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Kirby, Robert (fl. 1755) [Last will and testament of Robert Kirby of Dartmouth, in the County of Bristol].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02924.010 Author/Creator: Kirby, Robert (fl. 1755) Place Written: Dartmouth, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 26 March 1755 Pagination: 3 p. + docket Order a Copy

Witnessed by Peter Allen and Nathanel Tallman (his mark). Attested by Dartmouth town clerk Sanford. Signed with his mark.

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