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deced maketh
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Oath That her Said late husband has informed her (and which
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Information She be lives to be true) That he was born in
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and that he also duly served his
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apprenticeship
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there with his
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late Father
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John Cross
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also deced who was by Trade a
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Cordwainer
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And by means thereof as this Depont. is advised her Said late
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husband gained a legal Settlement there And this Depont
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Saith that to her knowledge information or belief her Said
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husband never rented a house of the yearly Rent or Value
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of Ten Pounds nor served any Parish Offices nor ever
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Paid any Poors Rates or Kings Taxes nor ever did any
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Act to gain a Settlement subsequent to his apprenticeship
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Nor hath she this Depont. done any Act to her knowledge
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or belief to gain a Settlement for herself since her said
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husbands Death.
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Sworn this
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15th day of
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January 1770
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Sarah Cross
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