Indenture, signed by Edward Zouche

Containers:
Box 111, Shelf Closed Stacks
Creator:
Zouche of Harringworth, Edward La Zouche, Baron, 1556?-1625
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford. On bifold reads "Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford & Nov. 19." Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.

Language:
English .
Physical facet:
Vellum, folded, with wax seal
Dimensions:
56 x 39 cm

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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