Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #614 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio N13:467
Date (Signed) 8/21/1875
Date (Probate) 9/27/1876
Deceased William Hopkins, colored, of Broadkiln Hundred
Heirs Sarah Hopkins - wife
Abstract testator's son John to provide support her for her natural life and should he refuse or neglect to do so, then she is to have all the estate (testator signed will with his mark) Note: letters of administration were granted to John W. Hopkins who gave bond with Robert Pettyjohn, security in the sum of $600

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