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one more question before I start being annoying

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Linda in the Midlands

Linda in the Midlands Report 22 Aug 2006 08:05

thanks Paul.I must have missed that one.I'm not certain it's my rellie as they rest of the family have servants on the 1901 and he's miles away. Linda

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 22 Aug 2006 06:32

If you saw the episode of Who Do You Think You Are with Jeremy Paxman, I think its sombebody who turns up every week for a cash handout rather than somebody who lives in the workhouse. A bit like the benefit system nowadays.

Linda in the Midlands

Linda in the Midlands Report 22 Aug 2006 00:02

thanks Kath, have never come across it before Linda

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 21 Aug 2006 23:58

I would think it was someone who relied on parish relief only occasionally. Not certain though. Kath. x

Linda in the Midlands

Linda in the Midlands Report 21 Aug 2006 23:53

anyone any idea what a casual pauper is?