Thornton, Mathew, fl. 1766 [Deposition of Martha Campbell regarding paternity of her child].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04852 Author/Creator: Thornton, Mathew, fl. 1766 Place Written: New Hampshire Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 February 1766 Pagination: 2 p. 15.9 x 18.1 cm Order a Copy
In a paternity case, the deposition states "...on or about the month of July last past one Thomas Lennen of Londonderry or Windham Aforesd. Weaver, in the House of one Henry [illegible] Of Windham Aforesd. Yeoman, Did Enter her Body, & recd <carnal?> Knowledge of her, Whereby this Examinant, is now with Child,...."
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