Release

Scope and Content

Parties: (1) John Eccles of Fulshaw, yeoman; (2) Catharine Pownall of Styal, widow, and sister of John above; (3) Catharine Eccles, widow, and mother of John and Catharine above.

Release of the third part of a messuage from (1) to (2), being the inheritance of (1) from his late father, Francis Eccles of Butley. Recital of certain provisions in the will of the late Francis Eccles, 30 June 1690, regarding the division of his estate between his surviving family. Conditions include payment of interest by (2) for the upkeep of (1) until his marriage or decease. Consideration £85. Signatures of witnesses on dorse; also account of debts owed by (1) and paid by (2), and accounts relating to (2).