"In ye name of God Amen ye twentieth day of March in ye year 1627, I Richard Morte of Blackrodde, yeoman being poor in bodie but of good remembrance, granted for ye terme of thirtie years to my brother Adam Mort and my good friends Richard Turner and George Longworth. All messuage and land in Blackrodde aforesaid in ye holding of my father in law George Holme. And all other buildings, land and appertences in Blackrodde…….and appoint following Elizabeth Holme my mother in law.. And Elonor my wife my two brothers Thomas Morte and Adam Morte.."

Witness signed Thomas and Adam Morte. Richard Morte made his mark RM. Also long inventory on parchment dated Apr 18, 1628 totalling £232 16s 4d of Richard Morte late of Blackrodde.