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Great Gidding Court Rol l, mainly land transactions

Great Gidding Parish Council, Constable's Account, Overseer's of the Poor accounts, Settlement Papers, Removal Order, Apprenticeship Indentures

Great Gidding Baptist Church Records

Gretton Court Roll

King's Cliffe Court Roll

Northamptonshire Quarter Session Records, Court records

Oundle Union Records

Winwick Land Records

Winwick Vo ting List s

Apprenticeship Indexes

Marriage Licenses

Marriage Records - Copies of parish register pages

John Butterworth and Elizabeth Green , 8 Jan 1765

William Hopper and Elizabeth Crawley , 15 Dec 1767

Richard Abbott and Sarah Humphrey , 18 Oct 1769

Richard Abbott and Elizabeth Hopper , 6 May 1799

Monumental Inscriptions, various parishes

Northamptonshire Militia Lists, various parishes

Poll Tax Returns, various parishes

Protestation Returns, various parishes

Removal Orders, various parishes

Settlement Papers, various parishes

Bastardy Bonds, various parishes

Subsidy and Hearth Tax Rolls, various parishes

Deeds

Great Gidding Court Roll and Court Books [Box 1795, Hunts Record Office, also Hamerton Survey Appendix WW; YY, Watson Papers (B43a); Appendix FFF Norris Material; Appx HHH (B43); Appx AAAA B62.]

1336 Pardon to John le hoppere (Coppere in margin) of Great Gidding for death of Robert Brows of Dodesthorpe at Fulbrigg by Wytherington, killed in self defense.

1384,90 John Clarke of Steeple Gidding

1436,37, 47, 67, Richard Clarke

1492 Robert Henson, Thomas Knighton

1513-46, John Clerke, Thos. Clerke, Robert Clerke, Robert Henson, William Henson

1547-1556 John Clerke, Thos. Clerke, Robert Clerke, Hensons

1557-79, Edward Abbott of Kimbolton, Thomas Clarke, John Clarke, Thomas Clarke, Richard Clarke, Margery Clarke, widow.

20 Mar 1558 sale by Anthony Knight of Winwick, husbandman and Alicia his wife d/o John Henson, for £5 to W. Luddington of Great Gidding, weaver, of a cottage in Great Gidding.

1568 Rental in Great Gidding of Edward Waton Esq. Richard Clarke, Thomas Clarke.

3 Apr 1599 Copyholder, Thomas Clarke. Freeholder, Richard Clark, Hensons

1600 Thomas Daniel sold for three-fold to Lord Rockingham land he bought from Ralph Wells

1601, Edward Higby, vicar of Great Gidding.

1608 John Hopper overseer of the poor [Appx NNN]

1627 Thomas Daniel of Great Gidding, Tailor

1630 Robert Clarke

1633 Robert Clarke ?brewing (Thomas Clements, Jane Higby)

1635 Jury included Thomas Clarke

1640 Thomas Daniel to James Daniel

1641 Thomas Clark and wife Anne

1642 Thomas Daniel

1645 Anna d/o Thomas Clarke

1648 Thomas to Ann Clarke

1649 Bartholomew Wilkinson and Edith to use of Thomas Daniel.

Year ? (before 1651) Joh's Mann & Thos. Daniell and Johes Mahewson jurors, Bart Wilkinson and Tho. Daniel

1650 Humphrey Clarke

1650 Thomas Daniel from Bartholomew Wilkinson

22 July 1652, Thos. Daniel did surrender two tenants etc. to the use and behoofe of Edith, wife of the sayd Thomas Daniell. T. Daniel on 1 July 1654 surrendered three acres to use and behalf of Bartholomew Martin.

1654 Thomas Daniel [deceased] moiety of cottage and homestead to Edith Daniel now Samuels, his wife

16 Apr 1657 John Hopper’s certificate [Appx NNN (B44a)]

1659, Thomas Daniel surrendered land to son Jacobi [James] Daniell

1660 Thomas Daniel to James Daniel. James Daniel, juror.

166? Robert Daniel, renter in Buckworth [Appx M B57]

1665 James Daniel of Great Gidding, tailor and wife Sarai, 40 pounds, house, copyhold and 9 acres.

1667 James Daniel received land

1668, Jacobus Daniel and wife Sarah to Anne Daniell, daughter of Jacobi

1668 Bond, James Daniel, yeoman to Lord Rockingham.

1669 James Daniel died 1668. Property to James Daniel & Sarah his wife.

1670 James Turner

1675 William Turner

13 Apr 1676 Steeple Gidding, Richard Bright had 2 cows stolen

20 Jan 1676/7 John Boone surrendered land to George Turner of Great Gidding, land in Great Gidding.

1679 George Turner

1679 Edward Turner

1680 James Daniel to Anna Daniel

3 Aug 1680 Thomas Ladds to daughter-in law Mary Bramton [or Brawton] also James Daniel and Ann Daniel.

1690 George Turner and wife Jane received land from Silvester Martin and John Smith

1703 George Turner Sr. to George Turner Jr., son of George Turner. Jane Turner formerly wife of George Turner Sr.

Dec 1703 George Turner of Buckworth son of George Turner of Great Gidding, shepherd, received land of Antony Sherman.

Dec 1703 Jane Turner, wife of George Turner to George Turner son of George, he admitted tenant.

1705 Ludovic [Lewis] Adington to John Hopper, taylor, land currently occupied by Elizabeth Martin and Silvester Martin.

5 May 1708 John Hopper and Dorothy his wife admitted tenants, now occupying land formerly occupied by Ludovic Adington.

1708 John Hopper to John Hopper

1708 William Turner

1711 case involving Edward Crawley

1714 George Turner Sr. to Jane Clarke wife of Robert Clark, she admitted tenant

1717 Edward Crawley

Dec 1720 Robert Clark, cordwainer, Jane his wife from Mary Elsham, wife of Jacob Elsham of Leighton

1730? Thomas Knighton, woolcomber of Sawtry & Elizabeth his wife admitted tenants

1730 John Larman

1730 land to Robert Clark, cordwainer, from Maria Baker, one of three children of Anne Potts.

6 Jan 1737/8 Robert Clark, deceased, eldest son John did not come to court, did not receive tenancy. One messuage or tenement and a close containing 1 acre and 1 rod arable land.

13 Dec 1738 Ann, wife of late Edward Crawley, surrendered to son Edward Crawley, who in turn surrendered land to his wife, Mary. John Clark given tenancy of this land.

26 Oct 1743 Edward Crawley [2] the younger, Edward Crawley [3] infant, son and heir.

1740-50s? George Hopper only son and issue of John Hopper by Dorothy.

1747 Guardianship of Edward Crawley ae 10, Charles Crawley ae 7, grandsons of Edward Crawley, sons of Edward Crawley.

18 Jan 1747 John Clark, will, wife Hannah, wife pregnant at time of will, dau Jane. Wife delivered of a male child, John. John Clark infant died. Sisters Mary, Hannah, Jane.

27 Oct 1748 Edward Crawley died, infant son Edward admitted tenant, guardian Henry Ladds.

1748 Thos. Knighton, butcher, died, possessing cottage formerly belonging to Wm. Ayno. Thomas Knight, Jr., inherits by guardian Lewis Smith.

Abt 1748 George Hopper only son and issue of John Hopper by Dorothy

Abt 1754 Thomas Knighton son of Thomas Knighton, deceased, the home close of 3 acres of arable land. Jury included Thomas Crawley, John Larman Jr. and John Hopper.

1754, John Hopper, surrenders land now occupied by George Hopper to George his only son, son of John and Dorothy Hopper.

1754 homage - John Larman Jr. and Sr., Thomas Crawley, Samuel Knighton

7 Oct 1754 George Hopper, taylor, admitted tenant to land formerly Lewis Addington's. William Hopper, glover, eldest son

1768 Edward Crawley surrendered to James Males and William French, land formerly the estate of Edward Crawley, deceased, father of the aforesaid, and before that of Ann Daniel, his mother. One-half acre bequeathed by Edward Crawley 1st and before that Ann Daniel his mother. In occupation of Everett Pen. To James Cheney.

1770 Thos. Knighton, of Sawtry, customary tenant of Great Gidding manor, to Elizabeth Knighton of Sawtry, spinster.

1770 Jane Clarke, held 8 acres, died. Hannah, wife of William Martin, Mary wife of Richard Freemen, Jane wife of William Strickson are granddaughters and co-heirs of Robert Clarke, Jane's late husband.

1770 Edward Crawley [3] surrendered in 1768 ½ acre of land bequeathed by Edward Crawley [1] and before than Ann Daniel his mother, then occ by Everett Penn. To James Cheney for life then to Ann Cheney.

1773 Tho. Knighton late of Sawtry, now of Harlem in the Outward of the City of New York in North America, gentleman. Eliz. Knighton, spinster, power of attorney gave tenancy to John Wells.

1777 Elizabeth Knighton married Richard Bond of Knightland Farm Barnet, Middlesex, grazier.

27 May 1782 George Hopper surrendered land formerly the estate of Lewis Addington and since of John Hopper, father of said George Hopper.

1793 George Hopper died and left interest to William Hopper, glover, eldest son and heir.

1814, William Hopper died, to William Hopper, eldest son, breechesmaker.

22 Oct 1817 Will of William Hopper, glover, heir William Hopper, breeches maker, oldest son

1830 Jeffrey Heighton heir of of John Heighton

Great Gidding Parish Council , Constable's Accounts

1656 Thomas Daniel, churchwarden, James Turner

1664 James Turner

1677 money to Widow Daniel

1678 Sixpence to Widow Daniel

1679 Elizabeth Clark

1682 widow Clark

1682 John Daniel and Bart. Daniel

1683 William Clark

1703 John Hopper's certificate

1708 John Hopper, overseer of the poor

1731 John Larman

Overseers of the Poor accounts

Great Gidding Overseers Accounts 1780-1798, FHL Film # 1,040,990 (selected entries only for pedigree surnames)

Signatures (down) First column: Robt Crawley, Edw Brampton, W. Bradshaw, Nathaniel Fortescue

John Lettice, John Crawley, James Cheney. Second column: David Crawley, Thos Hills, John Shawley

Thos Crawley, John Knighton, Wm Handson, John Mann.

These signatures at the beginning of the Account book for 1780-1798.

[Robert Crawley Churchwarden 1780-1]

10 Feb 1781 Hopper for Bell & Grave for John Colyar child 2/2

20 Mar 1781 Hopper for mending Marshals cloaths 1/-

29 May 1781 Robt Crawley’s journey to Huntington with others to answer to warrant for more relief 3/-

9 Oct 1781 Mary Hopper for nus?? 10/-

18 Jun 1781 Received from: Robert Crawley for Lord’s [Hatfield?] cottage 10½ pence, late Smiths Lord’s land 3/1 ½, late Frostlers Lord’s farm 5/10 ½ total 9/10 ½ ; Gog. Hopper 6 pence, John Crawley 12/6Jeffery Heighton 1/1½ ;John Goodwin 3 pence;

16 Jul 1781 Received from John Crawley, last year’s constable 1/7/9

7 Nov 1781 George Hopper for bell and grave for Eddin’s wife 2/2

8 Dec 1781 Received, same as Jun 1781

May 1782 Received, same as Jun 1781

Aug 26, 1782, Received, same

15 Apr 1783 to Robt Crawley for Beer at a meetingon ye town acct 2/10

15 Apr 1783 to Wm. Hopper for mending Marshal’s breeches 1/-

1 Apr 1783 Received, Thomas Crawley 18/8; Jeffery Heighton 2/2; Robt Crawley 13/2,; John Crawley 16/8, Geo Hopper /8, John Goodwin /4

15 Apr 1783 to Saml Goodwin for Marshal’s shoe mending /11

[Thomas Crawley churchwarden, Jno Crawley marshall for 2 weeks?]

13 Oct 1783 Received from Mr. Thos. Crawley for Lord’s Farm 2/16; Jeff: Heighton for tp of Vicarge 4/6; Robt Crawley 1/19/6; John Crawley for Lds Farm 2/10/-; Geo Hopper 2/-; John Goodwin 1/-

30 Jul 1783 Paid for Lodging, &c of John Goodwin at Grampton for 2 weeks at 10 sh[illings] week he having ye small pox.

10 Oct 1783 Thos Crawley Churchwarden and Oversear [sic] of the poor, also John Crawley

20 Oct 1783 Rec’d of Mr.John Crawley by Cash in hand for goods of late Charles Wright of Godmanchester 3/11/-.

20 Oct 1783 Rec’d by marshal: Thos Crawley 3 weeks at 1/6, 4/6; Robt Crawley 2 weeks 3/-.

6 Apr 1784 to Dorothy Hopper 4/- [She continues to receive 2 shillings a week for some time. Not sure who this Dorothy Hopper is.]

6 Apr 1784 to Saml Goodwin for shoes for Marshal Fetynor 16/2

19 Nov 1783 to Geor Hopper for crying ye sale of Jas Males’s goods /6

20 Dec 1783 Received, included Mr. Luke Richards for late Robte Crawley’s Farm: viz for House Homstd & tythe 1/9; pt of Smyth’s Land 6/3; pt of Frostlers 11/9, total 19/9: also Mr. Care paid 15/9 for part of Larman’s Land.(also on previous lists, Larman’s farm)

Dec 1783 Received, Mr. Bradshaw for Goodwin’s Close 1/6; Jeffery Heighton 1/-; Wm. Hopper 1/-; Thos Crawley 1/8/-; John Goodwin /6,

Dec 1783 [Disbursements of Thomas Crawley]

15 Dec 1783 My journey to Catworth to sware ye said Mary Salsbury to Bastard Child. 4/-; Paid for Warrent & Examination 2/-; Eating and drinking for ye Women 1/6; My own expence & Horse 1/6; Expences of taking Wm Mills at Upton 4/-

16 Dec1783 Expences & Journey of myself to Huntingdon on ye said acct 4/-

17 Dec 1783 My journey to Huntingdon & two Horses & Expences 8/-; Paid for license & Oath 1/11/6;

21 Dec 1783 Mr. Fairchild for Marrying 10/-; George Hopper, Clerk 2/6;

22 Dec 1783 Pay’d Robt Crawley for eating and Drinking of the said Wm. Mills and Mary Salsbury as by acct. also for Beere at two meetings 11/3; to Wm Hopper for seeking for Parson to Marry ye above Mills and Salsbury 2/-.

10 Feb 1784 to Geo Hopper for mending Marshals Coate & Wasitcoate 1/7

8 Jun 1784 Hopper taken off payment list.

22 Mar 1785 to Saml Goodwin for Shoes for Marshal 6/2½ ; to Wm. Hopper for Breeches &c for Jno Marshal 14/10.

28 Mar 1785 to Jeffery Heighton for Eliz. Bellamy his apprentice 3/15/-; to Edward Crawley for Mary Bellamy his Apprentice 4/-/-. [Churchwardens Robt Crawley, John Crawley]

23 Oct 1784 Dorothy Hopper back on list at 1 shilling per week.

Oct 1784 Disbursements of John Crawley, Overseer of the Poor.

2 Dec 1784 to Geo: Hopper for mending Marshals Cloaths 1/-

March 1785 Churchwardens, Robt Crawley, David Crawley

21 Apr 1786 Received: Mr. Handson (Larman’s and others) 2/4/3; Robt Crawley 1 /4/4 ½ ; David Crawley 19/6 (pt of Brothers); Edwd Crawley 1/6. Jeff Heighton 6/-; Wm Hopper 1/6; Thomas Crawley 1/7/9; Jno Crawley 2/-/6;

17 Apr 1785 Disbursements of John Knighton Overseer: to Dorothy Hopper 1/- for being with Willm Holloway at time of being ill; to William Hopper for going to Oundle for the Doctor 1/6; to Mary Hopper for attending John Fish at time of being ill; to George Hopper for bell and grave of John Fish

26 Dec 1785 Disbursements of John Knighton (cont.) Journey to Catworth ot sware Han. Hill to bastd child 2/6; paid for her oath 1/-; Expence for eating and drinking 2/-

1 Jan 1786 Journey of Self & Davd Crawley to Walton to take Robt Cave 5/-; Other expences for drink &c 1/ 2.

3 Jan 1786 Journey to Huntington for Licence 2/6, Victuals& drink 1/8, Licence & Oath 1/9/-, Mr. Fairchilds for Marrying 10/-, Duty /3; George Hopper 2/6, Eating for Robt Cave andJno Maynard whilst in hold 7/6; Beer for Do. 17/-;

26 Jan 1786 Journey of Self and Thos Crawley to Catworth to sware Jno Arber to his Settlemt & having him from thence to Thrapston 8/-; paid for an Order 12/-; eating and drink 6/-, 3 turnpikes /8, Wm Arber going with him 1/-, eating and drink at home before we went out & after we came home 2/2.

18 Apr 1786 Journey to Catworth of self & Horse to carry Eliz. Gorham to sware to Bastd child. 3/-; Eating and drink of Robt Crawley & Self 1/8; to Ed Crawley for coffin for Fish 10/6, setting Alloways goods 1/6, for Caves Childs coffin 2/6, for Freemans coffin 10/6 for total of 1/ 4/6. To Wm Hopper for breeches &c for Marshal 16/-

15 Nov 1791 pd Geo Hopper 4/-

26 Nov 1791 pd Eliz. Drake and Widow Holloway for laying out Mary Hopper & making affidavit 3/6 [bur 24 Nov, Mary Larman Hopper, wife of George Hopper]

26 Nov 1791 Mr. Bradshaw’s Bill on MaryHopper’s Acct 11/5½, coffin for Mary Hopper 10/6, total 1/1/11 ½ .

Payments received at 1 shilling in the pound rent: Mar 1792: Robt Crawley 1/12/6, David Crawley 1/6/-, Wm. Hopper 2/-, Jeff. Heighton 9/-, John Knighton 1/7/-, John Crawley 2/14/-, Mr. Knighton 1/14/-

29 Nov 1791 pd George Hopper 2/-

27 Dec 1791 pd George Hopper 2/-

10 Jan 1792 pd George Hopper 2/-

12 Jan 1792 pd Wm. Wde by order of the parishoners 1/11/6

17 Jan 1792 pd Geo. Hopper 2/-

31 Jan 1792 pd George Hopper 2/-

10 Feb 1792 pd George Hopper for bell and grave for Williamson 2/2

6 Mar 1792 pd George Hopper 2/-

3 Apr 1792 pd George Hopper 2/-

10 Apr 1792 pd Mrs. Knighton for shirt cloth for marshall 8/3

1791 [sic] Wm .Hopper’s bill for Marshal 11/5

17 Apr 1792 George Hopper 2/-

[“weekly collection” noted with total, not individual disbursements.]

Easter 1792 spent at Robert Crawley at Metting 4/6

Paid Wm. Hopper for 2 paire of Breeches for Thos. Arbour’s Boys 9/3

16 Oct 1792 Gg Hopper 2/-

15 Jan 1793 George Hopper 2/-

24 Jan 1793 Mr. Crawley for Lodging of Wm. Wade & Wife 3/0

24 Jan 1793 Spent at Mr. Knighton’s at 2 meetings 7/6

29 Jan 1793 Geo Hopper 2/

[remainder of Geo. Hopper’s weekly payments not abstracted.]

31 Mar 1793 Wm. Hopper bill for Marshal ¼/10

1793 Jno Knighton for Beer for Watkins and Shawley 1/-

1793 David Crawley for 1 years rent for Room for Poors Firing 14/-

18 Apr 1793 George Hopper for bell and grave (for Sanders’s child) 2/2

16 Aug 1793 Spent at meeting to settle Wm. Hoppers affairs 1/-

[last payment to George Hopper listed on 23 Jul 1793, “week collections” listed after that on 30 Jul, Aug 6, and 13. Not listed on list for 17 Sep 1793 (buried 17 Sep 1792).]

8 Jan 1794 Mr. Knighton for beer at Vestrey 3/-

[April 1793 after Jan 1794, payments listed to George Hopper]

21 May 1793 Paid Mr. Knightonfor board and lodging of Holloway’s children 9/7

21 May 1793 Wm. Hopper’s son going to Stanground to let Wm. Hitchbourn knowof Holloway’s Girls 1/-

5 Apr 1794 Paid for warrent for Thos. Weekly absconding form his family 2/-

9 Apr 1794 Traveling expenses of self [Mr. Blowfield] and David Crawley &c, 1/17/11

?Apr 1794 Journey of self [Mr. Blowfield] and David Crawley 2 days and horses going to seek Thos. Weekley 2/-/-

22 Apr 1794 Paid Robert Crawley for Beer at TownMeeting 3/- [David Crawley churchwarden]

15 Apr 1794 Pd Davd Crawley for 1 year’s rent for Turf House 14/-

15 Apr 1794 pd Wm. Hopper’s bill for Marshal 17/10

15 Jun 1794 Cloath 4 yds at 15 p 5/0 [Interesting for prices !]

lincey brown 3 ¼ yds at 14 p for coate

Lincey blue 2 ½ yds at 16p for bedgown

flannel 2 ½ ysds at 16p for coate

handkerchief ½

lincey striped 1 ¼ yd for apron 1/11 ½

Two caps 1/-

Bonnet 4 pence

stockings, two pare 8 pence

binding for coates &c 7 pence

12 Sep 1794 Doctor Sander’s wife & child he left her 1/6

2 Dec 1794 to Alderman, naile ½ lb to repair door 2 ½ pence

16 Dec 1794 cotton drab ½ yd 9 3/4 pence

thread ¼ doz 3/4 pence

22 Dec 1794 Doctors Vice? & Mould for deliveryof Wm. Austin’s wife of a dead child 8/3/-

funeral expences at the chop? 10/11

Wm. Hopper the clarks fees 2/6

Ed. Crawley for coffin 10/6

2 Jan 1795 Wm. Hopper for Marshals breeches 15/10; for Shawley’s breeches at Monks 3/6

10 Apr 1795 Dr. Vise curing Jn. Redhead of white swelling on the knee 5/2/2, and other fees, total 10/16/10.

10 Apr 1795 Edwd Crawley carpenters work at Weekley house 8/5

Easter 1795 Churchwardens, Richd Blowfield, John Crawley, David Crawley, Robt Crawley

Apr 1795 collection: Robt Crawley 16/3, Mr. David Crawley 13/-, Edwd Crawley 1/-, Wm Hopper 1/-, Mr. Heighton 4/6, Mr. Jno Crawley 1/7/-, Robt Crawley 17/- (for Glover’s Pasture, responsibility for this land changed frequently)

6 Oct 1795 expenses at vestrey at Robert Crawley 5/-

24 Nov 1795 bed tick 1 ½ yd at 12 p

buttons 2 doz 6 pence

thread 2 doz 6 ½ pence

12 Jan 1796 Wm. Hopper for bree4ches 5/-

22 Mar 1796 to Edwd Crawley for making 2 crutches for Wm. Arbor’s wife and for manding a reel &c., 3/9

28 Mar 1796 spent at Robt Crawley at Town Meeting 9/2

31 May 1796 My [Mr. Knighton] journey & Robt Crawley’s with Thos Goodwin to Magistrate 3/-; Eating and Drink 2/-;

Wm. Hopper taking care of him while in hold /6

2 Jun 1796 ¼ Sr. Loaf and ½ oz of snuff to workhouse 11 ½ pence

1 lb of sugar and ¼ lb of tea 1/6

1 lb of butter and ¼ st of flour 1/5 ½

1 lb of salt & ¼ lb of soap 4 ½ pence

Bread baking 4 dz? candle ½ doz 4 ½ pence

Ye[a]st 2 d. snuff 3 d 5 pence

4 Jun 1796 Pins ½ d. Tobacco ½ d. 1 pence.

1 ½ yds of cloth for sheet 2/-

1 lb of butter and 2 oz of tobacco 1/-

9 Jun 1796 Paid Thos. Goodwin’s family when he absconded 8/6

4 Oct 1796 Expenses of buying Thos. Weekley off from Soldiers 11/-

Oct 1796 [Halloway’s 2 daughters taken off weekly collection list]

Mustard for Arbor’s wife, several weeks at 6 pence each week

3 Feb 1797 ½ pint kidney beans for Wm. Arbor’s wife 3 pence [listed several times]

15 Apr 1797 Wm. Hopper’s bill 12/9

15 Apr 1797 Edwd Crawley wood and work at Poore Houses & Workhouse 2/17/2

13 Jun 1797 paid to Jno Crawley for 1000 turf 10/8, carriage of same 6/-, loading and going on common 1/-

3 Apr 1797 Doctor Vice for attending the poor 1 year £8.

Next book to 1798-1803 179 pages.

Settlement papers "Certificates received by this parish and kept in the till in the church."

[Settlement for Robert Clark 1718 listed in book, but not filmed with other original records]

7 Jan 1701 John Hopper from Tansor “certify that John Jopper Taylor is a legal inhabitant of our said Parrish of Tansor and the said John Hopper for the better convenience of Living being desirous to remove himself to the parrish of Great Gidding in the County of Huntingdon if therefore the said John Hopper shall at any time hereafter become chargable to the said Parish of Great Gidding we doe hereby promise to receive him back into our said parrish of Tansor and provide for him as the Law requires.” Witnesses: Henry Richards, George Honott? Churchwardens John Denon? And John Plough, Overseers: Robt Bellamy /x/ and _rene Meadows /x/

18 May 1753 Mathew Abbot and Sarah his wife with children Mathew, Sarah, John and Ann, from Gt. Catworth.

1782, Jeffery Heighton his wife and family, legally setled in Aldwinkle All Saints.; attested by William Heighton and Jas. Bellamy.

Removal Order

14 Jun 1828 for Susannah Crawley, widow, to be sent to legal settlement parish of Alconbury. (Probably Susannah Peake, wife of David Clark Crawley, who was buried 13 Oct 1824 in Great Gidding. She was buried in Great Gidding 19 Apr 1840.)

Apprenticeship Indentures

29 Nov 1725 James Chapman and Edward Crawley, churchwardens, for Samuel Wellson apprentice to Henry Wise? of Great Gidding, taylor.

Dec 1725 James Chapman and Edward Crawley, churchwardens, for Sarah Fisher to Thomas Elstons, labourer of Great Gidding.

2 Jun 1738 Henry Ladds, yeoman, and Thomas Crawley, yeoman, churchwardens of Great Gidding, for Thomas Bardwell, s/o Robert Bardwell, deceased, age 11 to apprentice to John Archdeacon, taylor of Broughton.

18 Nov 1746 John Larman Jr. Signed as overseer of the poor on indenture.

1770 Thomas Sanders of age 8 years, to William Hopper of Great Gidding, glover. To dwell with him until age 24. William Hopper to receive £4 now and £4 in two years.

30 Oct 1786, Elizabeth Bellamy to Jeffrey Heighton of Great Gidding, until day of marriage or age 21.

30 Oct 1786, Mary Bellamy to Edward Crawley of Great Gidding, until day of marriage or age 21.

Great Gidding Baptist Church Records

[Appendix RR, Rev. Sutton’s Hamerton Survey]

1790 Notice to Protestant dissenters of chapel at GG to be used by baptists: Jeffrey Heighton, and Jonathan Clark.

? bill for stone carrying mentions Clark, Crawley, Henson

1816, Bill from Mr. Heighton

1817 to Mrs. Mary Knighton

Quarterly Subscriptions:

1781-1814 Jeffrey Heighton

1782 Ed. Crawley 3-1-4

1782-1791 Mr. Clarke 10-, 1-0-0 (1 pound, 0 shillings, 0 pence), 2-0-0, 2-0-0, 2-0-0, 3-3-0

1787 Mrs. Clark 10-

1803 Richard Abbott 1/6 (1 shilling, 6 pence)

1807-1815 Mary Knighton

1810 payments of Knighton, many for Heighton

1812 George Bright 6/-

1818 Abbott, Hopper

1819, Glover, Abbot, Fletcher

Donations to building: Mrs. Hopper 5-0, Mr. Hopper 5-0

Membership lists George Rose

1865 George Rose of Thurning proposed for baptism 30 Apr 1865

1886 Ordinance money, Hopper, Rose

1887, Collection, Rose, Hopper, Mr. Heighton went to Road

Headstones in Baptist Churchyard Great Gidding

8 Oct 1860 Wm. Crawley died ae 73. Also Lydia his wife died 17 Jan 1845 ae 45. Sarah Ann dau died 6 May 1740 ae 12, Elizabeth dau d 9 Sep 1742 ae 20.

Also Hopper, Priscilla, Ishmael s/o Charles, Eliz.

Gretton Court Roll [entries before 1619 in Latin and my Latin is not great so I may have missed some information.] Many thanks to Jacqueline Minchinton, Wellingborough, for additional abstracts from the very early entries. Early records, FH 1157, Northampton Record Office, not read through. Originals held at the Northamptonshire Record Office, Wootton Hall Park. Additional information from John Ward.

1 Oct 1553-8 Simon Tailby

30 Mar 1575 Simon Tayleby and Robert Blakesley

29 Mar 1592 Copyhold tenants included: William Rowlat, John Rowlat, John Hunt (infirm), Richard Slichell [sic], (note-dead), Arthur Sachell, and Lionel Goodlife. John Hunt, constable. Surveyors of fences, Richard Sachell, Arthur Sachell.

29 Mar 1592 William Rowlat land next to land of William Laxton on east to use of George Peache

29 Mar 1592 William Vine to use of William Vine and Alice his wife, and to Alice during her widowhood.

29 Mar 1592 Richard Sachell (deceased) land to Elinor

29 Mar 1592 Richard Sachell (deceased) held cottage in Gretton, surrendered to use of Elen Sachell, widow, formerly his wife, and Mary Sachell his daughter, age two years and more. Because no one came to seek admission to the premises they remain in the hands of the lord.

21 Sep 1592 Copyhold tenants include, Lionel Goodlife, William Rowlat, John Rowlat, Arthur Sachell. John Hunt, constable. Thomas Orton elected constable in place of John Hunte and takes oath. Surveyors of fences include Richard Sachell and Arthur Sachell. Grand inquiry includes John Hunt and William Rowlat, William Rowlat fined 6 pence.

21 Sep 1592 Henry Presgrave to Elenor Sachell, now wife of Simon Presgrave and after her death to Simon Presgrave. Cottage now in occupation of Benjamin Gulson.

21 Sep 1592 Thomas Tailby, land for his use, and after his decease to his son John Tailbye

21 Sep 1592 Arthur Sachell received land from Thomas Spier, next to Laurence Blaxley

Dec 1592 Simon Butterwick & Ana to Robert Butterwick of Gretton

30 Mar 1593 Copyhold tenants include: Lionel Goodlife, William Rowlat, John Rowlat, George Tailbie (note - dead), Arthur Sachell, Thomas Tailbie. Surveryors of fences includ Arthur Sachell and William Rowlat.

30 Mar 1593 Homage includes: Simon Tailby, John Hunt, William Rowlat

30 Mar 1593 George Taylbie, clerk, had died. land in tenure of Richard Cotes.

30 Mar 1593 Simon Tailbie and Elizabeth his wife, she being examined sole and secretly before the steward,surrendered land in tenure of Simon Tailbie to use of Martin Tailbie, son of the aforesaid Simon. Land surrendered back for use of Simon and Elizabeth during their lifetimes.

30 Mar 1593 George Tailbie to Henry Presgrave.

30 Mar 1593 George Tailbie land to use of Cecil[y Blaxley] Tailbie during her natural life, and after her death to use of George Tailbie.

27 Sep 1593 Surveyors of fences include Arthur Sachell and William Rowlat. Grand inquiry includes John Hunt, Simon Tailbie and William Rowlat. Homage includes John Hunte, Simon Tailbie, and William Rowlat.

27 Sep 1593 Lionel Goodleefe, several parcels of land to John Clypsam

27 Sep 1593 John Peatche alias Peach, land in occupation of Rowland Dytall to Martin Taylbie of Rockingham, yeoman.

27 Sep 1593 George Clypsam land next to Arthur Satchell to use of William Willyamson

27 Sep 1593 Thomas Sherman and wife Alice, land next to William Walker to William Williamson

27 Sep 1593 William Rowlatt land in tenure of Thomas Hoeman, land next to Robert Laxton, reserving to William Rowlatt half of the produce of the orchard and a house called le kylne and a cottage in tenure of Christopher Goodyer, to Thomas Hoeman for 11 years.

27 Sep 1593 Thomas Taylby had died, land to son John Taylby, age left blank. John Tabylbie seeks to be admitted.

27 Sep 1593, Simon Butterwicke and George Bafforde as assessors of bread and ale

27 Sep 1593, Wm. Butterwicke to son Robert Butterworth [Robert Butterwick or worth son of Wm Butterwicke]. Transfer one messuage and of half virgate of land in town and fields of Gretton, except one house recently built with the "gross lot" adjoining it.

27 Sep 1593, Grant of house listed above to William Butterwicke, possibly to leave the house to someone different than son Robert.

30 Mar 1595 on death of George Taylbie, clerk?, to George Allen

7 Sep 1595 Simon Tailbye, with Lawrence Blaxley and George Peach

16 Dec 1597 Homage includes William Rowlat and John Hunte

16 Dec 1597 William Rowlatt land in tenure of Robert Templar to Robert Templar for 6 years.

16 Dec 1597 Robert Templar close of 1 acre at Corbylydgate in fields of Gretton, land (of Nicholas or) Thomas Laxton to south, to use of William Rowlatt and his heirs.

16 Dec 1597 Lionel Goodleefe land next to William Laxton at Corby Lydgate, next land of Geore Sanforde on east, next land of William Drake on east, also land next to William Laxton and land next to Robert . . . , other land next to Simon Presgrave on west, to use of John Clypsam for 12 years.

16 Dec 1597 John Peatche alias Peach land in occupation of Rowland Dytall to use of Martin Taylbie of Rockingham, yeoman.

16 Dec 1597 Rowland Dytall surrendered all rights to land surrendered by John Peache to use of Martin Tayleby of Rockingham, yeoman

16 Dec 1597 George Clypsam land next to Arthur Satchell on west to use of William Willyamson.

16 Dec 1597 Thomas Sherman and Alice his wife (Alice being examined separately) surrendered land next to land of William Walker to use of William Williamson, his heirs and assigns.

16 Dec 1597 William Rowlatt surrendered tenement in tenure of Thomas Hoeman next to land of Robert Laxton, reserving half to William Rowlatt, house in occupation of Christopher Goodyere, land to Thomas Hoeman for 11 years.

16 Dec 1597 Thomas Taylby, customary tenent, seised of one customary tenement of a coppiholde for his natural life, with remainder to John Taylby his son, by surrender of the same Thomas made diverse years ago has died since last court. John Taylby his son is of age of ___ years. The same John Taylbie being present seeks to be admitted.

11 Apr 1598 Cattle keeper, William Rowlatt; jury includes William Rowlatt and John Hunte.

11 Apr 1598 William Rowlatt land to George Presgrave and wife Agnes for 10 years

11 Apr 1598 George Presgrave land near Laurence Blaxley, to William Rowlatt and Alice his wife, then to their son George Rowlat.

11 Apr 1598, John Campe against William Taylbie debt of 15 shillings; William Shredd against William Taylbie debt of 2 shillings 8 pence; William Williamson against George Clynch debt of 13 shillings 4 pence.

11 Apr 1598, Martin Taylby for a composition give 40 shillings to the sister of John Peache.

11 Apr 1598 Simon Butterweeke [wife Ann?] to Robt Butterick, land transferred 29 Jan. 10 acres of land, meadow and pasture in Bridgeholm and Ragham and the pasture meadow in the west field, all in Gretton.

29 Sep 1598 Cattle keeper, William Rowlatt, surveyors of fences included William Rowlatt, jury includes William Rowlatt.

29 Sep 1598 John Campe seeks against William Taylbie a plea of debt of 15 shillings. William Shredd plea of debt against William Taylbie for 2 shillings 8 pence; William Williamson plea against George Clynch 13 shillings 4 pence.

29 Sep 1598 Martin Taylby give 40 shillings to sister of John Peache.

16 Dec 1598 William Rowlatt acknowledges a surrender made by him for 6 years to Robert Templer.

16 Dec 1598 Lionel Goodleefe to William Sherde; also to Thomas Sharman

13 Apr 1599 Martin Taylby surrendered land next to lord of manor on west and Robert Clynch on east, to use of Robert Clynche forever.

13 Apr 1599 Robert Clynche surrendered land to Martin Taylby.

13 Apr 1599 Martin Taylby land next to lord of the manor and Robert Clynch to Robert Clynche, Robert Clynche lands to Martin Taylby

13 Apr 1599 John Taylby to use of John Taylby his son, paying to Humfrey Taylby his brother £30-6-8 when Humfrey reaches age 24.

13 Apr 1599 John Taylbie to Gilbert Taylbye and Robert Backster for 14 years from 10 Dec last past (1598).

13 Apr 1599 Lionel Goodleif land next to Robert Templer, to use of son Thomas Goodleefe.

13 Apr 1599 Thomas Goodlief, house in which Elizabeth Castor lives, and land in East meadow to use of Lyonel Goodleef and Alice his wife.

29 Sep 1599 Jury includes John Hunte and William Rowlatt, cattle keeper William Rowlatt, surveyors of fences include William Rowlatt and Arthur Setchell.

29 Sep 1599 William Williamson against Lionel Goodlief debt of 11s 3d.

29 Sep 1599 John Hunte, William Rowlatt involved in case including Arthur Setchell and others

29 Sep 1599 Robert Berridge land to William Williamson

29 Sep 1599 Gilbert Taylby and Robert Baxter land to William Laxton for 13 years.

29 Sep 1599 Thomas Goodleif messuage with barn, stable, and close in tenure of Lionel Goodleif, to use of William Drake.

29 Sep 1599 Martin Taylbie land between house of Thomas Peach and Thomas Bosworth, formerly Christopher Peache deceased, to use of Gabriel Kimberlay.

29 Sep 1599 John Tayleby land to use of Gilbert Taylby and Robert Baxter for 14 years from 10 December.

29 Sep 1599 William Rowlatt out of court on 2 Jun land in which Thomas Hoeman used to live, and cottage lately built in which John Setchell lived, and other lands to use of George Checkley

1600? Thomas Orton to John Hunt

22 Sep 1601 John Hunte drew blood from Laurence Scotney, fined 4 pence. William Williamson action upon Lawrence Scotney, fined 2 shillings.

22 Sep 1601 Henry Presgrave to John Hunt

22 Sep 1601 Thomas Clenche land next to John Hunte, to William Rowlatt

22 Sep 1601 Martin Taylby land near Henry Presgrave and William Templer, to Henry Presgrave

22 Sep 1601 Martin Taylby land within a close of Christopher Laxton to use of Christopher Laxton.

22 Sep 1601 Martin Taylby land next to Robert Butterweeke, to use of Robert Butterwick

22 Sep 1602? Martin Tayleby to William Sherde

?? George Tailbye and Cecilia his wife

30 Mar 1602 Martin Taylby land near Thomas Johnson and Robert Laxton and John Hunte, to John Checkley and Agnes his wife.

30 Mar 1602 Martin Taylby to Simon Taylby

7 Apr 1602 Thomas Octon?? to John Hunt

24 Sep 1606 Henry Presgrave to Robt Butterwick

1606? Robert Templer and wife Margeria to William Rolatt & ___cisica

1606? Robert Templer to Robert Butterwick

1606? Robert Butterwick to William Drake; and William Drake to Robert Butterwick

24 Sep 1606 Robert Templar to John Hunt

1607 Death of Lion Goodliffe to son Thomas

15 Apr 1607 Alice Goodliff to Thos. Goodliff

1607 Robert Butterwick from? ___Laxton

1607? Richard Setchell to Agnes Newbone, his sister, wife of Robert Newbone.

22 Sep 1607 John Hunt to William Barton

12 Oct 1608 ?? to Thos. Goodliff

31 Mar 1608 Wm. Rowlett to Robt Butterwick

10 May 1619 John Hunt to Richard Setchell

26 Nov 1621 Robert Butterweeke to William Butterweeke

May 1622 John Hunt Sr. to John Hunt Jr. at marriage of John Hunt Jr. to Maria Laxton daughter of Robert Laxton Sr.

20 Sep 1622 Henry Preslou to Wm. Butterwick

4 Oct 1622 Robt Butterwick to Wm. Butterwick

2 Jun 1623 Robert Laxton to Richard Satchell

18 Jun 1623 John Hunt Sr. to Richard Satchell

1 Jul 1623 Simon Taileby to son Thomas

18 Feb 1623/4 John Hunt Sr. and Jr. to Thomas Goodliffe

2 Oct 1624 Johannes Hunt and Johis Tayleby to Thos. Goodliff

21 Jun 1625 Thomas Taileby to Lucy Taileby

8 Dec 1625 Henry Preston to Richard Satchell

11 Feb 1625/6 Richard Ward of Bulwick to William Butterwicke

5 Oct 1626 Richd Ward to Wm. Butterwick

Dec 1626 John Hunt to William Williamson Jr.

15 Jul 1627 John Hunt Sr. to Jacobe (James) Rowlatt

19 Jul 1627 John Hunt Sr. to Lucia Tayleby wife of Martin Tayleby and on her death to John Hunt, son of John Hunt.

4 Jan 1627/8 Richard Satchell to Maria Satchell

1 Oct 1628 John Hunt Sr. to John Hunt, son

1629 Robertus Clinch and Frances his wife to Martin Tayleby

1630 Thomas Goodliffe died, Thomas Goodliffe his son admitted tenant

Oct 1630 Arterurus Satchell to William Satchell for his life, if no heirs to Richard Satchell.

27 Oct 1632 Martin Tayleby to Lawr. Presgrave

6 Oct 1631 on death of Thos. Goodliff to Thos. Goodliff

Jun 1632 Alicia Goodliffe, widow of Thomas Goodliffe to Thomas Goodliffe, son of Alice

7 May 1633 Cicilia Smith to Richard Satchell

20 Apr 1635 Cecilia Smith and William Smith to Richard Satchell

1636-7? Richard Setchell to son Arthur

1636-7? Thomas Tailby deceased to son Simon

26 Sep 1636 Martin Tailbe to Joanne Dixcey wife of Thomas Dixcey

18 Apr 1640 William Butterweeke to daughter Dorothia Butterweeke; she shall pay her sister Mary £40, sister Katherine £40, sister Frances £40. reference to Edward Vine.

25 Sep 1640 Thomas Taylbie to Simon Taylbie

25 Sep 1640 Wm. Butterweck to Frances Butterwick, with reference to Edward Vine

25 Sep 1640 Wm. Butterweck to Cath. Butterwick

25 Sep 1640 Wm. Butterweck to Dorothy Butterwick

Oct 1640 Arthur Satchell to William Satchell for his life, if no heirs to Richard Satchell

24 Nov 1640 Johannes Hunt to wife Luce, but if she marry to his son John when he is 21

1653 Simon Tailby to William Jones

1657 John Vixey to Arthur Satchell

19 Dec 1657 John Tailby to Mary Rowlatt of Corburn, widdow of William, after her to her second son William Rowlatt.

1658 Edward Vine, deceased, William Vine his oldest son,

1658 William Vine to William Vine and wife Eleanor

1658 Henry Rowlatt and Margaret his wife to Thomas Rowlatt, their son of full age

20 Oct 1659 Simon Tayleby to Robt Butterworth

20 Oct 1659 Simon Tayleby and wife to Thomas Ratcliffe

20 Oct 1659 John Taylbie to John Taylbie

1669-70 William Vine and Elinor to Goodland Vine

1669-70 Edward Eland to Arthur Satchell

1669-70 William Williamson to Arthur Satchell and Thomas Satchell

1670 Richard Satchell, son of Arthur Satchell

Sep 1670 William Williamson to Richard Satchell and Hannah

Jan 1670/1 Martin Taylby to William Mason

11 May 1671 William Vine to Goodlad Vine

21 Apr 1673 Martin Taylbye to John Taylbie

Sep 1674 Martin Taileby to son Martin

Sep 1674 William Williamson to Richard Satchell and Hannah

Sep 1674 William Williamson to Arthur Satchell, also to Thomas Satchell

Sep 1674 Edward Eland to Arthur Satchell

1677, Martin Taylby to William Mason

Nov 1677 William and Ann Mason to Thomas Satchell

13 May 1678 William Walker to Thomas Satchell and Bridgett his wife

25 Oct 1678 Simon Taylbie & wife to William Randall

23 Oct 1679 Simon Taylby to William Taylby

26 Oct 1680 Ed. Vine to Ed'd Vine and wife

9 Feb 1683 William Wade to Thomas Satchell and Bridgett his wife

13 Oct 1684 Simon Taylby to William Taylby

Oct 1686? William Randall to Frances Tayleby, William son of Frances Tayleby

Oct 1686 Thomas Satchell to Arthur Satchell

Oct 1686 Thomas and Rebecca Coxe and John and Elizabeth Rainsford to Thomas Satchell

26 Mar 1687 William Goodliffe of Gretton, cordwainer & wife Mary, lease & release of land in common field of Gretton, £19-0-0 [from Northants Surname Index]

24 Oct 1687 Willim Whitwell to Goodlad Vine and to John Vine, land next to Thomas Goodliffe

24 Oct 1687 Thomas Dobes to John Vine

24 Oct 1687 Wm. Whitwell to Robt Butterworth; also to Martin Taleby

24 Oct 1687 Thos. Goodliff to Thomas Goodliffe Jun. & Martha

16 Oct 1688 John Ward to John Vine of Kirby

Apr 1689 Thomas and Maria Dobbs to Johannes Vine

1689 Robert Butterworth Sen., to Robert Butterworth Jun., (p. 123)

25 Oct 1689 Robert Butterworth, land by Arthur Sachell, to Eliz. wife of said Robert. (p. 124)

15 Nov 1689 Thomas Goodeliffe Jun to Robert Laxton alias Boone

May 1690 Margaret Frisby to William Goodliffe

?May 1690 William Goodliffe to William and Maria Goodliffe

23 Oct 1690 Thomas Buckworth to John Vine

23 Oct 1690 ?? to Wm. Goodliff

1691 William Whitwell to Richard Satchell

1691 William Whitwell to Elizabeth Butterick

14 Oct 1691 Richard Kimberly to Arthur Satchell, east part

Oct 1691 Edmund Francey to Johannes Vine

Oct 1691 Thomas Buckworth and Maria to Johannes Vine

15 Mar 1691/2 Elizabeth Whitwell widow of William Whitwell to John Vine of Kirby

18 May 1692 Frances Taylby, widow and William Tayleby her son to John Cunnington

27 Jan 1692/3 Richard Kimberley to Arthur Satchell

May 1692 Kenelmus Wise and Richard Wise to Richard Satchell

27 Oct 1692 William & Eliz. Whitwell to John Vine

Oct 1693 Richard Kimberley to Arthur Satchell

Oct 1693 Johannes Vine to Andrew and Maria Knott

Oct 1693 Thomas Bearly to Johannes Vine

Oct 1693? Richard and Hannah Satchell to Richard Satchell Junior

26 Oct 1693 Thomas Boarly to John Vine

26 Dec 1694 George Larrat to John Vine

21 Jan 1694/5 Richard Satchell to Richard Satchell Jun.

24 Oct 1695 George Larratt to John Vine

30 Nov 1695 Laurentius Blaxley to Martin Butterworth

1697? William Tayleby to Elizabeth Tayleby and Frances Bunch wife of Johannes Bunch "sunt soreres"

1697 Johannes Vine to Johannes Vine and Anna his wife

1697 Elizabeth Curtis to Richard Satchell.

1698 Goodlad Vine, land next to Arthur Satchell to William Vine

5 Oct 1698 William Whitwell of Oundle to Richard Satchell Jun.

24 Oct 1698 William Whitwell to Arthur Satchell, also Richard Satchell and Thomas Satchell, Johannes Vine and Goodlad Vine, and Martin Taleby

25 Oct 1698 [on death of??] William Vine to William Vine and Eliza his wife

25 Oct 1698 said William Vine to William Vine

25 Oct 1698 Goodlad Vine land next to Arthur Satchell to William Vine

25 Oct 1698 Thos Goodliffe senior, admitted to an acre of arable land scattered in the open fields, namely half an acre above the furlong called Bridge Close furlong in the northern fields, and two roods [sic] lying in the western field above the furlong called Bushey. Thomas Walker, John Stretehay, and Wm. Whitwell of Oundle. [Robert Butterworth was one of the jury.] [See also 14 May 1703]

25 Oct 1698 William Taylby to Elizabeth Taylby

29 Oct 1698 Johannes Bunch and wife Franca to Eliza. Taylby, Arthur Satchell is her attorney

3 Jan 1698/9 John Bunch to Elizabeth Taylby

3 Jan 1698/9 Wm Whitwell to Eliz. Butterick

23 Mar 1698/9 William Whitwell of Oundle to Richard Satchell

23 Mar 1698/9 and 20 Apr 1699 W. Whitwell to Arthur Sachell

28 Oct 1701 Martin Taylby to John Taylby

28 Oct 1701 John Taylby and William Carter to Robt Butterworth

1702 Thomas Satchell died, land to son Richard Satchell

1702 Bridgette Satchell and Thomas Spencer to Richard Satchell and wife Hanna

14 May 1703 Thomas Buckworth to Johannes Vine and also to Richard Satchell

14 May 1703, Thomas Goodliffe, rent 3d [pence] fine 3d.

14 May 1703 [Full extract by Northamptonshire Record Office.] To this court came Thomas Buckworth and Maria his wife and Sara Sly, widow, customary tenants of the aforesaid Manor, and in full court surrendered to the hands of the Lord of the Manor, through the hands of John Stretekay, Deputy Steward, at the same place (the aforesaid Maria Buckworth first alone and privately examined according to custom and by agreement thereto) one half acre of arable land lying above the furlong in the northern field of Gretton aforesaid commonly called Bridge Close furlong, the land of Arthur Satchell lying to the west, together with all common profits and appurtenances whatsoever allowed, pertaining or sought, and their full right, title, claim, interest and demands whatsoever with and in the same concessions: for the use and right of possession of Thomas Goodliffe, his heirs and assigns for ever, according to the custom of the Manor aforesaid. Which Thomas Goodliffe, present here in court, humbly petitions that he be admitted as tenant to the aforesaid concessions with the appurtenances, of which the Lord, through his aforesaid Steward, granted possession thereof by the verge [Steward's rod of office], holding to him, his heirs and assigns for ever from the Lord, with the consent of the Lord by the verge, in accordance with the custom of the aforesaid Manor through suit of court of fealthy, by rent of three pence per annum and other services therefrom previously owed and in accordance with law, and makes fealty by the sum given to the Lord in respect of the fine as shown in the margin and is thereof admitted tenant.

14 May 1703 Thomas Goodliffe by Guardian, rent 12s 10½d. Since the last court, Thomas Goodliff died seised of one customary messuate or tenement, twenty-and-three acres of arable land and ley, two acres of field, and one rood of field called pasture meadow, and one half part of virgate [virgate is about 30 acres] of grasslend, part of Lott grass in Brigholme and Rowholme with the appurtenances, all concessions lying scattered in three separate fields and meadows within the Manor aforesaid; and that Thomas Goodliffe is his natural son, his eldest and nearest heir, and is fifteen years of age or thereabouts. Which Thomas Goodliffe, present here in court and being thus under-age, humbly petitions that he be admitted to the aforesaid concessions with the appurtenances through his Guardian; of which the Lord through his aforesaid Steward and through Robert Worth [his mother's brother, of Belton, Rutland], yeoman, Guardian of the said Thomas admitted here in court, granted possession thereof, holding to him the said Thomas.

26 Oct 1703 Martha Goodliff rent 2s 5½ p, fine 2s 5½d. Thomas Goodliffe did outside the court on 25 Oct 1703 surrender two acres of arable lane and ley, two acres of dole meadow and one rood of pasture meadow lying scattered in three separate fields and meadows of Gretton aforesaid. [Detailed description of lands given. Interestingly the some of the various pieces of land abut land belonging to other pedigree ancestors or Layne Bryson, i.e. John Vine and Richard Rowlatt.] for the use of Thomas Goodliffe and Martha lately his wife,. . . which Martha comes here and declares that the said Thomas Goodliffe (her husband) died before this. She petitions to be admitted tenant, by rent of two shillings and five pence and one halfpenny.

Aug 1704 Godfredus Fox to Thomas Goodliffe. Marthius Goodliff "matir" and guardian? of said Thomas. Also land to Richard Satchell and Johannes Vine.

26 Oct 1704 Thos. Goodliffe, guardian Robert Worth, yeoman