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| 601 | Totten speculated about a possible marriage in 1653 to Hacke Bruysen, New Amsterdam. | Roeloffs, Annetje (I7241)
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| 602 | Tunis Cray from Venlo in the Province of Limburg, Netherlands. "New Netherlands and Her People", John H. Innes. Teunis Cray, Contractor fo George Borlemgen to serve Teunis Cray for 1 year, for 70 Holland guilders at 20 stivers the builder, to do all work and obey Thonis Cray, his master. Done at Fort Amsterdam, June 6, 1639. John Obbsen (Hohn Hobsen, appeared and in the presence of the undersigned witness, transferred and conveyed to Tonis Cray all such title as he claims to the maize land near Fort Hope on the Frsh River which land he has cultivated with Tonis Cray, acknowledging he has been paid by Teunis Cray for his share. September 22, 1639. June 20, 1640, Fort Amsterdam. Lease to Tonis Cray of 2 cows belonging to the West India Company. Teunis Cray from Venlo appeared and acknowledged he has hired and received 2 cows sent to New Netherland by the Director of the West India Co. in the ship "Fire of Troy". Lease to begin on August 1, 1639, ends August 1645, during which time Tonis Cray shall annually pay to the honorable director or to the company as rent for the cows, 50# of good butter, provided that the rist of death shall be in common, on half (to be borne) by the company and the other half at the risk and peril of the lessee. At experiation the company agent shall take away 2 cows, as good as these now are, and the remainder which by God's blessing will be bred from him shall be shared and divided equally by the Honorable Company and the lessee. New York Historical Documents - Dutch - Vol. 1, Register of the Provincial Secretary 1638-1842, transcribed by Arnold J. F. Van Laer, 1979. Patent to Peter Vander Linden, August 2, 1640, tobacco Planter, land located on the island of Manhattan by Tonis Cray's land adjoins, adjoiining Tonis Crays land beginnint at a stream called "Old Wreck" until Claes Sybrantsen de Verlingh, extending to East River, etc. NY Hist. Doc. - Dutch. October 25, 1653. Teunis Cray bought a tract of land about 60 acres of wood land "near Hellegat" on Long Island. (Teunis "Geurtzen" Craey, least Long Island lands from Teunis Craey.)" 1655. New Amsterdam authorities questioned the sale of the house of Teuis Cray to a Jew. (First Jews arrived in New Amsterdam 1654.) February 26, 1658, Conveyance, Tonis Cray, for a lot and garden, on which he built a house, along the Common Canal, north of Michiel Picet's land, etc., April 15, 1647, whereas Teunis Kraay has sold the certain lot, aforesaid patent with the house standing on it to Solomon Le Chair, the lot had been fenced but by survey it was found it did not belong to him completely, but to the Company. In consideration of his being an old citizen and inhabitant, it was granted to him that he would have power to convey the property he sold. "New York Historical Manuscripts - Dutch", translated and edited by Charles T. Gehring, pub. under dir. of the HS of NY, 1980. January 3, 1661. Teunis Cray, father-in-law of Jan Gerritsen de Vries, posted bail for his son-in-klaw who had been charged with theft. Officer Pieter Tonneman, pltf. vs Jan Gerritsen de Vries, defendant and prisoner. Pltf. concluded that the deft. shall be condemned for his perpetrated theft, to be fixed to a stake at the place of justice and there scourged and further banished for the term of four consecutive years by this City's jurisdiction, moreover, for his blow, in fine of one hundred guilders as the blood followed; all with costs , producing certain declartion taken to that effect. The deft. denied stealing the meat. November 3, 1661. Appeared before the board, Teunis Cray who produced a bill against the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hassellt for board and attendance given to her during the time the said widow was living with him. In December 1661, Tryntje van Campen said that thre were due her from the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt, 27 fl., etc. "Colonial History of New York", 1853. "Hasselt is in Limburg, Belgium, near Liege." Tryntje Van Campen witnessed the baptism of a child born to Jan Corsse and Metje Theunis Cray May 10, 1676. In 1662 Jen Letelier gave three guilders towards the ransom of Teunis Cray's son, Jacob, held in captivity by the Turks. "Revised History of Harlem", James Riker, 1904.` | Cray, Teunis (Geurtzen) (I7268)
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| 603 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I5102)
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| 604 | Very sweet, gentle man, great golfer. Arthur was one of the first recipients of a heart valve. Moved to CA for his health. When my parents & I were visiting him & Bea in CA, he told us he received medical questionnaires regarding his health for years, then they stopped coming - he assumed they didn't realize he'd outlived the life expectancy of the valve! - Ellen Silverberg | Multer, Arthur (I9892)
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| 605 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I5092)
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| 606 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I9709)
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| 607 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I9956)
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| 608 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I1446)
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| 609 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I7160)
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| 610 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I5206)
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| 611 | Will dated 1714, named wife Rebecca and several children. He had about eleven children. In 1675 living at Westchester County, New York. | Baxter, Thomas Jr. (I8019)
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| 612 | Will dated September 17, 1807 | Fowler, Stephen (I5523)
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| 613 | Will of Abel Devoe (Devoue) of New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, dated May 3, 1775, proved August 12, 1775. "To be buried in the burying ground that I have reserved for a burying place for my family, and for any of the Devous of my relations, and the free liberty of a road from the highway to said burying place being 30 feet north and south, and 28 feet east and west." To my wife Mary, the use of all my estate. After her decease, I leave to my son Benjamin, 60 acres of the land in the front joining to he road and extending from said road eastward. I leave to my wife a horse and chair. The rest of my land joining to my bfrother Frederick Devoue is to be sold by my executors with the movables, at public vendue. My wife may sell my negro man "Prime" ,when she pleases. I leave to my son Daniel, 5 pounds and my big gun. To my grandchild, Tamor Barker, 20 pounds. I leave all the rest "with what my wife expects from her father," to all my children, Daniel, Abel and my daughters, Mary Lndrine, Esther Devoue and Susannah Devoue. I leave to my son Abel 40 shillings "soon after my decease." I make my wife Mary and my sons, Daniel and Abel executors. Witnesses Hilead unt, Abigail Ward, Beter Bonnet. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. VIII, p 299-300, published by The New York Historical Society. | De Voe, Abel (I1964)
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| 614 | Will of Benjamin Farrington, Borrough of Westchester, Westchester County, New York, dated February 1, 1737, proved June 3, 1741. Benjamin left all of his estate to his wife, Phebe, except "the legacy left to me by my honored father, Matthew Farrington, late of Flushing." Out of this legacy, I leave to my wife Phebe 50 pounds, and to niece Mary Mollinux, daughter of my brother-in-law Moses Mollinux, 20 pounds, and the rest to his brother's sisters (not named). He appointed his brother James Farrington and brother-in-law, Moses Mollinux as executors. Witnessed by Joseph Palmer, Wm. Foster and Joshua Hunt. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. II, p 336, published by The New York Historical Society. | Farrington, Benjamin (I6313)
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| 615 | Will of Benjamin Fowler, Sr., yeoman, of Yonkers in Philipsburgh, Westchester County, New York, dated May 20, 1786, proved June 6, 1786. "To my wife Sarah, the one fourth part of all my movable estate; to my son Vincent, all my land, that lay on the South of the road, by my house to Henry Odell's; he (my son) paying 100 pounds toward paying for same land; to my son Josiah, the other part of my land, that is all the land that lies on the north of the road that leads to Hendry Odell's, he, the said Josiah, paying 200 pounds to my other son, Benjamin; but in case my sons Josiah and Benjamin should die, my son Vincent to have the whole of my farm; Vincent to pay 200 pounds to the executors, by them to be equally divided with my movable estate; to my grandson Benjamin Fowler, 5 pounds to be paid out of my movable estate; my movable estate to be sold, the moneys so arising to be divided as follows; to my wife one fourth part, as above mentioned; to my daughter Hannah, one fourth part, out of which one third to be given to her son Frederick; one fourth part to my daughter Ann, one third of which to be given to my son Frederick's daughter, Jenny; the other fourth part to my son-in-law and daughter, Dennis and Isabelle Post. I make my son Vincent, son-in-law, Dennis Post, and Isaac Vermilyea, Sr., my executors." Witnessed by Jonothan Odell, Phillips Manor, yeoman, Jacob Odell, James D. Hannah, schoolmaster. "Abstracts of Wills, " Vol. XIV, p 3-4, published by The New York Historical Society. | Fowler, Benjamin (I0924)
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| 616 | 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. | Hunt, Caleb (I8453)
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| 617 | Will of Caleb Hunt, Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, dated March 3, 1769, proved December 12, 1769. "To my wife Sarah, all right in the place we now live on which was her fathers, Captain William Pinkney's, deceased, I also leave her a bond of Moses Drake and a bond of John Hunt, Jr., son of Captain John Hunt of Westchester, also a negro man 'Frank", two horses and all my grain and household goods, and interest on a bond of Nathan Vail; to daughter Tamar Haight, two beds and furniture, three cows and sheep, a looking glass and 1/2 of my land at New City Island (Minifer's Island). Also named his son Thomas Hunt. To grandson Stephen Williams, a cow and a calf. To daughter Eleanor Williams, 1/2 of my land at New City Island and 1/2 my monies. Executors, Benjamin Drank and his wife Sarah. Witnessed by Samuel Sneden, Moses Drake and Philip Heustis. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. Vol. II, published by The New York Historical Society. | Hunt, Caleb (I8466)
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| 618 | Will of Casparus Mabie, dated September 23, 1782, proved February 10, 1784; "In the name of God, Amen, I, Casparus Mabie, of the precinct or township of Tappan or Orangetown, Orange County, yeoman, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, I leave to my son, Peter Mabie all the lands and real estate devised to me by my father, Peter "Maltbie" (Mabiele), deceased. Unto my son, Cornelius, all the real estate I bought of David Bogert in the town of Orange; he paying for the same 100 pounds. My executors to sell the farm I bought of John Perry, Esquire, in the aforesaid County, with my grist mill and appurtenances for such sums of money as may be reasonably gotten for the same. While said farm, mills and other premises remain unsold, the possession and profits to go to my wife Willempje; Also, unto her 200 pounds. Unto my son Peter, 25 pounds. Unto each of my daughters not having had an outset before my decease, to have one equal to the what each of my married daughters shall have received of me. Unto each of my sons, Peter and Abraham, an outset equal to what my son Cornelius has had. My executors to apply sufficient of the proceeds of sales to the payment of my debts and the legacies. The remainder of my personal estate and the net proceeds of said sales unto my eight children, viz: Peter, Cornelius, Abraham, Mary, Cathaline, Catharine, Margaret and Elizabeth, in equal shares. I make my son, Peter Mabie and my son-in-law, Johannes Bogert executors." Witnessed by Jacobus Da Blauvelt, John Johnston and John Harring of Orange County, Esquire. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. XII, p 171, published by New York Historical Society. | Mabie, Casparus (I1731)
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| 619 | Will of Cornelius Marston, yeoman, Flushing, Queens County, New York, dated August 10, 1754, proved September 27, 1754. Cornelius named his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Brown, his daughter Margaret NOW WIFE OF Thomas Farrington of Westchester, and his daughter Martha wife of John Wilkins of Flushing. Daughters Elizabeth and Martha were each to have a horse, and the three daughters, Martha, Margaret and Elizabeth, each a cow. To his son John, Cornelius left a wagon, plough and farm utensils. All the rest of his movable estate was to be sold by his executors at public v endue, along with all of his lands at Flushing, Jamaica and elsewhere. Proceeds from the sales were to pay all debts and the expenses of the executors, and the rest to his son John and his three daughters. Friends and cousins, Bernardus Rydel and Leonard Marston, both of Flushing were appointed executors. Witnessed by Hannah Field, Jr., William Field and Benjamin Hickman. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. III, published by The New York Historical Society. | Marston, Cornelius (I5644)
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| 620 | Will of Cornelius Marston, yeoman, Flushing, Queens County, New York, dated August 10, 1754, proved September 27, 1754. Cornelius named his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Brown, his daughter Margaret NOW WIFE OF Thomas Farrington of Westchester, and his daughter Martha wife of John Wilkins of Flushing. Daughters Elizabeth and Martha were each to have a horse, and the three daughters, Martha, Margaret and Elizabeth, each a cow. To his son John, Cornelius left a wagon, plough and farm utensils. All the rest of his movable estate was to be sold by his executors at public v endue, along with all of his lands at Flushing, Jamaica and elsewhere. Proceeds from the sales were to pay all debts and the expenses of the executors, and the rest to his son John and his three daughters. Friends and cousins, Bernardus Rydel and Leonard Marston, both of Flushing were appointed executors. Witnessed by Hannah Field, Jr., William Field and Benjamin Hickman. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. III, published by The New York Historical Society. It has been a very confusing situation between Margaret Marston vs Margaret Norris. Note that in his will Cornelius referred to his "daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Brown," his daughter "Martha, wife of John Wilkins" and to his "daughter Margaret, as NOW the wife of Thomas Farrington", which indicates Margaret had been married to an unknown Norris before marrying Thomas Farrington. "NOW" was not used when Cornelius referred to his other two daughters. | Marston, Margaret (I3003)
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| 621 | Will of Daniel De Voe, yeoman, dated October 27, 1773, proved November 8, 1774, Borough Town of Westchester, Westchester County, New York. Daniel named his eldest son Daniel, who already had a considerable share of his father's estate, was devised 5 pounds and his father's large chair. The mortgage, on the lands of his son Levi, was canceled and Levi was given 20 shillings. "To my son John, all my real estate, two houses, a cow, 2/3 of all grain, and the whole of grain sowed on a little lot by Charles Doughtys, and 1/2 of all leather in my vats. To my daughter, Mary " De Voo", wife of my son Johannes, and to her daughter, Elizabeth, a cow and my small psalm book and two Negroes. To my son John, my share in the Periauger." (Corruption of the word Pirogue, the Indian word adopted by the French and Spanish, as well as the English, which is a large canoe carrying a mast and sail.) "Daughter Mapes to have a room in my house while unmarried. To my granddaughter, Margaret Mapes, a bed and teakettle. To Rev. Mr. Shoemaker, my large Psalm Book. All apparel to four sons, Daniel, Cornelius, Levi and John. All the rest to son Cornelius, and my daughters, MAGDALENA ODELL, Mary Vanderburgh and Abigail Odell, and to my granddaughters, Margaret Rudder and Margaret Mapes" Sons Levi and John, and son-in-law, Richard Odell were appointed executors. Witnessed by Henry Oblenus, Edward Harris and Robert Gilmore, Schoolmaster. "Abstracts of Wills" Vol VII, p 358-9, published by New York Historical Society. Wife not named. The clue that this may be the correct Daniel De Voe, is that he named his daughter, Magdalena Odell. | De Voe, Daniel (I1965)
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| 622 | Will of David Hunt, Borrough town of Westchester, 30th day, 3rd month called March, in the year of our Lord 1772, proved December 18, 1775. "First of all I desire my Body to be decently buried by my executors and all funeral expenses and debts to be paid." I leave to my son David, 5 shillings. "I also give him my Barclay's Apology." I leave to my son Stephanus, my "History of Thomas Store." I leave to my son Theophilus, "a certain piece of salt meadow lying on the south side of Bynack's Ditch in the Township of Westchester;" Also a little book called "Piety Promoted." I leave to my son Isac, 1/2 of my right on Minifer's Island, except two lots. Also my desk and Bible and my negro boy, "Ephraim." I leave to my daughter Mary Field, my "Thomas Chalkley's Journal." "and my executors are to give her a new silver Tankard to be valued at 20 pounds. I leave my son Josiah, 10 pounds; also two lots on Minifer's Island of the first Division. I leave to my granddaughter, Gulelmo Hunt, 10 pounds. To my granddaughter, Eleanor Hunt, daughter of my son Aaron, 10 pounds when 18. "I leave to the heirs of my son Josiah Hunt, if any appear, 5 shillings." I leave to my granddaughter Mary, daughter of my son Josiah, and my granddaughter Mary, daughter of my son Aaron, all my silver spoons. I leave to my son Aaron all my farm land and salt meadow called Long Neck, in the Borrough town of Westchester, with all houses and buildings; Also a 25 pound privilege in the Town Commonage, and 1/2 of a right in Minifer's Island, and my silver Tankard, and all my movable estate "in the house and out of the house"; Also my negroes, "Dick, Peter and Harry." I leave to Rebecca, wife of my son Aaron, "2 little negroes, and my executors are to bring them up to be good business until they are 24 years old, when they shall be free." I make my son Aaron, executor. Witnessed by Daniel Quimby, Josiah Quinby, Joseph Causelen. (Witness are all Quakers.) Note: The book whose titles are given in the will were well-known works in relation to Quakerism. "Minifer's Island" is now known as City Island. W. S. Peleatreau.) Note 2: I am not sure of the placement of this interesting will. Beatrice. | Hunt, David (I6299)
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| 623 | Will of Edward Griffin, Borrough Town of Westchester, yeoman, dated January 17, 1736, proved December 1, 1742. "I Edward Griffin, being sick. I leave to my grand-daughter, Mary Barton, a Negro woman named "Lucy." I leave to my daughter, Mary Disbrow, 5 shillings, in full of all claim. I leave to my great grand-son, Benjamin Barton, all the remainder of the money that shall arise from the sale of my lands, to be put at interest by his father, Elisha Barton, till he is of age. My executors are to sell all houses and lands and movable estate. I make Elisha Barton sole executor." Witnessed by Ebenezer Haviland, William Thompson, William Forster. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. III, p 378, published by The New York Historical Society. | Griffin, Mary (I1438)
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| 624 | Will of Elvin Hunt, Westchester Borrough, Westchester County, New York, dated March 5, 1772, proved March 18, 1772. "Executors are to sell all lands, meadows, house, buildings and all movable estate within one year, and to pay my wife Euphemia 300 pounds in one year in lieu of dower. The remainder to be put at interest for the support and education of my children. Eldest son Thomas Hunt, to be learned to read, to write, to cipher as far as Rule of Three, and when he is 14, he is to be put to a trade my executors will think is suitable for him. Youngest son Elven, shall be kept at school until my son Thomas be 21, then money to be divided between them. If both die, then to my nephew Elvin Ferris, son of John Ferris. If he is to die then to his eldest brother, John Ferris, Jr. To my wife, my best bed and chest of drawers and my riding chair with harness. Executors, Friends, John Ferris, Daniel White, William Honeywell. Witnessed by Ichabod Lewis, Cornelis Hunt and Isaac Leggett, Jr. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. VIII, p 361, published by The New York Historical Society. | Hunt, Elvin (I1334)
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| 625 | Will of Frederick DeVoe (Voor), dated August 8, 1751, Morrisania, Westchester County, New York, proved April 30, 1753. Frederick ordered that all debts and funeral charges were to be well and truly satisfied. To his wife, Mary, Frederick left the use of all of the estate, real and personal during her widowhood, "but if she marries she shall have only ce30." Bequests were made to his eldest son, Frederick, daughter, Abigail Brown, and to daughters, Hester, Sarah, Mary and Leah. The balance of the estate, real and personal, was devised to his sons, Frederick, Daniel, John, Thomas and Abraham. After his wife's decease, all of his estate was ordered to be put up and sold to the highest bidder, giving his executors full power to sell. Frederick's wife Mary, brother Daniel Devour, and his brother-in-law, Andrew Nodine were appointed executors. Witnesses were Joshua Bishop, James Collard and William Moore. "Abstracts of Wills", Vol. IV, p 273. | De Voe, Frederick J. (I1966)
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| 626 | Will of Gabriel Leggett, West Farms, Westchester County, New York dated April 16, 1697. Proven but no date given. "Being very sicke," leaves to wife Elizabeth all household goods. To son John Leggett "my house, outhouses, orchards, lands and meadows in the Planting neck, and is that messuage that Thomas Williams dwells upon, and was formerly my father-in-law John Richardson's." Also 50 acres of woodland. To Thomas Leggett "my dwelling house and orchard and outhouses, with the upland and meadow I bought of John Fergeson, Sr., and Robert Manning, and 50 acres of woodland lying within the bounds of our Patent, and is 1/2 of 100 acres with his brother John. To son Wm. Leggett 100 acres of woodland and 50 acres of meadow lying behind the field within the bounds of our Patent with all the undivided meadow that shall fall to my share and also my house and home lot, with the orchard thereon in the town of Westchester. Makes his wife executor. Legacies to daughters Martha, Mary, Sarah, Alice and Elizabeth. Estate to be under the care of his wife during life, "due care being taken that nothing is wasted." Makes his friends Samuel Haight of Flushing and Samuel Palmer executors in Trust. Leaves to son John 30 acres of pasture adjoining the orchard I have left him Wit. Wm. Barnes, Joseph Haviland Edward Collier. "Abstracts of Wills", Vol. I., p 93, published by the New York Historical Society. | Leggett, Gabriel (I5641)
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| 627 | Will of Gilbert Hunt, Westchester County, New York, dated April 7, 1760, proved May 5, 1760. Names his mother Sarah. Brothers Solomon, Marmanduke, all of Grove Farm. Sisters Phebe and Sarah. Brothers Isaac and Joseph. "Isaac about, but should come home. Executor to pay to reputed child of mine born Anna Dean in 1759, when she arrives at the age of 18." Sisters, Anna Shotwell, Phebe, Sarah, Susan and Anna Hunt. To Phebe Baxter, daughter of Deborah Brooks, my nurse. Executrix, Mother, Sarah and brother Marmanduke and Solomon, and Uncles Edward Hallock and Samuel Hallock. Witnessed by John Bartow, James Baxter and Deborah Brooks. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. V, pp 394-5, published by the New York Historical Society. | Hunt, Gilbert (I8462)
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| 628 | Will of Grace (Fowler) Hunt dated May 26, 1722, proved December 8, 1724 "Of Borrough Town of Westchester, widow of John Hunt, late of Westchester. Grace named sons, viz, Joshua, to whom she gave a silver tumbler and Bible, Jeremiah to whom she gave 30 shillings, James, 1 shilling, John and Obadiah to whom she gave a black chest and all sheep and lambs. To her daughter Hannah Underhill, a bed and furniture, 2 pillows and cover lids and red and white worsted stocking, and a red cupboard. All else in the house she gave to her son John Hunt. To daughter-in-law Sara Conklin, bed and bolster, and Deborah Baxter. Son John to have all other household items. "Abstracts of Wills, Vol. II, published by The New York Historical Society. | Fowler, Grace (I5877)
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| 629 | Will of Henry Fowler, dated July 2, 1734, proved July 12, 1734, Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York. To eldest son (not named) "10 shillings and 1/3 of all my wearing clothes and 1/3 of all my armour, in full for his claim as my eldest son and heir at law. To my second son Henry, the dwelling house and lot, and all land thence upward until it shall include my fields called Winfield, and all of which lyeth, (description) and to ye Manor of Scarsdale, also 1/2 of all my salt meadow, also 1/2 my wearing clothes and 1/2 my armour. To my third son Gilbert, Headly field so called with the Hammocks, (description), on the east side of the road to Manor of Scarsdale, also 1/2 of my salt meadow and 20 acres of land. My son Henry to pay Joseph Fowler, the eldest child of my son Joseph Fowler, 20 pounds on December 25, 1740. Also Henry is to pay my granddaughters, Sarah, wife of Underhill Budd and Jane, wife of William Barker, each 10 pounds on December 25, 1742. All of the rest of my lands and tenements to my sons Henry and Gilbert. My youngest daughter Anne Fowler, all the wearing apparel and clothes that did belong to her mother, my late wife, also 80 pounds when she is 18. " Executors appointed were, "my brother Moses Fowler of Eastchester"and Mr. Daniel Purdy of Rye. Witnessed by Joseph Sutton, John Horton and John Horton, Sr. "Abstracts of Wills," Voll III, p 151, published by The New York Historical Society. | Fowler, Henry Jr. (I5887)
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| 630 | Will of Isaac De Forrest, New York written in the Dutch form. "In the name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this present Publick Instrument, that in the year 1672, the 4th day of June, being Tuesday, in the morning about 9 o'clock, in the presence of me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, and the under-written witnesses, appeared Mr. Isaac De Forrest, brewer of this city, and Sarah Tenix, his lawful wife, the testator being sick, but the testatrix sound of body." They make their children Susannah De Forrest, wife of Peter De Reimer, Johanes, Philip, Isaac, Hendrick, Maria and David, "and the children which in the future by God's blessing may come," sole heirs to all the estate. The survivor having the use of all during life. They make their cousin Jacob Kip, and their trusty and known friend Simon Jansen Romeyn, tutors and overseers of the children. Witnesses, Isaac Kipp, Arent Isaacs. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. I., published by The New York Historical Society. Benj'am Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief, To all, etc. Whereas Isaac De Forerest and Sarah his wife are both deceased, Letters of Administration are granted to his eldest son Johanes De Forest, and Henry De Forrest, his brother. December 19, 1692. Ibid | De Forrest, Isaac (I7014)
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| 631 | Will of Jacobus Kipp, Esquire, New York, dated November 3, 1726, proved January 13, 1726/7. It being the duty of all persons living to consider their mortal end or frail estate. To which end I, Jacobus Kipp of New York, Esq., do make this my last will and Testament. My executors to have power to sell estate to pay debts. I leave to my son John Kipp, 5 pounds in full for his claim or pretense of being my eldest son. I leave to my wife Catalina all the rest of my estate, real and personal during her life or widowhood, and she is to maintain and bring up my under-aged children. After her death all my estate is to go to my children, John, Jacobus, Catharine, William, Henry, Cornelia, Balthazar and Benjamin. I make my wife and my son John, and my brother Jacob Kipp and Abraham Van Vleeq, and Balthazar de Hart, overseers of my will. Witnessed by Samuel Kipp, Jacobus Kierstede, Henrieus De Meyer. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. II, published by the New York Historical Society., | Kip, Jacobus (I8563)
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| 632 | Will of Jeremiah Fowler, dated September 26, 1723, proved December 23, 1723. "I, Jeremiah Fowler, of East Chester, being very sick. I leave to my wife, Elizabeth the use of my now dwelling house, lands and meadows within the Patent of East Chester, during her widowhood, and also one half of my movables. I leave to my well-beloved daughter, Abigail Taylor, 23 pounds. I leave to my daughter Mary, one half of my movables, to be kept in the hands of my wife until she comes of age. If my wife marries, the other half of the movables are to be sold and the money put at interest for the benefit of my daughter Mary, till she is of age. I leave to my son Joseph, all the lands and meadows I bought of Roger Barton, except a slip of land which lies at the north end of said lands, which I give to my son Jonothan, together with 10 acres of land joining thereto, called and known by the name of "Virginia." The slip of land is bounded as follows: Beginning at the black stump near the land which is ye bounds of the land I bought of Jacob Lawrence, and running westerly from thense to a great Buttonwood tree, (which?) said strip of land and the ten acres I give to my son Jonothan. I also give him the half of the piece of land which I bought of Walter Thong of New York lying in the bounds of Westchester. Also a said lot of salt meadow lying at a place called by the name of the Hammocks, which I bought of John Pinckney; also a 45 pound privilege in the Patent of East Chester. I leave to my son Joseph, the other half of said land I bought of Walter Thong. I leave to my son Jeremiah one acre of salt meadow which I bought of Jacob Lawrence lying at a place called the Pieres' I leave to my son Samuel my now dwelling house and home lot with all lands adjoining to it, with the buildings and orchards; Also a three-acre lot of salt meadow lying at Hutchinsons; Also a 45 pound privilege within the Patent of East Chester, and he is to have these at the time of the death or marriage of his mother. I leave to my son Abraham all my lands and privileges and divisions of land as shall hereafter be laid out in the Patent of Colonel Peartree and others called by the name of the Long Reach; Also a lot of salt meadow which I bought of Richard Osborne, lying at a place called the Hammocks. I make my wife Elizabeth and my son Joseph, executors. Witnessed by Nathaniel Frost, Tobias Remo, John Cuer. "Abstracts of Wills" Vol. II, published by the New York Historical Society. | Fowler, Jeremiah (I2947)
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| 633 | Will of Johannes Shurrie, farmer, Rombout Pct., Dutchess County, New York, dated May 28, 1784, proved November 4, 1784, named daughters, Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Jones, Catharine, wife of Lawrence Haff, Sarah, deceased, her children, Martha, wife of John "Conkland" (Conklin), Anitie, wife of Lawrence "Conkland" (Conklin), children of daughter Rachel, deceased and Lydia, wife of James Hicks. Executors, Lawrence Haff, John Conkland, Lawrence Conkland and James Hicks. Witnessed by Stephen Townsend, Thomas Rosenkrans and Walter Scott. | Shurrie, Johannis (I8249)
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| 634 | Will of John Barhyt, dated December 24, 1762, proved January 18, 1772, New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York. John named his wife Judith, son Andrew, daughter Hester, wife of Jacob Valentine, "the best table", late daughter Judith, married to Severance (Deliverance) Acker, and her heirs, son John, daughter Abigail, wife of Peter Ally, daughter Charity, wife of George Cornwell. John named his wife and son-in-law George Cornwell and Peter Alley, executors. Witnesses were Moses De St. Croix, mariner and Jacob Bleeker. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol III, published by the New York Historical Society. | Barheyt, Hester (I6844)
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| 635 | Will of John Brown, dated May 2, 1733, proved August 8, 1733, Manor of Fordham. John named is wife Catharine. Son Abraham to receive his father's gun. Garret and John already have their shares. Jabez and Isaac to have a gun equivalent to the rest. Wife Catharine to give each of the daughters "an outsetting" as may be equivalent to her own. Daughters, Alpha, Hannah, Elizabeth and Mary Brown. Executors were his wife Catharine and son Garret Brown. Witnessed by Johannes Odell, Joshua Bishop and Robert Barton. "Abstracts of Wills, Vol. III, published by The New York Historical Society. | Brown, John (I5511)
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| 636 | Will of John Buckbee dated April 22, 1730, proved Town of Westchester May 5, 1730, named wife Abigail. Referred to seven children, not named. Executors, brother-in-law Thomas Hunt and Abner Hunt. Witnessed by John Bardiner, John Cromwell and William Foster. "Abstracts of Unrecorded Wills," Vol XI, published by The New York Historical Society. | Buckbee, John (I6502)
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| 637 | Will of John Hunt, County of Westchester, yeoman, dated January 7. 1711, proved January 16, 1711. "I, John Hunt of the County of Westchester, yeoman, do make this my last will and testament. I leave to my son James Hunt, all that my land containing 30 acres upon Throgmortons neck, and all the meadow adjoining thereto. Also a 25 pound privilege of Commonage when he is 21. Which said land lies adjoining to the land I have given to my son Josiah. And when my son James is 21, he shall pay to my daughter Mary Underhill, 10 pounds and he shall also pay to my son Josiah Hunt 15 pounds. My son James shall also have 6 acres of land lying between "Grove Siahs" and Horsman Molyneux land. I leave to my son John Hunt all that my homestead containing 60 acres with all the meadow thereto belonging. Also a 25 pound privilege of Commonage. And all that land I bought of John Disbrow, and 5 acres of the land lying between "Grove Siahs" and Horsman Molyneux land. I leave to my son Josiah a 25 pound right of Commonage. My wife Grace Hunt is to have the rest of the personal property, and the use of the land given to my son John, till he is of age. I make my wife Grace, and my brother Josiah Hunt, executors. Witnessed by Josiah Hunt, Daniel Clarke. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. II, published by The New York Historical Society. | Hunt, John (I5880)
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| 638 | Will of John Leggett, dated October 2, 1570, Westchester County, New York: "I John Leggett, now of Port Royal in the Island of Jamaica, mariner, being very weake and sicke in body." Leaves to his well beloved son John, all that one half of the Ketch Royall, of New York, and one negro boy, now on board the same, one hogshead of sugar, one barrel and eleven gallons of rum, two gallons of lime juice., etc. Rest of property to his wife Anne. And "unto the child she now goes with, 30 pounds, if it lives to the age of two years." Makes my good friend Mr. Frederick Phillipse executor and "I desire him to take care of my son John, and bring him, or cause him to be bred up to the sea for his livelihood. Witnessed by Anthony Swimer, Miles Grand, Charles Dawson, Thomas Colewood, Sr. "Abstracts of Wills", Vol. I, p 67, published by The New York Historical Society. Whereas John Leggett, late of Westchester, mariner, departed this life, at the Island of Jamaica and in his will did appoint Mr. Frederick Phillipse executor. He is confirmed February 2, 1680. Ibid. | Leggett, John (I2999)
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| 639 | Will of John Mabee, of Schenectady, yeoman, dated April 2, 1725, proved September 13, 1725. I leave to my eldest son Peter Mabee, all my lands and tenements on the north side of the Mohaugs river, between the lands of Laurence Van der Valogoe, and the land of Stephanus Groesbeck, with all the privileges, and 150 pounds and he is to pay 150 pounds to his sisters. I leave to my second son Jacob, all my estate on the south side of the Mohaugs river between the land of Jacobus Peek and Peter Vrooman, Sr., with the houses, barns and barracks, and he is to pay to his sisters 250 pounds. And he is to pay 5 sheppels of wheat towards the rent of his lands to his eldest brother Peter, as an acknowledgement. I leave to my youngest son Abraham, the house and lot where he now lives in the town of Schenectady, between the lot of Benjamin Vanvleet and the minister's lot, and the pasture ground that lyes between the pasture ground of Herman Vedder, and the pasture ground of Captain Herman Vanskite; Also all the arable land lying between the land of Martin Vanhenhousen and the land of Aaron Vedder, on the south side of the road, and the Swamp or Cripple bush thereto adjoining. And he is to pay to his sisters 250 pounds, and 5 shepples of wheat yearly forever to his eldest brother Peter, towards paying the rent of his farm. I leave to my daughter Margaret one half of all my lands where she now lives called Kadaritha, during her life. And the other half, which Nicholas Holl hired for 15 years. I leave to my sons Peter and Jacob and the other half after the death of my daughter Margaret. All the rest of my estate to all my children. (Seven daughters mentioned but only Margaret is named.) I make Jacobus Van Dyke and Caleb Beck executors. Witnessed by Jan Danite, Jacobus Peck. Proved before Peter Van Brugh. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. II, published by The New York Historical Society. | Mabie, Jan (John) Pieters (I6823)
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| 640 | Will of John Marston dated February 14, 1670/71, Flushing, Queens County, New York. "I will that my two sons, John and Cornelius, shall live with my well beloved friend John Hinchman and to be wholly at his disposal till they come of age, and he is to have the oversight of all my estate." Leaves to his two sons when of age. Leaves to daughter Elizabeth a gold ring and to daughter Katherine, a silver thimble. "This is my full will and my sons" desire, as witness our hands this 14th February 1670/71. Witnesses Robert Terry, Joseph Thorne, John Marston, Sr., John Marston, Jr., Cornelius Marston. "Abstracts of Wills" Vol. I, p 15, published by The New York Historical Society. Notes: Relationship undetermined. "The Marston Farm", Land Patent September 29, 1677. In 1749 the farm was purchased by Nathaniel Marston of New York, merchant. By his will of February 8, 1776, the Marston farm passed to his son Thomas Marston, except the 8 acres gotten by John Brown from Waldron, which Marston left to his son John, who sold it to Thomas Marston June 6, 1795. The Prospect Farm, as it was called, was sold in parcels by Thomas Marston. Nathaniel Marston was the original Vestryman of Trinity Church, New York City from 1697 until 1731. His son Nathaniel Marston, II, married Margaret, daughter of Abel Hardenbrook. They had John Marston who married and went to Jamaica, West Indies, Ann Marston who married Ebenezer Grant, and Nathaniel Marston, III, (died October 21, 1738, age 75) who married Margaret Crock. Nathanial II, succeeded his father as Vestryman and in 1779 was made Warden. His children were Nathaniel, Thomas, born 1739 ((age 75 January 13, 1814), John, Margaret and Frances. Riker. | Marston, John Sr. (I6722)
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| 641 | Will of John Marston dated September 12, 1712, proved April 14, 1721. "I John Marson, of Flushing in Queens County, being at this present indisposed of body. I leave to my sons Francis and Cornelius, all my lands and meadows within the bounds of Flushing with the housing and orchards. 'My will is that if my eldest son Francis shall see cause, or incline to this place where I now live, he hath his liberty to take or refuse, so to him shall best seem meet," together with the 20 acre lot lying upon the east side of Thomas Hinchman's land. 'My will is further, that the place where my said son Francis now lives, with the Housing and land thereto belonging with the 10 acre lot of land lying upon the south side of the Hills. I leave these to my son Cornelius, but if he die without issue then to my son John Marston.' And whereas the 20 acre lot purchased from Colonel Thomas Willett, the deed being made to my son Francis. If my son Francis shall accept this homestead where I now live, then he shall be obliged to give a deed for the same to my son Cornelius. I leave to my sons Francis and Cornelius all my meadow, salt and fresh, both in the town of Flushing and at the South, in Jamaica bounds. To my son Cornelius 3 horses, and a plow and wagon. And I leave them all my carpenter tools. All the rest of my estate, horses, cattle and household goods to my granddaughters, Isabel Hoff and Elizabeth Gardner, and my grandson, John Hoff, the son of my daughter, Isabel Hoff, deceased. I make my sons Francis and Cornelius, and my brother-in-law William Bloodgood, executors. Witnessed by Anthony Gleam, James Haight, James Clement. "Abstracts of Wills", Vol II, published by the New York Historical Society. | Marston, John Jr. (I6724)
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| 642 | Will of John Richardson, Westchester, Westchester County, New York, dated November 16, 1679. Leaves to wife Martha, "all my housing and orchard and all movables, without and within, and all my land and meadow in the Planting neck and all the Long Neck that runs southward from Thomas Hunt's new dwelling house to the sound. During her life." Leaves to son-in-law Joseph Hadley, a pasture of 8 acres at or about the first spring. "To my 3 daughters, Bethia, wife of Joseph Ketchum of Newtown, Mary, wife of Joseph Hadley, and Elizabeth, wife of Gabriel Leggett, all the meadow that is already divided, on this side of the river above the Planting Neck. Leaves to "Joseph Richardson, my brother's son," in England 100 acres of land, if he come within the space of one whole year. If he does not come, then it is to go to his wife Martha. Leaves rest of estate to his three daughters. Makes Wm. Richardson and Richard Panton of Westchester and Jonothan Hazzard of Newtown, executors. Witnesses, Walter Webly, John Laurence, Thomas Hunt, Jr., Edward Walters. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. I, published by The New York Historical Society. | Richardson, John (I1977)
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| 643 | Will of Joseph Drake, dated March 10, 1731, proved May 12, 1732, Eastchester, Westchester County, New York. To his son John, Joseph Drake devised his wearing apparel, his cane, and five shillings, he having received his portion already. To son Samuel, 5 shillings, he having received his portion already, son Benjamin, 5 shillings, he having received his share already. Daughters Sarah Slaughter and Anne Fowler, 5 shillings, they having received their portion, daughters Elizabeth and Rebecc Fowler, and son Joseph Fowler. To his son Jasper, all the rest of two home lots in Eastchester bounded north by James Delgreth, east by the road, south by Nathaniel Tompkins, west by Joseph Fowler, also 16 acres at a place called Hutchinsons, bounded east by the road to the Hammocks, south by land formerly of Nathanial Tompkins, west by Nehemiah Palmer and north by Rattlesnake Brook, and 1/2 of a piece of salt meadow called the Colwell Meadow and 1/2 my privilege in patent of Eastchester. "To my wife (not named) I leave the use of the house I now live in, and 1/2 the cellar while she remains my widow, then to go to my son Jasper Drake. To my son Jasper Drake, "all the rest of my home lots in Eastchester bounded north by James Dalgreth, east by one road, south by Nathaniel Tompkins, west by Joseph Fowler, and also a place called Hutchinsons, bounded by a road to the Hammocks, south by land formerly of Nathaniel Tompkins, west by Nehemiah Palmer, north by Rattlesnake Book, and 1/2 a piece of salt meadow called the Colwell Meadows." Executors, sons Benjamin and Jasper Drake. Witnessed by Jonothan Odell, William Barker and John Buer. "Abstracts of Wills", Vol. III, p. 60, published by The New York Historical Society. | Drake, Joseph (I5901)
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| 644 | Will of Joseph Fowler, dated June 16, 1725, proved June 16, 1725, Rye, Westchester County, New York. I, Joseph Fowler of Rye, in the County of Westchester, being sick and weak. My tract of land in the Town of Rye, commonly called Brown's Point, and which I purchased of John Haywood, and 50 acres of land out of my farm or land in Harrisons' Purchase, adjoining to Bloomnunel and Thomas Merritt's land, are to be sold by my executors for the payment of debts. The rest of my estate is to be divided between my two sons, Benjamin and James Fowler. My wife Phebe Fowler, is to have the use of the farms till sold, or till my sons are of age. I leave to my son Josiah 80 pounds, and to my son Charles, when of age, 80 pounds, and to my daughter Martha, 20 pounds. I make my wife Phebe and my brother Benjamin Fowler of Flushing, and my father-in-law Thomas Hunt my executors. Witnessed by John Fowler, William Punderson, John Carhart. "Abstracts of Wills," Vp;l. II, p 293-4, published by The New York Historical Society. | Fowler, Joseph (I1410)
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| 645 | Will of Mary Gardiner of "Maidstone, alias East Hampton, upon Long Island," widow of Lion Gardiner, dated April 19, 1664, "I leave my Island, called Isle of Wight, alias Monehonock, to my son David Gardiner for life." Then to his next male heir. If he die without male issue, then to the male heir of my daughter Mary. If she die without male issue, then to the heir male of my grandchild Elizabeth Howell, 'and to be entailed to the heirs male of my deceased husband Lion Gardiner, never to be sold, but to be a continuous inheritance forever.' Leaves to daughter Mary Conckling, 'my whole accommodation at East Hampton.' Mentions sons-in-law Jeremiah Conkling and Arthur Howell. Makes Mr. Thomas James, 'minister of the Word of God,' Mr. John Mulfird and Mr. Robert Bond, all of East Hampton, the overseers of her will. They are also the witnesses. Codocil dated January 15, 1664 mentions same persons and witnesses. Letters of Administration were granted to son David Gardiner October 5, 1665. "Abstracts of Wills,." Vol. I, p 1-2, published by The New York Historical Soceity. | Deureant, Marrichgen (Mary) (I8029)
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| 646 | Will of Mary Odell, dated November 29, 1754, proved October 8, 1755, widow of Jonothan Odell, late of the Manor of Philipsburgh, Westchester County, New York. I leave to my cousin, Odell Close, of Horse Neck, in Connecticutt, 10 pounds. To my cousin, Nathaniel Tompkins, of Westchester County, 5 shillings, in bar of all claim as my heir at law. I leave to my cousin, Nehemiah Odell, all the rest of my estate. I make my friend, William Odell, Executor. Witnessed by John Inion, Nathaniel No (Neau?) Samuel Sneden. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. V., p 77, published by The New York Historical Society. "Cousins" as above, are probably "nephews". (W. S. P.) | Mary (I2212)
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| 647 | Will of Matthew Farrington, Flushing, Queens County, New York on Nassau Island, dated September 6, 1728, proved February 16, 1728. "After all debts are paid I leave to my wife Hannah, my now dwelling house and all my lands and meadows with appurtenances for her use as long as she remains a widow. And after my death, if said wife shall happen to die or marry again, then the said house and lands are to be sold to the best advantage. I leave to my son, Matthew, 25 pounds in lien of all claim by right of inheritance. All the rest I leave to my sons, Edward, Joseph, Benjamin, James and Thomas Farrington. I leave to my son James, a brown pacing mare. To my son Benjamin, a sorrel horse. To my son, Thomas, a sorrel mare. I leave to Sarah, daughter of Dorothy Wilson, a cow and a bed if she stays or tarries out her time. I leave the rest of my personal property to daughters, Sarah, wife of Samuel Veal (Vail), Hannah, wife of Moses Molleneux, and my daughter, Mary Farrington, who is to have 15 pounds above her sisters. My wife and brother-in-law, John Embree, and John Clemnts to be executors. Witnessed by Matthew Franklin, Nathaniel Roe and D. Humphrey. Hannah, wife of Matthew Farrington, resigned as executrix on the 11th day of the 12th month called February, 1728. "Abstracts of Unrecorded Wills" published by The New York Historical Society, Vol. XI, pp 83-4. Will of Hugh Cowperthwait of Flushing, Queens County, New York, February 28, 1730, called April 1730, proved June 3, 1730. Mentions, "Also my lot of land joining to the land of Matthew Farrington, deceased, land now or late of John Genong, east by Jonothan Wright and Thomas Farrington, Jr. He also devised to Joseph Radmon, Thomas Farrington and Samuel Bowne, 100 pounds in trust "for ye use of ye Poor amongst Friends (Quakers) in ye Province of N. Y. I give to the said Thomas Farrington (vis., him called Town Thomas), 25 pounds to be paid at the same time and manner." Ibid, p 107. | Farrington, Matthew (I5273)
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| 648 | Will of Nicholas Dean, dated February 8, 1772, proved March 24, 1772, Yonkers, Westchester County, New York. "In the name of God Amen. I Nicholas Dean, of Yonkers in Westchester County, being weak in body, I leave to my wife, Deborah 3 cows, 6 sheep, a Negro man and woman, 2 horses, a plow and plow tacking, and all household goods. After her death, my executors are to sell the Negro man and divide the money between my two sons, Solomon and Daniel. They are also to sell the Negro woman, horses and goods, and divide the money among my daughters, Phebe, widow of Joseph Pell, Sarah wife of Samuel Barnes, Charity, wife of John Vallentine, Mary, wife of William Underhill, Amy, wife of Elias Doty, Rachel, wife of Jonothan Pheris (Ferris?) and Margaret, wife of Joshua Gedney. I leave my son Stephen 5 shillings. To the three sons of my daughter, Anne, deceased, viz., Stephen, Saul and Nechlass Thorn, each 5 shillings. Rest of movable estate to be sold and the proceeds paid to my wife. I leave to my son William the farm I bought of Samuel Moss and where he now lives, "that is to say all my right to said farm." I make my wife and son, William, Executors. Witnessed by Jacob Lent, Dennis Lynt and David Oakley. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. III, published by the New York Historical Society. | Dean, Nicholas (I0320)
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| 649 | 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. | Hallock, Rev. John (I8460)
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| 650 | Will of Robert Heustis, dated November 28, 1718, proved December 13, 1718. "I Robert Heustis of the Borrough and town of Westchester, yeoman, being very sick. I leave to my brother David Huestis all my home and lot, orchards, meadows and buildings situate in Westchester and bounded as followeth. Northward to the lane, eastward to the meadow, north wet to the King's road, as runs to Eastchester, and south to Stony Brook, and so to said Robert Heustis's meadow, and eastward to the creek until it comes to the aforementioned lands. Also another division of land containing three acres and bounded as followeth. Northerly by Peter Ferris's land, northwest by Doctor Bartow's land, and west to the road that goes to Broncks, and then runs to the aforementioned bank to a walnut tree marked with the first two letters of my name. I leave to my brothers, Samuel and Jonathan all my movable estates. And to my brother's Samuel, John and David, all my Indian corn and oats. I leave to my sister Mary Collier, 40 shillings. I leave to my brother David all my lands in the woods to dispose of to pay debts. I make my brothers David and John, and William Lawrence executors. I give my right at the Long Reach to my brother Samuel and my right in the Sheep Pasture to my brother David. Witnessed by William Lawrence, Yan Van Horne, Edward Fitzgerald." "Abstracts of Wills", Vol. II, published by the New York Histoical Society. | Heustis, Robert Jr. (I6736)
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