Identity area
Reference code
MAYR/A/8
Title
Deed of covenant for the use of lands in Shinfold and Billingshurst between Mary Peckwell of Chichester and Joseph Cook of St Bartholemew's, London
Date(s)
- 7 Jun 1769 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 doc
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
John Mayor, son of Thomas, was vicar of Shawbury in Shropshire. His son, Joseph Mayor was fellow of St John's College, Cambridge from 1812 to 1814 and later Rector of South Collingham in Nottinghamshire. Another son was Robert Mayor who married Charlotte… read more
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Grote family came over to England in the eighteenth century. By profession they were bankers, Andreas (known as Andrew in Britain) moved to London and established himself as a merchant before becoming a founder member of Prescott, Grote, Culverden… read more