An entry on page 271 of the Wymondham baptism register of 1829 (NRO, PD 184/5) for Sarah’s daughter, Mary, gives evidence of Sarah, who was married, co-habiting with another man. Although the register states this fact, it provides no comment on Sarah’s unconvential lifestyle for the time.
The entry is as follows
| When Baptized | Child’s Christian Name |
Parents Name | Abode | Quality Trade or Profession | |
| Christian | Surname | ||||
| 1829
June 15 No. 2161 | Mary
Dr of | Sarah | Rudling | Damgate | Singlewoman |
Find out more: You can see the 1829 Wymondham baptism register at the Norfolk Record Office – NRO, PD 184/5.
Mary Rudling’s baptism entry in the 1829 Wymondham baptism register
Statement about Sarah Rudling’s status as a co-habiter
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