Sarah Williams papers, 1787-1851.

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Sarah Williams papers, 1787-1851.

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Documents the financial affairs of Sarah Williams including receipts, indentures, promissory notes, wills, debt assignments, court documents and a personal letter. The majority of the collection consists of debt receipts and payment records. Of particular interest are two handwritten copies of Sarah's last will and testament, which contain the most precise list of family members in the collection.

58 items.

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7675532

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Williams, Sarah, d. 1829.

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Sarah Williams was married to Benjamin Williams, a local silversmith in the town of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Together they reared four children: Elizabeth, Elias, Sarah and Jonas. Benjamin Williams died prior to 1789 and leaving no will, Sarah was appointed the administrator of his estate, which was auctioned off. Sarah Williams never remarried and died on September 3, 1829, in the town of Elizabeth. From the description of Sarah Williams papers, 1787-1851. (New Jersey Historical Socie...

Nichols, Roy Franklin

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Marsh, J. Milner, Mrs,

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