Carolyn,
Might there be more than one Levenia Cannon in Sussex Co, DE during this same
time period? I carry Levenia Cannon, b. 24 Jan 1762, as my
g-g-g-grandmother. She married Lowder Hearn(e). Their daughter Mary K.
Hearne, was my g-g-grandmother who named one of her daughters. Leaven.
My records reflect a William Cannon, husband of Mary Nutter. His will
abstract reads: "Cannon, William. Planter. Will. Made Aug 17, 1780. Heirs:
wife Mary Cannon; sons William Nutter, Daniel and Hughett Cannon; daughters
Priscella, Ester and Levinia Cannon, Sarah Nichols and Mart Jacobs; Jesse
Clarkson (son of daughter Major Clarkson). Exec'r, son William Nutter
Cannon. Wits., Levin Cannon, William Jacobs, John Marine. Prob. Aug 15, 1783.
Arch. vol. A63, pages 142-143. Reg. of Wills, Liber D. folios 18-19.
(Note: vol. A63, page 143 mentions Sarah Jacobs).
I would appreciate any help on this.
George Bacon