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Croydon Parish Church English
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Croydon Parish: Overseers' Account Books

The account books record the payment of bills, mainly relating to the supply of provisions and services at the workhouse, and the cost of journeys to other parishes, and of poor relief to individuals. Names of recipients, and occasionally some details about their circumstances, are given.

Croydon Parish: Churchwardens' Records

Churchwardens were elected annually at the Easter Vestry. Their many duties included the maintenance of the church fabric; providing facilities for worship; helping to maintain the parish registers; reporting on parishioners who failed to attend church regularly or who committed 'moral' offences which were tried before the church courts; and ensuring that the Incumbent fulfilled his responsibilities.

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