Depositions & Examinations
EDC 5/1710/6 (unfol.) Office c Lowe
CRO
Violation of church rights
1710
1710
Prescot, Rainford, Lancashire, England
Plaintiff
Office [Not specified]
[Not specified]
Defendant
James Lowe
male
Curate of Rainford Chapelry
Church of England clergyman
Curate, Clerk
Prescot, Rainford, Lancashire, England
Event
Drunk and swearing on Christmas Day
25 December 1710 ('on Christmas day last')
Rainford, Lancashire, England
Components
Drunkenness and excessive consumption
Swearing and cursing
Clerical misconduct
Alcohol | Unspecified
Statement
1 February 1711
James Lowe
He has been sometimes guilty (he believes) of immoderate drinking to excess within the time arlate, for which he is likewise truly sorry, but utterly denies that he was so particularly on Christmas day last or uttered any oaths or imprecations thereupon.