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Folio.211 Charles Cook residing at Blunham, labourer.

7 July 1834

From: 1834 To: 1834

I am about 46 years of age, was born at Blunham aforesaid where my father John Cook then resided and belonged. In 1804 I let myself to Thomas Mayes of Ravensden, farmer, as horsekeeper by the year at the wages of five guineas. I continued in such service three years. I was married a few days before I left such service at Ravensden Church to Elizabeth Swales who died the Christmas following leaving one child now living. I then let myself to Benjamin Jefferies of Great Barford, farmer, as his maltster by the year at the wages of twelve pounds. I went into such service on New Michaelmas Day and quitted it on New Michaelmas Day following and received my full wages. I have not sone any act since to gain a settlement. I was married on the 4th instant at Blunham to Mary Nottingham.

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Cook, Charles,
Cook, Elizabeth,
Cook, Mary,
Cook, John,
Mayes, Thomas,
Jefferies, Benjamin,
Swales, Elizabeth,
Nottingham, Mary

BEDFORD, BLUNHAM, RAVENSDEN, GREAT BARFORD, Settlement, Overseers, magistrate, POVERTY, Poor Laws, labourer, farmer, horsekeeper, maltster, DEATH, wages/conditions, MARRIAGE