William Addington, Citizen and Wine Cooper of London c1709
ORIGINAL UK DOCUMENT - 28/09/1709
Deed of Jointure
Very good for its age. At time of writing this is the oldest document on FamilyChest. Somewhat grubby on the outside but very clear on the written side.
Physical description
Parchment : 3 sheets 64cm x 69cm with 7 pendant wax seals and revenue stamps
Summary of contents
PARTIES
John Rogers of Henborough? Buckinghamshire. Esquire; and Martha his wife.
William Addington, Citizen and Wine Cooper of London.
Matthias Rogers of Henborough? Buckinghamshire. Gentleman; and Elizabeth his wife, the only daughter of William Addington.
William Robinson of Burcott, Parish of Wing, Buckinghamshire. Gentleman.
Thomas Johnson, Citizen and Vintner of London.
SUBJECT
Marriage settlement following the marriage of Matthias Rogers to Elizabeth Addington.
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