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Collapse D187 - Woolhouse and Hallowes families of Glapwell - [13th-19th cent]D187 - Woolhouse and Hallowes families of Glapwell - [13th-19th cent]
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1 - Gift by Thomas Bacon to John son of Simon of Merkesburgh [Mexborough, Yorkshire] of a toft in ? Rod'ham [Rotherham]. Feast of Saints Simon and Jude 1368 - 1368
1 - Yorkshire, chiefly Rotherham, deeds
2 - Gift by Gilbert de Wylby rector of Roumersh to Ralph del Wood of Hognaston of 2 acres in the field of Glapwell which Gilbert had of Richard, son of James of Rowthorn, 25 Mar 1362 - 1362
2-15 - Glapwell
3 - Bond in £20 from John Boteler of Hokyrton [Hockerton, Nottinghamshire] to Robert of Glapwell, for John and Agnes his wife to make over the manor of Glapwell to the use of John, son of John and his wife Margaret. Day after the feast of St James the Apostle 29 Edward III - [1365]
4 - Pardon to William Glapwell, son and heir of Ralph Glapwell gent, otherwise called William Glapwell parson of Heath, for all transgressions committed before 30 Sep 11 Edward, 16 Jun 14 Edward - [1474]
12 - ?draft inquisition post mortem Verdict of a jury empannelled to give the antecedents of John Wolhous, son of John, and the lands held by his ancestors, and the age of this John at his accession to the property, temp Henry VIII - [1509-1547]
13 - Survey of the Abbot of Darley's lands in Glapwell giving donors. On reverse partial draft of lease by John Morley of Tibshelf, 8 Jan 35 [?Henry VIII] - [1544]
14 - Award settling the dispute between Roger Grenehalghe of Teversall (county of Nottingham) esq, and his tenants of Rowthorn on the one part, and John Wolhowsse of Glapwell gent on the other, concerning the tenants' common rights in Bramley and Hollin Hall Green, and the Housesteads closes 30 Mar - 1546
15 - Two documents fastened together. 1) grant by James Hardwyke of Hardwick esq, to John Wolhous of a rood[rod] of land in the South field of Glapwell, and 2) appointment by James Hardwyke of Hardwick of Richard Kytchyn, vicar of Ault Hucknall, and Robert Clay of Glapwell as his attornies to deliver to John Wolhous the rood[rod] or half acre of land in the South field of Glapwell 14 Jun, 13 Jul 5 Edward VI - [1551]
16 - Bond in 100 marks from William Clarke senior of Chesterfield to Sir Francis Leek to fulfil covenants in indentures made between them, 9 Mar 5 Edward VI - [1551]
16-22 - Glapwell - Leek properties
17 - Appointment by Sir Francis Leek of Thomas Whythead, clerk, as his attorney to take possession of two messuages in the fields of Glapwell and Palterton, which he bought from William Clarke senior tanner of Chesterfield, according to a charter made between them on 10 Mar, 11 Mar 5 Edward VI - [1551]
18 - Feoffment from Sir Francis Leek to his illegitimate son Simon Leek, otherwise known as Simon Dawbney, son of Matilda Dawbney, widow, late of Heath, of all the messuages and lands which he recently bought in Glapwell and Palterton from William Clark senior, tanner of Chesterfield. Endorsed with livery of seisin, 11 Mar 5 Edward VI - [1551]
19 - Conveyance by Roger Grenehalghe of Teversall county of Notts. the elder esq, and Roger Grenehalghe of the same the younger of the one part, to Sir Francis Leek of Sutton in Le Dale (Scarsdale) of the other, of all their lands in Glapwell with appurtenances, and all deeds and evidence relating to the same, before Michaelmas next, excepting "leases for years" which have previously been made. Further, they discharge Sir Francis of all arrears of rents due from the premises except the "St John's rent" for the past six years if any should be paid. Sir Francis has paid the Grenehalghes £65.10s.0d. and has given them a lease of certain lands in Sutton-in-Ashfield (Nottinghamshire) granted to him by Edward Sutton 25 Jun 7 Edward VI - [1553]
20 - Conveyance by Sir Francis Leek of Sutton in the Dale to John Wolhouse of all the lands in Glapwell which he has purchased from Roger Grenehalgh the elder esq, and Roger Grenehalgh the younger gent; together with all the other lands which he purchased in Glapwell and Palterton from William Clarke the elder, tanner, with all deeds and evidences relating to the property to be held by John Woolhouse without any condition or mortgage. Sir Francis, Dame Elizabeth his wife and Simon Dawbeney otherwise called Simon Leek shall within two years, if requested by John Wolhouse, make any further ratification which he thinks necessary. Sir Francis states that the yearly value of the lands is £3.17s.4d. John Woolhouse has paid Sir Francis £135 8s 8d. 1 Feb - [1556]
21 - Bargain and sale by John Wolhous of Glapwell gent to Henry Allen of Scarcliff, husbandman. Henry has paid John £25, in consideration of which John has sold him all the houses and lands with appurtenances in Glapwell now in the several tenures of Thomas Johnson and Richard Johnson, which John Woolhouse lately bought, together with other property from Sir Francis Leek, and all evidence relating to the property, which he will make over by Michaelmas next. John will arrange for Henry's title to be ratified before Christmas, but Henry will pay the legal fees. Henry will hold his property free from any encumbrances which may have been made by John Woolhouse or Sir Francis Leek, apart from what is due to the chief lord. John confirmes to Henry common pasture in the parish of Ault Hucknall in the woods or grounds of Bramley and Housesteads in open time and common for his beasts and cattle in Losk in Glapwell in time of fallow. He shall pay John Woolhouse 4d yearly, together with 2 capons at Christmas and yearly suit to the manor court. John may enter and distrain the property if the rent is overdue. He grants that he and his wife Margaret will make within two years any further ratification Henry thinks necessary. Postscript that Henry will deliver fat capons at Christmas and do a day's shearing yearly in harvest at Glapwell 8 Jun - [1556]
22 - Confirmation of indentures made between John Wolhous and Henry Allen of Scarcliff on 8 Jun 2 and 3 Philip and Mary, an outline of which is here given. Endorsed twice over: "A new deed cancelled" 28 Jul - [1556]
23 - Conveyance by John Woylhowsse of Glapwell gent and Margaret his wife to John Snell of Rotherham, co. Yorks, merchant, and Margaret his wife, for £56 of one messuage, two cottages and a kiln-house in Rotherham, and 3½ acres of land, 19 Mar - [1556]
23 - Rotherham, Yorkshire
24-25 - Both parts of conveyance by John Woolhouse of Glapwell gent to Robert Cley of Glapwell husbandman and Emote his wife. The Cleys have paid John Wolhouse £60, in return for which he has sold them the messuage in Glapwell on which they are now living, with its appurtenances, which lately belonged to the monastery of Darley. John Wolhouse will give them all deeds and evidence concerning the land. John Woolhouse further grants them a piece of land in Stubbing, called the Well Head as it is now enclosed, also pannage for 12 of their swine in the woods in the parish of Ault Hucknall called Bramley and Houstedes, common for all their cattle in Bramley in the open time, and common for all their beasts and cattle in the grounds called Loske in Glapwell in time of Edysshe fallow. Also permission to cut and carry away enough hedgewood from a place in Glapwell called "Myrie Carre" for the hedging and fencing of all the property. They shall pay John a yearly rent of 4s; two fat capons at Christmas neled and a threede and annually one ....? and a third at New Year; also one day's ploughing yearly, the carriage of one load of coals to Glapwell, 3 day works of one man yearly of hedging and yearly doing suit to the manor court. John Woolhouse may enter and distrain the premises if the rent is overdue. The Cleys may request John Woolhouse to make any further ratification they think necessary within two years. Any conveyance made by John Woolhouse or Sir Francis Leekshall stand, 8 Apr - [1556]
24-33 - Glapwell
26 - Lease by John Wolehouse of Glapwell gent to Margaret Spalton widow, Roger Spalton and Isabel his wife, all of Glapwell of one tenement in Glapwell, which Margaret now occupies, together with all appurtenances in Rowthorn and Glapwell, for 36 years from Michaelmas last. Annual rent is 28s a year. If any rent is unpaid 14 days after it is due, John may enter and distrain the premises. The Spaltons will keep the premises in good repair, although John allows them to cut down any wood necessary, except oak and ash, from the said lands, 6 Dec - [1556]
27 - Conveyance by Henry Alen of Scarcliff tailor to John Wolhowsse for £20 of two messuages in Glapwell, 24 Jul 2 Elizabeth - [1560]
28 - Bond of Henry Alen of Scarcliffe, tailor, to John Wolhowsse in £40, for the quiet enjoyment of the property Alen sold to Wolhowsse in a deed of the same date, 24 Jul 2 Elizabeth - [1560]
29 - Richard Savege of Stainsby acknowledges receipt of £3.15s.6d. from John Wolhowse in consideration of the "chyldes partes" due to his brothers George and Lawrence. Richard has also received for his brother Lawrence a pair of "?b'ennde Wales" (?) value 20s, 24 Jul 2 Elizabeth - [1560]
30 - Lease by John Wullhowese of Glapwell gent to Margaret his wife of his manor of Glapwell with appurtenances for 21 years from Martinmas last past, paying him an annual rent of £2. John may enter the property if the rent is unpaid. Margaret is responsible for repairs and may use any wood from the estate for these, providing there is no waste. If she dies before the end of 21 years, this lease shall become void the Martinmas after her death, in which case John may enter the property. Endorsed that if Isabel Woolhouse, daughter of John, is not disposed to marry, or does not marry during the full term of the lease, then she shall have sufficient food, drink, clothes and other necessaries at Margaret's expense 10 Apr 6 Elizabeth - [1564]
31-32 - Two parts of final concord Easter 4 Elizabeth - [1562]
33 - Exemplification of final concord between John Cley and Emote Wheate plaintiffs, and John Wolhouse gent and Margaret his wife, defendants, concerning a messuage with a garden and orchard and a total of 142 acres of land in Glapwell 15 Apr 4 Elizabeth - [1562]
34 - Jointure granted by John Wolhousse in consideration of the marriage between Simon Rayner of Darlton Nottinghamshire yeoman, and Isabel Woolhouse his bastard daughter. John granted them four messuages with appurtenances lying within the town and fields of Glapwell and Palterton, and in the several occupations of Thomas Awwode, Richard Cantrell, John Peace and Richard Renolde. This property is made over to Simon and Isabel and Isabel's lawful heirs by Simon. If there are no heirs, then the property reverts to John. Endorsed that John delivered seisin of the property on 20 Oct. and another note that Simon took possession at and of his ?mansion house in Darlton on 1 Nov 1566, 19 Oct 8 Elizabeth - [1566]
34-47 - Rayner/Woolhouse marriage
35 - Lease by Simon Renar of Darlton Nottinghamshire yeoman and Isabel his wife to Ralph Spalton of Glapwell husbandman in consideration of an unspecified sum of money, of a messuage with appurtenances in Glapwell formerly in the occupation of Margaret Gibbon and now in the occupation of Ralph, for the 21 years immediately following, at a rent of 9s and two capons annually, Ralph is responsible for all repairs except great timber, 11 Nov 17 Elizabeth - [1575]
36-37 - Both parts of final concord between Millicent Wolhouse widow, plaintiff, and Simon Rayner and Isabel his wife, defendants, concerning 4 messuages, 4 cottages, an orchard and 237 acres of land in Glapwell, Palterton, Scarcliff and Pleasley, 3 Feb and Easter 30 Elizabeth - [1588]
38 - Lease by Simon Reyner of Darlton yeoman and Isabel his wife to Thomas Miller, citizen and vintner of London of all their property in Glapwell, Palterton and Scarcliff for 21 years. Thomas will pay Simon and Isabel and Isabel's heirs an annual rent of £3. and be responsible for repairs 4 Feb 30 Elizabeth - [1588]
39 - Assignment of lease by John Allwoode of Glapwell yeoman to Millicent Woollhowse of London widow, reciting that Simon Reyner of Darlton yeoman and Isabel his wife on 20 Sep 23 Elizabeth leased to John Allwood a messuage and tenement then in the tenure of Thomas Allwoode and John Allwood, in Glapwell and Palterton, except one close leased to Ralph Spaulton, for 21 years at a rent of 26s 8d, and now John Allwood, for £45, has assigned the recited lease to Millicent for the remainder of the term. John shall quit the premises before Martinmas next, paying rent then due and leaving everything in a good state of repair 4 May 32 Elizabeth - [1590]
40 - Roger Rayner of Bromesley Nottinghamshire yeoman, one of the children of Simon Rayner formerly of Darlton Nottinghamshire and now of the city of Lincoln, and of Isabel his wife, states that whereas Millicent Woolhouse of London widow was left £100 to use towards the redeeming of two leases granted of lands in Glapwell, the residue for the use of the five children of Simon and Isabel, and whereas Millicent has redeemed the leases and has £48 left over, to be divided into four parts, since one of the five children has since died, Roger now acknowledges that he has received £12 as his share of the £100, 8 Nov - 1599
41 - Thomas Rayner, another son of Simon and Isabel, acknowledge a receipt of £12 as in D187/5/78, 8 Nov - 1599
42 - Nicholas Harston, upholsterer of Lincoln, acknowledges receipt of his wife Katherine's £12 share 8 Nov - 1599
43 - Augustine Rayner acknowledges receipt of his £12 share in similar terms to the other receipts 8 Nov - [1599]
44 - Lease by John and Margaret Woollehouse to Thomas Alwood of Glapwell husbandman, Elizabeth his wife and John his son, of a messuage within the lordships of Glapwell and Palterton and the land belonging to the messuage in the tenure of Thomas, for a term of 21 years immediately following, at a rent of 26s 8d yearly. The Allwoods are responsible for repairs, except for "great timber" 6 Mar 9 Elizabeth - [1567]
45 - Lease by John Wholehowse of Glapwell gent to Alice Samson, widow, of Glapwell and John Samson her son, for their lives of a messuage in Glapwell previously held by John Spalton and a close at Stockley Lane formerly held by Richard Samson and now by Alice. If Alice remarries, she may occupy the land till John is 20, when he may enjoy the land. If John dies during her lifetime, Alice will pay John Woolhouse 21s yearly. Endorsements: (a) that it was void because it was made after John Woolhouse had sold (b) that possession was taken on 16 Dec 1567 by Thomas Clay - attorney of John Woolhouse according to the true meaning of the indenture 20 May 9 Elizabeth - [1567]
46 - Final concord between Thomas Walker and Richard Horner, plaintiffs, and John Woolhowse gent defendant, concerning the manor of Glapwell, 3 messuages, 4 cottages, a horse mill, a dovecote, 8 gardens, 8 orchards, 560 acres of land, 20 acres of wood and 1000 acres of heath and a rent of 4 capons, in Glapwell, Palterton and Rowthorn. Easter 9 Elizabeth - [1567]
47 - Release by Thomas Walker of London vintner and Richard Horner of London merchant-taylor to Anthony Woolhowse of London haberdasher of all their title and interest in the manor of Glapwell and in three messuages and four cottages in the several occupations of Roger Spowton, Nicholas Braylisforthe, Alice Samson widow, Henry Wyndle, John Grensmith, Richard Padley and Richard Marples and in a horse mill in the tenure of Agnes Johnson widow, and the customary services, rent and capons from the tenement of John Cley in Glapwell; all the lands in Palterton now or recently occupied by Henry Wyndle and Alice Sampson; the lands called Bramley, Priestfield, Housesteads and Hollin Hall in Rowthorn, all the lands in Glapwell, Palterton and Rowthorn or elsewhere in co. Derby belonging to the late John Woolhowse, all which Thomas Walker and Richard Horner had of the gift of the late John Woolhowse by a final concord. Anthony and his heirs are to hold these lands forever. 2 Jun A postscript of 21 Jun says that the document was handed over to Anthony - [1570]
48 - Conveyance by John Heath of Palterton, yeoman, Thomas Bacon of Palterton yeoman and Ralph Grene of Scarcliff yeoman to Oliver Wheat of Glapwell yeoman, in return for £24, of a close of wood called the Greve, in Palterton in the parish of Scarcliffe, containing about seven acres, now in the tenure of the said Oliver Wheat and formerly the inheritance of Jasper Worth Esq,. together with all evidence and deeds relating to the same, to be delivered before Easter next 14 Jul 9 Elizabeth - [1567]
48-68 - Glapwell, Palterton, and Millicent Woolhouse
49 - Conveyance by John Heath of Palterton yeoman, Thomas Bacon of Palterton yeoman, and Ralph Grene of Scarcliff yeoman, in consideration of £24, to Oliver Wheat of Glapwell yeoman, of an enclosure of wood called the Greve, containing 7 acres and now in the occupation of the said Oliver and previously the inheritance of Jasper Worth esq,. Memorandum of livery of seisin, 20 Sep 9 Elizabeth - [1567]
50 - Lease by John Cley of Hardwick in the parish of Ault Hucknall yeoman to Oliver Wheat of Glapwell yeoman of a close of wood called the Greve in Palterton in the parish of Scarcliffe, containing about 7 acres and now or recently in the occupation of Oliver Wheat, and previously the inheritance of Jasper Worth esq,. for the life of Oliver. 23 Sep 14 Elizabeth, Memorandum of livery of seisin - [1572]
51 - Confirmation by John Cley of Crich gent., in return for £600 (?) of conveyance to Anthony Wolhouse, citizen and haberdasher of London, and Millicent his wife on 1 Apr, of one plot of land called the Well Head with appurtenances in Glapwell, and all that messuage with lands and services which was conveyed by John Wolhouse to Robert Cley of Glapwell and Emote his wife, and a close of wood called the Greve in Palterton in the parish of Scarcliff, and all his messuages and lands in Glapwell and Palterton, 7 Apr 27 Elizabeth - [1585]
52 - Final concord between Anthony Wolhouse and Millicent his wife plaintiffs, and John Cley, defendant, concerning two messuages and land in Glapwell and Palterton, Easter 27 Elizabeth - [1585]
53 - Release by John Cley of Crich gent to Anthony Wolhouse citizen and haberdasher of London, and Millicent his wife, of all claims and actions which have been made against them by John or in his name, 8 Jul 27 Elizabeth - [1585]
54-55 - Both parts of final concord between Anthony Wolhouse and Millicent his wife, plaintiffs, and John Cley defendant, concerning 2 messuages and land in Glapwell and Palterton. Michaelmas 28 Elizabeth - [1586]
56 - Recovery in Trinity Term. Robert Spencer esq,. and William Sone had claimed from Anthony Wolhouse and Millicent his wife two messuages and land in Glapwell and Palterton Robert and William also claimed against John Cley. 5 Jul 29 Elizabeth - [1587]
57 - Memorandum relating to payment to Pleasley Manor in respect of a messuage in Glapwell now held by the Wolhouses (details of history given). The occupiers of the premises are said also to have done suit and service to Peverell Fee. - [late 16th cent]
58 - Memorandum of entry by Anthony Wolhouse, citizen and haberdasher of London, and Millicent his wife, in her right, into two messuages in Little Eastcheap in London, lately in the tenure of John Sturley gent., in the name of all the property which Millicent claims in London under the last will of John Sturley her father, 25 Oct 24 Elizabeth - [1582]
59 - Bond in Statute Staple from Nicholas Wolhowse of London Esq,., to Millicent Wolhowse of London widow, in £2,000, due on the Feast of St. James the Apostle next, 15 Jun 30 Elizabeth - [1588]
60 - Agreement between Nicholas Wolhowse of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex gent., and Millicent Wolhowse of London, widow, mother of Nicholas. In consideration of a yearly annuity of £40 granted him by his mother, from the rents of her property in Derbyshire and because she has paid off his debts to others, Nicholas sells to his mother and her heirs all the manor of Glapwell with appurtenances, including property leased to Roger Spawton, Nicholas Brailsforth, Alice Sampson widow, Henry Wyndle, John Greenesmith, Richard Padleye and Richard Marples and all his land in Palterton occupied by Henry Windle, Alice Sampson widow, including Bramley Priestfield, Housesteads and Hollin Hall in Rowthorne and all the lands which were the inheritance of John Wolhowse in Glapwell, Palterton, Rowthorn, Scarcliffe and Pleasley and elsewhere in Derbyshire and properties called the Well Head in Glapwell and the Grove or Greene (sic) in Palterton in the parish of Scarcliff and everything granted by John Wolhowse to Robert Cley of Glapwell and Emote his wife, and everything conveyed by John Cley, son and heir of Robert, to Anthony Woolhouse by an indenture of 1 Apr 27 Elizabeth and any claim that Nicholas has in the property. He will hand over all evidence relating to the property and before Easter next he will release by fine all the property in (Bowsworth) [? Husband's Bosworth or Market Bosworth, co. Leics.], Ault Hucknall and Scarcliffe, in the occupation of Robert Spencer Esq,., and all property in Glapwell, Palterton, Scarcliff, Rowthorn and Pleasley in which Anthony Wolhowse, Nicholas's father, was seised within three years last past. Nicholas will make any further ratification of Millicent's title that she thinks fit. The estate must be handed over clear of any liabilities Nicholas has incurred, 6 Apr 31 Elizabeth - [1589]
61 - Final Concord between Millicent Wolhowse widow, plaintiff, and Nicholas Wolhowse, defendant, concerning property (specified) in Glapwell, Palterton, Rowthorn, Scarcliff and Pleasley. Millicent gave Nicholas £500, Easter 31 Elizabeth - [1589]
62 - Conveyance by Millicent Wolhouse widow, and William Sone of London grocer, to Edward Wandles of Durham, of the chapel of (Hooton) [?Houghton or Haughton], with a ruined cottage and a garden in the parish of Hesleden in the bishopric of Durham, recently held by Thomas Chilton and now by Richard Johnson, by lease to Richard by the Crown, 15 May 25 Elizabeth, for 21 years at an annual rent of 2s 8d.; burgage in Fleshergate in Durham, formerly held by John Wall and now by Thomas Wilson, lately chantry of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist in the church of Saint Nicholas in the bishopric of Durham, granted to Wilson by the Crown 15 May 25 Elizabeth for 21 years at an annual rent of 10s; burgage and tenement and "Le Garthe in Claputh" in Durham, formerly held by Thomas Pickering, and now by Edward Wayles alias Waulasse leased to Edward Waules by the Crown 15 May 25 Elizabeth for 21 years at an annual rent of 14s; a burgage in Framwellgate in Durham, leased to Robert Sheen by the Crown 21 Feb 15 Elizabeth for 21 years at a rent of 15s; a burgage in the "Ovingate" in Durham and granted to Robert Catchside by the Crown 19 Feb 24 Elizabeth for 21 years at 5s. (all properties formerly belonging to religious gilds.) Also the property granted under the Great Seal in Sep 23 Elizabeth and sold by Henry Best and Francis Goston, by indentures enrolled in Chancery on 24 Sep 32 Elizabeth, to Millicent and William. Edward will hold the property in socage, 10 Jun 33 Elizabeth - [1591]
63 - Assignment reciting that John Claye late of Hardwick yeoman by deed of 23 Sep 14 Elizabeth, granted to Oliver Wheat of Crich yeoman, and late of Glapwell, a close called the Greve in Palterton in the parish of Scarcliffe, (seven acres), formerly the inheritance of Jasper Worth esq., to hold for life, paying annually one red rose as rent. Now, in consideration of £21 paid him by Millicent Woolhouse, gentlewoman and widow of London, Oliver has set over to her all his interest in the property, 7 Oct - 1591
64 - Letters patent of pardon to Anthony Wolhouse and Millicent his wife who in Michaelmas Term 28 Elizabeth made a fine with John Cley concerning 2 messuages, a garden, an orchard and 177 acres of land in Glapwell and Palterton, which are held in chief; this alienation was made without licence, but the property is confirmed to them, 11 Feb 34 Elizabeth - [1592]
65 - Letters patent of pardon reciting that Anthony Wolhowse, deceased, was seised during his lifetime of 2 messuages, a garden, an orchard, a plot of land called the Greve and 177 acres of land in Glapwell and Palterton and declared in his last will dated 1 Aug 29 Elizabeth [1587] that he left everything including his land in Glapwell and Palterton to Millicent his wife. This property is held in chief, and after his death, Millicent entered it, by reason of his will but without licence, 21 Apr 34 Elizabeth - [1592]
66 - Letters patent of pardon to Millicent Wolhowse, widow, who in Easter Term, 31 Elizabeth, acquired the inheritance of Nicholas Woolhouse, including 2 messuages, a garden, an orchard and 177 acres of land in Glapwell and Palterton, which are held in chief and which alienation was made without licence, 29 May 34 Elizabeth - [1592]
67 - Inspeximus tracing the rights of Millicent Woolhouse (Wollys) to Glapwell through her predecessors, beginning with Roger Somervill and Robert de Glapwell, 12 Feb 37 Elizabeth - [1595]
68 - Arbitration between Elizabeth countess of Shrewsbury and Millicent Woolhouse of Mitcham (Surrey) widow, to end the controversy between them and their tenants in Glapwell and Rowthorn over two closes called the Hallin Hawes adjoining Stainsby Park. The countess and her tenants claimed common rights there from 1 Aug to 25 Mar following, annually. After examining witnesses on both sides, the arbitrators conclude that Mrs Woolhouse and her heirs shall hold the land free of "commoning" but shall pay the countess and her heirs 5s yearly. To be ratified by indenture within six months, 10 Jun - 1595
69 - Arbitration between Harry Pierpoynt of Holme, Nottinghamshire and Millicent Woolhouse widow of Anthony Woolhouse, citizen and haberdasher of London, and Robert Woolhouse, son and heir of the late Anthony, concerning Pierpoynt's claim for 8s 4d rent annually for lands in Glapwell and Palterton which the Woolhouses have disputed and which they are to pay, 1 Mar - 1600
69-75 - Robert Woolhouse
70 - Pardon to Robert Woolhouse of Glapwell Esq., for all crimes of lese majesty, rebellion, and conspiracy committed before 20 Mar 45 Elizabeth, or any homicides, felonies or robberies etc 7 May 2 James - [1604]
71 - Undertaking by Robert Wolhowse, son and next heir of the late Millicent Woolhouse relating to livery out of Court of Wards of all the property Robert inherited from Millicent witnessing that Robert has this day delivered a complete list of all his property and its value; he will pay for the services of a surveyor nominated by the Crown to value this property. If Robert is found to have withheld or undervalued any property on the list, he shall pay double one year's rent of any falsified entry. He promises not to molest any life tenants by reason of jointure. With extent of property which passed by fine to Robert after Millicent's death on 14 Mar 2 James [1605] and that Robert is of full age, being more than 37 years old according to an Inquisition held at Chesterfield on 20 Aug 1605, and that on 27 Mar 1605 Robert came to court and sought his general livery, which was granted six months later, of the manor of Glapwell, 4 cottages in the tenure of John Brensford, Ralph Spalton, William Johnson and Joan Poole, widow, and land in the fields of Glapwell, Palterton, Scarcliff and Pleasley held by Thomas Awood, Richard Cantrell, John Peace and Richard Reynold, about 100 acres in all, a plot of 6 acres in Glapwell called the Welhedd, a close called the Grove or the Greave in Palterton, 4 acres; about 10 acres in Palterton and Scarcliff Purchased from John Claye. The land is worth £18 and the 4 cottages are worth 26s 8d annually. Total value is therefore £19 16s 8d. (sic), 18 Oct - 1605
72 - Mandate to the Escheators in Derby for Robert Woolhowse esq. to enter the property which came to him on his mother's death - 10 May 1606
73 - Copy of a patent for a coat of arms requested of Glapwell. Details are given and the crest is illustrated. The coat of arms is granted in retrospect to Anthony and his descendants. An endorsement says that this is a copy of the original, taken out by Sarah daughter of Anthony Woolhouse, and wife of George Smythes Alderman of London, deceased, and now the wife of Sir Arthur Savage, 17 Aug 1611. See CD/149 - 1611
74 - Appointment by Robert Woolhouse of Glapwell esq, of Robert Brensforde of Glapwell as his attorney for his Glapwell lands in the honour of Peverell, 13 Oct - 1619
75 - Robert Woolhouse's letter to his son Thomas "at his house in Blasford" asking him to contact Mr Fletcher, who will explain to Thomas the details of the small provision Robert has been able to make for Thomas's brothers and sisters and he hopes Thomas will keep this agreement. He hopes "my daughter and the children" are all well and that Mr Fletcher will have "the writings" ready for sealing on St Thomas's day before Christmas 29 Nov - 1620
76 - Licence to Thomas Woolhouse esq to alienate his manor of Glapwell and other property in Glapwell, Scarcliff, Palterton, Pleasley and Hucknall or Durtie Hucknall, his manor of Cannonhall and other lands in Cannonhall, Wanstead and West Ham in Essex, which he holds in chief, to John Mason and John Stanton to hold of the King, 1 Apr 10 Charles I Enrolled in the Treasury Michaelmas Term 10 Charles I - [1634]
76-82 - Thomas Woolhouse 1634-1655
77 - Conveyance by Thomas Woolhouse esq to John Mason of Nottingham gent and John Stanton of Culworth, Northamptonshire gent, of the Manor of Glapwell, 19 Apr 10 Charles I Enrolled in Chancery 17 May - [1634]
78 - Receipt by Samuel Harsnett esq executor of the will of Samuel archbishop of York from Thomas Woolhouse for £85 in satisfaction of an Exchequer decree of 19 Oct, in a case between Harsnett and Woolhouse, and costs, 10 May - 1636
79 - licence to Thomas Woolhouse to hold the property which his late father held in chief by military service on the day he died, 16 Jul 15 Charles I - [1639]
80 - Conveyance by Thomas Woolhouse of Glapwell esq to John Cowper of Biggin in Tibshelf yeoman for 30s, of 1 acre 3 roods[rods] of land in the field of Pleasley, abutting upon the Long Hedge, and pasture for 40 sheep in Sherbrooke Moore, Pleasley, 26 Jun - 1641
81 - Exchange between William Earl of Devonshire and Thomas Woolhouse of Glapwell esq and his son Thomas, of small properties in Glapwell, 20 Oct - 1652
82 - Settlement made by Thomas Woolhouse of Glapwell esq to make a jointure for his wife Anne and to provide portions for his children Bartholomew, Elizabeth, Barbara and Sarah, enfeoffing George Sitwell of Renishaw esq, and Samuel Goodwin of Little Eaton gent of property in Glapwell, Ault Hucknall and Scarcliff (details given) including coal pits, to the use of Woolhouse during his life, then of Anne and after her death, of the children with reversion to Thomas's right heirs, 20 Jul - 1655
83 - Lease for 950 years from James Chadwick of Nottingham esq to Thomas Woohouse of Glapwell esq for £1,500, of capital messuage in Wheelwright Gate, the Chiefe Tylehouse and properties called Cockains lands (with further details) in Nottingham, 6 closes (named) in Hinging [Ault] Hucknall, messuages etc in Red Lyon Alley in the Trinity Minories, Middlesex and ½ manor of Awgher in County Tyrone, Ireland, at annual rent of 5s and grant of all real and personal estate, except apparel, books, horses and furniture, 9 Aug - 1658
83-109 - Marriage of James Chadwick and Elizabeth Woolhouse
84 - Release by James Chadwick as above to Thomas Woollhouse as above and Thomas Urmston of Nottingham gent for £550, of the nether manor of Woodborough, messuages, lands etc in and near Nottingham including the Cheife Tyle house, all in Nottinghamshire, 2 Jul - 1659
85 - Letter from Colonel James Chadwicke to his "father" Thomas Woolhouse at Glapwell: he is enclosing draft of items to be put into [marriage] articles, has called a meeting of his relations and explained those advantageous to Woolhouse and which relate to the portion of Chadwick's "dear phisition" [Thomas's daughter Elizabeth] 12 Oct - 1659
86 - Covenant by Thomas Woollhouse, to provide a marriage portion for his daughter Elizabeth now James Chadwick's wife, that he will stand seised of named lands in Hanging Hucknall to the sole use of James and Elizabeth for their lives, then to the use of James's heirs for ever, 20 Nov Endorsed that this is a copy and probably forged, giving reasons - ?1659
87 - Pre-nuptial articles of agreement between James Chadwicke and Thomas Woollhouse the elder, in consideration of James' and Elizabeth Woollhouse's intended marriage and of her marriage portion in lands and money in a deed of the day following, James will stand seised of properties including the nether manor of Woodborough, the Cheife Tyle house, 2 tenements in Nottingham (details given) lands in the sand Field, Cow Poole Close, and ½ the manor of Awgher and Spurr Royall, County Tyrone, Ireland, to uses (details given) and Woollhouse agrees to convey the inheritance of lands in Hinging Hucknall already settled upon her to uses (details given) 22 Nov - 1659
88 - Declaration that 5s only is paid by Thomas Woollhouse to James Chadwicke under deed of 22 Nov 1659, 23 Nov - 1659
89 - Covenant made between 1) James Chadwicke 2) Thomas Woollhouse and 3) Frances Molineux of Mansfield (Nottinghamshire) esq, Francis Barker of Norton Lees Hall, Norton gent and Samual Goodwin of Derby gent, in consideration of agreement of 22 Nov 1659 and jointure to be made by Chadwicke for his wife Elizabeth, Chadwicke would hold the properties as in agreement of 22 Nov 1659 to the use of 3) named above for 500 years for the uses of the agreement and when these are fulfilled the term will cease and the use of the property revert to James and Elizabeth for their lives, then their joint heirs male and if none to 3) to provide portions for female issue. Thomas will stand seised of 6 named closes in Hinging [Ault] Hucknall to uses as above 28 Dec Endorsed that this is purported to be the counterpart of a deed made by old Mr Thomas Woolhouse to trustees when there was no such deed made - 1659
90 - Copy of mortgage by lease for 1,000 years by James and Elizabeth Chadwick of Nottingham and Daniel Chadwick of Tollerton Nottinghamshire clerk, a son of James, to Richard Slater of Nuthall, Nottinghamshire esq, for £400, of capital messuage in Wheelwright Gate, the Chief Tile House, other properties in Nottingham called Cockaines Lands, 6 (named) closes in Hinging [Ault] Hucknall. (24 May 1662) Endorsed that this is a true copy of the deed, made for Thomas Woolhouse's reference in defending his right to the 6 closes in Hanging Hucknall - [17th century]
91 - Receipt from James and Daniel Chadwick for £400 paid to them by Richard Slater, 24 May - 1662
92 - Final concord between Richard Slater plaintiff and James, Elizabeth and Daniel Chadwick defendants concerning 3 messuages and other property in Nottingham, Michaelmas 14 Charles II - [1662]
93 - Final concord by James Chadwicke of Glapwell esq, Francis Molineux, Francis Barker and Samuel Goodwin to Richard Slater of Nuthall, Nottingham concerning lands in Hinging [Ault] Hucknall, Michaelmas, 14 Charles II - [1662]
94 - Release by James Chadwicke of Glapwell esq, Francis Molineux, Francis Barker and Samuel Goodwin to Richard Slater of Nuthall, Nottingham of remainder of mortgage term of 1,000 years, to further secure the sum of £400 and interest to Slater, 1 Mar 1665 - [1666]
95 - Copy of grant by Thomas Woolhouse of Glapwell, in consideration of the marriage of Elizabeth and James Chadwick, that he will stand seised of a cottage in Hanging [Ault] Hucknall lately built by Thomas Tetley on waste ground in Glapwell and in his possession, to the use of James and Elizabeth and their joint heirs, 24 Feb 1667 - [1668]
96 - Letter from Daniel Chadwick to his "uncle" Mr Woolhouse at Glapwell: provided that Mr Slater's just debt may be settled, he will agree with whatever action Woolhouse suggests as he is anxious to clear his later father's name, 15 Sep - 1674
97 - Letter from Samuel Goodwin to his cousin [T Woolhouse] giving Mr Bateman's opinion of the law suit relating to property settled on Elizabeth Chadwick, née Woolhouse, that at the most Slater could claim only 2/3 of it and possibly none, 19 Sep Endorsed with summary of points in the case - 1674
98 - Hugh Bateman's opinion in law suit relating to property settled on Elizabeth Chadwick, née Woolhouse, 23 Oct - 1674
99-106 - Correspondence and other papers relating to law suit, including letter from Francis Barker expressing pleasure that the case is to be determined by arbitration - 1674-1675
107 - Release by Richard Slater of Nuthall Nottinghamshire esq and Daniel Chadwick of Arnold, Nottinghamshire clerk to Elizabeth Woolhouse of Glapwell spinster, for £60, of 6 named closes in Hinging [Ault] Hucknall, for remainder of 1,000 year term, in trust for her father Thomas, for the term to attend Thomas's inheritance of the property, 8 Mar 1674 - [1675]
108 - Quitclaim by Daniel Chadwick as above to Thomas Woolhouse to all rights in 6 named closes in Hinging [Ault] Hucknall, 8 Mar 1674 - [1675]
109 - Account of legal services addressed to Thomas Woolhouse at Glapwell - [late 17th century]
110 - Copy of the will of Thomas Woolhouse of Glapwell esq (22 Jan 1667 [1668]) - 22 Jan [1668]
110-112 - Will of Thomas Woolhouse (d 1668)
111 - Copy of [?probate] inventory of "Mr Woolhouse's" goods (includes rental) - [?1668]
112 - Release by Bartholomew Woolhouse, for 50s, to Francis Barker of Norton Lees Hall and George Linacre of Derby woollendraper for the term of his life, of the use of his share of the property, 3 Dec - 1673
113 - Bargain and sale to lead the uses of a recovery made between 1) Thomas Woolhouse of Glapwell esq 2) Richard Jackson and Jeremiah Fisher, both citizens of London and 3) Robert Durant of Sheffield clerk and Richard Paramour of Sheffield cutler, by which Woolhouse conveyed his land in Bolsover to Jackson and Fisher in order that they might suffer a recovery to Durant and Paramour, to the use of Woolhouse, his heirs and assigns for ever 23 Feb 1676 - [1677]
113-121 - Late 17th century - 1701
114 - Recovery concerning lands in Glapwell, Offerton, Ripley and Bolsover, with Thomas Woolhouse esq as vouchee, 28 May 29 Charles II Endorsed that this is made in connection with Woolhouse's marriage to Sarah Oldfield - [1677]
115 - Final concord between Andrew Clayton gent and William Cartledge gent complainants and Thomas Woolhouse, William Johnson and wife Sara, George Urton and wife Magdalena defendants concerning 2 messuages, 180 acres of land, 12 of meadow, 40 of pasture and 26 of wood and common of pasture in Barlborough, Clowne, Norton, Lightwood, Hucknall and Scarcliffe; Clayton and Cartledge have given the defendants £260. Purification of Mary 36 Charles II - [1684]
116 - Directions from Thomas Woolhouse to his daughter Elizabeth his executrix, with reference to his will of 14 Sep 1696: she is to maintain Nonconformist worship at Glapwell as he has done, at least until the law allows them to exercise their ministry and to receive parish maintenance. For this reason he has bequeathed Elizabeth his real and personal estate and she is to pay the minister 6s each Sunday. Thomas's grandson Thomas Hallow is his heir under this will on the understanding that he will provide Nonconformist worship, giving 6s after preaching made up to 8s on each Lord's Day if others do not give sufficient 18 Sep Endorsed: to be opened after his death, is a deed which need not be proved as a will must be - 1696
117 - Will of Thomas Woolhouse Personal bequests to neighbours and relatives including son in law Samuel Hallowes, brother Bartholomew, sisters Dobb and Birds, late brother Anthony's grandchild Mary Clare; portions to daughter Elizabeth's younger children; Elizabeth named executor and to have Thomas's real and personal estate which reverts to her son Thomas on her death. Anthony's eldest son Thomas Woolhouse, wife and children receive bequests provided they give up claims to the estate Bequest of 10s to each nonconforming minster that has preached in his house at Glapwell within the year. The estate is to go to grandson Thomas Hallowes, who must have a guardian not his father, for reasons which Thomas declines to state. Elizabeth and her son Thomas are to maintain strict worship Francis Molyneux is named supervisor Not signed, 13 Aug - 1698
118 - Copy Bequest of 10s to each nonconforming minster that has preached in his house at Glapwell within the year. The estate is to go to grandson Thomas Hallowes, who must have a guardian not his father, for reasons which Thomas declines to state. Elizabeth and her son Thomas are to maintain strict worship Francis Molyneux is named supervisor - 1698
119 - Release by Thomas, son of Anthony Woolhouse of Dublin deceased, to Samuel Hallowes of Glapwell and wife Elizabeth, in consideration of £10 bequeathed to him and of bequests to his wife and child under the will of his late uncle Thomas Woolhouse, of the manor of Glapwell, capital messuage and lands in Glapwell, Bolsover, Ault Hucknall and Scarcliffe of which they are possessed and property in these places of which Bartholomew Woolhouse, Sara Bird and Barbara Dobb widow are possessed, 17 Aug Endorsed Lieutenant Woolhouse's release ..." - 1699
120 - Receipts from Thomas Woolhouse for £10 bequeathed to his wife and for £20 bequeathed to his daughter Frances now at Dublin, by Thomas Woolhouse, 21 Apr and 10 May - 1701
121 - Frances Woolhouse's receipt for the money her "uncle" left her, which her father put out [invested] and more to it - circa 1701
Expand 3 - Woolhouse family - manorial and estate3 - Woolhouse family - manorial and estate
Expand 4 - Woolhouse family - personal papers4 - Woolhouse family - personal papers
Expand 5 - Wollhouse family - miscellaneous5 - Wollhouse family - miscellaneous
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6 - Hallowes family - title deeds for Leicestershire and Lincolnshire
6-13 - Hallowes family - title deeds
6-37 - Hallowes family
Expand 7 - Hallowes family - title deeds for Manor of Thornsett etc7 - Hallowes family - title deeds for Manor of Thornsett etc
Expand 8 - Hallowes family - title deeds for Mugginton manor and rectory8 - Hallowes family - title deeds for Mugginton manor and rectory
Expand 9 - Hallowes family - title deeds for small properties - [17th cent]9 - Hallowes family - title deeds for small properties - [17th cent]
Expand 10 - Early 18th century deeds10 - Early 18th century deeds
Expand 11 - Sale of Muston and Barrowby estate11 - Sale of Muston and Barrowby estate
Expand 12 - Mugginton property: Hallowes connection not known12 - Mugginton property: Hallowes connection not known
Expand 13 - Former Hallowes property13 - Former Hallowes property
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14-26 - Hallowes family - settlements, wills, finance
Expand 15 - Marriage of Samuel Hallowes and Elizabeth Jackson 165815 - Marriage of Samuel Hallowes and Elizabeth Jackson 1658
Expand 16 - Samuel Hallowes and wife Elizabeth (Woolhouse)16 - Samuel Hallowes and wife Elizabeth (Woolhouse)
Expand 17 - Elizabeth and son Thomas Hallowes17 - Elizabeth and son Thomas Hallowes
Expand 18 - Marriage of Thomas Hallowes and Catherine Brabazon18 - Marriage of Thomas Hallowes and Catherine Brabazon
Expand 19 - Thomas Hallowes' bonds19 - Thomas Hallowes' bonds
Expand 20 - Thomas Hallowes' mortgages20 - Thomas Hallowes' mortgages
Expand 21 - Children of Samuel II and Elizabeth Hallowes21 - Children of Samuel II and Elizabeth Hallowes
Expand 22 - Thomas Hallowes' wills22 - Thomas Hallowes' wills
Expand 23 - Brabazon Hallowes, early mortgages, marriage23 - Brabazon Hallowes, early mortgages, marriage
Expand 24 - Brabazon Hallowes 1756 - 179224 - Brabazon Hallowes 1756 - 1792
Expand 25 - Miscellaneous c1767 - 178425 - Miscellaneous c1767 - 1784
Expand 26 - William Hallowes and his family26 - William Hallowes and his family
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27 - Survey, rentals, papers
27-30 - Hallowes family - estate
Expand 28 - Lease by Samuel Hallowes and Sarah Mellor and leases by Thomas Hallowes28 - Lease by Samuel Hallowes and Sarah Mellor and leases by Thomas Hallowes
Expand 29 - Leases by Brabazon Hallowes29 - Leases by Brabazon Hallowes
Expand 30 - Leases of Mugginton property to Bateman family30 - Leases of Mugginton property to Bateman family
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31 - Brabazon Hallowes as guarantor
31-36 - Hallowes family - personal documents
Expand 32 - Rectory of Pleasley and Chaworth Hallowes32 - Rectory of Pleasley and Chaworth Hallowes
Expand 33 - Public Office - Sheriff and Deputy Lieutenant33 - Public Office - Sheriff and Deputy Lieutenant
34 - Commission of Thomas Hallowes esq as a company captain in the Old Militia - 12 Mar 1799
34 - The Old Militia
Expand 35 - Henry Herring35 - Henry Herring
36 - King Charles II and escape after Battle of Worcester - late 17th cent
36 - Soft bound volume of accounts of Charles II's escape from Worcester comprising an account said to have been dictated to Mr Pepys by the King himself and others by the Queen Mother [Henrietta Maria], father Huddleston, Colonel Phillipps and Captain Alford (1651-1684) - late 17th cent
37 - Exemplification of common recovery: Katherine Norwich spinster and William Fellows esq petitioners against Thomas Callow and Thomas Parker gents concerning 50 acres of meadow, 300 of pasture, 12 of wood and 20 of heath and furze in Keythorpe and Ingby parish (Leicestershire) and half Keythorpe manor, first vouchees to warranty Geoffrey Palmer esq and others, second vouchee John Wheeler, 27 Nov 8 William III - [1696]
37 - Miscellaneous
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