Papers of James and Baker Morrell, solicitors, relating to Compton Beauchamp
Papers of James and Baker Morrell, solicitors, relating to Compton Beauchamp:
- (fols. 1-88) draft of enclosure award, with related papers and bills, 1794-1795;
- (fols. 90-102) papers relating to Compton House, 1800-1808, including (fols. 96-97) a description of the property.
Dates
- Creation: 1794-1808
Extent
104 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Berks. b. 9, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Top. Berks. b. 9
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 17716
Abstract
Papers of James and Baker Morrell, solicitors, relating to Compton Beauchamp, 1794-1808.
Biographical / Historical
James Morrell (1739-1807) was an Oxford solicitor. He also built the original structure of what became Headington Hill Hall, and along with his brother Mark, he started Morrell's Brewery in Oxford. Baker Morrell (1779-1854) was one of James' sons, and followed his father into the family law practice.
Other Finding Aids
M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. II, no. 53716.
Custodial History
Owned by F. P. Morrell, shelf-mark RC4 16.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from the executors of Mrs. F. P. Morrell, 1925.
Physical Facet
Half calf, marbled boards
Subject
- Title
- Papers of James and Baker Morrell, solicitors, relating to Compton Beauchamp
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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