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TitleRelease and quit claim by Cornelius Farr the younger; 26 Mar. 1740
Date26 March 1740
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Content DescriptionDeed poll quit release and quit claim by Cornelius Farr of Bolsover, Derbyshire, gentleman (son and executor of Cornelius Farr) in respect of a legacy of £40 bequeathed to the elder Farr by the will of John, Duke of Newcastle and a legacy of £200, an annuity of £300 and one year's wages bequeathed to him under the will of Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle, as also the sums due to Farr the elder on an open account in respect of his stewardship of the estates of the late Duchess and of the Earl of Oxford and Mortimer.

Recites previous wills and related matters.

Consideration: £2000 secured on bond from the Earl of Oxford and Mortimer.

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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA1047Harley; Edward (1689-1741); 2nd Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; styled Lord Harley 1711-17241689-1741
NA1048Harley; Henrietta Cavendish (1694-1755); Countess of Oxford and Mortimer; née Lady Henrietta Cavendish Holles wife of the 2nd Earl of Oxford1694-1755
NA488Holles; John (1662-1711); 3rd Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne; cr. Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne 1694, 1st Duke of second creation; also 4th Earl of Clare1662-1711
NA38719Howard; Frances (-1742); Countess of Carlisle; née Spencer dau. of 3rd Earl of Sunderland; wife of 4th Earl of Carlisle-1742
NA38750Farr; Cornelius (fl 1700-1727); Mr; steward to Duke and Duchess of Newcastle and 2nd Earl of Oxford; of Chesterfieldfl 1700-1727
NA12653Howard; Henry (1684-1758); 4th Earl of Carlisle; styled Lord Morpeth till 17381684-1758
NA39543Barkley; John (-1753); Mr; steward for the Marylebone estate etc.-1753
NA592Holles; Margaret (1661-1716); Duchess of Newcastle upon Tyne; née Cavendish; dau. of 2nd Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne; m 3rd Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne 16901661-1716
NA40957Farr; Cornelius (fl 1732-1743); Mr; son of Cornelius Farr; tenant of Bolsover Castle, Nottinghamshirefl 1732-1743
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