East Orchard

Dorset Militia Ballot List 1790

Transcribed by Sue Thornton-Grimes from the original documents on microfilm at the Dorset History Centre, Ref: Mic/R/500

A true List of all Persons usually, and at this Time, dwelling within the Parish, Tithing, or Place of East Orchard  between the Ages of 18 and 45 Years; distinguishing their Ranks and Occupations, Family, Size, Exemptions and Infirmities.

Dated the 18th Day of November 1790

Names Ranks and Occupations Family Size Exemptions and Infirmities
as near as may be
Wife No. of children Feet Inches
James Dale Esq 1 2 5 6  
William Bennett Esq     5 6  
Daniel Mitchell Farmer 1 3 5 7 One eye
James Jeans Dairyman 1   5 8  
James Pike Dairyman 1 5 5 9  
William Tapper Gardener     5 7  
Peter Denness Farmer's son     5 8  
James Toop Labourer 1 8 5 9  
Charles Sweetman Farmer 1 3 5 8  
Jeremiah Sweetman Farmer     5 8  
Thos. Mitchell Farmer's son     5 9  
Thomas Matcham Tythingman          
John Hues Servant     5 8  
Richard Bradbury Servant     5 7  
Barnabas Bown Labourer 1 6 5 7  
William Denness Farmer's son     5 7  
William Seymour Carpenter     5 6  
Thos. Seymour Carpenter     5 4  
Peter Aishwood Labourer 1 2 5 7  
John Moore Labourer 1 4 5 8  
Jeremiah Lawrence Labourer 1 2 5 9  
James Domney Labourer 1 1 5 6  
John Foot Labourer     5 5  
Walter Bennett Labourer 1 5 5 5 Lame


If any Person or Persons think themselves aggrieved by having their Name Inserted in this List or by any Case Omitted may appeal on Thursday the 22nd Day of this Instant November at the Swan Inn in Sturminster or no appeal for any Incapacity will afterwards be received

Thomas Matcham, Tything Man of East Orchard Nov. 17th 1798

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