The petition of Margery Woods of Ormskirk, Lancashire, 16 July 1677
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To the Right wor[shi]pp[fu]ll Justices of peace and Quor[um] at the Quarter sessions holden at Ormskirke 16o July Car[oli] S[e]c[un]di xxixo
The humble petic[i]on of Margery Woods of Orms[kir]ke widow
Humbly sheweth
That your pet[itione]rs late husband William Woods dec[ease]d was a maimed Souldier and had a yearly penc[i]on or sallary of Ten shillings p[er] Annu[m] dureing his life
That your pet[itione]rs said husband lately departed this life leaving your pet[itione]r many children & very poore
May it therfore please your good wor[shi]pps to allow and continue your pet[itione]r ye said ten shillings sallary towards paying the rent for a poore house for your pet[itione]r and her children to dwell in. And your Pet[itione]r shall ever pray &c: