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" When we Valued John Andrewes tyme at 16li we heard not of these demands that now he makes after his time is expired, but in Case you bringe him to the Courte, we desier they would heare his demands and value his time as they thinke meete, els the former Rate muste stand till further Consideration."
Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, leaf 61.
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Ordered, 6: 7: 1636, that Mr. Dudley, Mr. Endecot and Mr. Bradstreete, or any two of them, should examine the accounts between Mr. Richard Saltonstall and Edward Dil- lingam, and report on the estate of John Dillingam and his wife, deceased. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 1, page 177.
Richrd Saltonstall is debtor to ye estate of Jno. Dilling- ham, deceased : for land, 230li., oxen, 100li., a bull, 10li., corne, 24li., 364li. ; 2 steeres & 2 heifers valued in the inven- tory at 47li., to me at 63li .; one cowe calfe valued in the in- ventory at 6li., to me at 9li. 10s .; one mare 24li; allowed upon several accounts, 13li. 8s., 10li. 2s., 13li. 10s. 8d., 61li. 8d. ; for Levies, 4li. 18s., for severall disbursmts concerning cattle, Sli., 2li., 1li., 3li., 2li., 10s., 21li. 8s .; Bord of Mr. Bracy, 1li. 15s., of Mr. Gardner, 1li. 6s. 6d., Hoggs, 8li. 10s., 11li. 11s. 6d .; abated out of Thom. Wells account, 5li. 5s. 7d. ; note yt Wm. Giles of Salem oweth ye estate of Jno. Dillingham 3li. in pt. Rcd of his wifes passage unless he pve it hath bene pd Mr Appletones selfe, 3li .; recd in an inventory (saving to my selfe ye liberty of some exceptions in respect of some pticulers), 385li. 14s. 5d .; for halfe ye ship Kettle not mentioned in ye Inventory, 1li. 10s .; a cradle, 12s., bord of goodman Pinder, 6li., 6li. 12s .; 2 Cowes - of ther increase for 3 years now past & one yong cowe & a cow, 1 -; total 932li. 12s. 9d. Richard Saltonstall is Creditor : due to mee & alowed by certeine Comissioners apptd by ye court, 424li. 13s. 2d .; alowed by ye said comissionrs, 120li. 13s. 8d., more 11li. 2s. 6d., rates 5li. 15s., 137li. 1-s. 2d .; alowed mee by ye comissioners in respect of servants, 24li. 2s. ; pd. Jno. Andrews, 12s. 6d. for ye ship at Graves End, 1li. 10s .; for ye Calves, 12s., 2li. 14s. 6d .; alowed mee wn ye Cowes were pted, 1li., for Keeping of ye Corne, 12s. ; Tho. Sherman, 12s., 2li. 4s. ; pd at sevrall times about ye Cowes, 1li. 4s., for beefe, 2li. 11s. 3d., for Caske, 3s. 3d., 3li. 18s. 6d .; for bisket, 8li., for Robrt Crane, 10s., Recd for frait of goods, 3li., 11li. 10s .; pd. Tho. Downes, wch was due to him, 2li., Mr. Bachiler, 10s., Mrs. Dillingham lent 3li., 5li. 10s .; pd Ann ffowle, servant, 2li. 8s., for Ann ffowles passage, 5li., to Satchell in bear, 1li. 9s., 8li. 17s .; pd Edwa. Dillingham 3 bls. rye at 8s. p bl. at Saugust, gn. Brazor jorny to Sand- wich, 1li. 17s .; for Proctor looking to a sicke calfe, 3s. 10d., to Kent of Newberry, 2li. 16s. 8d., due Mr. Dillingham, 3li. 6d. ; note for 2li. 16s. 8d. was paid as aforesaid by Mr. Now- ells direction (being one of ye commissioners) upon a letter he recd from ye said Kent wch gave him satisfaction con-
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cerning his demand ; to Mr. Cartwright due from Mr. Dil- lingham, 20s .; 1li. pd. Edwa. Dillingham, 23li. 11s. 8d. in pt. of wt. was given, 24li. 11s. 8d .; by order of ye commission- ers Ed. Dillingham recd out of ye Inventory aforesaid ye pcels wch he challenged as his owne pp goods, a featherbed, boulster & 2 pillowes, 1li. 5s .; 2 coverlets, 1li. 10s., 6 pr flaxen sheets, 6li., 6 pr corse sheets, 2li. 12s., 5 table cloths, 10li. 2s .; napkins, 7s., 2 quishions, 6s., 13s .; pd. Mr. Satch- well for 8 years boarding of Sara Dillingham, 69li. 18s. 2d .; note yt was pd by order of an arbitration, 34d. p weeke in ye sume aforesaid Wm. Satchwell hath recd 11s. 6d. more yn his due for wch he is countable; pd Jno. Andrewes for Sara Dillingnam as an addition to his wages, 1li .; pd. for Mrs. Dillingham to Mr. ffirman due to him from Mr. Parker of Roxbry & for Comodities, 2li. 19s. 2d .; pd. for Sara Dilling- ham to Mr. Ward wch was given to him by her mothers will, 5li. ; pd. for Sara Dillingham to my Cousen Apleton, 3li. 2s. 8d. ; pd. in Cattle out of ye Inventory according to ye order of ye Commissioners as may app by ption, 149li .; abated in ye sale of ye house & land (wth Edwa. Dillinghams consent) being over prized, 20li .; abated Wm. Cartwright in ye price of Jno. Andrews time, 4li. ; to be abated out of ye inventory for pigs killed by ye wolves at Plum Iland, 1li. 4s. ; pd. Sara Dillingham out of ye inventory sundry pcels of wearing lin- nen wch shee hath & are reserved for her, 4li. 5s. 6d .; pd. for a pr of bodies, 2s. 6d., for her schooling to good. Sy- monds, 1li., 1li. 2s. 6d .; one stuffe petticoat & waskote, 4 shifts wth shewes dd to good. Satchwell for Sara Dilling- ham ; for Sara Dillingham daughter of Jno. Dillingham, 2 Cowes & 2-3 of thir increase for 3y more, one heifer & a low- ance for her peculiar for milk, 4li .; Mr. Saltonstall gave back wt. her mother gave him, 13li .; for a bible, 4s .; for a goune, 2li. 10s .; to be abated out of this for wintering cattle, 4li .; & rest in Mr. Saltonstalls hand, 8li. 10s. 1d .; a heifer in Mr. Saltonstalls hand, 2 cowes & 2-3 of ther increase, Per- kins works. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 66.
Upon the 9: 4: 1637 the Commissioners found due to me from the estate of John Dillingham, 67li. 13s. 92d., and be- sides they allowed me 5li. 15s. for rates paid by me for Mr. Dillingham, also 7li. 16s. 8d. and I have a bill under Edward Dillingham's hand, dated June 29, 1637 that whenever the commissioners should see cause to allow the said sum it should be paid in goods. In satisfaction of the aforesaid debts I received 2 stears, 30li .; a brown hefer, 16li .; a
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branded heffer, 17li .; a white faced yearling, 9li., wth a very pore cow Calfe, 6li. [so prized by Mr. Appleton and not worth so much as I conceive.] This cow-calfe being paid to myself. Sarah Dillingham hath not received so much in cattle for her part as Edward Dillingham did for his by 6li. 10s. Paid out of her cattle to satisfy Mr. Downing whereof Edward Dillingham is to repay his proportion, 8li. 6s. 8d. Sarah Dillingham hath received [besides her part in cattle] money paide Mrs. Dillingham, 3li .; pd. for a sick calfe, 3s. 10d .; her boarding at Gm. Satchells, 69li. 18s. 2d .; John Andrews, 1li .; To Parker of Roxbury, 2li. 19s. 2d .; Mr. Ward [by will], 5li .; Mr. Apleton, 3li. 2s. 8d. ; out of the inventory, 4li. 5s. 6d. ; bodyes, 2s. 6d. ; To Goody Symonds, 1li .; she hath in my hand, which I will make good with ad- vantage, 8li. 10s. 1d. Richard Saltonstall.
If Edward Dillingham deny that he received the courser sheets mentioned in the inventory & will take his oath before the present commissioners I shall rest satisfied therewith.
Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 67.
" To the honrd Generall Court Having thought [if God will] of going for England by the next passage ; & beeing desirous [in the meanetime] that all accompts concerning myselfe may bee concluded & especially those that fall vpon mee as Executor to the estate of John Dillingham deceased ; in respect of which estate ; for the ordering & issuing of all accompts or differences concerning the same ; Mr Nowell & Mr Mahur by order of the Quarter Court were made Comis- sioners :
" My humble request is that in the roome of Mr Mahur [who is now absent & not of like respect & creditt in the country as when he was first joyned with Mr Nowell in this Comission] : This Court would bee pleased to appoynt an an other ; who may joyne with Mr Nowell to examine such accompts as I am ready to tender : & that these Comissioners may have power to end & determine the same unless there bee some other course that may seeme more meete unto the Court which I shall bee willing to attend according to your order.
Yrs in all christian observance " Dat 15th 8th 1645 Richard Saltonstall
" The peticon is graunted & Mr Hibbins is by the magis- trate appoynted Commissioner in stead of Mr Mahew Tho : Dudley Gov™
Consented to by ye Deputy
Edward Rawson."
Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 60.
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"Worthily honrd for my accompt presented to yourselves there is an article wherin I make Goodman Satchwell debtor to Sarah Dillingham , 11s. 6d. as I remember wherunto I was ledd by my booke ; & that very rightly as I yet con- ceive. But because Goodman Satchell doth affirme the con- trary ; & I would not differ with a neighbour but had much rather buy my peace then contend in such a case ; I will take the debt upon myselfe & soe much I thought meete to certify.
" Yrs unfaynedly to love & serve you " 12th Decr 1645. Richard Saltonstall."
" Sarah Dillingham hath these books in my hands and Mr Nath: Rogers : viz. Perkins works in 3 vollums, Seaven Trea- tises [2 severall bookes], the Spowse Royall the bruised reade, A little new testiment."
Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 63.
" A note of whate Edward Dillingham have received of Mr. Saltonstall of the third pt. of my brother John Dilling- ham's estate, which he gave to my wife and children, ap- pointed to me by the commissioners : on mare, 18li .; on Cowe, 22li .; in my account, 4li. 2s. 1d .; paid for me to Wil- liam Spawforth, Sli. ; Jhon Bell his time, 5li .; John Butler his time, 5li .; on sewte of old Clothes, 1li .; on hat & other small thinges, 1li. 5s .; rec'd of Mr. Wade, 5s .; rec'd of Mr. Paine, 5li. ; rec'd of Mr. Paine, 5li .; received of Mr. Paine more, 3li. 6s. 8d. ; the remainder of my brothers inventory, 8li .; rec'd of Mr. Borman, 5li .; total, 82li. 12s. 1d. Also received of goodman Pinder 3li. in discharge of 6li. of our third pt. of that det in his hand. Rec'd as by my booke : in rye at Saugus 3bl at 8s. which was then the prise currant, 1li. 4s. Jorney to Sadwich concerning Mr. Downing, 0."
On reverse. "Mr. Saltonstall hath one cow which he hath had for years for which he will allow, and Mr. Apleton hath one Cowe, two Oxen & one heifer.
" The Commissioners to consider that John Bells and But- lers time are much under prised, whereby Sarah Dillingham is damnifyed in her proportion."
Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 63.
" The particulars formerly questioned by Edward Dilling- ham are these : 1st, for fraight of goods, 3li., which is ut- terly denied, therefore in reason to be recharged to the es- tate. 2d, the 2li. paid Tho. Downes, he hath been a good servant and his master hath not kept covenant with him, in which respect, we the executors saw fit to discharge him and pay him the 2li. for satisfaction. 3d, for the 5li. paid to An
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Fowle, she hath been a faithful servant and though she was discharged by her mistress a little before her time was out, yet it may be borne by the estate, considering her diligence. 4th, for the cow calfe [contained in the inventory] which I received at 6li., no executor can be liable for the worst goods expressed in an inventory, if the best goods be taken out of his hands and 2dly the calf was then very pore and as I con- ceive not worth the money. 3dly, I took the calf at 6li. with Mr. Appletons consent who being executor might justly dis- pose of it as he then did. Mem. Edward Dillingham hath received 6li. of goodman Pinder, without the knowledge or consent of the executors,he covenanted with him to abate the said Pinder 6li. in lieu of that which he received in ready money and this he did when he could not but know that he had already received beyond his proportion.
" Richard Saltonstall."
Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 61.
Richard Saltonstall, of Ipswich, Esq., executor to the estate of John Dillingham, having tendered his account concerning sd estate unto Increase Nowell and William Hibbins, being by order of the General Ct. appointed commissioners to set- tle the same, do find that the said Richard hath received of the estate of John Dillingham to the value of 932li. 12s. 2d. Also we find said estate doth owe the said Richard 924li. 2s. 1d. He was allowed for his disbursement and adventure in the ship Seaflower, upon a former commission granted by the Quarterly Court, the sum of 604li. 3s. 11d. The rest of the 924li. 2s. 1d. is demanded for several sums paid out by said Richard as executor. The court ordered him to be allowed the full sum of 924li. 2s. 1d. out of the estate. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 144.
Wills of John and Sarah Dillingham with the inventory shall be kept by Mr. Nowell and Hibbins and Richard Salton- stall discharged. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 145.
ESTATE OF REV. SAMUEL SKELTON OF SALEM.
The Court of Assistants held at Cambridge, 5 : 4: 1638, being a quarterly court, ordered, with the consent of Mrs. Baggerly, that the increase of Mr. Skelton's cattle should be divided according to his will, and that the goods and house- hold stuff which belongs to the 3 eldest children should be divided by some of the church in Salem and committed to the church of Salem. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 1, page 232.
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ESTATE OF FRANCIS DENT OF LYNN.
The Quarterly Court held at Boston 5 : 1 : 1638-9, granted to Edmond Audeley administration on the goods of Francis Dent, deceased, upon the testimony of John Winge and Ser- geant Davies. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 1, page 249.
ESTATE OF HUMFRY WISE OF IPSWICH.
The General Court held at Boston, 13 : 1 : 1638-9, ordered the court at Ipswich to examine and settle all things belong- ing to the estate of Humfrey Wisse, including the land, sold and unsold. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 1, page 254.
Humfry Wise of Ipswich, died intestate, and Samuel Greenfeild late of Salem married his widow and took into his possession the lands and goods of the said Humfry, without legal order. The Court held at Ipswich 26 : 1: 1639, caused them to deliver an inventory of the estate which amounted to about 140li. Wise left a wife and five children, Beniamyn, Joseph, Em., Sarah and Ann, besides some that were married and had received their portions. Samuel Greenfeild was ap- pointed administrator, and with his consent the Court sold the house, and house lot of an acre & a planting lot of six acres with the appurtenances to William ffellowes for 20li., also the farm of about 120 acres to Thomas Emerson for four score pounds, and such other sales of cattle & goods that the said Samuel had made the Court allowed. The money was given to Samuel Greenfeild, he giving bond for 120 li., to bring up the five children, until the sons were twenty one years, and the daughters eighteen, at which time each to receive a certain portion of the estate. If any die before such time the said portions to be equally devided among the survivors. George Gittings and Richard Lumpkyn were chosen overseers for the children. As there was yet 30li., being part of the money for which the farm was sold, remain- ing in the hands of Thomas Emerson, at his request and with the consent of Samuel, it was ordered that it should remain in his hands until 1: 3: 1640, then he to pay the money to the overseers and to give such recompence to Samuel Green- feild as he shall think equal. It was further agreed that with the consent of Samuel Greenfield and Susan his wife that Benjamin Wise, eldest son of Humfry Wise, should be with Abraham Perkins of Hampton as an apprentice to him for seven years from Sept. 29 last past. Ipswich Deeds, Vol. 1, leaf 1.
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ESTATE OF EDWARD HOWE OF LYNN.
The General Court held at Boston May 22, 1639, granted administration on the estate of Mr. Edward Howe (of Linn, deceased), to his wife Elisabeth. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 1, page 259.
ESTATE OF JOHN BLUMFIELD OF NEWBURY.
The Court of Assistants, held at Boston, a quarter court, 3 : 1: 1629-40, appointed Thom. Blumfeild administrator to his father, John Blumfeild, deceased, and to have the house and ground ; the lame daughter to have the overplus of the goods not disposed of. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 1, page 286.
ESTATE OF BETHIA CARTWRIGHT OF SALEM.
" I Bethia Cortwrite of Salem being in pfect memory doe make and ordaine this my last will and testament, first I give and bequeath my bed, my bolster and two pillow-beres with a blancet and a coverlet unto Elizabeth Capon my sister in walderswick in Suff item I give unto Mary Norton the wife of Georg Norton in Salem my best coat, item I giue unto my sister above said thre peuter platters and a double saltseller, item I giue vnto John Jackson the son of John Jackson half a dozen spoones and a porrenger, item I give unto Margret Jackson the wife of John Jackson of Salem my box of linning, with a payre of shetes, item I will that fower payer of sheets be sold to pay pt of my debts, item I give unto Elizabeth Kellem a surg wascot, Item I give unto John Jack- son aforesaid my bible, item I will that my two best cloath wascotes to be sold as my shets aforesaid, Item I give unto Elezabeth Nicksone my payer of Anderens, item I will that my napkins and bord cloaths to be sold as my wascots aforesaid. In witnes whereof I have hereunto set my hand this second day of May Anno Dom : 1640." her mark
Elizabeth E Cartwrit Witness : Elizabeth Nickson, Thomas Warren. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 5.
Proved June 30, 1640. No executor being named, John Jackson is appointed administrator. Georg Norton had ex- pended about 5li. under the deacons' hands during her sick- ness, which is to be paid him, the coat mentioned in the will to be made a part of it. Norton's man attended her. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 39.
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ESTATE OF ROBERT BAKER OF SALEM.
The court held at Boston, 2:1:1640-41, fined Richard Hollingworth, 10li., to be paid to the wife and children of Robert Baker, his negligence being the occasion of the said Robert's death. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 1, page 314.
Accounts of widow Baker and Nathaniel Pittman, and depositions relating to them, examined 30 : 1 : 1641. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 50.
ESTATE OF JOHN WATKINS OF SALEM.
Mr. Walter Price brought in an invoice of clothing, 29 : 4 : 1641, that was left by his servant John Watkins, who died within six or seven weeks after landing. Mr. Price was ordered to keep the goods as he had been at charge for Watkins' passage, and had no service of him of value. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 53.
Price brought Watkins with him from England and had paid 5li. for his passage. His clothing was appraised by James Cary and Abell Kelly, as follows : Piece of leather, 6s. 8d. ; pair of gloves, 6d. ; an old suit, 8s. ; a suit of clothes, 1li. 5s .; 2 pair drawers, 4s. ; 6 pair stockings, 7s. 6d .; 2 cots, 1li. 2s .; 3 pair new shoes and 2 old, 12s. 4d .; 1-2li. thread and a little hemp, 2s .; 3 shirts, 10s. and 3 ragged ones, 2s. 6d., 12s. 6d .; a chest and a few nails, 2s. 6d .; an old hat, 10d. ; 3 old bands ; total, 5li. 4s. 10d. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 90.
ESTATE OF JOHN GOFFE OF NEWBURY.
" The last will & testament of John Goffe of Newbury, being weake in body but in perfect senses and knowledge Dec. 4, 1641.
My will is that whatsoever lands and housing and cattel and moveables shall appear that my estate consisteth of that it shall be divided into two parts equally and the one halfe I doe give to my wife Amy Goffe and the other halfe I doe give unto my two children Susan Goffe and Hanna Goffe in equall portions betwixt them as it shall amount, my debts & other charges being paid and for performance of this my will I have desired and doe give power to these parties named, Edward Woodman, Henry Short, Richard Kent junior and John Cheney all of Newbury to see my estate divided between my wife & children and to take care of my chil- dren's portions that they may be improved to their main-
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tenance and best advantage & I have desired these brethren to advise and counsell my wife for her good according as God shall direct them, & if either of these my children decease this life, my will is that the other shall injoye her portions. Also my will is that if the children should both decease this life that my wife shall injoye their portions. Also my will is that if my children shall live to marriage or to the age of 18 years that then they shall have power to dispose of their portions according to their own pleasures."
his Jno. I Goffe. marke
Witness : Thomas Browne, William White. Proved [Dec.] 28, 1641.
Ipswich Town Records.
Inventory of estate of John Goffe, late of Newbury, de- ceased, Dec. 4, 1641, taken by Edward Raw- -, Richard -, Tho. H- and John - -, Dec. 16, 1641 :-- Wear- ing apparel, 1 purple cloth sute, dublett and 2 hose, 1li. 4s .; 1 short cote, 9s. ; 1 longe blew coat, 14s. ; 1 longe white coat, 4s. ; 1 pr. lead Coll. breeches, 11s .; another same, 3s. 4d .; 1 pr. drawers, 1s. 6d. ; 1 greene dublet, 4s. ; 1 cloth dublet, 7s .; 1 leather dublet, 8s. 6d .; 1 pr. shoes, 3s. 8d .; 1 pr. leather stockins, 2s .; 1 pr. cloth stockins, 1s. 2d .; 1 pr. wollen stockins, 1s. 6d .; 2 hatts, 2s. 6d .; 1 cloth capp, 1s .; total, 5li. 5s. In the hall, 3 bedsteeds, 1li .; 1 pr. curtens, 3 rodds, 18s. ; one greene rugg, 1li. 6s .; 2 blanketts, 15s .; 1 bed, bol. ster, 4 pillows, 4li. 10s .; 1 Coverlet, 10s .; 1 bed matt, 2s .; 5 wedges and 2 rings waighing 27li., 11s. 3d .; 3 peck axes, 3s. 6d. ; 1 gouge, 4 chissels, one pr. gimboles and 2 wimble trees, 6s .; old Iron waighing 23li., 7s. 8d .; same waighing 18li., 3s .; one hand bill, -; 1 chafing dish, -; 2 old axes, -; 24li. of waights, -; one trevet, a tramell chayne, 5s .; one pitch fork, beaving bill, -; 1 spade, 3s .; 2 musketts, 1 sword, bandeleers and rest, 2li .; one spitt and slice, 3s .; 1 pr. bellows, 1s .; longe sawe, 4s .; 1 shovell and 1 pick ax, 3s. ; 2 pitchforks & a sith, 4s .; 1-2 of the boat, 12s .; 1 wheele barrow, 5s .; 1 wimshete, 5s .; 1 peece of leather, 4s .; 1 Chest, 5s .; a trunke, 6s .; 4 hogsheads, 8s .; 2 old boxes, 2s .; 2 sackes and one bagg, 6s. 8d .; 1 old cloth, 5s .; total, -. In provitions, 160 waight of pork, 2li .; 7 bushells indian corne, -; 1 bushell of english wheat, 4s .; 1 bushell mault, 4s .; 1 bushell meale, 2s .; 12li. butter, 6s .; carretts and cabbidges, 12s. ; total, 4li. 8s. Cattle, 2 cowes, 11li .; 1 steere, 4li. 10s .; 2 cow calves, 3li .; 1 steere, 3li .; 4 piggs, 1li .; total, 22li. 16s. 3d. ; house and land, a farme of
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80 acres, 9li .; a house with 6 acres upland and 6 acres marsh, -; a hooke, hatchet and old kettle, - ; a peece of wooden -; tubbs, platters, spoo -. Ipswich Town Records.
ESTATE OF JOHN OLLIVER OF NEWBURY.
Mr. - on Olliver, late of Newberry, died intestate, and 29: 1: 1642, John - is appointed administrator. Mr. John Woodbridg mentioned. Ipswich Town Records.
John Oliver, Newbury, dyed intestate, leaving a wife and one only daughter, aged about two years, and an estate of about 420li., and upon petition of Joane Oliver his wife, the court held June 14, 1642, ordered that she possess the entire estate and to bring up the child. To give her 100li. at her mariage or when she is eighteen years and 100li. when she is twenty-one years, and to give bond to the next Ipswich court for security. She also hath power to free her servant for the year desired. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 11.
Copy of power of attorney from Walter Stephens of Bris- toll, mercer, to my " Cosen Christopher Olliver of the said citty Merchant " to recover of the executors or administra- tors of John Olliver, heretofore of the city of Bristoll, mer- cer and late of New England, deceased, all demands whatso- ever which are due or owing to me by the said John Olliver ; signed Jan. 10, 1642[-3], by Walter Stephens, and witnessed by ffrancis Brewster, Richard Stephens, Walter Stephens, jr. and Abell Kelly.
Certificate that this power of attorney was a true copy of the original ; signed by Jno. Lowle and Christopher Olliver. Acknowledged in court held at Ipswich, 24: 7: 1644, by Christopher Olliver.
By virtue of above described power of attorney Christopher Olliver of Bristoll, merchant, received of Mrs. Johan Olliver certain cattell in full of all accounts betwixt the above Wal- ter Stephens and John Olliver, and acquitted "ye said Johan Olliver from all debts duties or demands of the said walter Stephens pvided that the sume of nineteene pounds ten shillings be paid in Bristoll according vnto the above Johan Olliver her order vnto the said Walter Stephens or assignes otherwise the said Johan Olliver to stand indebted vnto the above Walter Stephens or assignes for the sume of nineteene pounds ten shillings." Signed Sept. 3, 1644, by Christopher Olliver, and witnessed by Jno. Lowle. Acknowl- edged to be a true copy in court held at Ipswich, 24 : 7 : 1644.
Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 17.
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