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NEW YORK CITY WILLS –
, 1665 - 1776
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Information: New York City Wills 1665-1707 Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 1. Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1998.
Dated September 21, 1669.
Witnesses, Nathan Gould, John Cabell. Proved September 30, 1669. Inventory
mentions "The housing, lands, barnes, and Islands adjoining, from
Hutchinson's river westward, and so far eastward as were Mr. Thomas Pell's just
and lawful right." €500. The inventory, very extensive, amounts to €1,294
14s. 4 1/2d, and taken by John Richbell, Wm. Haydon, Samuel Drake. Page 46.--Daniel Burr and John
Bankes, of Fairfield, Conn., admitted as executors of the will of "MR.
THOMAS PELL, of Ann Hook's Neck," October 13, 1669.
Inventory of estate of THOMAS HUNT,
SR., of the Grove Farm, in Westchester, who died the 8th day of February,
1694." 12 cows and 11 oxen, €112; 17 head of young cattle, €30; 30 bushels
of wheat, €6; 20 bushels of Rye, €2.5s.; 25 bushels of Indian corn, €2.10s.;
houses, lands, orchards and meadow, €226.16.6. Large amount of household goods,
etc. Taken February 14, 1694, by John Drake and Edward
Collier. New York City Wills,
1730-44 Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 3. Orem, UT:
Ancestry, Inc., 1998.
Page 289.--In the name of God,
Amen, the 10 day of March, 1731. I, JOSEPH DRAKE, of East Chester, being sick and
weak. I leave to my son John, my wearing apparell and my cane, and 5 shillings,
he having received the rest of his portion already. I leave to my son Samuel, 5
shillings, he having received his portion already. And to my son Benjamin, and
to my daughter Mary Fowler, and to my daughter Sarah Slaughter, and to my
daughter Anne Fowler, 5 shillings each, they having already received their
portions. I leave to my wife the use of the house we now live in, and 1/2 the
cellar, while she remains my widow, and then to my son Jasper Drake. I leave
to my son Jasper, all the rest of my two home lots in East Chester, bounded
north by James Delgreth, east by the road, south by Nathaniel Tompkins, and
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 Nathaniel Tompkins,
west by Nehemiah Palmer, and north by Rattlesnake brook, And 1/2 of a piece of
salt meadow called the Colwell meadow, being the east half, and is opposite the
mouth of Rattlesnake creek; Also 1/2 of my privileges in the patent of East
Chester. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, €40. To my daughter Rebecca, €40. I
leave to my son Joseph, a parcel of land called Colwells; bounded west by the
road to Hutchinsons, south by road, east by Nehemiah Palmer; Also the west 1/2
of the meadow; Also 13 acres, bounded east by road, south by Hutchinson's
brook, west by Hutchinson's brook, and north by land formerly Nathaniel
Tompkins'; Also 1/2 of the privilege in the old Patent of East Chester; Also a
small slip of meadow I bought of John Pinckney, deceased, and a piece of meadow
called Great Hammock. My lot of land of 6 acres, bounded north by land formerly
of Louis Guion, east by the highway to Nathaniel Tompkins' meadow, south by
John Fisher, and north by road, is to be sold. I make my sons, Benjamin and
Jasper, executors.
Page 117.--In the name of God,
Amen, March 3, 1730. I, HENRY FOWLER, SR., of Eastchester, in the County of Westchester, being in health of body. I leave to my wife Sarah, the use of my
dwelling-house and garden, during the time she remains my widow, and 1/3 of my
movables. I leave to my son Henry 5 shillings, he having received the rest of
his portion already. To my daughter, Abigail Morgan, 5 shillings, she having
received her portion already. To my son Moses, 5 shillings, he having received
his portion already. To my son-in-law, John Ward, 5 shillings. I leave to my
son, William Fowler, 2 1/2 acres of land in Eastchester, on the northermost
side of the Boston road as the said land was laid out by Palmer Doughty,
Abraham Hyatt, and others. I also leave him €20. To my daughter, Susanah
Ferris, 5 shillings. To my daughter, Eleanor Fowler, €10. To my son Edmund, 5
shillings, he having received his portion already. To my daughter, Mary Drake, 5
shillings, she having received her portion. The rest of my movable estate is to
go to my said daughters and to my grand-daughter, Freelove Ward. I leave to my
son, John Fowler, all and singular my houses, tenements, messuages, and
buildings, to him and his heirs forever. I make my sons, Moses and William,
executors. Page 442.--George Clarke, Esq.,
Lieutenant-Governor. Whereas, PETER ASPELL and FRANCIS DRAKE, of Duchess County, died
intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Adolph Phillipse, Esq.,
September 6, 1740. Page 127.--In the name of God,
Amen. The last will and testament of WILLIAM BAKER, of Eastchester, saddler, February
21, 1740. "It is my mind and will that all my houses and orchards and
fresh meadow, lying joining to the road that goes up to Thomas Shutes, shall be
sold, and my salt meadow lying at the Pines, and my Smith shop, which stands
below the Hill before my house, and the small slip of land lying to the south
of the same." Also all my personal property, "in six months'
time." I leave to my daughter, Catharine Drake, 30
shillings, she having had the rest of her portion. All the rest I leave to my
wife Hannah, and she is to have the use of my now dwelling house during
widowhood, and then to my sons Joseph and William. Legacy to his daughter,
Eunice Baker. I make my wife Hannah, and my brother, John Ward, executors. Page 145.--In the name of God,
Amen, August 24, 1741. I, BENJAMIN DRAKE, of Eastchester, being sick. I
leave to my wife Mary the use of all houses and lands, while she remains my
widow. After her death all my lands are to go to my sons, and my son Benjamin
is to have the house and land I bought of Jonathan Odell, and the three acres
of salt meadow, lying at Hutchinsons, as his part. My wife Mary is to have 1/3
of all movables, and the rest to my daughters that have come to age. And I make
my wife and my brother Jasper Drake executors (none
of the children except Benjamin, named). Page 340.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, JOSEPH OLDFIELD, of Goshen, in Orange County, being sick. I
leave to my son Joseph, a lot of meadow in Queens County, now in his custody. I
leave to my son Elias, all my houses and lands in Goshen, where I now live,
with all my undivided rights in the town, and all my stock and utensils. And he
is to pay to my son Augustus, €30. I leave to my daughters, Mary Smith, Martha Drake, and
Esther Halsted, the rest of my movables. I make my son Elias, and my
son-in-law, Richard Halsted, executors. Page 163.--In the name of God,
Amen, March 24, 1742. I, JOHN HART, of Eastchester, "a tyler
or plasterer," being sick. I leave to my son John Hart, living in North
Brewen, in Somerset County in Old England, all the rest of my estate, after the
payment of debts. I make my friend Thomas Shute, executor. Witnesses, Jasper Drake, David
Wheeler, John Cuer. Proved before Israel Honeywell, Esq., January 11, 174 3/4.
New York City
Wills, 1744-58 Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 4. Orem, UT:
Ancestry, Inc., 1998. Page 326.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, MOSES FOWLER, of East Chester, Esq.,
being sick. My executors are to pay to my son Solomon Fowler 10 shillings, he
having received a deed for some land already. I leave to my son Stephen all
that parcel of land I bought of John Drake, and a
piece adjoining the same, which I bought of Roger Barton, bounded east by the
road, near Moses Hunt's land, south by Walter Briggs, west by Bronx river, and
north by Moses Hunt, and adjoins a field called "Jewelsfield;" Also,
a tract of land I bought of Isaac Taylor and Joseph Stanton, bounded east by
John Fowler, west by Kings road; Also, a piece of fresh meadow, lying up in the
old meadow; Also, a piece of salt meadow by the road near Sellick's landing. I
leave to my son Elijah, my dwelling house where I now live, and the barn, mill,
house and lot, bounded west by King's road; Also a piece of fresh meadow before
my dwelling house, and a piece of land called Jewel's field, bounded by the
Kings road and the road to East Chester; Also, a piece of land lying before
Moses Hunt's door, "being at the corner by the school house," and
running by the road to Bronx river. I leave to my three sons all my wearing apparell.
My executors are to sell at vendue the house, barn, and land where my
son-in-law, Edward Barton, lately lived, and the proceeds are to be paid to my
daughters, Phebe, Sarah, Charity, Elizabeth, Abigail, and Miriam. I leave to my
daughter Mary, L20. I make my trusty friend and brother, John Fowler, of East
Chester, and Jonathan Archer, executors. Page 111.--In the name of God,
Amen, March 15, 1742. I, DANIEL TURNER, of the Borroughtown of Westchester, yeoman,
being weak in body. My executors are to pay all debts. I leave to my sister,
Mercy Smith, L82, which is to be paid by the assignment of a bond due to me
from David Hunt for L52, and from Jasper Drake and
Edward Fowler for L21.8s., and from William Ferguson and David Conklin, of
Bedford, for L10. In case I leave no child, I bequeath to Caleb Horton, the son
of my sister Martha, L80, when he is of age. If he dies, then to the children
of my sister Rebecca, except those which are herein provided for. If I leave no
child, then I leave to my wife Phebe all the rest of my movable estate, but if
I leave a child, then my wife is to bring it up till of age, "and to keep
it at school, so as to give it a usefull and sufficient learning." And
then if it shall be willing to live with her, she shall have the use of one
half the estate. In case my sister, Mercy Smith, shall become so poor as to
need assistance, she is to be provided with maintainance. If I leave no child,
my wife shall have the use of all lands, houses, and Commonage during her
widowhood. If I leave no child, then I bequeath all my estate to Joseph and
Eleazer Gedney, and they are to provide for my sister Mercy. I make my wife
Phebe, and my two brothers-in-law, John Viel and Eleazer Gedney, and my friend,
David Quimby, executors. Page 213.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, EDMUND FOWLER, of East Chester, yeoman,
being of sound mind. I leave to my eldest son Gilbert, L200, after the decease
of my wife Rachel, or sooner if my executors think fit. I leave to my son
Edward all my lands in East Chester at a place called Hutchins, which I bought
of Jasper Drake as by
deed; Also the lands and meadows I bought of Thomas Shute or his assignee, at
Hutchins, aforesaid, except 7 acres of land and 2 acres of salt meadow and
house, barn and Gristmill, lying north of the house and mills, and to be
measured adjoining to the same. And he is to pay to my son Solomon L50, when of
age. My wife Rachel is to have the use of 1/3 of said lands. My executors are
to sell the said 7 acres of lane and the house, barn, and mill, for the best
price they can get, and the money to be put at interest for my son Solomon,
when of age. I leave to my son Edward, 4 acres of salt meadows, which I bought
of Samuel Fowler, lying at Hutchins. I leave to my wife Rachel the use of all
the rest of my real estate for the use of herself, and for bringing up the
children during twelve years. But if she dies, or is married, the executors are
to sell all the rest of my estate, and to give good deeds to the purchasers. My
wife is to have L300, and my best bed, etc., 10 silver spoons, a silver
tumbler, and 6 tea spoons. The L200 to be paid to my son Gilbert out of the
residuary estate. "My son Solomon is to be put at a School or Colledge,
and give him learning fit to qualify him to be a Doctor." All the rest I
leave to my 3 daughters, Rachel, Hannah, and Abigail. I make my wife Rachel and
my friends, John Bartow and Anthony Bartow, executors. Page 347.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, DANIEL TOLL, of Schenectadie, yeoman,
being in perfect health. I make Peter Cornne and Reynier Mynderse executors. I
leave to Cornell Hansen Toll, son of my son Johanes, deceased, 5 shillings for
his claim as heir at law. I leave to my three daughters, Susanah, Hannah, and
Gertruyd, all household furniture. I leave to my son-in-law, Cornelius Van
Santvoort, L12. To Eva Toll, widow of my son Johanes, L50. To Sarah Maby,
daughter of Peter Maby, one silver cup. All the rest of my estate, real and
personal, to my grandson, Cornell Hansen Toll. His mother, Eva Toll, is to have
the use of the house and land where she formerly lived, and my three daughters
are to have the use of the house where I used to dwell, and each of my
daughters is to have $133, 6s. 8d. Page 297.--In the name of God,
Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all People, that I, JAMES RENAUDET, of Philadelphia, but now residing in New York,
merchant, being in good health. I leave to my eldest son, Adrian, L15, in full
bar to all claim as eldest son. I leave to my wife Belitie the use of all my
estate, real and personal, while she remains my widow. After her decease I
leave all to my children, Adrian, Peter, James, Jane, wife of George Lucas
Osburn, Anne, wife of Townsend White, Elizabeth, and Mary. Page 463.--In the name of God,
Amen, I, THOMAS PELL, of Eastchester, in the County of
Westchester, Esq., being somewhat indisposed in body. "I
will that L100 to my beloved wife Dorothy and to divide with the young
children, Samuel, James, Dorothy and Rachel, and in portion what I gave to
these four children." (The foregoing is copied exactly from the will and
may have been incorrectly recorded.) I leave to my son Thomas, 5 shillings. To
my son Roger, 5s. To my son John, 1s. To Sarah Dodge, wife of Emans Dodge, 1s.
To Mary, wife of John Ward, Jr., L5. To my son David, L500, or 1/2 of my farm
in Eastchester, and 1/2 the salt meadow; Also my silver tankard and tumbler,
that formerly belonged to my grand father, John Pell. I leave to my wife
Dorothy, the best dwelling room in my house, and a bed and 6 chairs, and a
negro wench to wait upon her. I leave to my son David a negro man. To Keziah,
wife of James Laurence, L50. To my son David, my Great Bible. If my son David
takes 1/2 of my farm, he shall take it where the buildings stand. I leave to my
wife Dorothy 9 silver spoons. I leave my wearing clothes to my sons. My
executors are to sell 1/2 of my farm in Eastchester, and my lands lying in the
manor of Pelham, and my right in lands in the Patent at the north end of New
Rochelle lands, and my lands in Fairfield, Connecticutt, and my rights in the
Nine Pastures in Duchess County. I make Caleb Pell, Dorothy Pell, and David
Pell, executors. Dated September 11, 1753.
Witnesses, Nathan Palmer, Joseph Drake,
Jonathan Archer, Joseph Stanton. Proved, February 12, 1754. Name of
Intestate To Whom
Granted Date Drake Palmer, N.
Y. widow Sarah
Palmer Feb. 4, " (1746) New York City Wills,
1754-60 Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 5. Orem, UT:
Ancestry, Inc., 1998. Page 88.--"In the name of
Almighty God, Amen." I, JOHN COREY, of Southold, in Suffolk County, being weak in body. I leave to my
wife Dorothy during the time she remains my widow, and no longer, my eastmost
room, above and below, and the back lean-to, adjoining the same, Also all my
indoors household goods, except what I shall hereafter dispose of, also my
negro woman "Judah." I leave to my son, Abijah Corey, all my lands
and meadows, and buildings, and all my live stock, and horses, oxen, etc., and
my negro boy "Shubaal," and all my farming implements, and my gun and
sword, And he shall find for my wife 2 cows, and 14 bushels of wheat yearly,
and 6 bushels of Indian corn, and 1 barrel of pork and beef, 15 pounds of wool,
30 pounds of swingled flax, and fire wood fit for the fire. I leave to my son
John all that money he hath already had, and my silver cup and my cane. I leave
to my daughter, Elizabeth Lewis, my negro girl "Violet," besides what
I have already given her. I leave to my daughter, Dorothy Dickinson, a negro
girl, besides what I have already given her. I leave to my grand son, Bradock
Corey, 8 shillings. To my grand daughter, Mary Wiggins, one case of drawers, 6
chairs, 6 pewter plates and 2 pewter platters, at the time of her marriage. My
two negroes, "Dorcas" and "Thankful," are to be sold. I
make my wife and my son Abijah executors. Page 344.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, JOSEPH ALLISON, of Goshen, in Orange County, October
17, 1752. I leave to my two sons, Isaac and William, 50 acres of Cedar Swamp,
lying in the Drowned lands in the Patent of Wawayanda; I also leave them L100
each when of age. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth L50 and a feather bed and
three silver spoons at her marriage day, but if she dies under age, then to my
daughters Sarah and Phebe. I leave to my sons Benjamin and Cornelius all the
rest of my right in Cedar Swamp. I leave to my grand son, Nathan More, L25, but
if he dies under age, then to Ann Thomas and Margaret Bradner. I leave to my
grand daughter, Mary Horton, L8 and her mother's wearing apparell. To my eldest
son Joseph my walking cane. To my son Richard "my two armed chair."
To my sons Richard and Thomas all my wearing apparell, and I make them
executors. I leave to my daughters, Sarah, Phebe, and Elizabeth, all the rest
of my personal estate. Page 403.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, HENRY SMITH, of Goshen, in Orange County, being now
sick. All my movable estate to be sold by my executors, except as herein
excepted. They are also to sell 80 acres of land, being part of a tract that I
lately purchased from Henry Wesner, Esq., situate in the Patent of Wawayanda,
"to be taken off by the east and west lines and the line of the Township
of Goshen," And after paying debts the overplus is to be paid to my wife
Joana and my daughters, Abigail, Phebe, Joana, Elizabeth, and Hannah. My wife
is to have 1/3 of all the movable estate before the sale, And my daughter
Abigail, before any sale, shall have one cupboard and one pacing colt. I leave
to my son Caleb all my homestead, being 1 1/2 lots, with the dwelling house and
barn where I now live, Also 40 acres in the above mentioned tract of land, to
be taken by the line of that which is to be sold and the line of the Township
of Goshen, with the improvements thereto belonging. I leave to my son Henry 105
acres of land situate in Minisink Patent, in the County of Ulster, which I
purchased from Mr. George McNash, as by deed will appear. I leave to my son
Stephen 120 acres of land, which is the remainder of said tract I purchased of
Wesner. I leave to my son Caleb a 3 year old pacing mare, and to my daughter
Phebe a cow. My wife is to live in my dwelling house and to have the use of 1/3
of my homestead during widowhood. I make my wife Joana and my brother, Jeremiah
Smith, executors. Page 275.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, AURELIUS MILLS, of Flushing, in Queens County, joiner,
being of sound mind. I leave to my daughter, Elizabeth Mills, all my estate. I
make Thomas Thorn executor. Page 43.--In the name of God, Amen.
I, AUGUSTINE BAXTER, of the Borrough Town of Westchester, yeoman,
being sick. I leave to my wife Sarah all that my dwelling house and lot of
ground, of about 3 acres, which I bought of John Mullinex, lying on Throgg's
Neck, adjoining to the land of Joshua Hunt and the assigns of Henry Barmore,
and she is to maintain and bring up my son, George Baxter, until he is 14 years
old, And she "is also to maintain and bring up the child wherewith she is
now pregnant until it is 14 years of age." My executors are to pay her L12
a year during that time. She is also to have 1 Trundle bed and bedstead, and
one other bed and furniture which she shall choose. My executors are to sell
all the rest of my movable estate, all debts to be paid, and the remainder used
to maintain my other children, viz., Thomas, James, Frederick, and Augustine,
until they are 14, at which age they are to be bound out to trades until of
age. My executors are to rent all the rest of my real estate "for the best
rent they can get" until my eldest son Thomas is of age, and the rent to
be applied toward maintaining my children and to pay L12 yearly to my wife.
When any of my children come of age the executors are to sell real estate, and
from the proceeds they are to pay to my reputed daughter Elizabeth L12 when she
is 21, and they are to maintain her till she is 14 years old, and then bind her
till she is of age. I leave to my eldest son Thomas L5, and the rest to all my
children. I make my friend, Daniel Quimby, and my cousin, Augustine Drake, executors. New York City Wills,
1760-66 Tami, Chris. "New York City
Wills, Vol. 6." Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999. Page 352.--In the name of God,
Amen, October 10, 1760. I, JOHN GALE, of Goshen, in Orange County, being
very sick. I leave to my grandson, Daniel Gale, 5 shillings as my heir at law.
I leave to my son Dr. John Gale, L5. To my son Benjamin, my homestead farm,
with all apurtenances, and wagon plough and harrow, and 1/2 my interest in the
undivided lands, but if he die without issue, then to his brother and sisters.
I leave to my son, Roe Gale, "a certain piece of land lying in the East
Division, being 120 acres, lying between Timothy Carpenter's land and the land
of Old Mr. Drake."
Also the other 1/2 of my undivided lands. But if he die without issue, then my
son, Dr. John Gale, shall have L100, and the rest to his brothers and sisters.
I leave to my daughters Sarah and Cuzziah, each L10. My son Benjamin is to pay
to my son, Dr. John Gale, L45, "as soon as he reasonably can, but at his
own discretionary time." My executors are to take especial care in a fatherly
like manner of my son Samuel, in providing for him as becometh at their
discretion. I make my sons Dr. John and Benjamin executors. Page 496.--I, NEHEMIAH PALMER, of
Mamaroneck, in Westchester County, being
in good health. I leave to my granddaughter, Sarah Ferris, daughter of my son,
Aaron Palmer, deceased, L10. I leave to my daughter, Mary Palmer, L150 and my
silver tankard and silver tumbler, 5 spoons and what Plate I shall leave. I
leave to my grandson, Harrison Palmer, L600 when he is 20 years old, to be kept
at interest till that time, "and the interest used for schooling and
bringing him up." I leave to my grandson, Drake Palmer, son of my daughter Mary, 50 acres of land
lying between New Rochelle line "and the road that goes near by his
father's land," being by the same on the north side of the meadow or
mowing ground, square across from the said road to New Rochelle line, including
the saw mill and the house near by it, and he is to have 1/2 of both of them. I
give him the said land to run southerly between New Rochelle line on the west
and the said road and land of Hannah Griffith on the east, until it makes up 50
acres. I also leave him L100. All the rest of my estate I leave to my grandsons
and granddaughters, being the children of my daughter, Mary Palmer, viz. Aaron,
Nathan, Benjamin, Nehemiah and Elisha, and Sarah and Jean Palmer, To be paid to
them when of age. My executors are to sell all lands in Mamaroneck and what
right I have in the Great Neck, and my land in New Rochelle (except at above).
I make my son-in-law Benjamin Palmer, and my friends Edward Burling, of the
Long Reach, and Reuben Bloomer, and William Mott, of Mamaroneck, executors.
"Dated the 13 day of the 7 month called July, 1760." Page 546.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, CORNELIA SCHUYLER, of Albany, widow
of John Schuyler, Gent. I leave to my son, Philip Schuyler, L30, in full
satisfaction of any claim as heir at law. I leave to my sons Philip and Stephen
all that my farm or tract of land in the Manor of Cortlandt, on the
east side of Hudson river, adjoining the farm where Philip Ver Planck now
lives, To be divided between them, but my son Stephen is to have the choice. I
leave to my daughter Gertruyd, widow of Peter P. Schuyler, all that my tract of
land and two dwelling houses in New York on the south side of Queen street bounded
west by the lot formerly of Elizabeth Van Cortlandt, east by the lot now, or
late, of Gertrude Van Cortlandt, north by Queen street, south by the river, as
given to me by my mother, Gertrude Van Cortlandt, by deed October 27, 1719. My
executors are to sell so much of my land in North Lot No. 4 in the Manor of
Cortlandt as will make L1,800, and pay it to my son, Cortlandt Schuyler, as an
equivalent for the houses and lands given to my sons Philip and Stephen and to
my daughter Gertrude, "it being my intent that my children shall have an
equal share in my estate." I leave all the rest of my estate to my four
children, and make them executors. Dated November 29, 1758. Page 565.--In the name of God,
Amen, May 20, 1761. I, NATHANIEL HUSON (HUGHSON), of the Manor of Phillipsburgh, in Westchester County, "being
a Soldier going up to gard the Frontaires, in the New York Ridgement, and being
in perfect health." I leave to my brother, Thomas Huson, all my real and
personal estate. "But if he should die before I make another will, then I
leave it to my two sisters, Abigail and Mary." I make William Pugsley and
Joseph Tompkins executors. Page 617.--In the name of God,
Amen, January 5, 1763. I, SARAH PALMER, of East Chester, widow.
I leave to my son, Jasper Palmer, L1 when he is of age, and all the rest of my
estate to my son Jabesh when of age. All the estate that my husband left is to
be hired out, and the money used to clothe, keep, and school my two sons. I
make my brother-in-law, Jasper Drake, and my
friend, Edmund Ward, executors. If my sons should die, then I leave my estate
to my 3 sisters (not named). January 5, 1763. Page 62.--In the name of God, Amen,
April 7, 1763. I, ISAAC DOLHAGEN, of East Chester, in
Westchester County, innholder, being very sick. I
direct all debts to be paid. "It is my will that the half of my bought
(boat) shall be sold." The piece of salt meadow that I bought of James
Hunt shall be sold, and the lower house and lot of land adjoining, and the piece
of salt meadow which I bought of Joseph Palmer. My sons are to be put to trades
at the age of fourteen. "It is my will and mind that if my beloved wife
Eunice shall marry or Dye, all my estate to be divided between my children and
she equally." "According to a contract, if my wife does not marry,
she is to have the use of this place and all lands and meadows to bring up my
children till of age, and then all to be sold, and the proceeds divided between
her and the children." I make my wife and Joshua Pell, Jr., executors. Page 190.--June 12, 1763. In the
name of God, Amen. I, SUSANAH BISHOP, of Phillips Manor, in
Westchester County. I direct all goods and estate to
be sold by my executors at public vendue and converted into money. "And
after he has so done I order a legacy to be paid to my daughter Jemima. I also
order a legacy to be paid to my granddaughter, Jemima Lyon, of L5." I leave
to my son John my Bible. What is left I leave to my children, Sarah Lyon,
Thomas, Rebecca, Drake, Joshua,
John, Susanah Rider, Jemima Styver, and Anne Wilding. I leave all my clothes to
my daughters. I make my son Thomas executor. Page 7.--In the name of God, Amen,
February 10, 1764. I, WILLIAM FOSTER, of the Manor of Cortlandt, in
Westchester County, "being in a low state of
health." I leave to my wife Abigail my bay horse and saddle, 2 cows,
"ye best bed and furniture," 3 platters, 3 basons, and 6 plates. I
leave to my daughter Hannah L5. My executors are to sell all the rest of my
estate "at a Publick Vendue," and after paying debts and funeral
expenses, I leave the rest to my wife and my 3 sons Thomas, William, and John.
I make my wife and my son Thomas and Jonathan Wingart, executors. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION New York City Wills,
1766-71 Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 7. Orem, UT:
Ancestry, Inc., 1999. Page 225.--In the name of God,
Amen, February 7, 1767. I, RICHARD TERRY, of Southold, in Suffolk
County. I leave to my eldest son Richard all my lands which I
bought of Nathaniel Drake, in the town of Roxbury, New Jersey, and L5. I
leave to my son Gershom all the land where I now live, "containing two
Lots, commonly called The Two Hundred Acres," with all the buildings. Also
all my meadow that is laid out in Indian Neck creek. And all my meadow, in the
meadow called the Great Meadow, at Cutchogue, and 10 rights in the Commons of
Southold. And he is to pay to my son Jonathan L50, and to my son Joshua L200.
"He is also to pay my bond given to support the Gospel in Cutchogue."
His mother is also to possess and enjoy the east room in my now dwelling-house
and kitchen, "and have her firewood brought to the door fitted to
burn," and two cows, and 1/4 of an acre of land for a garden, and 12
bushels of wheat, and 12 of corn, and 12 pounds of wool, and 20 of flax, and 70
pounds of Beef, 15 of Tallow, and 1/4 of all the fruit. I leave to my son
Jonathan 2 rights of Meadow Common in Southold, and a lot of meadow I bought of
William Coleman. "And all my right of land in the Old Manor, called the
Old Sheep Manor." And 2 rights and 1/2 in the Patent of St. George, lying
between Peconic river and the Old Country road. Also a Lot on the south side of
Peconic river, of undivided land. I leave to my son Joshua 3 Rights of Common
Meadow, not laid out, in Southold. Also 1/2 of a Lot on the south side of
Peconic river. I leave to my son Elijah all my land lying in the Indian Neck,
be it more or less, and all my meadow adjoining thereto. Also my 2 and 1/2 Lots
in the Patent of St. George, lying between the Old Country road and the Wading
River Patent. Also a Lot on the south side of Peconic river. Also all my Right
lying in Cupsogue, and all my rights in Southampton Commons. I also leave him
L36. I leave to my wife Martha all the rest of my movable estate during her
widowhood, and then to our daughters, Martha Wall and Deborah Goldsmith. I make
my son Joshua and my wife, executors. Page 459.--In the name of God,
Amen. September 17, 1768. I, THOMAS MARSHALL, of Richmond County, being sick. I leave to my son
John my gun and sword. My executors may sell any part of my estate, and after
paying debts, the rest to be for my wife and my three children. If my wife
marries, she is to have 1/4, and the rest to my children, Martha, John, and
Eltia. If my wife Sarah does not marry, she is to have the use of all till my
youngest child is of age. I make my father, John Marshall, and my friend, Paul
Micheau, executors. Page 212.--In the name of God,
Amen. March 3, 1769. I, CALEB HUNT, of East Chester, in
Westchester County, being sick. After all debts are
paid, I leave to my wife Sarah all my right in the place we now live on,
"which was her father's, Capt. William Pinckney's," deceased. I also
leave her a bond of Moses Drake, and a
bond of John Hunt, Jr., son of Capt. John Hunt, of Westchester; Also a negro
man, "Frank," and 2 horses, and all my grain and household goods, and
the interest on a bond of Nathan Vail. I leave to my daughter, Thamar Haight, 2
beds and furniture, and 3 cows, and sheep, and a looking glass, "and 1/2
of my land at the New City Island." I leave to my grandson, Stephen
Williams, a cow and calf; To my daughter, Eleanor Williams, 1/2 of my land on
New City Island, and 1/2 of my other monies. I make my friend, Benjamin Drake, and my wife Sarah, executors. Page 212.--In the name of God,
Amen. March 3, 1769. I, CALEB HUNT, of East Chester, in
Westchester County, being sick. After all debts are
paid, I leave to my wife Sarah all my right in the place we now live on,
"which was her father's, Capt. William Pinckney's," deceased. I also
leave her a bond of Moses Drake, and a
bond of John Hunt, Jr., son of Capt. John Hunt, of Westchester; Also a negro
man, "Frank," and 2 horses, and all my grain and household goods, and
the interest on a bond of Nathan Vail. I leave to my daughter, Thamar Haight, 2
beds and furniture, and 3 cows, and sheep, and a looking glass, "and 1/2
of my land at the New City Island." I leave to my grandson, Stephen
Williams, a cow and calf; To my daughter, Eleanor Williams, 1/2 of my land on
New City Island, and 1/2 of my other monies. I make my friend, Benjamin Drake, and my wife Sarah, executors. Page 406.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, HENRY ROLT, of the town of Southampton, Suffolk
County, weaver, being sick. I leave to my 2 sisters, Sarah Rolt
and Jane Allen, L5 each, to dispose of at their discretion. I leave to my wife
Phebe all the rest of my estate, real and personal, and I make her and Jonathan
Conkling, executors. Dated, January 2, 1770. Page 462.--In the name of God,
Amen, July 14, 1770. I, JOHN MORGAN, of Richmond County,
"being very low in body." I leave to my wife Deborah the use of the
lot of land I bought of Nicholas Larzelere, Jr., "commonly called the
Douglass Lot," until my son Charles is of age. "She making no waste
of timber, nor cut any, only for the necessary use of the Plantation."
Also the use of that portion of my farm I dwell on, with the houses, lands, and
improvements adjoining to Nicholas Larzelere, and adjoining the land before
mentioned, until my son Jesse is of age. She making no waste. I also give her,
in consideration of her bringing up my children and giving them Schooling,
until they are fit to be put to trades, the following articles: one bed and
furniture, "one bed which the children lyeth on," 2 cows, 2 horses,
farming utensils, waggon, horse and chair, tea kettle, and tea ware, linnen
wheel, woolen wheel, and a negro boy, and all my library books. "My Large
Bible I leave in the house for the use of my family, so long as my wife
continues in it, and then to my son Charles." I also leave her all kitchen
utensils. I leave to my daughter Ann a bed, 2 cows, a negro girl, and L20, when
she is 18. I leave to my son Charles the lot I bought of Nicholas Larzelere,
called Douglass Lot, after the death of my wife. With the meadow ground thereto
belonging, "And 6 acres of meadow, which was Sweems," lying between
Larzeleres land and the upland, except a parcel bounded as follows: West by
Robert Harris, south by John Journy, east by a deep gully, "and extends
down said gully to a white oak tree stump, broken off by the wind, pretty well
up, and standing near the place where we cross the gully with the
waggons," and then north a straight line to a white wood tree standing
near the Harris fence, at the brow of the hill. And he is to pay to my son
Joseph L100, when of age. I leave to my son Jesse the lot of land and meadow I
now live on, with the house and barn; and lies between the land of Nicholas
Larzelere and the land given to my son Charles. Also the piece of wood land
reserved. And he is to pay to my son Joseph L100. I order that the wood lot of
land where my son John now lives, with the salt meadow thereto belonging, be
sold by my executors, and 1/3 of the money to be put at interest for my son
John, "and the other 2/3 to my two sons, James and Peter Billiew, to be
put at interest for them till they are of age." I leave to my grandson,
John Cornell, L10. To my grandson, John Morgan, L10. All the rest of movable
estate to my daughters, "first giving to my daughter Frances, wife of
Auter Simeson, a negro girl Sarah, provided the said Auter Simeson pay a bond
of L40 to John Watts, for which I am bound. I leave to my daughter Catharine,
widow of Barent Christopher, a negro girl, now in her possession. I leave to my
daughter Elizabeth, wife of David La Tourette, a negro girl. My wife is to have
the use of a room in my house, and two cows and her fire wood and garden, and
fruit, "and two barrels of cider a year." I leave to my son Charles a
loom and tackling. I leave to my sons, James and Peter Billiew, each a gun and
a sword. I make my son-in-law, David Latourette, and my friend and kinsman,
Daniel Lafarge, and my friend, Joshua Wilet, executors. Page 549.--In the name of God,
Amen, October 29, 1770. I, THAMER HUNT, of East Chester, being
very sick. I leave to my mother, Sarah Hunt, "three cows of mine at
Benjamin Hunts, and six sheep at Nathan Vails"; also one bond of Nathan
Vails and one bond of Fredrick Williams, and a bond of Philip Palmer, "and
all other of my estate I now have whatsoever and wheresoever," and I make
her executor. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Nathaniel Thompson, Westchester Co. Wm. Drake Sept.
5, " (1771) New York City Wills,
1771-76 Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 8. Orem, UT:
Ancestry, Inc., 1999. Page 139.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, JAMES MILLS, of New York, Gentleman,
being sick, I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my son, Abraham Mills,
and to my daughter, Sarah Mills, and to Elizabeth Daniel, of New York,
spinster, all my estate real and personal. I make my trusty friends, Abraham
DeLanoy, innkeeper, and Jasper Drake, Gent.,
executors. Page 165.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, TIMOTHY HUNT, of East Chester, in Westchester County,
being weak in body. I leave to my wife Sarah 1/3 of all my movables and my best
bed. My executors may sell all the rest of movables, except my wearing
apparell, and pay all debts. My executors may sell my land that lyeth between
Thomas Farrington's land and Jacob Riche's land, which said land adjoins the
road and Broncks river, in Eastchester, but it is not to be sold within two
years after my decease. The money is to be used to pay debts, and the rest to
my wife and my two daughters, Phebe and Eunis. I leave to my sons, Eliab,
Aaron, and Timothy, all the rest of my lands and salt meadows, and they are to
pay to my son, Moses Hunt, L30 each when he is of age. But my wife shall have
the use of the same till my youngest son, Timothy, is of the age of 14. I make
my two brothers-in-law, David Oakley and Moses Drake,
executors. Page 165.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, TIMOTHY HUNT, of East Chester, in Westchester County, being weak in body. I leave to my wife Sarah 1/3 of all my movables
and my best bed. My executors may sell all the rest of movables, except my
wearing apparell, and pay all debts. My executors may sell my land that lyeth
between Thomas Farrington's land and Jacob Riche's land, which said land
adjoins the road and Broncks river, in Eastchester, but it is not to be sold
within two years after my decease. The money is to be used to pay debts, and
the rest to my wife and my two daughters, Phebe and Eunis. I leave to my sons,
Eliab, Aaron, and Timothy, all the rest of my lands and salt meadows, and they
are to pay to my son, Moses Hunt, L30 each when he is of age. But my wife shall
have the use of the same till my youngest son, Timothy, is of the age of 14. I
make my two brothers-in-law, David Oakley and Moses Drake,
executors. Dated October 18, 1771. Witnesses,
Eurie Oakley, Moses Fowler, Jean Drake. Proved,
January 31, 1772. Page 275.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, JAMES HOWELL, of the Precinct of Goshen, in Orange County, being
sick. I leave to my wife Juliana 100 acres of land, "off the old farm I
now live on, adjoining to the lands of Joseph Drake, Anthony
Jelverton, and Thomas Denton to the river," until my son Joshua is of age,
and then she is to have the use of 1/3, and the rest to my son Joshua. I leave
to my wife my bog meadow which lies in Grey Court meadow, between the lands of
Joseph Drake and Seeley, until my son William is of age, and then to my sons,
Thomas and William. All the rest of my lands are to be sold, and my personal
estate, and the proceeds to my wife and sons, Thomas and William, and my
daughters Christian and Mary. I make Samuel Gale and John Everitt, executors. Page 10.--In the name of God, Amen.
I, ABRAHAM COCK, of New York, cooper, being sick and weak, May 29, 1773. My executors are to pay
all debts. I leave to my son William L5, two gold rings, "and a silver
table spoon, marked A. C. H., and all my wearing apparell; Also my silver
watch." I leave to my daughter Hannah "one gold mourning ring of my
former wife Hilah"; Also another gold ring and a silver milk pot,
"and table spoon marked A. C. H., and six tea spoons," and all the
wearing apparell of my former wife. I leave to my wife Anne, three silver table
spoons marked A. C. H., and L5 for mourning. My executors are to hire out or
sell my negro man, "Joseph," and pay the money to my wife and my children,
William, Hannah, and Hilah. I leave to my three children "all those three
certain lots in the Bowery in the Out Ward, now in occupation of George Birke,
butcher, subject to a mortgage to Robert Leake, Esq." I leave all the rest
to my wife and children, and my executors are to sell the house where I now
live. I make Joseph Jadwin and Mangle Minthorne, cooper, executors. Witnesses, Jasper Drake, Tavern
keeper, Foster Lewis, Charles Morse. Page 39.--In the name of God, Amen.
I, PRUDENCE CARMAN, of Jamaica, in Queens County,
spinster, being sick. My Body to be decently buried. I leave to my sister, Amy Drake, and my
cousin, Amy Case, all my wearing apparell. I leave to my cousin, Ruth Drake, my
printed bedspread. My executors are to turn all the rest of my estate into money,
and I leave the same to Catharine, the eldest daughter of my brother, Elijah
Carman, "and to the eldest daughter of my brother, William Carman, be her
name what it may." I make my friends, John Thurston and Robert Hinchman,
executors. Page 316.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, GERARDUS DRAKE, of Beekmans Precinct, in
Duchess County, "being aged and infirm." I order all
debts paid. I leave to my wife Sarah all my estate that shall remain after my
debts are paid, and I make her and Benjamin Griffin, executors. Page 324.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, CHARLES HADLEY, of Great Britain, at present in New York, being sick. All debts to be paid in 6 weeks. "I order that all
my wearing apparell, and my silver watch be sold, in order to defray the
Expense of my Funeral." I leave to my brother James 5 shillings. I leave
to Isabel Beachwood all household furniture. All the rest to my brother John,
now in Great Britain. I make Jasper Drake, innholder, and
Jeckamiah Allen, gunsmith, and Isabel Beachwood, executors. Page 538.--In the name of God,
Amen. I, JOHN HILLYER, Jr., of Richmond County, being sick.
All debts to be paid. I leave to my son John "that small lot of land
whereon he now lives, with all the appurtenances, except the hides and leather,
in the tan vats." I leave to my daughter Frances œ30. To my wife Hester
the choice of my beds, and the use of all my estate, except that part bought of
Abraham Lockerman, during her widowhood and no longer. My executors may sell my
estate and put the money at interest for my wife and children. All the rest I
leave to all my children, except what has been advanced to my son John. If the
amount should be more than œ50 to each, the surplus to all my children.
"Whereas I purchased certain real estate from Abraham Lockerman, late of
Richmond County, deceased, for œ1000, in order to discharge his debts, and
extricate him from his difficulties, and save the overplus for his family. And
having sold a part for œ1238, I leave to his widow Elizabeth, a piece of land
unsold. Beginning at the line of the land he bought of his brother, William
Lockerman, by the land of John Poillon, and then running South 49 Degrees West,
3 chains, 60 links, to the corner of the land of John and James Poillon. Then
running N. 24 1/2, West 8 chains to a stake 14 links west of a spring, now used
for a watering place. Then N. 18 W. 16 chains to a tree. Then south by the land
he bought of his brother William, to beginning, being 4 8/10 acres. The rest to
be sold by my executors, and the money used to pay his debts, so as that small
place he bought of his brother William shall go to the son of said Abraham free
of all incumbrance." The remainder of the money is to go to Elizabeth
Lockerman to bring up the other children. The part of my estate that would have
come to my daughter Catharine is to be paid to her by my executors at their
discretion. I make my wife Hester and my friends, John Journey and Joseph
Bedell, executors. Dated July 29, 1775. I give to the
said Elizabeth Lockerman 1 2/10 acres of the land ordered to be sold, beginning
at a tree near a spring, at the northwest corner of the land bought of his
brother William, and then running north to the new road. Then South 12 degrees,
west 9 chains, and then along the land bought of his brother, to the beginning.
Witnesses, Joseph McDaniel, miller, Benjamin Drake,
Benjamin Seaman. Proved, September 8, 1775. Page 71.--In the name of God, Amen.
I, NATHANIEL UNDERHILL, of the Boroughtown of Westchester, Esq.,
being in good health. All debts to be duly paid. I leave to my wife Mary one
good feather bed, and furniture, and one looking Glass, "now hanging in my
new room," and 6 chairs, one table in my new room, and all my table cloths
and napkins, and my riding chair and horse; Also the use of any room in my
house, during her life or widowhood; Also L25 a year, and the use of a negro
man "Pine," and her firewood and liberty to keep a cow and a horse. I
leave to my son, Israel Underhill, all my houses and lands and a L25 right in
the Sheep Pasture, which I bought of William Faske (?). I also leave him a bed,
and a great tub and my clock. And he is to pay to my son, Bartow Underhill,
L500, and to my grandson, Gilbert Drake, son of my
daughter, Elizabeth Drake, L50, when of age,
and to my grandson, Nathaniel Drake, L50, and to my
granddaughter, Frances Drake, L50, when 18.
And he shall also pay to my grandchildren, the children of my daughter Purdy,
L100 between them. "And my son Israel shall allow and set apart a piece of
ground 4 rods square, lying in the field, called Hedden field, for a burying
ground for myself and family forever, and I do except and reserve the same as I
have showed him, and do order him and his to grant the liberty to pass and
repass through my farm to the same." I also leave him three negro slaves I
leave to my daughter Mary, wife of Doctor Nicholas Bayley, L200. I leave to my
son Nathaniel L200, and L300 which he owes me. I leave to my daughter Helena,
wife of James Morgan, L200. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Hyatt, all the money
due to me from Elisha Hyatt's estate. I leave to the heirs of my son John L50.
To my granddaughter Mary, wife of John Buckbee, L10. To my son Israel all
farming utensils. My executors are to sell the rest of movable estate. I make
my sons, Nathaniel, Bartow, and William, executors. |