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Folio.7 Henry Tucker. Settlement examination.

19 October 1793

From: 1793 To: 1793

In about 1770 let himself to Edward Wells of St. Paul’s, baker, for one year for wages of £6. He continued in this service for another nine months and received wages accordingly. After this service he rented a house in Whitehorse Street (St. Paul’s) and paid Poor Rates. For the last six years prior to his examination, he lived in a house and garden rented from Mrs. Estwick at £5 yearly rent. His mother-in-law Hannah Covington lived here with him and his wife, Elizabeth, who he married in 1773.

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Tucker, Henry,
Tucker, Elizabeth,
Covington, Elizabeth,
Covington, Hannah,
Wells, Edward,
Estwick

BEDFORD, POVERTY, Poor Law Unions, Poor Laws, Settlement, baker, Overseers, MARRIAGE, wages/conditions, rentals, tenancy