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July 1792
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"To His Majestys
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Timothy Smith
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Headborough
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for that Parish refusing to serve himself
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William Weaver
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Rupert Clerk
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as his
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Timothy Smith
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"Reasons why Wm. Weaver is not a fit Person Etc.
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"1stHis not residing in the Parish of St. John
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several Years.
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"Precepts frustrated.
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"July 2d 1792."
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Timothy Smith
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Oilman
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"We are of Opinion that the Said
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William Weaver
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