| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1864
Appeal against conscription of: John William Pollit
Age: 20
Address: Borrowby Grange, Thirsk
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Esther Hamilton
Summary of case: I have 49 acres ploughing land and 73 acres grass, 7 horses, 34 beasts, 3 pigs and poultry. I have one foreman and this man for all the work. I am a widow and cannot help with outside work.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |