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Memorandum by the Vestry of St. Paul's Parish, Chowan Precinct
St. Paul's Parish (Chowan Precinct)
December 15, 1707
Volume 01, Page 674

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[From the Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, Chowan Precinct.]
MEMORANDUM. DEC Ye 15th 1707.

Then the Church Wardens John Blount Esqr and Nathaniel Chevin having legally Summoned the Vestry and none appearing, since Mr William Banbury and the afore said church wardens having before encouraged Mr James Beasely to attend this Vestry in order to be established a Reader and he appearing in order thereunto, and there being no Vestry, he is willing to officiate in the Station of a Reader of Divine service, untill a Vestry shall meet and approve of and agree with him.