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From:	Eric Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:	Fri, 6 May 2005 12:39:19 -0400
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Right off the top of my head, it almost sounds like he was a keeper of a
gaol ("the Pound") and that he was paid 2d. for every person he locked up
("turns the key upon"), but I could be way off base!

All my best,

--Eric

Eric D. M. Johnson
Proprietor
The Village Factsmith Historical Research & Consulting
http://www.factsmith.com/
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From: "John Maass" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 12:31 PM
Subject: question


A friend of mine came across this reference to a relative while doing family
history research. It says:

"In 1655 he was chosen to keep the Pound, and is to have 2d. for every head
he turns the key upon."

Any ideas about what this might mean?

Thanks-John Maass

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