This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gbell152 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5510.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the "Aberdeen University Review" no. 109 (1953) my late father published extracts from the Guild Records of the Sutors of Forfar. He did not quote any wage scales, but did give the rate of Sickness Benefit available to members according to a list dated 1815. This allowed a member "ill in bed" the sum of 5 shillings a week, for 6 weeks, and a decreasing sum thereafter. 5 shillings was also the amount allowed (for 12 weeks) to a widow with one child. There was also superannuation (1s 6d per week) available to retired members over 70. But in 1846, the Sutors, along with all Guilds, lost the power to regulate trade, so incomes would depend on the laws of supply and demand. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.