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Sarah Abraham documents relating to the properties and tenancy of Chew Magna, Somerset
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Title
Sarah Abraham documents relating to the properties and tenancy of Chew Magna, Somerset, circa 1629-1799.
Physical Description
1.92 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language
English
Notes
Box 1: Documents. Box 2: Cloth bag and document fragments with wax seals.
In English.
Provenance
Purchased from Ken Spelman on the James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection Fund, 2011.
Organization
Arranged chronologically.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Sarah Abraham (1712-1801) was a landlord in Chew Magna, Somerset, England.
Summary
Collection of documents relating to the properties and tenancy of Chew Magna, Somerset, England. Includes a bond, property lease, account of rent received, and a room inventory by Sarah Abraham; documents signed by Thomas Jones; indenture, mortgage, and will belonging to Anne Barnes; and an agreement between Thomas Jones and Thomas Veal, with wax seal. Accompanied by a contemporary cloth bag that held the documents and document fragments with wax seals.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
August 20, 2021
References
Sarah Abraham Documents Relating to the Properties and Tenancy of Chew Magna, Somerset. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Sarah Abraham Documents Relating to the Properties and Tenancy of Chew Magna, Somerset. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Bags (generic containers) - Great Britain - 18th century.
Indentures - Great Britain - 18th century.
Mortgages - Great Britain - 18th century.
Seals (artifacts) - Great Britain - 17th century.
Wills - Great Britain - 18th century.
Occupation
Landlords England Somerset 18th century.
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