Records and files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts, vol 5, Part 40

Author: Essex County (Mass.). Quarterly Courts; Essex Institute; Dow, George Francis, 1868-1936
Publication date: 1916
Publisher: Salem, Mass. : Essex Institute
Number of Pages: 520


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with outhouses and orchards, five acres of rough marsh in the common field, ten acres of salt marsh, five acres of upland ad- joining, four cow gates, four acres of marsh bought of Marke Quilter in Ipswich common field, seven acres in west meadow formerly Goodman Gage's and Goodman Kingsberry's and the rest of the upland lying between Willson hill and Egypt river, being the remainder of that land that Maximilian Jewett had for the two young children Joseph and Faith, the ten acres of salt marsh lying west of Mr. Nelson's fourteen acres, in the marsh farm.


Maximilian Jewett, being left overseer of the two youngest children, Joseph and Faith of the the late Joseph Jewett, accepted for them, the house upon the field that was formerly Goodman Gage's and Goodman Shatswell's, with the barn and land, also that piece of land lying between the house and Egypt river, with sixteen acres of land within the common fence bought of Good- man Lord and Goodman Kingsbury, also the farm that was John Bradstreet's containing four score acres of upland and meadow bounded southeast by Muddy river, also six acres of meadow bought of Humphrey Griffen and three acres bought of John Pinder, four acres of salt meadow bought of Marke Quilter, six acres in the west meadow formerly Goodman Gage's, with as much upland as comes to 64li. 10s., lying between Willson hill and Egypt river.


Jeremiah Jewett accepted the farm that was formerly Muzzyes with all the land on this side Egypt river and all the meadow on the other side, "the upland that lyes betweene this meadow as it is taken in with the common fence, and bounded on the south west syde, to run a fence from the place, where one may goe over with a cart, right up the hill the nearest way to the comon fence."


Philip Nellson of Rowley accepted the farm that was Goodman Kingsbury's, containing 400 acres of upland, 20 acres of meadow, also 280 acres of upland adjoining.


John Carlton, guardian to Patience Jewett, accepted the farm that is let to Goodman Gage, also the house that is in the town of Haverill, with orchard and all the upland and meadow that is in the bounds of Haverill.


The five foregoing papers were copied from the second book of records of lands for Essex, by Robert Lord,* recorder, and Maxi- milian Jewett, Jerimiah Jewett, Phillip Nelson and John Pickard, John Carleton being absent upon a voyage, acknowledged the writings, Apr. 2, 1664, before Daniell Denison.


Copy of the will of Joseph Jewett, dated Feb. 15, 1660, and proved by the witnesses, Ezekiell Northend and Marke Prime, Mar. 26, 1661, in Ipswich court: "After my debts be payd I desire the rest of my goods may be equallye devided amongst my seaven children as well as those two that I have by last wife


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as the five I had before, allwayes provided that my eldest sonn Jerimiah Jewett must have a dubble portion of all estate I have, both in new England and old, whether psonall or reall, further pvided yt one hundred pound I have allredy payd to my son Phillip Nellson, that shall be counted as part of what I doe now giue him Item I doe give vnto my sonn Jerimiah Jewett the farme I bought of Joseph Muzzy I meane all such lands bought of him, or any other, that are on the norwest syde of the River called Egipt Riuer with all the meadow I bought of Nathaniell Stow & Robert Lord senior, pvided he acsept of it at five hundred pounds, and wheras in the forth line it is sayd I desire the estate of my goods to be equally devided amongst my seaven children I meane lands as well as goods, and if any of these my abouesayd seven children should depart this life before the age of twenty one yeares or day of mariage, then their portions shall be equally devided amongst the rest allwayes provided my eldest sonn Jerimiah shall have a dubble portion and as for my two youngest children & there portions I leave to the disposeing of my Brother Maxemilian Jewett and who he shall apoynt when he departeth this life, and I make executors of this my last will & testament my Brother Maximillian Jewett and my sonn Phillip Nellson my sonn John Carlton and my sonn Jerimiah Jewett, allwayes free & willing that they shall be satisfied out of my estate for all such paines & labour that they shall be att concerneing the above pīmises."


Jeremiah Jewett,* of Ipswich, on May 5, 1674, certified that whereas he made a sale of land to his father-in-law Thomas Dickenson of Rowley, deceased, by deed dated Feb. 13, 1661, and not receiving much in his life time, but since being forced by necessity for the discharge of his father's debts and children's portions of Capt. Bozoone Allin to whom he was engaged as executor as they came to be due, he had received of his mother- in-law Mrs. Gennett Whipple, relict of the said Dickenson and his executrix, considerable sums of current pay. This satisfied him for the land, except 50li. for which he now received a bond. Wit: John Pickardt and Nehemiah Jewett.t


Deed, dated Feb. 13, 1661, given by Jeremiah Jewett* of Ips- wich to Thomas Dickinson of Rowley, for 500li., his whole farm in Ipswich, containing about 100 acres, with the house, barn, stables, outhouses, fences, wood, swamp, waters and commons, bounded on the northeasterly by land sometimes in the possession of Thomas Hamand of Watertowne and by land of Twiford West, on the southwest by the highway between Ipswich and Rowley, on the northwest by land of John Pickard of Rowley, on the east by the fence of Ipswich common field and on the southeast by land now in possession of Maxemilion Jewett. Wit: Maxe- milion (his mark) Jewett and Georg (his mark) Kilborn. Ac-


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knowledged, Feb. 20, 1661, before Daniel Denison,* and recorded in folio 51 among the records of Ipswich court, by Robert Lord,* recorder.


Twiford West* and John Jewitt* deposed that they were re- quested by Abraham Jewett and John Ase to appraise the herbage, the mowing grass, with the fruits of the orchard which were upon the farm that was taken by Bozoun Allen of Boston by execution served on July 29, 1674. The grass they appraised at 7li. 10s., the pasturage for three months at 3li., the use of the house and barn and the fruits of the orchard at 2li. 5s., from that time until Mihilmas next. Sworn in court.


Ezekiell Northend deposed that he was present at the division of lands of Joseph Jewett among his children, and that Jeremiah refused to accept the Muzzy farm at 500li. until they made an addition to it. Sworn in court.


Maxemillion Jewet, aged about sixty-eight years, Jno. Pickard, aged about fifty-two years, and Ezekiel Northen deposed as to the division of the land, etc. Sworn, June 29, 1674, before Daniel Denison .*


Philip Nellson, aged about forty years, deposed. Sworn in court.


Jonathan Platts, aged about forty years, Nehemiah Jewet, aged about thirty years, and Ezekiel Northend deposed that on June 10, 1674, Leut. Richard Way, Marshal Wait and Bozoon Allen of Boston "came into the dwelling house where Jeremiah Jewett's family live, & asked of his wife where Jer. Jewet her husband was, she answered, not at home; Then was puld out an execution against Phillip Nelson & Jeremiah Jewet, which they sayd they had to levy upon his estate & asked If any ap- peared as Jer. Jewet: John Pickard answered, I am present to present you wth his estate to answer the judgment, & to sattisfie the execution, & then the officer who Read the execution said to Jer. Jewetts wife, show me an estate to Leavie this execution on, she said there is Cattle (which as she spoke past by before the door in their vew) which my husband hath provided for that end: Then sayd Leut. Way we se Cattl, sheep, & horses, but we know not whose they be Jnº pickard & Sarah Jewet Answered, they are provided for the end forementioned, & severall others sayd the same. Therfor take your due & other words to that effect: Leut. Way sayd they would not medle wth any catle, but required the officer to levie upon the House & Land: Mrs. Whipple being present told them the House & Land was hers, but Leut Way sayd I take noe notice of that" So they levied on the farm and John Pickard and Sarah had the neat cattle ap- praised, with two horses, two mares and one colt at 300li. 11s. 8d. Sworn, June 29, 1674, before Daniel Denison .*


Jno. Pickard, aged about fifty-three years, deposed that Jere-


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miah Jewet desired him in the latter end of the last winter when he was going to Boston to speak to Bozoone Allen about the portion which would ere long be due and to request him not to be troublesome to them as Mr. Rawson had threatened but take his portion as Josiah Hubert and the rest had done according to articles. Deponent did so, and said Bozoone seemed to be very fair and said he would make no trouble, this being about a week before he was of age. Then Jeremiah Jewet came to deponent's house and told him that he was afraid some persons would stir up Mr. Rawson and Bozoone, and therefore asked deponent to assist him in the payment if they made a sudden demand and he told him that he had forty neat cattle, thirty sheep and twenty swine, which he would send in a quarter of an hour. Sworn in court.


Abraham Jewit and John Acie deposed. Sworn in court.


Abraham Jewett deposed. Sworn in court.


John Juett, aged about thirty-seven years, deposed that he heard Jno. Pickard say that Thomas Dickinson wished to have a deed of the farm for fear that creditors should seize upon it for debt. Sworn in court.


Richard Wait, marshal, aged about seventy-four years, de- posed. Sworn, June 26, 1674, before Edward Tyng,* assistant.


Tho. Lovell* and John Acie,* on 11 :4 : 1674, appraised the housing and lands taken by execution from Jeremiah Jewett of Ipswich and Mr. Nelson of Rowley: housing and apple trees, 30li .; pasture land on the northwest side the river, 3li. 10s. per acre; plow lands at 4li. per acre, marsh at 4li. 13s. 4d. per acre, vacant land at 1li. per acre, heifer from Mr. Nelsons, 1li.


Nehemiah Jewett, aged about thirty-one yers, and Jonathan Platts deposed that they had money ready to loan Jeremiah when needed, etc. Sworn in court.


John Jewit deposed. Sworn, June 27, 1674, before Daniel Denison .*


Jno. Pickard and Nehemiah Jewett deposed. Sworn in court.


Ezekiel Rogers and Nehemiah Jewit, both of Ipswich, deposed concerning serving the execution. Sworn, Apr. 25, 1674, before Daniel Denison. Copy made by Isa. Addington,* cleric.


Copy of articles of agreement, dated Apr. 30, 1653, between Joseph Jewett of Rowley, merchant, and Ann, late wife to Capt. Bozoon Allen, deceased, Edward Rawson and Jeremiah Houchin of Boston, gentlemen; Joseph Jewett, in consideration of a marriage shortly to be solemnized between him and Ann, widow of said Allen, and with receipt of her thirds and 600li., the chil- drens' portions, agreed in case of his death to leave the 600li. to his wife, and also agreed that his wife might dispose of 100li. during her life to her children by said Allen; that the eldest son should be brought up to learning, kept at a good school, found in diet, apparel, and books until he should be fitted for the University,


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Mr. Francis Wainwright v. Roger Grant. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff. To be paid in codfish at 2 rialls per quintal.


Mr. Wm. Hubbard and Mr. Daniell Epps, attorneys to Mr. John Cut v. Abraham Perkins. Review of an action tried at the last Salem court. Nonsuited.


Abraham Perkins v. Mr. John Cut. For disposing of 8,900li. of sugar. Withdrawn.


Ossmand Dutch v. Samuell Bishop. Debt. Nonsuited.


Margarett Bishop v. Nicholas Maning, Nathaniell Putman and Ens. Thomas Fiske. Forfeiture of a bond of recognizance


and to be there maintained; that the other children should be brought up to learning and be supported until the age of twenty- one or marriage; that said Anne might give away to any of her children, a feather bed, bolster and pillow, with a bedstead, covering, pair of blankets, pair of fine sheets, five pillowbeers, curtains and wrought vallance, livery cupboard and cupboard cloth of needle work suitable for the vallance, two wrought cush- ions, two tables, one chair, two wrought stools, two trunks, two chests, two cases with glasses, one silver tankard, one silver bowl, six silver spoons, two gold rings, one silver dram cup, with the childbed linen in the trunk; that Joseph agreed to pay to Priscilla, the eldest daughter of said Anne 20li. over and above her portion; also that the mares which Captain Allen left, men- tioned in the inventory, be allowed to run with their increase as the profit of that part of the double portion of John Allen until he came of age, and that said Joseph pay to John, Priscilla, Ann, Deborah, Isaac and Bozoon Allen the portions their father left them in corn or cattle, when they become of age or are married, etc. Wit: Thomas Broughton, Thomas Buttolph and Tho. Roberts. Acknowledged, 1 :8 : 1653, before William Hibbins. Recorded, Feb. 3, 1653, by Edward Rawson, recorder. Copy made by Isa. Addington,* cleric.


Copy of execution, dated Boston, June 4, 1674, against Jeremiah Jewet and Philip Nelson, to satisfy judgment granted Bozoon Allen of Boston, tanner, attorney to Edward Rawson, for 1500li. for the forfeiture of a bond, at the county court at Boston, Apr. 28, 1674, signed by Isa. Addington,* cleric, and served by Return Wayte, deputy for Rich. Wayte, marshal, who returned that Jennit Whippell, widow, would not give possession. Copy made by Isa Addington,* cleric.


Copy of Thomas Lovell's and John Acie's appraisal: housing and apple trees, 30li .; 15 acres, 27 rods of marsh, 70li. 15s. 6d .; 12 acres of plow Land, 48li .; 38 acres 1-2 & 12 rods of pasture land, 134li. 3d .; hay, 1li .; total, 283li. 15s. 9d.


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for not prosecuting an appeal. Verdict for plaintiff. Court moderated the bond of 20li. to 20 marks .*


Nathaniell Putman, in behalf of the owners of the Iron works at Rowly Village v. Ens. John Gould, Thomas Baker and Nath- aniell Lenard. Trespass. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Said Gould and Baker bound with John Baker and Joseph Saffourd, as sureties.t


*Writ, dated Sept. 21, 1674, signed by Robert Lord,¿ for the court, and served by Henery Skerry,¿ marshal of Salem, deputy for Robert Lord,¿ marshal of Ipswich.


¡Evan Moris, aged about sixty-six years, deposed that he was at the works the evening before they were burned, and when Nathanell Lenard left work, deponent never saw so much care taken to put out the fire as was that night, "thou I had ben a retayner to the workes 3 months bed and bord." Sworn in court.


Elizabeth Blichman and Jeremiah Hoode deposed that Nath- aniel Lenord came into their house one Lord's day at night after said Elizabeth's master Gould was in bed and did aske my master and if hee should blow and worke at ye worke my master made him this anser that hee Could not giue him power to worke with- out his Brother Thomas Baker was there or his Brother Androus and desiered ye sd Nathaniel Lenord to goe to one of them or both before hee blowed: and my master told him what they did Consent to hee would: but he would doe nothing by way of incoriging him without them." Sworn in court.


Simon Bradstreet,¿ Daniel Denisont and John Putnamį certi- fied that "Whereas we haue on the behalfe of the owners of the iron works this 6th of April 1674 reentred upon the iron works giueing libertie to mrs Leonard for a weeke or fortnight to remoue her goods out of the house and haue since that made an agree- ment wth Sam" Leonard by Nath" Leonard to worke at the iron works for the making of iron wee doe heereby empower Ensigne John Gould or Thomas Baker || Tho. Andrewes or either of them || (that in case the sd Samuel & Nathaniel shal not wthin this fortnight putt the works into repaire according to agreement made wth them) to putt the sd mrs Leonard out of possession out of the said house & to remoue her goods, and in case the sd Samuel & Nathaniel doe performe as aforesd then they the sd mr Baker & M' Gould to take possession of one of the lower rooms in the dwelling house for the entertainment of another workman And doe further empower them to make prouision of wood coale & myne for the carrying on of the worke & supply of the workmen for that end. we doe also empower


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Mrs. Jennet Whipple, widow and executrix, and one of the heirs of the estate of Thomas Dickanson, deceased v. Richard Waite and Returne Waite. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Richard and Returne Waite were bound, with Thomas Marshall and Henry Skerry, as sureties .*


Daniell Wicom v. John Johnson. For illegally seizing a gate and a half in the east end ox-pasture. Verdict for defendant.t Ens. John Gould v. Nath. Lenord.


John Hathorne v. Mr. John Gifford. Debt. For which he charged a bill upon Mr. John Paine of Boston who refused to


them to receive all the iron that shall be made & therewth to pay all workmen & to returne the remainder to the several owners."


*Writ, dated Sept. 22, 1674, for turning her out in the extremity of weather, signed by Shu. Walker,¿ for the court, and served by Nicho. Paige,¿ constable of Boston. Bond of Rich. Wayte,} Returne Waite Willm. Hudsonį and Jno. Williams.į


Sarah Gile, aged sixteen years, deposed that she lived in the house in controversy when Return Wait came in to serve the execution and required Mrs. Whipple to go out for the house was Bozoon Allen's. She refused, and he took hold of her to put her out and asked Marshal Skirrey to assist him, which he did. They pulled her along, she taking hold of things to stay herself, and being too strong for her, forced her out of doors, it being rainy and nearly night. Sworn in court.


Mrs. Gennett Whipple's bill of cost, 2li. 3s. 8d.


Letter of attorney, dated Sept. 25, 1674, given by Rich. Wayte§ of Boston to Left. Richard Way of Boston. Wit: Ephraim Turnert and Jno. Williams .¿ Acknowledged, Sept. 25, 1674, before Edward Tyng,¿ assistant.


Jno. Pickard, aged fifty-three years, deposed that after the execution was served he found Mrs. Gennet Whipple standing in the rain out of doors, her head covered with her apron, and re- questing shelter of Returne Wait and Marshal Skerry who stood under a pentice or house-side. She was forced to seek the neighbors' houses for relief. Nehemiah Jewet testified that he was also present. Sworn in court.


¡Thomas Teny deposed that being overseer of a parcel of fence belonging to the ox pasture at Rowley, finding the part of it defective that belonged to the gate and a half in controversy, he told Thomas Remington and he said he would repair it, which he did. Sworn in court.


Copy of deposition of Daniell Wicum and John Acie, con- cerning the execution, taken from Salem court files of 2 : 5 : 1674, by Hilliard Veren,# cleric.


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pay. Verdict for plaintiff. Mrs. Margaret Giffard, attorney to Mr. John Gifford, appealed to the next Court of Assistants, and was bound with Symon Tuttle and Joseph Lee as sureties .*


Samuell Mighill and Elizabeth, his wife v. Susan Tappan and Jacob Tappan, executors of the estate of Abraham Tappan. Debt. For a legacy given by their father. Verdict for defendant. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Samuell Mighill bound, with John Acie and Abraham Jewet as sureties.t


* Writ, dated Lynn, Sept. 17, 1674, signed by John Fuller, for the court, and served by Nathaniell Ballord,¿ constable of Lyn, by attachment of the dwelling house of Mr. John Jeffard and upon the land adjoining, which Mrs. Gifford owned, and which he said was in partnership between Mr. Fogg and them- selves.


Letter of attorney, dated Nov. 4, 1674, given by John Giffardį to his wife Mrs. Margaret Gifford. Wit: Christopher Temple.} "Mr Gifford mr Zach: Philips hath oft been ernest with me to search my Books for nine pound ten shillings yt you past a note on me to pay mr Jnº Hathorne of Lin but I cannot finde: you stand charged therewith yor Freind Jnº Paine. August 3d 1674."


Thomas Marshall, aged about fifty-eight years, deposed that he knew Mr. John Gifford's hand very well and when Hathorne and Jefferd were at his house debating about the note, etc. Sworn, Sept. 30, 1674, before Daniel Denison.}


Zakariah Phillips deposed that he went with John Hathorne of Lynn the past summer to Mr. Jeffard in Mr. Fogg's warehouse, and Jeffard refused to pay, etc. Sworn, 26 : 3 : 1674, before Tho. Lake,į commissioner.


tWrit, dated Sept. 21, 1674, signed by Robert Lord,¿ for the court, and served by John Bayley,¿ constable of Newbury.


Samuell Mighell's bill of cost, 2li. 7s.


Abraham Toppan, sr.,¿ of Newbury certified, Dec. 9, 1670, that he had received of his son Jacob Toppan a young cow and four sheep which his son Samuell had had, amounting to 5li. 10s., and was in part of legacy due from his son Jacob to be paid before or after said Abraham's decease.


Henry Sewall of Newberry, aged sixty years, deposed that his brother Abram Toppan, sr., delivered him a writing cer- tifying that he had paid the cattle to his son-in-law Samuell Mihell, and asked deponent to keep the paper. Sworn in court. Jacob Toppin's bill of cost, 1li. 6s. 6d.


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Thomas Judkin had his license renewed for a year, also his license to draw liquors.


Wm. Linkhorne acknowledged judgment to Mr. Francis Wain- wright.


John Clarke of Great Island acknowledged judgment to Mr. Francis Wainwright.


Samuell Stickney having married the widow of Benjamin Gage, and court having ordered that when she married there should be security given for the payment of 20li. in goods to John Gage, son of said Benjamin Gage when he comes to age, said Stickney bound over a quarter of his farm lying in Bradford containing two-hundred acres.


Mr. Ezekiel Rogers dying intestate, court granted administra- tion upon the estate to Margret Rogers, the widow, and there was an inventory brought in.


Thomas Meere dying intestate, administration upon the estate was granted to his brother John Meere, deceased, who was ordered to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Mr. Thomas Gardner and John Clifford bound for said John Meere.


John Attkinson, presented for striking one Akers, was fined .*


Jacob Tapin, which was a part of the legacy, etc. Sworn before Daniel Denison.t


Henery Sewell, aged about sixty years, deposed that Samuell Miell came to his house and said that he desired to build a barn but could not unless he sold some of his land which he did not wish to do. He asked deponent if he could not influence his father-in-law to give him a part of the legacy which he had heard he had left in his will, which he did and Toppan granted his desire. Sworn in court.


Ezekiell Northend deposed that he heard Jacob Tappin refuse to give Samuell Mighell his legacy. Sworn in court.


Susanna Toppan of Newbury, aged about sixty-six years, deposed that she saw her husband Abraham, now deceased, deliver the cow to Samuel Mighell, etc. Sworn, 29 : 7 : 1674 before Wm. Hathorne,f assistant.


Copy of will and inventory of Abraham Toppan made by Robert Lord,t cleric.


*Juda March deposed that Henery Ackers and John Adcasun were at their house about two months ago, when Ackers abused Adcasun with reviling words and abused his wife also, upon which Adcasun struck him a blow or two with his hand. Sworn in court.


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Hugh Marsh and his wife were acquitted of their presentment.


Court understanding that Abraham Whitehaire, deceased, left his will in writing but named no executor, administration upon said estate was granted to Edward Whithaire, his son, who was ordered to bring in an inventory.


Tom Indian, complained of by -, for striking and abusing her and endangering her life and that of her daughter, was fined 5li., and if it were not paid within a week, he was to be sold to pay it. Major Hathorne was to see it executed.


Capt. Richard More was licensed to keep an ordinary and to sell beer and cider, but not wine or liquors, for a year.


Quartermaster Perkins had his license renewed for a year, also his license for liquors.


John Sparke had his license renewed for a year.


The complaint against Thomas Tewksbery, lacking legal testimony, was dismissed .*


*"Much Honed Salisbury -pt. ye 22, 1674


"Sr These Lins ar (being sencibl som blame Justly be charged for psuming to give you the trouble of this busnes) to excus it: the cheef cause was that his casse referring to the breach of Law in living from his wif: was with you alredy: & he dwell in your county & himself & neibours much desiring he might therfor com befor yor self rather then ye court: & on the other sid considering if you saw not Reson to Isu it you coold soon bind him either to your court or ours I hoped it might be excusible "I haue hear inclosed his bond of appearanc Georg Marten & J Jemsons complaint & their declarasion which consists of Fower pticlers - The first the sd Tusbury do not seem to owne before me: the 2d he owned and sayd it was to see his Low condision by it as an adision to all his other afflictions: the 3d he owned & sayd it was accasioned by words of Richard martns spoke first to yt purpos The 4th he also owned but sayd it was to com about som lawfull bisnes then in hand about the land ye sd Thomas Tuksbury all These wear owned by him before me




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