Hi Doug Thank you for the explanation about the "Settlement Examination". Is there a copy of the one relating to William Thompson anywhere? Best Wishes Vyv

Yes Vyv SETTLEMENT EXAM - HAWKESBURY 26/4/1743 at Gloucester Record Office ref P170 OV 5/1/18 Notes made from it: William Thompson now residing at Hawkesbury Upton, born at Acton Turville and lived there with his parents until 12 years old, then apprenticed to William Hardin of Great Badminton, Cordwainer and served 5 3/4 years then went to Hawkesbury Upton and set up his trade and in 1735 was married at Horton to Elizabeth Allen and his 3 children William 6, Martha 5 and Giles 3. The settlement was allowed. Doug on 16/5/05 9:24 pm, VyvScawen@aol.com at VyvScawen@aol.com wrote: > Hi Doug > > Thank you for the explanation about the "Settlement Examination". Is there a > copy of the one relating to William Thompson anywhere? > Best Wishes > Vyv