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From: "Szelazek, Bill (Bill)** CTR **" <>
Subject: RE: Parish Relief for Ag Labs
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 09:57:40 +0100

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> (6) MARRYING OFF THE PREGNANT LASS. Nothing brought fear into the heart
> of an Overseer like the sight of a pregnant girl who had the right to
> claim support from the parish for herself & child. In their eagerness
> to marry off such a girl, the overseers dug deep into their pockets to
> ensure that it was a successful wedding day. Example from Clavering
> 1769 - examination of girl with child (2s), for a warrant against the
> father (2s), for a special marriage licence (£1.13s.), for the parson
> (5s.), for the clerk (1s. 6d.), for the sexton (1s), for the marriage
> certificate (6d), for beer from the Fox & Hounds (10s
> 8d.............Snipped
>
>
So eager they even bought the beer for the reception!!

Another fascinating insight, Jean - keep it up.

Regards
Bill - Descendant of Essex, Suffolk & Polish ag labs
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Hunting in Essex :
Hum(m)(e), Suffolk borders pre1800, Mortimer, Constable, Bowles, Manson all
19th century

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