I have found a mention of a bastardy bond binding Stephen Fox of Arlington in 1742
It says that he was bound in £40 to Thomas Clark of Hailsham, innholder and Richard Elphick of Hailsham yeoman churchwardens, John Tutt gent and William Rouse wheelwright overseers, to acquit the parish of any charges, as the father of Elizabeth the illegitimate child of Mary Ren of Hailsham.
Am I right in thinking that he is the father of Elizabeth, and had to pay £40 to the parish for her upkeep?
Linda
It says that he was bound in £40 to Thomas Clark of Hailsham, innholder and Richard Elphick of Hailsham yeoman churchwardens, John Tutt gent and William Rouse wheelwright overseers, to acquit the parish of any charges, as the father of Elizabeth the illegitimate child of Mary Ren of Hailsham.
Am I right in thinking that he is the father of Elizabeth, and had to pay £40 to the parish for her upkeep?
Linda
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