| Description | Summary conviction of Robert Ellis of the township of Birdforth farm servant for absenting himself from the service of his employer. On 3 December 1866 at Thirsk, Ellis had contracted with Christopher Knowlson of Birdforth to serve him as a servant in husbandry from 3 December 1866 until 23 November 1867 at a wage of £17 7s 6d
Offence committed at the township of Birdforth on 13 February 1867
Case heard at Sowerby |