| State | Delaware |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex |
| Liber: Folio | M12:100 |
| Date (Signed) | 6/30/1857 |
| Date (Probate) | 2/24/1862 |
| Deceased | Kendal Lewis (85+ years when will written) |
| Heirs | William Harrison Lewis, Henry Clay Lewis, Phillip Lewis - sons |
| Abstract | should any of the testator's Negroes not obey his widow then the most disobedient shall be sold first, and should that not bring about good government among the rest then as fast as they disobey, they are to be sold and the proceeds from the sale to be divided among the testator's 3 sons share and share alike. |
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