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Folio.30-31 William Rose of St Paul, Bedford, tailor.

25 April 1832

From: 1832 To: 1832

I am 26 years of age, was born in High Wycombe in the County of Buckingham where my father then resided but belonged to the city of Bath. When I was about 14 years of age my father placed me out apprentice to my uncle George Hall of St Mary Magdalen, Oxford, tailor for seven years. I do not know where the Indentures are. I served about 3 years there of my time when being ill my Master gave up my Indentures and I left him the trade not then agreeing with me. When I recovered my health I let myself to Daniel Thornton of St Giles, Oxford, solicitor, as a copying clerk by the year. I was to have twelve shillings a week and my board, washing and lodging. I continued with Mr Thornton til June 1829. There was a written agreement between Mr Thornton and me, to the above effect, which I believe is in the possession of his brother Mr Henry Thornton of Oxford. I have worked as a journeyman tailor ever since but have not done any other act to gain a settlement. I was married on the 23rd instant at St Paul Bedford to Ann Gazely.

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Rose, William,
Rose, Ann,
Gazely, Ann,
Hall, George,
Thornton, Daniel,
Thornton, Henry

BEDFORD, Bath, High Wycombe, Oxford, Settlement, Overseers, magistrate, POVERTY, Poor Laws, MARRIAGE, tailor, apprenticeship, solicitor, copying clerk, wages/conditions, illness, Journeyman