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History of Witham >> Parish paupers in 1858

Parish paupers in 1858

This is a list of parish paupers given relief during the half-year ending 29th September 1858.

The images of the document are on the Essex Record Office's website and consists of three pages. Click here to start with Page One of orginal document.

Under the Poor Law of 1834, Witham became part of the Witham Union, later the Braintree Union. See our article on researching your workhouse and pauper ancestors.

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