Petition #20978001

Abstract

Edward and Ann Fenwick seek a portion of William Hobb's estate, plus interest since 1 July 1758. On 22 December 1757, Ann's father, William Hobb, executed his last will and testament, bequeathing a group of twelve slaves to his son, the defendant, Vernon Hobb. William Hobb devised the plantation and use of the slaves bequeathed to Vernon Hobb to his wife, Hopewell Hobb, for her use during her natural life; he equally divided the remainder of his property among his children. Vernon Hobb was not to receive any additional slaves. On 1 July 1758, William Hobb died. Before her death in 1773, Hopewell Hobb renounced the will "and took her third of the negroes left by the deceased ... out of the negroes which were intended for and left by the said Testator to your oratrix and her other sisters." The said widow did not select "any of the negroes devised to her during her life and afterwards to Vernon Hobb." The petitioners seek relief.

Result: Partially granted; appealed; affirmed.

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Repository: Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, Maryland

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