Alt Ref NoBHILL/310
TitleExemplification (21 Aug., 1629) of a Traverse of an Inquisitio Post Mortem upon the lands of Sir Richard Bulkeley in Cheshire, by Lady Mary Bulkeley, widow
DescriptionPlaintiff disputes the Executor’s finding in the case of certain lands in Whatcrofte called Peartree Lee which she maintains were held of the King in free socage as of the Manor of Woodstock and not of the King in chief by military service as was wrongfully found by the Inquest. An extent of the Bulkeley estate in Cheshire is given: The Manor of Whatcrofte. The moiety of the Manor of Cheadle, with the advowson of the church thereof. The moiety of the Manor of Timperley. Lands in Ashley. 136 acres in the Manor of Whatcrofte called Peartree Lee. The heir was found to be Richard Bulkeley, Esq., grandson of Sir Richard Bulkeley, and was aged 11 years on July 1, 1621. There is also mention of a marriage agreement between Sir Richard Bulkeley and Sir Williem Burgh, Lord Burgh, dated February 17, 1576/1577. Judgement found for plaintiff. (Fine example of the seal of the County Palatine of Chester attached)
Date21 August 1629
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