Thrale history
John THRALE
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Name John THRALE 
A New Thraliana (1973)
A chronicle of the Thrale family of Hertfordshire by Richard William Thrale (1931-2007), building on the Thrale chapter from the 1952 book Historic Sandridge. Reproduced in full with consent of the author.
Gender Male Property 1699 Cell Barnes, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England 
[1, 2] Sir Samuel Grimston of Gorhambury leased to William the messuage of Cellbarnes and the land of about 120 acres for 21 years at £60 a year, a condition of the lease being that timber trees were excepted, and that the usual course of husbandry should be followed. Upon Sir Samuel's death, the estate passed to Viscount Grimston and William's lease with Grimston's consent was passed to brother John Thrale. In 1699, Sir Samuel Grimston of Gorhambury leased to William the messuage of Cellbarnes and land of about 120 acres for 21 years at £60 a year, a condition of the lease included that timber trees were excepted and that the usual course of husbandry should be followed. After Sir Samuel's death on 1 October 1700, the estate passed to Viscount Grimston and William's lease with Grimston's consent was passed to brother John Thrale. This was a happy arrangement for two years.
In 1717, the other brother Thomas said he would like to take over the lease. John disagreed unless Thomas undertook to provide for William. Thomas agreed to 2 shillings and 6 pence per week. Upon the lease being transferred to Thomas, the latter kept William for three months only and upon John's demands to restore the lease, he refused.
John further complained that Thomas Thrale, William Thrale and Thomas's son Richard had ruined the land by bad husbandry and ignored the covenants, making son liable to a penalty of £800 to Viscount Crimston. The cropping clauses of the lease are very detailed. The first year should be for fallow or turnips: the second year for wheat, rye or barley: the third year for Lent corn, and the tenant should not soe any barley but upon a fallow or tilth. The Crofty Close and the Pightle should for three years be left for pasture. Should this land be ploughed or cross-cropped, William Thrale could be liable to forty shillings for every acre broken up by ploughing. No substances such as straw, stover, soil, compost or dung should be carried away from the property. John Thrale accused his brother Thomas and nephew Richard Thrale of not only breaking these conditions but also of cutting up and ruining the hedges and fences. They had ploughed and sowed every year against all conditions.Will 17 Apr 1732 Cell Barnes, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England Will of John Thrale of Cell Barnes in the parish of Saint Peter, husbandman, Leaves £20 to niece - Anna Thrale, dau. of brother William Thrale deceased and other legacies to Anna Smith, dau. of brother Ralph Thrale, deceased. Left the residue of his property to his niece Anna Smith Death 1736 [3] Probate 10 May 1736 Source: Archdeaconry of St. Albans Person ID I285 UK Thrale family | Fairfolds and Hammonds Thrale branch, Marshalswick Thrale branch Last Modified 17 Apr 2025
Father Richard THRALE d. 1690 Mother Susan THRALE d. 1675 Marriage 30 Apr 1650 Saint Mary's, Watford, Hertfordshire, England Family ID F37 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Property - Sir Samuel Grimston of Gorhambury leased to William the messuage of Cellbarnes and the land of about 120 acres for 21 years at £60 a year, a condition of the lease being that timber trees were excepted, and that the usual course of husbandry should be followed. Upon Sir Samuel's death, the estate passed to Viscount Grimston and William's lease with Grimston's consent was passed to brother John Thrale. In 1699, Sir Samuel Grimston of Gorhambury leased to William the messuage of Cellbarnes and land of about 120 acres for 21 years at £60 a year, a condition of the lease included that timber trees were excepted and that the usual course of husbandry should be followed. After Sir Samuel's death on 1 October 1700, the estate passed to Viscount Grimston and William's lease with Grimston's consent was passed to brother John Thrale. This was a happy arrangement for two years. In 1717, the other brother Thomas said he would like to take over the lease. John disagreed unless Thomas undertook to provide for William. Thomas agreed to 2 shillings and 6 pence per week. Upon the lease being transferred to Thomas, the latter kept William for three months only and upon John's demands to restore the lease, he refused. John further complained that Thomas Thrale, William Thrale and Thomas's son Richard had ruined the land by bad husbandry and ignored the covenants, making son liable to a penalty of £800 to Viscount Crimston. The cropping clauses of the lease are very detailed. The first year should be for fallow or turnips: the second year for wheat, rye or barley: the third year for Lent corn, and the tenant should not soe any barley but upon a fallow or tilth. The Crofty Close and the Pightle should for three years be left for pasture. Should this land be ploughed or cross-cropped, William Thrale could be liable to forty shillings for every acre broken up by ploughing. No substances such as straw, stover, soil, compost or dung should be carried away from the property. John Thrale accused his brother Thomas and nephew Richard Thrale of not only breaking these conditions but also of cutting up and ruining the hedges and fences. They had ploughed and sowed every year against all conditions. - 1699 - Cell Barnes, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England 
Will - Will of John Thrale of Cell Barnes in the parish of Saint Peter, husbandman, Leaves £20 to niece - Anna Thrale, dau. of brother William Thrale deceased and other legacies to Anna Smith, dau. of brother Ralph Thrale, deceased. Left the residue of his property to his niece Anna Smith - 17 Apr 1732 - Cell Barnes, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England = Link to Google Earth
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Histories 
The Hertfordshire Descent of Henry Thrale
J.H. Busby. Notes and Queries, p.495-498. 13 November 1948.
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