| Description | Dated 26th September 1807
Between:
1. Elizabeth Turton of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Spinster (the only surviving child and heir at law of John Turton, late of Cotwell End, Sedgley, Gentleman, deceased, who died intestate. Also, Elizabeth was the only sister and heir at law of John Turton, deceased, who was the only son and only other child of John Turton).
2. Henry Smith of Wolverhampton, Gentleman.
3. Thomas Heveningham[?] of Wolverhampton, Gentleman.
4. Joseph Lane of Sedgley, Esq.; Richard Fryer of Wednesfield, Esq.
Document relates to the intended marriage of Henry Smith and Elizabeth Turton (See the Pedigree of the Turton Family, D8/G2/1). Refers to: a dwelling house with barn, stables, fold- yard and garden; several pieces of arable meadow and pasture ground belonging to the house, known as: The Dowery, Big Havacre, Copp's Piece, Astley's Piece, Bucknall Piece, Clover Piece, Barn End Piece, The Croft; and one half of the road leading to Bucknall, all of which are situated at Coseley. Also, the tithes of corn, grain and hay arising from the aforementioned land. Tenants/Landowners mentioned: Joseph Firmstone.
Also relates to: five pieces of land at Porto Bello in Willenhall, in the Parish of Wolverhampton, near to the road from Wolverhampton to Willenhall. Tenants/ Landowners mentioned: Thomas Miller; Patience Salt; Thomas Matthews; Joseph Meller; James Pinson. |