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A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… men such as John Swan, farmer in 1535 (d. 1546), 65 whose family owned 3 yardlands at Harston. 66 After 1600 the … later HAUXTON manor derived from the land of the Hauxton family. About 1140 the prior of Ely granted to Serlo of … onto the fields and commons of Harston. 154 One Newton family, the Raymonds, were keeping over 180 sheep c. 138090, …
A History of the County of York North Riding
… manor then came into the hands of a branch of the Brough family. Richard Brough stated in 1612 that Richard Earl of … to Michael Spence, perhaps a member of the Barden family of Spence, in fee simple. 75 Henry Askwith died seised … famous Chief Justice Wray, third son of Thomas Wray of the family of Coverdale; and perhaps as a still further favour to …
A History of the County of Essex
… Manor) farm, was restored to the earl of Lindsey, whose family continued as lessees until 1769. 58 In 1757 it … in 1721 the lease was sold to Richard Ladbroke, in whose family it descended until 1819. 69 Richard Ladbroke (d. … the manor, periodically renewed, descended in the Benyon family until 1819, when Richard Benyon (later Benyon de …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… of Meadow. 2 Walter, Son of William de Aslacton, (which Family held the Fee of Deyncourt) confirmed to God and the … Champion, Son of William le Champion, of Hokesworth. The Family of Newmarch, held the Fee of Gislebert de Gand, at … as will partly appear by Gocelinus de Sancto Paulo, (which Family were the principal Lords of Sibthorp) his giving this …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… very small distance eastward of the church, is the antient family seat, surrounded with pleasuregrounds, called ELFORDS, which once belonged to a family named Castleman, one of whom, Walter Castleman, anno … within a bordure, being the same coat as that borne by the family of this name in East Kent; though I cannot make out …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… by knight's service, and ward to Dover castle, by a family who took their surname from it; one of whom, Ofbert de … by knight's service, and ward to Dover castle, by a family of the same name; after which it became part of the …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… these passed as 'certain lands in Hawkley' to Laurence de Hastings, 10 son and heir of John de Hastings, and grandson of the John de Hastings who had … Valence in 1860. The advowson then passed to the Maberly family and is held by them at the present day. See Gilbert …
A History of the County of York North Riding
… to the church in 1732, 54 it seems probable that his family came into sole possession at some time between those … Darcy. 67 The manor did not long remain in the Darcy family. Sir Arthur Darcy died seised in 1561, 68 leaving … 89 It followed the descent of Helmsley (q.v.) in his family, 90 and was sold with that manor by the trustees of …
A History of the County of Bedford
… of Haynes remained in the possession of the Newdigate family for nearly half a century. The original purchaser … 85 Since this date the manor has remained in the Osborn family, and its history has been identical with that of the … of Chicksands (q.v.). The present representative of the family, in whom the manorial rights are vested, is Sir …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… adjoining, the latter probably taking its name from the family of Jasper Geary, yeoman, who held tenements in … it had passed to George Sandby, 46 and continued in this family until 1850. 47 By 1851 it was the property of John … Merry, 48 and had passed three years later to the Du Cane family, 49 in whose possession it continued for the next …