Wow what a fascinating and sad story, and one we see refracted in our current crisis of so many migrant and unsheltered people everywhere. My heart went out to poor Deborah. I hope they found a home, or at least safety on the road. I have frequently thought about the runaways, waygoers, and other transient people I find in church records. Thanks for illuminating one such family’s experience. It has given me a lot to think about.
Great insights through the records. I find the whipping abhorrent, perhaps it was more symbolic than physical. I hope so.
Thank goodness times have changed!
Wow what a fascinating and sad story, and one we see refracted in our current crisis of so many migrant and unsheltered people everywhere. My heart went out to poor Deborah. I hope they found a home, or at least safety on the road. I have frequently thought about the runaways, waygoers, and other transient people I find in church records. Thanks for illuminating one such family’s experience. It has given me a lot to think about.
Thank you. I am pleased you appreciated it.
Really interesting. Though not much has changed in places in North Bucks. Luckily the laws no longer exist!!
Wow, that gives new context to charity. 😳
Yes. They did things a bit differently in the 17th century!