(Counterpart) lease for the lives of John Rosser and Mary his wife for £42 annual rent, dated 31 May 1778; (i) Calvert Richard Jones of Swansea esq., Elizabeth his wife, William Hurst of Gabalfa, Lucy his wife to (ii) John Rosser of Swansea, butcher: House called Glandwr in hamlet of St Thomas, Swansea, in same manner as Thomas Evans and Mary Williams, lately held, excluding the garden of premises adjoining road from Swansea to Whiterock; Reserving fishing, hunting, mineral rights etc. Covenants for repairs, (ii) required to lime premises yearly with 60 bushels of lime provided by (i)

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Calvert Richard Jones Estate PapersD/D CRJ

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Exemplification of a Common Recovery before the Justices of the Great Sessions at Cardiff, dated 11 Sept. 1602; (i) Edward Kemys and Mathew Davies to (ii) John Carne and Lis(?) Evans Sir William Harbart first vouchee: Lands described as 300 houses, 300 gardens, 300 orchards, 2,000 acres of land in Swansea, Llansamlet, Llangyfelach and Oystermouth and the rectories of Swansea, Oystermouth and LlangiwgD/D CRJ 1

Lease for 100 years for 12d annual rent dated 10 Feb. 1544; (i) Sir Richard Williams "otherwise named Sr Richard CrumweH", gentleman of the King's Privy Chamber, to (ii) Thomas ap William of Briton Ferry, yeoman: Farm house and lands called "the Corynger" in the parish of Briton FerryD/D CRJ 2

Pipe Roll Quittance issued after the completion of payments due from Sir George Herbert of Swansea, recorded in the Pipe Roll of 25 Elizabeth I (1582/3), the last payment being given as 26 Nov 11 James I, (1613). n.d., after 1582/3D/D CRJ 3

Lease, for 120 years for £5 annual rent and a pair of fat capons or 2s in lieu dated 14 Oct. 1714; (i) Edward Herbert of Whitefryers, Cardiff, esq. to (ii) Nathaniel Weekes of Swansea, tailor: House in Castle Bailey Street, Swansea, formerly in possession of John Leysons(?), gent.; Covenants for repair. 10s heriot. Suit of mill at Penyvilia mill, LlangyfelachD/D CRJ 4

Lease for the lives of John Griffiths, Elinor Smith his heir and John Smith his nephew, for £60 annual rent, dated 12 June 1735; (i) Thomas Herbert of New Windsor (co. Berks), esq. to (ii) John Griffiths of Swansea, gent.: House, stable and gardens in Wind St and on a lane leading from there to Fisher St, together with a garden adjoining the stable, lately held by Thomas Popkins esq., and the little house, garden and croft, attached called the Lime Pittes and a piece of waste ground at lower end of Fisher Street; all in Swansea; Covenants for repairs etc. Rent 52s 6d, heriot 10s, suit of mill (at Penyvilia mill). Endorsed memo by (i) that (ii) should only grind bread corn not malt at Penyvilia Mill, 9 Sep 1735D/D CRJ 5

(Counterpart) lease for the lives of the lessee, Mathew Vaughan his son, and Ann Vaughan his daughter, for consideration of £20, and £7 3s annual rent, dated 12 June 1735; (i) Thomas Herbert of New Windsor (co. Berks) esq. to (ii) John Vaughan of Swansea, joiner: House in Wassail Street, a bake-house situated at the parsonage, two houses in Lower Castle Bailey Street lately in possession of Nathaniel Weekes, and a house and garden in Cross Street; all in Swansea. Appoints Gabriel Powell to deliver seisin, covenants for repairs etc. Heriot 5s, suit of millD/D CRJ 6

Lease for 2 lives, for consideration of £6, and 10s annual rent, dated 12 Jun 1735; (i) Thomas Herbert of New Windsor, (co. Berks) esq., (ii) Demaress (?) Bachelor of Swansea, widow: House and courtyard in Castle Bailey Street, Swansea, adjoining south side of dwelling-house of Robert Popkin esq., now in possession of Jane Dillidom, spinster; Heriot 5s, Suit of mill at Penyvilia, Llangyfelach, Gabriel Powell esq. to deliver seisin to (i)D/D CRJ 7

(Counterpart) lease for 2 lives, for consideration of £10, and 10s annual rent, dated 12 Jun 1735; (i) Thomas Herbert of New Windsor (co. Berks) esq. (ii) John Gwillim of Swansea, mariner: House, stable and gardens in Fisher Street, Swansea, now in possession of William Walker, mariner, for lives of John Gwillim and Johanna his wife; Covenants for repairs etc. Heriot 5s, suit of millD/D CRJ 8

(Counterpart) lease for lives of the lessee and Jennet Froud, for consideration of 5s, and £23 2s annual rent, dated 12 June 1735; (i) Thomas Herbert of New Windsor (co. Berks) esq. to (ii) David Waters of South Cornelly, gent.: 2 houses and 23Yz acres of land, formerly held by copy of Court Roll for the life of Evan Waters, gent, deceased, and the house called Barn Hall, formerly held by copy of Court Roll for life for Catherine Loughour. Reserving timber, mineral, hunting rights etc. Covenants for repairs, except houses and outhouses. Heriot of 5s, suit of mill, suit of court at manor of South Cornelly on pain of fine of 1s, planting 3 trees annual rent on pain of fine of 2s for any one not plantedD/D CRJ 9

Lease, for the lives of Charles Hughes, John Powell and Gabriel Powell, or 99 years, for 5s, and in consideration of marriage of (i) and (ii), dated 25 Apr 1739; (i) John Powell of Swansea, esq., (ii) Elizabeth Herbert of New Windsor (co. Berks), widow of Thomas Herbert, to (iii) Algernon, Earl of Hartford, son of heir of Charles, Duke of Somerset and David, Earl of Winchelsea and Nottingham: A coal bank in Swansea in possession of (i); Refers to marriage between (i) and (ii) and surrender by (i) of leases of coal mines he had from late Thomas Herbert, (i) to pay Charles Hughes £5 annual rent for remainder of his term.; Endorsed "John Powell, esq., to Trustees Demise of a Coal Bank"D/D CRJ 10

Lease for 3 lives, for consideration of £20, and 20s annual rent dated 20 Apr. 1745; (i) Roger Powell of Cardiff esq. to (ii) Deborah Davies of Swansea, widow: House in lower end of Goat Street, Swansea (now or late in possession of Elizabeth Leyson, widow, and Elizabeth George) which Elizabeth Sherborn, widow held for lives of George Rood (or Hood), son in law of (ii), Deborah his wife, and George Hood, grandson of (ii).; Cites a suit in Chancery between (i) and Lucy Allen, widow concerning the estate of the late Thomas Herbert. If (i) loses title, present deed will be void.D/D CRJ 11

(Counterpart) lease, for lives of Ann, the lessee's wife, and Elizabeth and Anne his daughters, for consideration of 5s, and 30s annual rent, dated 21 Jan 1748; (i) Roger Powell of Energlyn esq. to (ii) Mathew William of Llangyfelach, collier: House and garden in Llangyfelach, now in possession of (ii); Covenants for repairs etc. John Jeffreys and Moses Grove to deliver seisin. Suit of millD/D CRJ 12

Lease for lives of Owen, William and Elizabeth, sons and daughter of (ii) for consideration of 5s, and £5 6s annual rent, dated 13 Feb. 1748; (i) Roger Powell of Energlyn esq. to (ii) Morgan Owen of Swansea: House in Swansea that (ii) now holds; Covenants for repairs. Suit of Mill. Appoints John Jeffrey and John Franklen of Swansea to deliver seisin. Memorandum: agreed before signing that (ii) to keep 3 horses to carry coal from coal works of (i) to "Bank or Banks" (of Tawe) for shipping and (i) allowed to sink pits on propertyD/D CRJ 13

(Counterpart) lease, for the lives of Jane Nelson, wife of the lessee, John his son, and Jane his daughter, for 6d annual rent, dated 14 Feb 1748; (i) Roger Powell of Energlyn esq. to (ii) Robert Nelson of Swansea, mercer; Piece of ground (6'2"x7'8") on east side of north aisle of St Mary's Church, Swansea, near seat of John Tovey, for erecting a pewD/D CRJ 14

(Counterpart) lease for lives of Johanna, Margaret and Jennet, daughters of the lessee, for 6d annual rent, dated 28 Dec 1748; (i) Roger Powell of Energlyn esq. to (ii) John Tovey of Swansea, mariner: Piece of ground (5'9"x7'8") under east window in north aisle of St Mary's Church, Swansea to erect a pewD/D CRJ 15

(Counterpart) lease for 6d annual rent dated 29 Oct 1749; (i) Roger Powell of Energlyn to (ii) Elinor Smith of Swansea, spinster: Piece of ground (6'x7'8") in north aisle of St Mary's Church, Swansea, for erecting a pewD/D CRJ 16

Lease, for lives of John Savage, Edward and Jane, son and daughter of Jane Mathews, for 6d annual rent, dated 14 Feb. 1749; (i) Roger Powell, of Energlyn esq. to (ii) Henry Williams of Swansea tidewaiter: Piece of ground (5'11"x7'8") on east side near north aisle of St. Mary's Church, Swansea to erect a seat or pew; Covenants for repairs. Endorsed: "Jane Matthews, widow of Franklin Mathews has right to enjoy the same"D/D CRJ 17

(Counterpart) lease for lives of the lessee, Luse Floyd his wife and Thomas his son, for 5s, rent £9, dated 11 Dec. 1749; (i) Roger Powell of Energlyn esq. to (ii) William Floyd of Swansea, joiner: House called Poppet Hill in Swansea, formerly in possession of Robert (?) Richard.; Covenants about repairs. Suit of MillD/D CRJ 18

Lease for lives of David William and Luce his wife, for consideration of £15, and £2 7s 8d annual rent, dated 16 Jun 1750; (i) Rt Hon Bussy Mansel, Baron of Margam (ii) David William of Pen y Graig, parish of Llansamlet, yeoman (iii) John Jones of Llansamlet, yeoman: House called Tir Bone y Mane 19% acres in parish of Llansamlet as previously enjoyed. Reserves hunting, mineral rights etc. Covenants concerning repairs and tree planting: Additional to rent: couple of capons or 1s 6d in lieu; two horses to carry coals of (i) for his pits to banks of Tawe at rates paid by (i) to other tenants; heriot; suit of millD/D CRJ 19

Lease for lives of the lessee, Luce Williams his wife and Thomas Roberts his nephew (determinable on 99 years) for £20, dated 18 Aug 1758; (i) George Venables Vernon esq. to (ii) David William Pen y Graig, Llansamlet, yeoman: House called Tir John North, 20 acres, with dwelling house in parish of Llansamlet; Reserved hunting, fishing and mineral rights; (ii) not allowed to establish pit works and convey water for works over property.D/D CRJ 20

Assignment of Lease for lives of John Richards, his wife, and Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Thomas George of Llansamlet deceased, for £8 14s, dated 15 Nov 1758; (i) Richard Owen of Llansamlet, yeoman, (ii) David William of Llansamlet, yeoman: House called Tir John North in parish of Llansamlet, comprising 20 acres; Recites a lease for 3 lives dated 27 Sep 1739 between Bussy Mansel of Briton Ferry, John Richards of Llansamlet, yeoman, and William John of Margam, yeoman. Richard Owen being nephew and heir at law of John Richards deceased holds property for remainder of term, (ii) to pay 20s annual rent to Elizabeth John, widow of William John for rest of his life.D/D CRJ 21

Deed to Lead the Uses of a Common Recovery, for 5s, dated 6 Aug 1762; (i) Hon Thomas Morgan of Ruppera esq., Capel Hanbury of Pontypool (co. Mon) esq., William Powell of Cardiff esq., (formerly called William Richards) (ii) Henry Llewellin of Cardiff esq., (Hi) Thomas Cater of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, gent. (iv) Michael Richards of Cardiff esq.: Houses of late Roger Powell of Energlyn situated in counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth, including manors of Newton Nottage and South Cornelly; all impropriate rectories of Swansea and Oystermouth; rights of presentation one time in three in Newton Nottage Church; advowsons of rectory aforesaid; lands in the parishes of Llangyfelach, Swansea, St John-juxta-Swansea and Llansamlet, which were part of the estate of Thomas Herbert; manors at Dinas Powis, Llandough, Cogan, Highlight, Kibber, Cardiff Whitefriars and Tregarroch; advowsons of Leckwith, Llandough, Cogan and Roath; houses, in Llandough, Cardiff and Llandaff, Peterston-super-Ely, Ystrad Gooderch and a capital house called Energlyn, together with numerous parcels of land (described); lands in co. Mon; moiety of manor at Rumney and houses at Rumney and Peterston, and any other property in co. Mon formerly held by Phillip Herbert deceased, grandfather to the late Thomas Herbert; Armorial Seals of Thomas Morgan, Capel Hanbury, William Powell, Henry Llewellin, Thos Cater, Michael Richards. Recites that according to will of Roger Powell deceased 9 Dec 1755, Hanbury and Morgan granted Powell's lands to pay off his debts, and that William Richards will gain estate if altered name to Powell by Act of Parliament. Debts being paid and Richards succeeding in changing name, on 5 Aug 1762 attained majority and wished to gain inheritance from trustees; Endorsed: Deed of Bargain and Sale to suffer recovery of estate late of Roger Powell deceased in counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth. Enrolled in his Majesty's High Court of Chancery another part of this indenture the eighth day of September in year of Lord 1762 by Humphry HuckshawD/D CRJ 22

Lease, for 50 years, rent £73 8s annual rent, dated 4 July 1767; (i) Richard Jenkins of Swansea, yeoman, to (ii) Rees Harries of Swansea, mercer: Rectory of Swansea, tithe barn, stable and court with adjoining cottage and garden and accompanying tithes; Endorsed with later assignment to Elizabeth Jones, widow of Calvert Richard Jones 10 May 1782D/D CRJ 23

Lease for 51 years, for consideration of £10 10s, and £6 annual rent and 5s for every wey of coal dug, dated 16 Jul 1768; (i) Jane Phillips of Swansea, spinster, to (ii) Calvert Richard Jones of Swansea esq.: Parcel of land called Kaewargrach in parish of Llangyfelach, 5 acres, which has been vested in (ii) for remainder of a term of lease granted to John John deceased, giving rights to exploit coal there; Reserving to (i) what coal is required for firing, not more than 6 cartloads annual rent and (ii) to fill in any pits dug and to carry away waterD/D CRJ 24

Covenant, dated 19 Dec 1768; (i) Calvert Richard Jones of Swansea esq. and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and devisee of Lucy Allen of Holiwell (co. Herts) and (ii) William Hurst of Gabalfa esq., one of the executors and residuary legatees of Edward Hurst, deceased and Lucy his wife, being the other daughter of Lucy Allen; and Edward Hurst of Gabalfa, gent.: Recites: Thomas Herbert died 25 Feb 1739 intestate with estates in Glamorgan and Monmouth, leaving Roger Powell esq. (deceased) as heir ex parte paterna and Lucy Allen widow (deceased) as heir ex parte materna. Both claim the estate but Roger entered possession. Lucy filed in Chancery for recovery, died before proceeding with, her heirs are Elizabeth Jones and Lucy Hurst, her children. Recites conditions of her will: £5000 each on majority, remainder to John Phillips and Edward Hurst their heirs. If either die without issue then estate to go to Edward Hurst. Edward Hurst would have £4000 payable in £500 yearly instalments. However, if legacy to her daughters, Elizabeth and Lucy fell short of £1500 pa. then the difference to be taken from Edward Hurst's £4000. Hurst then revives the suit for Herbert's land since passed to PowellD/D CRJ 25

Surrender of lease for 5s and annuity of £15 15s dated 30 Mar 1773; (i) Elinor Smith of Swansea, spinster to (ii) Calvert Richard Jones of Swansea esq. and Elizabeth his wife, and William Hurst of Gabalfa esq. and Lucy his wife: House with gardens and stable in Wind Street, and in a lane leading from there to Fisher Street; and a garden adjoining the stable in possession of Thomas Popkins esq. and a little house and garden with croft adjoining called The Lime Pits and a piece of waste ground at the lower end of Fisher Street; all in Swansea; Recites lease of 12 Jun (9 Geo 2) by Thomas Herbert esq. to John Griffiths, (i) being executrix of last will and testament of John Griffiths deceased and holding remainder of a term, and (ii) being entitled to the reversion freehold and inheritance of the premises mentioned and will hold the premises as if recited lease by Thomas Herbert had never been grantedD/D CRJ 26

Lease for 7 years and life of (ii), dated 11 Aug 1775; (i) Calvert Richard Jones of Swansea esq., Elizabeth his wife, William Hurst of Gabalfa, and Lucy his wife, to (ii) John Calvert of Swansea, housebuilder.: A piece of marshy ground 2 acres called Landwr Marsh, between the Coal Bank of (i) and the ferry boat of Swansea, now in possession of (ii), excepting a piece of land 100yds x 17yds used as a landing place by (ii).; Covenants include liberty of (i) to extract clay from site to make bricks and tiles and to construct whatever buildings, kilns, necessary for this and to make a shipping post not more than 100yds in length for moving bricks and tiles, (i) to produce at least 200,000 goods per year and pay to (i) 6d per 1000 bricks made, 1s per 1000 pan tiles and 6d per 1000 any other goods, (ii) to allow 50,000 tiles or bricks to (i) and their tenants for which (i) would pay 4s per 1000 and the tenants 15s per 1000, and to be delivered to them by (i). Covenant to inspect annual accounts of the business by agent, of (i). Includes planD/D CRJ 27

(Counterpart) lease for the lives of John Rosser and Mary his wife for £42 annual rent, dated 31 May 1778; (i) Calvert Richard Jones of Swansea esq., Elizabeth his wife, William Hurst of Gabalfa, Lucy his wife to (ii) John Rosser of Swansea, butcher: House called Glandwr in hamlet of St Thomas, Swansea, in same manner as Thomas Evans and Mary Williams, lately held, excluding the garden of premises adjoining road from Swansea to Whiterock; Reserving fishing, hunting, mineral rights etc. Covenants for repairs, (ii) required to lime premises yearly with 60 bushels of lime provided by (i)D/D CRJ 28

Lease for lives of Mary his wife, John Laughaun Popkin his son aged 10, Pair Perry (?) Popkin, aged 5, for £2 2s annual rent, dated 25 Feb 1782; (i) Elizabeth Jones of Place House Swansea, widow, William Hurst of Gabalfa and Lucy his wife to (ii) John Popkin of Swansea esq.: Piece of ground known as Custom House Garden, in Wind Street Swansea, with liberty to build one or more dwellings; Covenants require building of house within 2 years of present date with a brick front, covered by slate, 20ft in length and not less in breadth, 30ft in height. Phillip Thomas of Swansea to deliver seisinD/D CRJ 29

(Draft) Lease, for 21 years, dated 5 Apr 1798; (i) Calvert Richard Jones of Swansea to (ii) Thomas Lockwood, John Morris, Thomas Lockwood junior and Henry Calviley Cotton (Messrs Lockwood, Morris & Co): Part of two fields between Greenhill Mill and the pottery at SwanseaD/D CRJ 30

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