| Description | Recognizance dated 15 March 1833 made by William Steven roper, William Symmonds tailor, and Peter Stoxlay chimney sweeper, all of Stockton on Tees in county Durham, for the appearance of William Steven at the next Quarter Sessions as father of the bastard child of Hannah Todd of the township of Skipton on Swale singlewoman, which when born is likely to be chargeable to the township of Skipton on Swale
Undated note from John Waters overseer of the poor of Skipton to the Revd W. Dent. William Stevens [sic], who had been bound over to appear at the Sessions, had not answered his call in the case of bastardy. The recognizance is to be estreated absolutely
Undated note relating to the non-appearance of William Stevans [sic] of Stockton. Hannah Todd of Skipton Bridge was present. If Stevans does not appear at the next Sessions, his surety will have to pay the amount of his recognizance |