Awderson, George Harwood, 8 May 1626.1 item

19 Apr 1626

U DDGE/3/69 Bond for peaceful possession further to U DDGE/3/681 item

19 Apr 1626

U DDGE/3/70 Bond: in £100: William Johnson as U DDGE/3/68 to Philip Vawser of Cherry Burton and his son John V. of Leconfield yeoman.For peaceful possession of 2 messuages, 2 gardens and an orchard (as U DDGE/3/67?). Witn. John Vawser senr., John Autherson, Edward Johnson jnr., Christopher Keld, Edw. Trippe, Robert Johnson.1 item

11 Jun 1647

U DDGE/3/71 Quitclaim: Rev. George Conyers of Etton to Philip and John Vauzer of Cherry Burton. Messuage, garden and orchard (formerly in two- as U DDGE/3/70). On redemption of a mortgage for £40. Witn. Edwarde Carleton, John Conyers, Michael Fausey, T. Milner, Tho. Boothe, Jer. Pomroy.1 item

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U DDGE/3/72 Feoffment: for £62: Philip and John Vauzer as U DDGE/3/71 to Thomas Milner of Beverley gent. As U DDGE/3/71. Witn. John Autherson, Edward Carleton, William Stevenson, Robert Woodmansie, Anth. Ruston, John Francis. Attornment of Richard Fearnley and William Loncaster.1 item

8 Jan 1655

U DDGE/3/73 Bond for peaceful possession further to U DDGE/3/721 item

8 Jan 1655

U DDGE/3/74 Bargain and Sale: for £60: Thomas Milner, as U DDGE/3/72, alderman to Robert Richardson of Bishop Burton yeoman.As U U DDGE/3/71. Witn. Christopher Keld, Ric. Richardson, Mary Gregory, Elizabeth Raley, Tho. Booth, Christopher Foster.1 item

28 Feb 1661

U DDGE/3/75 Marriage Settlement: Robert Richardson as U DDGE/3/74 to Peter and Thomas Johnson of Walkington yeomen: prior to marriage of R.R. and Sarah daughter of P.J. As U DDGE/3/71. Witn. John Autherson; Rich., William and Tho. Richardson; William Jackson; T. Milner.1 item

24 Mar 1664

U DDGE/3/76 Mortgage: for £15: Robert Richardson as U DDGE/3/74 and his son and heir Thomas to John Jackson of Beverley gent. As U U DDGE/3/71. Witn. Thomas Dewicke, Elizabeth Houldsworth, Thomas Lawton, Ellioz Fothaby.1 item

20 Mar 1691

U DDGE/3/77 Bargain and Sale: for £5.5s.: Caleb Wilson cordwainer and wife Mary to William Johnson yeoman all of Bishop Burton. A headland (1 1/2ac.). Witn. Robart Wresill, George Briggs, Dan. Carver.1 item

28 May 1702

U DDGE/3/78 Settlement: Thomas Richardson to Thomas Johnson of Walkington and Edward Autherson of Bishop Burton yeomen. As U DDGE/3/71. To uses of T.R. and wife Mary. Witn. Robt. Welburn, Wm. Tymperon, Chr. Northend.1 item

10 Dec 1712


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U DDGE/3/80 Admission of William Hunter on death of his grandfather Simon H.2 oxgangs 4 1/2ac. 1 item

30 Mar 1714

U DDGE/3/81 Bargain and Sale: for £5: William Johnson yeoman to Richard Skin blacksmith both of Bishop Burton A headland (1ac.). Witn. Stephen Jefferson, William Teale, Jo. Midgley1 item

20 Oct 1718

U DDGE/3/82 Surrender and Admission: John Dry to Richard Skin: Barman Flatt (1ac.) 1 item

31 Mar 1719

U DDGE/3/83 Surrender and Admission: William Hunter to Richard Skin: 1 oxgang and specified lands 1 item

15 Oct 1725

U DDGE/3/84 Surrender and Admission: William Hunter to Robert Dunning: 1 oxgang and specified lands 1 item

15 Oct 1725

U DDGE/3/85 Lease and Release: for £90: Thomas Richardson yeoman, Robert Williamson yeoman and wife Mary, all of Bishop Burton, Robert Acaster of North Cave yeoman and wife Elizabeth, and William Field of Hutton Cranswick and wife Sarah (M.W., E.A. and S.F. being daughters of T.R. by his dec'd. wife Mary) to Richard Skin as U DDGE/3/81 As U DDGE/3/71. Witn. Hen. Bean, John Dixon.2 items

25 - 26 Jun 1739

U DDGE/3/86 Admission of Robert Skin on death of his father Richard: 2 oxgangs and specified lands 1 item

25 Oct 1762

U DDGE/3/87 Lease and Release and Covenant to Surrender: for £820: Robert Skin husbandman to Roger Gee esq. both of Bishop Burton. Messuage, orchard and close (as U DDGE/3/71) and headland (as U DDGE/3/81); lands to be allotted at the inclosure in respect of the premises. 2 oxgangs and specified lands. Witn. Chr. Keld, Edw. Bell.2 items

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U DDGE/3/88 Lease for a year: Sir John Micklethwaite of London doctor of physic to Thomas Johnson of Bishop Burton yeoman. Messuage, stable, hen house and little close on backside (32 yds. in breadth. 2ac. Common Street N., Milnefeild S.). To lead to a Release. Witn. Richard Autherson, Edward Johnson, John Johnson clerk, Mathew Stephenson, J. Clarke, John Whitmore, Tho. Milner.1 item

31 Jan 1679

U DDGE/3/89 Lease and Release: for £50: William Elliott of Walkington to Thomas Rostell alias Rosse of Bishop Burton yeoman. Cottage and 2 garths in Callas Street: Witn. Chr. Northend, Tho. Clarke, Anth. Binnington.2 items

27 - 28 Nov 1713

U DDGE/3/90 Settlement: Thomas Ross senr. yeoman and wife Anne to their eldest son Richard R. and wife Susanna all of Bishop Burton As U DDGE/3/89. Witn. Robert Smith, Robert Barker.1 item

2 Apr 1723

U DDGE/3/91 Lease and Release: for £80: John Johnson to Richard Ross both of Bishop Burton yeomen Messuage and close (as U DDGE/3/88?). Witn. Hen. Bean, Hen. Waite.2 items

7 - 8 Oct 1730

U DDGE/3/92 Copy: Assignment of Mortgage(i) Ann Campbell widow and Susanna Dickinson spinster both of Hull(ii) John Johnson (as U DDGE/3/91)(iii) William Stephenson(iv) Joseph Keld and Richard Ross, all of Bishop Burton yeomenFor £240 to A.C. and S.D.: as U DDGE/3/88. Witn. John Fletcher, Rand. Hewitt, James Mihill, Suckling Spendlove.1 item

8 Oct 1730

U DDGE/3/93 Mortgage: for £80: Richard Ross as U DDGE/3/91 to William Hall of North Newbald gent. As U DDGE/3/88 and Ruston's Oxgang. Witn. Hen. Beane, Hen. Waite.1 item

9 Oct 1730

U DDGE/3/94 Bond: in £80: Richard Ross as U DDGE/3/91 to John Carrick of Coniston yeoman. For payment of £40 further to mortgage of same date.1 item

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U DDGE/3/95 Further mortgage: for £40: Parties and property as U DDGE/3/93. Witn. Hen. Bean, Ja. Wilkinson1 item

9 April 1743

U DDGE/3/96 Bond: in £300: Richard Ross as U DDGE/3/91 to John Statter of Beverley yeoman For payment of £150 further to deed of same date (Assignment of mortgages as U DDGE/3/93 and U DDGE/3/95 to J.S.?). Witn. Hen. Bean, Hen. Munby.1 item

9 May 1747

U DDGE/3/97 Assignment of mortgages as U DDGE/3/93 and U DDGE/3/95 to Elizabeth Cross of Huggat spinsterFor £120. Witn. Hen. Munby, Wm. Oxtoby.1 item

22 April 1749

U DDGE/3/98 Bond for performance of covenants of U DDGE/3/971 item

22 Apr 1749

U DDGE/3/99 Mortgage: for £70: Richard Ross as U DDGE/3/91 to George Tindall of Beverley gent. Messuage, foregarth and grass close (as U DDGE/3/88?); and 1ac. in Mill Field on N. side of Beverley Lane End. Witn. Robert Appleton, Edward Bell.1 item

5 May 1750


5 May 1750

U DDGE/3/101 Assignment of mortgages as U DDGE/3/97: Thomas Plummer of Thornton yeoman and wife Elizabeth (nee Cross) and Richard Ross to William Garton of Beverley maltster. For £120 to T. & E.P. and £20 to R.R. Witn. Elliner Garton, Wm. Beane.1 item

24 Aug 1751


24 Aug 1751

U DDGE/3/103 Mortgage: for £60: Richard Ross to Thomas Booth of Beverley cutler. Messuage, foregarth and grass close (as U DDGE/3/88?). Witn. Hen. Munby, Wm. Mackley jnr.1 item

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U DDGE/3/105 Gift: Richard Ross to his daughter ElizabethRemainder, on his death, of messuage in which he lives, with barn, orchard, foregarth and close (as U DDGE/3/88?). Witn. Ann and Allen Hargrave.1 item

12 Jan 1759

U DDGE/3/106 Assignment of mortgage as U DDGE/3/103 to Mary and Jane Hardwick of Beverley spinsters: for £70: Witn. Hen. Munby, Wm. Oxtoby.1 item

21 Jun 1760


21 Jun 1760

U DDGE/3/108 Final Concord: for £100: William Burton plaintiff and William Watson and wife Elizabeth deforceants 2 messuages, 2 cottages, 20ac. land, 20ac. meadow and 20ac. pasture in Hotham and Faxfleet.1 item

2 Nov 1763

U DDGE/3/109 Final Concord: for £100: William Burton plaintiff and William Watson and wife Elizabeth deforceants 2 messuages, 2 cottages, 20ac. land, 20ac. meadow and 20ac. pasture in Hotham and Faxfleet.1 item

2 Nov 1763

U DDGE/3/110 Lease and Release: for £550: William Elliott to Robert Leadam both of Walkington yeomen Cottage in Elme Tree Grene and 12 oxgangs. Witn. Chr. Tadman, William Cotterell, Fran. Tadman.2 items

1 - 2 Feb 1694

U DDGE/3/111 Release: for £630: Richard Burton of Durham esq. to William Stephenson of Bishop Burton yeomanWest Hall with Footman Croft, Farlay Garth and 8 oxgangs. Witn. Robert Brasse, Rob. Welbank, Ramsden Barnard, Robert Dunning.1 item

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U DDGE/3/112 Settlement: William Stephenson of Bishop Burton yeoman to Thomas Waldby of North Newbald and William Wilkinson of Skerne gents.: further to Marriage Settlement of W.S. and wife Anne, daughter of T.W. (19/20 July 1712) West Hall with Footman Croft and 4 oxgangs. In lieu of part of a messuage, cottage, New Orchard, Dovecoat Garth, foregarth, New Close, the Intack and 3 oxgangs in Brigham (settled on the marriage), and the share allotted to William Stephenson, late father of W.S., in right of his wife Anne a daughter of William Bainton of Brigham yeoman. Witn. Ramsden Barnard, William Hall, John Johnson, Francis Clark.1 item

11 - 12 Sep 1724

U DDGE/3/113 Mortgage: for £210: Robert Leadam gent. and his son William L. merchant to Elizabeth Nelson widow, all of Beverley. 4 oxgangs. Witn. William Nelson senr. & jnr., Robert Wride. With Bond.1 item

21 Feb 1736

U DDGE/3/114 Lease and Release: for £1,440: Robert and William Leadam gents. to Mark Kirkby esq. all of Beverley Cottage, garth, orchard, close, and 12 oxgangs: Witn. Edward Clapham, Wm. Nelson. Attached are certificates of burials of Robert (20 September 1752) and William (2 June 1753) Leadam in St. Mary's, Beverley.2 items

8 - 9 Nov 1743

U DDGE/3/115 Assignment of Mortgage as U DDGE/3/113 to Cornelius Caley of Hull esq. and Ralph Featherstone of Beverley gent. as trustees for Mark Kirkby. Witn. Edward Clapham, Wm. Nelson jnr.1 item

9 Nov 1743

U DDGE/3/116 Final Concord: for £160: Mark Kirkby plaintiff and William Stephenson senr. and wife Anne and William Stephenson jnr. deforceants Messuage, barn, stable, orchard, 60ac. land, 6ac. meadow and 90ac. pasture in Bishop Burton1 item

20 Oct 1745

U DDGE/3/117 Final Concord: for £160: Mark Kirkby plaintiff and William Stephenson senr. and wife Anne and William Stephenson jnr. deforceants Messuage, barn, stable, orchard, 60ac. land, 6ac. meadow and 90ac. pasture in Bishop Burton 1 item

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U DDGE/3/118 Copy: Deed of Partition of estates of Mark Kirkby dec'd. (i) Isabel Collings of Hull widow, sister of M.K.(ii) Richard Sykes of Hull esq, a nephew of M.K., and wife Jane(iii) Sarah Horsfield of York and(iv) Jane Torre of Snydall widows, nieces of M.K.Tupcoats and Myton. Cottingham. Manor of Ryehill. South Frodingham. Roos. Holmpton. Burton Pidsea. Arnold Woodhouse. South Skirlaugh. Fosham. Thirtleby, Ellerby and Woodhall. Fitling. Owstwick. Bilton. Kirk Ella. Sledmire. Helperthorpe. Weaverthorpe. East Heslerton. Lockington. Middleton. North Dalton. Tibthorp. Kirkburn. Garton. Fimber. Eddlethorpe Grange. Thornthorp. Westow. Hilderthorp. Beverley. Scorsby. Catton. Eske. Molscroft. Nun Monkton. Gill Ridding. Naburne. Hessle. Tranby. Anlaby. Sculcoates. Bishop Burton. Little Weighton. Wolfreton.1 item

2 May 1750

U DDGE/3/119 Copy. Lease and Release: Jane Torre widow (of Nicholas T. of Snydall gent., a daughter of Dinah Man widow, and a co-heir of Mark Kirkby) to her daughter Jane T. spinster, both of Wakefield Capital messuage with Bottom close, orchard, 3 Sock Woods and 10 oxgangs in Little Weeton. West Hall with Footman Croft and 4 oxgangs; cottage, garth, orchard, close and 12 oxgangs in Bishop Burton. J.T. jnr. having conveyed, at the request of her mother, estates in Black Bank, Rigton and Bardsey (to which she was entitled under Will of her father N.T.) to her brother Nicholas Torre of Liverpool gent.2 items

19 - 20 May 1751

U DDGE/3/120 Copy. Will of Jane Torr widow as U DDGE/3/119. Trustees Richard Sykes, nephew Man Horsfield, John Twislerton of Rawcliffe esq., son Nicholas T., Jane T., and Henry Shawe of Wakefield. Bequests to children James, Nicholas and Jane: manor of Hessle and Tranby with lands there and in Anlaby; and Wolferton Close. Tupcoates, Myton, Sculcoates, Sudcoates.1 item

27 Aug 1751

U DDGE/3/121 Copy. Will of Jane Torre of York spinster. Bequests to James, Kirkby, Nicholson, Henry, John and Betty, children of brother Rev. James T. of Snydall; Christopher, Mann, Smith and Ann children of brother Nicholas T. of Pontefract esq.; friend Miss Elizabeth Ridsdale; cousin Elizabeth Smith, etc.1 item

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U DDGE/3/122 Bishop Burton Inclosure Act1 item

1767

U DDGE/3/123 Extract from Bishop Burton Inclosure Award1 item

1 May 1772

U DDGE/3/124 Copy. Will of Matthew Remington of York. Bequests to sons Thomas, Matthew and Richard; wife Sarah: Bishop Burton. Walkington. Beverley. Dunnington. Codicil 1 December 1773.1 item

24 Sep 1773

U DDGE/3/125 Lease and Release: for £6,500: Rev. James Torr of Snydell and Nicholas Torr of Pontefract esq. to Matthew Remington of York gent. West Hall, Fentiman Croft, cottage and 4 specified allotments made to J. & N.T. at the inclosure. Witn. Willm. Gray jnr., Joseph Stabley.2 items

5-6 Apr 1773

U DDGE/3/126 Bond further to U DDGE/3/125 indemnifying Matthew Remington against legacies under Will as U DDGE/3/121.1 item

6 Apr 1773

U DDGE/3/127 Half-yearly rental of Richard Watt1 item

1785

U DDGE/3/128 Rental of Richard Watt: Bishop Burton, Molescroft, Cowden 1 item

1789 - 1803

U DDGE/3/129 Draft: Grant: for £320: Thomas Remington of Kingston co. Surrey, doctor of physic, to John Desse of Breams Buildings, Chancery Lane, London gent. and his trustee William Palling of Lombard St., London, gent. Annuity of £40, secured on West Hall and specified lands.1 item

10 Jan 1791

U DDGE/3/130 Draft. Grant: for £80: Thomas Remington to John Desse: further annuity of £10 1 item

9 Nov 1791

U DDGE/3/131 Certified extract of letters of Administration of estate of Matthew Remington of the Island of Grenada, granted to his brother Thomas R.1 item

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U DDGE/3/132 Lease for 7 years: at £426.19s.6d. rent: Richard Watt to Robert Stephenson. Farm called the Raikes. With schedule of cultivation, 1807 - 1813. 1 item

1 Jun 1807

U DDGE/3/133 Copy. Lease: until 14 February 1814: at £60 rent: William Spence of Drypool gent. to Thomas Crump of Bishop Burton timber merchantWestwood Lane Close.1 item

16 Apr 1809

U DDGE/3/134 Deed of Appointment: Thomas Remington as U DDGE/3/128 to his children Henry and Sarah R. (Thomas R. being the other) by his dec'd. wife Anne (nee Reade). West Hall, Fentiman Croft, cottage, garth, close and allotments (as U DDGE/3/125).1 item

10 Aug 1812

U DDGE/3/135 Surrender and Admission: Thomas Sanderson, of Bishop Burton to Benjamin Blades senr. of Hull Messuage, 2 closes, 4 Briggs Oxgangs, Lowthorpe Oxgang and Narrow Oxgang.1 item

12 Oct 1703

U DDGE/3/136 Release: for £20: Robert Johnson of Bishop Burton husbandman to Thomas Hawyard of Hull master and mariner. Nuttgarth. Witn. Richard Waistell, Chris. Myres.1 item

16 Feb 1723

U DDGE/3/137 Admission of Benjamin Blades of Hull merchant on death of his mother Anne B. widow: as U DDGE/3/135 1 item

25 Apr 1745

U DDGE/3/138 Agreement for Sale: for £1200: Benjamin Blaydes as U DDGE/3/137 to Roger Gee of Bishop Burton esq. As U DDGE/3/137, and a little freehold close (Nutt Garth?). Witn. John Ramsay.1 item

12 Mar 1765

U DDGE/3/139 Deed of Covenants relating to U DDGE/3/138. Witn. John Ramsey, Walter Brown.1 item

30 Apr 1765

U DDGE/3/140 Lease and Release further to U DDGE/3/138: freehold close (as U DDGE/3/136) 2 items

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U DDGE/3/141 Mortgage: for £1200: Roger Gee to Benjamin Blaydes: as U DDGE/3/138 1 item

3 - 4 May 1765

U DDGE/3/142 Assignment of Mortgage as U DDGE/3/141 to Lydia Finlow of Hull widow.1 item

3 - 4 May 1774

U DDGE/3/143 Further Assignment of Mortgage as U DDGE/3/141 to Richard Watt.1 item

8-9 Jan 1783

U DDGE/3/144 Copy. Will of Toby Hodson of Bishop Burton esq. Payment of debts. Bequest to mother Dorothy H. Bempton. Bishop Burton. East Wilton. York. Witn. Katherine Lister, Francis Langley, Philip Yonge.1 item

9 Dec 1706

U DDGE/3/145 Assignment for £1100: Rev. William Hodson rector of Bainton to William Gee of Beverley esq. Rectory of Bishop Burton (leased to W.H. by Dean and Chapter of York, 3 May 1708). Recites an Act of Parliament for vesting estates of Toby Hodson senr. esq., a lunatic, in trustees (1702-3); a lease to him from the Dean and Chapter (for lives of himself, his wife Dorothy and son Toby, all now dec'd.) of a capital messuage, 2 cottages and 8 oxgangs. Witn. Edw. Barnard, Chris. Myers, Edw. Wilbert, Wm. Lownsbrough.1 item

24 Jun 1710

U DDGE/3/146 Copy. Will of William Gee of Beverley esq. To be buried at Bishop Burton. Bequests to second son James; daughter Dorothy; sons William and Thomas: Mappleton. Bishop Burton. Thirtleby and Ellerby in Holderness. Cowden. Kilpin. Long Riston. Etton. Skidby. Witn. George Lesome, Ann Sedgewick, Wm. Lownsbrough. Codicil 21 August 1718. Copy at U DDGE/6/58.1 item

6 Sep 1717

U DDGE/3/147 Bargain and Sale: for £80: Thomas Gee of Bishop Burton to James Gee of Beverley esqs. Messuage, stable and Toll Croft. Witn. Francis Gale, Wm. Nelson.1 item

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U DDGE/3/148 Deed to lead to uses of a Fine: James Gee of Bishop Burton esq., Nathaniel Wilson of York gent. and wife Katherine to John Whitehead of York gent. 2 messuages, croft and 1/2 oxgang (10ac.); messuage, croft, stable, and Toll Croft in Bishop Burton. Messuage and parcels called Hirst and Heildbanck (61ac.); 2 cottages and garths; 2 closes in Toft Ings in the Churchfeild in Easingwold. Property in Bishop Burton to use of J.G.; in Easingwold to use of N.W. Witn. Jno. Tomlinson, Wm. Hardy.1 item

10 Jan 1722

U DDGE/3/149 Marriage Settlement(i) James Gee of Bishop Burton esq.(ii) John Moyser and Francis Boynton of Beverley esqs.(iii) James Moyser of Beverley and William Burton of Hotham esqs.(iv) Constantia Moyser of Beverley spinster daughter of John M.Prior to marriage of J.G. and C.M. and for her portion of £1,500: farm with 80ac. arable, 25ac. meadow and 10ac. wood in Bentley. Property in Bishop Burton as U DDGE/3/148. Rectory of Bishop Burton (as leased to J.G. for 3 lives at £37 rent by Dean and Chapter of York. 9 January 1723/4). Witn. Hen. Clarkson, Chris. Myres.1 item

17 Oct 1727

U DDGE/3/150 Copy. Will of James Gee of Beverley. Bequests to eldest son William; nephew Beaumont Hotham of Westminster esq.; daughter Gertrude; Lady Gertrude Hotham; son Richard; cousin Richard Gee of Orpington: Bishop Burton. Mappleton. Witn. Wm. Nelson jnr. 1 item

27 Jan 1758

U DDGE/3/151 Agreement for sale: for £4,500: William Gee to William BethellAll estates in Bishop Burton. Witn. Wm. Nelson jnr1 item

27 Jan 1758

U DDGE/3/152 Copy. Opinion of R. Wilbraham: title of William Gee to rectory of Bishop Burton 1 item

8 Jul 1758

U DDGE/3/153 Copy. Opinions of Eliab Harvey and B. Filmer: title of William Gee to estates at Bishop Burton 1 item

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U DDGE/3/154 Lease and Release further to U DDGE/3/151Rectory of, and property as U DDGE/3/148 in, Bishop Burton. Witn. Wm. Nelson jnr., Robert Easton.2 items

19 - 20 Dec 1758

U DDGE/3/155 Extracts from Bishop Burton Inclosure Award: allotments to William Bethell; and tithe rent.1 bundle

1772

U DDGE/3/156 Copy. Instrument for settling composition tithe rent for old inclosures1 item

1 May 1772

U DDGE/3/157 Copy. Agreement for sale: for £17,500: William Bethell to Roger Gee2 farms, 5 cottages, Skipper Garth, allotments to W.B. at the inclosure; copyhold farm; leasehold messuage, inclosures and composition tithe rents (£203.4.8d.) - -: Witn. G. Hotham, C. Keld.1 item

11 Jul 1772

U DDGE/3/158 Opinions on title to estates as U DDGE/3/157 3 items

May - Aug 1773

U DDGE/3/159 Particulars of estate as U DDGE/3/157 2 items

c. 1773

U DDGE/3/160 Letter. C. Keld, Beverley to Roper and Townend, York: draft conveyance further to U DDGE/3/157 1 item

14 Sep 1773

U DDGE/3/161 Schedule of deeds relating to Roger Gee's estate1 item

1725 - 1773

U DDGE/3/162 Mortgage: for £8000: Roger Gee of Bishop Burton esq. and wife Caroline to Samuel Seddon of Piccadilly, Westminster, esq. Rakes Farm (309ac.14p.) and closes called the Lings (314ac.), Cowwold Close (10ac.), Court Garth West End Close (23ac.1r.14p.) and Town End Close (6ac.2r.5p.). Messuage, garth and orchards with closes called Mill Field Close, Hammer Head Close, Braffitt Nooking Lamb Fold, Bottom Close, Park Balks, Fourth Turnpike Close and a third part of Horse Pasture. Messuage, garth and orchards with closes called Dock Hills, Braffitt Bottom, North and South Braffits, Far Turnpike Close and a third part of Horse Close (Pasture). Remaining third part of Horse Pasture, 3 Sancton Flat Closes, Hopper Closes, Great and Little East Braffits, Four Court Garth Closes, Third Turnpike Close. House, 2 garths and 2 closes. Witn. C. Keld, Joseph Thompson.1 item

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c. 1773

U DDGE/3/164 Final Concord: for £100: further to U DDGE/3/162: Samuel Seddon plaintiff and Roger Gee esq. and wife Caroline deforceants4 messuages, 6 barns, 6 stables, 4 gardens, 4 orchards, 600ac. land, 300ac. meadow, 300ac. pasture.1 item

n.d. [27 Jun 1773]

U DDGE/3/165 Final Concord: for £100: further to U DDGE/3/162: Samuel Seddon plaintiff and Roger Gee esq. and wife Caroline deforceants. 4 messuages, 6 barns, 6 stables, 4 gardens, 4 orchards, 600ac. land, 300ac. meadow, 300ac. pasture.1 item

n.d. [27 Jun 1773]

U DDGE/3/166 Copy of U DDGE/3/1641 item

c. 1773

U DDGE/3/167 Extract from Will of Samuel Seddon (as U DDGE/3/162). Devising mortgage as U DDGE/3/162 to wife Elizabeth and other trustees died 26 Aug 17791 item

20 Dec 1773

U DDGE/3/168 Mortgage: for £2481.9.5d.: Roger Gee and wife Caroline, as U DDGE/3/162, to the surviving trustee of their Marriage Settlement, William Bethell of Rise esq. Capital messuage with 2 cottages, grounds and gardens, the Great Lawn, Dove Cote Closes, 2 Dove Cote Paddocks, Anderson Paddock, Schoolmasters Close, South Park Close, Hare Park and Ralah Close (about 80ac. in all. Locations specified). Witn. C. Keld, Wm. Walls.1 item

3 - 4 Jul 1776

U DDGE/3/169 Assignment of mortgage as U DDGE/3/168 to Richard Watt of Liverpool esq.1 item

8 Jan 1783

U DDGE/3/170 Redemption of mortgage as U DDGE/3/162 by Richard Watt.1 item

4 - 5 Apr 1783

U DDGE/3/171 Mortgage: for £60: William Stephenson of Bishop Burton yeoman to Rev. George Barker of Beverley 2 oxgangs. Witn. Ramsden Barnard, John Johnson.1 item

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U DDGE/3/172 Mortgage: for £60: William Stephenson to Helen Nelson of Beverley spinster 1 oxgang. Witn. James Butler, Ja. Mihill senr. and jnr.1 item

15 May 1728

U DDGE/3/173 Further mortgage (as U DDGE/3/171): for £60: William Stephenson to Elizabeth Barker of Beverley widow of Rev. G.B.As U DDGE/3/171. Witn. Anne Barker, Ja. Mihill, Hen. Vawsor.1 item

24 Mar 1730

U DDGE/3/174 Assignment of mortgage as U DDGE/3/172 to John Watson of Beverley gent. (Helen Nelson now wife of Robert Watson of Beverley maltster). Witn. John Williamson, Ja. Mihill, Edw. Bell jnr.1 item

20 Oct 1732

U DDGE/3/175 Assignment of Mortgage as U DDGE/3/173 to John Scott of Beverley gent. For £147. Witn. Hen. Beane, Hen. Waite.1 item

9 - 10 Nov 1733

U DDGE/3/176 Assignment of Mortgage as U DDGE/3/174 to John Scott: for £73.1 item

10 Nov 1733

U DDGE/3/177 Bond: in £60: Roger Gee of Bishop Burton esq. to John Scott of South Dalton gent. For payment of £30 and interest to be secured on lands mortgaged as above. Witn. Wm. Nelson, Robert Easton.1 item

1 May 1762

U DDGE/3/178 Lease and Release: for £120: Joseph Keld of Bishop Burton gent. and wife Jane, and their son Christopher K. of Beverley gent. to Roger Gee Cottage, garth and close. Witn. Edwd. Farmar, John Ramsey.2 items

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U DDGE/3/179 Deed of Partition(i) Ann Johnson(ii) Catherine Johnson(iii) Elizabeth Johnson, all of Beverley spinsters(iv) Francis Appleby of Beverley esq. and Peter Ackome of Hornsea gent.Estates of dec'd. brother, William J. of Beverley apothecary. C.J. to have 6 oxgangs, cottage and close in Bishop Burton; messuage, close and 7 oxgangs in Cherry Burton. E.J. to have 9 oxgangs and parcel called Garflatts in East Field, 1 oxgang in West Field, Little Rainthorp close, 5 crofts, cottage and Rainthorpe Close, Old House Garth, and a little close at Hessey Door all in Cherry Burton; Sloup Close and Fogg Close alias Swine Flatt and a moiety of Bygate Wood in Lockington. A.J. to have a foldyard and standheckgarth near the capital messuage in Cherry Burton, with 2 Church Lees, 14 oxgangs, a croft in the Stone Pitt, cottage called Russell House and garth in Cherry Burton; and the other moiety of Bygate Wood. The capital messuage in Cherry Burton with gardens and orchards 'within the muddwalls' reserved from this partition.1 item

12 - 13 Oct 1731

U DDGE/3/180 Agreement between Ann, Catherine, and Elizabeth Johnson, further to U DDGE/3/179, relating to leases of the premises.1 item

13 Oct 1731

U DDGE/3/181 Probate copy. Will of Catherine Wilberforce of Beverley widow. Bequests to Richard Bell of Hull and wife Ann; Ann Hunter of Beverley widow and her son William; poor of Cherry Burton etc. To be buried at Cherry Burton: Cherry Burton. Bishop Burton. Tickton. Weel. Beverley. Witn. Wm. Nelson jnr., Sarah Towl, Robert Easton. Probate 31 December 1767.1 item

6 Sep 1761

U DDGE/3/182 Copy. Mortgage: for £2,500: Richard Bell and wife Ann as U DDGE/3/180 to William Wilberforce of Hull and William W. jnr. of London, exors. of Robert W. of Hull esqs. Messuage, close and 6 oxgangs, and 2 allotments in Bishop Burton. Messuage, close and 11 oxgangs; and moiety of mansion house in Cherry Burton.1 item

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U DDGE/3/183 Lease and Release: for £1260: Richard Bell and wife Ann to Roger Gee Messuage, close and allotment (62ac.3r.) in West Field in Bishop Burton. Witn. John Chandler, John Ramsey.2 items

18 - 19 Jun 1772

U DDGE/3/184 Copy. Redemption of Mortgage as U DDGE/3/182.1 item

27 Mar 1775

U DDGE/3/185 Assignment of Mortgage Term (created by U DDGE/3/182) in property as U DDGE/3/183: Richard Bell and wife Ann to Roger Gee.1 item

5 Jul 1775

U DDGE/3/186 Surrender and Admission: Robert Hill to Thomas Hopper of Bishop Burton miller Cottage, garth and little close.1 item

9 Oct 1741

U DDGE/3/187 Surrender and Admission: Thomas Dawson of North Newbald shepherd to John Autherson Cottage and little close in Westgate1 item

1 May 1760

U DDGE/3/188 Exchange: Roger Gee and wife Caroline and Ambrose Smith of Bishop Burton blacksmith and wife Jane daughter of Richard Ross dec'd.A.S. to have a cottage on S. side of Westgate with garth and close; a cottage ('called an Undersettle') and garth behind; and £26.5s. R.G. to have a cottage and garth on N. side of Westgate. Witn. Chr. Keld, Geo. Burton.1 item

16 Sep 1769

U DDGE/3/189 Exchange: Roger Gee and wife Caroline and John Autherson of Bishop Burton yeomanJ.A. to have cottage and garth on S. side of Westgate, and £21. R.G. to have cottage and close on N. side of Westgate.1 item

16 Sep 1769

U DDGE/3/190 Exchange: Roger Gee and David Anderson of Bishop Burton yeoman and his son (by his dec'd. wife Sarah) and Thomas A. late of the same D.A. to have a messuage, garth and little close (Westgate N.; Finkle St. W.) and £52.10s. R.G. to have a close on which a messuage and barn formerly stood. Witn. C. Keld, Geo. Burton.1 item

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U DDGE/3/191 Bond: in £280: Thomas Stephenson yeoman and Ellen Everingham widow both of Beverley to Roger Gee For peaceful possession of a cottage, garth and close (town street S.).1 item

2 Nov 1774

U DDGE/3/192 Surrender and Admission: Thomas Elliott of Walkington brother of William E. of Bishop Burton dec'd. to Richard Burton Messuage, orchard, garth and croft1 item

28 Dec 1751

U DDGE/3/193 Copy. Mortgage: for £1,700: Thomas Thompson fellmonger and Thomas Elliott gent. (late of Walkington) to Richard Burton esq., all of Beverley 4 oxgangs in Walkington. 3 oxgangs, Shepherd Garth and reversion of 8 oxgangs in Bishop Burton.1 item

1 May 1752

U DDGE/3/194 Declaration by Richard Burton that he stands seized of messuages, garth and close (as heir of his late father) in trust for Thomas Thompson (as U DDGE/3/193) and wife Mary.1 item

May 1767

U DDGE/3/195 Copy. Deed of Covenants: William Bethell to Christopher Keld For a surrender to C.K. of a messuage and close, when Richard Burton attains 21.1 item

19 Jan 1771

U DDGE/3/196 Mortgage: for £1,600: Thomas Elliott of Walkington gent., Thomas Thompson of Beverley fellmonger and wife Mary to Richard Burton of Beverley esq.: as U DDGE/3/193. 1 item

2 Jan 1752

U DDGE/3/197 Final Concord: for £300: Richard Burton esq. plaintiff and Thomas Elliott, Thomas Thompson and wife Mary deforceants 250ac. land, 5ac. meadow and 20ac. pasture in Bishop Burton and Walkington.1 item

20 Jan 1752

U DDGE/3/198 Bond: in £100: Thomas Thompson to Richard Burton now of Hull Bank: for payment of £50 1 item

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U DDGE/3/199 Further Mortgage: for £700: Thomas Thompson and wife Mary to Richard Burton: all their estates in Bishop Burton Endorsement of further mortgage for £100 (30 March 1764) and £35 (16 March 1767)1 item

5 Jul 1759

U DDGE/3/200 Assignment of Mortgages: Ralph Burton and Thomas Thompson and wife Mary to Ralph Bell of Scarborough esq.1 item

5 Apr 1767

U DDGE/3/201 Lease and Release: for £3,000 in all: Ralph Bell, Thomas Thompson and wife Mary to William Bethell of Bishop Burton esq. Sheppergarth; and 8 oxgangs and allotments in lieu of them (i.e. 64ac.20p. in Weighton Lane Field and 120ac.10p. in Crowberry Dale Field). Also a farmhouse, close (1 steng) and 5ac.2r.28p. in Crowberry Dale Field, being copyhold. Witn. Tho. Bell of Scarborough esq., T. Beswick jnr. of Bridlington, Suckling and Sam. Spendlove.2 items

23 - 24 Sep 1768

U DDGE/3/202 Final Concord: for £200: William Bethell esq. plaintiff and Thomas Thompson and wife Mary deforceants70ac. land, 20ac. meadow, and 80ac. pasture in Bishop Burton1 item

9 Feb 1769

U DDGE/3/203 Final Concord: for £200: William Bethell esq. plaintiff and Thomas Thompson and wife Mary deforceants 70ac. land, 20ac. meadow, and 80ac. pasture in Bishop Burton1 item

9 Feb 1769

U DDGE/3/204 Security: £200 of purchase money to remain in hands of William Bethell until a good title can be made to copyhold property as U DDGE/3/201 1 item

24 Dec 1768

U DDGE/3/205 Certificates of baptisms, marriages and burials: Watson family 1 item

1759 - 1845

U DDGE/3/206 Marriage Settlement: Richard Ross to William Watson, yeomen, and wife Elizabeth (a daughter of R.R.), further to their marriage Messuage, barn, foregarth and close. Witn. Jo. Midgley, John Egliston.1 item

29 Sep 1764

U DDGE/3/207 Bishop Burton Inclosure Act.1 item

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U DDGE/3/208 Lease and Release: for £200: William Thompson of Boston gent. and wife Mary (daughter of Richard Ross dec'd.) to William Watson as U DDGE/3/206Messuage, garth and close (2ac.) called the Kitchen (Callas St. N.). Witn. Chr. Keld, Edwd. Bell.2 items

10 - 11 Oct 1768

U DDGE/3/209 Final Concord: for £60: William Watson plaintiff and William Thompson and wife Mary deforceants Cottage, 2 barns, 2 stables, garden, orchard, 6ac. land, 6ac. meadow, 6ac. pasture and 10ac. moor.1 item

2 Nov 1768

U DDGE/3/210 Final Concord: for £60: William Watson plaintiff and William Thompson and wife Mary deforceantsCottage, 2 barns, 2 stables, garden, orchard, 6ac. land, 6ac. meadow, 6ac. pasture and 10ac. moor.1 item

2 Nov 1768

U DDGE/3/211 Extract from Bishop Burton Inclosure Act: allotments to William Watson; and tithe rents1 item

1772

U DDGE/3/212 Certificate of redemption of Land Tax: messuage and 111ac.1r.13p. occupied by William Watson 1 item

22 May 1799

U DDGE/3/213 Statutory Declarations by William Ward of Hull labourerRelating to William Watson and wife Elizabeth, their children, and son William and wife Mary; and to a messuage and lands at Bishop Burton 2 items

11 Sep - 15 Oct 1850

U DDGE/3/214 Lease and Release: for £170(i) George Hutton of Carlton on Trent gent. (surviving trustee of marriage settlement of Joseph Keld and Jane Speight)(ii) Joseph Keld of Bishop Burton gent. and wife Jane, and their son and heir Christopher K. of Newcastle on Tyne gent. to(iii) William Blyth of Bishop Burton gent.1 oxgang in the Six Narrows. Witn. Richd. Hutton, George Hutton jnr., Wm. Bean, Thomas Autherson, Geo. Cuthbertson, Ralph Heron.2 items

19 - 20 Mar 1762

U DDGE/3/215 Final Concord further to U DDGE/3/214: for £60: William Blyth plaintiff and Joseph, Jane and Christopher Keld deforceants 15ac. land, 12ac. meadow, 12ac. pasture and 20ac. wood.1 item

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U DDGE/3/216 Final Concord further to U DDGE/3/214: for £60: William Blyth plaintiff and Joseph, Jane and Christopher Keld deforceants 15ac. land, 12ac. meadow, 12ac. pasture and 20ac. wood.1 item

c. 1762

U DDGE/3/217 Certificates of searches in E. Riding Deeds Registry, against William Blyth.3 items

1777 - 1779

U DDGE/3/218 Surrender and Admission: Richard Ross to William Watson: 3 oxgangs and 9ac. 1 item

2 May 1763

U DDGE/3/219 Lease and Release: for £150 in all: William Garton of Beverley maltster (mortgagee) and Richard Ross of Bishop Burton yeoman to William Watson of Bishop Burton yeoman 1 oxgang, and 1ac. in Mill Field. Witn. Wm. Garton, Rob. Easton.2 items

11 - 12 Nov 1763

U DDGE/3/220 Surrender and Admission: Richard Ross senr. to William WatsonMessuage called Callas Hall, garth and close.1 item

28 Apr 1768

U DDGE/3/221 Admission of William Watson: copyhold allotment (38ac.2r.20p.) 1 item

26 Oct 1772

U DDGE/3/222 Surrender and Admission: Simon Gregson eldest son of Hezekiah G. dec'd. to Ann wife of William Borch Cottage, close, barn and shop in Pudding Gate 1 item

10 Nov 1768

U DDGE/3/223 Admission of Ann Borch as U DDGE/3/222: copyhold allotment (3ac.1r.36p.) 1 item

16 Nov 1772

U DDGE/3/224 Admission of Hannah wife of Thomas Wilson of Hull labourer and Elizabeth Hardcastle of Bishop Burton widow, on death of their mother Ann Borch As U DDGE/3/222 and U DDGE/3/223.1 item

6 Jun 1816

U DDGE/3/225 Probate copy. Will of Elizabeth Hardcastle as U DDGE/3/224. All to children John Burks and Ann Hardcastle. Probate 10 October 1829.1 item

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U DDGE/3/226 Admission of John Burks and Ann HardcastleMoiety of cottage, close and allotment as U DDGE/3/222 and U DDGE/3/223.1 item

17 Dec 1834

U DDGE/3/227 Surrender and Admission: Samuel Lightfoot (formerly Scholefield) of Hull, at request of Richard Watt, to John Burks and Ann Hardcastle (other moiety as U DDGE/3/226?) Further to an exchange between R.W. and J.B. and A.H.1 item

7 Sep 1835

U DDGE/3/228 Probate copy. Will of Ann Hardcastle. Bequest to brother John Burks. Probate 23 April 18531 item

8 May 1852

U DDGE/3/229 Probate copy. Will of John Burks of Bishop Burton grocer. All to wife Elizabeth. Probate 26 April 1872.1 item

26 Jan 1872

U DDGE/3/230 Admission of Elizabeth Burk Cottage, close, barn and shop as U DDGE/3/222.1 item

27 Feb 1873

U DDGE/3/231 Mortgage: for £25: Elizabeth Burks to Stephen Ellis Todd Her copyhold estate at Bishop Burton1 item

28 Apr 1881

U DDGE/3/232 Medical certificate. Elizabeth Burks capable of managing her affairs.1 item

16 Mar 1882

U DDGE/3/233 Surrender and Admission: Elizabeth Burks to Emma Dawson Nicholls wife of Christopher N. of Lockington labourer 2 cottages, close, barn and shop in Pudden Gate. E.B. to occupy one cottage rent free for life; they to maintain her and pay her debts not exceeding £35. With relative Deed of Covenants.1 item

16 May 1882

U DDGE/3/234 Mortgage: for £60: C.N. and E.D. Nicholls to S.E. Todd: as U DDGE/3/233: Redeemed 1 Feb 1889.1 item

10 Jun 1882

U DDGE/3/235 Lease and Release: for £200: Joseph Keld of Bishop Burton gent., wife Jane and only son Christopher K. of Beverley gent. to William BethellAllotment (2ac.3r.5p. in all, part freehold, part copyhold). Witn. Suckling Spendlove, Mary Todd.2 items

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U DDGE/3/236 Final Concord: for £60: Robert Walker plaintiff, Joseph Keld and wife Jane, Christopher Keld, Robert Dalton and wife Elizabeth messuage and 1ac. land in Beverley and Bishop Burton.1 item

20 Jan 1771

U DDGE/3/237 Surrender and Admission: Joseph Keld to William Bethell Copyhold as U DDGE/3/2351 item

30 May 1771

U DDGE/3/238 Admission of William Bethell: copyhold allotment, further to U DDGE/3/2371 item

16 Nov 1772

U DDGE/3/239 Admission of William Bethell: copyhold allotment (31ac.2r.22p.) 1 item

16 Nov 1772

U DDGE/3/240 Lease and Release; Assignment and Covenant to Surrender: William Bethell of Rise esq. and wife Charlotta to Roger Gee of Bishop Burton esq. and his mortgagee John Dalton of Sleningford esq. For £7,500 from R.G. and £10,000 (to remain on mortgage of the premises) from J.D.: Rectory of Bishop Burton (leasehold). Capital messuage, gardens, Coll Croft, farms, messuages and specified allotments, Common Right Close, Mill Field Close, Skepper Garth, Park Balk Closes, Cold Harbour and Beverley Lane Close (freehold). Messuages, garths, orchards and specified allotments (copyhold). Witn. C. Keld, Geo. Townend.2 items

23 - 24 Sep 1773

U DDGE/3/241 Lease and Release; Assignment and Covenant to Surrender: William Bethell of Rise esq. and wife Charlotta to Roger Gee of Bishop Burton esq. and his mortgagee John Dalton of Sleningford esq. For £7,500 from R.G. and £10,000 (to remain on mortgage of the premises) from J.D.: Rectory of Bishop Burton (leasehold). Capital messuage, gardens, Coll Croft, farms, messuages and specified allotments, Common Right Close, Mill Field Close, Skepper Garth, Park Balk Closes, Cold Harbour and Beverley Lane Close (freehold). Messuages, garths, orchards and specified allotments (copyhold). Witn. C. Keld, Geo. Townend.2 items

23 - 24 Sep 1773


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U DDGE/3/242 Mortgage: for £200: William Blyth of Bishop Burton gent. and wife Mary to Ann Featherston of Beverley widow New inclosure (9ac.1r.28p.) in the Mill Field. Witn. Bethell Jackson, William Blyth jnr.1 item

31 Dec 1778

U DDGE/3/243 Assignment of Mortgage as U DDGE/3/242 and further mortgage, for £251 in all, to Christopher Keld. Witn. Ann Parsons, Richard Sanderson.1 item

1 - 2 Apr 1779

U DDGE/3/244 Final Concord: for £60: Christopher Keld plaintiff and William Blyth and wife Mary deforceants 10ac. land, 10ac. meadow, 10ac. pasture and 10ac. heath and furze1 item

18 Apr 1779

U DDGE/3/245 Final Concord: for £60: Christopher Keld plaintiff and William Blyth and wife Mary deforceants10ac. land, 10ac. meadow, 10ac. pasture and 10ac. heath and furze1 item

18 Apr 1779

U DDGE/3/246 Lease and Release: for £19 (in addition to £251 as U DDGE/3/243) William and Mary Blyth to Christopher Keld As U DDGE/3/242. Witn. Edwd. Bell, Ralph Jackson2 items

3 - 4 May 1779

U DDGE/3/247 Lease and Release: for £300: Christopher Keld to Lawrence Stephenson jnr. husbandman as trustee for William Watson jnr. gent. both of Cherry Burton: as U DDGE/3/242 2 items

10 - 11 Jun 1779

U DDGE/3/248 Release of trusts under Will of Roger Gee: Sir Beaumont Hotham and William Bethell to Henry Maister.1 item

15 Mar 1780

U DDGE/3/249 Transfer: for £10,000: John Dalton, as U DDGE/3/240, to Richard Watt Mortgage term as U DDGE/3/240 1 item

24 - 25 Jan 1783


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U DDGE/3/250 Lease and Release: for £38,000 in all: Henry Maister of Hull and Peter Acklom of Beverley esqs. (trustees for sale of estates of Roger Gee dec'd.) to Richard Watt of Liverpool esq. Manor, capital messuage, rectory and estate of Bishop Burton. Witn. Jas. Smith, Geo. Townend, Hen. Gill.2 items

13 - 14 Apr 1783

U DDGE/3/251 Bargain and Sale: Parties and property as U DDGE/3/250.1 item

14 Apr 1783

U DDGE/3/252 Surrender and Admission: John Dalton to Richard Watt: further to U DDGE/3/249.1 item

7 May 1784

U DDGE/3/253 Lease and Release: for £1,500: John Lockwood of Beverley gent. to William Watson of Bishop Burton yeoman Close (29ac.1r.6p.) in Far East Field. Witn. Hen. Courtney, Thos. Thompson2 items

17 - 18 Jun 1796

U DDGE/3/254 Certificate of redemption of Land Tax: 38ac.2r.34p.1 item

22 May 1799

U DDGE/3/255 Lease and Release: for £650(i) Michael Newton of Culverthorpe esq.(ii) his trustees John Lockwood of Beverley gent. and John

Documents

U DDGE Papers of the Bishop Burton Estates 1194 - 1931 of the …catalogue.hullhistorycentre.org.uk/files/u-ddge.pdf · Hull History Centre: Bishop Burton Estates of the Gee and Hall-Watt