Suffolk County Wills & Obits
Suffolk County Wills,
1730-1744
(page 6)
Source Information:
Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 3. Orem, UT: Ancestry,
Inc., 1998.
Ancestry.com
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Page 352.--"The last Will and
Testament of Thomas Terry, of Oyster Pond, in the town of
Southold, in Suffolk County, being apprehensive that the time of
my departure out of this world is near at hand, and being,
through the goodness of God favored with the exercise of my
reason." I leave to my wife Mehitabel the use of all my
estate until my son Thomas is of age, if she remains my widow.
But if she marries then she shall quit her right to all my real
estate, which she now consents and agrees to, and in
consideration of which I leave her all my plate and 1/3 of my
personal estate. I leave to my daughter Ruth, €100. I leave
to my son Thomas all real estate, and the remainder of the
personal property. And he is to pay to my youngest daughter
Mehitabel, €100. I make my wife and my brother, Jonathan
Terry, executors, and as a token of love I leave to my brother,
Jonathan Terry, €3.
Dated November 7, 1739. Witnesses, Daniel Petty, Jonathan Barber,
John Petty. Proved, March 22, 1739.
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Page 415.--In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM KING, of
Southold, in Suffolk County, being in perfect mind. I leave
"to my endeared wife Susanah," my Great Bible and 1/2
my household goods, "besides the whole of my homespun linuen
cloth, that's hier than thirty cloth." I leave to my
daughter Abigail, the other half, and 2 cows and 6 sheep. When
the goods are divided my wife is to have her choice. I leave to
my son William all the land I bought of John Corey, in Southold,
at a place called Oyster Ponds, Lower Neck, except 4 acres that I
bought of Thomas Terry, and all my meadow adjoining to a place
called Corey neck, in Oyster Ponds, and 2 acres at the lower end
of Corey neck. And he is to pay to my wife 5 loads of firewood,
10 pounds of flax, 5 pounds of sheeps' wool, 5 bushels of wheat,
and 5 bushels of Indian corn yearly. And he is also to pay to my
son Jonathan, €20. I leave to my son John all the rest of my
lands and meadows, in Southold or elsewhere, and he is to furnish
all other things necessary to my wife's support. I leave to my
wife the use of the east end of my now dwelling house, and 1/2
the chamber over it, while she remains my widow. I leave to my
son John all tools and farm tackling, and all stock, and the
privilege of taking away all my fence on Corey neck, and he is to
pay to my sons Daniel and Abner, €20 each. I leave to my son
David 5 shillings, I make my son John, and my friends, James
Tuthill, Jr., and Richard Brown, Jr., executors. Mentions
"my son John's two sons."
Dated February 29, 1740. Witnesses, Joseph Brown, Joshua Curtice,
Jr., Abigail Brown. Proved, June 11, 1740. The son, John King,
was then dead.
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Page 417.--In the name of God, Amen, March 25, 1737. I, RICHARD
HOWELL, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, cooper, being of
perfect mind. I leave to my wife Sarah, my best bed and
furniture, and 1/3 of the movables, and the use of 1/3 of all my
lands, and all the east room in my house, and the chamber above
it, and 1/2 the leanto, and the liberty of my well to draw water.
I leave to my eldest son, Edward Howell, 5 shillings, he having
received his portion. I leave to my son Christopher, 5 shillings,
he having had his portion. I leave to my grand-daughter, Esther
Howell, 5 shillings, her father having received his portion. To
my son, Arthur Howell, 5 shillings, he having received his
portion. To my grand-daughter, Sarah Rose, 5 shillings, her
mother having received her portion. I leave to my daughter,
Dorcas Norris, €5. To my daughter, Abigail Pierson, €20.
I leave to my son, Obadiah Howell (whom I make executor), all my
lands, meadows, and tenements, and 1/2 a €50 right of
Commonage throughout the town, besides 1/2 of a €50 right in
Quogue Purchase, and all the rest of my estate.
Witnesses, Jedediah Howell, Henry Howell, Christopher Foster.
Proved, June 28, 1740.
[NOTE.--Richard Howell lived in the village of Southampton, at
the "South end," on the east side of Main street. His
home lot was recently the south part of the homestead of Edward
H. Foster, Esq.]
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Page 419.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY HALSEY, of
Southampton, in Suffolk County, farmer, being very sick. I leave
to my wife Mary, the use of 1/3 of my lands and meadows as her
dower; Also €10 in money. I leave to my son Fithian Halsey,
my house and home lot, and all my lands and meadows I have in
Quiogue neck, and the house thereupon, and all my lands, meadows,
and Commonage west of Canoe Place, and all my buildings at home
and 1/3 of my Commonage east of Canoe Place; and 1/3 of all New
Division lands, both in the North Side and South Side Divisions
commonly called the Great Divisions, laid out in 1738; Also my
North Sea meadow. I leave to my son, Henry Halsey, my 1/2 of a 30
acre lot which I purchased of James White, adjoining the land of
Abraham Howell, at the west end; and 1/3 of my Commonage, east of
Canoe Place, and 1/3 of my land in the Great Division. I leave to
my son, Jesse Halsey, all that piece of land called my upper lot
in the 40 Acre Division, adjoining on the south end to the land
of Jeremiah Halsey. But I give 1/2 of my orchard on said land to
my son Fithian Halsey, and the other half to my son Jesse. Also
1/3 of my Commonage east of Canoe Place, and 1/3 of my Great
Division land. All the rest of my movable estate I leave to my
two daughters, Sarah and Keturah, when 18 years of age. I appoint
David Fithian and Theophilus Howell, executors.
Dated May 18, 1740. Witnesses, Joshua Halsey, Jeremiah Halsey,
Abraham Halsey. Proved, June 28, 1740.
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Page 421.--In the name of God, Amen, June 1, 1740. I, JOHN
CORWIN, of Southold, in Suffolk County, weaver, being sick, All
of my houses and lands and real estate, with my wind mill, are to
be sold at "Publick Vendue," and after payment of
debts, the rest is left to my wife Elizabeth, and to my children
(not named), I make my father, Theophilus Corwin, and my brother,
Samuel Corwin, executors.
Witnesses, John Corwin, Jr., Barnabas Wines, Sr., John Halloway.
Proved, July 1, 1740.
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Page 430.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL BAKER, of East
Hampton, in Suffolk County, being sick. I leave to my wife
Abigail, the use of 1/3 of all my lands for life; also 1/3 of all
household goods, and two cows and a horse and a silver spoon, and
10 sheep. I leave to my son Daniel, my house and home lot, and
all my lands and meadows at Accobonack and Napeage; and 3 pieces
of land lying between the land called Ephraim's (?) ground, and
the land of my brother, Jonathan Baker; and all my woodland
except my last Division; and 1/4 of a share on Montauk, and all
my right of Commonage; Also a parcel of land that lately belonged
to Ephraim Edwards. And he is to pay to my son Abraham, €100
when he is 21 years old. I also leave him all my wainage and
tools. I leave to my son Nathaniel, 100 acres of land where his
house stands, and €20. I leave to my son Henry, 100 acres of
land in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, joining to the 100 acres I
have given to my son Nathaniel. I leave to my 3 daughters 2/3 of
all household goods. All the rest of my estate to be sold. I make
my friend Eleazar Miller, and my brother, Thomas Osborne,
executors.
Dated May 15, 1740. Witnesses, Samuel Mulford, Jr., Matthias
Burnet, Henry Conkling. Proved, August 26, 1740.
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Page 434.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ANANIAS CONKLING, of East
Hampton, in Suffolk County, being in health. I leave to my wife
Hannah 1 feather bed, a negro man, and 1/3 of household goods,
and the use of that part of the house I now dwell in, and 1/3 of
all lands and meadows, during her life. I leave to my son, Henry
Conkling, all my houses and lands after my wife's decease, and
all my right on Montauk and my Commonage; And he shall grind all
the grain and bind all the firewood that my wife stands in need
of. I leave to my daughter, Bethia Hicks, my great brass kettle
and iron pot. To my daughter, Hannah Barnes, my warming pan. To
my sons Ananias and Lemuel, 6 shillings each. To my son Nathan,
€18. To my son Benjamin, €18. To my son Daniel, €18.
To my son Josiah, €18. I make my son Nathan, executor.
Dated April 11, 1739. Witnesses, John Davis, Jr., Thomas Davis,
John Davis. Proved, August 26, 1740.
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Page 40.--In the name of God, Amen. November 11, 1740. I, JOHN
HOWELL, of Southold, in Suffolk County, weaver. I leave to my
wife Alethea the use of my dwelling-house and all household
stuff, and her fire-wood off my land while she remains my widow.
"I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife's near
kinsmen, Amaziah Benjamin and John Benjamin. I appoint Daniel
Reeve and my kinsman Amaziah Benjamin, executors.
Witnesses, Joshua Goldsmith, James Reeve, David Corwin. Proved
before Brinley Silvester, Esq., March 26, 1740/1.
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Page 46.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JONATHAN RAYNOR, of
Southampton, in Suffolk County, "being not well in
health." I leave to my son Jonathan, 10 shillings, and to my
daughter Sarah, 10 shillings. I leave to my son Nathan, all my
land and meadow in Apocock neck, and one right of commonage in
the west Purchases, from Apocock river westward, and 1/2 my lot
in the Cedar Swamp at the River head. If he dies without issue,
then to my son William and his male heirs successively to the end
of time, If both die, then to my sons Elihu and Hugh. I leave to
my son David all my old lot at Seponack, old ground, being 20
acres; and 1/2 my lot at Red Creek, and 1/2 of a €50 right
in the Great Eastern Divisions (excepting 10 acres at the Hay
ground), and the Island at the Fish Cove, and the west lot of
meadow on the Beach. I leave to my son Adonijah, my Frog Pond
close, and my Little worth close, and 1/4 of a €50 right in
the Great Eastern Divisions, and 1/2 my Red creek lot, and my lot
of meadow on the Beach against Halsey's neck. I leave to my son
Elihu and to his male heirs to the end of time, all my lands,
meadows, and buildings at Catchaponack neck, and all the rest of
my lands and meadows from Asapatuck creek to Beaver dam, except
my lot of land and meadow on Little Onuck neck; Also my Cooper's
neck close, and a lot of commonage in Quogue Purchase, from
Ogden's neck westward, and 1/2 of my Cedar Swamp at the
Riverhead. All these to him and his male heirs, except the 3d lot
in the Upper Division in Quogue Purchase, which I leave free from
entail. I leave to my son Hugh Raynor and to his male heirs, all
my buildings in town, and my home lot on the west side of the
street, and all my lot on the east side of the street, north to
Hezekiah Howell's lot, and south to the lane; Also my lot of land
and meadow at Little Onuck, and a €50 right of commonage in
the Great Eastern Divisions; And all my right in the 20 acre
Divisions, by Isaac Jessups, and in the 30 acre Division. I leave
to my son, Nathan Raynor, my other 1/2 lot of commonage on the
Beach, from Ogden's neck westward. I leave to my sons David and
Adonijah 1/2 of a €50 right of commonage on the Beach from
Ogden's neck westward. I leave to my daughter Martha €50. My
executors are to sell 1 1/2 €50 right of a lot in the last
Great Eastern Divisions, and the Island at the Fish Cove, to pay
debts. They are also to sell the 10 acres at the Hay ground and
pay the money to my son William. Enough of my personal estate is
to be sold to pay debts, and the rest to my sons Elihu and
Nathan. My son Elihu is to take care of my son Jonathan during
his life. I appoint Hugh Gelston, Esq., John Mackie, and my son
Elihu, executors.
Dated January 31, 1740/1. Witnesses, Obadiah Howell, Joseph
Foster, Hezekiah Howell, Jr. Proved, April 7, 1741.
[NOTE.--Jonathan Raynor was one of the largest land-owners in the
town of Southampton. He owned a €150 right, or a full Lot,
of Commonage, which gave him large tracts in the various
Divisions. His homestead was on the west side of Main street, in
the village of Southampton, and is the farm owned in late years
by Thomas Nicoll White, and now by various owners, who have
elegant Country residences. A part of the lands in the western
part of the town is still owned by his descendants. His homestead
in Southampton was sold by his grandson, James Raynor, to Elias
Pelletreau, in 1812. This included the lot mentioned, on the east
side of the street, and next north of "Gin Lane," and
lately owned by Hon. James H. Pierson and Henry Sayre. The land
at "Seponack Old ground" is the farm at Tuckahoe,
lately owned by the heirs of Charles Payne. It is bounded west by
Shinecock Hills. The "Frog pond close" is at the south
end of Southampton village, next to the ocean, and owned in late
years by Albert Foster. An ancient lane led to it called
"Frog Pond Lane," and closed many years since. The
"Frog pond" was at the west end of it, but was long
since filled up by sand and entirely obliterated. The "Frog
pond lane" was directly opposite the east side of Main
street, and separated the Raynor land, and Herrick land next
north, from the land of the Mackie family, now Nelson.--W. S. P.]
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Page 51.--In the name of God, Amen, February 25, 1741. I, JOHN
POST, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, Gentleman, being very
weak in body. I leave to my son, John Post, my now dwelling
house, barn and home lot, adjoining, as far as the Great ditch
northward from said house. I leave to my son, Joseph Post, my new
house and home lot of land adjoining on the west side of the road
of the Town street, and also that piece of land that was uncle
Joseph Post's against Patrick Cains; Also 1/3 of my Wood close,
and one piece of land in the Plains on the west side of the lane
by John Howell's land that he had of James Cooper, deceased; Also
1/2 of my meadow at Accobog, and 1/2 my meadow on the Beach and
Island, and my meadow at Shinecock; Also that piece of land lying
at Noyack joining to the land of George Harris, and 1/2 of my lot
in Pine neck, and 1/3 of my Commonage east of Canoe Place, both
in the late Divisions and undivided. I leave to my son, Isaac
Post, one piece of land lying on the north side of my home lot
beyond the Great ditch, to the lane called Goodale's lane; Also
the close I bought of Joseph Clarke, and 1/3 of my Wood close;
and one close in the Plains, called the 10 acre Close; and 1/2 my
meadow at Accabog; and 1/2 my meadow on the Beach and Island, and
1/2 my lot in Pine neck, and my meadow at North Sea, and 1/3 of
my Commonage east of Canoe Place. My son Isaac is to live in one
end of my house with my son Joseph, till he can build a new
house. I leave to my wife Mary €50, and to my son Isaac two
cows; the rest of my movables to my three sons, John, Joseph, and
Isaac, and I make them executors.
Witnesses, Ichabod Sayre, Joseph Jagger, Abraham Cooper. Proved,
April 7, 1741.
[NOTE.--Captain John Post died March 3, 1741, in the 68th year of
his age. His homestead was on the east side of Main street,
Southampton, and now owned by John F. Fournier and James Bishop.
The railroad crosses it. The lot left to his son Isaac is now the
homestead of the late William Jagger. This was originally owned
by Thomas Sayre, the first settler, who left it to his son Job,
who also left it to his son Job. The "Wood Close" is
probably the farm at the north end of Mam street, lately owned by
Uriah Lane, and the land on the west. The lot "against
Patrick Cains" is probably the lot where the Water works now
are in Southampton. The "Close bought of Joseph Clarke"
is east of this. The house and lot left to son Joseph is the
homestead lot of Mrs. Albert Reeves, and now owned by Mrs.
Harriet Rogers.--W. S. P.]
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Page 55.--In the name of God, Amen, May 8, 1738. I, THOMAS BUNCE,
of Hunttington, in Suffolk County. I leave to my son Thomas, all
that certain lot of land which I bought of Jeremiah Adams,
situate at Crab meadows; Also 20 acres near the west side of Crab
meadow neck; Also a certain lot of salt meadow lying on the east
side of Crab meadow gut or inlet, and another lot of meadow lying
on the west side of said gut, or inlet, joining to the lot of
Thomas Fleet; Also a hundred and a half a hundred right of
Commonage in Crab meadow Purchase. I leave to my son Edward
€10, besides the €10 he has already received. I leave
to my son Jacob €20. To my son Matthew €20. To my son
Isaac €20. To my son George €20. I leave to my son
Nathaniel all the rest of my lands and meadows, both cleared and
uncleared, with all my rights in Hunttington. And he is to pay to
his brothers, and his sister Deborah, €100. If he does not
do so, then my executors are to sell the 28 acres of land called
the Vineyard. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Higbie, a cow. The
rest of my movables to my daughters Susanah, Hannah, and Deborah.
"And in consideration that my daughter Deborah is very small
in stature, and not likely to be able to do laborious work, she
shall have a room in my dwelling house while she remains single,
and if she should come to want, my son Nathaniel shall maintain
her." I make Alexander Bryan and Timothy Scudder executors.
Witnesses, John Woolsey, Jeremiah Wheeler, Epenetus Platt.
Proved, April 22, 1741.
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Page 63.--In the name of God, Amen. I, GEORGE PHILLIPS, of
Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, "Clerk," "do make
my last will and Testament in manner following." I leave to
my son George the use of that neck at Islip (except that part I
have left to my son William herein), during the remainder of the
lease; Also the 100 acres of land lying on the west line, and
after my wife's decease, my silver tankard, and he is to pay to
his brothers and sisters 20 shillings each. I also give him my
clock, my couch, and my great cane (he giving to my son William
my little cane); Also my picture and my gold sleeve buttons and
my portmanteau. And I give to my sons John and William, and my
three daughters, each a silver spoon. I leave to my son George
the Great lot near the Wading river, and the 40 acre lot on the
east side of the Coneticut river, and half a right of Commonage,
and half of the Divisions laid out, and one half my husbandry
things, and one trunk. I leave to my son William, my now dwelling
house, after his mother's death, and that part of the lot that is
not sold, that I purchased of Mr. Miller, and 20 acres near the
Great Rock eastward of the town, one half of a Commonage right
and 1/2 the lands laid out upon that right; Also part of the neck
where his brother George lives, as he and his brother can agree,
but downwards towards the meadow as the deed mentions, And 1/2 my
husbandry things, but 1/3 of the crops he raises shall be for the
support of my wife. I also leave him my case and my small cane.
My son William is to pay to my son John, €40, when he takes
his degree at College. I leave to my son John, all my Library
(except six small sermon books, to each of my sons and
daughters), also my mare, saddle and bridle, and my wearing
clothes, and silver shoe buckles, and my two chests and what is
in them, except the tobacco for my son George. I leave to my
daughter Elizabeth my silver tumbler. I leave to my daughters,
Sarah, Mary, and Elizabeth, after my wife's decease, all my stock
and movables. I leave to my beloved wife Sarah, what the Trustees
promised in respect of the charges I laid out upon the Parsonage,
reference being had to the inclosed paper and the Town Records,
and what shall be due of my salary. I make my wife Sarah
executor, and request my friends, Colonel Henry Smith and Deacon
Woodhill, to be her overseers.
Dated January 18, 1736/7. Witnesses, William Smith, Henry Smith,
Jr., Gloriana Smith. Proved, May 5, 1741, before Henry Smith,
Esq.
[NOTE.--Rev. George Phillips was minister at Setauket, and began
his services in 1701. The "100 acres of land lying on the
west line" was next to Smithtown and was given to him by the
town. After a long and faithful pastorate he died in 1740. His
descendants are numerous.--W. S. P.]
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Page 70.--In the name of God, Amen, April 20, 1741. I, JACOB
BUNCE, of the town of Hunttington, in Suffolk County, carpenter.
I leave to my wife, Deborah, my whole estate to sell, to pay
debts and funeral charges, and to bring up my children, "if
it please God to spare their lives." I leave to my two
oldest sons Joshua and Jacob, all my lands and buildings that my
executors do not sell, when they are of age. "I leave to my
youngest son, now an infant, whom I order to be named Lemuel,
€20, when of age." I make my wife, and my friend and
brother, Zophar Platt, executors.
Witnesses, John Smith, Prudence Wood, Ephraim Killam. Proved, May
15, 1741.
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Page 101.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JANE CONKLING, of East
Hampton, in Suffolk County, being in health. I leave to my three
sisters, Sarah Leek, Deborah Parsons, and Hannah Conkling, all my
wearing apparel. I leave to Jeremiah Conkling, the natural son of
Jane Gardiner, wife of Giles Gardiner, two cows. I leave to Jane
Conkling, daughter of Samuel Conkling and Clemence Huntting, all
the rest of my estate. I make my friends John Huntting and
Clemence, his present wife, executors.
Dated April 11, 1738. Witnesses, Recompense Sherill, John Davis.
Proved, May 29, 1741.
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Page 164.--In the name of God, Amen, November 12, 1737. I,
WILLIAM JARVIS, of Hunttington, in Suffolk County, farmer,
"being under the decay, and labouring under the Infirmities
of old Age." I leave to my wife Esther the use of all lands
and houses during her widowhood. I leave to my son William, of
Norwich, Connecticutt, €20, to be paid by my son Abraham,
also my wearing apparell and my Great Bible. I leave to my son
Samuel, of Norwalk, €10, to be paid by my son Stephen. I
leave to my son Stephen, now of Huntington, all my lands on the
south side of the Long Hollow, in the east Neck, and my field
called the Orchard field, and my negro boy. I leave to my son
Abraham, now of Huntington, all the remaining part of my lands
that I bought of Eleazar Blackley and Benjamin Bayles, with the
buildings; And all the lands I had a right to before these
purchases, on the north side of the Long Hollow, and a negro boy,
also my team, tools, etc. I leave to my sons Abraham and Stephen
all my meadow and right of meadow at South, and all my rights in
the undivided lands in Huntington, and 25 acres laid out in the
New Purchase. I leave to my daughter, Mary Seymour, of Norwalk,
€10, and a negro girl. I make my wife and my son Abraham
executors.
Witnesses, David Kelly, Hezekiah Smith, Ebenezer Prime. Proved,
December 10, 1741.
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Page 212.--George Clarke, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor. Whereas,
WILLIAM COLEMAN, of Goshen, in Orange County, died intestate,
Letters of administration are granted to James Fanning, of
Suffolk County principal creditor, December 29, 1741.
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Page 267.--In the name of God, Amen, December 9, 1741. I, TIMOTHY
MULFORD, of East Hampton, in Suffolk County, yeoman, being weak
in body. I leave to my wife Sarah, the use of one third of my
lands, and the use of one half of my house. I leave to my son
Timothy, my dwelling house and home lot, and 1/5 of a share on
Montauk, and 1/3 of all my lands and meadows, and a piece of land
lying at Grassey Hollow, being 40 acres, and 14 acres at the
Brick kilns, "And one piece more at the line, being 43
acres, And my wind mill, and 8 acres at Little Pond. I leave to
my son, Christopher Mulford, a piece of land at the two water
holes, being 52 acres, and 12 acres at Stony Hill, and 10 acres
at Amagansett, and a piece of land at Hook's Pond and 1/5 of a
share on Montauk, and 1/3 of all my meadows and Commonage. I
leave to my son Edward, 100 acres of land at Accabonack, and 15
acres on the Great Plain, and 1/5 of a share on Montauk, now in
the possession of my brother, Samuel Mulford, and 1/3 of my
meadows and Commonage. I leave to my daughter Amy, €10. I
make my son Timothy executor.
Dated December 9, 1741. Witnesses, Jacob Wickham, Edward Jones,
Jr., Matthias Burnet. Proved, February 24, 1741.
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