Hello All
Thanks Goughy, yes, it is a large 'A' and the next part, re Barnard / Bernard.
Regarding Richard Peirson of Selby ...
According to the YAS Catalogue online Pdf ...
28th May, 1708, 7th Anne. Bet Thos. Stradling of Burn, Gent and Eliz. his wife 1; Richard Peirson of Selby, Gent, Other. Cons 5/-. Quarter part of the Mannor of Bourne als Burne and Courts Leet ... LEASE For A Year.
Richard Peirson seems to sell his interest in Burn, near Selby in 1721 for £ 500.
John Hood was an occupier of a Tenement, in a Messuage that was divided into two Tenements, with an Orchard (1802 Deed Registration).
Jane Hood was buried Selby, August 1803, aged 65, Wife of John Hood, Mariner, but her origin is unconfirmed.
Regards Mark
Edit: According to the Catholic Returns of Lands
The farm of Richard Peirson off Market Place, Selby, in 1720 was occupied by Hood, a Barber.