Matthew Proudfoot was one of the very first Royal Mail Guards - I will find out what year - Lancaster to Carlisle late 1700's ..
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didn't realise it was that late
Baptism: 8 Sep 1796 St Nicholas Street Chapel, Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Mary Proudfoot - Daughter of Matthew Proudfoot & Mary, his Wife
Born: 17 Aug 1796
Abode: Lancaster
Occupation: Guard of the mail coach to Carlisle
Notes: Baptized at their house
Baptised by: S. Girle
Register: Baptisms 1771 - 1837, Page 14, Entry 2
Source: LDS Film 560883
Baptism: 21 Sep 1797 St Nicholas Street Chapel, Lancaster, Lancashire, England
John Blackstock Proudfoot - Son of Matthew Proudfoot & Mary, his Wife
Born: 2 Sep 1797
Abode: Lancaster
Occupation: Guard of the mail coach
Baptised by: S. Girle
Register: Baptisms 1771 - 1837, Page 15, Entry 5
Source: LDS Film 560883
Baptism: 19 Jan 1800 St Nicholas Street Chapel, Lancaster, Lancashire, England
William Proudfoot - Son of Matthew Proudfoot & Mary, his Wife
Born: 13 Jan 1800
Abode: Lancaster
Occupation: Guard of the mail coach
Notes: William was buried on the 7th April 1800