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In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJAMIN COLZA, of Oyster Bay, in Queens County, on Nassnu Island, Gent., being very sick. I leave to my wife Pbebe, all household goods and movable estate. I leave to my wife the use of all my homestead, lands, and meadows, during her life, and then to my son JJoseph. I leave to my two daughters, Freelove and Jemimnh, two lots of land, one lying by the highway that leads from Musketo Cove to Matinecock; and the other lying by the highway that leads from Musketo Cove to Oyster Bay. I make my wife and my brothers, Joseph Coles aad Derick Albertson, executors.
Dated September 19, 1726. Witnesses, David Valen- tine, Josiah Milliken, Thomns Keble. I'roved, October 23, 1729.
These Presents witnesseth, that I, BENJAMIN SE.A. MAN, JR., of Hempsted, in Queens County, October 28, 1729, being very sick, and willing to set my house in order. I leave to my three daughters, Elizabeth, Mar- tha, and Jnne, nll household goods. Also the north east part of my two lots of land, which I bought of Jobn Dingee, lying in the New General Purchase of Oyster Bay. The bounds beginning at n white oak tree. being the north east bounds of a lot i bought of Chris. topher Dingee, and thence to extend easterly about 50 rods, and thence to extend north east, or the course of the lots to the north east end of said lots of land. Alen a part of a piece of land I bought of Joseph Wright. lying eastward of the Great Pond, by Crooked l'ath. Beginning at the north east corner of said piece, and from thence to run nbout, or near, southwest, to a walnut tree, about 30 rods. Then southward to a white oak tree that stands in the field, and from thence yet sontherly, to a small tree that stands in the fence ; and from thence to run as the fence stands, to the south west part of said piece of Innd, and thence east- wardly 44 rods to a white oak tree, and from thence to the place of beginning. My executors are to sell all
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and Ann, and I leave ber all my estate, real and per- sonal, in Oyster Bay or elsewhere, and make her sole executor.
Dated, in Oyster Bay, in Queens County, October 9, 1729. Witnesses, Abraham Weeks, Edmund Weeks, William Mayles. (No Prohate. Endorsed, Proved, January 1, 17} [.)
In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSHUA HORTON, of Soutbold, Suffolk County, Gent., being sick and weak. My executors are to pay funeral charges and debts out of that part of my estate left to my wife Mary. I leave to my eldest son, Joshua, the 3 Lots of land where he now dwells, bounded west hy Captain Jobn Corwin. And one Lot in the four several Divisions of land last laid out in the said town, which is to be understood, one of those two Lots of land in the said Division that my son Joshua drawed and received at the time they were delivered hy the surveyors. And one Right of Commonage in said Town. Also my 4 Lots of meadow in Cnrchoge grent meadow (so called). Also one Lot of Creek Thatch, at the said Curchoge, formerly Col. Youngs. And } of my other Creek Thatcb, lying at the said Curchioge, next unto the said lot. Also all that part of my meadow at Fort Neck (so called), lying northward of a white oak tree standing near the said meadow, over against the head of the creek there. Re- serving a way through gates or bars, to the meadow given to my son Joshun. I also leave bim 5 shillings. I leave to my daughter, Zerviah Case, 5 shillings, over and above what I have formerly given ber. I leave to my wife Mary, the west room in my dwelling house. with the chamber over the same. And the privilege of the Old Orchard. while she remains my widow, and then to my son Ephraim for life, and then to his Ron Joseph. I leave to my son Ephraim, during his life, all the remainder of iny houses, orchard, and home lot, and all my north side and hack side lands (so
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hrother, Solomon Seaman, and my brother-in-law, meadow. I leave to my son Benjamin, my house and
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called), Bonnded east by William Horton and Jere- miah Vail, west by the lane and William Hallock's land. Also 3 Lots in Hog Neck, bounded west by Ben- jamin Reeve, east by Nathaniel Youngs. Also 2 Lots in each of the four Divisions of land laid out, and houuded as hy the Book of Entries may appear. And 2 Rights of Commonage. And all my meadow at Pine Neck, bounded south by Joshua Wells, north by the highway, into Pine Neck. And all my meadow at South Harhor (so called), bounded east and west by John Goldsmith, and after his death all these to go to his son Joseph. I also leave to my son Ephraim, during his life, 3 Lots, about 75 acres, bounded east by Henry Wells, west hy Thomas Goldsmith. Also 2 Lots of Creek Thatch at Curehoge, bounded east by William Salmon. And all my meadow at Fort Neck, not given to my son Joshua. And after his death I leave all these to his son Benjamin. I leave to my son Ephraim, all husbandry utensils, and to my wife Mary, all goods and moveables and money not herein mentioned. My son Ephraim is to keep my orchard in fence, and to keep in repair, the part of the house left to my wife. And she is to have 3 cows, 10 sheep, and firewood, and 10 bushels of wheat, 10 of Indian corn, and 15 pounds of flax yearly. I make my wife and my friend. Lieut. Matthias Hutchinson, and my cousin, Jonathan Hor- ton, executors.
Dated March 23, 1723. Witnesses, James Landon. Jonathan Corey, Benjamin Youngs. Proved. Febru- ary 11, 1738.
Witnesses, Lewis Stillwell, James Carman, Daniel In the name of God, Amen. June 1, 1729. I. Sayre, Jr. Proved, November 11, 1729.
NATHANIEL BAITTON, of Richmond Connty, Esq., being at this time dangerously ill. Whereas it has pleased God to give unto me thirteen children, which are all now living, heing six sons and seven daughters, uame- ly, Nathaniel, Richard, Nicholas, Abigail, Elizabeth. Alice, Rebecca, John, Samuel, Mary, Sarah, Rachel. and William. And whereas the first four have been
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wife Mary shall have as the Law directs, after my debts are paid. My exeentors may sell all lands, goods, and negroes, a year and a day after my decease, and divide among my five children, Margaret, Susanah. Elizabeth, Sarah, and Mary, when they are of age. I make Abraham Cole and Jolin Le Count, executors.
Witnesses, Wygant Le Count, Richard Cole, Albert Johnson. Proved, October 10, 1729.
Be it known and manifest unto all People, that I, JACOB BOELEN, of New York, goldsmith, being in good health. I leave to my wife Catharina, all my estate. real and personal, lands, and goods, for life. And after hier death, I leave to my granddaughter Catharina, the only child of my eldest son, Isaac, deceased, £3, when she is of age or married. I also leave her all that my house and lot where I now live, in the Broad street, be- tween the houses and lots of Ursilla Van Dyck and William Roseboom. I leave to my son Henricus, all that my house and ground, now in his tenure, in New York, fronting the Dock, behind Queen street, hetween the lots of Anna Vanderspiegel and Cornelius Lange- velt, which lot is to contain the whole breadth of the lot, and to extend back towards Queen street, sixty- three feet, to the remainder of my ground, with all my right to the Dock. I leave to my son-in-law, .Jacob Goe- let, Jr., and my daughter Catharine, his wife, all that my large house and ground, now in his occupation. fronting Queen street, between the houses of Anna Vanderspiegel and Cornelius Langevelt. To contain the whole breadth, and to extend back to the lot left to my son Henricus, being 70 feet 2 inches, with the privilege of a water course over the said lot to the river. And they are to pay £100 to my son Henricus, and £200 to my nephew, Coenraet Ten Eyck (son of Direk), cordwainer, to be put at interest for my grand- daughter Catharina. I leave all my personal estate to my granddanghter Catharina, and my son Henricns, and to Jacob Goelet and his wife. I make my wife
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portioned and provided for out of my estate, and the fifth and sixth have been partially provided for. I will that all funeral charges and debts be paid. I leave to my wife Elizabeth, a negro woman, and one third of my personal estate. I leave to my son William, a lot of land, 60 acres, and 6 acres of salt meadow, there- to belonging, situate at the head of Fresh kill, which was sold to me by James Dye. And he is to pay to my grandson, Nathaniel, son of my son Abraham, de- ceased, £30, when he is of age. If my son William dies without issue, then I leave the above to my sons, John and Samuel. I leave to my sons, John and Samuel, all my farm or Plantation where I now live, in the South Precinct of Richmond County; lying between the Plan- tations of Col. Nicholas Britton and Vincent Fountain, Jr., with all appartenances. The northeast part, join-' ing Col. Nicholas Britton, is to be for my son John; and the southwest part to my son Samuel. The Hom- machs, in the Fresh meadow are to be in the part of my son Samuel; and the rest of the meadow equally between them. And they are to pay £250 to six of my daughters, viz .: Elizabeth, wife of James Poillon, Alice, wife of John Cowell, each £25. And to my daughters, Rebecca, Mary, Sarah, and Rachel, each £50 when of age or married. I leave to my grandson Nathaniel, 2 cows and 2 mares. I leave to my son William, £100. To my son Nicholas, 6 shillings. I leave to my sons, John and Samnel, two thirds of my personal estate, and to my wife the use of the farm. I make my wife and my son John, executors.
In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER DE MILL, of New York, baker, being in perfect health. I leave to Witnesses, John Weeks, Jr., Thomas Townsend, John Weekes. Proved, February 26, 1729. my wife, Mary Vanderhenill, alias De Mill, during her widowhood, all my estate, houses, lands, and goods. And she shall bring up the children till of age or mar- In the name of God, Amen. September 29, 1729. I, ried; and she is to give each a portion, or ontsetting, CoaNELIUS JACKSON, of Richmond Connty, glazier. My
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Catharina, and my son-in-law, Jacob Goelet, and my son Henricus, and my nephew, Coenradt Ten Eyck, executors.
Dated July 31, 1725. Witnesses, Abraham Gouver- neur, John Walters, John Marshall. Proved, March 23, 1733.
[NOTE .- Jacoh Boelen lived on Broadway. In 1694 he purchased of Thomas Lloyd a lot 89 feet wide, bounded east by the Broadway, north hy Crown Street (now Liberty). It was divided into four lots, now Nos. 139-145. The house and lot left to his daughter Catlı- arine, wife of Jacob Goelet, Jr., is now No. 116 Pearl Street. He bought it of Elsie Leisler, widow of the famous Jacob Leisler, in 1699. The house and ground left to his son Henricus, is in the rear of the above, fronting Water Street. Jacob Goclet was the "sworn interpreter of the Dutch language," and wills trans- lated by him are to be found in these volumes. Hle married Catharine Boelen, May 6, 1716. He left an only daughter, Jane, who married John Dies, of Catskill, where they built an elegant residence, which stood till recent years. She has many descendants among the Dubois and Van Loon families. She died March 5, 1799, aged 78 years. Her sons were the founders of Gilboa, in Schoharie County, N. Y .- W. S. P.]
In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN DUNK, of New York, vintner. After paying debts, I leave to my wife Margaret, my fonr negro slaves, during her life or widowhood, and then to my son-in-law, George Par- ker. My negro boy John to be free when he is 21, and in the meantime to remain with my son-in-law, and learn the art, mystery, and trade of a felt maker. All the rest to my wife during her life, and then to my son-in-law, George Parker. I make my wife execntor.
Dated December 2, 1729. Witnesses, - Dupny, Herenles Wendover. Proved, March 9, 1738.
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as she shall think fit. And she may sell, with the con- sent of my hrothers, Isaac Kip and James Vander- heuill, all my estate. After the death of my wife, all my estate is to be divided among my children. (Not named.) And my oldest son is to have 20 shillings over and above his share, in bar to all claim as heir at law. I make my brothers, Isaac Kip and Johanes Van- derheuill, trustees, and my wife, executor.
Dated July 27, 1711. Witnesses, Andries Marschalk, William Eyght, Jacob Bennett. Proved, June 15, 1729.
In the name of God, Amen. February 9, 1729. I, CALEB COLES, of Oyster Bay, in Queens County, yeo- man, being very sick. My exeentors may sell all that certain tract of land, near the town of Oyster Bay, adjoining William Wright, Richard Bntler, and Wright Coles, containing 80 acres. I leave to my two hrothers, Robert and Barak, and to my sisters, Martha; wife of Samnel Macoune, and Deborah, wife of Joseph Wool- sey, all my lands and orchards, being the Homestead, in the Town Plot of Oyster Bay. And a share and a half of meadow, and a Right in the undivided lands, in the Old Purchase. And also a tract of land, or field, adjoining John Week, Sr., and Esther Townsend, heing 15 acres. I leave to my loving mother-in-law, Sarah Rogers, the room in the north end of my dwell- ing house, and the benefit of } of the North orchard, during her life. I leave to my two nieces, Sarah and Hannah Woolsey, each a cow and 4 sheep. All the rest to my hrothers and sisters. I leave to Wright Coles and Freelove Coles, 5 shillings each. I make my brother, Barak Coles, of New York, merchant, and my friend, Jotham Townsend, of Oyster Bay, exec- utors.
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In the name of God, Amen. This 24 day of Febru- ary, 172g. I, CONTENT TITUS, of Newtown, in Queens County, on Nassau Island, being old and crazy, but of sound mind. I leave to my son Robert, all my real estate in Newtown, he paying out the legacies, and allowing grass and hay for 2 cows for ITaunah. And all my wearing apparell, and all my tools for building, turning, and husbandry. Also 3 horses, 4 cows, and a negro man, Jack. I leave to my sons, Silas, Joliu, and Timothy, 5 shillings each. I leave to my daughter Hannah, the use and whole command of my newest house, during her single state, and then to mny son Robert. Also 2 negro girls, and all household fur- niture, belonging to the Great room, in the new house, and the rest of the movable estate. And she is to have à of the crop of every sort, and grass and hay for her cows, and if she dies umquarried, then to my daughters, Phebe and Abigail. I leave to my danghters, Phebe and Abigail, each a negro girl and boy and £20, having heretofore dealt out household goods to them. I make my son Robert, and my daughter Hannah, executors.
Witnesses, Moore Woodard, Charles Wright, Sam- nel Pumroy. Proved, January 31, 1738.
Hannah Titus resigns as executor, "being very weak, and indisposed in body, and incapable of going ahroad, without great danger to Life."
[NOTE .- The term " crazy " at that time meant gen- eral debility of body, but not mental alienation .- W. S. P.]
In the name of God, Amen. January 2, 1728. I, JOHN IRELAND, of Oyster Bay, Queens County, carpen- ter, being sick and weak. I make my wife Sarah, exec- utor, and I leave her all lands, messuages, and tene- ments, so long as she doth bear up the name of her husband, John Ireland. And all my creatures, except 2 jades and 4 cows for my children. I leave to my daughters, Mary and Sarah, each a hed and a cup- board. I leave to my son John, when of age, one new
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worsted snit of clothes, and a pair of new wash leather the southwest of the Ridge, and ranging from the rock breeches. All dehts to be paid. After the death or marriage of my wife, all my estate is to be sold, aad divided among my seven children, born, and one not born. But the boys are to have £4 each more than the girls. (Not named.) I make Benjamin Simmons, of Westbury, and John Dinge, executors, after the death of my wife. south easterly 40 Degrees, to a certain marked tree in the woods, 300 rods. Ranging from the marked tree North easterly along the Purchase line, 47 Degrees to n stone set in the ground aad marked W. H on the one side, and S. H. on the other side, 178 rods. Rangiag thence along the fence as it now stands to a stone set Witnesses, David Rogers, John Blackhead, William Crumly. Endorsed, " August 28, 1729." iu the ground on the east side of my gate, at the ead of the laae by my orchard. Raugiug thence along the orchard 36 rods, thence along the Garden 16 rods. From thence down to the Purchase line, that comes I, CHARLES MOTT, of Cow Nek, in the town of Hemp- stead, in Queens County, being sick and weak. My ex- ecutors are to sell all my housing and lands and meadows that I bought of Noah Barton, in Westchester County. And they may sell it in a short time or tarry some years, before they sell it. I leave to my wife Deborah, one third of my mouey and movable estate, and my executors are to put two thirds out at interest to pay for bringing up my children. If my children should prove sickly or lame, and the interest is not sufficient, they may use the principal. And they may give my children what schooling they think fit. And when my three daughters, Abigail, Elizabeth, and Mary, are 18, they are to have £20 each. I leave all the rest to my four sons, Joseph, Thomas, Samuel, and Silvanus. I make my father, Charles Mott, and my uncle, Adam Mott, and my brothers-in-law, Henry Pearsall and Richard Valentine, executors. through Hellgate. From thence to the mouth of the Great Creek, thence to the little creek, from thence to the Great Rock, the first station. And he is to have the equal privilege of the lane with Samuel Ilallett; as it is now fenced, from the stone, hy my gate to the water side, so down west to the Purchase line. Except a certain tract of land and buildings, given to my son, Moses Hallett, by a deed, June 7, 1708. To him, my son, Joseph Hallett, and his heirs male, and iu default of such, then to my son, George Hallett, and his heirs male. And in default to my son Richard and his heirs male, and in default of such to my female heirs, for- ever. I also leave to my son Josepli, a negro man, and a negro wench, and a waggon, plough, and my great riding horse, and a cupboard, and the Great Table and great chest, and my silver Tankard. I leave to my sons, George and Richard, and to my grandson, Joseph Ilallett, and to my daughters, Sarah Phillips, Rebecca Dated August 31, 1729. Witnesses, Jacob Mott, Al- exander Young, William Kirk, Thomas Pearsall. Proved, September 9, 1729. Jackson, Sarnh Blackwell, and Charity Moore, certain negroes. I leave to my true and loving wife, one third of the remainder of all my movable estate, and the In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM HALLETT. of Hellgate Neck, in Newtown, Queens County, being very infirm and weak. I leave to my son Joseph (my eldest son now living), all my houses, lands, tenements, and meadows, with all improvements, situate at Hell- gate Neck. Beginning at a great Rock in the valley of privilege of the chamber in the stone house, during widowhood. And my son Joseph is to furnish her sufficient support and firewood. I leave two thirds of my movables to my five daughters, Sarah Phillips, Re- becca Jackson, Charity Moore, Mary Blackwell, and Elizabeth Fish. And my son Joseph is to keep for his mother, four head of cattle, winter and summer. I
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Eli dies under age, then his part to go to my son James.
Witnesses, Peter Boyd, Michael Shaw, John - (illegible). Proved, April 1, 1729.
June 15, 1729. I, JOHN BATES, of Westchester Coun- ty, being very sick. I leave to my wife Elizabeth, one half of all movables, and the other half to my three daughters, Hannah, Sarah, and Elizabeth. I leave all my lands to my three sons, Samuel, Joseph, and John, when of age. And I leave six shillings more to my eldest son, Samuel. I make my wife, and Joseph Sut- ton and Jolin Clap, both of Greenwich, Connecticutt. executors.
Witnesses, Moses Quinby. Dorcas Clap, Susanah Sutton. Proved, October 10, 1729.
In the name of God, Amen. March 23, 1723. I, ROB- EAT GRIFFING, of Southold, in Suffolk County, brick- layer, being very sick. My executors are to sell to pay dehts, my north side Lot of land, and three Lots of land npon the plain in Halliocks Neck, and part of Sawyers Neck. And if that is not enough, then one half of my mill to be sold. I leave to my wife Lydia, the use of my house and lot and one half the mill, and all household goods, and all debts owing to me, while she remains my widow. I leave to my sons, Samuel and William. my housing and four acres of land ad- joining, and one half of my wind mill. To be divided between them at the discretion of two or three of the neighbors. I leave to my sons, Robert, Jasper, and John, and my daughter Elizabeth, each a feather bed, when they are of age. I make my wife and my sons, Samuel and William, executors.
Witnesses, Charles Stole, Benjamin L'Hommedieu, Samnel Turner. Proved, May 5, 1729.
" Governor's Fee 10s. Secretary £2."
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sick. I make my wife Cateruichie, and my father, Johu Ryckman, Gerritt Christopher, and Philip Keizeau, executors. All estate to he sold. (W'ill here illegible and torn.) I leave all the rest to my wife.
Witnesses, Louis Dubois, jr., Adam Mott,- (illegible). Proved, August 30, 1729.
In the name of God. Amen. I, JOHN EVERITT, of Jamaica, in Queens County, on Long Islaud, being now sick. I leave to my executors, all my estate, real and personal, in Jamaica, to be sold, and after nlì dehts are paid, the remainder to my wife Sarah, and my daugh- ters, Sarah, Mary, and Elizabeth. I leave to my son, Daniel Everitt, all my estate in Orange and Ulster Counties, and my Indian slave. I make my brother- in-law, Thomas Smith, and my brother, Daniel Smith, executors.
Dated May 7, 1729. Witnesses, Nathaniel Highie, Benjamin Cromell, Joseph Smith. Proved, Decem- ber 5, 1729.
In the name of God, Amen. July 23, 1728. I. NATHAN WHITFIELD, of New York, mariner, being in perfect health. I leave to Rebecca Low, widow of the Rev. Mr. Andrew Low, late of London, £30 Sterling. I leave to my brothers, Peter and Josiah Whitfield. each £20. I leave to James Searles, John Marshall, William Bradford, Jr., and Albertus Bosch, all of New York, £10 each, to be by them laid out in a suit of mourning. All the rest I leave to Susanah Marshall. of New York, and I make her executor.
Witnesses, Jonas Smith, Harman Stout, Henry Beekman. Proved, December 3, 1729.
In the name of God, Amen. April 2, 1729. I, JONA- THAN HunSON, of Shelter Island, yeoman, heing very sick. I leave to my son Jonathan, the lot of land which he now lives on, which I purchased for the sum of £172, 10s. I also leave him £37, 10s. I leave to my
In the name of God. Amen. February 11, 1728. I, ALBERT RYCKMAN, of Richmond County, currier, being son Richard, the estate of land he now lives on, which
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leave to my sons, Joseph aad George, all my apparell. I make my wife Mary, and my sons, and James Jack soa, and Samuel Moore, executors.
Dated September 16, 1727. Witnesses, Samuel Hal- lett, Samuel Hnllett, Jr., Samuel Richards.
(No prohate recorded. Endorsed, August 23, 1729.)
In the name of God, Amen. March 3, 1728. 1, SAM UEL THOANE, Ja., of Flushing, in Queens County, being sick and weak. I leave to my wife Hannah, the use of one third of my lands nnd houses, lying at Success, in the bounds of Flushing, and the west rooms ia my house, both ahove and below, during her widowhood. I leave to my son Samuel, all my lands and meadows ia Flushing, with all improvements, and he is to pay to my soa John, £350, when he is of age. I leave to my son Obadiah, all my laads in the West Jerseys, which was given to me hy my father. I lenve to my danghter Hannah, a bond for £100. My executors are to sell the rest of movable estate, and divide the money among my wife nnd my four children. I make my son Samuel, and my son-in-law, Samuel Stringham, and my friend, Benjamin Hicks, executors.
Witnesses, Elizabeth Elsmond, Thomas Hicks, Jo siah Elsmond. Proved, April 14, 1729.
In the name of God, Amen. February 22, 1728. I. ELI NELSON, of Marneck ( Mamaroneck), in Westches. ter County, yeoman, being very sick. I beqneath to my dearly beloved wife, a home, and I make her executor. I leave to my son-in-law, James Scholefield, my duck and demands from Peter Veen, and my loom and tack- ling, and 2 cows and 2 calves. I leave to my daughter Henerick, two cows and a horse. To my daughter Mary, a negro wench. I leave to my son Eli, the old field, which was my father's. I leave to iny son William, the Ilomestead. I leave to my son John. the place I bought of Samuel Hadden. To my son James, my salt mendow and my orchard. If my son
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I purchased. I also leave him £20. I leave to my son Samnel, all the money which he has had of me, by way of loan, or otherwise, heing £105. And enough more to make him equal to my son Richard. I leave to my grandson, Joseph Hudson, son of Jonathan, 12 acres of land, with an orchard on it, at a place called Okabog, in Southold. I leave to my daughter, Ilannah Spencer, £32 Boston money, and 2 cows and a negro girl. To my daughter, Deborah Parker, £20 nnd 2 cows and a negro girl. To my granddaughter, Deborah l'ain, £10. After all debts are paid, all the rest of my estate to be sold hy way of anction or veadue. and the remainder to my wife, so long as she remains my widow, and after her decease, or after she is married to another man, then to my sons, Jonathan, Richard, and Samuel, and my daughters, Haanah Spencer. Deborah Parker, and Mary L'Hommedien. I make my wife Sarah, and my son Samuel, executors.
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