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Bedfordshire Lookup Requests / Re: Woburn parish registers: HENLEY
« on: Monday 30 October 23 08:37 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks! That reminder is useful. I knew about the entry for William Henley, and it is consistent with him moving to London or Brighton. I think 'removed' may just mean that he moved away from Woburn - not that he was removed i.e. expelled! Thanks for the mention of Jane White - one that needs checking, as I don't have any mention of a Jane White. Possibly the wife of one of William's sons.
The move must have been after 1816 because William Henley was the first secretary of the Benevolent Brothers Benefit Society, a 'friendly society' set up in Woburn in 1816. His cousin Thomas was the first chairman. One of the conditions of membership was that all family members had to be vaccinated against smallpox. Very early adopters of vaccination!
The move must have been after 1816 because William Henley was the first secretary of the Benevolent Brothers Benefit Society, a 'friendly society' set up in Woburn in 1816. His cousin Thomas was the first chairman. One of the conditions of membership was that all family members had to be vaccinated against smallpox. Very early adopters of vaccination!