Petition of Elizabeth Bancroft, Necessary Woman
Petition of Elizabeth Bancroft, Necessary Woman to the House of Lords, 11 Feb 1748, concerning a dispute touching her right to be Necessary Woman and asking that she may continue her employment.
Historically, a 'necessary woman' was a domestic servant who rendered certain necessary, useful, or personal services.
Title
Petition of Elizabeth Bancroft, Necessary Woman to the House of Lords
Date
11 Feb 1748
Catalogue number
Parliamentary Archives, HL/PO/JO/10/6/544