The certificate for Elizabeth Rushen of Conwy, Carnarvonshire, c. 1653

Whereas it appeares by the Certificate of the Mayor, Baylyffs & others of Conwy that the Bearers husband John Rushon was slaine by some difference which happened whilest he was in service in yt Guarrison, I desire the Justices of the peace for the County of Carnarvon there as I am informed he inhabited when he tooke vp armes to allow vnto his widow a competent penc[i]on {illegible}.

Key Facts

Date of certificate

1653

Name of petitioner

Elizabeth Rushten

Type of petitioner

War Widow

Declared allegiance

Parliamentarian

Injuries sustained;
ailments experienced

No known injuries or ailments

Authority petitioned

  • Quarter Sessions
    Conwy (Conwy Parish), Carnarvonshire

Outcome of petition

  • Successful
  • Gratuity £0.0s.0d.
    Pension £0.0s.0d.
    Frequency Unknown

Petition signature

Unsigned

Further information in this certificate

Events mentioned

  • There are no known events

Places mentioned

  • There are no known places

People mentioned

Archive information

Location

Caernarfon Record Office (Gwynedd Archives)

Shelf mark

XQS/ '1659 and Commonwealth'