Case 96031. Application to Waifs and Strays' Society 9 March 1903View the Case Summary.
W. has been entirely brought up by her Aunt Mrs., who has 10 children of her own, without any assistance whatever from any other member of her family; the mother E. has occasionally given a few shillings but for nearly 5 years has now refused all help. Nothing is known by Mrs. of the child's father or his family, met his sister in the street in London & was told by her that the man was dead & [this story] she brought home with her when she returned to Wymondley between 2 & 3 months before her confinement, Mrs. does not even know what was his name. F.A. Tindall Lucas I guarantee the payment of 5/- a week while the child is under the care of the Society
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