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- Hessy's age is inferred from the likely marriage date of her parents and her position as the fourth child. The 1820 census only confirms that she was older than 45.The marriage of Hessey - or Hestor- to a Victor is found in the will of her mother, Rosannah, which was probated 20 July 1824. Also named is grandson Wesley Victor. Executors of the will were Rosannah's son Burton and grandson Wesley, but Burton refused to serve. This would indicate Wesley was in his late teens or, more likely, at least 21 years old, meaning he was born before 1803. Hestor was living just two doors from her mother in 1820, and her sister Peggy also was nearby. The census reveals a cluster of interrelated families, including Andrew Stafford, who married Nelly Ludenum, daughter of Peggy Layton and Aben Ludenum, as well as a Samuel Ross and a Layton Smith all living within seven houses of each other. Apparently, Hestor was a widow.(The Laytons of Delmarva-Moore)
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