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Hi all,

Once again I am having some trouble understanding the meaning of a document.

From the Lunenburg Co, VA Vestry Book, 1746-1816 are the following entries:

"Nov 12, 1759: Ordered that Robert Hatcher take Burral Bevil the son of 
Margaret Bevil who Obliges himself to Clear the Parish from any further 
charge for 1000 lbs Tobacco.....Present, Matthew Mareable, Gent - 1000
"

It is my understanding that Margaret Bevil's husband died sometime prior to 
this entry and that she likely rec'd help from the parish. But I have no 
clue what the above entry is actually saying.

Then we have:

"At a Vestry held for this Parish the 3rd day of November 1760...To Margret 
Bevil to the care of Jeremiah Hatcher....400."

"October 30 1761....To Margrett Bevil to the care of Jeri Hatcher (amount 
illegible)"

I "think" I know what the above 2 entries mean but my "thinking" has been 
known to go astray at times :-)

Can anyone explain what these three entries mean?

Thanks!
Nel