Alicia - how well did 17th century people know their age? Essex court records for Edmund Grover, for example, list…
Alicia - are you assuming, or do you know, that his wife was baptized on or close to her date…
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Well you do realize when a Sullivan is involved, there will be drinking! Love your articles Jeff. Keep them coming.
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