The proximity of Brotherton and its association with the Moonis / Mullis family demonstrated that both parcels of land were considered as joint possession by the local Delaware Indian community, which was administered by an Indian Board of Proprietors including Jacob Mullis and his son, Charles.
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By the provisions of the marriage contract, their joint possessions and de Clare's extensive lands could only be inherited by a direct descendant, i . e . close to the Crown, and if the marriage proved childless, the lands would pass to any children Joan may have by further marriage.
