30 – 31 January 1756 (1) Robert Blakiston Bowes of Durham, gentleman (a son and devisee of Thomas Bowes late of Bradley) (2) Elizabeth Bowes of Durham, widow (relict of Thomas Bowes) (3) Ralph Clement of Hill Top in the parish of Forsett, Yorkshire, gentleman (4) Ann Clement of Hill Top, daughter of (3) Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) (being a settlement in contemplation of the marriage of (1) and (4)) of the Manor of Bradley and messuages, lands and farms there as specified to the use of (1) and (2) as specified and after the death of (2) (charged with a £60 annuity to (4))to the use of (2) and his heirs. Covenant of (3) with (1) to pay £500 within six months after the marriage and £1000 within six months of the death of (3) and his wife subject to various conditions; covenant by (1) to surrender copyholds to trustees nominated by (3) as further security for the annuity; covenant by (1) with (2) to allow (2) to receive a moiety of the rents of mines and quarries for life Duplicate of release – From: Bowes and Straker families of Bradley Hall, Bowes of Bradley deeds