| Description | Parties:
1) Henrye Best
2) his elder brother Paule, both of Elmswell, gentlemen
Property: messuage and 16 oxgangs in tenure of Martin Wise; 4 oxgangs in tenure of William Whithed. For life of Paul Best. Henry Best being seized of the manor of Elmswell and property there 'lately purchased at the hands of 'Paul Best with Mathew Hobman senior and junior, James Blackburne
Endoresment of livery of seisin and attornment of tenants, 7 Oct 1622. Also endorsed with memoranda relating to assignments of the premises by Paul Best to Henry Best in consideration of annuities (4 pieces). 1632-1634 And of the surrender (by 'my uncle' Paul Best), as described in DDHV/920, 22 Jan 1652 |