Description | Note from Thomas Stephens regarding three 'Ancient Grants' relating to Thornbury, 16 Sep 1745 includes i) Burgages in Theekesbyry ii) Church of Thornbury and iii) Hugh, Earl of Stafford, Lord of Tonbrigge, 16 Sep 1745 Bond for £700 between John Cook and Katherine Cook and George Mohon of Thornberry, damaged, 1746 Inquisition post mortem of Sir John Stafford [18 Jun 1630], a 19th copy relates to land at Thornbury in the county of Gloucestershire Admission relating to land in Manor of Thornbury, Gloucestershire of Elizabeth Shepherd to Elizabeth Taylor, widow, eldest daughter of John Shepherd and Elizabeth Shepherd, 6 Jul 1742
Letter of attorney of John Cooke to surrender the Manor of Thornbury in Gloucestershire, 1743 Parties: John Cook of the parish of Hackett in the parish of Thornbury Consideration: £15 12s Elizabeth Cope of Mowton, spinster and in consideration of the natural love and affection towards Joseph Cook, his eldest son, and John Cook, his second son. Robert Marsh of Thornbury (tallow chandler) and Richard Hobby (shoemaker) to be attorneys. Land: one customary close of meadow ground called Buckgroves and other land Witnesses: Richard Whitefield, George Mohun, Paul Park |