Gray of Roeberry: family papers
- Reference:GB 241 D33
- Dates of Creation:1642-1953
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.28 Linear Metres
Scope and Content
Papers relating to the Gray family of Roeberry.Legal papers relating to the lands of Aikers, Cletts and Brandiquoy, 1642-1690; Legal papers relating to the lands of Widewall, South Ronaldsay, 1721-1770; Other papers including some legal papers relating to the lands and estate of the Grays of Roeberry, 1769-1818; Papers relating to the administration of the estate, 1753-1814 including accounts to the Grays; Business correspondence, accounts and vouchers of Malcolm Gray including papers relating to the administration of the estate, 1813-1858; Papers relating to rent and valuations and burdens as heritors for the South Parish Church, 1854-1858; Accounts of Mrs Jane Gray, relict of Captain Malcolm Gray, 1858-1861; Correspondence and accounts relating mainly to business addressed to William Gray, 1855-1865; Correspondence and accounts relating to John Gray, 1883-1901; Legal papers relating to the family, 1746-1846; Miscellaneous papers including plans, adverts etc, includes family tree of the Gray family, c1975, c1841-c1975; Receipts and letters relating to Poor Relief assessments, 1852-1862; Papers relating to heritors, roads, statute labour etc, 1820-1859; Shipping accounts, 1825-1857; Personal correspondence relating to the Gray family, 1736-1894; Funeral intimations for family members and friends, 1833-1864; Death certificates, wills and related papers, 1860-1909; Conditions of lease for the farm of Roeberry, 1914-1923; Papers relating to the executry of the late Malcolm Gray of Roeberry and subsequent disposal of parts of the estate, 1910-1934, Letters to Mrs Dennison from Dr Hugh Marwick relating to papers concerning the lands of Brandiquoy, Cletts and Aikers, 1952-1953.
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