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Shropshire / Walcott family of Bitterley Court, Ludlow, Shropshire
« on: Thursday 09 February 17 11:54 GMT (UK) »
We are looking to trace Walcot family members formally of Bitterley Court, Bitterley, Ludlow, Shropshire.
The Walcot family lived at Bitterley Court for 300 years or so.
They owned the right to appoint the rector (they have the "patronage" or the "advowson") of St Mary's Church, Bitterley.
Bitterley Court was sold to the Wheelers in 1898, however the Walcot family retained the right to appoint the rector.
The Diocese of Hereford only has the following information about the owners of the advowson: Walcot Family Trust c/o Morgans Solicitors, Mill Street. Unfortunately Morgans has closed down and the business was bought by Lanyon Bowdler. My employer has contacted them, but they have no records about the Walcot Family Trust.
Any information would be fantastic.
The Walcot family lived at Bitterley Court for 300 years or so.
They owned the right to appoint the rector (they have the "patronage" or the "advowson") of St Mary's Church, Bitterley.
Bitterley Court was sold to the Wheelers in 1898, however the Walcot family retained the right to appoint the rector.
The Diocese of Hereford only has the following information about the owners of the advowson: Walcot Family Trust c/o Morgans Solicitors, Mill Street. Unfortunately Morgans has closed down and the business was bought by Lanyon Bowdler. My employer has contacted them, but they have no records about the Walcot Family Trust.
Any information would be fantastic.