Middlesex Sessions:
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May 1774

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WHEREAS Complaint has been made unto us, two of
his Majesty's Justices of the Peace in and for the County of
Middlesex (one whereof being of the Quorum) by the
Church-wardens and Overseers of the Poor of the Parish
of Saint Luke in the Said County,
That Elizabeth Pearson< no role > (Wife of John Pearson< no role > who is one saw as further) and her
four Children namely Charlotte< no role > aged about eight years
Jane< no role > aged about Seven years Elizabeth< no role > aged about four
years and George< no role > aged about one year have
lately come into the Said Parish, endeavouring to Settle
there, contrary to Law. And it appeareth unto us the
Said Justices, and we do adjudge that they are likely
to become chargeable to the Said Parish; and upon Exami-
nation of the said Elizabeth Pearson
taken upon Oath, it further appeareth unto us,
and we do likewise adjudge, that the Parish of Saint
James Garlickhith In the City of London
is the Place of the last legal
Settlement of the Said Elizabeth Pearson< no role > and her
four Children
These are therefore is his Majesty's Name to Charge and
Command the Church-wardens and Overseers of the Poor of
the Said Parish of Saint Luke
forthwith to remove and convey the Said Elizabeth Pearson< no role >
and her four Chidren
from the Said Parish of Saint Luke
to the Said Parish of Saint James Garlickhith
and deliver them to the Church-wardens and Overseers
of the Poor there, or to Some or one of them, who are here-
by required to provide for them according to Law. Given
under our Hands and Seals the fifth Day of
January 1774.

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To the Church-wardens and Overseers of
the Poor of the respective Parishes of
Saint Luke
in the County of Middlesex ,
and Saint James Garlickhith
in the City of London
and to all other Officers whom it may
concern.

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