Marriage Settlement

Scope and Content

Parties:

1) Henry Benwell the elder of Rotherfield Peppard, yeoman

2a) William Benwell of Rotherfield Peppard, yeoman, eldest son and heir of 1

2b) Anne Button of Cholsey, Berks, spinster

3) John Button of Cholsey, Berks, yeoman, father of 2b

Property: Messuage with appurtenances, 36 acres of arable, 9 1/2 acres of woodland called Benwell's Ground in Rotherfield Peppard.

Marriage intended between 2a and 2b, 1 enfeoffs to 3

Consideration: £275 paid to 1 by 3 for the marriage portion of 2b