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Tanworth and Tysoe

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Attested copy of a release from John Wescote, eldest son and heir of Thomas Wescote late of Tanworth, wheelwright, deceased, to Richard Wescote his brother for £22. 13. 4d. of an annuity of 26s. 8d., as defined in a feoffment to uses [recited] made 22 January 37 Henry VIII [1545/1546] from the said Thomas Wescote to William Holbache and others from a messuage called Collyns Place in Tanworth and 6 crofts called Collins lands, to be taken after the death of the said Thomas and Isabella his wife; also lands in Tyshoo belonging to the said Thomas. Dated, 1 Edward VI. Witnesses: Richard Alen clerk, vicar of Tanworth, Thomas Phillipps and Thomas Parsons. Witnesses (to attestation): William Harper, John Boulte. Latin, paper, 12 x 61/4 in.