1696 Administration - Peter Reeves Estate
Introduction
New Castle County, Delaware
Will Book B, p60
29 May 1696
Transcript
John Donaldson & James Claypoole by virtue of a Commission from the Honble William Markham Esqr Governor of the Province of Pensilvania and Countyes annexed. To Edward Gibbs principall Creditor of
Peter Reeves of the County Greeting. Reposing trust and Confidence in your fidelity we doe commit administration of all the goods rights and Creditts which were
Peter Reeves in his life time and at the time of his decease within the County aforesaid and do ordain and depute you thee Sd Edward Gibbs admr of the same goods and other the premises charging you that a true and perfect Inventory of all the sd you make and to the office Exhibit and the debts owing by the said decedent according to Law in that behalf you well and truly pay and that a true and plain account of you administration aforesaid into the said Office at hew Castle you render whensoever you shall be required given at hew Castle the 29th of May 1696.
Source
FamilySearch - New Castle County, Delaware Will Book B, p60