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the Work house of and belonging to the Parish of
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of John Roof (gone from her) to whom she was married
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day of June which was in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven
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Saith That he the said John Roof lived in and rented
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Lane in
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Ten Pounds besides Taxes quitted the Same about Fifteen Months
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and hath not kept House rented Ten Pounds by the Year or paid any
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Parish Taxes since as this Deponent ever heard and verily believes
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Informant further Saith That her said Husband John Roof
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and left this Informant and her said Children whereby they
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become chargeable to the Said Parish of
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Taken and Sworn the
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Ninth Day of October
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1769 Before me }
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J: Miller
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