New Jersey

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William Barron Nixon is mentioned in a New Jersey probate record. Use the "AC New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. What is the probate year for William Barron Nixon?
2. What is the place of the probate?
3. Where did William die?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "William Barron" as the first name and "Nixon" as the last name.
• In the search results screen, click the icon for William Barron Nixon.
• Read the information in the center column.
• For death and burial information, click the Find A Grave entry at the right of the screen.

1. Williams' probate record is dated 1893.
2. The probate took place in Cumberland, New Jersey.
3. William died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but was buried in New Jersey.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

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