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Agent to John Reed Chipchase Castle - help?

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  • Agent to John Reed Chipchase Castle - help?

    My ggggg grandfather's headstone says he was 'Agent to John Reed, Esquire, Chipchase Castle'. I know John Reed was a wealthy banker who bought Chipchase in 1734. Any idea what an 'Agent' in this context was?

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    The man who ran the estate office, dealing with tenants and rents and building maintenance.
    Uncle John - Passed away March 2020

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