Saint Clement Danes
Middx
&
Westmr.}
to wit
William Smith< no role >
aged about 42 years upon
his Oath saith that about 18 years ago he Interm
[..]
with
Mary< no role >
his late Wife
(who has been dead about 4 y
[..]
at the Parish Church of Saint Andrew Holborn that
he hath 3 Children living by his said late wife vizt.
Sarah< no role >
aged about 16 years
Cath:< no role >
aged about 14 years
and
Elizth.< no role >
aged about 5 all
[..] are provided for
that before his Intermarriage to his said late
Wife and whilst he was a Singleman he lived
a hired yearly Servt. in the Capacity of Coachman
withPerryn Esqr. who liv
[..]
in
Lincolns Inn
New Square
for 2 years & upwards
at the yearly Wages of £14 that during his said
Service he Slept over the Stables of the said
Perryn Esqr. his master which was in
Portugal Str
[..]
in the Parish of St. Clement Danes
in the County of
Middx
that he hath quitted his said Master Servi
[..]
about 20 years ago since which time he has not
lived as a hired yearly Servt. for one year while a
Singleman or Rented any House Tent. or Lodging of
£10 a year paid Taxes or done any Act Matter or
thing to gain a Subsequent Settlement
Sworn this 15th.
day of Febry. 1787
before me
R Butler
William Smith< no role >