| Title | Papers relative to execution of will of James Longsdon, and preparatory to purchase of land by brother, William Longsdon: Agreement between 1) George Naylor, John Gardom, William Wager and John Harrison, 2) Ann Longsdon, 3) Sydney and Katherine Smithers and Elizabeth Longsdon, and 4) William Longsdon, for sale to William for £7,990 of messuage and closes: Cowhay, Pidcock's Croft, Gregory Croft, Cock Close, Jackson Yard, The Flash, Lowes Meadow, 2 Swifts New Closes, Barn Lands, Hulley Meadow, The Meadow, The Pasture, Dale Close, Upper and Lower Briery Dales, The Field, Tomlinson's Croft and Jonas Close, in all 79 acres, 2 rods and 12 perches., cottages in 8 tenancies, all in Little Longstone; and 3 pews, Family Pew, Servants' Pew and pew occasionally occupied by Peter Longsdon's family, and all other Longsdon pews but one now occupied by Widow Higginbotham and 2 cottages in Little Longstone to be attached to lands unsold. Katherine Smithers and Elizabeth Longsdon to have £1500 each under father's will out of £7,990. William to retain from purchase money £1000 in lieu of £2000 legacy left by father according to agreement with brother, James, in view of extra debts owing by father at decease, and pay £3990 residue purchase money. William will charge 2 closes, Meadow and Barnlands with £500 mortgage to be paid to Henry John Longsdon if he survives William and attains majority. William to pay 6s per acre for tithe of corn and hay during space of lease 12 Sep 1828 |