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Title: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: tornado on Sunday 28 December 25 15:31 GMT (UK)

Hi all . I have a question regarding my 8th G Grandfather Jacob de Rouffignac , a french Huguenot who came to the Uk as a refugee . On the Ancestry site it says Jacob was seeking poor relief in 1687 in London . So "Why would a religious Minister like Jacob need poor relief??". I;m sure someone well educated could find employment ?. In later years He did have work in Stanford le hope . Any ideas here . Thank you . 

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: Creasegirl on Sunday 28 December 25 15:54 GMT (UK)

I think it wasnt like poor house poor relief but from funds and public appeals that had been set up specifically for the huguenots.

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: tornado on Sunday 28 December 25 17:16 GMT (UK)

Great thanks , that makes sense , how smart of you .. all the best .

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: Creasegirl on Sunday 28 December 25 17:26 GMT (UK)

There a lot of information on the Huguenot society website about it. My Huguenots went to Lausanne but I also think maybe also London as there were a few Valets on the registers there. 

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Sunday 28 December 25 17:32 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Creasegirl on Sunday 28 December 25 17:26 GMT (UK)

There a lot of information on the Huguenot society website about it.   

https://www.huguenotsociety.org.uk/

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: tornado on Sunday 28 December 25 17:39 GMT (UK)

Thanks to you all . I have seen the Huguenot society website and it is superb. My 8th g grandfather was a Huguenot , but as this goes so far back I don't think I have French genes...

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 28 December 25 18:37 GMT (UK)

"Two DISCOURSES concerning the DIVINITY of our Saviour, ..." - translated from the French, published 22 Mar 1693

London the 30th of March 1691
Jacob de Roussignac, formerly Minister at Puycasque

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 28 December 25 18:49 GMT (UK)

"The history and antiquities of Essex; ..." - Nathaniel Salmon, pub 1740

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: tornado on Sunday 28 December 25 19:01 GMT (UK)

thanks to you Hanes for that little gem of info reg Jacob in his day . It seems he was held in high respect from his aquaintances.. good to know.

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 28 December 25 19:08 GMT (UK)

I don't know why, but this rings a bell. Have you posted previously re. Jacob?

Title: Re: Poor relief in UK 1687 London
Post by: tornado on Sunday 28 December 25 19:17 GMT (UK)

Yes probably , but memory not great on past posts..