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Settlement of Premises: Bidford-on-Avon

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Indenture dated 30th December 1784 by William Hope of Ward-end [Ward End] in Aston, Warwickshire of the first part, Sarah, his wife of the second part and John Smith of Admington, Gloucestershire, gent and Henry Eden of Broad Marston, gent of the third part. William and Sarah by Lease and Release conveyed to John Smith and Henry Edden, certain messuages and lands in Bidford in Trust for Sarah to dispose by her will. William now settled the said property on himself for life and then upon Sarah. Signed and sealed. Witnesses: Thomas Jones and Elizabeth Mills. Bond of same date by William Hope of Ward-end in Aston, Warwickshire, yeoman to John Smith of Admington, gent and Henry Eden of Broad Marston, gentleman in the sum of £400 to keep covenants. Signed and sealed. Witnesses: Thomas Jones and Elizabeth Mills