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hands, money, 10li. and the rest of the moveables remain ex- cept what has been spent for her maintenance.
Forasmuch as the estate hitherto has not been orderly settled by her husband by will nor yet by order of the court the widow petitioned the court for an orderly settlement of the estate.
Attested Feb. 10, 1695-6 by Alice Flint, one of the ad- ministrators.
On reverse of paper the following list, the most of which was spent in the family with her son Tho: salt one bushel & 1-2, 4s. ; pease, 8 bushels, 19s .; wheat, 9 bushels, 1li. 16s .; oats, 18 bushels, 1li. 2s. 6d .; malt, 24 bushels, 3li. 12s .; Indien 37 bushels, 4li. 12s. 6d.
Petition Feb. 10, 1695-6 of Alice Flint, widow of William Flint, late of Salem, shewing that her husband died intes- tate, for the writing said to be his will was neither signed nor scaled, nor executor appointed neither hath it the authority of any Court for probation, and moreover, her said husband be- side his two sons Edward and Thomas Flint had four daugh- ters, Elizabeth, Margarett, Alice and Hannah, who had noth- ing given them in that writing said to be his will. And her husband the day before he died told her (upon hearing the said writing read to her by Mr. Batter) that she need not trouble herself for that writing or will would never stand. Now as there has been no settlement of the estate by the court, the petitioner prays for the said writing to be made null and void and for the ordering of an equal distribution of the estate that so her daughters may have their share.
Attested Feb. 10, 1695-6 by Alice Flint widow of William Flint, and also that the abovesaid Elizabeth, Margarett, Alice and Hannah are their lawful children.
The account of Alice Flint as administratrix of her hus- band's estate. The said estate cr., the real estate, 575li., the personal, 336li. 15s., total, 911li. 15s. The following pay- ments have been made : bond & letter of administracon & re- cording the inventory, 9s .; debts due which are all paid, 16li. 13s. 5d .; to Thomas Flint for 2 1-4 years service with his father after he was 21 years of age, 40li .; allowing the acct., 5s .; setling and dividing the estate, 5s .; recording the settle- ment, 6s .; stating the account, 4s .; sundry charges of the admx., 2li. 7s .; the admx. for her trouble, 5li .; total, 65li. 9s. 5d. ; balance of the estate remaining, 846li. 5s. 7d.
Attested Feb. 26, 1695-6 by Alice Flint, and allowed.
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The balance above being 846li. 5s. 7d. is divided as follows : to the widow Alice Flint 1-3 during life and after her decease the real estate to revert to the children as the law directs, 282li. 1s. 7d .; Edward Flint the eldest son, a double portion, 161li. 4s .; to Thomas Flint, Elizabeth Flint alias Woodis, in England, Margaret Flint alias Goodwin, Alice Flint alias Pickring, Hanah Flint alias Keyzor, 80li. 12s. each.
Essex County Probate Files, Docket 9,664.
Edward Flint the other administrator appeared before the court Feb. 24, 1695-6, and adhering to his former allegations made of the validity of the pretended will, and not satisfied with the distribution made, appeals to the Governor and Council, and is to give security to prosecute said appeal with effect.
The above said Ensign Edward Flint withdrew the afore- said appeal Mar. 2, 1695-6.
Thomas Flint appealed to the Governor and Council, Mar. 16, 1695-6 and gave bond of 500li. with Capt. Stephen Sewall and Ensign Edward Flint as sureties to Elizabeth Flint, alias Woodis in England, Margarett Flint alias Goodin, Al- lice Flint alias Pickering and Hanah Flint alias Keyzor all daughters of Win. Flint, late of Salem, deceased, to prosecute said appeal as soon as a hearing shall be appointed.
Essex County Probate Records, vol. 305, page 135.
ESTATE OF PHINEAS FISKE OF WENHAM.
"The Last will & Testament of Phineas ffiske I Being Sick & weake of Bodi yet of perfit memory Doe Comit my soull Unto the lord through my Deare Sauir & my Body to a deascent Buriall & Dispose of my Goods as ffolloweth Im- primis I Giue to | my || Son James ffiske the one halfe of my howse & Lands & the other halfe to my other two s[ons] - & Thomas to be deuided Betwixt them by eaq[ual] portions & for my Chatle Goods I giue | |it|| to my three Sons abouesd to be equaly Deuided Betwixt them ex[cept] my Greate Bible which I giue to Samuell ffiske (my Nephew) & my Best pillow & pillow beere to Mara ffiske: & I doe appointe my two sons John & Thomas execet's to this my will & in witnes wher vnto I haue here vnto set my hand this 6th of 1 mo: 1673."
Phineas (his F mark) ffiske. Witness : Samwel ffiske, Hanah (her O mark) Walden.
Proved in Salem court 26 : 4 : 1673 by the witnesses.
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Inventory of the estate of Phinehas Fiske of Wenham, de- ceased :: 2: 1673, taken by Richard Huttn and Mark Batch- elder : the homestead, 105li. : 50 Akres of Land in the woods, 62li. 10s .: 12 Akres 1-2 of medow, 25li .; Catle, 9li. 10s .; weareing Cloathes, 3li. 3s. 6d .; one Mault mill, 12s .; one Mustard Mill, 2s. 6d. ; pott & pothooks, 10s .; one Bras kettle, 8s. ; one Warming pan & towe Combe, Gs. 6d. ; two old Skillits, 2s. 6d. ; one fryeing pan & gridiron, 5s. ; scales & waits & some other lumber, 4s. 6d .; keelers & other Wooding ware, 13s .; pewter, 12s. Gd .: Cubbard & Chairs, 8s .; one pitchforke, 1li. 8s. : Table, Chest & Joynd Stoole, 16s. ; one Pillowe & pillowe beere, 6s. ; one Bowlster & 3 pillows more, 17s .; one chest & sawe & Rawe hide, 10s. 6d .; Curtains, 18s. ; one bedstead & bed Coard, 12s. ; one bowlster & bed matt, 3s. 4d .; one spit & Tramell & howe, Ss. ; debts, 10s .; total, 214li. 10s. 6d. : debts due from the estate, Tli. 19s. 3d. ; to John Fiske, 10s.
Allowed in court 26: 4: 1673.
Essex County Quarterly Court Files, rol. 20, leaves 46. 47.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM CHARLES OF MARBLEHEAD.
"I William Charles being sick of body, but of perfect mem- ory and calling to remembrance the uncertain state of this my naturall life, do make, frame and constitute this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme following: viz. I recommend my soul into the hands of Christ my Redeemer, my body to the earth decently to be buried, my estate which God hath lent me I dispose off as followes, Imps. I will that my due debts which I owe to any persons may be satisfyed by the Executrix of this my will; I give and bequeath to my dear wife Sarah (whom I do by these constitute Executrix) all the moovables within doors to enjoy absolutely as her owne for ever, and dispose off as shee shall see meet at her decease & I do by these presents constitute my loving Consen James Dennis to be assistant, and joynt Executour along with my wife; The remainder of the estate I give also the whole use and benefit of it to be enjoyed by her during her naturall life, and for her comfortable maintenance I give liberty to her, taking the advice of my loving Freinds therein, Mr Moses Mavericke, Mr Samuell Cheever and Richd Norman, in case of want to sell, dispose or alionate any part of the estate for her needfull maintenance; After my wifes decease I give and be- queath the whole estate then left (excepting what was before excepted) and a shilling which I give to my Consin Robert
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Charles to my Cousin James Dennis his children which he hath or may have by my Cousin Mary his present wife to be equally divided amongst them as they shall be of age; Saving a small parcell of Land neer adjoyning to James Dennis his house I give and bequeath to Mary Dennis, jun" to enjoy as her owne for a house-plot besides her other proportionable part, & my Gunne I give to James Dennis, junt, and leave the rest as above; In witness of all which promises I have here- unto sett my hand and seale this thirty first of Decemb. 1672."
William (his W mark) Charles (SEAL) Witness : John (his H mark) Peach, Joseph Dallaber.
Proved in Salem court 27: 4: 1673 by John Peach, Sr. and Joseph Daleber.
Inventory taken Feb. 10, 1672-3, by John (his + mark) Peach, sr., and Samll. Word: One bed and furnter, 5li .; 1 new sut with drawers and wastkoat belonging to them, 3li .; 1 sut more with drawers and wastkoat, 1li. 10s. : 1 Cape Cloth Coat, 1li .; 1 hatt, 3s. ; 2 shirts, 7s. ; 1 paier of stokins, 2s .; 2 old Chests, 8s. ; 1 old table, 3s. ; 1 Chaier. 2s. 6d. ; 1 picher with other Earthen ware, 3s .; 2 buckitts, with other woden ware, 5s. ; 3 bras ketles, 1li. 10s. ; 3 Iron ketls, 12s .; 1 Iron pot, 4s., 1 Iron skillitt, 6s .; 1 fowling pes, 1li. ; pot hooks, fier shovell and tongs, 5s. ; 1 tramell and frieing pan, 10s. ; 2 bibls and on other book, 15s .; 1 paier of boots and 1 barill, 15s .; 1 Iron pott, 10s. ; 2 bbls. and 1-2 of mackrell at 35s., due from Mark Pittman, 40s. ; 6 kows, 24li .; 1 dwelling hous with ont houses orchard and Land adjoyning, 80li .; 5 ackor Lott, 12li .; half a parsell of Salt marsh lieing betwixt him and John Peach, sr., in south field, 30li .; his part of land in the farm bought of Major Hathorn, 10li .; 2 Kows Leas in the Comons as it was first granted, 10li .; half an Iland Comonlie Cald nick Charls his Iland, with half the stage standing upon it, 40li .; half of a shallop, 15li .; total, 224li. 15s.
Attested by Sara, the widow, and James Denis, executors.
Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 20, leaves 56, 57.
Citation Nov. 20, 1695, to James Dennis surviving execu- tor of the will of William Charles late of Marblehead, to ap- pear at the house of Frances Ellis in Salem and render an account of his executorship, upon the request of Thomas Trevie who married Annis Dennis a legatee in said will.
The account of what James Dennes hath paid for William
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Charles and his wife deceased Jan. 15, 1672 and other charges : for 2 Cofens & to graves, Sarah Charles 18s. of it, 1li. 18s .; to Richard Norman for wine for his burial, 2li. 10s .; Mr. Moses Mavrick as by his account, 1li. 12s. 7d .; John Waldron for worck, 15s .; for wine at ant Charles burial, [14s. crossed out ]; Benjiman Pameter for worck, 14s .; Mr. John Higes- son, 1li. 10s .; - Morgan, 16s .; Tomas Petman, 4s .; Mr. Jonathan Corwin, 23li. 8d .; charg of proveing & Recording the will, 11s. ; by going to Law about the Comons, 2li .; total, 36li. 5s. 3d. Disbursements of the estate: for building the stage new my part, 13li .; laid out on the ground worck, 3li .; seventy on pole of Stone wall & dech about the 5 acker lot, Sli. 17s. 6d .; a small barnn in the 5 acker lot, 3li .; making a Cart waye through a swamp in the lot, 4li .; laid out in apel treas to set in the lot, 1li. 4s .; - stone wall about the orchet, 4li. 7s. 7d .; total, 37li. 9s. 1d.
Essex County Probate Files, Docket 5,077.
ESTATE OF JOHN BURR OF (IPSWICH ?).
Administration on the estate of Mr. John Burr, intestate, granted July 17, 1673, to Mary, the widow.
Copy of inventory taken by John Browne and Joseph Browne, was allowed upon oath of the widow, Mary: House, orchard and an acre of land, 40li .; land in England, 200li .; a bed, bedsted & furniture, Sli .; fether bed and rugg & blank- itts, 2li. 5s. ; a bed & 2 blanketts & a bedmat, 1li. 10s .; seaven paire of sheets, 3li. 10s. ; 9 pillow beeres, a doozen of napkins & 3 table clothes, 1li. 15s .; a livery cubberd, 2 cases & a chest & small case, 1li. 5s .; 3 trunks and 2 tables, 18s .; 4 silver spoones & other plate, 2li. 10s .; 8 chaires, 18s .; wooden dishes, trayes, keelers & beere barrills, 1li. 10s .; 2 pestles & morter & a piggin & watter paile, 9s .; a brass kettell, 2 Iron potts, 2 skillets, 1li. 3s .; pewter and brass, 4li .; a warming pan & tin ware & earthen ware, 10s .; paire of Andirons, frying pan, spit & slice & tramell, 1li .; tubb of meate and Indian corne, 1li. 10s .; parcell of sheepe woole & other things, 10s .; woolen wheeles, a chest & 3 tubs, 15s .; axes, turning tooles & other Iron ware, 2li. 5s .; 2 bibles and other books, 1li. 5s .; halfe a grinestone, hammer & gimlett, 4s .; bridle & saddle, pistolls & holsters, rapier, belt & lance, 4li .; his own weareing clothes & linnen, 10li .; two cowes and a mare, 7li. 10s .; a sow & two
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piggs, 1li .; debts due to the estate, 3li .; total, 303li. 8s .; debts due from the estate, 30li.
Attested by Mary Burr, the widow.
Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, page 223.
ESTATE OF JEDEDIAH ANDREWS OF SALISBURY.
On Sept. 1, 1673, at the desire of Mary Andros, widow of Jededia Andros, administration upon his estate was granted her until the next Hampton court, by Major Pike and Mr. Samll. Dalton. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 31.
The administratrix of the estate of Jededia Andros was or- dered Oct. 13, 1674, to bring in an inventory to the next Salis- bury court. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 48.
Inventory of the estate of Jedediah Andrews of Salisbury deceased July 12, 1673, taken by Henery Browne and John Eaton : his house, 50li .; two parcels of Meadow, 24li .; 4 oxen, 20li .; 4 cowes, 14li .; one three year old & three two yeare olds, 10li .; three yearlings, 3li. 15s .; 3 sheep, 1li. 10s .; one horse, a Mare & colt, 10li .; swine, 6li .; 2 beds and furniture in ye lower Roome, 10li .; sheets and pillow byes, Sli .; Table cloaths, Napkins & household linen, 4li .; one Bed and Beding in the chamber, 7li .; Carpet & cushions, 1li. 16s .; Brass, Pewter, an Iron pot and Iron kittle, 8li .; Books, 1li .; chain, hoopes for wheels & other Iron Lumber, 1li. 16s .; Carpenters Tools, 2li .; gun, paire of pistols, holsters, saddle and Bridle, 3li .; his wearing eloaths, 6li .; new linon & wollen cloath, 1li. 6s .; chests, Tables, chairs and other necessary things, 2li. 10s .; mony, 2li. 16s .; Bill in Silver of Mr. Wm. Hook, 2li .; money payd for Cornet Severane, 3li .; bill of Mr. Andrew Wiggin, or wt is due, 30li .; debt of Ben. Kemball, 7li. 10s .; debt of Andrew Grely, 9s .; debt of Mr. Colcord, -; debt in my fathers hand, 9li .; debt of Rich. Smith 500 read oak hogshed staves, 1li .; debt of Mr. Tho. Broughton and Mr. Georg Broughton, uncertain ; debt of Leift Hall, -.
Attested Oct. 17, 1673 by Mrs. Mary Andros, the widow of Jedediah, before Capt. Daniell Gookin, Maj. Robert Pike and Mr. Tho. Bradbury.
Debts due from the estate as is demanded : to Doctr. Flech- er & barffoot, fisik and attendance, 8li .; Henry Trew for work at the hous & elswhere, 20li .; John Pikering, 7li .; Mr.
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Thomas Dam, 6li .; Thomas beard, 4li. 12s .; Wm. Follett, about 2li. 10s .; Mr. John Light, 2li .; goodman Osgood, 2li .; John Bartlett, 1li. 3s .; Mr. Car, 1li. 10s .; Ezerom Levvet, 17s .; Thomas Tricky, 17s .; Isack Buswell, sen., 10s .; John hendrix, 2li .; John hendrix for work about hay this somer, -; Wm. Buswell, 14s .; Ed. French, 10s .; Thom. Fram, 7s .; Edw. Gove, 1li. 6s .; Jno. Clough, 18s.
The horse and 3 yearlins mentioned in the inventory are since dead.
The Salisbury court 13: 2: 1675, ordered that Mrs. Mary Allin should have one third part of the house and land dur- ing her life, and the whole until the child comes to twenty one years, and out of the moveables (debts being first dis- charged) she shall have after the proportion of six parts of ten. John Allin her present husband to give security for the education of the child at his charge until he come of age, and the other four parts to be improved for the child.
The court chooses and approves of Maj. Robert Pike to be guardian of the child, until he be of age to choose for himself.
The account of John Allin concerning the estate of Jedia Andrews, deceased, Apr. - , 1675: paid to Doctr. Flecher, 11li .; Wm. Buswell, 14s .; Jno. Hendrick, 1li. 10s .; Edward Gove, 1li. 10s .; Jno. Ilsley, Clarke for fines, 1li. 10s .; Henry True, 1li .; Mr. Car, 19s .; Joseph Flecher, 7s .; Henry Tru for a judgment of Court, 6li. 16s. 4d .; Jno. Light, 2li .; Cor- nett Severence, 2li .; Caleb Moudy, 1li. 10s .; Capt. Bradbury for records in mony, 11s. 6d .; Jno. Eastman, 12s .: Jno. French, 3s .; Israell Levitt, 17s .; Tho. Frame, 7s .; Clement Farman, 7s .; Mr. Whelewright for rates, 12s .; Moses Gill- man, Gli .; Phillip Grely ye attorny of Georg Person, 1li .; Win. Osgood, Sr., 2li .; Mr. Tho. Woodbrige, 5li .; Isack Bus- well, Sr., 11s. 6d .; Mr. Georg Person, 5li .; Capt. Tho. Dan- iell as mony, 5li. 11s. 2d .; Tho. Trickey, 17s .; Jno. Clough, Sr., 18s .; Jno. Pickrem, payd by Major Pike, 7li .; Tho. Dam, -; Tho. Beard, 4li. 12s .: Wm. Follett, 3li .; Jno. Bartlett, 1li. 3s. ; Edward French, 10s .; Jno. Hendrick, 2li .; Robt. Ring, Sr., 12s .; Henry Tru, 201i. 6s .; my time and troble, -; paye to Major Pike, 3li. 5s .; total, 181li. 10s. 6d.
Attested in Ipswich court May 9, 1682 by John Allen.
The Dwelling house aprised at 50li. in the inventory was built on another man's land and I with my wife was con- strained to sell it for 30li .; horse and 3 yearling since dead ;
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a debt of Mr. Andrew Wiggins, Cornett Severence, Mr. Georg Broughten, Leift Hall and Benj. Kemball not recovered.
Attested May 9, 1682 by John Allin.
The court ordered for a settlement of the estate of Jed- ediah Andrews, with the consent of John Allin as adminis- trator, by marriage to the widow, that the child should have as his portion the two parcells of meadow rated at 24li., to be left in the hands of the administrator during the child's mi- nority, and the rest of the estate to the woman, there being about 150li. of the first account abated by losses and payment of debts not then brought in.
Deposition of John Stockman "who ani now posses't of that house & land wh: was formerly in ye possession of Jed- ediah Andrewes of Salisbury deceased, did purchase thee land that my house now stands on of my Uncle Mr: Jno : Sanders, or ME: Richd: Dole as Atturney to Mr Sanders; and the house that was then on ye land I bought of my Brother John Allin & his wife, Shee being ye Relict of sd: Jedediah for which house I gave thirty pounds."
Acknowledged by Mr. Stockman Apr. 25, 1682, before Nath. Saltonstall.
Deposition of Andrew Grelee, Sr., "that Mr. Jnº: Allin & his wife who was ye Relict of Mr. Jedediah Andrewes, were necessitated to sell the house that said Andrewes had built & left behind him, it being built upon land wh: he could not by law hold but was challenged by another, at a lower rate then I accounted it to be worth; wch house was sold to M': Stockman as I have been often informed, & heard Mr. John Stockman owne."
Acknowledged Apr. 25, 1682 before Nath. Saltonstall.
Essex County Probate Files, Docket 642.
ESTATE OF RICHARD GOLDSMITH OF WENHAM.
Administration on the estate of Richard Gouldsmith, in- testate, granted Sept. 30, 1673, to Mary Gouldsmith, the widow, who brought in an inventory of the estate amounting to 15li., clear. Court ordered that the estate remain in her hands. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, page 231.
Inventory taken 26: 3: 1673, by John Abye, Sr. and Wal- ter Fayerfield : a hous and Land, 30li .; two cows, one mare and on colte, 11li .; thre swine, 1li. 13s .; beads, beading, beadsteds and an old chest, 5li .; a pott, Iron were and wod-
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den Lumber in the hous, 2li. 17s .; total, 50li. 10s. There is also due, 4li. 5s .; 18s .; 2li. Debts from the estate: to Mr. Wilim brown, 12li. 3s. 4d .; farmor Porttor, 17li. 4s .; Cap- tain Corwene, 3li. 7s .; Lote Cononte, 12s. 10d .; Mr. Wade, 1li. 4s .; Mr. Wainrite, 1li. 4s .; Goodman wodwar, 2li. 18s .; Mr. battor, 1li .; total, 39li. 13s. 4d .; clear estate, 16li. 14s. Sd.
Attested in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1673 by Mary, the re- lict of Richard Gouldsmith. Essex County Probate Files, Docket 11,077.
ESTATE OF JOHN MERRILL OF NEWBURY.
"Wittnes by these prsents yt I Jnº Merrill of Newbury in ye County of Essex in New England, being but weake in body, yet of sound and perfect memory, for divers causes and Consideracons me there Unto mooving, doe make this my Last will and testamt, and doe dispose of my Lands goods and Cattle as followeth : first I bequeath my soule into ye hands of my blessed saviour and Redemer Jesus Christ, in an as- sured hope of a resurextion, and my body to bee buried, when it shall please ye Lord to call mee hence : To my well beloved wife Elizabeth I give and bequeath my house barne and Or- chard and all my Lands both Errable marsh meadoe grounds and Pasture Lands, Lying and being in the bounds of ye towne of Newbury aforesaid wth all ye privilidges there Vnto belonging: as Allsoe a peice of marsh meadoe ground about six Acrees bee it more or Lesse liing and being wthin ye bounds of ye towne of Salsbury in ye County of Norfolke in New England : To geather with all my goods and Chattles both with in dore and without. All ye houseing Orchard mead- oe ground Errable Land and Pasture Land aboue mentioned I doe give it Unto my well beloved wife during her naturall Life, at ye end whereof my will is yt my grand Child Jnº: Swett shall peaceably & quiettly enioy all ye said house & barne; if preserved from danger: togeather wth all my Land before mentioned to him and his heires for Ever & if ye sd Jnº Swett die without Lawfull Heires begotten of his owne body ye sd Land is to returne vnto ye next Heire: Except my my wife haue neede to sell a small prcell of Land either vpp- land or meadoe, then my will is that shee shall haue liberty soe to doe: Allsoe my will is yt my grand Child Jnº: Swett shall pay Vnto his two brothers and two Sisters tenn pound apeice in one yeare after my wifes decease in case ye Children bee of age. ffurther my will is yt my well beloved wife Eliza-
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beth shall haue ye sole dispose of my goods and Chattells as shee seeth good, and I doe Appoint my wife to be ye sole Executrix of this my last will and testamt: and 1 doe Ap- point m' Henry Sewall and Arehelaus Woodman to bee ye overseers of this my last will and testamt: In wittnes wherof I ye sd Jnº Merrill haue herevnto sett my hand and seale y" eight day of September one thousand six hundred & seaventy." John Merrell. Witness: Henry Sewall, Wm. Chandler.
Proved in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1673 by the witnesses.
Inventory of the estate of John Merrill, deceased Sept. 12, 1673, taken Sept. 23, by Henry Sewall, Archelaus Woodman and Joseph Hills : his houseing and lands, with his freehold and comonages, 280li .; two Oxen, six Cows, one heifer as rented to John Swett, 40li .; one mare, 6li .; two swine, 30s .; 14 sheep, two lambs allso leased to John Swett, 7li. 14s .; one mare colt and sheep partable at a time to come, -. In the Hall, one featherbed, two feather bolsters, 4 pillows, two blankets, one Rugg, with bedstead, Curtins & vallane, 10li .; flockbed, 4 blankets and trundlbed stead, 2li. 10s .; 3 great chayers, one low chayer, table, forme and cubbord, 2li .; one low table, one pr. bellows, 1 pr. tongs, firepan, hooker, 1 pr. cobirons, An iron peele, A bible bossed & other things, 1li. 10s. In the Lower chamber : 7 payer of sheets, 4li .; 5 pillow cases, 4 board cloths, 9 napkens, 3 towels, 57s .; Eight peeces of pewter, 1 pewter candlestick, 1 pewter enp, 1 pewter quart, 1 pewter pint, 1 porringer, 1 chamber pott, one betle, 1 salt, 6 spoones, one brass morter, 1 brass chaffin dish, a tin pan, brass seumer, two ketles, two skillits, one warming pan, one iron skillitt, frying pan, Iron pott, spit, gridiron, one payer pothookes, one tramel, 4li. 14s .; Chest, Churne, powdring tub, bruing tub, keeler, two emptie barrels, two runlets, one kegg, one forme, 1 doz. trenchers, lanthorne, two earthen potts, one old Ax, dripping pan, 3 Cushions, 1li. 15s. In the Hall Chamber: two chests, his wearing cloathes and other lumber, 14li. 10s. In the old kitehin : tub & other lumber, 10s. In the Sellar : 4 trays, one kelar, one beer vessel, one hogshead & other lumber, 12s .; Corne in the Barne and in the feild of all sorts, 3li .; fruites of the Orchard, 1li. 10s .; total, 379li. 12s. A payer of great scales and two divinitie Books at John Swets.
Attested in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1673 by Elizabeth Merrill, executrix of her husband's estate.
Essex County Probate Files, Docket 18,267.
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THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY.
ESTATE OF ROBERT HOLMES OF NEWBURY .*
Inventory of the estate of Robert Holmes of Newbury, de- ceased Sept. 17, 1673, taken Sept. 21, by Benjamin Lowle and Anthony Somerby : house & halfe an acre of Land in an orchard, 33li .; his weareing apparrell, 4li. 10s .; A bedstead, featherbed, bolster, Rug, old curtaines & vallens, 5li .; 5 peu- ter platters, 1li .; 2 porringers, 2 peuter cups, 2 keilers, painted platters, foure chayres & other small things, 1li .; 2 chests & 4 small bookes, 10s .; An iron peele, pr. of tongs, trammell, 9s .; frying pan, a steel plate & 2 bags, 8s .; total, 45li. 17s. Debts demanded of the deceased : Capt. Paul White, 11li. 8s. 6d .; Thomas Woodbridg, 4li. 10s .; [Rich. copy] Bartlet, 16s .; Benjamin Morse. Sli. 9s. 6d. Anthony Morse, Jr., 15s .; Benjamin Rolfe, 12s .; Hugh March, 1li. 10s .; total, 25li. 11s.
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