1765 Marriage Settlement Document – Greenhill Bridge, Yardley Parish | Manuscript on Vellum

Description

Product Description:
A rare and authentic 18th-century marriage settlement dated 5th June 1765, this beautifully preserved legal document marks the union of John Bromwich and Jane Daffern, referencing property and land at Greenhill Bridge in the parish of Yardley.

Handwritten in traditional iron gall ink on aged vellum, this settlement includes named parties: Mr. John Bromwich the elder and Mr. Robert Daffern, likely relating to family-held estates or dower property. This type of document was commonly used to transfer or secure land and assets as part of marital agreements in Georgian England.

This is a truly exceptional piece for collectors of antique legal documents, genealogy researchers, or those passionate about 18th-century British social history. Ideal for framing, archival projects, or historical research.

Features:

• Date: 5th June 1765

• Type: Marriage Settlement

• Names: John Bromwich, Jane Daffern, Robert Daffern

• Property: A messuage and land at Greenhill Bridge, Yardley Parish

• Medium: Handwritten on vellum

• Excellent legibility for age

• Original Georgian-era manuscript