West Hanney Deeds

Collection Level Description: West Hanney Deeds

Reference: MSS. Ch. Berks. 1326-1410
Title: West Hanney Deeds
Dates of Creation: 1670-1826
Extent: 85 shelfmarks
Name of Creator: Smith family of West Hanney

Language of Material: English

Administrative/Biographical History

The properties included in this collection were all eventually purchased by more than one James Smith of West Hanney, 1711-64, and bequeathed by James Smith the younger, yeoman, to his nephews John Holmes and John Robins, 1809.

Scope and Content

Deeds relating to 18 small properties in West Hanney, Berkshire.

Administrative Information

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The deeds were bought by the Library in 1975.

Access Conditions

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Further Information

Finding Aids

A full description is available in the Library.

Access Points

Smith | family | West Hanney

Berkshire (England)

West Hanney (England)

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