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Margaret in Burton

11-09-12, 13:35

http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/RecordDisplayTranscript.aspx?oid=558719&iid=130776

31st March 1781 Eleanor daughter of William and Elizabeth Daws labourer & affidavit made

This was an infant burial.

kiterunner

11-09-12, 13:38

It is to prove that the body was buried in wool:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burying_in_Woollen_Acts

Margaret in Burton

11-09-12, 13:44

It is to prove that the body was buried in wool:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burying_in_Woollen_Acts

Thanks Kate

JBee

11-09-12, 16:37

Never knew that - thank goodness it doesn't apply now.

Merry

11-09-12, 17:19

I agree, Julie - wool makes me itch!