Newscuttings A TAX ON BAPTISMS – TO EDITOR OF THE TIMES

Author: William C. Tuting

Description: In 1783 by 23 Geo.III, c.67 tax of 3d. Became payable to the Crown for entry of every birth, baptism or marriage in church register. Outcry so repealed in 1794.

Publisher: The Times

Format: Newscutting

Primary Reference: 300000365

Last import: January 27, 2023