Deeds and leases: Much Hoole

1. 3 Dec 1590

Lease for three lives.

(1) Peter Legh of Lyme in Handley, Cheshire, esq.

(2a) Richard Stones of Bretherton, yeoman (2b) Robert, his son.

Messuage.

For the lives of (2) and Henry, son of (2a).

Rent : 15s, 8 and 3/4d

Services: Three capons and one hen at the feast of St. Martin the Bishop

in Winter.

Consideration: £6. 13. 4.

Seal: Wax, pendant.

2. 15 Feb 1601

Assignment of lease for three lives, polled.

(1) Richard Stones.

(2a) Isabel, wife of Richard Stones (2b) John, son of Richard Stones

Property as in above lease.

To (2a) for life, remainder to (2b).