Tanworth

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Bond from Thomas Edkins alias Mathewes of Tanworth shoemaker, son and heir of John Edkins alias Mathewes of Tanworth shoemaker deceased, and John Edkins alias Mathewes of Birmingham butcher, second son of the said John, to Edward Edkins alias Mathewes of Tanworth husbandman in the penal sum of £10 to perform covenants in indentures of even date, no.1929. Signed: Thomas Mathewes, John Edkins alias Mathewes by mark. Dated 31 March 14 Charles II. Witnesses: John Chambers scribe, Humphrey Fitter, John Yardley, servant of the said Humphrey. Fragments of red wax on two tags. Latin and English, parchment, 9.25 x 5.25 ins.