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Annal of the poor by Eve McLaughlin (Second Hand)
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Annals of the Poor by Eve McLaughlin is a guide for family historians that delves into historical records documenting the lives of impoverished individuals from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The book explores overseers' accounts, settlement certificates, removal orders, examinations, and Quarter Sessions records, providing valuable insights into the struggles and experiences of the poor in England and Wales before the reforms of 1834.
It serves as a useful resource for genealogists and social historians, offering a glimpse into the bureaucratic processes that governed the lives of those in poverty. If you're interested in tracing ancestors who may have been affected by poor laws or workhouses, this book could be an invaluable reference.