John ALSTON of Stevenage [7085]

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BENTHAM v. ALSTON.
Bill, 13 May 1689, by Joseph Bentham, clerk, rector of Stevenage, co. Herts., v. John Alston, John North and William Titmus.
About 3 years since Fulk Tudor, D.D., deceased, late rector of Stevenage, made a demise to John Alston of Stevenage, gent., and the other defendants of the glebe lands of Stevenage and the tithes. The complainant has confirmed the lease, but defendants refuse to pay rent since the death of Dr. Tudor.
Answer of John Alston, gent. 30 Oct. 1689
He declares the lease was terminable on the death of Dr. Tudor, if it occurred (as was the case) within the term of three years for which it was payable.
Collins. 262, 1689.
Alstoniana Pg 211

BENTHAM v. ALSTON.
Depositions: Joseph Bentham, clerk, v. John Alston, gent., and others.
Depositions taken at Stevenage, co. Hertford, 1st May, 2 William and Mary.
The suit relates to the tithes of Stevenage, of which John Alston and the other defendants are lessees. The defendant Alston has been known to John Trigg of Stevenage for 20 years last past.
Whittington 1048 1690
Alstoniana Pg 211

Essex Record Office
Level: CategoryMiscellaneous
Level: FondsDEEDS OF SIBLEY'S FARM, CHICKNEY
Level: Item
Reference Code D/DU 1711/3
Dates of Creation20 Oct 1677
Extent1 item
Scope and ContentDeed to lead the uses of a fine and a recovery (i) John Collin of Chickney, gent (ii) John Alston of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, gent (iii) James Allen of London, victualler Messuage called Sibleys alias Lees including closes called: the Store 8a, Barneley 22a, Pursfeild 9a, Gately 9a, Grove 8a, Stonyfeild 18a, Dellfield 17a, Brittene garden 2 1 acres, the little hoppett 1a, great mead 13a, Newland 15a, in Chickney; 6 closes called Mairisse in Debden 35a, 3 roods of pasture in Debden Fine to be levied on 1 messuage, 1 garden, 68a land, 13a meadow, 70a pasture, 5a wood to the use of (i). Writ to be issued by (iii) against (ii) for a common recovery Seal of John Alston

Essex Record Office
Level: CategoryMiscellaneous
Level: FondsDEEDS OF SIBLEY'S FARM, CHICKNEY
Level: Item
Reference Code D/DU 1711/5
Dates of CreationMichaelmas term 1677
Extent1 item
Scope and ContentExemplification of a Common Recovery James Allen John Alston 1 messuage, 1 garden, 68 acres land, 13 acres meadow, 70 acres pasture, 15 acres wood in Chickney and Debden Vouchee: John Collin

Essex Record Office
Level: CategoryMiscellaneous
Level: FondsDEEDS OF SIBLEY'S FARM, CHICKNEY
Level: Item
Reference Code D/DU 1711/4
Dates of Creation26 Charles 2
Extent1 item
Scope and ContentFine John Alston, gentleman, plaintiff John Collin, gentleman, defendant 1 messuage, 1 dovecot, 68 acres land, 13 acres meadow land, 70 acres pasture, 5 acres wood, in Chickney and Debden for L120.
Personal Names John Alston party to deed, 1677-1678.