Suffolk County Wills & Obits
Suffolk County Wills,
1708-1728
(page 2)
Source Information:
Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 2. Orem, UT: Ancestry,
Inc., 1998.
Ancestry.com
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Page 355.--THOMAS FLEET.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Fleet, of Huntington, in
Suffolk County. I leave to my wife Esther, my lot of land I
bought of Henry Soper, at the place called Dicks Hills, which
lyeth joining to the land of Timothy Carle, Also all that land
that is or shall fall to my lot in the New Purchase, lying to the
south of the High Country road, Also my movable estate, to be
disposed of among her children as she shall think fit. I leave to
my son Thomas my farm called Clapboard Hollow, with the land and
meadow that lies at Crab meadow, and a €150 right of
Commonage, that doth belong to said farm, Also all my land and
meadow that lies on a neck of land called by the name of
Sumpwams, on the south side of the Island, Also one half of my
land and meadow hat lies on the East Neck at South. I leave to my
son Simon the house I now dwell in, and the lot with barn,
orchards, and fences, Also my field which is in clear, and to
make it full 20 acres, with some woodland that lies on the south
side of my farm in the East Neck, which will join the land of my
son Parott, Also that piece of meadow which lies joining to the
Chichester land, in the general field called the East Neck, And a
€100 right of Commonage. I leave to my son, Parott Fleet,
all my land that lies in the East Neck, except the 20 acres left
to my son Simon; Also my land and meadow that lieth at a place
called the Cedars, which lies in the East Neck, And a €200
right of Commonage; Also the other half of my land and meadow
that lies in the East Neck at South. I make my wife Ester
executor, with power to sell.
Dated April 11, 1713. Witnesses, Abel Titus, John Bryan. Proved,
October 19, 1714.
[NOTE.--Sumpwams Neck is now Babylon. The expression "at
South," frequently found in deeds, means that part of
Huntington lying on the south side of the Island, now the Town of
Babylon.--W. S. P.]
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Page 364.--JACOB SCHELLINX. I, Jacob Schellinx, of East Hampton,
in the county of Suffolk, being in my right mind. I leave to my
wife Hannah, the use of my house during her widowhood, and the
use of all my lands and movables if she can be in any capacity to
bring the children up, and to keep the housing and fencing in
repair; but if she cannot do it in the opinion of my executors,
then they are to order it to their best discretion, to see that
my wife live in the house and be well maintained during her life.
I leave to my son Jacob my house lot, being part of one-half of
my land in this town, and as much more as will make up one-half
of all my lands, meadows and Commonage and right on Montauket.
Also 1/2 of carts, plows, and tools of all sorts when he is of
age. I leave to my son Daniel the other half of all my lands,
meadows and Commonage and right on Montauket when he is of age,
And they are to pay to their brother Jonathan €50 each. I
leave to my son Jonathan two pieces of land in the town of
Southampton, one was formerly Humphrey Hughes, and the other
piece by the mill pond, both mentioned in a bill of sale. I leave
the rest of my movables to my wife and five daughters (not named)
Dated at East Hampton, January 28, 1712. I request my brother
Nathaniel Baker, and his son Jonathan Baker and Ananias Conkling
to be overseers.
Witnesses, David Conkling, Lewis Conkling, Benjamin Conkling.
Proved at Court of Common Pleas, in Southampton, April 1, 1714.
And the executors having refused to serve, Letters of
administration are granted to his wife, Hannah Schellinx,
November 20, 1714.
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Page 398.--Whereas JAMES BELUE, of Huntington, in Suffolk County,
died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Charles
Sexton of Huntington, tanner, as principal creditor, July 1,
1715.
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Whereas CHARLES JEFFREY SMITH, of the manor of St. George, in
Suffolk County, died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to his brother, William Henry Smith, January 23, 1715/16.
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Page 459.--SAMUEL PARSONS. In the name of God, Amen. I, Samuel
Parsons, of the town of Easthampton, in Suffolk County, being
aged and infirm. I leave to my son Seth Parsons my house, and
home lot with the additions, and all my division land at Vargie
Neck, lying between the land of Edward Jones and the land of
Edward Schellinix, And one half of that tract of land in the
Eastern Plain, being 10 acres, and my piece of land in the north
west plain, 12 acres, bounded south-east by Robert Parsons, And
one-half my last division land in Amagansett woods, 13 acres, And
one half of my Swamp Division, And all my lot of meadow at
Accabonack swamp, bounded by the meadow of Stephen Hedges and
John Mulford, and the Swamp and Town Commons, And my piece of
meadow at Accabonack neck, 4 acres (John Conkling ying on the
southwest side of it). And my piece of meadow at Little
Northwest, 4 acres, bounded northeast by Stephen Strattons
meadow. Also one half of my Commonage at home in the Town Plot,
And 3/4 of a share at Montauket, and all my books. I leave to my
grandson, Henry Parsons, 14 acres of land upon which his father
formerly set an house which is now standing, And 7 acres on the
Indian Well Plain, bounded east by Josiah Edwards, and west by
highway. And one half of my division of land in Amagansett woods,
And one half of my land in the Eastern Plain, And one half of my
Swamp division. And all my meadow at Napeague, And a piece of
meadow in the Great meadow at Accabonack by the Humock, And 1/2
my Commonage in the Town Plot, and 1/4 of a share at Montauket. I
leave to my wife Hannah all household goods, and the use of the
house for life. I make my son Seth, executor.
The mark S. P. of Samuel Parsons
Dated May 6, 1709. Witnesses, Joshua Hobart, Nathaniel Barnes,
Samuel Hedges. Proved at Court of Common Pleas held in
Southampton, March 30, 1716.
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Page 496.--EZEKIEL SANFORD. In the name of God, Amen. I, Ezekiel
Sanford, of Bridgehampton, in the town of Southampton, in Suffolk
County. I leave to my wife Hannah all movable estate, with the
part of my dwelling house that she shall choose, and the use of
one-third of my lands during life. I leave to my son Ezekiel, my
dwelling house and home lot and 30 acres of land joining to Sagg
Pond, and 40 acres at a place called Hackers Hole, and one lot in
the last Northside division, that I bought of brother John
Mitchell, and those that laid with him, and is Lot No. 5, And 1/3
of my lot on Hog Neck, and 1/3 of all my right at Montauket, in
East Hampton, And 1/3 of all my Division of land and meadow west
of Canoe Place, and 1/3 of all my meadow in Southampton bounds.
Also 1/3 of my arms and carpenters tools. I leave to my son
Thomas, all my lot lying between Jeremiah Halsey's lot and the
lot he bought of Jeckamiah Scott, and Isaac Mills's lot, and a
highway on the north and south of it, with the dwelling house
standing thereon, And all my land by John Mitchells, bounded west
by land of John Mitchell, north and south by highways, east by
his own land, And a piece of land and meadow called Ludlam's
Island by Meacox bay, And my own division of land in the
Northside Division, as stands to me upon Record, being 20 acres,
And 1/3 of my lot on Hog Neck, and 1/3 of my right at Montauket,
And 1/3 of the Division, west of Canoe Place, and 1/3 of all
other meadows, And a €50 right of Commonage, throughout the
town of Southampton. I leave to my son Zechary Sanford, all my
land at Kelly's Pond, bounded south by Jeremiah Halsey, east by
highway, north by undivided land. Also my Division of land at
Scuttle Hole, 30 acres, And a lot of meadow at North side, that I
bought of Thurston Rayner, And 1/3 of my right at Montauket, And
1/3 of my division west of Canoe Place, 1/3 of my lot on Hog
Neck, and a €50 right of Commonage, And 6 acres of land not
yet laid out. I leave to my daughter Abigail €30. Dated
December 9, 1715. Witnesses, John Mitchell, William Tarbell,
Theophilus Howell. Proved at Court of Common Pleas in
Southampton, March 30, 1716.
[NOTE.--The homestead of Ezekiel Sanford is still standing on the
north side of the road leading from Meacox to the bridge and Sagg
Pond. The first bridge over the pond was built by him about 1696,
and from it the entire tract of country took the name of Bridge
Hampton. Hackers Hole is on the east side of the road running
north from Meacox, and a little north of the road to the bridge.
The house and lot left to his son Thomas Sanford, is about two
miles north of Bridge Hampton, and at the homestead (still
standing) was. born the Hon. Nathan Sanford, Chancellor of the
State of New York and United States Senator. He built the famous
"Marble Hall" at Flushing, L. I., and died there
October 17, 1838, aged sixty-one years.--W. S. P.]
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Page 499.--JOHN COOPER. In the name of God, Amen, December 10,
1715. I, John Cooper, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk,
yeoman, being very sick. I leave to my honored mother Joanah
Pierson, all that was formerly given to her by an agreement
between Lieutenant Joseph Pierson, her deceased husband, and
herself and me. I leave to my wife Hannah Cooper, the east room
of my now dwelling house, with the bedroom and leanto, and the
east half of my barn and a privilege in the cellar, and the use
of 1/3 of all lands and Commonages during her life. I leave to my
son, Thomas Cooper, all my buildings after the decease of my wife
and mother, with the home lot, it being 30 acres. Also my
Halsey's neck Close, containing 20 acres. And my right in Quogue
neck, and a €50 right of Commonage, throughout the Town
bounds, and 1/2 €50 Commonage after the death of my wife.
Also 4 acres in Cooper's neck. Also my silver-hilted sword and
belt. But if he die without issue, then the lands are to go to my
son, John. I leave to my son, John Cooper, 40 acres of land in
the late 30 Acre Division, near James White's house. Also a lot
of upland and meadow in Assops neck, in Lot No. 6, And all the
rest of my Commonage. I leave all the rest of my movable estate
to my children, Hannah, Thomas, Mehitabel, and John, and to an
expected child. I make my wife Hannah, and my brother, Abraham
Cooper, executors. I desire my brother-in-law, John Howell, and
my neighbor, John Reeves, may be overseers.
Witnesses, Daniel Sayre, Thomas Sayre, Jr., Henry Halsey, Thomas
Reed. Proved before Court of Common Pleas, March 29, 1716.
[NOTE.--The homestead of John Cooper is on the north side of Hill
Street (or Country road) in Southampton, and opposite the road to
First Neck. The 4 acres at Coopers neck are probably on the south
side of Cooper's neck lane, and next east of the land of late
James T. Kilbreth. John Cooper was son of Thomas Cooper, who died
November 22, 1691.--W. S. P.]
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Page 503.--DAVID ROSE. In the name of God, Amen, February 27, 17
15/16. I, David Rose of Southampton, in Suffolk County, being
very sick. I leave to my son, David Rose, all my buildings,
orchards, meadows and Commonage in Southampton. But if he die
under age, then to my son, Daniel Rose, and if he die, then to my
youngest son, Obadiah Rose, and if he die, then to my daughter,
Hannah Rose. I leave to my daughter Hannah a bed, and bolster and
pillow, a pair of sheets, the coverlids, a blanket and a
warming-pan. I leave to my kinsman, David Rose, one coat and my
leathern waistcoat. I leave all the rest of my property to my
children, Hannah, David, Daniel, Obadiah. My children are to be
put out to learn trades. I make my brother, Marten Rose, weaver,
and my friend, George Harris, yeoman, executors, and my friends,
John Howell and Ephraim White, overseers.
Witnesses, Joseph Lupton, Mary Howell, Thomas Reed. Proved, March
29, 1716, at Court of Common Pleas in Southampton.
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Page 506.--ZECHARIAH DAVIS. In the name of God, Amen. January 2,
1715/16, I Zechariah Davis of the town of Southampton in Suffolk
County. I leave to my wife Lydia, all estate, both real and
personal, that she was possessed of before her marriage to me. My
will is that all my land lying between the widow Mary Cooper, and
the house that was formerly in the possession of John Earl,
deceased, and my close at the Seven Ponds, and 1 1/2 acres of
meadow at Little Nayack, shall be sold by my executors. I leave
to my youngest son, Joseph Davis, all buildings and orchards
adjoining to my homestead, being 10 acres more or less, with a
pightell of upland and meadow. Also all my meadow at the hither
wading place, and 1/4 €50 right of Commonage, throughout the
bounds of Southampton. I leave all the rest of my lands, meadows,
and Commonage to my eldest son, John Davis, and all the movable
estate to my daughter, Sarah Davis. I make my brother-in-law,
Samuel Woodruff, and my friend, Ephraim White, executors.
Witnesses, Abiel Cook, Jacob Wood, Thomas Reed. Proved at Court
of Common Pleas, in Southampton, March 30, 1716.
[NOTE.--Zechariah Davis probably lived at Towd near Northsea, in
the town of Southampton. The land "between widow Mary
Cooper, and the house of John Earl," is on the west side of
the road to Northsea, in the village of Southampton, and formerly
owned by James McCorkle, and now by George Wines. Zachariah Davis
married Sarah, daughter of John Woodruff.--W. S. P.]
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Page 509.--SUSANAH PIERSON. In the name of God, Amen. I, Susannah
Pierson, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, widow of Henry
Pierson. I leave to my daughter Hannah, €20, and an Indian
girl. To my daughter Sarah, €20, and an Indian girl. I leave
to my son, David Pierson, €5, and 1/2 €50 of Commonage
provided he settles here in Southampton, but if he removes, then
it is to go to my sons Theophilus, Abraham, and Josiah. I leave
to my son Theophilus, €5, and a feather bed and furniture. I
leave to my son Abraham €5, and what his father willed to
him, and 1/2 of a lot of meadow at Assup neck and 1/2 the land I
bought of my brother Nathaniel [Howell], and 1/2 the land and
meadow that came by my 1/2 €50 right of Commonage. I leave
to my son Josiah, €9, and all his father willed to him, and
the €10 John Hedges is to pay. Also a lot of meadow at Assup
neck, and 1/2 the land I bought of my brother Nathaniel and 1/2
the land and meadow that came by my 1/2 €50 right of
commonage. I leave to my daughter Mary, a feather bed and the
best rugg, and the blue curtains in the chamber, and €20 and
a silver tankard marked S. H., and all my clothes and two Indian
girls, and a new warming pan, and she is to be maintained out of
my estate, creditably, till she is married or till she is 25. I
make my sons Theophilus and Josiah, executors. "The negroes
are to be sold altogether, for I would not have them
parted." "I have set my hand and fixed my seal in
Bridge Hampton, May 24, 1715."
Witnesses, Annie Ruscoe, John Flint, Theophilus Howell. Proved at
Court of Common Pleas, in Southampton, March 29, 1716.
[NOTE.--Susannah Pierson, was the widow of Lieutenant-Colonel
Henry Pierson, who died November 15, 1701. He lived at Sagg, near
Bridge Hampton, and was for many years Speaker of the House of
Representatives of the Colony of New York. She was the daughter
of Major John Howell.--W. S. P.]
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Page 512.--JAMES CLARK. In the name of God, Amen, December 17,
1715. I, James Clark, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk,
"tayler." I leave to my wife Alethea, 1/3 of all estate
in Southampton during her life. I leave to my eldest son Joseph,
all my housing and lands, meadows and Commonages. I leave to my
son Stephen, €30, when 21. I leave 1/3 of my movable estate
to my wife, and the rest to my son Stephen. I make Captain
Abraham Howell, and Josiah Howell, blacksmith, executors.
Witnesses, John Gibbons, Richard Wood, Zebulon Howell, Thomas
Reed. Proved at Court of Common Pleas, Southampton, March 30,
1716.
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Page 515.--GERSHOM CULVER. In the name of God, Amen, November 25,
1715. I, Gershom Culver, of Southampton, in Suffolk County,
yeoman, being weak in body. I leave to my wife Mary the best room
in my now dwelling house, and the use of the well, and one-half
of the cellar, and the use of 1/3 of all lands and meadows during
her life. I leave to my eldest son Jeremiah, the west part of my
home lot, to be divided exactly in the middle by a north and
south line, notwithstanding the west part may be the most. Also
the east part of my close at the Head of the creek, butting upon
Nathaniel Howell to the south. Also the south end of my Head of
Creek close, butting to the south and west upon Major Joseph
Fordham and Isaac Halsey. Also 1/2 of all the rest of my lands
and meadows. I leave to my son Moses all my now dwelling house
and barn and the east part of my home lot, and the north west
part of my Head of the creek close, bounded north by the highway
and going west to Isaac Halsey. Also the other 1/2 of all my
lands and meadows, And my carpenter's tools, and cart, plows,
yokes, horse gear, and all farming tools. I leave to my son
David, €5, to my son Jonathan, 20 shillings, To my son
Gershom €4, to my daughter Mary €6. My son Moses is to
take care of my grandson Jesse, and bind him out to a trade, and
pay to him €3 when 21. Mentions "land and meadow at
Canoe Place." I make my sons Jeremiah and Moses executors.
Witnesses, John Post, Hezekiah Howell, Thomas Reed. Proved at
Court of Common Pleas, Southampton, March 30, 1716.
[NOTE.--The homestead of Gershom Culver is on the north side of
Hill street (or Country road) in Southampton, about a mile west
of the village, and is bounded on the east by a highway called
"Moses Lane." The house of Jeremiah Culver is still
standing and now owned by the heirs of William Howell. The
"Head of Creek Close" is on the south side of the same
street, and bounded east by the lane to Captain's neck, and is
now owned by Frederick Fanning and others. The land at Canoe
Place is where the "Canoe Place Inn" now stands, and
lands adjoining. Jesse Culver (son of Jeremiah) was born February
20, 1707, and died 1789. His descendants are now living in Wayne
County, N. Y.--W. S. P.]
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Page 519.--JOHN LUPTON. In the name of God, Amen. I, John Lupton,
of the town of Southampton, in Suffolk County. I leave to my son
John Lupton what I have given him by deed of gift, and is to
stand fast forever. But what is here given him is on condition
that he trouble not his uncle Joseph Lupton, contrary to his
father's mind, and deeds of sale already made to my brother
Joseph Lupton. I leave to my son John my land at Kelly's Pond,
bounded west by the Haines land, and south by John Cook, east by
the Hollow, and north by Kelly's Pond. I leave to my son
Christopher my now dwelling house and home lot, as it is bounded
west by John Cook, east by highway, south by Commons, north by
highway. I leave to my sons, Josiah and David, all that my land
at Long Pond, bounded south by Jonathan Jagger, north by the
Haineses, west by highway and east by the pond. And all my meadow
at North Sea, on the south side bounded by the highway that goes
on to the Island, bounded north by Joseph Lupton, east by the
woods, west by water. To my two youngest daughters Sarah and
Hannah Lupton, all movables, except cattle. To my oldest daughter
Mary Culver, one cow. I leave to my wife (not named) the use of
lands during her widowhood, and the best room in the house and
the leanto. I leave to my son Christopher, all lands laid out and
now being laid out, and make him executor.
Witnesses, Joseph Halsey, Matthew Lum, Christopher Foster.
Proved, March 30, 1716.
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Page 63.--JOHN WICK. In the name of God, Amen. I, John Wick, of
Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, being very weak in body. I
give to my son, Job Wick, all that my close of land lying against
Jeremiah Culver's. Also the €30 I paid to Stephen Boyer on
his account. And 4 two-year old cattle. "My will is that my
son John be brought up to learning at colledge," and for
that I give to him to be sold by my executors in trust, a
€100 allotment of upland, lying in the last 30-acre Division
in the lot with James White, Also my little plowing close joining
to Nathaniel Howell and Jonathan Raynor. Also all my right of
upland and meadow lying within the Patentship of Moriches, which
I bought of William Smith, Esq. And I empower my executors to
sell the said pieces of land and the money to be laid out for his
bringing up. I leave to my son Henry my now dwelling house, and
barn, and home lot. Also my right in lot No. 1 and 14, adjoining
to my said home lot, And all my lot of land lying south east of
my now dwelling house bounded east by Abraham Howell, Jr., and on
the other sides by highways. And all my right in Sagg Swamp,
lying with Abraham Howell and Theophilus Howell. And all my right
at Montauk, and all my right of meadow in Red Creek neck and 3/4
of a €50 right of Commonage throughout the bounds of
Southampton. All the rest of my lands, meadows, and Commonage I
leave to my sons Daniel and James. All the rest of my personal
estate is to be sold at "publick vendue" as soon as
possible, and the money to be put at interest "at six in the
hundred rather than lye dead," and for the use of my wife to
support the children till the youngest is fourteen years of age,
and be bound out to learn some trade. I leave to my wife
Temperance, the east end of my dwelling house, and the use of 1/3
of the real estate during her life. All the personal property
that may be found when my youngest child is fourteen years of
age, is to be divided between my wife and my children Temperance,
Edith, John, Henry, Anne, Phebe, and James. My wife and my
daughters, Temperance, and Edith, may purchase at the vendue
articles to the value of €50, to be deducted from their
share. I make my friends Matthias Burnett,
"cordwinder," and Thomas Cooper, yeoman, and Alexander
Willmot, "joyner," executors, till my sons John and
Henry are of age, and then they are to be joint executors.
Dated, December 15, 1718. Witnesses, Samuel Gelston, Theophilus
Howell, Nathan Sayre. Proved at Court of Common Pleas in
Southampton, April 3, 1719.
[NOTE.--Captain John Wick was Sheriff of Suffolk County from
October, 1669, to 1702, and Magistrate from 1702 till his death.
His homestead was at Bridge Hampton, on the corner of the main
country road and the road to Sag Harbor. The lot mentioned as
lying southeast from this, is bounded west by the road to Mecox,
south by the road to Sagg, and north by the main road to East
Hampton. John Wick was buried in his own land, and his tombstone,
standing about forty rods north of the country road, and about
the same distance west of Lumber Lane, bears the inscription:
"Here was layed the body of Mr. John Wick, Esq., who dyed
January the 16th, Anno 1719, in the 59 year of his Age." His
son John was a graduate of Yale College, 1722. The Close
"against [opposite] Jeremiah Culvers," is on the south
side of Hill street, in the village of Southampton, about a mile
west of Main street. The old mansion in which Job Wick and his
descendants for four generations lived, was standing till recent
years. It is not known that any male descendants of Captain John
Wick are living. The last male descendant in the town of
Southampton was Lemuel Wick, a great-grandson of Job, who died a
few years since. The remains of Captain John Wick are in their
original resting place, but the tombstone was removed and is now
in the new cemetery at the north end of the village of
Southampton. --W. S. P.]
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Page 66.--PETER NORRIS. In the name of God, Amen, the 17th July,
1718. I, Peter Norris, of Bridge Hampton, belonging to
Southampton in the County of Suffolk, husbandman. I leave to my
wife Sarah a room in my dwelling house, and one-third of my
estate during her life. I leave to my five grandchildren, Hannah,
Eunice, Phebe, Sarah and John Fetchin (Fithian ?) children of my
daughter Sarah, deceased, each €9 when of age. I leave to my
daughter Lydia Hildeth, whom I make sole executor, all my lands,
meadows, and commonage and all other estate. But if she marry
again, then her children that now are, are to have the estate.
Witnesses, Benoni Flint, Robert Norris, Thomas Howell. Proved at
Court of Common Pleas in Southampton, April 3, 1719.
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Page 84.--Robert Hunter, Captain-General and Governor, etc.
Whereas WILLIAM SCHELLING, of East Hampton, in Suffolk County,
died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife
Phebe, July 8, 1719.
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Page 119.--JOHN COOK. In the name of God, Amen. I, John Cook of
the town of Southampton in the county of Suffolk, being sick and
weak. I leave to my wife Elizabeth one-third of all the rents and
profits of all my estate "without doing waste." And she
is to take her third out of the land which I leave to my son
Jonathan, but if that does not amount to one-third it is to be
made up out of the rest. I also give her my best feather bed and
the use of the best room in my new dwelling-house. Also my negro
woman Hitt, and €30 in money. I leave to my son John Cook
and his male heirs all that my house and barn as was lately in
the possession of my brother Ellis Cook, deceased, and all that
was his house lot of land with all thereto belonging. Also my
close lying by Kelly's pond, and a €50 right of commonage
throughout the bounds of Southampton and all the divisions of
land that shall arise therefrom. I leave to my son Ellis and to
his male heirs my close of land commonly called the New Close,
being adjoining to Elisha Howell and James Hildeth. And my close
called the Little Close, lying adjoining to Captain Jechamiah
Scott. And my lot of land on Hog neck. And one acre and a half of
orchard land to be taken up. And a €50 right of commonage. I
leave to my son Obadiah and his heirs male, all my lot of land
lying at Scuttle Hole. And a piece of meadow lying at a place
called the Great Meadow, otherwise Sagg Harbour. And a 1/2
€50 right of commonage. I leave to my son Jonathan and his
heirs male, all that my house and land where I now dwell with all
the buildings after my wife's decease, and 1/2 €50 right of
commonage, and 2 cows, 2 steers, and 10 sheep. I leave all the
rest of my lands and meadows to my four sons, John, Ellis,
Obadiah, and Jonathan. And all my sons are barred from coming
upon his or their brother's lands by any pretence of being
heirs-at-law. I leave to my daughter, Martha Fordham, 1 cow, 4
silver spoons, and a negro man. I leave to my son Jonathan,
€20, and I make my four sons executors.
Dated in Southampton, September 6, 1716. Witnesses, James Cooper,
John Mitchell, Thomas Reed. Proved before Benjamin Youngs, Esq.,
Judge of Common Pleas in Southold, October 1, 1719.
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Dated in Southold, in Suffolk County, October 21, 1719.
Witnesses, Henry Tuthill, Thomas Dibble, Joseph Tucker. Proved
before Daniel Young, and William Booth, Esq., by virtue of a
Dedimus protestatim, issued by Peter Schuyler, President, etc.,
March 4, 1719.
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