The following documents mention James Fielding and members of his family
The documents relate to the settlement of James Fielding and his family in 1836
To the Churchwardens and Overseers of the poor of Dewsbury and to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of Langfield.Whereas a complaint has been made to us, two of His Majesty's JPs, that James Fielding and Ellen his wife and their child actually became chargeable to the township of Dewsbury. We adjudge the last place of the lawful settlement of James Fielding and family to be in Langfield.
Therefore some or one of you to carry out the said from and out of the Township of Dewsbury to the township of Langfield
Examination of James Fielding of the township of Dewsbury, cotton spinner, touching the place of the legal settlement of him, the said James Fielding, and Ellen his wife, and Mary their child after the age of one year, taken upon Oath of two of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace on the 27th day of February 1836.Who saith as follows
I am about thirty three years of age and was born in the township of Stansfield. The place of my father's settlement was at Langfield as I have been informed and believe – I was never bound apprentice or hired for a year nor have accepted a Tenement of Two Pounds Rent or done any act whereby to gain settlement for myself. I have twice had relief from the Overseers of Langfield, the last time was about two years since. My wife is unwell and not fit to be removed.Sworn before us having been first read over to the examinant.
Signed: J. Armitage and J. Ingham
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