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1 John Griffith of Craswell, Herefordshire, yeoman, son and heir of Phillip Griffith, dec., and Blanch Griffith, widow of the said Phillip. 2 Thomas Gwillim of Bulgh Trewin in Comyoy, co. Mon., gent. 3 John Watkins of Michaelchurch Eseley, yeoman. Marriage Settlement in consideration of the marriage of John Griffith and Sarah, daughter of John Lewis of Craswell, whereby the m's and lands of Phillip Griffith, dec., in Craswell and Michaelchurche Eseleye, Herefordshire, are to be held in trust for the said John and Blanch, his mother, until the marriage is solemnised, and after as to one half for Blanch Griffith for life, with remainder to John Griffith and Sara, his wife, and one half for John and Sara Griffith for life, with remainder to their heirs, provided that, if John Griffith die with issue, that Thomas Gwillim and John Watkins hold the estate for the heir. Witness: David Pryce, John Gilbert, Howell Jenkyns, David Harry, John Watkins, jun., John Lewis, John Davies.

1 Howell ap Thomas John Howell of Cerigkadarn, co. Brec., gent., and Thomas ap Howell, his son and heir to. 2 Madog ap Rosser and Watkin ap Ieuan ap Meredith of Cerigkadarn. Marriage Settlement in consideration of a marriage between Thomas ap Howell and Jonetta verch Robert ap Thomas of Llandevalle, co. Brec., of 4 m's, Tyr David ap Llewelin otherwise Tyr pant yn madog, Tyr heol Eynon, Tyr y Brest, Tyr allt Marchan, and a mansion called y Tuy yn pen issingrig, about 5 a. of land and meadow, and certain lands formerly held by Jenkin Price, all situate in Cerigkadarn and Llandevalle, thus: Tyr David ap Llewelin and y Tuy yn pen issingrig and 5 a. to Howell ap Thomas John Howell and Matilda, his wife, for life, with remainder to Thomas ap Howell and Jonetta, his wife; Tyr heol Eynon, Tyr y brest, Tyr Allt Marchan to Thomas ap Howell and Jonetta, his wife, with remainder to their heirs. Witness: Thomas ap Morgan of Llandevalle, Watkin William, John William Meredith, and John Jenkin, all also of Llandevalle. Latin.

1 Thomas Parrie of Llanstephan, co. Rad., bachelor to. 2 Erasmus Price of Clirowe, yeoman, William Pritchard of Llowes, and Hugh Stevens of Llanstephan, yeoman. Marriage Settlement - in consideration of a marriage between the said Thomas Parry and Jaen, one of the dau's of the said Erasmus Price, and of £55 marriage portion - of the m. and appurtenances called Tey and Tyr yn y Kaie, otherwise Tyr merch Ievan Tewe, and a close of land of 15 a. called Tyr Maen Lloyd in Llanstephan upon Thomas Parry and Jaen, his then wife, for life, with remainder to their heirs. Proviso that, if the said Jaen die within 3 years of her marriage without issue, the sum of £30 to be paid to the said Erasmus Price, and the said William Prichard and Hugh Stevens to hold one half of the estate after the decease of Thomas Parry and Jaen, his wife, until the heir pay each younger child the sum of £40. Witness: William Williams, clerk, Wm Bevan, Hugh Lewis, Thomas Bevan, Walter Griffiths.

1 Henry Williams of Llandilo, co. Rad., gent., James Baskerville of Aberedow, gent., and Hugh Powell of Llowes, gent., and Thomas Powell of Llowes, gent. to. 2 James Baskerville an Hugh Powell. Marriage Settlement - in consideration of a marriage between Henry Williams and Fortune, one of the dau's of Thomas Powell, and of £240, her marriage portion - whereby is granted the following trust: a m., with appurtenances, now occupied by Henry Williams, and called Tir ynis Greene and Tuy and Tir y Killey, now occupied by William Prosser, together with 1 house, a water corn grist mill, and a ferry over the R. Wye called Melin Ynis Greene, and Cavan Dum [Twm] bach, occupied by David Pugh, all in p. Llandilo, Tuy and Tyr y Killey (excepting the 2 closes Y Coyd Ka Ucha and Coyd Ka issha) to Henry and Fortune and their heirs, and Tir Ynis Green and Coyd ucha and Coyd Ka issa to Henry and Fortune and their heirs. It is further provided that, if Fortune die within 3 years without issue, Thomas Powell is to be paid £120 within one year; and if Henry William die within 3 years then Fortune, his wife, is to be paid £360 within one year of his death. Witness: William Bevan, Evan Phillips, David Pugh, Rees J. Jones.

Marriage Licence from Anthony, Bishop of St Davids, to Richard Shipman of Glasbury or Gladestry, yeoman, and Elizabeth Willet of p. Glasbury or Gladestry, co. Rad., spinster.

Mandate Of Induction from Richard, Bishop of St Davids, to John Williams the younger, clerk, MA, to the vicarage and parish church of Boughrood, co. Rad. Certificate endorsed on 12 Dec. 1750 by John Williams. Witnesses: Thomas Hughes, John Griffiths.

Mandate from Richard, Bishop of St Davids, for the induction of John Williams the younger, clerk, MA, to the vicarage of the parish church of Glasbury, cos Rad. and Brec., vacant by the resignation of John Williams the elder, clerk. Certificate of Induction endorsed by John Williams on 14 May 1750. Witnesses: Jenkin Jenkins, Thomas Hughes, John Jones, Thomas Mann.

1 Adam, Bishop of Menevia to. 2 Joseph Stephens, Archdeacon of Brecon. Mandate for the induction of John Williams, clerk, BA, to the vicarage of Llanvaes, co. Brec. Also Certificate of Induction on 29 June 1720 of John Williams to the said vicarage. Signed by The. Evans in the presence of Thomas Prees, John David, and Da. John. Bishop's seal and signature attached. Latin.

List, being the records of the Births and Marriages of the Williams family, copied from the Register of Llandevalle, co. Brec. Written on the back of part of a deed of agreement between Howell Powell, High Sheriff of co. Brec., and William Williams of Brecon, gent., concerning the Sheriff's entertainment.

Letters Testimonial, from Dr Christopher Helme, vicar general of the Bishop of Worcester, of a Presentment by Thomas Rice, John Ffowler, Robert Pynburie, and Thomas Ffowler, dated 8 June 1523, concerning the apportionment of the tithes of p. Over and Lower Sidington. Detailed particulars of the tithes of the following are given: Dicham Sowthfeilde, a pasture called Littlworth, Little Nigham, Broade Nigham, Londmeade, the Drone, Killammore, the Wishes, Newnam, Broademeade, Kingesmeade, Garston behind Robert Pynburie's North Hill, closes held by Wm Woode, Eastfeilde, Dockham, The Mill, Catchbraine, Whytington by the lane, the Parke, Leek feildes, blacke furlong, Broadmore, and one greene several. Signed: William Warmstry, Registrar.

Signed by Jekyll Bridges.

Letters Of Institution from Nicholas, Bishop of St Davids, to John Williams, clerk, MA, of the parish church of Boughrood, co. Rad., vacant by the death of John Thomas.

Letters Of Institution from Adam, Bishop of Menevia, to John Williams, clerk, BA, to the Perpetual Vicarage of St David's in Llanvase, co. Brec. Episcopal Seal attached. Latin.

Letters Of Induction from Adam, Bishop of Menevia, to John Williams, clerk, BA, to the vicarage and church of St Davids in Llanvase, co. Brec.

1 William Evans, citizen and merchant tailor of London to. 2 Roger John Hoell, gent., of Llandevalley, co. Brec., gent. Letters Of Attorney in the matter of a house and appurtenances called Gwernissey in Llandevalle, co. Brec. Witness: Walter Wynne, Thomas Lewys.

1 Thomas Smithe of Credenhill, Herefordshire, gent. to. 2 Thomas ap Price, Thomas William Smithe, and Richard Smithe. Letters Of Attorney for the possession from William Goughe and Wyddgye, his wife, of Tyre y llan, tyre y velyn, tyre Rice howell, tyre Keven ygha and melyn gwerne y bayre, all in Llandevalley, co. Brec., and Y werne vawre in Cryckadarn, co. Brec., and of an obligation for 200 marks made between William Goughe, Roger ap Roger, William Thomas, Thomas Goughe and Watkynge Goughe. Witness: William Gomond.

1 Henry Williams of Gwernevett, co. Brec., kt to. 2 David Prosser, his bailiff. Letters Of Attorney for delivery of seisin of lands in Llandevalley, extending in length from a garden there called garth y vicar to the house of Hugh Smith, and in breadth from the lands of Henry Williams, kt, to those of John Prosser John Meredith of Llandevalle. Latin.

Episcopal seal damaged. Latin.