Will of "Nehemiah W. Skillings of Boston at present in Baltimore about to set sail and depart for Matangas in the Island of Cuba, there to establish myself in Business as a Merchant", dated 30 May 1825, proved 26 Nov 1827, names wife Katherine Skillings; son George Skillings; daughters Katherine Skillings and Ann Skillings. Wife Katherine Skillings to be executrix.
20 Aug 1827: Judge of probate requests judge in Baltimore to depose the witnesses of the purported will of Nehemiah W Skillings late of Boston merchant deceased which was, according to nominated executrix Katherine Skillings, executed in Baltimore 30 May 1825.
26 Nov 1827: Kathirene Skillings declines executorship.
26 Nov 1827: Bond of Samuel K Williams Esquire as administrator with will annexed of Nehemiah W. Sskillings late of said City [Boston] Merchant deceased.
21 Apr 1828: Petition of Katherine Skillings for allowance, estate being insolvent.
29 Dec 1828: Distribution to creditors, 28+ cents on the dollar.
