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is that it shalbe Equally divided between my said two Daughters and their heirs for Ever.
In testimony to all and Singular ye p'mises, I have hereunto Sate my hand and affixed my seal this fifth day of March 1707.
Signed, Sealed, and declared Nicholas Harrison [seal] in ye p'sence of us. Sam" Penhallow Joseph Smith Jeremiah Burnum
[Proved June 1, 1708.]
CLEMENT JACKSON 1708 PORTSMOUTH
[Administration on the estate of Clement Jackson, mariner, granted to his widow, Sarah Jackson of Portsmouth, March 25, 1708.]
[Probate Records, vol. 4, p. 362.]
[Bond of Sarah Jackson of Portsmouth, widow, with Thomas Packer, chirurgeon, and Joshua Peirce, joiner, both of Ports- mouth, as sureties, March 25, 1708, in the sum of £500, for the administration of the estate.]
ANDREW SAMPSON 1708 PORTSMOUTH
[Rachel Shores, wife of John Shores, formerly widow of Andrew Sampson, formerly of Boston, mariner, renounces administration on the estate of Andrew Sampson March 31, 1708, in favor of William Cotton of Portsmouth, tanner. ]
[Administration on the estate of Andrew Sampson, mariner, formerly of Boston and sometime of Portsmouth, granted to William Cotton May 3, 1708.]
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JOSHUA FURBER 1708 PORTSMOUTH
In the Name or God Amen. I Joshua ffurbur of Portsmouth in the province of New Hampshire in New England Marriner ; now bound to Sea upon a Voyage to the West Indies and not Knowing how the Lord Almighty may dispose of me
Imprimis I give Unto my deare and loveing wife Elizabeth ffurbur all that dwelling House at Welch Cove with all the Out Houseing Lands Barns Edifices Orchards Gardens waters privi- ledges and Appurtenances whatsoever, beginning at a pitch pine Tree Standing below the pointe about fifteen Rodds or thereabouts below the fferry place where the Turn of the Tide beginns at Ebb and fflood, and from thence to a Stake in the ffeild on the south side of the old Barn, and soe to Williams Line, and from thence to the Elme Tree by the Brick yard home to the Meadow of Thomas Roberts, being the house and Land which my father Wm ffurbur decd gave me by his Deed dated the thirteenth day of September one thousand Seaven hundred and Seaven; untill Joshua ffurbur her Sonn borne of her body shall attaine to the age of Twenty one years, and noe longer ; then my Will is that the Said Joshua ffurbur shall hold and Enjoy the Said dwelling House and all Out Houses and Lands Orchards Gardens Barns &c : above specified dureing his Natural life and after his decease to the Heires Males of his body lawfully begotten ; and in default of Such Issue then, to the ffirst heire Male lawfully begotten by me of the body of my Said wife Elizabeth ; and his heires male for Ever ; and in default of Such Issue ; then to the next heire Male by me lawfully begotten of the body of my Said wife Eliza- beth Successively and their heires Males for Ever. And in default of such Issue then my will, is that all the Estate before mentioned shall Revert to my Said wife Elizabeth dureing her Natural life; and after her decease then to the next heire in Law of me the Testator
Item I doe give and bequeath unto my Said wife after my Debts and ffuneral Charges are paid all my #sonal Estate of what Nature and Kinde Soever, and I doe hereby Nominate and
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appointe her Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament ; In Wittnesse whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand and Seale this Nineteenth day of May Anno Domini 1708
Signed Sealed published and Joshua ffurbur [seal] declared, In the presence of us-
Jnº Low Jonathan Plumer Cha: Story Jnº Cutt [Proved Dec. 6, 1712.]
Memd to give Eliza Ditty a warrt of appraisment to appraise ye Estate of her late husband Joshua Furburs Estate ye will being formerly prov'd but no Inventory brot in John Dam & Hateevil Nutter apprisors
[Probate Minutes, Sept. 6, 1721.]
[Warrant, Oct. 30, 1721, authorizing John Dam and John Fab- yan, both of Newington, to appraise the estate, administration of which is granted to Elizabeth Ditty, formerly Elizabeth Furber, widow.]
[Inventory, Dec. 5, 1721 ; amount, £252.5.0; signed by John Dam and John Fabyan.]
[License to Elizabeth Ditty, executor of the will of Joshua Furber of Portsmouth, March 9, 1721/2, to sell a house lot. ]
[Probate Minutes, March 9, 1721/2.]
[Account of the settlement of the estate, allowed March 14, 1721/2; amount of estate, £252.5.0; charges, £102.19.6 ; men- tions " funerall of a Child," " bringing up my son Joshua from ye age of 53 yrs to 7 years," " ditto my Son Edward from one year old to 7 years."]
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PHILIP CROMWELL 1708 DOVER
In the Name and ffear of God A Men
I Phillip Cromwell of the Towne of dover in the Province of new hampshireing Aged and weak in boddy
I" I doo will give and bequeath unto Elizabeth my beloved wife the Use benefet and yearly Proffett or Clear Incom of all my Improved Lands houses barnes orchards and gardens situate Lyeing and being on dover neck for and duering her widdow hood but if shee see Cause and doo marry again then my will is that shee shall have but one third Part of the yearly Incum of those Lands above mentioned, secondly I doo will give and be- queath unt my ffore sd wife the bed whereon we Lye to geather with one third part of all my moveable Estate within dores and without dores and to be at her dispose for Ever
Itt I doo will bequeath and give to my son Joshua Cromwell all that my dwelling house barne orchard and Land Lyeing and between Thomas whitehouses and abraham Nuts on the west side of dover neck to be had and held by him his Executors or assigns for Ever he or they yelding and pay ther fore unto his mother the yearly profet or Clear Incum there of duering her widdowhood after my deceas- I doo farther give and bequeath to my affore sª son Joshua Cromwell Tenn acres of Land Lyeing between Little Johns Creek and John Tuttles Land-
Itt I doo will give and bequeath unto son samuel Cromwell all that or parcell of Land Lyeing and being between william har- fords Land and a lane formerly Called Nutters Lane on the north side of the meeting house on dover neck he yealding and paying ther for unto his mother the yearly proffet or Clear Incom there of duering her widdowhood affter my deceas and allso I doo fur- ther give and bequeath unto my affore sd sam" Cromwell forty Acres of Land at the head of fresh Creek to geather with one half part of my saw mill there standing to geather withe privi- lidges and apurtinances there unto belonging Exceptting and Re- serving unto the sd mill two Acres of the above sª Land for accom- adations ther unto I doo further give and bequeath unto my said
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son samuell Cromwell Tenn acres of Land which I bought of the Towne next to Thos beards as by the Towne Record doth appear all which given and granded premises shall be had and held by him his heires and assignes for Ever from and Imediatly after my deceas-
Itt I doo will bequeath and give daughter Joanna hobs her heires and asigns one quarter Part of my saw mill at fresh Creek with the priviledges and apurtinances there unto belongin to be had and held by her her heires Executors or assigns from and Imediatly after my deceas-
Itt I doo will give and bequeath unto other five daughters viz Alce Elizabeth sarah marcy and Ann thirty five pounds in good species by Even and Equall Proportions to be paid by my Execu- tor here in and After mentioned within one year and one day next After my deceas-
Lastly I doo by these Presents nominate or dain and appoynt my well beloved son samuell Cro[m]well my Lawfull heir and sole Executor in trust to see this my will Performed here by Abro- gateing Ad nulling and makeing Void all former and other will or wills testament or testaments hertofore by me made Ratifying and holding fearme and stable this and this only to be my Last will and Testament Erevokeable as witnes my hand seall this nineteen day may in the year of our Lord god 1708
signed sealled and published
Phillip Cromell [seal]
in Presents of
Jnº Tuttle sen"
Job Clements Timothy Carll
[Proved April 5, 1709.]
JOHN KIMMINGS 1708 EXETER
[Administration on the estate of John Kimmings of Exeter granted to his son, Moses Kimmings of Exeter, house-carpen- ter, June 5, 1708.]
[Probate Records, vol. 7, p. 148.]
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Ordered that a Citation be sent to moses Kimins of Exeter to come & give in acct of his adm: on his father Jnº Kiminss Estate [Probate Minutes, July 23, 1718.]
[Warrant for the arrest, for contempt of court, of Moses Kim- mings of Exeter, Dec. 1, 1724, who refused to appear and take administration on the estate of his father.]
CHRISTIAN DOLLOFF 1708 EXETER
I Christian Dolhoof of Exeter, in the Province of New : hamp- shire In New England, being in good health of body * * *
Item : I give to my sons samuel & Richard Dolhoofe, my fur- ther Meadow as bounded by me, to be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs. they paying five pounds a peice.
Item I give to my son Thomas Dolhoofe, my little meadow by pickpocket road and all my upland that lyes round it, from Lt: Things fence to W" Taylors, & ten acres of land upon the neck, he paying five pounds.
Item : I give to my three daughters Mary, Prudence & Kath- arine five pounds a peice to be paid by my three sons before named.
Item : I give to my two daughters prudence & Katharine, all my houshold goods to be equally divided between them :
Item My will is that none of my Children shall receive their portions till after mine & my wifes decease.
Item : I give to my beloved wife sarah Dolhoofe, all my Meadow & upland, and all my houshold goods for her life, and all my stock for her own proper use & to dispose of according to her pleasure.
finally : My will is and I do hereby appoint my loving wife & my son Thomas Dolhoofe, to be the full & joynt Executors of this my last will and testament ; And do hereby revoke disanull and make void all former wills and testaments by me heretofore made In witness whereof I the sd Christian Dolhoofe have to this my
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last will and testament set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of June Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and eight, and Anno R Reginae Anne Angliae &c : septimo I desire my trusty and well beloved friends Peter Coffin Esq" and Cpt Robert Coffin to be the overseers of this my last will and testament witness my hand & seal as above.
signed sealed & owned
his
In the presence of
Peter Coffin John Odlin Elizabeth Odlin
Christian X Dolhoofe [seal] Mark
[Proved Oct. 4, Nov. I, and Dec. 6, 1708.]
NOAH PARKER 1708 PORTSMOUTH
[Administration on the estate of Noah Parker of Portsmouth, mariner, granted to his widow, Elizabeth Parker, July 14, 1708.]
[Bond of Elizabeth Parker of Portsmouth, widow, with John Lowe, house-carpenter, and Samuel Hart, smith, both of Ports- mouth, as sureties, July 14, 1708, in the sum of £300, for the administration of the estate ; witnesses, Daniel Lowe and Charles Story.]
[Warrant, July 15, 1708, authorizing John Lowe and Samuel Hart to appraise the estate.]
[Inventory, undated ; amount, £406.18.0; signed by John Lowe and Samuel Hart.]
SAMUEL CHESLEY 1708 DURHAM
[Administration on the estate of Capt. Samuel Chesley of Oyster River granted to his widow, Elizabeth Chesley, Aug. 3, 1708.]
[Probate Records, vol. 7, p. 150.]
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[Bond of Elizabeth Chesley, widow, with Joseph Smith of Oys- ter River, yeoman, and John Pickering of Portsmouth, gentleman, as sureties, in the sum of £200, Aug. 3, 1708, for the administra- tion of the estate. ]
[Warrant, Aug. 3, 1708, authorizing Capt. John Pickering of Portsmouth and Stephen Jones of Oyster River to receive and examine claims against the estate.]
[Warrant, Aug. 3, 1708, authorizing Jeremiah Burnham and Stephen Jones, both of Oyster River, to appraise the estate. ]
[List of claims against the estate, April 4, 1709; signed by John Pickering and Stephen Jones. ]
[Citation, Sept. 5, 1725, to Amos Pinkham of Dover, and his wife, Elizabeth Pinkham, formerly Elizabeth Chesley, widow of Samuel Chesley, and administratrix of his estate, to appear and render an account of the estate. ]
[Account of debts paid by the administratrix, without date, and entitled " Elizabeth Pinkham formerly his wife Acount of Debts payd by her mother upon the Estate of Capt Chesley"; amount, £126.10.5.]
[Various accounts and claims, containing the signatures of Joseph Jones and James Davis. ]
JAMES HOWARD 1708 PORTSMOUTH
[Administration on the estate of James Howard of Portsmouth granted to his widow, Mary Howard, Sept. 7, 1708.]
[Probate Records, vol. 7, p. 139.]
[Bond of Mary Howard of Portsmouth, widow, with Tobias Lear of Newcastle and John Davis of Portsmouth, weaver, as sureties, Sept. 7, 1708, in the sum of £100, for the administra- tion of the estate. ]
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Pro: N- Hamp" Augst 21st 1718
To The Honourable Rich" Waldron Esq' Judge of Probates &c-
The Petition of Pitman Howard is as follows (viz')
That Whereas your petitioner is Eldest Son of James Howard of Portsmº Some time since decd & that Whereas administration was granted to yor petitioners mother in law [step-mother] upon ye estate of ye Decd & Whereas She did not fully Administer & is Since dead whereby the right of Administration descends down to your petitioner who is not only ye eldest Son but ye onely one of age These are therefore humbly to pray your Hon" favour in granting Administration (de bonis non Administratis) unto my trusty freind M' George Banfield in my stead and place my live- ing & busyness lying too far distant hence to Attend it my self. besides this request I have left a sale pow" wth Sa Banfield to Act in My behalf as your Hon's (if you please) may See. I am y Hon's humble Servt & shall ever pray as in duty bound-
Test
Richª Waldron Jur
his Pitman X Howard Mark
[Administration granted to George Banfield of Portsmouth Sept. 3, 1718, the widow having died before completing admin- istration. ]
[Probate Records, vol. 10, p. 73.]
Wee the subscribers hereof Interested in the Real Estate of James Howard Late of Portsmouth in New Hampshire in New England ffisherman Deceasd Intestate : Viz' Lydia Howard the Widdow And Admrx to the Estate of Pitman Howard the Eldest son of the above Named James Howard for her Children By the said Pitman Howard : And in their Right John Davis of Ports- mouth affore said ffisherman for the Right of Edward Howard the son of the above Named James Hayward, or Howard And Reuben Abitt in the Right of William another son of the above Named James Howard, Do hereby Covenant Grant and agree for
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us our heirs Exrs admr8 and Assigns for the Divission of the said James Howards Real Estates In severalty according to our sev- erall Proportion's That is : That John Davis for the Part & share he hath Bought of Edward Howard above said shall have and Enjoy in Severalty the Westerly side of the Land that the said James Howard Dyed seized and Possessed of being Bounded as followeth By a fence that Parts the said Howard land and the land of Wm Cotton of Portsmouth by the said Cottons Land thirty foure Rod : then on the Northerly side thirty six Rods by the Lands in Part by the said William Cottons and in part by the Land of Thomas Maine : And then about forty Rod Down to the Land of sampson or shower which line Is the Divideing line be- tween the Part of the said John Davis and the above said Ruben abbit and then on sampson land about five Rod and three Quar- ters- over to Cottons Land where it began To have And To hold to him the said John Davis his heirs and Assignes in Severalty for Ever-
Ruben Abbits Part and Share that he hath in the Right of Will- iam Howard above said lies on the East side of the above Part Lotted and Laid out for John Davis Running from Davis's Cor- ner at showers land thirty one Rod and three foot By the Creek Called sagamores Creek or Branch of it : and then up by the five Raile fence Now Made and runs about North West halfe West to the Land of the above said Thomas Maine : and then by Mains Land over to Davises part above Laid out and Bounded and then the above said forty Rod line of the said John Davis to be the Dividing line Between the said John Davis and the said Ruben Abitt : all the above Last Lot or percell of Land to be to the said Ruben Abbitt To have And To hold To him his heirs and assigns for Ever : the other Divission for the Children of the affore said Pittman Howard to ly on the East side of the above Lot or # cell of Land of the said Ruben Abbitt on the East of the affore said five Raile fence : And takes in all the Remaining Lands that the said James Howard Died seized and Possessed off togeather with the Dwelling house And Two Orchards with all the preve-
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liges of the same To have And To hold the above said Eastern part of the said Land as above sett off unto the Children of the said Pittman Howard their heirs and Assigns in Severalty for Ever : And In Wittness of the above said Agreement & Divis- sion of the said Land the said Lydia Howard Administratrix as affore said for the said Pittman Howards Children : and the said John Davis & Ruben Abbitt for their Parts have hereunto Set their hands & Seals this thirty first day of october Anno Domini- 1728-
signed Sealed and Delivered
John Davis [seal]
in #sence off
Ruben abott [seal]
Edward howrd
the mark of
James Jeffry [Allowed Oct. 31, 1728.]
Lydia X Howard [seal]
RICHARD CURRIER 1708 ISLES OF SHOALS
[Administration on the estate of Richard Currier of the Isles of Shoals granted to his widow, Elizabeth Currier, Oct. 13, 1708.]
[Probate Records, vol. 7, p. 151.]
[Bond of Elizabeth Currier of the Isles of Shoals, widow, with James Blagdon of the same place and Richard Wibird of Ports- mouth, gentleman, as sureties, Oct. 13, 1708, in the sum of $1000, for the administration of the estate.]
[Inventory of the estate of Richard Currier, who died Nov. 12, 1707 ; amount, £124.16.10 ; signed by Edward Gould and John Frost, Jr.]
[Guardianship, Nov. 15, 1710, of Diamond Currier and Wey- mouth Currier, both minors not of age to choose their own guar- dians, granted to Nathaniel Lord, and Elizabeth Lord, his wife, who is executrix of the will of her former husband, Richard Currier. ]
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ELIZABETH SAVAGE 1708 PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth in New hampshire newengland november the 13 day 1708
In ye name of the Lord
The last will and testement of Elizabeth savage being very sick and weak but in perfect memory
I first I doe bequeath my soule to god to him that gave it and to dispose of itt at his good will and pleasure as he sees good in is due time-
2ly I will & bequeath unto my son John savage ten pound in silver mony to be paid within six month after my deseas
3ly I will and give unto my grandaughter Easter savage one gould ring-
41. I will bequeath and give unto my Granson Edward wills and his heirs for ever to say my house and half my land belong- ing to my house and for it to Com into his hands when he Comes to the age of twenty one years and the other half of my land to Com into his hands emeaditly after the death of his mother debo- rah wills allso I give and bequeath unto my granson Edward wills the full half of my puter and a Cobbord and a great Cheast and a bed and bolster Curtains and vallants one pair of blankets one rug and all these to be keep for the said wills untell that he shal Com of age with out usage
5's I will and give unto my Grandaughter ann wills one sheep-
6'y I will and give unto my Grandaughter Elizabeth wills one sheep --
719 I will and give unto Edward wills tow youngest Children twenty shillings apeice
Sly I will and give unto the reverend m' Rogers one peice of eight-
gly I will and bequeath unto my Grandaughter mary wills six pounds in silver mony and my bed and pilow and tow blankets and one rug and one Cow and one sheep tow swine all my fowls : all is to be delivered to her att ye age of sixteen years it is to
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remain in my dafters deborah wills hand till the time : also I give mary wills all ye Indian Corn that is dew to me
Ioly I will and bequeath unto my daughter deborah wills all my Estate what so ever now belongeth unto me and not mentioned hearin all bill and writings which is dow unto me now and allso all debts
Ifly and lastly I dow nomenat and appoint and make and order my son in law Edward will my sole Executor to see this my last will duely proformed in all petickler in Confermation hearof I have set hear unto my hand and seall
signed sealled and delivered
In Presents of
Abraham Jones
her Elizabeth X savage [seal] mark and seall
Hugh Banfeill
It is to be under stood that mary wills is to live with william Cotton juner untel she Comes to ye age of sixteen years if s" Cotton will keep her it was agreed before ye signing hear of
[Proved, no date. Endorsed "proved 1709."]
NATHANIEL STEVENS 1708 EXETER
[Administration on the estate of Nathaniel Stevens of Exeter granted to his sons, Nathaniel Stevens and Samnel Stevens, both of Exeter, yeomen, Dec. 6, 1708.]
[Probate Records, vol. 7, p. 153.]
[Bond of Nathaniel Stevens and Samuel Stevens, both of Exe- ter, yeomen, with Peter Coffin of Exeter as surety, Dec. 6, 170S, in the sum of £100, for the administration of the estate ; wit- nesses, Charles Story and Benjamin Gambling. ]
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RICHARD TOMLIN 1708/9 PORTSMOUTH
[Guardianship of Richard Tomlin of Boston, Mass., minor, more than fourteen years old, son of Richard Tomlin and Grace Tomlin, alias Dimond, of Portsmouth, was granted to John Harris of Ipswich, Mass., fisherman, Jan. 3, 1708/9.]
[Essex County, Mass., Probate Records, vol. 310, p. 63.]
[Bond of John Harris, 3d, with John Rogers, saddler, and Thomas Smith, innholder, as sureties, in the sum of £100, Jan. 3, 1708/9 ; witnesses, Nehemiah Jewett and Daniel Rogers. ]
[Essex County, Mass., Probate Files.]
HENRY PENNY 1708/9 PORTSMOUTH
The Last Will and Testament of Henry Penny of Portsmº in the Province of New Hampshirew England.
I Henry Penny being of Sound Memory and understanding butt ancient and infirm
2do I give and bequeath unto my Dearly beloved Son Henry Penny, all my housing, lands, goods and chattells belonging unto mee in England, Moreover all my money bills, bonds, books, gold, plate, and what Ever Else of right belongs unto mee in New England; Obliging him my said Son to pay out of ye Same, unto my Sister Judith Clark, the Sum of ten pounds, if living ; but if dead, then to distribute the said sum in Equall proportion among her children, and yt he also Satisfyeth my just and honest Debts.
3tio. I hereby make and ordaine and Constitute my trusty and well beloved friends, Maj" William Vaughan, and m' Sam" Pen- hallow, my Executrs in trust, of all and Singular my goods and chattells in New England, desiring them to take care thereof, for the interest and benefitt of my Said Son, when Ever he shall come or Send for the Same ; and that they provide for my funerall, not Exceeding thirty pounds ; wch charge together with the Expence of my sickness, I will shalbe defrayd out of what I have herein
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betrusted them wth unto whom, as a token of my love, I doe hereby give, one gold ring, and a scarf to Each. also one gold ring to mr8 Margt Vaughan, and one to m' Richd Waldron Jun' as for my bearers I desire m' Richd Waldron, Cap' John Gerish, In' John Plaisted, capt Mark Hunkyn, m' Thomas Phipps, and in' - to Each of whom I give a pr of gloves and a scarf.
In testimony to all and singular the Premises within mentioned, I have hereunto Sett my hand and affixed my seal this 17 of Feb' 1708/9
Signed Sealed and Declared
Hen: Penny [seal]
in the p'sence of
Joseph Dennet
Mary King
Margt Vaughan
[Proved May 18, 1709.]
[Inventory, March 18, 1708/9 ; amount, £85.12.11 ; signed by Samuel Hart and Jacob Lavers. ]
[Account of the settlement of the estate, March 13, 1710/11 ; expenditures, £64.16.11 ; signed by William Vaughan. and Sam- uel Penhallow.]
JOHN BAKER 1709(?) PORTSMOUTH
[Bond of Benjamin Getchell and his wife, Bethula Getchell, for the administration of the estate of John Baker of Portsmouth ; printed form partially filled out. ]
ABRAHAM or ANDREW (?) KELLY 1709 NEWCASTLE
[Administration on the estate of Abraham Kelly of Newcastle granted to his father, Roger Kelly of Newcastle, April 4, 1709.] [Probate Records, vol. 7, p. 158.]
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[Bond of Roger Kelly of Newcastle, with Capt. John Pickering and William Partridge, Jr., as sureties, in the sum of £300, April 4, 1709, for the administration of the estate of his son, Andrew Kelley.]
JOHN SMITH
1709 HAMPTON
In the name of God Amen : I John Smith of Hampton in ye Province of New Hampshirew England : being weeke of Body
Imprimis my Will is yt first all my Honist & Just Debts to- gether with funerall Charg be duly paid-
21y I Give & bequeath unto my well-beloved Wife Hulday her choyce of what Roome she pleases in my dweling house : together with Conveniencys of Celler Rome &c- to have her choyce from time to time, & at all times while she Remains a Widdow : I also Give unto Hulday my beloved Wife all my stock of Cattell of all soarts what-so-ever, and all my moveable estate both within dores & without : to be all at her dispose, for her Comfortable liveing, & bringing up my children ; and shee to dispose of all yt is left amongst my children according to her disscretion-
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