Elizabeth Carney v. Manus Butler
16 May 1791
[Before Robert Carter and Nicholas Brand, JPs]
Elizabeth Carney complained of having a Child by Manus Butler & prayed assistance to compel ye sd Butler to maintain the Child—Butler present—admitted the complaint, & allow'd the Charges, viz.
£ s d | |
---|---|
To a midwife | 1..1. 0 |
Expences during the illness Nursing & | 2..2. 0 |
Nursing & Cloathing of Child fm | |
10 Augst. to 16 May 1791—at 3/6 per week | 6..16 .6 |
9..19 .6 |
~ May 23.
gave an Order to
Eliz Kerny for 3/6
p week for
maintenance of
the child.
Sources: PANL, GN 5/4/C/1, Ferryland, box 1, Elizabeth Carney v. Manus Butler, 16 and 23 May 1791.