Deposition of Henry Knowles

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Henry Knowles of Geshell in the Kings County gentan beinge duely sworne and examined by vertue of his oath saith that on or about the 28th. 29th. & 30th of November and alsoe on or about the 12th daye of december Last past he was Robbed & dispoyled of his goods and Cattle, whereof he was Lawfully possessed. By the Rebells then and nowe in Accion of Rebellion and their Confederats Complices & he adherents vizt.
In Cattle ___________________________________________________40 li._00_00
In sheepe __________________________________________________30_00_00
In Geldings Mares & Colts_____________________________________35_00_00
In moneys lent, & Layed out for others beinge all both desperrate debts through this rebellion part due on such as are now in rebellion and part from such as disinabled to pay by reason of this rebellion _______________________________________________160_00_ 00
Some is 265_00_ 00
The goods were taken away by a great number of rebells of the sept of the Connors o Dempsies and Dunnes with theyr followers risen in Armes against our soveraigne to the king and his Majesties Loyall subjects who at the time abovesaid robbed this deponent but what thayr names were for that this deponent was fled for security into the Castle of Geshell, this deponent cannot tell, being not soe near them nor can this deponent being soe immured relate o the give other information concerning this rebellion.
Henry Knowles
Jurat Aug: 24to 1642
Joh Watson
Will: Aldrich
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28 Kings County
Henry Knowles deposed on behalf of himselfe and of Mr Essex Digby parson of Geshell
August 24to 1642
Cert fact 2
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