Re: PAUL family of Taunton, MA
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In reply to:
Re: PAUL family of Taunton, MA
Andrew T. Bond 12/09/98
I am aware that William Paul was whipped for adultery and eventualy bannishe
from taunton for distemper of spirits, but the case of adultery that
I am aware of the woman was married and her husband was also
punished-put in stocks for leaving his wife and
putting her in a place of temptation. I seriously question if a
mother in Puritan Massachussetts would give her son the name
of a man she wasn't married to. It will take more evidence than someone
making wild guesses to convince me. However, since I am a descendent of James I may be prejudice.
Ed