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Edward Getley: Slatter, Son and More, solicitors, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Lease and release dated 30 April 1 May 1716 by way of settlement by Henry Smith of Bishopton, yeoman and Alice his wife upon trustees (Joseph Haynes of Long Marston, yeoman and George Haynes of Oversley, yeoman) in consideration of marriage between William Smith, of Bishopton, yeoman, eldest son and heir of Henry and Anne Haynes, daughter of the said Joseph, of moiety of premises at Bishopton and elsewhere for the use of William for life then to Ann for life, with remainder to eldest and successive sons and their issue. Reciting that Anne has brought £400 to the marriage: £200 which is payable on day of marriage, £100 after 2 years and £100 after death of surviving parent.