Petition #20380401

Abstract

In 1796, Jemima Ingram, who owned a "very considerable personal estate," published her will, bequeathing to her daughter Peggy Ingram some furniture, curtains, a large chest, £10 "lawful money," and "one Negro Girl -- named Ginna." Following Jemima's death in 1799, John Ingram, executor of the estate, took possession of the property and refused to honor Peggy's legacy. Peggy Ingram Carey and her husband Cornelius Carey charge that "John Ingram and his confederates, do now absolutely refuse to deliver and pay the legacies"; consequently, although they had wished to avoid litigation, they have no choice but to sue the executor.

Result: Granted.

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Repository: Delaware State Archives, Dover, Delaware

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