In Memory of
John Lewis
John died Nov 20th 1866
Aged 82 years
Also Ellen
his wife
Who died Jan 22nd 1869
Aged 72 years
baptism
17th May 1833 Shrawley Court Baron and Court Leet
The view of Frankpledge with Court Leet and Court Baron of THOMAS TAYLOR VERNON Esq. held for his Manor of Shrawley at the place accustomed the 17th day of May in the year of the reign of KING WILLIAM 4TH and in the year of our Lord 1833.
Before Geo. Croft vernon, Steward there.
THOMAS PICKERNELL foreman THOMAS HOUSEMAN JOHN BEACH THOMAS HARRIS
THOMAS SMITH JOHN LEWIS
JAMES HATWARD JAMES CLAYTON ROBERT BRAZIER JOHN OVERTON sen JOHN BACKNALL? JOHN OVERTON jun.
Homages JOHN BEACH
THOMAS HOUSEMAN
JOHN LEWIS
THOMAS PICKERNELL elected Constable for the Parish of Shrawley
JOHN WOMINGTON elected Lord's Reeve or bailiff
The Homage presented that the Right Hon. THOMAS LORD FOLEY had died since the last Court seized of all that Copyhold or customary tenement called HEADS WATER CORN MILL. Also of all that Copyhold or customary messuage called PHARLEYS END and three other pieces of land called or known as THE MEADOW, THE SLADE and THE KNOWLE (approx 12 acres)
THOMAS PICKERNELL (jun.) admitted tenant to SMITHIES, after the death of his father THOMAS PICKERNELL, sen. (Will dated 7th May 1825)
Heirs or persons claiming under Will of the late WILLIAM BOURNE instructed to appear before the Court, or the copyhold Estate would be "seized into the hands of the Lord for want of a tenant"
Last paragraph difficult to transcribe
The view of Frankpledge with Court Leet and Court Baron of THOMAS TAYLOR VERNON Esq. held for his Manor of Shrawley at the place accustomed the 17th day of May in the year of the reign of KING WILLIAM 4TH and in the year of our Lord 1833.
Before Geo. Croft vernon, Steward there.
THOMAS PICKERNELL foreman THOMAS HOUSEMAN JOHN BEACH THOMAS HARRIS
THOMAS SMITH JOHN LEWIS
JAMES HATWARD JAMES CLAYTON ROBERT BRAZIER JOHN OVERTON sen JOHN BACKNALL? JOHN OVERTON jun.
Homages JOHN BEACH
THOMAS HOUSEMAN
JOHN LEWIS
THOMAS PICKERNELL elected Constable for the Parish of Shrawley
JOHN WOMINGTON elected Lord's Reeve or bailiff
The Homage presented that the Right Hon. THOMAS LORD FOLEY had died since the last Court seized of all that Copyhold or customary tenement called HEADS WATER CORN MILL. Also of all that Copyhold or customary messuage called PHARLEYS END and three other pieces of land called or known as THE MEADOW, THE SLADE and THE KNOWLE (approx 12 acres)
THOMAS PICKERNELL (jun.) admitted tenant to SMITHIES, after the death of his father THOMAS PICKERNELL, sen. (Will dated 7th May 1825)
Heirs or persons claiming under Will of the late WILLIAM BOURNE instructed to appear before the Court, or the copyhold Estate would be "seized into the hands of the Lord for want of a tenant"
Last paragraph difficult to transcribe
In June 1841 ...
In March 1851 at Brant House now Brant farm, John (66) is a farmer of 12 acres living with wife Ellen and grand sons Kenne and Hohn
In April 1861 at Brand House now Brant Farm, John Lewis ( 76) is a Farmer of 12 acres with wife Ellen Lewis (55 ) and son John Lewis a Scholar
DEC 1866
ELIZABETH ROBINSON of Ombersley left ROPERS alias THE BURNT HOUSE /THE BRAND HOUSE in occupation of WILLIAM ROBINSON to use of WILLIAM HANCOX JOHN LEWIS died left to ELLEN his wife Money agreed to be paid to HANCOCKS paid by grandson JOHN LEWIS
Surrendered by HANCOCKS
1866 JOHN LEWIS admitted --with barns, stables, hopkilns,outbuildings and several close or parcels of land and hopground. Surrender by JOHN LEWIS to use of WILLIAM HANCOCKS
Admitted WILLIAM HANCOCKS
1872 12th April held at LENCHFORD home of HENRY THRUPP
Jurors JAMES DALBY JANE FORD
ELLEN LEWIS deceased surrendered ROPERS alias BURNT HOUSE to JOHN LEWIS farmer -Admitted, Surrendered to WILLIAM HANCOCKS
ELIZABETH ROBINSON of Ombersley left ROPERS alias THE BURNT HOUSE /THE BRAND HOUSE in occupation of WILLIAM ROBINSON to use of WILLIAM HANCOX JOHN LEWIS died left to ELLEN his wife Money agreed to be paid to HANCOCKS paid by grandson JOHN LEWIS
Surrendered by HANCOCKS
1866 JOHN LEWIS admitted --with barns, stables, hopkilns,outbuildings and several close or parcels of land and hopground. Surrender by JOHN LEWIS to use of WILLIAM HANCOCKS
Admitted WILLIAM HANCOCKS
1872 12th April held at LENCHFORD home of HENRY THRUPP
Jurors JAMES DALBY JANE FORD
ELLEN LEWIS deceased surrendered ROPERS alias BURNT HOUSE to JOHN LEWIS farmer -Admitted, Surrendered to WILLIAM HANCOCKS
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