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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Bastardy Court
« on: Friday 03 March 23 22:08 GMT (UK) »
There was a recent thread on illegitimate children here:
RootsChat.Com »General »The Common Room General tips re: illegitimate children
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=870336.0
This highlights Newspapers often reported on "Affiliation" cases ordering the father to pay monies to the mother, or on subsequent cases when the father didn't pay. I have found cases under "Police News" or some similar heading in the newspaper.
I think the cases were typically heard in either Quarter Sessions or Petty Sessions. The local record office often holds these records (where they still exist). Someone with Yorkshire expertise may be able to give you more specific advice where to look.
RootsChat.Com »General »The Common Room General tips re: illegitimate children
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=870336.0
This highlights Newspapers often reported on "Affiliation" cases ordering the father to pay monies to the mother, or on subsequent cases when the father didn't pay. I have found cases under "Police News" or some similar heading in the newspaper.
I think the cases were typically heard in either Quarter Sessions or Petty Sessions. The local record office often holds these records (where they still exist). Someone with Yorkshire expertise may be able to give you more specific advice where to look.