Suffolk County Wills & Obits

Suffolk County Wills, 1665-1707

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submitted by Sherrill Stevens

ELLIS COOK was one of the early settlers, his name appearing on the list of 1644. In 1663 he made his will, having w. Martha d. of John Cooper of Southampton and ch 2 John, 3 Ellis, 4 Martha, 5 Elizabeth and 6 Mary. His youngest son 7 Abial or Abiel was born soon after his death. Ellis lived on the homestead of the late George Herrick. While retaining this homestead he removed to and resided at Mecox as early as 1659 and after his death (which occurred as I suppose about 1663), in 1690 his widow and son Abiel unite in exchanging the Southampton homestead for one in Mill Neck (as Watermill was then called) belonging to Thomas Stephens, who had married 5 Elizabeth Oct 20, 1675......

Ellis Cook's Will as shown in Mormon Church Records:
Inventory of the Will of Ellis Cook, 2/26/1678/9

Page 207 - Ellis Cook, Southampton. Leaves to son John when twenty-one, "if

Pp 81-82 "The Records of the Court of Sessions of Suffolk County in the Province of New York, 1670-1688 (Thomas W. Cooper, 1993)

The Will of Ellis Cook

Ellis is buried in Mecox cemetery, Bridge Hampton, Long Island, NY

His headstone reads:
"Here lyeth the body of Ellis Cook who departed this live Nov. the 18th Ano. 17"

Page 199.--THOMAS HALSEY, Southampton. "I Thomas Halsey, being in a right mind and sound judgment," leaves to wife, "one woollen wheel and one linnen wheel, my little Iron Pott, and a Yellow Rugg, and one white Dutch blanket, and 4 bushels of wheate to be paid yearly, as long as she liveth, and 4 sheep." Leaves to son Thomas, "my house and home lot, and the beach lot, and the Little Plain close, and the little close on the south side of Mr. Raynor's, commonly called Troublesome, and the close at the mill neck called Peter's close, and the lot I had in the last Division at Meacocks." Leaves to son Isaac, "my close at the head of the creek, and 5 acres adjoining, and 5 acres in the Great Plain in the ten acre lots, and 3 acres at the town pond, and 10 acres in the ox pasture, and the Gin lots, and 4 1/2 acres in the Little Plain, and 20 acres in the next Division, and he is to have his choice out of my €300 of Commonage in lieu of the land at Sagapanack." The remainder of all Divisions is to be divided equally between my sons Thomas and Daniel, and Hog neck to be divided also. Isaac is also to have the lot of meadow at Seponack on the north side, and one acre at Halsey's neck, and half the meadow on the south beach, the other half to my son Daniel. Leaves to son Daniel, one lot of meadow at Seponack, and the eastermost two acres in the Little Plain, and the home lot I bought of Mr. Smith, my land at Quogue and North side, and Hog Neck, to be divided equally between my sons. Legacy to daughter Elizabeth, wife of Richard Howell.

Dated July 28, 1677. Proved March, 1679. Witnesses, Richard Barrett, John Else. The sons Isaac and Thomas were confirmed as executors July 8, 1679.

WILL OF JOHN JAGGER
Southampton, Long Island, New York
Dated August 18, 1698 - Proved October 29, 1699
In ye name of God Amen & tenth year of ye reign of our Sovereign Lord William the third of England Scotland France & Ireland King Defendr of ye faith &c.

I John Jagger of ye town of S'hampt in ye County of Suffolk & province of New York Husbandman being sick & weak in body yet through the goodness of God being in full strength of memory do hereby make & ordain this to be my last Will & testamt. viz:

I give & bequeath my soul unto God that gave it and my body to ye earth after death to be decently buried and after funeral charges and all my just debts paid I dispose of my worldly estate as followth -

First - I give & bequeath to my eldest son John Jagger and to his heirs of his body begotten lawfully forever the one half of my close of land lying on ye Northside of Samuel Jones his close to be taken of ye East end thereof and one third part of my land at ye 7 ponds to be the East part of the same and one acre & half in ye South division of ye Ox pasture siding by ye path that runs through ye great plains to ye beach, but if my said son John should depart this life without any such heirs as aforesd then ye above demised lands to be equally divided between my son Jeremiah & his heirs and my son Samuel & his heirs forever and my will is that my sd two sons Jeremiah & Samuel and their heirs to take care and provide a commendable maintenance for him my sd son John Jagger -

2 - I give & bequeath to my sd son Jeremiah Jagger and his heirs forever my dwelling house & barn with all ye home lot adjoining whereon sd house & barn stands & ye other half of my close of land before mentioned on ye North side of Samuel Johnes at ye West end thereof and ye other two third parts of ye aforesaid land at ye 7 ponds in ye ten acre lot lying in Capt. Neck hollow & my two acres of land by ye pond side & one acre & half in ye ten acre lots lying next to John Jessups land and one half of my land called ye beach lot and my lot of upland & meadow at Potuncke and one fifty pound alotmt in Ogdens Neck & one third part of my orchard land at Long Springs and a fifty pound commonage throughout ye bounds of sd town all which land & premises I give unto him my son Jeremiah Jagger & his heirs forever saving that his Mother Enjoy part of it as hereafter Expressed and that he give my son Benjamin Jagger a good title to his house when he takes possession of mine abovesd. Also I give unto him my sd son Jeremiah a mare & one cow -

Thirdly - I give & bequeath to my son Samuel Jagger and his heirs forever ye one half of my close of land lying between Samuel Coopers land and Isaac Halseys to be taken of ye Northside of ye same to be ye one moiety of that which is now fenced & unfenced and ye other half of my land above mentioned known by ye name of the beach lot and three acres in Halsey's neck & my three acres of land in ye South division of the Ox pasture which I had of Thomas Stevens & a single acre lying next Joseph Peirson in ye ten acre lots and my whole lot of meadow at Occobogue and a fifty of meadow & upland in Ogdens Neck and a fifty pound alotmt of commonage throughout ye bounds of sd town - And one third part of my orchard land at Long Spring and a mare two oxen & a cow & a three year old heifer and five sheep all which land & premises I give unto him my son Samuel & his heirs forever except what is after for his Mother reserved her life time -

Fourthly - I give & bequeath unto my son Jonathan Jagger all that my forty acre division of land I had of Samuel Cooper lying on ye West side of ye long pond and all my lot of land & meadow in hog neck division and half a fifty pound commonage throughout ye bounds of sd town & one mare & two oxen & one cow and a three year old heifer & five sheep all which land & premises I give unto him my sd son Jonathan & his heirs forever -

Fifthly - I give & bequeath unto my son Benjamin Jagger and his heirs forever ye other half of my close of land lying between Samuel Coopers land & Isaac Halsey & Jeremiah's house thereon standing and my meadow at Shinacocke & Sebonnucke & one third part of my land and orchard at Long Springs and a lot of meadow at ye beach & a fifty pound alotment of meadow & upland in Ogdens necke & one half of a fifty pound commonage throughout ye bounds of sd town and one mare & two oxen one cow and a three year old heifer & five sheep all which land & premises I give unto him my said son Benjamin & his heirs forever.

And if either my son Jonathan or Benjamin should depart this life without heir or heirs then ye survivor to have the half a fifty pound commonage to him & his forever & further my will is yt if Either my son Samuel Jonathan or Benjamin shall depart this life without heir or heirs then ye respective part of land to them demised as aforesaid of him or them that shall depart this life as aforesaid shall be equally divided between my surviving sons and their heirs John Jagger only Excepted and my sons namely Jeremiah, Samuel & Benjamin my will is that each of them shall Stump & girdle ye trees of five acres of Johathans land at ye long pond -

Sixthly - I give & bequeath unto my three daughters namely Elizabeth, Sarah & Susanna each of them one sheep they having had their portions already -

Seventhly - I give unto my daughter Lydia two cows & five sheep -

Eighthly & lastly - I do here by this my last Will & testamt. make my beloved wife Hannah sole Executrix thereof & give unto her one third part of the use of all my land above demised to my several sons and one third of my dwelling house especially ye lower room next street for her use and all ye rest of my moveable estate for ye paying of all my debts and ye comfortable subsistance of herself and family she paying all ye above mentioned legacies out of my estate that is moveable. And for ye full confirmation of this my last Will & testamt I have hereunto set my hand & seal in S'hampt. this 18th day of Aug 1698.

John Jagger [Seal]

Signed sealed & declared to be his last Will and testamt. in presence of us Samuel Woodruff, Joshua Halsey, Nathan Howell.

By ye tenor of these presents Know ye that on ye 29 day of Oct. Anno Dom. 1699 at ye Manor of St. Georges in ye county of Suffolk before ye Honorble Coll. Wm. Smith Judge of ye Prerogative Court in ye sd. County was proved & approved the last Will & testamt. of John Jagger late of S'hampton in ye sd. County deceased who by his sd. Will did nominate and appoint Hannah his wife his sole Executor to whom was granted the administration of the goods & chattels of sd. deceased.

[footnote: John Jagger was one of the early settlers in Southampton. His home lot, left to son Jeremiah, is on the west side of main street of Southampton. The "Close on the north side of Samuel Jones close" is on the east side of the road to North sea, nearly opposite the road to Seponack. On this the "old Jagger house" was built in 1707, and was a well-known landmark till it was burned a few years since. The ruins still remain. The beach lot was next the beach, on the west side of Town pond, and is now covered by the beach banks. "The close lying between Samuel Coopers land and Isaac Halseys" is on the west side of the road to North sea. The railroad runs through it.]

(Source: Early Long Island Wills Of Suffolk County, 1691 - 1703; An Unabridged Copy of the Manuscript Volume Known as "The Lester Will book"' Being the Record of the Prerogative Court of the County of Suffolk, New York, published by Francis P. Harper in 1897.)

WILL OF MARY HALSEY
(Mary Barrett)
Widow of Thomas Halsey, Jr.
Southampton, Long Island, New York
Dated Dec. 18, 1699 - Proved Dec. 20, 1699
In the name of God Amen. I Mary Halsey late relict of Thomas Halsey of ye town of S'hampton late deceased being very sick & weak in body but in sound memory Expecting every day to put off this mortal body do make & ordain this to be my last will & testamt. in manner & form following -

I give & freely bequeath my soul to God who at first gave it to me and my body after decent buriel to ye earth from whence it was taken and for my worldly estate I dispose of it as followth, (viz) -

1st I give & bequeath unto my grandson Ammy Resco one two year old heifer & four sheep -

2nd I give & bequeath unto my four grandaughters namely Mary Hand, Eunice Howell, Elizabeth Moore & Zerviah Howell each of them twenty shillings in money one silver spoon one pr. of sheets one pewter plate two napkins one pillow drawer and one sheep -

3rd I give & bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Moore ye best rug & a white kersey blanket & a new chest -

4th I give & bequeath unto my daughter Hannah Howell a brass kettle, hetchill, Iron skellit, a green rugge a white fitted blanket, a pr. of stillyards & an iron bound chest -

5th I give & bequeath unto my daughter Phebe Halsey three pound in money one silver spoon one pewter plate one sheep one pr. of sheets one pillow drawer two napkins and nine of ye fifteen cattle in ye hands of my son Nathaniel Halsey in proportion for value that is to say nine fifteenths of the sd fifteen cattle and two beds and two bolsters and two pillows of one of the beds she hath in possession and the other feather bed I now lie on and great bedstead a green rug a great iron Kettle and peile trammell & warming pan and iron mortar & a frying pan a brass skillet & a great chest and a little chest & a pair of tongues -

6th I give & bequest unto my daughter Abigail Howell three pounds in money one silver spoon one pewter plate & one sheep one pr. of sheets one pillow drawer two napkins a brass pot and a trammell & peile in Nathaniel's hands the two last particulars -

7th I give & bequeath unto my son Nathaniel Halsey one feather bed one iron pot and cupboard & a great table and half ye grindstone all in his hands already the other half of the grindstone I give unto my son Josiah Halsey -

8th I give unto my five sons namely Josiah, Isaac, David, Jeremiah and Nathaniel Halsey five cattle in ye hands of the sd Nathaniel Halsey to be equally divided between them and my timber chain to be used amongst them five -

9th my will is yt. all other household stuff belonging to me of what nature or kind and wheresoever to be found to be divided between my daughter Phebe Halsey & Abigail Howell equally and that my wearing apparel linen & woolen & silk to be equally divided among my five daughters namely Mary Howell, Sarah Moore, Hannah Howell, Phebe Halsey & Abigail Howell -

10th I do by these presents constitute ordain & appoint my sons Isaac & David Halsey Executors of this my last Will & testamt. to receive all my estate & first pay all my just debts and then the abovesd brequests and legacies and the rest of my estate to be divided equally between my two Executors four pound of the sd money above bequeathed is in ye hands of my son Nathaniel Halsey -

And for ye full confirmation of this my last will & testamt I have hereunto set my hand & seal in S'hampton aforesd this 18 day of December Anno Dom 1699.

Mary Halsey (her mark) [Seal]

Signed sealed & declared to be her last Will & testamt. in presence of Christopher Foster, Benjamin Howell, Matthew Howell.

By the tenor of these presents know ye that on ye 21 day of May Anno Dom 1700 at ye Manor of St. Georges in ye County of Suffolk before the Honorble Coll. William Smith Judge of the Prerogative Court in ye sd County was proved & approved the last will & testamt. of Mary Halsey late of S'hampton in ye sd. County deceased on ye 20th day of Dec. Anno Dom 1699 who by her said Will & testamt. did nominate & appoint her sons Isaac & David Halsey her Executors to whom was granted the administration of the goods & chattels of ye sd deceased.

(Source: Early Long Island Wills of Suffolk County, 1691-1703; An Unabridged Copy of the Manuscript Volume Known as "The Lester Will Book"; Being The Record Of The Prerogative Court Of The County Of Suffolk, New York, published by Francis P. Harper in 1897.)

Letters of administration on estate of DANIEL HALSEY of Southampton, granted to Joanna, his widow, April 24, 1682.




Page 339.--BENJAMIN FOSTER. In the name of God, Amen. I, Benjamin Foster, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, being at the present sick and weak. I leave to my son, Benjamin Foster, a certain parcel of land lying on the south side of the way of my new dwelling house, to begin at the east end of the place where my old dwelling house is, and to run upon a due south line to the bay. Bounded north by the highway, east by the land of Nathaniel Halsey. I leave to my son, Jonathan Foster, that other certain parcel of land lying on the south side of the highway by my now dwelling house, bounded east by the line afore mentioned. I set for Benjamin's line, north by the highway, west by the swamp, as it is now fenced; Also one half of my meadow at Cooper's neck. I leave to my son, Isaac Foster, 7 acres of land to be laid out to him adjoining to the highway by the Beech tree. I leave to my son, David Foster, at Cutchogue, 20 shillings. I leave to my daughter, Mary Chatfield, 10 shillings. To my daughter Deborah 10 shillings when eighteen, and to my daughter Sarah €8 when eighteen. Leaves to wife Lydia all rest of estate for life, and makes her executor.

Dated January 25, 1704/5. Witnesses, John Sayre, Peter White, Samuel Cooper. Proved before Giles Sylvester, June 28, 1706.



Southampton, March 8, 1677/8. An Apprizal of the estate of late deceased JOHN COOPER, taken this day out of the account formerly taken by ye overseers appointed by the Five men chosen to it by this present Court of Sessions." Land at North Sea, €50. The Last Division at Meacocks, €60. The Close in Great Plain, €40. Several Parcels of land and meadow in Shinecock Plains, €40. 10 acres by the ox Pasture gate, 12 acres layed out north of John Jaggers Close, 150 acres at Southold, €40. House, Home lot, barn, all buildings and fences, €380. Commonage, €100. Taken by Edward Howell, John Jessup, Thomas Cooper, Thomas Topping, Obadiah Rogers. Debts due to Ellis Cook, Henry Pierson.



[NOTE.--Colonel Matthew Howell was one of the most distinguished men of his day. His massive tombstone, bearing the ancestral coat of arms, states that he was a "member of the House of Representation of Her Majesties Province of New York." He died May 4, 1706, aged 55. His homestead, bought of Samuel Johnes, is on the west side of the main street of Southampton, next south of Jaggers Lane, and lately owned by Susan King. The home lot, bought of Edmund Howell, is the original homestead of Edward Howell, the Founder of Southampton, and is now owned by Hon. James H. Pierson. The neck Watshogue, and the Island, are a part of the Moriches Patent, now East Moriches, Long Island.--W. S. P.]



Page 155.--Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Oyer and Terminer held at Southampton in the County of Suffolk, on the 12th day of November, 1684, the will of JOHN BUDD of Southold was proved, and Mr. John Tuthill and Mr. Isaac Arnold were appointed executors. The same is confirmed February 23, 1684/5.



Page 243.--JOHN YOUNGS. "In the name of God, Amen. This 20 day of February, 1696/7, I, John Youngs, of the Town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk, Esq., being in perfect health, I give and commit my soul to Almighty God, and my body to the earth to be decently interred by my executor, hereinafter mentioned, according to my estate and Quality." I leave all my houses, lands, and meadows, all and singular, unto my son, Thomas Youngs, his heirs and assigns forever. I leave two thirds of all household goods to my two daughters, Deborah Longworth and Martha Gardiner. I also give them two silver spoons, and four books a piece, such as my executor shall appoint them. I leave the other half of my household goods to my son Thomas. I give my grand son, Daniel Youngs, 6 shillings. Makes son Thomas executor.

Witnesses, Simon Grover, Jonathan Horton, Giles Silvester. Proved before Stephen Van Cortlandt by the oath of Giles Silvester and Jonathan Horton, May 28, 1698, and the executor took the oath of executor-ship.



Inventory of the estate of Colonel WILLIAM SMITH, of the Manor of St. George, Suffolk County, Deceased February 18, 1704/5. Taken by Timothy Brewster, Daniel Brewster, and Benjamin Smith, May 23, 1705, being thereunto sworn before Thomas Helme, one of her Majestie's Justices of the Peace, in said County. Wearing apparell of ye said deceased, €109; 11 embroidered belts, €110; Silver plate, €150; 104 silver buttons, €5, 10s.; Silver watch and silver buttons, €10; To Colonel Smith's picture, €3; Coat of Arms, €2; Silver-headed cane, €2; Fine fishing rod, 15s.; Velvet saddle and Velvet side saddle, €10; Turkey Scimeter, €5, 10s.; 3 swords, €8; 20 acres of wheat growing; 20 acres of corn; 12 negroes; 14 oxen, €68; 60 steers, €180; 48 cows, €120; 22 two year olds, €33; 28 yearlings, €28; 2 bulls, €7. Total, €2,589.

Witnesses, Simon Grover, Jonathan Horton, Giles Silvester. Proved before Stephen Van Cortlandt by the oath of Giles Silvester and Jonathan Horton, May 28, 1698, and the executor took the oath of executor-ship.



Page 442.--Inventory of estate of Colonel MATTHEW HOWELL, of Southampton, Long Island. Taken by Thomas Topping and Josiah Howell, and sworn to before Joseph Fordham, one of her majesties Justices of the Peace in the County of Suffolk, June 5, 1706; 3 yoke of oxen, at €4, 10s, €27; 13 oxen, €48, 15s; 27 cows, €67, 10; 13 three year olds, €28, 12; 8 two year olds, €13, 12; 8 yearlings, €9, 12; 3 horses, €12; 66 sheep, €18, 3; 20 swine, €10; 1 negro man, 2 negro women, 5 negro children. Total amount, €738, 7s.



Page 446.--An Inventory and appraisement made upon the movable estate of JOHN MALTBIE of Southampton, Long Island, made the 6 day of August, 1706, by Thomas Topping and Samuel S. Cooper. Sworn before Joseph Fordham, Esq., one of her majesties Justices of the Peace, in the County of Suffolk. 1 ox, €4; 11 cows, €10; wearing apparel, linen and woollen, €14; gun and sword, €2; 10 bushels of wheat, €2. Total, €152, 7s.



Page 35.--WILLIAM BARKER. "In the name of God, Amen. I, William Barker, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, Gentleman, being of sound and perfect health, etc." I leave to my trusty friend, Mr. Abraham Howell, of Southampton, €50. I leave to my trusty friend, John Wick, serge maker, of Southampton, all my housing and land I bought of John Jagoe, during his life. I also leave him €20. I leave to Job Wick, son of John Wick, all my lands and the house I dwell in in Southampton, and after the death of his father, John Wick, the other house. I leave to Sybell, daughter of John Howell, €20. To Mary Howell, widow of John Howell, a ring of €5 value. To Thomas Herrick, €5. To John Burt, son of Mr. Samuel Burt, of New York, €10. To my cousin, Ann Leggett, €50. To Arthur Davis, apprentice of John Wick, €5 to buy him a loom. To the Poor of Southampton, €5. To Mr. Joseph Whiting, minister in Southampton, €5. The rest of my estate, my farm on Staten Island, and my house in New York I leave to my cousin, Mary Mentoss, daughter of my uncle, Matthew Barker, Esq. Dated March 16, 1699/1700. Abraham Howell and John Wick, executors. Witnesses, John Howell, Thomas Howell, James Clark. Proved before Colonel William Smith, at the manor of St. George, Suffolk County, September 14, 1702.

[NOTE.--William Barker was for many years a merchant and Justice of the Peace in Southampton, L. I. His homestead now belongs to the heirs of Albert Foster. He seems to have owned a house in New York, on the east side of Broadway, between Wall street and Exchange place.--W. S. P.]



Page 254.--NATHANIEL SYLVESTER. In the name of God, Amen. I, Nathaniel Sylvester, of East Hampton, in the County of Suffolk, being in perfect health. I leave to my wife, Margaret Sylvester, daughter of Captain Josiah Hobart, of East Hampton, the income of all my estate both real and personal, until my eldest son by her, named Nathaniel Sylvester, shall attain the age of 21. And if he die under age, then, until my second son, Brinley Sylvester, shall come of age. I also leave her the income of 1/3 of my estate after they come of age. And she is to have the charge and education of all my children by her, until the sons are of age, and the daughters come of age or are married. I give to my son Nathaniel all that my part or share of Shelter Island, and the hereditaments thereto belonging, to him and his heirs male, and in default of such heirs then to my son Brinley, and if he leave no male heirs, then to my two daughters, Grizell and Margaret Sylvester, and to their heirs and assigns. If my wife should remarry, then she is to have one third of the income, and one third of the personal estate, and the other two thirds to my children, by her. I make my trusty friends, Mr. Wm. Nicoll and Colonel Henry Pierson, executors.

Dated April 3, 1700. Witnesses, James Brading, Matthias Burnett, John Merry, Alice Carle.

Codicil. Whereas I, Nathaniel Sylvester, of East Hampton in the Province of New York, and now residing at Newport in Rhode Island, did formerly make my will, dated April 3, 1700, and did make Mr. Wm. Nicoll and Colonel Henry Pierson executors, one of whom is since deceased, I make Mr. Benjamin Newbury and Mr. Arnold Collins executors in the place of the deceased.

Dated April 24, 1705. Witnesses, Francis Brinley, Caleb Arnold, William Coddington. Proved before Lord Cornbury, July 4, 1705.

[NOTE.--Colonel Henry Pierson, one of the executors, died November 15, 1701. His tombstone may be seen in the ancient burying ground at Sagg, in the town of Southampton.--W. S. P.]



Page 270.--WILLIAM SMITH. In the name of God, Amen. I, William Smith, of the Manor of St. George in the County of Suffolk, on Nassau Island. Being, blessed be the Almighty, in reasonable good health of body, I bequeath my body to the earth to be decently buried without any manner of Pomp, in such place and in such manner as my executor shall think fit. I will that my most dear and intirely beloved wife Martha, shall have the use of all my estate, both real and personal, during her life, for the comfortable maintenance of herself and children. I leave to my eldest son, Henry Smith, all my land lying and being situate on the north side of this Island, That is to say the Home Lots called Cheston and Harlow's Home lots, where I now live, as also the mill lot, and all my land and meadow in the neck, commonly known by the name of the little neck, of the Town of Brookhaven, but now within the manor of St. George, with my new and old house, and all other buildings thereon ; And also the entire rights of Commonage, and all future divisions and Commonage appertaining to Cheston and Harlows accommodations ; And also my Thatch bed, lying between the Old field and the Little neck, which I bought of Samuel Eburne, clerk ; And also the Thatch bed which the Town gave me, fronting to the Indian land against Roscommon Elm ; Also all that part of my South Beach, from the head of Long Cove to the westernmost gut, To him, my said son Henry, to him and his heirs male forever, and in default of issue, then to my next heirs. I also give to my son Henry all that certain tract of land or Island containing seven acres, lying near Cranes neck, adjoining to the Fresh pond, which I bought of Mr. Eburne. I leave to my son, William Henry Smith, my house on the south side of this Island, within the manor of St. George, which stands on Sebonack neck, With a full half of all my land and meadow on the south side of this Island, within my manor of St. George, and lying eastward of Connecticutt or Sebonack river, With one half of my South Beach from Cupsogue gut eastward, and to the head of the Long Cove, westward ; And also that Home Lot within the town of Brookhaven, which I formerly bought of John Wood, deceased, and is called John Wood's lot, containing 10 acres, Bounding westward on Daniel Brewster's home lot, With one entire right of Commonage, and all future divisions of undivided lands, due to the said accommodations, To him my said son William Henry, and his heirs and assigns forever. I leave to my son, Charles Jeffrey Smith, All that other one half part of all my lands and meadows on the south side of this Island, within the Manor of St. George eastward of Connecticutt or Sebonack river ; Also the Home lot within the Town of Brookhaven where John Wood lived, and commonly called John Wood's Home Lot, containing 12 acres, with the house and buildings ; Also one entire right of Commonage, and all future divisions of land; Also the other half of my South Beach, from Cupsogue gut eastward, to the head of Long Cove westward, To him my said son, Charles Jeffrey Smith, and his heirs and assigns for ever. I leave to my eldest daughter, Martha Heathcote, one half of what the leases of my houses in New York can be sold for. I leave to my grand son, William Heathcote, one home lot within the town of Brookhaven, commonly known by the name of Williams, his Home Lot, containing 14 acres, Fronting to the creeke or Harbor, and adjoining to that which was John Wood's Home Lot, with one right of Commonage and all future divisions of land as far as the middle of this Island, To him and his heirs and assigns, when he shall come of age. I leave to my youngest daughters, Jeane and Gloriana, to be equally divided between them, all my land and meadow at Westen Hook, in Company with Colonel Schuyler, Mr. Abeel and others ; And also all my land and meadow on the west side of Connecticutt or Sebonack river, lying at the head of Yaptianack and by a north line until it comes again to the river as is by my Patent set forth. I also leave to them two 50 acre lots which lye between the Oldmans and the Wading river, which I bought of John Wood and Abraham Whittier ; Also two 50 acre lots more, which were laid out to Cheston and Harlows Home Lots, and are near the road that goes to the Oldmans farms ; Also 50 acres of land bought of Joseph Lee, which is at Mount Misery ; And also the other half of what the leases of my houses in New York may produce, to be paid to them when of age or marriage, provided neither of them marry without their mother's consent. As to my land on the south side of the Country road that goes about the middle of the Island, and is contained in my last Patent, from Governor Fletcher, and is adjoining to the bounds of Southold, Southampton and Brookhaven, I do give the same to my three sons, Henry, William, and Charles. The will divides slaves (twelve of which are enumerated, some of them being Indians) among his children. the personal property is left to his wife, with all stock, personal property, silver, gold plate, etc., to be disposed of as she shall see fit. If his son Henry dies without issue then his share is to go to his next brother. Makes his wife Martha sole executor.

Dated in New York, April 23, 1704. Witnesses, Matthew Howell, John Johnstone Gabriel Ludlow. Proved before Lord Cornbury, September 15, 1705, and his wife Martha is sworn as sole executrix.



Page 329.--JOHN MALTBIE. In the name of God, Amen, this 24 day of June, 1706. I, John Maltbie, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, joyner, being sick and weak. I leave to my two daughters Mary and Sarah, all my housing, buildings, and lands, and accommodations in Southampton. If they die without issue, then all my estate is to go to John Fordham, son of Joseph Fordham, of Southampton. I leave to the said John Fordham, two tracts of land which my mother gave me in a deed of gift, situate and lying in the town of Stratford, Connecticut, be the same more or else. I leave to my wife all movable estate and the use of all lands.

Witnesses, Joseph Taylor, Josiah Laughton, Joseph Fordham. Proved before Giles Sylvester, Esq., August 10, 1706, and confirmed August 22, 1706.

[NOTE.--The homestead of John Maltbie, in the village of Southampton, is the lot on the south side of Jobs lane, now the homestead of Albert C. Reeves. This homestead, in 1717, was purchased by Judge Hugh Gelston, who married Mary Maltbie. She has many descendants.--W. S. P.]



Page 334.--MATTHEW HOWELL. In the name of God, Amen. This 31 day of October, 1704. I, Matthew Howell, of the Town of Southampton in the County of Suffolk, Gentleman, being very sick and weak, do make and ordain this to be my last will and Testament. I leave to my eldest son, Nathan Howell, my now dwelling house and all the land adjoining, which I bought of Samuel Johnes, deceased; Also one piece of land known by the name of Heatherfield, and all my land at the head of the creek; Also my negro boy named Reuben, and my best sword and worst gun, and my 1/4 of Quogue neck. I leave to my son, Israel Howell, my home lot which I bought of my uncle, Edmund Howell, deceased; Also my close at Coopers neck, which I bought of said Edmund Howell, and also the other piece of land lying at the north end of the town, which I bought of Joseph Sayre, And also my part of a neck of land that is in partnership with Mr. Richard Smith, Esq., known by the name of Watshogue and the one third part of one half of an Island, known by the name of Kitchininchoge; Also the next worst gun and sword, and a negro boy called Felix. I leave to my son, Ezekiel Howell, all that my neck of land and meadow known by the name of Moriches, with the house thereon standing, and the other two third, of one half of the Island, aforesaid; Also a negro boy Archibald and my best gun and a serviceable sword. I leave to my two sons, Israel and Ezekiel, all that land belonging to my farm at Moriches which is not divided to them equally. I leave to my daughter Eunice Washburn, a cow and a calf, having formerly given her a principal share and proportion. I give to my daughter, Jerusha Howell, €75. I make my wife, Mary Howell, executor, and I leave her all goods and chattels, and she is to have the use of 1/3 of my lands and the use of one third of my dwelling house including the best room.

Witnesses, Mannassah Kempton, Nathaniel Howell, John Woolley. Proved before Giles Sylvester, Esq., June 27, 1706, and confirmed by Lord Cornbury, October 10, 1706.

[NOTE.--Colonel Matthew Howell was one of the most distinguished men of his day. His massive tombstone, bearing the ancestral coat of arms, states that he was a "member of the House of Representation of Her Majesties Province of New York." He died May 4, 1706, aged 55. His homestead, bought of Samuel Johnes, is on the west side of the main street of Southampton, next south of Jaggers Lane, and lately owned by Susan King. The home lot, bought of Edmund Howell, is the original homestead of Edward Howell, the Founder of Southampton, and is now owned by Hon. James H. Pierson. The neck Watshogue, and the Island, are a part of the Moriches Patent, now East Moriches, Long Island.--W. S. P.]



Page 338.--SAMUEL BUTLER. In the name of God, Amen. I, Samuel Butler, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, being in perfect memory. I leave to my daughters, Martha, Sarah, Amy, and Mary each €10. I leave to my sons, Nathaniel and James, and to my daughter Anne, each 10 shillings. I leave to my wife Sarah all the rest of my estate, movable or immovable, with power to sell, and I make her executor.

Dated April 25, 1704. Witnesses, John Maltbie, Job Sayre, Samuel Cooper. Proved before Giles Sylvester, June 28, 1706.

[NOTE.--The homestead of Samuel Butler is on the west side of Main street, Southampton, L. I., and is the home lot of George Hallock.--W. S. P.]



Page 358.--JOHN CONKLING. In the name of God, Amen, this 15 day of January, 1705/6. I, John Conkling, of the Town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk, being weak in body, I leave to my wife Sarah 1/3 of all lands and meadows, situate, lying, and being at Hashamamack in the town of Southold, and 1/2 of all my housing thereto belonging, during her life, and then to my eldest son John Conkling and his heirs forever, and I also leave him the other 2/3 of the lands and meadows, and the other 1/2 of the housing belonging thereto at Hashamamack. I leave to my wife Sarah 1/3 of my farm at Aquaback, within the township of Southold, and lying between the land of Thomas Terry on the west, and the land of Thomas Hunter on the east; also 1/3 part of the meadow belonging thereto, during her life, and then to my second son, Henry Conkling, and his heirs forever. And I also give to my son, Henry Conkling, the other 2/3 of said farm and meadow. I leave to my wife one-third of money and movable estate, except certain negroes. I leave to my third son, Thomas Conkling, €50, when of age. I leave to my daughters Sarah, Rachel, Mary, and Elizabeth €25 each when of age or married; also 2/3 of household stuff. All the rest of personal estate to sons John and Henry. I leave to my son, Joseph Conkling, €50. I make my wife Sarah, and my sons, John and Henry, executors.

Witnesses, Gershom Terry, Sarah Gordon, Benjamin Youngs. Proved before Giles Sylvester, Esq., October 14, 1706.



Page 371.--SIMON GROVER. In the name of God, Amen. I, Simon Grover, of the town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk, being in perfect health. I leave to my wife, Elizabeth Grover, all my estate of houses and lands during her life. After her decease, I leave to my daughter, Elizabeth Horton, €40, and a first lot of Commonage in Southold bounds. I leave to my daughter, Mary Youngs, all my lands and meadows at and belonging to Peakings neck. I leave to my daughter, Martha Moore, all my homestead, houses, and home lot. All the rest of my estate to my wife and three children.

Dated October 2, 1699. Witnesses, Daniel Topping, Nathaniel Bayly, Barnabus Horton. Proved, February 8, 1706/7, and Letters of Administration granted to wife Elizabeth.



Page 375.--Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain General, etc. Whereas HUGH GRAY, of Huntington, in Suffolk County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife, Sybella, February 11, 1706/7.



Whereas THOMAS BOOTH, of Southold, in Suffolk County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his son, Thomas Booth, Jr., February 11, 1706/7.



Page 379.--ZACHEUS GOLDSMITH. In the name of God, Amen. I, Zacheus Goldsmith, of the town of Southold in Suffolk County, on the Island of Nassau, yeoman, being very sick and weak. I leave to my wife, Mary Goldsmith, one half of all my lands and meadows and housing and orchards, so long as she shall remain my widow, and no longer, and one half of my present estate. "If my wife should happen to be with child, the said child is to have 1/2 of all the property," but if not then my brother, Richard Goldsmith, shall have the same, and he is to pay to his brother, Thomas Goldsmith, €15, and also he is to release all the €40 I am to pay him by my father's will. The personal property which would go to said child is left to my brother, John Goldsmith, and my sister, Mary Goldsmith. I make my wife Mary executor.

Dated January 17, 1706. Witnesses, Thomas Mapes, Joshua Wells, William Benjamin. Proved before Giles Sylvester, June 27, 1706/7.



Page 480.--DANIEL SAYRE. In the name of God, Amen, the 21 day of August, 1707. I, Daniel Sayre, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, husbandman, being aged and crazed in body, but of perfect memory. I give to my son, Joseph Sayre, and to my daughter Hannah, wife of Jeremiah Topping and to the children of my son Samuel, deceased, and to my son David, my two negro slaves, called Jerry and Moll, and they are to be sold by my son in law, Jeremiah Topping, and my son Daniel, and the money distributed. I leave to my son Ephraim, 5 shillings in addition to what he hath already received. I leave to my son Nathan, my dwelling house, barn and buildings, and all the rest of my lands, meadows, and Commonage, and I make him sole executor.



Dated May 5, 1685. Leaves his commonage, at home and on Montauk to his sons. Witnesses, John Wickware, Arthur Cross. Proved at Court of Sessions, at Southold October 20, 1685, by one of the witnesses, the said John Wickware being at present out of the Government. Entered in Suffolk Records.

John Howell, Clerk



Page 443.--Inventory of estate of BENJAMIN FOSTER, of Southampton, Long Island. Taken February 3, 1704/5, by Nathaniel Howell and Christopher Foster; 1 horse, €3; 1 mare and yearling colt, €3, 10s; 2 oxen, €8; 5 cows, €10; 20 sheep, €5. Total, €115, 19s.



Page 444.--Inventory of estate of JAMES PETTY, late of Southold. Taken by Benjamin Moore and Jasper Griffing, September 3, 1706. Total amount, €64. Page 445.--Inventory of estate of JOHN SMITH, Sr., of Hempstead, on Long Island, by Hannah Treadwell, widow, and John Treadwell as executors of John Smith, Sr.; appraised by John Suris and Thomas Gildersleve, September 14, 1706. Exhibited as a true inventory by Hannah Treadwell, October 3, 1706.

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