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D7090 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1776-1836

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D7090
Title	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Date	1776-1836
Description	The draft deeds and papers in this collection appear to have originated with the solicitor John Cruso jr. of Leek, Staffordshire (1789-1867), who acted as agent to major families including the Gells of Hopton and the FitzHerberts of Tissington. They concern the sale of the family's Bradbourne estate and the manor of Ible.
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Custodial History	These records were transferred to Derbyshire Record Office in April 2009
Organisation Sub-Type	Family and estate

Places

Place (click for further details)	Type
Wirksworth
Hopton
Ible

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