Suffolk County Wills & Obits
Suffolk County Wills,
1730-1744
(page 3)
Source Information:
Tami, Chris. New York City Wills, Vol. 3. Orem, UT: Ancestry,
Inc., 1998.
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Page 263.--In the name of God, Amen,
July 2, 1734. I, EDMUND SMITH, of Smithtown, in Suffolk County,
Gent., being very sick and weak. I leave to my wife Mary, and her
two children, Thomas and Anne Smith, 1/3 of my movable estate of
horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, and wainage, and 1/3 of my negro
slaves, one bed, 2 oval tables, one plate porringer, two plate
spoons, 6 butter dishes, and one elbow chair. And my wife is to
have the use of 1/2 of my dwelling house and barn, and half the
profits of my gristmill, so long as she remains my widow. I leave
to my son Edmund my dwelling house and barn, and grist mill, and
the dwelling house that Benjamin Ackerly now lives in, and some
small pieces of land and meadow adjoining the mill creek, and a
small lot of land formerly belonging to Timothy Biggs in
Brookhaven; Also a tract of land bounded from a certain well
called Jacob's well, and running southward to the water side, to
Timothy Mills two acre lot of land, and from thence down to the
road; And from said Jacob's well up a certain Hollow till it
comes to the head of it; thence to the northwest corner of the
fence; then by the fence to the Hollow where Richard Smith lives,
and so by the fence to the lot adjoining to Timothy Mills' land.
Also 70 acres of land lying between the 50 acre Lots, and Timothy
Mills' 100 acre Lot; Also a lot at Rassopeage, and a piece of
salt meadow adjoining his land; Also salt meadow and Creek Thatch
adjoining Long Beach; Also 7 negroes and my clothes, and my sword
and cane, and my whale boat and craft. I also order my son to
have a tender regard for his grandmother, and to provide for her
maintenance, as long as she lives; and also a tender regard for
his brother, Floyd Smith, till he comes of age. I leave to my son
Floyd Smith a tract of land running from Jacob's well, as the
shore goes, to a tree by Richard Smith's orchard, and along
Richard Smith's fence up a hollow to the land of Edmund Smith,
and along the same to the northwest corner of Edmund Smith's 10
acre lot, and so to Jacob's well; Also my eastermost 50 acre Lot,
No. 1, extending to the Country road; And a piece of salt meadow
by Richard Smith's orchard; and a piece of meadow in the cove
near Jacob's well; And when he is of age he is to have 1 pair of
oxen, 4 cows, 2 negroes and €100. I leave to my son Thomas a
tract of land, bounded east by Timothy Mills' 2 acre lot, and
running by Smithtown road to Joseph Smith's land, and by the same
to the Harbor, and running northward by the water to Timothy
Mills' land; Also two 50 acre lots, No. 3-4, one purchased of
Richard Smith and the other of Obadiah Smith; Also a piece of
salt meadow near Joseph Smith's door. The land which we laid out
at my westmost lot of land, at the south end of it, and from
thence to the Country road, and all the rest of my undivided
lands in Smithtown, on both sides of the river, are to be divided
among my three sons, Edmund, Floyd, and Thomas. I leave to my
daughter Margaret, 2 slaves, 4 cows, and 20 sheep, at her
marriage day; Also 1 plate Tankard, 6 spoons, 1 looking glass,
and bed, and €100. To daughter Anne 1 bed and clothing. I
make my son Edmund, and my friends, Nicoll Floyd, and Daniel
Smith, Gents., executors.
Witnesses, Job Smith, Richard Woodhull, Obadiah Smith. Proved,
January 15, 1734/5.
[NOTE.--The lands above described are in the northeast part of
Smithtown. The homestead is now owned by Mrs. Devereux Emmett,
and all the lands are in the vicinity. For a more complete
account, the reader is referred to the Printed "Records of
Smithtown."--W. S. P.]
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Page 285.--In the name of God, Amen, June 21, 1733. I, JOHN
CARLE, of Hempstead, in Suffolk County, being in good health. I
leave to my two grand-sons, the sons of my son Jacob, deceased,
viz., John and Jacob, a parcel of woodland in the woods on the
south side of the town of Hempstead, between the Town Spott, and
Henry Seaman's; bounded south by Henry Seaman, and land formerly
of Silvanus Seaman, east by the road which leads from Hempstead
to Strickland's Neck, west by the road which leads from Hempstead
to Lemunton's old mill, where the same used to stand, and north
by undivided lands; and being 93 acres, and which was laid out on
the propriety right of William Rogers. I also leave to my said
grand-sons all my wearing apparell, and 1/3 of all monies due to
me, and to be paid to them when of age. The other 2/3 of said
monies, I leave to my daughters, Sarah, wife of Daniel Pine, of
Hempstead, and Hannah, wife of John Leminton, of the same place.
I leave all my rights in the undivided lands to my
grand-children, Jacob, son of John Carle, late of Hempstead,
deceased; and John and Jacob Carle, aforesaid. I appoint George
Balding, son of Joseph Balding, late of Hempstead, deceased,
Joseph Pettit, Jr., and my two daughters, executors.
Witnesses, Samuel Clowes, Willempy Langton, Gerardus Clowes.
Proved, March 11, 1734/5.
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Page 393.--In the name of God, Amen. I, SARAH ROSE, widow of
Marten Rose, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, being very sick.
I leave to my son, Zacheus Rose, my Great Bible. To my son,
Stephen Rose, 5 shillings. To my son Christopher, 5 shillings. I
leave to my son, John Rose, my loom and all my reeds and geers
that belong to the weaving trade. To my son Abraham, one bed and
bed clothing. All the rest of my property to my three daughters
(not named).
Dated June 6, 1735. Witnesses, Israel Rose, Thomas Norris, Abram
Halsey. Proved, September 27, 1735.
[NOTE.--Sarah Rose was a daughter of Richard Howell. Her husband
Marten (or Martyn) Rose, lived at the Watermill, and was the
first person buried in the Watermill cemetery, about 1729. All
the families of the name in Bridge Hampton are descended from
him. His homestead was the place now owned by Pulaski Warren.--W.
S. P.]
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Page 396.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID BURNIT, JR., of
Southampton, in Suffolk County, cordwainer, being very sick. I
leave to my wife Jerusha, 2/3 of all movables, and if she has a
child by me it is to have the other 1/3. I leave to my executors
all that my piece of woodland which I purchased of John Cooper,
to be sold by them, and of the proceeds 2/3 to my wife, and 1/3
to the child if it lives. I appoint my wife and Abram Halsey
executors.
Dated October 24, 1735. Witnesses, Josiah Halsey, John Sayre,
Joseph Burnit. Proved, November 11, 1735.
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Page 398. In the name of God, Amen, October 13, 1735. I, DAVID
HOWELL, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, being very sick, I
direct that all my lands and buildings be sold by my executors
within six months. I leave to my daughter, Abigail Howell, €8,
when she is eighteen years of age. To my daughter Phebe, my Great
Bible. I leave to my wife Lydia all my wool and worsted, "to
clothe her self and child withal." Of the rest of my estate,
I leave 1/3 to my wife and the rest to my two daughters. I make
my two uncles, Josiah Howell and Hezekiah Howell, executors.
Witnesses, Zachariah Sandford, Peter Hildreth, Nathan Cooper.
Proved, November 24, 1735.
Page 400.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BAKER, of East
Hampton, in Suffolk County, being in good health. I leave to my
wife Elizabeth, 1/3 of all personal estate, except €20. I
leave to my daughter Mercy, €20, when she is 18 years of
age. To my son Daniel, €14. To my son Micah, €30. To my
son Samuel, €5. To my son Jeremiah, €20. To my son
John, €20. I leave to my son, Nathaniel Baker, all the rest
of my estate, and make him executor.
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Page 400.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BAKER, of East
Hampton, in Suffolk County, being in good health. I leave to my
wife Elizabeth, 1/3 of all personal estate, except €20. I
leave to my daughter Mercy, €20, when she is 18 years of
age. To my son Daniel, €14. To my son Micah, €30. To my
son Samuel, €5. To my son Jeremiah, €20. To my son
John, €20. I leave to my son, Nathaniel Baker, all the rest
of my estate, and make him executor.
Dated February 11, 1721. Witnesses, Ebenezer Willis, George Fyer,
John Davis. Proved, December 4, 1735.
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Page 462.--In the name of God, Amen. I, NOAH HILDRETH, of the
Parrish of Bridge Hampton, in the town of Southampton, in Suffolk
County, husbandman, being weak in body. I leave to my wife
Hannah, the improvement of all my lands and buildings during her
widowhood (except my orcharding, which I order to be sold). And I
give to her all she brought with her. "But if my wife should
have a child by me, my will is that it shall be heir to all that
is mine, except as hereinafter directed." I will that my
orcharding that I bought of Walter Wilmot, should be sold, and
all my movable estate. I leave to my sister, Deborah Rose, €3.
I make my wife Hannah, and my brother-in-law, Israel Rose,
executors.
Dated December 2, 1735. Witnesses, Joshua Hildreth, John Cooper,
Nathan Halsey. Proved before Brinley Silvester, March 1, 1736.
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Page 512.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH REEVE, of
Southold, in Suffolk County, blacksmith, being in perfect health.
I leave to my son Joseph 5 acres of land at Aquabauk whereon his
house standeth, and is to extend north from the King's road, 40
poles, and in breadth 20 poles, and adjoining the land of William
Downs, deceased, on the west. I leave to my son Benjamin, all my
lot where my house and barn stand, with all the buildings. And
all my North Sea lot, so called, lying in said town, and bounded
east by Isaac Overton, and west by highway. Also 12 acres lying
between the land of Henry Case and Matthias Hutchinson. And the
west part of my meadow at the Indian Neck; Also a First lot of
Commonage in the town. I leave to my son David, 10 shillings. I
leave to my son Hezekiah, all my allotment of land purchased by
me from Mr. John Tuthill, bounded east by Samuel Terry, and west
by highway; and my half lot of Creek Thatch at Cutchogue, and all
my meadow on the south side of Peconick river, and my meadow at
Saw Mill brook. I leave to my son Solomon, all my right of land
in Hog Neck, and all my lot and a half in the Indian land, so
called, and half a lot of Creek Thatch. I leave to my son
William, all my allotment of land, which I purchased of Mr.
Joshua Hobert, bounded west by Joseph Hull, and east by late
Peter Dickerson, and all the rest of my meadows on Indian Neck,
and 1/8 of a right of Commonage, and all my land at Aquabauk, and
my Smith tools. I leave to my wife Deliverance, and to my
daughters Abigail, Mary, and Hannah, all household goods. I make
my sons Benjamin and William, executors.
July 19, 1722. Witnesses, Benjamin Young, Samuel Hutchinson,
Silvanus Davis. Proved, June 3, 1736.
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Page 4.--In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM HALLIOCK, of the
Town of Southold, in Suffolk County, "being at present in
some good measure of health." I leave to my wife Mary,
during her life, the best room in my house where I now dwell, and
my new house standing by the Town street, and my orchard where my
new house stands, and 1/2 the orchard near the house where I now
dwell, and all my meadow at the Fresh meadows, and the use of 1/3
of all other lands, also my negro man and all movable estate. I
leave to my son, Zebulon Halliock, 2/3 of my land where he now
dwells, and 2/3 of my land in the Indian land, so called, and 2/3
of my land in Indian Neck, and 2/3 of my meadow at Booth's
meadow, so called, and 2/3 of my Creek Thatch at Cutchogue. All
these he is to have after my wife's decease. And I leave him the
other 1/3 of said lands, meadows, and creek thatch, after my
decease; Also all my right in the Patent land lately purchased of
Colonel and Major Smith. If my two daughters, Abigail and
Margaret, should outlive their mother, and are not then married,
then they shall have the use of my house standing by said Town
street, and one acre of Orchard adjoining the same "while
they remain unmarried, and no longer." I leave to my son
Peter 2/3 of all my home lands except as above, and 2/3 of my
land in Hog Neck, and Pine neck, and all my right in the Common
Creek Thatch ground in said Town, and all my buildings on said
land, and one acre of orchard and all implements of husbandry. I
leave to my five daughters, Jerusha, Prudence, Mary, Mehitabel,
and Abigail, 3 shillings each. If my wife does not sell my negro
men, then my sons Zebulon and Peter shall have them equally
between them, and they are to pay €4 in produce of this town
to my daughters Abigail and Margaret. After the death of my wife
I leave to my son Peter all my meadow at the Fresh meadows. I
appoint my wife and my friend Samuel Winds, executors.
Dated June 8, 1728. Witnesses, Grover Youngs, Benjamin Youngs,
Henry King. Proved before Brinley Silvester, July --, 1736.
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Page 6.--George Clarke, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor and
Commander-in-Chief. Whereas, SAMUEL CROOK, of Southold, in
Suffolk County, died intestate, Letters of Administration are
granted to his son Samuel, June 29, 1736.
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Page 7.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH GOLDSMITH, of
Southold, in Suffolk County, being in health. I leave to my son,
Joshua Goldsmith, my dwelling house and all my lands and
buildings thereon, And all my blacksmith tools and stock of iron,
and all my coals, and two gold rings and one silver spoon, and
all my books of account and wearing clothes. I leave all my
printed books to all my children. I leave to my son Joshua my
silver headed cane. To my daughter, Rebecca Goldsmith, all my
household goods. To my son, Josias Goldsmith, I leave 5
shillings. I leave to my daughters, Mary Dickerson, Hannah Case,
and Elizabeth Corwin, 5 shillings each. And I make my son Joshua
executor.
Dated May 22, 1734. Witnesses, John Howell, Daniel Terrill, John
Holloway. Proved, June 3, 1736
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Page 122.--"The last Will and Testament of CALEB WOOD, of
Huntington, in Suffolk County," September 4, 1736. I leave
to my wife Mary the use of my estate during widowhood. After her
decease I leave all my estate to my son Caleb Wood. My son Jacob
shall have €100 when he is of age, to be paid by my son
Caleb, and he is also to pay to my two daughters (not named)
€20 each, when they are 18 years of age. I make my wife and
my brother, John Wood, and my cousin, Thomas Powell, executors.
Witnesses, Joseph Dow, John Alberson, Esther Cleator. Proved,
November 10, 1736.
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Page 136.--George Clarke, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor. Whereas,
WAITE YOUNGS, of Southold, in Suffolk County, died intestate,
Letters of administration are granted to John Youngs. December 4,
1736.
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Page 141.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN SKIDMORE, of
Hunttington, in Suffolk County, being very sick, I leave to my
wife Sarah, my negro slave "Cate," and her children,
and €20 a year, and the use of the dwelling-house where I
now live; with the furniture and household goods, and the use of
my orchard next to my house, during her life. I leave to my three
sons, Joseph, John, and Thomas, all my lands, messuages, and
tenements, and if they cannot agree, they are to be divided by my
executors. I leave to my 3 sons, and to Daniel Bates, of
Smithtown, 118 sheep. I leave all my movable estate, except as
above, to Abigail Smith and Temperance Skidmore. I make my son
Joseph and my well beloved friends and brothers, Joseph Whitman
and John Whitman, Sr., executors.
January 10, 1727/8. Witnesses, Jeremiah Hobart, Moses Vaill,
Ebenezer Prime. Proved, February 17, 1737.
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Page 147.--In the name of God, Amen. February 12, 1735. I,
RICHARD SMITH, of Smithtown, in Suffolk County, but now resident
of Rhode Island, bolter. My executors are to sell all my lands,
tenements, mills, and implements in Smithtown, and all my right
in certain Thatch beds, so-called, in Smithtown. I leave to my
wife Elizabeth a negro woman, two negro boys, and €50. To my
son Gilbert, €20, when of age. To my son John, €200,
when of age. To my son Tallman, €200. To my son Richard,
€200, when of age. To my son Samuel, €200. To my
daughter, Mary Smith, €100, when 18. "To the child with
which my wife is now pregnant," €100. All the rest to
my wife, and my executors are to sell all cattle, etc. I make my
brothers-in-law, Peter Tallman and Daniel Waters, both of
Flushing, executors.
Witnesses, John Lawrence, Matthew Borden, Joseph Fox. Proved,
November 9, 1736.
[NOTE.--Richard Smith was son of Job Smith, who was one of the
sons of Richard Smith, the Patentee of Smithtown. To distinguish
him from others of the same name, he was known as
"Saint" Richard.--W. S. P.]
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Page 188.--In the name of God, Amen. I, MANASSAH KEMPTON, of
Southampton, in Suffolk County, yeoman, being in health. I leave
to my kinsman, William Kempton, now living in Plymouth, in New
England, ship carpenter, all my lands and meadows in Dartmouth in
New England. I leave to my kinsman, Stephen Kempton, now resident
in Southampton, cordwainer, my now dwelling house, barn, and home
lot, lying in the Town Plot, And my close at Halsey's neck, and
my close at Cooper's neck, and a €50 right of Commonage,
during his life, and then to his eldest son, and if he leave no
son, then to his youngest daughter, Priscilla Kempton. I leave to
my housekeeper, Abigail Bacon, the use of what room she shall
choose, not exceeding one-half of the house, so long as she
remains single. I leave all my movable estate to Stephen Kempton
and Abigail Bacon, and make them executors.
Dated September 27, 1734. Witnesses, John Jagger, John Woolley,
William Woolley. Proved, January 18, 1737/8.
[NOTE.--Manassah Kempton lived in Southampton village, on the lot
where the Methodist church and Parsonage now stand. He came to
Southampton when a young man, as he was here in 1678. He died
November 28, 1737, in his 87th year.--W. S. P.]
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Page 190.--In the name of God, Amen, September 18, 1738. I,
RICHARD GILDERSLEVE, of Hempstead, in Queens County, being now
sick and weak. I leave to my eldest son Stephen, all my lands and
rights of land, divided and undivided, in the Town of Huntington,
in Suffolk County. I leave to my son Richard, my house and land
lying on the west side of Vikway River swamp, in Hempstead,
except 20 acres of woodland, which I reserve for my son Jonathan.
Also my meadow at Hungry Harbor, both fresh and salt, with the
land before given to him. I leave to my son Jonathan, my house
and lot or lots in Hempstead, between Patrick Mott's and my
father Thomas Gildersleve. Also all my meadow lying at Merock, in
said town. All my movable estate is to be sold by my executors,
and after paying debts, the remainder to my four daughters,
Elizabeth, Rebecca, Ruth, and Mary, when they are eighteen years
old. I make my brother-in-law, Thomas Rogers, of Huntington, and
Patrick Mott, and John Dorland, of Hempstead, executors.
Witnesses, Elisha Gildersleve, Joseph Griffin, John Mott. Proved,
October 26, 1738.
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