Hello All,

Is there anyone out there that has researched the documents called 'Presentments'.

I have found the following:

KK Bride Presentments, February 22nd 1746
David Christian, William Christian, William Sayle and Daniel Kneale – Churchwardens.
Thomas Crinnill, William Kneale, Patrick Christian and Daniel Cormoad – Chapter Quest.

Presented Willm. X Garrit [William Garrett] and Anne Christian for fornication. Relapse in the woman, the child born.

For a 'crime' of fornication, what punishment from the Courts would the mother or reputed father receive?

Where would the Ecclesiastical Court be held? In this instance would it be the local parish church of Bride?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Craig