Back to results

Archive

Baddesley Clinton

Description

Mortgage from Thomas Ferrers of Sutton Coldfield esq. to Thomas Betham of Bikmarsh esq. of 14 acres of land called Deer meadow in Baddesley Clinton near the capital messuage called Baddesley House, the said house and lands being in the tenure of John Weetman. To hold the same for 1,000 years with provision that the same should be void upon re-payment of £153 15s. on or before 6 September 1735. Consideration: £150. 6 March 1734/5 [Old style 1735]. Signed: Thomas Ferrers Circular seal of red wax applied. 1/2 in. Device obscure. Witnesses endorsed: Eli Garrett; John Walleys. Endorsed: 1. [In a contemporary hand] Thos Ferrers Esre. to mortgage Tho Betham Esqre. mortgage 2. [In a later hand] 6th. March 1734 [163]