NOTE: The books cited as Libers
1, 2, 3, etc., are of West Jersey wills. Those cited as Libers
A, B, C, etc., are the East Jersey wills. Where matters beside
recorded wills, such as inventories, accounts, etc., are noted, the
originals may be found in the proper boxes (arranged by counties),
reference to which is made in the volumes (three volumes) entitled
"Index to Wills," published by the Secretary of State in 1912 and
1913, which should always be consulted in case originals are to be
referred to. All original matters herein abstracted are to be
found in the Secretary of State's office at Trenton. |
1742-3, Feb. 4 |
ANDERSON,
BENJAMIN, of Mansfield Township, Burlingston Co., yeoman;
will of. |
Proved April 6, 1743
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Lib.
4 p. 356 |
Brothers Joseph and Aaron, sisters Elizabeth Gibbs and Sarah
Atkinson. Cousins William and John, sons of Joseph
Atkinson. Real and personal estate. Executors -
brother Aaron and brother-in-law Joseph Atkinson.
Witnesses - Job Talman, George Ash, John Hammell, Jr., Isaac
DeCow medius. |
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1741, Dec. 14 |
AARONSON, JOHN,
of Mansfield Township, Burlington Co., yeoman; will of |
Proved Mar. 3, 1742 |
Lib.
4, p. 357 |
Children - Benjamin, Joseph, Aaron, Thomas, Elizabeth
and Sarah. Grandsons - John Atkinson and his brothers and
sisters. Negroes - Phillis and Ester. Real and
personal estate. Wife Mary, sole executrix. Witnesses
- Banja. Talman, Francis Thompson, Elizabeth Talman, Isaac
DeCow medius. |
1742-3, March 3 |
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Inventory of the personal estate, £498.6.10¾,
includes bonds, bills and note £230.2.8½,
and negro children £30, made by Robert
Rockhill, David Rockhill and Benjamin Shreeve |
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(not dated) |
ABBOTT, JOHN,
of Nottingham Township, Burlington Co., yeoman; will of. |
Proved Apr. 12, 1740 |
Lib.
4, p. 228 |
Children - John, Timothy, Samuel, Mary Williams, Ann Biles,
Jane Burr, Rachell Abbott, Elizabeth Williams and Sarah
Abbott. Servant boy Arthur Wollard. Land
adjoining Robert Pearson on the south side of Crosswick
Creek. Wife Ann sole executrix Witnesses - Robert
Pearson, Rachel Pearson, Thomas Pearson |
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1735, Nov. 29 |
ABOTT, SAMUEL
of Salem Co., yeoman, guardian |
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Libr.
4, p. 50 |
Appointed Aug. 23, 1734. Resignation of, in favor of
Clement Hall of Salem, merchant. The petition of the
ward, Mary Walcott (daughter of Samuel Walcut of Penns Neck,
Salem County) is attached to the original paper. Copy
dated 22 January, 1735. |
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1741, July 21 |
ACKEN, THOMAS,
of Elizabeth Town and Ash Swamp, Essex Co. - will of |
Proved Feb. 10, 1747-8. |
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Wife Mary. Sons - Joseph, John, Samuel and Robert.
Daughter - Mary Little Grandchild - John Acken son of son
John Real and personal estate. Executors - friends
Isaac Frasey and Samuel Hinds. Witnesses - John Scuder,
Ezekiah Hubbell, Nath'll Hubbell. |
1747-8 Feb. 10 |
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The executors within named having refused to act and the
widow being also deceased, Elizabeth Lambert, principal
creditor, appointed administrator. |
1751 July 13 |
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Lib.
E, p. 134 |
James Lambert, husband of the abovesaid Elizabeth, testifies
to the foregoing. |
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1745, Aug. 28 |
ACKERMAN,
ABRAHAM, of Bergen Co., "infant of 14 yrs. and upwards." |
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Bergen Wills, 235B |
Guardian - Hellebrant Lizier of Bergen Co., yeoman. Felow
bonds - John Nevill, Esq., of Perth Amboy |
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1738, April 23 |
ACKERMAN,
JOHANNIS, of Hackinsack, Bergen Co., shoemaker - Will of. |
Proved Aug. 19,
1745 |
Lib. D, p. 324 |
Wife Jannetie Executrix, and to have the real and personal
estate during widowhood. Co-executors of my "menorenne
children," and assistants; my brother-in-law
Hillebrant Lizier and cousin Lawrence Abrams Ackerman, both
of Hackinsack. Sons, David (the Bible as a
birthright), Niclas, Gilyn and Abraham to have all lands
after deceased or remarriage of the widow. Daughter,
Hillegont (married), Trintie, Maritie and Antia.
Witnesses - Jost Vanboskerck, Corns, WynKoop, David
Demarest, Sen. |
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1749, Nov. 18. |
ACTON (ACTEN),
BENJAMIN, of Salem, Salem Co., tanner - Will of. |
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Lib. 6, p. 399 |
Item 1. "I give to my last wife's three daughters, which she
had by her former husband, Wm. Sheals, £10 a piece out
of my personal estate when they arrive to the age of 18
years, or marriage." Item 2. "My son John Acton, my new
house and lot, tanyard and stock, likewise the house and
lot, which formerly belonged to Wm. Sheals, a wood lot
(25 acres) I bought of Wm. Chamber." Item 3. "Son
Joseph Acton to have the house and lot where I live,
likewise the lot (1 acre) bought of Daniel Mestayer, and his
wife, near the Bridge, like wise 50 acres of woodland
reserved from the plantation I sold to Samuel Nicholson."
Item 4. "My right of 100 acres of Cedar swamp
belonging to me and Edward Lumas to be sold and the money
with the overplus of my personal estate to be equally
divided between my two sons above named. I deem Wm.
Barret's mortgage part of my personal estate." Executors
- Sons John and Joseph Acton. Signature with a seal.
Witnesses - John Whittall, Samuel Parker, Josiah Kay.
Sworn and affirmed 30 Dec., 1749. |
1749-50, Jan. 8 |
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Inventory, £1718.17.0, Includes bonds, bills and
notes, £807.8.0, clock and "Screwtore" £17,
plate £14.13.3, "47 pair of pumps, £12,"
parcel of old books 4.4.0, "the wearing apparel late
belonging to Rachel late wife of the s'd deceased, £9,"
cattle £1`.`4.0. "To rent due from Sam'l Abbott,
same appeared £12.0.0." Appraisers - Ranier Vanhist,
Josiah Kay. |
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1733, April 23 |
ADAMES, JOHN,
of Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., labourer; will of. |
Proved July 17, 1734 |
Lib.
B, p. 522 |
Wife Agnas Adames, whose maiden name was Agnes Nisbet, now
in Ireland. Son, Thomas Adames, who is with his mother.
Real and personal estate. Executors - friend, Samuel
Moores, and brother, Charles Adames. Witnesses - John
Waller, Nicholas Stillwill, William Thorne. |
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1732-3, Jan. 12 |
ADAMS, Thomas,
of Freehold, Monmouth Co., cooper; will of. |
Proved Jan. 26,
1732-3 |
Lib. B, p. 379 |
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Wife Margery Four eldest children mentioned, but not
named. Executors - friend, James Robinson and John
Hendersno, of Freehold. Witnesses - Walter and Joseph
Wilson and William Hankinson. |
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1731, Mar. 31 |
ADDAMES,
Jedediah, late of Evesham, Burlington Co., miller. |
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Margaret Adams declines administration. |
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1731, Apr. 1 |
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Lib. 3, p. 99A |
Bond of Judah Allen as administrator; Thomas Hackny fellow
bondsman, both of Evesham, yeoman. |
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1731, Apr. 5 |
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Inventory of personal estate, £47.17, made by Thomas
Middleton and Thomas Hackney. |
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1742, Jun. 26 |
ADDAMS,
JEREMIAH, of Great Egg Harbour, Gloucester Co., yeoman; will
of. |
Proved Nov. 25,
1742 |
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Wife, Mary. Children - David, Mary, Sarah, Rebecca,
Joseph, Jeremiah. Executors - the wife and son David.
Witnesses - Nehemiah Leeds, Elizabeth Lee, Richard Philpotts. |
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1742, Aug. 20 |
AETEN, JOHN, of
Somerset Co.; will of. |
Proved 13, Mar.
1743 |
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Lib.
D, p. 136 |
Wife Elizabeth. To oldest son John and his heirs forever
the "large Dutch folio Bible" and lands beginning at Raritan
River at Peter Cowenhoven's line, thence to Hendrick
Fisher's land. Residue of lands to son Thomas.
Daugher - Elizabeth Smith, who has children, Mary Sebrant,
and Eleanor Sebrant. Executors - sons John, Thomas and
friend Hendrick Fisher. Signed "John Aaten (his mark)."
Witnesses - Peer Cowenhoven, Evan Preston, Aaron Davis (his
mark). |
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1746, May 17 |
AKIN, JOHN, of
Essex Co. |
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Lib.
D, p. 385 |
Bond of Elizabeth Akin, widow, as administratrix; Joseph
Wood, Yeoman, fellow bondsman. Witness - Josiah Broadwell |
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1739, Dec. 17 |
ALBERTSON,
ABRAHAM, of Gloucester, Gloucester Co.; will of. |
Proved 18 Feb.
1744 |
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Sons - Abraham, Ephraim and Joseph Alberson, to have equally
"all of my plantation whereon I live." Daughter - Rebecca
Beverly. Executors to have the rest of estate, real and
personal for bringing up of three sons, Aaron, Levi and
Jonathan Alberson, until they will be 14, and then to
put them out to some trade. After they attain 21 years
executors to pay them 10 pounds piece. To son-in-law
(step-son) Richard Chew £10, when he will be 21.
Executors - sons Abraham and Joseph Alberson. Witnesses -
Joseph Low, William Hampton, John Kaighin |
1745, Dec. 10. |
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Lib.
5, p. 136 |
Letters Testamentary were granted. |
1739, Dec. 6 |
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Filed 1744 |
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Inventory of the personal estate of Abraham Alberson senior
(£193.4.6), includes negro Tom, £5, 30 lbs. of
wool and 12 lbs. of worsted, beef, pork and lard.
Appraisers - John Mickle, Joseph Low. |
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1745-6, Feb. 14 |
ALBERSON,
ABRAHAM, of town of Gloucester, Gloucester Co. yeoman. |
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Lib.
5, p. 463 |
Int. Sarah Alberson, admx (her mark). Thomas Clement of
the same place, "cordwainer," bondsman. Witnesses - John
Hampton, John Ladd. |
1745-6, Jany. 18 |
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Inventory of personal estate (£51.18.0), includes
"salt pork, beaf, hogs, lard £4.10.0." Appraisers -
John Hampton, John Thorne |
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1748, Sep. 22. |
ALBERSON,
SIMON, of Newtown, Gloucester Co. |
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Lib.
6, p. 13 |
Int. Joseph Ellis, admr.; Samuel Harrison, bondsman, both
of place aforesaid. Witness - J. Scattergood. |
1748, Sept. 19 |
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Inventory of personal estate (£73.11.0), includes cash
in hands of Josiah Alberson for rent £43, bond due
from Joseph Low, cash in hand of Jacob Alberson and
Joseph Ellis, 13 sheep. Appraisers - John Kaighin, Isaac
Alberson. |
1759, Feb. 2. |
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Account of Jacob Stokes, adm. of Joseph Ellis, Esq., late of
Gloucester Co., deceased, who was admr. of Simeon Albertson,
late of same County, "So much thereof paid by the said
Joseph Ellis" to Thomas Ellis, Jonah Albertson, William
Edgar, Ann Hampton, John Keasley, Thomas Edgerton, Peter
Sonmon, John Hampton, William Edgerton, etc., amounting to £61.10. |
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1744-5, 22, 12th mo. (Feb. |
ALBERSON,
WILLIAM, of Newton, Gloucester Co., yeoman; will of. |
Proved 16 Apr.
1745 |
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Lib.
5, p. 220 |
To son William and his heirs forever, "all the land and
meadow I bought of John Kasley and the meadow I bought of
Thomas Dennises, excepting the Lower Branch, also my two
tracts of outland." To son Simeon Alberson and his
heirs forever, "the lower part of my plantation where I
live, bounded by Newton and the Fork Creek, near the
house of John Mickle; also my cedar swamp, my son Simeon to
pay each of my daughters Sarah and Ann £30 and my son
Nathan £10, for the same when they will be 21."
Son John Alberson to have the residue of land within the
township of Newton, "he to pay my son Nathan, when 21, £20,
to whom I give my 60 odd acre lot on a branch of Timber
Creek, called 'Stephens Run.'" "I commit the tuition,
care and estate of my children unto my uncle Josiah
Alberson and my friend Ebenezer Hopkins." Executrix -
wife Jane Alberson. Witnesses - Joseph Low, Andrew Tate,
Elizabeth Smith, Jos. Cooper. |
1745, 1st mo. (March, 25 day |
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Inventory (£858.4.4), includes watch and apparel, £54,13.3,
bonds £174.1.2½, saddle bags, remnant of cloth, ½
doz. teaspoons, £2.4.6, negro-woman and
child, £40, 11 horses, 34 cattle, oxen £214.
Appraisers - Jos. Cooper, Josiah Alberson |
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1745, May 9. |
ALBERSON,
Gilbert, of Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Mariner. |
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Admx., Jane Alberson, widow. Thomas Clement, bondsman, of
the place aforesaid. Witnesses - Robt. Smith, J.
Scattergood. |
1749, May 22. |
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Inventory of personal estate, £969.0.11.
Includes bonds, notes and accounts of William Albertson,
Thomas Edgerton, William Hugg, William Sell, Daniel
Calving, Andrew Erickson, William Riggin, William Genard,
Gabriel Dowel, Benjamin Stephenson, Thomas Holstone,
Jonas Veneman, Lawrence Peterson, William Peterson, Andrew
Holstone, Thomas Peterson, Abraham Stats, Samuel
Moffett, John Heritage, William Tremble, Samuel Homby, James
Holliday, William Dollerson, Aaron Bennett, Erick Johnson,
William Roman, Jeremiah Hand, Isaac Hand, David Fitzgerald,
Recompence Hand, Simeon Albertson, John Mackinosh, Walter
Melton, Isaac Albertson, Francis Haddock, James Cusick,
Jacob Albertson, Henry Siddon, Samuel Hazard, Peter Davis.
Appraisers - Thos. Clements, Sam. Harrison, Junr. |
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1746, Aug. 9 |
ALBURT, ADAM,
of Amwell, Hunterdon County. |
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Inventory of personal estate £252.5.9),
includes, 1 anvil and smith's tools; carpenter's tools;
several Dutch Books, etc.; made by Philip Ringo and
Teunes Habbah (or Hoppagh) |
1746, Aug. 13 |
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Bond of Peter Rockafeller and Godfree Peters of Amwell, as
administrators of the estate. Teunes Hoppagh, of Amwell,
surety. Witness, Philip Ringo. |
1748, June 8. |
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Hunterdon Wills, 185J |
Account of administrators, mentioned names of Rut Johnson,
Johannes Louks, Andrew Reed, John Quick, Casper Archaback,
Charles Hoff, Jr., Philip Ringo, Peter Overfelt, Anthony
Fisher, John Taylor, John Wester of Philadelphia, Jacob
Swallow, Meani Vanvoras, Jacob Moore, Jacob Erwine,
Philip Sine, Garret Williamson, John Opdyke, Benjamin Abbot,
Benjamin Canby, Jeromas Horn, Mathias Smith, Anne Ketchin,
Francis Toular (or Foular), school-master, Aron Mateson,
Tunas Hapough, Samuel Ketchin, James Abbot, Robert
Mildram, Francis Quick, Derrick Vanvaughton and Bartholomew
Hoboam. |
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1744, Dec. 4 |
ALDRIDE, Thomas
(see Eldridge) |
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1740, Jun. 11 |
ALFORD, DAVID,
of Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., tanner; will of. |
Proved Apr. 19,
1748 |
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Lib.
E, p. 160 |
Son, Benjamin. Mentions lands bought of John Heard,
Esq., Richard Jones, Benjamin Martin, John Parker, John
Bishop, Sam'll Leues, Jun'r, Sam'll Moores, John Insle,
Timothy Tuttle, David Donham, Robert Thornell. Daughters
- Sarah, Mary and Margaret. Children all minors.
Mentions lands bought of Jonathan Insle, Elisha Frazee,
Ephraim Lockheart and Robert Ayers. Executors - wife Mary
Alford, Benjamin Martin and Petter Martin Witnesses -
Jonathan Inslee, Jonathan Inslee, Jun'r, and Jno. Herriot. |
1748, Apr. 18 |
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Infentory of personal estate, £162.00.8, incl. debts
due by Sam'll Barns and Sam'll Pray; made by Jonathan Inslee
and Benjamin Allward |
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1748-9, Feb. 9 |
ALLCOTT,
WILLIAM, of Northampton, Burlington Co.; will of. |
Proved Feb. 25,
1748. |
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Lib.
5, p. 37 |
Wife, Ann. Sons - Anthony and William. Other
children mentioned but not named. Real and personal
estate. Executors - wife and son Anthony. Witnesses -
Thomas Eayre, John Hiller, John Burr, Jun'r. |
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1731, Jan. 31 |
ALLEN, BENJAMIN
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Burlington Wills, 2057C |
(over 16 years old), eldest son of Judah, of Evesham,
Burlington co., yeoman. Letters of guardianship of
granted to William Sharo, of Evesham. |
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1746, Jul. 9 |
ALLEN,
BENJAMIN, JR., late of Evesham, Burlington Co. |
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Inventory of the personal estate of £92.12; made by
William Sharp and James Cattell. |
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1746, Jul. 19. |
Bond of Deborah Allen, widow, as admistratrix of the estate
of. |
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Lib. 5, p. 430 |
Samuel
Sharp, yeoman, and William Sharp, weaver, both of same
place, fellow bondsmen. |
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1732, Mar. 29. |
ALLEN, DANIEL,
of Egg Harbour, Glouceser Co., yeoman. |
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Inventory of personal estate, £42.11.0, made by
widow, Mary Allen, Administratrix. Appraised by William
Cordray and Return Badkack. |
1732-3, Jan. 2. |
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Gloucester Wills, 149H |
Account of estate, £59.5.0, made by Mary Allen,
showing payments to Richard Clymer, John Hinchman, Henry
Brown, James Steelman, James Sommers, Andrew Steelman. |
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1733, Mar. 18. |
ALLEN, DAVID,
of Shrewsbury town, Monmouth Co., yeoman; will of. |
Proved May 28,
1735 |
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Wife, Hannah. Children - Jedidiah, Ralph, Elizabeth and
Rebecca. Executors - wife, friend George Williams and
cousin Jacob Lippincott. Witnesses - Joseph Allen,
Benjamin Corliss and Jacob Dennis |
1735, May 9th and 16th. |
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Liber C, p. 35; 621-4M |
Inventory of personal estate, £514, incl. 50 neat
cattle; 87 old sheep and 42 lamabs; 12 horses and mares;
bond from Tole Macolla; in Henry Lawrence's hand; in
Hugh Porter's and; in Benjamin Parker's, John and Preserve
Lippincott's hands. Made by John Eatton, John
Redford and Jacob Dennis. |
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1731, Jan. 25. |
ALLEN, DEBORAH,
late of Evesham, Burlington Co. |
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Lib.
3, p. 175 |
Bond of William Sharp and Rebecca his wife as administrators
(Rebecca Sharp being one of the daughters of Deborah Allen,
late wife of Judah Allen, yeoman, late of Evesham).
William Parke and James Shearing, all of Burlington Co.,
fellow bondsmen. Witnesses - Hugh Sharp, Martha
Parke, Richard Parke. |
1740, May 16. |
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Liber C, p. 340; 881-4M |
Inventory of personal estate £75.19.00, incl. bond of
Joseph Patterson, due from David Jecocks; made by Benjamin
Parker and John Seares. |
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1740, May 23. |
ALLEN,
EBENEZER, of Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co. |
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Bond of Hannah Allen, widow, as administratrix. George
Allen of same place, yeoman, bondsman. Witnesses - Robert
Hude and Thomas Bartow. |
1740, May 16. |
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Liber C, p. 340; 881-4M |
Inventory of personal estate, £75.19.00, incl. bond of
Joseph Patterson, due from David Jecocks; made by Benjamin
Parker and John Seares |
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1741-1, Mar. 16. |
ALLEN,
ELIZABETH, of Elizabeth Town, Essex Co., widow. |
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Inventory of personal estate, £30.19.01¾, incl.
debts due from wife of John Drew, and bond from Jonathan
Allen; made by Benjamin Trotter and John Potter. |
1741, Nov. 30. |
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Lib. C, p. 466 |
Bond of Jonathan Allen, son, yeoman, as administrator.
John Hyndshaw, of Woodbrige, Middlesex Co., Bookbinder,
fellow bondsman. |
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1747, Dec. 20 |
ALLEN, EPHRAIM,
of Shrewsbury town, Monmouth Co., will of. |
Proved Dec. 28, 1747 |
Lib.
E, p. 143 |
Wife, Mary. Children - Joseph and Lydia. Grandson,
John Allen. Executors - wife and friend Job Cook.
Witnesses - Emmanuel Wooley, Benjamin Wooley, Stephen Cook
and Amariah Slocum. Executors, being Quakers, affirmed. |
1747 Dec. 24 |
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Inventory of personal estate, £189.00.11; made by
Willliam Jackson and Daniel Williams |
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1747, Mar. 2. |
ALLEN, EZEKIEL,
of Shrewsbury town, Monmouth Co., yeoman; will of. |
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Wife, Amy. Children - Obadiah, Nathan, Joshua, Elizabeth,
and Aaron. Executors - wife and brother, Jedidiah Allen.
Witnesses - Joseph Potter, Thomas Negus, John Allen and
Jacob Dennis. Executors, Quakers, affirmed same day.
Proved Mar. 14, 1747, by Joseph Potter and John
Allen, Quakers. |
1748, Mar. 15 |
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Inventory of the personal estate, £257.01.02.
Made by Joseph Wardell and Joseph Potter. |
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1739, Feb. 20 |
ALLEN, ISAAC,
of Salem County, blacksmith. |
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Int. Admx., Mary Allen (relict of). Bondsman, Benjamin
Allen. Both of aforesaid County. Witnesses - Rich'd
Wood, Dan'l Mestayer. |
1739-40, Feb. 16 |
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Inventory (£270.9.21½) "praised at Alaways Creek,
Salem County," includes cattle and horses, "anvil, stock in
smith shoop," bellows and vise. Appraisers -
Richard Wood, Abraham Moss. |
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1750, Dec. 3 |
ALLEN, JOHN,
ESQ., of city of Burlington. |
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Hannah Allan, widow, renounces administration and requests
that same be granted her son, John Allen, Esq. |
1750, Dec. 8 |
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Lib.
7, p. 29. |
Bond of John Allen, of Hunterdon Co., Esq. as administrator.
Bennet Bard and Joseph Hollinshead of city of Burilngton,
Esqrs. fellow bondsmen. |
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1748, Nov. 12 |
ALLEN,
JONATHAN, of Shrewsury town, Monmouth Co., Yeoman; will of. |
Proved Nov. 26, 1748 |
Children - Hezekiah (eldest son), Bathsheba (eldest
daughter), Naomi, James, Exercise, Sarah, Mary, Hannah,
David (youngest son). Executors - friend Joseph Corleis
and son-in-law John Woodmanse. Witnesses - John Redford,
Joseph Potter and Jedidiah Allen. Executors (Quakers)
affirmed. |
1748, Nov. 19 |
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Inventory of personal estate, £178.16.7, incl. bonds of
James Allen, Thomas Finemor, William Mitten, Josiah Parker
and Hezekiah Allen, and nursery of apple-tress; made by
Joseph Potter and John Williams. |
1749, May 1. |
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Lib.
E, p. 245 |
Account of estate by executors. The plantation sold for
£1281; property right for £25. Cash paid to
following: Joseph Wardel, Hezekiah Allen, John Woodmansey,
Derious Lippincott, James Allen, William Brewer, Charles
Mackey, Jedidiah Allen, Hannah Allen, David Allen, Peleg
Slocum. |
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