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Aged about Thirty Two Years on her Oath says
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She never was Married Rented House or paid Taxes says
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Upwards of One Year and
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an half at the Yearly Wages of Six Pounds hath quitted her
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said Service Upwards Two Years ago since which time She
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No: 10
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Father there of he having had Carnal knowledge of her
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Body some time the beginning of June last at
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different times a afterwards at One of which times he got
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her with Child of the Child or Children of which She is now
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and no
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other Person did beget the same And that he is the real & true Father thereof
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5th. day of
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Martha
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Stevens
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