THE LANGSTAFFS OF TEESDALE AND WEARDALE
BY
GEORGE BLUNDELL LONGSTAFF
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CAROLE A.M. JOHNSON
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PART 18

APPENDIX VIII.

WILLS AT YORK

P. 324 - (cxxiv.) 1720, November 10. Administration of the goods of Francis Longstaff of Richmond granted to his nephew Francis Langstaffe.
[This administration also among Richmond wills, see p. 1xxxiv, supra.]
[See PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF RICHMOND, No. 24.]


1729, October 7. Administration of the goods of Daniel Langstaff of Leeds granted Sarah Langstaff his widow. Under £5. (Ainstie Act Book.)


Leeds Parish Register.

1673, September 9. Danyel Langstaffe of Hunslet = Sarah Ward of Skelton Grange.

York Quaker Register.

1682 10 mo. 21. Daniel Longstafe of Holbeck = Sarah Croft of Carleton.
1689, 9 mo. 16. Sarah wife of Daniel Longstaffe of Holbeche buried.
[See PEDIGREE OF LONGSTAFF OF LEEDS, No. 25.]


1723, March 19. Will of Robert Langstaff of Mickleton.
[Printed among Richmond Wills (Eastern) , see pp. 1xxxvi, 1xxxvii, supra.]


1739, July 10. Will of Thomas Longstaffe of Pennybridge, Ulverston, co. Lanc.
To my brother George Langstaffe, all my lands at Midlestone and Merrington, with cash and all other things , except household goods, which I give to my wife during her life; and I order my brother George to pay her £10 yearly during her life.
No Witnesses: Proved 18 May 1750.
[See Richmond Administration (Western Deaneries, 1747, also PEDIGREE No.1.]


1740, October 3. Will of John Langstaffe of Whitby, gent. To my respected friend, Mary Blacket of Whitby, widow, an annuity of £10 out of my lands at Moorsome, (Near Scarborough, co. York.) All my sd lands at Moorsome to Henry Simpson of Whitby, master and draper, Benjamin Linskill of Whitby, gent., my son in law, and Isaac Richardson of Ruswarpe par., tanner, upon trust, to pay the sd annuity to the sd Mary Blacket for her life, not withstanding her coverture with her present husband; and after her death to permit my grandson John Langstaffe to receive the residue for his life, and after his death to convey the sd premises in Moorsome to the use of such child, children or grandchildren as my sd grandson John Langstaffe shall appoint, and in default of such appointmt to the use of all the children od sd grandson. All my lands in Growmount, co. York, to my daughter Sarah Farside for life, and then to her children. To my sd daughter Sarah Farside £200 which is owing me as ex'or of Grace Postgate from the sd Benjn Linskill; also £200 more out of my lands in Stainton Dale, co. York. All my lands in Stainton Dale to sd trustees upon Trust to pay my debts and the said legacy of £200 to my daughter Sarah Farside and £20 to my sister Foster; and then to permit my grandson John Linskill to receive the sd rents and profits for his life, and after his death to convey the sd premises to the children, etc., of my sd grandson John Linskill. My large silver cup , on which is engraved these words, to wit "The Gift of William and John Ward to Martha Langstaffe," I give unto Henry Simpson in Trust for my grandson John Linskill at 21, but if he die under 21 then for my daughter Sarah Farside, she paying £5 to her sister Alice. To daughter
P. 325 - (cxxv.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.
Sarah Farside half of all my linnen and of the rest of my plate, and the furniture of the room where I now lie. The other half of my linnen etc., and the rest of my plate and furniture to my sd trustees upon trust for the separate use of my sd daughter Alice, so that her husband shall have nothing to do with it. The £100 trust money which I have in my hands of Thomas Allatson's to be paid to my ds son in law Benjn. Linskill, and he to execute the trusts. Books and papers and residue of goods to sd son in law Benjn Linskill, ex'or.
Witnesses: Jno. Pease, Jno. Scott, Chas. Lightfoot, junr.
Proved at York 23 June 1742.
[See Quaker Register , pp. 94, 95, supra; also PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF BOULBY, No. 26, and LANGSTAFF OF WHITBY, No. 27. Grosmont is at Egton, near Whitby ; Stainton Dale is about half way between Whitby and Scarborough. For Isaac Richardson see Miss Boyce's "Records of a Quaker Family."]


1744, August 1. Will of James Langstaff of Cleatlam, [near Staindrop] , co. Durham, yeoman.
To my nephew Matheus Shaw of Athelstan, Abbye, co. York, taylor, all my lands at Cleatlam. Residue of Estate, both real and personal, to my good friends William Lodge and Thomas Colepitts of Streatlam, and William Urr of Cleatlam, upon Trust to pay the following legacies: nephew Christr Thompson £200; nephew in law Arthur Emmerson of Barnard Castle £40; nephew in law Wm Branson of Brignall £40; nephew in law Mathew Lambert of Hurworth £40; nephew in law Robert Close of Hartford £40; nephew in law Archibald Irwin of Staindrop, £40; servant John Fletcher, junr. £10 and a horse; James Langstaff of Lutterington, £1 ..1s .. 0d; Geo. Wrangham of Staindrop 40s.; Mary Tindall of Catterick Bridge End £1 .. 1s .. 0d. To my said trustees £1 ..1s .. 0d. each. Whereas I apprehend that there will be a surplus after payment of debts and legacies, etc., I give such surplus to my ex'ors in Trust to distribute among my relations at their discretion. My sd trustees, Wm Lodge, Thomas Colepitts, and William Urr, to be ex'ors.
[Signed by mark.]
Witnesses: W. Lodge, Edwards Davis, Zach Hubbersty.

CODICIL dated 18 May 1750. "Whereas my nephew Arthur Emmerson and Ann his wife has lived with me some time past and does now continue to take good care of me ," I give them £30 over and above the £40 before given to my sd nephew. Ann Wison, daughter of my neighbour Thomas Wilson, £1 . 1s. 0d.
[Signed by mark.]
Witnesses: John Colpitts, Thos Wilson, Robert Lodge.
Proved 10 September 1751.
[See notes to P.C.C. will of John, 1639, and PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF MORLEY, No. 30.]

St. Helen's Auckland, Parish Register.

1724 May 8 James Longstaffe = Mary Swinbanke of Bildershaw.
1725 May 23 Thomas s. of James Longstaff of Bildershaw, bap.
1726 Dec. 29 William s. of James Longstaff of Bildershaw, bap. [?buried]
1733 Sep. 15 Mary dau. of James Longstaff of Lutterington, bap. [?buried]
1736 Sep. 5 Ann dau. of James Longstaff of Lutterington, bap.
1737 June 11 Elizabeth dau. of James Longstaff of Lutterington, buried.
1763 Feb. 6 Mary wife of James Langstaff of Lutterington, buried.
1766 Dec. 28 James Langstaff of Lutterington, buried.

P. 326 - (cxxvi.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.

Gainford Parish Register.

1758 Jan. 12. Mary dau. of Wm. Langstaff of Gainford, bap.
1759 Nov. 23. William s. of Wm. Langstaff of Gainford, bap.
1762 Jan. 28. George s. of Wm. Langstaff of Gainford, bap.
1763 June 17. Robert s. of Wm. Langstaff of Gainford, bap.
1766 Oct. 29. Mary wife of Mathew Shaw of Cleatlam, buried.
1781 Mar. 6. Mathew Shaw of Scargill, buried.


1750, November 25. Will of Joseph Langstaff of Holbeck, parish of Leeds, clothier.
To my son Joseph Langstaff £20; to my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Smith, £20. Residue of estate, both real and personal, to my son-in-law John Lister, ex'or.
Witnesses: Stephen Saunders, Samuel North, George Eddisone.
Proved by executor 6 December 1750.
[See PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF LEEDS, No. 25, also pp.94, 95, supra.]
1736 viii. 6. Sarah Langstaffe = Joseph Smith. - Quaker Register.
1741 ix. 4. Martha Langstaffe = John Lister. " "


1755, September 8. Will of the goods of Sarah Langstrath, heretofore of Newsam, (legatee named in the will of Thomas Sugden, late of Timble, par. of Fewston, deceased, and late wife of Dennis Langstrath of Darley Mill, par. of Hampsthwaite), granted to the said Dennis, her husband. Above £40. (Ainstie Act Book.) [See administration of Denis, 1780. Hampsthwaite is close to Kettlesing.]


1755, October 16. Will of Daniel Langstaffe, of Cromwell, co. Nottingham, yeoman. To my daughter Elizth., wife of John Cammamile of Cromwell, 10s. 6d and one pueter dish marked J.L. To beloved daughter Mary, wife of Edmond Hutchinson of Crumwell, 10s. 6d and one brass pan, which is the furnis pan, which is the bigest but one in the house. Residue of my estate to son John Langstaffe, ex'or.
Witnesses: John Morton, junr., John Morton, senr. (mark).
Proved 25 May 1767.
1733 (?34) Sep. 23. Elizabeth wife of Daniel Langstaff, buried.
[Cromwell Parish Register, Archbishop's Transcript.)


1756, November 16. Will of Philip Langstaff of Mickleton.
[Printed among Richmond Wills, p. xciii, supra.]


1758, January 31. Will of John Langstaff of Boulby, parish of Easington in Cleveland, yeoman.
To my wife Alice Langstaff £21, to be paid to her upon her executing a release of her Dower in the hereditaments by me sold to Chomley Turner, esqr., situate in Kirkleatham and Redcar. Nephew Thomas Cock £200; niece Elizth. Stockton £100; nephew Robert Langstaff £30; nephew George Langstaff £30; nephew John Langstaff £30; niece Ann Langstaff £30; niece Mary Bulmer £30; children of nephew Geo. Winlo £30; children of nephew Adam Winlo £30; niece Mary Bee £30; niece Margaret Winlo £30; sister Margaret Cock £10; cousin Margaret Smith £4; cousin William Brown £4;
P. 327 - (cxxvii.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.
nephew Robert Andrew £10; cousin William Newham £1. 1s. 0d. ; poor of Easington £1. 1s. 0d. ; poor widows and fatherless children in Staiths 20s. Residue to nephew Geo. Cock, ex'or.
Witnesses: Thomas Wardell, William Stephenson.
Proved 1 November 1759
[Printed among P.C.C. Wills, p. cix., supra.]


1762, August 4. Will of Rev. Thomas Langstaff of Normanby, cleark. Being through the abundant Mercy and the Goodness of God, though weak in Body, yet of sound and perfect Understanding and Memory, do constitute this my last Will, etc. To my sons and daughters, Thomas Langstaff, John Langstaff, Ann Langstaff, Alice Langstaff, Esther Langstaff, and Mary Langstaff, $50 each after the decease of their mother, Ann Langstaff. To brother William Langstaff, my Goon and Cassick. Residue of goods to my dear and loving wife Ann Langstaff, "dureing the time only she continues my widow." Wife ex'trix.
Witnesses: William Dowthet, Christr. Dring.
Proved 1 August 1763, in the Consistory Court of the Archbishop of York, by Ann Langstaff, widow, the relict and sole ex'trix. No inventory exhibited, but bond entered.
[Archbishop Drummond's Register, fo. 14.]
[In the Probate the testator is descibed as Rector of Normanby.]
[See will of Ann, 1788, also PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF MARSKE, No. 40.]


1763, April 28. Administration of the goods of John Langstaff of Doncaster, granted to Joseph Denison and John Webster (Daniel Langstaffe and Mary, wife of Richard Smith, his brother and sister, renouncing). Doncaster Act Book.)
[Query related to Leeds Quaker family.]


1763, December 3. Will of Henry Longstaff, late of Ilkley but now of Leeds, woolcomber. Son-in-law John Beauland of Skipland, chandler, all that messuage and farm at Ilkley, which I hold by lease from the trustees of Sedburgh School, now in occupn. of of Joseph Battye James Hudson, Ann Dobson, and Geo Smith; also my cottages at Ilkley in occupn. of John Lucas, Geo Teal and Elizth. Marwood; and all other my real and personal estate (except my wearing apparel) charged with the following legacies: daughter-in-law Margaret Harrison £14, and £4 which I lent her when she went to London; daighter-in-law, Elizth, Clements, widow, £10; brother William Longstaff £7; brother John Longstaff £5; father John Longstaff £5; if living three months after my death, and if not to my brothers William and John Langstaffe and my sister Elizth.; sister Elizth. £3; Ann wife of Thomas Winn of Leeds, taylor, where I now dwell, £3; Mary Bramley of Skipton, spinster, 20s.; brothers William and John Langstaff all my wearing apparel; Said son-in-law John Beauland, ex'or.
[Signed by mark.]
Witnesses: Thos. Bolland, Luke Priestley, Jamed Moore.
Proved 19 March 1764.

P. 328 - (cxxviii.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.

1769, July 27. Will of Richard Longstaff of Great Ayton in Cleveland, mariner. Eldest son Thomas Longstaff, the mess'e, etc., in my own occupn and another mess'e etc., in his occupn in Great Ayton, also £20. Grandchildren Ann Longstaff, Wm Longstaff, Thos Longstaff, Richard Longstaff, Elizth Longstaff, John Longstaff, Hannah Longstaff, and James Longstaff, children of my sd son Thomas Longstaff, £20 each at 21; said granddaughter Elizth Longstaff all my househd furniture; youngest son Wm Longstaff £20, and to his two daughters Hannah Longstaff and Ann Longstaff £50 each at 21.
Friends Joseph Laurenser and Wm Gray, senr, both of Great Ayton, ex'ors.
Witnesses: Ann Morley, Stephen Calvert, John Mathew's junr.
Proved 1 November 1769.
[1773, June 1. Thomas Langstaff of Great Ayton, weaver, devisee under the will of Thomas Longstaff, late of the same place , baker, deceased, , and Ann, wife of the said Thomas Langstaff conveyed a messuage and land in Great Ayton, to Thomas Perkin of the same, yeoman. (Northallerton Land Register) see also will of Ann, 1816.]


1778, March 9. Will of Alice Langstaffe of Hawsker, parish of Whitby, widow. To nephew John Linskill and his heirs forever my farm at Growmont, par. Egton, now in possesion of Thomas Pearson. My man servant Thomas Harland my wagon, coup, plough, and all my husbandry gear, also my two mares and the colt and my oxen. Maidservants Jane Stonehouse and Sarah Stonehouse a cow each. Said Robert Harland all my household furniture, also two silver tablespoons marked J.L.M. Rest of my silver plate and linen to my said two maids. Residue of goods to my three servants equally, ex'ors.
Witnesses: William Beeforth, William Rain, Mark Noble.
Proved at York January 1779.
[Growmont is in the parish of Egton, near Whitby. See will of John, 1740, and PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF WHITBY, No. 26.]


1778, April 30. Will of John Langstaffe of Chancery Cross, co. Middlesex, Gent.
[Printed among P.C.C. WILLS, p. cx, supra.]
See affidavits in Chancery suit of Thomas Longstaff, William Grantham, and John Harris, v. Anna Foord, widow and executrix and Girdlestone Rolfe, (Hilary Term 1762 and Hillary Term 1766); also the like in John Langstaffe and others v. Abraham Hilton and others. (Easter Term 1771, and Hilary Term, 1774); also the like in John Langstaffe, gentleman and others, v. William Nowell Esq., and Elizabeth his wife, Catherine Close, spinster, and others (Trinity Term, 1776); also the like in John Langstaffe v. Henry Betts, John Wilmot, and Mary his wife, Richard Lonsdale, and John Perkins (Hilary Term, 1778, Trinity Term, 1780, and Hilary Term, 1782); [This suit relaqted to a house in Hammonds Court, near the Haymarket. See the WILL.] Also the like in John Langstaffe, John Belford, and William Allen, on behalf of themselves and other the creditors of James Close, deceased, v. Dorothy Close, administratrix of James Close, and others (Hilary Term, 1778); and also the like in Ann Langstaffe, wife of John Langstaffe, gentleman, and Thomas Leeming (Hilary Term, 1780, and Trinity Term, 1780). From these it would appear that John Langstaffe was a solicitor in 1762, (possibly then living in Cursitor Street), and that from 1766 to 1778 he lived in Chancery Lane.

P. 329 - (cxxix.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.

In this last suit Anne alleged that by the death of her husband William Dawson in April 1743 she was left a widow with very considerable property. That thereupon she employed John Langstaffe as a lawyer; that he prevailed upon her to marry him at the Church of St. Martin, Ludgate, 27 June 1743. That John thereby came into possession of about £3000, but he made no settlement upon her. She alleged ill treatment at his hands and mentioned a house at Hampton; also that he took lodgings in East Street, Red Lion Square, Holborn, where he assumed the name of Tate. That in 1765 her husband tried to persuade her that he was ruined, but was desirous of making a settlement upon her; that he uttered murderous threats and turned her into the street. That a suit was commenced in the Consistory Court against the said John Langstaffe and a sentence of excommunication was pronounced against him. In and before March 1766 proposals for articles of seperation were made to her, and an allowance of £62 a year offered. She alleged further ill treatment, and said protection was given by Mr Webb, a surgeon. She took up her residence in turn at Islington, afterwards at Holborn, Islington, Chancery Lane, and Holborn. She had difficulty in obtaining her allowance; was illtreated by one Robert White, a porter, and brother-in-law of the said John Langstaffe. She believed that the leasehold premises in Prescott Street had become a defective security for the allowance of £62 a year, and that Francis Langstaffe, the co-obligor in the bond was dead. Deponent was then sixty years of age.
In reply John Langstaffe deposed that about October 1738, being about sixteen years of age, he was sent from school at Richmond, co. York, to Mr James Close of Lincoln's Inn, and was articled to him in October 1739. That he met the plaintiff on the last day of Trinity Term, 1740, that she then gave her name as Ann Haines, wife of Robert Haines. by whom she had been deserted, but that she sometimes passed by the name of Dawson. He denied that he had ever heard her called the widow of William Dawson, or that the latter died in 1743, leaving her considerable property. He stated that he had helped plaintiff's nephew and now solictor, Thomas Leeming, whose parents lived at Middleham, Co. York. He denied that he married plaintiff at St. Martin's, Ludgate, and said that she had no right to expect a sw3ttlement. He complained of her conduct and gave reasons for the seperation of 25 March 1766. Alleges that she pawned articles of plate; also that in May 1766 he gave her trustees £50 for furniture.
Peter Sandiford, clerk to John Langstaffe, deposed that he had searched the registers of St. Martin's Church fro 1740-1745 but found no entry of the alleged marriage of 27 June 1743. Also that the allowance had been paid regularly. He did not see defendant beat the plaintif at his house in Chancery Lane, and did not believe it to be true.
From the above dispositions it is clear that John Langstaffe was the son of Francis Longstaff of Richmond, fellmonger, by his wife Ruth Smalpage. [SEE PEDIGREE NO. 24]


1780, September 6. Administration of the goods of Denis Langstrape, late of Kettlesing, Co. York, deceased, granted to Mary Langstrape, his widow. (P.C.C. Act Book, printed here for convenience.)
Kettlesing is near Pately Bridge. SEE WILL of John, 1812, and off Denis, 1839.

P. 330 - (cxxx.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.

1784, December 8, Will of Robert Langstaff of Coldhill, parish of St. John's, Stanwick, the co. York, yeoman; All my close of land at East Layton, co.York, called Townsend Close, otherwise Todd's Close, lately purchased by me of George Pearson of Ferry Hill, co. Durham, carpenter and others, unto and to the use of Thomas Eeles, second son of my niece Mary Newhouse by Thomas Eeles, , decd, her former husband, and his heirs and assigns for ever. All my personal estate to my good friends John Atkinson of or near Thorpe, in the parish of the Wyecliffe, yeoman, upon trust to permit my sister Dorothy Langstaffe to have the use of my household goods for her life, and then I give same to my niece Margaret Bowron. And to pay the interest of £200 to my nephew John Carter until the youngest of his children shall attain 21, and then to pay the sd £200 unto and amongst his sd children, namely: Langstaff, Ellen, Margaret, Henry, Mary, and Elizth. And the interest of the residue of my personal estate to my sd sister Dorothy Langstaff, for her life, and after her decease to my nephew Thomas Bowron, and to divide the residue of my personal estate amongst Henry, Mary, Ellen, Dorothy, Margaret and Thomas, the six children of my said neice Mary Newhouse by the sd Thomas Eeles her former husband, and if they shall die under 21, then in trust for my own personal Representatives. I appoint the said John Atkinson and Mr. William Trotter ex'ors.
[Signed by mark.]
Witnesses: Sampson George, George Trotter, William Pearson.
Proved at York 3 February 1786 by the ex'ors.
[See PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF CALDWELL, No.3


1786, January 14. Administration of the goods of Thomas Langstaffe of Healough, parish of Grinton, co. York, granted to Isabel Langstaff of Healough, spinster, sister of the deceased.
Henry Furness and John Pratt of the same parish, bondsmen.
Renunciation of all right to administer by John Langstaffe of Merston, [?] co. Derby, Robert Buckle of Healough, parish of Grinton, and Margaret Buckle his wife, Henry Furnish of Reeth, said parish, and Mary Furnish his wife, brother and sisters and sisters' husbands of deceased, and with this said Isabel Langstaffe, his next of kin.
Signed 23 December 1785.
[A Richmond (Eastern) Administration printed here for convenience.)
[ See York administrations of James, 1697, and of Thomas, 1702 .


1786 March 25. Will of Robert Langstaffe of Staindrop, co. Durham, joiner.
To my good friends Richard Sherwood , of Staindrop, surgeon, and Thomas Atkinson, of same place, merchant, all my messuage and tenement in Staindrop, as also my close of land in Staindrop upon Trust to sell, and out of the proceeds to pay into my nephews John Patton, Robert Patton, and Henry Patton, and to my neice Elizth Patton , £10 each, and the residue I give to my sister Ann Watson and nephew Henry Watson equally. Ex'ors to sell all my personal estate, work tools, and effects. I give same to my sd sister Ann and nephew Henry equally. I appoint the sd Richard Sherwood and Thomas Atkinson ex'ors.
Witnesses: John Brookbank, Cuthbart Wright, John Glover.
Proved at York 23 May 1786 by the ex'ors.

P. 331 - (cxxxi.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.

1738 June 26. Robert Watson of Staindrop = Ann Langstaffe of St. John's in the diocese of Chester. Licence. [Startforth.]
1762 Jan. 11. John Patton of this p. = Elizabeth Langstaff of Staindrop. Licence.
Witnesses : Robt. Watson, Ann Watson, Robt. Firbank. [Gainford.]

[Query, was testator son of Henry Longestaffe of West Auckland by Elizabeth Sedgwick. SEE PEDIGREE No. 2. ]


1788 February 21. Will of Ann Langstaffe of Normanby co. York, widow. To daughter Ann Surr, wife of Richard Surr of theButterwick, one guinea; son Thomas Langstaff now of Andover in Kent, druggist, £10; grandson Richard Surr, son of Richard Surr of Butterwick, £44, also my late husband's Beauroe and one silver cup ; dau'r Mary Langstaff, spinster, the rest of my household goods and furniture, and also £44 19s. 0d., the remaining part of £100 in my disposal and now out upon Interest on the Bond now in my possession. Richard Surr of Butterwick and my daughter Mary Langstaffe Ex'ors.
If my grandson Richard Surr die under age £44 to go to his brother and sister, Thomas and Elizth Surr equally.
Witnesses: John Bailey, Anne Bailey.
Proved at York 1791 .
[ See will of Thomas, 1762, and PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF MARSKE, No. 40.]


1794 June 4. Administration of the goods of Thomas Longstaff of Scarr House, parish of Arkengarthdale granted (by Decree of Court ) to Sir John Lawson, Bart., the principal creditor of deceased. A declaration was exhibited above £300, and Bond is entered. ( York Prerogative Act Book.)
[ He died intestate 8 February 1794. See PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF ARKENGARTHDALE, No. 29.]

1801 November 6. Administration of the goods of Sarah Langstaffe of Tickhill, neice and Legatee named in the will of William Ellis, late of Ordsall, co. Nottingham, deceased, granted to George Longstaffe her husband.. Oath made under £20, and a bond entered . (Doncaster Act Book.)

[Tickhill is southeast of Doncaster. The will referred to does not appear to be at York.]


1802, December 31. Will of George Longstaff of Easington with, co. York, yeoman.
Grandson George Longstaff a tenement, being the back part of my freehold house in North Lofthouse, joining a place called the Dam, consisting of a low room, a chamber, and part of the garret. Also £100 at 21. Son John Longstaff and dau'r Ann Ridley my freehold house and shop in North Lofthouse with the warehouse, to be equally divided between them. Son John Langstaffe the chamber above the warehouse. Dau'r Ann Ridley £35, she paying my funeral expenses. Son Robert Longstaffe the fore part of my the sd freehold house in North Lofthouse adjoining the Dam, consisting of a low room and a chamber and a part of the garret . Sons Robert and John Longstaffe £200 which I have at interest at Stockton, equally at the death of their mother. Wife Jane the interest of £335 wch I have at Stockton in the hands of Wm. Dobson for her life. Sons
332 - (cxxxii.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.
George Robt., and John Longstaff all my stock and crop of corn equally. Son George Longstaffe my freehold farm in Rig Lane, par. Easington, also the residue of my goods and he to be ex'or.
Witnesses: Wm.King, Wm. Hebron, Tho. Calvert.
Proved at York 23 June 1804 by the ex'or.
Affidavit 10 June 1804 by William King of Lofthouse, schoolmaster, a witness as to erasures.
[ Testator is probably the junior George in PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF BOULBY, No. 27. See will of Robert, 1831.]


1804, August 1. Administration of the goods of Sarah Langstaff of Mickleton, parish of Romaldkirk, co. bring York, spinster, granted to John Langstaff her brother and Hannah Dent, widow, her sister and only next of kin. Sworn under £600 one ; and a bond is entered.
( York Prerogative Act Book.)
[ She was probably the daughter of William Langstaff by his wife Margaret Kipling, and granddaughter of Christopher Langstaffe by his first wife Margaret. See the next following will, and PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFFE OF HUNDERTHWAITE, No. 22.]

Romaldkirk Parish Register.

1721 June 15. William Langstaffe of Romaldkirk, yeoman = Margaret Kipling. Banns.
1722 April 22. William s. of William and Margaret Langstaff of Mickleton, yeoman, bap.
1723 April 13. John s. of William and Margaret Langstaff of Mickleton, yeoman, bap.
1723 May 4. John son of William Langstaff of Mickleton yeoman, buried.
1724 -5 Mar. 21 Charles s. of William and Margaret Langstaff of Mickleton, yeoman, bap.
1726 Sep. 11 Margaret dau. of William and Margaret Langstaff of Mickleton, bap.
1727-8 Feb. 2 Sarah dau. of William and Margaret Langstaffe of Mickleton, bap.
1729 Sep. 14 Elizabeth dau. of William and Margret Langstaff of Mickleton, bap.
1730 -1 Jan. 10 John son of William and Margret Langstaff of Mickleton, bap.
1734 -5 Feb. 10 Charles son of William Langstaff of Midckleton buried.
1735 Oct. 11 Hannah dau. of William and Margaret Langstaffe of Mickleton, bap.
1748 June 19 William s. of William and Margaret Langstaffe of Micketon buried.
1756 May 8 Margaret wife of William Langstaff of Mickleton, buried.
1759 May 13 Thomas Dent = Hannah Langstaff of this p. Banns.


1810, January 7 . Will of John Langstaffe of Mickleton, parish of Romaldkirk. To my wife Agnes all my household furniture. Also for her life my dwelling house at Mickleton in which I now live. Also for her life an annuity of £20 out of my lands at Mickleton. Dau'r Margaret, wife of Christopher Dent, £20 a year out of my lands at Mickleton. Grandsons William and Christopher Dent £400 apiece on the death of my sd dau'r Margaret Dent. All my leasehold houses, lands, etc., at Mickleton, charged as aforesd, I give to my grandson John Dent for the residue of my term of 999 years, and I appoint him sole ex'or. Witnesses: John, Coulthard, John Perkin, Anth. Harrison.
Proved at York by executor 29 September 1813 .
[Probably the brother of preceding testatrix.]


P.333 - (cxxxiii.) Appendix VIII. - Wills at York.

1753 Sep. 2. John Langstaff = Agnes Bales, of this par. Banns.
1754 June 23 Sarah dau. of John and Agnes Langstaff of Mickleton, bap.
1756 Oct. 3. William s. of John and Agnes Langstaff of Mickleton, bap.
1760 Nov. 13. Nancy dau. of John and Nanny Langstaff of Mickleton, bap.
1762 Aug. 22. Peggy dau. of John and Nanny Langstaff of Mickleton, bap.
1785 Sep. 19. Christopher Dent = Peggy Langstaff, both of this par.


1812, September 1. Will of John Longstrap of Briggate in Knaresborough, dishturner. My house in Briggate to my sister Ann Burnand, charged with legacies of 21s. to my nephew Thomas Dixon, £5 to my nephew John Dixon, £5 to my niece Jane Dixon. Executor, William, Burnand.
Witnesses: Jonas Chowler, Sarah Peacock
Proved at Honor Court of Knaresborough, co. York by executor named December 3, 1812, and enrolled as of Court held 6 December 1812. ( Now at Somerset House.)
[See will of George, 1607, administration of Alis, 1616, administration of Denis, 1780, and administration of Denis, 1839 meaning ; also administration of Sarah Langstrath, 1755.]


1815, March 9. Will of Thomas Langstaffe Hackforth, parish of Hornby, yeoman. To sons John, Thomas, and Henry Langstaff 10s. each. To dau'rs Jane Lofthouse, Mary Leckonby, Dorothy, Vittie, and Hannah Robinson 10s. each. To dau'rs Margaret and Esther Langstaff furniture. Residue to dau'r Ann Langstaffe, ex'trix.
Testator signs by mark. [ Plain seal.]
Witnesses: John Abbleby, John Hickson.
Proved in the Court of the Dean and Chapter of York, 9 March 1816 by the ex'trix.
Under £100.
[Hackforth and Hornby are near Patrick Brompton. Testator was perhaps the junior Thomas in PEDIGREE OF LANGSTAFF OF LANGTHORNE, No. 28.]


1816, March 26. Will of John Longstaffe of Brotherton, co. York, carpenter. To nephew John Longstaff all my copyholds in the manor of Brotherton and Sherburn, subject to payment of £10 to my nephew David Longstaff., and £5 a year for life to my nephew Michael Varden, senior. To sd Michael Varden various linen, etc. To Susannah, wife of William Brudton [?] of Collingham, £10 . Servant Mary Robinson, senior, £5 a year for life. Residue of my personal estate to my sd nephew John Longstaff, ex'or.
[Signed ] John Longstaff [Plain seal.]
Witnesses: John Crowther, Mary Clifton, William Lawson.
Proved 10 June 1817 in the Consistory Court of the Archbishop of York at his Primary Visitation.
[Sherburn is about 12 miles east of Leeds; Brotherton is about 5 miles south of Sherburn. See will of Ann, 1830, and of John, 1834 .]
1741 Aug. 15. John son of John Langstaffe, bap.
[Brotherton Dean and Chapter Transcript.]

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1816, May 3. Will of Ann Longstaff of Guisbro', co. York, spinster. To servant (?sister) Hannah Longstaff all my household goods and wearing apparel. The Rev. Thos Pym Williamson of Guisbro', clk, sole ex'or. The sd Hannah Langstaff residuary legatee.
Witnesses: James Terry, Wm Clarkson, John Fewster.
Proved at York, 30 July 1827.
[ Guisborough in Cleveland, not far from Ayton. See will of Richard, 1769 ]


1818, September 30. Will of Henry Langstaffe of Sandsend, parish of the Lyth. co. York, yeoman. To wife Frances Scarr Langstaffe all my household furniture, plate linen, etc., for her absolute use, except my clock ( which goes a month without winding up), claw table, best seeing glass, with beareau, a table, and 6 mahogany chairs, which she shall have for life or widowhood only, and I then give the sd clock , claw table and best seeing glass to my son John Scarr Langstaffe for life, and I give the said beareau, table, and six chairs to my son William Scarr Langstaffe. All my mess'es, lands, etc., at Ugthorpe and Sandsend or elsewhere, and all my stock of cattle and farming utensils, etc., to my wife Frances Scarr Langstaffe for her life or widowhood, and then I give my mess'e farm, and lands at Ugthorp, and half of my pew in Lyth Church, to my sd son John Scarr Langstaffe, and I give to my s my sd son John Scarr Langstaffe all my stock of cattle and farming utensils, and I give the mess'e now in my own occupation and the cottage thereto adjoining, occupied by John Ellerby, situated at Sandsend that , and the other half of my pew in Lyth Church, and to my sd son William Scarr Langstaffe, also £200. To dau' Clary Terry the dwelling house, stable, and cottage thereto adjoining, situate at Sandsend, now occupied by Mary storm and Elizth Breckon, for her life, and then to my said son John Scarr Langstaffe. Said daur Clary Terry £50. Daur Ann Scarr Langstaffe the dwelling house or tenement at Sandsend now occupied by Mary Garbut; also £150. All my sd children to have ability to sit and use sd pew at Lyth as often as they shall think proper.
My sd wife and sons John Scarr Langstaffe and William Scarr Langstaffe ex'ors.
Witnesses: James Terry, Wm. Clarkson, John Fewster.
Proved at York 30 December 1819 .
[Lyth Sandsend and Ugthorpe are all near Whitby ; Lofthouse and Easington are about 8 miles northwest of Lyth. See will of William Scarr, 1832 .]


1819, June 4. Will of William Langstaff of Bubwith. "To Mr. William Knapton of Hartthorp all my States of all sorts, freehold, copyholds, etc. and to dispose of the whole, if necessary, to the payment of all my just debts and expenses, and after such expenses are paid to divide the remains among my cousins." I appoint sd William Knapton sole ex'or .
Witnesses: George Newstead, Mathew Middleton, and Thomas Gothorp.
Proved at York 7 August 1820.
[Bubwith is in Southeast York's, not far from Selby. See PEDIGREE No. 40.]


1821, February 16. Administration of the goods of Ann Longstaff of Stockton, co. Durham, widow, granted to William Hilton Longstaff, her son and only next of kin.
Under £450, and bond entered. ( York Prerogative Act Book.)
[Testatrix was grandmother of the late W. H. D. Longstaffe, the antiquary. See PEDIGREE in history of Darlington.]
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1821, August 29. Will of Joseph Langstaff of Wakefield, hairdresser and dealer in hats. All my personal estate to Thomas Jackson of Wakefield, tailor, and Joseph Ward of the same place, maltster, in Trust for my son Henry Langstaff and my daur Ann at 21. And I appoint said Jackson and Ward Ex'ors. Witnesses: John Holmes, S. W. Shaw.
Proved at York 27 January 1826 .
[ See administration of George, 1828 .]

From the Diary of a Wakefield Bookseller.

" Dispute with Langstaff the barber. Tuesday, July 2nd, 1822 . Rainy Day. Our girl cleaned the watercourse down in the passage. Langstaff immediately swept a quantity of sludge into it. When spoke to him about it, and that they have no priviledge in it, he began and abused me and said he wd do anything wh Laycock told him to do. Young Laycock came and ordered him to throw all his water down. I said I had a copy of the Award given me by Mr. Carr wh determined their rights. I cd get naught but abuse.
Langstaffe is a complete blackguard and a bad neighbour.
(York Minster Library, F.4. )


1827, September 27. Administration of the goods of John Langstaff of Lofthouse granted to George Langstaff and Robert Langstaff, brothers and only next of kin of deceased. Under £300. (Cleveland Act Book.)
[ See will of Robert, 1831.]


1830, July 7. Will of Ann Longstaff, wife of David Longstaff of Upton, co. Nottingham, gent. Recites indenture dated 15 August 1821, between sd David Longstaff of the 1st part, testator by then name of Ann Robinson of the 2nd part, and Thos Blackbourne Hildyard of Flintham House, Esqr., and William Hilton of Newark uponTrent, gent., of the 3rd part, made previous to and in contemplation of her marriage, whereby the sums of £900 Three per cent. Annuities and £1200 Four per cent. Annuities were transferred to the said Hildyard and Hilton, upon Trust as one moiety for such persons as would be entitled thereto under the will of her late husband Francis Robinson, deceased, and as to the other moiety for such persons as she should appoint by will. "I give the said moiety to my dear husband David Longstaff upon Trust to invest £300, and to pay the interest thereof to my sister Catherine Oliver, for her life, and then to divide this said £300 and amongst a her 3 daur's, Elizth Oliver, Catherine, Oliver, and Mary Oliver, and upon Trust to pay the following legacies: to my nephew John Bulmer £250; to my niece Elizth Plummer, wife of Gilbert Plummer, 19 guineas; to the two eldest children of my nephew Mark Longtoft 19 guineas apiece; to the two eldest children of George Longtoft, husband of my late niece, Ann Longtoft, 19 guineas apiece, to Frances Robinson, nephew of my first husband Frances Robinson, 19 g'n'as; to Sarah Parnham, dau'r of my niece it Dorothy Dowdy, 19 g'n'as; to my sd neice Dorothy Dowdy 19 guineas; William Dowdy, son of my sd neice Dorothy Dowdy, 19 g'n'as; my
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sd husband David Longstaff; my wearing apparel to my sd neice Dorothy Dowdy. Residue to my nephew Mathew Longtoft if living, or to his children if not. I appoint my sd husband David Longstaff ex'or.
Witnesses: George Mabbot, George Loughton.
Proved at York 1 July 1836 .
[ Query, is David Longstaff the David named in will of John 1816?]


1831, March 19. Will of Robert Longstaff of Loftus, co.York, yeoman. All my mess'es, lands, tenements, etc., unto John Medd of Glazedale the in sd county, farmer, in Trust for my brother George Longstaff and Jane Longstaff his wife during their lives, with the remainder for such person, etc., as my niece Mary Proud ( notwithstanding her present or any future coverture) shall appoint, and in default of such appointment in Trust for my sd niece, her heirs and assigns. John Newton of Easington, yeoman, £5. All my personal estate to my sd brother George Longstaffe in Trust to sell and invest for the benefit of himself for life, and then of sd Jane Langstaffe for life, and then the principal to go to my sd niece Mary Proud. I appoint my sd brother George Longstaff ex'or.
Witnesses: James Walker, John Buchanan, Nathaniel Langborne.
Proved at York 18 January 1832 .
[ See will of George, 1802. Lofthouse, Easington, and Boulby all close together.]


1832, January 9 . Will of William Scarr Langstaffe of Sandsend, parish of Lyth, co. York, clerk. To wife Ann Langstaffe all my estate and effects whatsoever for her life or widowhood, and after her decease or remarriage I give same to my son William Henry Langstaffe.
I appoint my sd wife, and Mathew Knaggs and Joseph Robertson both of Lyth, farmers, Ex'ors.
Affidavit dated 2 October 1835 by John Anderson of Whitby, gent., and Richard Rodgers of the same place, bookseller, as to handwriting of testator.
Will proved at York 20 October 1835.
[See will of Henry, 1818.]


1832, July 30. Administration of the goods of George Longstaffe of Lofthouse, granted to Elizth Longstaff, widow, the relict of deceased. Under £200. (Cleveland Act Book )
[ See administration of Ann, 1838 .]


1833, September 28. Administration of the goods of John Langstaffe of Pudsey, parish of Calverley, granted to Sophia Langstaffe, widow, the relict of deceased.
Sworn under £50. ( Pontifract Act Book. )
[ Pudsey and Calverley are near Bradford]


1834, April 4. Will of John Longstaffe of Brotherton, grocer. To wife Martha, my copyholds of the Manor of Brotherton for life, subject to payment of an annuity of £5 to Michael Varden for life, bequeathed by the late John Longstaff, senr. After wife's death I give same to my sons David and John Longstaff, ex'ors. Daur's Eleanor Longstaff and Mary Lister £15 each and certain furniture.
Witnesses: Edward Austerberry, Robert Austerberry, William Shirtcliffe.
Proved in court of the Dean and Chapter of York, 13 January 1835 by the Ex'ors.
[ See will of John, 1816. It would appear from this will that David was grand-nephew of that John. See also will of Ann, 1830.]

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