Gainsborough Union Workhouse Minutes Parts 1 and 2 (1845-1855, 1858-1885) - Includes part of Nottinghamshire

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A transcript of all entries that mention paupers by name including a map of the Poor Law Union, glossary of terms, extracts from some Acts of Parliament affecting paupers, and a surname index. The extracts mention paupers receiving relief both in the workhouse and outside, including asylums, and may give details of settlement and removal, medical relief, apprenticeship, bastardy cases, emigration, lunatics and maintenance payments made by paupers relatives.

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