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Grant of Probate of the Will of John Jupp, Miller, Surrey

Probate document on 1 sheet of vellum measuring approximately 24cm by 32cm and bearing the seal of the Court of Probate which grants probate to John Jupp's widow, Mary Jupp (Executrix) and Edward Scott (Executor). Attached is a copy of the Will of John Jupp "of Outwood in the Parish of Horne in the County of Surrey Miller" who died at Horne, Surrey, on 26 June 1860. The copy Will comprises 2 sheets of vellum measuring approximately 67 cm x 54 cm and was made on 5 November 1858.

Bundle of papers relating to The Black Windmill, Woodnesborough

The bundle relates to the Black Mill, Woodnesborough which burned down in 1885 and features miscellaneous accounts, cheques, receipts, and bills, many of which concern mill owner, Henry Famariss, and his insurance claim following the fire. Notable documents include: an undated inventory of the contents of Black Mill; a lease (and counterpart lease) dated 30 August 1862 between Eliza Oliver and Stephen West for the hire of various premises, including Black Mill at Woodnesborough and a post mill at St. Mary the Virgin, Sandwich, Kent; a lease of the same properties between Henry Famariss and Francis Billing (miller) dated 15 July 1883 (together with a further draft lease dated 1884) ; a schedule of deeds to property owned by Henry Famariss dated 17 April 1878; a statement by Thomas Richard Holman of Holman & Collard, Canterbury, millwright, regarding his knowledge of the Black Mill as, "one of the best of its kind in the count[r]y" and estimating the cost of restoring it; W.C. Simmons' builder's specification and report on the Black Mill, Woodnesborough, dated 6 March 1885 providing estimates of value and describing the dimensions of the mill prior to its destruction by fire ("a very excellent and powerful one of its kind one of the best in the neighbourhood"); Henry Famariss' claim for £900 under his insurance policy with the Midland Counties Insurance Company.

Mortgage and sale of a post mill at Messingham, Lincolnshire

Single vellum sheet (approx 77 x 60 cm) comprising a mortgage for £200 and bill of sale of the "Wind Post Mill" at Messingham as further security. Parties include Richard Kirkland, miller, and his wife (the prior miller's daughter) who signs by "her mark". Original document available for reference. For content click on the link to the document transcription.

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