Dear All
I am studying the published Churchwardens' accounts for Dudley, Worcestershire for 1830-31 and the 'ordinary expenses' include £8. 8s. 0d. for 'Cook for Mendicity Man'. I am struggling to find who or what 'the Mendicity Man' might be and I wondered if anyone could help me.
Might it be the collector for a charity? Cook or Cooke was quite a common name in Dudley at the time so there is no help there. Compared with the other payments, this one is fairly middle of the range. I would be very grateful for any help.
With thanks, Judith Davies.
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