Records of the Clerk of the Peace of Merionetshire, 1817-1943, comprising fees and accounts, 1817-1837, 1864; list of the Gentlemen in the Commission of the Peace, 1821-1831; case papers, 1817-1943; letter books, 1822-1894; charities, 1875-1910; enclosures, 1822, [c. 1827]; and general papers, 1818-1923.
Clerk of the Peace Records
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- Dates of Creation1817-1923
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
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Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Clerk of the Peace was the recorder for the Court of Quarter Sessions for the county of Merioneth, which, in addition to its judicial role, became responsible for administration. The Clerk compiled lists of members of the magistracy.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following : fees and accounts; Commission of the Peace; correspondence; case papers; charities; enclosures; and general.
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Compiled by Seri Crawley for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: Meirionnydd Archives, Clerk of the Peace Records
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