1803 Mary Skinner Missing from Grafton Mill

Mary Skinner, a lunatic, has run away from Grafton Mill in the Parish of Grafton Flyford and has not since been heard of. She is about 48 years of age, dark haired and has a complexion pitted with the smallpox. She was wearing a dark flowered gown and a yellow handkerchief about her neck. Whoever will give intelligence of the said Mary Skinner so she may be found or will bring her to Arthur Skinner of Bredicott or to John Hodgkins of Grafton Mill shall receive a three guineas reward and all reasonable expenses.

Originally published in the Worcester Journal