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Copy of Court Roll re Transfer of Tenancy: Newnham in Aston Cantlow

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Copy of Court Roll of the Court Baron of the most Honorable Lord Abergavenny held in the presence of Richard Wolley, gentleman Steward whereby it was witnessed that whereas Thomas Edkins theretofore one of the customary tenants of the Manor who held of the Lord one messuage and two virgates of land with appurtenances in Newnham had died since the last Court one heriot was owing to the Lord, and that whereas Elizabeth Edkins was widow of Thomas Edkins and was supposed to hold the premises during her widowhood by custom of the Manor she was admitted tenant and did fealty to the Lord. Signed by Richard Wolley, Steward.