Land: CORK, In the Matter of the Estate of DAME HENRIETTA M. CHATTERTON
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In the Court of the Commissioners for the Sale of Incumbered Estates in Ireland
CITY OF CORK

Names Mentioned:
Harris Thomas Lots 7-13
Digby John
Lavitt Nathaniel
Baily Robert Lot No. 7
Thomas Frederick
Cremen Patrick
Cunningham Catherine
Fenney Hannah
Twomey Denis
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Hodder Francis Lot. No 8
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O'Connell Philip Lot No. 9
Forbes John
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Curtis Mrs. Mary Lot No 10
Edwards Elizabeth
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Hallurane David Lot No. 11
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Chatterton Hedges Eyre Lot No. 12
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Wall Thomas Lot No. 13
Smith William
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Goold George Lot. No. 14
Shinkwin Catherine
Shinkwin Emma
Shinkwin Sarah
Shinkwin Elizabeth
Foot Elizabeth
Foot Mary Ann
Solicitors Beamish G,
Janson
Cobb
Pearson
Alma
Hackett
Harris William P
Harris George
Klein FrederickWilliam
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RENTALS & PARTICULARS OF;
Of Fee Simple estates and Leasehold Interests in Dwelling Houses, and Premises
in the Parish of The Holy Trinity (Christ Church) Saint Peter's and Saint Paul's
in the City of Cork
TO BE SOLD BY THE COMMISSIONERS, AT THEIR COURT, NO. 14 HENRIETTA STREET IN THE CITY
OF DUBLIN ON TUESDAY THE 1st day of December, 1857 at the hour of 12 o'Clock NOON

LOTS-7-14 Continued with Particulars and Tenancy -See NOTES Lot 14
See Document 1 - for Land details for LOT 1 AND LOT 2
See Document 2 - for Land Details for Lots 3 through 6
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INTRODUCTORY OBSERVATIONS AS TO Lots 7-13 Inclusive

By Indenture bearing date the 24 day of April 1786, Samuel PERRY, of the
City of Cork, Esquire, demised to Thomas HARRIS of said City, Esquire, the premises
included in the above mentioned lots for a term of 900 years, from the 1st day of
April then instant, at the yearly rent of £70, late currency, being £64 12s. 4d
British payable half-yearly on the 1st day of October and 1st April and which premises
are by said Lease described as ALL THAT AND THOSE The Dwelling House, Coach House, Stable
Out-Offices and Premises then late in the occupation of John DIGBY, Esquire, situate on
the Corporation Marsh of LAVIT'S ISLANDS in the City of Cork, in as full and ample manner
as the said John DIGBY held and enjoyed the same, according to the ancient mears and
bounds demised by the Corporation of Cork to Nathaniel LAVITT, late of the City of Cork,
Esquire, deceased or which the said Nathaniel LAVITT was in any way entitled unto,
which said Lease contains the usual clauses and covenants between Landlord and Tenant,
and a covenant by the lessee. that he would before the 1st day of April 1788, expend
in lasting improvements on said premises the sum of £200.

Lot 7 ... will be sold subject to the payment of the entire head-rent of £64 12s. 4d.,
payable out of said 7 lots under the said lease of the 24th April, 1786, in
indemnification of Lots. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, and each of said last mentioned will be
sold indemnified by lot 7 against said rent.

The said Seven Lots, 7 to 13 inclusive are all contained in the Block of Houses and Out-
Offices in the City of Cork, called CHATTERTON'S BUILDINGS, situate at the South side
of the South Mall and the west of Parliament-street, and contained between these two
boundaries and the South Branch of the River Lee. The several Houses in this Block, which
front to the South Mall are occupied by solvent tenants and let at moderate rents. The
Houses fronting to Parliament-street are also let at reasonable rents, and are
occupied by respectable shopkeepers.

The original Lease of the 24th April, 1786 and the counterparts of the undertenants leases
of the 1st February 1789; 20th January 1845' 10th September 1845; 11th February 1851 and
20th January, 1845 will be handed to the purchaser.
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CONDITION OF SALE as to LOTS 7 TO 13 inclusive
The purchaser of lot 7 shall be entitled to the custody of the original lease of the 24th
day of April, 1786 and the purchasers of said several other lots shall be entitled to
compared copies thereof, and the purchaser of lot 7 shall covenant in such manner as the
Commissioners shall direct for the production of the said original lease.

The purchaser or purchasers of the said several lots or any of them shall not be entitled
to require evidence of the title of the Lessor of in the lease of the 24th April, 1786.
to make the same or to object by reason of any incumbrance effecting his Estate or interest.
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DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS OF LOT and Tenancy
LOT No. 7

Several Dwelling Houses and Premises, parts of the Group of Houses called CHATTERTON'S
BUILDINGS, situate on the South Mall, and in Parliament Street, in the Parish of the Holy
Trinity and City of Cork, held for the residue of 900 years from the 1st day of April, 1786
subject to the yearly Rent of £64 12s. 4d.,
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RENTAL -- LOT No. 7 GALE DAYS 25th March and 29th September
DENOMINATIONS TENANT YEARLY RENT

1] Dwelling House Robert BAILY £46 3s. 1d.
and Premises, No.35
South Mall

NATURE OF TENANCY: [BAILY] Lease dated 1st day of February, 1789 granted by James
CHATTERTON TO Frederick THOMAS for the term of 800 years from the 25th March, then
next at the yearly rent of £50 late currency containing the usual Covenants between
Landlord and Tenant, and a Covenant not to erect any wall or building on the back yard
of a greater height than 12 feet, nor change the same.

2] Dwelling House Patrick CREMEN £20 0s. 0d.
and Premises, No.8
Parliament Street

NATURE OF TENANCY: [CREMEN] Lease dated 11th day of February, 1851, granted by Sir
William Abraham CHATTERTON, to Patrick CREMEN for the term of 150 years from 29th
September, then last containing the usual Covenants between Landlord and Tenant, and
a Covenant to expend £50 in repairs and a clause of surrender at the end of the first five
years and every succeeding three years.

3] Dwelling House Catherine CUNNINGHAM £25 0s. 0d.
and Premises, No.7
Parliament Street

NATURE OF TENANCY: [CUNNINGHAM] Lease dated 10th day of September, 1845, granted by Sir
William Abraham CHATTERTON, to Catherine CUNNINGHAM, for the term of 400 years, from 29th
September, then instant containing the usual Covenants between Landlord and Tenant, and
a Covenant not to erect any wall or building on the back yard and back kitchen
of a greater height than the present height of the back-yard and back kitchen being of the
of 12 feet, nor alter the same.

4] Dwelling House Hannah FENNEY £20 0s. 0d.
and Premises, No.6
Parliament Street

NATURE OF TENANCY: [FENNEY] Lease dated 20th day of January, 1845, granted by Sir
William Abraham CHATTERTON, Bart., to Hannah FENNEY for the term of 200 years, from the
25th March, then next containing the usual Covenants between Landlord and Tenant. The rent
reserved by this lease is £25 per annum, but by agreement between Sir William Abraham
CHATTERTON and Hannah FENNEY the said rent was in the year 1851 was abated to the yearly
rent of £20 for the residue of the term, and such abated rent only is payable by the Tenant
under said Lease and the Purchaser will be bound by such abatement.

5] Dwelling House Denis TWOMEY £20 0s. 0d.
and Premises, No.5
Parliament Street

NATURE OF TENANCY: [TWOMEY] Lease dated 20th day of January, 1845, granted by Sir
William Abraham CHATTERTON, to Denis TWOMEY for the term of 200 years, from the
25th March, then next containing the usual Covenants between Landlord and Tenant.
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CONDITION OF SALE as to LOTS 7 TO 13 inclusive
The purchaser of lot 7 shall be entitled to the custody of the original lease of the 24th
day of April, 1786 and the purchasers of said several other lots shall be entitled to
compared copies thereof, and the purchaser of lot 7 shall covenant in such manner as the
Commissioners shall direct for the production of the said original lease.

NOTE; CONDITIONS OF SALE ARE SAME FOR LOTS 7-13
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DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS OF LOT and Tenancy
LOT No. 8

Premises, situate on the South Mall, in the City of Cork, held for the residue of
of a term of 900 years from the 1st April, 1786

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RENTAL -- LOT No. 8 GALE DAYS 25th March and 29th September
DENOMINATIONS TENANT YEARLY RENT

1] Dwelling House Francis HODDER £31 10s. 1d.
and Premises, No.36
South Mall

NATURE OF TENANCY: [HODDER] Lease dated 23RD day of JULY, 1852, granted by Sir
William Abraham CHATTERTON, Bart., to said Francis HODDER for the term of 31 years,
from the 29th September, then next containing the usual Covenants between Landlord
and Tenant and a clause of surrender at the end of any year of said term. giving 6
Calander months notice, and a covenant to allow out of the first year's rent the
sum of £21 for repairing, which sum has been allowed to the Tenant.
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DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS OF LOT and Tenancy
LOT No. 9

Dwelling House Premises, situate on the South Mall, and to the rere of the
South Mall and Parliament Street, in the City of Cork, held for the residue of
of a term of 900 years from the 1st April, 1786

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RENTAL -- LOT No. 9 GALE DAYS 25th March and 29th September
DENOMINATIONS TENANT YEARLY RENT

1a] Dwelling House Philip O'CONNELL £36 18s. 6d.
and Premises, No.37
South Mall

NATURE OF TENANCY: [O'CONNELL] Lease dated 25th day of January, 1791, granted by
William Abraham CHATTERTON, Esq. to John FORBES for the term of 800 years,
from the 29th September, then last at the yearly rent of £40, late currency
containing the usual Covenants between Landlord and Tenant and a Covenant not to
erect any Wall or other Building in the coach yard, kitchen, or cellar, of a
greater height than the boundary wall of 12 feet, nor alter the same.

2a] Parcel of Ground Philip O'CONNELL £5 0s. 0d.
to the rere of the
Houses Nos. 6 and 7
Parliament Street and
No. 37 South Mall

NATURE OF TENANCY: [O'CONNELL] Lease dated 10th January, 1845, granted by Sir
William Abraham CHATTERTON, to said Philip O'CONNELL for the term of 200 years,
from the 25th March, then next containing the usual Covenants between Landlord
and Tenant and a clause giving the Landlord a right of entry through the Dwelling
House of said Philip O'CONNELL, No. 37 South Mall, to distrain said Premises.
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DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS OF LOT and Tenancy
LOT No. 10

Dwelling House and Premises, situate on the South Mall,in the City of Cork,
held for the residue of of a term of 900 years from the 1st April, 1786

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RENTAL -- LOT No. 10 GALE DAYS 25th March and 29th September
DENOMINATIONS TENANT YEARLY RENT

Dwelling House Mrs. Mary CURTIS £36 18s. 6d.
and Premises,
No.38 South Mall

NATURE OF TENANCY: [CURTIS] Lease dated 21st of August, 1792, granted by
James CHATTERTON, Esq. to Elizabeth EDWARDS for the term of 800 years,
from the 25th March, then last at the yearly rent of £40, late currency
containing the usual Covenants between Landlord and Tenant and a Covenant not to
erect any Wall or other Building in the back yard, kitchen, or cellar, of a
greater height than the boundary wall of 12 feet, nor alter the same.
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DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS OF LOT and Tenancy
LOT No. 11

Dwelling House and Premises, situate on the South Mall,in the City of Cork,
held for the residue of of a term of 900 years from the 1st April, 1786

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RENTAL -- LOT No. 11 GALE DAYS 25th March and 29th September
DENOMINATIONS TENANT YEARLY RENT

Dwelling House David HALL £42 0s. 0d.
and Premises,
No.39 South Mall

NATURE OF TENANCY: [HALL] Lease dated 21st of November, 1851, granted by Sir
William Abraham CHATTERTON, Bart. to David HALL for the term of 500 years,
from the 29th September, then containing the usual Covenants between Landlord
and Tenant and a clause of surrender at the end of any year, giving 6 months Notice.
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DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS OF LOT and Tenancy
LOT No. 12

Dwelling House and Premises, situate on the South Mall, in the City of Cork,
held for the residue of a term of 900 years from the 1st April, 1786
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RENTAL -- LOT No. 12 GALE DAYS 25th March and 29th September
DENOMINATIONS TENANT YEARLY RENT

Dwelling House Hedges Eyre £36 18s. 6d.
and Premises, CHATTERTON
No.40 South Mall

NATURE OF TENANCY: [CHATTERTON] Lease dated 3rd day of October, 1795, granted by
James CHATTERTON, Esq. to Catherine CHATTERTON for the term of 800 years,
from the 25th March, then last at the yearly rent of £40, late currency
containing the usual Covenants between Landlord and Tenant and a Covenant not to
erect any Wall or other Building in the back yard, Of a greater height than 12 feet,
nor alter the same.
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DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS OF LOT and Tenancy
LOT No. 13

Dwelling House AND Premises, situate on the South Mall, in the City of Cork,
held for the residue of a term of 900 years from the 1st April, 1786

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RENTAL -- LOT No. 13 GALE DAYS 25th March and 29th September
DENOMINATIONS TENANT YEARLY RENT

Dwelling House Thomas WALL £50 0s. 0d.
and Premises, No.41
South Mall

NATURE OF TENANCY: [WALL] Lease dated 17th sEPTEMBER,1830 [1832] granted by Sir
William Abraham CHATTERTON, Bart.. to William SMITH for the term of 500 years,
from the last day of May, then last containing the usual Covenants between Landlord
and Tenant and a Covenant not to erect any Wall or Building of a greater
height than 12 feet, nor to raise, build upon or extend the walls of said back yard
or kitchen, nor alter the same.
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NOTE: LOT 14 Particulars and Conditions of Sale Vary from Lots 7-13 Above
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LOT 14 - DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
Two Dwelling Houses and Premises situate in Patrick Street, in the Parish of Saint Paul
and the City of Cork, held for the residue of a term of 800 years from the 25th day
of March, 1787, subject to the Yearly rent of £36 18s. 6d.

The foregoing Premises are held by virtue of a Lease thereof, bearing date the 27th
day of August, 1787, executed by George GOOLD to James CHATTERTON, Esq., for a term of
800 years from the 25th day of March, then last past, at the yearly rent of £40, late
currency, being £30 18s. 5d., British, payable half-yearly on the 25th March and 29th
September, and are described as ALL THAT AND THOSE of a Lot of Ground situate lying
and being in Patrick Street in the Parish of Saint Paul, in the City of Cork,
containing in Front to said Street, 40 Feet, or thereabouts, and in depth in one part
thereof 73 feet or thereabouts and in another part thereof, 55 feet or thereabouts,
be the said several dimensions more or less on which the said James CHATTERTON had
lately erected Two Dwelling Houses with kitchens backwards thereof, the said premises
mearing and bounding to the south, with Patrick Street, to the north, with ground and
cellars belonging to the said George GOOLD, to the east with vacant ground also
belonging to the said George GOOLD, and to the west with a House and other concerns
of said George GOOLD, the Eastern, Western and Northern Wall of said Premises, always
to be deemed and considered as party wall, between the said parties to said Lease,
and those respectively deriving and to derive under them which said Lease: contains
the usual Covenants between Landlord and Tenant.

The original lease of the 27th day of August, 1787 and counterpart of the undertenants
Leases of the 1st day of August, 1787 and 10th day of December will be handed to the
Purchaser

The premises comprised in Lot No. 14 consist of Two Dwelling Houses in Patrick Street,
one of the best business situations in the City of Cork. and are each worth double the
reserved rent, the above [BELOW] named tenants having considerable interest in the holdings
comprised in their respective Lease.

GRIFFITH'S VALUATION OF THIS LOT IS £120

The purchaser LOT 14 shall not be entitled to require evidence of the title of the Lessor
in the lease of the 27th August, 1787. to make the same nor object by reason of any
incumbrance effecting his Estate or interest
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Lot No. 14 DENOMINATIONS AND Tenancy

RENTAL -- LOT No. 14 GALE DAYS 25th March and 29th September
DENOMINATIONS TENANT YEARLY RENT

1] Dwelling House Catherine SHINKWIN £36 18s. 6d.
and Premises, Emma SHINKWIN
No.77 Patrick Street Sarah SHINKWIN
Eliza SHINKWIN

NATURE OF TENANCY: [SHINKWIN] Lease dated 1st August, 1787 granted by James
CHATTERTON, Esq. to Austen SHINKWIN for the term of 750 years, from the 25th
March then last at the yearly rent of £40, late currency containing the usual
Covenants between Landlord and Tenant.

2] Dwelling House Eliza FOOT and £36 18s. 6d.
and Premises, Mary Ann Foot
No.78 Patrick Street

NATURE OF TENANCY: [FOOT] Lease dated 10th December 1800,granted by James
CHATTERTON, Esq. to Thomas FOOTT for the term of 786-1/2, from the 29th day of
September then last at the yearly rent of £40, late currency containing the usual
Covenants between Landlord and Tenant.
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Three transcriptions comprise the Estate of DAME HENRIETTA M. CHATTERTON
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Source: FHL# 0258795 Encumbered Estates - County Cork.