Peter, John, and Jonathan Dolby and their wives.
In 1767, a Thomas Walter left all but 2 shillings ( one each to is brothers) to Peter Dolby. This implies to many of us that Peter Dolby may have married a daughter of Thomas Walter's.
On Feb 13, 1771 Benjamin Melson leaves one shilling and no more to daughter Hannah Dolby. ( Same as to daughter Eby Johnson.) Probably, their had their marriage portions. I feel the whole Dolby/Melson/Grace confusion begins here.
Hannah Melson, Daughter of Benjamin and Hannah Hammer Melson did not marry Peter Dolby, but either John or Jonathan Dolby. Can anyone offer land or will records for John or Jonathan in this period? I have that Jonathan sold land in 1760, but no wife mentioned. John gives testimony in 1759 and states he is 39. No wife mentioned.The 1742 will of Peter Dolby, father of Peter, John, Jonathan and sister Leah/Leer has as witnesses: John Harmin, Thomas Walter, Daniel Boyce.
What Dolby did Hannah Melson marry.