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Papers of the Henley Family

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Dep. d. 86
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The papers relate almost entirely to the vicarage of Waterperry, Oxfordshire, in the patronage throughout the 19th century of the Henley family.

They comprise 5 bundles as follows:

  1. Bundle 1: envelope containing: a) an abstract of title of the Curson family to the advowson of Waterperry, Oxfordhire, 1814; b) copy of an order to take into the King's hands the lands of Richard Curson, 4 Edward VI [1550-1551]; c) marriage certificate of Sir Thomas Curson, 1st baronet, 1654;
  2. Bundle 2: 44 letters mostly between the Rev. John Carter and Joseph Henley, patron of the living, 1814-1820;
  3. Bundle 3: 55 letters and papers 1846-1907 referring chiefly to parish business and an increase in the value of the living, and between J.I. Henley and the Rev. L.C.C. Chalmers-Hunt about a proposed exchange of livings. These include a letter to J.I. Henley from Bishop Francis Paget of 13 Dec 1906;
  4. Bundle 4: a) envelope containing 19 papers relating to Waterperry tithes, 1780-1847; b) 59 papers and receipts for tithe modus and Easter offerings and other payments to vicars, 1786-1910.
  5. Bundle 5: a) Sale catalogue and three papers relating to Otmoor, Oxfordshire, 189[?]; b) typescript account of Waterperry church by the Rev. J. Todd, c.1930.

Dates

  • Creation: [1550]-c.1930

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. d. 86]

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Shelfmark:

Dep. d. 86

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 8536

Abstract

Papers of the Henley Family

Biographical / Historical

The Henley Family were landowners in Oxfordshire. The Waterperry estate was purchased in 1830 by Joseph Warner Henley (1793-1884). Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Deposited by Mrs. M.J. Soulsby, 14 May 1956.

Title
Papers of the Henley Family
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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