Tithe Commutation file
Date(s): 1823-1824
Creator(s): Various
Scope & Content: A file of papers concerning the Duke of Atholl's and the Bishop of Sodor and Man's proposition for the payment of tithes on the Isle of Man to be commuted in favour of a fixed annual sum; material present relate to the proposition itself, the establishment and activities of the Tithe Commutation Committee to consider the proposition, and discussions over and issues with the Tithe Commutation Bill; there are also lists and other items relating to the landowners on the island, documenting their acceptance and opposition to the Bill.
Language: English
Extent: 27 items
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: FILE
ID number: MS 09707/9/1110-1136
Retrieval number: AP X74
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.
Comments
Archive catalogue
Linked Records
Archives:
- A precept from the Duke of Atholl to the Coroner of Middle Sheading
- Copy letter from James Quirk to the Captains of the Parishes
- Application of [the House of] Keys to meet to adopt measures to carry the tythe proposition in to effect
- Petition from the Parish of Kirk Andreas
- Notes on Tithe Committee report
- Resolution of the House of Keys dated 11 Nov[embe]r 1823
- Appointment of a committee of the House of Keys to investigate the proposition on the subject of tithes and to report thereon
- Memorandum in support of the Tithe Commutation Bill
- List of proprietors and occupiers of land who have assented to the proposed commutation of tithes compiled from the parochial returns
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