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Title deeds relating to properties in the parish of Llangadfan, in which the files describe Ty yn Dol y Brynar, Ty yn Oleu yr Ffynnon Lluest yn y Bryfed-Ros Llangadfan and township of Craen, 1551-1639; Ty yn Bryn yr Arthro, Cyffin, 1552-1622; a parcel of land in Maes Kyffin, Y Dryll Cwtta, etc., Cyffin, 1553-1623; Tythin Llwyn Iolyn, 1571-1628; miscellaneous properties in Llystynwynnan, ?1579-1586; Tyddyn Watkin ap John ap Rees and Ty Ymhen y Wern, 1581-1634; Ty yn y Voel, Ty Ymoppart and lands (named), Moelfeliarth, 1594-1637; Tyddyn y Bryn Derw and Lluest Evan ap Robert, Llangadfan, 1594-1638; Ty Du, Cyffin, 1595-1650; Llangadfan, miscellaneous deeds and bonds, 1595-1640; Tythin Kae Dybyder, Cyffin, 1600-1649; for Tyddin yn y Lloyne Palys, of Blowty, and a messuage near Llangadfan Bridge, 1600-1691; Lle’r Pandu, Erw Lydan and Drill y Crochan, and Tyddyn y Tir Newydd, Moelfeliarth, 1602-1656; Llangadfan leases, 1608-1731; Tyddyn y Ty Coch, Tyddyn y Kae yn y Nant and Kae yn Craen , Bryngwaeddan and Craen, 1609-1676; Ty yn Lle’r Ty Hen, Cyffin, 1610-1636; miscellaneous properties in Bryngwaeddan and Craen, 1611-1684; Ty Du (part), Gwrych y Wernhir, etc., Cyffin and Llystynwynnan, 1614-1649; miscellaneous deeds, Blowty, 1616-1667; miscellaneous properties in Cyffin, and Llyfryniog or Llystynwynnan, 1617-1674; Dol Adus and Dryll y Main, Moelfeliarth, 1619-1623; Tyddyn Cae Gwilim, Cyffin, 1619-1702; Ty yn Llydiart y Bwth Hen, Blowty, Kae Dybyder, etc., Cyffin, 1620-1638; Tyddyn Nant yr Helig, bakehouse, barn, Gwaun y Garreg Draws, etc., Llystynwynnan and Moelfeliarth, 1621-1631; and Tyddyn Maes y Coed and Havod y Feiliw, Cyffin, 1634-1684.

Title deeds for properties in the parishes of Llanwyddelan (township of Treganol), 1620-1649; Manafon, 1615-1628, 1764; and Welshpool, 1544-1741; miscellaneous Llwydiarth deeds, 1593-1683; and Montgomeryshire deeds (outsize), [1664x1740]-1760.

Deeds, accounts and other papers deriving from the foundation and administration of of various charitable institutions, mainly in Denbighshire, Montgomeryshire and Salop, under the following headings: hospitals, 1599, 1811; charity contributions from property, 1638-1753, 1862; poor rate assessments, 1716, (Watermark 1855); school buildings and staff appointments, 1776-1854; and charity account books, 1853-1885, and 1885-1908.

Letters to Sir William Williams of Llanforda from James Evans in Gray’s Inn, 1701-1704; various business and social acquaintenances, 1705-1733; his son, Watkin Williams Wynn, 1706-1735; his son, Robert Williams, 1709-1737; miscellaneous family members, 1711-1727; his daughter, Sidney Wynne, 1714-1735; his son, Richard Williams of Penbedw, 1717-1730; and his brother, John Williams of Chester, 1727. The letters provide a view into the private affairs of this influential family, their position in Welsh gentry society, and their involvement in local life and in parliamentary politics during the early Hanoverian period. Recurrent family topics include the death of Sir John Wynn, Sir William Williams’s second marriage, 1719, and private financial arrangements.

Papers accumulated by members of the Wynn and Williams Wynn family in the course of their legal and political careers, namely Henry Wynn and Sir John Wynn, 1631-1663; Sir William Williams, 1673-1675; and probably Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, 1732-[1749].

Papers, probably in their original bundles, deriving mainly from the election of a burgess to represent the borough of Montgomery in Parliament and concerning the corrupt practices employed in the procedure. The files comprise lists of burgesses in Llanfyllin, Montgomery and Welshpool, 1657-1679; election returns of the borough of Montgomery, 1661-1727; miscellaneous petitions relating to election of a burgess to represent Montgomery, 1679-1689; election returns of Edward Vaughan, MP, 1679-1705; the case and petition of Charles Herbert, 1685; and the case and petition of Robert Williams, 1727. Several of the cases and petitions are accompanied by copies of earlier documents to provide evidence of precedents, 1545-1685.

Miscellaneous papers deriving from various aspects of county administration and local government at town and borough level in Denbighshire, comprising copies of charters, [1424]x1700; receiver’s accounts, assessments and taxation records, 1529-1706, 1803; a case concerning the admission of burgesses in Denbigh, 1741; mayors’ accounts from Holt, 1745-1746; the Wrexham Improvement Bill, 1850-1851; and electoral registers, 1906.

Miscellaneous papers deriving from administration of the Arwystli and Cyfeiliog estates, comprising estate correspondence, 1784-1873; Dyfi (Dovey) fishery receipts, balance sheets, etc., 1789-1913; forestry time book, sale notices, etc., 1820-1874; an agreement for making bricks, 1863; a game book of the Llanbryn-mair estate, 1868-1891; and particulars of farms, 1907.

Miscellaneous papers deriving from administration of the Oswestry and Llanforda estate, consisting of memoranda relating to property maintenance, 1722-1723; estate accounts, 1755-1841; estate correspondence, 1817; forestry time books, accounts, etc. 1819-1882; and appointments of employees, 1841-1884.

Bundles of correspondence filed by the Wynnstay agents, Samuel Sidebotham, 1777-1789, and William Parry Richards, 1808-1813. Two of the files consist exclusively of letters from Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, 4th Bart., and his wife, Lady Charlotte, 1783-1789. Other regular correspondents include Francis Chambre and Jonathan Barff of Oswestry, John Evans of Llwynygroes, and Edward Jones [?steward] of St James’s Square. The letters concern routine administration of the estate and household, the private life of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, coal mining enterprises in Wrexham, Ruabon, Gwersyllt, Rhosllanerchrugog and Trefarclawdd, possession of the small tithes of Wrexham, the living of Llanuwchllyn, a new church gallery and staircase by [?George] Wilkinson, appeals for charity or personal assistance, the Denbighshire election, 1784, and political, social and local news. Many of the letters reflect the personal interests of the fourth baronet, describing the landscaping and improvements at Wynnstay by John Evans, [?John] Midgley, [George] Wilkinson and James Wyatt; the Handel commemoration in 1784, subsequent concerts in Westminster Abbey, and the baronet’s increasing financial difficulties. The file of later letters, 1808-1813, shows the 5th baronet’s more systematic approach to financial affairs and the practical management of the estates, mainly in Denbighshire, Montgomeryshire and Bala.

Industrial records comprising leases of coal mines in Flintshire, 1756-1766; and Shropshire coal and lead mining records, 1776-1814.

Scope and content: Records deriving from mining enterprises mainly in Montgomeryshire and to a lesser extent in Cardiganshire, comprising leases of mines in Llanidloes, 1739-1777; leases of mines in Llanbryn-mair, Penegoes and Darowen, 1775-1786; leases of mines in Darowen, Trefeglwys, Llangurig and Llanidloes, 1776-1787; royalty returns book (lead, copper and slate), 1855-1878; reports on lead mines in Montgomeryshire, 1871-1872; royalty returns book (lead mines), 1877-1891; and an agreement permitting a search for minerals in Marchnadd Issa, 1883.

Legal papers from cases involving Sir William Williams of Llanforda, also called William Kyffin Williams, 1674-1735, [1769], in dispute mainly with the Kyffins (his mother’s family), 1674-1689, and the Thelwalls, who were related to him by marriage, 1690-1717; other files include a dispute over the title to lands in Lloran and Trefonnen, 1713-1715, disputes with Edward Jennings, Elihu Yale and his own sons concerning legacies in the will of Sir John Wynn, 1719-1721, [1769]; and legal opinions on the remainders of the estates of Sir William Williams, 1734-1735.

Records resulting from official administrative procedures and relating to the constitution and government of the lordship of Ruthin or Dyffryn Clwyd in Denbighshire, comprising an original file of copies of court rolls, 1364-1532; further copies of court rolls, 1403-1574; appointments of officials, 1521-1571; a court roll of the lordship of Ruthin and Dyffryn Clwyd, 1564; a court roll of the College of St Peter, Ruthin, 1564; an inquisition of lands in Rhosllefyrion, Llannerch and Llandyrnog, 1605-1609; an order, grant and particulars, etc. of the lordship and borough of Ruthin, 1606-[16]87; and the case of the Corporation of Ruthin concerning the election of a burgess, 1636-1678.

Papers deriving from lawsuits or arbitration involving the successive owners of the Much Wenlock estate or their tenants, comprising a legal opinion on a lease, [post-1603]; an arbitration award for land in Spittle Street, 1649; cases of the Gage family, 1703-1714; case of Sir John Wynn concerning the election of a bailiff, 1714; an ejectment from farm of the manor of Much Wenlock, 1720; prosecutions for holding a market at Broseley without licence, 1745, and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn’s case respecting Wenlock enclosure award, 1780.

Family and private papers of the Purcell family, comprising mortgages, with a promissory note, bonds, recognizances, etc., 1515-1680; family settlements, 1546-1647; arbitration awards, 1551-1577; manorial records, 1564-1641; appointments of the Purcell family in county administration, 1624-1666; and a legal dispute, 1650.

Marriage settlements, other family settlements and associated deeds and documents of the Wynn family of Gwydir, Caernarfonshire, and their immediate relatives, namely the Eyton family of Watstay, 1499-1687, Sir John Wynn, 1578-1620; Sir Richard Wynn, 1627-1642; Sir Owen Wynn, his son Sir Richard Wynn, his brothers Maurice and Henry Wynn, and the latter’s son Sir John Wynn, 1654-1681.

Marriage settlements, other family settlements and related deeds and documents of Sir William Williams of Glascoed and his son Sir William Williams of Llanforda, 1664-1733; Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, 3rd bart, 1715-1750; Sir William Williams and Watkin Williams Wynn (outsize file), 1735; Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, 4th bart, 1749-1778; and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, 5th and 6th barts, 1836-1859.

Wills, inventories and other probate documents associated with members of the Wynn family of Gwydir, 1611-1719; inheritance of the Gwydir estate, 1618-1748; Sir John Wynn, 1673-1716, and the Williams Wynn family of Wynnstay, 1840-1906.

Trusts involving Sir Richard Wynn, concerning payment of alimony to the Fildinge family, 1630, administration of John Bodvell’s estate, 1632, performance of covenants in a mortgage of the Rhiwlas estate, 1651-1658, and the trusteeship of Sir Richard Wynn’s own estate, 1656.