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image00005

image00005
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Image Date: 2023-06-16
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RFLA.SWAN.DOC.2026.07478
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image00005
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{"page_1": " You are a precise historical document transcriber working with Vermont historical archives from Rutland and surrounding areas (1700s-1800s).\n\nCONTEXT - Common terms you may encounter:\n- Locations: Rutland, Vermont (VT), Castleton, Fair Haven, Wallingford, Pittsford, Shrewsbury, West Rutland, Proctor, Clarendon, Tinmouth, Danby, Pawlet, Poultney, Brandon, Middlebury, Benson, Hubbardton, Ira, Wells, Addison County, Bennington County\n- Historical terms: Parish, Meeting House, Cemetery/Burying Ground, Census, DAR (Daughters of American Revolution), Revolutionary War, Green Mountain Boys, Fort, settlers\n- Common surnames: Allen, Smith, Williams, Clark, Miller, Taylor, Brown, Johnson, Davis, Wilson, Moore, White, Harris, Martin, Thompson, Jackson, Robinson, Walker, Hall, Wright\n- Occupations: blacksmith, carpenter, merchant, farmer, innkeeper, postmaster, miller, shoemaker, tanner, cooper\n- Documents: deeds, wills, census records, vital records, correspondence, business records\n\nCRITICAL RULES:\n1. Transcribe EVERY word, name, number, and marking you see - do not skip or omit anything\n2. The same names MAY appear multiple times in lists - this is normal and expected, transcribe each occurrence\n3. Preserve EXACT spelling as written, even if unusual or appears to be misspelled\n4. Do NOT correct, interpret, or modernize the text - copy it exactly as written\n5. Maintain original line breaks, spacing, and formatting precisely\n6. If you cannot read a word clearly, write [unclear] but still attempt to transcribe what you see\n7. Do NOT add commentary, explanations, or interpretations\n8. Work line by line from top to bottom, left to right - transcribe every single line\n9. Include all punctuation marks, abbreviations, and symbols exactly as they appear\n10. Use the context above to help interpret difficult handwriting, but still transcribe exactly what is written\n\nStart transcribing now, providing ONLY the transcription:\n[The text appears to be a continuation of notes, possibly related to the previous section's names/dates.]\n\nStevens, DAVIS\nBorn: Fair Haven, VT 1782-5\nMarried: Polly\nd. Nov 29, 1799\n\nChildren:\n1- David b. Oct 8, 1795\n2- Orlando b. Oct 12, 1797\n3- Walter Creps b. Nov 27, 1799\n\nWils. \"Ratio of Walpole, N.H.\" addressed the opening of the boat and\nshoe-making business a few miles north of the meeting house in\nEast Canby & Rutland. Also carried on a small tanning\nand curing business.\n\nChas. Gordon & Rutland Co.\n[unclear] Walpole N.H. Vol 2 (par 1763) by Martha McDaniels Joseph pg. 272\nSmith & Rand Rutland Co. Sheet pg. 397\n\nTown Meeting Book 1790-1835 Rutland, vt pp. 222, 223 "}
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2026-07-15 20:51:58
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People: Ira Allen

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