| Description | From: Peter of Southchurch, son and heir of the late Richard of Southchurch, knight
To: Richard Buys; Mgr John, brother of Richard Buys
A messuage and 15 acres of land in the vill ('villa') of Southchurch which Lettice, Richard and John's mother, holds of Peter for life and which should revert to him after her death. Richard and John and Richard's heirs are to hold the lands after Lettice's death. If Richard dies without heirs, the lands shall decend to Robert Buys, Richard and John's brother, and his heirs. If Robert dies without heirs, the lands shall revert to Peter. For an annual payment of 5s, payable as specified. Sealed with the seals of Richard, John and Robert [no longer present]. Peter's part of indenture.
Given at Southchurch [Essex].
Witnesses: 'Dominus' John of Rochford, knight; 'Dominus' Henry Grapinel, knight; 'Dominus' Richard of Barrow ('Barwe') [in Little Wakering?], knight; 'Dominus' Bartholomew de Bramezun? [Brimstone in Little Wakering?], knight; Philip Perdriz; Henry de Gyng'; John Samuel; Philip Serle; Walter son of Reginald; Walter Sely, clerk
Endorsed with description, 'Sutch'' and 'buchs' in 14th cent hands. |