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Ezra Damon (1721-1801)

Reading

Biography: Enrolled as voter in Second Parish, Reading in 1771. Left two farms worth $3500.

Comments: Summonsed SCJ Nov. 1771. Sworn Testimony dated Nov 12, 1771 that Casar had been convicted in July 1768 of threatening Edward Hircom.

Casar vs. Samuel Taylor (1772) Sworn signed testimony for Defendant

Sources

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• List of 1771 Voters in Second Parish of Reading
  Citation: Eaton, Lilley. Genealogical History of the Town of Reading, Mass., Including the Present Towns of Wakefield, Reading, and North Reading, with Chronological and Historical Sketches, from 1639 to 1874. Boston: A. Mudge & Son, Printers, 1874.

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• Dated Oct 15, 1771. Summons to SCJ Nov. 1771. E. Hircom, A. Shelden, M. Rolf, S. Buxton, E. Damon, D. Rolf, J. Felt.
  Citation: Samuel Taylor vs Casar, Superior Court of Judicature June 1772, 15. Suffolk # 132190.

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• Dated Nov. 12, 1771. Ezra Damon's testimony that Casar was at Damon's house in July 1768 and threatened Hircom. Casar was tried and convicted and "Mr. Samuel Taylor" had to vouch for his good behavior and pay his fine of 4 pounds.
  Citation: Samuel Taylor vs Casar, Superior Court of Judicature June 1772, 15. Suffolk # 132190.