Wife eloping in 1774

Birmingham, August 29, 1774.

WHereas ELIZABETH LINGARD, Wife of Edward Lingard, in this Town, eloped from her Husband some Time since: This is to forwarn all Persons from harbouring, employing, or entrusting her after this public Notice, otherwise they will be prosecuted as the Law directs.

(Aris’s Birmingham Gazette, 29th August 1774)