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Death of Benjamin Skutt, reported Febuary 5th 1755

Transcription of extract from Salisbury Journal for 10th February 1755. "Monday morning last died suddenly Mr Benjamin Skutt, Premier Alderman of this Town, a Gentleman of exceeding good solid sense, which he retained to the last, though not much short of four score; without compliment to his memory he was a loving husband, a tender father, a pious Christian, a sincere friend and a good man, as he lived generally beloved, so his death is generally lamented".
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Death of Robert Slade, Esq

Obituary of Robert Slade, Merchant of Poole and Newfoundland. Extract from the Poole and Dorset Herald 7th January 1864
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Death of T. Spurrier

Extract from the Salisbury Journal of 21st June 1756.The Fox; privateer; ready for cruise. Mr T. Spurrier dies. Miss Nairn marries Dr Jackson. Hessians visit.
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Death of William Tucker, 1756

Transcription of entry in Salisbury Journal for 6th December 1756. Sunday last died Mr William Tucker, one of the land waiters of this port.
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Dispute over rights to present the Minister, 1755

Extract from Salisbury Journal 7th July 1755. Account of a disputed election of Minister at St James on the death of Rev. Culme. Corporation chose Rev. Samuel Baskett over, Rev. Phillips. Meanwhile the Parish chose Rev. William Nairn.
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Dissenting Tradition

Extract from Thje Poole Pilot April 1868
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Domestic abuse, 1756

Extract from the Salisbury Journal 30th August 1756. Woman dies from husband's beating.
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Early Closing

Extract from the Poole Pilot June 1869
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Earthquake

Extract from the Poole Pilot November 1868
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Earthquake 1755

Extract from Salisbury Journal 1st December 1755. Possible connection with the great Lisbon earthquake of 1st November (DW)
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