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6 To Moses Robinson for his share of sd deceased's land, begining at the southwesterly corner of that part of the land sett off to Abigail then runing easterly bounding on sª Abigails share to land in possession of Ephraim Robinson, then runing southerly to the great river (so called) then running westerly on said river to the Mill grant then bounding on said Mill grant to the high way then runing northerly on said way to the first mention'd bounds also the westerly part of the orchard on the homeplace bounded southerly on Anna's part of sª orchard easterly on Jonathan's part westerly on benja Fifields land northerly on the high way also all the privilege in the mill grant that belonged to sd deceased Estate
7 To Nathaniel Robinson for his share of sª Deceaseds land being part of that tract of land lying near Jona Veasy's land bounded as follows begining at the southeasterly corner of that part of said tract of land lying on the north side of the high way leading to sd Veasy's house, then runing westerly about twenty eight rods to a Stake being the southeasterly corner of Jona Rob- insons share of said land then runing north on said Jona share fifty five rods to a beach tree spotted then run easterly to a hem- loc spotted twenty eight rods to capt Odlins land, then runing south by sª Odlins land to the first bounds Also one Row of appletrees in the homeplace begining at the northeast corner of anna's share then runing northerly joining to the widows thirds of said Orchard to the high way
8 To mary Robinson for her share of said deceased land being part of the homeplace begining at the northeast Corner of
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Joseph share of said land, on the high way aforsd then running east on said way ten & one quarter Rods to Capt Odlins land, then running southerly the whole breadth of ten & quarter Rods bounding on Joseph part and on capt Odlins land to the great River (so called). Also one row of appletrees in the orchard on said place begining on the northerly side of anna's part of sd orchard, three trees from the south part of sd orchard, running north to high way bounding on Josephs part on the east & abigails on the west side -
9 To Joseph Robinson for his share of sd deceas'd's lands being part of the homeplace begining at a stake the northwesterly corner of mary's share then running westerly ten and one quarter Rods to a stake then runing southerly to the great River the whole width of ten & one quarter rods bounding east on mary share & west on the next share to be laid out.
IO To Anna Robinson for her share in sd deceas'd's lands being part of the homeplace begining at the northwest corner of Josephs part of sd land then running westerly eleven Rods to the northeasterly corner of the widows thirds then running southerly the whole breadth of eleven rods to the river bounding east on Joseph part & west on the widows thirds also part of the orchard bounded on the southwest corner of the widows thirds of sd Orchard, then running north so far as to take in three appletrees then westerly so far as to take in three appletrees then southerly about one Rod then westerly to fifields land including her part of the Orchard.
N. B. Joseph Robinson part of the orchard being omitted is here inserted bounded southerly on anna's part of said Orchard then running to the high way including one row of appletrees bounded on Nathan' share on the East & mary's share on the west
The division of the remaining part of the buildings on the homeplace among the children of the deceased as follows, Vizt To Edward Gilman & Abigail Robinson the southeast lower Room in sd deceaseds mansion house E Gilman to have the
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southwesterly half & abigail the opposite half of said Room and the southerly half of the chamber above said Room to Gilman the easterly half & to Abigail the westerly half of the said south- erly half of said chamber, said Gilman & Abigail to have the privilege of passing & repassing thro the Kitchen to the well the cellar in which they have an equal right with the rest of the chil- dren also one quarter of the garret over said Room & the privilege of passing & repassing to the same, also one half of the dairy in sd house also one quarter part of the barn on sd premises being the southeast quarter Gilman to have the westerly & Abigail the easterly part of said quarter with the privilege of passing & repassing to the same also two eights of two thirds of the outhouse.
To Nathaniel & mary Robinson as follows Vizt They to have northeasterly room in said house, nathaniel to have the northerly & mary the southerly half of sd room with the priviledge of half the fore doors also one half of the northeasterly quarter of the garret over said Room also the privilege of washing baking & bruing in the kitchen also privilege in the cellar & well & to lay fire wood near said house also two eighths of two thirds of the outhouse & the privilege of passing & repassing to the said premises.
To Jonathan & Moses Robinson as follows they to have the northeasterly chamber in said house Jonathan to have the north & Moses to have the south part thereof also the northerly half of the southeast chamber equally between them also the privilege of passing & repassing at the fore doors also privilige in the cellar the well & outhouse as the rest & the same privilege in the kitchen also half the garret over sd chamber also the northeasterly quarter of the barn with the same privilege the others have -
To Joseph & Anna Robinson as follows they to have the south- westerly lower room in said house & the chamber over the same to the easterly chimney girt Joseph to have the west & anna the east part of sd chamber, also the garret over said chamber equally between them with a privilege in the cellar & well & for fire wood
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& the same in the outhouse and all the privileges of passing & repassing to them as the rest have -
Sam1 Brooks Jeremiah Bean Joseph Shaw
Jonathan Veasey Josh Greely
[Warrant, Dec. 5, 1776, authorizing Joseph Johnson, yeoman, Thomas Peabody, physician, Jonathan Robinson, Jonathan Veasey, gentlemen, and Jabez Smith, cordwainer, all of Brent- wood, to divide the widow's dower among the children.]
State of New Hampshire } To the Hon Phillips White Esq;
Rockingham ss judge of the Probate of Wills &c for said County
Pursuant to the appointment & Direction in your warrant to us as a Committe to Divide that Part of the Real Estate of Capt James Robinson Deceasd Late of Brentwood which was set off to his widow Anna Robinson as her thirds therein - We the Subscribers have accordingly Divided Said real Estate & her Thirds of the orchard & buildings belong to said Thirds and set off to Each of the Heirs of the Deceas'd by metes & bounds in the following manner
Viz In the first place off a certain piece of Land in part of said thirds as a privilege for the Use of the owners & possessors of the Buildings Standing thereon bounded as followeth viz begining at a stake standing at or near the Northwest corner of the Yard on the north side of sd house by the high way that Leads to the meeting house from thence East by sd high way Eighteen Rods to a stake by the fence then South Six rods to a stake then west Eighteen rods to a stake then North Six rods to the bounds first mentioned -
2 Sett off to James Robinson Gent. the Eldest Son of the Decd Two Shars thereof in a Certain piece of Land of said thirds join- ing to land of lieut Jona Veazeys & land of Daniel Sanborn in sd
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Brintwood Lying on the South Side of a high way that Leadeth to said Veazeys house and Bounded as followeth Viz begining at a Stake & Stones Standing at sd Daniel Sanborns Northwest Corner by said Veaseys Land from thence to run North by sd Veazeys land forty one & 12 Rods to a stake and stons by Sd high way then Easterly by said way 35 rods to a Stake then South to Daniel Sanborns Land to a Stake keeping the Equal bredth of 35 rods then west by Said Sanborn Land to the bounds first mentioned
3 Set off to Edward Gilman Robinson the 2 Son of the Decd one Single Share of Said Thirds in the home place also one single share in the buildings & orcherd and bounded as folleth, namely to begining at the Southwest Corner of the orchard at a stake & stones on the Line of Benja fiffields Land then East by said orchard Seven rods & three feet to a stake then to run South to the River to a stake Carrying the Equal bredth of Seven rods & Three feet from said fifield Line then westerly as the river runs to said fifield Land to a stake then North by sd fiffields Land to the bounds first mentioned further a deed to Said Ed Gilman Robinsons share one Rod of land for a Drift way to the house privilege bounded as follows Viz to begin at ye South East Corner of the orchard at a stake from thence north by Said orchard the Land first Laid out for the house privilege to a stake then east one rod binding on said house Lot to a stake then south about Eighteen rods to a stake at the head of Jona Robinsons share then west one rod to the first bounds Set off sd Gilmans Share in the orchard begining at the house privilege at a stake to run Southerly Eighteen rods binding on the west side of his rod of land then west one rod & Two feet Eight Inches to a stake then north about nineteen rods to a Stake then East Eleven feet to first mentioned bound Set off his the above named Edd Gilman Robinsons share in the building as follows in sd house the one Sixth part of the Northwest Lower room to be on the North Side of Said room & privilege in the fire place & oven & Doors &c his share in the garret over said room is Eighth part on the North
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side and one Eigheth part of the Celler under Said Room on the North Side of Celler his part in Barn is Two feet & one half foot at the west end of said barn taking the whole wedth of Said Barn ---
4th Set off to Abigail Smith, the wife of Daniel Smith who was the first Daughter of the Deceased her Single Share in Said thirds in the following manner Namely to begin at Gilmans notheast Corner bounds from thence East Seven rods & 3 feet to a Stake and Stones then South to the great fresh river Carrying the Equal Breadeth of Seven rods & Three feet then to run up river to Gilmans Share then North by Gilmans Share to the orchard to the first bounds - her share in the orchard to begin at Sd Edd Gilman Robinsons North west Corner bounds of his Share in Sd orchard then Southerly by Gilmans share Nineteen rods to a stake then west one rod Two feet & eight Inches then Northerly Nineteen rods to a Stake then East Eleven feet to the bounds first mentioned Set off Abigails Share of thirds in the Dwelling house ye one half of the Chamber over the North west Lower room on the North Side of said Chamber & privileg of half the fire place in said Chamber & liberty at the Doors to pass or repass and also one Eigheth part of Celler belonging to sd thirds next to Gilmans share - and one Eighth in the garret next to Gilmans share in sd thirds & 8th in the Darry also Two feet & half in the Barn Joining to Sd Gilmans share in sd thirds -
5 Set off Jonathan Robinson Son of the Deceasd his Single Share in thirds of land bounded as followeth Viz begining at Abigails Northeast Corner of her sd share then run Easter seven rods & Three feet to a stake from thence South Ninty Seven rods to a stake then west Two rods to a stake then South to the river to a stake then up sd river as it runs till it comes to Abigails Share then north by Abigails to the bounds first mentioned Set off Jonas Share in sd Thirds of orchard begining at Abigails Northwest Corner of her share then Southerly by Abigails nine- teen rods to her southwest Corner of share of orchard then west one rod Two feet Eight Inches to a stake from thence East by the
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house Lot Eleven feet to the first bound Set off to Jona his share in the Thirds in sd house that is the one Sixth part of North- west Lower Room Joining to Gilmans share in sd room also one sixth in the Garret over sd room Joining to Gilmans share also one Eighth in Celler under said room one 8th in the Dary of sd Thirds also Two feet & six Inches in the westerly end of the Barn Joining to Abigail's share taking the whole wedth of Said Barn -
6th Set off to Moses Robinson Son of the Deceasd in said Thirds as followeth viz begining at a stake standing at the end of the Eighteen rods by the high way then East by sd way five rods & one foot to a stake by the fence then South to the river to a stake then up said river five Rods to a Stake then North by Land Left for Joseph Share to the high way to the first bounds moses's share in the Thirds of orchard to begin at Nath' South East corner his share of orchard in sd thirds runing Southerly by Annas share Twelve rods to a stake then west Three Quarters of one rod at ye south end to a stake then Northerly Twelve rods to Nath1 share to a stake the east by Nathe share one rod to the first bounds Set off his share in ye buildings Viz the one sixth part in the Lower room before Named joining to Jonathans Share in sd room & Equal share in the fire place & oven and at the Doors also one sixth part in sd garret over sd Lower room & one Eighth of the Cellar & Dary and Two feet & half in the westerly part of said Barn joining to Jonathans
7 Set off to Nathaniel Robinson Son of sd Deceasd his share in said Thirds as follows viz lying in part in the same piece of Land or joining to Jameses Two Shares begining at Land of Daniel Tomsons on James south east Corner bounds of his 2 shares then North by James Shares to the high way to Jameses northeast bounds then Easterly by sd way 12 rods to Land of Capt James Leavett then South binding on sd Leavitt 36 rods to a stake then west 12 rods to the bounds first mentioned added to Nath1 for his Share in another piece Land by the Gully so call'd below the meeting house bounded as followeth begining at a Stake & stones standing in said Gully at Capt James Leavett South East Corner
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by the high way then East about 13 rods & 3 Quarter binding on said way to Land of the Revd Mr Trasks then north binding on Land of mr Trasks till it Comes to Land of his mothers she purchase in her Life with her own money then west binding his mothers Land till it comes to said Leavits Land then south bind- ing on Leavits Land to the bounds first mentioned one acre & Three Quartes - further aded to Compleat Said Share a small piece in the home place bounded as follows viz begining at the northeast bounds of Gilman rod of Land for a Drift way runing east by the house Lot 312 rods to a stake then run South Eighteen rods to a stake & stones then west Two & 12 rods to Gilmans southeast Corner of the rod of land then North by sd rod of Land to the Bounds first mentioned
Set off his Share in the Thirds of the orchard begining at the house Privileg at annas southwest of her share in sd orchard in said thirds then Southerly four rods by anna to the head of Moses Share to a Stake then West 2 rods to his former Share then North to sd house Lot then East to annas bound first men- tioned - his share in the house as follows it being the one sixth part of the Lower room before mentioned joining to Moses Share in said room in the Length of sd room also an Equal privilege in the fire place & oven & at the Doors also one 6th in ye Garet over said room and one Eighth in the Celler under said room & Dary - and Two feet & half in the westerly part of the barn Joining to Moses's Share -
8 Set off to Joseph Robinson ye 6th Son of the Deceasd in home place and bounded as followeth begining at the Notheast bounds of a piece of Land Nath1 then East five rods & five feet to a Stake & stones then South to the river binding on moses Share To a stake by said river then westerly up said river about Seven Rods to a Turn in said river then Northerly about Eigteen rods to a Stake being Jonathan's South East Corner bounds then Northerly four rods to a stake then East Two rods to a stake then North by Jonathan & Nath1 Land to the Bounds
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first mentioned - his share in the orchard Lays Twelve rods in length Three Quarters of a rod at the South End & one rod at the north End Joining to Moses on the east on Nath' on the North on west Set off Jos Share in the 3ds of the house being the one Sixth part in the before named Lower room Joining to his brother Nath1 share being Equal with him in the other privileges in sd chamber - also in the garret Celler & Dary Josephs Share in the barn is Two foot & an half foot joining to Nath® Share -
9 Set off to Mary Robinson 2 Daughter of Sª Deceasd her Share of Sd Thirds begining at Moses's North East Corner bounds then East by said high way five rods & one foot to a Stake then South to the River then up river to Moses's Southeast bounds then North by Moses's Share to the first bounds her part in orchard begins at Jonathans N. west corner of his share then to run Southerly 19 rods to a Stake then west one rod to a stake then Northerly 19 rods to a stake then east one rod to the first bound her share in the house is the remainder of the Lower room with her Brothers on the South part of said room joining to Jo share in sd room & an Equal Share in the fire place & oven also Equal Share in the Garret Celler & Dary as may appear and Equal Share in the Barn Joining to Jos share
IO Set off to Anna Robinson the 3d & last Daughter of Decd her share in said thirds as follows viz begining at Marys north east corner bounds then east by the way five rods one foot to her former Share in land in said to stake then south to the river then up river 5 rods one foot to marys share then North to the first bounds her share in the orchard Lays between Marys & Moses's being Equal measure with her Sister in sd thirds her share in the sd 3ds of the house is the one half of the Chamber on the South Side equal privilege in the fire place with abigail Set off annas part in the Barn Equal measure with the other shares in sd Barn being the Last
The foregoing Division is made and done Impartially to the
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best of our judgement Witness our hands this 31 Day of De- cember Annoque Domini 1777
Jonª Veasey Jonathan Robinson Jabez Smith
TILTON LAWRENCE 1767 STRATHAM
[Miriam Lawrence renounces administration on the estate of her husband, Tilton Lawrence of Stratham, March 20, 1767, in favor of her son-in-law, Benjamin Green of Stratham; witnesses, John Wadleigh, Theophilus Smith.]
[Administration on the estate of Tilton Lawrence, husband- man, granted to Benjamin Green, yeoman, April 29, 1767.]
[Probate Records, vol. 24, p. 391.]
[Bond of Benjamin Green of Stratham, yeoman, with William Chase, Jr., of Stratham, yeoman, and Eliphalet Daniels of Portsmouth, gentleman, as sureties, in the sum of £400, April 29, 1767, for the administration of the estate; witnesses, William Parker, Jr., William Parker.]
[Warrant, April 29, 1767, authorizing Theophilus Smith of Exeter and Joseph Hoyt of Stratham, gentleman, to appraise the estate.]
[Inventory, June 6, 1767; amount, £403. 9. 10; signed by Theophilus Smith and Joseph Hoyt.]
[Account of the administrator; receipts, £168. 6. 10; expendi- tures, £154. 14. 0; allowed April 16, 1771.]
BENJAMIN THOMPSON 1767 WILTON
In the Name of God Amen the Sixt Day of April Anno Dom 1767 I Benjaman Thompson of Wilton in the Province of New Hamp- shir husbandman Being att this Time Very week in body *
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Item: I give to my True and well belouvd wife Dorathy Thompson after my Deceas To hir hir Heirs and assigns for Ever all my Estate Real and Parsonal or worldly Substance of what Soever Natur or kind expting what is herin otherwise Particu- larly bequethd She or hir Heirs Paying the sume herafter men- chend Namly To my Daughter Dorithy Rideout being the wife of Benjn Rideout of Wilton in the Province aforesad three Pounds Starling mony of grate Briton
and my will is the Sad Dorithy Thompson Pay the Said Sume before menchened to the said Dorithy Ridout within three years after my Decas: and my will is that She the said Dorithy Thom- son be the Sole Executerx of this my Last Will and Testement and Pay all my Debts and funeral Charges -
In witness whair of I have herunto set my hand and Seal the Day and year above Writen
Benjemin Thomson
[Witnesses] John Brown, Nathaniel Greele, Joseph Butterfield. [Proved June 24, 1767.]
[Bond of Dorothy Thompson, with John Brown and Joseph Butterfield, gentlemen, as sureties, all of Wilton, in the sum of £90, June 24, 1767, for the execution of the will; witnesses, Wil- liam Vaughan, William Parker, Jr.]
ANDREW WILDER 1767 LANCASTER, MASS.
[Administration on the estate of Andrew Wilder of Lancaster, Mass., granted to Thomas Wilder, Benjamin Hall, and Benjamin Osgood, all of Keene, yeomen, April 6, 1767.]
[Probate Records, vol. 24, p. 426.]
[Bond of Thomas Wilder, with Benjamin Hall and Benjamin Osgood as sureties, all of Keene, yeomen, in the sum of £500, April 6, 1767, for the administration of the estate; witnesses, David Nims, Michael Metcalf.]
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[Inventory of estate in Keene, Aug. 6, 1767; amount, £87. 13. 4; signed by David Nims, Nathan Blake, and Benjamin Osgood.]
[License to Josiah Willard, administrator, Jan. 27, 1770, to sell real estate.]
[Inventory of estate in Keene, attested Feb. 26, 1770; amount, £213. 6. 8; signed by David Nims, Benjamin Osgood, Benjamin Hall, and Josiah Willard.]
[Warrant, June 12, 1770, authorizing Josiah Willard, Jr., David Nims, yeoman, Benjamin Hall, gentleman, Benjamin Osgood, and Ichabod Fisher, yeomen, all of Keene, to appraise the estate in New Hampshire.]
[Inventory, June 29, 1770; amount, £213. 6. 8; signed by Josiah Willard, David Nims, and Benjamin Hall.]
[Decree of court, July 10, 1770, settling the estate on Thomas Wilder, second son of the deceased, he to pay the others their shares, there being eight children.]
[Receipt for security for payment of shares, signed by James Carter, guardian of Andrew Wilder, oldest son, John Wilder, Peter Wilder, and Calvin Wilder; David Wilder, guardian of Abijah Wilder; Jacob Bennett, husband of Elizabeth, daughter of the deceased; and Samuel Joslin, husband of Abigail, daughter of the deceased.]
JOHN SHERBURNE 1767 KENSINGTON
[Administration on the estate of John Sherburne of Kensing- ton, joiner, granted to Deborah Sherburne, widow, April 6, 1767.]
[Probate Records, vol. 24, p. 390.]
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[Bond of Deborah Sherburne, with John Sherburne and Philemon Blake, yeomen, as sureties, all of Kensington, in the sum of £300, April 6, 1767, for the administration of the estate; witnesses, William Parker, Jr., Eliza Parker.]
[Inventory, April 30, 1767; amount, £99. 2. o; signed by Philemon Blake and Joseph Tilton.]
JAMES MARSTON 1767 NEWMARKET
In the Name of God Amen I James Marstone of the parrish of Newmarkett in the province of New Hamphire in new England Blacksmith being Sick & week in Body
Imprimis my will is that my Just Debts and funeral Charges Should be paid by the Executor of thiss my Last will as Soon after my Deaceace as Can Conveantly be Done and Likewise my will is that my Executor bury my wife in a Decent maner after her Deaceace
Item I give and Divise to my beloved Son Caleb Marstone all and singular my homestead place or plantation Wheron I now Dwell which is sittuate in Newmarkett Aforesaid and Bounded as follows (viz) Northerly and Easterly on Piscasick River So Called & Southerly in part on Land in posesion of Joseph Hall Esq' and on Land now in posesion of the Wido Catherine Neal and Westerly on Land in possion of Edward Colcord & all my Right title Intrest or property in a Saw mill & Griss mill on Piscasick River Called Halls mills with the Land thare unto Adjoyning which Land I purchased of Dudly Hilltons Heirs as by a Deed of Sale from them to me may Apear and One Quarter part of a Saw mill in Notingham Called Clarks mill with my Right or title to the stream and Land privilage Whareon it Stands and one Acree and a Quarter of salt marsh which I purchased of William Hillton Lying at Hilltons Creek so Called as by a Deed of Sale from him to me may Appear and Likewise
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all the Buildings and Edifices Standing or Belonging to my Homsead place not before mentioned & Likewise a Certain pease of Land Sictuate in Newmktt Containing twenty Acrees which Land I purchased of Daniel Gillman as by a Deed of Sale Datted may ye 3Ist 1759 from him to me may Appear boundd as follows viz Southerly on Land of Capt Isril Gillmans Easterly on Land of Stephen Lyfords and notherly on Land of Said Caleb Marstens and Westerly on Smarts Crick Line or Weeks's Land which Last Mentiond peas of Land is Given to my son Caleb on Condition of his paying to my son James Marstone the Sum of fifty pound Lawfull money for the Same but If the Said Caleb Should Neglect or Refuse to pay the sum aforsaid then I Give Said twenty Acrees of Land to my son James my will and meaning is that my Son Caleb Shall have his Choice Either to pay to the Aforsaid Sum of fifty pounds or to Claim no Right or title to Said Land
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