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Maxstoke Priory lordship

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Two copies brief for the defendants in an action of ejectment relating to the manor of Cottles, Wilts. brought by Ann Paulet, widow against Jane Browne, widow, and others, defendants. Plaintiff, for her son Francis claims estate devised to him by will of Bernard Paulet, who died 25 December 1699. Defendant, one of sisters and co-heiresses of Bernard has brought in previously, as result of other actions brought by Francis Paulet, all the cancelled deeds and revocations which were found in the house of Bernard when he died. No will or settlement being found subsequent to revocation of 19 July 1687 Jane Browne and Ann Daniell are co-heiresses.