Misc. Notes
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Hudson-59“Prior to her marriage to Nathaniel, Elizabeth had a child by Joseph Hall of Lynn, which was found to be true in court hearings. Among those deposing that Elizabeth told them Hall was the father were her midwife Elizabeth Osgood, and Roger and Sarah Eastman. Elizabeth Osgood, midwife, deposed that Elizabeth, wife of Nathanel Estman, told her that Joseph Hale of Lin was the father of her child. Sworn, 7:8: 1672, before Robt. Pike, commissioner. Hana, wife of Nathall. Browne, deposed the same. Roger Estman and wife Sara, deposed the same. Sworn, Oct. 7, 1672, before Robt. Pike, commissioner.
Joseph Hall of Lyn, charged by Elizabeth, wife of Nathll. Eastman of Salisbury, as being the father of her child before her marriage, and the charge having been proved true, was ordered to pay 121i. toward the child's maintenance to the husband of Elizabeth, in provisions within two years. Hall was also to pay 51i. according to law to Jonathan Hudson, father of Elizabeth, for enticing her and frequenting her company contrary to her father's warning. Robert Burges of Lyn was surety for said Hall.* Elizabeth, wife of Nathll. Eastman of Salisbury, was to be whipped severely or pay a fine, for fornication before marriage.”