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A View of frankpledge with a General Court Baron of The Right Honorable Arthur George Earl of Onslow Lord of the said Manor there held in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the thirtieth day of September in the ninth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Fourth by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland King Defender of the Faith And in the Year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and twenty nine Before Joseph Hockley Gentleman Steward there.

Jury to inquire for our Sovereign Lord the King and the Lord of this Manor

Of the Court Baron.
Homage to wit

Conditional Surrender Henry Loveland to James Searle
The Homage aforesaid being sworn and charged on their Oath do present a certain Surrender taken out of Court and since the last Court in the Words following to wit “Manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey.  Be it remembered that on the thirty first day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty five Henry Loveland of Bisley in the County of Surrey Farmer one of the Copyhold or Customary Tenants of the said Manor personally came before Joseph Hockley the elder Gentleman Steward of the Courts of the said Manor out of Court and in consideration of the Sum of One hundred and fifty Pounds of lawful Money of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of English value and currency to him the said Henry Loveland in hand well and truly paid by James Searle of Bisley aforesaid Farmer Hath surrendered and by these presents Doth surrender into the hands of the Lord of the said Manor by the Rod and by the acceptance of the said Steward and according to the Custom of the said Manor All those two Closes of Arable Land called the Bisley Fields and Float Fields containing by estimation together ten Acres more or less situate lying and being in Bisley within this Manor with all and every the Appurtenances (to which premises the said Henry Loveland was admitted Tenant at a Court Baron held for the said Manor on the twenty seventh day of October instant) And the reversion and reversion remainder and remainders rents issues and profits thereof And also all the estate right title interest property possession claim and demand whatsoever of him the said Henry Loveland of into or out of the same premises and every part and parcel thereof To the only proper and absolute Use and behoof of the said James Searle his heirs and assigns for ever according to the Custom of the said Manor Provided always and upon this Condition nevertheless that if the said Henry Loveland his heirs executors administrators or assigns do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said James Searle his Executors administrators or assigns the full and just Sum of One hundred and fifty Pounds together with Interest for the same after the rate of four pounds and ten shillings for One hundred pounds for  a Year of lawful Money of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of English value and currency upon the thirtieth day of April next ensuing the date hereof without any deduction or abatement to be made or taken out of the same on any account whatsoever and without fraud or further delay Then this Surrender to be Void and of no effect otherwise to be and remain in full force and Virtue. Henry Loveland This Surrender was taken the day and year first above written by the acceptance of me Joseph Hockley Steward Received the day and year first above written of and from the above named James Searle the Sum of One hundred and fifty Pounds being the consideration Money above mentioned to be paid by him to me £150 – Henry Loveland  Witness Joseph Hockley.”
[Margin note: Be it remembered that on the fifth day of February One thousand eight hundred and thirty one James Searle in the Surrender named did acknowledge that he had that day received of and from Henry Loveland in this Surrender also named the Sum of One Hundred and fifty eight pounds eight shillings and six pence in full satisfaction and discharge of all Principal and Interest Monies secured by and due upon this Surrender And by Writing under his Hand of that date did authorize and empower the Steward of this Manor to enter his acknowledgment of such satisfaction on the Court Books or Rolls of the said Manor accordingly  Witness my Hand Joseph Hockley Stew.d]

Conditional Surrender John Robinson to Edward Smith
The Homage also present a certain Other Surrender taken out of Court and since the last Court in the Words following to wit “Manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey.  Be it remembered that on the twenty fourth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven John Robinson late of Cobham in the County of Surrey but now of Bisley in the said County of Surrey Cordwainer one of the Copyhold or Customary Tenants of the said Manor personally came before Joseph Hockley the elder Gentleman Steward of the Courts of the said Manor out of Court and in consideration of the Sum of One hundred Pounds of lawful Money of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of English value and currency to him the said John Robinson in hand well and truly paid by Edward Smith of Bisley aforesaid Victualler Hath surrendered and by these presents Doth surrender into the hands of the Lord of the said Manor by the Rod and by the acceptance of the said Steward and according to the Custom of the said Manor All that Messuage or Tenement with the Outhouses Gardens and Appurtenances thereunto belonging situate within the said Manor hereto fore in the possession of John Towers since of John Stiles late of Sarah Hill and now or late of John Edwards (to which premises the said John Robinson was admitted Tenant at a Court Baron held for the said Manor on the twenty sixth day of October One thousand eight hundred and twenty ) and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rents issues and profits thereof And also all the estate right title interest property possession claim and demand whatsoever of him the said John Robinson of into or out of the same premises and every part and parcel thereof To the only proper and absolute Use and Behoof of the said Edward Smith his heirs and assigns for ever according to the Custom of the said Manor Provided always and upon this Condition nevertheless that if the said John Robinson his heirs executors administrators or assigns do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Edward Smith his executors administrators or assigns the full and just Sum of One hundred Pounds together with Interest for the same after the rate of five pounds for One hundred pounds for  a Year of lawful Money of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of English value and currency upon the twenty fourth day of September next ensuing the date hereof without any deduction or abatement to be made or taken out of the same on any account whatsoever and without fraud or further delay Then this Surrender to be Void and of no effect otherwise to be and remain in full force and Virtue. The mark of X John Robinson This Surrender was taken the day and year first above written by the acceptance of me Joseph Hockley Stew.d In the Presence of Joseph Hockley Jun.r Received the day and year first above written of and from the above named Edward Smith the Sum of One hundred Pounds being the consideration Money above mentioned to be paid by him to me £100 – The mark of X John Robinson Witness Joseph Hockley Jun.r.”
[Margin note: Be it remembered that on the Seventeenth day of February One thousand eight hundred and fifty five William Chandler and Daniel Gosden Executors of Edward Smith in the Surrender named did acknowledge that they had and received of and from John Robinson in this Surrender also named all Principal and Interest Monies due and owing upon this Surrender And the said William Chandler and Daniel Gosden did by Writing under their hands of that date did empower and authorize the Steward of this Manor to enter their acknowledgment of having received such Satisfaction on the Court Rolls or Books of the said Manor accordingly  Witness my Hand Joseph Hockley]

Letter of Attorney The Devisees of Joseph Bell to George Sherlock Smallpeice
The Homage also present a certain Deed Poll or Letter of Attorney in the Words following to wit – “Know all Men by these presents That We Caleb Woodyer of Guildford in the County of Surrey Surgeon and Richard Barry Slater of High Wycombe in the County of Bucks Surgeon the surviving Devisees in Trust named in and by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Bell late of Leeds Farm in the Parish of Chobham in the County of Surrey Esquire and two of the Copyhold or Customary Tenants of the manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey Have made ordained deputed constituted and appointed and by these presents do make ordain deputed constitute and appoint George Sherlock Smallpeice of Guildford in the County of Surrey Gentleman our true and lawful Attorney for us the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater and in our names Places and stead to surrender into the hands of the Lord or Lords or Lady or Ladies of the said Manor of Bisley according to the Custom of the same Manor All that Barn called Old Barn and the Lands to the same belonging And also all those four Acres situate lying and being in the Common field called Widecroft Half an Acre in the Common field called North hill Four Acres and a half in the Common field called Bircroft One Acre of Meadow in Westbourne Mead One Acre of Meadow in Churchbourne Mead Two Acres of Coppice called Moltride and two Acres of Coppice parcel of a Coppice called Church Grove And also certain Customary Lands called Ramps late Whiteings And also one parcel of Land called Ramps containing by estimation three Acres with the Appurtenances And also all those four Acres of Arable Land lying in the Common field called Neltro and one Acre of Coppice parcel of a Coppice called Church Grove with the Appurtenances And also one Messuage or Tenement and Garden with the Appurtenances called Edmeads And all other the Lands Tenements and hereditaments lying and being within the said Manor whereof the said Joseph Bell was seized or entitled to at the time of his death and to which we together with George Burley deceased were admitted at a General Court Baron holden in and for the said Manor on the eighth day of October One thousand eight hundred and twelve with their and every of their Appurtenances And all our Estate and Interest therein To the Use of Thomas Charlton of Brixton in the County of Surrey Gentleman and William Lowless of Hatton Court Threadneedle Street in the City of London Gentleman their heirs and assigns for ever according to the custom of the same Manor Upon the Trusts nevertheless and to and for the intents and purposes mentioned and declared by the said Joseph Bell in and by his last Will and Testament bearing date the eighteenth day of March One thousand eight hundred and eleven of and concerning the same according to the true intent and meaning of a certain Indenture bearing or intended to bear even date with these Presents and made or expressed to be made between the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater of the first part Sarah Rotten therein described of the second part William Batts Bell therein described of the third part and the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless of the fourth part And for us the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater and in our names to do and execute all and every such acts and things as shall be needful and requisite for making and Perfecting such Surrender as aforesaid and for procuring them the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless their heirs and assigns to be admitted to the said Copyhold or Customary Premises accordingly as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes whatsoever as we the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater could or might do if we were personally present we hereby ratifying and confirming and promising and agreeing to ratify and confirm all and whatsoever our said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done in or about the premises In witness whereof we the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater have hereunto set our hands and seals the eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven  C Woodyer  R B Slater  Signed Sealed and delivered by the above named Richard Barry Slater in the Presence of  Jno. Cha.s William Clerk High Wycombe Bucks  Hy Wm Bull Carlton Chambers 12 Regent Street Sol.r  Signed Sealed and delivered by the above named Caleb Woodyer in the Presence of  Jn.o Lomas Clerk to Mess.rs Jn.o Smallpeice & Son Sol.rs Guildford” 

Absolute Surrender Devisees of Joseph Bell to Mess.rs Charlton and Lowless
The Homage also present a certain other Surrender taken out of Court and since the last Court to wit on the twenty fourth day of September One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven whereby Caleb Woodyer of Guildford in the County of Surrey Surgeon and Richard Barry Slater of High Wycombe in the County of Bucks Surgeon the surviving Devisees in Trust named in and by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Bell late of Leeds Farm in the Parish of Chobham in the County of Surrey Esquire by George Sherlock Smallpiece of Guildford in the County of Surrey Gentleman their Attorney surrendered into the hands of the Lord of the said Manor by the Rod and by the acceptance of the said Steward and according to the Custom of the said Manor All that Barn called Old Barn and the Lands to the same belonging held by the yearly rent of ___________ Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also all those four Acres situate lying and being in the Common field called Widecroft Half an Acre in the Common field called North hill Four Acres and a half in the Common field called Bircroft One Acre of Meadow in Westbourne Mead One Acre of Meadow in Churchbourne Mead Two Acres of Coppice called Moltride and two Acres of Coppice parcel of a Coppice called Church Grove held by the yearly rent of ___________ Heriot Suit of Court and other Services  And also certain Customary Lands called Ramps late Whiteings held by the yearly rent of ___________ Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also one parcel of Land called Ramps containing by estimation three Acres with the Appurtenances held by the yearly rent of ___________ Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also all those four Acres of Arable Land lying in the Common field called Neltro and one Acre of Coppice parcel of a Coppice called Church Grove with the Appurtenances held by the yearly rent of ___________ Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also one Messuage or Tenement and Garden with the Appurtenances called Edmeads held by the yearly rent of Eight pence half penny Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And all other the Lands Tenements and hereditaments lying and being within the said Manor whereof the said Joseph Bell was seized or entitled to at the time of his death and to which the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater together with George Burley since deceased were admitted at a General Court Baron holden in and for the said Manor on the eighth day of October One thousand eight hundred and twelve with their and every of their Appurtenances To the Use and Behoof of Thomas Charlton of Brixton in the County of Surrey Gentleman and William Lowless of Hatton Court Threadneedle Street in the City of London Gentleman their heirs and assigns for ever Upon the Trusts nevertheless and to and for the intents and purposes mentioned and declared by the said Joseph Bell in and by his last Will and Testament bearing date the eighteenth day of March One thousand eight hundred and eleven of and concerning the same according to the true intent and meaning of a certain Indenture bearing or intended to bear date the eleventh day of August One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven and made or expressed to be made between the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater of the first part Sarah Rotten therein described of the second part William Batts Bell therein described of the third part and the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless of the fourth part
1st Proclamation on the same Surrender
Now at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said Barn called Old Barn and the Lands to the same belonging which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the Surrender of the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater 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 the same Surrender
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said four Acres situate lying and being in the Common field called Widecroft Half an Acre in the Common field called North hill Four Acres and a half in the Common field called Bircroft One Acre of Meadow in Westbourne Mead One Acre of Meadow in Churchbourne Mead Two Acres of Coppice called Moltride and two Acres of Coppice parcel of a Coppice called Church Grove which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the Surrender of the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater 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 the same Surrender
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said Customary Lands called Ramps late Whiteings which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the Surrender of the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater 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 the same Surrender
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said one parcel of Land called Ramps containing by estimation three Acres with the Appurtenances which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the Surrender of the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater 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 the same Surrender
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to  the said four Acres of Arable Land lying in the Common field called Neltro and one Acre of Coppice parcel of a Coppice called Church Grove with the Appurtenances which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the Surrender of the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater 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 the same Surrender
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said Thomas Charlton and William Lowless or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to  the said Messuage or Tenement and Garden with the Appurtenances called Edmeads which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the Surrender of the said Caleb Woodyer and Richard Barry Slater 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 John Tyler to James Waterer
The Homage also present a certain Surrender taken out of Court and since the last Court in the Words following to wit “Manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey.  Be it remembered that on the sixth day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven John Tyler of Cobham in the County of Surrey Farmer one of the Copyhold or Customary Tenants of the said Manor personally came before Joseph Hockley Gentleman Steward of the Courts of the said Manor out of Court and in consideration of the Sum of Eighty Pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain to him in hand well and truly paid by James Waterer the elder of Mayford in the parish of Wokeing in the County of Surrey Yeoman at or immediately before the making of this Surrender Hath surrendered and by these presents Doth surrender into the hands of the Lord of the said Manor by the Rod and by the acceptance of the said Steward and according to the Custom of the said Manor All that the Scite of one Cottage and fourteen Rods of land by estimation more or less and one parcel of Land called the Common Plott containing by estimation one quarter of an Acre lying near Knaphill in Bisley And also all that the Scite of one Messuage or Cottage and certain Customary Land to the same belonging containing by estimation one Acre or thereabouts with the Appurtenances in Bisley (to which said hereditaments and premises the said John Tyler was admitted at a Court Baron holden in and for the said Manor on the fourteenth day of October One thousand eight hundred and twenty three on the Surrender of Morris Burchett) and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rents issues and profits thereof And also all the estate right title interest property possession claim and demand whatsoever of him the said John Tyler of in and to the said premises and every part and parcel thereof To the only proper Use and Behoof of the said James Waterer his heirs and assigns for ever according to the Custom of the said Manor Provided always and upon this Condition nevertheless that if the said John Tyler his heirs executors administrators or assigns do and shall well and truly Pay or cause to be Paid unto the said James Waterer his executors administrators or assigns the full and just Sum of Eighty Pounds together with Interest for the same after the rate of five pounds for £100 for a Year of lawful Money of Great Britain upon the sixth day of April next ensuing the date hereof without any deduction or abatement to be made or taken out of the same on any account whatsoever and without fraud or further delay (being the same Sum of Eighty Pounds and Interest as is mentioned in and intended to be further secured by a certain Indenture of Mortgage or further charge bearing or intended to bear even date with this Surrender and to be made between the said John Tyler of the one part and the said James Waterer of the other part) Then this Surrender to be void and of no effect otherwise to be and remain in full force and Virtue. John Tyler This Surrender was taken the day and year first above written by the acceptance of me Joseph Hockley Stew.d ”
[Margin note: Be it remembered that on the tenth day of September One thousand eight hundred and thirty one James Waterer the Son and sole Executor named in the Will of James Waterer in this Surrender named did acknowledge that all Principal and Interest Monies due on or secured by this Surrender had been paid off and discharged And the said James Waterer the Son did by Writing under his Hand of that date authorize and empower the Steward of this Manor to enter his acknowledgment of such Satisfaction on the Court Rolls of the said Manor and to discharge vacate and make void this Surrender  Witness my Hand Joseph Hockley Steward]

Conditional Surrender William Glazier to Samuel Freemantle
The Homage also present a certain Surrender taken out of Court and since the last Court in the Words following to wit “Manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey.  Be it remembered that on the twenty sixth day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven William Glazier of Bisley in the County of Surrey Laborer one of the Copyhold or Customary Tenants of the said Manor personally came before Joseph Hockley Gentleman Steward of the Courts of the said Manor out of Court And (in consideration of the Sum of One hundred Pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain to him in hand well and truly paid by Samuel Freemantle of Wokeing in the County of Surrey Farmer)  Hath surrendered And by these presents Doth surrender into the hands of the Lord of the said Manor by the Rod and by the acceptance of the said Steward and according to the Custom of the said Manor One Acre of Land part of a parcel of Land called Miles Grove within this Manor Together with the Cottage lately erected and now standing thereon And which said Acre adjoins to Miles Green on the South To the Copyhold Land late of William Walden called Wheat Leaz on the West To other part of Miles Grove now or late William Walkers on the North and to one Acre other part of Miles Grove now or late of James Stedman on the east (and to which said One Acre of Land the said William Glazier was admitted at a General Court Baron holden for the said Manor on the twenty sixth day of September One thousand eight hundred and six on the Surrender of James Hone) and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rents issues and profits thereof And all the estate right title interest property possession claim and demand whatsoever of him the said William Glazier of in and to the said premises and every part and parcel thereof To the only proper Use and Behoof of the said Samuel Freemantle his heirs and assigns for ever according to the Custom of the said Manor Provided always and upon this Condition nevertheless that if the said William Glazier  his heirs executors administrators or assigns do and shall well and truly Pay or cause to be Paid unto the said Samuel Freemantle his executors administrators or assigns the full and just Sum of One hundred Pounds together with Interest for the same after the rate of five pounds for £100 for a Year of lawful Money of Great Britain upon the sixth day of April next ensuing the date hereof without any deduction or abatement to be made or taken out of the same on any account whatsoever and without fraud or further delay (being the same Sum of Eighty Pounds and Interest as is mentioned in and intended to be further secured by a certain Indenture of Mortgage or further charge bearing or intended to bear even date with this Surrender and to be made between the said John Tyler of the one part and the said James Waterer of the other part) Then this Surrender to be void and of no effect otherwise to be and remain in full force and Virtue. John Tyler This Surrender was taken the day and year first above written by the acceptance of me Joseph Hockley Stew.d ”
[Margin note: Be it remembered that on the twenty fifth day of July One thousand eight hundred and sixty three George Jackman the surviving Executor of Samuel Freemantle in this Surrender named did acknowledge that he had had and received from William Glazier all Principal and Interest Monies due and owing upon and by virtue of this Surrender And the said George Jackman did by Writing under his Hand of that date empower and authorize the Steward of this Manor to enter his acknowledgment of having received such Satisfaction on the Court Rolls or Books of the said Manor Accordingly  Witness my Hand Joseph Hockley Steward]

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Absolute Surrender ??? to John Robinson

… Customary Tenants of the said Manor personally came before Joseph Hockley Gentleman Steward of the Courts of the said Manor in consideration of the Sum of Sixteen Pounds to him paid by John Robinson of Bisley in the County of Surrey Cordwainer did surrender into the hands of the Lord of the said Manor by the Rod and by the acceptance of the said Steward and according to the Custom of the said Manor All that one acre of Meadow lying in the Common Mead called Westbourn Mead within the said Manor To the only proper use and behoof of the said John Robinson his heirs and assigns for ever
John Robinson admitted
Now at this Court upon the first Proclamation came here into Court in his own proper person the said John Robinson and humbly prayed to be admitted Tenant to All the said one acre of Meadow lying in the Common Mead called Westbourn Mead in pursuance of the said  Surrender  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 John Robinson 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 apportioned rent of Two pence Heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs therefore formerly due and of right accustomed And so he was admitted Tenant thereof in form aforesaid  Gave to the Lord as a Fine for such his admittance as appears in the margin [£1 11s 6d] and his fealty was respited.

Death of Sarah the Wife of John Roake
The Homage also present that Sarah the Wife of John Roake of Horsell in the County of Surrey Farmer (late Sarah Thick Spinster) who held to her and her heirs by Copy of Court Roll at the will of the Lord according to the Custom of the said Manor A Customary Messuage or tenement together with the Barn and other Outbuildings Orchards Gardens Yards Backsides and appurtenances thereto belonging formerly in the tenure of William Johnson or his assigns by the yearly rent of one shilling and six pence Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also all those five Closes of Copyhold Arable Meadow and Pasture Land containing by estimation seven Acres more or less in Bisley within this Manor by the yearly rent of one shilling Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also all that Messuage Tenement or Cottage and one acre of Land with the appurtenances to the same adjoining lying in Bisley aforesaid by the yearly rent of six Pence Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also a Scite of a Cottage or Tenement called Vanits and one acre of Land to the same belonging with the appurtenances And also one Acre of Land late part of the Waste adjoining to a Close called Hassell Hill within this Manor by the yearly rent of four pence Heriot Suit of Court and other Services Died since the last Court so thereof seized Whereupon four Heriots to wit the four best live Beasts of the said Sarah Roake became due to the Lord of this Manor but that none were seized she being a Feme Covert at the time of her death
Her Will
And the Homage further present that the said Sarah Roake made a Will (now produced and read in open Court) in the words following to wit “This is the last Will and Testament of me Sarah Roake Wife of John Roake of Horsell in the County of Surrey Farmer  I give and devise unto my said Husband John Roake All and every my Copyhold and Customary Messuages or Tenements Farms Lands and hereditaments situate lying and being in the Parish of Bisley and holden of the Manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey with their Appurtenances (which I have surrendered to the Use of my Will) To have and to hold the same unto and to the only Use and Behoof of my said Husband John Roake his heirs and assigns for ever  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the sixth day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and two Sarah Roake Signed Sealed Published and declared by the said Sarah Roake the Testator as and for her last Will and Testament in the Presence of us who in her Presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses – Jn.o Cossier – Joseph Pickstone – Joseph Hockley J.r”
Admittance of John Roake
Now at this Court upon the first Proclamation came here into Court in his proper person the said John Roake and  humbly prayed to be admitted Tenant to the said Customary Messuage or tenement together with the Barn and other Outbuildings Orchards Gardens Yards Backsides and appurtenances thereto belonging formerly in the tenure of William Johnson or his assigns which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said Sarah Roake 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 John Roake 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 apportioned rent of _________ Heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs therefore formerly due and of right accustomed and so he was admitted Tenant thereof in form aforesaid  The fine for such his admittance was set at Ten Pounds to be paid to the Steward aforesaid at the Public House called the Hen and Chickens in Bisley within this Manor for the Use of the Lord of the said Manor on or before the twenty eighth day of November next between the Hours of eleven and one in the day time And his fealty was respited.
Admittance of same
Also at this Court upon the first Proclamation came here into Court in his proper person the said John Roake and  humbly prayed to be admitted Tenant to All those the said five Closes of Copyhold Arable Meadow and Pasture Land containing by estimation seven Acres more or less in Bisley within this Manor  which also came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said Sarah Roake 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 John Roake 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 apportioned rent of _________ Heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs therefore formerly due and of right accustomed and so he was admitted Tenant thereof in form aforesaid  The fine to the Lord for such his admittance was set at Eighteen Pounds to be paid as aforesaid and his fealty was respited.
Admittance of same
And again at this Court upon the first Proclamation came here into Court in his proper person the said John Roake and  humbly prayed to be admitted Tenant to the said All that the said Messuage Tenement or Cottage and one acre of Land with the appurtenances to the same adjoining lying in Bisley aforesaid which also came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said Sarah Roake 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 John Roake 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 apportioned rent of _________ Heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs therefore formerly due and of right accustomed and so he was admitted Tenant thereof in form aforesaid  The fine to the Lord for such his admittance was set at Seven Pounds to be paid as aforesaid and his fealty was respited.
Admittance of same
And also at this Court upon the first Proclamation came here into Court in his proper person the said John Roake and  humbly prayed to be admitted Tenant to All that the said Scite of a Cottage or Tenement called Vanits and one acre of Land to the same belonging with the appurtenances And also one Acre of Land late part of the Waste adjoining to a Close called Hassell Hill within this Manor  which also came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said Sarah Roake 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 John Roake 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 apportioned rent of _________ Heriot when it shall happen suit of Court and other services and customs therefore formerly due and of right accustomed and so he was admitted Tenant thereof in form aforesaid  The fine to the Lord for such his admittance was set at Seven Pounds to be paid as aforesaid and his fealty was respited.

Death of Ann Attfield
The Homage also present that Ann Attfield Wife of Henry Attfield of Worplesdon in the County of Surrey Yeoman (late Ann Goater Spinster) who held to her and her heirs by Copy of Court Roll at the will of the Lord according to the Custom of the said Manor by the yearly rent of __________ Heriot Suit of Court and other Services All those three pieces of Land being Coppice Ground containing by estimation One Acre and an half called Brook Ground more or less And one Close of Land called Rough Ground containing by estimation three acres with the appurtenances in Bisley Died since the last Court so thereof seized Whereupon an Heriot to wit the best live Beast of the said Ann Attfield became due to the Lord of this Manor but that none were seized she being a Feme Covert at the time of her death
Her Will
And the Homage further present that the said Ann Attfield made a Will  the Probate Copy whereof was now produced and read in open Court in the words following to wit “This is the last Will and Testament of me Ann Attfield Wife of Henry Attfield late of Worplesdon and now of Guildford  in the County of Surrey Yeoman  Whereas I together with my Husband have surrendered all and every my Copyhold or Customary Messuages Lands Tenements and hereditaments situate lying and being within and holden of the Manor of Bisley in the County of Surrey To the Use of my Will Now I do hereby give devise and dispose of my said Copyhold Estates in manner following (that is to say) I give devise and bequeath unto my said Husband Henry Attfield All those my Copyhold or Customary three pieces of Land being Coppice Ground containing by estimation One Acre and an half called Brook Ground more or less and one Close of Land called Rough Ground containing by estimation three Acres with the appurtenances in Bisley in the said County of Surrey and within and holden of the Manor of Bisley in the said County of Surrey to which I was admitted at a Court Baron held for the said Manor of Bisley on the twenty second day of October One thousand seven hundred and seventy three on the death of my Sister Sarah Goater And all my Estate right title and interest therein and thereto To have and to hold the same unto and to the Use of him my said Husband Henry Attfield and his assigns for and during the term of his natural life And from and immediately after his decease I give and devise the said Copyhold or Customary Lands and hereditaments with their appurtenances within and holden of the Manor of Bisley aforesaid unto my Grandson John Field (Son of my late Son John Field) To have and to hold the same unto and to the Use and behoof of him my said Grandson John Field his heirs and assigns for ever  Subject nevertheless to and charged and chargeable with the payment of the Legacies of Sums of Money hereinafter mentioned that is to say I give and bequeath unto all and every my Grand-children Sons and daughters of my late Son John Field (except my said Grandson John Field) the Sum of thirty pounds a piece of lawful Money of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of English value and currency when and as they shall respectively attain the age of twenty one Years to and for their own respective use and benefit unless they shall respectively attain such Age in the life time of him my said Husband and in that case the said Legacies shall be paid immediately after his decease and I do hereby charge and subject the said Copyhold Premises above given devised and bequeathed to my said Grandson John Field with the payment of the said several and respective Legacies or Sums of Money accordingly And I nominate constitute and appoint Richard Hodd of Wokeing in the County of Surrey Farmer sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament And I doe hereby revoke and make void all former and other Wills by me at any time heretofore made and do declare these presents only to be and contain my last Will and Testament  In witness whereof I the said Ann Attfield have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this fifteenth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty four – Ann Attfield Signed Sealed Published and declared by the said Ann Attfield the Testator as and for her last Will and Testament in the Presence of us who in her Presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses thereto – Joseph Hockley – Joseph Hockley J.r – Edmund Vincent – I the above named Henry Attfield do hereby declare my Consent to the above Will of the said Ann my Wife the day and year last above written – Hy Attfield”
1st Proclamation
Now at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said Henry Attfield or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said three pieces of Land being Coppice Ground containing by estimation One Acre and an half called Brook Ground more or less and one Close of Land called Rough Ground which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said Ann Attfield 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.

Death of Martha Mose
The Homage also present that Martha Mose Spinster who held to her and her heirs by Copy of Court Roll at the will of the Lord according to the Custom of the said Manor Upon and subject to the Trusts mentioned in the last Will and Testament of John Mose deceased All that Messuage or Tenement with the Barn Stable and Edifices belonging with the appurtenances called or known by the name of Paynes One Close of Land by estimation four Acres One Close of Land by estimation three Acres One Piece of Land called Brook Plot by estimation one Acre and One Piece of Wood by estimation one Acre at Knapphill adjoining to Hankmore Coppice with the appurtenances in Bisley aforesaid by the yearly rent of One shilling and three pence Heriot Suit of Court and other Services Died since the last Court so thereof seized Whereupon an Heriot to wit the best live Beast of the said Martha Mose became due to the Lord of this Manor but that none was seized she having no live Animal at the time of her death and that John Mose the younger is her heir at Law according to the custom of this Manor
1st Proclamation
Now at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said John Mose the younger or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said Messuage or Tenement Barn Stable Edifices and the said several Closes or pieces of Land with the appurtenances in Bisley aforesaid  which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said Martha 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 first Proclamation and default are here inrolled.

Death of William Smith
The Homage also present that William Smith of Bisley in the County of Surrey Farmer one of the Copyhold or Customary Tenants of the said 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 parcel of Copyhold Land called Wheat Leaz with the appurtenances containing by estimation ten Acres more or less situate in the Parish of Bisley within the Manor aforesaid by the yearly Rent of One shilling Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also all that one Messuage with the appurtenances at Gateshead End with the Barn Garden Orchard and about one Acre and an half of Land to the same adjoining and belonging lying within the said Manor heretofore in the occupation of Thomas May by the yearly Rent of four pence Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And also all that quarter of an Acre of Land with the appurtenances in Bisley within this Manor late Richard Freelands whereon a Cottage did lately stand by the yearly Rent of One penny Heriot Suit of Court and other Services Died since the last Court so thereof seized Whereupon three Heriots became due to the Lord of this Manor and that three Sheep were seized and compounded for with his Executors at Thirty three shillings
And the Homage further present that the said William Smith made his last Will and Testament (the Probate Copy whereof was now produced and read in open Court) in the words hereinafter set forth.
Deaths of William Smith and Mary his Wife
The Homage also present that the said William Smith and Mary his Wife held for the term of their respective natural lives by Copy of Court Roll at the will of the Lord according to the Custom of the said Manor All those Copyhold Lands Arable Meadow and Pasture with the Appurtenances containing by estimation six Acres more or less in the said Parish and Manor of Bisley by the yearly rent of four pence Heriot Suit of Court and other Services And that the said Mary the Wife of the said William Smith died in her Husband’s life time that two Heriots became Heriots became due to the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Smith and that two Sheep were seized and compounded for with his Executors at Twenty two shillings And they further present that the said two last mentioned Copyhold Estates were devised by the Will of James Nesmith late of Chobham in the County of Surrey Yeoman as follows to wit “I give devise and bequeath unto William Smyth and Mary his Wife of Bisley in the said County and to the Survivor of them during their natural lives and then I give and devise the same to Mary their Daughter or if more Children by Mary the said Wife of William Smyth equal between them And in case they leave no Children to their heirs and assigns for ever All that my Copyhold Estate containing by estimation twenty six Acres situate in Bisley aforesaid and now in the occupation of the said William Smyth and which I have surrendered to the Use of my Will”  And they further present that the said Mary the daughter died in the lifetime of the said William Smith leaving four Children her surviving Viz.t Mary aged ten Years Elizabeth aged eight Years Henry aged six Years and James aged four Years or thereabouts who are all now living And that the said William Smith and Mary his Wife had no other Child  And they further present that the said William Smith made his Will as follows
William Smith’s Will
“Instructions to be taken as the last Will and Testament of me William Smith of the Parish of Bisley in the County of Surrey Farmer I give and devise unto my Friends John Knowls of Horsell in the County of Surrey Farmer and James Stedman of Horsell aforesaid Farmer their Heirs and assigns forever  All and every my Freehold and Copyhold Messuages Farms Lands Tenements Hereditaments and real Estate whatsoever and wheresoever situate lying and being over which I have any devising or disposing power  Upon Trust that they or the Survivor of them or the heirs of such Survivor do and shall as soon as conveniently may be after my decease sell and dispose thereof either together or in parcels by Public Auction or Private Contract  And do and shall stand possessed of the Monies to arise by such Sale or Sales  Upon the Trusts after mentioned And I direct that the receipt or receipts of the said John Knowls and James Stedman and the Survivor of them and the heirs of such Survivor shall be sufficient discharge and discharges to the purchaser or purchasers of my said Estates for his her or their purchase Money or Monies and that such purchaser or purchasers shall not afterwards be answerable for his her or their purchase Money or Monies or be bound to see to the application thereof  And I give & bequeath all my personal Estate & Effects of every sort and kind unto the said John Knowls and James Stedman their Exors and Admors  Upon Trust to convert the whole thereof into Money And I direct that they my said Trustees and the Survivor of them and the executors and admors of such Survivor do and shall stand possessed and Interested in the Monies to arise by the Sale of my said Freehold and Copyhold Estates and to be produced from my said personal Estate and Effects (after payment of my debts and Testamentary Expenses)  In Trust to invest the same in or upon Government or real Securities at interest in England in the names or name of them my said Trustees or Trustee or the Survivor of them or the exors or admors of such Survivor and stand possessed of such Stocks Funds and Securities  Upon Trust to pay assign and transfer the same unto and equally between and amongst my Grandchildren Mary Knowls Elizabeth Knowls Henry Knowls and James Knowls share and share alike for their own use and benefit upon their attaining their respective Ages of twenty one Years  and in case any or either of my said Grandchildren shall die under the said age of twenty one years leaving lawful Issue of their his or her bodies or body then I direct the said Issue shall be entitled to the parents' share equally to be divided amongst such Issue if more than one but if any or either of my Grandchildren shall die under the said Age of twenty one years without leaving lawful Issue then I direct the share or shares of any or either of any said Grandchildren so dying without Issue to be paid & divided equally between the Survivors of my said Grandchildren share and share alike if more than one and if but one to such one And I further direct my said Trustees and Trustee for the time being to pay the rents of my said Estates until sold and the Interest and Dividends of the Stocks Funds and Securities in or upon which the Monies to arise and be produced from any said Real and Personal Estates shall be invested unto my Son in Law Henry Knowls for the maintenance support and education of my said Grandchildren and their Issue until their respective shares in the said Trust Monies Stocks Funds and Securities shall become payable and transferable to them respectively in case he shall so long live but in the event of his death before those respective periods I direct my said Trustees or Trustee for the time being to apply the said rents interest and dividends for the maintenance support and education of my said Grandchildren and their Issue until their shares in the said trust Monies Stocks funds and Securities shall become payable as aforesaid in such manner as they or he shall think proper And I nominate constitute and appoint the said John Knowls and James Stedman Executors of this my last Will and Testament and hereby revoke all other wills be me heretofore made  And I direct that it shall be lawful for my Trustees and Trustee for the time being to reimburse themselves and himself out of the said Trust Premises all such Costs Charges Damages and Expenses which they or either of them shall expend or be put to in the execution of this my Will  And shall not be answerable for any loss unless through his or their wilful neglect or default nor the one for the other of them  In Witness whereof I the said William Smith the Testator have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the twenty second day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.  The Mark of  X William Smith Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the said William Smith the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the Presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.  Joseph Hockley  James Collyer  William Penfold
1st Proclamation on the death of William Smith
Now at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said John Knowls and James Stedman or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said Parcel of Copyhold Land called Wheat Leaz with the appurtenances which came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Smith 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 the death of same
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said John Knowls and James Stedman or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said Messuage with the appurtenances at Gateshead and with the Barn Garden Orchard and about one acre and an half to the same belonging which also came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Smith 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 the death of same
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said John Knowls and James Stedman or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said quarter of an acre of Land with the appurtenances which also came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Smith 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 the death of same
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said John Knowls and James Stedman or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said Copyhold Lands Arable Meadow and Pasture with the appurtenances containing by estimation nineteen Acres more or less which also came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Smith 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 the death of same
Also at this Court the first Proclamation was made for the said John Knowls and James Stedman or any other person or persons who hath or have a right to be admitted to the said one Parcel of Land called Loompits which also came into the hands of the Lord of this Manor on the death of the said William Smith 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.

Examined by
Joseph Hockley
 Steward