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| List of Benefactions |
| William Fawcett of Upton in the Parish of Westham. co. Essex, Gent by will dated 27 Apr 1630, subjected Upper Hesleden wh he had in mortge for £630, to the payment of £18.6.8; four pounds of wh. to be given to the poor persons of Littondale. |
| This mortgage was released by the inhabitants of the Dale head by deed dated 3d Feby 1651 in consideration of part of the estate, which part is now let for £24. |
| Elizabeth Topsfield, late widow of William Fawcett, in 1658 left £3 for a sermon on the 29th day of Mar and £2 for waistcoats, 50 shillings of wh. is a rent charge upon a field of Mr. Dawsons called Stephenfield; |
| A close at Lodge in the township of Settle called Lings close and some small rents in Settle. |
Data transcribed by
Patricia Hayward
from photography by Colin Hinson