Shevington and Finch

I want to note a concern in realtion to 17th Century genealogy and that is the potential for a Finch origin in Shevington. The County Record office may have more information in this area although I point to this 'clipping'

Lease for 99 years at peppercorn rent DDX 92/16 19 June 1732

For 10/-: John Longworth of Ormskirk (as DDX 92/14) to William Clayton of Adlington esq.: -- as DDX 92/9 --: further to a deed of feoffment of equal date, which is recited (i.e. Same parties: -- The Finch Mill estate in Shevington, with named closes, (34 ac.) formerly part of Shevington Moor -- subject to an annuity of £20 to Hannah, widow of Jerelijah Finch, brother of Peter Finch, a previous owner). To lapse when H.F. executes a deed releasing W.C. from payment of such annuity. Witn. Henry Gibb, Henry Taylor, Alex. Leigh. Endorsed with schedule of previous deeds relating to the Tode. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk


This seems to indicate that at least in part we have a link to Shevington. Interesting in geographical terms but also and indication that the family were not always miners and industrial but possible 'yeoman' in status.