Abstracts of application and report books

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 192 PLU/3/1/2
  • Dates of Creation
      1840-1848
  • Physical Description
      7 volumes Archives - Non-digital

Scope and Content

Contains summary information for a small number of the complete volumes of Application and Report Books (see ref: PLU/3/1/1). Records details of individuals who applied for relief to the York Poor Law Union.

Includes name of applicant; age; reason for applying for relief; relief given and duration of relief. Also records decisions to send individuals to the workhouse or other institutions.

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