Hi MR
While searching through the catalogue of Lymm records held by
Cheshire RO I came across these and thought they may be of interest.
Bastardy order
c1820 Thomas Walker to pay Betty Hinton payment direct to Betty Hinton
FindingNo P 119/26/54
Title Indenture of Apprenticeship
Date 18 March 1772
Description Indenture between Thomas Bradbury and William Hewitt, Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of Lymm and Adam Southworth of Warrington, Lancashire; and Ralph Peacock of Grappenhall, boatsman; binding Ann Hinton, a poor child aged about 8 years belonging to Lymm, as Apprentice to Ralph Peacock for a term of 8 years to be taught the trade of a manager in housekeeping.
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