Petition of John Appleton to the General Court of Massachusetts, [1654 October 30] Digital
Dates
- Creation: [1654 October 30]
Conditions on Use and Access
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Extent
1.24 cubic feet (4 folio boxes)Historical Note
John Appleton married Priscilla Glover, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Glover. In his will, Joseph Glover had bequeathed £400 to each of his three daughters upon marriage or majority, but by the time of Priscilla’s marriage only £300 remained for her legacy. Appleton sued Henry Dunster for £100 from the Glover property that Dunster still controlled. Dunster countersued Appleton for £120 to cover the cost of Priscilla Glover’s education, payment for which Appleton had purportedly agreed to cover. Appleton eventually recovered the £100 pound legacy and Dunster was awarded £40 10 s for Priscilla’s education. Published transcription in Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, volume 49, pages 54-55.
Creator
- From the Collection: Dunster, Henry, 1609-1659? (Person)
Repository Details
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