Anybody having problems finding parish registers for Paglesham in Essex. I am reading a book A History of Essex. The following is a quote from the book.
"By far the most profitable and widespread marshland activity was smuggling. Around 1800, the entire population of Paglesham was engaged in this 'free trade'. In one year they smuggled in 13,476 gallons of geneva and brandy, and £200-worth of silk at a time was hidden in three hollow elms near East Hall. The most famous Paglesham smuggler was 'Hard Apple' Blyth, churchwarden and grocer who wrapped up the butter and bacon in pages torn from the PARISH REGISTERS!!!!!
No wonder we have problems finding some baptisms, marriages and deaths lol.
Barbara
"By far the most profitable and widespread marshland activity was smuggling. Around 1800, the entire population of Paglesham was engaged in this 'free trade'. In one year they smuggled in 13,476 gallons of geneva and brandy, and £200-worth of silk at a time was hidden in three hollow elms near East Hall. The most famous Paglesham smuggler was 'Hard Apple' Blyth, churchwarden and grocer who wrapped up the butter and bacon in pages torn from the PARISH REGISTERS!!!!!
No wonder we have problems finding some baptisms, marriages and deaths lol.
Barbara
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