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Murderous 17th century pirate linked to iconic New York figure

A historian says that colonial-era documents suggest the "King of the Pirates" and his violent crew got an assist from Thomas Jones, the namesake of Jones Beach.

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    Murderous 17th century pirate linked to iconic New York figure

    A historian says that colonial-era documents suggest the "King of the Pirates" and his violent crew got an assist from Thomas Jones, the namesake of Jones Beach.

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