Essex County, England Records found at the Essex County Archives

Researched and Transcribed by Becky Madruga

8/21/1450 ~ Conveyance (Feoffment). ~ Robert Spilman of Thaxted, 'bocher', William STRACHEY late of same, and now of Royston, and John Bayly, hosier, to John Spilman senior, both of Thaxted. One rood in the hamlet called Stanbroke in Thaxted in meadow called Gretemed between meadow of said Robert Spilman, late of Simon Saward, on south, and that of Robert Spilman on North, one head abutting west on land of Nicholas Gace, late of William Fryday, and the other abutting on meadow called Priouresmed, (which said Robert Spilman etc. had with Thomas Bernard of Thaxted, deceased, of feoffment of John Hedstok, Thomas Norton and Richard Aleyn of Thaxted). And also a piece of meadow in said hamlet, between meadow of William Taylour, late of William Cressener, on one part, and that of Robert Spilman, formerly of John Herry, on the other, with one head abutting on land of said Nicholas Gace, and the other on the stream (ripa) flowing from Thaxted towards Tyltey; (which Robert Spilman had with Thomas Spilman and Richard Fan (deceased) of feoffment of Robert Gace, William Fan, William Gace, Richard Dannery and Thomas Bernard). And also 1 acre of land in said hamlet in same field, between lands of Robert Spilman, one head abutting on stream running towards Tilty, and the other on highway from Thaxted to Dunmow. Witnesses: Thomas [?M]eye, Thomas Spylman, William Fan, Thomas Porter, John Franke. Seal-fold torn

4/10/1490 (date is like this) ~ Know Presents and future that I Thomas Spurgeown of Walden in the County of Essex Have demised, released and by this present Deed Confirmed to Alice, Lately wife of William Middilton, Widow, John Nycoll, Thomas Strache and Thomas Longe of Walden aforesaid one half acre of arable land lying in a certain field of Walden aforesaid called Hath Feld between land lately of John Cowper on one side and land lately of John Gardener of Brookwalden now of Thomas Holte on the other side, one Head thereof abutting upon land lately of thomas Barker, the other Head abutting upon land lately of Thomas Morce. Which half acre of arable oald with its appurtenances I the aforesaid Thomas Spurgeown with William Myddilton, Robert Mayhew, William Draper and Robert Betys now deceased lately had to us our heirs and assignes forever by demise and Deed of confirmation of Margaret Morce, widow, John Cowper, Thomas Rede and John Feror of Walden often mentioned as more fully appears in a certain Deed of enfeoffment thereupon executed in our favour. To have and to hold to the above persons to the use of Alice Myddilton. Payment of customary services. Appointment by T. Spurgeown of Roger Grene and will. Dyer as his attorneys to deliver to Alice Myddilton and to the other persons possession of the half acre. Seal. Witnesses:- Thomas Flakke, John Benne, Junior, William Walhed, Thomas Holte, John Holte and others

3/5/1492/3 ~ Deed ~ Know present and future that we john Sexten of Wymbyssh in the County of Essex , Thomas Barker , John Collewell, John Serych and John Barker son of John Barker of the same place Have demised enfeoffed, released any by this our present Deed confirmed to John Taylor of Walden, the elder, John Dawncy of the hospice of his majesty the King, gentleman, Henry Cok of Walden aforesaid and to Robert Dawncy, citizen and habyrdasscher of London, one messuage with building with thirteen Acres and a half acre of arable land, whether more or less lying piecemeal in Wymbyssh aforesaid. And one garden lying in Thundyrle etc. The situations and bounds are described precisely as in the last deed (In 3 the two acres are said to lie in Nildirfeld not Hilderfeld) The land and garden were received from Richard Fan of Thaxstede Bocher as shewn in the deed of Feb 2. 3 Henry VII (p.219). Payment of customary services. Appointment of John Sexteyn as their Attorney to deliver possession. Seals. Witnesses:- William Colwell, John Webbe at Abbot', Robert Clerk, Thomas Serych, John Wildemar and others. Given at Wymbyssh.

4/6/1493 ~ Deed Saffron Walden ~ Know that I Thomas Sprugeon of Walden [Saffron Walden] n the county of Essex have demised and by this my present deed confirmed to John Nicolls of Walden, George Nicolls of London, Gentilman, John Rutland of Walden, George Thorne, George Thorne, Thomas STRACHYE, John Sympson, Thomas Long, Roger Grene, John Eweyn of the same, William Newman of Wenden in the County aforesaid and Thomas Raymond of Lytilbury [Littlebury] in the same County, a messuage lately rebuilt by Willaim Middilton, deceased situated in Walden [Saffron Walden] with a garden adjoining the messuage in a place or green there called Hoggesgrene [Myddylton Place], to wit, between a messuage formerly of Adam Tanner and lately of William Ewayn on one side and a messuage formerly of John Parker afterwards of William Avenaunt and now of William Brewet on the other side, one head thereof abutting on the said green called Hoggesgrene and the other head thereof upon a messuage lately of John Colwell of Litelbury [Littlebury] and of John Colwell of Walden Glasyer, afterwards of the said William Middelton. Which messuage with garden adjoining and its appurtenances I the aforesaid Thomas Spurgeon together with the said William Middelton late of Walden, Robert Mayhewe, William Draper and Robert Beetys late of the same, now deceased, lately had conjointly to us, our heirs and assigns for ever, by demise and confirmation of John Bryd and Cowper of Walden [Saffron Walden] Colermaker. And also, I the aforesaid Thomas Spurgeon have demised and by this present deed confirmed to the aforesaid John Nicolls, George Nicolls, John Rutland, Goerge Thorne, Thomas STRACHYE, John Sympson, Thomas Long, Roger Greme, John Eweyn, William Newman and Thoman Raymond a tenement with buildings upon it situated in the town of Walden [Saffron Walden] n the aforesaid place called Hoggesgrene, to wit, between the said messuage lately of the aforesaid William Myddelton on one side and a messuage of the said William Brewet on the other side, one head thereof abutting upon the said green called Hoggesgrene [Myddylton Place] and the other head abutting on a messuage formerly of John Colwell and afterwards of the said William Middelton.Which tenement with buildings with appurtenances, I the aforesaid Thomas Spurgeon lately had to me, my heirs and assigns for ever by demisse and confirmation of the said John Eweyn and Flakke, John Cowper and Robert Hyne of Walden, I, the aforesaid Thomas Spurgeon have also demised and by this my present Deed confirmed to the aforesaid John Nicolls, George Nicolls, John Rutland, George Thorne, Thomas STRACHYE, John Sympson, Thomas Long, Roger Grene, John Eweyn, William Newman and Thomas Raymond a croft of land enclosed with hedges and ditches containing four acres of land be it more or less, formerly of Thomas Morce lying in Melfelde between land lately of John Cowper on the eastern side and land lately of John Rose on the western side one head thereof abutting on land lately of Edward Yonge towards the north, the other head abutting upon the road leading from Walden [Saffron Walden] to the Castellmelle towards the south Which Croft of land with its appurtenances I the aforesaid Thomas Spurgeon together with the said William Middelton, Robert Mayhewe, William Draper and Robert Beetys now deceased lately had conjointly to us, our heirs and assigns fo ever by demise and confirmation of John Bailly lately of Walden And further, I the aforesaid Thomas Spurgeon have demised and by this present deed confirmed to the aforesaid John Nicolls, George Nicolls, John Rutland, George Thorne, Thomas Strachy, John Sympson, Thomas Long, Roger Grene, John Eweyn, William Newman and Thomas Raymond a croft of land enclosed with hedges and ditches lying on the said field of Walden [Saffron Walden] called the Mellefeld between land lately of Richard Shymmyng on the side and lately of Robert Wolston called Ethonnys on the other side, one head thereof abutting on land lately of the said John Bryd and the other head abutting on the high road leading towards Cambridge Which Croft of land with appurtenances I the aforesaid Thomas Spurgeon together with the said William Middelton, Robert Mayhewe, William Draper and Robert Beetys now deceased lately had conjointly to us, our heirs and assigns for ever by grant and confirmation by deed of William Lamberd citizen and mercer of London son of Thomas Lamberd late of Walden. To have and to hold etc. payment of dues. Thereby fulfilling the last will of the said William Middelton. And further etc (appointment of William Dyer of Walden as the attorney of Thomas Spurgeon to deliver the above properties to John Nicolls and the other cofeoffees above mentioned). Seal. Given at Walden [Saffron Walden].

1/20/1495 ~ Deed ~ Know present and future that I, John Carter of Walden in the County of Essex, Fyssher, being in my full and peaceable possession, have granted, conceded and by this my present deed confirmed to John Rutlond, Nicholas Pyrke, John Ereswell, John Nycole, Thomas Stracy, William Bryd, John Wregge, Hugh Jacob, William Adam the elder, Abdrew Awbry, Thomas Adam, Robert Parker, John Turnor of Walden aforesaid, Thomas Barker and William Colwell of Wymbyssh, one acre of land lying in Wymbyssh aforesaid called Hawkedonys acre, between Land lately of Richard Bagge now of John Taylour, on one sidem and land called Lytell Hawkedonys lately of John Martyn, now of John Sexteyn on the other side, one head thereof abutting upon land of Nicholas Martyn and the other head thereof abutting upon land of Nicholas Martyn and the other side, one head thereof abutting upon the High road called Hawkedonestrete, leading from Wymbyssh aforesaid towards Neuport. To have and to hold the acre of land to the above persons. Warranty. Seal. Witnesses:- John Sexteyn, Walter Sexteyn, John Wyllesmere, Thomas Seryche, John Seryche and others.

1/29/1506 ~ Quitclaim Deed ~ Margaret Redar of [Saffron] Walden, wid., late wife and executrix of will of John Redar, decd., of Walden, and Nicholas Redar of Walden, son and heir of said John Redar to John Nicholles of Walden, baker, Richard Nicolles, citizen and baker of London, and Thomas Holden, John Boyton, Thomas Smyth, Nicholas Rutland and Thomas Middleton, all of Walden. Right and title to messuage in borough of Saffron Walden in a street called le Highstrete between a tenement late of Richard Henham, now of said John Nicolles on N. and a street called le Churchstrete on S., one head abutting on tenement of Nicholas Adam towards E., the other on said le Highstrete towards W.; which messuage said John Nicolles lately bought of said Margaret; and holds (with other parties above) by feoffment of William Bryd, John Burges, William Coksey alias Harpour, Thomas STRACHEY, and William Adam, jun. No witnesses; seals removed Endorsed [? early 19th century]: [release of messuage] in the High Street in Walden abutting upon Church Street South.

12/16/1508 ~ Deed ~ Know present and future that we Thomas Serych of Wymbisshe in the county of Essex, John Barker son of Thomas Barker of the same, Walter Sexton lately of the same and John Nichollls of Walden in the County aforesaid Havedemised, conveyed and by thus our present Deed released to Robert Smyth, Clerk, three acres and on one Rood of our arable land, whether more or less is there in contained, as they lie dividely in the parish of Wymbisshe aforesaid where of three acres lie together i a certain Field there called Greate Westfield, to wit between land of Baggs on both sides, one head there of abutting upon land lately of william Colwell towards the South and the other head there of abutts upon land lately of William Colwell towards the South and the other head there of abutts upon land of Baggs towards the north. arker son of Thomas Barker of the same, Wealter Sexton lately of the same and John nicolls of Waldon in the county aforesaid haver demised, conveyed and by this our presenrt Deed released to Rovbweert Smyth,CVlkerk, thwere acress and one Rood of our arable land, wherther more or less is there in contain ed aas they lie diveidely in the parish of Wymbisshe aforesaid where of three acres lie togerther in a certain Field there called Greate westfeld, to wit,between land of Baggs on both sides, one head thereof abutting upon land lately of William Colewell towards the south and the other head thereofabutts upon land of Baggs towards the north. And the said Roos lies ibn a certain field there called Newbregefeld between land lately of John Sexton calledHawkwdonys on one side and land, a portion of Baggs on the other side. One head of which abutts upon land called reves and the other head thereof abutts upon land of me the said Thomas Serych. Which three acres ansd one Rood of land with appurtenances we the aforesaid Thomas Serych, John Barker, Walter sexten and John Nicolls together with Thomas Barker,Son of the late JohnBarker of Thunderlee, lately had, among other lands andtenements, to us our heirs and assigns by Grant and Enfeoffmenrt of William Colwell and Thomas Barker lately of Wymbisswhe aforesaid To have and to hold the 3 acres and I rood to Rob.Smyth. Paymnet of Customary services. Warranty. Appointment by J.Barker, W.sexton and John Nicolls of Thomas serych, theircofeoffee as their Attotney to deliver possession. Seals.given at Wymbisshe Endorsed;- Seisina delibeerarta fuirt pacifice et aperte virtue hujus Carte die at Anno infrascriptis presentibusa tuno ibidem Niccholao Rutland Notario Publico Gerogis Thoorne, Johanne Benne seniors Johanbne Boyton Thonma Walhed, johanne Lyeon et multis allis.

12/18/1508 ~ Deed ~ Know present and future that we William Bryd of Walden in the County of Essex, mercer, John Turnor, Thomas Lamberd, Roger Grene, John Boyton and John Grigge have Demised, conveyed and by this our present Deed released to Robert Smyth, Clerk, all that acre of our arable land lately a portion of Stucleyes lying in a certain Field of Walden aforesaid called Byxstaple, to wit, between land of the Abbot and Convent of the monastery of Walden on the eastern side and land of John Serych on the western side. One head of which abutts upon Byxstaple hill towards the south and the other head thereof abutts upon the High road leading from Walden towards Thaxsted on the northern side. Which acre of land with appurtenances, amongst other lands and tenements which were sometime of Thomas Stucley, we, the aforesaid William Bryd, John Turner, Thomas Lamberd, Roger Grene, John Boyton and John Grygge together with Robert Bradbury, gent, Robert Dauncy and Thomas Adam now deceased, lately had conjointly to us and our heirs and assigns, by grant and Enfeoffment of John Hynde Clerk and of the aforesaid Robert Smyth by the name of Robert Smyth Priest . To have and to hold all the aforesaid acre of land with appurtenances to the aforenamed Robert Smyth his heirs and assigns forever. Payment of customary services. Warranty. Appointment of John Boyton their cofeoffee, as their attorney to deliver possession of the land . Seals. Endorsed . Seisina deliberata fuit pacifice et aperte virtue istius Carte Die et Anno infrascriptis presentibus tunc ibidem Nicholao Rutland, Notario publico, Georgio Thoorne, Johanne Benne Seniore, Thoma Wallhed, Johanne Lyon et multis aliis.

3/19/1517 ~ Deeds Saffron Walden ~ Know present and future that we John Panter of Walden in the county of essex, William Bryd, Thomas Boytopn and John Ward of the same town, have granted, conceded and by this our present Deed confirmed to Thomas Myddylton, John Nycolls, Thomas STRACHYE the younger, John Smyth draper, Thomas Lawe, William strachy and hugh Moyse of the same town two acres of arable land with its appurteances lying next powncyeswode in the parish of Walden aforesaid, to wit, between the same wood and land of Hugh Jacob on the Southern aside and land of Richard spryng on the northern side, one head there of abutting upon land of the said Thomas Myddylton late of George Nycolls towards the east and the other head thereof abbutting upon land lately of Thomas Stokmer towards the west. Which two acres of land with appurteanceas we the aforesaid John Panter, William Bryd, Thomas Bryd, Thomas Boyton and John Ward lately had to us our heirs and assigns by grant and comcession of Thomas Colle, executor of the last will andtesrtament of aforesaid Thomas Stokmer with the consent and agreement of John gardyner, co-executor with the aforesaid Thomas Colle in the execution of the aforesaid Will of Thomas Stokmer late of Walden, often mentioned, as more fully appears in the same deed. To have and to hold the aforesaid two acres to Thomas Myddylton& the other pwersons. To the use and profit of Thiomas Myddylton. Payment of cutomary services. Warranty. Seals. Given at Waldon. Endorsed:- seisina Deliberata fuit pacifice at aperte virtue hujus Carte die et annoinfrascripts presentibus tunc ibidem Thoma Sansom, Thoma loppham ac Johanna Tomson.

2/28/1526 ~ Know that I John Turner of Walden in the County of Essex, yoman, have granted and by this my present deed of Indenture confirmed to Thomas Middelton and Johanna his wife, one of my daughters, John Nicolls Draper, John Smyth, Thomas Halydance, Richard Ereswell and Thomas Adam. All my lands, Tenements and reversions in Walden with their appurtenances severally which follow. To wit all those my four Tenements with appurtenaces and a Barn and Stable as they are situated in a street there called Frosshewell hundred. And a meadow which I purchased of one John Byrde lying next the meadow of William Byrde called The Swanne medow. And a pasture containing three roods of ground lying on the northern side of Howelstyle And also two pieces of land lying in powncynshalfeld, a portion of Sobroks which I purchased of George Nycolle. And two pieces of land lying in a field called whitestreate on the road leading from Walden towards saint Aylot on the northern side. And another side abutts upon land of the Abbey and Convent of Walden and upon lands of Richard Ereswell aforesaid and of Jenyn towards the South. Also the reversion of a Tenement with appurtenances in Frosshewelhundred in whcih William Lownds now dwells when the said reversion happens after the decease of Katherine Archer now a tenant thereof for the term of her life. To have and to hold etc. Payment of dues. To the use service and profit of me the aforesaid John Turner and my assigns for the term of my life. And after my decease to the use service and profit of the heirs and assigns of Johanna for ever. Warranty. Seals of either party to the indenture. Given at Walden. Endorsed :- Possession delivered in the presence of Thomas Byrde, William Coper senior, William Coper Junior, Thomas STRACHIE, William Archer, John Frohok and many others

12/31/1526 ~ Deed ~ Know present and futre that we William Byrd, John Turnour, Thomas Lamberd, Roger Grene and John Grygge have granted, conceded and by this present Deed of Identure confirmed to John Benne, John Warde, Thomas Longe, Nicholos Turland, Thomas Smyth, Thomas Middelton, Thomas Byrd, Thomas STRACHIE. Thomas Albery, Thomas Marten, Richard Ereswell. William Malen, William Ronham, John Smyth , John Mayer, Ralph Smythman, Thomas Pole, John Sexy, John Boyton, John Barker, John Serich and Thomas Turtell. All those our Three acres and one Rood of Land with appurtenances in Walden in the County of Essex in Exchange for Three acres and three Roods of land with appurtenaces in same town, of the same John Benne and all the others his cofeoffes,on the reverse of these presents defined and bounded and for the part of these presents executed by the same John Benne and all his cofeooffees before named and remaining in our possession containing the grant and concession to us thereof in exchange for the aforesaidour Three acres and one rood of land. Of which Three acres and Rood, Two acres and three Roods lie together in a certain field called Whithell between land pf Richard Baron Gentleman on the southern side, one head thereof abutting upon land of Thomas Adam, And the other Head upon land lately of Henry Cokke. And one half acre lies in a certain Filed called the Norhtendfield, between land called the Almes house lands on the northern side and land of George Warman on the otherside, one head thereof abutting upon the road called Cambregway towards the east. And the other head upon land of the aforsaid George. Which three acres and one Rood of land with appurtenances amongst other lands and Tenements, we, the aforesaid William Byrd, John Turnor, Thomas Lambard, Roger Grene and John together with others now deceased, had to us and our heirs To the use of me the aforesaid William Byrd, my heirs and assigns, by grant and enfeoffment of John Hynde Robert Smyth, Clerks, as more fully appears by their deed therupon executed in our favour the Date of which is at Walden aforesaid on the first day of August in the twelfth year of the reign of king Henry the Seventh. To have and to hold all the aforesaid three acres and one rood of our land in Exchange as is before mentioned to the aforesaid John Benne and the other persons as above. Payment of customery services. To the same intention and use to which the same John Benne and the rest of his cofeoffees were in any manner possessed of and in the aforesaid Three acres and Three Roods conceded to us in Exchanges as is before mentioned. Sealed by either party. Given at Walden. Endorsement to the Foregoing deed .:-The Bounds and abuttment of the threeacres and three Roods of land conceded in Exchange for lands within defined between the within named persons.Firstly: one acre lies in Litilwalden feld next land of william STRACHIE on the western side and land of the within named William Byrd on the other side, one head abutting upon Lytelwalden Way and the other Head upon land of the same Wiliam Stewcleys. And one acre and one rood lies in a ceertain Close of the same William Byrd in Holmerfeld between land of John on the south and the residue of the same Close on the otherside. And one acre and a half called Constables lond lies in a certain Field called the Pery between land of the aforesaid John Wenham on the northern side and a lane leading from Walden towards Holmercros on the other side. Another endorsement to the above :- A dede of exchange for 11 acrys& 111rods on Whythill feld & di acre in Northerndfeld in a gardyn called Makyns (or Malyns) gardyn in Walden.

6/6/1528 ~ Know that we John Clerk and Elizabeth his wife one of the daughters and heirs of Robert Cleydon cordwayner deceased Thomas Marten of Walden in the county of Essex, Thomas STRACHIE the younger, Thomas Bryd, Richard Erswell and John Colwell have conveyed and by this our present deed confirmed to Robert Joce, William Malyn, William Strachy, John Warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smyth all that our messuage or tenement with shops and a garden belonging to or adjoining the messuage, situated in the town of Walden, lately of Robert Cleydon aforesaid and previously of John pelham late Citizen and mercer of London. Which messuage or tenement and other premises we lately had amongest other lands to the use of Elizabeth aforesaid and her heirs, conjointly with William Barker deceased by grant and enfeoffment of John Erswell of Walden, Grocer, John Sexy of the same Smyth, William Humfrey, Richard Harvy of the same and Robert Higham of Shuddy campes in the County of Cambridge as fully appears by a deed thereupon made in our favour the date of which is September the ninth in the sixth year of the reign of King Henry the eighth. To have and to hold all that messuage or tenement and other premises to Robert Joce, William Malyn, William Strachy, John Warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smyth aforesaid their heirs and assigns to the use and profit of the said Robert Joce. Payment of customary services. With the condition that if Robert Joce shall pay John and Elizabeth Clerk twenty six pounds, if demanded, in the manner specified, that then this agreement shall be null and void and then it shall be lawful for John Clerk, Elizabeth and the others to reenter the premisses. Further John Clerk Elizabeth and the others to reenter the premisses. Further John Clerk and the others appoint John Gyva(sic) senior as their attorney to carry out the provisions of this agreement. Sealing of documments by both parties. Endorsed . Seisina messuage et Tenementorum infrascriptorum pacifice deliberata fuit per attornatum infrascriptum unacum infravocatis Johanne Clerk et Elizabeth. Feoffatis infra scriptis juxta formam hujus presentis Carte in presentia Willelmi Gamage, Thome Gamage, Thome Hegge, Willelmi Bradbury, Johannis Frohok et multorum aliorum.

6/21/1528 ~ Know that we Thomas Middylton of Walden in the county of Essex mercer and Ralph Smythman of the same twon Baker have demised conveyed and by this our present Deed confirmed to Margaret lawe of Walden widow, lately wife and executrix of Thomas Lawe deceased, to Richard Hamond of Depden in the said county, yoman, Thomas Byrd of Walden Mercer, William Strachy of the same Draper and Nicholas Aldebury of the same, singleman, two acres of our arable land with its appurtenances dividedly and conjointly in a Field of Walden called Lymehillfeilde, of which one acre lies there enclosed with hedges and ditches, to wit, between land lately of Henry Coke on one side and land sometime of Thomas Heyns otherwise called Walden, on the other side One head thereof abutting upon land lately of John Gardiner towards the South and the other head thereof abutting upon the highroad leading towards Foulslow bridge. And the other acre of land thereof lies there between land lately of Thomas Webbe on one side, and land lately of John Runham on the other side, one head of which abutts upon land lately of thomas Heyns and the other head thereof abutts upon the high road aforesaid. Which two acres of land with their appurtenances We the aforesaid Thomas Middleton and Ralph Smithman lately had conjointly, to us our heirs and assigns, with Thomas Lawe, William Adam, Nicholas Adam and Thomas Heron now deceased (which said Thomas Lawe by his Testament or last will, lawfully proved, willed, granted and assigned to the aforesaid Margaret Lawe his wife the aforesaid two acres of land with their appurtenances. To have to her, her heirs and assigns as by the said Testament more fully appears) and we the aforesaid Thomas Middleton and Ralph Smithman with the other abovenamed persons now deceased had them by grant and enfeoffment of Thomas Knight and Agnes his wife, John Nicoll, William Brd, John Pecocke, John Danburie the elder and William Dane as is clearly shewn by their deed thereon executed in our favour, the Date of which is, at Walden, the twenty ninth day of October, in the twenty second year of the reign of King Henry the Seventh after the Conquest. To have and to hold etc. the two acres to the use of Margaret Lawe. Payment of customary services. Seals. Given at Walden. Witnesses to seisin._Tho. STRACHYE, tho. Aldeburye, John Gamags, John Janyng, Henry Pomfrett & many others.

1/10/1529 ~ Know that we Robert Joce, William Malyn, William Strachy, John Warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smyth have demised and by this our present deed of Indenture confirmed to Alan Chapman, Valet of the Guard of the King's majesty, John Pomfert, Thomas STRACHIE the younger, William Middelton, Thomas Ereswell, John Lawe and William Chapman, son of the afroesaid Alan, All that our Tenement or messuage with Shops and Stables at the back of the same messuage also with a garden facing to the same messuage or now appertaining together with all and singular their appurtenances. Excepting however and always reserving to us, our heirs and assigns to the use of me Robert Joce my heirs and assings, one shop with upper rooms built over it, part of the foregoing, as the same Shop is situated next the messuage on the eastern side and a messauge of William Adam in which Robert Sadler now resides of the other side. The northern head thereof abutting upon the market called the Crone Market in Walden in the County of Essex. And the other head abutting upon a portion of the same messuage called the Kechyn. And the same Shop contains in length on the northern Head towords the market aforesaid twenty three feet ten inches and a half by measure. And at the other head near the kitchen aforesaid, twenty five feet. And in breadth eleven feet and a half full(?)next the kitchen aforesaid. And the messuage is situated in Walden between the shop previously reserved on the western side and the market aforesaid opposite the messuage of William STRACHIE on the other side . And the garden aforesaid lies between Helstrete on the Southern side and a lane leading straight from the messuage of me William Malym aforesaid to the Chesemarket, which garden is now in a part built over by John Danbury. And the stables aforesaid lie at the back of the messuage afresaid. Which messuage and the other premisses with their appurtenances were at one time of Robert Cleydon and previously of John Pelham. And we obtained them, to us and our heirs, to the use me Robert Joyce aforesaid, my heirs and assigns, both by grant and enfeoffment by a deed of Indenture Dated the sixth day of June , in the twentieth year of the reign of the present king executed in our favour by John Clerk and Elizebeth his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of the Robert Cleydon, Cordwarner, Thomas Marton, Thomas Strachy, Thomas Bryd, Richard Ereswell and john Colwell as well as by a fine thereon levied in the court of our lord the king at Westminister in the fortnight from st. Hilary's day in the aforesaid year of the king aforesaid in the presence of Robert Brudenell, Richard Broke, Anthony Fitzherbert, Thomas Englefeld and William Shelly between us as plaintiffs, and the aforesaid John Clerk and Elizebeth his wife defendants , as in the same Deed and fine more fully appears. To have and to hold etc. to the above persons. Payment of customary services. To the use of the aforesaid John Danbury. Warranty. Copies sealed by both parties. Given at Walden on the tenth day of June in the twenty first year of the reign of the Henry the eighth after the Conquest. Endorsed . Seisina Tenementorum infrascriptorum exceptis infra exceptis pacifice deliberate at Capta fuit juxta forman presntis Carte in presentia Willelmi Cok, Roberti Gardyner, Roberti Sadler, Johanni Frohok et multorum aliorum.

1/12/1529 ~ Deed ~ To all Christian people to whim this present Deed shall come John Danbury of Walden in the County of Essex, greeting. Whereas Rober Joce, William Malen, William STRACHIE, John Warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smyth were lately possessed of their estate as in fee of and in a messuage or tenement with certain shops and stables opposite or at the back of the same messuage also in a Garden belonging to the same messuage with all and singular their appurtenances, in walden aforesaid, sometime Sulgraves and previously Cleydons. And thus possessed thereof, in performance of a certain sale and bargain made between the said Robert and as the aforesaid John Danbury, the above mentioned Robert Joce, William Malen, William STRACHIE, John Warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smythe by a certain Deed of theirs the date of which is at Walden the tenth day of June in the twenty first year of the reign of the presnt King Enfeoffed Alan Chapman Yeoman of the Guard of the said King, john Pomfret, Thomas STRACHIE William Midelton, Thomas Ereswell, John Lawe and william chapman son of the aforesaid Alan in the aforesaid messuage shops, stables and Garden with all there appurtenances. Excepting one shop with chambers built over with appurtenances, a portion of the premisses as the limits and boundaries, the length and breadth of the same shop are specified in the said deed of indenture, and entirely reserved to the aforesaid Robert Joce, william Malen, William STRACHIE, John Warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smyth their heirs and assigns, to the use of the aforesaid Robert Joce his heirs and asigns, to have and to hold the aforesaid messuage and all the premisses with appurtenances, Excepting the pre-excepted to the aforesaid Alan Chapman their heirs and assigns to the use of me john danbury aforesaid my heirs and assigns. By virtue of which enfeoffment the same alan Chapman, John pomfret Thomas STRACHIE William Middelton, Thomas Ereswell, John Lawe and William Chapman were seised in the aforesaid messuage and other the premisses with their appurtenances Excepting the pre-excepted in their estate as in fee To the use of me John Danbury aforesaid my heirs and assigns. And as concerning the aforesaid shop with chambers built over with appurtenances, the aforesaid Robert Joce, William Malen, William Malen, William STRACHIE, John Warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smyth remain seised in their estate as in fee To the use of the aforesaid Robert Joce his heirs and assigns And being so seised therein the same Robert Joce, for a certain sum of money, to wit, for ten pounds, by me the aforesaid John Dabury, Paid in hand to the same Robert, has sold and bargained to me John Danbury aforesaid and my heirs the aforesaid Shop with upper chambers as before described as reserved by the wording of which the said Robert Joce, William Malen, William STRACHIE, John Warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smyth were seised in the aforesaid shop with upper chambers with their appurtenances. To the use of me John Danbury aforesaid my heirs and assigns. And for certain considerations me moving know that I John Danbury aforesaid have entered upon the aforesaid messuage Shops Stables and Garden with all and sigular their appurtenances there, as before mentioned the excepted and reserved portion non-excepted. And certain my feofees have expelled therefrom. Furthermore that I have granted and by this my present Deed confirmed to Thomas Marten, Richard Alfeld, Thomas Halydaunce, Nicholas Burley, Thomas Albury, Thomas Heygnes, Thomas Lawe and John Smyth the younger All the aforesaid Messuage, shops, Stables and garden with all and singular their appurtenances as the aforesaid messuage with the shop lately reserved with other Shops all and singular in any manner facing the same messuage, are siutated and exist in the town aforesaid between the Tenement of William Adam in which Robert Sadler now dwells on the western side and the market called the pesemarket opposite the messuage of William STRACHIE on the eastern side. And the aforesaid Stables are situated at the back of the said messuage in a lane there called And the Garden aforesaid now in part is built over and lies between Hell streate on the southern side and a lane leading straight from the messuage of William Malen towards
Given at Welden. Endorsed :- Testes ad deliberationem seisine et ingressus infrascriptorum fuerunt Ricardus Baron Gent, Johannes (?) Berd (or Ben) Valectus Corone domini Regis, Johannes Ward, Thomas Smyth, Willelmus Malen, Johannes Frohok, Robertus Joce, infrascripti et alior (sic)

4/15/1530 ~ To all Christian people whom this present writing shall reach Robert Joce, William Malen, William STRACHIE, John warde, John Sexe and Nicholas Smyth send greeting. Know that we the aforesaid Robert, William, John, John and Nicholas have demised, released and completely for ourselves and heirs quit claimed to Thomas Marten, Richard Alfeld, Thomas Halydaunce, Nicholas Burley, Thomas Albury, Thomas Heynes, Thomas Lawe and John Smyth the younger to the use and profit of John Danbury our entire right claim title and interest in that messuage or Tenement with all Shops, Stables and a garden facing the messuage in Walden in the County of Essex, which were lately Sulgraves and previously Cleydons. Of which messuage and other premises (excepting one shop nearly adjoining the messuage reserved to us by a certain deed of Indenture of ours) we enfeoffed Alan Chapman, John Pomfret, Thomas STRACHIE, William Middelton, Thomas Ereswell, John lawe and william champman. And from which reserved shop the aforesaid John Danbury expelled us by reason of a sale made to him by me Robert Joce and thereof and of other premises enfeoffed the aforesaid Thomass Marten, Richard Alfeld, Thomas Halydaunce, Nicholass Burley, Thomas Albury, Thomas Heynes, Thomas lawe and John Smyth. To the use of John Danbury his heirs and assigns. Renunciation of claim on the part of Robert Joce, William Malen and the others. Exclusion of the same persons from legal action. Seals. Here should follow the deed of June 10 23 Henry VIII p.56

1/20/1531 ~ Deed ~ Know that we John Danbury, Thomas Marten, Richard Alfeld, Thomas Halydaunce, Nicholas Burley, Thomas Albery, Thomas Heynes, Thomas Lawe and John Smith the younger for sixty-five pounds three shillings and four pence paid into the hands of me John Danbury aforesaid by Richard Baron gentleman, have demised delivered abd by this our present deed confirmed to Richard Baron aforesaid, Willaim Baron, John Frohok gentlemen, John Smysth the elder, William Garlop, William Dalton and John Boyton the elder All that our messuage with all those shops and stables situated opposite or to the back of the same messuage also a garden with certain houses built in the same lying next Helstrete [High Street]. Also all those stalls and shope built beneath or around the messuage aforesaid or in any manner connected with all and singular the appurtenances of the aforesaid messuage shops stables and stalls and with their conveniences and liberties whatsoever in Walden [Saffron Walden] in the County of Essex. Which messuage, shopes, stables and stalls we the aforesaid Thomas Marten etc, lately had to us and our heirs and assigns by grant and enfeoffment of the same John Danbury as more fully appears in a certain Deed of his thereupon executed in our favour the date of which is at Walden [Saffron Walden] aforesaid on the second day of January in the twenty first year of the Reign of the present king. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, shops, stables and stalls with all and singular their appurtenances conveniences and liberties to the aforesaid Richard Baron etc, their heirs and assigns for ever. Of the chief lords etc. To the use and profit of Richard Baron his heirs and assigns for ever. In witness of which thing to this our present Deed we have set our seals. Given at Wolden [Saffron Walden] aforesaid on the twentieth day of January in the twenty third year of the Reign of king Henry the Eighth after the Conquest. Endorsed . Testes ad deliberationem seisine fuerunt Johannes Mayor, Johannes Ben, Johannes Ware,Thomas Byrd, Willelmus STRACHIE,Thomas Nycolls, Willelmus STRACHIE Junnior, Thomas Kent, Robertus Penneston et Thomas Pylkyngton et ceteri.

8/26/1535 ~ Deed ~ Know present and future that I William Byrde of Debeden in the county of Essex, yoman, have granted, conceded and by this my present Deed confirmed to William Strachy of Walden, John Pomfret of the same, John Lawe, Thomas Lewe, Nicholas Byrley, William Cawton, William Bollyng, Thomas Kent, Simon Harlowe, Thomas Turtell, John Strachy, William Strachy the younger, Thomas Adam the younger, Thomas Eswell the younger, John Pomferts the younger Three acres of pasture otherwise meadowe called Reves mede, whether more or less, situated,lying and being in the town and parish of Wymbysh in the County of Essex aforesaid, between lands lately of William Collwell on either side. One head thereof abutting upon Land of the aforesaid William Collwell towards the south and east, the other head abutting upon the High road leading Newport towards the North and west. Which three acres of pasture aforersaid I the aforesaid William Byrde together with John Rutlonds Nicholas Pyrke, John Eswell, John Nycolls, Thomas Strachy, Johb Wregge, Hugh Jacobbe, William Adam, Andrew Abery, Thomas Adam, Robert Barkarr, John Turnor, Thomas Barkarr, and William Collwell of Wymbych had conjointly to us and our heirs by grant and fiefment of John Carter of Walden aforesaid as is more fully evident and appears by his Deed thereupon executed in our favour, the date of which is the twentieth day of the month of January in the eleventh year of the Reign of King Henry the seventh after the Conquest of England. To have and to hold the three acres to the above persons. Payment, of customary services. And further Know that I William Bryd aforesaid have granted and conceded and by this my present deed confirmed to the aforesaid William Strachy and the others as by above list one acre of land lying in Wymbich aforesaid called Hawkedones acre between land lately of Richard Bagge, now of John Taylor, on one side and land called lytill Haukedones, lately of John Marten, afterwards of John Sexten on the other side. One head thereof abutting upon land of Nicholas Marten and the other head thereof abutting upon the High road called Hawkedones strete, leading from Wymbych aforesaid towards Newport. Which Acre of land with appurtenances I the aforesaid William Byrde, together with John Rutlond aforesaid Nicholas Pyrke, John Eswell, John Nycolls, Thomas Strachy, John Wregge, Hugh Jacobbe, William Adam, Andrew Abraham y, Thomas Adam, Robert Barker, John Turner and Thomas Barker and William Colewell of Wymbyche, Had conjointly to us and our heirs by grant and feoffment of the aforesaid John Carter as more fully is evident and appears by another deed of his thereupon executed in our favour, the Date of which is the twntieth day of the month of January in the eleventh Year of the Reign of King Henry the seventh after the conquest of England. To have and to hold the aforesaid acre of land with all and singular its appurtenances to the aforesaid William Strachy &c. (the list as above). Payment of customary services. Appointment of Thomas Adam of Walden the elder by William Byrd as his attorney to deliver possession of the above four acres of pasture and land. Seal Given at Walden. Endorsed:- Deliberata fuit seisina pacifice et aperte secundum formam Carte in presentia Thome Strachy, Thome Byrd, Thome Adam, Johannis Smythe, Petri Barkar et Johannis Wyllesmere.

8/20/1537 ~ Know all men by these presents that I John Danbury of Walden in the County of Essex, yoman, am held and firmly bound to John Ben, Gentleman, William Byrde, Thomsas Strachye, Thomas Byrde, John Nicolls, John sexy, John Boyton, John Smyth, William Ronham, John Mayer, Ralph Smythyman and Thomas Turtell, in twenty pounds sterling to be paid to the same John Ben (& the others) or their certified Attorney or their executors on the Feast of Saint Micheal the Archangel next to come after the Date of these presents. To the good and faithful discharge of which payment I bind myself my heirs executors and executrices by these presents. Sealed with my Seal and Dated with twentieth day of August in the twenty ninth Year of the reign of King Henry the Eighth after the Conquest. (Transcription) The condition of this obligation ys that if the withinbound John Danbury his heirs & assignes do stond to obbey kepe perfome & fulfill Thaward ordynance Jugement decree & fynall determynation of the Reverend father in God William Busshop of Colchester arbitrator indifferently electyd & chosen as well by the within namyd John Ben William Byrde, Thomas STRACHIE, thomas Birde, John Nycolls, John Sexy, John Boyton, John Smyth, William Ronham, John Mayer, Raufe Smythyman & Thomas Turtell of the oon partie as by the said John Danbury of thoder partie To arbitre awarde ordeign Juge & deme as well for in & uppon the right title interest use & possession of & in a parcel of medowe in Wymbisshe in the Countie withinwryten called Reves mede sometyme John Martens As of for & uppon all Evidences Chartres Escripts & Munyments concerning the said medow or any parcell therof So that the said awarde ordynaunce decree denie & Jugement be made by the sayd arbitrator & delyvered in writing under his Seale unto eyther of the said parties, on thisside the Fest of Saint Michaell tharchangell next comyng after the Date herof That than this present obligation to be voyde & of none effect or ells to stond in Full strength & virtue By me John Danburie

10/6/1537 ~ Deed ~ Know all men by these presents that I John Danburie of Walden in the County of Essex am Held and Firmly bound to William Byrde of Depden and Thomas Strachy of Walden in forty pounds sterling to be paid to the aforesaid William and Thomas on the feast of all Saints next to come after the date of these presents To the good and faithful discharge of which payment I bind myself, our heirs and executors by this present, sealed with seal and Dated the sixth day of October in the twenty ninth year of the Reign of King Henry the eighth after the conquest of England. By me John Danbury. Sealed and delivered in the presence of me James Vawdy, Thomas Mede, Thomas Bonor and many others. (Transcription) The Condition off thys obligation ys that yff the wythinbownden John Danbury, hys heirs and assignes, at all tymes hereafter permytte and suffer the wythinanamyd Willyam Byrde, Thomas Strachi, Thomas Byrde, John Nycolls, John Sexi, John Boyton, John Smyth, Wyllyam Roneham, John Mayer, Rafe Smytheman & Thomas Turtell ther heirs & assignes, to inyoye occupi and possede, the possession off on meede, in Wymbysh in the Countye of Essex callyd Reves meede nowe in the tenure off the sayd Wyllyam Byrde & other hys joyntfeffees, wythowt lett vexation or disturbance off ye sayd sayd John Danbure or any other person or persons, pretending ther title and interest From the sayd John Danbury, and Further yff the said John Danbury & hys heirs discharge and save harmeles, the sayd Wyllym Byrde Thomas Strachy (& the others as above) ther heirs & assignes agens all persons claymyng or pretendyng ther titles, off & in the sayd meede, by any meenees as cosen & heir to John Marten of Wymbyshe somtyme ver(?ay) owner off the sayd meede That Then Thys present obligation shalbe voyde & off noo strength in the lawe, or elles to abyde in all Full strength & vertue. Hoc presens Scriptum sigillatum et deliberatum fuit in presentia Colcestrensis episcopi ac Comediatoris? de Walden?

1540 ~ Calender of QUEEN'S BENCH INDICTMENTS ANCIENT, 696, Part II 239. Essex [very faded] John Wylson of Farnham tailor on 8 March [illegible] Elizabeth there took there wethers worth 30s. of Mary Byckner wid. Tho. Drynkwater of Cranham labourer on (?) 17 January 40 Elizabeth there took a pied cow worth £3 of John Turnor. John Leonard of Chipping Ongar labourer on 8 February 40 Elizabeth took a brown [illegible] of William Fynch. Geo. Brown of Stebbing tailor and Thomas Cock of Great Easton labourer on 30 December 40 Elizabeth at Belchamp St. Paul took five steers worth £5 of Thomas Golding gent.; and that Nicholas STRACHIE of Lt. Easton butcher received and helped them. Hen. Ford of Pentlow labourer on 22 February 40 Elizabeth there took 14 bushels of barley worth 12s. and half a bushel of malt worth 18d. of Henry Froster. John Wells of Rainham labourer on 16 April 40 Elizabeth took a pair of hose worth 5s., 2 pairs of knitted stockings worth 3s. and 5s. in money of John Webb at Weny[illegeble] [?Wennington]. Ben. Mansfeld of Buttsbury husbdmn. on 29 March 40 Elizabeth there took 2 bushels of wheat worth 10s. of Richard Coderll.

1/22/1542 ~ Deeds relating to Saffron Walden and neighbouring parishes ~ To all Christian people whom the present Deed shall reach John Walhed Clerk and Schoolmaster of Walden in the county of Essex and James Brockton of the same town and County, Clerk, Greeting. Know that we the aforesaid John Walhed and James Brockton have demised conveyed released and by this our present deed confirmed to the Reverend father in Christ John Bishop of Bedford Suffragan and Vicar of the parish church of Walden, Thomas STRACHYE and John Cotton, Gentlemen, William Lownds, William STRACHYE the elder, John Lawe, James Wyllyamson, Nicholas Burle, William Bowlyng, William Calton the elder, Thomas STRACHYE the the elder, John Smythe the elder, Thomas Burde the elder, John Nyccolls, John Raymonde, Thomas Boyton, John Gammage, William Calton the younger, William STRACHYE the younger, John Smythe the younger, Thomas Wyllyamson, Thomas Hallydans, Richard Goodwyn, Thomas Runham, Thomas Marten, John Pumffreytthe the younger, William Pumffreytt, Thomas Mallen, Robert Turner, Robert Bancks, Robert Halffhed, John STRACHYE, Thomas Adam the younger, John Ewcley, Gabriel Bushe, Thomas Burde the younger, Henry Calton and Thomas Nyccolls the younger of Walden, Simon Barcker, John Seyche the younger, Peter Barcker and Thomas Hollande of Wymbyshe in the said County of Esseex All those our messuages lands, tenements, Gardens, meadows, leys, pastures, woods, rents, services and Shops with hedges ditches and other their appurtenances situated lying and existing in the towns, fields and parishes of Walden and Wymbyshe aforesaid and Thaxsted and Thunderlee in the County aforesaid Which we the aforesaid John Walhed and James Brockton lately had conjointly to us our heirs and assigns by grant and enfeoffment of John Benne gentleman, Thomas Burde, Thomas STRACHYE, John Smythe, William Runham, Ralph Smytheman, John Sexye and Thomas Turtyll of Walden. To have and to hold All the aforesaid messuages, lands etc. to John Suffragan Bishop ofBedford and the other persons. Payment of customary services. Seals. Given at Walden. Endorsed . Seisina deliberata est pacifice et aperte secundum vim formam et effectum hujus carte infravocate et in presentia Johannis Corbett generosi, Johannis Fuller, Johannis Pumffreytt, Richard Stockhooll, Johannis Dowson, Georgii Maryes, Hugonis Sawnder, Nicholai Scott et multorum aliorum.

1/21/1542/43 ~ Deeds Saffron Walden ~ Know that we John Benne of Walden in the County of Essex Gentleman, Thomas Byrde of the same town, John Nycolls, Thomas STRACHYE, John Smythe, William Runham, Ralph Smytheman, John Sexye and Thomas Turtyll of Walden have granted and by this our present deed confirmed to John Walhed Clerk and Schoolmaster of Walden and James Brockton Clerk (1) All that Capital messuage with a garden adjoining and six Tenements portions of and adjoining the same messuage with their appurtenances of which three are situated on the east and three on the west of the said messuage, as they are situated and exist together in the town of Walden in a street there called Danyells lane of Fullers strete (2) Seven Tenements sometime of John Hunte situated and existing conjoinedly in a street of the aforesaid town called Gowlestreat (3) One other Tenement situated in the same street on the opposite side of the street next a Tenement lately of Thomas Schyllynge (4) One other Tenement situated in the Cuckyngstole ende of the town on the north side of the Tenement of Thomas Strachy (5) A shop in the Bocheryerowe of the town of Walden formerly of Thomas Warwycke, which Shop was lately divided into two Shops or Stalls (6) And two acres of arable land lying together in a field of the town aforesaid called Perytonfyld sometime of John Ryche (7) Other two acres of arable land lying dividedly in a field of the town aforesaid called Brockhoolvaley of which one was formerly of John Howlott and the other of Robert Aldeburye (8) And one acre of land lying in the Northfyld of the town aforesaid in a place there called the Wyndmyllvaley sometime of Thomas Barcker now in the tneure of John Malen (9) And all those messuages lands and Tenements, meadows, leys, pastures and woods, rents and services called Busshowse and Harvyes with their appurtenances, situated lying and existing in the towns and parishes of Wymbyshe and Thaxsted in the said County of Essex (10) Further twenty acres of land and pasture lately of Thomas Barcker lately of Wymbyshe aforesaid lying dividedly in various fields of Wymbyshe aforesaid as their limits and boundaries more fully indicate and shew (11) And Three acres of pasture called Reves aedowe lying together in the fields of Wymbyshe aforesaid (12) And one acre of arable land called Hawkedonys acre lying in the fields of the same town (13) And a Croft of land called Lyttyll Beres Croft lately of Thomas Semer containing two acres of ground lying in the fields of Walden (14) And two acres and a half of arable land with appurtenances lying dividedly in a field of Wymbyshe aforesaid called Wylbyfylde. Further (15) All that Barn with appurtenances situated in the street before mentioned called Danyells lane formerly of Robert Chapman (16) And a half scre of land formerly of the same Robert lying in Powncyscrouchefyld of the town of Walden And (17) a Tenement with appurtenances situated in the Cuckstole ende aforesaid which was lately of John Boyton deceased. Further (18) All that meadow lying in the hamlet of Northe ende formerly of John Roos (19) And four acres and a rood of arable land lying dividedly in various fields of Walden whereof one acre lies in a valley beyond small bridge towards Sywards ende. The second acre lies in the same spot and is called the Longe acre. The third acre lies in Hathefyld. And the fourth acre and rood therof lie in two parcels in the (?quarentena ?shot) called Ludgoreshale (20) And one piece of arable land containing one acre whether it be more or less in extent lately of Thomas Chapman as it lies next Powncyswood (21) And one acre of arable land with appurtenances called Carters acre lately of Nicholas Pycoke lying in a field of Walden called Peselondshott (22) And Three roods of arable land lying togehter in a field of Walden called Galowfyld (23) And a half acre of arable land lately of Thomas STRACHYE lying in the Lymekyllfyld of the town of Walden (24) And one acre of arable land lately of Wiliam Bryd lying enclosed with hedges and ditches in a field of Walden called the Mellfyld (25) And one acre of arable land sometime of Thomas Stucley and lately of William Bryd lying in a field of Walden called Byxstaple (26) And three acres and on rood of arable land lying dividedly in the parish of Wymbyshe aforesaid whereof three acres lie together in a field there called Greatwestfyld and the said rood lies in a field there called Newbredgefyld (27) And half an acre of arable land lying in Powncyscrouche fyld aforesaid lately of John Spyllman (28) And two acres and three roods of arable land lying in the oft mentioned parish of Wymbyshe which abut upon Lyestreate (29) And three acres of meadow and wood lying together in the same parish next a wood called Rownehey. All which our messuages, lands, tenements gardens, meadows, leys, pastures, woods, rents and services and Shops with hedges and ditches and other their appurtenances lying and situated in the towns, fields and parishes aforesaid we the before mentioned John Benne and Thomas Bryd, John Niccolls, Thomas STRACHYE, John Smythe. William Runham, Ralph Smytheman, John Sexye, and Thomas Turtyll had to us our heirs and assigns conjointly with Master John Leche, Clerk, vicar of the parish church of Walden, William Lemberd, Citizen and Mercer of London, William Bryd, John Ereswell, John Bryght, Thomas STRACHYE the elder, John Danburye the elder, John Boyton the elder, George Thorne, John Benne, John Turnor, Andrew Alberye, Roger Grene, John Warde, John Pecocke, Thomas Longe, William Janyn, John Sawnder, John Burges John Harvye, John Cornell, Nicholas Rutlond , Thomas Smythe, Thomas Holden, James Bodley, Thomas Myddelton, Thomas Aldeburye, William Barcker, Thomas Lawe, Thomas Marten, William Adam, Nicholas Adam, Richard Esewell, William Mallen, Thomas Janyn, John Mayre, Thomas Pole, Walter Colle, John Boyton, John Barcker and John Seryche now already deceased by grant conveyance and deed of confirmation of George Mynott clerk and John Thorne late of Walden as more fully appears by their deed thereupon executed in our favour bearing date the twentieth day of December in the twenty fourth year of the reign of King Henry the seventh. And further we grant and by this our present deed confirm to the aforesaid John Walhed and James Brockton (30) Three acres and one rood of land whereof two acres and three roods of land lie together in a field called whytehell of the town of Walden between lands of the aforesaid John Benne and the rest of his cofeoffees above named, called the Almeshowselond on the northern side and lands of Richard Baron Gentleman on the southern side one head abutting on land of Thomas Adam and the other head on lands lately of Henry Cocke. And one half acre lies in a field called the Northe endefyld between land called the Almeshowselond on the northern side and land of George Varman on the other side, one head thereof abutting upon the road called Cambrydgewey towards the east and the other head upon land of the aforesaid George Warman. Which Three acres and one rood of land with appurtenances we the aforesaid John Benne, Thomas Bryd, John Nycolls, Thomas STRACHYE, John Smythe, William Runham, Ralph Smytheman, John Sexye and Thomas Turtyll had conjointly with John Warde, Thomas Longe, Nicholas Rutland, Thomas Smythe, Thomas Myddelton, Thomas Alberye, Thomas Marten, Richard Esewell, William Mallen, John Mayes, Thomas Pole, John Boyton, John Barcker and John Seryche already deceased to us our heirs and assigns by grant and deed of confirmation of William Bryd, John Turnor, Thomas Lamberd, Roger Grene and John Grygge as more fully appears by their deed executed in our favour dated the last day of December in the eighteenth year of the reign of King Henry the eighth. To have and to hold all the aforesaid messuages, lands and Tenements and the other the premisses all the singular with their appurtenances whatsoever to the aforesaid John Walhed and James Brockton their heirs and assigns for ever. Payment of customary services. Seals.
Given at Walden. Endorsed . Seisina deliberata est pacifice et aperte secundum vim formam et effectum hujus carte infravocatorum etc. in presentia Johannis Corbett generosi, Johannis Fuller, Johannis Pumffreytt, Richardi Stookhooll, Johannis Dowson, Georgii Mayes, Hugonis Sawnder, Nicholai Scott et multorum aliorum.

9/19/1546 ~ Deeds pertaining to Saffron Walden ~ Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos hoo presens Scriptum pervenerit Johannes Barcker fillius et heres Thome Barcker de Wymbyshe in Comitatu Essexie Salutem in domino sempiternam Noveritis me prefatum Johannem Barcker remisisse relaxasse &c. Johanni Corbett in sua plena et pacifica possessione existenti &c totum jus que unquam habui habeo seu &c in uno mesuagio cum omnibus illis terris &c vocatis Barckers. Que quidem omnia et singula terre et Tenementa predicta & nuper fuerunt Thome Barcker patris mei. So that neither he nor his heirs have any further claim. Exclusion from legal proceedings. Bond of J.Barcker to J.Corbett in £100 as guarantee against disturbance. Warranty. Seal. Endorsed:- Sigilla tum et deliberatum in presentia Willelmi STRACHYE senioris Johannis Smythe junioris Thome Bowghtell de Newport Johannis Spruce Johannis Cornell Galfridi Gybson Thome Barcker patris infranominati Johannis, Lawrentii Barcker filii dicti Thome et multorum aliorum.

4/20/1550 ~ To all Christain people whom this present shall reach, John Lawe of Wallden in the county of Essex, Haberadassher, Greeting. Thereas the most mighty and exclellent prince our lord Edward the Sixth, by the grace of God King of England, France & Ireland defender of the faith, and on earth supreme, head of the Church of England and Ireland, by the advice of his councillors, by his letters patent bearing date, at Westmibster, the third day of August in the third Year of his Reign, amongst other matters, in return for a certain sum of money well and faithfully paid into the hands of the treasurer of his crown court of Augmentation and Reversion, to its use, by certain John Smyth and William Strachy, granted and conceded to the aforesaid John Smyth and William Strachy, their heirs and assigns, all those lands whatsoever with appurtenances, then and now in the occupation and tenure of Thomas Tyrtell, lying and being in the fields of Wallden in the said Country of Essex, to wit, two Acres of arable land whether more less, lying next the Pestell Dyches on one side and Land of Thomas Tyrtell on the other side, one head abutting upon the house of George Everhed towards the east, the other head abutting upon the Pestell Dyches towards the west Lately belonging and pertaining to the Guild or franternity before time of great Wallden in the said county of Essex and late being a portion of the property thereof, likewise any whatsover of the Reversions and Reversion of all and singular the premisses and of any portion thereof, likewise Proceeds of the Reversion and any Annual profits, Reclamations(?) on any demises or grants also now made concerning the premisses or concerning any ortion thereof To hold the aforesaid land and other the premisses with all their appurtenances of his majesty the King aforesaid, his heirs and successors, to wit, as from his manor of West Greenwyche in his county of Kent, merely by fealty in free socage and not in chief, for all services and demands whatsoever in any manner to be rendered or performed for the premisses or any part thereof to his said majesty the King, his Heirs or successors (Saving only a certain Annual Rent of eight pence arising from the lands aforesaid as by the same letters patent amongst other matters, more dully appears) after which gift and grant made as is aforesaid by his majesty the King before named, the before mentioned John Smyth and William Strachy for certain sums of money well and truly paid to the aforesaid John Smyth and William Strachy by me John Lawe of Wallden in the County of Essex aforesaid, conveyed, granted, sold, enfeoffed, gave, relesed, bargained and by their deed confirmed to me John Lawe, aforesaid, my heirs and assigns, all and singular the aforesaid lands with appurtenances above mentioned and specified, in as full manner and form as his majesty the King aforesaid gave and granted all and singular the premisses amongst other matters by his aforesaid letters patent, to John Smyth and William Strachy, as by their deed, bearing date the fourth day of August in the third year of his majestys Reign aforesaid more fully becomes plain and appears Know that I, John Lawe aforesaid, for a certain sum of money, well and tryly paid to me, John Lawe aforesaid by Thomas Tyrtell of Wallden in the county of Essex, aforesaid yoman, whereby I acknowledge myself to be fully satisfied and contented and the same Thomas Tyrtell, his heirs and executors to be thereof acquitted and exonerated by these presents have conveyed, sold, enfeoffed, bargained and by this my present deed, confirmed, to the same Thomas Tyrtell, his heirs and assigns, to the service and use of the aforesaid Thomas Tyrtell, his Heirs and assigns in as full manner and form as the said John Smyth and William Strachy granted and conceded all and singular the premisses by their deed to me To be held of his said majesty the King etc. to Thomas Tyrtell. Warrenty. Seal. (A piece of paper pinned to the above deed reads as follows:-) (1549?) John Smithe the younger and William STRACHIE the younger Grant to themselves and heirs We grant to the aforesaid John Smithe and William STRACHIE all that late Gild or fraternity now dissolved in great Walden in the said county of Essex, And all and singular the messuages, lands tenements, meadows, feedings, pastrures, commons, wastes, furzes, heaths and our heriditaments of whatsoever king with appurtenances, now or lately in the several tenures or occupations of John Harison, Thomas STRACHIE, John (?L)albeck etc. situate, lying and being in the towns, Fields, parishes and hamlets of great Walden brooke Walden, Sewerdes end, Newport and Thaxsted. (Not signed) (Another little piece of paper also pinned to the deed says:-) Thes II (2) Acers being called Guild lande lyeth on the Southe syde in the close of my great house which Richard Jellyes occupyeth. (Not signed). The endorsement of the main deed says:- Estate(?) and possession were granted and delivered according to the force form and effect of This aforesaid deed in the presence of Thomas Eresewell, Thomas Roper, John Cleydon, John Totham and Nicholas Ereswell. 20 Apri. 4Edw. 6.

1555 ~ Indenture of lease between John Smyth keeper and Richard Lyon his part brother of the kings almshouse in Walden on the one part and Robert Halfhed of the same twon on the other part witnesseth that the said John and Richard with the consent of Wyllyam Strache treasurer and Thomas Ereswell & Robard Halfhed chamberlains of the town have lt to the said Robard Halfhed noe chamberlain, two acres of arable land lying in the fields of Walden called Coppyd Bowshfeld, by the land of the said Robard Halfhed onthe north and the land of the manor of Westley towards the west, one head abutting upon the land of John Smyth the elder , towards the east and the other head abuting on the way leading from the windmill towards Westley. For 20 years at 4 shillings per annum if it be asked by the master and keepers of the Almshouse

1556 ~ Indenture of lease between John Smyth senior keeper and Richard Lyon his part brother of the Kings Almshouse of Walden [Saffron Walden] on the one part and John Smyth junior of the same town gent, on the other part Witnesseth that the said John & Richard with the consent of William STRACHIE the younger treasurer and Robert Halfehead & Robert Turner, chamberlains have let to the said John Smyth junior a tenement with a garden adjoining and a close or pasture called Besell Ditches. And the tenement lies in a street called Cockstole end [Cuckingstool End] between the tenement of the said William STRACHIE on the one side and the pett called Cockstole pett on the other side one head abutting on the said close and the other upon the high way leading to London. For 21 years at 16 shillings per ann.

1/12/1556 ~ Deeds ~ Indenture of lease between John Smyth keeper & Richard Lyon his part brother of the Kings Almshouse in Walden [Saffron Walden] on the one part and James Goddyng of the same town on the other part Witnesseth that the said John & Richard with the consent of William STRACHIE treasurer and Thomas Erswell & Robert Halfhed chamberlains have let to the said James Goddyng a tenement & 3 acres of land lying in the town and fields of Walden [Saffron Walden], Whereof the tenement is in the street called Cukstol ende [Cuckingstool End] between the tenement of Thomas Archer south and the tenement of Thomas Byrd north, one head abutting on the said street west. And the 3 acres of land lie in the field towards Westley between land of John Smyth and land of John Wenom. For 20 years at 24 shillings per ann. See also Vol IV number 37

12/6/1556 ~ Deeds ~ Indenture between John Smythe thelder of Walden keeper & Richard Lyon his part brother of the K. Almshouse on the one part and John Smythe Younger gentleman of Walden on the other part Witnesseth that the said John and Richard with the consent of William STRACHIE the younger treasurer,Robt.Halfhead and Robt.Turner chamberlains of the town have let to John Smythe June all that their Tenement with a Garden thereunto adjoynynge and one close or paster called Besell diches. And the tent. and garden lieth in a strete calledCooksotle end between the tent of the said W. STRACHIE on the one parte And the pett called Cockstole pett on the other parte one head thereof abutteth upon the said Close and the other head upon the Kyngs hieway ledynge to London. For XXI years at XVI shillings per ann.

12/25/1556 ~ Deeds Saffron Walden ~ Know all men by these presents that we Thomas STRACHYE the elder of Walden in the Country of Essex Yeoman, Johanna Adam of the same town and country widow and Thomas Adam of the same town and country Haberdassher have appointed and put in our place our beloved in Christ William STRACHYE the elder of the same town and Country and Thomas Burgeaunte of the same towm and country as our true and lawful attorneys conjointly and severally regarding all that our Shop of situated in Walden aforesaid in the market there, to wit, in a street or place called The Bocherye Rowe between another shop of me the said Johanna Adam on the eastern side and a shop sometime belonging to the Almshouse of Walden of K.Edward VI on the western side, one Head thereof abutting upon the Bocherye Rowe aforesaid towards the South. The other upon the Tenement of Robert Turnor for the object of entering and taking possession and seisin of and in the same. And after such possession and seisin taken and had thereinafter for us in our stead and names to deliver full and peaceful possession of the same with all and singular the appurtenances thereof to William STRACHYE the younger, Treasurer of the Town of Walden, John symthe the elder, Richard Lyon, Robert Turnor, Thomas STRACHYE the younger, John STRACHYE, Thomas Harrydawnce, Thomas Marten and Nicholas Ereswell of Walden or their Attorney for the said object appointed according to the force and effect of our Deed thereupon executed bearing date the twenty fourth day of this present month of December. Holding and to hold right and proper, all and whatsoever the said our Attorneys or either of them have done or shall do in the premisses in our stead or in our names. IN WITNESS of which we have put our seal to this our present Deed. Endorsed: Capta et deliberata fuit plena et pacifica possessioat seisina Shope infrascripte die et Anno infrascriptis per Willelmum Strachy seniorem et Thomas Burgeaunts Attornatos infranominatorum Thome Strachy senioris, Johanne Adam et Thome Adam in dicta parte in presentia Roberti Halfehed, Johannis Tottenham, Johannis Bateman, Thome Fuller, Johannis Symonts ot aliorum.

1557 ~ Deeds ~ This Indenture made the XVIII day of jannuarye in the forthe and fyvethe yeres of the Reignes oure Soverigne Lorde and Ladye philippe and Marye by the grace of God Kynge and Queene of Englonde Spayne Fraunce Bothe Cicills Jerusalem and Irelonde Defendors of the faythe Archdukes of Austria Dukes of Burgundie Milleyne and Brabannd counties of Haspurge Flannders amd Tivoll. Between Agnes Corbett of Walden in the Countie of Essex Wyddowe and Thomas Burgeaunte of the same towne and countie gentleman on thone partie and William Bolinge Thresaurer of the towne of Walden aforesaid Roberte Turner and Richarde Chappman chamberleynes of the sayde Town and the Cominaltye of the same and George Nicolls of the Middle Temple in London gentleman John Smyth senior John Symth Junior Thomas Birde senior William STRACHIE senior William Strachye junior William Calton Thomas Boyton Thomas Wylliamson John Lawe senior Addam Isbell John Hubberde Robert Gardyner Thomas Turtell Nicholas Burley James Woodall Richard Goodwynne Robert Halfehed Thomas STRACHIE senior John Pumfreyte William Pumfreyte Thomas Ereswell Thomas Hurrydaunce Thomas Marten and Richarde Turner of Waldem in the sahyde Countie yeomen on thother parte Wytnessethe that the sayde Agnes in full accomplisshmente of the severalle entents of the severalle laste Wylls and Testaments of her late Brother William Myddleton and her late husbande John Corbette of sayyde Walden gentleman deceased and for and in consideration of the better and contynuall mayntenaunce and supportation in perpetuytye of the pore inhabitauntes from tyme to tyme born within the sayde Towne in the Almneshowse of our late sovereign lorde Kynge Edward the sixte in the sayde Towne and of mere charyte moved to pitye and compassion towarde the pore posterytye of the sayde Towne do Covenaunte and graunte for her her heires Executors and Assignes to and with the sayde Thresaurer Chamberleyns and Cominalty and their successors and to and with the saide George Nicolls his Executors and Administrators that she the said Agnes her heires and Assigness and all and singular other person or persones nowe beinge seased or which hereafter shalbe seased of and in all that Messuage or tenemente called Barkers & all those londes tenementes hereditaments rentes services reversions medowes pastures feadings commons woodes underwoods & groves with all & singular ther appurtenance sett lyinge and beinge in Wymbyshe in the Countie of Essexs aforesayde which the saide Agnes joyntlye & togyther with the sayde John Corbett had to them & their heires of the demyse & deede of foeffment of John Smythe thelder of Walden aforesayde & James Brooton Clerke shall forth-wise &immediately from heneforthe stonde remayne 7 be seased of & in all & singular the premisses to thonlye use entente 7behoufe of the said Agnes & her heires of her bodye lawfully begotten & her heiress fo her bodye lawfully begotten to thonlye use entents&behoufe of the saide William Bolinge Roberte Turner Richarde Chappman & George Nicolls & the other fower & twe oresayde & there heirs & assignes for ever. And Furthermore where as Walden aforesayde wyddowe mother of the sayde Agnes is seased in her demeasne as of freholds for terme of the lyfe of the saide Johane of & in eyghte messuages fyvetye acres of londe eighte acres of meadowe & tenne acres of pasture with there appurtenances in Walden aforesayde the remayndere thereof after her decease unto the saide Agnes & her heires of her bodye lawfully begotten & for defaulte of such issue the remayndre therof unto the after her decease unto the saide Agnes & her heires of her bodye lawfully begotten & for defaulte of such issue the remayndre therof unto the saide Agnes & her heires in fee simple expectinge & belonginge. The sayde Agnes for & in consideration aforesayde do the covenaunt & graunte for her her heires Executors & Assignes to & with the saide Threasaurer Chamberleynes & cominalty & there successors & to & with everye one of them that she the saide Agnes Corbett her heires & Assingns & all & singuler other the premises laste above remembred & of and in the remayndre aforesayde of & in the same shall forthwith & immediatlye after the decease of the sayde Agnes without issue of her bodye lawfully begotten stonde remayne & be seased of & in all & singuler the same premisses & everye parte & parcell therof to thonlye use entente & behoufe of the sayde Thomas Burgeaunte & his Assignes Duringe the Naturall lyfe of the sayde Thomas Burgeaunte & after decease of the same Thomas Burgeaunte to thonlye use entente & behoufe of the sayde George Nicolls & the fowre & twentye persons aforesayde there heires & Assignes & everye one of them there heires & Assignes And the sayde Thomas Burgeaunte coveants to pay yearly after the decease of Agnes Burgeaunte to the said 24 persons £13. 6. 8. &c. Exchange of Identures between the contracting parties. The common seal of Walden (3 heads of saffron enclosed) & the sealsof the above 24 persons.

1/18/1557/58 ~ Deeds relating to Saffron Walden and neighbouring parishes ~ To all Christian people whom the present Writing shall reach Agnes Corbet of Walden in the County of Essex, widow, lately wife of John Corbet, late of the same town and County, gentleman, deceased, Greeting in the Lord. Know that I the aforesaid Agnes have demised, conveyed, enfeoffed, released and by this my present Writing confirmed to William STRACHYE the younger and to Thomas STRACHYE the younger of the same town and County, Drapers, All that Messuage or Tenement called Barkers and all those lands, Tenements,Heriditaments, rents,services, Reversions, meadows, pastures, feedings, Commons, Woods, underwoods and Groves with all and singular their appurtenances, situated, lying and existing in Wymbyshe in the County of Essex aforesaid, which I,the aforesaid Agnes, conjointly and together with my late husband, had to me, my heirs and assigns by demise and enfeoffment of John Smythe the elder of Walden aforesaid and of James Brocketon, Clerk. To have and to hold the aforesaid Messuage or Tenement and the other premisses with all and singular their appurtenances to the aforesaid william STRACHYE and Thomas STRACHYE, their heirs and assigns for ever. For service and use (?together with) certain Indentures executed between me Agnes aforesaid and Thomas Burgeaunt of Walden aforesaid, gentleman, on the one part and william Bolinge Treasurer of the town of Walden aforesaid, Robert Turner and Richard Chapman, Chamberlain (?s). and the Communalty of the same town, George Nicolls of the Middle Temple London, Gentleman, John Smythe the elder, John Smythe the younger, Thomas Bride the elder, William STRACHYE the elder, William STRACHYE the younger, William Calton, Thomas Boyton, Thomas Willyamson, John Lawe the elder, Adam Isbell, John Hubberde, Robert Gardener, Thomas Turtell, Nicholas Burleye, James Woodhalle, Richard Gooddinge, Robert Halfehed, Thomas Ereswell, Thomas Harrydaunce, Thomas Marten and Richard Turner of Walden aforesaid, yeoman,on the other part , bearing date of day and year of these presents. To be held of the chief lords of the fee by payment of services. Appointment by Agnes Corbet of Thomas Burgeaunte as her attorney to deliver possession. Seal. Date. Endorsed:- Sigillatum fuit presens Scriptum et deliberatum in presentia (?Nicholai) Nycolls Rychard (?Gardyner) Johannis Hedge, Johannis Chesshere et Richardi Fleming alias Sawnder. Capta et deliberata fuit plena et pacifica possessio et seisina &c. presentibus tunc ibidem Thoma May (?sive) Ricardo Sexten Roberto Reede, Thoma Hoillande Willelmo Richardeson Willelmo Reede Willelmo Barker Johanne Barker et aliis. Seal apparently a monogram of Agnes Corbet

1560 ~ Indenture of lease between William STRACHIE the elder, John Lawe the elder and Many others, feoffees of the property ofthe Almshouse of K. Edward VI in Walden on the one part and Richard serten of Wimbish yeoman on the other part witnesseth that the said W.STRACHIE, j.Lawe& the other cofeoffees with the consent of John Hubberde treasurer and Nicholas erswell& Richard Burdall chamberlains of the said town have let to R. Sexten the farm in Wimvbish where he now dwells called the Almshouse Farm withall belongings except woods underwoodsand timber. for 21 years at all pounds per annum. The tenant also to provide for the use ofthe inmates of the Almshouse 10 gallons annually of good sweet butter by instalments as specified at length in the lease

1/7/1561 ~ Conditional surrender (mortgage) of Edward Strachie, by John Dave in presence of John Wakerynge and Edward Mors, to use of Thomas Halsnoth, for £3 Cottage, garden and croft (3a.) in Wivenhoe, copyhold of the manor of Wivenhoe [Bound together with D/P 277/5/1 and D/P 277/12/1]

1569 ~ Will ~ Typescript summary of P.C.C. will of William STRACHIE, of New Hythe, merchant

1569 ~ Indenture oflease between George Nicolls esquire, William STRACHIE, Jamys Woodall, Adam Isbell, John Hubberd, Robert Gardyner Rychard Goodwyn, John Pumfrett, William Pumfrett, Thomas Eerswell, Thomas Harrydance, Thomas marten, John STRACHIE and Christopher Byrde of Walden on the one part and william Richardson of Wimbish husbandman on the other part witnesseth that the abovenamed persons with the consent of Thomas Wenham treasurer, William Turner and the said John STRACHIE chamberlains and of the commonalty of the town of walden have let to william Richardson the free messuage, lands & tenements (woods and timber excepted) coming to them after the death of john corbett, esquire, of walden, Agnes his wife or Thomas Burgeant of the same town, gent, that is to say, one messuage know by the name of Berkers with gardens orchards barns &c thereto belonging, a piece of arable land containing 13 acrescalled Grove field, another piece of arable land containing 9 acres abutting upon the highway leading to Thaxted, lone piece of 6 acres of arable land abutting upon Jamys mead, one other piece of 3 acres of arable land abutting upon the groves belonging to the messuabe, one pice of arable land containing 2 acres abutting upon a close lying next the ground of john Barker the bailiff. And 3 acresof arableland called Haye croft, one meadow containing 11/2 acres, 1 acre of meadow called Jamys med abutting next to Hookemead aforesaid, a parcel of pasture ground called the Ballycontaining 31/2 acres abutting upon Tharted highwaay, lone croft of pature ground containing 3 acres lying by the messuage aforesaid, one orchard called Belsers garden containing 1 acres 1 rood, one other pightle of pastrue grond lying on the backside of the same house containing 1 acre 1 rood. And 3 acres of pasture ground lying on the backside of the grove aforesaid belonging to the same house. Situated in the parish and fields of lWimbish. For 20 years at & 16 per annum paid half yearly.

1/10/1572 ~ Memorandum that at the General Sessions held at Braintree on Thursday after the Feast of St. Michael 13 Elizabeth [A.D.1571], Thomas Prowdefoote of Moulsham in Chelmsford appeared and bound himself to appear at the next Sessions, at which he has appeared. Similar memorandum of the former appearance of Nicholas Smythe, who has now made default, to answer Mercy, wife of Thomas STRACHIE of Maldon. Recongnizances of:- Peter Fairehedd of Bircham, husbandman, Henry Saunder of Woodham Ferrers, husbandman, and John Fairhedd of ----, for the said Peter to keep an alehouse, Edward Hamonde of Willingale Doe, butcher, Edward ----, yeoman, and William Ayres of Chelmsford, innholder, for the said Edward Hamonde to keep an alehouse. Richard Rochell of St.Laurence, tailor, and ----- of Southminster, drover, for the said Richard to keep an alehouse. Thomas Haymer of Welley, yeoman, and Thomas Richeman of ----, and ---- of Tendring, bound before William Cardinall, esquire, one of the Justices. Sir William Petre, knight. custos retulorum. Mr. White, Clerk of Peace. [See Bridge Book vol.I. p.16 and Bridge Book Vol.2. p.16].

1571 ~ Before ------ William Waldgrave, Robert Kempe, Edmund Bocking, Edward Riche, Vincent Harrys ------ and Reginald Higate, esquires. Recognizances of :- Richard Spencer of Finchingfield brickmaker, and Humphrey Kynwellmershe of Woodham Ferrers, gentleman, for the said Richard to appear. John Wignall of Finchingfield, yeoman, and Edward Hawkins of Bumpstead Steeple, for the said John to keep the peace towards the said Richard Spencer. Bothe handed over further. Edmund Chyveley alias Lacye of West Hanningfield, husbandman, John Hollande of Stanford le Hope, and Robert Thrumble of Chadwell, husbandman, for the said Edmund to keep the peace towards Robert Drywood of North Benfleet, yeoman.
Made default. Frances Hible, Margaret Browne, and Henry Smyther of Pentlow, Nicholas Busshe, clerk, rector of the same, and John Cryshall, of the same, clothier, for the said Francis, Margaret and Henry to keep the peace towards Mercy, wife of Thomas STRACHIE. The said Francis is dead and the rest discharged by the court. Robert Fryer of Danbury, baker, admitted to keep a tipping-house, Sureties:- William Brook of the same, husbandman, and Henry Sevedge of Widford, husbandman.

1571 ~ Before Sir Robert Riche, knight, Lord Riche, Sir Thomas Myldmay, knight, George Nicolls, Thomas Franke, Edward Riche, Vincent Harrys and William Cardinall, esquires, justices. Recognizances of:-
Nicholas Smythe of Pentlow, gentleman, to keep the peace towards Mary, wife of Thomas STRACHIE of the same. Did not appear at the next Sessions held as above, as appears in the Sessions Roll. Richard Spencer of Finchingfield, brickmaker, to keep the peace towards John Wignall of the same, yeoman: and of the said John to keep the peace towards the said Richard. A warrant was directed to the constables of the vill of Stansted Mountfitchet to attach John at the suit of John Smythe of the same. John Madow of Bocking, painter, admitted to keep a tippling house. Sureties:- Edward Stansfelde of the same, joiner, and John Lacye of the same, tailor. --- Bentall of Alsted, clothier, admitted to keep a tippling house. Sureties:- John Coggshall of the same, gentleman, and Anthony Barber of London, merchant-tailor. --- Franke of Little Aison, yeoman, admitted to keep a tippling house. Sureties:- Robert Baker of the same, husbandman, and William Smythe of Great Dunmow, white ---.

6/2/1571 ~ Indictment ~ Nicholas Bushe, clerk, rector of Pentlow, Francis Hible and Henry Smythe, husbandmen, Rose Hyble, Margaret Brown, and Elizabeth Stevens, spinters, all of the same, Peter Wellis of Foxeyarde, husbandman, and Thomad Smythe of Candishe, Suffolk, yeoman, for unlawfully enterting the tenement called the Parsonage of Pentlow aforesaid belonging to Thomas STRACHIE of Walden, draper, contrary to the statute of 5 Richard II.

6/18/1572 ~ Indictment ~ Thomas Smith of Pentlow, gentleman, and Robert [blank] of the same, labourer, together with four other unknown malefactors, for an unlawful assembly at the same, for assaulting Thomas STRACHIE, husbandman, and Peter Wengrave, labourer, both of the same, servants to Thomas STRACHIE of the same, yeoman, and taking a cartload of hay, belonging to the said Thomas STRACHIE, yeoman, away from the said Thomas STRACHIE and Peter Wengrave.

1572 ~ Indenture between John Harvye, treasurer and John Jackson William Malyn, chamberlains of the Town, James Woodhall & William Adam masters of the Almshouse of K. Edward VI, William STRACHIE senoir & many others on the one part and George Nicolls of Walden [Saffron Walden] on the other part Witnesseth that the said John Harvye, John Jackson & others in consideration of the surrender by George Nicolls of a lease of the lands, tenements etc, late Middeltons which the said George had of he first mentioned parties dated September 7th, 12th Elizabeth (1569) in consideration on of is costs and charges and of a hundred marks paid down by the said George do hereby sell him the said messuage and tenements on the east side adjoining late in the tenure and occupation of Johane Middelton Widow or of Thomas Burgeant, gentleman deceased now being in the tenure and occupation of George Nicolls by virtue of the lease abovementioned and all the buildings stables and gardens thereto belonging lying in Hoggs Green, otherwise Hodge Green [Myddylton Place] , Between the land and tenements of the said George on the south or southwest part and the messuage of Johane Peppes Widow and of Phillyp Bride gentleman on the east or north east east part, one head abutting upon the purprestures enclosed or paled in, before the said messuage in part and upon the green aforesaid on the east or southeast, the other head abutting on the gardens or tenements late of the said Johane Middelton, by her given to certain persons to employ the rents thereof among the poor of the Almshouse, in part, and the garden place of the said George on the north or north easr side in part.

1/23/1573 ~ Indictment ~ George Smyth of Pentlow, yeoman, Thomas Smyth of the same, gentleman, Thomas Lale of "Foxesheere" [Foxearth], labourer, and Thomas Scotte of the same, husbandman, for an unlawful assembly at the same, and for an assault and battery on Thomas STRACHIE, yeoman, and Thomas STRACHIE the younger, esquire, both of Pentlow, at the same.

3/2/1573 ~ JURY PANEL in cases against William Bennett, Barthol. Cooke. William Reynold and Thomas Clarcke:- Thomas saward. John Coker, Thomas Cole, Henry Fuller, John Whyte, Robert Parker, Thomas Danwood alias bean, John Myddlton, Ric. Shawe, Edward Lawrence, Thomas STRACHYE, Edward Ryshe. (All) sworn.

5/6/1576 ~ Indenture of lease between John STRACHIE and Thomas Clarke masters of the Kings Almshouse in Walden [Saffron Walden] on the one part and William Smyth of the same town, gentleman on the other part Witnesse the that the said John and Thomas with the consent of Thomas Martyn, treasurer, Mathew Ronde and John Swallow chamberlains of the town have let to the said William Smyth a tenement in Cuckstole end [Cuckingstool End] with a garden adjoining and a close or pasture called Besell ditches. The tenement lies in Cuckstole and between the tenement of Roger Bybbye on the one side and a pit called Coockstoole pytt on the other side, one head abutting on the said close and the other head on the highway leading to London. Also a parcel of ground called little Beares Crofte Iying in a field towards Little Walden . For 20 years at 26 shillings per ann.

4/13/1578 ~ Deed ~ To all the faithful of Christ whom this present writing shall reach William STRACHIE senior of Walden [Saffron Walden] in the County of Essex, draper, Thomas Martynn, Thomas Harrydance and John Pomfrete of the same town and county, greeting. Whereas we the aforesaid William STRACHIE senior, Thomas Harrydance and John Pomfrete, with other persons now deceased were enfeoffed, to us and our heirs for ever, in a Tenement with buildings situated on the east side of a street of Walden [Saffron Walden]called the High Streat otherwise called the Cukstole end [Cuckingstool End], sometime of Simon Tyler, afterwards of John Rutland as appears more fully by a deed of enfeoffment drawn up in our favour bearing date the 28th day of July in the ? year of our late King of glorious memory Henry VIII, know that we the aforesaid William STRACHIE, Thomas Martynn, Thomas Harridance and John Pomfret, for divers good and reasonable causes impelling us thereto, have delivered and by this present deed confirmed to George Nicolls son of George Nicolls of Walden [Saffron Walden] , esquire, Christopher Bird and Josias Bird, William STRACHIE junior of Walden [Saffron Walden] gentlemen and to Henry Leader, William Malyn, William Adam, Thomas Clarke senior, John Swallowe senior, Thomas Tournor, John STRACHIE, William Ayleward, James Goddinge, Antony Calton, John Clarke baker Nicholas Clarke son of the said Thomas Clarke, William Leader son of the said Henry Leader, Thomas Adam son of the said William Adam. Thomas Tournor son of the said Thomas Turner, Thomas Swallowe son of the said John Swallowe, the aforesaid Tenement with buildings with their appurtenances. To have and to hold to the abovementioned persons etc. As to customary dues to the Chief lords etc. To the use and uses mentioned and expressed in the said deed of enfeoffment drawn up as before stated in favour of us and others now deceased by John Benne and William Byrde late of Walden [Saffron Walden], deceased. Know also that we the aforesaid William STRACHIE, Thomas Martynn, Thomas Harrydance and John Pomfret have ordained set and put of us our beloved in Christ William Arnold as our true and lawful Attorney for entering and in our stead and in our names taking possessions of the aforesaid Tenement etc. In witness of which etc. Seals. Possessions taken by Will. Arnolde in the presence of Robard Tourner, John Hedge, John Banks, Ambrose Purcas and William Boyton, signatories.

1/5/1579 ~ Deed ~ To all Christian people To whom this present writing shall come george Nicolls ofWalden in the county of Essex, Esquire, and Thomas Nicolls brothers of the said George, Greeting. Know that consideration of a messuage with its appurtenances situated lying and being in Walden aforesaid lately inthe tenure or occupation ofJohanna Middelton widow late of Walden, deceased, and afterwards in the tenure or occupation of Thomas Burgeaunt gentleman and Agnes his wife late of Walden, deceased. Which meassuage with its appurtenances I the aforesaid George lately obtained and purchased by grant, conveyance and deed of confirmation ofJohn Harvye, John Jackson the elder, William Malyn, James woddall, wailliam Adam, william STRACHIE the elder and William STRACHIE son and heir appartment of the same William the elder,Robert Gardyner, Richard Goodwyn, John pomffrett, william Pomffrett, Thomas Harridaunce, Thomas Marten and others as more fully appears by their Deed. As well as for divers other causes and considerations us thereto specially moving. Have enfoeffed, conveyed sold and by this our presentwriting confirmed to William arnolde and John Jackson the younger of Walden, yeomen. All those our three shops lying and being in the market of Walden, in a Lane commonly named the tanaers Rowe, between a shop of John STRACHIE on the east and a Shop of Alexander Raye on the West. And also all that our freeland now in the tenure or occupation of one Thomas Clarke of Walden malster, lying in a close beyond small bridge in the parish, fields and hamlets or Waldedn. Around which close the lands of lord Awdeley lie on all sides. Which three shops and also all that free land we the aforesaid George and Thomas Micolls lately had to us our heirs and assigns by grant and deed of confirmation of Oliver Godfrey of the inner Temple of London gentleman and Johanna the mother of the aforesaid Oliver as by their Deed thereupon made in our favour bearing date the twentieth day of June in the twenty first year of the reign of our lady Elizabeth queen of England France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc more fully appears. To have hold and enjoy etc. Warranty. Appointment of George Devell of Walden by George and Thomas Nicolls as their attorney to hand over the shops and land. Seals. G.Nycolls. Be me thomas Nicoll. Sealed signed and delivered in the presence of us James Woddall Richard Gippes, John STRACHIE, John Swallow, Thomas Clarke, Henry Brampton, Henry Leader, George Devell & others. Endorsed . Md quod quiete et pacifice possessio et seisina capta et deliberata fuit de et in shoppas et terras infrascriptas per infravocatum Georgium Devell Attornatum infravocatum infravocatis Willemo Arnold et Johanni Jackson juniori infravocato secundum vim formam et effectum hujus presentis scripti die et Anno infrascriptis in presentia nostrum Richard Gippes, Thomas Turnor, Thomas Pomfret, James Goddyng(?), John Banncks(?) et aliorum.

6/20/1579 ~ Deed ~ To all Christian people to whom this present Writing shall come Oliver Godfrey of the Inner Temple of London gentleman and Johanna mother of the aforesaid Oliver, greeting. Know that we the aforesaid Oliver and Johanna, for the sum of thirty two pounds of good and lawful money of England well and truly in hand satisfied and paid to me Oliver aforesaid by George Nicolls of Walden in the County of Essex esquire and Thomas Nicolls his brother wherewith I acknowledge myself to be fully satisfied and paid and the said George and Thomas, their heirs executors and administrators to be fully acquitted and exonerated by these presents as well as for various other causes and considerations specially moving me, Oliver aforesaid, in this matter Have bargained sold and by this my present writing confirmed to the aforesaid George and Thomas and the heirs and assigns of the afforesaid George All those my three shops lying and being in the market of Walden in a lane there commonly named the Tanners rowe between a shop of John STRACHIE on the eastern side and a shop of Alexander Raye on the western side. And also all that my free land now in the tenure or occupation of one Thomas Clarke of Walden, lying in a close beyond small bridge in the parish fields and hamlets of Walden. Around which close the lands of lord Awdley lie on all sides. To have and to hold and enjoy the shops and lands aforesaid in the close aforesaid to the aforesaid George and Thomas and the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid George to the sole and proper service and use of George and Thomas and the heirs and assigns of George in perpetuity of the Chief lords of that Fee by services thereupon first due and legally customary. And I the aforesaid Oliver, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, agree and grant by these presents to and with the aforesaid George, his heirs and assigns that I the aforesaid Oliver and my heirs will surrender all my customary land being in the Closes aforesaid into the hands of the lord of the manor, from whom the same customary land is held, by the hands of one customary Tenant of the same manor in the presence of other customary Tenants, according to the habit of the manor aforesaid, to the profit and use of the aforesaid George Nicolles his heirs and assigns for ever. And that the same George, his heirs and assigns and all and singular the premisses above granted or conceded are at present or hereafter shall be acquitted freed or kept indemnified from time to time from all and singular previousbargains, sales, rents, recognizances, executions, doweries, jointures, titles and other burdens and encumbrances whatsoever, made, granted in any manner caused by me the aforesaid Oliver or by Thomas mas Godfrey, father of me Oliver aforesaid or by any other person, by these presents. And that I, Oliver aforesaid and Elizabeth my wife, and Johanna my mother and the heirs and assignes of me Oliver aforesaid, from time to time within the three years next following, will execute obtain and allow or cause to be executed allowed and obtained all and singular deeds, documents, devices, advices and conveyances for the better assurance of all and singular the premisses to the aforesaid George and Thomas and the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid George at the charges and expense of the said George whensoever we or any of us shall be called upon for the same by the aforesaid George his heirs or assigns. And that the said George and Thomas and the heirs and assigns of the said George shall peaceably and quietly have hold and enjoy all and singular the premisses against me Oliver aforesaid and Elizabeth my wife and the heirs and assigns of me the aforesaid Oliver, and against Johanna my mother and likewise against William Calton, his heirs and assigns. Warranty for the close of land. Appointment by Oliver Gdofrey of Thomas Clarke as his attorney to convey the shops and piece of land. Seals of Oliver and Johanna Godfrey. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Jonas Sorbye, per me Oliverum Godfrey, John Sorbey and Thomas Clarke. Endorsed :- Memquod quieta et pacifica seisina et possessio capta et deliberata fuit de et in infrascriptis terris et tenementis per infravocatum Thomam Clarke Attornatum infravocatum infravocatorum Georgii Nicolls et Thome Nicolls secundum tenorem formam et effectum infrascripti hujus presentis scripti in presentia James Wodall, Thomas Turnor, John STRACHIE, John Harvye, Willelmi Arnolde, Johannis Jackson, Junioris, Georgii Devell et aliorum. Another endorsement :- A deed of part of the land in the close beyond smalebredg in the occupation of N. Clerk & of 3 shopps in Tanners Rove in Walden.

6/20/1579 ~ Deed Saffron Walden ~ To all the faithfull of Christ whom the present writing shall reach John Everedde of Walden [Saffron Walden] in the county of Essex, one of the sons of Agnes daughter of John Payne late of Walden [Saffron Walden], deceased greeting. Know that I, John have released and for myself and heirs for ever, quit claimed by these presents, to Christopher Byrd, Josias Byrd and William STRACHYE of Walden [Saffron Walden] junior, gentleman and others their cofeoffees, into their full and quiet possession for ever, my entire right and title in a Tenement situated on the eastern side of a street in Walden [Saffron Walden] formerly called the High streat now the Cuckstole end [Cuckingstool End] which was sometime acquired by John Rutland of Simon Tylar and was lately in the occupation of Mark Hall. Which premises with their belongings the said Agnes my mother lately had for the term of her life by grant and devisement of the said John Rutland. To have and to hold etc. Warranty seal.

1580 ~ Lease by james Woodhall keeper & Chr. Byrd his brother of the K. Edw.VI Almshouse to George Smythe of Hill Hall, Esq and Lawrence Skott of London cousin and heir of William Smythe late of Walden gentleman deceased, with the consent of John STRACHIE treasurer & of Henry Brampton & George Lawe chamberlains on surrender of lease of 18 Elizebeth, of little Bears crofte containing 2 acres lying in a field toward little Walden between the high way laeding to Butlers towords the east. For 20 years at 5s. per annum

11/7/1581 ~ Indenture of lease between James Woodhall keeper & Christopher Byrde gentleman his brother of the Almshouse of K.Edward VI in Walden [Saffron Walden] on the one part and John Duringe or Develynge of Walden [Saffron Walden] shepherd, on the other part Witnesseth that the said James and Christopher with the consent of John STRACHIE treasurer, Henry Brampton & George Lawe, chamberlains of the Town, in consideration of the surrender by George Smyth of (omitted) in the County of Essex, esq, administrator of the goods of William Smyth late of Walden, [Saffron Walden] deceased, to the said James Woodhall and Christopher Byrd, or an Indenture of lease bearing date May 6 18th Elizabeth (1575) by the then masters of the Almshouse to William Smyth of the tenements and gardens herein contained for 20 years at 26 shillings per ann. Have now let to the said John Duringe or Develynge a tenement with garden adjoining now in the occupation of the said John situated in a street called Cuckkstole ende [Cuckingstool End] and another graden with a way to the same lately in the occupation of Gyles Sorby, lying in the same street between the tenement and garden of Roger Bibby on the north and the pit called the Cuckstole pit, in part, and the orchard of George Savill in part, on the south side, one head abutting on the street aforesaid to the east and the other on the ground called the Besell ditches towards the west. For 20 years at 16 shillings per ann

1/20/1581 ~ Deeds ~ To all Christian people whom this present Writing shall reach Henry Halfhed of Malton in the Parish of Orwell in the Country of Cambridge gentleman, one of the sons of Robert Halfhed late of Walden in the county of Essex deceased, greeting, know that I the aforesaid Henry for a sum of twenty one pounds of good and lawful money of England well and truly to me the aforesaid Henry Halfhed in hand paid by one George Woodhall and Christopher Byrde now masters of the Almshouse of Walden aforesaid, Which sum of twenty one pounds is a portion of a Hundred Marks of lawful money of England derived from the sale of a messuage or tenement with its appurtenances, situated and being in Walden aforesaid sometime of Thomas Middleton and afterwards of Agnes Middleton, daughter of the said Thomas, formerly wife of John Corbet and afterwards wife of Thomas Burgeaunt, late of Walden aforesaid, gentleman, deceased, and which among other lands was Assured by the same Agnes in her pure widowhood to certain feoffees and their heirs, in fee,towards the better upkeep of the poor people of the Almshouse of Walden aforesaisd and by the said feoffees afterwards sold to the said George with the intention of buying other lands for the object aforesaid. Of which sum of twenty one pounds I declare myself fully satisfied and contented, and the same George Nycolls, James Woodhall and Christopher Byrde, their heirs executors and administrators to be thereof acquitted and exonerated by these presents to have granted, conceded, enfeoffed released and by this my present writing to have confirmed to the aforesaid George Nicolls, James Woodhall Adam, Henry Leader, Byrd, William STRACHIE the elder, Willilam Adam, Henry Leader, Thomas Martyn, Roger Bybbye, Rooke Johnson, George Lawe,Henry Brampton, George Savill, Thomas Pomfret the elder, Mathew Rande, John Harvy the elder, John STRACHIE, Thomas Turner the elder, William Malyn the elder, William Barrye, Richard Gipps of Walden aforesaid, one acre and one half acre and one rood ofland lying and being in a certain close in the parish of Walden aforesaid called Claypett Shott otherwise Reedinges lately in the tenure or occupation of Thomas Clarke, which the forgoing

5/10/1581 ~ Indenture of lease between James Woodhall, keeper and Christopher Byrde gent his brother of the K. Edward VI. Almshouse of Walden [Saffron Walden] on the one part and John Deane of the same town, shoemaker, on the other part. Witnesseth that the said James and Christopher with the consent of John STRACHIE treasurer and of Henry Brampton and George Lawe, chamberlains of the town, and in consideration of the surrender by John Deane of a lease bearing date September, 18th 21st Elizabeth between Thomas Clarke then master and John Swallows his brother of the Almshouse and Robert Skynner of Walden [Saffron Walden] now deceased, tallow chandler and Kateryn Ryce widow, of the premises hereinunder demised, for 20 years at 10 shillings per annum, and also the surrender of other assignments of the premises by Kateryn Ryce (who has survived Robert Skynner) to the said John Deane and also in consideration of a fine of 10 shillings paid by John Deane to the Almshouse. Have let to the said John Deans a tenement and garden in Goulde street [Gold Street] between tenements of the Almshouse on both sides, one head abutting on the croft called Fayer croft [Fairycroft] towards the east and the other head on Goulde street towards the west. For 20 years at 10 shillings per annum and counterpart.

12/10/1581 ~ Indenture of lease between James Woodhall, keeper and Christopher Byrde gentleman his brother of the K. Edward VI. Almshouse of Walden [Saffron Walden] on the one part and John Deane of the same town, shoemaker, on the other part. Witnesseth that the said James and Christopher with the consent of John STRACHIE treasurer and of Henry Brampton and George Lawe, chamberlains of the town, and in consideration of the surrender by John Deane of a lease bearing date September, 18th 21st Elizabeth between Thomas Clarke then master and John Swallows his brother of the Almshouse and Robert Skynner of Walden [Saffron Walden] now deceased, tallow chandler and Kateryn Ryce widow, of the premises hereinunder demised, for 20 years at 10 shillings per annum, and also the surrender of other assignments of the premises by Kateryn Ryce (who has survived Robert Skynner) to the said John Deane and also in consideration of a fine of 10 shillings paid by John Deane to the Almshouse. Have let to the said John Deans a tenement and garden in Goulde street [Gold Street] between tenements of the Almshouse on both sides, one head abutting on the croft called Fayer croft [Fairycroft] towards the east and the other head on Goulde street towards the west. For 20 years at 10 shillings per annum.

9/17/1582 ~ Deed Borough records

To all Christian people to whome theise presents shall come William STRACHIE the elder James Wodalle Thomas Harridaunce Richarde Goodwynn Thomas Martyn, John Pomffrett, John Tottenham, Thomas Pomffrett,William Boyton, Anthonie Calton,Thomas Nicolls William Calton, John Bateman and Thomas Hollande Sendeth gretinge in our lorde everlastinge.Knowe ye that we the saide William James Thomas Richard Thomas John John Thomas William Anthonie Thomas William John and Thomas, haven made constituted, sett ordeigned, and in our place by thes presents haven put Edmunde Powncebye of Walden in the countie of Essex malster our true and lawfull Attornie, for us and in our names, to enter into all and singuler, our messuage, lands Tenements and hereditaments Scytuate lyinge and beinge in the parishes and feildes of Thaxsted Wymbishe Thunderley and Walden in the countie of Essex, or into any parte or parcell thereof, whiche we with dyvers others nowe decessed had to us and our heries of the gyfte and confirmation of Agnes Corbett decessed and Thomas Burgeaunt decessed gentleman likewise decesed or of the confirmation of John Walehead clarke late Scolemaster of the saide Towne of Walden and (continues on previous page-p.304) James Broughton clarke deceased, or by the laste Will and Testament of Johane Middelton Widdowe likewise deceassed As by severall writings to us thereof made more at large doth and maie appere.And then and theire possession and seison of the same premisses, or of anie parte or parcell thereof, for us and in our names to take And after suche possession & seison soe hade and taken of the same, for us and in our names, the same possession and Seison of the premisses,or of anye parte or parcell thereof to delyver to George Nicolls esquire John STRACHIE William Woodhall Christopher Byrde gentleman William Adam draper Thomas Turnor William Malyn senior John Harvye, Henry Leader,John Swallowe, James Goddynge William STRACHIE the younger, sonne of the foresaide William STRACHIE thelder,George Nicolls junior sonne of the saide George Nicolls esquire, Roke Johnson, Richarde Gippes William Aylwarde, George Savell,William Bowlinge, Thomas Adam sonne of the saide William Adam draper William Adam of Awdiliend Josias Byrde, Andrew Byrde John Dysborowe scolmaster, John Rychemond, John Brookes, Thomas Adam sonne fo Thomas Adam late of the Rosse, Thomas longe, John Clarke Baker (continued on p.306) N.B . In Addition to the deed of 4 & 5 Phil.& Mary on p. 303 there is another deed of the 19th January, 4 & 5 Philip & Mary (1557/58), by which Agnes Corbet grants to William and Thomas Strachye the remainder after the death of Joan Middleton, of 8 messauges, 50 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and 10 acres of pasture in Walden for the same object as expressed in the other deed. Thymothie Runham senior John Cowle and George Roper, and to everye of them, accordinge to the Fourme & effecte of a deed made of the premises by us the saide William STRACHIE the elder James Wodalle Thomas Harriduance (&c., as before ) and Thomas Hollande to them the saide George Nicolls esquire John STRACHIE William Woddal (&c., as before) and George Roper As by the same deed bearinge date the daie and yere hereunder written more at large doth and maye appere. And whatosever our saide Attornie shall doe procure or cause to be done in and aboute the premisses in manner and fourme as is above sayde We doe ratyfie confirme and allowe the same by thes presents. In witnes wherof we the saide William STRACHIE the elder James Woddalle, Thomas Harrudaunce (&c., as before) & Thomas Holland have to thes presents sett our handes and sealls yeven the Seventenne daie of September in the XXIIIIth yere of the raigne of our Soverigne ladie Elizabeth by the grace of god of Inglond Fraunce and Ierlond Queene defender of the Fayeth &c 1582 N.B . An endorsement states that possession was taken the day and year within written by Edmund Powncebye and delivered to John Richmond, John Brookes, Andrew Byrd and Thomas Adam for the use of the other cofeoffes in the presence of James Wooddal, William Richardon and Nicholas Martin & others.

9/17/1582 ~ Deed

Know that we Willaim STRACHIE the elder, James Woodalle, Thomas Harridaunce, Richard Goodwynn, Thomas Marten, John Pomfret, John Tottenham, Thomas Pomfrett, William Boyton, Anthony Calton, Thomas Nicolls, William Calton, and John Bateman and Thomas Hollande of Wymbyshe in the county of Essex yeoman have granted conceded and by this our present Deed comfirmed to George Nicolls, Esquire, John STRACHIE, William Wodalle, Christopher Byrde gentleman, William Adam draper, Thomas Turnor, William Malyn the elder, John Harvye, Henry Leader, John Swallowe, James Goddynge, William STRACHIE son of the aforesaid William STRACHIE, the before named Goerge Nicolls the younger son of the aforesaid Goerge Nicolls the elder, Rook Jhonson, Richard Gipper, William Aylwarde, George Savell, William Bowlynge, Thomas Adam som of the said William Adam, drapper, William Adam of Awdiliend, Josiah Byrde, Andrew Byrde, John Dysborowe Schoolmaster, John Rychemond, John Brookes, Thomas Adam son of Thomas Adam late of the Rose, Thomas Longe, John Clarke baker, Timothy Runham the elder, John Cowle and George Roper (1) All that capital messuage with garden adjoining Six tenements portions of and adjoining the same messuage with their appurtenances of which three are situated on the western side of the said messuage and three on the eastern side as they are situated and lie together in the town of Walden in a street there called Danells lane or Fullers Street (2) Seven tenements formerly of John Hunt situated unjoinedly in a street of the town aforesaid called Gowldestreate (3) One other tenement situated in the same street on the other side of the same next tenements lately of Thomas Shillinge (4) One other tenement situated in the Cuckingestolend of the town aforesaid on the north side of the tenement of Thomas STRACHIE deceased (5) A shop in the Butcherrowe of the town of falden aforesaid formerly of Thomas Warwyke (6) And two acres of arable land lying together in a field of the town aforesaid called Perition Feilde formerly of John Ryche (7) Other two acres of arable land lying dividedly in a certain field of the said town called Brockeholle valley of which one was of John Howlett and other of Robert Alberie (8) And one acre of land lying in the Northfeilde of the town aforesaid in a place there called the Wyndmill Valley formerly of Thomas Barker, lately in the tenure of John Malyn deceased (9) And all those messuages lands and tenements, meadows, leys, pastures, woods, rents and services called Bushowse and Harveyes with all their appurtenances, situated, lying and being in the towns and parishes of Wymbyshe and Thaxsted in the county of Essex aforesaid and now in the tenure ir occupation of Richard Sexten and Rychardson of their assigns (10) also twenty acres of land and pasture lately of Thomas Barker of Wymbishe deceased, lying dividedly in various fields of Wymbishe as limits and boundaries there fully indicate and shew (11) And three acres of pasture called Reves medowe lying together in the feilds of Wymbishe, now in the tenture or occupation of Wilsmer or his assigns (12) And one acre of arable land called Hawedonysacre, lying in the fields of the same town (15) And a Croft of land called Litillberes crofte lately of Thomas Semer containing two acres of land, lying in the fields of Walden, now in the tenure or occupation of George Smith esquire and of Laurence Scott or thier assigns (14) And two acres and a half of arable land with appurtenances lying dividedly in a feild of Wymbishe called Wylbyfielde (15) Also all that barn with appurtenances situated in the street before mentioned called Denells lane formerly of Robert Chapman (16) And one half acre of land formerly of the same Robert, lying in Powncycrounchefeilde of the town of Walden aforesaid (17) and a tenement with appurtenances situated in the Cuckestolende aforesaid which was lately of John Boyton deceased (18) Also all that meadow lying in the hamlet of Northend formerly of John Roos (19) And four acres and a rood of arable land lying dividedly in various fields of Walden, whereof one acre lies in a valley beyond the little bridge towards Suersend, the second acre lies in the same spot and is called the Longe acre, the third acre lies in Heathfields, and the fourth acre and rood thereof lie in two portions in a (?quarentena) called Ludgoreshale (20) And a piece of arable land containing one acre whehther it be more or less lately of Thomas Campman lying next Powncyeswood (21) And one acre of arable land with appurtenances called Carters acre lately of Nicholas Pyrke lying in a field of Walden called Peselondeshott (22) And three roods of arable land lying together in a certain field of Walden called Gallowfeilde (23) And a half acre of arable land lately of Thomas STRACHIE, living in the Lymkillfeilde of the town of Walden (24) And one acre of arable land lately of William Bryde lying enclosed with hedges and ditches in a certain feild of Walden called the Heathfields (25) And one acre of arable land formerly of Thomas strucely, and lately of William Bryde, lying in a certain feild Walden called Byxstaple (26) And three acres and a rood of arable land lying dividedly in a certain feild there called treatwestfield. And the said rood lies in a certain field there called Newbridgefielde (27) And a half acre of arable land lying Powncys crouch field aforesdaid lately of John Spilman deceased (28) And two acres and three roods of arable land lying in two portions in a certain feild of Walden called Daddonhill (29) Also full that our messuage with buildings called Bagges in Nylderstreate (30) And eleven acres and a half of arable land lying dividely in a field of Wymbishe afprsaid (31) Also a certain garden tying in the parish of Thunderley in the county aforesaid (32) And our acres of arable land lying together in the parish of Wymbishe aforessaid and abutting upon Lyestreat (33) And three acres of padow and Wood lying together in the same parish next a wood called Rowneshey, and now in the tenure or occupation of Wilsmer or his assigns. (34) And three acres and a wood of land, whereof two acres and three rood lie together in certain field of Walden called whitehill, between land called the Almeshouslands on the northern side and land formerly of enchard Barron gentlemen on the southern side, one head thereof putting upon land formerly of Thomas Adam, the other head thereof abutting upon land lately of Richard Coke, and a half of land lies in a certain field of Walden called the northefield between land called the Almeshouslonde on the northern side, and land lately of George Warman on the other side, the head thereof abutting upon the road called Cambridge way towards the east and the other head upon land of the aforesaid George Warman, (35) And also all those our Seven tenements with appurtenances situate, lying and being in Walden in a street there called Freshwell hundred on the south side towards the messuage of James Wodall aforesaid with a vacant plot of land called Deyes Dunghill plott and a curtilage adjoining the same with appurtenances lying together in a street aforesaid called Fullers Streate or Freshwell hundred, one head abutting upon a garden lately of Thomas Middelton now of the aforesaid George Nicolls esquire the other head abutting upon the street towards the north (36) And all those our Tenements with appurtenances situated and being in the town of Walden aforesaid in a street there called the Cuckestolend between the Cuckstole pond on the south and a messuage formerly of Katherine Semer now of Roger Bybby on the north, one head thereof abutting upon the street aforesaid towards the east, the other head thereof abutting upon land called Ludgorshale towards the west, and the said tenements contain in length from the street aforesaid to the said field thirteen perches and six feet and contain in breadth at the eastern head next the street aforesaid one and a half perches seven and a half inches and at the eastern head two perches and three feet (37) And all that shop in the Butcherirowe of Walden, between a shop of Thomas STRACHIE on the east and a shop belonging to the parish church of Walden on the north (38) And one acre of arable land enclosed with hedges and ditches lying in a certain field of Walden, called long Mead Fielde in length between the high road leading from Walden towards Littell Walden, on one side, and a meadown of the manor of Walden, called Longe Mead on the other side, one head thereof abutting upon land formerly of John Rutlonde, the other head abutting upon land formerly of John Parker (39) Also two half acres of land lying in length along the road called White streat lane (40) Two acres and a half of land abutting upon Buckenho, the half acre of land lying in Kytchynfeilde (41) And three roods of meadow at the north side of Howellstile (42) And also all those our other messuages, lands, tenements, gardens, lays, meadows, pastures, woods, spinneys, rents and services. and shops with hedges and ditches and other their appurtenances lately Middeltons, late of Walden deceased, situated, lying and existing n the towns, fields and parishes aforesaid and which were lately assured to certain feoffees and their heirs, in fee, towards the better upkeep of the poor persons of the Almshouse of Walden as more fully appears by various deeds excuted to that object (43) Excepted and always reserved to the aforesaid George Nicolls esquire and his heirs, one capital messuage with appurtenances one barn, one stable, one orchard and garden with appurtenances now in the tenure or occupation of aforesaid George Nicolls esquire or his assigns. Which barns, stables, orchards and gardens Johanna Middelton, widow, deceased lately granted and bequeathed to the aforesaid George Nicolls esquire his heirs and assigns for ever, as by her last will thereupon executed, dated the sixth day of August A.D. 1559, more fully is set forth and appears (44) And which messuage, the abovementioned belongings excepted, with all their appurtenances, the aforesaid George Nicolls esquire lately had to him his heirs and assigns by sale and deed of confirmation of the aforesaid John Harvye late treasurer of the Town aforesaid, John Jackson, and William Malyn lately chamberlains of the same town, James Wodall and William Adam masters of the poors house commonly named in English the Almeshouse of the fundation of our late Sovereigne Lorde Kinge Edward the Syxte, William STRACHIE the elder, Anthony Calton and Christopher Byrde as more fully appears by their deed thereupon to him executed bearing date the first day of October in the fifteenth year of the reign of Elizabeth now Queen etc. (45) And further we have granted and by this our present Deed confirmed to the aforesaid George Nicolls esquire, John STRACHIE, William Wodall, Christopher Byrde, William Adam, draper, Thomas Turner, William Malyn the elder, John Harvye, Henry Leader, John Swallowe, James Goddynge, William STRACHIE, George Nicolls the younger, Rooke Jhonson, Richard Gippes, William Aylwarde, George Savell, William Bowlinge, Thomas Adam, William Adam of Awdeliend, Josias Byrde, Andrew Byrde, John Dysborowe John Rychmonde, John Brookes, Thomas Adam, Thomas Longe, Clarke baker, Timothy Runham, John Cowle and George Roper all and singuler our other lands, Tenements, rents, services and all and singular our other hereditaments whatsoever situated, lying and being in the parishes and fields of Wimbishe, Thaxsted, Thunderlie and Walden aforesaid in the County aforesaid which we or any of us with others now deceased had to us and our heirs by deed of confirmation of Agnes Corbett, late of Walden deceased and of Thomas Burgeaunt of the same town, gentleman likewise deceased as by their deed of Indenture dated the eighteenth day of January in the fourth and fifth years of the reigns of the late King and Queen Phillip and Mary more fully appears or by the deed of confirmation of John Walehead Clerk and School master of Walden and of James Broughton of the same town, clerk, or by the last will of Joan Middelton, late of Walden, deceased, as more fully appears by their deeds thereupon executed in our favour. To have and to hold all the singular the meassuages, lands, tenements and hereditaments aforesaid and the other premisses with all the singular their appurtenances (with the before sentioned exceptions) to the aforesaid George Nicolls esquire, John William, Christopher etc. (as at commencement) and George Roper their heirs and assigns towards the better upkeep of the poor of the Almshouse of Walden, for ever, as holders of the theif lords of the fee by services formerly thereunto due and lawfully customary. Covenant to excute all necessary deeds to convey the above properties to four and twenty persons of Walden of good name and report to the afore mentioned use and purpose and towards the better upkeep of the poor of the Almshouse. Warranty. Seals. Endorsement . Testes ad sigillationem et deliberationem predictam William Arnold, Nicolas Wathe et me Georg Devell. Another endorsement . Possession & season was had & delivered by Edmond Pounsaby by vertew of a Lettere of attorny to him made bearing date the daye & yere of these presents in the presence of us William Richardson, Nicholas Marten.

9/27/1582 ~ This Indenture made the seaven and twentith daye of September in the Fower and twentith yere of the raigne of our soveraigne Ladie Elizabeth by the grace of god of Inglond Fraunce and Irelond Quene defendor of the faith etc. Betwene James Woodhall keper and Christopher Byrd gentleman his brother of Kinge Edward the sixt his Almes house in Walden in the countie of essex on the one partie and George Tydswell of Walden aforesaid cordewainer on the other parte Witnesseth that the said James Woodhall and Christopher Byrde With the assent and consente of John STRACHIE Treasorer of the towne of Walden aforesaid Henry Brampton and George Lawe chamberlaines of the same towne, have demised graunted betaken and to ferme letten and by these presents doe demise graunte betake and to ferme let unto the said George Tydswell All that Shopp and one longe Sollar nowe in the tenure and occupation of the sai George Tydswell, scituate and beinge in Walden aforesaid in the market place there, in a streat commonlie called the Tanners Rowe, whereof the said Shopp is scituate and beinge betwene the Shopp nowe in the Tenure or occupation of Roger Bancks on the one part and the shopp nowein the tenure or occupation of John Metcalfe on the other part, one head thereof abutteth upon the streate aforesaid towards the north, And the said soller is scituate and builded over three shopps, that is to saie the shopp nowe in the tenure or occupation of the said James Woodhall; the shopp nowe in the tenure or occupation of the said John Metcalfe, and the saide shopp nowe in the tenure or occupation of the said George Tydswell. To have and to houlde the said shopp and soller unto the said George Tydswell his executors administrators and assignes from the Feast of sainte mychaell tharchangell next cominge after the date hereof until the full ende and terme of Sixtene yeres from thence next followinge fully to be complete and ended, yeldinge and paying therfore yerelie during the said terme unto the said James Woodhall and Christopher Byrde and their successors masters of the said Almeshouse for the time beinge, Eight shillings of good and lawfull monye of Inglond at two usuall Feasts or termes in the yere (that is to saye at the Feasts of the Annuntiacion of the virgin marye and saint mychaell tharchangell by equall and even portions or within Fourtene daies next after eyther of the said severall Feasts and the sayde George Tydswell covenants to repair the shop and soller when necessary and agrees that he will not without leave in writing part with any portion of the premises, in case of default wherein or of arrears in the yearly payment of more than one month this lease to be void. The common seal of the Almshouse and the signatures of the treasurer and chamberlains are set to one copy of this Indenture and the signature and seal of James Tydswell to the other. Sealed and delivered as the act and deed of the above-named George Tydswell in the presence of us Wylliam Strachye and me James Crofte.

12/17/1582 ~ Deed ~ Indenture of lease between James Woddall, tanner, keeper and Christopher Byrde his brother or fellow of the K. Edward VI. Almshouse in Walden [Saffron Walden], Roger Bybbe treasurer and James Goddinge and Rooke Johnson, chamberlains of the town, George Nicolls esquire, William Woddall gen, William Adam, John STRACHIE, Thomas Turner, William Malyn, senior, John Harvie, Henrie Leader, John Swallowe, William STRACHIE, junior, George Nicolls junior son of George Nicolls, Esq., Richard Gippes, William Ayleward, George Savell, William Bowlinge. Thomas Adam son of the said William Adam, Josias Byrde, Andrew Byrde, John Dysborowe, John Rychmond, John Brookes, Thomas Adam son of Thomas Adam late of the Rosse. Thomas Longe, John Clarke, Baker, Thymothie Runham senior, John Cowle and George Roper of Walden [Saffron Walden], yeoman, on the one part and Robert Searle alias Hopkyn, Barber Surgeon on the other part Witnesseth that the said keepers of the Almshouse, treasurer & chamberlains of the town and their cofeoffees aforesaid have let to Robert Searle alias Hopkyn a tenement in Gould street [Gold Street] between the tenement of Widow Keffer on the one side and the tenement of John Deane shoemaker on the other side. For 21 years at 10 shillings per annum.

2/14/1583 ~ Recognizances

John STRACHIE of Little Canfield, butcher, John Judge and John Moore of the same, yeomen, for the said STRACHIE, licensed to keep an alehouse. Taken before Kenelm Throkmorton and John Wiseman, esquires. Wafer armorial seal of John Wiseman, and seal with crest of Kenelm Throkmorton.

10/21/1585 ~ Deed ~ Indenture of lease between James Woodhall, keeper and Christopher Byrde, gent, brother of the Almshouse of K. Edward VI. in Walden [Saffron Walden], William Woodhall, treasurer, William Bowlinge and Symon Wyllimott chamberlains of the town, George Nicolls, Esq, Richard Jepps, William Aylewarde, senior, George Savill, William Bowlinge,Thomas Adam,sonne of William Adam draper, William Adam of Audliend [Audley End], Josias Byrde Andrews Byrde, John Richmonde, John Disberowe, John Brookes, Thomas Adam, son of Thomas Adam late of the Rose(sic), Thomas Longe, John Clarke, baker, Tymothie Runham the elder, John Cowle and George Roper, yeoman, William Woodhall , gent, William Adam draper, John STRACHIE, William Malyn, senior, John Harvie, Henry Leader, John Swallowe, William STRACHIE, junior and George Nicolls, junior son of the said George Nicolls, feoffees of the property of the Almshouse on the one part and William Hoonye and Julyan his wife on the other part. Witnesseth that in consideration of the surrender by the said William and Julyan of a lease of the same tenement bearing date June 12, 20th Elizabeth (1577) for 18 years at 15 shillings per annum, the aforesaid persons of the first part have now let the said William and Julyan Hoonye the tenement and garden where they now dwell lately in the occupation of John Whighte deceased, situated in Goulde Street [Gold Street], between the messuage lately of the said John Whighte on the one side and the tenement now in the occupation of Jeremy Reeder, on the other side, one head abutting on the said street towards the west and the other head on the croft or field called Fayer croft [Fairycroft] towards the east. For 18 years at 15 shillings per annum.

2/10/1586 ~ This Indenture made the Tenth of Februarye in the Nyne and twenteth Years of the Raigne of our sovereigne Ladye Elizabeth by the grace of God Quene of England Fraunce and Irelande defender of the Fayth &c Betwene Thomas Turner of Walden in the Countye of Essex lynnen draper of the one partye And Roberte Turner of the same towne and countye Yoman of the other partie Wytnesseth that whereas in the terme of St. Mychaell laste paste theare was Levied one fyne sur cognizaunce de droit de son done from Thomas Ray and Elizabeth his wief Deforcientes unto the said Thomas Turner and Roberte and the heyres of the said Thomas of Syxe acres of Land and a half with thappurtenances in safferon Walden notwithstanynge the true intent and meaninge of the said fyne soe Levied as aforesaid is that two acres of the said Land in the said fyne specified be yt more or lesse lyinge in a certen feild called Long lane feild between the land late Richard Harvie deceased now John Harvie of the Weste and the land late Nicholas Smyth now George Nicolles esquier on the east one hed thereof abuttinge uppon the Way leadinge from the Longe lane towards Thunderlie towardes the North and the other hed theareof abutteth uppon the land called pease land shotte towardes the South is and shall at all tymes and for ever hereafter be and remayne to the said Roberte Turner and to the heires and Assignes of the said Roberte Turner for ever And the Residew of the said syx acres and a half of land in the said fyne mentioned that is to saie fower acres and a half of Lande by yt more or lesse lying in a certen close theare called Springes Close betwene the land of George Nicolles Esquier of the North and the land late Richard Goodinge now Annabell Gooding Wydow of the south one hed thereof abutteth upon the land of the said Richard now the foresaid Annabell Goodinge towardes the east the other hed theareof abutteth upon the lane called Long lane towardes the Weste Ys and shalbe to the use of the foresaid Thomas Turner and his heires and Assignes of the foresaid Thomas for ever anythinge in the said fyne specified to the contrarie theareof in any wise notwithstandinge In Wytnes wheareof the partyes aforesaid to these Indentures interchangablie have put to their handes and seales. Gyven sin the yeare firste above wrytten. Sealed subscribed and delivered in the presence of us George Turner Junr. William STRACHIE, Thomas Robynett, Thomas Turer Junr sonne of the said Thomas. See Town and Almshouse leases under this date for a lease to Mary Hasell and William Shepeard of Two acres called Springes Close . The same close is mentioned in later leases (1650, 1672) of William Bollynge now of Alexander Raye as guardian of william Bollynge son of the aforesaid William Bollynge on the east side and land of Thomas Lawe on the west side, one head thereof abutting upon the road leading from a street in Walden called the Cookyng stoole ende towards Suersende towards the north. The other head upon land now in the tenure of Nicholas Gamage towards the south. To have and to hold the above pasture to the sole use of John Goldynge. Warranty. Seal. Witnesses to seisin-John Clarke & Nicholas Pratt.

8/14/1587 ~ Before Robert Clarke, one of the Barons of the Exchequer, Francis Barrington, Edward Huberd and Richard Barle, esquires, Justices, on Mondon the 14th day of August, 1587, at Stansted Mountfitchet. James Perryn of Benfield sworn Clement Bucke of "Plesdon" Pledgden] sworn George Holgate of Clavering sworn Robert Lyon of the same Thomas Parrys of Berdon Robert Chipperfelde of the same Thomas Baker of Manuden sworn Lewis Colfelde of Pledgden sworn Clement STRACHYE of Manuden Thomas Orger of the same sworn Thomas Anthonye of Clavering sworn Robert Hunte of the same sworn John Chapman of the same John Barber alias Credon of the same, sworn William Godfreye of Benfield sworn John Skingle of the same sworn George Northage of the same John Ilger of the same Thomas Aylett of "Haseley" [Hazeleigh] sworn Richard Shepperd of Manuden sworn William Holgate of Clavering Edmund Pakeman of Manuden John Phillipps of "Haseley" sworn Nicholas Crabbe sworn

10/18/1588 ~ Deed ~ Conveyance (Feoffment) for £40. ~ Elizabeth Raye of Walden (daughter & heir of John Lawe, haberdasher, & widow of Alexander Raye), & William Bowlinge gentleman (son & heir apparent of said Elizabeth Raye), to William Adam, draper; all of Walden. Recites Grant by Edward VI, dated 3 August 1549, to John Smyth & William STRACHIE of; 5 acres in horsse Crofte, abutting South on Claypitts, & North on Grenway leading to Well Greene; 1 acre in a croft called Rake Fyris Acre, between the land in tenure of John Lawe & of William Ganninge, abutting South on land of John Gamyge, & North on Borow Lane leading to Awdliend; 2 1/2 acres in Bigden Mead Croft, abutting North on lands belonging to St.Aylerds, & South on the highway from Walden to Ashden; & 2 acres between the Pistle Ditches & land of Thomas Turtill, abutting East on house of George Everhid, & West on Pistle ditches `late to his guild and fraternitie in Walden Magna or Long Crofte in Walden Magna].
The croft of land called Horsse Crofte or Long Crofte.

1592 ~ Deed

Identure of lease between George Nicolls Esq. William Woodhall gentleman and many others on the one part and Emme STRACHIE wiodw, on the other part Witnesseth that the above persons with the consent of Robert Turner Treasurer and of Ralphe Harrison & Richard French Chamberlains of Walden and of John Browcke & John Bancks masters of the Almeshouse of K. Edward VI. have let to Emme STRACHIE their freehold containing two acres of pasture and wood called Farthings Mead lying on the high way leading to St.Aylots which parts the wood and the meadow, the land of Richard STRACHIE on the south land of William STRACHIE and of St. Aylotts to the north. For 10 years at 20 shilling per ann.

1/23/1593 ~ Indenture of lease between John Brooke, keeper and John Banckes brother of the Almshouse of King Edward VI in Walden [Saffron Walden], James Woodhall, treasurer, Raphe Harrison and Richard French, chamberlains of the town, George Nycolls, Esq, William Woodhall, Esq, Christopher Birde, gent, William Adam draper, Thomas Turner, John Harveye, John Swallowe, William STRACHIE, gent, George Nycolls, junior son of the said George Nicolls, esq, Richard Jeppes, George Savill, William Bowlinge, Thomas Adam son of the said William Adam, Andrewe Byrde, John Disberowe Thomas Adam, son of Thomas Adam late of the Rosse, Thomas Longe, John Clarke, baker, Tymothie Runham and John Cowle of Walden [Saffron Walden], feoffees of the property of the Almshouse on the one part and George Boone, of Walden [Saffron Walden], bricklayer on the other part Witnesseth that the persons of the first part have let to George Boone their tenement and garden in Gould Street [Gold Street], between the tenement now in the occupation of John Deane on the one side and the tenement now in the occupation of Jeremy Reader on the other side one head abutting on the said street towards the west. For 19 years at 10 shillings per annum.

2/18/1594 ~ Indenture of lease between John Banckes, keeper and Nicholas French, brother of the Almshouse of K. Edward VI. in Walden [Saffron Walden], George Lawe treasurer, Jeremy Halfhead and Jonas Fleming, chamberlains of the town, George Nicolls, esq, William Woodhall esq, Christopher Byrde, gent, James Woodhall, William STRACHIE, gent, George Nicolls, junior son of the said George Nycolls, esq, Richard Jeppes, William Bowlinge, Thomas Adam son of the said William Adam, Andew Birde, John Richmonde, Johm Disberowe, Thomas Adam son of Thomas Adam late of the Rosse, John Clerke baker, Timothie Runham and John Cowle of Walden [Saffron Walden], yeoman, feoffees of the property of the Almshouse on the one part and Thomas Smyth of Walden [Saffron Walden], labourer, on the other part Witnesseth that the said persons of the first part have let to Thomas Smyth the tenement and garden now in the occupation of the said Thomas, situated in Gould Street [Gold Street] between tenements of the Almshouse on both sides, one head abutting on the croft called Fayer Croft [Fairycroft], the other head abutting on the said street. For 20 years at 16 shillings per annum.

5/28/1594 ~ Deed Conveyance (Feoffment) for £165. ~ Elizabeth Raye & William Bowlinge to William Adam. 3 freehold closes in Walden, viz: a close (1 1/2 acres) in a shott called Farrenden, between the lane from Walden to Thaxted East, & another of the closes West, abutting North on pasture of William STRACHIE draper, & South on land late of John Harvy; a close (8 1/2 acres) in said shott, between the land late of John Harvy South, & of William STRACHIE gent. in part, &William STRACHIE draper in part North, abutting on Longe Lane West, & the first said close East, & the third close (7 acres) lying in Longhedge Field, between land of John Richmonde East, & of Mathy Rande West, abutting North on Longe Lane towards Brooke Walden, & South on land of Richard Lyons.
To hold of the Chief Lord of the Fee.

7/10/1594 ~ Mortgage for £216. 13.4d George Niccolls, senior of Seffron Walden, esq. and George Niccolls, junior (his son) to Susan Niccolls (dau. of George N., jun.) and Thomas Folkys of Mountnessing i) Messuage in the High Street of Saffron Walden in occupation of Nicholas Wathe, gent.; ii) land (cont. 2a) enclosed in 2 parcels, one called Crofts and the other Lewsons, abutting N. on White Street Lane near a `Slade' of land belonging to George N., sen.; iii) small tenement at `Coock stoolende in Saffron Walden; iv) close (2a.) belonging to George N., sen.; v) parcel of pasture (3a.) between the land of [blank] STRACHEY and the land of [blank] Tiptofts in occupation of Wm. Swallowe; vi) parcel of enclosed land (2a.) between the land of STRACHEY and the land formerly Hubberd's; vi)1a. by White Street Lane, called `Hedlongarve' formerly the inheritance of [blank] Brampton; viii) parcel of enclosed land (3a.) at `Utterdane' formerly the inheritance of [blank] Williamson, with vi) and vii) now in occupation of George N., with a head abutting on a lane called Coles Lane; ix) parcel of land (3a.) in 2 small closes at the maypole between which there is a lane leading to Newport; x) 1a. called the Harpe abutting upon the common road leading to Newport ; all in Saffron Walden, Wimbish and Littlebury. Recites the bequest of £216. 13. 4d. to Susan Niccolls by Joan Niccolls (her grandmother) and Elizabeth Caye (her aunt); Tho. Folkys, as trustee, exchanges this bequest for the property and pays, with Susan Niccolls, an annual rent of £12. If the loan is repaid by George Niccolls, senior and jun., at the house of Augustine Skynner in Billiter Lane, London, the property is to be transferred back to them; if the mortgage is not redeemed before Susan Niccolls marries or reaches the age of 21, it is to be transferred to her, or, in the event of her Geath, to Joan and Mary Niccolls, (her sisters), with remainder to John (son and heir of George N., jun.) or the heirs of George Niccolls, senior for ever. Witnesses; Richard Disborow, John Fullnebby, Samuel Leader, Sam; Saye.

7/10/1594 ~ This Indenture made the tenthe daie of Julie in the Sixe and Thirtie yeare of the raigne of our Soveraiange Ladie Elizabethe etc. Between George Niccolls the elder of Safferon Walden within the Countie of Essex Esquire and George Niccolls sonne & heire of the saide George of the one parte And Susan Niccolls daughter of the saide George the younger and thomas Folkys of Mountnesing within the saide County of Thother part Witnesseth that whereas the sade Thomas Folkys hath in his handes & keeping the Somme of Two Hundred & Sixteene powndes Thirteene shillings fower pence here to fore given and bequeathed unto the sayde Susan by the consent of the sayde George Thelder by Joane Nyccolls her Granndmother & Elizabeth Cage her Aunte deceased to be disposed for her preferment & advanncement. The sayde George & George for and in consideration of the sayde Somme of mony unto them by the saod Thomas Folkys well and truly payde Have gyven grtannten Enfeoffed and confirmed And by theis presents Doe gyve graunt Enfeoffe and confirme unto the sayde Susan Nyccolls & Thomas Folkys & their heyres (1) All that their messuage or tenement with Thappurtenances to the same Scituate Lying and being in the high streete of Safforne Walden aforesaid by what name or names so ever the same is called nowe in the cenure & occupation of Nicholas Wathe gentleman & of his assignes, and all those their tenements Closes and parcells of growndes hereafter in theis presents mentioned or expressed, that is to say (2) Twoo acres of grownde enclosed in twoo parcells, the one called Scotts the other Lewsons abutting toward the Northe upon white streete Lane neere unto a Slade of grownd belonging to the sayde George Niccolls Thelder (3) A certaine smale Tenement with a all & singulare Endorsement . sigillatum fuit presens Scriptum et deliberatum per infranominatam Agnetem Corbet et factum fuit Attornamentum per infranominatam Johannam Myddleton die et Annis infrascriptis presentibus ibidem Ricardo Goodinge, Georgis Nicolls generoso Johanne Warren Thoma Cocke et Hohanne Chessher Thappurtenances Scituate & beinge at coockstooleende in walden aforesayde, and one close or parcell of ground belonging to the same conteyning by estimation twoo acres in the severall tenures & occupation of the saide George Niccolls Leaonarde Turner & Nicholas Wright Balacksmythe (4) One parcell of grownde enclosed conteyning by estimation twoo acres, whereof one hed abutteth upon Burrowe lane and stretcheth towrds the Southe upon the land sometymes Lyons nowe in thoccupation of the sayde George Niccolls. (5) One parcell of pasture grownde conteyningse by estimation three acres lying between the land of one STRACHEY and the grownde of Tiptotes nowe in the occupation of William Swallowe. (6) One parcell of grownde enclosed conteyning by estimation twoo acres nowe in the occupation of the sayde George Niccolls lying between the land of the said starachey & the land sometimes Hubberds (7) One acre of grownde lying by whitestreete Lane nowe in the occupation of the saide George called Hedlongaeze sometimes the inheritance of Brampton (8) one parcell of gawonde enclosed at Utterdane sometimes the inheritaunce of Williamson conteyning by estimation Three acres enclosed now in the tenure of the side George, whereof one hedd abutteth upon a Lane called Coles Lane (9) One parcell of grownde conteyning by estimation Three acres in twoo smale Close at the Maypole bewaeen which there lyeth a ceratine lane leading towards Newport (10) One acre of grownde called the Harpe abutting upon the Common Roade leading to Newport . To have and to hold to the said Susan Niccolls ands Thomas Folkys being of the clear yearly value of *12 which the two Georges above covenant to pay to the persons maintaining Susan Nicolls till she is marries or 21 years of age. Provided always that if the two Georges NOTE the aboves nunbers in brackets are not in original. shall pay to Thomas folkys at the dwelling house of Augustine skynner in Billiter Lane in the City of London £216.13s.4d. that then the two Georges may re-enter upon the above premisses as in their former estate, this Indenture of sale notwithstanding. And T. Folkys covenants that in case of non redemption of the permisses that when Susan Niccolls comes of age he will convey the proerty to her of in case of the previous death he awill settle it upon jaoane & Mary Niccolls her sisters or in case of their death to John Niccolls son & heir of George Niccolls. Younger. Signed by Thomas folkys. Susanna Niccolls. sealed & delivered in the presence of Richared Disborow. John Fullnetby. Samuel leader. Samuel cage [Missing Julsy 1983]

10/1597 ~ This Indenture made the Syxt daye of October in the Nine and Thirtieth year of the Reign of our moste gracious Sovereign ladye Elizabeth by the grace of God Queene etc. between Thomas Bwallowe Treasurer of walden, Nicholas Reve and Henry Marsh chamberlains Wyllyam Adam draper keper and Richard Franch his part brother of the K.Edw.VI Almshouse, G.Nicolls esq,W.Woodhall esq, Chr.Byrde & W. STRACHIE gentlemen,T.Turner, J. Swallow, T.Adams son of T.Adams late of the Rost, John clerk baker,T.Runham & J.Cowle,Yeoman feoffees of the property of the Almshouse on the one partie. And Nicholas Erswell & Johan his wife of Grapham Hunts gentleman on the other partie by which the Ist. party lets to the 2nd, part of the Almshouse lands, i.e., two parcels of land conteyninge 11/2 Acres lying in a close called Ludgoreshall whereof one acre lies between the land of Thomas Turnour north and the land of the said Nicholas Erswell south. One head abutting on the pestell ditches west and the other head upon Hornts (Hornes, see next deed) Ortcharde in part and the Ortcharde or garden of N.Erswell in part,east.The other half acre lies between land of N.Erswell north and south,one head abutting upon the pestell ditches,west, and the ortchard or garden of Nich.Erswell,east. for 20 years at 13 shillings and 4 pence annually.

6 January 1599~ Deed Conveyance (Feoffment) for £510. ~ William STRACHEY gentleman & wife Frauncys [Frances], Elizabeth South (widow of William STRACHEY gent., father of said William STRACHEY), & John STRACHEY gent., all of Walden, & Thomas STRACHEY of Cambridge, gent., & Howard STRACHEY of London, gent., to Thomas Adam Junior of Walden, draper.
A free[hold] capital messuage in Walden, with appurtenant buildings, in the High Street, between Castell Street North, & a lane going out of the High St. to a churchyard gate, being next the messuage of Thomas Dove, Dean of Norwich, on South, & abutting East on the churchyard, & West on the High Sreett. And another messuage in Cookstoole End in Walden, between Reue Lane leading from Suersend towards Cookstole End South, & a lane from Cookstole End to Gould Street North, abutting West on Cookstole End Street & the messuage of Benedict Growte, & East on the messuage of Thomas Gyver & William Woodhall; & appurtenant buildings & fixtures.

9/27/1599 ~ This Indenture made the seaven and twentith daye of September in the One & fortith yeare of the Reigne of our Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth by the grace of God of Englande Fraunce & Ireland Queene defender of the fayth etc. Betwene Thomas Swallow keeper or master and Anthony Peniston gentleman his brother or fellow of king Edward the sixth his Almeshouse in Walden in the Countye of Essex, Richard French threasorer Thomas Fitch and bennet Growte Chamberlaines of the same towne of Walden, George Niccolls of Walden aforesayde Esquyer, William Woodhall of the same Towne Esquyer, William STRACHEY the elder gent, William Byrde Doctor of the Civill Lawe, George Nyccolls gent, George Niccolls son of the first abovenamed George Niccolls, William STRACHEY, eldest Son of sayde William STRACHEY, Thomas Byrde & George Byrde of Walden gentlemen, Thomas Turner, William Adam thelder, John Swallow, George Lawe, Thomas Adam son of the sayde William Adam, Ralphe Harrison, James Crofte, Jonas Fennyng, Henry Leader of the sayde Towne, mercer, James Godding Shoemaker, Thomas Turnor & William Turnor sonnes of the abovesaid Thomas Turner & George Turner son of Robert Turner deceased, feoffees of and in certen Lands Tenements and heriditaments Thissues & proffittes of which are & be to be expended & bestowed in & uppon the poore persons in the sayde Almeshowse on the one part, And the abovesayde Thomas Swallowe of Walden in the saide Countye of Essex yeoman on the other part Witnesseth that the sayde George Niccolls Esquyer and the other the sayde Cofeoffees with the full assent and consent & agreement of the saide keeper or master and his brother or fellowe of the saide Almeshowse and of the sayde Treasurer and Chamberlaines of the sayde Towne of Walden And for and in Consideration of the Somme of Three poundes and tenne shillings of lawfull English money to them in hand paid before the sealing hereof by the sayd Thomas Swallowe, which was bestowed & layde out about the Repayring & Amending of the Messuage or Shoppe herein hereafter demysed haven demysed be taken & to ferme letten And by theis presents doen demyse betake and to ferme lett to the sayde Thomas Swallowe all that their shop with thappurtenances as it is now in the tenure or occupation of John Nyccoll Butcher scituate in Walden aforesaid in the Butchery rowe there betweene the shop belonging to Littelberrie east & the shop of George Lawe weast. To have & to hold the sayde shop with thappurtenances to the sayde Thomas Swallow his executors and assignes from the feast of Sainct Nichaell Tharchangell next commyng after the date abovewritten untill the full end & terme of Twentye yeares From thence next following fullye to be complete & ended yealding & paying therefore yearely during the sayde tearme unto the said George Niccolls Esquyer and the other Cofeoffees their heirs & Assignes thirteene shillinges & fower pence of Lawfull English money at twoo feastes or tearmes in the yeare (that is to say) at the feast of Thannuncyacion of our blessed ladye St. Marye the Virgin and St. Michaell Tharchangell by equall & even porcions. And the sayde George Niccolls Esquyer etc. agree that the payment of rent to the master or any of the brothers of the Almsbouse or their successors shall be a sufficient discharge. Thomas Swallow to keep the shop in repair. If the rent be 20 days in arrear after lawful demand the above lease to be void. One part of this Indenture sealed with the Common Seal of the Almshouse and with the Common Seal of the Towne and to the other part Thomas Swallow has set his hand and seal in the day & year above written. 1599.

9/27/1599 ~ Deed/Indenture

This Indenture made the seaven and twentith daye of September in the One & fortith yeare of the Reigne of our Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth by the grace of God of Englande Fraunce & Ireland Queene defender of the fayth etc. Betwene Thomas Swallow keeper or master and Anthony Peniston gentleman his brother or fellow of king Edward the sixth his Almeshouse in Walden in the Countye of Essex, Richard French threasorer Thomas Fitch and bennet Growte Chamberlaines of the same towne of Walden, George Niccolls of Walden aforesayde Esquyer, William Woodhall of the same Towne Esquyer, William STRACHEY the elder gent, William Byrde Doctor of the Civill Lawe, George Nyccolls gent, George Niccolls son of the first abovenamed George Niccolls, William STRACHEY, eldest Son of sayde William STRACHEY, Thomas Byrde & George Byrde of Walden gentlemen, Thomas Turner, William Adam thelder, John Swallow, George Lawe, Thomas Adam son of the sayde William Adam, Ralphe Harrison, James Crofte, Jonas Fennyng, Henry Leader of the sayde Towne, mercer, James Godding Shoemaker, Thomas Turnor & William Turnor sonnes of the abovesaid Thomas Turner & George Turner son of Robert Turner deceased, feoffees of and in certen Lands Tenements and heriditaments Thissues & proffittes of which are & be to be expended & bestowed in & uppon the poore persons in the sayde Almeshowse on the one part, And the abovesayde Thomas Swallowe of Walden in the saide Countye of Essex yeoman on the other part Witnesseth that the sayde George Niccolls Esquyer and the other the sayde Cofeoffees with the full assent and consent & agreement of the saide keeper or master and his brother or fellowe of the saide Almeshowse and of the sayde Treasurer and Chamberlaines of the sayde Towne of Walden And for and in Consideration of the Somme of Three poundes and tenne shillings of lawfull English money to them in hand paid before the sealing hereof by the sayd Thomas Swallowe, which was bestowed & layde out about the Repayring & Amending of the Messuage or Shoppe herein hereafter demysed haven demysed be taken & to ferme letten And by theis presents doen demyse betake and to ferme lett to the sayde Thomas Swallowe all that their shop with thappurtenances as it is now in the tenure or occupation of John Nyccoll Butcher scituate in Walden aforesaid in the Butchery rowe there betweene the shop belonging to Littelberrie east & the shop of George Lawe weast. To have & to hold the sayde shop with thappurtenances to the sayde Thomas Swallow his executors and assignes from the feast of Sainct Nichaell Tharchangell next commyng after the date abovewritten untill the full end & terme of Twentye yeares From thence next following fullye to be complete & ended yealding & paying therefore yearely during the sayde tearme unto the said George Niccolls Esquyer and the other Cofeoffees their heirs & Assignes thirteene shillinges & fower pence of Lawfull English money at twoo feastes or tearmes in the yeare (that is to say) at the feast of Thannuncyacion of our blessed ladye St. Marye the Virgin and St. Michaell Tharchangell by equall & even porcions. And the sayde George Niccolls Esquyer etc. agree that the payment of rent to the master or any of the brothers of the Almsbouse or their successors shall be a sufficient discharge. Thomas Swallow to keep the shop in repair. If the rent be 20 days in arrear after lawful demand the above lease to be void. One part of this Indenture sealed with the Common Seal of the Almshouse and with the Common Seal of the Towne and to the other part Thomas Swallow has set his hand and seal in the day & year above written. 1599.

12/10/1599 ~ Deed ~ To declare the uses of a Fine. William Adam draper to Thomas Rowlye yeoman; of Walden. Recites Fine of Michaelmas term 1599: William Adam & Thomas Rowlye versus William STRACHEY gentleman & wife Frances, & John, Thomas & Howard STRACHEY, gentlemen. --26 acres land in Walden. 7 roods of land lying in the Fields of Walden, between the land of George Nycolls esq. South, & William Adam North, abutting West on the highway to Thaxted, & East on land of said George Nycolls.

1603 ~ Indenture of lease between John Swallow, tresurer of the town of Walden and keeper of the Almhouse of K. Edward V1 and Anthony Pennystone his part brother on the one part and James Pennystone of Walden on the other part witnesseth that the said John and Antony with the consent of Nicholos Parker and Tobias Langham chamberlains of the town let to the said James Pennystone two closes of arable land in the fields of Walden. One of them now in the occupation af Anthony Pennystone containing one acre at or neara field called St. John's Houlde between the land of John Lawe on the north and the land of the widow Gammeg on the south, the east head abutting on the highway and the west upon the land of William Adam Draper. The other close containing 3 roods now in the occupation of Alice Wilbrowe, widow, between the meadow called Longe meade on the one side and the way leading from Walden to litle chaseway leading into Longemead on the south and the other head abutting on the land sometime of John STRACHEY towards the north. For 20 years at 12s. 8d. per ann.

6/8/1603 ~ This Indenture made the eighte day of June in the yeere of our lorde God one thousand six hundred and three, and in the First yeere of the raigne of our most gracious soveraigne Lorde James, by the grace of God Kinge of Inglond Scotlonde Fraunce and Irelande defendor of the fayth etc Betweene Johane Mountford of Radwinter alias Rodwinter in the countie of Essex wydowe late wyeff of Simon Mountford late of Radwinter aforesaid gentleman decessed & Simon Mountford of Radwinter aforesaide gentleman sonne and heire of the aforesaide Simon and Johane on thone parte And William Cowle of Walden in the countie of Essex aforesaid maultster on thother parte Witesseth they the saide Johane and Simon Mountford for and Inconsideration of the some of Fower score and Fyve pounds of lawful mony of Inglonde to them the saide Johane and simon and thensealinge and deliverie hereof by the saide William Cowle well and truly satisfied contented and paide whereof they the saide Johane and Simon doen acknowledge the receypte and thereof and of everie parte and parcell thereof doen and eyther of them doth acquite exonerate and for ever discharge the saide william Cowle his heires executors administrators and assignes & everie of them by thes presents as also for divers other good causes & considerations them the saide Johane and Simon and eyther of them therunto especiallie movinge Haven graunted aliened bargayned sould enfeoffed and confirmed & by thes presents doen fully cleerly and absolutlie graunt aliene bargayne sell enfeoff and confirme to the saide William Cowle his heires and assignes for ever without any manner mortgage condition reentrie or other redemption one close of pasture grounde with thappurtenances conteyninge by estimation one acre more or less together with a certain house or Sheep coote and all other the houses edifices and buildings whatsoever now standinge and beinge in and uppon the said close with ther and everie their appurtenances scituate lyinge and beinge in the parish of Walden aforesaide the one head thereof abutteth upon a lane in Walden aforesaide leading from cuckstolend to a lane ther called Longelane on the north thother head abutteth uppon the land of Nicholas Ereswel on the sowth And also two other poces ofland conteyninge by estimation three acres with their appurtenances lyinge in Walden afozesaid, one of them at thende of the other, the one of them abuttinge uppon a lane called burrow lane and the other abbuttinge uppon a lane leadinge from the upper end of the streate in Walden aforesaide called Cuckstolend unto a lane there called Longelane All which premisses late were the lands and Tenements of one Agens STRACHIE of Walden aforesaid widow decessed and were devised by the said Agens in or by her last will & Testamente to the saide johane, as in and by her saide last will and testament bearing date the eight day of october in the yeere of our lorde god one thousand five hundred sixtie one more at lardge it doth and may appeare etc. (a very long deed) Appointment by Johane & Simon Mountford of Anthony Owen of Walden sigleman to deliver possession to W.Cowle. Witnesses of the sealing and delivery of seisin of the Close, sheepoote etc. James croft, Not.publ. Anthony Owen, Timothy Gwen, Richard Day.

11/10/1608 ~ Indenture of lease between George Nicolls of Walden esquire, Thomas Adam gent, Thomas Turner senior mercer, Thomas Marten, Rooke Johnson, Richard Jeppes and Andrew Birde, feoffees of the property of the Almshouse on the one part and Thomas Willowes of Walden yeoman on the other part witnesseth that the said George Nicolls and the other cofeoffees with the consent of Nicholas Browne now treasurer, Richard Burrowe and Thomas Pamflinge, chamberlains of the said town and of Thomas Adam now master of the said Alsmhouses and Thomas Crofte Notary public, his part brother, have let to the said Thomas Willowes two pieces of freehold land in Walden now in the occupation of the said Thomas Willowes, that is to say, an enclosure of meadow ground containing 3 acres in Sewers ende between land of William STRACHIE on one side and a piece of ground now in the occupation of the said Thomas Willowes in part and the ground of the Bishop of Peterborough in part on the other side, one head abutting on land there leading to Tiptofts gate and the other head upon the round of Jeffery Tanner (as in the right of his wife) And another piece of enclosed meadow ground containing 2 acres 1 rood also lying in Sewers ende between the ground of Jeffery Tanner on the one side and the ground of the said Bishop on the other side, one head abutting upon the piece before-mentioned and the other head upon the highway. For 20 years at £3.6.8 per annum. (12/8 per acre).

1611 ~ An Indenture made February 3. 9th James I. Between George Nicolls of walden gentleman son and heir of George Nicolls Esquir deceased and samuel codd citizedn and grocer of London and Sussan his wife, caughter of G. Nicolls the son, of the one part and william Nightingale of walden, the elder, gent, and John Adams of lyhton, cambs. on the other part witnesseth: that the said samuel & Susan in performance of an order of the court of chancery on a suit between G. Nicolls the son palintiff and s. Codd defendant touching the assurance ofthe Messuages, tenements and land herefter detailed have granted and confirmed the same to W. Nightingle and John Adams as follows (1) A rssuage in high street lately occupid by Nicholas wathe doctor of phisicke deceased, now by Thoomas Swanne (2) A garden belonging thereto occupidd by the same (3) Two acres of land enclosed in parcels called scotts and lewsons abutting to the north upon thitestreete lane (4) A maessuage at Cookstoolend (5) A close of land belonging thereto of 2 acres in the occupation of leonard Turner and Nicholas Wrighte (6) Two acres enclosed, one head abutting on Burrowe lane and stretching on the south upon land sometime Lyons (7) Three acres of pasture between land lateof one STRACHEY and the grouhd beonbing to Tiptotes heretofore in the occupation of one william Swallowe (8) Two acres encolsed between the land late of the said STRACHEY and the land sometime Hubbards (9) One acre by Whitestreete land called a hedland acre sometime the inheritance of one Brampton (10) Three acres at Uterdance alias Usterdance sometime the inheritance of one williamson, one head abutting on Cloes lane (11) Three acres in two small closes at a place called the Maye pole between which is a lane leading towards Newport (12) One acre enclosed Called the Harpe abutting upon the common Road leading to Newport. All which messuages etc. were the property of G. Nicolls the father or son and were granted by them to the said Susan while the was sole and to Thomas Fulkes deceased upon condition of re entry by the two Georges on paypment of £216.13. 4d. (see last deed) which £ 216.13.4. has not been paid but was brought into the said Court and disposed of to the benefit of the said Samuel & Susan. To have and to hold to William Nightingale and J. Adam, etc. Samuel Codd appoints Anndrew Bride gentleman and John Sharpe gent, both of Walden as his attorneys. Signed by G. Nycolls, Samuell Codd grocer & Susan Codd in the presence of Thomas Hitchcock and willm Barfoot. Other witnesses to the deed are R. Fulnetbie, R. Cage, Thomas Adam, Thomas Swan, Samuell Leader, Stephan Bushe, Th. Willowes. [Missing July 1983]

7/28/1613 ~ Conveyance (Feoffment) for a certain sum of money. Timothy Owen, maltster, to Thomas Adam esq.; of Walden. 2 acres of land in Walden in Funtlo Shott next Smalebridge Field between the lands of the Earl of Suffolk formerly in occupation of Christopher Bird gent., & that late of William Adam, deceased., & now of Thomas Adam, abutting on the king's highway from Walden to Sewards End; & all the freehold part of a close at Sherehill in Walden, lying between the land late of William STRACHEY, deceased., & now of Thomas Adam, & that of John Gyver, & abutting on the king's highway from Walden to Wimbish. (Purchased. of Thomas Hedge). To hold of the Chief Lord of the Fee.

12/20/1613 ~ This Indenture made the Twentie daie of December Anno Dmi. 1613 And in the yeares of the raigne of our soveraigne Lord James by the grace of god king of England Scotland France & Ireland defendor of the faith etc. (that ys to saye) of England France & Ireland the Eleaventh And of Scotland the seaven and Fortith Betwene William Byrd Docter of the Civill Law, George Nicolls of Walden in the Countie of Essex, Esquier, Thomas Adam of Walden aforesaied Esquier, William STRACHIE gentlemen , Thomas Turner, mercer , Thomas Byrd & George Byrd, gentlemen, George Law, Ralphe Harrison, Jonas Fenning, Thomas Swallow son of John Swallowe late of Walden deceased, And Henry Leader of Walden aforesaid mercer Feoffees of & in the shoppe hereunder demised thissues & profitts wheareof are to be expended & bestowed in and uppon the poor persons in the Almeshowse of king Edward the Sixt in Walden aforesaied on the one parte. And Edward Carter of Thaxsted in the same Countie of Essex butcher on the other part Witnesseth that the saied William Byrd doctor of the Civill Law And other the sayed Cofeoffees with the full assent consent & Agreement of Richard Burrow now Tresorer of the saied towne of Walden Richard Plomer and Edward Leader Chamberlains of the same Towne, And of John Wyat now master or keeper of the saied Almeshowse in Walden aforesaied And John Meriton his parte brother Haven demised betaken & to ferme letten And by theise presents doen demise betake & to ferme lett unto the saied Edward Carter. All that their saied shopp with thappurtenances as it is now in the tenure or occupation of the saied Edward Carter scituat in Walden aforesaied in the butchery Row their, betwene the saied Butcherie Row north And the waye or Lane Leading towards the Poultrie hill south One hed Abutteth uppon the Markett place of Walden aforesaid East And the other hed Abutteth uppon the shopp of the Right honorable the Earle of Suffolk West. To have and to hould the saied shopp with thappurtenances to the saied Edward Carter his executors or assignes From the feast of St.Michaell tharchangell last past before the date hereof untill the Full end & terme of Twentie Years from thence next following Fullie to be complete and ended Yeldinge & paying therefore yearly during the saied terme unto the saied William Byrd docter of the Civill Law And the other Cofeoffees their heires and assignes Thirtie shillings of lawfull Inglyshe money. At two usuall feasts or Termes in the yeare (that is to saie) At the feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Marie And St. Michaell tharchangell At or in the Almeshouse of king Edward the sixt scituat in Walden aforesaied in the hall their by even & equall portions. And the sayed William Byrd & the other cofeoffees grant that such payment to the master or a brother shall be a sufficient discharge. And Edward Carter covenants that within six month he will put in good repair the shop and keep it so during the term and deliver it in good condition at the end of the lease. If the said conditions are not fulfilled or if Edward Carter shall without special license in writing part with any portion of the premises that then this Lease shall be void . Each party had put their seal to the copy of this Indenture handed over to the other party.

4/29/1614 ~ Know that we George Nicolls of Walden in the county of Essex Esquire and Thomas Adam of Walden Esquire have granted and by this our present Deed confirmed to John Sharpe, gentleman and William Runham (1) All that Capital messuage with a garden adjoining, Six tenements belonging to and adjoining the same messuage with their appurtenances. Of which three are situated on the west of the said messuage and three are situated and lie together on the eastern side in the town of Walden in a street there called Danells lane or Fullers streat (2) Seven tenements formerly of John Hunt situated and lying conjoinedly in a street of the aforesaid town called Gowldestreat (3) One other tenement situated in the same street on the other side of the same street next a tenement lately of Thomas Shillinge and so on as in preceding deed of 25 Elizabeth except that in (9) the names (Sexten & Rishardson) of the occupiers are omitted, in (24) the field is called le Myllfeild (32) is written Leystreate: all other clauses precisely as before up to (45) And further we have granted and by this our present deed confirmed to the aforesaid John Sharpe gentleman and William Robham all and singular other our messuages, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services and other all and singular our hereditaments whatsoever situated, lying and existing in the parishes and fields of Wymbishe, Thaxted, Thunderlie and Walden aforesaid in the County aforesaid which we or any of us, with others deceased had by deed of confirmation of William STRACHIE the elder, James Wodall, Thomas Harridaunce, Richard Goodwyn, Thomas Marten, John Pomfrett, John Tottenham, Thomas Pomfrett, William Boyton, Anthony Calton, Thomas Nicolls, William Calton and John Bateman and of Thomas Holland of Wymbishe in the County of Essex yeoman, as more fully appears by their deed thereupon executed to us George Nicolls esquire and Thomas Adam esquire with other now deceased, bearing date the seventeenth day of September A.D. 1582. To have and to hold etc. to the aforesaid John Sharpe gentleman and William Runham to the sole and proper use of aforesaid J. Sharpe and W. Rubham for the better upkeep and maintenance of the poor of the Almshouse of Walden. Under the condition that the said J. Sharpe and W. Runham before the 24th day of June next following after the date of these presents shall grant convey and confirm to William Bird D.C.L. Edward Woodall esquire and 33 other (for the names see Latin deed) all the singular the property above recited to their use and profit and for the better upkeep of the poor of the Almshouse of Walden. And the aforesaid W. Bird D.C.L., Edward Woodall and the other persons whose names are contained in the list of trustees above, covenant that at any time in the future when it shall be necessary they will execute all necessary documents for the conveyance of the above mentioned property to 24 persons of good name and report for the use and purpose aforesaid and for the upkeep and maintenance of the poor in the Almshouse. Warranty. Seals. Endorsed . Seizon and quiet possession delivered by the two ould Feoffees, Georg Nicolls Esqr. and Thomas Adam Esquier to the within named John Sharpe & William Runham to the uses within mentioned & conteyned in the presence of us.
Richard Burrowe, Jonas Fenning, sign Johannis Wyat, Nicholas Olarke, John Meriton, Thomas parker.

3/20/1621 ~ Indenture of lease between Sir William Birde, knt, Edmund Woodhall esq, Thomas Adam esq,Thomas Henshawe gentleman and other feoffees of the k.Edw. VI Almshouse in Walden on the one part and Nicholas Vipon of Walden, inhoulder on the other part Witnesseth that the said coffoffees of the Almshouse and Thomas Baron, chamberlains of the rown have let to the said Nicholas Vipon two closes of arable land in the fields of Walden one of them, containing one acre enclosed with hedges and ditches now in the occupation of Nicholas Vipon two closes of arable land in the fields of Walden one of them, containing one acre enclosed with hedges and ditches now in the occupation of Nicholas Vipon lying at or near a field xalled St.Johns Hold between the lands of Thomas Lawe onthe north and the lands of William Young on the osuth, the easdt head abutting upon the high way and the west head on the land of Thomas Adam,esq.Aand the other close containing there roods is also in the occupation of Nicholas Vipon and lies between the meadow called Longe Mead on the one sideand the way leading to Little Walden on the other side and abutts upon the lands sometime of John STRACHEY and now of Thomas Adam Esq towards the north.For 20 Years at 20s per annum.(11s.6d. per acre).

3/30/1624 ~ Indictment ~ CERTIFICATE by John eldred and Jeff. Lengley, bailiffs and justices of the pece of the anckent Borough and Town of Colchester that Thomas STRACHIE butcher and John pilgrym chairmaker, both of this town, are very lew2d, idle and dissolute persons; struchle hath continued a common thief and pilferor by the space of 5 years and hath been twice branded on the hand for felony, and pilgrym hath been twice in our Caol on vehoment suspicion of felony, and on may misdemeanours so as they have "inured" themselves to such an idle course of life as they cannot betake themselves to any honest vocation, whoreby to maintain them with their labour; and therefore the common Gaol or House of correction is fittest for them; for they have often discharged them and especially STRACHIE out of the House of Ciorection and Gaol on their faithful promiss to betake thamselves to a new course of life, yet no alteration or amendment is found, but rather worse and worse. Signatures of the bailiffs.