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Marriage Certificate of James Hoban and Susana Sewall

Marriage Certificate of James Hoban and Susana Sewall

A page from the church's registry documents the marriage of James Hoban to Susana Sewall on January 12, 1799.

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January 12, 1799
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Holy Trinity Church Archives

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