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- 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.
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