The order for Ann Finch of Gresford, Denbighshire, 13 June 1664

<Symbol: seal of Thomas Powell>

<Symbol: seal of John Puleston>

To John Wyn[n]e & Francis Manley Esq[ui]r[e]s Treasurers for the maimed souldiers for the County of Denbigh

Whereas it hath been proved vnto vs that Rob[er]t Finch of Gresford deceased late husband to Ann Finch widdow, hath faithfully served his late ma[jes]tie in the late warrs & receaved seu[er]all wounds in the said time, And was much damnified in his estate, And left behinde him Eight small Children & a greate debt, soe that the poore widdow hath not withall to maintaine her children nor to satisfie the debt, It is therefore ordered That the said Treasurers pay to the said Ann Finch the sum[m]e of five shillings towards the maintenance of her children vntill the next quarter sessions, And that then she may be recommended to the Bench for such yearly pension as they shall thinke fitt Given vnder o[u]r hands & seales the Thirteenth day of June 1664.

Tho[mas] Powell

John Puleston

1 Jul[y] 1664

p[ai]d Anne Finch 5 s.

Key Facts

Date of certificate

13 June 1664

Name of petitioner

Ann Finch

Type of petitioner

War Widow

Declared allegiance

Royalist

Injuries sustained;
ailments experienced

Authority petitioned

  • Quarter Sessions
    County of Denbighshire (exact location undefined/uncertain)

Outcome of petition

  • Successful
  • Gratuity 5s
    Pension £0.0s.0d.
    Frequency Unknown

Petition signature

Signature

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Archive information

Location

National Library of Wales

Shelf mark

Chirk Castle MS B86/73