Charlton Marshall Village HistoryThu, 28th March 2024
Charlton Marshall Village History
1657: Churchwarden's Accounts I have spent quite a lot of time working through the Churchwardens account books from the 17 th and 18 th centuries. I thought a few extracts might raise a smile and also remind us how very different life was then. I have left spelling unchanged but have interpreted where I think it might be necessary. The first selection is of payments made to travellers passing through the parish. 1657 To John Barnes that came out of Turkie Many payments were made to villagers for killing animals that were harmful to an agricultural community. 1657 To widow Coles for hedgs (hedgehogs) There were also payments for the church services and building. 1663 Paid for 3 quarts of wine and half a pinte against Ester and 2 penneth of bread,
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