| Description | Several presentments have amendations. Presentments include appointment of 'headborough' and constables, etc. Most are signed by the jury/homage. The presentment for the court held in May 1709 states that 'Mr Dovey shall sett up Stiles in his piece in the ancient foot way that leads from Himley to Maidens Bridge' and that 'no one shall carry fire out of doors uncovered upon paine of forfeiting to the Lord of this Man[o]r the sum of 3s 4d'. The presentment for May 1717 notes the death of Fillip [Philip] Folley Esq. for a freehold Estate at Swindon; in May 1718, the death of Mary Hanson is noted, leaving copyhold land to her heir, John Praiton [Payton]. In Apr 1724, the death of Joseph Woodhouse of Wolverhampton is recorded though it is noted that it is not known if he held free or copyhold land [this is resolved in Oct 1727]. In Oct 1727, it is noted that Mr Samuel Hellier late of the Woodhouses died seised of an estate and his son Samuel to be admitted as tenant. In Oct 1728, the death of Jane the wife of Edward Robins is noted and William Eginton [Egginton] named as heir to the copyhold and John Eginton [Egginton] to the freehold.
With bundle label endorsed: 'Himly Presentments 1702 to 1730' and '53' |