Test book, Eastern Shore, 1806-1850.

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Test book, Eastern Shore, 1806-1850.

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Record of various oaths sworn before the court in Easton including acts of fidelity, naturalization, and those taken by officers of the court. For oaths after 1851, see the Test Book series [MSA S0431]. Earlier oaths recorded in the GENERAL COURT OF THE EASTERN SHORE Test Book series [MSA S0490].

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