Dorset Militia Ballot List 1790
Transcribed by Sue Thornton-Grimes from the original documents on microfilm at the Dorset History Centre, Ref: Mic/R/500
A true List of all Persons usually, and at this Time, dwelling within the Parish, Tithing, or Place of West Orchard between the Ages of 18 and 45 Years; distinguishing their Ranks and Occupations, Family, Size, Exemptions and Infirmities.
Dated the 18th Day of November 1790
| Names | Ranks and Occupations | Family | Size | Exemptions and Infirmities | ||
| as near as may be | ||||||
| Wife | No. of children | Feet | Inches | |||
| Wm. Small | Labourer | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |
| Geo. Roberts | Labourer | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
| Isaac(?) Dennis | Servant | - | - | 5 | 6 | |
| John Short | Servant | - | - | 5 | 6 | |
| Wm Drew | Farmer | 1 | - | 5 | 10 | Lame |
| Thos. Collins | Cordwainer (?) | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | F? supp. Serving by Substitude in the Supplementary |
| Edward Beel | Smith | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| Robert Sansom | Labourer | - | - | 5 | 4 | |
| J(?) Mitchell | Tythingman | |||||
| James Fifett | ||||||
| John Fifett | ||||||
| Joseph Roberts | ||||||
| Benjamin Roberts | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | ||
| James Lush | Labourer | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | |
If any Person or Persons think themselves aggrieved by having their Name
Inserted in this List or by any Case Omitted may appeal on Thursday the 22nd Day
of this Instant November at the Swan Inn in Sturminster or no appeal for any
Incapacity will afterwards be received