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1648-1669
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"A list of his writings in his box marked K."
(i.e. Furtho II, leather covered box)
11 items listed, 1649-1669. C.17.
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Appointment of Attorney
Edmund Arnold of London, Esq., appoints Rd. Rawlins of Cosgrove, yeoman, attorney to deliver seisin of Leonard Benton of Potterspury of a close near Furthoe.
"No. 11"
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Paper. E. |
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7 Jan. 1669/70
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Appointment of Attorney
Diana Benton, widow and executrix of Leonard Benton, deceased of Potterspury, appoints Leonard Benton the younger to deliver seisin of a close near Furtho to Edmund Arnold.
"No. 10"
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Paper. E. |
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3 Jan. 1669/70
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1 Sheet, containing 2 receipts.
a) £18. by Diana Benton, widow of Leonard B. deceased of Potterspury, from Edmund Arnold. £18. Her part of a close at Furtho.
b) Recpt. £5. by Leonard Benton of Potterspury -potter
" No. 9"
4 Witnesses.
| Sig. & Seal of D. B. |
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5.
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17 April 1665
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Inventory of
Goods and Chattels of Leonard Benton of Potterspury.
Appraised by :- Rd. Scrivener & Rd. Rawlins.
Refers to mill - house.
No totals.
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6.
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(c. 1669)
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"Monies disbursed by Diana Benson, executrix of Leonard Benton, deceased.
Total £119.1.3. Total again £127.11.9
(c.1669)
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The Accompt and discharge of Diana Benton, widow, relict and executrix of the last will and testament of the said Leonard Benton . . . touching her disbursement in his regard.
Similar totals to 11/6. But is £119.19.4.
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8.
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An account of the debt, etc. of Leonard Benton deceased.
Long list of small sums.
Total £9.7.7. Includes funeral fees.
Paper. E.
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9.
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13 March 1665
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| Copy: (contemporary) |
Will, 13 March 1664/5
Proved, 21 April 1665.
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Will. 13 March 1664/5.
Of Leonard Benton of Potterspury.
All his free lands in Potterspury and residue to his wife. Terrier of lands attached.
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10.
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Indenture - Mortgage
(1) Leonard Benton, senior of Eastperry, alias Potterspury – potter
(2) John Hillior of ditto, Taylor, "Hillior's close" of 1 acre in Potterspury and Furtho. £21.4.0.
"No. 2"
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11.
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3 Feb 1648/9
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Counterpart of II/10
"No. 3"
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18 Jan. 24 Chas. I. (1649)
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Indenture - Feoffment
(1) John Hillier of Eastperry, Taylor, son and heir of J.H. of E.P. Tanner,
(2) Leonard Benton of E.P., Potter, "Hilliors Close" of 1 acre in East Perry and Furtho £20.
"No.1"
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29 Sept. '1653'
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Indenture.
Agreement for exchange.
(1) Thos. Smith alias Caves of Yardley Gobion, Yeoman,
(2) Leonard Benton of Potterspury, yeoman
(1) for 50/- & 1 acre of arrable to (2), his 3 of arable in Potterspury & close of 1 rood & 1 other higher, all described, in exchange.
2 Membranes
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3 Jan. 21 Chas. II (1670)
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Indenture - Feoffment
With delivery of seisin
(1) Diana Benton, widow and executrix of Leonard B. of East Perry - Potter and Leonard B, the grandson and heir
(2) Edmund Arnold of London, Esq.,
of 1 acre in Potterspury and Furtho for a competent sum.
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