Esther, I suggest you take a look at these websites, which are very informative: http://www.a2a.org.uk/help/glossary/index.asp http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/content/view/95/95/ Kind regards. Dorothy J. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Esther Laun" <[email protected]> To: "Barbara Mallyon" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 1:03 AM Subject: Re: [King] Kingsclere Parish Records Hi Barbara What are removal orders and why are they issued Have noticed this order several times Also what are bastardy bonds and when was these orders abolished Esther Aust.