Bastardy Orders etc (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Friday, July 06, 2007, 11:32 (6414 days ago) @ unknown

For the illegitimate children of paupers there are also bastardy examinations, bastardy bonds (executed by the putative father), and bastardy orders. These documents are of particular value when the identity of the natural father is not indicated in other sources such as the parish registers.

The Gloucestershire Records Office holds some of these Parish records.

I wonder ??

Name: Thomas Coombes
Year of Registration: 1841
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
DISTRICT: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 26
Page: 74