William HARRIS

Abt 1689 - 1733  (44 years)

• Name	William HARRIS
  Born	Abt 1689	Gulvall (aka Lanisley), Cornwall, England
  Gender	Male
  _UID	C5AE3AC247EEDB4C9BC0B97835CE9C160CA2
  Died	11 Apr 1733	Lifton, Devon, England
  Person ID	I11687	YoungFamily
  Last Modified	8 Sep 2021

  
  

  Father	Joseph HARRIS, Gent.,   b. Abt 1640/1650, of Gulvall (aka Lanisley), Cornwall, England
  _UID	10BCA87430212A499E73254AEA3E19158206
  Family ID	F4435	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Anne HICKS,   c. 30 Nov 1688, Gulvall (aka Lanisley), Cornwall, England ,   bur. Abt 10 Dec 1747, Lifton, Devon, England  (Age ~ 59 years)
  Married	1 Jun 1715	Lifton, Devon, England
  _UID	398A18D6DAA1174BBEAEDFB1BDB8182B4258
  Notes	First name(s) William Last name Harris Marriage year 1715 Marriage date 01 Jun 1715 Parish Lifton Place Lifton Spouse's first name(s) Anne Spouse's last name Hicks County Devon Record set Devon Marriages Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records Subcategory Marriages & divorces Collections from Great Britain
  Children	1. Phillip HARRIS,   c. 16 Feb 1715/1716, Lifton, Devon, England   2. Anne HARRIS,   c. 9 May 1718, Lifton, Devon, England   3. Elizabeth HARRIS,   c. 21 Feb 1719/1720, Lifton, Devon, England   4. Lydia HARRIS,   c. 20 Mar 1721/1722, Lifton, Devon, England   5. William HARRIS,   c. 11 Jun 1723, Lifton, Devon, England ,   bur. 23 Jun 1791, Lifton, Devon, England  (Age ~ 68 years)   6. John HARRIS,   c. 16 Sep 1724, Lifton, Devon, England   7. Joseph ^ HARRIS,   c. 19 Jan 1727, Lifton, Devon, England ,   d. 1728, Lifton, Devon, England  (Age ~ 0 years)   8. Phillippe HARRIS,   c. 22 Sep 1728, Lifton, Devon, England
  Last Modified	15 May 2022
  Family ID	F3468	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  First name(s) William Country England Last name Harris Father's first name(s) Joseph Gender Male Father's last name Harris Birth year - Mother's first name(s) - Birth place - Mother's last name - Baptism year 1688 Record set England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 Baptism date 09 Mar 1688 Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records Place Ludgvan Subcategory Parish Baptisms County Cornwall Collections from England, Great Britain ========================================================================= I suspect that William Harris the Rector of Lifton is the direct ancestor in this group. The alleged marriage to Mary Ham does not pan out and in fact there is a marriage of a Mary Ham in Lifton in 1720 to a William Tynney, not William Harris. There are no William/Mary Harris families having children in Lifton at this time, just the Rector and his wife and they have a son William born in the right era and a son John, which names seems to be a constant companion with the proven William Harris' of my line throughtout. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Harris, William, s Joseph, of Gulvall, Cornwall, gent EXETER COLL., matric. 3 April, 1707, aged 18; BA 1710 MA from QUEEN'S COLL, Cambridge 1719; one of these names rector of Lifton, Devon, 1714. See Foster's Index. Eccl. [Source: Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715 ..., Volume 2 By University of Oxford, Joseph Foster, p 660.] ______________________________________________________________________________ HARRIS, Christopher (c.1657-aft.1722), of Hayne, Devon Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1690-1715, ed. D. Hayton, E. Cruickshanks, S. Handley, 2002 Available from Boydell and Brewer Biography Detail Constituency Family & Education Offices Held Biography End Notes Related Resources 1690-1715 Members 1690-1715 Constituencies 1690-1715 Parliaments 1690-1715 Surveys PREVIOUS BIOGRAPHY NEXT BIOGRAPHY ConstituencyDates OKEHAMPTON 1 Dec. 1709 - 1722 Family and Education b. c.1657, 2nd s. of Christopher Harris of Hayne, and Kenegie, Cornw. by Elizabeth, da. of Martin Trott of Langridge, Devon; bro. of William Harris*. m. Jane, 4s. 3da.1 Offices Held Stannator, Penwith and Kerrier 1710; recorder, Okehampton by 1712.2 Biography Harris’ son and namesake has long been mistaken as the MP elected for Okehampton in December 1709 when in fact it was Harris himself. This Christopher Harris was a younger son who had established himself as an attorney and resided near Penzance, but on the death of his brother William in October 1709, when he was described as ‘about 52 years old’, he inherited the family’s extensive estates in Devon and Cornwall, and in the ensuing by-election succeeded to his late brother’s parliamentary seat. He obtained an unopposed return in 1710, was classed as a Tory in the ‘Hanover list’ of the new Parliament, and was subsequently listed among the ‘worthy patriots’ who during the first session of that Parliament supported exposure of the mismanagements of the Marlborough– Godolphin administration. He voted with the ministry on 18 June 1713 in favour of the French commerce bill. His particular patron was Lord Lansdown (George Granville*) who on his behalf sought favours from Lords Strafford and Oxford (Robert Harley*), describing Harris as having a ‘considerable estate and interest in both the counties of Cornwall and Devon’. In the next Parliament Harris initiated a bill to enforce previous legislation concerning the navigation of the Itchen. The Worsley list and other analyses of the 1713 Parliament described him as a Tory. He was re-elected in 1715 and stood down in 1722, but the date of his death has not been ascertained.3 Ref Volumes: 1690-1715 Author: Andrew A. Hanham Notes 1. Vivian, Vis. Devon, 450; Add. 22222, f. 10. 2. R. Inst. Cornw. Tonkin’s mss hist. Cornw. ii. 244; London Gazette, 28 June–1 July 1712. 3. Bank of England, Morice mss, Sir Nicholas* to Humphry Morice*, 28 Oct. 1709, same to Joseph Moyle*, 29 Nov. 1709; Add. 22222, f. 10; 70288, Lansdown to Oxford, 10 July 1714. ______________________________________________________________________________ CHRISTOPHER HARRIS, Esq. of Kenegie (Gulval) written: 1 Oct 1722 proved: 3 Oct 1723 "to be buried under my own seat in the parish church of Gulval" son: WILLIAM HARRIS various lands & Manors in St. Neot, St. Winnow, Lostwithiel, Madron, Zennor, etc.; some purchased from NICHOLAS FLEMING, clerk, decd., and his son THOMAS FLEMING & JOHN ELLIS, gent.; Geare in Gwennap; estate in Chenhalls the lands of Sir JOHN ST. AUBYN, barrister. Also 100 L over the 100 L to him by the will of my brother son: ARTHUR HARRIS, Rector of Chaiton Fitzpain in Devon the whole of the next presentation of the Church of Washfield in Devon (incumbant is Mr. THOMAS WORTH) Also 100 L over the 100 L to him by the will of my brother WILLIAM HARRIS wife: Mrs. JANE HARRIS (long description of her jointure) brother: JOSEPH HARRIS | sister: Mrs. RICHARDS | a broadpiece to each sister: Mrs. HICKS | to buy a ring of sister: Mrs. BORLASE | remembrance brother BORLASE | younger children 10 L apiece to buy mourning son-in-law 5 L to buy mourning sister RICAHRDS 5 L per year servant: WM. KITT 5 L servant: JANNY KEVILL 10 L RICHARD SHELEROSE & SAMPSON DOWNING my son JOHN's servants 3 L each eldest son: JOHN HARRIS various lands and Manors in Zennor, Madron, Sancreed, Buryan; Barton of Kenegie in Gulval; mentions land purchased from HENRY POLKINHORNE, gent.; all the rest & executor C. Harris witnesses: WILLIAM KITT, RICHARD SHOLLEROSE, JANET KEVILL Vol. 6, p. 146 ______________________________________________________________________________ This date of death applies if indeed this fellow was the Rector of Lifton church. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Harris of Hayne ConstituencyDates ST. IVES 1690 - 1695 OKEHAMPTON 1698 - 1702 OKEHAMPTON 1708 - 17 Oct. 1709 Family and Education b. c.1652, 1st s. of Christopher Harris of Hayne and Kenegie, Cornw. by Elizabeth, da. of Martin Trott of Langridge, Devon, bro. of Christopher*. m. 4 Oct. 1685, Jane, da. of John St. Aubyn of Clowance, Cornw., 3s. d.v.p. 1da. d.v.p. suc. fa. 1687.1 Offices Held Common councilman, Plymouth 1696; sheriff, Devon 1703–4.2 Biography Harris was descended from John Harris of Lincoln’s Inn, recorder of Exeter, who purchased Hayne in the mid-16th century. His father inherited Hayne from a cousin, Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Bt. (d. 1686). In 1682, with John Tredenham*, Harris was granted a patent for a new engine to drain water out of Cornish tin mines. Early in 1688 he was one of the Dissenters recommended by the King’s agents to be a justice for Cornwall, and as one who might be elected at Penryn or set up as knight of the shire. Successful for St. Ives in 1690, possibly by virtue of his estate at Kenegie, Harris was listed by Lord Carmarthen (Sir Thomas Osborne†) as a Whig and in December of that year as a probable supporter of Carmarthen should the chief minister come under attack in Parliament. On 29 Oct. he was given leave of absence for health reasons. Although it is not noted in the Journals, Luttrell recorded on 22 Dec. 1691 that Harris was given leave to waive his privilege in a suit. He was given further grants of leave on 14 Jan. 1692 (one month), 1 Feb. 1693 (21 days), 1 Feb. 1694 and 26 Feb. 1695. On Grascome’s list he appeared as a Court supporter. Although he did not stand in 1695, he was still involved in local politics, being included as a common councilman in the new Plymouth corporation charter of 1696, a body with a strong Whiggish make-up, chiefly promoted by Sir Francis Drake, 3rd Bt.*3 Returned in 1698 for Okehampton, where his family had an interest, Harris was classed as a member of the Country party in a list of the new House and forecast as likely to oppose the standing army. He was granted leave on 21 Mar. 1699 and was absent from a call of the House on 11 Dec. following, being taken into custody and released on the 19th. He was again granted leave of absence on 6 Feb. 1700, for the recovery of his health, and once more on 27 May, for ‘extraordinary occasions’. By now he had undergone a change of politics, for he was listed with the Tories by Robert Harley* in December 1701 and voted on 26 Feb. 1702 for the resolution vindicating the Commons’ proceedings in the impeachments. He did not stand at Okehampton in 1702 but retained an interest in local affairs, serving as sheriff and being active as a deputy-lieutenant in Devon in March 1705. He was defeated at the general election later that year, but was returned unopposed in 1708 when Drake commented, ‘after all my services I cannot tell what to make of him; we can have no comfort in bringing him into Parliament but that of turning [Thomas] Northmore [a Tory] out’. Again, Harris was inactive, being given leave of absence on health grounds on 22 Dec. 1708, and again on 18 Feb. 1709. Nicholas Morice†, another strong Whig, wrote to Joseph Moyle* on 4 Mar. 1709, rejoicing that Harris had returned to Hayne ‘in health and safety from the Parliament’. Harris died on 17 Oct. 1709, aged 57, leaving as heir and executor, his brother Christopher, who also inherited his parliamentary seat.4 Ref Volumes: 1690-1715 Authors: Eveline Cruickshanks / Stuart Handley Notes 1. Vivian, Vis. Devon, 450–1 (which misidentifies his brother). 2.CSP Dom. 1696, p. 424. 3. Burke, Commoners, i. 560; Boase and Courtney, Bib. Cornub.; Duckett, Penal Laws and Test Act (1882), 371, 379; (1883), 217, 270; Luttrell Diary, 90; E. F. Eliott-Drake, Fam. and Heirs of Sir Francis Drake, ii. 113. 4.HMC Lords, n.s. vi. 419; G. Holmes, Pol. in Age of Anne, 223; Bank of Eng. Morice mss, Nicholas Morice† to Joseph Moyle*, 4 Mar. 1708–9, same to Humphrey Morice*, 28 Oct. 1709; Vivian, 450; PCC 267 Smith. ______________________________________________________________________________ Lifton: Parktown; Lease for 99 years or lives, 1717 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/LL/18 Description 1) Christopher Harris of Hayne, esq. 2) William Harris of Lifton, clerk Premises: the messuage in Parktown formerly known as Cornishes Tenement now in the tenure of Joseph Harris Consideration: surrender of lease dated 1691 granted by William Harris of Hayne, esq. to Joseph Harris his brother, and 15 guineas Lives: 2), Joseph Harris and Ann Harris wife of 2). Rent: 18s. Date 1717 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cheriton Bishop; Wilson: Bond, 1727 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/TC/4 Description 1) John Harris of Hayne, esq. 2) William Fortescue and William Spicer in £1,200 to sell, mortgage or lease lands excepted from the settlement on 1)'s marriage with Margaret Rolle, widow of Samuel Rolle, esq. of Heanton, deceased, namely one messuage called Wilson of Cheriton Bishop, one messuage in Drewsteignton, one messuage in Throwleigh and all 1)'s lands in Petherwin to raise £600 payable to the children of [ ] Hicks of Lifton by virtue of the will of William Harris late of Hayne, esq., deceased, uncle of 1). Date 1727 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1715 Militia Assessments and related documents Z1/43/4/12 Lifton, Lifton Hundred An establishment made by us whose names are hereunder subscribed of the yearely value of the severall estats of the inhabitants of the p[ar]ish of Lifton for the setling of the malitia, according to the Act of Parlament for the ordering of the severall forces in the severall Countys of this kingdom, made the twenty fourth day of Octobe[r] Anno Domini 1715 in man[n]er & form following viz Name (and title) Further details Amount (£ s d) Type/Liability Notes William Harris Rect[o]r of Lifton 83 00 00 two arms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devon and Exeter Oath Rolls, 1723 QS17/2/6/1c Oaths sworn at The Dockyard, Stoke Damerel, 20 December 1723 before Thomas Pyne MD and William Cloberry esq. William Harris, clerk of Lifton [Signed] James Harris of Stoke Damerel [Signed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In medieval times Lifton, as a Royal Manor, was in the gift of the Sovereign and it was held for its revenues by a member of the royal family or a court favourite. It changed hands many times, very few of the owners ever coming to visit Lifton. However Charles I did spend a night in the village in 1644 during the civil war. By this time Lifton was no longer a Royal Manor. The estate had been sold by Queen Elizabeth I to a local landowner, William Harris of Hayne. The Harris of Hayne estate was vast with thousands of acres in other counties as well as in Devon. The Harris family were linked by marriage to several Royalist families in Cornwall, including the Arundells and by 1755 the Arundells had inherited the Manor of Lifton. [Source: Lifton Village Trail, West Devon Borough Council, n.d.] ============================================================================== Devon and Exeter Oath Rolls, 1723 QS17/2/6/1c Oaths sworn at The Dockyard, Stoke Damerel, 20 December 1723 before Thomas Pyne MD and William Cloberry esq William Harris, clerk of Lifton [Signed] Found on: http://www.foda.org.uk/oaths/QS17/2/6/1c.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------- Devon and Exeter Oath Rolls, 1723 QS17/2/4/2a Oaths sworn at At the home of Richard Ball, Hatherleigh, 15 November 1723 before Arthur Arscott and Richard Yeo esqs John Harris of Lifton [Signed] [Beneath this: "Mem'dn John Harris of Hayne Esqr took ye test & proved a certificate of his having received ye sacrament according to ye usage of ye Church of England"; Residence "Hayne inhabiting Lifton"] ============================================================================== LIFTON, in the hundred of that name and in the deanery of Tavistock, lies about four miles from Launceston, on the borders of Cornwall. Tinney, High Cookworthy, and Beara, are villages in this parish. There are cattle fairs at Lifton on February 2. Holy Thursday, and October 28. King Charles was with his army at Lifton, on the 31st of July, 1644, on his route towards Cornwall. (fn. n22) The manor of Lifton, which had been parcel of the royal demesne, was given by King John, in 1199, to Agatha, who had been nurse to Eleanor, the King's mother. (fn. n23) It seems, that this Agatha married William de Gattesdon; for the reversion of the manor of Lifton, after the death of the said William, and Agatha his wife, was granted, in 1204, to Queen Isabel. (fn. n24) It seems, nevertheless, that they were afterwards possessed of the fee, which they sold to Andrew de Cancellis, or Chanceaux. (fn. n25) John de Chanceaux surrendered it to the crown, in the reign of Edward I. That monarch gave the manor, hundred, and advowson, to his son, Thomas de Woodstock, from whom this estate descended through the Hollands to the Nevilles, Earls of Westmorland; and having been purchased of that family by John Harris, sergeant-at-law, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, continued in his descendants till the death of Christopher Harris, Esq., in 1775. By his bequest, it then passed to the Arundells of Kynegie, in Cornwall: it is now the property of William Arundell Harris, Esq., of Kynegie and of Castle Park, in this parish, who possesses also the manor of Stone, in Lifton; the barton of Gatherleigh, by exchange with the Harrises of Hayne, and that of Whitleigh. The manor of Ashleigh belonged to the family of Ashleigh from the reign of Henry III. to that of Edward III., when it is supposed to have passed, with its heiress, to Tirell. It was afterwards in the Speccot family, from whom it passed, by successive female heirs, to Hals and Trelawney. It was sold, by the last-mentioned family, in 1730, to the Bullers; and by them, in 1768, to John Trehawke, Esq., of Liskeard. This manor is now the property of Samuel Kekewich, Esq., of Peamore, devisee and heir-atlaw of the late Mr. Trehawke. The barton of Wortham, in this parish, gave name to a family whose heiress brought it to a younger branch of the baronial family of Dynham, or Dinham. Mary Hicks, one of the cousins and heirs of John Dinham, Esq., who died in 1641, brought it in marriage to John Harris, Esq. The late Miss Honor Harris of Pickwell devised it to Mrs. Middleditch. After an intermediate sale to Cook, it was purchased by William Rayer, Esq., the present proprietor. The old mansion is now a farm-house. In the parish-church are monuments of the families of Dinham (fn. n26), Kelly (fn. n27), and Harris. (fn. n28) Mr. Harris is patron of the rectory. A charity-school, in which about eighty children are instructed, on Sundays and Wednesdays, is supported by subscription. Another school, in which twenty-five girls are clothed and educated, is supported by Miss Harris of Hayne. There is a chalybeate spring near Lifton Bridge. Footnotes: n22. Walker's Historical Discourses. n23. Cart. Rot. 1 John. n24. Cart. Rot. 5 John. n25. Hundred Roll, temp. Edw. I. This manor was held of the chapel of Berkhampsted, by the annual render of a pound of incense. n26. John Dinham, of Wortham, Esq., 1641. n27. Arthur Kelly, 1628. n28. Arthur Harris, Esq., governor of Mount St. Michael, 1628, —a large monument, with effigies as large as the life, commemorating also Florence, wife of John Harris, Esq., 1635; and William Harris, Esq., 1690; John Harris, Esq., 1657; Sir Arthur Harris, Bart., 1685; and Arthur Harris, rector, 1770. ============================================================================= This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Name: THE OLD MANOR List entry Number: 1105559 Location THE OLD MANOR The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County District District Type Parish Devon West Devon District Authority Lifton National Park: Not applicable to this List entry. Grade: II Date first listed: 07-Nov-1985 Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. Legacy System Information The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System: LBS UID: 92392 Asset Groupings This list entry does not comprise part of an Asset Grouping. Asset Groupings are not part of the official record but are added later for information. SX 38 NE LIFTON LIFTON 2/148 The Old Manor - GV II House adjoining and formerly part of the Old Rectory (q.v.). Early to mid C16 with C18 and C19 alterations, late C20 alterations to plan and fenestration throughout. Rendered stone with massively thick front wall and 2-span slate roof gabled at ends. Rendered stacks at gable ends of front block, brick stack in valley between roofs. The C16 plan has been obscured by later alterations, but the core of a grand house exists at the left end of the existing house and running at right angles to it. The early house may have been 2 storeys with a principal first floor chamber, or an open hall in association with a stack. In the C18 when the house was extended to the left (now a separate property) the Old Manor was probably refronted and the axis of the roof changed. C19 and C20 alterations include a rear right kitchen and considerable replacement of joinery. 2 storeys. Symmetrical 3 window front with plastic 2-leaf glazed front door and plastic pivot-hung late C20 windows replacing timber casements and sashes. Interior At right angles to the facade, at the left, is a fine 3-bay moulded arched brace roof, probably of chestnut, with a heavy roll moulding. The principals have curved feet and are probably raised crucks. Rafters, 3-tiers of trenched purlins and 1 wind brace survive, the ridge was diagonally-set. The timbers are not smoke- blackened. There is no evidence of an original fireplace at first floor level. The ground floor fireplace has been rebuilt and the lintel replaced. A massive beam (axial to the early roof) and exposed joists look largely replaced, and the stack at the left end of the front block appears to be an insertion. Adjacent to the rebuilt fireplace is an intact, probably C19 range for cream-making. A C16 chamfered arched shouldered timber doorway, formerly described as being on the ground floor, is now on the first floor and blocked. The house was formerly the manor house and probably became the rector's residence in 1555 when William Harris of Hayne purchased the manor (Kellys, 1906). Listing NGR: SX3868485062 Selected Sources Books and journals 'Kelly's Directory' in Kelly's Directory, (1906) National Grid Reference: SX 38685 85066 =============================================================================== Lifton; Wooladon, 1744 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/TL/94-95 Description 1) John Harris esq., plt. 2) Arthur Tremayne esq., and Dorothy his wife, defs. Premises: two messuages and lands in Wolladon and Corner House Consideration: £120 Date 1744 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/TL/94-95 SACRAMENT CERTIFICATES Sacrament Certificates: 1687 John Harris, esq; Lifton, 1687 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number QS/21/1687/21 Date 1687 Access status Open Level Item https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/QS/21/1687/21 SPECIAL SUBJECTS Lifton Market Lifton Market: The case for Lifton Market, 1663 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/SS/2/6 Description a history of the market from 1566, with legal questions on Arthur Harris' rights to the market answered by Hugh Wyndham Date 1663 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/SS/2/6 SPECIAL SUBJECTS Lifton Market Lifton Market: Charges for the purchase of the market and fair of Lifton, c1566 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/SS/2/2 Description for William Harris esq., amounting to £26 8s. 10d. Date c1566 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/SS/2/2 SPECIAL SUBJECTS Lifton Market Lifton Market: Memorandum, 1657-1659 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/SS/2/3 Description that the Lord Protector's attorney, Andrew Broughton, informed the court that Arthur Harris of Hayne had been holding a Tuesday market without licence from the Lord Protector, and notice of leave to imparie Date 1657-1659 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/SS/2/3 SPECIAL SUBJECTS Lifton Market Lifton Market: Memorandum, 1664 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/SS/2/7 Description that William Mathewes appeared in court for Arthur Harris, no evidence was brought against him and the case was dismissed Date 1664 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/SS/2/7 SPECIAL SUBJECTS Lifton Market Lifton Market: Memorandum, 1666 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/SS/2/8 Description that William Mathewes appeared in court for Arthur Harris, and that the case was dismissed for lack of evidence Date 1666 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/SS/2/8 SPECIAL SUBJECTS Lifton Market Lifton Market: Royal licence, 1566 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/SS/2/1 Description granted to William Harris esq. to hold a Tuesday market for the buying and selling of all kinds of merchandise so long as it does not harm the neighbouring markets, and to hold three fairs for the buying and selling of all kinds of merchandise every year on the eve and feast of the Ascension and three days afterwards, the eve and feast of Sts. Simon and Jude and three days afterwards, and on the eve and feast of St Bridget in February and three days afterwards so long as they do not harm neighbouring fairs. Date 1566 Level File 'https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/SS/2/1 LEASES: Devon Parishes 'L' Lifton: Lowely; Articles of Agreement, 1657 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/LL/17 Description 1) Dame Cordelia Harris of Hayne, widow 2) Edward Martyn of Lifton, yeoman 1) leases to 2) for 7 years Lowley Tenement and 2) is to pay £27 rent p.a., repair the premises when necessary and to fertilize the land. Both parties have the option of terminating the lease at the end of four or five years. Date 1657 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/LL/17 LEASES: Devon Parishes 'L' Lifton: Rectory; Bond, 1561 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/LL/21 Description 1) Thomas Williams, clerk, rector of Lifton 2) William Harris esq. in £200 that 1) will not resign to the Bishop of Exeter the Rectory and Parsonage of Liftom without the assent of 2) Date 1561 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/LL/21 TITLE: Devon Parishes 'L' Lifton Manor: Letter of attorney, 1556 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/TL/16 Description 1) William Cordell esq., Solicitor General 2) John Mayne and William Saunder to give seisin to 3) William Harris esq. Premises: the manor, hundred and advowson of Lifton Date 1556 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/TL/16 TITLE: Devon Parishes 'L' Lifton Manor: Letter of attorney, 1556 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/TL/16 Description 1) William Cordell esq., Solicitor General 2) John Mayne and William Saunder to give seisin to 3) William Harris esq. Premises: the manor, hundred and advowson of Lifton Date 1556 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/TL/16 TITLE: Devon Parishes 'L' Lifton Manor: Licence of alienation, 1558 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/TL/18 Description 1) Henry Earl of Westmorland to convey to 2) William Harris esq. Premises: the manor, hundred and advowson of Lifton Consideration: £7 6s.8d. Seal: great seal of Philip and Mary Date 1558 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/TL/18 TITLE: Devon Parishes 'L' Lifton; Liftondown: Quit claim, 1571 Repository Devon Heritage Centre Reference number 2527M/TL/72 Description 1) John Robert of Linkinhorne, Cornwall, yeoman 2) William Harris of Stowford, esq., Premises: lands and tenements named Lifton Down alias Hethfilde Consideration: £10 Date 1571 Level File https://devon-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/2527M/TL/72