Settlement Certificate from Newington, Oxfordshire
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Settlement Certificate from Newington, Oxfordshire
A 1747 settlement certificate relating to Alecksander and Marcy Chalk of Newington, Oxfordshire. The certificate guaranteed that if the Chalks needed poor relief while living elsewhere, the cost would be paid by the parish of Newington. Date: 1747
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1747 Certificate Chalk Chalks Cost Guaranteed Living Needed Newington Oxfordshire Paid Parish Poor Relating Settlement Marcy
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1. Title: Settlement Certificate of Alecksander and Marcy Chalk from Newington, Oxfordshire (1747) This historical document is a Settlement Certificate issued in the year 1747 by the Parish of Newington, Oxfordshire, England, for Alecksander and Marcy Chalk. The certificate serves as a guarantee that if the Chalks were to require poor relief while residing elsewhere, the cost would be met by the Parish of Newington. During the 18th century, the English Poor Laws required individuals to be "settled" in a parish in order to receive assistance when in need. Settlement certificates like this one were crucial for people moving from one parish to another, as they ensured that their previous parish would provide support if necessary. Alecksander and Marcy Chalk, likely a married couple, were residents of Newington at the time this certificate was issued. The document bears the signature of the parish rector, Reverend William Hutchins, and the seal of the Parish of Newington, attesting to the authenticity of the certificate. The certificate's reverse side includes a detailed description of the individuals named in the document, including their occupations and physical descriptions. This information would have been important for the receiving parish to verify the identity of the certificate holders and ensure that they were indeed eligible for relief. This Settlement Certificate from Newington, Oxfordshire, offers a glimpse into the lives of Alecksander and Marcy Chalk and the social welfare system in place during the 18th century. It is a valuable historical record that sheds light on the experiences of ordinary people during a time when the provision of assistance for the poor was a communal responsibility.
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