Abram

1. 4 Mar 1657/8 (?)

Counterpart and renewal of lease for three lives

(1) Abraham Lance of Abram, gent.

(2) John Unsworth of Abram, bricklayer

Messuage and land and right to dig marl

For the lives of John Unsworth and John and Richard his sons

Rent: 24/8

Services: one day plow, one harrow, one leading turfs, six days shearing at harvest, four hens and two capons at Christmas

Consideration: £15

Seal: wax, pendant, damaged

2. 2 Feb 1698

Mortgage by assignment of lease for three lives

(1a) John Unsworth, husbandman (1b) Richard Unsworth, weaver, his brother, both of Abram

(2) John Battersbie junior of Westleigh, carpenter

Land called Barn Hey, Barn Croft and Downall Wifes Meadow

For the lives of John and Richard Unsworth

Redeemable on repayment of £10 and interest