Act for Naturalization of John EDGAR, 14 May 1696; Somerset County, MD Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Andrea K. Haga ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** [14 May 1696] An Act for the Naturalization of John edgar of Sommersett County Be it Enacted by the Kings most Excellent Maty by and with the Advice and Consent of this present Generall Assembly and the Authority of the same That John Edgar of Sommer- sett County Gentleman be by this present Act naturalized and intituled to enjoy all Rights and priviledges whatsover within this Province as any Naturall borne subject within this Province might could or ought to do and shall be Capable to sue or be sued to defend or be defended and that he and his heires shall and may Enjoy any Lands Tenements Rents or Hereditaments whatsoever to which he shall or may any wise be entituled unto as if he was or had been a Naturall borne Subject of this Province any Law usage or Custom to the Contrary in any wise notwithstanding.