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Quarter Session Indexes
« on: Sunday 16 December 07 08:09 GMT (UK) »

Hi, I have found my Daniel reeves in the 1842 Quarter Session Indexes with the types of documents noted as ''Recogn'' and ''Examn''. Before I send for details of these documents, what would these abbreviations likely to be referring to ?  Also how much detail should I likely expect.? (sourced from Familyhistoryonline)

Allie and Keith found him for me in the 1841 census in my first foray into Rootschat a while back.  occupation unreadable. (Many thanks to you both for the welcome and the help  Smiley )

I found him recently in the 1851 census (under Reever) as a letter carrier.   Would they have to sit an examination to be a letter carrier?

Any thoughts on this appreciated.
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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 16 December 07 08:16 GMT (UK) »

Hi Tootsiepie  Smiley

The "Recogn" would be 'Recognizance' - dicionary.com has this definition:

a.   a bond or obligation of record entered into before a court of record or a magistrate, binding a person to do a particular act.
b.   the sum pledged as surety on such a bond.

"Examn" I would have thought would be 'Examination', as in the interrogation of the person on trial, or the witnesses.

Hope that helps  Smiley

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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 16 December 07 13:12 GMT (UK) »

Thank You Prue, It looks as if he may have been a naughty boy  Undecided

I've sent an enquiry to Shropshire FHS to see if I can get a copy of the full entry and cost involved.
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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 26 December 07 15:39 GMT (UK) »

I'd be interested to hear if Shropshire FHS will forward you a copy of the report you require.

I was lead to believe you had to visit (and have a readers ticket) in order to view these documents.

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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 26 December 07 21:28 GMT (UK) »

I think Shropshire Archives holds the originals so you could get in touch with them as well, and compare access, price etc.

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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 27 December 07 19:13 GMT (UK) »

Hi Fay, I received a reply from a lady  called Sue on the 18/12 saying

''I am passing your enquiry over to John Ravenscroft our chairman who will have the best information on this.
Sue Harvey''

I realise that this is a bit of a busy time of year for everyone, so I'll wait patiently, hoping for a reply sometime in the New Year.

Fay, I hope I don't have to visit in person , because it just won't be possible in the next 12 months. Too many commitments this year, holiday weeks all accounted for, mostly with babysitting grandson.


Hi again Prue, Thanks for the tip on the Shropshire Archives. I'll send a query this weekend and see what happens.

I'll keep you both up to date on any replies.
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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 27 December 07 19:56 GMT (UK) »

Hi Toot Smiley Smiley

As I live in Shrewsbury  I might go down the archives tomorrow if they are open,  I need to go into town anyway, I have a readers ticket so no problem. ,  If I do, What do you want me to look at,  Smiley Smiley  I Have never had cause to look into the Quater sessions before, If they have info on your chap I will have it copied out,

Pete Smiley Smiley






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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #7 on: Thursday 27 December 07 20:11 GMT (UK) »

Hi Pete,  That would be very kind of you  Smiley  but please check there will be no expense  incurred, as I wouldn't like to inadvertantly cost you any money.

If the entries can be copied by hand (if they aren't too long) I would appreciate it.  Details below , found on Familyhistory online.

1. Name Daniel REEVES Trade etc Labourer Place Prees, – Type of document recogn Quarter Jun 1842 Ref no QR383 Item no 240 Extn –
Amount paid £0.05
2. Name Daniel REEVES Trade etc Labourer Place Prees, – Type of document examn Quarter Jun 1842 Ref no QR383 Item no 413 Extn –
Amount paid £0.05

Thank you for your kind offer  Smiley
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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 27 December 07 20:35 GMT (UK) »


Hi Pete,

The Archives are open normal day tomorrow, 10 till 5

Hoping to get there myself if I can persuade other half that I need some sanity time away from the children.

Allie  Smiley
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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #9 on: Thursday 27 December 07 20:53 GMT (UK) »

Toot Smiley Smiley

I aint bothered about about a few pennies here and there Smiley Smiley  If I get there and I find him you will have him Smiley 

Might see you tomorrow Allie Smiley Smiley

Pete Smiley Smiley


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Re: Quarter Session Indexes
« Reply #10 on: Thursday 27 December 07 21:07 GMT (UK) »

Cheers Pete, Happy Hunting... hopefully you'll get some stuff for yourself too.. Smiley
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