PUBV34/1/19

Removal Order and settlement examiniation for Mary Hart, 21, singlewoman. Removed from Allhallows in London Wall to Thurleigh.

22 December 1838

From: 1838 To: 1838

Examination of Mary Hart: She hath been informed and verily believes that she was born in the parish of Thurleigh in Bedfordshire where her father rented and occupied a house about four years. Examinant further saieth that her mother died when Examinant was about 5 years of age and her father then deserted her and her sister who were then relieved by the said parish of Thurleigh whilst residing in an adjoining parish. Examinant lastly saieth that to the best of her belief she hath done no act to gain a subsequent settlement.

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BEDFORD, THURLEIGH, London Wall, POVERTY, poor law unions, poor law settlements, poor law removals, overseers of the poor, DEATH, employment, rentals, women's history