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Jane Johnson, daughter of John and Susan Johnson, granddaughter to Anthony and Mary Johnson, married John Puckham, an Indian baptized and married by Mr. John Huet on 25 January 1 682.[93] Minister Huet was well-known in Somerset County, Maryland and worked with many local Indian tribes in converting them to Christianity, and even officiating at marriage ceremonies. It must have been important to the young couple for their marriage to be recognized as legal and legitimate in the eyes of their constituents. In order for their marriage to be finalized, both bride and groom had to be baptized. The legal implications that could be a result of an unrecognized marriage were severe.

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