Deeds 43
Quitclaim, 1465, Jan. 28. 1 item : parchment ; 13 x 26 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by John Bernevile of Wasshefeld (Devon), son and heir of Simon Bernevile, and Moriel his wife, daughter and one of the heirs of Hugh Beauchamp, and sister of Humfrey Beauchamp, to Thomas Worthe, son and heir of Thomas Worthe, son and heir of Margery Worthe, daughter and the other heir of the said Hugh and sister of the aforewritten Humfrey, of all his right and claim in the messuages, etc., in Wasshfeld, otherwise Wasfeld, and the advowson of the church there in which Thomas Worthe the father was formerly seised and Thomas the son is now seised. Given at Worthe (Devon) on Tuesday next after the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 5 Edward IV. WITNESSES: Thomas Calwodely, John Beer of Housham, John Hawkene, Thomas Radeford, John Notte the Elder. With 1 seal (1.1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing the initial "I". HOL# -BBN9416-8 I. Berneville, John. II. Berneville, Simon. III. Berneville, Muriel. IV. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393. V. Worth, Thomas, the Younger. VI. Worth, Thomas, the Elder. VII. Worth, Margery. VIII. Beauchamp, Humfrey, fl. 1393-1404. IX. Calverleigh, Thomas. X. Beer, John. XI. Hawken, John. XII. Radford, Thomas. XIII. Notte, John, the Elder. SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (England) 2. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)-- England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
Deeds 44
Grant, 1487, April. 2 Henry VII. 1 item : parchment ; 8.5 x 31.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by John Hawkyn to Robert Hart, Richard Weysey, and John Hawkyn, the grantor's brother, of the lands, etc., in Waysfelde (Devon) which descended to him after the death of Joan his mother, daughter and heir of Alexander Juyll. Given on April 1, 2 Henry VII. WITNESSES: Humfrey Calwodely, Richard Bleuett, John Cruys of Morchard. With 1 seal (1.1 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device. HOL# -BBN9523-7 I. Hawkin, John. II. Hart, Robert. III. Weysey, Richard. IV. Hawkin, John. V. Hawkin, Joan. VI. Juell, Alexander. VII. Calverleigh, Humfrey. VIII. Bluett, Richard. IX. Cruwys, John, fl. 1485-1555. SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Cruwys Morchard (England).
Deeds 45
Declaration, 1487, April 4. 2 Henry VII. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 23 cm.
SUMMARY: Declaration by John Hawkyn of Waishfeld (Devon), franklin, that in the grant which he made 1 April last of all his lands in Wayshfeld to Robert Hart, Richard Weysey, and John Hawkyn his brother his intention is that they shall suffer him to enjoy the lands, etc., during his life; and after his death, they shall make an estate of all the lands, etc., to John his son and heir and to the heirs of his body, with remainder to the right heirs of the grantor. Done at Wayshfeld on 4 April, 2 "Harry the VIIth." With 1 seal (1.3 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device (defaced) see similar seal on Deeds 44 . HOL# -BBN9671-3 I. Hawkin, John. II. Hart, Robert. III. Weysey, Richard. IV. Hawkin, John. SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
Deeds 46
Demise, 1498, May 6. 13 Henry VII. 1 item : parchment ; 12 x 32.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Demise by Robert Harte, Richard Weysey, and John Hawkyn to John Hawkyn, son and heir of John Hawkyn, late of Wayshfeld (Devon), deceased, of all the lands, etc., which they lately had of the gift of the late John Hawkyn in Wayshfeld, to hold to him and the heirs of the said late John Hawkyn, and appointment by them of William Snow, clerk, rector of Kydysford and William Gebyns as their attorneys to deliver seisin. WITNESSES: William Courteney, knight, son and heir of Edward Courteney, knight, earl of Devon, Peter Courteney and Humfrey Calwodeley, esquires. With 3 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (1.5 cm.) bearing a device, effaced, labeled "Hart"; (2) (1.2 cm.) bearing a device, effaced, labeled "Weysey", with rush-band tied around tag; (3) (1.3 cm.) bearing a device: a hawk with outstretched wings, labeled "Hawkyn." HOL# -APU5105-7 I. Hart, Robert. II. Weysey, Richard. III. Hawkin, John. IV. Snow, William. V. Gibbins, William. VI. Courtenay, Peter. VII. Calverleigh, Humfrey. VIII. Devon, Edward Courtenay, Earl of, d. 1511. IX. Devon, William Courtenay, Earl of, ca. 1475-1511. SUBJECTS: 1. Kydysferd Church? (Devon, England) 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Washfield. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
Deeds 47
Agreement, 1499, October 14. 15 Henry VII. 1 item : parchment ; 13.5 x 19.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Agreement between Thomas Worthe, esquire, of the one part and John Mildon, clerk, and John Rayne of the other part, witnessing that whereas Thomas by his charter dated at Worthe (Devon) 11 Oct., 15 Henry VII, granted to John Mildon and John Rayne the next presentation to the rectory of Wasshfeld (Devon) after the death or resignation of Sir Laurence London, the present incumbent, nevertheless John Mildon and John Rayne grant that if Thomas Worthe successfully present John Torney to the said rectory, or if the latter die before a vacancy, that charter shall be void. Given at Worthe, 14 Oct., 15 Henry VII. Indenture, with 2 seals of red wax, pendant on a single tag: (1) (1 cm.) bearing an initial "W" possibly seal of Thomas Worth ; (2) (1.1 cm.) bearing a device: a double-headed eagle. HOL# -APU5132-4 I. Worth, Thomas the Younger. II. Mildon, John. III. Rayne, John. IV. London, Laurence, Sir. V. Torney, John. SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (England) 2. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)-- England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Worth (Devon, England).
Deeds 48
Grant, 1514, December 31. 6 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 14.5 x 25.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by John Hawkyn to William Newham, Robert Catford, and Simon Vayse of all his lands, etc., in Waysshfeld (Devon) and appointment by him of Thomas Turner and Robert Jenyn as his attornies to deliver seisin. Given 31 December, 6 Henry VIII. With a declaration English, undated of the same John Hawkyn of the intent of the above grant, namely that his feoffees should be seised to his use during his life and after his death should secure 8s. 4d. a year to Pernell, the wife of Thomas Hawkyn his son and heir, with remainders to the heirs of Thomas and Pernell, and to the grantor's right heirs. Witnesses to grant: Humfrey Calwodeley, Richard Bluet, John Cruys of Morchard. Indenture, with 1 seal of red wax, pendant on a tag, broken. Ref.: Margaret C.S. Cruwys, "A Cruwys Morchard Notebook, 1066- 1874," (London and Exeter, 1939) HOL# -BBN9696-9 I. Hawkin, John. II. Newham, William. III. Catford, Robert. IV. Vayse, Simon. V. Turner, Thomas. VI. Jenyn, Robert. VII. Hawkin, Pernell. VIII. Hawkin, Thomas. IX. Calverleigh, Humfrey. X. Bluett, Richard. XI. Cruwys, John, fl. 1485-1555. SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Cruwys Morchard (England).
Deeds 49
Sale, 1544, September 22. 36 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 12 x 30 cm.
SUMMARY: Sale (for 22) by Philip Hantere to Simon Worth, esq. of his tenement of Broke in the parish of Washffyld (Devon); and appointment by the former of William Toker and John Duder as his attorneys to deliver seisin. Given on 22 September, 36 Henry VIII. With endorsement of delivery of seisin on 27 September 36 Henry VIII. With 1 seal (2.4 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms, with a device; with the legend: HANTEREL seal of Philip Hanter . HOL# -APU5147-2 I. Hanter, Philip. II. Worth, Simon. III. Toker, William. IV. Duder, John. SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
Deeds 50
Recovery in Worth vs. Hawke, 1545, November 26. 37 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 21 x 45.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Exemplification under the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of a recovery suffered in Michaelmas term between Simon Worthe, esquire, by Thomas Hacche his attorney, petitioner, and Philip Hawke, concerning land, etc., in Broke and Washefeld (Devon). Upper-left corner of document left blank, with small "h" inscribed, for larger initial or illumination, though never executed. Witnesses (Vouchee): Henry Selyborn. With 1 seal (approx. 9 cm.) of brown wax, double-sided, pendant on a tag. Portion of seal of the Court of Common Pleas. HOL# -BBN9709-4 I. Worth, Simon II. Hatch, Thomas. III. Hawk, Philip. IV. Selyborn, Henry. SUBJECTS: 1. Worth family. 2. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 3. Deeds--England-- Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Deeds--England--Broke? 6. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Broke? (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.
Deeds 51
Fine in Worth vs. More, 1547, April 24. 1 Edward VI. 1 item : parchment ; 16 x 32 cm.
SUMMARY: Fine levied in court of Common Pleas in the quinzaine of Easter, 1 Edward VI, between Simon Worth, esquire, querent, and Hugh More, gentleman, deforciant, concerning a messuage, etc., in Waysshefyld (Devon) and Scrapynhalsse, now in the tenure of John Bydgod and Margaret his wife, Anthony Bydgod and Joan his wife, Nicholas Colyford and Joan his wife, and William Colyford, after whose deaths the premises will revert to Simon. HOL# -APU5172-3 I. Worth, Simon. II. More, Hugh. III. Bidgood, John. IV. Bidgood, Margaret. V. Bidgood, Anthony. VI. Bidgood, Joan. VII. Colyford, Nicholas. VIII. Colyford, Joan. IX. Colyford, William. SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds-- England--Washfield 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
Deeds 52
Fine in Worth vs. Hawke and Burges, 1557, June 14. 3 & 4 Philip & Mary. 2 items : parchment ; 12 x 40 cm.
SUMMARY: Two fines levied in the Court of Common Pleas on the morrow of the Holy Trinity between Simon Worth, querent, and Nicholas Hawke, Edmund Hawke, Martin Burges and Katherine his wife, deforciants, concerning a messuage, etc., in Wayshfeld otherwise Wechfeld (Devon). HOL# -APU5189-8 I. Worth, Simon. II. Hawke, Nicholas. III. Hawke, Edmund. IV. Burges, Martin. V. Burges, Katherine. SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Deeds-- England--Devon. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
Deeds 882
Bargain and sale, 1675, November 17. 27 Charles II. 1 item : parchment
SUMMARY: Bargain and sale of land by Thomas Nathan of Devon to Stephan Sealford of Leicestershire. Indenture, with 2 seals, pendant on tags (missing). HOL# -BHN8392-3 I. Nathan, Thomas. II. Sleaford, Stephan. SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Leicestershire. 3. England--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Leicestershire (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.