Alexander Standish and Elizabeth Harwarden
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In 1575, Edward Standish made an agreement with Adam Harwarden whereby his son, Alexander, was to marry Elizabeth, one of Adam's daughters. They can only have been children at the time.
The indenture was quite a lengthy document with many provisions, and a footnote says it was the largest deed in the series, occupying two sheets, 25ins. by 23ins. with an attached schedule.
Trustees were appointed to hold the manors of Edward in trust, he to have the use of them for life, and then they were to go to Alexander and Elizabeth and to their heirs male. Ellen, wife of Edward, was to be provided for, and any future wife should he marry again. There was also provision for the younger sons and any future sons, unless one of them was admitted and inducted Parson of Standish Church when his annuity would cease. There was also some provision for his servants.
Adam Harwarden agreed, for his part, to convey to the same trustees all his estates in England and Wales; he would have to use them for life, and they then were to go to Alexander and Elizabeth and to their heirs, provision being made for his wife, his five daughters and an annuity to his brother, William, and to two servants.[1]
- ↑ Eleanor Johnson, The Standish Family 1189-1920 (Published by the Standish Local History Group, 1972)
