Bastardy return and declaration of penance
1726-1754
Archives
Total copies: 1
1. A declaration of penance performed by Mary Handley at Tattenhall for performing the sin of fornication with Joseph Dod on 17 Dec 1726, 1 piece.
2. Handwritten bastardy return from Manchester to the Diocese of Chester dated 11 May 1754 signed by William Starkie, John Wood and Edward Byrom for the following people, 1 piece:
Timothy Price and Martha Butterworth
Samuel Comb and Phebe Combe
Richard Harrison and Rachael Barron
Edmund Smith a soldier and Mary Crompton
John Chambers and Mary Wilson
Joseph Timms and Alice Clay
George Mellor and Catherine Whittaker
Edward Fay of Preston Soapboiler and Margaret Evans of Manchester
Thomas Cotteril and Ann Hope
William Dutton and Mary Davison
John Roe and Martha Whittell
3. Sheet of legal fees due for July [no year], 1 piece.
Title:
Bastardy return and declaration of penance
Date of work:
1726-1754
Reference number:
GB127.MISC/1289
Level of description:
Fonds
Access restrictions:
UnrestrictedYou can make an appointment to view this item at Manchester Central Library.
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
Record types:
Manchester Archives and Local Studies
Language:
English
Record number:
7206059