The first petition of Johane Whytakers, Hertfordshire, 1649
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To the Hono[ura]ble & Wor[shi]p[fu]ll Justices of the Peace for the Countie of Hertf[ord]s[hire]
The humble Petition of Johane Whitaker widow
Sheweth
That the Petitioner is a verie poore woman & hathe three small Children w[hi]ch to keepe & provide for hath ben a great Charge to her.
That the Petitioners Husband did leave her this charge of Children w[hi]ch hetherto she hath maynteyned without relief from others ever since his death.
That Richard Whitakers her Husband was slayne at Edge Hill in the Parlyam[en]te Service.