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D158 - Beresford family of Newton Grange and Fenny Bentley - [late 12th cent-20th cent]
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D158
Title
Beresford family of Newton Grange and Fenny Bentley
Date
[late 12th cent-20th cent]
Description
Title deeds, [late 12th cent]-1790; estate papers, 1529-1786; family papers, c1513-1828; public office documents, 1559-1879; historical notes and transcripts, [14th cent]-early 20th cent.
Extent
2 boxes
Level
Fonds
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator
Beresford family of Newton Grange and Fenny Bentley
Administrative History
The Beresford family of Newton Grange and Fenny Bentley are said to be descended from Thomas, younger son of John Beresford of Beresford fl 1411. Thomas Beresford married Agnes Hassall who died in 1467.
Custodial History
These documents were deposited with Derbyshire County Council in September 1942 by the Beresford family via their solicitors and accessioned in Derbyshire Record Office on its establishment in 1962.
Arrangement
D158/1 Title deeds
D158/2 Estate papers
D158/3 Family papers
D158/4 Papers concerning public offices held by the family
D158/5 Historical notes and transcripts
Organisation Sub-Type
Family and estate
Format
Document
Language
English
Latin
Archivist Note
Re-catalogued and re-numbered January 2000, MOS. Collection level description added by Ben Webster, volunteer, 10/02/2012.
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Type
Fenny Bentley
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