Bisley Manor Court Roll 22 July 1887
The General Court Baron of The Right Honorable William Hillier Earl of Onslow Lord of the said Manor held in and for the said Manor on Friday the twenty second day of July in the fifty first year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lady Victoria by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen Defender of the Faith and in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty seven Before Frederic Ferdinand Smallpeice Gentleman Steward there.
The Homage to Wit
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James Parker Edward Robert East John Eacott |
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2nd Proclamation on death of Sarah Ann Robinson
Now at this Court the second proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said Sarah Ann Robinson deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that customary messuage or tenement with the appurtenances (now in Two tenements) together with the edifices buildings gardens orchard and curtilage to the said messuage or tenement belonging (except about forty rods parcel of the said garden sold to John Daborn) situate lying and being in Bisley Green in the parish of Bisley aforesaid abutting on the said green on the south north and east parts heretofore in the occupation of George Slyfield late of ________ Ford and then of Thomas Eacott now or late in the occupation of Henry Edwards and ____________ which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said Sarah Ann Robinson to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the second proclamation and default are here inrolled.
Death of William Taylor
The Homage aforesaid being sworn and charged on their Oath present that William Taylor late one of the Copyhold or customary tenants of this Manor who held to him and his heirs by Copy of Court Roll at the Will of the Lord according to the custom of the said manor All that copyhold messuage or tenement barn yard outhouses Gardens orchards and backsides thereunto belonging together with a close of Arable land thereto adjoining by estimation one acre more or less heretofore in the occupation of William Taylor and now of William Steptoe by the yearly rent of one shilling Heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs And also All that the scite of one messuage or cottage and certain customary land to the same belonging containing one acre or thereabouts with the appurtenances in Bisley by the yearly rent of Two shillings Heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs And also All that piece or parcel of land formerly waste of the manor containing about ten rods more or less contiguous to and in front of the premises formerly belonging to the said William Steptoe but late of the said William Taylor at Bisley aforesaid and bounded on the South and East by property formerly of the said William Steptoe and late of the said William Taylor on the West by the Road leading from Guildford to Bagshot and on the North by the road leading from the Guildford and Bagshot road to Bisley Church by the yearly rent of one shilling Heriot certain Two shillings and sixpence Suit of Court and other services and customs died since the last Court so thereof seized Whereupon two heriots of the two best beasts and a Heriot certain Two shillings and sixpence became due to the Lord of this manor but no Beasts were seized because the said William Taylor had no live beast at the time of his death.
Bargain and Sale William Lucock to Charles Putman
The Homage also present a certain Indenture of Bargain and Sale in the words following This Indenture made the thirteenth day of May One thousand eight hundred and eighty seven Between William Lucock of West End Chobham in the County of Surrey Farmer of the one part and Charles Putman of the British Museum London Gentleman of the other part Whereas William Taylor late of West End in the Parish of Chobham in the County of Surrey Farmer being seized according to the custom of the manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey of the Copyhold hereditaments intended to be hereby bargained and sold for a customary relate of inheritance in possession free from encumbrances except the rents fines heriots and services therefor due and of right accustomed duly made and executed his last Will and Testament in writing dated the twenty fourth day of November One thousand eight hundred and seventy six and thereby devised unto Isaac Gosden and the said William Lucock All that his copyhold messuage or tenement with the garden ground land and hereditaments thereto belonging containing by estimation two acres (more or less) held of the Manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey and then in the occupation of his Son in Law Edward Hills and which the said Testator purchased of William Steptoe And the said Testator directed that the same Copyhold hereditaments should be sold as soon as conveniently might be after his decease and for greater convenience of such his will the said Testator devised the same Copyhold hereditaments to such uses as the said Isaac Gosden and William Lucock or the survivor of them or the executors or administrators of such survivor or other the Trustee for the time being of that his Will should by any deed or deeds to be executed within twenty one years from the decease of the said Testator appoint or order to complete any Sale or Sales to be made pursuant to the Will of the said Testator And the said Testator appointed the said Isaac Gosden and William Lucock executors of his said Will And whereas the said Testator did on the eleventh day of August one thousand eight hundred and eighty six without having revoked or altered his said Will and the said will was duly proved on the fourth day of November One thousand eight hundred and eighty six in the Principal registry of the Court of Probate by the said William Lucock the surviving Executor the said Isaac Gosden having died in the lifetime of the said testator namely on the twenty sixth day of February One thousand eight hundred and eighty two and was buried at Trinity Church West End Chobham aforesaid And whereas in exercise of the Trust for that purpose contained in the said Will the said William Lucock hath agreed with the said Charles Pulman for the absolute sale to him of the Copyhold hereditaments intended to be hereby bargained and sold and the customary inheritance therein in possession free from incumbrances except the rents fines heriots suits and services therefor due and of right accustomed at the price of Two hundred and sixty pounds Now this Indenture Witnesseth that in pursuance of the said agreement and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred and sixty pounds to the said William Lucock paid by the said Charles Pulman at or immediately before the execution of these presents the receipt whereof the said William Lucock doth hereby acknowledge He the said William Lucock as Trustee and according to his estate as such in exercise of the power for this purpose given to him by the said Will of the said William Taylor as aforesaid and of all other powers if any in anywise enabling him in this behalf Doth hereby bargain sell and appoint unto the said Charles Pulman his heirs and assigns All the said Copyhold messuage or tenement with the Garden ground land and hereditaments thereto belonging devised by the Will of the said William Taylor as aforesaid and to which the said William Taylor was admitted Tenant at a General Court Baron holden on the seventh day of July one thousand eight hundred and seventy five by the several descriptions following Firstly All that the Copyhold messuage or tenement Barn Yard outhouses Workhouses Gardens Orchards and Backsides thereunto belonging Together with a Close of Arable Land thereto adjoining containing by estimation one acre more or less heretofore in the occupation of William Taylor and now of William Steptoe Secondly All that scite of one messuage or Cottage and certain customary land to the same belonging containing One acre or thereabouts with the appurtenances in Bisley Thirdly All that piece or parcel of land formerly waste of the said Manor containing about ten rods more or less contiguous to and in front of the premises lately belonging to the said William Steptoe but now of the said William Taylor at Bisley aforesaid and bounded on the South and East by property late of the said William Steptoe and now of the said William Taylor on the West by the Road leading from Guildford to Bagshot and on the North by the road leading from the Guildford and Bagshot Road to Bisley Church To have and to hold the same unto and to the use of the said Charles Pulman his heirs and assigns according to the custom of the said Manor by and under the rents fines heriots suits and services therefor due and of right accustomed In Witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. William Lucock Signed sealed and delivered by the above named William Lucock in the presence of Wyatt Gibbs Sol.r Bagshot Surrey
Admittance of Charles Pulman
Now at this Court upon the first proclamation came here into Court the said Charles Pulman by Humphrey Percy Smallpeice his Attorney and humbly prayed to be admitted Tenant to All that the said Copyhold messuage or tenement Barn Yard outhouses Workhouses Gardens Orchards and Backsides thereunto belonging Together with a Close of Arable Land thereto adjoining containing by estimation one acre more or less heretofore in the occupation of William Taylor and now of William Steptoe which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Taylor To whom the Lord of the Manor aforesaid by his Steward aforesaid granted the same and delivered seizin thereof by the rod To hold to the said Charles Pulman his heirs and assigns for ever by Copy of Court Roll at the Will of the Lord according to the custom of the said Manor by the yearly rent of One shilling heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs therefore formerly due and of right accustomed and so he was by this said Attorney admitted tenant thereof in form aforesaid Gave to the Lord as a Fine for such his admittance as appears afterwards and his fealty was respited.
Admittance of same
Also at this Court upon the first proclamation came here again into Court the said Charles Pulman by Humphrey Percy Smallpeice his Attorney and humbly prayed to be admitted Tenant to All that the said scite of one messuage or Cottage and certain customary land to the same belonging containing One acre or thereabouts with the appurtenances in Bisley which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Taylor To whom the Lord of the Manor aforesaid by his Steward aforesaid granted the same and delivered seizin thereof by the rod To hold to the said Charles Pulman his heirs and assigns for ever by Copy of Court Roll at the Will of the Lord according to the custom of the said Manor by the yearly rent of Two shillings heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs therefore formerly due and of right accustomed and so he was by this said Attorney admitted tenant thereof in form aforesaid Gave to the Lord as a Fine for such his admittance as appears afterwards and his fealty was respited.
Admittance of same
Now at this Court upon the first proclamation came here again into Court the said Charles Pulman by Humphrey Percy Smallpeice his Attorney and humbly prayed to be admitted Tenant to All that piece or parcel of land formerly waste of the said Manor containing about ten rods more or less contiguous to and in front of the premises lately belonging to the said William Steptoe but now of the said William Taylor at Bisley aforesaid and bounded on the South and East by property late of the said William Steptoe and now of the said William Taylor on the West by the Road leading from Guildford to Bagshot and on the North by the road leading from the Guildford and Bagshot Road to Bisley Church which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Taylor To whom the Lord of the Manor aforesaid by his Steward aforesaid granted the same and delivered seizin thereof by the rod To hold to the said Charles Pulman his heirs and assigns for ever by Copy of Court Roll at the Will of the Lord according to the custom of the said Manor by the yearly rent of One shilling heriot certain two shillings and sixpence suit of Court and other services and customs therefore formerly due and of right accustomed and so he was by this said Attorney admitted tenant thereof in form aforesaid Gave to the Lord as a Fine for such his three several admittances as appears in the margin [Fine for the whole £24] and his fealty was respited.
Death of William Chandler
The Homage also present that William Chandler late one of the copyhold or customary Tenants of this Manor who held to him and his heirs by Copy of Court Roll at the Will of the Lord according to the custom of the said Manor All that customary or copyhold parcel of land with the appurtenances lying in four severals containing by estimation seven acres more or less in Bisley aforesaid by the yearly rent of sixpence heriot when it shall happen Suit of Court and other services and customs And also all that half acre of land in Churchburn Mead in Bisley and the appurtenances by the yearly rent of two pence heriot when it shall happen Suit of Court and other services and customs And also all that one messuage or tenement called Goddins with a Barn and all other the buildings curtilages gardens and Orchards thereto belonging and three pieces of land with the appurtenances thereto adjoining whereof one is called Mead Close containing by estimation three acres with the appurtenances lying in Bisley within this Manor by the yearly rent of Nine pence heriot when it shall happen Suit of Court and other services and customs And also all those two closes of Arable land containing by estimation three acres with the appurtenances in Bisley by the yearly rent of one shilling and four pence heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs And also Two acres of land part of a parcel of land called Miles Grove within this Manor and which said two acres adjoin Port Lane on the East the Common Field called Neltro on the North the Copyhold land formerly of William Walden and now or late William Smiths called Wheat Leaz on the West and two acres other part of Miles Grove on the South now or late William Walkers And also one acre of Land other part of the said parcel of land called Miles Grove within this Manor and which acre adjoins to Miles Green on the South to Port Lane on the East to an acre of land other part of Miles Grove late James Hones on the West and to the said two acres now or late William Walkers on the North by the yearly rent of One penny halfpenny heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs And also all that the one undivided moiety or equal half part the whole into two equal parts to be divided of him the said William Chandler of and in All that piece or parcel of land known by the name of Westwood Field and containing by estimation four acres And also of and in all that piece or parcel of land called or known by the name of Westwood Mead and containing by estimation two acres And also of and in all that piece or parcel of land called or known by the name of Neltro Common Field (in two pieces) and containing by estimation two acres And also of and in all that piece or parcel of land called or known by the name of Butts Field and containing by estimation two acres and within and held of the said Manor by the yearly apportioned rent of One shilling and seven pence halfpenny heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs And also all that the other undivided moiety or equal half part the whole into two equal parts to be divided of him the said William Chandler of and in All those the said pieces or parcels of land called or known by the names of Westwood Field Westwood Mead Neltro Common Field and Butts Field by the yearly apportioned rent of One shilling and seven pence halfpenny heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs And also all that piece or parcel of land or ground containing One acre two roods and twenty nine perches or thereabouts situate and being in Neltro Common Field within the said Manor bounded on the North by old inclosed lands belonging in part to the said William Chandler and in part to __________ and also by the allotment N.od 9 on the inclosure plan and the allotment next hereinafter described and N.od 5 on the same plan on the East by a road leading from Guildford to Bisley on the south by the allotments awarded to William Eacott and N.od 10 and 11 on the same plan and on the West by the Allotment awarded to William Chandler deceased and N.od 8 on the same plan Which said piece of land is numbered 4 on the same plan And also all that piece or parcel of land formerly the property the said William Chandler deceased containing Twenty one perches bounded on the North by land of the said William Chandler and on the South and East and West by the said allotment N.od 4 on the said Inclosure plan which allotment hereinbefore described is No.d 5 on the said plan by the yearly apportioned rent of three pence heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs died since the last Court so thereof seized Whereupon eight heriots of the eight best beasts became due to the Lord of this Manor but none were seized because the said William Chandler had no live beasts at the time of his death
1st Proclamation on death of William Chandler
Now at this Court the first proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said William Chandler deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that the said customary or copyhold parcel of land with the appurtenances lying in four severals containing by estimation seven acres more or less in Bisley aforesaid which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Chandler to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the first proclamation and default are here inrolled.
1st Proclamation on death of same
Also at this Court the first proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said William Chandler deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that the said half acre of land in Churchburn Mead in Bisley and the appurtenances which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Chandler to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the first proclamation and default are here inrolled.
1st Proclamation on death of same
Also at this Court the first proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said William Chandler deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that the said one messuage or tenement called Goddins with a Barn and all other the buildings curtilages gardens and Orchards thereto belonging and three pieces of land with the appurtenances thereto adjoining whereof one is called Mead Close containing by estimation three acres with the appurtenances lying in Bisley within this Manor which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Chandler to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the first proclamation and default are here inrolled.
1st Proclamation on death of same
Also at this Court the first proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said William Chandler deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that the said two closes of Arable land containing by estimation three acres with the appurtenances in Bisley which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Chandler to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the first proclamation and default are here inrolled.
1st Proclamation on death of same
Also at this Court the first proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said William Chandler deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that the said Two acres of land part of a parcel of land called Miles Grove within this Manor and which said two acres adjoin Port Lane on the East the Common Field called Neltro on the North the Copyhold land formerly of William Walden and now or late William Smiths called Wheat Leaz on the West and two acres other part of Miles Grove on the South now or late William Walkers And also one acre of Land other part of the said parcel of land called Miles Grove within this Manor and which acre adjoins to Miles Green on the South to Port Lane on the East to an acre of land other part of Miles Grove late James Hones on the West and to the said two acres now or late William Walkers on the North which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Chandler to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the first proclamation and default are here inrolled.
1st Proclamation on death of same
Also at this Court the first proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said William Chandler deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that the said one undivided moiety or equal half part the whole into two equal parts to be divided of him the said William Chandler of and in All that piece or parcel of land known by the name of Westwood Field and containing by estimation four acres And also of and in all that piece or parcel of land called or known by the name of Westwood Mead and containing by estimation two acres And also of and in all that piece or parcel of land called or known by the name of Neltro Common Field (in two pieces) and containing by estimation two acres And also of and in all that piece or parcel of land called or known by the name of Butts Field and containing by estimation two acres and within and held of the said Manor which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Chandler to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the first proclamation and default are here inrolled.
1st Proclamation on death of same
Also at this Court the first proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said William Chandler deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that the said other undivided moiety or equal half part the whole into two equal parts to be divided of him the said William Chandler of and in All those the said pieces or parcels of land called or known by the names of Westwood Field Westwood Mead Neltro Common Field and Butts Field which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Chandler to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the first proclamation and default are here inrolled.
1st Proclamation on death of same
Also at this Court the first proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said William Chandler deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that the said piece or parcel of land or ground containing One acre two roods and twenty nine perches or thereabouts situate and being in Neltro Common Field within the said Manor bounded on the North by old inclosed lands belonging in part to the said William Chandler and in part to __________ and also by the allotment N.od 9 on the inclosure plan and the allotment next hereinafter described and N.od 5 on the same plan on the East by a road leading from Guildford to Bisley on the south by the allotments awarded to William Eacott and N.od 10 and 11 on the same plan and on the West by the Allotment awarded to William Chandler deceased and N.od 8 on the same plan Which said piece of land is numbered 4 on the same plan And also all that piece or parcel of land formerly the property the said William Chandler deceased containing Twenty one perches bounded on the North by land of the said William Chandler and on the South and East and West by the said allotment N.od 4 on the said Inclosure plan which allotment hereinbefore described is No.d 5 on the said plan which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Chandler to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the first proclamation and default are here inrolled.
Conditional Surrender William Chandler to William Lee
The Homage also present a certain Conditional Surrender taken out of Court and since the last General Court in the words following :- Manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey Be it remembered that on the ninth day of December One thousand eight hundred and eighty six William Chandler of Bisley in the County of Surrey Farmer one of the Copyhold or customary Tenants of the said Manor came before Thomas Edmonds Gentleman Deputy for this turn and purpose only of Frederic Ferdinand Smallpeice Chief Steward of the said Manor out of Court and in consideration of Two hundred pounds to the said William Chandler paid by William Lee of Guildford in the said County Estate Agent (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged) Did Surrender into the hands of the Lord of the said Manor by the rod and by the hands and acceptance of the said Deputy Steward according to the custom of the said Manor All that customary or copyhold parcel of land with the appurtenances lying in four severals containing by estimation seven acres more or less in Bisley aforesaid to which said premises the said William Chandler was admitted tenant at a General Court Baron held for the said Manor on the twelfth day of May One thousand eight hundred and sixty two To the use and behoof of the said William Lee his heirs and assigns for ever at the will of the Lord according to the custom of the said Manor and by and under the rents heriots suits and services therefore due and of right accustomed Provided always and upon condition nevertheless that if the said William Chandler his heirs executors administrators or assigns shall on the ninth day of June next pay to the said William Lee his executors administrators or assigns the sum of Two hundred pounds with interest for the same in the meantime at the rate of five pounds per cent per annum without any deduction then this Surrender to be void and of no effect or otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue And the said William Chandler doth hereby declare and agree that the said William Lee shall have the same powers and to the like extent in respect of the hereditaments herby surrendered as he would have in respect of freehold hereditaments on a Mortgage made by deed ~ William Chandler Taken the day and year first above written by me Thomas Edmond Deputy Steward
[Margin Note: Be it remembered that William Lee in this Surrender named did by writing under his hand bearing date the fourth day of February one thousand eight hundred and eighty nine acknowledge to have received of Elizabeth Chandler of Bisley in the County of Surrey Widow the Executrix of the Will of William Chandler in this Surrender named all principal and interest due and owing to him upon and by virtue of this Surrender and did thereby authorize and require me to enter that his acknowledgement of satisfaction of and for this Surrender upon the Court Rolls of the said Manor which I have done accordingly. As witness my hand this eighteenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and eighty nine. Steward]
3rd Proclamation on death of John Mose
Also at this Court the third proclamation was made for the heir at law of the said John Mose deceased or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to All that
messuage or tenement with the Blacksmiths shop Garden and edifices belonging containing One hundred rods or thereabouts with the appurtenances called or known by the name of Paynes in Bisley aforesaid which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said John Mose to come into Court and take the same out of the hands of the Lord of this Manor but no one came Whereupon the third proclamation and default are here inrolled and the said Estate is become forfeited to the Lord of the said Manor and the Bailiff is commanded to seize the same into his own hands for the use of the Lord of the said Manor.
Examined
Ferdinand Smallpeice
Steward.