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Cases heard at Beccles by Justices of the Peace - during 1911

65/1 Adams, Harry - Ringsfield - charged with being drunk.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and Mark F Buck J P .    £9

65/2 Bailey, George - Barnby - charged with being drunk & disorderly.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and Mark F Buck J P . Attached is a small receipt  signed by 1st class P C  Frederick C Bloomfield for expenses in connection with the case, including costs for witness Mark Davis (Worlingham). £11

65/3 Barkway, Edward - Beccles - copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of Rates outstanding, costs and date paid. Signed by G R Fox J P.  £9

65/4 Borrett, Charles Daniel - Beccles - sworn complaint for non payment under Bastardy Order in respect of child of Agnes Cooper.  Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of date of order, outstanding arrears, costs and prison sentence. Complaint signed by Herbert William Bellward  (Officer of Wangford   Union) and W J Money   J P.         £9

65/5 Brown, Hubert John - Beccles - charged with resisting a Constable in the execution of his duty.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and T Wilson  J P .  [see also 65/6]  £9

65/6 Brown, Hubert John - Beccles - charged with being drunk & disorderly.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and T Wilson  J P .  [see also 65/5]  £9

65/7 Cracknell, Charles - Beccles - copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of Rates outstanding, costs. Signed by Mark F Buck  J P.  £9

65/10 Dormer, William - Beccles - charged with non attendance at school by his daughter Millicent.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with manuscript entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Edward Wilson Chief Attendance Officer Ipswich - signed by Edwd Wilson and  W J Money J P .   £9

65/11 Dormer, William - Beccles - charged with non attendance at school by his daughter Emily.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with manuscript entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Edward Wilson Chief Attendance Officer Ipswich - signed by Edwd Wilson and  W J Money J P .   £9

65/12 Fairweather, George - Beccles - charged with non attendance at school by his son Reginald.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with manuscript entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by  George Sheldrake Chief Attendance Officer  - signed by Geo Sheldrake and   G R Fox  J P .   £9

65/13 Fish, Arthur - Beccles - charged with being drunk & disorderly.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and Mark F Buck J P .  £9

65/14 Forster, Walter Hill - Lowestoft - copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of Rates outstanding & costs - (served on wife Amy). Signed by G R Fox J P.  £9

65/15 Frankland, Robert  - Beccles  - March - copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of Rates outstanding & costs. Signed by T Wilson, Mayor, J P.  £9

65/16 Frankland, Robert  - Beccles  - September - copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of Rates outstanding & costs. Signed by T Wilson, Mayor, J P.  £9

65/17 Gaskin, George - Colchester, Essex - charged with being in charge of a cart without lights.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with manuscript insertions and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and Mark F Buck J P .  £9

65/18 Gaskin, Harriet - Ipswich - charged with being in charge of a cart without lights.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with manuscript insertions and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and Mark F Buck J P .  £9

65/19 Gaskin, H. - Ipswich - charged with unlawfully camping.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with manuscript insertions and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and Mark F Buck J P .  £9

65/21 Gillings, Frederick. - Carlton Colville - charged with navigating a steam launch without due care & caution.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment) and ink 'doodles'.  Declaration made by Frederic Shelly Rix, (Beccles) - signed by FS Rix and T Wilson  J P .  [see also 65/22]  £9

65/22 Gillings, Frederick. - Carlton Colville - charged with navigating a steam launch without due care & caution.
A further copy of the sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment) .  Declaration made by Frederic Shelly Rix, (Beccles) - signed by FS Rix and T Wilson  J P .  [see also 65/21] 
AND Turner, Samuel Webster - Lowestoft - charged with navigating a motor launch without due care & caution in 1921.
In the form of pencil amendments made on Gillings form.
An expenses receiipt relating to Gillings case & signed by PC Walter Bruce, is attached.  £11

65/23 Harper, Francis - Beccles - charged with riding a bicycle without lights.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and W M Crowfoot J P . Together with a small receipt for expenses relating to this case, signed by 1st class PC Frederick C Bloomfield (Worlingham Station).  £11

65/24  Hayward, Frederick - Beccles  -  copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of costs. Signed by T Wilson, Mayor, J P.  £9

65/25  Heather, Rev. William - Beccles  -  copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of costs. Signed by T Wilson, Mayor, J P. Note on reverse that duplicate was served - signed by PC Harry L Grinter. £9

65/26  Howlett, Edward - Beccles  -  copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of costs. Signed by , Mark F Buck J P. Note on reverse that duplicate was served on his 'wife'- signed by PC Walter Bruce. £9

65/36 Kennett, Walter Sydney - Bungay & Beccles - 1911 &1918.
Sworn information & complaints made by Alice Ward (Beccles) in respect of arrears due under Bastardy order. 3 printed paper forms containing details of the Bastardy order -  that for 1911 with manuscript entries, 2 signatures of Alice Ward, also signed by Albert Wm Darby JP; and the 2 forms for 1918 (which appear to relate to the same arrears) with typed entries.   £18

65/27 McCowan, Harry - Weston - charged with riding a bicycle without lights.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant - signed by C A Norman and W M Crowfoot J P .   £9

65/28 Mickleburgh, GJ -Beccles - charged with obstructing the road. (June)
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by John Newsom, Superintendent of Police - signed by J Newsom and W Money J P . [see also 65/29, 30]    £9

65/29 Mickleburgh, George James -Beccles - charged with erecting a building without permission. (Sept.)
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence served in default of payment).  Declaration made by Charles Leopold Hamby, (Beccles) Borough Surveyor - signed by Chas. L Hamby & Albert Wm Darby J P . [see also 65/28, 30]    £9

65/30 Mickleburgh,  George James -Beccles - charged with obstructing the road. (Aug.)
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by John Newsom, Superintendent of Police - signed by J Newsom and T Wilson J P . [see also 65/28, 29]    £9

65/31  Playford, John the younger - Beccles  -  copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of costs. Signed by T Wilson, Mayor, J P. Note on reverse that duplicate was served on wife - signed by Charles Norman, Sergt . £9

65/32  Simper, George Frederick - Beccles  -  copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of costs. Signed by , Mark F Buck J P. Note on reverse that duplicate was served on his wife- signed by C A  Norman, Sergt. £9

65/33 Spalding,  William -Beccles - charged with assaulting P C Edward Fairweather.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made and signed by  Edward Fairweather.  [see also 65/34]  £9

65/34 Spalding,  William -Beccles - charged with being drunk & disorderly.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made and signed by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant. [see also 65/33]  £9

65/35 Taylor,  Fred -Geldeston, Norfolk- charged with being drunk.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by John Newsom, Superintendent of Police - signed by J Newsom and T Wilson J P .    £9

65/37 Warnes,  Robert -Beccles - charged with being drunk & disorderly.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made  by Charles Arthur Norman, Police Sergeant and signed by C A Norman and T Wilson  J P .   £9

65/38 Wilson,  Harry Hugh -Redisham - charged with killing a pheasant without a licence.
Sworn declaration for proceedings on printed paper form with typed entries and on reverse, details of costs, fine (and prison sentence in case of default of payment).  Declaration made by John Newsom, Superintendent of Police - signed by J Newsom and Mark F Buck J P. Small expenses receipt attached, concerning witness Clement Davey (Ringsfield) & signed by Francis G Hender P C.    £11

65/39  Wood, William John  - Beccles  -  copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of costs. Signed by T Wilson,  J P. Note on reverse that duplicate was served  - signed by Charles Norman, Sergt . £9

65/40  Woolnough, George  - Beccles  -  copy of summons for non payment of Poor Rate.
Printed paper form with manuscript insertions, including details of costs. Signed by T Wilson,  Mayor J P. Note on reverse that duplicate was served  - signed by Charles A Norman, Sergt . £9

Postal History

67/72  Beccles - 1842 - Short letter - from Chas. Evans (Norwich) to S W Rix Solicitor,  (Beccles), concerning proposed meeting. Small sheet of paper - signed by Chas. Evans & folded to form a letter. 2 small holes where originally sealed. Franks for Beccles (indistinct) & Norwich.  £5

84/269 Beccles - 1842 - Copy of Writ issued to be served on William Cutting (Beccles) in respect of sums owed to  Charles & George W Wainwright (Middx)  for goods supplied.  Small pre-printed parchment Writ (with manuscript details), signed by George Lincoln Smith, attached to Solicitor's covering letter written on 1 side of sheet of paper folded in 2. Folded as a letter, 1 side addressed & franked for Beccles (this section has a 3" tear and is dusty. 3rd side has been used to copy reply from Messrs Bohun & Rix of Beccles. [see also 84/268] £14

84/268 Beccles - 1842 - Copy of Summons taken out by Charles & George W Wainwright (Middx) in respect of debt for goods supplied, owed by William Cutting (Beccles).  Sheet of paper folded in 2. First page pre-printed, with manuscript insertions, giving details of action filed at Exchequer of Pleas. Folded as a letter, franked for Beccles. Includes copies of Solicitors letters on 3rd & 4th sides. [see also 84/269] £16

67/73/4  Beccles - 1846 - 2 letters from Thos. (&/or) Josh. Barnes (Reading) to Mr. Harper (Beccles), whom he calls 'My Dear Brother' :- 1) June 1846 - sheet of paper folded double - written on 1 side only - address panel on 1 other side. Franks for Reading & Beccles. Refers to 'TM' being made bankrupt - a guarantee given by their mother & possible sale of a property.
   2) July 1846 -  sheet of paper folded double - written on 3 sides - address panel on 4th side. Franks for  Beccles (indistinct) &Reading . Refers to being unable to let property now in the hands of Court of Bankruptcy, bankruptcy of Mr Knight, action by creditors & 'Mary' who is now in London.    £18

67/70  Beccles - 1851 - Short letter - from Thos. Cooper (Lincolns Inn, London) to Messrs Bohun &  Rix,  (Beccles). Sheet of paper folded in 2 - written on 1 side &  signed by Thos Cooper - headed Parsons v (?) Suckling - a copy of Bohun & Rix's response on 2nd side -  3rd side used for address panel. Franks for London (indistinct) & Beccles.  £5

67/69 Beccles - 1868 - Short letter acknowledging receipt of documents - from W R Williams (Lincolns Inn, London) to Messrs Wilton & Shelly Rix, Solicitors,  (Beccles). Small sheet of paper - signed by W R Williams - separate piece of paper attached to form address panel - franked penny red stamp + 2 clear franks - London 25/SP/68, Beccles 26/SP/68.    £4

67/77 Shaddingfield & Beccles - 1822 - Letter written on behalf of Michael Hawke, by Henry Tubb (Lambs Conduit Street, London) to Chas Howard (Barnaby, Beccles) acting on behalf of the Exors of John Martin (Shaddingfield), dec'd. -  small sheet paper folded double - written on 1 side by Tubb - concerns Hawke's claim to an inheritance from Martin, late father of Hawke's wife Phoebe, & a further sum due on death of his mother in law, and on 2 sides Howard's copy of his reply - referring to Hawke's long standing separation from his wife, a Deed of Separation, & entitlement under Martin's Will. Address panel on 4th side - circular frank (indistinct).  £16

67/78 Sudbury - 1822 - Letter from E Button (Jefferies Sq & Minories) to Robert Ward (Sudbury). Button refers to his lack of resources & enterprise failure in the Cape - he's mindful of his pledges to Ward, which he'll clear as soon as possible. Small  sheet of paper folded double - written on 3 sides, signed by  ?Edward Button  - address panel on 4th side. 2 holes where originally sealed - red circular frank.   £12

67/82 ?Sudbury? - 1825 - Letter noted 'Late W Rawles affairs' from Benj. H Lynes (Liskeard). The address panel has been cut out, so the addressee is not known. The letter refers to land sold to Mr Couche, a visit by Lynes to Mr Rawle & his family at Plymouth, to Mrs Rawle & her family here (Liskeard), and to 3 children Francis, Anne & Harriett, and sends compliments to Mr & Mrs Wm Ward.
Written on 1 side of paper, signed by Benj. H Lynes - splits in 1 fold.   £6

Property, etc.

104/17 Aldburgh - 1805 - Bond on Conditional Surrender of Lands to Manor of Aldburgh, given by Samuel Harmer (Aldburgh) to Richard Crawley (Ipswich). Refers to surrender of same date of Lands to Manor  by Samuel & Rachel Harmer. Sheet paper watermarked 1801, folded in 2 - written on 1+ sides - ink & embossed duty stamps. Damp staining to one side resulting in small torn area - no loss of text. Signed / sealed Sam Harmer,  witness signature Wm Pearson.  £31

10/4 Barnardiston Hall, Haverhill - 1920 - Auction particulars of the Hall and 205 acres to be sold by direction of the Rt Hon Lady Malcolm of Poltalloch, consisting of :-
1) A printed booklet  (card covers) plus 10 pages and 2 pages of photographs (total of 4 photos) including a few manuscript notes and under-linings. Both pages of photos have some damage (holes) to the top edge of the page, where previously folded, and this very slightly affects the top edge of one of the photos. The booklet contains general information concerning the property, the conditions of sale and a detailed description of the accommodation at Barnardiston Hall including room measurements and details of some fittings; also of outbuildings and cottages, a schedule of the lands in the parishes of Barnardiston and Monks Risbridge (cross referenced to the numbers on the plan [see below]), state of cultivation and acreage. 2) A coloured plan, approx. 18”x 24¾ ” overall, identifying the fields in the auction particulars.  £24

84/271 Great Cornard / Sudbury  - 1884 - Agreement by Uriah Cross (Great Cornard) as agent for Charles Hicks (Ballingdon, Essex) to sell a number of properties to Edward Ephraim Ready (Sudbury). Sheet watermarked paper folded in 2, written on 2 sides - signed by Cross & Ready over penny lilac stamps.  £23 
 

84/191 Horham - 1903 - Mortgage of property  by  George Molton to Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society (Diss).  signed by Charles Collins (Horham), as Trustee.  Details on Norfolk page - property - Diss.

84/190 Ipswich - 1903 - Sale of property by Solomon Saunders to George Molton.  Frank Aldridge (Ipswich) is party to the agreement as owner of the adjoining property. Details on Norfolk page - property - Diss.

84/272 Monks Eleigh - 1882 - Sale of copyhold lands by Executor - Christopher George Hayward (Needham Market) & beneficiaries of Estate of Frederick Hayward (Needham Market) - died 1879 - to George Stow (Chelsworth). Beneficiaries - Rev Frederick Lawson Hayward (Tunstall), John Hayward (Stowmarket). Includes brief details of Will.  Sheet of parchment folded in 2, written 2+ sides, signed by Exor & Beneficiaries, witnessed by Henry J Britton (Needham Market).  £27

84/279 Monks Eleigh - 1919 - Sale of land by Rev Charles le Pelley Hatten (Dallington, Sussex) as Executor of Rev Charles William Hatten (Bexhill, Sussex) - died 1918, to  Sarah Jane Brown  (w/o Charles Brown of Hitcham). Details of  property & occupiers. Also mentions deaths of John Laine le Pelley & Arthur William Hatten. Sheet parchment folded in 2, written on 2+ sides, signed / sealed by J C le P Hatten. £26

131/11 Monks Eleigh - 1920 - Enfranchisement by Ecclesiastical Commissioners of lands held from Lords of Manor to Sarah Jane Brown  (w/o Charles Brown of Hitcham). Names property, meadow & former occupiers. Parchment booklet - written on 2+ sides - signed / sealed by Sarah, with signatures of 2 Commissioners - Stuart of Wortly, & Lewis T Dibdin - wafer seal of Commission.  £26

190/35 Polstead - 1722 - Bond against Dower given by James Hargreaves (Polstead) to James & John Ridihalgh (Colne, Lancs) in connection with sale to the Ridihalgh's of copyhold property to be surrendered to Colne Manor Court.   Signed / sealed by Hargreaves, witnessed by Richard Hargreaves & Jno Oxnard.  For details / price, please see Lancashire page - Property -   Colne

84/265 Reydon - 1813 - Unsigned Lease of Property by Miles Barne (Sotterly) to Thomas Miller (Reydon) of farm, property & lands (Reydon). Details of various properties, current occupiers (including Robert Smith,  Robert Newson,  Robert Suthill,  William Mayhew,  William Girling,  John Magale ) & extensive list of Covenants & conditions re farming & maintenance.
2 sheets parchment with some dusting to cover. Not signed - some 'dates' not entered.  £46

84/258 Rushmere, Ipswich - 1710 - Affidavit by John Trappitts that he & his wife Martha have an interest in several properties & lands inherited under the Will of his father in law John Dameron (Ipswich). Includes details of mortgage & assignment to which properties are subject.
Single sheet of watermarked paper with ink & embossed duty stamps. Sworn & signed Jon Trappitts before Commissioner.  £47

84/266 Southelmham - 1817 - Abstract of Title of Mrs Ann Freston to lands held of Manor, surrendered on her death in 1812. Details of acquisition in 1737 of lands by her uncle Charles Scrivener (son of Charles Scrivener) & Ann's inheritance. Details of properties & land.  Sheet of watermarked paper, folded in 2, written on 2+ sides & signed by (H?) B Kingsbury - Steward of the Manor - (the reverse is noted - 'Kingsbury & Margitson, Bungay').   £32

68/26 Stutton - 1725 - Lease of Farm Land by Johanna Smyth, widow (Hadleigh) to Robert Curtis (Emset ? Elmsett) 'at present in the occupation of Wm Death'.
Paper Lease with ornate initial letter, signed and sealed by Robert Curtis and witnessed by John Gibburn and ?M Newcomen.  £57

68/27 Stutton - 1789 - Lease of  Water Mill  and Lands by William Davy (late of Stutton, now Danbury, Essex) to William Tills.
Paper Indenture with ornate initial letter, signed and sealed by William Davy and William Tills and witnessed by R Street and W Sparling. Small tear centre top and several small holes in folds slightly affecting text. [see also 68/28].  £51

68/28 Stutton - 1791 - Confirmation of terms of Lease of  1789 by William Davy ( Danbury, Essex) to William Tills [see 68/27] and permission for Tills to erect various new buildings. William Groom (Bristow, Norfolk) also party to the agreement - as mortgagee of premises.
Paper Indenture  signed and sealed by William Davy and William Tills and witnessed by Henry Rawlings and W Sparling. Several small splits in folds.   £51

84/146   Sudbury & Wallingfield - 1764 - Attested copy of Lease  by the assignees of the estate of Burkitt Fenn (Cornhill, London) a bankrupt, the properties located in Sudbury & Wallingfield,  details of the occupiers (including William Archer, Christopher Bourney, John Berry,  James Sparkes). For details see London page - Property - 1764

84/259 Sudbury - 1764 - Attested copy of Release  (being 2nd part of a Lease & Release relating to the Sale of Property) by the assignees of the estate of Burkitt Fenn (Cornhill, London) a bankrupt, to Henry & Thomas Rogerson (both Swithins Lane, London). The properties located in Sudbury,  Suffolk - purchased at auction. For details see London page - Property - 1764
 

84/147 Sudbury & Wallingfield - 1764 - Attested copy of Lease by  Henry & Thomas Rogerson (both Swithins Lane, London), the properties located in Sudbury & Wallingfield,  details of the occupiers (including William Archer, Christopher Bourney, John Berry,  James Sparkes). For details see London page - Property - 1764
 

84/148 Sudbury & Wallingfield - 1764 - Attested copy of Release  Henry & Thomas Rogerson (both Swithins Lane, London), to Thomas Greive (Swithins Lane). The properties located in Sudbury & Wallingfield, details of the occupiers (including William Archer, Christopher Bourney, John Berry,  James Sparkes).  For details see London page - Property - 1764

84/149 Sudbury & Wallingfield - 1768 - Attested copy of Lease   by   Thomas Greive (Swithins Lane, London), to Solomon Henry (Swithins Lane) The properties located in Sudbury & Wallingfield,  details of the occupiers (including Samuel Hassell, Samuel Smith, Thomas Goodwin, William Sherman, Christopher Bourney, John Berry,  James Sparkes), and the annual rents receivable.  For details see London page - Property - 1768

84/260 Sudbury - 1768 - Attested copy of Release  (being 2nd part of a Lease & Release relating to the Sale of Property) by   Thomas Greive (Swithins Lane), to Solomon Henry (Swithins Lane) The properties located in Sudbury, Suffolk - details of the properties, occupiers & former owners. For details see London page - Property - 1768

84/263 Sudbury - 1794 - Near contemporary copy of Lease & Release  for the Sale of Property by Solomon Henry (New Basinghall St. London) to Samuel Moulton the elder (Sudbury). The properties located in Sudbury - details of the properties & occupiers.
For details see London page - Property - 1794.  [see also 84/264 - Wills - Moulton, below & 84/267-  Sudbury - 1823]

84/267 Sudbury - 1823 - Agreement for purchase of messuage & garden by Thomas Smith (Sudbury) from William Moulton (Portland St. London). The property was formerly occupied by Thomas Moulton, then Charlotte his widow.
Sheet paper watermarked 1816 - folded in 2, written on 2+ sides. Signed by William Moulton & Thomas Smith, witnessed by Wm Dowman.  [see also 84/263 & 84/264].   £28

84/273 Sudbury - 1883 - Sale of property by James Alexander Berry (Bath) son of James Berry deceased to George Lancelot Andrewes (Sudbury),  Elliston Allen (Ballingdon, Essex),  Gascoyne Bevan,  Henry Crabb Canham,  Rev Edward Pemberton,  John Bird Westoby  (all Sudbury), Rev Thomas Lingard Green (Chilton).  Details of James' Will - wife Maria, description & location of properties by ref to adjoining properties / occupiers.
Sheet of parchment, folded in 2, written on 3 sides, signed / sealed by J A Berry, witnessed by Geo Wm Andrewes sol, Sudbury. [see also 84/274, 275,276]  £28

84/274 Sudbury - 1883 - Mortgage of property by  George Lancelot Andrewes (Sudbury),  Elliston Allen (Ballingdon, Essex),  Gascoyne Bevan,  Henry Crabb Canham,  Edward Pemberton,  John Bird Westoby  (all Sudbury), Rev Thomas Lingard Green (Chilton) to Trustees of St Leonards Hospital, Joseph Alexander (Cavendish),  George William Andrewes,  Alfred Baker (both Sudbury),  Rev Joseph Morrison Croker (Lavenham),  Rev John Foster (Foxearth, Essex), Nathaniel Barnadiston (Little Henny, Essex),  Philip Gurdon (Assington), Rev Charles John Martyn (Long Melford)  Details & location of properties by ref to adjoining properties / occupiers.
Sheet of parchment, folded in 2, written on 3 sides, signed / sealed by Geo Lancelot Andrewes ,  Elliston Allen,  Gascoyne Bevan,  Henry C Canham,  Edw Pemberton,  J B Westoby, Rev Thos Lingard Green, witnessed by Geo Wm Andrewes sol, Sudbury, James C Mills (clerk to Messrs Andrewes, Canham & Andrewes). [see also 84/273, 275,276]  £28

84/275 Sudbury - 1899 - Redemption of Mortgage on properties in Sudbury by  George Lancelot Andrewes,  Henry Crabb Canham (both Sudbury),  Elliston Allen (Ballingdon, Essex),   John Bird Westoby  (now Billericay, Essex), Rev Thomas Lingard Green ( now Ampthill, Beds) from  Joseph Alexander (Sudbury),  Nathaniel Barnadiston (Little Henny, Essex),   Philip Gurdon (now of Bedford), Rev Charles John Martyn (now of Daglingworth, Glos.) Refers to original Mortgage of 1883, includes details  of death of a number of the parties to original agreement.
Sheet of parchment, folded in 2, written on 2 sides, signed / sealed by Joseph Alexander,  N Barnadiston,   Philip Gurdon, Charles John Martyn, witnesses include  Alfred Canham  sol, Sudbury, James C Mills (Sudbury),  Anna M Mason (Daglingworth). [see also 84/273, 274, 276]  £26

84/276 Sudbury - 1899 - Sale of property  by  George Lancelot Andrewes,  Henry Crabb Canham (both Sudbury),  Elliston Allen (Ballingdon, Essex),   John Bird Westoby  (Billericay, Essex), Rev Thomas Lingard Green ( Ampthill, Beds) to Arthur William Eary (Sudbury). Refers to original Indenture of 1883 by which Andrewes etc acquired the property, gives location  by ref to adjoining properties / occupiers.
Sheet of parchment, folded in 2, written on 2 sides, signed / sealed by Geo Lancelot Andrewes ,  Elliston Allen,   Henry C Canham,   J B Westoby, Thos Lingard Green, witnesses include  Alfred H Canham  sol, Sudbury, James C Mills (Sudbury),  Maud I Wingfield  (Ampthill, Beds). [see also 84/273, 274, 275, 277]  £27

84/277 Sudbury - 1899 & 1905- Mortgage of property  by Arthur William Eary  to Alice Brereton Andrewes  (both Sudbury), &Rev John Brereton Andrewes (Matching, Essex) - gives location  by ref to adjoining properties / occupiers.
Sheet of parchment, folded in 2, the 1st 3 sides relate to the Mortgage, signed / sealed by Eary, witnessed by  Alfred H Canham  sol, Sudbury,  the 4th side includes the redemption signed / sealed by A B & J B Andrewes. [see also 84/276]  £30

84/278 Sudbury - 1900 - Sale of land  by Charles Francis Winch to Benjamin Macro Bloys (both Sudbury). Location  by ref to adjoining landowners. Sheet of parchment, written on 1+ sides signed / sealed by C F Winch witnessed by  Alfred H Canham  sol, Sudbury. £25

130/16 Woodbridge - 1903 - Transfer of Mortgage & further advance. Original mortgages advanced  to Albert James Beaven (Bristol). New mortgage by Florence (w/o Richard Gower of Woodbridge).  For full details / price of this document, please see my Somerset page - Property -  Brislington

98/134 Worlingham - 1809 - Power of Attorney given by Elizabeth Fox (widow) to George Browne Bohun (Beccles) & Samuel Clarke (Borgh Upton, Norfolk) to act on her behalf in the Manor Court in connection with the proposed surrender of Copyhold property to be held by Rev. Bence Bence (Beccles) as Trustee. It refers to a Release of even date between Fox & Bence.
Sheet of paper (watermarked 1808) folded in 2 - written on 2 sides. Several small tears in folds not affecting text & tear around most of wax seal. signed and sealed by Eliz Fox and witnessed by W Crowfoot & Benj. Alexander.    £35

84/188 Worlingworth - 1865 - Abstract of Title of Executors of Samuel Drake to Lands held of Manor of Heywood Hall - extracts from Will of Samuel Drake - brother in law James Jarrett (Diss),  nephew James T D Jarrett (Worlingworth). For details see Norfolk page - property - Diss - 1785 - 1865

 

Wills, etc.

171/222 Aves, Shadrach - Mildenhall - 1896
Letters of Administration (died intestate). Minor children Kate,  Robert Adam,  Shadrach, Horace Aves. Guardian Henry Carter Cooke. Brothers Adam, Henry, Charles & Uriah Aves. Brother in law Robert Rolfe. Parchment, wafer seal attached.  £7

50/94 Bardwell, Richard - Beccles - 1800
Probated Will - vellum - names 9 children [including one daughter married to Crickinor ]. £28

10/2 Barfield, Benjamin and Cole, Mary - Barham - 1784 to 1793
Certified copy of entries in Parish Records of their marriage (1784), and the baptisms of 4 of their children on 2 sheets of paper, each certified & signed over a 1d lilac stamp by the Rector, J E L Schreiber and folded to form a letter addressed to F Hayward, Needham Market, in 1864. Penny Red postage stamp slit in two when letter originally opened. 2 franks (Ipswich & Needham Market).   £10

171/223 Beales, John - Gorleston - 1902
Letters of Administration - son Francis Isaac Beales.  Watermarked paper, wafer seal attached, 1 company stamp / dusting to reverse.  £4

67/57 Beamish, Mary - Beccles - (1797)
Certified copy of Will. Father Isaac, sister Carolina, brothers not named. Original Will had been made 1797. Sheet of paper, watermarked 1803, folded in two & written on 3 of the sides - some small holes in folds, slight staining in places & reverse dusty. Certified as true copy by Deputy Registrar, John Steward, bearing impressed Duty Stamps & pencil annotations. £25

67/58 Beamish, Mary - Beccles - (1797)
A further copy of Will. Details as for 67/57. Sheet of paper, written on 1 side, with some small holes in folds (slightly affecting text). £20

67/60 Beamish, Mary - Beccles - 1803 - Stamp Office Receipt & Discharge relating to Legacy received by James Beamish from Estate of his sister, Mary. Printed paper form with embossed Duty Stamp, and manuscript insertions - signed by ‘James Bemish’ with receipt on reverse for duty paid. Witnessed by GWB Bohun, also signed by Richd Willby & Josh Walford. £20

67/62 Beamish, Mary - Beccles - (1803 - 1808)
Five receipts for annual interest received by Carolina Beamish from R Chinery (Trustee of Mary Beamish), each being a small scrap of paper - four with embossed Duty Stamp, signed by Philip Pullyn, three with ‘mark’ of Carolina. £10

67/68 Beamish, Benjamin - Sudbury / London - (1844)
Receipt / discharge in respect of payment to Joseph Doubleday Beamish (Sudbury) as Administrator of his father, re estate of Mary Beamish. Sheet of watermarked paper signed by Joseph Doubleday Beamish. £9

84/270 Betts, Robert - Wrentham - (died 1815)
Pre-printed paper form with manuscript insertions issued in 1845 by Legacy Duty Department relating to possible duties on Estate following the death of his father (also Robert). Document signed by C Trevor (Comptroller) folded and sent as a letter, franked for Wangford - torn where originally sealed as letter. Incorporates a copy of the solicitor's reply, with details of the Probate and funeral expenses of Robert jnr.  £15

50/97 Blowers, Francis - Remburgh / Beccles - 1796
Paper copy of Probated Will - Surgeon in Royal Navy - names grandparents [Howas , Remburgh ], brother and cousin. £25

171/221 Bowles, Ann - Baccles - 1894
Probated copy of Will & Codicil - late husband Caleb Bowles, son Walter George, daughter Sarah (w/o Edward Canham, Cambridge St), possibly other un-named children. Parchment, grant of Probate & wafer seal attached.  £20

50/99 Calver, Samuel - Wrentham - Died pre 1781
Letters of Administration, granted in 1814 -Paper - names 2 sons and refers to earlier Letters of Administration issued 1781. £15

50/100 Chipperfield, Robert - Beccles - 1827
Paper copy of Probated Will - names wife. £16

98/138 Clowes, Rev. Thomas - Ashbocking - died 1862
Limited Letters of Administration - 1888 - to Thomas King relating only to Estate of Miss Flora E M Kell Burdon of which Clowes had been Exor & Trustee.  Clowes' wife Caroline, sons Thomas A & Josiah H. Parchment with wafer seal attached. £12

118/77 George, Martin - Hedenham - 1895 - named in brother's Will - for details see Norfolk page - Wills - George, William - Sprowston .
 

98/136 Goodchild, John - Ipswich - 1860
Probated copy of Will  - wife Sarah, children John E (London), William, Sarah w/o Edward Bass, Elizabeth w/o Cornelius Clarke. Details of several properties (with occupiers) in Ipswich. Dusting to reverse - parchment - Cert of Probate & badly damaged wafer seal attached, ink faded in some folds.  £16

50/95 Gooding , Robert - Durnham Bridge - 1803.   See also,53/160.
Original
Will - Paper - names wife, 3 children by former wife, wife’s daughter by former marriage [Hart ] and daughter by current wife. £45

53/160 Gooding , Robert - Durnham Bridge - 1805. See also, 50/95 - earlier Original Will.
Original Will - Paper - signed by Robert Gooding and two witnesses, John Baldrey and J.E. Sparrow - names present wife, 3 children by former wife and daughter by current wife. £40

50/101 Goodwin, Caroline Amelia - Sproughton - Died 1846
Appointment of New Trustee 1867 - gives details of original Will and Mortgage granted by trustees. £28

171/220 Green, Eliza - widow -  Beccles - 1890 
Probated copy of Will - sisters Maria, Sarah & Ellen Burton. Brother in law William Green (Ellough), late brother Charles Burton (widow Sarah).  Late husband's gt niece Laura Brock (d/o William Brock (Kessingland).   Land at Barnly.  Parchment, grant of Probate & wafer seal attached, several company stamps on reverse.  £20

118/93 Green, Samuel - Rushmere nr Wangford - 1883 
Probated copy of Will  -  wife  Eliza  - parchment - Cert of Probate &  wafer seal attached, several company stamps on reverse.  £18

48/164   Official copy of Will of Reeve, Judith (spinster) - (Bromyard, Hfdsh.) - died 1827 -  with bulk of estate going to cousins - Rev. John Hallward (Essington, Suffolk) and Thomas Hallward . For details see Herefordshire page.

171/2224 Hansell, Thomas William - Kirkley - 1919
Probated copy of short Will  -  wife Jane. Paper booklet, 4 company stamps inside covers.  £12

118/79  Hayes, Rev Arthur - Ipswich - 1896 - wife Ellen was beneficiary named in  Will - for details see Norfolk page - Wills - Case, Charles - Toftrees.

160/112 Linsley, John - Lowestoft - 1903
Probated copy of Will  -  wife  Emily, son James John Linsley. Details of several properties in Lowestoft & charitable bequests (including National Life Boat Inst) to be made in event of no surviving child reaching majority. Paper booklet written on 4+ sides, several pencil markings.  £16

160/9 Minns, John - Thwaite - 1841
Probated copy of Will & Codicil - wife Loise, sons in law James Minns (? Etchingham, Norfolk), George Strange (Mettingham), children Loise, Charlotte (late w/o William Fflaxman & their children George & Hannah), Maria, Harriett, Honor (w/o Thomas Pain), Caroline, John, Charles, James & Mary dec'd (her children not named).   The original had been witnessed by a  David Minns.
3 large sheets parchment with cert of Probate & wafer seal attached. Pencil notes & some underlining to text, some fading in folds & dusting to outer.  £39

84/264 Moulton, Samuel - Sudbury - 1800
Copy of Will - sons Nathaniel & Thomas. Details several properties (including the Royal Oak) in Sudbury - occupiers named. Sheet of paper watermarked 1806 - folded in 2 & written on 2 sides. [see also 84/263 & 267 in Property, Sudbury, above]  £23

118/35 Newson, Henry  - Bury St Edmonds - 1860 - son of Mary of Norwich for details of  Letters of Administration see Norfolk page - Wills.

98/135 Nicholls, John - Beccles - 1852
Copy of Will - wife Sarah - single side of watermarked paper - some damp stains & small holes not affecting text.  £6

160/114 Nichols, Charlotte Mary (widow) - Lowestoft - 1923
Probated copy of Will  - refers to children (not named) & niece Annie Hardy (Norwich). Paper with 3 company stamps on cover.  £12

160/34 Pain, Arthur - Ipswich - 1892 - mentioned in brother's  Will.  For full details & price, please see my Norfolk page - Wills - Pain, John Harold - Knapton

53/159 Purvis, Richard - Beccles - Captain, Royal Navy - 1802
Attested copy of Will - paper. Names wife Lucy (nee Leman) - Bath, but not minor children. Refers to marriage settlement 1779 and extensive lands in Essex, Suffolk and Warwickshire. £30

160/54 - 1904 - Probated copy of Will - one of  beneficiaries - sister Lydia Self (Worlingham).  For full details & price, please see my Norfolk page - Wills - Shearing, William - Colton

98/137 Shore, Jonathan (snr) - Stoke next Clare - 1863
Probated copy of Will  - children Jonathan,  George, William,  Phoebe w/o John Kitterage,  James,  Elizabeth w/o William Marley,  Esther A w/o Charles Wiffin  - parchment - Cert of Probate &  wafer seal attached.  £18

50/98 Smith, Jerimiah - Beccles - 1828
Extracts from Will - Paper - names wife and brother. £7

50/96 Southgate, William - Swilland - 1806
Probated copy of Will - parchment - mentions a large number of names, including brother, nephews and other Southgate but relationship not given. £32

84/57 Squire, Richard - Sudbury - (1868) - Notice served by Emma, Robert John & Richard Squire - Executors of Will of Richard Squire  - on  John King. (Ballingdon, Essex) requiring repayment of mortgage advanced by Squire.
1 side of watermarked paper - signed by the 3 Executors, & reverse signed by Robert Ransom (Solicitor's clerk).  £18

160/77 Marjorie (daughter of Charles F Stubbing of Lowestoft) Beneficiary of Will. For full details & price of this document, please see my Norfolk page - Wills - Woodcock, Samuel Jonathan - Norwich - 1912

160/113 White, Thomas - Oulton Broad - 1914
Probated copy of Will - wife Elizabeth, her aunt Miss Elizabeth Blanch (Lowestoft). Paper booklet.  £12

98/83 Wiggett, Edward W - Bury St Edmunds -   see Norfolk page for father's Will -  Wiggett, Edward - Cromer - 1844

84/262 Wilkinson, Christian - (widow) - Hadleigh - 1791
Attested contemporary copy of Will - names sons John & Charles - details property left to each of them. 1 side Watermarked paper - attested & signed by Robert Offord & Jno Duningham (clerks to Mr Leake).  £32

84/261 Wood, Mary -  Bury St Edmunds / Sudbury - 1769
Small slip of paper (possibly torn from notebook) containing a copy of the Burial Register entry - names husband as Roger Wood - signed by J B Sams (Minr).  £3

160/111 Worman, James - Shipmeadow Union - died 1869
Letters of Administration - mother Hannah, sister Mary Ann (w/o George Rouse). Parchment with wafer seal attached, dated 1877.  £6