Gwent Archives
GB0218.D2536
GB0218.D2536
Table of Contents
- Summary Information
- Biographical/Historical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Administrative Information
- Controlled Access Headings
- Collection Inventory
- WILL (copy) of Thomas Gabb of town of Abergavenny, esq. To his wife Alice Gabb, so much of his household goods, plate and linen as she shall think proper and necessary towards the education and maintenance of his 5 youngest children - namely, Mary, Henry, Edward, James and Baker; and to give to these 5 children in such manner as his wife shall think proper, all the residue of his household goods and personal estate whatsoever. He directs his wife to sell and dispose of his household goods, and call in and receive all such money as shall be due unto him at his decease; and out of the said money to pay first of all his funeral expences and debts; and then to lay out the residue of his personal estate upon land and other good securities in trust until the money he owes by mortgage upon his real estate unto Mrs Elizabeth Hughs shall be called for; and then or sooner to apply the same money in discharge of the said mortgage as far as the same will amount to. To his wife Alice Gabb, 1 annuity or yearly sum of £12 to be paid out of his real estate by 2 half yearly payments in equal proportions. To his daughter Sarah Gabb, 1 annuity of £10 to be paid out of his real estate likewise. To his daughter Mary Gabb 1 annuity of £10 to be paid out of his real estate likewise. To his sons John, Henry, Edward and Baker Gabb, all his messuages, dwelling houses, malthouses, lands, tenements and hereditaments, and also all his other real estate whatsoever with their appurtenances situated in co. Mon, after the said several annuities and the mortgage due thereon shall be paid. Trustees: Mary Mason and Jane Rogers, his sisters Executors: Alice Gabb his wife and Henry Gabb his son. Witnessess: Catherine Tomes, John Jones and William Lloyd - all of Abergavenny.
- LEASE (attested copy) 1) Edward Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent., one of the younger sons and also one of the devisees in fee named and appointed in and by the last will and testament of Thomas Gabb late of the said town of Abergavenny, esq., his late father dec'd. 2) Alice Gabb of town of Abergavenny, widow, mother of the said Edward Gabb. Consideration: 10s 1 undivided fifth part of that capital messuage or tenement with appurtenances called Baily Baker, together with stable, malthouse and several messuages or dwelling houses, gardens, orchards, lands and appurtenances thereunto adjoining - all situated in Castle Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that other messuage or dwelling house and garden with appurtenances situated in Castle Street; and also that coachhouse with appurtenances adjoining the said last mentioned messuage. And also that house or gatehouse lying before the said capital messuage commonly called Tudor Street Gate with 1 newly erected messuage thereto adjoining and the gardens, orchards, lands, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging - all situated in Tudor Street, town of Abergavenny. And also that messuage or tenement with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances thereto belonging called the White Swan in the town of Abergavenny. And also that parcel of meadow or pasture ground with a stable erected thereon with appurtenances situated in the town of Abergavenny. And also all those 4 parcels of arable, meadow or pasture ground called by the several names of Upper, Middle, Little and Lower Groffields situated in town of Abergavenny. And also those two pieces of arable land known by the name of Caye Pwll Tandy situated in par. Abergavenny. And also that piece of meadow or pasture ground (called Bakers Meadow) situated in par. Lanvapley. Term: 1 year
- CONVEYANCE (attested copy) Parties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Consideration: £200 Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2)
- LEASE (attestesd copy) 1) John Gabb of par. Yate, co. Glos., clerk, eldest son and heir, and also one of the devisees named in and by the last will and testament of Thomas Gabb late of town of Abergavenny, esq., his late father, dec'd. 2) Thomas Jones of par, Old Castle, co. Mon., gent. Consideration: 5s. Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year
- CONVEYANCE (attested copy) Parties as in lease of 9 Feb 1772 (see D2636/4) Consideration: £100 Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2)
- LEASE (attested copy) 1) Alice Gabb of town of Abergavenny, widow. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year
- MORTGAGE (attested copy) Parties as in lease of 3 Oct 1773 (see D2636/6) Consideration: £120 Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2)
- LEASE (attested copy) 1) Henry Gabb of town of Abergavenny, maltster, and Sidney his wife 2) Thomas Gabb of the hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year
- AGREEMENT (attested copy) 1) Alice Gabb of Town of Abergavenny, widow. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. The properties mentioned in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) are to remain and be a security for payment of the sum of £100 and interest, by which Alice Gabb is bound to Thomas Gabb; and the said properties shall not be redeemed until the said sum of £100 and interest thereof shall be fully paid unto T. Gabb.
- RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Henry Gabb of town of Abergavenny, maltster, and Sidney his wife. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: £300 Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2)
- LEASE and RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Thomas Jones of par. Oldcastle, gent., and John Gabb of par. Yate, co. Glos., clerk (eldest son and heir and also one of the devisees named in and by the last will and testament of Thomas Gabb late of town of Abergavenny, esq., his father dec'd.) 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1768 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year
- AGREEMENT (attested copy) 1) Alice Gabb of town of Abergavenny, widow. 2) Thomas Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent. The properties mentioned in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) are to remain and be a security for payment of the sum of £70 and interest, by which A. Gabb is bound to T. Gabb; and the said properties shall not be redeemed until the said sum of £70 and the interest thereof shall be fully paid unto T. Gabb.
- LEASE (attested copy) 1) Henry Gabb of town of Abergavenny, maltster, and Sidney his wife. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year
- RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Henry Gabb of town of Abergavenny, maltster, and Sidney his wife. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. 3) Walter Watkins of par. Llanelly, co. Brecon, esq. Consideration: £411 19s 8d and 10s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2)
- LEASE and RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Alice Gabb of Abergavenny, widow of Thomas Gass late of same place, esq., dec'd. 2) Solomon Jones of par. Llantilio Pertholey, esq. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 Term: 1 year
- LEASE and RELEASE (attested copies) 1) Thomas Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent., James Gabb late of par. St. Clement Danes, co. Middx., but now of town of Abergavenny, surgeon; and Baker Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent. 2) Blanch Floyer of town of Abergavenny, widow. Consideration: 5s/£150, £150 and 10s 3 undivided fifth parts of that capital messuage or tenement with appurtenances called Baily Baker, together with stable, malthouse and several messuages or dwelling houses, gardens, orchards, lands and appurtenances thereunto adjoining - all situated in Castle Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that other messuage or dwelling house and garden with appurtenances situated in Castle Street; and also that coachhouse with appurtenances adjoining the last mentioned messuage. And also that house or gatehouse lying near the said capital messuage commonly called Tudor Street Gat with the little messuage or dwelling house thererto adjoining and the gardens, orchards, lands, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging - all situated in Tudor Street, town of Abergavenny. And also that messuage or tenement with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances thereunto belonging called the White Swan in town of Abergavenny. And also that parcel of meadow or pasture ground with a stable erected thereon with appurtenances, adjoining on one side the castle of Abergavenny and situated near the town of Abergavenny. And also all those 4 parcels of arable, meadow or pasture ground called by the several names of Upper, Middle, Little and Lower Groffields in the town of Abergavenny. And also those 2 pieces of arable land known by the name of Caya Pwl Tandy in par. Abergavenny. And also that piece of meadow or pasture ground situated in par. Llanvapley. Term: 1 year
- WILL (attested copy) of Thomas Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent. To his cousin James Gabb and his friend William Powell, both of the town of Abergavenny, gentlemen, all those messuages or tenements, farms, lands and Hereditaments commonly called Upper and Lower Goytreys situated in par. Grosmont, co. Mon., and in par. Lancillo, co.Hereford. - Upon this special trust that they shall by and out of the rents, issues and profits thereof in the first place keep down the interest of such principal monies as are secured thereon by mortgage, and to apply the residue of such rents and profits from time to time towards discharge of the said principal monies until the premises shall be wholly discharged of all incumbrances. – Then upon trust to permit the rents, issues and profits of the said premises to be received and taken by his cousin Baker Gabb until his eldest son John Gabb shall attain the age of 25. But in case it should happen that the said John Gabb should die before he attains the age of 25 without leaving any issue, then he devises his said messuages, farms, lands and premises called Upper and Lower Gotreys unto Baker Gabb the second son of his cousin Baker Gabb when he attains the age of 25. But in case he the said Baker Gabb the son should die before he attains the age of 25 without issue, then he devises the said premises unto the said Baker Gabb the father during the term of his natural life; and after his decease he devises all the said premises unto James Ash Gabb, son of his cousin James Gabb for ever. To his cousin James Gabb, all those 2 undivided fifth parts of certain messuages, tenements or dwelling houses, lands and hereditaments with appurtenances called Bailey Baker Estate situated in the several parishes of Abergavenny and Llanvapley; and also all those messuages, tenements or dwelling houses with outhouses, gardens, stables and appurtenances situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. To the said James Gabb and William Powell, all that messuages, tenement or dwelling house, outhouses, stables, yards, garden and appurtenances called the Three Chains; and also all that messuage, tenement or dwelling house, garden and appurtenances – both messuages situated in Castle Street, town of Abergavenny; together also with a garden situated within Tudor Street Ward, town of Abergavenny; and also that messuage or tenement, farm and lands with appurtenances situated in the parish of Llanvihangel Crucorney. Various monetary bequests. To William Powell and his cousin Baker Gabb, the residue and the remainder of his personal estate and effects, after the payment of his funeral expenses and debts. Executors: Baker Gabb and William Powell Witnesses: John Watkins, surgeon, C. Hanbury Saunders, innholder, J. Smith clerk to Mr Powell, attorney – all of Abergavenny.
- RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Baker Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent., only acting executor of the last will and testament of Thomas Gabb late of the same place, esq., dec’d. 2) James Gabb, cousin and trustee of the said Thomas Gabb Consideration: £600 James Gabb is released from the sum of £600 due to Baker Gabb and William Powell as executors of the will of Thomas Gabb, and every other sum of money payable to them out of the 2 undivided fifth parts of the premises called Bailey Baker Estate situated in pars. Abergavenny and Llanvapley, and the messuages, tenements or dwelling houses with outhouses, gardens, stables and appurtenances situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny, or any or either of them or any part thereof by virtue of the said will of Thomas Gabb.
- LEASE (attested copy) 1) William Greenly of Titley, co. Hereford, esq, nephew, heir at law and also sole executor of the last will and testament of Blanch Floyer late of town of Abergavenny, widow, dec’d. 2) Robert Morgan Kinsey of same place, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease and release of 24/25 Mar 1778 (see D2536/18/19) Term: 1 year
- RECONVEYENCE IN TRUST (attested copy) 1) William Greenly of Titley, co. Hereford, esq, nephew, heir at law and also sole executor of the last will and testament of Blanch Floyer late of town of Abergavenny, widow, dec’d. 2) James Gabb of same place, gent. 3) Baker Gabb of the same place, gent. 4) Robert Morgan Kinsey of same place, gent. Consideration: £300 Properties as in lease and release of 24/25 Mar 1778 (see D2536/18/19)
- LEASE and RELEASE (attested copies) 1) Robert Morgan Kinsey of town of Abergavenny, gent., Walter Watkins of Dany Graig, co. Brecon, esq.,; James Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent.; and Baker Gabb of same place, gent. 2) The Rev. John Williams of same place, clerk. Consideration: 5s/£43 and 10s All that capital messuage or dwelling house with appurtenances, together with the pews thereto appendant, such capital messuage having been formerly divided into and now consists of several messuages or tenements, malthouse, stable, gardens, orchards and lands, and called Bailey Baker – all situated in Castle Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that other messuage, tenement and garden with appurtenances in Castle Street; and also all that coachhouse and sawyard with appurtenances adjoining the last mentioned messuage. And also all that messuage or gatehouse situated near the capital messuage called Tudor Street Gate with the little messuage thereto adjoining with the gardens, orchards, lands, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging – situated in Tudor Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that messuage or dwellinghouse with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances called the White Swan situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that parcel of meadow or pasture ground with the stable erected thereon in town of Abergavenny. And also all those 4 several parcels of arable, meadow or pasture land severally called the Upper, Middle, Little and Lower Groffields situated in town of Abergavenny. And also all those 2 pieces of arable pasture land called Caya Pwll Tandy in parish of Abergavenny. And also all that parcel of meadow situated in par. Llanvapley. Term: 1 year
- LEASE 1) The Rev. James Ashe Gabb of town of Usk, clerk, only son and heir at law of James Gabb formerly of par, St. Clement Danes, co. Middx., since of Abergavenny, surgeon, dec’d. and Mary Anne his wife. 2) Edward Lewis of town of Abergavenny, shopkeeper Consideration: 5s All that messuage, tenement or dwelling house with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances called the White Swan situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. Term: 1 year
- CONVEYANCE 1) The Rev. James Ashe Gabb of town of Usk, clerk, and Mary Anne his wife. 2) Edward Lewis of town of Abergavenny, shopkeeper. 3) John Lewis the younger of same place, ironmonger. 4) Henry Rowland of town of Usk, gent. Consideration: £990 Conveyance to uses to bar dower of properties as described in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26)
- FINAL CONCORD 1) Henry Rowland, plaintiff. 2) James Ashe Gabb Clerk and Mary Ann his wife; Thomas Pritchard abd Rebecca his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage, 2 stables, 1 brewhouse and land (1/2 a) with appurtenances situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny; 1 equal fifth part of 1 messuage, 2 cellars, 2 stables and land (1/4 a) with appurtenances situated in town of Abergavenny; 1 tenth part of 5 messuages, 5 gardens and land (1/4a) with appurtenances in town of Abergavenny.
- MORTGAGE 1) Edward Lewis of town of Abergavenny, brazier and tinman. 2) John Lewis of same place, butcher. Consideration: £500 Properties as in lease 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26)
- MORTGAGE 1) Edward Lewis of Tudor Street, town of Abergavenny, innkeeper. 2) John Lewis of the same place, butcher. Consideration: £250 Properties as in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26)
- MORTGAGE 1) Edward Lewis late of town of Abergavenny, brazier and tinman, and now of Blaenavon, innkeeper. 2) Llewellyn Davies of Crickhowell, co. Brecon, innkeeper. Consideration: £400 Of equity of redemption re: properties as described in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26)
- MORTGAGE 1) Edward Lewis late of Blaenavon, innkeeper, and now of 160 Lambeth walk, co. Surrey. 2) Edward William Lewis of 160 Lamberth Walk, druggist. Consideration: £180 and £420 of equity of redemption re: messuage, tenement or dwelling house with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances called the White Swan situated in cross Street, Abergavenny and secondly all that messuage, tenement or dwelling house commonly called The Cwmreigg yddion Inn with the small yard behind the same and appurtenances situated in Tudor Street, Abergavenny. And also so much and such part of the land formerly garden at the back of and adjoining the said dwelling house, on which said land, buildings and premises have been erected known as Cwmreiggyddion Hall and other erections communicating with the said dwelling house.
- TRANSFER OF MORTGAGES 1) Michael Lewis of Abergavenny, gent and William Lewis of Abergavenny, butcher. 2) James Gilbert of Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: £150 and £250 Transfer of the sums of £550 and £250 now due to Michael Lewis and William Lewis as executors of John Lewis of Abergavenny, butcher, and of John Lewis of Tudor Street. Appointment of James Gilbert Price as lawful attorney of Michael and William Lewis to receive the said principal moneys and interest, and to give and execute receipts and discharges for the same; and upon non-payment of the principal moneys or interest to bring an action in any Court of Law for the purpose of recovering payment of the same principal moneys and interest. Release of all the site of that messuage, tenement and dwellinghouse with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances called the White Swan situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny.
- CONVEYANCE 1) James Gilbert Price of Abergavenny, gent. 2) Llewellyn Davies of Crickhowell, co. Brecon, innkeeper. 3) Edward William Lewis of 160 Lambeth Walk, co. Surrey, druggist. 4) Edward Lewis of 160 Lambeth Walk, gent. 5) Samuel Henry Facey of town of Brecon, saddler. Consideration: £1,740, £750, £400 and £590. Properties as described in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26)
- MORTGAGE 1) Samuel Henry Facey of town of Brecon, saddler. 2) Ambrose Everard of Brointh House, par. Clyro, co. Radnor, esq. Consideration: £1,200 Properties as in lease (see D2536/26) (attached: a notice issued to James Farr by the solicitors of James Arthur Gilbert Price of Abergavenny and Thomas William Walwyn Trumper of Porth Gwyn, near Abergavenny concerning the above mortgage 3 June 1935)
- ABSTRACT OF TITLE of Edward Lewis and his mortgagees to messuages and premises situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny 23 July 1830–21 Sep 1863.
- TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE 1) Ambrose Everard formerly of Brointh House, Clyro, co. Radnor, but now of Rudge House, Weston, near Ross, co. Hereford, esq. 2) Samuel Henry Facey of Abergavenny, wine and spirit merchant. 3) Jane Lloyd of Malahoff Lower Abergavenny, widow. Consideration: £1,200 and £200 Properties as in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26)
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1) Mary Jane Lloyd. 2) Frank Henry Facey. 3) Thomas William Williams and James Farr. Consideration: £1,200 Of right to production of deeds – namely, indentures of 29 Nov 1898 and 30 Nov 1989 made between Samuel Henry Facey, Frank Henry Facey and Ambrose William Edward Everard.
- TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE 1) Mary Jane Lloyd of Abergavenny, spinster. 2) Frank Henry Facey of Abergavenny, brewer and wine and spirit merchant. 3) Thomas William Williams of Upfield Farm, Brockweir, co. Glos., farmer, and James Farr of Arkstone Court, near Hereford, farmer. Consideration: £1,200 Assignment of principal sum of £1,200 now remaining due upon the security of indentures of 28 Sep 1863 and 16 May 1887, and all interest henceforth to become due thereon, and the full benefits of all securities for the same. Conveyance of all those hereditaments and premises comprised in and assured by the indentures of 28 Sep 1863 and 16 May 1887 – namely, all that messuage or tenement and licenced premises with the buildings at the rear known as the White Swan situated at No. 4 Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. Frank Henry Facey covenants with Thomas William Williams and James Farr to pay the principle sum of £1,200 hereby assigned on 16 Nov next with interest thereon after the rate of £4% p.a.; and also so long after that day as the principal sum or any part of thereof remains owing to continue to pay interest thereon at the same rate by equal half yearly payments on 16 May and 16 Nov being the days appointed for payment thereof by the indenture of 16 May 1887.
- TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE 1) Thomas William Williams of Brockweir, Tintern, co. Glos., retired farmer; James Farr formerly of Arkstone Court, near Hereford, but now of Cagedale Clehanger, co. Hereford, farmer (The Transferors). 2) Annie Jane Farr, the wife of the said James Farr (The Mortgagee). 3) The Transferors and the Mortgagee (The Trustees). Consideration: £269 The Transferors as Mortgagees hereby convey and transfer to the Trustees the benefit of the indenture of mortgage 28 Sep 1863 (called ‘The Principal Indenture’). The Trustees and the persons deriving title under them shall so far as regards any Purchaser, Lessee, Transferee or Mortgagor or other person interested in the right of redemption hold the aggregate mortgage debt of £1,200, as if the same were money belonging to them on a joint account and may exercise all statutory powers, give receipts and do any act or thing accordingly. Subject as aforesaid the Trustees shall stand possessed of the aggregate mortgage debt aforesaid and the interest to accrue thereon in trust as to £807 15s part thereof for the Transferors on a joint account and as to the sum of £392 5s balance thereof for the mortgage absolutely; and each of the said sums and the interest thereon shall rank equally without any priority between themselves and if necessary shall be paid proportionately. The transferors and mortgagee hereby agree that if the Transferors or Mortgagee shall request the other of them to concur with them or her in calling in the said principal sum of £1,200 or that part thereof to which the requesting persons shall be entitled or in enforcing or obtaining payment thereof or any interest due in respect thereof either by exercising the statutory power of sale or otherwise, then the persons to whom such request shall be made, shall comply with the same on being indemnified by the persons so requesting against all costs and expenses consequent thereon. Attached: TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE 18 Nov 1942 1) Maude Elizabeth Wathen of the Grove, Peterstow, co. Hereford, wife of John Wathen (The Transferor) 2) Gwladys Edith Farr of the same place, and William Howard Williams of The Elms, Batchfield, Bishops Frome, co. Hereford (The Transferees). The transferor as the personal representative of the late Annie Jane Farr dec’d. hereby transfers the benefit of the said mortgage, and transfers of mortgage, and the transferor hereby acknowledges the right of the transferees to production of the Letters of Administration with will annexed to the estate of the said Annie Jane Farr dec’d. and to delivery of copies thereof.
- DECLARATION OF TRUST 1) James Farr of Cagedale Clehonger, co. Hereford, farmer, and Annie Jane Farr his wife (The Trustees) 2) The said James Farr 3) The said Annie Jane Farr The trustees shall stand possessed of the sum of £1,200 (secured by indenture of mortgage 28 Sep 1863, indenture of transfer of mortgage 16 May 1887, transfer of mortgage 20 Aug 1912, and transfer of mortgage 10 Mya 1927) and the interest thereon upon the trusts following: as to the sum of £538 10s and the interest thereon in trust for the said James Farr as trustee of the will of Martha Lewis; as to the sum of £551 10s and the interest thereon in trust for the said Annie Jane Farr absolutely. Attached: memorandum stating that the sum of £1, 200 was transferred to Gwladys Edith Farr of The Grove, Peterstow, co. Hereford, spinster, and William Howard Williams of The Elms, Batchfield, Bishop's Frome, co. Hereford, by a transfer of mortgage of 18 Nov 1942.
- MORTGAGE 1) Frank Edward Wainwright Facey of Market Street Brewery, Abergavenny, brewer; and Christina Dyke Budgen, wife of Ralph Budgen of Four Winds, Radyr, near Cardiff, co. Glam., architect (The Borrowers) 2) James Arthur Gilbert Price of Abergavenny, solicitor, and Thomas William Walwyn Trumper of Porth Gwyn, near Abergavenny, gent. (The Mortgagees) The Borrowers covenant with the Mortgagees to pay to them on 23 June next the sum of £500 with interest thereon from 23 Dec last at the rate of 5% p.a.; and also so long as any principal money remains due under the mortgage of 23 Dec 1899 (of freehold property known as the Half Moon Inn and Gunters Farm situate in par. Cwmyoy to secure principal sum of £500 and interest) and transfer of mortgage of 23 Aug 1922 (whereby the sum of £500 with interest thereon was assigned to the mortgagees absolutely and the said freehold property was conveyed to the mortgagees in fee simple) to pay to the mortgagees interest thereon at the rate aforesaid by equal half yearly paymentson 23 June and 23 Dec in every years. The Borrowers as beneficial owners hereby charge by way of legal mortgage the White Swan Inn and adjoining Italian bar restaurant and billiard saloonsituated in Cross Street, Abergavenny, with payment to the Mortgagees of the principal money secured by the said mortgage of 23 Dec 1899 and transfer of 23 Aug 1922 with interest thereon at the rate hereby covenanted. Attached: notice of 3 June 1935 issued by the solicitors and agents of James Arthur Gilbert Price and Thomas Williams Walwyn Trumper to James Farr concerning the above mortgage of 3 June 1935; acknowledgement (19 June 1935) of receipt or application to register land in Cross Street; 2 cards issued by the Land Registry cancelling registration 14 March 1944.
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Title
- Properties in Cross Street and Elsewhere in Town of Abergavenny - Title Deeds
- ID
- GB0218.D2536
- Date
- 1760-1944
- Extent
- 0.02 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
- Language of Materials note
- Eng
Biographical/Historical note
The market town of Abergavenny is situated in north Monmouthshire, sixteen miles north-west of Monmouth. Being deprived of its original charter during the reign of William III, the town was again granted a charter of Incorporation as a municipal borough in 1899.
Scope and Contents note
Forty four title deeds 1760-1944, including copy will of Thomas Gabb esq.,arranged chronologically,relating to properties in Cross Street and elsewhere in the town of Abergavenny.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
There are no restrictions on access.
Conditions Governing Use note
Usual copyright conditions apply.
Accruals note
Accruals not expected
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
[1987]
Appraisal note
all records have been retained.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- The town of Abergavenny.
Subject(s)
- Title Deeds-Abergavenny-Monmouthshire-Wales
Collection Inventory
D2536/1 WILL (copy) of Thomas Gabb of town of Abergavenny, esq. To his wife Alice Gabb, so much of his household goods, plate and linen as she shall think proper and necessary towards the education and maintenance of his 5 youngest children - namely, Mary, Henry, Edward, James and Baker; and to give to these 5 children in such manner as his wife shall think proper, all the residue of his household goods and personal estate whatsoever. He directs his wife to sell and dispose of his household goods, and call in and receive all such money as shall be due unto him at his decease; and out of the said money to pay first of all his funeral expences and debts; and then to lay out the residue of his personal estate upon land and other good securities in trust until the money he owes by mortgage upon his real estate unto Mrs Elizabeth Hughs shall be called for; and then or sooner to apply the same money in discharge of the said mortgage as far as the same will amount to. To his wife Alice Gabb, 1 annuity or yearly sum of £12 to be paid out of his real estate by 2 half yearly payments in equal proportions. To his daughter Sarah Gabb, 1 annuity of £10 to be paid out of his real estate likewise. To his daughter Mary Gabb 1 annuity of £10 to be paid out of his real estate likewise. To his sons John, Henry, Edward and Baker Gabb, all his messuages, dwelling houses, malthouses, lands, tenements and hereditaments, and also all his other real estate whatsoever with their appurtenances situated in co. Mon, after the said several annuities and the mortgage due thereon shall be paid. Trustees: Mary Mason and Jane Rogers, his sisters Executors: Alice Gabb his wife and Henry Gabb his son. Witnessess: Catherine Tomes, John Jones and William Lloyd - all of Abergavenny. 30 Jul 1760 |
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D2536/2 LEASE (attested copy) 1) Edward Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent., one of the younger sons and also one of the devisees in fee named and appointed in and by the last will and testament of Thomas Gabb late of the said town of Abergavenny, esq., his late father dec'd. 2) Alice Gabb of town of Abergavenny, widow, mother of the said Edward Gabb. Consideration: 10s 1 undivided fifth part of that capital messuage or tenement with appurtenances called Baily Baker, together with stable, malthouse and several messuages or dwelling houses, gardens, orchards, lands and appurtenances thereunto adjoining - all situated in Castle Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that other messuage or dwelling house and garden with appurtenances situated in Castle Street; and also that coachhouse with appurtenances adjoining the said last mentioned messuage. And also that house or gatehouse lying before the said capital messuage commonly called Tudor Street Gate with 1 newly erected messuage thereto adjoining and the gardens, orchards, lands, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging - all situated in Tudor Street, town of Abergavenny. And also that messuage or tenement with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances thereto belonging called the White Swan in the town of Abergavenny. And also that parcel of meadow or pasture ground with a stable erected thereon with appurtenances situated in the town of Abergavenny. And also all those 4 parcels of arable, meadow or pasture ground called by the several names of Upper, Middle, Little and Lower Groffields situated in town of Abergavenny. And also those two pieces of arable land known by the name of Caye Pwll Tandy situated in par. Abergavenny. And also that piece of meadow or pasture ground (called Bakers Meadow) situated in par. Lanvapley. Term: 1 year 8 Feb 1769 |
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D2536/3 CONVEYANCE (attested copy) Parties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Consideration: £200 Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) 9 Feb 1769 |
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D2536/4 LEASE (attestesd copy) 1) John Gabb of par. Yate, co. Glos., clerk, eldest son and heir, and also one of the devisees named in and by the last will and testament of Thomas Gabb late of town of Abergavenny, esq., his late father, dec'd. 2) Thomas Jones of par, Old Castle, co. Mon., gent. Consideration: 5s. Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year 9 Feb 1772 |
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D2536/5 CONVEYANCE (attested copy) Parties as in lease of 9 Feb 1772 (see D2636/4) Consideration: £100 Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) 10 Feb 1772 |
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D2536/6 LEASE (attested copy) 1) Alice Gabb of town of Abergavenny, widow. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year 3 Oct 1774 |
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D2536/7 MORTGAGE (attested copy) Parties as in lease of 3 Oct 1773 (see D2636/6) Consideration: £120 Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) 4 Oct 1774 |
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D2536/8 LEASE (attested copy) 1) Henry Gabb of town of Abergavenny, maltster, and Sidney his wife 2) Thomas Gabb of the hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year 23 Dec 1774 |
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D2536/9 AGREEMENT (attested copy) 1) Alice Gabb of Town of Abergavenny, widow. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. The properties mentioned in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) are to remain and be a security for payment of the sum of £100 and interest, by which Alice Gabb is bound to Thomas Gabb; and the said properties shall not be redeemed until the said sum of £100 and interest thereof shall be fully paid unto T. Gabb. 24 Dec 1774 |
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D2536/10 RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Henry Gabb of town of Abergavenny, maltster, and Sidney his wife. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: £300 Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) 24 Dec 1774 |
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D2536/11-12 LEASE and RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Thomas Jones of par. Oldcastle, gent., and John Gabb of par. Yate, co. Glos., clerk (eldest son and heir and also one of the devisees named in and by the last will and testament of Thomas Gabb late of town of Abergavenny, esq., his father dec'd.) 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1768 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year 2 Jan 1775-3 Jan 1775 |
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D2636/13 AGREEMENT (attested copy) 1) Alice Gabb of town of Abergavenny, widow. 2) Thomas Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent. The properties mentioned in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) are to remain and be a security for payment of the sum of £70 and interest, by which A. Gabb is bound to T. Gabb; and the said properties shall not be redeemed until the said sum of £70 and the interest thereof shall be fully paid unto T. Gabb. 25 Dec 1775 |
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D2536/14 LEASE (attested copy) 1) Henry Gabb of town of Abergavenny, maltster, and Sidney his wife. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) Term: 1 year 13 Jan 1777 |
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D2536/15 RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Henry Gabb of town of Abergavenny, maltster, and Sidney his wife. 2) Thomas Gabb of the Hill, par. Abergavenny, gent. 3) Walter Watkins of par. Llanelly, co. Brecon, esq. Consideration: £411 19s 8d and 10s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 (see D2636/2) 14 Jan 1777 |
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D2536/16-17 LEASE and RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Alice Gabb of Abergavenny, widow of Thomas Gass late of same place, esq., dec'd. 2) Solomon Jones of par. Llantilio Pertholey, esq. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease of 8 Feb 1769 Term: 1 year 15 Aug 1777-16 Aug 1777 |
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D2536/18-19 LEASE and RELEASE (attested copies) 1) Thomas Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent., James Gabb late of par. St. Clement Danes, co. Middx., but now of town of Abergavenny, surgeon; and Baker Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent. 2) Blanch Floyer of town of Abergavenny, widow. Consideration: 5s/£150, £150 and 10s 3 undivided fifth parts of that capital messuage or tenement with appurtenances called Baily Baker, together with stable, malthouse and several messuages or dwelling houses, gardens, orchards, lands and appurtenances thereunto adjoining - all situated in Castle Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that other messuage or dwelling house and garden with appurtenances situated in Castle Street; and also that coachhouse with appurtenances adjoining the last mentioned messuage. And also that house or gatehouse lying near the said capital messuage commonly called Tudor Street Gat with the little messuage or dwelling house thererto adjoining and the gardens, orchards, lands, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging - all situated in Tudor Street, town of Abergavenny. And also that messuage or tenement with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances thereunto belonging called the White Swan in town of Abergavenny. And also that parcel of meadow or pasture ground with a stable erected thereon with appurtenances, adjoining on one side the castle of Abergavenny and situated near the town of Abergavenny. And also all those 4 parcels of arable, meadow or pasture ground called by the several names of Upper, Middle, Little and Lower Groffields in the town of Abergavenny. And also those 2 pieces of arable land known by the name of Caya Pwl Tandy in par. Abergavenny. And also that piece of meadow or pasture ground situated in par. Llanvapley. Term: 1 year 24 Mar 1778-25 Mar 1778 |
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D2536/20 WILL (attested copy) of Thomas Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent. To his cousin James Gabb and his friend William Powell, both of the town of Abergavenny, gentlemen, all those messuages or tenements, farms, lands and Hereditaments commonly called Upper and Lower Goytreys situated in par. Grosmont, co. Mon., and in par. Lancillo, co.Hereford. - Upon this special trust that they shall by and out of the rents, issues and profits thereof in the first place keep down the interest of such principal monies as are secured thereon by mortgage, and to apply the residue of such rents and profits from time to time towards discharge of the said principal monies until the premises shall be wholly discharged of all incumbrances. – Then upon trust to permit the rents, issues and profits of the said premises to be received and taken by his cousin Baker Gabb until his eldest son John Gabb shall attain the age of 25. But in case it should happen that the said John Gabb should die before he attains the age of 25 without leaving any issue, then he devises his said messuages, farms, lands and premises called Upper and Lower Gotreys unto Baker Gabb the second son of his cousin Baker Gabb when he attains the age of 25. But in case he the said Baker Gabb the son should die before he attains the age of 25 without issue, then he devises the said premises unto the said Baker Gabb the father during the term of his natural life; and after his decease he devises all the said premises unto James Ash Gabb, son of his cousin James Gabb for ever. To his cousin James Gabb, all those 2 undivided fifth parts of certain messuages, tenements or dwelling houses, lands and hereditaments with appurtenances called Bailey Baker Estate situated in the several parishes of Abergavenny and Llanvapley; and also all those messuages, tenements or dwelling houses with outhouses, gardens, stables and appurtenances situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. To the said James Gabb and William Powell, all that messuages, tenement or dwelling house, outhouses, stables, yards, garden and appurtenances called the Three Chains; and also all that messuage, tenement or dwelling house, garden and appurtenances – both messuages situated in Castle Street, town of Abergavenny; together also with a garden situated within Tudor Street Ward, town of Abergavenny; and also that messuage or tenement, farm and lands with appurtenances situated in the parish of Llanvihangel Crucorney. Various monetary bequests. To William Powell and his cousin Baker Gabb, the residue and the remainder of his personal estate and effects, after the payment of his funeral expenses and debts. Executors: Baker Gabb and William Powell Witnesses: John Watkins, surgeon, C. Hanbury Saunders, innholder, J. Smith clerk to Mr Powell, attorney – all of Abergavenny. 23 Dec 1790 |
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D2536/21 RELEASE (attested copy) 1) Baker Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent., only acting executor of the last will and testament of Thomas Gabb late of the same place, esq., dec’d. 2) James Gabb, cousin and trustee of the said Thomas Gabb Consideration: £600 James Gabb is released from the sum of £600 due to Baker Gabb and William Powell as executors of the will of Thomas Gabb, and every other sum of money payable to them out of the 2 undivided fifth parts of the premises called Bailey Baker Estate situated in pars. Abergavenny and Llanvapley, and the messuages, tenements or dwelling houses with outhouses, gardens, stables and appurtenances situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny, or any or either of them or any part thereof by virtue of the said will of Thomas Gabb. 17 Mar 1792 |
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D2536/22 LEASE (attested copy) 1) William Greenly of Titley, co. Hereford, esq, nephew, heir at law and also sole executor of the last will and testament of Blanch Floyer late of town of Abergavenny, widow, dec’d. 2) Robert Morgan Kinsey of same place, gent. Consideration: 5s Properties as in lease and release of 24/25 Mar 1778 (see D2536/18/19) Term: 1 year 19 Mar 1793 |
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D2536/23 RECONVEYENCE IN TRUST (attested copy) 1) William Greenly of Titley, co. Hereford, esq, nephew, heir at law and also sole executor of the last will and testament of Blanch Floyer late of town of Abergavenny, widow, dec’d. 2) James Gabb of same place, gent. 3) Baker Gabb of the same place, gent. 4) Robert Morgan Kinsey of same place, gent. Consideration: £300 Properties as in lease and release of 24/25 Mar 1778 (see D2536/18/19) 20 Mar 1793 |
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D2536/24-25 LEASE and RELEASE (attested copies) 1) Robert Morgan Kinsey of town of Abergavenny, gent., Walter Watkins of Dany Graig, co. Brecon, esq.,; James Gabb of town of Abergavenny, gent.; and Baker Gabb of same place, gent. 2) The Rev. John Williams of same place, clerk. Consideration: 5s/£43 and 10s All that capital messuage or dwelling house with appurtenances, together with the pews thereto appendant, such capital messuage having been formerly divided into and now consists of several messuages or tenements, malthouse, stable, gardens, orchards and lands, and called Bailey Baker – all situated in Castle Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that other messuage, tenement and garden with appurtenances in Castle Street; and also all that coachhouse and sawyard with appurtenances adjoining the last mentioned messuage. And also all that messuage or gatehouse situated near the capital messuage called Tudor Street Gate with the little messuage thereto adjoining with the gardens, orchards, lands, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging – situated in Tudor Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that messuage or dwellinghouse with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances called the White Swan situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. And also all that parcel of meadow or pasture ground with the stable erected thereon in town of Abergavenny. And also all those 4 several parcels of arable, meadow or pasture land severally called the Upper, Middle, Little and Lower Groffields situated in town of Abergavenny. And also all those 2 pieces of arable pasture land called Caya Pwll Tandy in parish of Abergavenny. And also all that parcel of meadow situated in par. Llanvapley. Term: 1 year 1 May 1794-2 May 1794 |
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D2536/26 LEASE 1) The Rev. James Ashe Gabb of town of Usk, clerk, only son and heir at law of James Gabb formerly of par, St. Clement Danes, co. Middx., since of Abergavenny, surgeon, dec’d. and Mary Anne his wife. 2) Edward Lewis of town of Abergavenny, shopkeeper Consideration: 5s All that messuage, tenement or dwelling house with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances called the White Swan situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. Term: 1 year 23 Jul 1830 |
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D2536/27 CONVEYANCE 1) The Rev. James Ashe Gabb of town of Usk, clerk, and Mary Anne his wife. 2) Edward Lewis of town of Abergavenny, shopkeeper. 3) John Lewis the younger of same place, ironmonger. 4) Henry Rowland of town of Usk, gent. Consideration: £990 Conveyance to uses to bar dower of properties as described in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26) 24 Jul 1830 |
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D2536/28 FINAL CONCORD 1) Henry Rowland, plaintiff. 2) James Ashe Gabb Clerk and Mary Ann his wife; Thomas Pritchard abd Rebecca his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage, 2 stables, 1 brewhouse and land (1/2 a) with appurtenances situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny; 1 equal fifth part of 1 messuage, 2 cellars, 2 stables and land (1/4 a) with appurtenances situated in town of Abergavenny; 1 tenth part of 5 messuages, 5 gardens and land (1/4a) with appurtenances in town of Abergavenny. Jul 1830 |
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D2536/29 MORTGAGE 1) Edward Lewis of town of Abergavenny, brazier and tinman. 2) John Lewis of same place, butcher. Consideration: £500 Properties as in lease 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26) 10 Oct 1845 |
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D2536/30 MORTGAGE 1) Edward Lewis of Tudor Street, town of Abergavenny, innkeeper. 2) John Lewis of the same place, butcher. Consideration: £250 Properties as in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26) 8 Sep 1851 |
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D2536/31 MORTGAGE 1) Edward Lewis late of town of Abergavenny, brazier and tinman, and now of Blaenavon, innkeeper. 2) Llewellyn Davies of Crickhowell, co. Brecon, innkeeper. Consideration: £400 Of equity of redemption re: properties as described in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26) 17 Dec 1858 |
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D2536/32 MORTGAGE 1) Edward Lewis late of Blaenavon, innkeeper, and now of 160 Lambeth walk, co. Surrey. 2) Edward William Lewis of 160 Lamberth Walk, druggist. Consideration: £180 and £420 of equity of redemption re: messuage, tenement or dwelling house with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances called the White Swan situated in cross Street, Abergavenny and secondly all that messuage, tenement or dwelling house commonly called The Cwmreigg yddion Inn with the small yard behind the same and appurtenances situated in Tudor Street, Abergavenny. And also so much and such part of the land formerly garden at the back of and adjoining the said dwelling house, on which said land, buildings and premises have been erected known as Cwmreiggyddion Hall and other erections communicating with the said dwelling house. 17 Dec 1858 |
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D2536/33 TRANSFER OF MORTGAGES 1) Michael Lewis of Abergavenny, gent and William Lewis of Abergavenny, butcher. 2) James Gilbert of Abergavenny, gent. Consideration: £150 and £250 Transfer of the sums of £550 and £250 now due to Michael Lewis and William Lewis as executors of John Lewis of Abergavenny, butcher, and of John Lewis of Tudor Street. Appointment of James Gilbert Price as lawful attorney of Michael and William Lewis to receive the said principal moneys and interest, and to give and execute receipts and discharges for the same; and upon non-payment of the principal moneys or interest to bring an action in any Court of Law for the purpose of recovering payment of the same principal moneys and interest. Release of all the site of that messuage, tenement and dwellinghouse with brewhouse, stable and appurtenances called the White Swan situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. 21 Sep 1863 |
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D2536/34 CONVEYANCE 1) James Gilbert Price of Abergavenny, gent. 2) Llewellyn Davies of Crickhowell, co. Brecon, innkeeper. 3) Edward William Lewis of 160 Lambeth Walk, co. Surrey, druggist. 4) Edward Lewis of 160 Lambeth Walk, gent. 5) Samuel Henry Facey of town of Brecon, saddler. Consideration: £1,740, £750, £400 and £590. Properties as described in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26) 28 Sep 1863 |
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D2536/35 MORTGAGE 1) Samuel Henry Facey of town of Brecon, saddler. 2) Ambrose Everard of Brointh House, par. Clyro, co. Radnor, esq. Consideration: £1,200 Properties as in lease (see D2536/26) (attached: a notice issued to James Farr by the solicitors of James Arthur Gilbert Price of Abergavenny and Thomas William Walwyn Trumper of Porth Gwyn, near Abergavenny concerning the above mortgage 3 June 1935) 28 Sep 1863 |
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D2536/36 ABSTRACT OF TITLE of Edward Lewis and his mortgagees to messuages and premises situated in Cross Street, town of Abergavenny 23 July 1830–21 Sep 1863. 1863 |
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D2536/37 TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE 1) Ambrose Everard formerly of Brointh House, Clyro, co. Radnor, but now of Rudge House, Weston, near Ross, co. Hereford, esq. 2) Samuel Henry Facey of Abergavenny, wine and spirit merchant. 3) Jane Lloyd of Malahoff Lower Abergavenny, widow. Consideration: £1,200 and £200 Properties as in lease of 23 July 1830 (see D2536/26) 16 May 1887 |
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D2536/38 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1) Mary Jane Lloyd. 2) Frank Henry Facey. 3) Thomas William Williams and James Farr. Consideration: £1,200 Of right to production of deeds – namely, indentures of 29 Nov 1898 and 30 Nov 1989 made between Samuel Henry Facey, Frank Henry Facey and Ambrose William Edward Everard. 20 Aug 1912 |
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D2536/39 TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE 1) Mary Jane Lloyd of Abergavenny, spinster. 2) Frank Henry Facey of Abergavenny, brewer and wine and spirit merchant. 3) Thomas William Williams of Upfield Farm, Brockweir, co. Glos., farmer, and James Farr of Arkstone Court, near Hereford, farmer. Consideration: £1,200 Assignment of principal sum of £1,200 now remaining due upon the security of indentures of 28 Sep 1863 and 16 May 1887, and all interest henceforth to become due thereon, and the full benefits of all securities for the same. Conveyance of all those hereditaments and premises comprised in and assured by the indentures of 28 Sep 1863 and 16 May 1887 – namely, all that messuage or tenement and licenced premises with the buildings at the rear known as the White Swan situated at No. 4 Cross Street, town of Abergavenny. Frank Henry Facey covenants with Thomas William Williams and James Farr to pay the principle sum of £1,200 hereby assigned on 16 Nov next with interest thereon after the rate of £4% p.a.; and also so long after that day as the principal sum or any part of thereof remains owing to continue to pay interest thereon at the same rate by equal half yearly payments on 16 May and 16 Nov being the days appointed for payment thereof by the indenture of 16 May 1887. Aug 1912 |
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D2536/40 TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE 1) Thomas William Williams of Brockweir, Tintern, co. Glos., retired farmer; James Farr formerly of Arkstone Court, near Hereford, but now of Cagedale Clehanger, co. Hereford, farmer (The Transferors). 2) Annie Jane Farr, the wife of the said James Farr (The Mortgagee). 3) The Transferors and the Mortgagee (The Trustees). Consideration: £269 The Transferors as Mortgagees hereby convey and transfer to the Trustees the benefit of the indenture of mortgage 28 Sep 1863 (called ‘The Principal Indenture’). The Trustees and the persons deriving title under them shall so far as regards any Purchaser, Lessee, Transferee or Mortgagor or other person interested in the right of redemption hold the aggregate mortgage debt of £1,200, as if the same were money belonging to them on a joint account and may exercise all statutory powers, give receipts and do any act or thing accordingly. Subject as aforesaid the Trustees shall stand possessed of the aggregate mortgage debt aforesaid and the interest to accrue thereon in trust as to £807 15s part thereof for the Transferors on a joint account and as to the sum of £392 5s balance thereof for the mortgage absolutely; and each of the said sums and the interest thereon shall rank equally without any priority between themselves and if necessary shall be paid proportionately. The transferors and mortgagee hereby agree that if the Transferors or Mortgagee shall request the other of them to concur with them or her in calling in the said principal sum of £1,200 or that part thereof to which the requesting persons shall be entitled or in enforcing or obtaining payment thereof or any interest due in respect thereof either by exercising the statutory power of sale or otherwise, then the persons to whom such request shall be made, shall comply with the same on being indemnified by the persons so requesting against all costs and expenses consequent thereon. Attached: TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE 18 Nov 1942 1) Maude Elizabeth Wathen of the Grove, Peterstow, co. Hereford, wife of John Wathen (The Transferor) 2) Gwladys Edith Farr of the same place, and William Howard Williams of The Elms, Batchfield, Bishops Frome, co. Hereford (The Transferees). The transferor as the personal representative of the late Annie Jane Farr dec’d. hereby transfers the benefit of the said mortgage, and transfers of mortgage, and the transferor hereby acknowledges the right of the transferees to production of the Letters of Administration with will annexed to the estate of the said Annie Jane Farr dec’d. and to delivery of copies thereof. 10 May 1927, 18 Nov 1942 |
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D2536/41 DECLARATION OF TRUST 1) James Farr of Cagedale Clehonger, co. Hereford, farmer, and Annie Jane Farr his wife (The Trustees) 2) The said James Farr 3) The said Annie Jane Farr The trustees shall stand possessed of the sum of £1,200 (secured by indenture of mortgage 28 Sep 1863, indenture of transfer of mortgage 16 May 1887, transfer of mortgage 20 Aug 1912, and transfer of mortgage 10 Mya 1927) and the interest thereon upon the trusts following: as to the sum of £538 10s and the interest thereon in trust for the said James Farr as trustee of the will of Martha Lewis; as to the sum of £551 10s and the interest thereon in trust for the said Annie Jane Farr absolutely. Attached: memorandum stating that the sum of £1, 200 was transferred to Gwladys Edith Farr of The Grove, Peterstow, co. Hereford, spinster, and William Howard Williams of The Elms, Batchfield, Bishop's Frome, co. Hereford, by a transfer of mortgage of 18 Nov 1942. 30 Oct 1933 |
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D2536/42 MORTGAGE 1) Frank Edward Wainwright Facey of Market Street Brewery, Abergavenny, brewer; and Christina Dyke Budgen, wife of Ralph Budgen of Four Winds, Radyr, near Cardiff, co. Glam., architect (The Borrowers) 2) James Arthur Gilbert Price of Abergavenny, solicitor, and Thomas William Walwyn Trumper of Porth Gwyn, near Abergavenny, gent. (The Mortgagees) The Borrowers covenant with the Mortgagees to pay to them on 23 June next the sum of £500 with interest thereon from 23 Dec last at the rate of 5% p.a.; and also so long as any principal money remains due under the mortgage of 23 Dec 1899 (of freehold property known as the Half Moon Inn and Gunters Farm situate in par. Cwmyoy to secure principal sum of £500 and interest) and transfer of mortgage of 23 Aug 1922 (whereby the sum of £500 with interest thereon was assigned to the mortgagees absolutely and the said freehold property was conveyed to the mortgagees in fee simple) to pay to the mortgagees interest thereon at the rate aforesaid by equal half yearly paymentson 23 June and 23 Dec in every years. The Borrowers as beneficial owners hereby charge by way of legal mortgage the White Swan Inn and adjoining Italian bar restaurant and billiard saloonsituated in Cross Street, Abergavenny, with payment to the Mortgagees of the principal money secured by the said mortgage of 23 Dec 1899 and transfer of 23 Aug 1922 with interest thereon at the rate hereby covenanted. Attached: notice of 3 June 1935 issued by the solicitors and agents of James Arthur Gilbert Price and Thomas Williams Walwyn Trumper to James Farr concerning the above mortgage of 3 June 1935; acknowledgement (19 June 1935) of receipt or application to register land in Cross Street; 2 cards issued by the Land Registry cancelling registration 14 March 1944. 3 Jun 1935 |
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D2536/43 SURRENDER 1) Eleanor Mary Isabella Price of Ryvington, Abergavenny, widow; Eleanor Gilbert Shite of Redlands, Oaklands Road, Abergavenny, wife of Wilfred Ivor John White, and Richard George White of 47 Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, accountant (The Lenders) 2) Frank Edward Wainwright Facey of The Brewery, Market Street, Abergavenny, brewer, and Christina Dyke Budgen of Greenacre, Creigiau, Cardiff, the wife of Edward Ralph Budgen (The Borrowers). Consideration: £360 The Half Moon Hotel and land and premises known as Gunters Farm situated in par. Cwmyoy; The White Swan and Italian Restaurant situated in Cross Street, Abergavenny. 23 Feb 1944 |
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D2536/44 SURRENDER 1) Gwladys Edith Farr of The Grove, Peterstow, co. Hereford spinster, and William Howard Williams of The Elms, Batchfield, Bishops Frome, co. Hereford (The Lenders). 2) Frank Edward Wainwright Facey of The Brewery, Market Street, Abergavenny, brewer, and Christina Dyke Budgen of Greenacre, Creigiau, Cardiff, wife of Edward Ralph Budgen (The Borrowers) Consideration: £1, 200 The White Swan and premises situated in Cross Street, Abergavenny. 23 Feb 1944 |
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