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Probate of the will of John Ralph Ormsby Gore, first Baron Harlech, made 1862, proved 1876, and a memorial to be registered by the Registrar of Deeds, Wills etc. in Ireland, 1877.

Probate copy of the will of Ellen Owen of Porkington, Salop, made in 1796, proved 1802, which includes bequests to the charities founded by the Owen family in Selatyn, Penmorfa and Llangollen.

Probate of the will of Dame Ellin Eure [nee Maurice] of Porkington, containing several charitable bequests and the devise of six small dwellings in Willow Street, Oswestry, to the bailiffs and burgesses of Oswestry for housing the poor, 1626.

The writer and his family intending their voyage for Ireland had loaded a ship called the 'Esin Owhen' with some household stuff, etc. They came to Pwllheli meaning then to pay custom according to the law of the nation, but Major Spey(c)er came also to the town, with all haste went aboard the vessel to search the writer's goods and found there a sum of money which the said major has taken away, and would not allow but the sum of £5 for the writer and his family, and taken with (?him) the sum of £27 wanting. The petitioner desires Owen to take this matter into his consideration and to help him to get his money again.

Draft licence by John Ralph Ormsby Gore of Brogyntyn to Bathhurst Henderson of Plas Gwynne, Gobowen, to search for coal, clay and ironstone under lands in the parishes of Whittington, Selatyn and Oswestry, Salop, 1874

Assorted legal papers mainly concerning the rights of the lord of the manor of Whittington and the freeholders with regard to common land, enclosures and the payment of tithes and heriots, 1632-1709, 1749-1774. They include records of actions against William Owen of Porkington and others 1656-1658, and an eighteenth century abstract from a survey of the Lordship of Whittington. The file also contains complaints submitted to the manorial court of Whittington, concerning debt, trespass, assault and battery [c. 1655]-1656; notification of the election of burgesses in Oswestry, [16]74; and confirmation of allowances paid for maintenance of the curate and parish expenses in Selatyn, 1691.

Copy draft conveyance by William Richard second Baron Harlech, Sarah, widow of John Ralph first Baron Harlech, George Ralph Charles Ormsby Gore and their trustees to Richard Southwell George Stapleton Cotton and other trustees of Charlotte Anne Corrie of Park Hall, of two pieces of land with the occupation road adjoining in the parish of Whittington, with plan, and acknowledgement of right of the production of deeds, 1894

Trust settlements of John ap Thomas Lacon, 1527, of all his lands in the lordship of Whittington, and of the Thurston family of Henlle, relating to lands in Daywell and Whittington, 1572; the will of Thomas Lloyd of Whittington, 1725, and an eighteenth century abstract of the will of Ros[sendale?] Lloyd, referring to lands in Fernhill (Watermark GR).

Rental for the Westmeath, Sligo, Mayo and Leitrim estates of William Gore (father of William Ormsby Gore), 1776, which incorporates a relevant letter, receipts and notes, 1775-1807, and several loose enclosures, 1777-1829.

Papers relating to leases of The LInks in Twyford, West Felton, 1674, 1676, 1745-1763.

Title deeds, 1624-1727, 1750, 1767, of properties in the townships of Twyford and Sutton in the parish of West Felton, including purchases of a cottage and of several enclosed portions of larger, open fields, by William Owen of Brogyntyn, 1633, 1642, and Penelope Owen of Abertanat, 1652; a probable sale or mortgage by Sir Robert Owen, 1684; the will of Edward Owen of Eareston, 1634; leases and an assignment from the lords of the manor of Aston, 1662, 1727, and the earls of Craven, 1669, 1750; particulars of land acquired though exchange by William Owen, 1676; an abstract, and a receipt for three earlier deeds relating to properties in Twyford, 1767.

William Lloide, 'from Morgan Richardes house', to William Maurice, esq. His master [John Wynn] has sent him to deliver letters re a muster to William Maurice and the sheriff [Richard Vaughan]. Since William Maurice had gone to Caernarvon and the time of his return was uncertain, thought it best to go to deliver the same to the sheriff. Hopes to find William Maurice at home upon his return. If he had a good horse, would have ridden to Caernarvon, but decided to go first to Llyn in order to lose no time. Fifteen men are required from the county and the letters are addressed to the sheriff of Caernarfonshire, and to John Wynn and William Maurice, late deputy lieutenants; they are signed by the Queen. Another letter, from the Privy Council, [directs that] the men should be at Chester by 20 May. Intends to be with William Maurice tomorrow afternoon as soon as he can leave the sheriff. Postscript: Has no way to seal the letter.

Jo(hn) Edwards to Sir Robert Owen at Porkington. He wrote to Mr Wood that being casually in Owen's company he heard Owen say that if he had been returned of the grand jury he would out of respect to Mr Sheriff have appeared, and that the writer could not but choose to serve the sheriff with an intimation. When Owen sees the sheriff he should tell him that he is not sure to be in the country to serve at the next assize: then he will be glad to call Owen now, and this is the most critical minute to serve the crown. Shall kiss Owen's hand at Salop.

The writer came to Corwen yesterday with her servant, the bearer, to attend the business which formerly the writer wrote to him about. But because of some obstruction that happened it could not be executed until today, and now that it is finished, her servant returns and will give a further account thereof. The writer has directed one, Mr Owen Jones, to come to Caernarvonshire to receive possession of the land there from the sheriff to Sir Thomas's use, and has given him directions to satisfy Lady Owen in her desire, which she will the better understand by the writer's letter which Owen Jones brings. Hopes that Jones will be with her by Tuesday next.

Prays Hatfield to peruse the enclosed and then send it away. Supposes that Hatfield will find occasion soon to send there (to Clenennau) or find opportunity to send the enclosed (possibly Letter No. 638). The business now performed was upon Sir John's own entreaty and therefore for his own good and advantage, and as the case now stands with him cannot otherwise be taken than for his advantage. Desires Hatfield to find out the particulars of the land.

The writer has an extent to find out Sir John Owen's lands in Merionethshire upon the statute by him entered into to Sir Thomas Middleton, and this is done upon Sir John's own procurement and desire, and as the writer conceives for his advantage. Desires Beedham to acquaint his Lady and young master thereof. He conceives it necessary for them to send Beedham over that the writer may confer with him about the extending of the said land. Desires to know Beedham's resolution therein as soon as he can before his coming over, so that the writer may prepare things ready 'that your stay may be here as little as may be'.

Madam. The writer has made bold to send for Lady Owen's man, Mr Beedham, with whom he is this morning going into Merionethshire to dispatch the business, and then he will return, perhaps before this comes to her hands. Sends the bearer, Mr Owen Jones, to receive of the sheriff the possession of her lands. The bearer has been given directions to set the whole for the next year to any sufficient man Lady Owen shall name. Only the writer desires that she be pleased to send for her tenants that they engage to pay their rents to Sir Thomas 'whom I make noe question you shall find ready to annexe your advantage to his interest that both may concurre together'. Wherein the writer may do her Ladyship any service he assures her none shall be more willing.

Warrant to the High Constable of Ardudwy to levy £8.5.7 towards the maintenance of soldiers quartered in Harlech Castle under the command of Major Edward Moore. Signed by Thonas Mytton, Owen Salesbury, Edmund Meyrick, Howel Vaughan, Lewis Lloyd, Robert Annwyl, Simon Thelwall, William Wynne and John Jones. Daniel Ellis, Clerk of the Peace.

Warrant signed by William Maurice and William Humffreys to the constables of the hundred of Eifionydd ordering them to bind alehouse keepers who on several occasions have failed to obey their summons to appear before them at Dolbenmaen to appear to answer their contempt at the next Quarter Sessions.

Warrant signed by William Maurice and Ellis Brynkir, justices of the peace, to the high constables of the hundred of Eifionydd, charging them to appoint within their several limits two assessors and two collectors from among the most substantial inahabitants in every parish in the hundred of Eifionydd to raise £3.8.0 to be rated first on demand or otherwise by distress, etc., to repair one half of a bridge called Pont Rhydlann which was presented to be in ruin and decay by the grand jury empannelled at the last Quarter Sessions held at Caernarvon on 26 April. One end of the bridge abuts on the parish of Penmachno within this county, and the other upon the parish of Llanrwst in Denbighshire; the justices of the peace having ordered that £25 be equally taxed on the inhabitants of this county.