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A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

Born before

This term is applied to those who were born or resided within the United States before or at the time of the declaration of independence. These had all the rights of citizens.

2 Kent, Com. 51, et seq..