Abigail Hunt

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Will of Caleb Hunt, Borrough Town of Westchester, dated April 22, 1748, proved 1749 named his wife Sarah. Sons named were Gilbert, Isaac, Marmunduke, Solomon and Caleb. Daughters were Anna, Phebe, Susan, Anna and Abigail. Executors were his wife, Aaron Quimby and Thomas Vail. Witnessed by Thomas Haddon, John Gordon and John Bartow, one of the people called Quakers. "Abstracts of Wills", Vol V. published by The New York Historical Societ.

Caleb married Sarah Hallock on 30 Aug 1727 in Westbury, Cayuga County, New York. Sarah (daughter of Rev. John Hallock) was born on 28 Aug 1702 in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josiah married Abigail Heustis on 24 Dec 1695. Abigail (daughter of Living and Living) was born in 1674 in Throggs Neck; died in 1743. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Will of Rev. John Hallock, Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, September 16, 1764, proved September 11, 1765. "Far advanced in years, I will and devise all my lands, houses, meadows and rights of land which I have in Brookhaven, to my executors to be sold, in best manner they can and turned into money. All my apparel to two sons, Edward and Samuel. To son Samuel and son-in-law Abraham Underhill, 200 pounds to pay for the land my son Edward bought of Jesse Hallock, on condition that my son Edward release and give up a piece of meadow for which I gave him in a deed of gift. To the children of my LAST deceased wife, Phebe, 100 pounds as follows: To her son-in-law John Haviland, 7 pounds which he oweth me, and the remainder which is 93 pounds. I will to the children of my LAST deceased wife Phebe, which she had by her SECOND husband, Abner Hunt. (Names of children not given.) Executors to take so much money as they think necessary, and put it at interest for my sister Abiel Hallock, so long as she shall live. After her decease, executors to put 50 pounds at interest for the support of my cousin Clement Willetts, during her life. After her death interest to go to poor amongst Friends belonging to monthly meeting at Wesbury. Executors to pay to Abraham Lawrence of Flushing 30 pounds that I have promised to pay for my son Edward, being what I suppose is yet due on 100 pounds. All the rest to daughters, Sarah Hunt and Abigail Powell, each 1/8. To children of my deceased daughter Hannah Satterly, 1/8. To the 3 children of my deceased son John Halloock, viz, Samuel, Daniel and Phebe. To my daughter Catharine Powell, 1/8. To the children of my deceased daughter Phebe Underhill, 1/8. To my son Samuel 1/8, and to my daughter Amy Underhill,1/8. Executors, Loving Friends, Richard Willetts of Jericho in Queens County, John Whitson, 2nd of Bethage, Thomas Purcell of Bethage. Witnessed by Samuel Willis, Benjamin Tyler and Daniel Jones. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. VI, published by The New York Historical Society.

Note: I am not sure how the following will applies.

Will of Phebe Hunt, Borrough Town of Westchester, Westchester County, New York, widow, (date of will not given) proved December 9, 1772. Phebe devised the following: To Phebe "Halleck," Thomas Clapp and John Griffen, sons and daughters of my sister Dorcas, each 10 pounds. To Mary Cornell, daughter of my brother Josiah. To John, Daniel and Samuel "Halleck", sons of my sister Martha, each 10 pounds. To Alexander Young and Phebe Sutton, each 5 pounds. To Phebe Clapp, wife of John Clapp, my riding chair. To my BROTHER Josiah Quimby, 50 pounds. To children of my brother Ephraim Quimby, viz, Elizabeth, Mary, Daniel, Sarah, Samuel Philena and Ephraim 50 pounds. To Mary Oakley, wife of Gilbert Oakley, 20 pounds and a set of blue curtains and a blue bed quilt. To my brother Daniel Quimby, my cloak. To Phebe Quimby, daughter of my brother Aaron Quimby, one bed. To the Overseer of Friends meeting house in Westchester, 5 pounds towards repairing it. To Jacob Hunt Vail, son of Matthew Vail, 5 pounds. To Phebe, wife of Reuben Wright, 50 pounds and all my household goods. To Ann, wife of Matthew Vail, all my every day wearing apparel. All the rest of my estate I leave to Phebe, wife of Edward "Halleck" and Phebe, wife of John Clapp, Jr., and Martha, wife of Joseph Sutton, and Phebe wife of Reuben Wright. All the rest of my estate I leave to my brothers, Aaron and Moses Quimby and they shall pay to Jonothan Quimby 4 pounds yearly for his support. Executors, brother Aaron Quimby and nephew, Moses Quimby. Witnessed by Gilbert Oakley and Josiah Quimby. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. VIII, p 85, published by The New York Historical Society.

Rev. John Hallock, according to his will, referred to his LAST wife Phebe "by her second husband, Abner Hunt." His will was proved 1764, at which time his LAST wife Phebe was deceased.

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203: Appeals, Session, etc. First Wednesday of October 1671. Josias Hunt, Pltf vs Katharine Harrison, widdow, deft. by special warrant. This case being an action of defamation tryed at court of Sessions at Jamaica in June last, by Jury who found great suspicion of the guilt of both partyes. The bench bound them over to the court of Assizes to Answer the fact later. They being bound in the bond of 20 # apiece.

Mandate of Lord Cornbury (Ltin) to all Rectors, Chaplins, Curates and Ministers and to Caleb Heathcoat, Henry Hung, Josiah Hunt, Church Wardens at Westchester, commanding them to induct Rev. John Bartow as Rector of said Parish now vacant, and to put him in possession of the Rectory Blebe and church property. November 9, 1702. Rev. Barton was inducted December 6, 1702.

Josiah Hunt, Sr., and Robert's wife Elizabeth, were executors of the will of Robert Heustis, dated November 19, 1701, proved March 30, 1704. Robert Heustis named his wife Elizabeth, and to his son Robert Heustis, Jr., he devised all his land at Stonybrook, with pasture lands thereto, etc., and he is to pay to his sisters, Abigail Hunt and Mary Molyneux 10 pounds each. ?Abstracts of Wills" poublished by The New York Historical Society.

Will of Josiah Hunt, of the Borroughtown of Westchester, Esq., dated March 13, 1729, proved December 10, 1732, as follows: "I leave to my son Moses Hunt, all my 40 acres of land in the Long Reach, and is the 11th lot in number; which lot was sold to me by Richard Panton, by deed, March 4, 1702/3; also my 10 acres of land which I bought of Dirck Garretsen, by deed, March 4, 1702/3; Also a 75 pound right in the said Long Reach. I also give him 5 shillings and my negro 'Robin.' I give to my sons, Josiah and David 5 shillings each. To my son Abner, a 25 pound right in the lands of Westchester, except the Long Reach, and all my wearing apparel and 10 pounds. I leave to my grandson, Josiah Hunt (son of David Hunt), 1 Guinea and 1 sword. To my son Thomas 5 shillings. To my daughter Abigail Buckbee, a feather bed and furniture, 'and this bed that lie on'; also my Great Bible and silver tumbler. To my daughter Phebe Fowler, one feather bed and furniture, 'and a silver cordial cup,' and all my provisions, grain, etc., and a cow. If I die in the fall, a fatt one.' (cow) And the use of my negro Robin to reap and gather in the said grain. 'Also a Great Iron Pott.' To my daughter Martha Waylinan, 'the Iron Pott and kettle we generally use.' To my daughter Phebe, so much of the rest of my personal estate as my executors shall think reasonable, and she is to maintain my woman slave 'Maria' while she lives. I make my sons Josiah and David, and my daughter Phebe Fowler, executors." Witnessed by Jonothan Lawrence, John Hedger, William Foster. "Abstracts of Wills", Vol. III, p 86-7, published by The New York Historical Society.

Josiah married Rebecca Harrison. Rebecca (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 10 Feb 1653/54. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]