Suffolk County Wills & Obits
Suffolk County Wills,
1708-1728
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Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 2. Orem, UT: Ancestry,
Inc., 1998.
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Page 157.--In the name of God, Amen.
January 18, 1726. I, DAVID PARSHALL, of Southold, in Suffolk
County, husbandman. I leave to my eldest son, David, 1/2 of all
the land that I now live on, "the eastermost side," and
1/2 of my undivided lands, and my eastermost piece of meadow
ground at Saw mill brook, lying between Israel Parshalls on the
east, and Joseph Reeve on the west, and 1/2 of all the rest of my
meadow ground. I leave to my youngest son Jonathan the westermost
half of the land I now live on, and one half of my meadow ground
not before given. I give to my son David €60 when of age. I
leave the rest of my estate to all my children. (Mentions
daughters, but no names given.) I make my brother Israel
Parshall, and Samuel Sweezy, and John Wells, executors.
Witnesses, Samuel Wells, Christopher Youngs, Sr., Peter Simmons,
Jr., Proved, March 16, 1725/6.
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WILL OF DAVID HALSEY
Southhampton, Suffolk County, NY
Dated: October 4, 1729 Proven: October 14, 1732
In the name of God, Amen, October 4, 1729. I, DAVID HALSEY, of
Southampton, in Suffolk County, being weak in body.
I leave to my son, ABRAHAM HALSEY, all my houses, lands, and
Commonage, except as herein reserved. And he is to pay to my wife
œ20 "in produce of the lands as it passeth to the
market."
To my daughter ABIGAIL 5 shillings, "for she hath received
her portion already."
To my daughter HANNAH œ50, ten pounds in money and the rest
in movable effects.
To my daughter MEHETHEBEL œ50.
My wife HANNAH is to have the use of ½ of my lands, and the west
end of my dwelling house, and half my barn, and 1/2 the movable
effects, "including both my negroes," and I make her
executor.
Witnesses, HEZEKIAH HOWELL,THEOPILUS HOWELL,MARTIN ROSE. Proved,
October 14, 1732.
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Page 162.--In the name of God, Amen.
February 25, 1724/5. I, GERSHAM TERRY, JR., of Southold in
Suffolk County, being very sick. I leave to my wife Mary, 1/3 of
the lot of land whereon my now dwellinghouse stands, and 1/3 of
all my buildings, and 1/3 of my land on the south side of the
highway, over against the house lot, to improve the same during
the time she shall remain my widow, and no longer. Also 2 oxen,
"one choice horse," 3 cows, and 6 sheep, and 2 feather
beds, "one that was her father's and one that she shall
choose." Also €40 worth out of my household goods. I
leave to my second son, David Terry, all my lot of land in the
Second Division at Accobauge, and 1/2 of my lot of land in
Corchogue Division, lying between the land of Barnabus Wines and
the widow Martha Reeve. Also that parcel of land which I
purchased of Joseph Wood, in Corchogue Division of lands. Also 1
choice horse, 1 gun and €5. I leave to my daughter, Mary
Terry, 1 good feather bed and furniture, and €30 when she is
18. I leave to Gersham Terry, my first and eldest son, all the
rest of my house and buildings, and the rest of my meadows to my
3 children, Gersham, David, and Mary. I appoint my wife Mary and
my brother Richard Terry, executors.
Witnesses, James Reeve, Joseph Goldsmith, Thomas Reeve. Proved,
November 26, 1726.
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Page 252.--In the name of God, Amen, April 26, 1723. I, ROBERT
HUDSON, of East Hampton, in Suffolk County, blacksmith, being now
weak in body. My will is that my land and meadow at ye Wading
River be sold by my executors, "the produce thereof for to
pay debts." I leave to my son, Samuel Hudson, the house he
now liveth in, and one half the home lot it stands on, and one
acre of Commonage. I leave to my wife Mary the house she now
liveth in, and one half of my home lot it standeth on, during her
widowhood, and the best end of my house and a competent garden,
and after her death it is to go to my son Henry. I leave to my
son John one acre of Commonage and all my iron and smith tools,
and my shop and €10. "I leave to the rest of my
children, not named above, be-being 7 in number" (names not
given), €30 each. I make my wife and my son Samuel and
Thomas Chatfield, executors.
Witnesses, Nathaniel Dominy, Sheubal Talmage, Stephen Kainds.
We Humbly certifie to your Excellency that at a Court of Common
Pleas held at Southampton the 2 day of April, 1724, the will of
Robert Hudson was exhibited and proved.
BENJAMIN YOUNGS, Judge.
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Page 263.--In the name of God, Amen, the 25 of January, 1724/5.
"I, RICHARD CLARK, of ye Manor of St. George in the County
of Suffolk, Yeoman, being sick." I leave to my three
children, Richard, Margaret, and Anne, 8 shillings each. I leave
to my son Henry "one shear (share) of meadow which I bought
of Elias Bayley, lying at New Comick No. 39." I leave all
the rest of my lands and meadows and Commonage to my two youngest
sons, James and Ephraim. "I leave to my grand children,
Aaron and Hannah Howell, in token of my love, to Aaron a colt,
and to Hannah a heifer." I leave to my daughter Mary
"the great copper kettle and €5." To my daughter
Deborah €5. To my son James my loom and weaving tackling. To
my son Ephraim my Carpenter and Cooper tools, and my cross cut
saw when he is 21. I leave to my wife Mary the use of one third
of lands and movables during her widowhood. I leave to my 6
children, Mary, Martha, Deborah, Sarah, James and Ephraim 2/3 of
all movables. I leave to my well respected friend, John Hulce,
his choice of my jades (horses), and I make him executor, and
Major William Smith and John Wood overseers.
Witnesses, Nathaniel Lane, Henry Ludlam, John Roberts. Proved at
Court of Common Pleas in Southampton, April 2, 1725.
BENJAMIN YOUNGS, Judge.
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Page 277.--In the name of God, Amen, November 19, 1725. I,
NATHANIEL HOWELL, of Southampton in Suffolk County, Gentleman,
being very sick. I leave to my wife Hannah the use of my dwelling
house where I now live, with the chamber, garrett, and leanto and
cellar, and one half of my barn and home lot, and my lot called
Smiths lot, and one third of all the rest of my lands and meadows
(except my wood close, my orchard land and a €100 right of
my upland and meadow lying in Speonk neck) during her life. I
give to her and her heirs and assigns forever my close called
wood close and my orchard land and my €100 right of upland
and meadow in Speonk neck, for her to sell as she pleases. That
is to say, my orchard land at North Sea. I leave to my son,
Nehemiah Howell, one half of my home lot, and my close called
Smiths lot, after my wife's decease, and my Little Plain close
and my lower close at the Head of the Creek, and one half of
meadow and upland in Potunk neck, which I have already given him
by deed of gift; and a €50 right of Commonage, including a
1/2 €50 right given to him by deed. I leave to my son
Nathaniel all the rest of my lands, meadows, and commonage. I
leave to my daughter Susanah €3 and 1/2 of my silver cups
and one half of my silver spoons. To my daughter Eunice €50
and the other half of my silver cups and spoons. To my son
Nehemiah €5, and to my son Nathaniel €20. I leave to my
grand child, Mehitabel Cook, all that was her mother's, deceased,
one half of it being now at her father's house. I make my wife
Hannah, executor.
Witnesses, Abraham Howell, Samuel Johnes, Thomas Reed. Proved
before Richard Floyd, Judge, and Joseph Wickham and Thomas
Chatfield, Justices, in Southampton, March 31, 1726.
[NOTE.--Nathaniel Howell was son of Major John Howell. "The
lot called Smith's Lot" was the original home lot of Richard
Smith the Patentee of Smithtown, who lived for a few years in
Southampton. It is at the south end of Main street on the west
side.--W. S. P.]
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Page 282.--In the name of God, Amen, August 10, 1725. I, PELATIAH
FORDHAM, of the town of Southampton, in Suffolk County,
"taylor," being sick and weak. I give to the eldest son
of my well beloved cousin, Nathan Fordham, my house and home lot
lying at Hunttington, and a €50 right of Commonage, and 1/3
of a lot lying in Tanner's neck, and 1/3 of a lot on the beach,
and my wind mill. I leave to my cousin Daniel Fordham, 1/3 of my
30 acre lot lying with James White and Nathan Fordham, and 1/3 of
a 20 acre lot, lying at North side, with the heirs of Benjamin
Haines and Nathan Fordham. I leave to the son of my well beloved
friend, John Mitchell, €20. To each of my brothers and
sisters, and the heirs of them which are dead, each 5 shillings.
All my movable estate to be sold, and the money given to the
eldest son of Nathan Fordham. I make Nathan Fordham executor.
Witnesses, John Mitchell, Isaac Mills, Mary Hariss. Proved, March
31, 1726.
[NOTE.--Peletiah Fordham was son of Captain Joseph, and grandson
of Rev. Robert Fordham. The locality called
"Hunttington," where he lived, is about two miles north
of Bridge Hampton village.--W. S. P.]
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Page 294.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH MORE, belonging to
Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, Gentleman, being well in
body. I leave to my well beloved wife, Sarah, all that she
brought with her, namely, 1 feather bed and bolster, and 2
pillows, and a set of Calyco curtains, 3 coverlids, and 1 duck
blanket and 3 pairs of sheets, and two chests of drawers, and 1
trunk and 6 chairs varnished, and all her clothes and €50
out of my estate. I leave to my daughter, Elizabeth Sandford,
€20. To my daughter, Sarah Cook, €40. To my daughter,
Ruth More, €100. To my daughter, Abigail More, €100,
and my daughters Ruth and Abigail are to dwell in my house so
long as they are unmarried, they providing for themselves. I
leave to my grandson, Daniel More, provided he lives with me till
he is of age, and is obedient to me as a son to a father, all my
lot of land lying at Sagg Pond, and bounded north by land of
Lemuel Howell, deceased, east by the pond, south by highway, and
west by Ezekiel Sandford; Also a 1/2 €50 right of commonage,
and a set of Coopers tools. I leave to my daughter-in-law, Sarah
Gilman, €20. To my two grandsons, Caleb and Daniel More,
€20 each. I make my friends, David Pierson, Theophilus
Pierson, and Abraham Halsey, executors, and they have power to
sell and give deeds for certain pieces of land, viz.: my housing
and home lot, except the right of my daughters to dwell therein,
and my 10 acres I had of James Hildreth, and all that piece of
land by John Lupton's, bounded on two sides by highways,
"And I would have them use their discretion in selling, and
not be in too much haste." I leave to my grandson, Daniel
More, my plate, buttons, and shoe buckles, and my guns, sword,
and cane; and I affirm this and no other to be my will.
March 20, 1723. Witnesses, Thomas Cooper, Theophilus Howell,
Jacob Scelling.
Codicil, December 24, 1723, confirms the same will, and frees his
negro slave "Peter," and gives him the use of half an
acre of ground "at the southeast corner of my home
lot."
Witnesses, Edward Petty, Job Pierson, Elisha Howell, Jr.
Proved, May 30, 1726, "the will of Joseph Moore,
deceased."
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Page 296.--In the name of God, Amen, The 14 of September, 1725.
I, JOHN STANBOROUGH, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, being
sick in body. I leave to my eldest son, Josiah, all my lands,
meadows, and commonage in the East Jersies, and 5 shillings in
money. I leave to my son John one half of my home lot, on the
side joining to Mr. Stephen Topping's land, and it shall be the
whole length of the lot from the street to the pond; Also 1/2 of
my lot at Poxabog, the east part, and a 1/2 €50 right of
commonage. I leave to my son Peregrine the other 1/2 of my home
lot, the west part lying next to Josiah Topping's land, and the
other half of my Poxabogue lot, being the west part, and a 1/2
€50 right of commonage, provided he lives to be of age or
married. I leave to my son Eleazar all my tract of land called
Swamp Close, lying between Mr. Stephen Topping and Theophilus
Pierson's land, Also that piece of land that lyes joining to
Robert Norris land, near Edward Howell's, also a €50 right
or 1/3 of a lot lying near the pond called Cook's Pond, provided
he lives to be twenty-one. I leave to my daughter, Abigail
Rhodes, €20, and to her 2 eldest children 20 shillings each.
To my daughter Martha Stanborough, €40, and to my daughter,
Mary Stanborough, €40. My two youngest sons are to be put to
learn trades at the discretion of my executors. I make Daniel
Pierson and my son John executors.
Witnesses, Daniel Hedges, Job Pierson, John Topping. Proved at
Common Pleas, Southampton, March 31, 1726.
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Page 307.--In the name of God, Amen, January 8, 1725/6. I, THOMAS
HOWELL, of Bridge Hampton, in the town of Southampton, Suffolk
County, being weak in body. I leave to my eldest son, Joshua
Howell, all my home lot and buildings, and a 1/2 €50 right
of commonage. I leave to my son, Micah Howell, two 20 acre lots
at Hog Neck Spring, and 1/4 of a €50 right of commonage. I
leave to my son Eliphus 2/3 of a lot of land on Hog Neck, that I
had of Job Sayer, with the orchard thereon, and 1/4 of a €50
right of commonage. I leave to my wife Sarah, and to my four
daughters, Leah, Rachel, Keziah and Sibel, all my movable estate,
and my wife is to have the use of all lands till my sons come of
age. I make my wife and John Morehouse, executors.
Witnesses, John Morehouse, Edward Howell, Theophilus Howell.
Proved at Common Pleas, Southampton, March 31, 1726.
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Page 322.--In the name of God, Amen, December 21, 1725. I,
NATHANIEL WOODRUFF, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, weaver,
being sick. I leave to my wife Abigail the use of one third of my
lands and household goods, and the lower room in my dwelling
house during her widowhood. I leave to my sons Nathaniel and
Isaac my home lot, to be equally divided between them, Also my
new lot of land in the woods, also my upland and meadow at Brushy
Neck, and a €50 right of commonage from the Canoe Place to
East Hampton bounds. I leave to my sons Isaac and Nathaniel each
5 shillings, to be paid when of age. I leave to my children,
Abigail, Sarah, Ebenezer, Jonathan, Amy, Mary, and Stephen, all
my goods and movables, after my wife's decease. My executors are
to sell my right of commonage in Quogue Purchase.
Witnesses, Samuel Haines, Thomas Halsey, Charles Howell. Proved,
March 31, 1726.
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Page 326.--In the name of God, Amen, April 27, 1717. I, JOSEPH
WHITING, Minister of the Gospel, of ye town of Southampton, in
the County of Suffolk, being sick in body, "Considering the
age God hath lengthened out my days into." I leave to my
eldest son, John Whiting, all my library of books, excepting a
few small books I shall hereafter give. I leave to my eldest
daughter, Sarah Sparhawk, €5. I leave to my second son,
Samuel, €6. To my third son, Joseph, a certain tract or
parcel of land in the town of Stamford, in the Colony of
Connecticutt, being 12 acres, lying on the east side of Pine
Brook, Bounded west by the Brook, east and north by Town lands,
and south by highway, as it is recorded in Stamford. Also a
parcel of land in Stamford, lying above the Great Ox Ridge, so
called, being 18 acres, bounded as by deed of sale I received
from John Bishop of Stamford, October 11, 1714. I also leave to
my son Joseph 20 shillings. I leave to my fourth son, Benjamin,
20 shillings, and to my youngest son, Ebenezer, €20 when of
age. I leave to my daughters Rebecca Howell and Hannah Ball
€5 each, and to my two youngest daughters, Elizabeth and
Dorothy, €20 each when 18 years of age. Lastly, I leave and
bequeath to my beloved wife, Rebecca, whom I make sole executor,
my now dwelling house and buildings and land adjoining in the
Town Plot of Southampton, and all the rest of my estate, both
real and personal, for the term and time of 2,000 years after my
decease, with power to sell as she pleaseth to pay all my just
debts and legacies.
Witnesses, Daniel Foster, Christopher Foster, Thomas Reed.
Proved, June 8, 1726, and the executrix being also dead, and the
eldest sons having relinquished their right, Letters of
Administration are granted to the son John Whiting.
[NOTE.--Rev. Joseph Whiting was born April 6, 1641, and became
Minister in Southampton in 1683. He was a graduate of Harvard in
1661. His tombstone, in the old South end burying ground in
Southampton, bears the inscription, "Here lyes ye Reverend
Joseph Whiting, who died April 7, 1723, in ye 82nd year of his
age." His wife Rebecca (a second wife) died April 21, 1726,
aged 63 years, 2 months.--W. S. P.]
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Page 361.--In the name of God, Amen, November 19, 1725. I, JOSEPH
FORDHAM, JR., of the town of Southampton, in Suffolk County,
being very sick. I leave to my wife, Martha, the use of all my
houses, and lands, and Commonage, until my son Joseph shall come
of age, and for the maintenance of my father according to
agreement and bonds I am now under. My executors are to sell
lands to pay debts. I leave to my son Joseph and to his male
heirs, all my buildings, lands, and Commonage, that were late in
the possession of my father, Joseph Fordham, and he is to pay to
my son Abraham when of age €20. I leave all the rest of my
lands to my two sons, Joseph and Abraham. I leave to my wife, a
negro woman named "Abigail." Directs that 3 negro
children be sold to pay debts. I make my wife Martha and my
beloved kinsman, Hugh Gelston, and my friend, Richard Wood,
overseers of this will.
Witnesses, John mackie, Samuel Pierson, Thomas Reed. Proved,
November 19, 1726.
[NOTE.--Joseph Fordham was son of Major Joseph Fordham, and was
born September 19, 1693. His mother was Mary (daughter of John
Maltbie, Sr.), who married Major Joseph Fordham, December 5 1689.
She died March 10, 1719. John Maltbie, Jr., had two children,
Sarah, who died unmarried, and Mary, wife of Hugh Gelston, who
was for twenty-one years Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for
Suffolk County.--W. S. P.]
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Page 381.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JEREMIAH VAILL, of
Southold, in Suffolk County, yeoman, being in health of body. My
will is that my beloved wife Anna, shall have such part of my
estate as the Law allows her. I leave to my son Thomas all my
lands and meadows in the town of Southold and all my houses and
buildings, and he is to pay to my eldest son, Jeremiah, €20.
If he refuses to pay the same then my son Jeremiah is to have 20
acres of the point of my land lying next to Plumb Gutt. I leave
all my goods and chattels to my four children, Jeremiah, Thomas,
Mary Goldsmith and Martha Horton. I make my son Thomas and my son
in law, John Goldsmith, executors.
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Page 381.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JEREMIAH VAILL, of
Southold, in Suffolk County, yeoman, being in health of body. My
will is that my beloved wife Anna, shall have such part of my
estate as the Law allows her. I leave to my son Thomas all my
lands and meadows in the town of Southold and all my houses and
buildings, and he is to pay to my eldest son, Jeremiah, €20.
If he refuses to pay the same then my son Jeremiah is to have 20
acres of the point of my land lying next to Plumb Gutt. I leave
all my goods and chattels to my four children, Jeremiah, Thomas,
Mary Goldsmith and Martha Horton. I make my son Thomas and my son
in law, John Goldsmith, executors.
Dated January 2, 1722/3. Witnesses, Benjamin Youngs, Grover
Youngs, Benjamin Youngs, Jr. Proved, at Court of Common Pleas,
January 31, 1726/7.
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Page 384.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BRUSH, of
Hunttington, in Suffolk County, yeoman, being very sick. I leave
to my eldest son, Thomas, my now dwelling house and barn, and all
my lands and meadows lying in the West neck of Hunttington. But
my wife Rebecca shall have the liberty to live in my house until
my son shall be of age, and then she shall have the use of the
west end of my dwelling house and 1/2 of the cellar and orchard,
and 1/3 of my lands in West neck. I leave to my son Nehemiah all
my lands and meadows lying southward of the Town, and in the
Eastern Purchase of Hunttington. I leave to my sons Thomas and
Nicholas each a gun and a colt. I leave 1/3 of my movables to my
wife and the other 2/3 to my daughters (not named). My wife is to
provide all things needful for my children, as long as she shall
have it under her management. I make my brother, Robert Brush and
my brother in law, Thomas Brush, executors.
Dated September 7, 1726. Witnesses, John Conckling, Mary
Conckling, Robert Brush, H. Lloyd. Proved, February 22, 1726/7.
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Page 403.--In the name of God, Amen. The 14th of December, 1725.
I, ISAAC SAYRE, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk,
husbandman, being very sick and weak. I leave to my beloved wife,
Elizabeth Sayre, the use of all my lands, housing, and movables,
until my son Isaac shall be of age, and after her decease my son
Isaac is to have all my lands, provided he lives to the age of
twenty-one. If my wife be now with child, and has a son, and he
lives to be of age, he is to have my lot of land called
"Johnes Lot," bounded south by land of Josiah Pierson,
and west by land of John Stanborough, deceased, and partly by
Robert Norris. But if she has a daughter, she shall have when
eighteen, a good bed and furniture, and two new suits of apparel
and €40. If my child or children die under age, then I leave
all my estate to my brother, Silas Sayre, and he is to pay to my
sister, Ann Sayre, €6. But if Silas dies without issue, then
to my brother, Ethan Sayre. I make my wife and my brother Silas
executors.
Witnesses, Daniel Sayre, Samuel Ludlam, David Pierson. Proved
before Thomas Chatfield, Esq. "In pursuance of a Commission
to me directed by his Excellency, August 30, 1726." It was
previously proved at Court of Common Pleas, March 21, 1726.
[NOTE.--The widow, Elizabeth Sayre, went with her son Isaac to
New Jersey; she married (???) Ludlow, and was the ancestress of
Governor Ludlow. The son, Isaac Sayre, lived at Summit, New
Jersey, to the age of ninety.--W. S. P.]
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Page 408.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MULFORD, JR., of
East Hampton in Suffolk County, yeoman, being sick and weak. I
leave to my wife Hannah, my negro woman and 1/3 of my personal
property, and the best room in my now dwelling house, or she may
live in that house that I bought of Daniel Johnes, so long as she
remains a widow. And if she be left a widow after her second
marriage, she is to have the use of the house as aforesaid, and
also the use of 1/3 of my lands. I leave to my son, John Mulford,
after my wife's decease, all my houses and lands and Commonage,
and my right at Meantacutt, when he is twenty-one. Also a mare
and a colt that was his brother Josiah's, and he shall pay to my
two sisters, Jane and Deborah, €40 each when he is
twenty-three. I leave to my daughter Phebe the rest of my
personal property when she is eighteen, and my son John is to
maintain her till married. I make my wife and my brother in law,
Mr. Theophilus Pierson, of Bridge Hampton, executors.
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Page 408.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MULFORD, JR., of
East Hampton in Suffolk County, yeoman, being sick and weak. I
leave to my wife Hannah, my negro woman and 1/3 of my personal
property, and the best room in my now dwelling house, or she may
live in that house that I bought of Daniel Johnes, so long as she
remains a widow. And if she be left a widow after her second
marriage, she is to have the use of the house as aforesaid, and
also the use of 1/3 of my lands. I leave to my son, John Mulford,
after my wife's decease, all my houses and lands and Commonage,
and my right at Meantacutt, when he is twenty-one. Also a mare
and a colt that was his brother Josiah's, and he shall pay to my
two sisters, Jane and Deborah, €40 each when he is
twenty-three. I leave to my daughter Phebe the rest of my
personal property when she is eighteen, and my son John is to
maintain her till married. I make my wife and my brother in law,
Mr. Theophilus Pierson, of Bridge Hampton, executors.
Dated January 5, 1726/7. Witnesses, John Mackie, Daniel Osborn,
John Davis. Proved, march 31, 1727, before Brinley Silvester,
Esq.
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Page 412.--In the name of God, Amen. The 28th March, 1726. I,
JONAH HOWELL, of Southampton in the County of Suffolk, being very
sick. I leave to my wife, Elizabeth, the use of my dwelling house
and barns and home lot, and 1/3 of the rest of my lands and
meadows, "so long as she continues my widow and bears up my
name." I leave to my eldest son, Jonah, my 2 closes of land
in the neck called Captains Neck, and a €50 right of
commonage. I also leave to my wife the use of my close lying
between John Reeves and Job Wick. I leave to my son Samuel my 2
closes of land lying in Halseys Neck, and my close lying
adjoining to Jonathan Howells, and 1/2 of my meadow at Acquaboge
and 1/2 of a €50 right of commonage and 40 shillings. I
leave to my son Ezra my close joining to Alexander Fordham's, and
my 1/2 lot of land lying with John Reeves near Noyoge (Noyack)
and one and a half €50 right of meadow in Tanners Neck and
40 shillings. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth one feather bed
with furniture for the same and €30, and the same to my
daughter Mary. I make my wife and my son Jonah executors.
Witnesses, Job Sayre, John Post, Thomas Reed. Proved, March 31,
1727.
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Page 415.--In the name of God, Amen. I, REBECCA WHITING, of
Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, widow, being very sick and
weak. I will that all those legacies as were given in the last
will of my deceased husband that are not yet paid, shall be fully
satisfied. I leave to my son Samuel my now dwelling house and
barns and home lot adjoining, to him and his heirs, but in
default of heirs, then to my son Ebenezer. I leave to my son
Samuel one feather bed and furniture, "but not one of the
two best beds." I leave to my children, Joseph, Benjamin,
Rebecca, Hannah and Ebenezer, 5 shillings each. I leave all the
rest of my property to my two youngest daughters, Elizabeth and
Dorothy, and they are to have a free privilege to live in my
dwelling house with my son Samuel so long as they remain single,
and I make them executors.
Dated April 16, 1726.
Witnesses, John Foster, Ephraim White, Thomas Reed. Proved,
September 29, 1729.
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Will of JOHN PAINE, of the town of Southold, in Suffolk County,
mariner, being sick. "My executors are to sell the east part
of my home lot where I now live, with the new house on it, with a
line to run from the north end of my lot to the street;"
Also my Second lot of land lying near the inlet, being 50 acres,
and 15 acres lying at ye Greate Swamp, and 36 acres lying on the
north side of the town Purchase of Lieutenant Griffing, Captain
Herbert, and Thomas Gilbert; Also my sloop and my negro slaves,
and two cows and 30 sheep. I leave to my wife Jemima all
household stuff, and all my houses and lands not above disposed
of (except my land in Hog Neck, and my two lots of Commonage)
during her widowhood. I leave to my son, Alsupp Paine, all my
land in New Haven, Connecticutt. I leave to my son, John Paine,
all my houses and lands in Southold except as above, after my
wife's decease. I leave to my son, Peter Paine, one lot of
Commonage in Southold, and another lot of Commonage to my
daughter, Mary Corey. I leave to my daughter, Martha Case, all my
land and meadow on Hog Neck. I appoint my wife Jemima and my two
sons in law, Abraham Corey and Henry Case, Jr., executors.
Dated February 3, 1706/7. Witnesses, Nathan Landon, Jeremiah
Vail.
Proved at Court of Common Pleas, October 3, 1707.
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Will of WILLIAM EDWARDS, of East Hampton, in Suffolk County. I
leave to my son, John Edwards, that little lot by Hook pond,
bounded east by Thomas Osborn, Jr., west by my own land. I leave
to my son, Thomas Edwards, the lot between John Mulford and
William Miller, Also the land lying by the two mile hollow on the
playnes, bounded by Thomas Osborn, Jr., on the west, and Thomas
Osborn, Sr., on the east, Also 1 acre of meadow at Nappeague,
bounded north by Mr. Mulford, west by Thomas Osborn, Jr., Also
1/3 of the Privileges of my lot. I leave to William Edwards (son
of Thomas) my house and Homestall, and 5 acres of land on the
playnes, bounded west by Nathaniel Bishop, and east by William
Barnes, Also the lot in the old Eastern plains, bounded east by
Richard Brooks, west by Samuel Parsons, Also the neck of meadow
at Nappeague with a straight line, Mr. Mulford on the upper end,
Also 1/3 of the Privileges of my said Home lot, Also a lot of
meadow at Accombomack, with Robert Dayton on one side and
Lieutenant Wheeler on the other. I leave to Josiah Edwards (son
of John Edwards) the lot I gave to my daughter Sarah, with all
the said parcels of land, both meadow and upland, with 1/2 the
Privileges of said Lot, the land being in debate between
Nathaniel Dominy and myself at present. I leave to William
Edwards (son of John), and to Ephraim Edwards (son of Thomas), my
lot in the playnes, the out side lot, bounded west by Richard
Stratton. Also the lot in the woods bounded east by Mr. Baker,
and west by Mr. Mulford. And I leave to Ephraim 1/3 of the
Privileges of my lot. I leave to my daughters, Elizabeth Baker
and Ann Squire, a parcel of meadow at Accabomack by the hammocks,
and 1/2 the Privileges that belong to that lot, formerly called
Birdsall's lot. Mentions grandchildren, Richard, Thomas, Isaac,
Benjamin, and Elizabeth Straton, "children of my daughter,
Elizabeth Baker." I make my wife Anne, executor.
This will was written in Southampton and witnessed by John
Laughton and Sarah Laughton. Dated, February 1, 1680/1. Proved,
at Southold, October 21, 1685.
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The Last will and Testament of me, RICHARD STRATTON, of East
Hampton, Suffolk County, being in my perfect mind and
understanding. I leave to my eldest son, Richard, my two 6 acre
Home Lots of the Second Division, bounded north by Lieutenant
Talmadge, and south by Thomas Osborn, Jr. I leave to my second
son, Thomas, 6 acres out of my home lot at the rear of its
addition, the whole breadth, the lane on one side, and the land
of William Fithian on the other, Also my 6 acre lot which
belonged to my allotment lying the farthest lot beyond Abraham
Hawkes. I leave to my two sons above named equally, all my lands
east and west, except my land at the Little Plains, and 6 acres
at the 2 mile Harbour. I leave to my four sons, Richard, Thomas,
Benjamin, and Isaac, all my meadows and Commonage. I leave to my
wife Elizabeth, my home lot and housing during her life, and then
to my youngest sons, Benjamin and Isaac, with all the land at the
Little Plain, and 6 acres at 2 mile Harbour. I leave to my eldest
son, Richard, €30, when he comes of age, and to my daughter
Elizabeth, €20. Mentions "my father in law, William
Edwards," "my brother, John Stratton Jr."
Dated April 7, 1674. Witnesses, Thomas James, Williams Edwards.
Proved at Court of Sessions. June, 1676.
[NOTE.--The widow, Elizabeth Stratton, seems to have married
(???) Baker after the death of her first husband. See will of
William Edwards.--W. S. P.]
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