RepositoryCheshire Record Office
LevelPiece
ReferenceZAB/1/254
TitleAdmissions; removal of overseer; statute for poor relief
Date7 Aug 1594
DescriptionStephen Albright, "loryner", [lorimer-maker of small iron-ware especially re horses' bridles.], to be admitted paying 26/8. At the suggestion of Mr. Sergeant Warburton, referred to the Mayor whether the fine to be mitigated, in view of the urgent need of a loryner in the City.
The accounts of Aldersay and Newall being discussed, and some items being questioned by John Thropp, Councilman, Aldersay loses his temper, is removed from his post as overseer, and imprisoned until he pay £10 for contempt. John Middleton, merchant, is appointed in his place.
At the suggestion of Warburton, a meeting to be held between the Mayor and Justices, the Overseers of the Poor and the Churchwardens, to consider the last statute for poor relief.
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