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  1. 14-08-2017, 8:47 AM #1
    mybonney
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    Default Bastardy Bonds

    Could anyone do a look-up for me? My ancestor John Jackson was born in 1837 Carlisle Cumberland England. His mother Hannah Jackson never married John's father. I can't figure out how to find the information. tahnk you, Bonney
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    Bastardy bonds are held by the various parishes See this guide
    And The National Archives list of parishes and where the records can be found - here
    Remember that if the mother didn't seek help from the parish there may be no record of a bastardy bond
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    In 1837 the New Poor Law was in operation.

    For an explanation, see https://www.workhouses.org.uk/poorlaws/newpoorlaw.shtml in particular the paragraph on the Bastardy Clause.

    First place to look is the records of the Board of Guardians for the relevant union
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