Category Archives: Old Town of Milton Abbas

Exhibition 2020 – ‘The Times They Wuz A’Changin’: Life in a Georgian Dorset Village

Posted on December 12, 2019 by miltonabbashistorygroup

We are planning a three day exhibition May 23 – 25 2020. We are busy researching the Old Town of Milton Abbas, and now have most of the relevant records transcribed. However there are a few wills, removal orders, settlement … Continue reading →

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Labourer’s Pay 1775

Posted on December 9, 2019 by miltonabbashistorygroup

We are just transcribing some bills, vouchers or receipts for Milton Abbey Estate for labouring work. These are answering some questions such as the names of the labourers and how much they were paid, but raising more – the list … Continue reading →

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Bastardy Examination of Charlotte Vacher, 1829

Posted on November 27, 2019 by miltonabbashistorygroup

We have just been given the original of this document. It is now transcribed and available for members to share. Her name is spelled Charlotte Vatcher in the document, and Charlotte Vacher on the reverse. John Sturmy is named as … Continue reading →

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