St Dionis Backchurch Parish:
Workhouse Inquest (Visitation) Minute Books
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20th May 1761 - 29th April 1788

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Image 36 of 1713rd December 1765


The Poor were called in and all severally examined and no Compliant
October 19-1765-Daniel Kenneth< no role > sent to the House
21Richard Megied< no role > and discharged the 28th
23Mrs. Romney sent to the House

London 5 November 1765

Present John Haydon< no role > Ch Warden
Mr Peter Pope< no role >
Mr Francis Leech< no role >
Mr William Kippax< no role >

The Poor were called in and severally examined and no complaints
Mr Birch made complaint against Catherine Reeves< no role > for wasting the Silk
she was set to work when and throwing part down the necessary house
she said it was upon account of its being ravled

Ordered Daniel Kennel< no role > to be discharged the 7th Instant & to give him a
pair of Breeches and Stockings

Mrs. Thomas Dyed 16 Novr.
Sent Ann Law< no role > to the House 25th
Mary Hawkins< no role > do 27

London the 3d Decr 1765

Present Mr. John Haydon< no role >
William Lem< no role > } Ch Warden

Mr Francis Leech< no role >
Mr William Kippax< no role > } Overseers

The Poor were called in and severally examined and great Complaints
were made of Catherine Reeves< no role > being very Saucy to them-Mary Hawkins< no role >
was ordered to attend the Vestry next Thursday. Catherine Reeves was
severely reprimanded for her Indiscretion But the Gentlemen considering
that she might he retarded in her cure by getting cold in her feet
Ordered her a pair of Shoes and stockings-James Arnold< no role > having behaved
ill to Mr Birch was reprimanded and Mrs Romney wanting two Aprons
Mr Birch was desired to supply them and also promised to keep better fire
Catherine




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