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Offline DoreenC

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Bastardy Orders/Poor Law
« on: Monday 12 June 06 21:36 BST (UK) »
Can anyone explain what the term "Lying in" means on a Bastardy Order please? thanks, Doreen
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Re: Bastardy Orders/Poor Law
« Reply #1 on: Monday 12 June 06 21:46 BST (UK) »
Hi Doreen,

"Lying in" is the term used for the confinement of the mother i.e. when she gives birth.

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Re: Bastardy Orders/Poor Law
« Reply #2 on: Monday 12 June 06 21:53 BST (UK) »
Thanks Nell, I had been trying to work it out but hadn't thought of it like that. regards, Doreen
Crapper of Sheffield
Gregory of  Birchover,Derbyshire
Popplewell of Darton/Birstall
Cox of Staffordshire, Staveley, Derbys.
Partridge of Staffs/Gloucs.
Layton of Staffs., South Yorks.
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