Askrigg Benevolent Society
This was set up in 1809 to help care for those in need. It was rather like an insurance and initially had 25 members who payed 3/6 per quarter, then if sick, would receive 7shillings per week for a time. It also paid death benefits and helped families who might be struggling to eg.pay for the funeral.
The society is still in existence and is more commonly known as The Askrigg Friendly Society.
The record begins in 1862 and entries include name of deceased, date of death, residence and notifier/relationship. From 1877, age at death and cause of death are also recorded.
Most names have obvious Askrigg and area connections. Others have residences listed elsewhere, but probably (I've not checked) upper dale roots.
A few examples - but do contact me if you think there might be someone whose name I can check for you.
| Name | dod | died at | notifier | relationship | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew | Clapham | 21/8/1862 | Appersett | Richard | Clapham | brother | |||
| John | Trotter | 15/06/1863 | Askrigg | Richard | Trotter | father | |||
| Jeffrey | Dinsdale | 3/10/1863 | Askrigg | James | Metcalfe | guardian of the poor | |||
| Ann | Miller | 19/2/1864 | Yore Mill | John | Miller | husband | |||
| Peter | Storey | 25/11/1865 | Railway Terrace, New Shildon | Elenor | Storey | wife | |||
| William | Banks | 25/4/1867 | Wensley | Mary | Banks | wife | |||
| Anthony | Winnington | 31/7/1867 | Burnley | Christiana | Winnington | wife | |||
| Alexander | Tiplady | 19/12/1868 | Darlington | typhoid fever 6wks | Francis | Tiplady | brother | ||
| Mary | Fawcett | 7/6/1872 | Mile House | Richard | Fawcett | husband | |||
| John | Dinsdale | 17/3/1876 | Grinton | Sarah Ellen | Dinsdale | wife | |||
| James Crookey | Graham | 18/5/1877 | Padiham | 68 | paralysis old age | chapel keeper | |||
| Margaret | Kirkbride | 17/5/1878 | Mill House, Askrigg | 38 | enteric fever 27 days | Thomas | Kirkride | wife | Thomas lab |
| Christopher | Caygill | 5/8/1879 | Newbiggin | 25 | septicemia 7 days | farm serv | |||
| Robert | Robinson | 28/1/1880 | Luggas House | 69 | laryngitis exhaustion | farmer | |||
| Edward | Mudd | 22/10/1881 | Marsett | 87 | old age | George | Coates | grandson | farmer |
| Mary | Milner | 14/11/1883 | Thornton Rust | 29 | cold aftr confinement | John | Milner | wife of | mason |
| Sarah Elizabeth | Little | 30/4/1886 | East Mill, Askrigg | 30 | childbirth 1day, hemorrhage | Simpson | wife of | farmer | |
| John | Preston | 11/12/1888 | Askrigg | 31 | congestion of brain | cattle dealer | |||
| Anne | Webster | 11/1/1896 | Stalling Busk | 74 | senile decay | George | wife of | farmer | |
| Margaret Weatherald | Thompson | 7/10/1899 | Askrigg | 70 | senile decay | Robert | wife of | farmer retired |
Report
Of the
ASKRIGG BENEVOLENT CLOTHING SOCIETY,
FOR 1863.
Established, April, 1860, for the benefit of poor Labourers
And Artisans.
|
£ |
S |
D |
|
£ |
S |
D |
Subscriptions |
18 |
16 |
0 |
T. Little’s Bill for Clothing |
37 |
14 |
10 |
Money deposited by members |
18 |
16 |
5 |
Money returned to members and relatives of deceased members with interest |
0 |
9 |
3 |
Interest from the Bank |
0 |
12 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
Balance from last year |
0 |
0 |
10 |
Balance on hand |
0 |
1 |
8 |
|
38 |
5 |
0 |
|
38 |
5 |
9 |
List of Subscriptions
For the year ending November, 1863.
Rev. John and Mrs Metcalfe, Ings House |
10 |
10 |
0 |
Miss Metcalfe, Grenada Hall |
1 |
10 |
0 |
Right Hon, Lord Wensleydale |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Right Hon. Lord Wharncliffe |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Rev. James Metcalfe |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Rev. R. Wood, junior, Wood Hall Park |
1 |
0 |
0 |
J.T. Wharton, Esq |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Mrs Scarr, Hawes |
0 |
10 |
0 |
Mrs Cockbone, Bainbridge |
0 |
5 |
0 |
Mr. Sykes, Askrigg |
0 |
5 |
0 |
Mr. T. Little, Askrigg |
0 |
3 |
0 |
Mrs. Sykes, Askrigg |
0 |
2 |
6 |
Mrs. Daykin |
0 |
2 |
6 |
Mrs. W. Thwaite |
0 |
2 |
6 |
Mr. R. Mason |
0 |
1 |
6 |
Mrs R. Mason |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Mrs. E. Mason |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
18 |
16 |
0 |
The Subscription Book is kept at Mrs. E. Mason, Askrigg, who
Kindley undertakes the management of the Society on behalf of