Reference
QSR1823/373
Title
Examinations and depositions relating to assault of Edith Pettifer by Hannah King and her daughter Fanny King.
Date free text
1823
Production date
From: 1823 To: 1823
Scope and Content
Information of Edith Pettifer, wife of James Pettifer of Goldington, labourer. Assault by Hannah King and her daughter Fanny King arising from an argument started by the emptying of a chamber pot. She was struck on the heel with a spade and beaten about the head. Her neighbour Cave and his wife rescued her.
Inforamation of James Cave of Goldington, labourer. 'I heard some women quarrelling. I did not at first take notice of it, because it happens there so often - at last I heard "murder" called out and I went out and saw Hannah King and her daughter beating Elizabeth Pettifer over the head and shoulders ... I took hold of Fanny King's arm and I said "for God's sake don't murder the woman" and I said the same to the mother, and I separated them.'
Information of Mary, wife of James Cave - confirms foregoing; 'I was much terrified.'
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