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From: "Marilyn and Rob Lear" <>
Subject: Re: [NewCastle] Estate Settlement for John Scott d:1726
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 10:26:52 -0500
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Carol,

I can't say for sure regarding John Scott, but in reading the estate
records of my ancestor Thomas Matthews who died in 1776, New Castle
County, I was surprised at the long list of those who owed him money.
Someone told me this was not unusual in this early time period. I
guess bank loans were not an option so those with extra cash loaned
it, with interest. (interest is mentioned in the Thomas Matthews
record above). I have thought I should list the names, as you did,
for it probably meant they lived nearby.

Marilyn Matthews Lear
Jacksonville, FL

> Does anyone know the relationship between John Scott and the
recipitants of
> cash from his estate? The only one mentioned in his Will was Owen
Thomas.


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