Pledge of Kamp Tocke

26 October 1478 · Bochum, Deutschland

Johann von Galen pledges the field Tocke to Wennemar Paschendael, bailiff of Bochum

On 26 October 1478, Johann von Galen, son of Johann, pledged the field known as Kamp Tocke to Wennemar Paschendael, bailiff (Schultheiß) of Bochum. The pledge was made for the sum of seventeen Upper Rhenish gold guilders, with the condition that Johann von Galen retained the right to redeem the property later.

Persons involved

Johann von Galen
Role: Pledgor

Note: Son of Johann; pledged the field Kamp Tocke under right of redemption.
Wennemar Paschendael
Role: Pledgee / creditor

Note: Schultheiß (bailiff) of Bochum who received Kamp Tocke as security.
Johann Springorum (der Ältere)
Role: witness

Note: This charter bears the earliest known Springorum seal.

Sources

Literature & Sources
U 188u / Haus Rechen (Dep.) / Urkunden, Nr. 26.
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