Gilbert EAST of Hall Place, Parish of Hurley, Berkshire c1841
There is a photo of a Property Conveyance dated 23 October 1844 on the following website where John Edwards is selling property in Husley, Berkshire, to Gilbert East for £200.
http://www.familychest.co.uk/default.htmhttp://www.familychest.co.uk/default.htm (use "east" in surname search box then look for document number 0503084 to see this photo).
We are told that this property came into the hands of John Edwards from his brother Thomas Edwards of Hurley, Labourer, who died intestate in 1841.
The property consists of a cottage with orchard and garden at Sunlley Green. It is bounded on three sides by land owned by Sir East East, who otherwise only appears as a trustee in the contract and plays little real part.
People mentioned are:
John EDWARDS of Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Labourer.
Lucy EDWARDS, wife of John EDWARDS
Gilbert EAST of Hall Place, Parish of Hurley, Berkshire.
Sir East George Clayton EAST of Hall Place, Parish of Hurley, Berkshire.