• Reference
    P38/13/2/17
  • Title
    Examination of Elizabeth Thoady of Cotton End, Cardington, wife of William Thoady (private soldier, 40th Regiment of Foot serving in America).
  • Date free text
    5 December 1814
  • Production date
    From: 1814 To: 1814
  • Scope and Content
    Concerning settlement of her son, William Meyers (alt. 'Myers'), aged five years and ten months, whom she had by James Myers (alt. 'Meyers') her former husband. Son William was born at Elves [Elvas], Portugal, while James Meyers was living, whose settlement she understood from him to be at Luton. Married William Thoady c. 5 years ago at Badajoz, Spain; unable to support her son without assistance from parish to which husband belongs.
  • Level of description
    item