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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D747/A/PF/1/1 |
| Title | Copy of will of William Harris, gentleman of Oakerthorpe containing legacies for the church and school |
| Date | 6 Sep 1631 |
| Description | A legacy of 20 nobles per annum in trust for the maintenance of a free school at Ashford the for instruction of poor children and a legacy of 20 nobles per annum in trust for 20 sermons at Ashford or Sheldon churches from the income from the "new grounds" in Alfreton lately purchased from Sir John Zouch of Codnor Castle; and a gift of £50 towards the erection of a schoolhouse at Ashford |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Parish of Ashford Holy Trinity |
| Related Material | Microfilm M16 vol 5 |