Payment details

Gratuity

49s

Pension

No pension

Notes

The payment (44 s. + 5 s.) was made for relieving her wants, and to pay off the surgeon’s bill for her son. Her son served under Colonel Francis Thornhagh, and was ‘slain’ [i.e. mortally wounded] at Shelford [storming of Shelford House 3 November 1645]. The entry noted that she had earlier submitted a petition to the Committee, and the further pay of 5 s. was in response. Warrant signed by Nicholas Charlton and Gervase Lomax. Receipt endorsed with Margaret Webster’s mark.

Record of payment

Nottinghamshire County Committee Treasurer’s Payments, 9 January 1646

Payment made to

Title

Unknown

Name

Margaret Webster

Described occupation

Occupation unknown

Place of residence

Sheffield (Sheffield Parish), West Riding of Yorkshire