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My will is that whatsoever lands and housing and cattel ,nd moveables shall appear that my estate consisteth of that t shall be divided into two parts equally and the one halfe I loe give to my wife Amy Goffe and the other halfe I doe ;ive unto my two children Susan Goffe and Hanna Goffe in iquall portions betwixt them as it shall amount, my debts i other charges being paid and for performance of this my fill I have desired and doe give power to these parties lamed, Edward Woodman, Henry Short, Eichard Kent junior nd John Cheney all of Newbury to see my estate divided letween my wife & children and to take care of my chil- iren's portions that they may be improved to their main- 14 THE PROBATE EBCOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. tenance and best advantage & I have desired these brethren to advise and counsell my wife for her good according as God shall direct them, & if either^of these my children decease this life, my will is that the other shall injoye her portions. Also my will is that if the children should both decease this life that my wife shall injoye their portions. Also my will is that if my children shall live to marriage or to the age of 18 years that then they shall have power to dispose of their portions according to their own pleasures." his Jno. I Goffe. marke Witness : Thomas Browne, William White. Proved [Dec] 28, 1641. Ipswich Town Records. Inventory of estate of John Goffe, late of Newbury, de- ceased, Dec. 4, 1641, taken by Edward Raw , Richard , Tho. H and John , Dec. 16, 1641 :— Wear- ing apparel, 1 purple cloth sute, dublett and 2 hose. Hi. 4s. ; 1 short cote, 9s. ; 1 longe blew coat, 14s. ; 1 longe white coat, 4s. ; 1 pr. lead Coll. breeches, lis. ; another same, 3s. 4d. ; 1 pr. drawers, Is. 6d. ; 1 greene dublet, 4s. ; 1 cloth dublet, 7s. ; 1 leather dublet, 8s. 6d. ; 1 pr. shoes, 3s. 8d. ; 1 pr. leather stockins, 2s. ; 1 pr. cloth stockins. Is. 2d. ; 1 pr. woUen stockins. Is. 6d. ; 2 hatts, 2s. 6d. ; 1 cloth capp, Is. ; total, 51i. 5s. In the hall, 3 bedsteeds, Hi.; 1 pr. curtens, 3 rodds, 18s. ; one greene rugg, Hi. 6s. ; 2 blanketts, 15s. ; 1 bed, bol. ster, 4 pillows, 41i. 10s. ; 1 Coverlet, 10s. ; 1 bed matt, 2s. ; 5 wedges and 2 rings waighing 271i., lis. 3d. ; 3 peck axes, 3s. 6d. ; 1 gouge, 4 chissels, one pr. gimboles and 2 wimble trees, 6s. ; old Iron waighing 231i., 7s. 8d. ; same waighing 181i., 3s. ; one hand bill, ; 1 chafing dish, ; 2 old axes, ; 241i. of waights, ; one trevet, a tramell chayne, 5s.; one pitch fork, heaving bill, ; 1 spade, 3s. ; 2 musketts, 1 sword, bandeleers and rest, 21i. ; one spitt and slice, 3s. ; 1 pr. bellows, Is. ; longe sawe, 43. ; 1 shovell and 1 pick ax, 3s. ; 2 pitchforks & a sith, 4s. ; 1-2 of the boat, 12s. ; 1 wheele barrow, 5s. ; 1 wimshete, 6s. ; 1 peece of leather, 4s. ; 1 Chest, 5s. ; a trunke, 6s. ; 4 hogsheads, 8s. ; 2 old boxes, 2s. ; 2 sackes and one bagg, 6s. 8d. ; 1 old cloth, 5s.; total, . In provitions, 160 waight of pork, 21i. ; 7 bushells Indian come, ; 1 bushell of english wheat, 4s. ; 1 bushell mault, 4s. ; 1 bushell meale, 2s. ; 121i. butter, 6s. ; carretts and cabbidges, 12s. ; total, 41i. 8s. Cattle, 2 cowes, llli. ; 1 steere, 41i. 10s. ; 2 cow calves, 31i. ; 1 steere, 31i. ; 4 piggs. Hi. ; total, 221i. 16s. 3d. ; house and land, a farme of THE PEOBATB KEC0RD8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. 15 80 acres, 91i. ; a house with 6 acres upland and 6 acres marsh, ; a hooke, hatchet and old kettle, ; a peece of wooden ; tubbs, platters, spoo . Ipswich Town Records. Estate or John Olliver of Newbury. Mr. on Olliver, late of Newberry, died intestate, and 29 : 1 : 1642, John is appointed administrator. Mr. John Woodbridg mentioned. Ipswich Town Records. John Oliver, Newbury, dyed intestate, leaving a wife and one only daughter, aged about two years, and an estate of about 42011., and upon petition of Joane Oliver his wife, the court held June 14, 1642, ordered that she possess the entire estate and to bring up the child. To give her lOOli. at her mariage or when she is eighteen years and lOOli. when she is twenty-one years, and to give bond to the next Ipswich court for security. She also hath power to free her servant for the year desired. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 11. Copy of power of attorney from Walter Stephens of Bris- toU, mercer, to my " Cosen Christopher Olliver of the said citty Merchant " to recover of the executors or administra- tors of John Olliver, heretofore of the city of Bristol!, mer- cer and late of New England, deceased, all demands whatso- ever which are due or owing to me by the said John Olliver ; signed Jan. 10, 1642[-3], by Walter Stephens, and witnessed by ffrancis Brewster, Richard Stephens, Walter Stephens, jr. and Abell Kelly. Certificate that this power of attorney was a true copy of the original ; signed by Jno. Lowle and Christopher Olliver. Acknowledged in court held at Ipswich, 24 : 7 : 1644, by Christopher Olliver. By virtue of above described power of attorney Christopher Olliver of BristoU, merchant, received of Mrs. Johan Olliver certain cattell in full of all accounts betwixt the above Wal- ter Stephens and John Olliver, and acquitted "ye said Johan Olliver from all debts duties or demands of the said waiter Stephens pvided that the sume of nineteene pounds ten shillings be paid in Bristoll according vnto the above Johan Olliver her order vnto the said Walter Stephens or assignes otherwise the said Johan Olliver to stand indebted vnto the above "Walter Stephens or assignes for the sume of nineteene pounds ten shillings." Signed Sept. 3, 1644, by Christopher Olliver, and witnessed by Jno. Lowle. Acknowl- edged to be a true copy in court held at Ipswich, 24 : 7 : 1644. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 17. 16 THE PEOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Copy of a power of attorney from George Batherne of Bristoll, sopemaker, to my " brother ia lawe Christopher OUiver of the said Citty m'chant," to receive of the executors or administrators of John OUiver, heretofore of Bristol, mercer, and late of New England, deceased, what may be due to me from said estate; dated Jan. 10, 1642 [-3] ; signed by George Bath- erne and witnessed by Kichard Newman and James Birkin. Certificate as to this power of attorney being a true copy of the original, by Christopher Olliver and Jno. Lowle ; and acknowledged in Court holden at Ipswich, 24 : 7 : 1644, by Christopher Olliver. By virtue of above described power of attorney, Christo- pher Olliver of Bristol, merchant, received of Mrs. Johan Olliver, executrix of Mr. John Olliver, late of Kewbury in New England, deceased, 191i., and acquits " the aforesaid Johan Olliver from the said George Batherne his debts or demands from the begining of the world to this day." Signed Nov. 4, 1644, by Christopher Olliver and witnessed by Eoger Daniel and John Lowle. John Lowle testified 30 : 7 : 1646,that the abovesaid writing was the act of the abovesaid Christopher Olliver, before John Endicot and Richard Saltonstall. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leafH. Upon consideration of the petition of Mr. Gerish the Gen- eral Court held at-Boston 7:8: 1646, judge it equall that the lOOli. debt and overprizall should be taken out of the whole estate of John Oliver, intestate, and the daughter shall have an equall moyety of the remainder at the time appointed in the former order. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 164. Inventory taken 3m : 1649, by Edmond Grenlefe, John Saunders and Richard Knight: one Dwelling Howse & barne, 16Ii. ; one orchard, 151i. ; 4 Acers of Land, 71i. ; 20 Acers of fresh medow, 171i. 10s. ; 12 Acers of Salt marsh, 71i. 10s. ; 7 Acers of land sould, 31i. Ss. ; 40 rod of ffence. Hi. 10s. ; total, 671i. 13s. ; more in ffence aboute the meddow & Land, lOli. ; in bookes, 71i. 15s. ; two little Howses, Hi. 10s. ; losses in debts & catle allowed '^ the Generall Court, 141i. 10s. ; loss in the Howse & lands, 451i. Ts., one halfe allowed f the Generall Court being 221i. 13s. 6d. ; 2 Oxen, 161i.,- 2 Cowes, 9Ii. 18s. 6d. ; total, 15011. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 143. Upon the petition of Mr. Wm. Gerish the Court, May 2, 1649, grants the following : 1, that 141i. lOs. be abated out THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 17 of the 15011. due to the child ; 2, that the remainder of the 15011. be paid for the use of the child, in the house that John Oliver dwelt in at Newbury, together with the lands belonging thereunto, if this is not sufBcient to discharge the sum, then to be supplied out of the estate of Mr. Gerish, and that an apprizall be made, to include a dwelling house, barn and cow house purchased by Mr. Gerish of Mr. Lowle ; 3, that the child should stand to the advance or loss of the value of the estate ; 4, that the Court may authorize Mr. Gerish, John Saundrs and Mr. Edward Woodman, or such of them as they think meet, to be intrusted with the estate, for the benefit of the child, giving an account of their proceedings ; that Mr. Gerish should have competent allowance from the profits, for her education and maintenance, to be determined by the Court. * John Sanders, Richard Knight and Mr. Greenleife author- ized to apprize the estate of John Oliver and to make return to the next sessions of the General Court, and then to deter- mine what allowance to be made for the child's education and maintenance. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 2T5. In answer to the petition of Mr. Wm. Gerrish, the Court, May 16, 1649, grants the following : that 3 41i. 10s. be abated out of the 15011. due to the child, and the remainder be paid for the child's use, in the house that John Oliver lately dwelt in, at Newbury, together with the lands appertaining there- unto. If this be not sufficient then to be supplied out of the estate of Mr. Gerish ; that the child should stand to the ad- vance or loss of the value of the estate ; that the Court may authorize Mr. Gerrish, John Saunders and Mr. Edward Woodman, or such of them as they think meet, to be in- trusted with the estate of the child for the benefit of the child ; that Mr. Gerrish shall have competent allowance from the profits of the estate of the child, for his education and maintenance. John Saunders, Eichard Knight and Mr. Greenleafe or- dered to apprize the houses and lands, which was the estate of John Oliver, and what other shall be tendered for the daughter's portion, and return made to the next session of the General Court, and then to determine what allowance to be made for the child's education and maintenance and if the houses and lands shall be sold who shall keep the portion and when to be paid the child. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 3, page 165. 18 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COtJNTY. Upon the petition of Lt. Willi. Gerrish to the Generall Court held at Boston, 17 : 8 : 1649, ordered that he should have the portion of Mary Oliver, the daughter of John Oliver, deceased, in his own hands to his own use, he to give sufficient security to pay her at the age of fourteen years, 13511. 10s. in corn or cattle, at current price, as the late order of this Court provides for. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 282. Petition of Lt. Wm. Gerrish of Newbury, that he may have the estate of Mary Oliver as it is valued. Granted by the Court, Oct. 19, 1649, he to give security to pay her 13511. 10s., in corn or cattle, at fourteen years of age, and in the meantime to maintain and educate her. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 3, page 176. Estate of John Bbadlet of Salem. " The last [will] & Testament of John Bradley of Salem deceased the fourth month 1642 as he related to us while he was of pfect memory. Ursly Greenoway deposed saith, that John Bradley of Salem deceased being asked in the time of his sicknes what was his will, & perswaded to make a will, did asks why he should make his will, he had nobody to give his estate but his wife, only some of his cloths & tooles he gave to his brother in lawe william Allen." 29 (5) 1642. Testifyed before the Governo"^ & Court. Suffolk Co. Probate Records, vol. 1, page 21(16). Inventory taken 21 : 4 : 1642, by Will Hathorne and Thomas Putman : A ten acre lot on Capt An side, 4 acres therof broken & 6 unbroken, 71i. ; 2 acres of Come upon the same, 31i. ; 25 acres at Jaffrys Creeke, 61i. 5s. ; an acre of Corne at Towne, Hi. 3s. 6d. ; for 3 goats & 3 kids, Hi. 15s. ; for 3 Swine, Hi. 6s. ; 7 bushills of Indian Corne, Hi. 3s. 4d. ; 2 Iron Pots, a paire of pothooks, on old frying pan. Hi. ; a musket, handlers and rest, Hi. ; axes, 2 hows and som old Iron, 10s. 6d. ; Chaires and a Tub, 4s. 6d.; a halfe headed bedstead, 8s. ; old bed a bolster 2 bears, Hi. 10s. ; ests, 12s. ; 1 a kit , Hi. ; nes ; of Pen ; owbea ; in Lan ; ; total, oweing by him to others. Suffolk Co. Probate Files, docket 24. Estate of Samuel Smith of Wenham. " This 5th of ocktober : 1642 : This my last will and tes- tament of Samewell Smith of Enon being in perfect memorey THE PKOBATB RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 19 first I will and bequeath vnto my wife Sarsfli Smith my farme in Enon with all the housen vpon it as allsoe all the frutes vpon it as come hemp and the like : for har owne proper vse for the tearme of har life vpon consideration that she shall discharg me of that promise vpon maridge ; which is vnto my sunn : william Browne fiftie pounds : as allsoe that she shall giue vnto his two children william and || by || Browne || 20' between y™ || : all which shall be paid John my exequetors hearafter named : my will further is to giue vnto Sarah my wii all my Cattell nowe vpon the farme young and owld as neat bests horse bests and swine in full consideration of that hundred pounds that I stand bound vnto har by A bond obligatore in lue of A. former Joynter payabell after my dissease which shall be parformed by my Exsequetors as allsoe further my will is that my farme with all the medowe and upland belongine thearvnto my sunn Thomas Smith shall haue it to himself and his heairs for euer vpon this consideration that he shall pay vnto his sister Mare if then lining fiftie pownds in thre years after the entrie of it that is to say sixtene pounds and A mark A yeare and for the parformance hearof he is to lay in good securitye vnto the Exsequetors if the lord take har away by death this payment is to be made vnto the Children of the aforesaid william Browne and Thomas Smith that then shall be lining Equally deuided among them further my will is that if my sunn : Thomas shall die without issue that my land and housen vpon it shall com to my daughter mare and har heaires foreuer : and after har to william Browne and his haaires for ever all wich debts and legasies and || other || parformances are to be parformed by my two Exsequetors which I haue Apointed which is my Louing wife and my trustie sun william Browne : & my will further is that if Sarah my wif shall marey that then the first gift of my farme shall stand voyd and my will is that she shall then resigne it vp into my other exequetors hand with A Just accounte of all those goods and whatsoever belong to the manadgine of the farme || and proffitt || except that hundred pounds which bar due which is to be paide har in Cattell by the Judgment of men : and all my houshould stufe within dores whatsoeuer it be I give to my wife : and my will is that my excequetor william Browne and my sunn Thomas Smith to Joyne with him to leat the farme : or improue it to the best advantage for the good of my daughter mare and to be accounted with and prouided for by my excequetor william Browne in that particquler : Item with || this || consideration 20 THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COtTNTT. that if my wif marey that then the farme is to be leat as aboue said untill thear be gathered for || my \ A portion || of || A hundred and fiftie pounds to be paid vnto the excequetor william Browne and he to pay that hundred & fiftie pounds at har day of maredg & if bar mother leave bar then the excequetor william Browne to se ye bringing of har vp. allsoe my sunn Thomas Smith is to be Aquitted of that fiftie pounds he stand ingadged to pay vnto har : and all the ouer- plush of A hundred and fiftie pounds if the lord give longer life vnto my wif Arising out of ye farme is to be left in my sun browns hand and improved to the best vse and after har dissease to be equally parted betwixt my daughter mare and all the grand children I shall haue then living further my will is that my sunn Thomas Smith whome I fear not : will be truly faithfuU to me shall be thearfore my Suprevisor of this my last will : Samwell Smyth", [seal] bis Witness : Richard S Pettingall, William Sawyer. marke Salem Qtiarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 12. Proved 27 : 10 : 1642. Wit : Jno. Thorndike, who deposed that he had his senses ; Georg Emerey. that " he had a fifct of a feaver y" day before and the vapors in his stomake caused paine in his head, and did cause sleep troubld sleep & y* Last day till toward 2 of the Clock was very sensible." Mr. Jno. Fiske, Mrs. Fisk, and the two witnesses to the will, Richard Pettingell and William Sawyer, also deposed. Salem, Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 2, page 127. Inventory taken 18 : 9 : 1642, by Lawrence Leach, JefEerie Massey and Will. Howard : Dwelling house, barn, etc., 401i. ; farm of 234 acres, 33 broken up, 177 in common and 24 meadow, 991i. 8s.; 6 calves, 71i.'; 3 heffers, lOli. 10s.; 4 oxen, 241i. ; mear and coult, 201i. 10s. ; 2 young stears, 91i. ; 7 cowes, 361i. 10s. ; 9 swine, 141i. ; Inglish and Indian Come, 281i. ; hempe, 21i. 10s. ; hay, etc., 121i. 6s. ; carte, plow, har- row, etc., 31i. 15s. ; silver beacker, and 2 spounes, 21i. 15s. ; peauter, brasse. Iron potts, 81i. 5s. ; 2 muskitts, 1 birding pese & 1 pr. bandelerers, Hi. 10s. ; sword and belt, 12s. ; in cellar, 31i. 10s. ; come & hemp sed, 31i. 10s. ; severall towles, Hi. 16s. ; bed, bouister & blanckits, 21i. ; bed & bedstead, 41i. 2s. ; bed in chamber, 12s. ; bed, blanckits & Ceverlet, 71i. 8s. ; another, 91i. 3s. 6d.; bed teek, 21i.; bed, bedstead & furniture, 41i. 14s. ; wearing aparell of his, 71i. 6s. ; A 11 Cushings, 21i. 15s. ; one carpitt, 15s. ; Cobbard Clothes, Hi. ; 3 Chists & A THE PKOBATB RECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 21 whele, Hi. ; napkins & bord lining, 41i. 18s. ; pillow bears, 31i. ; sheets, 71i. 16s. ; bookes, 15s. ; wood works, viz., 1 tabell & standard, warming pann & stooles, 31i. 3s. ; 1 grinstone, a brake, tuter & Iron Kake. Total, 39511. 9s. 2d. Goods not seen by appraisers but reported to them: Hand carte, 5s. ; 2 towe comes, 5s. ; a small cowe hide, 8s. ; total, 18s. " the boyes time Prised at three pownds intending the boyes Cove- nant to be performed as it is in the indenter," 31i. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 12. Estate of John Woodbubt of Salem. Court ordered 27 : 10 : 1642, that widow Woodbury bring in her husband's will and inventory of his estate. Will of John Woodbury, deceased, proved 27 : 4, 1643. His widow Ann Woodbury, executrix, ordered to bring in inventory. Inventory of estate of John Woodbury, deceased, sworn to by his widow, 20 : 12 : 1643. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, pp. 128, 142, 150. Estate of Henbt Koffe of Newbtjbx. "The 15*'' 12*'' month 1642 I desire to comend my sonle into the hands of the lord Jesus Christ. I desire my goods may be equally divided to my wife & all my children, only my sonne John Roffe must have the howse & land more then all the rest of my children and that their porcons shalbe divided when they be 21 yeares of age if they marry not be- fore In case my wife dye or marry then the goods shalbe divided ; otherwise not till my eldest childe come to be 21 yeares of age But still to remayne in their mothers hands with the rest till that either of them are 21 yeares of age or marry If any of my children dye then that porcon shalbe equally divided betweene my wife & the rest of my children. I doe give vnto my wife one great brasse pott and one great brasse pann, and a great brasse posnett and a chafing dish and five pewter platters I doe give vnto my Kinsman Thom- as whittear a swarme of bees. I desire my brother John Eoffe and my Cosen John Saunders of Sallisbery and william Mondy of Newberry to oversee my will & order it to my de- sire & accordinge to my will." Henry Eoffe. Witness : Thomas Hale, Thomas Cowllman, william Mose. Proved 28 : 1 : 1643. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 2. 22 THE PBOBATB EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNir. Inventory taken 1:1: 1642, by John Woodbridg, Henry Short and Ricliard Knight : howse & land, 301i. ; Six kowes, 30Ii. ; fours oxen, 241i. ; one bull & one steere, 3 yeare old, 71i. 10s. ; three beasts, two years old, 81i. ; two beasts, one yeare old, 21i. 10s. ; three Calves, Hi. 4s. ; three hoggs. Hi. 4s. ; Bees, 71i. 10s. ; haye, 41i. ; Soyle, Hi. ; Cart, Slead & 3 Yoaks, Hi. 6s. ; within the howse : one fetherbed c& floekbed, 31i. 10s. ; Six father pillowes, 18s. ; 4 Coverleds, 21i. ; 5 blanketts, Hi. 10s. ; 3 paier of Sheets, Hi. 8s. ; 21i. and a halfe of bee wax, 2s. 6d. ; bowlsber Case & pillow & napkins, 10s. ; porke, 21i. 7s. ; butter & Cheese, 12s. ; barrells & but- te[r] Cherne & other lumb., 18s. ; Pewter, Hi. 7s. 6d. ; Brasse, 31i. 13s. ; a Brasse pott. Hi. ; iron potts, Hi. 6s. ; A chafing dish & a posnet, 5s. ; 12 bushells of Indian come, 21i. 2s.; 9 bushells of wheate, 21i. 6d. ; 2 bushells of pease, 9s.; hogsheads & howes & other lumber, 16s. ; in apparrell, stock- ins & shoes, 31i. ; muskett & fowling peeces & 2 Swords & bandileers. Hi. 19s. ; working Tooles & lanthorne, 15s. ; bookes. Hi. ; spining wheeles, 10s. ; a chest & chaiers & other lumb., 16s. ; harrow tines, 10s. ; total, 15311. 8s. 6d. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 3. Estate of George Browne of Newbury. " The last will & Testament of George Browne May 26th 1642 In the name of God amen I George Browne being sick & weake in body but pfect in minde &c doe make my last will & Testament in mann & forme as foUoweth Impr I bequeath my soule into the hands of god and my body to the earth to be buried It I give to my beloved wife my howse & land with all my howsehold goods except my mus- kett & sword my wearing clothes «& Tooles. Item I give unto her my kow It I give to my brother Richard Browne my wearing clothes & Tooles It I give vnto Richard Littleale Twenty shillings to be paid out of the rent of the Mill Item : I give vnto my father & to my brother Michael Twenty shillings a peece to be paid out of the Mill, but if god by his pvidenee bring them into this land then my will is to give them six pounds a peece or if but one of them II come over|| then he shall receive twelve pounds & if afterward the other come then he shall repay to him six pounds Item I give to all my brethren & sisters besides Twelve pence a peece my will is that all this shalbe paid out of my MiU after all my debts are discharged It I give unto Joseph Browne Sonne of my brother Richard Browne THE PROBATE RECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTy. 23 my share in the Mill ||at|| Salisbury with the land belonging to it, to be assigned vnto him when he come to be eighteene yeai-es of age & in the meane tyme the revenew of it to be imployed for his use & at the Terme aforesaid Provided that my delts be first paid out of it & then those legacies before mentioned before any of the revenew goe to him It I make my brother Eichard Browne executor of this my will & Tes- tament And I desire my two f rends Eichard Knight & Thom- as Maeye to se that this my will be pformed according to my plaine intent and meaning pvided that they shalbe sattisfied for whatsoever trouble or charge may come to them about the , same ffurthermore my will is that if my wife be with child that then my former will shalbe voyde. I then give vnto my wife my howse & lande & all the rest of my estate to my child to be deliued to it when it come to be eighteene yeares old and that my wife in the meane tyme shall have the vse of it toward the bringing vp of the child and all charges that doe or shall arise whatsoever to be paid out of the child's porcon This alsoe I desire my two frends aforenamed to oversee Item I give vnto my wife the swyne and my shirts except one and my bands except three & a hatt & a paire of shoes and my will is that my wife shall pay these debts that which I owe to Eichard Littleale & John Bishopp & to Henry ffay & to John Lowle & m"^ Goodale & m'^' Olliver Item I give to my wife my bible Item my will is that if my father & my brother michael come not then my two Nephews Mar- gery & Josua shall have that which my father & brother should have." George Browne. Witness : Eichard Knight, Thomas Macy. Proved by Eichard Knight, Mar. 28, 1643. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1., leaf 4. Inventory of estate of George Browne, Newbury, deceased Aug. 1, 1642, taken by Thomas Blanchar, Thomas Hale, Tho. Macie and Eichard Knight : A howse & four acres of ground with an acre & halfe of corne on it, 121i. ; A Kowe, 51i. 10s. ; a yearling heifer, 21i. 6s. 8d. ; 2 Swyne, Hi. 4s.; goat, 10s.; a Table & frame & forme, 7s. ; 2 Cushens, 3s. 4d. ; Halfe a mault mill, 13s. 4d.; Tooles, 5s.; frying pan, a paire potthooks & a skillet, 3s. 6d. ; pewter & other goods, 17s. ; A Bedstead, 2 Chests & a Box, 15s. ; a Bed & bedinge, 2s. ; his wearing clothes, 41i. ; his share in a mill at Salisbury, 201i. a muskett, 12s. ; a Bible, 5s. ; a paire of Bootes, 6s. : total, 521i. 6s. lOd. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 5. 24 THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNT?. Estate of Thomas Eaboenb of Salem. Will of Thomas Eaborne proved 27 : 4 : 1643, and inven- tory presented. Amount, 211i. 16s. 5d. Salem Quarterly/ Court Records, vol. 2, page 142. Estate of William Ballakd of Lynn. Inventory of William Ballard of Lynn, deceased, filed 27 : 4 : 1643. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 142. Timothie Tomlins and Thomas Erington were appointed guardians of the children of William Ballard, deceased ; and Timothie Tomlins having since deceased, Nicolas Batty of Lin was appointed in his place 28 : 10 : 1647. Thomas Put- num of Lin and Thomas Laughton were appointed to divide the lands between the mother and children according to the will. Salem, Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 224. Estate of Anne Scarlet of Salem. Will of Anne Scarlet, who died " the last day of the 12*'* month," dated 2:1: 1639. " I doe Desire to have some order taken for the payinge my brother Samuell ... in old England the some of Tenne pownds w* he layd out for mee. And also my brother Dfavid's] Children twelve shillings a peece to buy them a [w*''all.] And for the rest of my goods & moveables, & lynnen & woUin I desire they shall be equal- lie Devided to my three children, Mary Margaret & Joseph equally alike to them : Also I Doe give unto my sister Dennis my blew gowne further I give to my brother James Hindes tenne shillings. And alsoe my three Children to be wholy executo" & my brother Browning & his wiefe advisers. And also my brother Joseph Grafton I desire him to advise in the ordering of my goods & my things as are abovewritten. And that my children may equallie devide such of my goods as shall remayne aftere these things be discharged that are abovenamed equallie amonge them." Anne Scarlet. Witness : James Hinds, James Moulton. Mr. Endecott, Dep. Gov., delivered the will to Court 11m : 1642; proved 30 : 4 : 1643. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 16. the probate records of essex oottntt. 25 Estate of William Nevill op Ipswich. " I William Nevill of Ipswich singleman being weake of body but of pfect memory & vnderstanding doe make this my last will & Testament as followeth I comit my soule to god that gave it & my body to the eaith when I shall depart bhis life and for my worldly goods I thus dispose of them Brst that Phisitian & other debts that I owe shalbe paid A.lsoe I give Mary Whipple my bible and I give to her & to bhe rest of my m' children that which my master oweth me ilsoe I give that which my dame oweth me j and 18* which Philip ffowler oweth me to william Robinson alsoe I give to William Gooderson my interest in the Teame hired of m' Bradstreet and in the ground hired of m' Garner being ptner with william Eobinson as alsoe in an other bargaine and agreement wherein william Eobinson & I are ptners and my will is that william Gooderson shall have halfe the profitt past & to come & to beare halfe the charges that are past & ire yet to pay for & that shalbe hereafter to be done Alsoe t give to Goody Langton the feed wheat alsoe I give to Mary Langton that which goodman Horton oweth me alsoe I jive to Joseph Langton my fowling peece also I give to Sarah Langton my barly Alsoe I give John wooddam oile jushell of Barly as is at Goodman Quilters & a little debt vhich John doth owe me And lastly I make Roger Langton ny only executor & overseer of this last will & Testament ^.Isoe I give Ann Whipple my chest wittnes my hand the 2 nonth the IS^^ day 1643." william Nevell Witness: Joseph Morse, Thomas Dorman. Proved 7m: 1643. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 5. Estate of William Walcott of Salem. Willia Walcott's wife, children and estate committed to aichard Inkersell, his father-in-law, 27 : 10 : 1643, to be dis- josed of " according to God ; and the said Wm. Walcott to )ee & Eemaine as his servant." Salem Quarterly Court Bec- vrds, vol. 2, page 146. 26 THE PROBATE KECOEDS OP ESSEX COTJNTT. Estate of Chaeles Turner of Salem. Creditors of widow of Charles Turner, deceased, ordered 27 : 10 : 1643, to prove claims. Inventory of his estate to be brought in, " for y" more peacable & comfortable subsistance of the widdow." Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 149. Widow Eaehell Turner brought in inventory ult : 12m : 1643 of estate, of her husband, Charles Turner. Estate to be paid to creditors by Ralph Fogg, for the court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 158. Estate of John Sanders of Salem. " The Last wil & testament of John Sanders, inhabytaut of the Towne of Salem, I bequeath unto my sonn John Sandars my Tenn Aker lot with my hous new built on the Commons side right over a gainst it when he Come to the age of one & twentie yeers or at the death of his mother with the Aker And halfe of middow ground adioyning to it and I do be trust my father Joseph Graften & goodman Hardie to see this my wil & ded performed mad in the yeere 1643 y® 28 of October." [no signature.] Witness : Nathaniell Porter, Henrye Birdsall. " Testified upon oaths in Court & also y* the sd Jn" Sand's Left all the Eest of his Estate to his wyfe." Proved 28 : 10 : 1643. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. I, leaf 18. Estate of Abraham Belknap of Lynn. Will of Abram Belknap sworn to, 20: 12: 1643. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 150. Inventory of estate of Abraham Belknap of Lynn, who deceased the beginning of the 7 mo. 1643, taken by William (his mark) Tilton and Edward Tomlins, 16 : 12 : 1643 : Sheep, 4 yewes, 51i. ; 2 wethers, Hi. 6s. 8d. ; 7 yerlinge oalfes, 31i. lOd. ; 2 cowes and calfes, 81i. 10s. ; 2 yerlinge THE PBOBATB EBOORDS OP ESSEX OOtTNTY. 27 jalfes, 31i. 15s. ; 4 yow gotes, Hi. 63. 8d. ; 1 kidd, 4s. ; 1 sow md piggs, Hi. ; 4 shottes, Hi. 10s. ; the houses and 5 akres )f land, 71i. ; 2 akers of planting Land, Hi. 10s. ; 2 akers salt narsh. Hi. ; 6 akers salt marsh at fox hill, 21i. ; 30 akers at ;he village, 21i. ; 1 braspitt, 10s. ; 1 iron cettle, 6s. 8d. ; 1 jrascettle, 3s. 4d. ; 3 ould skillets, 3s. ; 1 friing pan. Is. j pot lookes and pot hangers, 2s. 6d. ; 1 spitt, Is. 6d. ; 7 pewtor ilatters, 14s. ; 1 bras pestill & morter, 2s. 6d. ; 1 candle stick ind dripping pan, 2s.; 1 ould warming pan, 3s. 4d. ; 1 payre )f tongs. Is. ; 1 payre andirons, 2s. ; 1 table, 3s. ; 1 Chyer, Js. 6d.; 1 chest, 1 box, 4s. ; 1 chest, Is.; 2 flock beds, 1 wulster, 13s. 4d.; 1 f ether bed & boulster. Hi.; 3 coverlettes, Lli. 6s. 8d. ; 4 blankits, 13s. 4d. ; 3 pillowes, 6a. ; 3 prs. iheetes, lli. ; 1 sheete, 2s. 6d. ; 2 payre pillow beres, 6s. ; 2 iable clothes, 4s. ; 1 doos. of napkins, 3s. ; ould iron, 4 vedges, 4s. ; 1 ould ax, Is. ; 1 ould hatchett, Sd. ; 1 mattock, Ls. 6d. ; total, 531i. 10s. 3d. Signed by Mary (her mark) Belknapp. The estate owed Joseph Armytage, Francis In- ;alls, Goodman Phillipes, Rich. Eowton, Tho. Laighton, Ed. J'arington, Jerard Spencer, Mr. Kinge and John Person, Lmounting to 51i. 13s. 3d. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. I, leaf 18. Estate of Eobekt Andkbws of Ipswich. '' the first of March 1643. In the name of god amen I Robert Andrewes of Ipsw"" in New England being of pfect '■nderstanding & memory doe make this my last will & Tes- ;ament Imprimis I comend my soule into the hands of my nercifuU Creator & redeemer & I doe comitt my body after ny departure out of this world to be buried in seemly man- ler by my frends &c concerning my estate Imprimis I doe nake my eldest sonne John Andrewes my executor Item I five vnto my wife Elizabeth Andrews forty pounds and to Fohn GriflSn the sonne of Humfry Griffin sixteene pounds to )e paid vnto him when he shalbe Twenty one yeares of age, h if he shall dye before he comes to that age it shall returne my two sonnes John & Thomas Andrewes Item concern- ng my sonne Thomas Andrews my will is that he shall live vith his brother John Andrews three yeares two of which le shalbe helpfull to his brother John Andrewes in his husr )andry and the last of the three yeares he shall goe to schoole o recover his learning and if he shall goe to the vniversity ir shall set himselfe vpon some other way of living his irother John shall allow him ten pounds by the yeare for oure yeares & then fifteene pounds by the yeare for two 28 THE PEOBATB RBOOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. yeares succeeding after. Item concerning the fourescore pounds which is to be paid vnto my sonne in lawe ffrancklins daughter Elizabeth ffrancklin my grand- child my will is that if she die before the debt is due it shalbe thus disposed ten pounds of it shall goe to my Sonne Daniell Hovies Child Daniell Hdvey my grand child and the other seav[en]ty pounds shalbe divided betweene my Two sonnes John & Thomas Andrews and if those my Two sonnes should dye then thirty pounds should be divided betweene my kinsmen John Thomas & Robert Burnum by equall porcons. & Twenty more should goe to Humphry Gryfflns Two other sonnes & the other Twenty shall goe to Daniell Hovey. And because my sonne John Andrewes is yet vnder age I doe comend him vnto Thomas Howlet as hia Guardian vntill he shall come of age." Robert Andrews. Witness : William Knight, John Whipple, Thomas Scot and Joseph Metcalfe. Proved 26 : 1 : 1644. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 6. Estate of Robebt Muzzey of Ipswich. " Januarij 5° AD 1642 I Robert Mussy of the Towne of Ipswich in New England expecting my change approaching though at p'^sent of firme memory & vnderstanding And de- siring seasonably to sett in order my estate of earthly goods that the lord hath gratiously given me doe thus dispose thereof in particulars as follow : ffirst I give & bequeath vnto Bridgett my wife the howse & howslott that lyes in the west street of the Towne neare ioyning to the howse of John Dane the elder w*'' the out howsen ptainyng vnto it during her life, and she to keepe it in sufficient repayring But the commonage ptayning to my howse & land I leave to be di- vided betwixt my wife & children according to the discretion of my overseers Alsoe the free vse of a peece of land that I bought latly of John Newman which of the quantity of six acres whether more or lesse ioyning to my farme on the south side of it at Egipt River and this for the terme of her wid- dowes estate. Likewise I give vnto her one of the bedds that I lye vpon (which she shall like best) the rugg one paire of blanketts and one paire of sheets one pillow & bowlster & two pillowbeeres to inioye them for the tyme of her wid- dowhood. I likewise give vnto my wife a morter bell mettle skillett an iron pott & pott hangers a Coltrell or tramell & a brasse kettle during her widdowhood moreover I give her THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COTTNTY. 29 two Ewe goates only willing if they prosp she give two Ewe- goates to my daughter Mary I alsoe give her the biggest chest but not to be carried out of my howse alsoe the table but both to be standing in the howse for my daughter Mary afterward : And as for such things as she brought with her I leave them wholly w'^'out any intermeddling therewith. Item I bequeath to Joseph my eldest sonne my farme w*** all the app'tuncs belonging vnto it lying on the other side of Egipt river only reserving a peece of land called the Cowleas and a peece of meadow adioyning to it called the rocky meadowes all which may containe Twenty acres Alsoe I give to him my muskett and what belongs to it Alsoe I give to him foure pewter platters And a felling axe two dubble hookes and my biggest fowling peece alsoe a firepan & tongs. And one bed & a paire of sheets a couerlett & a blankett the second biggest chest alsoe a paire of cobirons and a plow chaine & a spitt & three wedges & a warming pan two nar- row howes & one silver spoone Alsoe I give vnto him my dun mare, one diap napkin & two hoUan napkins one of the best hollan pillowbeeres all which I give to him & his heires for ever Item I give vnto my sonne Beniamin the Cowleas & the Eocky meadowe both adioyning to my farme alsoe a peece of land which was foremenconed to be my wives dur- ing the tyme of her widdowes estate & noe longer that I bought of John Newman containyng the quantity of six acres whether more or lesse that I give to my sonne Benia- min after her widdowhood likewise two silu spoones alsoe a Cowple of young steeres and one flockbed a paire of sheets a coverlett alsoe two hollan napkins & one hollan pillowbeere four pewters platters & a felling axe. Item I give to my daughter Mary the howse & howlott that lyes in the west street of the Towne neare adioyning to the house of John Dane the elder with the out howsen ptaining vnto it after the death of my wife. Alsoe I give vnto her foure cowes p'^sently after my decease alsoe a bull & a Cow calfe & foure ewe goates all these p'sently after my decease to be imployed for her best benefit I give her alsoe my best bible a great brasse pan to be reserved for her till she comes to yeares also a silver spoone alsoe a paire of the best sheets & two diap napkins foure peuter platters the broad box with all her mothers wearing linen. Item I give to my daughter Ellen a dripping pan a brasse candlestick a brasse skillet & a apitt. Alsoe I give vnto my daughter Ellen one yoak of oxen Item I give to the vse of the poore one Ewe goate to be disposed of by the overseers of my will to such as are godly onely the 30 THE PROBATE BECOBDS OP ESSEX OOUNTT. first yeares vse I appoynt to my brother Dane the elder if she brings kidds or else longer and when the goat growes old I will that one of the yonge ones be reserved for such a vse. I likewise intreete & appoynt m"' Bradstreet m' Dumer m' Rogers & m"^ Norton to be overseers of this my will to see the same faithfully pformed & leave what is doubtfuU & defective by them to be ordered & disposed moreover I de- sire m' Dumer to take Joseph m' Norton to take Beniamine & my daughter Mary if it pleaseth him when the overseers shall ioyntly see meet to take them from my wife my will likewise & meaning is that the stock which I give to my children seually shalbe in the hands & vse of each of those freinds that take them into their governm* giving assurance for the payment thereof vnto my children when they shall come to convenient age as to my two sonnes when they come to the age of one & twenty yeares & my daughter Mary at the age of eighteene yeares and for any aiddieon to be made to the p'^sent stock I leave it to the good will of those my frends on whom I repose the trust of their educacon. ffineally I appoynt Bridgett my wife the sole executrix of this my last will & testament And after all this what ever my overseers shall see remaining meet to be diuided I will that they dis- pose thereof equally amonge my three least children "In wittnes hereof I sett my hands & seale the day & yeare above written." (his mark) Eobert Muzzall Witness : John Daine, Humphry Bradstreet, William Norton and ffrancis Dane. " Item I give & bequeath vnto Joseph my eldest sonne one yoake of two yearling steers with my best yoake & a ehaine with my cart & plough Alsoe I give vnto him my dun mare Alsoe I give vnto him my grug axe alsoe I give to my Sonne Joseph one spade & shovell Alsoe I give vnto him three bills alsoe I give vnto him one yoake & a chayne alsoe I give vnto him my hand sawe a long saw alsoe I give vnto him the practice of piety alsoe I give vnto him my little hamer Alsoe I give vnto him my pisterill shot tmould alsoe a pitchforke alsoe a draught shave and a hatchett alsoe a sword & a fowling peece. Alsoe I give vnto my sonne Joseph m' Prestons works I alsoe give to him my best hammer alsoe I give vnto my sonne Joseph 2 S bullett moulds Alsoe 1 give to him my horse booke alsoe a pitch- forke alsoe I give to him my phizike booke alsoe I give to him my broad axe & frow alsoe I give to him a sword & a fowling peece alsoe I give to my daughter Mary m' Down- THE PKOBATE BEOOBDB OF ESSEX COUNTY. 31 hams works & m' Dods works Alsoe I give to her my great butter churne alsoe I give vnto her the second best gowne & a green wastcote with all her owne mothers wearing linen And I give to my daughter Mary foure of the best ewe goats & a ram. Alsoe I give to my wife Bridget one of my form' wives best gownes and two of the best petticotes. " And I give vnto my two sonnes Joseph & Beniamin all my wearing cloathes & my bootes & stockins and shoes. « IS*"" of this first month 1643. My will is that whereas I gave vnto my wife two ewe goates that now she shall have in the lieu of them one milch cowe vntill the tyme of her death and after her decease to return e to my daughter Mary Item my will is that whereas I gave to my two sonnes Joseph & Beniamin either of them a pillow-beere now my will is that my daughter Mary should have them Item whereas I gave to my daughter Ellen a yoke oxen now my will is that my eldest Sonne Joseph should have them & that he in consideracon of them after the terme of seaven yeares after my decease shall pay vnto my daughter Ellen sixteene pounds in Cuntry paye Item whereas I gave vnto my daughter Mary foure Cowes & a Bull now my will is that she shall have two cowes one bull & three yearling hefEers and one two yearling heffer. " These alteracons vnder the date of the 18*" of y* first month 1643 were made & written by the appoyntment of Robert Mussy being of pfect memory." Witness : Robert Payne, John Whipple. "Proved by Robert Payne and John Whipple, May 16, 1644, except that clause concerning the ewe goat given to the poore & the vse to John Dane for the first yeare ; otherwise by word of mouth disposed of viz : to the widdow Vernham for that yeare." Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 40. Inventory taken 2:2: 1644, by Robert Payne and John Whipple : in the hall : one small ioynd table, 6s. ; one ioyned chest, 5s. ; 2 small fowling peeces, 16s. ; 12 pewter dishes, one chamb. pott with some other small peeces of pewter, Hi. 10s. ; 3 kettles, one old caldron, one brasse pan, 2 skilletts, one warming pan, 21i. 5s. ; one iron pott, one brasse pott, 6s. ; 3 payles, one Cowle, one firkin, two charnes, one beere ves- sell, 10s. ; 4 silu. spoones, Hi. 6s. 8d. ; 3 bibles with other bookes. Hi. ; one paire cobirons, one paire tongs, one fire pan, 6s. 8d. ; 2 spitts, one paire tramells & one gridiron, 5s. ; 2 swords, 6s. 8d. ; 2 fether bedds, 2 fether boulsters & 2 pil- lowes, 31i. 10s. ; one paire blanketts, one rugg, 10s. ; one 32 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. flockbed, one other featherbed, 2 paire blanketts & 2 cover- letts, Hi. J one great chest, one small chest, one box, one trunk, 16s. ; one table cloth, 5 napkins, 3 diap. napkins, 3 paire pillowbeeres, 18s. ; 5 paire sheets, 2 towells, Hi. 5s. ; all his wearing apparrell, 51i. ; 2 candlesticks, one pestle & morter with other implements, 5s. ; 3 axes, 2 howes, 2 sawes with other working tooles, 15s. ; 2 plow chaynes, one cowlter, one share, one wayne, 2 yoaks, lli. 5s. ; 3 Cowes, 121i. , 2 oxen, 121i. ; 2 steers, 61i. ; one hefEer, 31i. ; one bull, 31i. ; 3 yearlings, 41i. 10s. ; one mare, 71i. ; 7 gotes, 7 kidds, 31i. 7s. ; 3 calves, lli. 16s.; 3 piggs, one sowe. Hi.; one cow hide, 12s. ; 2 calves skins, 4 goat skins, 4s. ; in mony, 13s. ; a debt due from Joseph Jewett, 21i. 15s. ; total, 821i. 19s. 4d. Inventory taken May 16, 1644, by Tho. Scott, Thomas Hewlett and John (his mark) Gage : one silu. whissell & a Corall, 2s. 6d. ; come upon the ground, 31i. ; come upon the chamb., 18s. ; 4 hogsheads & some old trayes & a peece of an old heire, 7s. 6d. ; some other small things, 2s. memord. one blankett was sett downe on the other side more then was. This addition together with the rest of the inventory sworn to by Brigitt, wife of Thomas Eowlison, late wife of Kobert Mussey, 17 : 2 : 1648. She had been instructed by the Court to go to such members of the Court as should be together in the meeting house of Ipswich on April 17th and perfect the first inventory, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 42. 27 : 1 : 1649, Joseph Mussye judged to be twenty-one years old, and his portion to be paid him. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 16. Mary Muzye, " being of age," according to her father's will, on 26 : 1 : 1651, chose Mr. John Norton for her guardian and gave him power to dispose of her in marriage. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 23. Estate of Hugh Churchman of Lynn. " I heugh Churchman of Len do macke this my last will as foloeth : first, I give my howse and Lot ||in Len|| w*" ale my march and ale other the apurtenances tharevnto belong- ing to wilyam wenter tel his son Josias shale atayen the age of twenty one yeares and then to his son Josias and his Ayeres for ever : w*"' this Condicon that he shale paye to his sister hanna winter ten poundes w**' in one hole year after the aforsayed Josias winter shale atayen the age of twenty one yeares and if he shale Eef euse to paye to his sister hana win- THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 33 ter ten poundes of Corant money then my will is that hanna winter shale have the howse and lot w*** ale and singeler the apurtenances to her and her ayeres for ever and she shall paye to her brother Josias ten poundes : and my will is that if the aforesaid Josias shale dy before he shale atayen the age of twenty & one yeares that then the aforsayed hanna shale have it w*''out paying aney thing out of it : and my will is further that if the aforsayed Josias and hanna shale booth dy before that theye shale atayen the age of twenty one yeres that then wilyam winter or his now wif or the longer liver of them shale have it to them and thar Ayeres for ever : I do give to the widow Androes that thre shilinges that she oethe me and further I do giv her one buchel of Ingen Coren to be payed w'Mn one moneth after my death : I do give gorge far one buchel ale so to be payed at the same tyem : I do ale so give to edward burt ten shil- inges to be payed w*''in one hole yer after after my death : 1 ale so give to m"^ whiten and m' Cobet : five shilinges apece to be payed w*Mn one hole year after my death : ale the Rest of my goodes or Chateles vnbequeaved I give to wilyam win- ter whom I do macke sole exeter to this my will in witnese whar of I have her vnto put my hand the fourth daye of the fourth mounth in the sixtenth year of the Eayen of ower soveran lord Charles by the grace of god Kyng of Ingland Scotland ffrance and Irland &c 1640." hegh Churchman. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol, 1, leaf 20. Witness : Zacheus Gould. Proved 9:5: 1644, by Zacheus Gould. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 154. Inventory taken 4 : 6 mo : 1644, by Nathaniel Tiler, Hugh Burtt and Robert Driver: Wearing aparrill, 21i. ; straw bed, two blankits, tow pillows, three shetes, Hi. ; little iron pot, little bras cettle & a friing pan, 10s. ; puter pint pot & 2 sponns, 2s. ; grediron, pot hookes and bellowes, 2s. ; one trofe with a cover and a little kneding trof, one tra, and other woden dishes & trenchers, 6s. 8d. ; 2 emti cask, a pale, a peck and a haUe peck, 4s. 6d. ; 2 chestes, 4s. ; shers and presing iron and yard & a qushing. Is. 6d. ; betle and wedgis, 2 axis, 2 sawes, 2 hows and other working towls, 16s. ; a flich of ba- con, 6s. ; puter Chamber pot, Is. ; a bed cradle,with other lum- ber,3s. ; 20 bushels wheat,41i. : 4 bushils Indian,12s. ; 2 bushils barly veri cors & musti, 4s. 6d. ; 3 bags. Is. 6d. ; a bible with another booke, 4s. ; come one the ground, 211. 10s. ; debts due, Hi. ; 4 scins, 68. ; total, 141i. 14s. 8d. Atendance in his 34 THE PBOBATE BEC0BD8 OF ESSEX COITNTy. siknes & chargis at his buriall, Hi. 15s. 6d. Debts owing by him, 26s. 3d. House, lot and marsh appraised at 61i. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 20. Estate of Eobbet Lewis of Newbubt. Inventory of estate of Eobert Lewis, deceased, brought in 10 : 6 : 1644, and referred to the Governor to take oath. John Croxen swore that the deceased made Goody Jackson, wife of John, his executrix to pay his debts and give the remainder to his wife and child. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 157. Liventory of estate of Eobert Lewis, deceased May 4, 1643, taken 6: 5: 1644, by Goodman Edwards and Goodman Prince : Mr. Fowles bill, 71i. ; bill of John Bond, 31i. 20s. ; Eichard HoUingsworths bill, Hi. 7s. : his best clothes, 16s. ; 2 yards 1/2 ell of kersie, 9s. ; ould hat, 7s. ; ould stufEe dub- lett, 3s. ; a cotten wasecoate, 3s. ; cotten paire of breeches and wasecoate, and a paire of Cotten stockeings, 3s. ; paire stock- ings, 2s. ; 2 shertts, 7s. ; cotten sheete, 5s. ; 10 yards of lock- rum, lis. 8d. ; 4 bands, 2s. 6d. ; a chist, 5s. ; a bible, 8s. ; hatte, 7s.; paire shewes, 4s. ; one pillow, 2s. ; total, 261i. 12s. 8d. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 21. Estate op Joanna Cummings of Salem. " I Jone Comins : dow give vnto my sonn John affter my death my house & ground & my gote : & my sow & he shall give vnto gooman Cornish a hog pig of tow months ould : m'' :es noris shall have my mufe. I dow give my Cow to m[y] gran Child mary Bourne : [I dow give ||all|| my best Apparil & Beding & bed to my Gran Child Johanah to by a heafer of tow yere ould to bee put forth for hir good & that wich ken a parte of that to my sonn John to Buery mee with all.*] " I will have my debtes to bee payed out of the pipe staves & that wich Eemaynes to bee giuen the one halfe to my granchild mary borne & the other halfe to Johanah borne my gran Child. " I will haue all my best Apparel bed & bedding & all my houso^Jd goods sould : & out of that a heafer of tow yere ould to bee bought for Johanah Bourne & \\erefr to burie mee II I give to m' Noris Twenty shilings & to the Church twenty shilings : desiring y" to Exsept so smal a gift I giue to goody Cotta my Blew pettioote & a wast Cote. My trunck & Cloth vpon it Goodye wathin shall haue it for tenn shilings & the feet to bare it vp with & Goody || wathin n shall bee *The words enclosed in brackets are crossed out in the original. THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 35 payed what I owe hir & the Eest to the deacons for them to giue wher Is appoynted Goody ffeld shall haue my lom pot at 4* a pound to bee payed that I owe hir & that w""» Eemaines to the dacuns I giue to goody Beacham a petticot with 3 laces about & a green savegard & an ould wast Cote & an ould linin Change I giue to Ann shiply Tow linin Changes. I give goodman boyce an ould blanckit we [is] vp in the Chamber & a pilow wich he hath a Eedie what so euer is vnder my bed 1 giue to goody Corning & goody wathin to bee Equally deuided I giue John brownes wife a whit Cutworke Coyfe : I giue goody wathin a black Coyfe w*" a lace : a grograne Coyfe : I giue my whit Has wast Cot & ould hat to Deborah wathin I giue goody fEeld one of my lase han car- chefes wi"" is at good bornes " I desire That ||thel| Tow deacons m' Got: & goodman home : that they shall haue the ordring & desposing of these things in my will to Improve for the Childrens good : y* it may not bee bangled away The 11 of the : 3d : month Caled may beeing the last day of the week." Jone Comins her mark her mark "Witness : Mary 8 Beacham, Elizabeth VI Corning, her mark Elnor M Wathin. Proved 10 : 5 : 1644. On the same paper upon which the will is written the tes- tatrix gives a list of her debts, viz : " I owe to John Matt- stone, 25s., upon his covenant concerning my house ; M'is. Goose for a pound of sugar ; Goody Feld, 3s. 6d. ; Mr. Cocall, Is. «5d. ; Good Masse, 6d. ; ould Knight, 3s. 6d. ; yong Goody Lech, 8d. ; something to Goodman Salace, let him tell it, and the deacon will pay it ; Goodman Salace, 5s ; and Goody Sharman in the Bay, 6d." Inventory taken 17 : 3 : 1644, by Gervase Garford, JefEerie Massey and Georg Emery ; House and quarter acre of ground, with the corn upon it, 31i; ewe goat, 7s.; spotted sowe, 18s. ; milch cowe, 5Ii. 10s. ; fether bed and flocke boul- ster. Hi. 15s. ; 1 green rugge, 10s. ; 1 litle fether pillow, Is. 6d. ; 3 blankits whitt, 14s. ; one littell Darnix curtayn. 3s. ; 2200 pipe stavs of whitt oake, 81i. 16s. ; one sad coUored Carsy gowen and hud sutable, lli. ; 1 stamill Carsy peetty coot mitered about the scirts with vellvit, lli. 6s. 8d. ; 1 green Carsy petticot, 3 laces, 10s. ; 1 blew petticote, 7s. ; 1 stufe petticoot, 7s.; 1 blacke wastcoot. Is. ; 1 red cotton shage wast- cot, 3s. ; 1 whit shagg wastcoot, 5s. ; 1 blacke cloake, Is. ; 1 36 THE PROBATE KECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. blacke grogerane Goune, Hi. 6s. ; 1 wastcoot and pettiooote, 12s. ; 1 tauny seay appron, 2s. ; 1 green say appron, Is. ; 5 Corse sheets, Hi. ; 1 blacke hatt, 4s. ; 2 callico approns lased about, 58.; 9 Crostcloths, last and playn, 4s. 6d. ; 2 Coyfes, one Cutworke, one blacke worke, 2s. 6d. ; 4 hancherifs, more playn, Is. ; 2 payer stockins, 28.; 1 brass morter & pestell, 3s. 4d. ; shifs ould, 7s. ; 1 lining pillabear, 2s. ; looking glass, 3s. ; blew apron, 6d. ; payer of sboos, Is. 6d. ; trunke with a foot, 14s. 6d. ; littell Box with locke & key. Is. 6d. ; carpitt and tabell, 7s. 8d. ; one muf e, 2s. ; Chamber pott, 6d. ; 2 syves, 2s. ; tubs and paylls, 8s. ; littel barrill, Is. ; pare bellows. Is. ; Iron pott and hanger, 8s. ; bras kettell and scellit, 6s. ; whell, 4s. J Candell sticke, 4d. ; total. 331i. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 22. Inventory taken "divers years agoe " by Henry Skerry and Georg Emery, but received 14 : 11 : 1646 ; The house & lot at home & the tenn Aker lot & the come upon them both, 221i. ; halfe an aker of salte marsh. Hi. 10s. ,• 1 heafer of 2 yeares old & vantage, 31i. 10s. ; 2 swine, Hi. 10s. ; 1-2 a canowe, 6s. ; 2 fethar bedes, 4 bolsters, 3 pillowes, 31i. ; 5 blankets, 1 ruge & one covering, 10s. ; 6 dieper napkines & 2 tow towaJles, 78, ; 3 par of sheetes, lli. 4s. ; 1 warminge pan, 6s. 8d. ; 1 trunke & 2 chaistes, 15s. ; 9 peeces of putor, 15s. ; 3 boxes for lining, 4s. ; 1 bedstead, 4s. ; 1 brase kettell & a skellet & 2 skimmers, 63. 8d. ; 2 chayers & a forme, 4s. ; 1 Iron pott, 6s. ; 1 payer of sheetes more, 10s. ; glasses, trayes & earth weare & other old lumber, 68. ; total, 391i. 3s. 4d. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 66. Estate of John Mattox of Salem. Will of John Mattox proved 10 : 5 : 1644, by Thomas Pickton and inventory brought in. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 157. Inventory of estate of John Mattackes, deceased Apr. 22, 1643, taken 6 : 5 mo : 1644, by Goodman Edwards and Good- man Prince : bill of Mr. Powles, 51i. ; John Buds bill, 21i, 7s. ; bill of John Bonds, 21i. 16s. 9d. ; best shute, lli. 10s. ; ould shnte of truokinge Clothe, 4s.; cotten shute, 6s. 6d.; ould Cloth shute, 10s. ; ould graye shorte Coate, 28. ; paire of knitt stockings, 2s.; 4 bands, 6s.; paire of Cloth stock- ings, 2s.; paire of Eussitt bootes, lis.; paire of Canvis sheetes, 208. ; 2 shertes, 78. ; Chistle, 4s. ; ould blanckitt, 28. ; paire of shewes, 4s. ; ould hatt, 4s. ; 4 Eaile hoockes, 4s. ; an old pillow, 2s. 6d, ; paire of shewes, 4s. Total, 141i. 13s. 9d. Salem Quarterly Cmtrt Files, vol. 1, leaf 21. the probate records op essex cottnty. 37 Estate of Thomas Payne of Salem. " Touching the outward estate & goods of this life god liath ben pleased to lend me, I Thomas Payne doe in this my last will & testam* thus bequeath them as foUoweth : ffirst unto my wife I give my house I now live in, gardens & houcefitting with my two acre lotte with the pfitts accrewing therefrom during her life ; commending unto my Son Thom- as the care of his mother, & the diligent iraprovem* of the sayd ground, to his mothers use ; during her life, in consid- eration whereof, he to have his dwelling with his mother, & II the II forth pte of the pfitts of the lott, & the third pte of the pfitts of the garden so improued by him during the sayd terme of time. It, I give unto my wife the bedstead Beding & there appurtenances as they now stand in the hall. Item I bequeath my pte of the Ship Mary-Anne of Salem, to be sold, & my debts to be payd. And the residue of the monies with the rest of my goods to be devided as foUoweth. Item I giue Thomas my Son my Loomes & Sluices with there ap- purtenances concerning his trade of a weaver. Item I give the s** Thomas one Coifer wch was his grandfathers. Item I give unto my three Sons my ten Acre lott & my one Acre of meddow to be equally shared amongst them. Item concern- ing the residue of the monies arising from my pte in the Ship, & the rest of ray goods I bequeath them to be valued reasonably, & equaley devided to my wife & my Children, my wife to haue the choise of the first pte excepted : & my Children to share in the rest as their ptes fall, pvided alwaies & reserved out of the sayd goods one fetherbed lying on the trundle bed with coverlett & blankett, one bolster & pillow, w"'' I give & bequeath unto mary my daughter. Item I giue my house wherein my wife should live, with the goods re- maining of hers, to be sold after her decease, & the monies to be equally divided amongst my children. It my mill left in the hands of Henery Blomfeild my kinsman, I bequeath to be sold, & the monies thereof returned into my execute's handf, & so to be equally divided to my wife & children. Item I Constitute & appoyn* Thomas my Son execute' to this my will & m' John fiske of Salem Suprevisor. in witnes wherof I have heereunto sett my hand & scale the 10*'^ of this p'sent 2* month in the yeere 1638." Thomas Payne. Witness : John ffiske, John Thurston, her mark Mary X Beechum 38 THE PEOBATE KECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. Will brought into court 10m : 1642 ; proved 10 : 5 : 1644, by John Thurston. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 23. Estate of Mabgebt Wathin of Salem. Inventory of estate of widow Wathen brought into court 27 : 6 : 1644, The two deacons of Salem, Mr. Charles Gott and John Home, appointed executors. Nathaniel Porter took oath in court. Salem Quarterly Court Seeords, vol. 2, page 163. Inventory taken 20 : 5 : 1645, by Peeter Palfray, William Alford and Nathaniel Porter : One greene mgge, 15s. ; white blanket, 6s. 6d. ; one white blanket, 2s. 6d. ; 1 white course ould rugge. Is. ; 1 mixt color Coverlett, 7s. ; 1 pare of grene say curtaines & vallences, 12s. ; 1 stripte carpet & cubberd cloth, 12s. ; 1 red bearing blanket with 2 gr : Laces, 10s. ; 1 flock bed, 2 flock boulsters & one feather pillow & one boul- ster tike, Hi. 5s. 6d. ; one ould stockbed & Cradlebed, 5s. ; 1 purple goune of cloth lined with gr : say, Hi. 4s. ; one purple wastcloth laced, 7s. ; 1 red petecote & wastcloath, 18s. ; 1 tawny cloake cloth, 5s. 6d. ; one ould mixt color cloth gowne, 5s.; one russet gowne of cloth ript open, 16s.; one pr. petu- ana hoods, 3s. ; one ould purple petecoate & wastcloth cloth, 6s. ; 1 pr. of white blankets, 1 being litle, 8s. ; 1 tawny dublet & portingal cap, 5s. ; 1 ruset pr. aprons, 4s. 6d. ; 2 pr. aprons 1 say & 1 linsy wolsey, 5s. 2d. ; 1 hoUand white wastcloth, 6s. ; 1 hoUand aprone, 6s. 8d. ; apron of fleecy hoUand, 3s.; 4 necke handkerchiefes laced, 5s. 4d. ; 1 neck handcherchief , 8d; 3 plaine neck handkerchefes, 3s. ; 3 pocket handkerchiefs, Is. ; 3 pocket handkerchiefes & 1 long neckcloth, 6d. ; 3 laced neckclothes at 18d. pr. & 2 at 6d. pr., 5s. 6d. ; 2 plaine cros- clothes at 3d. pr., 6d. ; 1 white wrought eoife. Is. 6d. ; 4 white stuff ooyfes, 6d. pr., 2s. ; 3 ould coyfes, 2d. pr., 6d. ; 2 hoUand coyfes and an ould one, 2s. 6d. ; 3 white stuff stomachers, 6d. ; 3 white wrought stomachers, 2s. 2d. ; 1 pr. white knit thrid gloves. Is. 4d. ; 1 pr. handcuffs & 1 yd. seaming lace, 5d. ; white & colored thrid, 3d. ; 1 silke girdle, Is. 8d. ; 1 yd. of stript callico. Is. ; 1 bundle of smal linen in a corse cloth, 6s. ; 1 hoUand sheet with a seaming lace, ; 1 pr. ould flaxen sheets, ; 10 sheetes, 1 course one, 21i. ; 2 flaxen tablecloathes, 3s. 6d. ; 1 wrought towell, ould fushion, 2s. 4d. ; 2 boulster cases, 5s. ; 1 pr. pillowbeares, 8s. ; 1 pr. Scotch cloth pillowbeares, 4s. ; 1 pillowbeare with tossells, 2s. 6d. ; 1 pr. flaxen pillowbeares, 4s. 6d. ; 1 fringed & 1 diap. napkin. Is. 4d. ; 4 short napkins , 3s. ; 6 flaxen napkins, 6s. ; 4 napkins, 2 towells, 3s. 4d. ; 5 childs beds, 9d. j THE PBOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 39 woomen's sMftes, 16s. 6d. ; 1 pr. cotten gloves & 1 straddle md, la. 6d. ; 1 rema* painted 1 imbroyderd girdle, Is. 8d. ; pr. ould shooes, 2s. 6d. ; .1 white apron, 3d. ; 1 blew apron, necke handkerchief, 16d. delivred to Deborah for Mrs. raske to pay for, 8s. 2d.; 1 bed cord, Is. 8d.; 1 pr. ould 'osted stockings, lOd. ; 1 flannel neckcloth, 9d. ; 6 bags, 4s. d. ; 2 hatts, 4s. ; bible & one testament, 9s. ; 24 ould books, s. ; 4 chests, a settle & a box, Hi. ; 1 pr. whalebone bodyes, cotton wastooate & 2 cloake buttons, 7s. ; 341i. pewter at d.. Hi. 5s. 6d.; 121i. kettle brass at 12d., 12s. ; 2 skimmers, s. ; ould iron & tooles. Hi. ; 2 brass candlesticks, 2s. 4d. ; 1 ox, smothing iron, Is. 4d. ; 1 whipsaw, 1 ould gun, 1 spit, ailes, etc., 12s. ; 2 brass potts. Hi. 15s. ; 1 case with 5 bot- sUs, 2s. ; 1 glew pott. Is. & 1 looking glass. Is., 2s. ; 2 arthern potts & yarne, 2s. ; chaires, woodden dishes, 10s. ; rood & timber, 6s. 8d. ; come, 6s. 6d. ; 6 barrells, 4s. ; 1 LOUse, 71i. 10s. ; halfe a heifer at Goodman Southwickes, 15s. ; ne heifer at Mr. Batters farme, 31i. 6s. ; total, 391i. 43s. 5d. )rder of court, 3 : 11 : 1644, for disposal of goods for settle- dent of estate signed by Jo. Endecott, Govr. Salem Quar- erly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 25. Court ordered (signed by Jo. Endecott, govr.), 3 : 11 mo : L644, that the estate of Widow Margery Wathen to be dis- )0sed of according to her will by the two deacons of Salem, Wj. Charles Gott and John Home. p. curia, Eaph Fogg. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 25. Ezekiell Wathen, a boy of about eight years and a half, jommitted to Tho. Abre, 27 : 6 : 1644, as an apprentice until le is twenty years old, if his master live so long. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 163. Court ordered, 30 : 10 : 1647, that Thomas Abree of Salem iave one quarter of that house, sometime of the widow Wathen, deceased, and one quarter of one year's rent of the same for the use of Ezekiell Wathen, who is committed to bim. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 226. Estate of John Talbet of Salem. Inventory of estate of John Talbey, taken 11m : 1644, by Peter Palfrey and William Lord : 20 bushels Indian Come, 21i. 13s. 4d. ; 3 pekes oates, 78. ; apparrell and beding, 10s. ; a Cannoe, Hi. : a Ten acre lott, 31i. ; brasse kettels, 14s. ; one Barrel & one Tub, 5s. ; one old axe, etc., 3s. 6d.; one axe more, 4s. ; spookshave, Is. ; one wheele to spin with, 4s. ; rakes and rake hedds, 73. 8d. ; 2 Chares, Is. Debts due unto 40 THE PROBATE KECORDS OF ESSEX COlTNTy. him : from William Bayley, Hi. 15s. ; Richard Singeltarie of Salesberie, Hi. 6s. ; Richard Edwards, 8s. ; Mr. man, 3s. lid. Anne, Stephen and their elder brother John Talby to have certain parts of the estate. Salem Qviurterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 26. Estate of Margaret Pease of Salem. " the first day : T : munth 1644. This is the last will off margit pease. That is that her grane childe John pease the Sonne off Robert pease shall with the rest of her goods be put oner to Thomas : wadsson off sallme to be as her true fefEeye ofE trust to despoes off her estate as she dereckteth : at this tyme beinge in parfite memory fist yt as before Tht the sed John pease shall be give frely to the sed Thomas wadsson that he shall desposse off him as his one child and : seconly : yt the housse she liff in & with the ground belon- inge ther to shall be give to the sed John pease all soe haffe an acker off Indon come all soe he is to have my heffer all soe y* John shell have my bede and all yt belonges to it all soe that her grane childern the childern off Robert peasse her Sonne she givth to the rest off them the tow gottes & kids to be equally despossed a monge them and all her mouffeabell goods are to be at thomas wadsho despoes for the good off John, all soe her grane childe Robert pease shell have : her lesser chist and y* if yt the sed John pease die then his brother Robert pease must have the rest off the estatte and~ all yt doughter pease the wiffe off Robert pease is to have my best cloth gowne and all partiqlers are not set dun the same mst Thomas wadson is to desposse off it for the good off John her grane childe." [No signature.] Witness : John Barbor, Obadiah (his mark) Huellme. Proved 1 : 11 : 1644, by the witnesses. Petition of Robert Pease, son of Robert Pease, who had been allowed 61i. out of his father's estate by the court ; he now desires to know how the money shall be paid, and hav- ing remained twelve months with his mother, now wishes to be free to choose a master and to have sufB.oient clothing to fit him out. Ann, wife of Robert Isbell, testified that after widow Margaret Pease had made a written will, she gave to Faith Barber her best red petticoat ; also that Susan, wife of Henry Bullock, deceased, was present when bequest was made. Salem Qiiarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 35. Inventory taken by John Alderman and John Bulfinche : 1 fether bed, 2 Bolsters, 4 pillowes, 2 blanketts, one coverlid, THE PROBATE EECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 41 21i. ; 4 courtaynes & 4 rods of Iron, lis. ; one Payr of fine sheets, 12s. ; two Pilcovrs and two Payer of course sheets, 10s. ; one cloth gowne, 10s. ; one stuffe gowne, 12s. ; one red Petticote, 13s. 4d.; two old Puttieoats, 6s.; two old wascoats, 4s. ; one red wastcoat, 6s. ; two hoods, 5s. ; one Cloake, 5s. ; one greene apron an a hatt, 4s. ; 14 peeces of Small and great Pewter, 10s. ; one small brasse morter and Pestle, Is. 6s. ; tow Cettles and an old Cettle, 12s. ; one brasse Pott, 7s. ; one frying pan and an old warming Pan with a paire of tongs and an old fire shovell, 3s. 4d. ; on pair of bellows and a payr of doges and a pott hanger and a skillett, 5s. ; one whele, 2s. 5d. ; two chests, 5s. 5d. ; tow old chayres and a old Bar- rel and a Payle with all other things that are not seene, 2s. ; tow bushells of come and tow busshels of Indian come, 13s. 4d. ; half acre of Indian come, 16s. ; som rye that is betwine Goodman Suthweeks and Goodwiffe Pease, 4s. ; one earlinge heifer, 21i. 10s. ; for Pte of a sowe and one Pig, 12s. 3d. ; the howse and 3 quarters of an acre of ground. Hi. 10s. ; two goats and a kid, 18s. ; Marie Pease oweth her mother Pease, lli. ; Mr. Bacon owth Megerett Pease, lOs. ; Goodman Bar- bour oweth me a bushell of come, 2s. 8d. Total, 191i. 2s. 8d. Note of charges layed out by Thomas Wattson for wid. Mar- garet Pease : To Mr. Eucke for bread and beere and wyne, 16s. 8d. ; to Goodwife Bullocke for fyve days attendance in sickness, 7s. 6d. ; to Goodman Burcham for her Cofiftne, 6s. ; for making her grave, Is. ; to William Woodbery for keeping a heifer and for some part of wyntering her, 7s. 6d. ; to the ferryman to bring her over the water, lOd. ; for writinge. Is. ; total, 21i. 6d. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 36. Inventory was brought in 1 : 11 : 1644, and sworn to by Obadiah Holme and Jno. Barber. Upon request of An, wife of Kobt. Isbell, Goodwife Watson must allow her for her pains, or else the court will. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 171. On 30 : 4 : 1652, Eobert Pease and his brother John Pease, both of Salem, acknowledged a bill, dated 6 : 11 : 1651, to Tho. Watson, in regard to the estate of their grand- mother, Margaret Pease, of whom said Watson was a feoffee. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 40. Estate op Isabel West or Salem. Inventory of estate of Isabel West, taken 30 : 10 : 1644, by Henr. Skerry, Eobert Cotta and George Eopes, brought into court 2 : 11 : 1644 : House and tow acres of ground, 42 THE PROBATE RECOKDS OF ESSEX COTTNTT. 41i.; 10 acre lot in North Feld, 71i.; 10 acre lot on dabyfort side, 21i. 10s. ; foure gofces, Hi. 8s. ; one sowe, Hi. 6s. ; sawes, 10s. ; playnes, Ackes & sawes & other smale toules, Hi. 14s. ; an lorne persters & 6 bites belonging to it, 5s. ; 16 bushels of Indian corne, 21i. 8s. ; 5 bushels pease, Hi. ; a grinding stone & the iron of it, 14s. ; Three ould howes, 2s. 6d. ; an ould spad & a matock, 2s. 6d. ; one Joynt Chest, lOs. -, one sea chest, 5s. ; one fether bed & tow boulsters, 21i. ; one ould f ether bed & two boulsters, Hi. ; one rugge & 2 ould blanketts. Hi. 10s.; pare of sheetes & a bedsted, Hi. 5s. ; old pare of sheetes, table cloth & a pilabere, 5s. ; 2 ould Jerkines, 10s. ; one hat, 10s. ; a whele, 8s. ; one iorne pot, 10s. ; ould iron pot & an Iron skelet, 13s. ; puter plates & dishes, 16s. ; bras Cetel & a bras skelet & 2 brase Candelsticks, 16s. ; tow Cheares & tow Cushenes, 6s. ; fringpan pot hokes & pot hang- ers, pare of trays, 10s. ; chest, 3s. ; pales, trayes, dishes & spoones, 10s. ; 2 peeces of bacon, 10s. ; debts due from Nath^ aniel Vering, 31i. ; John Thore, 21i. ; John Whitlook, 31i. ; Thomas Smith, 30s., and James Smith, 20s., 21i. lOs. ; Philip Udale, Hi. ; other small debts. Hi. 7s. ; a spit & a sawe, lOs. ; other debts, 21i. 8s.; total, 541i. 12s. — Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 24. Estate of Eobeet Pease op Salem. Robt. Peas died intestate, and his son Eobt. Pease was committed to his mother, Marie Pease, who was appointed administratrix of the estate. Inventory brought in 3 : llmo : 1644. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 172. Inventory of estate of Robert Pease of Salem, late de- ceased, taken 3 : 11 mo : 1644, by Jo. Alderman and Myhill Shaiiinge (also Michaell Shaflen) : ffyve ewe goats and three lambs, 31i. 6s. ; iron pott and iron kettle, a posnett and tow Pewter dishes, with other small things of pewter, Hi. ; one Conell, tube, three trays and one paile, 7s. ; one flockbede, a teike, one Cowhide and a little ruge. Hi. 10s. ; one sheet, one Pilowbere, 3s. 4d. ; one stone hammer, two trowells, one lath- ing hammer & axe, 6s. ; one Barrall and a Pecke, 2s. 6d. ; one Chest and a little table board, 5s. ; an acre of wheat, one of Barly, an acre of Pease, 21i. ; 2 acres Indian Corne, lOli. ; one muskett with Bandileers and the sword, 16s. ; one house and a Barne and 11 acres of ground, 141i. ; 2 shuts of aparell and a Coate, 31i. lOs. ; one hatte, one Payr of stockins, one payre of shoos, two shirts, 2 bands, 10s. ; a sack. Is. ; swyne. Hi. 6s. 8d.; a Cannew, 10s. ; total, 391i. 12s. 6d. Indebted to several persons, 6Ii. Widow Marie Pease appointed admin- THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 43 istratrix 3 : 11 mo : 1644. Eobert Pease was the eldest son of the deceased, and John Pease the second son. There were other young children. The deceased's mother is mentioned. " Abraham " is also mentioned. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 24. Estate op Eichaed Ingebsoll of Salem. " July 21, 1644. I Eichard IngersoU of Salem in the County, of Essex in New England being weak in body, but through God's mercy in perfect memory, doe make this my last will and testament as followeth viz. I give to Ann my wife all my estate of land, goods & chattels whatsoever ex- cept as followeth viz. I give to George IngersoU my son six acres of meadow lying-in the great meadow. Item I give to Nathaniel IngersoU, my youngest son a parcell of ground with a little frame thereon, which I bought of John '2\_ease?'] but if the said Nathaniel dy without issue of his body law- fully begotten then the land aforesaid to be equally shared between John IngersoU my son, & Eichard Pettingell & Wil- liam Haines my sons in law. I give to Bathsheba my young- est daughter two cowes. I give to my youngest daughter Alice Walcott my house at town with 10 acres of upland & meadow after my wife's decease." E (his mark V) I. " I read this will to Eichard IngersoU & he acknowledged it to be his will. Jo. Endecott." Witness : Townsend Bishop. Proved Jan. 2, 1644-5. Inventory taken Oct. 4, 1644. Probate papers in the Quarterly Court Beoords copied by Joshua Coffin and now in the Probate Registry, vol. 1, page 29. Estate of Eichard Lumpktn of Ipswich. Inventory of estate of Eichard Lumpkyn, late deceased, taken 23 : 9 : 1642, by Eobert Payne and John Whipple : in the hall : one longe Table, one stoole, two formes, 16s. ; three chaiers & six cushins, 4s. ; Bookes, 21i. 10s. ; one paire Cob- irons, one fire pan, one gridiron & two paire of tramells & one paire of bellowes, 10s. ; one muskett, one fowling peece. Hi. 10s. In the Parlor : one table with six ioyned stooles, Hi. 5s. ; 3 chaiers & 8 cushins, 14s. ; one bedstead, one trun- dlebed with curtins. Hi. 10s. ; one paier cobirons, 1 fire pan, 4s. 6d. ; one chest, 4s. ; one fetherbed, two bowlsters, two pillowes, two flock beds, 5 blanketts, one rugg, one coverlett, 811. ; one warming pan wth other implements, 6s. In the chamber over the Parlor : one bedstead, one Trundlebedd, 10s. ; 2 flockbedds, one featherbed, one feather bolster, 4 44 THE PROBATE EBCOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. blanketts, 2 pillowes, 2 coverletts, 41i. ; 4 chests, 2 boxes, Hi. 5s.; one table, 3s. ; one corslett. Hi.- 10s. ; one feather bed tike, Hi. 10s. In the leanto': 7 brasse kettles, one iron kettle, 41i. 10s. ; one small copper. Hi. ; one iron pott, 4 pos- netts wth other implem[en]ts. Hi.; 10 pewter dishes, 2 chamb. potts, 21i. ; Butter & Cheese, 21i. ; 30 bushells corne, 41i. 10s. ; plate, 41i. ; 5 Cowes, 2 steers, 3 heffers, 4 yearlings, 361i. ; his wearing apparell, lOli. ; linen, 51i. ; debts, 20011. ; total, 29611. 19s. 6d. Eeceived and allowed 26 : 1 : 1645. Ipswieh Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 7. Estate ov Jane Gaines of Lynn. Thomas Laighton brought in a nuncupative will of Jane Gaines, deceased, 9 : 5 : 1646. Court appointed Thomas Layghton and Nathaneell Hanforth overseers to see the will fulfilled for the good of the children. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 178. Jane Gaines, widow, who deceased at Lin, and whose nun- cupative will was proved 10 : 5 : 1645, left three children, viz : John, Danyell and Samuell, and an estate of 371i. lis. lOd. Ordered 2m: 1649, that John, the eldest, aged about thirteen years, have 191i. 12s. 8d. in possession of Mr. Thom- as Leighton and Nathaniell Handf orth , who are to improve it for him ; and to be apprenticed to Fransis Dowse of Bos- ton, shoemaker, for seven years, to learn the shoemaker's trade. Danyell, the second son, aged about eleven years, to have 91i. 16s. 4d. in the hands of said Leighton and Hand- forth, who are to improve it for him ; and he is apprenticed to Luke Potter of Concord for eight years from 1 : 1 : last, to learn the " skill and mistery " of a tailor. Samuell, the youngest son, aged six or seven years, to have 91i. 16s. 4d. ; and he is apprenticed, unbil he is twenty-one years old, to Nathaniell Handforth, who is to educate him and give him lOli. as his portion. If any of the children die before reaching the age of twenty-one, the others are to have the share of the deceased one, except Samuel's, which, if he dies within four years, is to go to Mr. Handforth. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 8. Inventory taken by Nicholas Brown and Edmund Need- ham, 14 : 11 : 1644, and sworn to by Thomas Leighton and Nathaneell Hanforth, 10 : 5 mo : 1645 : One house and lote of upland containinge 6 acres with a smale parcel of salt marsh lyinge before the door & 2 acres of salt marsh lyinge in Eumley marsh, 81i. ; 30 bushill of Indian corn, 41i. ; one fetherbed and a feather bolster, 2s.; one flockebed & one THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNir. 45 flock bolster & 6 flock pillows, 16s. ; three feather pillows 8s. 6d. ; curtains & valance, 17s. ; one bolster ticke, 2s. 6d. pne covering for a bed. Hi. 2s. ; one blankett for a bed, 10s. another, 6s. 6d. ; another, 4s. ; another, 3s. ; another, 6s. 6d. one covering for a bed, 3s, ; one trundell bed, 2s. 6d. ; one man's coat & breeches. Hi. 4s. ; one man's dublett, 12s. ; one weascoat for a man , 3s. ; one Gowen for a woman. Hi. 14s. ; one weascoat for a woman, 3s. ; one man's coat, 6s. ; two weascoats for a woman, 9s. 6d.; one cloake & hoode for a woman, 13s. ; one petycoat, lis. ; one petycoatt, 5s. ; too petycoats, 3s. 6d. ; one hatt for a woman, 2s. 6d. ; one blan- kett for a child, 3s. ; one paire sheets, lis. ; another, 8s. ; another, 4s. 6d. ; another, 4s. 6d. ; one sheet, 8s. ; another, 6s. ; another, 4s. ; too pillowbears, 9s. ; too pillowbears, 5s. ; one bord cloath, is. 8d. ; three napkins, is. 6d. ; too Diaper Napkins & one linnen skirt for a shift, 2s. 4d. ; too shifts for a woman and too skirts for shifts, 6s. lOd. ; one old peece of linnen cloath & a whit apron, 6s. 6d. ; tenn Handkerchers, 9s. 4d. ; twelve coyfes, 6s. ; twelve croscloaths, 3s. ; one par- cell of blackstuff, Is. 6d. ; too croscloaths, 3s. 6d. ; three headcloaths & 4 neck cloaths & too bands, 3s. lOd. ; a parcell of childbed linnen, 6s. ; too coshens & a ohaire, 3s. ; too sil- ver nippls, Is. lOd. ; bonelass & thread & a pinn coshen, Is. ; a sword, Ss. ; one trnnke, 2s. ; too boxes, 2s. 6d. ; too old weascoats, — ; straw hatt and brush, 2s. ; one brass pann, 10s. ; one warming pann, 2s. ; one Kettell, Is. 7d. ; another, 5s.; another, 4s. 6d. ; foure pewter dishes with other pewter, 12s. ; one little skellett & one fryinge pann, 2s. Id. ; 3 wegges & 2 beetle ringes, 4s. 6d. ; one daubinge truell & a parcell of old Iron, 2s. 6d. ; one gouge & a chisle & a wimble, Is. ; one handsaw, Is. ; a paire of bellows, Is. ; one spade, 2s. ; one Iron pott, 6s. ; one drawinge knife & an old Hatchet, — ; three old & narrow axes, 4s. ; one spitt and a gridiron, Is. 4d. ; a stocking hooe, Is. 6d. ; too pott rackes,4s 8d. ; paire tonges & paire pott hooks. Is. 9d. ; a pitchfork and one gimlet. Is. ; three spoons, a ladel and an earthern pott. Is. 4d. ; one pair choos. Is. 6d. ; a tub «& chime, 6d. ; too leather Bottls, 4s. ; a flick of bakon, 8s. ; too piggs, Is. 6d. ; an old Chest & foure trayes, Is. ; an old barrel! & an old hogshead, 2s. ; a pair of glovs, Is. ; a Apron & a paire of stockinges, 4s. 8d. ; 3 pair of bodys, 10s. ; two bibles, 10s. 6d. ; a baskett & a sife, Is. 4d, '; a parcell of books, 3s. 6d. ; a barrell & bedcord, Is. 4d. ; a parcell of Hay, 3s. ; a barrell with some oats in it & sife, 4s. ; a parcell of white pease & beans & hempe & flax, 3s. ; a locke for a doore, 10s. 6d. ; a sieth & a sneath & a peece of 46 THE PEOBATB BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. sieth, 4e. ; two paire of hinges & too hookes & a oheafendish, 2s. 2d. ; foure old hooes & a piece of old Iron, 4s. ; a little table, Is. 8d. ; too meal baggs, 2s. 6d. ; debt due from Will. Patridge, 9s. ; due from Samuell Bennett, Is. ; 1 pinte pott. Is. 4d. ; one paire pattens, Is. ; one paire sheers, lOd. ; one old sith, Is. ; total, 431i. 6s. 7d. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol.1, leaf 30. Estate of Frances Hawbs of Salem. « We whose names are vnderwriten were present w**" the wife of Eobt Hawes when she lay vpon her deth bed on the 12*'' of June who did will to be given to pticuler people as followeth. « Itim to the little Child w* she had by Eobt Hawes she bequethed twentie pownd and to her two sons Eobert Edwards & mathew Edwards. & her young Child Thomas Hawes to bring them vp in lerning her sayd Husband Eobert Hawes is to pay into the Hands of sume honest man tea pownds to see them brought vp in lerninge & to his daughter she did will to be given (Alls Haws) her worst plilp & Cheny gown & two petticoat & a wast coat & two Aporns w*** all smale lin- nin sutable to it & a siluer bodkine & a payre of pillowbeers & to Eobert & mathew Hawes she Did will to be giuen to Each of them a payre of sheets & each of them a payre of pilowbears & each of them half a duson of napkins & two siluer spoons & a gould ring to thomas Hawes & to Elin Hilles her sister in owld England she wiled to be sent two yerde of lawn & a bible. Alsoe to the tow mayds that kept her in her sicknes. she did will to be giuen to them namly Kathrin Dorlow & Sarah bartlett each of them a new hand- kerehor a Coyf & Croscloth & to Katurne Dorlow half an ell of lase : morouer in the presens of Katrin Dorlow & Sarah Bartlett she Did will fowre pound w"" her husband pmised to send to owld England to a Child ther & a pewter dish : this is a trew testimony as near as we are able to remember vnto wch we have sett ower hands this 24 of July 1641." Witness : Wm. Goose, Katerine (her mark C) Dorlow, Sarah barttlet. Sworne to 10 : 7 : 1645, by Mr. Wm. Goose. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 32. Estate of Liokbll Chute of Ipswich. " The fourth day of the seaventh month Anno Dm 1644 I Lionell Chute of the Towne of Ipsw* in New England Schoolmaster doe make & ordayne this my last will & Testa- THE PROBATE BECOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 47 ment revoking all form"" wills by me made. Item I give vnto Eose my wife for terme of Her naturall life all this my dwelling bowse witb the Barne & all the edifices : the two chambers over the bowse & entry only excepted which I will that James my sonne shall have to his only yse for the Terme of one yeare next after my decease with free ingresse, egresse, & regresse & w'"" the yards, gardens, the bome-lott & planting lott purchassed of m' Bartlemew with the Comon- age and appurtenances therevnto belonging. And after my wives decease : I give the said bowse, l^rne, lotts & premisses witb all thappurtnances vnto James Chute my sonne & to bis beires. Item I give vnto my said sonne James Chute & to bis beires for ever all & singular my other lands, lotts, mead- ow grounds marishes, witb all & singuler their appurtnances & pfitts whatsoever ymdiatly after «iy decease. And I giue more vnto James Chute my sonne (over & above all things before given him) my befEer that is now at goodman whites farme, & my yonge steere. Item I give bim all my books, witb all things in my chest and white boa; my deepe box witb the lock & key ; one chaire : f oure hogsheads : two Coombsacks two flockbedds two flock bolsters two feather pillows : one rugg two Coverlets : two blanketts : my casting nett : my silver spoone : all my owne wearing apparrell, and that which was bis brother Natbaniells : and three paire of sheets, three pillow beeres two table clothes : foure towells : six table napkins : and the one balfe of the brasse & pewter, & working tooles : & five bushells of englisb wheat. Item I give vnto my frend Joseph Mosse five shillings Item I give vnto the poore of the Church of Ipswich Twenty shillings to be distributed by the Deacons Item my meaning is that my wife shall haue my chest after that James bath empted it. Item all the rest of my goods howshold stuff, Cattell, & chat- tells whatsoever vnbequeatbed (my debts & legacies being discharged & paid) I will that Bose my wife shall have the free vse of them for terme of her life: but the remainder of them at the tyme of her decease over & above the valewe of five pounds sterling I giue vnto James Chute my sonne & to bis beires & assignes Item I make Rose my wife executrix of this my last will & Testament. And in witnesse that this is my deed I have berevnto sett my band and scale in the p'sence of these witnesses herevnder written." Lionell Chute Witness : Marke Simonds, Joseph Morse. Proved 7:9: 1646, by the witnesses. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 16. 48 THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTS'. Inventory taken 25 : 4 : 1645, by Marke Symonds and Eob- ert Lord : one Cowe, 51i. ; one yearling heffer, Hi. 10s. ; one two yearling heffer, 31i. ; one yearling steere, Hi. 10s. ; one calfe, 15s. ; 5 gotes, 21i. 5s. ; 3 hoggs & piggs, 31i. 16s. ; 40 bushells of wheat, 71i. 6s. 8d. ; 8 bushells of Eie, Hi. 6s. ; 40 bushells of Indian come, 51i. 15s. ; one casting nett, 13s. 4d. ; 3 paire of bootes & 4 paire of shoes, Hi. 10s. ; hempe drest & undrest. Hi. 4s. ; 2 bushells of mault, 8s. ; 12 sacks & baggs, Hi. 10s. ; 8 yards of linsy woolsy, 16s. 8d. ; a hel- bert, 6s. 8d. ; two haire lines & 3 sives, 4s. 6d. ; 6 hogsheads, 8s. ; one rope, 5s. ; 3 chests & 3 boxes, Hi. 2s. ; f ether bed & bolster, 31i. 10s. ; 6 fether pillows, Hi. 5s.; one flockbed & one flock pillow, 13s. 4d. ; one paire blanketts, 9s. ; 2 cover- letts & an old rugg, 21i. ; one old paire of Curtains & rodds, 10s. ; bedstead matt & cord, 14s. ; 2 flockbedds & 2 flock boulsters, Hi. ; fether pillow, 5s. ; one paire of blanketts & one Coverlett, Hi. ; bedstead & line, 4s. ; 4 yards of yard wide tyking, 16s. ; 12 paire of sheets, lOli.; 6 pillow beers, Hi. ; 4 table clothes. Hi. 10s. ; one dozen of napkins, 12s.; 5 towells & one yard kerchife, 10s. ; one short Course Table cloth, Is. 6d. ; shirts, 10s.; his wearing apparell, 121i. ; books, parchment & other things in a chest, 21i. ; 3 yards of holland, Ts. ; one old danakell Coverlett, 5s. ; pewter dishes small & great, 14, salts, sausers, poringers 11, chamber potts 2, one ele pot, 21i. ; dozen alcamy spoones, 3s. 4d. ; 2 great kettells, 2 smaller kettells & one brasse pan, 31i, ; 4 skilletts, one scumer & a ladle, 6s. ; two iron potts old ons, 8s. ; frying panns, 4s. ; one trevitt, 2 paire of cobirons, tongs & firepan, 2 tramells, 2 paire of pott hooka, one spit. Hi. 12s. ; one Silver Spoone, 6s. ; 2 broad howes & 2 narrow howes, 8s. ; one broad ax, three narrow axes, one hatchett& 2 froos, 13s. ; 2 augars, one gowge, 2 chissells, one shave, one sickle, 5s. ; one betle & six wedges, 10s. ; one spade, one morter & pestle, 9s. ; 2 paire of bellows, 2s. 6d. ; one bible & other books in the hall. Hi. ; one great boarded chest, 10s. ; 3 chaires & other lumber. 6s. ; two pewter candlesticks, one pewter bottle, 8s. ; one powdering tubb, 2 beere vessells, one Cowle, 8s. ; one flockbed, 3 flockbolsters. Hi. ; one rugg, 2 blanketts, 2 cover- letts, Hi. 10s. ; one bedstead matt & cord, lOs. ; 3 ladders & pitchforke, 5s. Owing to several persons out of the estate, lOli.; Taking out the debts, total, 841i. lis. 4d. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 15. ESSEX COUNTY PKOBATE EEOOKDS. 49 Estate of William Plasse of Salem. Inventory of estate of William Plasse, deceased, at the house of Thomas Weekes (also Wickes and Wikes), 16: 2: 1646 (perhaps date of death), brought in 20 : 2 : 1646 : One fetherbedd, twoe fether bolsters, one great Bible, one psalrae booke, one ould Chest, tooles that Eichard Walters hath that he must give accompt of. « And whereas ffyve pownds was given to the sd Plasse by the Towne which I gathered up in Come for him, I did thus Discharge it, viz. : Imprimis By so [much] unto my self for dyett & elce yt I had Laid out befor y« Towne granted him 51i. y® some of 21i. & out of the 31i. Left I pd fo'' 1 pr shoes, 6s. ; cloth to make him a Capp, 3s. 6d.; a pair of stockings, 2s. 4d. ; for Steele Iron & Cole. 4s. ; total, 21i. 16s. lOd. ; spent in dyett, 21i. 4s. 2d. ; total, 51i." In hands of Richard Walters : One chere & stoole, one anvile, 2 vices, one smale beakhorne, 2 hamers, one smale and one great ; one old pair of Bellows, 18 files, 1 pr. vice Tongs, 1 pr. snuffers with a bras chayne & 3 kegs, 2 storne plates, 2 pr. & 1-2 of forging tongs, 2 match Locks, 2 stock nail tooles, 2 brok Iron bolsters & a drill boxe, 7 forging hott punches, 2 Iron wrenches, 1 brass Lampe, 1 litle hack-hamer, 2 pan bores & galloes, 26 smale Could punches, 1 burnishyng Steele & a harth staff, 3 hartopps prt. brok, 1 old pr. mittins, 1 turne vice, 6 fil hafts & a flatt bord, lOli. ; 8 oz. of old bushell Iron, Hi., 8 oz. of Lead, one wrench for breech pi. Charges of Thomas Weekes for William Plass in his sick- ness : For Veale & Fowle, 5s. 2d. ; sugar, 4s. 9d. ; Bread, Is. 2d. ; beare, Is. 7d. ; more for egges, 6d. ; spices, 6d. ; 2 weekes board before he fell sick, 9s. ; for a debt that I am ingaged to Goodman Rumball before he fell sick, 3s. 6d. ; eof&n, 6s. ; bread and beare att his buryinge, 6s. ; for Good- wife Ager, Is. ; for the Grave makinge, Is. ; for wood & aleven dayes tendance as you maye thinke meete,21i. 10s. 2d. more the towne is willing to allowe him for buriall & atend- ance of him, 9s. lOd. ; total, 31i. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. I, leaf 45. 50 THE PBOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Estate of William Gooa of Lynn. Inventory of William Goog brought in 30 : 4 : 1646, and his widow Ann Goog (also Gouge) appointed administratrix. Court gave her the goods for the bringing up of her three small children. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 197. Inventory taken 28 : 8 : 1645, by Nathaniell Handforth, Francis Lightfoote and Erancs Ingols : His purse and ap- parrill, Hi. 4s. ; 1 house & lott & 2 ackers of medow and one ten acker lott, 81i. ; 4 hoges, 21i. 10s. ; 5 bushels of wheate Hi. ; ten bushels of Indian Coren, Hi. 10s. ; the beddinge, 11, IBs. 8d. ; Flax in the bun[dle] , 14s. ; one cheste & a chaier 13s. 4d. ; 3 wheles, 7s. 6d. ; one handsaw & one wharte saw, 5s. ; one sword & a belte, 5s. ; one muskett & bandeleares, lli. ; one warming pan, 3s. ; one payer of bellis, Is. ; one Friinge pan, 4s. ; one gridiron & recke hookes, 3s. 6d. ; one peice of Steele, 8d. ; soume ould leren, 2s. ; too ould howes, 2s. ; one reappinge hooke & a sith, 4s. ; gunpouder, 2s. 6d. ; hay, 10s. ; a pece of wolen Cloth, 5s. ; a pece of lininge Cloth, 14s. ; aleven pott hookes, 7s. ; one scellitt & posnitt, 3s. 6d. ; earthen pott. Is. 8d. ; 6 spoones, Is. ; 3 wood trayes & 3 wood boales & 3 wood dishes, Is. 9d. ; one runlitt. Is. ; paieles & tube, 3s. ; 2 bages, 2s. ; one ould chaier & stoole & trunke, 2s. 6d. ; one old axe & other small thinges, 2s. 6d. ; one Cow, 41i. 10s. Debts to be paid out of this, 41i. 9s. 7d. ; total, 281i. lis. 7d. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. I, leaf 49. Estate of John Thoenb of Salem. " Salem the 27 of July : 1646 : wee whouse names are heaie vnderwritten being present with John Thome in the time of his Sieknes and at that time when the sayd John was in his perfect memory doe testifie that wee heard him ^ay thease woards vinsit that hee did giue unto Ann : Pall- graue all his Estate of mony. goods, aparell. & debtts out of which sayd aparell it was the will of the sayd John that John Jackson Junio': should haue his best Hatt and further moure it was bis will tha,t James Thomas should haue som- THK PROBATE EEOORDS OW B8SBX COUNTY. 51 thinge out of his Estate if the said Ann Paulgraue so pleas- eth." her mark her mark Witness : Elisabeth H Harwod, Margaret V Jackson, her mark Elisabeth E Estioke. Sworn to 4 : 6 : 1646, by the witnesses. Inventory taken Aug. 1, 1646, by JefEorie Massey, George Emery and John Harbert, and sworn to before Jo. Endecott : 201i. of Xndico at 3s. 6d. per li., 31i. 10s. ; 1 Eoule of Tobac- co, containing 731i., at 4d. per li., Hi. 4s. 4d. ; 1 Eoule of to- bacco containing 791i. at 4d. per li., Hi. 6s. 4d. ; 81i. of tobac- co in a Runlet at 4d. per li., 2s. 8d. ; 1 Greate Coate, Hi.; 1 Cloth Shute, 12s. ; 1 Stufe Shute, Hi. 2s. ; 1 Cloth Shute, Hi.; 2 Hatts, 128. ; 2 shurts, 3 bands, 2 HandCarshers, 10s. ; 1 pr. of milte stockings, 4s. ; 1 pare of yarne Stockings, 2s. ; 2 pare of Shaes, Ss. ; 1 wast coate. Is. 6d. ; Carpenters tooules, 16s. ; in monny, 31i. 17s. 6d. ; 1 Sea bed and pillo, 7s. 6d. ; 1 bible and 1 Cap, 4s. ; 1 Musket, Bandileas, soard & rest, lli. 6s. ; one aker and 3 quarters of Land, lli. ; debts owitig, 81i. 38. 4d.; total, 271i. 16s. 2d. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 53. Estate of Eichard Bartholomew or Salem. Will of Eichard Bartholomew, in the form of a letter, and addressed " To my Louinge Brother Henry Bartholomew " ; — "Boston the 6** : ll""": 45 Brother Henry heaue in Clossed is anotte of whatt estatte I have shippt w*'' mee & whatt is here oweinge to mee : w**" whatt estatte I have shippt w*.*' mee & whatt is here oweinge to mee : w* what I owe in Engiand w**" is all I owe in the world as I know off : these things only the bills of ex" I have Consigned to m^ Edward Shrimpton in London bee is y* brassiers bro at Boston : to him I haue wrighte y* in Case g'od should not bringe mee to London y* hee would vs these goods [to] pay my debts & returne y^ Eemaynder to you : I should have bine glad to have scene you before I went, butt if god should BOt returne mee agaiae but take me away by death : my de- s-ier is if the returns of these goods Come to yC^ hand : that they may be thus disposaed of: viz To yo' two children 40" apeece to my bro willms 3 Children 20" apeece to my mother if liveinge 10" to my m' Gearringe beinge very poote : 10" & the remaynder of my estatte bee it whatt will more or lesse all that is mine I dessier jnay be equally Aevided be- 52 THE PEOBATE EECOEDS OP ESSEX OOTTNTY. tween o"^ bro Thomas : Abraham & Sister Sara, only what Jacob Barney owes to mee I giue it to him, butt for any other debts house ground &c devide as before, this is my desier & that I would haue done if god shall please to take mee away: I desier to Cast my self only uppo him & to rest myself only in the armes of his mercy in Christ Jesus intreatinge of him to stay my soule there in the worst howers even in death it- self, vnto him I leaue you with yo's to gather w*'' myself & all his and rest : yo' faythf uU and Lovinge Brother : Eichard Bartholmew." Proved 4:6: 1646. Inventory taken 27 : 5 : 1646, by William Hathorne and Jefferie Massey : Parsell linen cloth, 501i. 12s. lid, ; parsell wollon cloth and stockins, 301i. 9s. 6d. ; parsell of hatts, lOli. 12s.; parsell of boddis, 31i. 17s. 9d. ; parsell of shott, 31i. 12s. 7d. ; lead, 91i. 9s. lOd. ; parsell of stufEes and yearne, 301i. 6s. ; parsell of heaire bottoms, 311. 4s. ; 4 chests of glass, 71i. ; 8 ferkins of sope, 41i. 8s. ; advance upon these goods, the executor bearing the charge, 221i. 10s. ; 100 bushels of malt, 141i. 16s.; 2 trunkes, 6s.; 3 ould sheetes with some ould linen and other smale thinges in the ould tiunke. Hi. 33. 4d. ; an old flockbedd, 10s. ; 2 feather pillowes, 10s. ; 2 old blanketts, 28. 6d. ; one old hatchett. Is. ; a paire of bootes and a paire of shooes, 14s. ; a house and one acre and halfe of lande, 51i. ; ten acre lott, 61i. ; a Carbine, 18s. ; brass ketle and scillett, 9s. ; a fire shouell and pott hangers, 3s. ; a howe, a frow, 4 wedges, a hammer and shoe home, 5s. ; total, 20611. 19s. 5d. Debts owing to him, 791i. Is. 9d. Total, 28611. 9s. Id. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 54. Estate of John Websteb op Ipswich. Inventory of John Webster's lands and goods sworn to 29 : 7 : 1646, by his widow, Mary Webster, who is appointed administratrix. Ipsunch Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 2, leaf 5. Petition of Mary, widow of John Webster, that her eldest son, John, should have the land called the farm, of about 32 acres, which lyeth between Mr. Rogers oxe pasture and Thom. Bishop's farm, when he is twenty-one years, he to pay Nathan, the youngest child, 51i. at fourteen years, or if he refuse, then the 1-4 part of that land in kind or worth ; that Mary, Stephen and Hannah may have the island bought of the widow Andrews, in equal portions, when they shall be twenty-one ; THE PEOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 53 hat Elisabeth, Abigail and Israeli have 20 nobles each, when wenty-one ; the dwelling house and 6 acres of land tied to oake it good. The Court, Nov. 4, 1646, granted that the istate be ordered as the widow desired and appointed her ad- ninistratrix, to give bond for security in such sum as the lext Ipswich court shall approve and receive of her the in- 'entory amounting to 14711. 5s. Mass. Bay Colony Records, lol. 2, page 184. John Emery of Newbury married Mary, widow of John ^Vebster, late of Ipswich, and she had power from the Court administer and dispose of his goods to his children. Some •f the children now grown, almost ready to receive their )ortions, John Emery petitions for liberty to sell the Island fhich is devided to three of the children, and also the house tnd 6 acres of land which was bound to make good the 2011. o the other three, and upon grant of this, binds himself to )ay the children the full price he shall sell it at, and to the )ther three children, who are to have 20 nobles, to make ;ood to them the 81i. apiece and to pay the daughters their )ortions at eighteen and the sons at twenty-one years. Mass. Archives, vol. 16B, page 147. The above petition was granted Oct. 14, 1 651. Mass. Bay Oolony Recm'ds, vol. 3, page 254. Estate of Thomas Cbomwell of Newbuet. Will of Thomas Croomwell brought in 29 : 7 : 1646 to be proved, Gyles Croomwell objecting to it, court ordered Mr. John Lowell and Mr. Edward Woodman to take an inventory )f the estate. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, 'saf 6. The court held 6:5: 1647, addressed Mr. Woodman, say- .ng that the Ipswich court ordered Mr. John Louie and him- ielf to take into custody the goods of Thomas Cromlom of tTewbury, deceased, that were in the hands of Samuel Scul- ard, deceased. Not having done so, they are now ordered ;o answer next court, and this order to be published next ecture day. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 217. Estate of Joseph Morse of Ipswich. « The f oure & twentith day of the second month Anno Dm 1646 I Joseph Morse of Ipswich in New Engl : Planter ioe make & ordayne this my last will & Testament revoking 54 THE PBOBATB RECOBDp OP ESSEX OOTTNiy. all other form wills by me made : Item I give vnto Dorothy my loving wife my howse & lott & out howses bought of Thomas Dorman. alsoe || my howse | & lott of about six acres bought of the widdow Perkins, one Cow, and alsoe the whoU bed & bedding that I lye vpon standing in the hall. Item I give vnto my sonne Joseph Morse my best cloake Item I give to my daughter Hannah my great bible which I vse. Item I give to my wife Docter Prestons works and m' Dykes besides her owne bibles the one greater and the other smaller & one felling axe & one broad howe. Item I give vnto my sonne John Morse my other howse & out bowsing with the lott containing about two acres, and alsoe to John my sonne a lott of six acres butting vpon an end of the fore named lott of two acres toward toward the North west and to my Sonne John my lott of ten acres neare Egipt Kiver & to John one yearling heifEer. Item I give vnto John Morse all my apparrell vngiven & one yard of musk coloured broad cloth Item I give to John Morse the ||wholl|| bed and all the bedding he lyeth on standing in the parlour and one paire of sheets & a pillow beere Item I give all my Tooles vn- given to my Sonne John Morse. Item I give to my sonne John my barne with the ground thereto belonging bought of ffrancis Jordan. Item I give to my sonne John all my marsh containyng about five acres onely allowing vnto my wife the one half e of the grasse growing vpon it from yeare to yeare during her life My will is alsoe that John shall have halfe of the grasse from yeare to yeare that may be mowen vpon the lott given to my wife onely pviding that this shall not hinder her either from felling or breaking it vp Alsoe my will is likewise that the Cropp that shall arise of all my ground planted or sowen this year shalbe equally divided betweene my wife & my sonne John the charges of the same equally borne by them Item I give to my wife the two first payments for keeping the herd Item I give to my sonne John the last pay for the herd keeping I appoint Dorothy my wife to be sole executrix to this my last will And in witnesse that this is my deed I have herevnto set my hand & seale in the p'sence of these witnesses here vnder written." Joseph Morse Witness : Roger Lanckton, william (his mark) Gudder- son, James Chute. Proved 29 : 7 : 1646. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 18. Inventory taken 28 : 7: 1646, by Robert Lord and Thomas Dorman : a howse, 221i. ; in the hall : one table and a short THE PROBATE BBCORDS OF BS8EX COtTNTY. 55 'ofme, 4 Ghaires, 6s. ; 5 bibles & some other bookea, 21i. ; 2 rettles, one brasse pot, Hi. ; 2 iron potts, lOs. ; 2 little pos- letts, 3s. ; 9 peeees of pewter, Hi. ; one skim[mer], one ihafing dish, 2s. 6d. ; old frying pane & 1 gridiron, 5s. ; one shime, one barrell & keeler, 6s. ; one powdering tubb, 2 bar- ■ells & earthen pans, 10s. ; in the chamb. : 20 bushell of In- lian corne, 21i. 10s. ; 2 bushells mault, 8s. ; halfe bushell of lemp seed, 2s. ; 6 small cheeses, 2s. ; 201i. butter, 10s. ; lempe drest & undrest, 10s. ; an old bedstead, a flock bed, soverlett & blanketts, 21i. 10s. ; in the little roome : one jedsteed, a fetherbed, a rugg, one coverlett & 3 blanketts, 51i. ; a warming pan, 4s. ; 7 paire of sheets, 31i. ; 7 pillow )eers, 2 short table clothes, 2 table napkins, lli. ; 2 chests & me old trunke, Hi. ; one small table & 3 chaiers, 12s.; 4 Dushens, 6s. ; one yard brodcloth, 10s. ; his wearing appar- •ell, 41i. ; one sowe & two piggs, lli. 13s. 4d. ; one Cowe & a leiffer, 61i. 10s. ; 4 load of haye, 21i. ; about 6 bushells of yheat not thresht, 18s. ; a howse & ground bought of wid- low Perkins, 91i. ; one other old howse & 8 acres of ground fc a barne, 81i. 10s. ; 10 acre of upland & 5 of marsh, lOli. ; lis axes & tooles, 21i. ; a muskett, bandaleers & rest, lli. 4s. ; ;otal, 831i. Is. lOd. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 19. Estate of Francis Lightpoot of Ltnn. "Dat: Linn Decemb : 10 : 1646 The last will & testi- none off ffrancis Lightfoote in pfect memory though weake n bodye. I Doe bequeathe vnto my Brother John Light- oote, off London, in case hee bee Livinge, or his children LawfiEullye begotten off his bodye, y® sum off one pounde irhen ever it shall bee Demanded, & I Desyre yt all good neanes maye be vsed to giue them Know Lidge off it. 21ye : '. Bequeath to my sister Isebell Lightffoote Lining in Linck- lornshire in ffrestone neare ouLde Bostone, one pounde, & Doe Desyer shee maye haue notis off it, as scone as con- veniently maye bee. 31ye : I Bequeath to mye Brother Pell, me pounde. 41ye : I Bequeath to Samuell Cocket ffiue shil- ings. 51ye : I Bequeath to Hannah Pell : ffiue shillings. >]ye : I Bequeath to Darytye whiting, one Lambe. 71ye : I bequeath to ELisabeth whiting, one Lambe. 8lye : I Be- [ueath to Samuell Cobit, one Lambe. My will is to make ay wife Execute"^ off all my Lands, & goods vndespoaed off '. Owe to James Axe ffor tending mye sheepe y" Sumer tyme : rith y* month Octob, & one weeke : in November, onelye in )te off payment I haue payed vnto him nineteen groats : & 56 THE PROBATE BEOOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. eLeven pence, T owe him alsoe ffor y® winter Beffore Ite : To M"^ George Burrell, 00—09—06. Ite : To Goodm : Mans- feilde when hee hath Careyed three Loades ofE wood more ffor mee 00—10—00. Ite : To Allinn Bread I owe : 0—05— 2. Dew to mee ffrom Samuell Bennit — 19 — 4 Ite : fErom Hugh Alley — 2 — , one peck off indian come. Ite : ffrom Edward Iresonn — 3 — 0. It : ffrom John -witt Dew to mee in p'sent monye — — 4 — 0." francis lightfoote. Witness ; Nathaniel Handforth, Francis Borrell, Andrew Mansfeild. " I Likewise Doe Depute my Brother Handforth and my Brother Pell as overseers. Andrew Mansfeild." Proved Dec. 29, 1646, by Nathaniell Handforth and Fran- cis Borrell. The Court confirmed Anne Lightfoot to be executrix of her deceased husband's will. Salem, Quarterly Couri Files, vol. 1, leaf 51. Inventory taken 21 : 10 : 1646, by Edward Burcham, Fran- cis (his mark) Ingalles and Wm. (his mark) Tilton : His purse and apparell, 21i. 12s. ; his house & 2 ackers of ground it stands on, with 3 ackers of medow, 61i. 13s. 4d. ; too kowes with Calfe, 91i. ; two yearlinge steares, 31i. 13s. 4d. ; to this yeare Calves, 21i. ; 5 Sheepe, 51i. Ss. ; 2 lorn potes and kettell, one war[m]ingpan, Hi. Is. ; one kettell & a lit- tellpan, 6s. ; pewter prised at 18s.; one spitt & a smooth- inge leron, 2s. ; one hogesheade, 2 tubes, 7s. 6d. ; one lan- thoren, Is. 4d. ; one tube & one ould Chiste, 3s. 6d. ; one loyne box & a littel trunke, 5s. ; one Joynt Chiste & a Chayer, 14s. ; one trundell bed & a Foot path, 3s. 4d. ; one payell & 4 trayes, 4s. ; 2 barrells, 2s. ; one axe, 2 howes & one spaide, 5s. 6d. ; one wascote, 4s. ; too hoges, 31i. ; in butter & Eages, 12s. ; one Ghana, 2s. 6d. ; in earthern ware, 5s. 4d. ; one hand saw, one trauell, one pr. of tonges & frying pan, & a broylinge leren, 6s. 4d. ; in Corn, English & indian, 21j. lOs.; flax in the bund[le], 10s. ; in bever, 5s. ; a weuers loame & furniture belonging to it, Hi. 13s. ; 3 ould sithes & 2 leren wedges & a Kinge, 4s. ; linse yarn & Gotten yarn & tow, 12s. ; flax seed & a bage & flax & yarn, 6s. 4d. ; hay, 211.; one littell gune, Ss. ; one bed & furniture, 31i. ; one box & one Chayer, 2s. ; linse. Hi. 2s. 6d. ; one payer of stockings, 3s. 4d. ; total, 511i. 2d. Debts due to estate, Hi. 8s. 4d. Money owing wife. Hi. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 58. the pkobate becokds of essex county. 57 Estate of Mart Heesomb of Wenham. Inventory of esbate of widow Mary Hersome of Wenham, 3eceased, taken 2:7: 1646, by Esdrae Eeade, John Faire- Blde, William Eiske and George Norton, presented 29 : 10 : 1646 : A house and three Acres of ground Joyning to it. Two Acres and halfe of it broken up or theree abouts, 41i. 5s. ; Halfe of the Come growinge upon that two Acres an halfe, with the other fruits, 21i. 10s. ; Ten Acres of upland more with two Acres of middow lyinge Remotte, Hi. 5s. ; a Dowe, 41i. ; A Swine, 18s. ; Three sheets & a halfe, iSs. ; one Bedsack, with two Boulsters, one Pillow, 10s. ; one old Cov- erlett and one Old Blankett, 6s. 8d. ; two shifts, two Aporns, a, litle box with other small lininge. Hi. 2s. ; three Peticots, 16s. ; three old doublits, witJi one old shortt Cote, 5s. ; 2 wheles & a reele, 6s. ; a Brass Candlestick, Is. 4d. ; payre of Cards, Is. ; a parsell of tow, 23. ; two hatts, 6s. ; t'ower Bush- sis of Endian corne, 10s. 8d. ; three pecks of wheat, 2s. 9d. ; three Baggs, 28. 6d.; one peuter Plater, two spons, 2s. ; an old Brass Pott and a skillett, 5s. ; two bibles and two small books with an Inkhorn, 10s. ; one fryinge pan, 3s.; one old Chest with a hammer with other old Iron, 2s. 6d. ; a matcuke md two old Howes, 3s. ; a Muskitt and a barrel of a litle burden peece, 16s. ; three pots with butter and one Earthing Pott, lis. ; two trayes, two Panns with a litle suit. Is. 8d. ; two payre of shoos and Stockings, 5s. 4d. ; one Eundlitt, lOd. ; a parsell of small Cheeses, Is. 8d. ; one Bundell of Lyning yarne, 5s. ; ladder, a forme, a Cooke & hine & a payre of bodyes, 4s. 6d. Salem Qun,rterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 63. Estate of Emme Mason of Salem. Inventory of estate of widow Emme Mazon. deceased, 26 : 3 : 1646, taken by Georg Corwin and Walter Price. Sworn in court, 30 : 10 : 1646 : All the lyning smalle & great, 21i. ; I boulster & 1 pillow, 13s. 8d. ; 1 fether bed, 31i. 5d. ; 1 bed- steed matt, and Cord, 7s.; 1 Ked Rugg, 8s. & blanket, 4s. 6d., L2s. 6d. ; 1 blankett, 133. ; 3 ould Curtens, 18d., 14s. 6d.; 1 settle, 4s. 6d. ; a Chest, 6s., 1 box, 18d., lis.; a table boord, ts., 2 payles, 2s. 4d., 63. 4d. ; one trunk, 8d., a linsy woolsy mtte, 10s., 10s. 8d. ; one carsy waskott, 12s., one pettycott, I2s., Hi. 4s. ; one sarfe, 16s. ; 2 ould wascots, ISd., 7s. 6d. ; I ould bodes, 8d., 1 stnfE wascott, 2s. 6d., 3s. 2d. j a Carsy ivhood, 2s. 6d., a hatt, lis., 13s. 6d. ; in pewter, 9s. 7d.. more 58 THE PEOBATE BEOOEDS OF ESSEX OOTTNTY. in pewter, 4s., 13s. 7d. ; one brass caflsteeke, 4s., a pestle & morter, 3s., 7s. ; one ould warming pann, 3s. 6d., 1 fiatcheli, 2s. 6d., 6s.; 1 odd chafing dish, lOd., ladle, &d., Is. 4d.; a sift, 16d., one skimer, 6d., Is. 9d.; one hake, 3s. 6d. ; tongs, 4d. ; gtd. iron, 18d., 5s. 4d. ; one baking Iron, 2s. 6d., one brass kytle, 16s., 18s. 6d. ; one Iron kytle, 10s. lOd., an Iron pott, 2s., 12s. lOd. ; one brass skillett, 4s. 6d., another skil- lett, 8d., 53. 2d. ; one Iron Dogg., 23. , 9 books, 13s. , 15s. ; 2 books, 4s., one byble, 9s., 13s. j one salme booke, 16d., & a sermon booke, 6d., Is. lOd. J one lining wheele, ; one Gotten wheele, 2s., a halfe pek, 6d., 2s. 6d. ; 6 boules, 2s., and 2 payles, 14d., 3s. 2d. ; 2 trayes, 6d., 3 platters, 2 wooden dishes, 16d., Is. lOd. ; one erthen pann, 6d., 1 pot, 4d., a brush, 8d., Is. 6d. ; in yaron, 16s. 8d., 16s. 8d. ; 2 cushings, 16d., Is. 4d. ; one house and an Acre of ground, 21i. lOs. ; one smalle kow, 31i. 15s. ; in new fensing stuff, 12s. ; total, 251i. 16s. Court disposed of these goods according to law, to the elder brother a double portion and the remainder to be equally divided among the rest of the children. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 59. Estate of Edward Candall of Salbm. Inventory of goods of Edward Candall, deceased Nov. 15, 1646, taken by John Bourne, William Ager and Peter Pal- frey : 19 Bushell of Indian Corne which I bought of him before his Departure at 2s. per bushel. Hi. 183. ; his close being prised at 13s. ; total, 21i. lis. Payd to severall men for him before & after his Departure : to Mr. Price for Shugr for him, 2s. 4d. ; Mr. Feald & Phillip Cromwell, 6s. 6d. ; William Willemore, 7s. 6d. ; Henry True, 3s. ; myself for Logein and Diet, Hi. 8s. 2d. ; Buriall and Cofllng, 13s. 6d. ; total, 31i. Is. Due to Mr. Emry for him, 3s. ; due to me for him, 10s. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 60. Estate op Michael Sallowes of Salem. " The last will and testam* of michall Sallowes of Salem bearing date the 14*'' day of the nienth month Anno : 1646 I michall Sallowes sicke in bodie but in pfect memorie do make this my last will and testam* in manner and form fol- lowing viz. my debts paid and my f unerall expences dis- charged doe out of those goods w"" god hath gyuen vnto [me?'] dispose of them after this manner fist I gyue vnto micha Sallowes my youngest sonne the sume of eight pounds for & towards the education of the said micha and doe de- THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUKTY. 59 yve that Georg Emerie John Jacksonne and JefEerie Massey 'ill dispose of the said micha and of the some afEorsaid for he welfarr of the aforesaid micha Sallowes. Itm I gyue and equeath vnto Martha Sallowes my daughter the some of six lounds twoo pillow beeres a morter & a Jug pott w*'' my rnest desyer that the said John Jacksonne shall bring vp he said martha and improue the said six pounds for my said aughters best advantage. Itm for the remainder of my state my will is it be equallie divided amongst the rest of ay Children viz. Thomas Sallowes , Robert Sallowes & John lallowes & Samuell Sallowes my sonnes and to Edward wil- one my sonne in law, by equall porcons . And for the better iformance of this my will & testam* I doe apoint for my xecuto"^ Edward wilson my said sonne in law & Eobt Sal- Dwes my sonne & for ouerseers of this my will I doe desyre he aboue said Georg Emerie John Jackson & Jefferie massey Q witnes whereof I haue herevnto put my hand the day & 'eare aboue writen." his mark his mark michaell T Sallowes Witness : Georg T Williams, John Tucker, Jefferie uassey, Georg Emery. Proved 31 : 10 : 1646, by Georg Emery, JefEery Massie, Tno. Tucker. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 61. The executors declined to serve, and Jeffery Massey, John Tackson and George Emerie were appointed in their place. 18 : 10 : 1647, Mr. George Emorie and Jefferie Massie were lischarged upon request, and their account, under the hands if Capt. Hathorne and Mr. Curwin, approved by the court. Tohn Jackson, the other executor, was continued, two of the ihildren being with him. Salem Quarterly Court Records 'ol. 2, page 225. Estate of George Pollabd of Marblehead. " 3 month 13^y 1646. I George Pollard of Marblehead yeake in body yet in perfect memory doe make this my last srill & testament first I bequeath my soule to God y* gaue it k my body to be interred according to ye discretion of my rends and for my temporal estate I dispose of it as foUow- ith Imprimis I giue to Goodman Tiler of linne the summe if tenne pounds Also to John Hart y® younger the summe if fiue pounds & to Christopher Nicolson the sonne of Sdmund Nicolson, the summe of fiue pounds, lastly o see this my will performed I doe appoint Wm Wal- lOn of Marblehead my executor to see my debts payd the 60 THE PBOBA.TB BBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. remainder of my whole estate I give vnto j^ sayd execu- tor & also I doe intreat m' Mauerick & William Charles to be assisting & helpefuU to my sayd executor for ye recover- ing of my debts In witnes heerof I haue heervnto set my hand ye day & yeere aboue written." his mark George § Pollard bis mark hi s mark Witness : Moses Maverieke, John I Hart, william W Charles. Proved 31 : 10 : 1646, by Moses Maverik. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 64. Inventory, all credits : Due from Willm. Walton, Moses Mauerick, John Deuereux, Wm. Charles, David Car within, Nicholas Merit, Ephm. Keene, Ralph Parker, George Vicary, John Coit, Abraham Whitehear, George Chin, Eichard Nor- man, Richard Curtis, Edmund Nicholson, John Peach, sr., John Peach, jr., John Bartol, Thomas Pitman, John Hart, Samuel Gatchel, John Gatchel, Thomas Sams, Arthur Sandin, John Legg, Mary Hill, Nicolas Lisson, John Lyon, Wm. Chichester, John Northy, Richard Cooke, Samuel Delabar ; total, 601i. 4s. 3d. Due to John Deuereux for diet for two years and a quarter, 171i. 12s. ; and to John Bartol for his boy, 61i. Salem Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 65. Estate op John Satghwell of Ipswich. " fEebruary ii**" 1646. The last will & Testament of me John Satchwell of Ipswich though weake in body yet in pfect sence & memory doe comend my soule to god who gave it & my body to the dust whence it was at first till the resurreccon which 1 doe expect. And for my estate I give to my Sonne Richard all my howses and land w*** their app't*n*ncs except that pt of the 26 acre lott from the Tper end of the plowd land & soe downward to the sea, & six- teene acres of pasture beyond muddy river pt of the ox pas- ture towards Rowley which pcells of land I give to Johan my wife during her naturall life and to her Issue if she have any and for want of such yssue then to returne to Richard my Sonne his heires & Assigues : further it is hereby pvided & my will is that Johan my wife shall have the vse of my howses bame Cowhowse orchard halfe of my particular dur- ing her naturall life, or vntill she can conveniently pvid otherwise for her selfe. And my will is that if Richard shall not marry w*** Rebecca Tuttle which is now intended then my wife shall have her being in the howse as is before men- tioned during her life vnlesse she see good to dispose of her THE PROBATE KEOORDS OF ESSEX OOTJNTy. 61 selfe otherwise. But in case my sonne Richard should de- cease w^^out issue lawfully begotten of his body then my will is that all that estate that is not given to his wife by ioynture shall returne to Johan my wife if then living and if both dept this life without issue then my will is that such estate of land as remayne should be equally divided betweene my brother & sisters' children that are here in New England. I doe hereby give to my brother Theophilus Satchwell my best cloth sute & coate To my brother Curwin my stuff sute To my sister webster about seaven yards of stuff to make her a sute and alsoe a yonge heiffer thought to be w*" calfe ffur- ther I doe hereby make my wife sole executrix & to receive what is due to me & alsoe to pay if I doe owe any thinge to any that is iustly due In wittnesse of this my last will & Testament I doe hereto sett my hand the daye & yeare first above written. Those words (of land as remaynes) were in- terlined before the subacripcon hereof." John Satchwell. Witness : Jonathan wade, James Howe. Proved Mar. 30, 1647, by the witnesses. Inventory taken by Jonathan Wade and Thomas Howlett : one dwelling howse & home stall, with barne, cowhowse, orchard yard wth the apprtnancs, lOOli. ; several pcells of land, meadow & upland, 2071i. ; 6 oxen, 361i. ; 5 cowes, 251i. ; one yearling, Hi. 10s. ; 3 calves. Hi. 10s. ; one heiffer, 21i. 15s. ; come, not threshed, 51i. ; several pcells of corne, lOli. ; sithes, 12s. ; carts & wheeles & irons belonging to them, 41i. lOs. ; plowes & plow irons, 21i. ; yoaks & chaines, 21i. 5s. ; guns & swords, 51i. 123. ; a swarme of bees. Hi. ; several bed steeds, 21i. 6s. ; a sett of curtaines, Hi. ; a fetherbed & bol- ster, 21i. 10s. ; a Coverlit, Hi. 16s. 8d. ; several blauketts.lli. 10s. ; a fether bed & pillowes, Hi. 12s. ; a Coverlit, Hi. 58. ; a Coverlit, Hi. 5b. ; In stuff, 21i. 8s. ; Two blanketts, 18s. ; A fether bed & bolster. Hi. 9s. ; Curtaines, valance & carpit, 21i. 5s. ; matts & cords, 15s. ; sheets, pillowbeeres & several lynen, 81i. ; Cushens, 12s.; a Chest, 14s.; a Chest, 8s. ; a case of bottles, 6s. 8d. ; a Table, 10s.; several chaires, 8s.; a Table & stoole, 13s. ; In brasse & iron potts, 81i. ; pewter & brasse. Hi. 15s.; a frying pan, 7s. ; In England upon band, I81i. ; swyne, 61i. ; dunge, 21i. ; powder, 8s. ; fire shovell, tongs, spit, 6s. ; silver spoones, 15s. ; sawes, lOs. ; 4 bibles. Hi. ; several bookes, 15s. ; hatts, Hi. ; Tramell & pott hooks, 6s.; flaxseed & flax. Hi. 4s.; ropes, 16s.; Tubbs, churne, barren, Hi. ; other caske, 7s. ; a pistoll, 8s. ; In debts, 51i. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 22. 62 the pkobate becobds of essex coxtnty. Estate of Mes. Chamberlinb of (Ipswich?). Mrs. Chamberline dying intestate, an inventory of her es- tate, amounting to 321i. 4s. 5d. was filed 30 : 1 : 1647. Or- dered to be divided, two parts to the son and one part to the daughter. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 7. Mr. Whitingham and Joseph Medcalfe to be administra- tors. Marke Symonds and Edward Browne to help divide the goods. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 7. Estate op Michael Carthrick of Ipswich. *' I Michael Carthrick of Ipswich in New England Carpen- ter being weake in body but of good memory thanks be to the lord doe make & ordaine this my last will & Testament in mann & forme following first I comitt my body vnto the earth there to be interred decently according to the discre- tion of myne executrix and my soule into the hands of god that gave it and as for my outward estate as foUoweth Imprimis I leave my wholl estate of which I am now possessed in the hands of my wife to be improved by her for her owne & my childrens good vntill my Sonne John shall accomplish the age of 21 years alsoe I give vnto my sonne John my howse wherein I now dwell with the barne out bowses fences & howslott w*'' all thapp'ten*ncs to them be- longing and alsoe all other my lands & meadow of which I am now possessed to him & his heires for ever when he shall accomplish the age of one & Twenty yeares to be deliv^'ed vnto him in good eondicon & repaire fitt for habitacon & vse alsoe my minde & will is That my two childen John & Mil- dred shalbe brought vp by my wife vntill the tyme of the putting forth of my sonne or at his full age & vntill the tyme of marriage or full age of my daughter Alsoe my will is that my sonne John shalbe by my wife kept at schoole pvided there be a schoole in the Towne where she liveth vn- till the age of 14 or 15 yeares yet foe as that at tymes his mother shall have power as the eondicon of the family & her necesseties shall require to take him off to be helpfull to her in her businesse as the overseers & his mother shall see cause further my will is that my sonne John at the age of 14 or 15 yeares as the overseers shall thinke good shalbe put out to some trade and that his mother shall then furnish Mm with dubble apparrell & pay vnto the overseers six" to be imployed for his best advantage either for his putting forth or other- wise according to the discretion of the overseers further I THE PBOBATE RB0OED8 Off ESSEX OOXJNTr. 63 giue vnto my daughter Mildred ten pounds to be paid vnto her out of the movable goods according to the appoyntm* of the overseers when she shall have accomplished the full age of 21 yeares or at the day of her marriage she marrying with the consent of the overseers & her mother : further in case my wife shall marry whilst my children or either of them be vnder age my will is that my wife & her husband shall both stand bound to fulfill my will vnto my children according to the true intent thereof and that her husband shall agree with my overseers for the fulfilling of the same in defect whereof or of the due vsage of my children or either of them my overseers shall have power to dispose of them by removing of them or otherwise soe as they may see them supplied & educated according to the true intent of this my last will & Testam* he or she paying according to the pporcon of the charge that shall soe arise about the children And further my will is that my wife shall not remove both or either of my children out of this Jurisdiecon without the consent of my overseers fBLneally I doe make Sarah my lov- ing wife sole executrix of this my last will & Testam' desir- ing her to see all things therein to be pformed according to my Intent & meaning therein specified as alsoe I doe appoynt our reverend & faithfuU Teacher m' John Norton & Robert Payne oversers of this my last will & Testam' and in case of the decease or departure of either or both of them I give either or both of them power to appoynt an othes or others in his or their place or places In wittnesse to this my last will & Testam' I have herevnto sett my hand & scale the IS'* day of the eleventh month 1646." Michael Carthrick, Witness : Robert Lord, Edward Browne. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 30. Proved 30 : 1 : 1647, by the witnesses. Ipswieh Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 7. Inventory taken 25 : 11 : 1646, by Marke Symonds, Edward Browne and Robert Lord : one great cubberd, Hi. ; an old little table & 3 chaires, 4s. 6d, ; two wheeles, 6s. ; one paire of tongs, one firepan, one andiron, 2 tramells, 1 spitt & one gridiron & one paire of bellowes, 13s. ; a fowling peece, one muskett, 2 swords, 2 paire of bandeleeres & 21i & halfe of powder, 31i. 3s. ; 10 pewter dishes, 2 quart potts, one pint pott, one beaker, a little pewter cupp, one chamb. pott, lli. 88.; a pewter salt, a brasse candlestick, a brasse pana, a morter & pesftle, Vi%. 6d. ; a little kettle & two posnetts, 13s. ; 64 THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. a great bible, psalme booke & an other booke, 10s. ; 3 gaily dishes, an iron candlestick, 2 old lamps, 2s. ; 3 iron potts, 1 iron kettle & two paire of pott hooks, 21i. 4s. ; one powdering tubb, 2 keelers, a kneading trough & other lumber, Hi. 3s. ; one bushell of mault & 20 bushells of Indian come, 31i. 4s. ; one flock bedd & bolster, 2 blanketts, matt & bedsteed. Hi. 16s. ; hempseed, hopps & flax seed & leather, 8s. ; lOli. of hempe undrest, 4s. 2d. ; 12 li. of linen yarne. Hi. ; two old hogsheads, 2s. ; one bedsted in the parlor, Hi. 4s. ; one fether bed waying 58 li. at 14d. & 3 pound of fethers, 31i. 10s. ; one fetherbed and two boulsters weying 641i. at 12d., 31i. 4s. ; one paire of blankets and two coverlets, 21i. ; curtaines, valents and hangings, 21i. ; 5 payer of sheettes, Hi. 15s. ; 4 tablecloaths, 8s. ; one cupboard cloth, 5s. ; 1 short diaper table cloth, 6s. 8d., lis. 8d. ; two paire of pillow beeres, 9s. ; 6 old napkins and one towell, 7s. ; 3 shirts, lOs. ; his weare- ing apparell, shooes, stockings & hatt, 41i. 10s. ; a warmeing pan and a payer of tongs, lis. ; one chaire & 3 joyned stooles, 10s. ; 2 chests & 3 boxes, Hi. ; a hatchett, 12s. ; a looking glasse & halfe houre glasse, 2s. 6d. ; 2000 of nailes, lOs. ; a lanthorne, 2 beere vessells & beerestall, Os. ; 200 of clap- boards, 7s. ; 3 pitchforks & 2 rakes, 4s. ; one spade & shovell, 3s. ; several tooles sold to Jo : Catcham, 17s. ; one large handsaw, 6s., 7 axes, 22s., Hi. 8s.; one twibill, 5s., one long saw, 5s., one hand saw, 3s., 13s. ; 5 augers, 3s. 4d., 4 augers, 6s., 9s. 4d. ; 2 ham[mer]s & a holdfast & 16 planes. Hi. Is. ; 9 chissells, 7s., several small chissells, 3s., 10s. ; a shave, a little square, a little sawe & a hatchett, 4s. ; an auger & a frame sawe & hand saw, 4s. 4d. ; a frow, a mattock & a square, 6s. 6d. ; a beetle ring & 4 wedges, 5s. ; Tooles laid by for willm Addams, 4s. ; two cowes, 91i. ; one steere, 21i., one calf e, 20s., 121i. ; 6 piggs, 71i. 10s.; 12 acres of land, within the fence, 1211. ; 26 acres of land, 41i. ; a grindstone, winch & trough, 5s. ; the howse, barne, yards, garden & the apprtences, 201i. ; total, 991i. 2s. 6d. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 31. Michaell Carthricke by his will gave his son John all his houses and land, and the said John dying after he was twenty years, Thomas Brigden, in right of Mildred, his wife, only sister of John, and by whom Brigden hath children, petitioned the court for due aud just relief. May 28, 1659, ordered that Mildred, the only daughter of Michael Carth- rick, and sister and heir to John, should have the estate given to her brother, and to pay the widow of Carthricke lOli. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 4, page 377. THE PBOBATB RECORDS OP ESSEX OOTTNTY. 65 Estate of Mks. Elizabeth Goodale of Newbury. Mr. Edward Eawson, Eichard Kent and Henry Short of Tewbury appointed 6:5: 1647, administrators of the estate f Mrs. Goodale until the General. Court takes further order. alem Quarterly Court Meoords, vol. 2, page 217. Petition of Abraham Toppan, in right of Susan, his wife, ad Thomas Milward and Eichard Lowle, overseers to the ill of Elizabeth Lowle, and on her behalf, that as this Durt, on their petition in 1647, granted unto Abraham Top- an, in right of Susan, his wife, and to Elizabeth Louie, ex- 3utrix to the estate of her husband, John Louie, power of iministration to the estate of Elizabeth Goodale, their lother, amounting to 19111. in money and about 3011. in oods, and reserved liberty to John Goodall anytime within iree years to make challenge thereunto, now the time being spired, and no record found of the court's grant, desire that ; may be entered on the records. Ordered May 27, 1662, lat the former grant be recorded. Mass. Bay Colony Bee- •ds, vol. 4, page 92. Estate of William Clarke of Salem. Cp. Wm. Hathorne, Mr. Georg Corwin and his widow Catherine Clerk, all of Salem, appointed 6:5: 1647, admin- itrators of estate of William Clerk, late of Salem, deceased. alem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 219. Inventory taken 25 : 4 : 1647, by William Hathorne and irora to by Mrs. Katherin Clerk, 9:5: 1647 : An eight pte I a barke in Eobert Lemmon his hands, lOli. 10s. ; an eight be of a barke in Mr. Gooses hand, 201i.; twoo thirds of a lallop att marblehead in the hands of John Keagle, 71i. ; a ouse & land neere Mr. Johnsons & 200 acres of land neere [r. Humfryes farme, 201i. ; a third of 9 acres of corne upon le ground, 31i. ; the houses & an acre of land neere Mr. rownes, 281i. ; three Cowes, 131i. 10s. ; 12 small swine, 61i. ; te of a bagg of Cotten, containing 1-j- hundred weight, 61i. 5s. ; 401i. of ginger at 9d. per li., Hi. 10s. ; 500 waight of bbacco in Mr. Peeters seller at 4d. per li. , 81i. 6s. 8d. ; in IT. Downing's seller, lOOOli. of Tobacco at 4d. per li., 161i. 3s. 4d. ; one hogshead & pt. of 2 hogsheads of suger, being 30ut 7001i. waight, 261i. 5s. In the Hall : One long table frame, 4 Joynt stooles & a bench, Hi. 13s. ; 1 Court cub- jrd & old cloth, 14s. ; 3 red Leather chaires, 13s. 4d. ; 1 lort forme, 2s. In the Parlor: 1 Table, 3 formes & a stoole, 66 THE PROBATE KECOEDS OP ESSEX COtTNTY. 14s. rid. ; 1 halfe headed bedstead, 7s. ; 1 curtaine & vallance, 5s.; 1 feather bed & bolster, 21i. ; 1 straw bed & flocke bol- ster, 7s. ; 1 white blanckett, 3s. ; 1 pr. of sheetes, 7s. ; 1 greene rugg, 14s. ; 1 other bedstead & mat, 7s. ; 1 Curtaine & valance, 2s. ; 1 canvas flocke bed, 10s. ; 1 Feather bolster, 14s. ; 1 pr. of old sheetes, 4s. ; 2 old blaacketts, 4s. ; 1 Red Rugg, 8s. In the great Chamber : In a Deske in silver, 41i. lis. 3d. ; in Wampon about 31i. worth, 31i. ; his deske, Hi. ; 3 Joynt stooles, 5s. ; 3 Leather stooles, 5s. ; 1 old Turky carpet, 8s. ; in the Closett in Endico, 51i. ; trenchers & other small things, 14s. In the hall Chamber : 1 table & forme, 10s. ; one old carpett, 3s. ; one Joyned bedstead, 14d. ; Car- tines & vallances, 16s. ; 1 feather bed, 31i. ; 1 feather boul- ster, 15s. ; four feather pillowes, Hi. ; 1 matt, 2s. 6d., 1 Ta- pestry covering, Hi. 10s., Hi. 12s. 6d. ; 1 Round Table, 7s. ; 1 Cubberd cuishion, 2s. ; 1 greate blaeke Truncke with locke & key, 10s.; 1 great cuishion wrought with wosted with a chaire covering, Hi. ; one sempiternum cubbord cloth with silke frenge, Hi. ; 2 Cubberd cuishions of dammaske & one needle worke one. Hi. ; 1 phylaselle cloake lined with plush, 31i. ; for Hi. of silke frenge, 10s. ; 3 say curtaines & a peece of vallance, 15s. ; 3 red capps, 3s. ; 6 silver spoones & 2 small peeces of plate, 31i. ; one small Truncke, 6s. ; one dussen of diaper napkins & a table cloth. Hi. 4s. ; 1 dussen of lockrum napkins & a table cloth. Hi. ; 1 dussen & ^ of Hol- land napkins wrought & a table cloth. Hi. 14s. ; a paire of hoUand sheetes wth seaming lace. Hi. ; a dussen of towells, 23. ; 1 close stoole, 6s. In the Chamber over the kitchin : 1 great truncke, 2s. ; 10 pr. of sheetes, 61i. ; 2 dussen of flaxen napkins & 2 table cloths, Hi. 4s. ; 3 dussen of old napkins, 10s. ; 3 old Table clothes, 10s. ; 1 great chest, 14s. ; 1 Tur- key Carpitt, Hi. ; 1 old Carpitt, 8s. ; 1 great truncke with some small things in the same, 12s. ; 1 bedstead, 6s. ; cur- taines & vallance, 7s., 12s. ; a feather bed and boulster, 41i. ; a covering & a blanckett, 8s. ; a flre shovell, tongs & a pr. of andirons, 10s. ; in a low bedstead, 1 feather bed & boulster, 21i. ; a blanckett Rugg & a curtaine, 6s. ; a Cutlas & a leath- er belt, 14s. 4d. ; 1 old quilt, 3s. 4d. ; a warming pan, 4s. In the Garrett : 2 flocke beds & a boulster, 14s. ; a quilt & a Rugg, 4s. ; some old tubs & Lumber, Hi. ; 3 bushells of Indian come, 8s. ; 15 bushells of wheat at 8d. per li., 21i. 15s.; 35 bushells of mault at 4s. per bush ell, 71i. In the kitchin : 20 pewter platters, 21i. 10s. ; 2 great plates & 10 little ones, 12s. ; 1 great pewter pott, 1 flagon, 1 pottle, 1 quart, 3 pints, 4 ale qrts., 1 pint, 6 beare cups, 4 wine cups, 4 Candlestickes, tHE PROBATE RECORDS OB* ESSEX COUJSTTr. 6t i Chamber potts, 2 pewter lamps, 1 tunnill, 6 sawcers & old )ewter, 31i. 18s.; China dishes, 12s. ; 1 great brasse Copper, . small Copper kittle, a great kettle, 1 brasse pan, 1 brasse )ott, 1 little kettle, 61i. 19s. j Iron, 1 great pott, 3 hangers, 2 pitts, 1 treevett, a paire of tongs, 1 fire shovell, 1 peele, 1 Facke with some old Iron & tubs in the kitchin, 31i. 2s. 6d. ; n the seller, hogsheads & old lumber, Hi.; a bible & Pur- ihas Pilgrimage, Hi. ; his wearing apparell, 61i. ; owing to lim per book, SlOli. 13s. 5d., but what debts he oweth doth lot to us appeare ; total, 58611. 2s. 2d. Salem Quarterly Jourt Files, vol. 1, leaf 81. Mrs. Katherine Clarke of Salem, widow, petitioned the jreneral Court about the settlement of her husband's estate md it was referred to this court. Ordered 30 ; 10 : 1647, ;hat the widow have 15011. and the four younger children lave llOli., 401i. to be allowed toward their education, and ;he remainder to be paid when of age or upon marriage. ' The elder son to have a double pchon and his eldest son by lis former wife to have 20Ii., the oth' lOli. and shee that was narried in his life time, 51i." Salem Quarterly Court Bee- irds, vol. 2, page 226. Estate or John Lowell of Newbukt. Mr. Willia Gerish, Richard Lowle, Nicholas Noyse, John Saunders and Eichard Knight appointed 6:5: 1647, admin- strators of the estate of Mr. John Lowle, late of Newbury, ieceased, untU the General Court takes further order. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 217. " The Last will & Testament of John Lowle Late of New- aerry deceased made this nine & twentieth of the fowrth nounth 1647 " That I John Lowle of Newberry beeing in Pfect vnder- itanding knowing my ffrailty doe declare this to bee my last »?ill & Testa [mjent : stedfastly believeing that when I goe lence I shall rest in Glory through my Saviour the Lord lesus Ch*. As for the Estate the Lord hath given me heare [ thus dispose of it : I give vnto my wife Elizabeth Lowle me halfe of my Estate whether it Consists in Goods within jr without Land Howses Cattell Howshowld stuffe med- ioes land brocken or vnbrockne or what else Alsoe my said wiie to Chuse Twenty pownds out of the residewe of that Estate w* Came by her mother fformerly or latter. The rest >f my Estate to be devided Equally betweene my Sonn John Lowle Mary Lowle Peter Lowle James Lowle Joseph Lowle 68 THE PROBATE BBCORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. Beniamine Lowle & Elizabeth Lowle. Alsoe I doe Humbly intreate these fiue my Christian deare Loving ffreinds & bretherne my brother william Gerrish Richard Lowle John Sanders Eichard Knight & Nicholas Noice to be my Exec and Adm of this my last will & testament as alsoe to be the ouerseers of my wife and Children in A ffreindly Christian way towards them and that yo" five showld take the advise of our Elders ; in Cace any one of my first wifes Children dye before theie have their portion in their hands that it be equally devided amongst the rest that are Living the same I say Concerning my second wifes Children Beniamine & Elizabeth these portions for my Children to be paid them when the Court Judge them wise, and able to manage an Estate as theie shall receive information from sixe of the wise Godly men of the Towne with the Elders. Alsoe I will that before the Goods be devided that my daughter Elizabeth shall take tenn pownds worth of her owne mothers Clothers for her vse ; Alsoe that my daughter mary take Twenty pownds worth of her owne mothers Cloth- ers, Alsoe if my wife marry I will that my daughter mary then shall Live with my Sister Johan Gerrish if my Sister please ; if my daughter mary Chuse to Live with my sister before my wife ; And that my two daughters shall have their Thirty pownds worth of Clothers taken out before the Estate be devided dated as above writne. In witnes wherevnto I have put my hand this day and yeare above writne." Jn" Lowle. Witness : Edmond Grenleife, Will : Gerrish, Ebbert Long. Proved 27 : 8 : 1647, by Edm. Greenleife and Willi. Gerish. Inventory taken the last of June, 1647, by Edward Eaw- son, Thomas Miller (signed Milward) and Abraham Toppan : his Wearing Apparell : 1 bl. wat grogrin Suite, Hi. ; a leather Suite, Hi. 6s. 8d. ; a leather Jackett, 4s. ; a bl. cloth Coate, 18s. ; an old bl. Cloake & suite. Hi. Is. 4d. ; a freeze Jackett, 4s. ; a lin coll Cloth Cloake, 18s. ; a lin coll Coate old, 7s. ; a Eed wasooate & old dublet, 6s. 8d. ; a lin coll Jackett & hose, 15s. ; 2 hatts, 12s. ; a pr. of bootes, 10s. ; 4 pr. of shooes, 10s.; 4 p old stockings, 1 new pr., 12s. 6d. ; 4 shirts worne, 15s. ; 5 night Capps, 3s. 6d. ; 11 day Capps, lli. 3s. ; 6 bands, 1 pr. of bootstopp, 7s. 6d. ; 6 old handcherkess, 2s. ; 2 Swords, 1 pr. of bandaleeres, 1 muskett, 1 pistoll, 1 feather^ 1 ponyard, 21i. 4s. 6d. ; total, lOli. 19s. 8d. In a little chamber : 1 pr. of greene Curtaines & valiants wrought, 21i. 15s. ; a f aire Cupp- board Cloth, lli. ; 2 wrought Cushions, 1 chaire, 1 Case for THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 69 a ohaire, Hi. 10s. ; 1 Carpett, Hi. ; 1 peece of greene searge, 8s. ; another pr of green Curtains & valiants, 13s. 4d. ; a pcell of bookes, 31i. 7s. ; total, lOli. 13s. 4d. Lynnen : a tufted holland wascoatt, 4s. ; an old hoUand shift, 2s. 6d. ; 2 old Linn. wascoatSj 3s. 6d. ; a lardge diapr table Cloth, 10s.; on doz: of diapr napkins, 12s. ; one pr. of fyne canvas sheets, 12s. ; 3 pr. of Canvas sheets, 18s.; 3 odd sheets old, 5s. 4d. ; 2 pr. of old sheetes, 4s. ; 2 Course towells. Is. 4d. ; 1 Callico pillowby, 3s. 4d. ; on pr. of pillowbyes, 6s. ; a pr. of doulas pillowbyes, 4s. ; 9 course napkins, 4s. ; 14 Course napkins, 7s. ; 6 other napkins, 3s. ; 17 quoifes, 1 ruffe, lis. 6d. ; 8 forehead clothes, 10s. ; a pcell of child bed linnen, biggins, head bands, &c, 91i. ; one odd sheete. Is. lOd. ; 4 napkins, 1 Towel), Table cloth, 7s. 4d. ; a Table cloth & 3 broken peeces 2s. ; an old od sheet & 2 chese clouts, Is.; a pillowby, 2s.; an old tablcloth & 2 napkins. Is. ; 2 old bands, 6d. ; 9 pis of yarne & a seive, 9s. 6d. ; 2 old Carpetts, 6d. ; 6 drink- ing napkins, 2s. ; 1 pr. of holland sheets. Hi. 2s. ; of ; of Cou ; fine old od she[et], 8s. — ; a pr. of fine litle sheets, 13s. 4d. ; 2 p. of sheets. Hi. 12s. ; a Table cloth & 12 napkins. Hi.; a diap Table cloth, 7 nap- kins & one damask. Hi. ; a Table cloth, 2s. ; 18 napkins, 15s. ; 6 napkins, 3s.; 12 napkins, 4s. ; pr. of Scotches pillowb., 4s. ; 2 pr of holl pillowbyes, 16s. ; 5 smale pillowbyes, 10s. ; 1 pr. of cours pillowbyes, 4s. ; one half sheete, 48. ; 2 Towells, 33. ; a fine Cuppboard cloth, 8s. ; a fine plane Cupboard cloth, 6s. 8d. ; a long Towell, 2s. ; a pr. of [pilljowbyes, 4s. ; a [s]heete, 6d. ; eolld Cloake, 5s. ; 2 pinn cushions, 2s.; 3 sie of bl. woorsteed, 2s.; a flaring waskoate, 3s.; a pr. of course sheets, 6s. ; a pr. of pillowbyes, 3s. 4d. ; a pr. of pillowbyes, 6s. ; an od sheete, 4s. ; an od old sheete. Is. 6d. ; a pcell of old linnen, 2s. ; an old table cloth. Is. ; 3 peeces of Cloth, Is. ; an old wasooate. Is. 6d. ; total, 231i. 9s. 8d. Bedding : a featherbed, 41i. ; a greene Eugge, Hi. 10s.; a flocke bed, 18s. ; 2 feather bolsters & one pillow, Hi. 10s. ; 2 pillowes & a bolster. Hi. ; a bolster Case, 6s. ; a pr. of blancketts, 14s. ; a pr. of fine blan., Hi. 2s. ; a pr. of blancketts, 10s. ; an od blanokett, 4s. ; 6 Cush- ions, Hi. ; a blew Eugge, 6s. 8d. ; a feather bed & two pil- lowes, 41i. ; a pillow & pillowby, 2s. ; a flocke bed & boulster & 3 old Coverleeds, Hi. ; one grene Coverleed & 2 old Coverleed & 2 blankts, 168. ; a Eed Eugge, 13s. 4d.; a feather bed, 31i. ; a flocke bed, 13s. 4d. ; 2 som^s*' mantles, 6s. 8d. ; total, 241i. 3s. Other Apparrell : on grogd kertle & goune, 31i. ; payer goune kertle, 21i.; a stamell bear : whitle, 70 THE PBOBATB EBCOKDS of ESSEX OOTTNTf, 18s.; a Eed p[a]yer peticoat, Hi. ; a Red Cloth pefcicoat, Hi. ; a Eed mantle, 8s. ; 2 Swathing bands, 2s. ; a Coate & hoode, 12s. ; total, 91i. In pewter & brasse wth other necessary [ut]ensills, &c : 21 peuter platters, 3 butter dishes, 7 por- ringrs, 12 sasers, 1 flagon, 1 peuter Cupp, one salt celler, 2 Ganstickes, 31i. 7s. ; 1 grt pott, 1 p po — & 1 -innger, 5s. ; 3 brasse candsticks & one chamber pott, 6s. 6d. ; 2 brasse scales & beames & on pr of sheres, 4s. lOd. ; 1 p of brasse Snuffers, Is. 2d.; 2 iron candsticks, chafing dish, 2 skimers, 6s.; 2 steeling irons, a woodpress & brush, 6s.; one boule, 2 latt kiver. Is. 6d. ; one pr of bellowes, 2s. ; one Case of boxes, 8s. ; one file, one draft shave, 2 hand Sawes, one Augure, one plaine, 2 hamers, 2 chessell, one gouge, 3 aulas, a gimblett & 2 Rings, 13s. ; one pr. of Iron Andirns, one fender, one Iron pott, pr of hangers & Hookes, tonnes & fire- panne, a litle Crooke, Hi. 10s. ; on brasse ketle, 2 brasse skilletts, 6s. ; 2 sithes & a Cutting knife, 3s. ; a Carte Eoape, 5s. ; a brasse Copper, 21i. 10s. ; one Iron pott, 3 brasse potts, one bellmetle skillett, on litle bell skillet, 31i. 4s. ; one grt pr. of Iron doggs, 4 Spitts, 3 p of pott hangers, one grt grid Iron, 2 frying panns & one dripping pann. Hi. 13s. 4d. ; one pessell & morter, one pr. of bellowes, pott hookes, 2 brasse ketles, one Iron with stake & yarmo knife, Hi. 17s. ; a boxe wth several poells of smale things, 5s. ; Indian baskett & some Smale things in it, 2s. ; a long brush & 2 other brush- es, 2s. 6d. ; a deske. Is. ; 3 trunkes, 18s. ; a haire line. Is. ; a Canne & powder & 61i. of bulletts & 51i. of shott, 6s. ; 3 lockes & a key, 3s. ; a boxe, 6d. ; a barrell & 51i. of brimston. Is. ; a boxe — 4 papers of needles, 4s. ; a litle trunke, 2s. ; a Lampe & Iron Candsticke, Is. ; a sell drink Cupp & a glasse, Is. ; a chest, 15s. ; a pr of doggs, 5s. ; a brasse chaser, 5s. ; a warming panne, 3s. 4d. ; several peeces of leather, 3s. 4d. ; Several peeces of Iron & a hooke, 10s. ; 13 bushells of malte, 21i. 12s. ; a pcell of flaxe & hemp, 7s. ; 120011. of nailes , 6s. ; a bedsteed & 2 Joynt stooles, 5s.-; a search & a boxe. Is. 6d. ; a flaskett. Is. ; a Casement Iron fendr, hookes, staples, old Iron, nailes, boxes, 15s. ; 4 hogsheads & 3 barells, lis. ; a seve, 8d. ; a Calves skin, Is. ; 2 old sithes, nibs & Eings, 3s. 6d.; a bedsteed & 1 doz. half last, 6s. 8d. ; a pcell of orang & yellow silk, 8s. ; 9 pr. of childrs gloves, 3s. ; a bundle of lists, 3d.; a looking glasse, 3s. 4d. ; 9 doz. of bl : button, a swath, a pcell of cruell, threed & Silke, 8s. ; a tunell, grater & 3 Juggs, 3s. ; one Iron hooke, one grater, one — ■. — , one do f orke, 6d. ; a liske chaine, 2 old Eings, a gar- den rake, 2 peuter one muskett, 31i. 2s. ; one -noi^iifad eqij M.on pnB 'o'ye'^Ba^m paip ox{m. 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'1X6 'saia:;s sja^g g i -ixxx 'naxo g i -iiox 'saAtoQ Z '^W&O "PIT '^T 'not '\'^%aSo!j aji^qo &xq'B^ auo 'p'Bax jo aoaad ■B 'ao.Tj X i'sg "TIX 'asjoad ejx'Bq ■e ig a^oad x 'ddng poo^ ano 's^^'BA esaqo g 'xP^nunx auo 'sij^od uaq^j^a g 'aitvoq uapooM 'sqqrn pio aaq:^o 25 sauinqo g 'iaAT5[ sj qnij SnijpMod auo 'Ji^q pn^q no 'sxxawBq aiaaq z • "sgX 'nojj jo saoaad 29 sajaqs JO jd 'juSny 'qraoo aox ano 'i^!^a3[S'Bg uo 'axq'B^ b jo aniBij no 'pae^spaq auo 'ei^qo auo f 'sg 'j[j:oj ajg uoji auo 'xx'Bqs'sd XI •iiKnoo xassa dO saaooaa aivaoaa ani 72 THE PEOBATB BECOBDS OP ESSEX COTTNTT. era wish to know to which the court inclines and their order shall be observed. Further that the two sons may be called to know whom they will choose for guardians. The court [May 13, 1648] decided that the clothes men- tioned as given to Elizabeth Lowle (of her mother's clothes, now living), is to be understood as the clothes of her grand- mother, Elizabeth Goodale, and out of them she should be satisfied. Kichard Lowle appointed gijardian to the children and the petitioners at their request discharged. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 68. Petition of Edmond Mores requesting the court that on condition of the payment of the sum agreed upon to the executors and overseers of John Lowle, deceased, as guardi- ans to the children, the inheritance of the lands sold him with the liberties mentioned in the sale, be confirmed to him. Oct. 18, 1648, the petition was granted. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 254. Mary Lowle, about seventeen years of age, daughter of John Lowle, of Newbury, deceased, desiring to go to England to some near friends of hers, from whom she received her education, petitioned the court that a legacy of lOli. due unto her from Eichard Lowle, her uncle, either at the age of twenty one or as this court shall determine, be paid unto her. Oct. 16, 1650, the petition was granted. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 3, page 213. Upon a motion made by Richard Lowle of Newbury, brother to John, deceased, the court, 1:4: 1653, gave full power to either of the county courts, to appoint some person to be guardian of James and Joseph Lowle, sons of John Lowle, the said Eichard by reason of sickness being incapa- ble of looking after them further. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B. ■page 24. Acquittance of Phillip Nellson of Eowley, to Eichard Lowle and others, overseers of the will of John Lowle, de- ceased, and Elizabeth Lowle, of all demands. Dated Feb. 20, 1666. Wit: Ezekiell Northend, John Pickard. Sworn to Sept. 30, 1673, by John Pickard, and Sept. 29, 1674, by Ezekiel Northend. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 326. a>hb probate eboords of essex county. 773 Estate of John Fairfield of Wenham. " The !!'•' day of the lO"" December 1646 : To god be the prayse, I John ffayrefeild beinge in perfect memory though weake in Boddy doe make this my last will and Tes- tament in manner & forme as foUoweth. ... I doe Give and Bequeath to Elizabeth my beloued wife my pte of house & ground which I haue in Coptnershipe with Joseph [Bat]ch- elder to her & to her Heires foreuer Item : I doe giue vnto my wife all my moueables within dores and without as namely my Cowes Cattle Swine Come Housall Imply ments and vtensels Bed bedinge Lininge Woollinge Brass Peuter mony Debts and whatsoeuer is mine either in Possession or accruinge or belonginge to me for her the said Elizabeth to 'haue and inioy the same as her owne fee Simple to disposs of at her pleasure without Interruption or molestation from any other, and also my will is that my said wife shall haue the vse and occupation of the house I now line in and the ground Appertayninge thereunto and of my fear me had from Salem ; vntill such time as Beniamen my yongest Sonne shall Come to twenty yeeres of Age ; And then my minde and will is that this house &'Land & my moueable Goods |{ then remaininge || shall all be equally in the proportion de- vided, betwine my wife, and three Children || soe many of them as shall then survive \\ . And further this is my will that my wife shall see the bringinge vp of my Children Christian Like and Honestly and alsoe the due disposall of them vnto such honest occupations or lawefull Callings or Conditions of life as she in her wisedom with the advice of the supervisors of this my will shall esteem most meete, this her said Care of them to extend towards my said Children vntill my yongest son Beniamine Comes to twenty yeeres of age And Likewise my will and pleasure is my sonne Walter shallrset himself satisfyed with what I heere haue done as Concern- inge him and to take it as my minde and advice that he would approue himselfe dutif ull vnto his Mother vpon whose Curtisy he shall depend for ought elce he might expect ; Al- 74 THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COITNTT. soe my minde is my said wife shall make no estripp or wast of Timber fensinge, and shall keepe my said houses in good & sufficient Eeperrations and my ground sutably fenced and inclosed accordinge as she finds the same duringe the same space of Tearme, and in Cause she shall disposs her selfe in marryage that then she shall before the solemnisinge of the same enter into sufficyent bond & security for the fulfillment of this my will vnto the Supervisors, further my minde and will is that for my gunes and swordes : my Chril- drne shall haue the vse of them as need require Item I giue vnto Mathew Edwards my Cossen Twenty Acres of vp- land lyinge within my fearme had from Salem with two acres of middow to be laid out most indifferently by my supvisors to injoy it at one and twenty yeeres of Age. Item I Con- stitute And ordayne Elizabeth my wife sole Executrix And my Louinge and well approued freinds Mr. Henery Barthol- omew of Salem and Kobertt Hawes of Salem these two Supvisars to this my last will and Testament. In witnes where of I haue set to my hand and Scale." his mark John i3i Fairefild. Witness : Jo. Fiske, William Fiske, Robert Hawes. Proved 7:5: 1647, by William Eiske and Robert Hawes, and 8:5: 1647, by Jo. Fiske. Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 77. Inventory taken 23: 10: 1646, and sworn to by widow Eliz- abeth Fairfield, 7:5: 1647 : One dwelling house, 71i. 10s. ; seven tie five Acres of upland and seven acres of meddow, 2 Hi. 16s. ; fearme of Eightie Acres of upland and eight acres of meddow, 61i. ; a Joynte purchase with Joseph Bachelder, containing fortie eight Acres of upland and three Acres of meddow & a dwelling house and a Cowhouse & Come sowed upon it, lOli. ; wheat unthrashed, Hi. ; Rye unthrashed, Hi. ; Indian come, 81i. 16s. ; five loads of hay, 21i. 10s. ; three cowes, 131i. 10s.; three yeereling Calves, 41i. 16s.; one suck- ing calfe, 8s. ; one fatt Hogge, 21i. 10s. ; one sow , Hi. 15s. ; one hogg. Hi, 8s. ; two shotts. Hi. 4s. ; three piggs. Hi. 4s. ; one feather bed & Bolster & five feather pillowes, 31i. ; under bed, one greene rugge and one blankett. Hi. 12s. 6d. ; one feather bed, one feather boulster and one flock boulster, 211, THE PROBATE BEOOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 75 5s. ; two coverlits, one pillow and two under Blankets, 16s. 6d. ; Greene lineye woolsie curtaynes and a darnick Vallience, Hi. ; one Bedstead and cord, 6s. 6d. ; fowre payre of old sheets, Hi. 4s. ; two sheets and a halfe of fine flax, Hi. 8s. ; fowre pillowbeeres, 8s. ; two diaper boord clothes and one little playne boord clothes, 10s. ; two diaper napkins and three playne napkins, 4s. ; two hand towells & one old boord Cloth, 48. ; one great brass Kettle, 18s. ; one middle brass kittle, 12s. ; one lesser brass kittle, 7s. ; one brass bakinge pann with a Cover to it, 7s. ; three brass skillitts and a brass scommer, 6s. ; one small iron pott, 2s. ; five peuter dishes, 9s. ; two f ruitt dishes and two sawcers, 3s. 6d. ; fowre peuter porringers, 2s. 4d. ; one pinte pott of peuter, 2s. ; one double salt of pewter. Is. 6d. ; one peuter Candlestick, Is. 8d. ; six pewter spoones, 6d. ; a chamber pott of pewter, 2s. ; two chests, 10s. ; three boxes, 3s. ; one cubbortt, 6s. 6d. ; two payles, 2s. ; one beere barrell, 6s. ; one spitt, 2s. ; a payre of andyrons, 3s. ; a gridiron, Is. 6d. ; a frying pan, Is. ; a payre of tongs & fyre shovell. Is. 6d. ; a warming pan, 2s. 6d. ; a muskett with a fyrelock, 14s. ; an old Towlinge peece, 148. ; a pistoll dag, 6s. ; a sword and bandlears, 8s. ; a beetle & fowre wedges, 4s. ; two old axes, 3s. ; a crosscutt saw, 8s. ; a hand saw & two old shovells and payre of pinsons, 4s. ; twen- ty-three harrow tines, 4s. 9d. ; three hanginge locks, 2s. ; an iron foot. Is. ; two payre of hookes & eyes for a gatte, 2s. ; a browne bill, 2s. ; an iron spade, 4s. ; twenty pounds of lead- inge weights, 6s. ; old iron, 6s. ; three sickles, 28. ; a Bible with Bezes notes, 10s. ; a smoothing iron, 2s. ; a black stuff sute, Hi. ; an old jerkin and bretches of silke russet cloth, 12s. ; an old full coate and whood, Hi. ; an old Black hatt, 2s. ; a payre of boots, Is. 6d. ; a wicker fan, 4s. ; a halfe bush- ell and halfe peck measure, 2s. 6d. ; two old hoggs heads, 4s. ; a barrell with a cover, 3s. ; hempe, 5s. ; two baggs, 2s. ; fower trayes, 3s. ; a trundle bed, 5s. ; a broad box, 6d. ; a wheele barrow. Is. 6d. ; fower old howes and an old garden rake, 3s. ; a pitchfork and a dung forke, 2s. ; a wooUinge wheele and a lingeinge wheele, 6s. 8d. ; a brason morter & pestell, 38. ; eighten pound of drest hempe, 12s. ; three old chayres, 3s. ; two pott racks & a payre of bellowes, 6s. ; a lether sack and an iron peele & some other old iron, 3s. ; a mattocke, 2s. 6d.; total, 11311. 3s. 7d. Ussex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaflS. 2 cowes, 91i. ; 3 steers and heighfers of 2 years old, 71i. 10s. ; 1 calfe under one yeere, 10s.; 1 hogge, 21i. ; a sowe and a smale pigge. Hi. 4s. ; a bush, of Indian Come, 3 bush, of 76 THE PROBATE BBGORD8 OF ESSEX COUNTIF. wheate ; total, 201i. 4s. ; for the keeping of the two Childreny the one 2 years & 5 months & the other 2 yeare, lOli. ; the rent of the Farme & stock, per yeare, 81i. ; the wife's pte., 4U. ; 1 child 6 moneths, lli. ; the estate being devided into- 4 pts is to each, 91i. 12s. lOd. Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 79. Estate of Christopheh Yonqs op Wbnham. " 9*^ of 4*"" 1647. I Christopher yongs of wenham in the County of Essex in New England being at the day of the date hereof in good & pfect memory (although weak in body) blessing Almighty God therefore, doe make this my last will & Testam* in manner as foUoweth Imprimis I committ my- selfe & mine into the hand of my gracious God & father in. Jesus Christ, to be disposed according to his good pleasure, beseeching him for pdon of my sins, & relying on the merits of Christ my Savior for a glorious resurection at the last, day. It. as concerning the outward goods of this life I bequeath them as foUoweth as first of all that there be made out of my Cloath, linin &c. two suits ||of Appel|| a peece for each of my three Children ||to be sent into England w"' them|| & then the rest of my Estate moveable and Immoveable to be sold or disposed of according to the discretion of my execus- tors, in pte towards the pviding for my Children whitest heere remayning in this land, & the seasonable transporta- tion of them oner Sea into o"^ Native County vnto Greate yarmouth in Norfk in old England, & the Eesidue that shall remayne to be sent over vnto my feofEoes of Trust there, to be imployed by them to the vse of my sd Children. It. my will & mind is to bequeath my two daughters vnto my deere- mother in Law m"* Elvin in Greate yarmouth entreating her,, & my Zoning father in law m' Elvin her Husband, to take care of them, at what time the providence of god shall bring them ouer, when I due also hearby constitute my feofes of. trust together with m'' John Philips of wenham or any one. of these at that time surviving to see to the dispose of theses my s* Children, & of what estate shall remaine to be dis- tributed betwene them. And I doe bequeath my Son in- Special vnto the care of the sd m' John Philips if he shalL then liue to be disposed of by him as his owne : these my children to be sent ouer vnto yarmouth aforesd. to be- dis- posed of as specif yed. It. my will & desire is, that my chil- dren during the time of there abode in this County shall remayne with my two Sisters, the wife of Joseph Yongs', & THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 77' the wife of Thomas Moore of Salem, they to be allowed for the time by my executors what may be convenient. It. I giue my greate Bible to my daughter Sarah, and my lesser bible to my daughter mary& a booke entitled Of Gods alsuffl- ciency vnto Christopher my Son, to be carefully p'served for them & to there use, to enjoy as a remembrance of my affec- tion & welwishing towards them. & I giue my booke entitled the Deceitfulness of mans Heart to my deere freind Ezdras Eead as a testimony of my love towards him. lastly I doe heereby constitute & ordeyne my trusty & welbeloued freind m' William Browne of Salem, Ezdras Eead of Wenham, & the wife of Joseph yongs of Salem executors to this my last will to see to the dispose & transportation of my children, II towards my bury all & paym* of my debts || & to the Sale & dispose of my estate as heerein is specifyed. & for ther payhes & expenees thereabouts my will & mind is, they should haue reasonable satisfaction out of my s* goods, giueing an accompt heereof vnto my Supvisor & finally I doe heereby make my beloved freind M' Hennery Bartholmew Supvisor of this my will." Christopher Yongs [seal] Witness : John ffiske, Edward spouldyng. Proved 7:6: 1647, by Edward Spouldyng, and 8:5: 1647 by John flske. Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 82. Inventory taken July 5, 1647, by Phinehas Fiske, William Eiske and Edward Spolding. Sworn to 7 : 5 : 1647, by Esdras Eead, executor : A dwelling House wth five acres of ground Joyning to it & ten acres more Eemote, 81i. 10s. ; one acre & Quarter of Corne on the ground, Hi. 10s. ; Two Cowes, 91i. 10s. ; One Swine, 10s. ; One Lome wth ye Gares belonging to it & seven Eeeds, fowre beinge Hernest & two brassen Eeeds hernest, 31i. 10s. ; One Bedstead & Cords, 12s. ; Curtains & Valliants, 5s. ; One f etherbed & Boulster & three f ether Pil- lows, 31i. 10s. ; One old Eugg, 9s. ; Two old Chests, 48. ; Three Iron Potts & two payre of pothooks & a brass Skillett^ Hi. ; One Postiron, a hale & a how, 5s.; Two old axes wth some old Iron, 28. ; One Muskett & Eest, 16s. ; One Pewter basen, a drinkinge pott, three platters, three old saucers, a salt & an old Porringer, 10s. ; One Bakinge Pan, 6d. ; Two Lamps, 2s. ; Spoons, Trenchers & Dishes & pipking, Is. 6d. ;, a Box with some Salt, 6d. ; Two Chayrea, Is. 6d. ; a Settle,, 3s. 4d.j a Spade, 3s. 4d.; Three trayes, two payles & a boulej 3s. 2d.; a Table & Minginge trough, 3s. 4d. ; a Look- ing Glass, 6d. ; a Smoothing Iron & three knives, 3s. ; two 78 THE PROBATE EECOKDS OF ESSEX OOTJNTT. bibles & some other old bookes, 13s. 4d. ; one Hogshead wth Certaine hempe & flax, 5s. ; two Boxes with some other old things, 5s. 9d. ; Corne, 43. ; a hammer, 6s. ; a pichforke, Is. ; two payer of sheets wth other Lininge, 19s. ; five yards & halfe of serge & lace, Hi. ; a payer of gloves & some hoss yarne, 5s. 4d. ; line sowinge thrid & a Euff, 2s. ; Fower bredthes of old stuff, 5s. ; one payer of upper bodyes, Is. ; Cartine Tape, Is. 6d. ; a bearinge Cloth, 10s. ; Three Peticots, fowre wescots, a whood & an Apren, 21i. 13s. ; Three black wrought Coifes, three Cut worke Coifes, a silke Cap, seven Cross Clothes, two handkerchiefe, three Aperns, a stuff Cap, Hi. 5s. ; a Diaper Boordcloth & halfe a dozen diaper napkins, Hi. ; two yards of Holland & five other psels of new lininge, 12s. ; Certaine Lininge for a Child, 16s. ; Three Sheets & a peece of new cloth, Hi. 5s.; Certaine other Lininge, 2s. ; Black thrid & Gray, Is. 6d. ; a weskott, Is. 6d. ; Two hatts, 10s. ; Fowre yards of Carsy, Hi. ; a yard & halfe of Carsy, 7s. 6d. ; a payre of stuff Briches and a peece of Stuff of the same. Hi. ; Silke & Buttons, Is. ; a Growne, 15s. ; a Doublett, Briches & Cott and two payre of Lynings and some other old Clothes, 14s. ; a payre of Stockings, Is. ; an old Straw bed and Creadle Kugg with an old Bed Eugg, 6s. ; a Shurtt, 2s. 6d. ; a Butter Pott, Is. ; a persell of Goods sent over this yeere from Ingland, 28. 5d. ; a Einge of a beetle, Is. j an old Coat, Is. ; Poultry, 3s. ; total, 611i. lis. Sssex County Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 83. The petition of the executors of Christopher Yonge, late deceased, to have liberty to place the children in this country and not to send them to old England as expressed in the will, was granted 26 : 10 : 1648. Salem Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 3, leaf 3. Estate of Edith Smith. Will of Edith Smith, made 3 : 12mo : 1642, proved 9 : 5mo : 1647, by oath of John Eobinson. Salrni Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 218. Estate of Giles Badger of Newbuet. " The 29*" day of June in the yeare of our Lord 1647 I Giles Badger of Newbury being sick in body but of pfeot memory thankes be given to god And I doe ordaine & make my last will & Testam* in mann & forme as foUoweth first I give & bequeath my soule to god & my body to the earth to THE PROBATE BEOOBDS OF ESSEX COTTNTT. 79 be buried in hope to be raised againe in the resurrection by Jesus Christ my saviour secondly I give & bequeath to my wife two parts of my estate if she remaine vnmarried & my will is that my child should have one part the which part my will is should be paid to my sonne when he is 18 yeares of age the benefitt of it to be improved for bringing vp vntill he be 18 yeares of age Likewise my will is that if my wife doe marry againe that then my wife shall have the one halfe & my Sonne the other halfe to be paid to him when he is 18 yeares of age and soe likewise the benefit of it to be im- proved for his maintenance. Likwise I doe desire my chris- tian frends my father Greenleff Daniel Perce & Henry Short & E.ichard Knight to diuide my estate betweene my wife & child." Giles Badger Witness : Eichard Knight, william Ilesley, Henry Somerbe. Proved 28 : 7 : 1647, by Eichard Knight. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, lea/ 33. On 27 : 1 : 1649, Mr. Symonds ordered to take the oath of the other witness. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol, 1, page 16. Inventory taken Sept. 12, 1647, by Lt. Edmund Greenleff, Henry Short, Daniel Pearce and Eichard Knight : Two Coates, Hi. ; one short coat, 10s. ; one cloth sute, Hi. 4s. ; one stuff sute, Hi. ; one paire of cloth hose, 13s. ; one leather sute, Hi. 10s. ; one leather jackett. Hi. ; one blew wastcote, 10s. ; a paire of drawers, 3s. ; 2 paire of bootes, one paire of shoes, 18s. ; 4 paire of stockins, 10s. ; 2 sutes, 2 hatts, one cap. Hi. ; a muskett, sword, bandaleeres, Hi. 8s. In the Chamb : one bed, one bowlster, 2 pillowes, a paire of blank- etts, a paire of sheets, one coverlet & curtins, 71i. 6s. ; one paire of sheets, Hi. ; one sheet, 5s. ; 2 chests. Hi. 4s. ; a warming pan, 7d. ; a Cubberd, 2 boxes, Hi. ; a little wheele, 48. ; 2 pillow beeres, 10s.; the board cloth, 3 napkins, 10s. ; a diap. board cloth, 8s. ; in linen yarne 121i., Hi. 4s. In the loff : 121i. of cotten wooll, 12s. ; a Pcell of hempe & flax undrest, 6s. ; apeeceof sole leather, 9s.; a churne, halfe bushell & a peck, 6s. ; 3 barrells, 2 firkins, 7s. ; 3 little ves- sells, 5s. ; 2 sives, a chest & other lumb., 5s. ; 81i. shott, 2s. 8d. ; 5 sacks, 12s. ; a great bagg, 6s. ; a bushell of mault, 4s. In the fire roome : a table, 4 chaires, 9s. ; a cushen stoole, 3s. ; two stooles, 2s. ; two kettles, Hi. 16s. ; two skilletts, 5s. ; an iron pott & pott irons, 10s. ; a glasse bowle, beaker, Jugg, 3s. ; Three silu. spoones. Hi. ; a morter & pes- tle, a scum., 5s. ; 6 porringers, 3 saucers, 7s.; 3 platters, a 80 THE PEOBATB BECOEDS OP ESSEX OOUNTT. bason, 9s. ; a chamb. pott, 2 candlesticks, 6s. ; 2 beakers & a bowle, 5s. ; a quart pott & a pint pott, 7s. ; 3 little dishes, 6 spoones, 3s. ; a salt seller, a tunell, a great dowrubb. Is. ; 6 wooden dishes, 2 ladles, 43. ; 2 wooden platters, a peele, 4 earthen panns, a frying pan, 2 bellowes, other lumb., a fire pan & tongs, 7s. ; 31i. of powder, 6s. ; 4 axes & other tooles & 4 sawes, 31i. ; a spade & a shovell, 4s. ; 3 pitchforks, 3 rakes, 4s. ; 3 yoaks, a chayne, 2 plowes, 19s. ; a cart & iwheeles, 16s. ; 2 Sithes, 5s. ; 2 oxen, 151i. ; a Cowe, 2 year- lings, a calfe, 191i. ; 3 piggs. Hi. 15s. ; In powltry, 5s. ; Come in the barne, 161i. 10s. ; In land & bowsing, 601i. ; 5 caske, 17s. ; one mattock, one holdfast, 4s. ; a tow combe & pessell, 5s. ; 3 sives, 3s. ; hay, 51i. ; In the seller in barrells & other lumb.. Hi. ; dung, lOs. ; 2 wedges & a betle ringed, '6s. ; bookes & gloves, lis. ; total, 1531i. 9s. 8d. Soe that all reck- nings on his books being cleare remaines owing 241i. 9s. '8d., which being taken out of the 1531i. 9s. 8d., there remaines in estate to be divided 1291i. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 33. Eichard Browne's bond, dated Mar. 27, 1655, to pay his wife's son, John Eager, 341i. at eighteen years of age, 'besides the half of the land left by the latter's father. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 49. Estate of Eobert Hunter op Rowley. " this 5*" of the 6"" month 1647. I Eobert Hunter weaike of body but of pfect memory praysed be god doe make & ordayne this to be my last will & Testament, first all my debts being paid I leave my howse & lott to my wife Mary Hunter for Terme of her life. Item all my goods within -the howse I give to my wife Item I give vnto Thomas Birkby one little browne heffer that corns two yeares and my shop geare. Item I give vnto some poore in the Church of Rowley ten pounds to be paid out of two mares of which ten pounds ten shillings I give to Richard Clarke Ite ten shillings to John Dresser Item to John Burbant 10^ Item to willm Jackson 10'. Item to Jane Grant I give 10'. Item to SiSly wood 10*. Item to Margaret Crosse 10'. Item I give to william Stickne 20". & all my workiday clothes Item to Thomas Elethorp 10'. Item I give to m^' Shove 40'. whicli I desire may be for helping her sonne when he is to ligoe|| [to] Cambridg Item I give to John Trumbell 20'. Item to Edward Sawier 10'. Ite to Thomas Tenny I give 10'. and the remainyng 20' of the 10' I give to m''^ Shove Item as THE PROBATE EECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 81 for all the rest of my goods & Chattells I leave vnto my wife Mary Hunter whom I make sole executrix of this my last will & Testament." Eobert Hunter. Witness : Humfry Eayner, Maximilian (his mark) Jawet. " Memorand f or the Inheritance of my howse & lott In case Abell Langley settle here & carry well towards his Dame my minde is that he shall have the Inheritance of them, but if not then I leave it to be disposed of by the Church for the vse of the poore of Eowley Item it is the will of the said testator that if the abovesaid Abell Langley have a call to goe for England to settle any estate he hath there that then he shall have libty to goe and returne but in case he goe & doe not returne to live here in such convenient tyme as may be thought fitt by the Church then the said Abell Langley shall not have power to sell or dispose of the Lott or howse but they shall fall into the hands of the Church at Eowley to be disposed of as abovesaid." Proved 28 : 7 : 1647. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 25. Estate of Luke Heaed ob" Ipswich. " The last will of Luke Herd Latly deceased about the Imprimis I give vnto my eldest sonne John Herd ten pounds to be paid him at the age of 21 yeares Item I doe give vnto my sonne Edmund five pounds to be paid him at the Age of 21 yeares Item I give my bookes vnto my two sonnes to be equally parted betweene them Alsoe this is my will y* my two sonnes be brought vp to writing & to reading & then when they shalbe fitt to be putt forth to such trades as they shall Choose. Alsoe I make my loving wife Sarah Herd my sole executrix. Thus much as abovesaid was ex- prest by the above named Luke Herd in the p'sence of vs." [no signature.] Witness : John (his mark) Wyatt, Simon Tompson. Proved 28 : 7 : 1647, by the witnesses. Ussex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 94. Inventory taken by James How, Thomas Howlett and John Wyatt : shopp Tooles, 61i. ; all kinde of iron tooles, 41i. 14s. 6d. ; iron potts, a posnett & a kettle. Hi. 2s. ; a brasse kettle, 15s. ; 12 pewter dishes & other pewter, 21i. lis. 6d. ; wooden ware, 6s. ; fether bedds & bolsters, 61i. 10s. ; a rugg, coverlett & curtins, Hi. 14s. j apparrell, 61i. 16s. ; bookes, 41i. 10s. ; linen, 21i. 9s. ; cotten wooll, 6s. ; a great chest, 2 boxes & chaires, Hi. Is. ; a muskett & pistolett, 82 THE PROBATE RECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. sword, bandaleers & powder, Hi. 16s. 8d. ; scales & waites, Hi. ; saokes a half bushell & a peck, 10s. ; three Cowes & three steeres of 3 yeare old & two steeres of 2 yeare old & a heffer, 361i. 15s. ; swine, Hi. ; come, wheate & Indian, 51i. Is. ; total, 841i. 17s. 8d. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 33. Bond of Joseph Bexby (also Bigsby) of Ipswich, husband- man, and Sarah (her mark) Heard (also Herde), widow, to Ipswich court, for 301i., dated 15 : 10 : 1647. Wit : Margaret Kogers and John Rogers. Condition : Parties intend to marry each other ; the two children (sons) of said Sarah and her late husband Luke Heard of Ipswich, linen weaver, to be well brought up, be taught to read and write, at the age of thirteen at the furthest to be apprenticed to such trades as Mr. Nathaneel Eogers, their grandfather Wyat and En- signe Howlet ordain, and that they be paid at the age of twenty-one the 151i. given to them by the will of their father, viz : lOli. to the elder and 51i. to the younger, and the books bequeathed them by their father ; that 51i. be paid to the children of said Sarah if living, she to divide it according to her discretion, equally, or to give the whole to the younger, if the elder be better provided for ; and that the land in Asington, in Suffolk, England, which was to be Sarah's after the decease of her mother, the tenure of which was not cer- tainly known by them, if the land was not entailed, to be Sarah's solely, the said Joseph Bigsby to have no right in it on account of marriage. Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 95. Petition of Nathaniel Eogers and John Wiatt, under the will of Luke Heard and above bond, requesting General ■Court to fulfil will of deceased, Joseph Bigsby being gone out of the country without giving notice of his return. Ordered, attachment of estate of Joseph Bigsby to the amount of the children's legacies, his estate being so weak- ened that the petitioners fear for the security of the chil- dren's property. Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 96. Estate of Samuel Soullaed of Newbury. " In the name of god amen In the Twenty seaventh day of March in the yeare of our lord 1647 I Samuell Scullard being sick in body but of pfect memory thanks be given to god ; And I doe ordaine & make my last will & Testament as foUoweth first I bequeath my soule to god & my body to THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 83 the earth in hope to be raised againe in the resurreccon by Jesus Christ my saviour Secondly I give & bequeath all my estate to my wife & children that is to say one halfe to my wife & the other half to my two Children Mary & Sarah by equall porcons and my will is y' if my wife be now with child & bring forth a sonne then my will is that my estate be diuided into three parts and my sonne to have one part my wife one part & my two daughters one part to be equally divided betweene them But if my wife bring forth a daugh- ter then my will is that my estate yet should be diuided into three pts my wife to have one part & my two daughters to have two parts to be equally diuided betweene bhem Now my will is that my childrens porcons should be improved for the bringing vp of my children vntill they be twelve yeares of age and after the Twelve yeares to be improved to their advantage vntill they be eighteene yeares of age the two daughters or three before, if they be married and the sonne at one & Twenty and then to be paid to they themselves. And for that forty pounds which I am to have of my wives father Richard Kent at his decease of my wives porcon my will is that my wife should have Thirty pounds of it her self e besides. And I doe not account yt w*" my other estate and for the other ten pounds of it to be equally diuided betweene the Children. Likwise my will is that if any one of my children die that then that porcon is to be diuided equally betweene my wife & children. Likewise I doe desire my three trends Henry Short Richard Kent Jun & Richard Knight to see that this my will & Testament be pformed." [No signature.] Witness : John Sweett, w™ Moneday. Proved 28 : 7 : 1647, by Henry Short and Richard Knight. Inventory taken Apr. 7, 1647, by Stephen Kent, John Merrell and John Emery : 5 oxen at 61i. 10s., 321i. 10s. ; 2 cowes at 41i. 10s., 91i. ; 1 steere, 31i. 15s. ; a bull & heffer, 41i. 10s. ; 4 yearlings, 61i. lOs. ; 2 calves, Hi. 16s. ; 14 bushells of come at 3s. 6d., 21i. 9s. lOd. ; a cart & irons, lli. 10s. ; a plow & cart Irons, Hi. ; 2 sithes, 2s.; 15 acres of land at the New Towne, lOli. ; 6 acres of salt marsh, 31i. ; debts due to him, 21i. 8s. ; 2 Cowes at 41i. lOs., 91i. ; 3 hoggs, 51i. ; 5 shotes with five piggs, 51i. ; a hogg of bacon, 21i. 10s. ; a f ether bed & two boulsters, 21i. 10s. ; a rugg & hangings, lli. ; 3 sheets & 2 pillowties, lli. ; a Iron kettle, lli. 5s. ; a brasse pott & potsnet & hookes, 14s. ; 4 pewter dishes & 3 small ones, 12s. ; a frying pan, 2s.; a muskett, sword & bande- leers, 18s. ; wooden vessells, 12s. j leather, lli. 6s. ; a howse 84 THE PBOBATE EBCOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. & barne & orchard, 91i. ; 12 acres of ground with the fenc- ing, 161i. ; 9 acres of ground, 41i. 10s. ; 13 acres of ground, 91i. 10s. ; 6 acres of meadow at the little river, 81i. ; 20 acres of salt marsh, 51i. ; total, 991i. 19s. ; due unto her from her father at his decease whereof lOli. is due unto the children, 401i. ; total, 13911. 19s. ; debts that are owing from him, lOli. 18s. 4d. Ipswieh Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 27. Administration granted 28 : 7 : 1647, to John (his mark) Bishop and Rebecca (her mark) Bishop, his wife. The houses and lands to be divided between said John and his wife and the two children. The cattle and the rest of the stock for John and his wife to take as they were appraised. Henrye , Short, Eich. Knight and Eich. Kent were ordered to dispose of half of the houses and lands of Samuel ScuUard for the good of the children. Ipswieh Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 11. Samuell Denise of Woodbridge in the province of New Jersey acknowledged the receipt from John Bishop, sr., sometime of the Island of Nantucket, of " fortie od pounds," in behalf of his wife Sarah Dennis, formerly Sarah ScuUard, it being her share given unto her by her father Samuel Scul- lar. The 61i. given her by her grandfather Eichard Kent included in the value. Dated Sept. 19, 1670. Witness : Eichard Dole, Wm. Chandler. Jno. Eoffe of the Island of Nantucket acknowledged the receipt from Jno. Bishop, sr., sometime of the Island of Nan- tucket, of " forty od pounds," in behalf of his wife Mary Eolfe, formerly Mary Sculler, it being her share given unto her by her father, Samuell Sculler. The 51i. given her by her grandfather Eichard Kent included in the value. Dated Sept. 19, 1670. Witness : Wm. Chandler, Nathaniell Clark, Eichard Dole. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 162. Estate of Geokge Abbot of Eowley. Marke Symonds appointed 28 : 7 : 1647, administrator of the estate of George Abott, late of Eowley. The will re- ferred to General Court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 10. Nuncupative will of George Abbott of Eowley sent here from General Court, 28 : 10 : 1647, ordered that it shall THB PROBATE KEOOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 85 stand ; and after paying legacies to the children, the remain- der shall remain in hands of Marke Simons of Ipswich, ac- cording to the will, to be disposed of to the children, who are to choose their guardians, etc. Marke Simons to have 4d. and the wintering of two cows. Salem Quarterli/ CouH Records, vol. 2, page 224. Inventory taken Aug. 30, 1647, by Sebastan Brigham, Thomas Barker, Mathew Boyes and James (his mark C) Barker : all his aparell, Hi. 10s. ; in silver. Hi. 3s. ; one Gold Ringe, 10s. ; two greene Coverings, 16s. ; one featherbed & two pillows & one Bolster, Hi. 9s. ; three flock bolsters, one Coverlett & one Blankett, lis.; two flocke beds, 6s. ; seaven Sheets, two tablecloths, Seven pillowbers, nine napkins, two Aprons, 4 handkerchifes with other small linen, 41i. 6s. ; fower Course Sheetes, 7s. ; one Trunke, 5s. ; two hogsheads & one Barrell, 5s.; one keUer, Is.; one kilne haire, 4s. ; one whip saw & one Croscutt saw, 8s. ; two black Gownes, 12s. ; one Satten Capp & white thred, 4s. ; one pillowbeere & other lininge, 6s. ; one Steele mill. Hi. 10s.; one Steele Trape, 10s. ; three brand Irons, fower wedges, one fire shovell & other Iron, Hi.; two tramels, one bar of Iron & one Gridiron , 8s. ; thirty eight pound of pewter, Hi. 128. ; one silver ringe & spoone, 6s. ; two friing pans, 4s. ; one brasse pott & one Iron pott, 15s. ; three kettles, Hi. 2s. ; one Skillet & two Chafing dishes, 3s. ; one warming pan, 3s. ; three paire of Scales & weights, 9s. ; one brasse morter & pestle, 58.; one Skimer, Is.; one paire of horse bits with buckles & furrells, 3s. 6d. ; one nest of boxes with things in them, 5s. ; one Little Gun with bandelers, 5s. ; one Spitt & one brush bill, 3s. ; one head peice & one axe with some other things, 5s. ; one bushell & half of oatemeale and one Tub, 7s. ; one Chest & one Churne, 3s. 6d. ; one bowle, fowre trayes & one tunnell, 4s. ; one flockbed, two Curtains & one pillow, lOs. ; one drinking pott & one Jugg, 3s. ; three Leath- er bottles, 5s. ; thirty bookes, Hi. lOs. ; the dwelling house & land with the Apurtenances, 301i. ; two black Steeres, 91i. ; two younger Steeres, 61i. ; one yearling Steere, 21i. ; one Calfe, Hi. ; two Cowes, 91i. ; all the Come & hay, 81i. ; one Sow & three piggs, Hi. 10s. ; Some Land at Newbery, 21i. ; one yoake & chaine, 4s. ; one brasse Ladle, 8d. ; all the ffowle aboute the house, Is. ; all the hops & flaxe, 7s. 6d. ; one Chaire & two Cushions, 3s. ; one Short Sithe & old Iron, 2s. 6d.; total, 961i. 2s. 8d. Debt owing to the deceased, of Steven Kent of Newbery, 7s. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 61. 86 THE PEOBATB BBCOKDS OF ESSEX OOXTNTY. Humphry Eayner (also Eeiner) and Thomas Mighill were chosen guardians by the children of Georg Abott, late of Eowly, 28 : 1 : 1648. The overplus of G-eorg Abbot's chil- dren's estate is left in the hands of Marke Symonds, execu- tor of Georg Abott. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 13. Guardians, Humfrey Eeyner and Thomas Mighell, con- firmed by Salem and this court. They acknowledged the receipt of 63Ii., the children's portions, divided as follows : George, 161i., Nehemyah, 211i., Thomas, jr., 161i. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 12. On Mar. 28, 1654, Mr. Eeyner presented Nehemiah Abbott and Thomas Abbott, jr., who acknowledged that they had received satisfaction from Mr. Humphry Eeyner and Thomas Mighill, guardians to the children of Georg Abbott, for their portions. Thomas Abbott, sr., and Nehemiah Abbott testified that their brother, George Abbott, had satisfaction also. The guardians were discharged. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 45. Estate op Eichard Bartlett of Newbury. " The testimony of william Titcombe & Anthony Somers- by concerning the last will & testament of Eichard Bartlett sen of Newbury deceased the 20**' of May 1647 About a month before he deceased we being with him & two of his sonnes being p'sent he being very ill & had bene weake all the spring finding in himselfe that he was not like to con- tinew he desired vs to take notice what his mind was con- cerning that small estate he had how he would dispose of it. As for his sonne John Bartlett he had done for him more then for the rest of his children & at that tyme did not dis- pose any to him. To his sonne Christofer Bartlett he did bequeath the debt which latly he had borrowed of him which was five bushells of wheat if soe be it should please the lord to take him away at this sicknesse or ells if he should lye longe vizitted his necessity would require that he should pay it againe. To his daughter Johan wife of william Titcombe he bequeathed one paire of new shoes for herselfe & her foure daughters each one a paire of shoes And all the rest of his goods & chattells that were not disposed of he bequeathed wholly to his sonne Eichard Bartlett whom he made his sole heire & executor. I Anthony Somersby the next day Pswaded him to give somthing to his sonne John Bartlett his answers THE PBOBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 87 was that he had bene with his sonne Eichard Batlet this twelve month & all that he had was to little for to give him seing he had bene weake & ill & could doe little but lay vpon bis sonnes charges ; besides said he if I should lye longe sick I shalbe chargable to Richard & not to any of the rest and for John I have done more form'ly yet I will give him the warming pan and vpon his sonnes request he gaue him a great bible : this he spake being in pfect memory & soe continewed to the last breath. "I Edward Eawson wittnes to the last pt of the will that I often heard the said Richard Bartlett sen (the tyme of his sieknesse) say he would & did give all to his sonne Richard Bartlett 29*" Septemb 1647. This was before the witness Edward Rawson." The first part of this will proved 28 : 7 : 1647, by Mr. Rawson, the whole by Anthony Somersby. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 2b. Inventory of estate of Richard Bartlett of Newbury, shoe- maker, deceased May 21, 1647, taken by William (his mark) Titcombe, John Batlett & Anthony Somersby : in leather, 21i. 15s. ; his wearing apparrell , Hi. 4s. ; 2 paire of canvas sheets. Hi. Is. ; one old shirt & a napkin, 2s. Id. ; one old coverlet & a blanket. Hi. ; one old flock bed & a bolster, Hi.; one old great kettle, 12s. ; one paire of pott hangers. Is. 4d. ; one brasse pott, 10s. ; two little kettles, 5s. ; one small brasse morter, 7s. 6d. ; one warming pan, 6s. ; one great bible, 12s. ; some other small books, 7s. ; one Cow, 41i. 5s. ; one heifEer, Hi. 15s. ; his working geare and lasts, 4s. ; old pewter plat- ters and an old pint pott, 2s. ; one spit & frying pan, 3s. 6d. ; one small muskett, 9s. ; one paire of bellowes, Is. ; bushell bagg, 2 old chests, a stone bottle & a halfe bushell bagg, 5s. ; his debts, 41i. 19s. ; in silv., 21i. 5s. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 26. Estate op Matthew Whipple of Ipswich. " Month 3 : day 7 : 1645. In the name of god amen. I Mathew Whipple of Ipswich in New England being by reason of p'sent sieknesse much increasing vpon me seriously ad- monished of my mortality yet through the mercy of god inioying pfect memory & good vnderstanding after humble acknowledgm* of the great pacience & rich mercy of god to me a most vnworthy siner all my life longe and the Com end- ing of my spirit to his grace in Jesus Christ my body after my decease to Comly buriall in the earth out of which it was 88 THE PROBATE KECOBDS OF ESSEX OOTTNTT. taken in hope of resurrecoon vnto eternall life and my deare children to the everlasting blessing of their heavenly father I doe hereby dispose of that estate which the lord hath gra- tiously given vnto me as foUowebh vnto my eldest sonne John Thre score pounds to my sonne Mathew forty pounds To my sonne Joseph forty pounds vnto my daughter Mary Twenty pounds vnto my daughter Anna Twenty pounds vnto my daughter Elizabeth Twenty pounds vnto our rev Elders m"" Nathaniel Eogers and m' John Norton to either of them forty shillings To the poore of Ipsw®" forty shillings. In ease my estate be found to exceed these sumes the one halfe thereof I give to my eldest sonne John the other halfe to my two yonger sonnes. In case my estate fall short of the aforesaid sumes the decwc^ shalbe out of the porcons of all my children equally my will is that none of my children shalbe disposed of in marriage or service but by the approbacon & consent of the p'sent Elders & my deare brother John whip- pie I leave the disposing of my three sonnes to the care of my executors whom I name & desire to be m"^ Nathan: Rogers m"^ Norton m'' Robert Payne & my brother John Whipple. In wittnes hereof I have set to my hande the day & yeare above written." Mathew Whipple Witness : John Norton, John Whipple. " Month the 9*'' IS**" day 1646 I having by the pvidence of god changed my estate by marriage since the making of the writing above I doe give vnto my wife Rose the sume of ten pounds to be paid her p''sently after my decease leaving vnto her all the goods or estate that she had before marriage And this being done I will that the writing above should stand in full force & vertue as my last will & Testament ; further declaring my meaning to be that the porcons of my sonnes be paid at the age of one & Twenty yeares and my daughters at the age of Twenty : and the mann"^ of the dis- posing my estate for the best accomplishment of the intent of my will I comitt vnto my above-named execute" or any other matter that may be forgotten to be by them ordered and because they may be removed or diminished by death or any other departure I hereby give them power that the re- mayning numb shall choose a supply in that case to fill vp the numb except he that is removed shall appoynt an other in his roome. And this whole writing to wit that part that was write the 7*'' day of the 3 month 1645 and this addicon I make & declare to be my last will & Testament being of THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COTTNTIT. 89 good vndei'standing & memory setting herevnto my hand." his mark Mathew Whipple Witness : Theophilus wilson, Thomas Knowlton. Proved 28 : 7 : 1647, by Theophilus Wilson and Thomas Knowlton. Inventory taken the 24 : 9 : 1646, by Robert Payne and John Whipple : In the hall : three musketts, three paire of bandaleeres, three swords, two rests, 31i. ; one fowling peece, Hi. ; a costlett, pike & sword, Hi. ; one rapier, 5s. ; one hal- berd and one bill, 4s. ; thre brasse potts waying 681i. at 9d., 21i. lis. ; one old brasse pott, 2s. 6d. ; 6 kettels and a potlid, waying 581i. at 16d., 31i. 17s. 4d. ; one copper waying 401i., 21i. ; 5 posnetts, 12s. ; 85 peeces of pewter waying 14711. at 16d., 911. 16s. ; 4 pewter candlesticks, 10s. ; 2 pewter salts, 5s. ; 2 pewter potts, one cupp and a bottle, 4s. 6d. ; one pew- ter flagon, 7s. ; 21 brasse alchimic spoones att 2d. ob [43. 4d. ob. in margin] the spoone, 41i. 4s. of. ; 9 pewter spoones at 18d. p dosen, Is. Id. ; one pestel & morter, 5s. ; 5 chafEeing dishes and a skimmer, 14s. ; 7 peeces of latten, 7s. ; 2 paire of cob- irons, one fire pan, 2 paire of tongs, one fire forke & one fire iron, wayeing 58 at 4d., 19s. 4d. ; 4 spitts waying 2011. at 6d., 10s. ; 2 warming panns, 14s. ; 2 iron dripping panns, 6s. ; one silv. bowle & 2 silv. spoones, 31i. 3s. ; one paire cobirons with brasses, 6s. ; 7111. of ne w iron at 5d. a li., Hi. 12s. 6d. ; 3811. in wedges & one hare at 4d. a li., 14s. 3d. ; 4 hoops 2411. at 5d. 10s. ; 55 li. of old iron at 3d., 13s. 9d. ; 7 howes & 2 spades, 10s. ; 29 bookes, 41i. 8s. 6d. ; 6 dozen of trenchers, 3s. ; 4 trayes & a platter, 5s. ; 3 Juggs, 3s. 6d. ; one earthen salt & 1 pan & potts, 3s. ; 3 cheese mootes & two cheese breads, 3s.; one Cowle, one paile, two bowles, 4 dishes, 5s. 6d.; one halfe bushell, peck & halfe peck, 4s. 6d. ; one bowle & 3 sives, 4s. 6d. ; 3 barrells, 78. ; 2 firkins, one chirne, 4s. ; 2 frying panns & one trevitt, lis. 8d. ; 2 bottles & 2 jacks, 4s. ; 2 spades, 8s. ; 2 brode axes & 4 narrow axes, 18s. ; 2 mat- tocks, one spitt & a spoone, 10s. ; 4 brode hatchetts, 2 bills & a beetle & a masons ham., 13s. ; 2 iron dibbles, a trowel and shovel tippe, 2s. 6d. ; 3 payer of tramels, one iron barre, 128. ; one paire of bellowes, one grediron, one paire of sheers & one smoothing iron wth one heater, 6s. ; 2 paire of pott hooks, 1 brasse ladill, 3s. 4d. ; 2 keilers, 4s. ; 2 formes, one dresser, 2 chaires, one long boarded chest, lis. 6d. ; one crow, one andiron, one mathook, one fireforke waying 2411. at 4d,, 8s. In the parlor : one joyned table, 3 chests, lli. 123. ; 90 THE PROBATE BEOOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. one chest with glasse, 21i. ; one paire of cobirons wth fire pann & tongs, 12s. ; one clock, Hi. ; 4 chest locks & 4 box locks & 6 paire of joints, 7s. 6d. ; one stamell bearing cloth, Hi. ; one baies bearing cloth, 8s. ; two cloakes, 31i. ; one old coate, 10s. ; one sute, Hi. ; one dublett & jackett, Hi. 4s. ; one leather sute, Hi. 6s. 8d. ; one leather dublett, 14s. ; 2 hatts, 7s. ; 2 paire of gloves, 2s. 4d. ; 2 p of stockins, 4s. ; 3 paire of sheetes, 31i. 10s. ; 2 paire of sheetes, Hi. 4s. ; 3 paire of sheetes, Hi. 2s. ; one diap. table cloth & 2 dozen diap. nap- kins, 21i. 6s. 8d. ; 2 table clothes, Hi. ; one little table cloth, 7s. 6d. ; two old table clothes, 4s. ; 21 napkins at 9s. p doz., 15s. 9d. ; one paire pillow beeres, 6s. 8d. ; 2 paire of pillow beeres, 8s. ; one laced cubbord cloth & one fringed, 8s. : one laced cubbord cloth, 6s. ; 4 towells, 6s. ; 3 shirts, Hi. ; 4 rem- nants of hoUand & sackcloth, 12s. 6d. ; one silke girdle, 2s. 6d. ; one feather bedd, one bolster, 9 pillows, waying 1061i. at 22d., 61i. 6s. ; one paire blanketts, one coverlett, 21i. 10s. ; 3 flockbedds & 3 flock bolsters, 51i. 8s. ; one flockbedd & bedstead and one bolster, Hi. ; one paire of sheets & one pe. pillow beeres, 6s. In the chamb. over the parlor : 3 flock bedds & 3 bolsters, 41i. 6s. ; 6 blanketts, Hi. ; 4 old coverletts. Hi. 10s. ; one rugg, Hi. ; one paire of curtins & vallence. Hi. 5s. J one cupboard cloth, 4s. ; 4 cushens, 3s. ; one paire of curtins, 12s. ; 7 Childrens blanketts, 7s. ; one pillion cloth & foot stoole, 6s. 8d ; 6 sithes, 6s. ; 5 crosse cutt sawes, 18s. ; 4 stock locks, 6s. 8d. ; 3 garden rakes, 48. ; 2 adds, 2 hand sawes, a mattock, one ax & a spade, 18s. ; 4 howes, 5s. 4d. ; one vise, 10s. ; one frow, one bill & a joyners saw, 6s. ; 6 iron candlesticks, 12 chissells, 6 sickles & one dozen of augurrs & 3 shaves, Hi. 5s. 6d. ; 3 old axes, 6 pitchforks, one iron peele wth other implements, Hi. ; 2 bedsteeds & 2 bed lines, 14s. ; 20 empty hoggsheads, 21i. ; 2 linen wheeles & one cotton wheele & a baskett, 9s.; one bed line, one haire line & one cart rope, 6s. ; one paire of great scales & 15 lead- en waites. Hi. 4s. ; 6 window curtaines, Hi. ; 2 stooles & thre cushens, one paire of bellowes, cradle rugg, 16s. ; one seller with glasses, 5s. ; one trunk and 2 boxes, 8s. ; 2 grindstones, 10s. ; one plow, one cart, 1 slead, Hi. 12s. ; 3 chaines, 2 shares, one coulter. Hi. 7s.; 3 yoakes, 9s.; six bullocks, 361i.; 3 cowes, 141i. lOs. ; 4 hefEers, 121i. 10s. ; in come, llli. 7s.. 6d, ; his dwelling howse wth 4 acres of ground with a barne & other out howses, 361i. ; a six acre lott, one 4 acre lott and six acres of marsh, 171i. ; his farme contayning 160 acres of upland with meadow belonging to the same, contayning about THE PKOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 91 30 acres with a frame upon it, 361i. 10s. ; six acres of marsh, ■with other wast ground adjoining thereunto, in all about 20 acres, 21i.; a harrow, 6s. 8d.; total, 28711. 2s. Id. Ipswich Deeds, vol- 1, leaf 28. Estate of Eichaed Woodman of Lynn. " The will of Eichard woodman of the Towne of Lynn deseced as followeth Being spoken to by Nicholas || Potter || to make his will [he] said that hee would make his will and being asked by John Gillow too whome hee would giue his goods said that hee would giue fower pounds to the Elders of lynn fortie shilings apeece, and ||all|| the rest of his goods hee would giue to Joseph Eedknap Eichard moore and ||to|| his master John Gillowe, equally to either of them alike and y* Joseph Eedknap he did make his exequtor. Witnesses to this will John Gillow & Eichard moore witness that Joseph Eedknap is the executor. John Gillow." Order of court, allowing the will, signed by Henry Bar- tholomew. Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 89. Proved 30 : 10 : 1647, by John Gillo and Eich. Moore. Joseph Eedknap swore to the inventory. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 226. Estate of John Pkide of Salem. John Pride of Salem died intestate, and his widow brought in an inventory of his estate, the last, 12m: 1647. Court ordered distribution to his son, under twenty-one years, 81i., and two daughters, under eighteen years, 41i. each. The mother was to bring them up. House and land bought of Mr. Holgrave security. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 226. Inventory : One dwellinge house, one barne and worke house with foure Akers of land adjoyninge to it, 1611. ; maish and uplande grounde uppon the necke beinge the one half e of that sometime belonginge to Mr. Holgraue, Sli. 15s. ; one halfe aker of marsh and halfe an aker of upland, Hi. 10s. ; two Cowes and one heighfer of two yeares old, 1311. ; three Calves of this yeare, 31i. ; one hogge and two shotts, 21i. 17s. 6d. ; foure ewe gotes and 2 lambes, 211. ; one fether bed, one bolster, foure pillowes, one Eugge, one pr. blanketts, 51i. ; two old Eugges, two course beds, one blanket and one bol- ster, 12s.; three pr. of sheetes. Hi. iSa. 4d. ; for other smale lenen in the same chest, Hi. 10s. ; bands and capps, 10s. ; 92 THE PROBATE EBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNT r. wearinge apparrell, 61i. ; one brass kettle, 1 lettle brass pott and one Iron pott, Hi. 4s. ; thirtie and seaven dozzen of earth- en ware, 41i. 128. 6d. ; warminge pann and three pewter cupps, 6s. 8d. ; leade and other earthen ware, Hi. 7s. ; a bible and other books and a glass, 12s. ; two fryinge panns, 7s. ; one Fowlinge peece, one muskett rest and sword, 21i. 10s. ; a pr. of pot hookes and hangers, 7s.; foure Axes, a spade and a picke Axe, 14s. ; two table boords, two chests, two boxes with chaires and stoole. Hi. 18d. ; one bed steed and a trundle bed- steed, 10s. ; fifteene Akers of Lande on Cape An side, 9Ii. ; for wheate, barly. Pease and Indian Come, 31i, ; total, 881i. 16s. Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 88. Estate of Eichard Bailbt of Eowlbt. " Eowley 15 of the last 1647. I Eichard Baly sick in body but of perfect memory praysed be God doe ordeine and make this my last will and Testament first I comende my soule into the hands of God in faith of a ioyfuU resurrec- tion throw our Lord Jesus Christ And as concerning my outward estate ffrst my minde and || will is that all my | lawfull debts be paid and discharged. Ite my will is that fforty and tow pounds I giue vnto my sonn Joseph Baly but in case my wife should be with Child then my will is that the said sum of tow and forty pounds be deuided, and one third part thereof my other child shall haue it Item my will is that my Child shall haue a fether bedd in part of the saide portion also one Great Bible and Practical! Catachisme Ite my will and minde is that if my wife Edna Baly marry againe and hir husbande proue vnlouing to the Child or Children or wastefull then 1 giue power to my Brother James Baly and Micael Hobkinson with my wife hir Consent to take the Child with his portion from him and so to dispose of it for the Best behoofe of the children with my wifes consent Ite I giue my house and lott vnto my son Joseph Baly after my wife hir dissease Ite I giue to my Son tow stuffe Sutes of Cloaths and my best Coate, and a Cloath sute and my best hatt, and I giue to my Brother James Baly a great Coate one paire of buck lether Breches and a paire of Bootes one little Booke I giue to my nephew John Baly I giue vnto Thomas Palmer one Gray hatt one Cloath dublit and an old Jackit and a paire of Gray Breeches Ite I make my wife Edna Baly executrix of this my last will and Testa- ment Memoradad and.I giue eleuen shillings which is owing THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX OOUNTX. 93 to me from M"^ Rogers Ipswich and m' Johnson vnto the poore of the Towne." Eich baly. "Witness : Hnmf rey Eeyner, willem Cavis. Proved 28 : 1 : 1648, by Humphry Reynor, and 29 : 1 : 1648, by Jeames Bayley. Inventory taken 23 : 6 : 1648, by Joseph Jewitt, Maxemil- lean Jewett and Mathew Boyes, allowed 27 : 7 ; 1648 : In monyes, 21i. 12s. ; one Box and small things in it. Hi. ; two stufEe sutes of Cloathes, Hi. 10s. ; one Gray hatt, 10s. ; one Cloath Suite, Hi. 10s. ; one peece of fustian, 6s. ; onelZJloath Coate, Hi. 6s. ; two Childes Mantles, 15s. ; ticking for two boulsters, 10s. ; one paire of Brasse Scales and weights, 6s. 6d. ; two Couerletts & two Ruggs, 21i. 15s. ; fiue Blanketts, Hi. lis. ; fiue Pillowes, lis. ; one feather bed tick, 7s. ; one Brasse Pott & a Still, lli. 19s. ; a Parcell of old Cloathes, Hi. ; a Bagg wt some Gotten woole, 12s. ; a Bagg wt. Inke StufEe, 7s. ; foure Cushings & a leather girdle, 5s. ; an old Coate, 3s. ; two Basketts wth six pounds of Cotton yarne, 15s. ; in little stone potts, 4s. ; two Bed Coords, 2s. ; one Bar- rell. Is. ; one trough wt. Leather satchels & baggs, 14s. ; one sword, 5s. ; one Muskett wt. bandiliers, lli. ; one Brasse Mor- ter & Pestill, 3s. 4d. ; one Lanterne, Is. ; in Brasse, 31i. 12s. ; one Iron Pott, 12s. ; one Fouleing peece, 15s. ; in Puter, lli. 18s. ; one Case of Bottles, 5s. ; a Parcell of Bookes, 21i. 128. 6d. ; two Chests, lis. ; fiue Cushings, 7s. ; in Iron tooles, lli. 14s. ; in milke vessell, 9s. 6d. ; a paire of Belle wes, 6d. ; a stoole, a Box and a Dreaping Pan, 10s. ; one dwelling house, lOli. ; one Barne, 51i. ; broken up land, meadows & Comons, 141i. ; in Come and hay, 81i. ; in Cattle, 221i. 10s. ; in Swine, lli. 10s. ; in Linen, 31i. 15s. ; three Temses, 3s. ; one feather bed wt. boulsters & other bedding, 41i. 5s. ; a Churne and Iron Pott wt. some Puter, and two wheeles, 17s. ; total, 10611. 8s. lOd. Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 98. For explanation, of the order given by the court Oct. 27, 1648, in answer to a petition received of Edney Bayly, widow, of Rowley, and final determination of the case, it is ordered May 3, 1649, that the 461i. given by Wm. Halsteed to her son, Joseph Bayly, by Richard Bayly, deceased, remain in the hands of Ezekiell Northin, her present husband, until he shall be twenty one, and then so much be paid him as the will of Wm. Halsteed appoints ; that Joseph's portion out of his father's estate shall be 411i., which is two thirds of the 94 The probate records op essex county. estate, and shall also remaiu in the hands of Ezekiel Northin until he is fourteen years. Ezekiel Northin to give security to the next Ipswich court. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 3, page 148. Joseph Bayly of Eowley acknowledges the receipt from Ezekiell Northend of Rowley, his father-in-law, of " all my whdle portion given me by the will of my ffather Eichard Bayly which portion was ordered by the Generall Court & apoynted to be forty one pound or there abouts which was two thirds of the estate, and alsoe of a legasie of nyne pounds foure shillings, given by my unckle william Halsted, also all rents of my whole portion and of the aforesayd lega- sie since I was of the age of forteene years." Dated Nov. 14, 1667. Witness: Phillip Nellson, Elizabeth Nellson, ffrancis Tildisleg. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 78. Estate of Fkancis Lambekt of Eowjdbt. " The last will of ffranciss Lambertt of Eowley made upon the 20*'^ day of September : 1647 : Ip^ I giue my soule and bodye to the allmightye god : tt I giue vnto my wife my house ; and land ioyneinge therevnto with six acers of land lately bought of Joseph Juitt : as alsoe all the meadowes and gates which doth belonge vnto the sayd house ; all which I giue vnto hir dureing Mr naturall life tt I giue vnto my eldest Sonne all the aforesayd house and land with gates and meadowes after the death of Jane my wife : provided that my eldest sonn John doe pay vnto Ann Lambert Jonathan and Gersome Lambert (all beinge my Childeren) fiue pounds to bee equally devided amongest them tt : It is my will that Jane my wife and Thomas Barker shalbe the executers of the rest of my estate as alsoe to haue the ordering and disposeinge of my childeren : except my sonne Thomas which I freely giue vnto my Brother Thomas Barker to order and dispose of tt I giue vnto my daughter Ann fortye shillings to be payed by my executers ether att marriage or when shee is att eighteene yeeres of age : tt : In Case my sonne John should dye before the time come wherein he should be possessed of my house and land then it is my will : that my sonne Jonathan shall haue it ; but if by providence it be soe ordered that my sonne Jonathan be brought vp att schoole and soe poeed to be a scholler then my house and land with gates and meadowes shall be my sonne Gersomes." [No signature.] Witness : Edwarde Carlton, Thomas Barker. Proved 28 : 1 : 1648,by Edward Carlton and Thomas Barker. Essex County Probate Files, Docket 16,178. THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 95 Estate of Thomas Firman of Ipswich. Inventory of Mr. Thomas Firman, deceased, received April 13, 1648, and his widow Sarah Firman appointed ad- ministratrix. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. l,page 13. Inventory taken 10 : 2 : 1648, by Edward Browne, Thomas Byshop and Eob[er]t Lord : In the Chamber : one Bedsted, curtaynes & Vallans, Hi. 10s. ; A small fetherbed & boulster & one pillowe, 21i. ; a Coverlett & Kugg & Matt, Hi. 10s. ; A Trundlebed fflockbed & boulster, 2 blankets & an ould rugg. Hi. 10s. ; a payre of darnicle Curtaines & Vallens, 12s. ; A small Trunke, 4s. ; A Baskett, Is. ; one ould Trunke & 2 ould boxes,4s ; one half headed Beadsteed & Coarde, 6s. ; one ffether- bed & Coverlett, 41i. ; one Trunke, 12s. ; one Chest of boxes & an ould box, 12s. ; hookes and Eyes, 3s. In the Parlor : A Table & 3 Joyne stooles, 9s. ; 6 Cushions, 12s. ; 2 Chayres, 4s. ; A paire of Brasse Scales & Brasse wayghts & 141i. Lead waight, 17s. ; 6 Pewter platters, one bason & other pewter, in all aboute 381i., 21i. 4s. ; eleven bookes, Hi. 15s. ; A paire of Andirons, 10s. ; 2 greate Chests, Hi. ; A remnant of stuffe, 6 boxes & 8 thred lases & some small things, 8s. ; 7 silver Spoones & 2 broken ones, 21i. 5s. ; Seven fflaxen Sheetes at 15s. p paire, 21i. 12s. 6d. ; one paire of Sheetes, Hi. ; 2 paire ould Sheetes, 14s. ; 2 paire Pillowbeeres, 15s. ; one Course Pillowbeere, 2s. ; 3 Table Clothes , Hi. 2s. ; 2 dozen & twoe napkins, Hi. 48. ; 3 dozen of Trenchers, Is. 8d. In the kitchinge : A Copper bakeing pan & a fish plate, 16s. ; 2 fry- inge pans, 5s. ; A dripping pan, 5s. ; 5 Brasse Panns, Hi. 13s. 4d. ; A Brasse Pott & 3 kettles, 31i. ; one Iron Pott & 2 p pothookes & 2 Tramells, Hi. ; An ould warmeing pan, 4s. ; A Brasse Skimer & Ladle, 2s. j 3 Posnetts, 10s. j A Morter & Pestle, 4s. ; 2 Iron Candlesticks, Is. ; A paire Andyrons, fire pan & tonges, 15s. ; Earthen ware & wooden dishes, 78. ; one Iron peele & Iron spade, 4s. ; Powder blew, 3s. ; one Spitt & Oridiron, 3s. 6d. ; 2 barrells, a Powdering Tub & other Lum- ber, 168. ; A wheele & 5 ould Chaires, 7s. ; 2 Smoothing Irons, 2s. ; 2 haire Sy ves & a tiffeny sive, 3s. ; an Axe & an Iron Beame & wooden Scales, 10s. ; An ould Sawe, Is. 6d. ; A Blacke Cowe, 41i. 5s. The Dwelling House, 151i. The howse yt was Goodman Procter's, 181i. 10s. ; one Hogge, 13s. 4d. ; 2 Pyllows & a cradle Kugg, 68. 8d. In Debts to be gathered up aboute 91i.; total, 891i. 15s. 6d. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 46. yb the peobatb ebcoeds of essex cottnty. Estate of John Balch of Salem. " The last will & tesem* of John Balch of salem bearing date the 15*'' day of may 1648 I John Balch sicke in bodie but in pfect memorie doe make this my last will & testam* in manner & forme following my debts paid & funeral ex- pences discharged those goods w"" god hath gyven me it is my will to dispose of them as followeth : Imprimis I gyve vnto Annis Balch my loveing wife the Eoome newly built w*** twentie Akrs of land of w"" 4 akres to be in till and also 4 Akres of meadowe w*"" some pt of the barne to lay in her fruits and halfe of the great fruit trees for & during the life of the said Annis Itm I gyve vnto my said wife my best bed w*'' all Conuenienc furniture there vnto belonging & one fourth pt of all my houshould goods except the rest of my beding & alsoe 2 Cowes by name Keddie & Cherie & one yearling heaffer fEurther my will is that soe long as my said wife shall liue my said sonnes shall sowe or plant 2 akres of the afiEoresaid 4 akers for my said wife for the term of 7 years and after thatt my sonne Beniamin shall doe all him- selfe Item I gyue & bequeth to benimin Balch my oldest Sonne one halfe of my farme to him & his heires for euer as also twoe yoake of oxen 1 Cowe one third of my yong Cat- tall & of the mare Coalt w*'' one fourth pt of my houshould goods & halfe the great fruit trees & after the decease of my said wyfe my will is that the said Beniamin shall haue them all w*"" all those he hath planted himselfe. Item my will is thatt all my Come growing vpon the ground shall be equallie deuided into 4 equally pts amongst my wife & Children Itm I gyve vnto John Balch my second Sonne one fourth pt of my farme and one yoake of oxen one third of my yong Cattell & mare Coalt one fourth of my houshould goods & halfe of all the yong aple trees vndis- post of and one Cowe I gyve to Ereeborne Balch my yong- est Sonne one fourth pt of my ifarme one youke of oxen & one Cow I bred vp for him one third of the yong Cattell || & one third of the mare || & one fourth of my houshould goods & halfe the yong Aple trees betwixt him & his brother John equallie to be diuided & further my will is that Annis my wife & Beniamin my sonne shall be execute'* to this my last will & testamt & my loveing frends John Portor & wil- liam woodberle shall be ouerseers of the same in wittnes herof I haue herevnto put my hand the day and year aboue written." Jo. Balch. Witness : Peter Palfrey, Nicholas Patch and Jefferie Massey. THE PKOBATB EBCOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 97 Proved 38: 4: 1648 by Peter Palfree and Jefferie Massey. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 99. Inventory taken by John Porter, Peter Palfrey, Jefferie Massey and Nicholas Patch: [Apjparell, 511i. 10s.; duelling house & barne, 161i. ; one farme of medow & upland containege 210 Ackers, 561i. ; 9 Ackers of whete, 91i. ; 6 Ackers of Indian, 61i. ; one Acker of , Hi. ; 2 Ackers of barley, 2li. ; 5 yoaks of oxen at 10, 11 & 12 each yoke, 331i. ; a yoke of Steares, 8li. 10s.; 3 cowes & 2 heffers, 22li.; 2 yearelinge heifers, 4li.; a yearlinge mare fole, 51i. ; wheles, chaines & yokes wth othet implements of husbantry, 3li.; Prate trees in the Orchad, lOli. ; 5 yeards & l^ of broadcloth, 3li. 6s. ; 11 yeards of sarge, 3li. 15s. ; 22 yeards of linin. Hi. 2s. ; 13 yeards of cotten cloth, Hi. 14s. 8d. ; 3 f ether beads, 2 bolsters & 3 pUloes, 5li. 5s. ; 1 paire of sheats, 8s.; 3 bead couerings, 16s.; one Eugg, 10s.; one bead & bolster, lli. 10s.; one blankett & coveringe, 8s.; one paire of shees, 5s. ; 4 shetes & %, lli. 10s. ; 3 pillobeares, 4s. ; 6 napkins, 6s. ; 3 beadsteads, 12s. ; 3 tables, 7s. ; 2 tronks, 6s. ; one chest, 5s. ; one warmeinge pan, 6s. ; yeame, flakes & hempe, lli. 4s. ; chares & stoles, 3s. ; 13 bnshells of Indian corne, lli. 16s.; 4 bushells of malte, 16s.; one winopett & 3 bages, 14s.; tubes & 6 barells & other wooden ware. Hi.; 3 hides, 15s.; 3 old chestes, 3s. ; tooles & old ireron, lli. ; one bras pan & 3 bras cettles. Hi.; a littell bras pott, 3 ireron pottes. Hi.; peuter, 10s. ; 3 muskets, one fowUinge peace with other armes, 3li. ; 3 , 4s.; one , 10s.; , 10s.; , 5s.; one eannoe, 10s. ; ehease & chease pres, lli. ; one hog, lli. 6s. 8d. ; several! books, 13s.; one calfe, lli.; total, 32011. 13s. 4d. Benjamin Baleh, executor, 23: 3: 1679, added five acres of meddow to the inventory. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 100. Estate or John Jackson of Ipswich. Administration on the estate of John Jackson granted 36 : 7: 1648, to his widow, Kathren Jackson. To pay her son, John Jackson, 14li. at the age of twenty-one, and to the five daughters 6li. each at the age of twenty years or at marriage. The widow to have the remainder for the education of the children, and "hir husband to be posesed of the whole estate presently to bring up the children," giving security for pay- ment of the children's portions in corn or cattle. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 14. Copy of inventory taken 18 : 7 : 1648, by Theophilus Wilson 98 THE PROBATE EEC0RD8 OF ESSEX COUNTr. and John Knowlton : A liowee & bame & the ground neare about it, 25li. ; a planting lott all broke up contayning 6 acres,- lOU. ; 26 acres of upland at Egipt Eiver, 6li. 10s. ; 6 acres of meadow at west meadowes, 2li. ; 6 or 8 acres of meadow by Chebaccoe, Hi. ; 3 Cowes, 121i. 10s. ; one yearling heiffer, 2li. ; one hogg, IH. ; 2 flockbeds wth 2 bowlsters, 2li. ; 3 fether pil- lowes, 12s. ; one flockbed & bowlster, 12s. ; 3 old blanketts & an old dornix eoverlett, 16s. ; 2 old greene ruggs, Hi. 5s. ; one bedsteed and Cord, 16s.; 3 curtens & valence, 10s.; 2 paire of of fine sheets, 21i. 18s.; 3 paire of course sheets, Hi. 8s.; 4 pillowbeers, lli. ; one table cloth & eleven napkins, Hi. 8s. ; 2 pillowbeers, 3s. ; one halfe headed bedstead, 6s. ; 4 chests, lli. ; 7s.; 2 boxes, one glasse ease, 8s.; one cubbard, 8s.; one side bed for a child, 2s.; one table, 5s.; 5 chaires & a stoole, 7s.; 301i. of pewter, lli. 10s. ; one brasse pott, 10s. ; one warming pan, a skillet, chafiBng dish & scum., 9s. ; a kettle, 7s. ; a frying pan & morter, 4s. ; an iron pott & kettle, lli. ; 2 pott hangers, one paire pott hooks, 4s. ; one paire of andirons, one paire of tongs, one fire shovell, spitt, dripping pan, lis. ; 3 keelers, 5 trayes, 13s.; a bucking tubb, a powdering tubb & a buckett, 7s.; one longe saw, a hand saw, a drawing knife, 6s. 6d. ; 2 axes, 2 augers, one paire sheers, a pressing iron, 78. 6d. ; a copper pott, 2s. ; one trevett, one wedge, 3s. ; total, 83li. 6s. 6d. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 43. Estate of John Jakeat of Eowlet. "Eowley 11* 1647 I John Jarrat sicke in body but of perfect memory (praysed be God) doe ordaine and make this my last will and Testament : ffirst I comit my soule vnto God through Jesus Christ: As concerning my outward estate my will and minde is that ffirst all my debts being discharged and paide I giue vnto my Daugter Elisabeth Ten pounds out of my Goods and Lande and in Case my wife marry againe, I giue my Daughter three pounds six shillings eight pence more Ite if my wife Susanna Jarrat be now with Child I giue vnto my Child ten pounds but in case my wife marry againe three pounds six shillings eight pence more Ite all the rest of my Lande Goods and Cattel I giue vnto my wife Susanna Jarrat whom I make executrix of this my last will and Testament dated the eleuenth day of the ii month 1647." hia band John John Jarrat Witness : Humfrey Eeyner, Thomas mighell. Proved in Ipswich court 27: 7: 1648 by the witnesses. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 14,789. THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTr. 99 Inventory taken 12mo: 1647, by Edward Carlton, Hum- frey Eeyner and Thomas Mighill: His apparill, 5li.; Corne of the Grounde, Hi. 10s. ; one paire of oxen, 121i. ; two Cowes, 8li. 10s.; one stare, 4li.; two heffers, 'Mi.; one hog, 16s.; pewther, 36 peices, 2li. 10s.; 2 brass pots. Hi. 6s. 8d.; 3 brasse ketles, 21i.; 3 brasse skellits, 6s.; one Iron ketle, 6s.; one warming pan, 6s.; brasse Candelstieks, one morter, 8s.; 2 f ether Beds, 3 boulsters, 61i.; five pillows. Hi.; a bed, two boulsters, 13s. 4d.; 3 bed Coverings, one Bug, 3li. 10s.; two paire blankits. Hi. 6s. 8d. ; one paire Curtaines, 14s. ; 10 paire of sheets, 51i. ; 12 table napkins, 12s.; 4 pillow beares, 2 Towels, one Table Cloath, 13s. 4d.; tow Chists, 16s. 6d.; one trunke, 3s. 4d.; one table, 13s. 4d.; two Beds ticks, 10s.; 4 Chares, 5s.; one paire Hande Irons, 5s.; one paire tongs & fire shovels, 5s.; the Eecken hooks & some small things, 4s.; 4 silver spoones, one Jug tipt with silver and one pott, 6s.; total, 691i. 16s. 2d. Essex Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 102. Estate of Edmund Ingalls of Lynn. "Angnst 28. Anno Dom: 1648. I Edmund Ingalls of Linne beiug of perfect memory comit my soule to God, my body to the grave, and dispose of my Earthly goods in this wise, ffirstly I make my wife Ann Ingalls sole Exectrix: leaning my house & houslot together with ye Stock of Cattle & Corne w**" her. Likewise I leaue Kathrine Skipper w*" my wife. Item. I bequeath to Eobert my sonne & heire, foure pound to be payd in two yeers time by my wife either in Cat- tle, or Come; likewise I bequeath to him || or his heires || my house & houslot after the decease of my wife. Likewise I be- queath to Elizabeth my daughter twenty shillings to be payd by my wife in a heifer calf in two yeers time after my decease. Likewise to my daughter Faith wife to Andrew Allin I be- queath two yeerling calues, and injoyne my wife to pay to him forty shillings debt in a yeers time after my decease. Like- wise to my Sonne John I bequeath the house & ground that was Jerimy fitts lying by the Meeting house only out of it the sd John is to pay w'''in foure yeers foure pound to my sonne Samuel and the ground to be his security: further I leaue w* the sd John that three Acres land he hath in England fully to possesse & Enjoy. Likewise I giue to Sarah my daughter, wife to william Bitnar my two Ewes. Likewise to Henry my sonne I giue the house that I bought of Goodman 100 THE FBOBATB BECOBDS OF ESSEX COTJNTT. west, & Six acres of ground lying to it, & three acres of marsh II ground ll lying at Eumly Marsh, and this the sd Henry shall possesse in two yeers after my decease, Only out of this the sd Henry Shall pay to Samuel my Sonne foure pound w*''in two yeers after he Enters upon it. Likewise I bequeath to Samuel my Sonne Eight pound w"" is to be discharged as above in the proomisses. Lastly I leaue w*'' mary the heifer Calfe that formerly she enjoyed and leaue her to my wife for future dowry. Finally I appoint Francis IngaUs my brother, & Francis Dane my sonne in Law overseers of my will, and order that those things that haue no particular Exemption in the will mentioned be taken away presently after my decease : I intreat my overseers to be helpful to my wife for ordering these matters." his taark Edmund X IngaUs. his mark "Witness : William Morton, Francis Dane, Francis 6 Ingols. Proved 14 : 9 : 1648 by Francis IngaUs, and 27 : 4 : 1649 by Wniiam Morton. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 103. Inventory taken by Edward Burchum, Henry CoUins and Francis (his mark) IngUs: One payer of oxen, 121i.; too Steares, 8U.; one oxe, 51i.; thre Cowes, llli.; fouer yearlings & advantage, 51i. 10s.; one calfe, Hi.; one mare, lOli.; too ewe Sheepe, 31i. ; too hoges & too piges, 31i. ; hay, 4li. ; Coren, 61i. ; plow yoke & cheanes, lU.; hempe & flax in the bune. Hi. ; one bede with the f umituer, 41i. ; one bed with the fumi- tuer. Hi.; one trundeU bed, 3s. 4d.; one bed in the chamber. Hi. 10s.; thre payer of Shetes, Hi. 4s.; a tabele cloth & too napkines, 4s.; one chiste, 6s.; thre lininge wheles, 5s.; one tube, Is.; one carpette, 10s.; purse & apareU, Hi. 10s.; pote hooks & keckines, 10s.; thre brase kettels, 10s.; puter, 16s.; wooden ware, 48.; two gunes. Hi.; spite, tonges & dripinge pan, 5s.; table, chare & stooles, 10s.; a broylinge leren, 6d.; an ax & ould leron & a too hand saw, 15s.; thre bibels, 10s.; one beare bariU & other hushellments, 5s.; house & lands, 50li. ; total, 13511. 8s. lOd. Debts and legacies to be paid out of the estate: To Mr. Leader, Hi. 16s.; to Mr. Sauage, IIL ISs ; to the kow keeper. Hi. 5s. ; to Kather Skeper, 501i. ; to John Hud, 10s. ; to marks graues, 8s. ; to Eobert Driuer, 58. ; to Mr. Emery, 15s.; to Mr. Whightinge, 8s.; att Ipswiteh, lis. ; to Joseph Armatage, 14s. 4d. ; a Shoomaker, 12s. ; to Mr. JoUtt, Hi. 2s.; to Mr, Kinge, lU.; total, 601i. 18s. 4d. Lega- THE PEOBATE BBCORDS OB" ESSEX COUNTY. 101 eies: To Eoborte Ingols, his sonne, 4li. ; to Elizabeth, his daughter, Hi.; to Faith, his daughter, 3li. ; to John Ingols, his sons, 131i. 10s.; to Sarah, his daughter, 31i.; to Henry Ingols, 8li. ; to Samwell Ingols, 81i. ; Mary Ingols lefte to her mother the executrix for her porchon ; total, 401i, 10s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 104. Estate of Allen Keniston of Salem. "The 10*" 9. 1648 I Alin Keniston of Salem, being weake in body, but of sound mind, doe make and ordaine this my last will & Testament in manner and forme following, that is to saye, fBrst I bequeath my soule into the hands of Almighty God trusting for saluation alone throught Jesus Christ, And my body to Christian BuriaU. Item I giue vnto Cap* Hathom fine pounds. Item I giue vnto Cap* Dauenport three pounds. Item I giue vnto John Bayley either, a heifer or a Cow, Item I giue vnto m' Curwin, & m' Price twenty Shillings apeece in money, Item all the rest of my estate not here bequeathed I giue vnto Dorathy my wife whome I make and ordayne sole Executrix of this my last will and Testament Witness my hand the day & yeare aboue Written." Witness : W" Hathorne, Anna Hathome. "Item I giue vnto m' Norris fifty shillings to m' Sharpe forty Shining, & to mr Bartholmew 40 Shilling these three guifts were exprest before the signing hereof." his mark Alin A Keniston Witness: Wm. Hathome, Anna Hathorne. Proved 27 : 10 : 1648 by Capt. Hathorne. Essex Co. Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 105. Mrs. Dorothie Keniston presented the will of her husband, Mr. AUin Keniston, 26 : 10 : 1648, also an inventory of his estate. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 3. Estate of William Southmbad of Gloucester. MiUissent Southmate, presented for not returning inven- tory of the estate of her deceased husband, Will. Southmate. Mr. Addis brought one in for her, 22 : 12 : 1648, and she was appointed administratrix and discharged from the present- ment. She was ordered to bring up the children. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 7. Inventory of estate of William Southmead of Gloster, de- 102 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COTTNTr. ceased, taken 16 : 12 : 1648, by William Addiss (also Adies) and Christofer Averye: His apparreU, 2li.; his Bedsteed & feather bed & the apptenc, 8li. ; one flockbedd & piUers, Hi. 10s.; one dussen of napkins & one table cloth & two towells & one pare of sheits, 31i. ; one pare pillibeers, 10s. ; in pewter & tining vessells, Hi. 10s. ; two Brass kittles, one brass pott, two skilletts, 31i.; his chests. Hi.; two swords & a pare of Bandolers, one fowling piece, 21i.; one pare augers & tooles, with other Instrumts, 2li. ; his timber vessels, 10s. ; five Gots, 21i.; three piggs, 31i.; his house & land, Sli.; debts due to him, 4li. ; a part in a boat, Hi. 10s. ; in desperate debts, 25li. 16s. 4d.; total, 431i. 10s. His debts which he owed we found but 61i. More forgoten and some remembred in gUoues & other thinges, 10s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf lOr. Estate of Abraham Eobinson of Gloucester. William Vinson brought in inventory of estate of Abraham Eobinson of Gloster, 23 : 12 : 1648. Amount, 18li. lis. Wil- liam Browne, who married the widow, was appointed executor. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 7. Estate of Henry Byley op Salisbury. Eebeekah Hall, widow, of Salisbury was possessed of a house and lands in Salisbury by the death of her former hus- band, Mr. Henry Bylye, which at the time of her marriage with Mr. John Hall she made sure to her two children Henry and Eebekah and hath lately sold to Henry Ambross, the and Eebekah Bylye as part of their portion, and hath lately sold to Henry Ambross, the house, situated be- tween the houses of John Sanders on the north, and Andrew Greely on the south, with 10 acres of land ad- joining, and 10 acres of planting ground lying within Mr. Hookes fence, also a — acre lot of meadow lying be- tween the meadows of Mr. William Worcester on the west, and Eichard Wells on the east, with 6 acres of salt marsh lying at the north end of Willi Worcester's farther meadow, together with his commons and all town privilidges thereto belonging, the deed bearing date 18 Kov., 1647. This sale having been made for the future good of the children and present help to her for their education, she petitioned the General Court to confirm the sale and to appoint some [per- son ?] to take care of this part of the children's portion which amounted to 401i. that it might be improved to the best ad- THE PBOBATB KECORD8 OS ESSEX COUNTY. 103 vantage until they be of age. In answer the court gave power to the Norfolk County court, held at Hampton, 1648, both to confirm the sale and provide for the children's good. This power was not made use of at the time and upon the renew- ing of the petition they gave the same power to the court held at Salisbury. The court 24 : 2 : 1649, confirmed the sale to Henry Ambross and ordered that Mrs. Hall should, if she pleased, upon bond keep one half of the 401i. in her own hands, during the time of her widowhood. Mr. Cri[8to]pher Batt and Lt. Eobert Pike made overseers, to see that the said sum is paid to the two children when they are of age, Henry Bylie's part when he is twenty one years and Eebekah Bylie when she is seventeen years, or at the time of marriage ; also to see to the disposing of the other 201i. in a safe way upon good security, which security they shall present to ye next county court held at Salisbury. The court reserves power to themselves to supply other overseers if these should die, or to change them if they see reason for it. Norfolk Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 1. On 24 : 2 : 1649, Willi. Partridge acknowledged that he had 12li. 14s., Mr. Sam Dudley, 7li. 6s., and Mrs. Hall, 201i. of Mrs. Hall's children's portions, and they petitioned the court as to the disposal of the money. Mrs. Hall bound in thirty pounds. Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 11. The court 1:8: 1650 ordered Mr. Worcester to give bond to the country for 201i. of his wife's children's portion, and to give satisfactory security for the other 201i. to Mr. Batt and Mr. Bradbury until next Salisbury court. Hampton Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 23. Estate op Samuel Chambeelin of (Ipswich?). Richard Betts, who married Joana Chamberlin, allowed 27 : 1 : 1649, as administrator of the estate of Samuell Cham- berlin, brother to said Joana, who was heir to the estate. Ips- wich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 15. Estate op John Whittingham of Ipswich. "Anno 48. In the Fame of God Amen. I John Whit- tingham of Ipswich in New England Sick in body but of per- fect understanding & memory, haveing Comended my Spirit unto God & my body to decent buriall in hope of Eesurrection unto etemall Life. I say I doe in Case of death dispose of 104 THE PKOBATB BBCOBDS OF ESSEX COUSTY. y* outward Estate which y^ Lord hath Graciously giuen me as foUoweth. I Giue vnto Martha my dearly beloued wife, the House wherein I now dwell, w* the Land belonging unto it, & the moueables: After her Death my sone John to haue the house & Land, the moueables to be equally diuided amongst aU my Children. Also I giue unto her fEorty pownds by the yeare dureing her Life out of my Lands in England. I giue to my twoe youngest Sonnes Eichard, and William, to them & to tiieir heyres for euer, all y'Land together with the howses, messages, tenements, and other Appertinences now in the occupation of George Beckwell and John Eandall, their heires Executors or Assignes Lieiag in the parish of South- erton neere Boston in Lynkolnshire to be equally diuided be- tweene them, if eyther of them die before the Age of one & Twentie, the suruiuer shalbe heire vnto the deceased. My minde & wiU is that my twoe sonnes Eichard & wUliam shall enjoy their seuerall portions of howses & Lands at the Age of one & twentie. I giue all the rest of my Lands Lyinge in the Parish of Southerton with the howses, messages. Tene- ments, & other Appertinances thereunto belonging unto John my eldest Sonne, to him & to his heires for euer, to enter upon the same at the Age of one & Twentie. I giue unto my Three Daughters Martha, Elizabeth & Judith y' hundred & fifty pounds dewe unto me from M' Pendleton for my ffarme Lately sould unto him as also all y* I haue in the tradinge stock of the Company of Ipswich the arrearages of all my rents in England & all the reuenues of my Lands their untiU my Sonnes shalbe of Age that is accomplish their SeueraU Ages of one & Twenty yeares. all necessary Charges for the Conuenient education of my Children being deducted out of the same, my Daughters shall haue their portions payed unto them at twenty yeares of Age or the time of their Law- full Marriage, my miude & will is that the portions of my daughters shalbe equall & if any of them die before the time whereat they are to enjoye their portions the suruiuers to be heires to the deceased. In Case of my Wifes marriage my wiU is y* her husband shall put in suflBtient Securyty to keepe the house iu repayre & to make good the moueables accordinge as they are bequeathed to my Children. I or- daine & make my fEather in Law M' William Hubbard & my brother M"" Samuell Haugh & Martha my wife Executors, and Executrixe of this my Last will & Testament. I Ap- poynt the present Elders of Ipswich, M"" Nathaniell Eogera and m' John Norton ouerseers of this my will. THE PROBATE RECOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 105 "M' whittingham also at the same time gaue in Legacies vnto the executors twenty Pounds apiece unto the ouerseers ten pounds apiece, to M™ Smith twenty Shillings, to Han- niell Bosworth Twenty Shillings, testifyed by William Hub- bard, John Norton. "Subscribed by me the day and yeare aboue written." John Whittingham. Witness: John Norton, William Hubbard, Junior, James How, Haniell Bosworth. Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 48. Proved 27: 1: 1649, and upon petition, time given until 7 : 1650, to bring iu an inventory. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 16. On 24 : 7 : 1650, Mr. Hubard given more time on Mr. John Whitingham's inventory. Mr. Willm. Hubard perfected the inventory 30: 7: 1651. Amount, 9811i. 168. Id. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, pp. 21, 26. Copy of inventory taken Dec. 25, 1648, by William Payne, Eobert Payne and John Whipple: In the Parlour: one Joyne Table with five Chaires & one ould Carpet, 10s.; one fetherbed, one flockbed, two boulsters, one pillow, one p blankets, one Eugge, Curtaines & valients and bedsted, 121i. ; one cupbord and Cloth, 10s.; two paire Cobirons, 15s.; two window Curtaines and Curtaine rods, 6s.; one case of Bottles, 5s.; Bookes, 6li. 5s.; Eleven Cushions, Hi. 10s.; one StiU, 5s. In the Kitchin: one Copper, 3li. 10s.; one Brasse Pott, 15s.; one Brasse Pan, Hi. 5s.; fowre kettles, 3li.; fowre Brasse Skillets & one Chafeing dish, 12s.; 117Ii. of Pewter at 12d. p. U., 5li. 17s.; one Pewter fflaggon & 3 candlesticks, 12s.; 3 Iron potts, 18s.; 2 Iron kettles, 8s.; Brasse potts, 16s.; 4 Brasse candlesticks, 4s.; one frying pan & one warming pan, 7s.; two Musketts, 2 ffowling peeces, 21i. 10s.; one table, one Dresser, 3 tubs & 2 formes, Hi. Is.; 2 payre of Cobirons, one fire pan & Tonges, one driping pan & spitt, 2 trameUs, Hi. 4s.; one pestle and Morter, 10s. In the Chamber over ye Parlour: one Bed- steed, 2 fetherbeds, one p of blankets, one Rugge, 2 pillows & Curtaines & valients, 2 Boulsters, 131i.; one ffetherbed, one boulster, 2 Quilts, two p blanketts, one coverlett & Trun- dlebed, 6li. ; 4 Trunkes, one Chest, one boxe, 2 Chaires, 4 stooles, two Small Trunks, 3li. 5s.; 9 peeces of Plate & 11 spoones, 25li.; Tenn paire of Sheetes, 8li. & tenn other 106 THE PROBATE KECOBDS OP ESSEX COXTNTY. paire, 41i., 131i.; 3 paire pillowbeers at 8s. p paire, lli. 4s.; 3 paire pillowbeers at 5s. p paire, 15s. ; 4 Table Clothes, 21i. 10s.; 1 Duz: Diap. & 3 duz: fflaxen napkins, lli. 10s.; twoe Duzen of napkins, 12s.; the Hangings in the Chamber, 21i. 10s.; Three hoUand Cnpbord Cloathes, lli. 4s.; Twoe half Sheets, lli. 10s.; 1 Diap. & 1 Damaske Cnpbord Cloth, lli.; one Screene, 10s.; Twoe paire of Cobirons, 1 p tongs, 15s.; one Carpett, 3li. 10s.; 61i. of Hose yame, Hi.; 1 paire Cur- tains & vallents, 5li. ; 1 blew Coverlett, lli. In the Chamber over the Kitchin: Bedsted, 2 ffeatherbeds, 2 boulsters, one pillow, 5 blanketts, 2 Coverlets, one Trundlebed, 8li.; one Saddle, Hi.; 3 Chests, lli. 13s.; 7 yds. Canvas at 12d. & ells at 2s. p, lli. Is.; 16 yds. Canvas at 20d. p yd., lli. 6s. 8d. ; 16 yds. Canvas at 18d., Hi. 4s. ; 10 yds. flrench Serge, 31i.; 6 yds. Carpeting, lli. 4s.; one ffeatherbed, 4 blanketts, 1 bonlster, 4li.; Eemants of HoUand, lli. 10s.; his weareing Apparrell, 321i.; in Mony, 25s., lli. 5s.; 6 oxen, 2 Bulls, one yeare ould Heifer, 48li. ; 8 Cowes, 32li.; 2 Mares, one Geld- inge, 301i. ; in Eent, 141i. ; The Come in the Bame, 61i. ; in Debts ffrom Mr. Pendleton, 15011.; in Debts, 601i.; Im- ployed in way of Trade, — ; for arears of rent in England as by his accounts appears, ; A Debt for part of the Shipp Sarah in Portue or not knowne, ; in Cartes, Plowes & Chaines, together with other Implements for hus- bandry, 3li. ; A House & Bame & Cowehouse & 44 Acres of Lande, lOOli. ; 3 Hogges, 31i.; A rem [n] ant of Holland, Hi.; one Stock of Bees, lli. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 49. Estate of Daniel Wood of Ipswich. Inventory of the estate of Daniell Wood of Ipswich, de- ceased, amounting to 371i. 16s., filed, and his widow Marye Wood appointed administratrix 27: 1: 1649. She was to bring up the two children, the whole estate being left to her for that purpose. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 15. Copy of inventory taken Mar. 23, 1648, by Kobert Lord and Thomas Wells: House and the Ground about it with 6 Acres at Hart breake hiU & 10 Acres beyond Chebacco river, Slli.; 40 bushells of Indian Come, 6li.; A Sute & Coate, lli. 16s.; one fflockbed & f ether Boulster & 2 PiUows, lli. 6s. 8d. ; one Eugg and one Coverlet, lli. ; 2 payer of Sheetes, Hi.; 1 Table Cloth & 2 IliTapkins, 7s.; 2 payer of Pillow- beeres, 16s.; 1 payre of ould Sheetes, 3s.; Child bed Linen THK PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 10 T & 3 Tovells, Hi.; 2 Chests & 2 Boxes, 10s.; 5 Pewter Dishes & one Plate, 15s.; A piat pott & 1 dozen of Spoones & other Small porringers, 10s. ; A Hogshead with ffethers in it, ISs. An ould Bedsted, 2 kneading Troughs & other Lumbar, 8s. one Bedsted & a Little Table, 3 Chaires & a fforme, 15s. A Powdering Tub & A Chame & other Lumbar, 8s.; 3 Axes, 1 Howe & 1 handsawe with other Tooles, 15s.; one iron Pott, A fiErying pan, tongs & fire Shovell, 13s. ; 4 boards & 3 working Benches, 8s. ; 3 kettles, 1 Postnet & one warme- ing pan, 3li. ; one Cowe & one Heifer, 7li. ; 3 Piggs, Hi. 4s. ; A Linen wheele, 3s. 6d.; 4li. & % of Cotton yame & 4li. & % of fBaxen yame, 16s.; 71i. of Hempe, 5s. 6d.; About 14 Gallons of oyle, Hi. 3s. 4d.; total, 53li. 16s. Owing out of this estate to Mr. Webb, Mr. Will. Payne & others, 15li. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 46. Estate of John Spencer of Newbury. "Know all men by these p'sents that If God be pleased to Call me out of this life in this single Condition It is my full purpose & wiU that John Spenser shall inherit all my Lands and Goods which God hath giuen unto me in this Country of Newengland, to pay out of the same within three years after my discease to his reuerent instrueter in Christ m' Cotton, ten pounds to euery househould Seruant which is so at the time of my discease fine pounds a peece, to the Children of my Cosen Ann Knight of Newbery flue pounds a peece,' and to her self fiue pound. And vnto euery Child of my brother Thomas Spenser Twenty poxmds a peece, To Thomas Theacher fiue pounds. And to mine honoured freind m' Vane, m' Eichard Dumer, m' Nicholas Eston. m' ffoster of Ipswich and Goodman Motte, of Hingham, doe I comitte the ouersight & execution of this my wOl & Testa- ment, and dp Comend the said John Spenser my nephew together with his estate hereby giuen him, to be Managed & ordered for his good, & him self e for his education to be by their Care in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that if mony be not in their hands to defraye the seueraU Legacies heere bequeathed that then they take as many Cowes or heyfors out of the Stocke & Share them betweene them at Twenty pounds the Beast till euery portion be satisfyed. And my will is y* mine honoured and louinge ffreinds should in their accompt unto myne heire make abatement for all their paines and Charges in the follow- 108 THE PROBATE EEC0ED8 OF ESSEX COUNTr. ing any busynes theirin Contayued, whome I desire the Lord to blesse, that the worke may prosper in thire hands. Dated this first of the sixt month 1637, and signed with mine owne hand." ?"■ Jo: Spenser. "My will & intent is that if John Spencer my Nephew should die with out heires of his body Lawfully begotten that then my brother Thomas Spencer & his Children shall share the same, A Sonne to haue three times as a Daughter: & if they should faile by death That then the Children of my brother Nicholas Eadwel & the Children of my Sister EacheU. Kidwel to them halfe theirof, & the next of my blood & whole Kindred that shall first come ouer to reside in this Country to haue thother halfe : More ouer I giue to my Cosen Gardnars Children twenty Shillings the peece." Jo: Spenser. Witness: Eobert Jeoffreys, Thomas Thatcher. Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 55. Will brought into court Mar. 29, 1649, and Mr. Eich. Dumer swore that it was delivered into his hands before Mr. Spencer's going to England. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 15. Left at Newbury 11 Cowes, 3 Heyfors, 4 oxen, 1 Steere, 4 Cowe Calves, 1 Bull, 7 Steer Calves, 1 Mare, 3 Mare Colts, besides Swine and Powltry, Come, Cloaths, Cloathes Apparell, Howshould stuffe. In land granted by the Town of Newbury in 1635: one house lot of about 4 acres, in breadth eight rods, in length four score rods, bounded south by the street next the great river, north by a lot of WiUiani Pranckling's, east by a lot of William Sergeant's and west by Merrimack Street; a farm lot of about 400 acres of up- land and meadow, bounded north by Mr. Woodbridge, south by Mr. Parker, west by the street of eight rods in breadth, next Merrimack Eiver on the east and the common on the west end; about 150 acres on the left hand of Merrimack ridge the same in breadth as that on the right hand of the ridge and in length six score rods; 30 acres of salt marsh beyond Pyne Island and about 3 acres of upland on the Neck over the Great Eiver. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaves 55, 56. Estate of George Vaenam or Ipswich. "The SI"" of the 2*" mounth, 1649 I George Varnam of THE PEOBATB EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 109 Ipswich being in pfect memorye, doe ordayne this my last will and testament as foUoweth. first I Giue my house and bame & lands and goods and chattells to my wife for hir life, And after hir decease Two pts of all my estate to my Sonne Samuell Varnam and the third pt to my daughter Hannah to be equally deuided. And my meaneing is if my sonn dye without Isue, my whole estate is to returne to my daughter Hannah, and further soe long as she remayne Tnmaried is to enioye a chamber in my house; and I doe apoynte Thomas Scott and my sonn Samuell to be my Executors." [no signature] Inventory taken 12 : 8 : 1649 : Halfe the dwelling howse and bame and aU the ground, 521i. 15s.; Three Cowes, 141i.; Two oxen and a shott, ISli. 15s.; Half a Cart, a Chene and a yook, half a share, 12s.; fouer puter Dishes and a friing pan and the trammels, 16s.; for Beding and som of his clothes and other things. Hi. 6s.; for Iron and Chayres and other things, Hi. 16s. ; for a mortor and Churne and wedges and other things. Hi. 6s.; total, 851i. 16s. Things that was forgot: A matock, meale and salt and some things alse wich all come to 8s.; in seed come, 13s. 6d. Debts oweing to severaU men to the value of 7li. lis. Essex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 110. Estate op Thomas Nelson of Eowlbt.* "I Thomas Nelson of Eowley in the Countie of Essex (in New England) beeiag by pudence Called now to make a uoyage into old England, not knowing what may be fall me tiiere in (vpon seuerall Considerations) dispose of & settle the estate which god hathgiuen mee (by way of will) in manner and forme following. Inprimis I giue vnto my beloued wife Joane for her naturall life, my Mill, mill house with the appurtenances scituate & being within the limits of Rowley: & all that ground (neere unto the said miU) which was lately in the occupation of Joseph wormehill, & all that my vpland & meadow (or other ground) which lyeth betweene Eowley Oxe-Pasture on one pte, the Comon on another pte, & the mill river, & the brooke that goeth *For additional matter, see Records and Files of the Quarter- ly Courts of Essex Co. Mass., vol. I (1911), p. 424; vol. II (1912), pp. 12-21, 42, 44-46, 233, 234; Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaves 221, 222; vol. 4, p. 190; vol. 5, pp. 148, 257, 484; Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, p. 216. 110 THE PROBATE KBCOKDS OP ESSEX COXTNTy. from the towne on the other pte thereof, all which land or ground Conteineth by estimation fiftie acres be it more or lesse. puided she make no other Claime to any other parte of my howses, lands, tenements, heriditaments and appur- tinances. Item I giue her two acres of ground during her naturall life in the pond feild next m' Eogers leaueiag out the pond to build her an house on. The remainder or reuer- sion of which miU land and premises & all other my houses, lands, tenements, and heriditaments I giue amongst my Children & to their heires as well that Child which my wife is with all, as the reft. Item I giue & bequeath to my eldest Sonne Phillip Nelson a double portion, & to my sonne Thomas NeUson, & my Daughter mercie nelson & the Child or Children she is withall there equall pts. puided if any of them die before they Come to the age of twentie & one yeers, or marriage, then there pts to be equally deuided amongst the suruiueing Children. Item my will is that Eichard Bellingham Esquire, & my honored Vncle Kichard Dumer Gent. ehaU haue the education of my sonne Phillip nelson & Thomas nelson & the proportion of their estates both of lands & goods for their education & maintenance till they Come to Twentie one yeers, & then they to receiue their estates, & the ouerplus aboue their maintenance glueing a sufficient discharge. Item that my will is that my wife & my vncle Richard Dumer shall haue the education of my daughter Mercie Nelson, & the other child my wife is withall, & the proportion of their estates both of lands & goods for their education & maintenance till they marry & then they to receiue their estates & the ouerplusse aboue their main- tenance glueing a sufficient discharge. Item I giue & be- queath to my wife (Joane) foure Choise Cowes, one Choise mare, & ten pounds to build her a house, Item I giue to my sone Phillip Nelson ten pownds which was giuen him by my aunt Katherin Withars, & is in my hands, & his plate marked with his owne name P. N". & to my second sone Thomas Nelson a wine bowle, & one spoone, aU the rest of my psonall estate my debts being paid I giue vnto my Chil- dren to be deuided as aboue onely my eldest sone Phillip to haue a double portion. Item I make m' Eichard Bellingham & my vncle Eichard Dumer my executors of this my last will & testament. & my desire is, & I wold intreate m' Ezekiell Eogers of Eowley, & m' John Norton of Ipswich to be my ouerseers, & my mind further is if any differances arise Concerning this my last will & testament my ouerseers THE PROBATE EECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. Ill shall haue the heareing & deciding of the same. Item I glue unto my wife all her apparrell, her Chest, boxe, A Bed and ffurniture, & a Siluer Beaker. December 24: 1645. Sealed Signed & deliuered" Tho : Nelson Witness : Jeremy Howchin, EzekieU Northene. Proved 26: 10: 1649 by Jerymy Howchin and 26: 1: 1650 by EzekieU Northen before the court. "A Schedule to be Annexed to the will of T. Nelson. "These are to Certify all whom it anyways may Conceme, that I Thomas Nelson, about to retume to Rowland in New England, being at present sick in body but enjoying vnder&tanding & memory, as formerly, doe by these presents testify my confiring of my last wiU & testament which I made & left in Newengland with my wiues vncle m' Rich- ard Dumer; onely with addition of these puiso's. first that my yongest child Samuell Nelson, being borne since that will was made, & if my wife be now with Child, & shall bring forth a ChUd: that Samuell, & this then, (my will is,) may enjoy A Childs portion pportionable to the rest of my Children, my eldest enioying a double portion as is men- tioned in that will; or if there can be more done for her. "Also I emestly desire of o"" reuerend Pastor, & Elder m' Rogers, & of that whole Church of Rowley, that they may not mistake themselues Concerning the Eleuen pounds, & the Seuenteene pownds which I paid to Goodman Seathcwell, for his farme; & I did not giue these in with other monies that I laid out for the Plantation: Least this being a wrong to mee, be to their greefe at the Day of Jesus Christ, as also fifteene pownd paid to m' Carletons hundred pound which I ought not to pay. This I entreate them seriously to lay to hart, & righting me in all these ptieulars. witnes my hand, the sixt Day of psextilis here Caled August, 1648." Tho: Nelson his mark Witness: Henry Jacie alias Jesse, Daniell D EUy and her mark Sarah N Appleyard. Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 72. Copy of inventory taken Feb. 23, 1648, by Edward Carl- ton, Sebastian Brigham, Thomas Barker and Joseph Jewett : his Apparell, 3li. lis. 6d.; his silver plate, 12li. 13s.; the Pewter, 31i. lOs.; one Carpett, Hi.; one Long CushiQg, 6s.; one Carpett, 17s. 6d.; one bed teaster & vallance, 17s. 6d.; 112 THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. one peice of stufEe, 10s.; one peice of stuffe, 5s.; three pil- lowbers, ^s. 6d.; one vallance for a Cupbord, 6s.; two petti- coats, 2li. 10s.; one old black Gowne, 10s.; one peice of stuffe, 3li. 10s.; three Sheets, lli.; three towells, 10s.; one Diap. table Cloth, 6s. 8d.; one bed & bonlster, 31i.; six bed- steeds, lli. 10s.; one Presse, 10s.; one Chest & two trunkes. Hi.; one Corslett, Hi.; one Chest & old Iron, 8s.; eight Casements of Iron, lli. 14s.; one Jack of Iron, 8s.; three marking Irons, Is. 6d.; one Clock, 21i.; one Table & one buffett, 3s.; two hay spades, one hay crooke, one horse Combe, 3s.; one great copp, lOli.; fower Sawes, Hi.; two Saddles, 6s. 8d.; three old Sickles, Is.; one Steele miU, Hi.; one grinding stone, two old ropes, 2s.; one timber Chaia^ 17s.; tow Coulters, two shares & other old Iron, lli. 138. 3d.; five Chaines & one paire of hooks, Hi.; two wainehead yoakes, 5s. ; two sling yoakes, 3s. 4d. ; one spitt, 3s. 4d. ; two brass potts, lli. 13s. 4d.; one Driping pan, 2s.; two old ketles, 8s.; one paire of stilyards, 3s. 4d.; one Beckor baike, two hayles & two p of tongs, lOs.; one frying pan. Is. 4d.; one brass Candlestick, 8d.; three waights of lead, lis. 8d.; one table & two formes, 3s.; one matteris, one pillow & other beding, Hi.; one Chaine, 3s.; one payre of Eacks, 14s.; thre fowling peices, one Corbyne & two swords, 41i.; all the bookes, 91i.; one Cart & two plowes, lli. 3s. 4d.; two harrows, 16s.; one ladder & som saw timbr, 2s. 6d.; three Iron forkes, 4s.; five yong Cattell, 2 yere old, 151i.; one black Cowe, 5li.; one black heiffer, x; two steeres, 4 yere old, lOli.; two steers, 3 yere old, 8li.; one black heifer, 31i. 138. 4d. ; one browne oxe, 91i. ; 6 oxen, 42li. ; fower Cowes, 17li. ; one bay mare, 131i. ; one sorrild mare & Colt, 121i. ; one Dun mare & Colt, 13li.; one Gray mare, 61i. ISs. 4d.; one sor- rild mare, 81i.; one water mill & other implements belong- ing to her & 10 acres of land, 1201i. ; one dwelling howse & bame with other howses & one orchard, 501i.; all the broken & unbroken up land & meadow lying over against the howse, 551i.; aU the broken upland lying in the ware howse field, 481i.; all the upland lying at Sachells meadow. Hi.; all the upland lying at sandy bridge. Hi.; all the up- land lying by the oxe pasture, 81i.; all the upland lying at Mr. Dumers ffarme, lOli. ; all the meadow lying in Satch- wells medow, 15li.; all the meadow on the south side of Sandy bridg, 91i.; aU the salt marsh lying at Mr Dumers ffarme, 16li.; all the rough marsh pt. lying at Mr. Dumers ffarme & pt. at Sandy bridge & pt. Joyning upon the oxe THE PEOBATB EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 113 pasture & pt. at the ends of the Salt marsh, lOli.; all the meadow lying in the straits meadow, Hi. 5s.; all the comon Pasture & comons upon the oxe Pasture, 351i.; all the up- land at the mill, 21i. 10s.; all the land at the warehouse, lOli.; one brasse morter & an Iron pestle, Hi. 6s.; one old bed & other beding. Hi. 13s. 4d.; one brasse ladle, Is.; 2 Acres of upland in manings fEarme, Hi. 6s. 8d.; one pitch- forke, Is; one brass Candle sticke, Is. 4d. ; one planke & a stoole, 5s. 6d.; total, 52711. 12s. 'J'd. Swome to 36: 1: 1650. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 73. Contract of marriage between Thomas Nelson of Eowley and Joane Dumer, dated 15 : 12 : 1641. "Know all men by these p'sents, that whereas there is a Contract of marriage betwixt Thomas Nelson of Eowley in New-England Gent: & Joane Dumer Spint' y^ daughter of Thomas Dumer of Badgeth in old England Gent: and whereas alsoe Richard Dumer of Newbery in New-England Gent hath engaged & bound himselfe for y" payment of two hundred pownds for or towards y* marriage portion of the said Joane, as by his bond bearing euen date w*" these p'sents appeareth, Now the said Thomas Nelson (In Con- sideracion of his marriage w* the said Joane) doth hereby bind himselfe his heires Execu'^: Administrators & assignes & euery of them vnto y* said Richard Dumer his exeeuto" admin's & assignes & to euery of them, in y* summe of f ower hundred pownds, to be paid vnto them or some one of them, in case therebe a faileing to pforme the Condicons Follow- ing: Viz*. That if after the Compleating of the marriage Contract above mentioned, the said Joane doe survive the said Thomas Nelson then (Imediately upon the death of the said Thomas) the summe or uallue of two hundred pownds & Likewise soe much more as the said Thomas Dimier shall ad unto the said porcon of two hundred pownds (together alsoe w* what else the said Thomas Nelson shall thinke fitt) shall be allowed payed or deliuered unto y^ said Joane for her owne use behoofe & benefiBt, And further that as y* Eldest sonn of the said Thomas Nelson shall have a double porcon out of his estate, soe the remainder of his estate shalbe equally deuided amongst ye rest of the children, as well those as shall be ye Joynt issue of them y^ s* thomas & Joane (if any such be) as y® other: w"" condicons being performed according to y* true intent & meaning of these p'sents. Then the bond in these p'sents conteined shalbe 114 THE PROBATE BBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. utterly void or els it shall stand remaine & be in full force & vertue; Dated y« fifteenth day of j* Twelfth month 1641" Tho Nelson Witness: Eichard SaltenstaU, Ez: Eogers, Wm: Wake- feild. "M* : that bef or y* ensealing & deliuery of y* p'sent Writ- ing, it was agreed that the whole porcon that shalbe Eece* by the aboue named Thomas Nelson shall (upon y® Ee- quirey & according to y® aduise of y* Friends of his p'sent Contracted wife) be disposed & assured for the maintenance of his s* wife during her life (in case she suruive the said Thomas) & afterward to be equally devided amongst there Children, but while they both Live it is to be for there Joynt maintenance, Alsoe it is agreed that y* s* porcon shalbe Eeeeiued & disposed of from time to time by the aduise of y® friends indifferently of the said Thomas & his said wife; ec." Salem Qtmrterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 67. TJpon the petition of Eichard Bellingham and Eich. Dimier to the General Court, May 2, 1649, ordered that Mr. Eichard Dumer shall give an accounting to Mr. Eich. Sal- tonstaU and Mr. Sam. Symonds, that he may have his dis- charge as attorney, and with the other executor may enter upon the estate of Mr. Nelson and dispose of the same in behalf of Mrs. Nelson, widow, and her children, and the children of Mr. Nelson by a former wife. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 2, page 373. Mr. Eichard Saltonstall intending to go to England, Capt. Eobert Bridges was chosen 18: 8: 1649 to join with Mr. Simonds to receive the account of Mr. Nelson's estate. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 3, page 171. Petition to the Court at Boston, 14: 3: 1656, of Eichard Dumer, executor, for power to sell some ©f the land, in order to pay several legacies to the wife and children some of the children being in England; and also for direction for the dividing of the whole estate as one of the children was of age to receive his portion, and the executor wished to be freed from the care of the estate. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 155. In answer to the petition the court May 30, 1656 impow- ered the executor to sell so much of the estate as of right belonged to the two youngest children now in England, pro- vided the two oldest sons that are in this country have such THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 115 a part of the estate as doth fulfil the will of their father; if the sons dislike the distribution then the overseers named in the will to settle the difference, but if they refuse, then the difference to be determined by law. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 156. Letter from Mr. Bzekiel Eogers dated Eowley 26: 3: 1656, to the "Secretary and my deare Cousin," in which he answers questions propounded to him by order of the court: 1st, whether he had allowed the sale of Mr. Nelson's lands and 2d whether he now allows the sale, and the answer to both is in the negative. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 157. Philip Nelson's reasons why Mr. Dummer should not sell the lands of the children of Mr. Thomas Nelson: 1st, he can make no good assurance to them the inheri- tance being settled on the four children and the eldest hav- ing a double portion is of age to dispose of his own. The second son being near twenty years of age, Mr. Dimier ought not to have power to disinherit the children of that which is given them by their father; 2d. it is the only way of sub- sistence for the two oldest sons; 3d, they will be able to improve all of most of the lands and houses and be able to pay 2-5 to their youngest sister who is about eleven or twelve years and to their youngest brother who is about eight or niae years, both being in England ; 4th, the estate is not indebted but large, neither hath Mr. Dummer been at much charge for the children; 5th, the land is more valuable now than it was ten years ago and no better thing could be returned to the children than their own land; 6th, what Mr. Dummer calls legacies should be called portions, as both goods and lands are to be divided equally into five parts, which your petitioner hopes the next Salem court will expedite; 7th, Mr. Dummer hath agreed to sell half the mill which is the best estate and I hope this court will make no alteration of my father's will; 8th, if he finds it so much trouble to keep the estate of these four children the petitioner hopes to find friends enough to take it out of his hands. Mass. Ar- chives, vol. 15B, page 158. Kichard Dummer's answer to Philip Nelson : 1st, it is not only the executor's power by will but the faithful dis- charge of his trust to sell the lands that each child may have their full due; 2d, it is not their only means of sub- sistence, one of them being a student at the College and they are not to expect to have the command of that which 116 THE PEOBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. belongs to the other children; 3d, they are not fit trustees to take the power out of the executor's hands; 4th, this ob- jection is needless as I have rendered an account from time to time and the second son is with me and receives wages. There was no estate in England left with the widow to edu- cate the children for he had not enough to pay his debts and the education of the children has been at my charge; 6th, if the land is worth so much more there ought to be a new valuation or sale that each may have just right; 6th, there were legacies remaiuing in Mr. Nelson's hands which were gifts of others and therefore debts from Mr. Nelson; 7th, the sale of the mill is not an alteration of the wiU, but produces a double advantage to the estate. The objection that I cannot seU the mill because it is given to the widow I grant, if I have not liberty from her and therefore I de- sire the sale to be confirmed by the next court at Salem if I make it clear that I have legal power from her to do for her as I see good. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 159. Eichard Dummer of Newbury, executor, having had miich trouble from the estate, inasmuch as a considerable part belongs to Mercie Nellson, daughter of Thomas Nellson, whose abode is in England, and as she has not taken any effectual course for the payment of her portion remaining in his hands, though she hath been of age about two years since, and that he may not be any longer exposed to damage by keeping the same, hath set apart for her use certain cat- tle as by schedule hereto annexed, which tender of payment he desires to be recorded. The valuation of certain cattle for the use of Mercie Nelson, made by Eichard Kent and Henry Short: two great Eed oxen, 171i.; fower black steers, foure years old, 201i.; three black cowes, two about 7 years, one 4 years ould, 141i. 5s.; one heifer, three year old, black, 3li. 10s.; 5 steeres of three years old come next winter, 211i. 5s.; 3 cowes, one of them haveing a white foote, 141i. 10s. ; A bay mare & colt comg two years old, llli. Witnessed June 14, 1667 by Joseph HiUs, Daniell Lunt. The Ipswich court Sept. 24, 1667 ordered the above to be recorded. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 44. Estate of Eobeet Johnson of Eowlet. "The last wUl & Testament of Eobert Johnson Sick & weake of Body But of perfect memory (praysed be God) "Imp my will and minde is that all my Debts be paide, & all my lawfull debts being paid my will is that out of the THE PROBATE KECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 117 remaynder of my goods something be distributed vnto the pore of Eowley according vnto the Discression of my Cosen Thomas Barker & Humfrey Keyner. Ite that which || may || remayne of my Goods after the aforesaid things be done I doe Assigne it to be returned unto my ffather Kobert John- son at the new hauen. Item I make Thomas Barker & Humfrey Eeyner my Executors of this my last will & Testa- ment. In witnesse whereof I the said Eobert Johnson Ju- nior haue subscribed my hand this 13. of the 7*'* mo : 1649." Eobert Johnson. Witness: John Brocke, Thomas Barker, Hiimfrey Eey- ner. Proved 26: 1: 1650. Inventory taken Dec. 14, 1649, by Sebastian Brigham and Thomas Mighell: his Apparell, 91i. 12s.; thre blacke hatts. Hi. 2s.; one silver Scale, 5s.; two paire of Gloves, 3s.; fower payre of stockins, 10s.; one payre of bootes, two p shooes 12s.; one Shirt, fower Caps, 78. 4d.; six bands, fower handkerchefs with some other small things, 6s.; one Claspe, one Inkhome, one knife. Is. 8d. ; one houre glasse, one lampe, 2s. ; one Covering, one blankett with some peeces of stuff e, 14s. ; thre Chests, one Combe, 16s. 8d. ; his Bookes, 121i. 13s. 3d. ; total, 2711. 4s. lid. Copy of will and inventory, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 85. Estate of Eobekt N'oeington' of (Salem?). Administration on the estate of Eobert Norington, who was drowned near Marblehead, granted 26: 1: 1650, to Henry Bartholomew of Salem. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 18. Estate of Mrs. Isabel Eedverne of Ipswich. The will of Mrs. Isable Eedverne of Ipswich brought in 25: 4: 1650. Proved by Eobert Lord and Thomas Lovell. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 24. Estate of William King of Salem. Dorathie Kinge, widow, brought in inventory of estate of William Kinge, her late husband, 27: 4: 1650. Amount 14111. 18s. Pour cows were adjudged to be her own estate. William Kinge dying intestate, his widow Dorothie Kinge and his eldest son William (to whom is given 14li. for two 118 a?HE PBOBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. oxen to teach Ms brothers his father's trade) were ordered by the court held last 3d day: 13: 1650, to dispose of the estate, which amounted to 112li. 10s., as follows: To Wil- liam Kinge, eldest son, double portion, 301i. ; Samuell, sec- ond son, aged eighteen years, lOli.; John, third son, aged thirteen, lOli.; Mary, his daughter, wife of John Scuddr, 5li.; Katherine, wife of John Swaysy, his second daughter, 51i. ; Hannah, his third daughter lOli. ; Mehitabell, his fourth daughter, aged fifteen, lOli. ; and Deliverance, his fifth daugh- ter, aged nine, lOli. John is to serve his brother William seven years and to have 161i. at the end of his time; Sam. to serve him three years and to have 12li. ; and William to allow his mother, Dorathie Kinge, two shillings per week for her son John's service, beginning 1 : 1 : 1653. The two younger daughters, Mehitabell and Deliverance, are to re- main with their mother. Mr. Battar and Sergiant Palfree to divide the estate. William Kinge agreed with his mother, Dorothie Kinge, to be relieved from his brother John Kinge, and that said John be apprenticed to his mother. The court 28 : 9 : 1651, consented to the agreement. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaves 24, 30, 38. Estate of Miles Ward of Salem.* Margret Rix, sometime wife of Miles Ward, deceased, brought in 17: 7: 1650, a writing of his subscribed by Jo. Browne and Joseph Grafton; and also an inventory of 10811. 3s. 6d., subscribed by Edmund Battar and Jeffery Massy. She was appointed administratrix. The estate was to be di- vided as follows : To the eldest son, lOli., to the eldest daugh- ter, lOli., and lOli. each to the two younger, the parents to have the use of that of the two youngest for their bringing up until they are of age. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 25. Inventory of the estate of Miles Ward of Salem, with debts receivable and payable, related by himself in Virgima, 3:1: 1650 : — to Joseph Grafton and John Browne. Debtors in Virginia to Mils Ward. Thomas Tenny, tob. 0100 Goody Hamond, tob. 0200 John ton, tob. wt. Cask 0300 * See also Eecords and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. 3 (1913), p. 458. 11 00 li. s. 02 10 00 03 00 00 01 03 06 THE PKOBATB EBC0RD8 OF ESSEX COTJNTT. 119 [Deb] tors at y^ mauadus g. st. Bich, to pay in pound beavor 68 15 ditto is debtor in pound beavor 53 00 ditto is dr 4 light beavors or 3 heavy ones ditto is dr to a lock & p' of shoos 04 00 ditto is dr to a bible beaver 1 li. 14 good Steevens is dr 46 00 at New Haven s. John Bishop is dr in peage at Boston John Wilks is dr Mils Ward is Dr. at Boston To goo Clark y» Smith To goo Shrimpton of which goo Becket to pay 4s. 6d. To Mr. Butten as ^ aces. To Mr. SheafEe according to his book To Mr. Walker acording to his booke To goo ButtaU about To Mr. Usher At Charlton To Mr. Burt for shooes To James Browne at Salem To Mr. Curwin according to his book To Mr. Price according to his book To Mr. Browne for sope In England, 401i. given by his father as a paid to said Miles Ward by his brother, which he bequeathed to his four children. The proceeds of two hds. of tob. shipped aboard Mr. Fenn's vessel, to return to his wife at Salem, and three hds. of tob. shipped by John Browne and Eich. More to New England for his wife to dispose of; also three bags of tob. and two sides of pork, four sides and five roles of tob. from Goo Hamond and Tho. Tally, all to his wife, to whose care he committed all things. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 115. Estate of Thomas Cooke or (Ipswich ?) . Eaehell, wife of Thomas Cooke, deceased," sometime "in- habiting" at Ipswich, brought in 17: 7: 1650 an inventory of the estate of her late husband. He left no will and she was appointed administratrix. Salem Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 3, leaf 36. 01 00 10 05 00 00 01 01 06 05 00 00 03 00 00 legacy to be 120 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Inventory taken by William BartholmeW and William Varny. Debt from Mr. Batter of Boston, 20li.; a cow, 51i.; in goods, 5li.; total, SOli.j debt of John Gorames at the Iron Works, 51i. 8s.; more found since in goods, 5li. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 116. Estate op William Bellingham of Eowlbt.* "I william Bellingham being at this time very weake in body, but of perfect memory doe thus make my last will & Testament, ffirst I doe Comitt my soule into the hands of God through the alone merritts of Jesus Christ Item for my outward estate, I doe will that my Debts be paide, as I haue formerly ordered, that is to say that John Smith haue tbe little heifer at merimaeke; & the rest in Come; for John Aslet, if it appeare vpon reckoning that I doe owe him any thing I will that it be paid in Come according to o' agree- ment, ffor Hugh Smith that he be paid partly by the hire of his Cowe, & the rest in Corne accordinge as we agreed, Mychaell Hopkinson in beading & Corne. Richard Holmes for Merimaeke ffence, is to be paid in Come, for fencing the vpper lott he is to be paid in Come & beading. M' Broughtons father in law Demandeth three pounds of me, but he must make it appeare to my Executor before it be paid, fEor M' Eogers he hath my filly & her fole for Seuen pounds which I ought him, & nine pounds more which I owe him, he is to be paid out of my Cattle. Item I will that whatsoeuer is due to me from the Towne shalbe remitted, & is giuen by me, Toward a Comon Stock for the Towne. Item I doe freely giue to my Seruant Jeremy Northende fowre pounds whatsoeuer other Small debts doe reaUy appeare to be due from me to any man, I will to be paide out of the rest of my goods. Item whatsoeuer time my man Jerimy is to seme I will that he shall Serue that time wholly to m' Eogers, to whom I doe giue him ouer, & his Care, Item I doe giue to my loueing ffreinde m' Thomas Nelson my Smallest byble which was my wiues. Item I doe giue to m' Rogers my golde ringe which was my wiues, Item I doe giue to Jeremy my man two Cloth Suites, a white one & a browne, Item I giue to Marget Crosse my ould w* Cloth Coate. Item I giue Eliz: Jackson m' Rogers maide twenty Shillings. Item to William Hobson fine shillings & as much to Hannah Grant. * See also Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. 2 (1912), pp. 360-362, 367, 395-401. THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 121 Item I will that after all my Debts be paide the whole re- mainder of my goods, Lands & whole estate be giuen, & I doe giue it to my loueing Kephew m' Samuell BeUingham, & this my last will & Testament I doe Confirme with my owne hand & Seale." William Bellingham. "Witness: Ez: Eogers( who writt this), Tho: Nulson. Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 83. Proved 24: 7: 1650. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 21. Estate op Anthony Sadler oe Salisbury.* Administration on the estate of Anthony Sadler granted 1:8: 1650 to his wife Martha Sadler. Ordered that ten pounds be reserved out of the estate for the use of the child she was with, she to use it for the bringing up of said child. John Cheiney, sr., surety. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 22. Inventory of estate of Anthonie Sadler, Sallisburi, taken 20: 4: 1650, by Edward ffreneh, John Cheney and Sam. Winsley: his wearing apparrell, 4li. 10s.; a musket, band- elers and sword. Hi. 10s.; a great and a small bible, 15s.; 1 bed bowlster, 1 pillow, 1 rugg, 1 eoverlett, 3 sheets, 1 blan- kett, 4li. 5s. ; 1 small table, 6s. ; 2 chests, 8s. ; 1 bedstead, 8s. ; 1 Iron pott, 6s. ; 1 frying pann, 3s. 8d. ; 1 brass skillett, 4s. ; 4 peces of pewter, lOs.; 4 trayes, 2 payles, 1 seive, 5s.; 1 axe, 1 how and other Lumber, 6s.; 2 cowes, lOli.; 2 twoe yerelings, 51i. ; 1 ealfe, 16s. ; 1 sowe, 8b. ; 1 pcell of land, 51i. ; debts due 211i. 10s.; towe and cotten wooles and 2 yards l[i]ninge. Hi.; total, 57li. 9s. 8d. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 24,489. Estate of Christopher Osgood of Ipswich. "I Christopher Osgood of Ipswich beinge weake in body but of perfect vnderstandinge & memory doe Comitt my soule into the hands of my redeemer, & Concerning that little Es- tate the Lord hath lent mee this is my last will & testament, first I give unto my eldest Daughter Mary Osgood ten pounds to be paid her or her assignes at her day of marriage, and to my other three Daughters Abigail Elisabeth & Deborah, * See also Eecords and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. 1 (1911), p. 279. 122 THE PROBATE BECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. five pounds to each of them to be paid to them and euery of them at or upon their respectiue dayes of marriage. And to my Sonne Christopher Osgood I doe give my house and lands to haue & enioy the same at the age of two & twentie yeares, And my will is that my beloued wife Margery Os- good shalbe the sole executrix of this my will & to enioy the pffit & benefitt of my estate duringe the minority of my Children as abouesaid. And lastly I doe request and desire M' John Korton, and my ffather Phillip fEowler to be ouer- seers that this my will be performed according to the true intent thereof, in witness heereof I haue subscribed my hand the nineteenth day of Aprill 1650." Christopher Osgood. "I doe also desire our respected Major to a Joyne with M"^ Norton & my ffather." Witness: Nathaneel Mather, Joseph Eowlandson, Daniell Eolfe. "memorandum which was forgotten my will is that my eldest Daughter marry not without the aduice of my wife & the Consent of my ouerseers, & that my younger Daugh- ters marry not without the Consent of their mother & the advice of the ouerseers if it may be had, and that their seuer- all portions be paid unto them when they shall attaine the age of twenty yeares if they be not marryed before that age." Christopher Osgood. Proved 10: 8: 1650, by Daniell Eolfe. Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 76. Petition of Margery Osgood, widow, of Ipswich for a greater portion of the estate of her husband, than by will is given to her. Oct. 16, 1650, ordered that the business con- cerning the estate be referred to Mr. Samuel Symonds, Maj. Denison and Mr. John Norton, and to put an issue there- unto, keeping as near to the will as may be. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol.. 3, page 217. Samuel Symonds, John Norton and Daniel Denison hav- ing considered the case, make the following alterations in the will: the eldest daughter instead of lOli. mentioned in the will, to have 81i.; the second daughter instead of 5li., to have 41i.; the eldest son to have the house and land and pay the two younger children when they shall be eighteen years, 4li. each. Dated Dec. 15, 1650. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 104. Estate op Hugh Burt, Je. of Lynn. "Memar Eandom I Hew Bort doe freeley make my wife THE PROBATE BECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 128 full exseckter. and I giue vnto hear my hoUe estat and I giue all soe my my House and land to my wife During hear life and after hear Deseese the house and land to faUe to hear 2 Chilldren and all soe I freely lefe my tow Chilldren to my wifes Disposing acording to hear Discresion all soe if my wife be with Chilld y* Chilld to haue a BquU porsion with the other tow all soe I giue to my 3 Chilldren the hoUe estat that is left mee by my vnkeU in Eingland after my ants deseese and for the seeing to hit to be parformed I haue mayd Choise of 4 to ouer see hit for the youse of my Chill- dren my father Bort and Nathanell Hanfort and John Dea- kin and Edward Bort theese 4 I haue mayd Choise of to ouer see this estat wich is in Eingland for the youse of my 2 Chilldren." [No signature.] Proved 31: 10: IGoO, by Hugh Burt, sr. and John Dea- con. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 118. Inventory of estate of Hugh Burtt, jr., of Liae, taken 8: 8 : 1650, by Nathaniell Handforth and Eobert Pepper : House and land belonging, 221i. ; one hefar & to yearlinges year & vantag, 5li. ; one Cowe, 51i. ; to hoges & to pidges, 3li. 8s.; his heeding, blanketes belonging thereunto, 3li. 8s. 6d. ; in whearing aparell, 61i. 8s.; in lienin, 21i. 16s.; in putar & pontes, 21i. 4s. 9d. ; muskete, sword, cerbine & other armes, 3li.; powdar, boulates & snapsake, 3s. 6d. ; 2 Chestes, to bokes & tabell, Hi. lis. 8d. ; Cheares & stoulles, 4s.; trayes, tubes, akes, spade & other toules, Hi. Ss. 2d.; one ladar, 3s. 4d.; old ireren, 6d. ; in fleekes, 5s.; 8 load of hay, 4li. ; in Come, wheat & other Englesh grane. Hi. Is.; 30 bushelles of ingen Come, 4li. 10s. ; oeing to hem the sume of 18s. 6d. ; to bibeUes, 10s.; total, 651i. 15s. Debts owed, 20li. 8s. Laid out for his burying. Hi. lOs. 9d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 119. Estate of Philip Vekut op Salem. The will of Phillip Veriu of Salem, deceased, not proved by witnesses, but with consent of all legatees in the country whose names were subscribed to it, it was allowed 2 : 11 : 1650. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 29. Estate of Edmund Lewis of Link. "Line the 13*" of the ll"" 1650 memorandum that Ed- mund Lewis beinge sicke & weake but of perfecte remem- brance doe make & Confirme this my laste will and testy- 124 THE PROBATE EECORDS OP ESSEX COTJNTy. mente as folowetli firste my will Is that my land att water- towen shall be sould & thatt my eldeste sone John Lewis shall have A double portyon & yt the reste of my Children namly the fine youngeste to haue euery one of them A licke portyon of my estate. Secondly my deare & Louinge wife to have the thirds of All my whole estate 3 I desier that my wife may have A cow over & aboue towards the bringine vpe of my youngeste Children 4 my desires Is my wife to be my whole Executor to dispose of my body & goods ackordinge to my will 5 my requeste to my sone John Is to giue his mother a Cow to heUpe her towards the bringine vpe of my youngeste Children 6 my requeste to my sone Thomas Lewis Is to giue his mother halfe of his sheepe to helpe her as Aforesaide 7 my desire & meninge is that the Cow I aske of John & the sheepe I aske of Thomas Is of them that they now have in theare possesion. Allso my requeste is to Thomas Austines to be my supervisor to assiste my Lovinge wife." Edmund Lewes. Witness: John Deakin, Edward Burchum. Proved 25: 12: 1650, by Edward Bureham and ordered that the children shall have their portions paid them at the age of twenty one years. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 120. Inventory taken 12: 12: 1650, by John Deakin, James Axey, Edward Burchum and William (his | X | mark) Til- ton: One payer of oxen, 131i. ; one payer of oxen, 141i.; fouer workinge Steares, 241i. ; one too year ould heffer, 31i. ; six shots, 3li. ; one heffer, 2li. ; too milch kine & a Calfe, 91i.; thre yearlings, 51i. ; fouer wether sheepe, 21i. 16s. ; fouer ewe sheepe, 6li.; thre lames of this yeare. Hi. 6s.; hay, 2li. 10s.; too littell harrowes, 10s. ; one plow wth coulter & share, 6s. ; one cheane, 2s. 6d. ; one payer of ould wheles, 10s.; A carte & draughts, Hi.; the waine. Hi. 10s.; an ould plow, 2s. 6d. ; too yoekes, 6s. ; one bede with the Eumiter, 31i. 3s. ; one bed with the Pumituer, Hi. Is. ; purse and apareU, 21i. ; five pil- ow coverings & five napkins, 18s. 6d.; a table cloth, 2s.; a bedsteade, 5s.; a chiste, 3s. 4d. ; thre wheles & too liteU Chayers, 10s.; In yaren, flax & wooU, Hi. 17s.; In wheate, 10 bushels, 2li.; In Oats, Hi. 7s.; a fan, 3s. 4d.; too sithes & fouer hooks, 9s.; thre score bushels of Indyan Coren, 91i.; a sword, belte & bandelears, 12s.; too muskets & too rests. Hi. 168. ; A foulinge pece. Hi. 6s. ; too small gunes, 16s. ; A CetteU & too lern pots, 14s. 8d.; A grid leren & a lem kettell & a ould postnett, 6s.; peuter, 10s.; a frying pan & THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 12£ a hooke, ^s.; too trayes & a meale sive & other lumber, lis.; thre axes, too ■wedges & a drawinge knife, augers & a hand- saw, lis. 8d.; too drinke barells, 3s.; a bibell, 8s.; A churen, a bottell & a littell tube, 5s.; A pece of Lether, 6s.; too tubes, a brake & a craekell, 7s.; total, 12311. 7s. 6d. Debts to be payd that is owiage, 7li. 6s. Id. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 131. Estate of John Cross of Ipswich. "To AU vnto whom these p'sents may Com: Know yee That I John Crose of Ipswich Being in pfect memory dot make this my last wUl & bequest: first I bequeath my bod] vnto the earth vnto Christian buriall, & my soule vnto God by & through the Lord Jesus Christ: in whom I doe Confi dently expect saluation: Secondly I doe bequeath of m] estate as ffoUoweth: As first I bequeath vnto Anne my loue ing wife my gray meare, & one horse of twoe yeare old 1652 The last will and testament of John Hardie of Salem is as flolloweth Imprimis I giue vnto Eoger Hoscall my son in lawe all my lande lyinge neare bass Eiuer (beinge the lande was given me by the towne of Salem) to houlde and inioy aU the sd lande to himself and his heires for ever It: I giue vnto my sd son in law Eoger Hoscall a steere and a Cowe now in his owne keepinge and one oxx in the hande of William fflint the which oxx my wife shaU chuse and apoynt to my son in law out of my three oxen in william THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 147 fflints hande It : I giue vnto my sd son in lawe all my right and interest in Thomas Varney my apprentice vnless his parents buie his time by payinge the som of seauen pownd that I pd for his time which if they shall doe I give the sd som of seauen pownds to my sd eon in law It: I giue vnto my sd son in law his 4 Children : vidz : John WiUiam Marke and Elizabeth 4 ewe sheepe of my yongr sheepe to each of them one It I giue \Tito Elizabeth the daught' of my son Joseph Hardy my best ewe sheepe and my best ewe lambe of this yeare. It: I giue vnto my daughter Elizabeth Hoscall one heighfer of two yeare old : It I giue vnto my son Joseph Hardy one quarter pt of the old catch caled the returne : and one quarter pt of the new Catch caled the gift: and one eight pt of the Catch caled the ilower It : I giue vnto my sd son Joseph Hardy one ak' of marsh yt I bought of Jacob Barny and halfe one ak' that I bought of WiUiam Lord lyinge togeath' neare the cold springe at the head of the south Kiuer. also I giue unto my sd son my pt of the house beinge one halfe in which we lay fish beinge on winter Hand "It : ffor all that remaineth of my estate my debts and leg- aeys being pd. I giue and bequeath vnto by beloued wife Eliza- beth Hardy whom I apoynt to be sole executrix of this my last will and testament to order and dispose of all thinges as I haue aboue expressed "and I doe make Choyce of m' Charles Gott and Henry Bartholomew whom I doe request to be overseers of this my last win and testament: and in witnis of the truth hereof I have here vnto set my hande and seale the day and yeare first aboue wrighten." John Hardy. Witness : Charles Gott, Henry Bartholomew. Proved 30 : 4 : 1652 by the witnesses. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 39. Inventory taken 8:4: 1653, by Edmond Batter and Walter Price : One dwelHng house & 3 Acres of land, 401i. ; 15 acres planting land in southfield, 71i. ; 6 acres & 3-4 of salt marsh, 34li. ; one farm of 80 acres upland or thereabout & 13 acres medowe, 301i.; halfe a fishe house at winter Hand, 31i.; one fourth part of the Alegatter Catch, 30li. ; three fourths of the Catch called Guift, 601i. ; one halfe of the Catch called the Ee- tume, 301i.; one boat & Cannow, Hi.; 6 Cowes, 301i. & 4 oxen, 371i. , 57li.; 4 yearlings, 8li. & one 3 yeare hiefer, 3li. 10s., IIU. 10s. ; 3 weanlinge calves & 1 sucking calf, 31i. 3s. ; 1 swine, 30s. & 1 Eamme, 16s., 3li. 6s.; 8 yewes, 131i. & 5 148 THE PROBATE BEOORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. lambes, 3li., 15li.; Mariners Instnunents, 3li. & 2 chestes, 16s., 2M. 16s.; 1 bedstead, table & forme, 3li.; -waring Apar- rell, 131i. 19s.; 25 yds. 1-2 sayle cloath, 28s., 10 yd Stuffe, 35s., 31i. 3s. ; five yds. 1-2 broad cloath, 211. 18s. ; 8 yd. Hamp- ton Sarge, 41i. & 4s. & 5 yds. 1-2 cotton, 18s., 51i. 2s.; 1 feather bed & boulster & pillow, 3li. 10s.; 1 Eugge & 1 pr. blankets. Hi. 10s.; 1 paire Cartaynes, carpet & Talents, Hi. 5s. ; 4 Cushons, 13s. ; a Coverled & a Engge, 20s., 111. 13s. ; 9 Sheetts, 45s. & 5 pillows, 14s., tableeloathes, 2s. 6d., 31i. Is. 6d.; 1 warming pane, 5s. & 1 brush, 13d., 6s., 3 mnsketts & 3 swords & bandeler rests, 1 Carbine & a fonlinge peece, 41i. 6s.; bulletts & nails, 14s., cases & botles, 4s., 18s.; 15011. shotte, 30s., yame, 20s., 2li. 10s.; bookes, 20s. & old Irone, 5s. & 1 bell, 13d., Hi. 6s.; 1 lookinge glasse, 2s. & 2 coffers & trunke, 6s., 8s. ; 3 feather beds, Engge, boulster & blankets, 4li. IDs.; 1 bed & beddinge & 3 bedsteeds. Hi. 10s.; netts, linnes & leads, 10s. & 1 woolen loom, 3s., 13s.; Coren upon the ground, 4]i., 41i. ; corne & malte, 15s. ; caske, 5s., 5s. ; 2 brass kitles, 15s., Iron potts & brasse. Hi. 15s., pick forks & spads, 5s. & 1 mattocke & tubbs, 3s., 8s.; mortor & pestle, 2s. 6d., scamr, & Andirons, 4s. 6d., 7s. ; hakes & pott hookes & tongue, 5s. 6d. ; f riing pane, gridirone & belowes, 4s. ; wooden ware, 5s.; tubbs, form & setle, lis., 16s.; 3 Chairs, 10s. & 2 hammers & 1 drawing knife, 3s., 13s.; 11 platters & bason & other pewter, 31i. Is. 6d. ; 3 Iron wedges & 3 Iron rings, 6s. ; 1 axe & 3 howes, 4s. 6d. & 1 ladder, 18d., 6s. ; Cheese presse, 4s., milkpanes, 3s. 6d., ^s. 6d. ; 3 runlets & 1 grindston, 7a. ; 4 yeares tyme iq EUsha Sharpe sold to Mr. Jno. Browne 41i. ; Duncan Macall, the scot, has 6 years & 3-4 tyme to serve, 16li.; total, 39311. 4s. 6d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 30. Estate of Thomas Wathbn of Gloucester. Administration on the estate of Thomas Wathing granted 28: 7: 1652 to William Sargent. Surety: John Holgrave. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 31. Zeblon HiU, formerly living in BristaU, in Ould England, being here, deposed that Thomas Wathing, son to Edman Wathin, was cousin to William Seargant, said William being his father's sister's son; and that Thomas Wathing went with Eobart Gray in Captain Wal's service. Sworn before Wil- liam Stevens, Eobert Tucke and Eobert ElweU, commissioners of Gloster, 27: 7: 1653. Debora Joy, aged twenty-seven THE PROBATE BEGOBDS OP ESSEX OOXTNTY. 149 years, wife of Walter Joy, deposed that Thomas Warren, who died with Prince Eupert, was cousin germane to William Sergent of Glocester and that there was none nearer of kin in this country, and she, being alike related, desired William Sergent to be the administrator of the estate. Sworn to be- fore Increase Nowell, 17 : 7 : 1652. Essex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 41. Inventory taken 4m: 1653, by Zebulen Hill and Steven Glover, both of Gloster: A cote and a pare of briches and a doblet. Hi. 15s. His tools were appraised at 20s. by Good- man Felten of Salem Towne. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 56. Estate of Ezra- Eolfb of Ipswich, Administration on the estate of Ezra Eofe granted 28: 7: 1652, to his widow, Hester Eofe. She presented an inventory, which amounted to 731i. 5s. There were two children, the elder to have 131i. 13s. 4d., and the younger, 61i. 6s. 8d., at the age of twenty-one. The house and land were bound for its payment. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 31. Inventory taken by Edward Browne: one howse, bame & outhowse, ; 10 acres of land, ; 2 steares & 2 cowes, 2011. — ; 1 payer beUowes, AnveU, vyce & 2 hammors, 51i. — ; 1 grinstone & charcoale, 128. — ; 1 ould spade & shoveU, Is. — ; 2 ould chests, — ; 1 vyce, 10s. — ; an ould sawe. Is.; 3 Iron wedges, 3s.; in steele, 2s.; 20 chapes for swords, 5s.; — duzen kniife sheaths, 2s.; — fyles, 4s.; 1 sawe, 5s.; 3 smale hammors, 4 payer moulds & other smale tooles wth hanrought Iron, Hi.; 2 boxes 3s. — ; 1 f ether bed & 1 boul- ster & 1 pillowe, 21i. 10s.; 1 flock bed & boulster & 2 ould Keverlids, 15s. ; 2 payer sheetes & 4 pUlowebeeres, lli. 7s. ; in other lyninge, lis.; 2 suites of Apparrell & a coate, 31i.; 2 hats & other weariage apparreU, 16s.; 1 smoothiage Iron, 2s. 6d.; 1 musket, bandelleers, belt, sword & other ammuni- tion, lli. 10s.; pewter, spoones & other smale thinges, lli. 16s.; 1 brasse kettle & 4 skellits, lU. 48.; 2 Iron potts & 1 fryinge pan, lli. 5s.; tubs, trayes & other lumber, lli. 5s.; 1 sowe & 2 pigs, lli. 15s.; A hanger, Ss.; in monie, ; total, 741i. 16s. — . [de]bpt8 dewe in the booke, 8li. 14s. lOd,, making total, 83li. lOs. lOd, ; dabpts dewe to be payd to others, lOli. 5s. — , leaving 73Li. 5s. — . 150 THE PBOBATE BBCOEDS OF ESSEX COTJNTY. Sworn to in Ipswich court 38 : 7 : 1653, by the widow of Ezra Eofe. Essex Go. Probate Files, Docket 34,109. Guardianship of Abiell Chandler of Newbuet. 5:8: 1653, Jno. Cheiney, sr., of Kubery was chosen guard- ian to his grandchild, Abiell Chandler, aged about two years. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 34. Estate of John Partridge of Olnet, England. The court 5:8: 1653, bound Willi. Partridg of Salisbury in 861i. to the Governor and Company of Massachusetts to pay a legacy of 431i., which was given by Jno. Partridg of Olney in Buckinghamshire, to the children of said William Par- tridg then living, the eldest child to have a double portion. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 34. WiU. Partridg of Salisbury informed the court that there yet remained five pounds in the hands of Willi Geynes, Eichard Kent and Eodger Tayre of Olney iu Buckingham- shire, iu old England, being part of the estate of Jno. Par- tridg of Olney, deceased, and bequeathed to the children of said WiUi. Partridg, namely, John, Hannah, Elizabeth, Nehemiah and Sarah. The court 4:8: 1653, ordered that said Willi, be bound in ten pounds for the distribution of the five pounds. Bond acknowledged in court, 7:8: 1653, before Tho. Bradbury, Eec. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 43. Estate of Henry Somerbt of Newbury. Judith, widow and administratrix of the estate of Henry Somersby, deceased, brought in inventory of his estate 30 : 9 : 1653. She petitioned the court that her son Danyell might have the six acres of land in the little field and half the marsh and meadow, and 5li. at the age of eighteen, and that her two daughters Sarah and Elizabeth might have 131i. and a noble each at the age of sixteen years. If any of the chil- dren die, their portion to be equally divided. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 46. Inventory of the estate of Henry Somerby of Newbury taken Nov. 6, 1653, by Edmond Grenlefe, Eichard Browne and Anthony Somerby : An house and an aker of land that it stands upon, 451i.; 14 Akers of land, 30li.; 11 akers of THE PEOBATE KECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. 151 marsli & meadow, 9li. ; 2 steers and a cow & two calues, 181i. ; a copper and brewing vessells, 61i. 10s. ; 9 swine, 811. In the parlor : one bedsted and a trundle bedsted with a flockbed and boulster, a nigge and blankett and couerlett and curtaine, 41i. 10s.; one cuberd and cuberd cloth, a table and fonrme and chayre and cushion. Hi. 10s. In the kitchen: 4 Iron potts, 21i.; 10 peices of pewter, 3 porringers, one bason & other small peices, one quart pot, 3 drinking cupps, 21i. 10s. In the cellar chamber : one bedsted with featherbed and boul- ster, blancket, couerlet & curtaines, 51i. ; 7 paire of sheets, 41i. 4s.; 3 table cloths, a dozen of Napkins, 5 pillowbears & towells, 21i. ; 3 pillowes, one napkin presse, one wooden plat- ter, an earthem platter, 15s.; 2 kettles and a skillet, a fry- ing pan, a spitt, 2 puddin pannes and a warming pan, one pewter chamber pott, a pestle and morter, 31i. ; 2 meale seiues, 1 dozen of trenchers, 6 milke vessells, a dozen of pewter spoones, 2 small chayres, 2 cushins, a small table, a case of bottles, a bras small ladle, a trammeU & other lumber. Hi. 10s. In the parlor chamber: one bedsted with a feather bed and bolster & rugge, 3li; one chest & foure dry caske, 10s.; one sword & musket & bandeleers, Hi. ; one small flockbed in the kitchen chamber and a couerlett & 2 chests and 2 small boxes and two baskets. Hi. 10s. ; his weareing apparrell, 21i. ; debts due upon booke and bUl, 361i. 9s. ; total, 16411. 4s. ; we finde him to be indebted about 6311. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 49. Estate of Willi-PI Aveeill of Ipswich. "I William Averill of Ipswich being weake in bodye but of perfect memorye doe make this my last will & testament first I doe bequeath my body to the earth to be deasently buryed in the Burying place of Ipswich, my sperit into the hands of my Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. And for my out- ward estate being but small, I doe give unto my children each of them, being seaven in number the some of fine shllHnga apeece & the rest of my estate my debts being discharged I give unto Abegal my wife, whom I make sole exeeotrix of this my last wUl. In witnes heerof I have heerunto sett my hand & seale the 3* of the 4*'» mo. 1652." Will. Averell. Witness: Andrew Hodges, Eenold Poster. ■ Proved 29 : 1 : 1653, by the witnesses. Inventory taken by Eeglnold Fostr and Andrew Hodgs: One hous Lott & house, lOli.; 10 acres of upland ground & 152 THE PBOBATE BBCORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 6 Ac, of meddo, lOli. ; 3 kine & 3 two yer old, 161i. ; 3 shoats. Hi. ; 1 Iron pott, 1 brass pott, 1 frying pan, 4 pewtr plattrs, 1 flagon, 1 Iron ketle, 1 brass ketle, 3 copp., 1 brass pan & some othr smal things, 3li. 176. ; 2 chests, 1 fethr bed, 1 othr bed, 2 payre of sheets, 3 bolstrs, 3 pillows, 2 blanketts, 1 Covrlid, 1 bedstead & othr smal linnen, 51i. 10s.; 3 coats & wearing appel, 31i. ; 1 warming pan, 3s. ; a tub, 3 pails, a few books, 10s.; a Corslett, Hi.; what shee oweth, 131i. Essex Go, Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 54. Estate of William Ceimp of (Isle op Shoals?). Administration on the estate of Willm. Crimp, granted 39: 1: 1653 to Thomas Macye. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 33. Estate of William Ivoht of Lynn. Inventory of estate of William Ivory of Lin, deceased, filed 39 : 1 : 1653. Amount, 135li. 9s. lOd. Also a writing filed by Ann Ivory, relict of said William Ivory, as his last wiU. Declared invalid, for want of an executor. Adminis- tration granted to the widow. Deceased's son, Thomas Ivory, was ordered to have twenty pounds of the estate when twenty- one years of age, and Lois and Sarah, two of the daughters, ten pounds apiece when they are eighteen or married. Euth Baly, a married daughter, to have forty shillings after the death of her mother. Remainder of the estate to go to the widow. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 33. Copy of inventory taken 36: 1: 1653, by Edward Bur- chum (his mark) and Eichard Eooton : his purse & aparreU, llli. 13s.; 3 Kane, 15li.; 3 young CatteU, 91i. 5s.; one Asse, 3li.; 3 Swine, 3li. ; Land at Boston, 13li.; Land bought of Mr. Laughton, 131i.; House & Lande, 30li.; Broad Cloth, 5 yards, 4li. 5s. ; Cotton Cloth, 13s. 6d. ; Linen Cloth, Hi. 13s. ; Table linen & Sheets & other things, 6li. ; Bedinge in the Chamber, Eug, bed, Boulster & pillows. Hi. 15s. ; foure Boxes, 13s. ; wheate, 13 bushells, 3li. ; A Table & Chest, 15s. ; A Mus- ket, Sword & bandeleres & powder. Hi. 17s.; in the Parlor, ffether bed, ruge, pillowes & boulsters, 6li. ; in Pewter, Hi. 8s. ; A warmeing pan & a Kettle, 14s.; An Iron Pott & a brasse pott, 13s. 6d.; Carpenter Tooles & a grindstone, 3li. 10s.; Bookes, Hi. 6s. 8d,; A Cupbord, Chaire & little Table, Hi. 3s.; two ould Chests & other Lumber, 6s. 8d.; bord Irons & THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 153 hookes & some other Small things, Hi.; A Bottle & Lether Jack & some small things, Ys. ; Dishes & Milke vessells, 9s, 6d.; water pailes, Beere Barrells & other small things, 10s.; Sives & other Limiher, 5s. ; A wheele & ShoveU & forke, 6s. ; in fiBax, 6s.; in flesh, namely Bacon, 31i.; Debts Owing, 31i. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 126. Estate of William Stevens of Newbuey. "Witnesse by these presents that I william Stevens of New- bury in the County of Essex in ITewengland yeoman, being sicke and weake of body but through gods mercy of perfect memory, do make my last will and testament first I bequeath my soule into the hands of my blessed Eedeemer with an assured hope of a blessed resurrection, and when it shall please the lord to take me out of this world I bequeath my body to bee buryed in the burying place of Newbury, and for my worldly Goods I bequeath my house and two parts of my land both vpland and meadow to my eldest Son when hee shall be of the age of one and twenty yers and twenty pounds to my son Samuell Steuens when he shalbe at the like age of twenty one yeares, and I appoint Elizabeth my wife my Sole executrix of this my last will and testament and all the rest of my worldly goods vndisposed of I giue to my wife to bring vp my children in the feare of god till they shalbe at the aforesaid age only the third parte of my land after my wiues decease giuen to my Son John Steuens, and in case either of my children shold dye before they shall come to the age of twenty one yeares then the twenty pounds shall retume to my wife In witnesse whereof I the said wiUiam Steuens have set my hand and seale may 19*'' 1653." William Steuenes Witness: Anthony Somerby, Eich. Lowle, Eobertt Long, Anthony Morse and Benieman Swett. Eobert Long, aged about thirty-two years, made oath be- fore Wm. Gerrish, commissioner, 27: 4: 1653, that this will was the last wiU of William Stevens, as did also Anthony Somerby, in court at Salem, 28 : 4 : 1653, before Henry Bar- tholmew, clerk. Essex Co. Qvarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 57. Inventory of the estate of William Stevens of Newbury, yeoman, who died May 19, 1653, taken June 13, 1653, by Samuell Bidfeild, George (his mark) Little, Anthony Somer- by, Francis Plumer and Nicholas Noyes : The house and bame 154 THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. and eleven akers and halfe of land which joynes to the house, eight akers being broken up, 481i. ; sixteene akers of exchange and divident land, 6li.; ten akers of meadow and upland neere the mill, 71i. 10s.; ten akers of meadow neere Mch. Noyes neck, 71i. 10s. ; two akers of salt marsh, Hi. ; two akers of meadow at the little river. Hi.; one oxe, 71i. TOs. ; two steers, 3 yere old, 10s.; two cowes, 9 li. ; one heifer, 3 yere old, 3li. los. ; two yeerlings, 41i.; two calves, 3li.; five swine, 31i.; foure akers of Eye and wheat and barly growing, 8li.; an old cart and wheels, a yoake chayne and plough & plough Irons, Hi. lOs. ; sithes, axes, spad, shovel & other utinsells belonging to husbandry, Hi. 4s. ; a sledd and whelbarrow, 4s. ; one bedsted in the parlour with a fetherbed, bolster, 3 blan- kets and a coverlet and a pillow, 6li.; one chest and a cofEer and 2 boxes, 12s.; foure chayres & 2 cushions, 8s.; twenty pound of cotten wooll, Hi. In the little roome: a bedsted and a flock bed and bolster with 2 pillows & blanket and a little flocke bed & other lumber things, 4li. ; three paire of sheets, 31i.; his weareing apparell, lOli.; eight yards of cot- ton cloth. Hi. 4s.; an old coverlet, 7s. 6d.; two table clothes, a dozen of napkins and two pillowbeares, 2li. 10s.; 2 guns and a sword with the rest of his armes, 3li. 10s. In the kitchen: 3 brasse kettles, one brasse pott, 3 brasse skilletts, a brasse candlestick & a skimmer, 3 brass posnets, and a warme- ing pan, a brass morter & a pestle, 4li. 10s.; 3 Iron potts, firepan, tongs, pott hooks, andirons, spitt, gridiron, a cleaver and a ehafeing dish & other small things, Hi. 10s. ; 3 chumes, 3 keelers, 3 small drinke vessells, 4 spining wheels and 5 trayes & other small lumber. Hi. 10s.; eleven peices of pew- ter, 3 candlesticks, a quart pott, a pinte pott, 3 nips, 3 small salt sellers & 2 porringers, 6 spoones & some small tining things, 3li. 10s. ; his books, Hi. ; total, 16611. 14s. 6d. Sworn to by Elizabeth (her mark) Stevens, late wife of the deceased, and Samuell Bidfield, one of the appraisers, 37 : 4 : 1653, before Wm. Gerrish, commissioner. Essex Co. Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 58. Estate of Geoege Cole of Lynn. Widow Mary Coales of Lin brought into court 38:4: 1653, an inventory of the estate of her late husband, George Coales, and was appointed administratrix. Salem Quarterly Court BecordSj vol. 3, leaf 54. Inventory taken 23: 4: 1653, by Edward Burchum and THE FBOBATE BECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 155 Nathaniell Handforth: A house & too ackers & a halfe of Land, 12li. ; too swien & a pige, Hi. ; a kow, 4li. 10s. ; fouer pillowes, 18s.; a Chale bed ruga & sheets, 2li. 14s.; a bed- sted, 4s. ; his aparill, Hi. 19s. ; a wanninge pan, 10s. ; in pu- ter & a Smothinge lern, Hi. 7s. ; too leren pots, on brase pot & pot hooks. Hi. 15s. ; a grid lem & a scellitt, 4s. 6d. ; a Crad- dell & too Cussions, 4s. ; wooden ware, 10s. ; bookes, 8s. ; too wheles & a meale tube, 8s. ; in Coren, Hi. 3s. 6d. ; Cubard & lumbar, 7s. lOd. ; a bed & a mantell, lis. 4d. ; flax, woole & Cards, 6s. 6d.; Chiste, barill, table & trunks, lis. 6d.; thre meale bags & a fryng pan & thre earthen potts, lOs. 6d. ; total, 321i. 10s. 8d. ; debts Owinge by her, 13s. ; debts dew to her, 13s. 6d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 56, Estate op William Tilton of Lynn. The will and inventory of William Tilton of Lynn, de- ceased, brought in by his widow, 1:5: 1653. Proved by Ed- ward Burcham and John Hurd. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 58. Inventory taken 16:2: 1653, by Edward Burchum, Henry Collins and Francis (his mark) Ingols: 2 oxen & five kine, 401i. ; six younge Cattell, 14li. 10s.; 3 Calves & five swien, 5li.; in putter, leren pots & ould brase, 2li. 7s. 4d. ; frynge pan & hooks, 5s.; his purse & aparill & cloth, 7li. 18s.; 2 hogheades, 3 payles & a bottell with other Lumber, Hi. 6s.; too bibles & a hammer, 9s. 6d. ; 3 sheepe & 5 lambes, 61i. 13s. 4d.; plow & lerens & yoeks, 15s.; in Lininge, 2li. ; in bed- dinge, bolsters & Coveringe, 61i.; a wanninge pan, Chiste & churen, 12s.; in coren, backen & porke, 6li. 10s.; in wheles, sith & yaren grinestone & barley, 2li. 8s. 8d. ; house & Lande, 30li. ; sword, muskett & bandeleres, Hi. 10s. ; total, 1281i. 4s. lOd. JEssex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 57. Estate of John Pittice of (Ipswich?). Inventory of the estate of John Pittice brought in by Mar- gret Pittis, his widow, 27: 7: 1653. Amount, 88li. 17s. 2d. She was appointed administratrix of his estate, and ordered to pay to the five children, being all daughters, five pounds each at the age of eighteen. She was to bring up the chil- dren. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 36. Proved by Eiehard Kemball, sr., and Eichard Kemball, jr. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 31. 156 the pbobate beoords of essex county. Estate of John Cogswell, Je. of Ipswich,* Cogswell of Ipswitch beinge boxmd for England considerations movinge me to it have made & my Brother WiUiam Cogswell & my Brother Execu- tors in trust & M' NathanieU Eojers order & dispose of my children & estate as h all see it to be for my good to pay my debts w** my estate for my use & if it should to order it by his pvidence that I Come take y* Care of my children & breede y" of God & to leaminge, & if any one of y™ be beinge a Good scoler y" I would have him brought y® other to be boimd prentiss at 10 years ould to a man where he may be wel brought vp handry affairs, & y* vy y* should h to be ^ut to encrea — daughter Elisabeth so is left to b en y* lad to 2 -parts to Samuell & my daughter Wizaieth of mon- ye — di y* to her pportion viz in 4 less y" to my sonn sam- uell if my daughter should be maryed before 21 old y* she should haue her portion as neer as be Cast vp to be pd to her at her maridge & also my sons to haue theyre portions deliuered at 21 yeres ould whereto I set my hand 3 of december 3 John Cogswell, Jun' " testifie that ove — John Coggswell Jun — ^ting into England tould me he had or would make — ill & had made his father his Brother william & Brother Arman- tage his Executors & further I doe be — Sen be his owne hand wrighting Eobert Lord "I Francis waldo testifi the same." Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 5,829. Proved 27 : 7 : 1653. Inventory received. Mr. John Cogs- well and WiUiam Cogswell, executors. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 43. Inventory of estate of John Cogswell, jr., taken 25: 7: 1653, by John Prockter and Wm. Vamye; one Eed Eudge, lli. 13s. 4d. ; 5 Cussings, Culler red, 10s. ; Curtens and Val- lens, 41i. ; one ffeather bed and bolster and two piUowes, 4li. ; a litle flock bed, two old blankets, and an old Coueringe, 14s. ; two window Curtens, 8s. ; one Carpitt, 10s. ; two payer of sheets, lli. 6s. 8d. ; one payer of sheets, 15s. ; two payer of pillowbers, 13s. 4d.; a dyaper table Cloth, 16s.; 6 napkings, * See also Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 25, leaves S-2S. THE PBOBATE EEOOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 157 Hi.; dyaper duble Clutes, 10s.; 7 neek clothes, 16s.; 3 payer of hand cufEes, 6s.; 4 head dressinges, 8s.; 2 lace crossclothes, 5s.; 3 forehead Clothes, 6s.; a shift and a bidgen, and one old bed and stomeger and 3 other Clontes, 6s.; [A Swathe & a pinquishion, 48. copy'] a brush, — ; a waskote and nyght houd. Is.; a payer of white gloufEes, Is.; a payer of stockings, 4s. 4d. ; a Childe barriage Cloth, 2li. 4s. 8d. ; one stufe gowne. Hi. 10s. ; one black gowne, 31i. ; a black gowne, 15s.; one petticote. Hi. 10s.; a waseote, 10s.; a petticote. Hi. 6s. 8d.; a white shute, 13s. 4d. ; 4 aperens, Hi.; a hatband and Hatte brush, 3s.; a houd, 3s.; a dublet and payer of hose. Hi. 3s. 4d.; a Cloake, Hi.; lethers for stoules, 9s.; Course twolels, 3s.; [6 Course Napkins, copy], 4s. ; 5 pewter platters [10s. copy] ; a pewter flaggon [5s. copy.] ; 3 old pewter pottes, 3 potte gengers [pottingers. copy], 3s.; a bassen and spone, 3s.; 3 skingmers, and bastinge laddie, 3s.; one brasse skillet, 3s.; a brase candlestick, 3s.; two tynn Candle sticks. Is. 6d.; one pestle and Morter, 3s.; one warminge pann, 7s. 6d. ; one old dublet, a payer of stockinge, 6s. ; a Chamber pott, 3s. ; a payer of billowes. Is. ; two payer of Andines, 5s.; a trunke, 10s.; a Chest, 10s.; a litle trunk, 4s.; a pillen, 5s.; 3 scakes 10s.; a tumbrill, 13s.; Blundiviles book, 3s. ; more Goods praysed by John Prockter and George Gi [Gittans. copy], the 36 : 7 : 1653 : swayne, 6li.; one bridle, Sadie, stirips and girtes, 10s.; one Eudge, Hi. 10s. ; two trayes, Is. 4d. ; one stocke of bees, 13s. ; halfe a sworme, 8s.; a payer potthook [3 Chaines. copy], 8s. 8d.; [Lamp, 2 stools, one basket, copy.], 2 brushes, one bas[ket]. Cheese vate, 3s. 6d.; one lether Jack, 3s.; one botle, a salt siller, an houre glase, 5fi. 3d.; one spitt, one axe, 5s. lOd.; one brasse kittle. Hi. 13s. 4d.; one brasse kittle, 15s.; one book, Mr. John Collens works, 4s. ; one sucken bottle, 6d. ; one bedsteed and cord, 15s.; one Eoudge, one bed boulster, 3 blankits, 3li. 10s. ; one Iron pott and Iron hangers, 8s. ; one payer of poot trameles, 3s.; one spad and 7 trayes, 8s. 6d.; one Cheese press, 3 spones and drippen pann, 7s.; one Chame, 3 seves, 4s. 6d. ; one beer barrell, one powdering tub, 4s.; one hogshead and virkinge, 3s. 6d.; two barrell, one forke, 3s. lOd.; two betle Eings, a strangen dish, payle, 3s. lOd.; 3 wegges, 4 dishes, 3s. 3d.; Chaynes, one plow sheer, Hi. 6s. 6d. ; one table, 68. 8d. ; 5 cowes, 35li. ; one bull yeare and Vantag, 3li. 10s.; two hayfers, lOli.; one bull 3 yeare and Vantage, 31i. ; one bull, 61i.; one bull stagg, 71i. ; one bolster, one dublet. Hi. 4d.; 4 henns, 4s.; one cart and 158 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COtTNTT. wheels and all the Irons belongen, 21i. 10s.; one Chayne, 3 youckes wth Irons, 15b.; [One Cart Eope. copy], 5s.; , [One pair of Sheetes. copy'], 8s.; [One pott hanger, 1 Brass skillet. Hi. 4s. 8d. copy], 4s. 8d.; [A Cannow, 8s. copy] ; in Lace, 51i. ; 17 yeards of lickren. Hi. 2s. ; 2 payer of showes, 8s.; his apperell, 51i.; 2 payer old bootts, 128.; hay seed, 10s. ; a Curriers knyfe, 4s. ; 2li. of threed, 6s. ; one book. Is. 6d. ; one Chest, 6s. ; one skiUit, one chamb poot, one poren- ger, two spones, 5s. 6d. ; two payer of crose gamer & a payer of esses for doores, 6s. 6d. ; a piUen cloth, 6s.; musket and bandelers, 15s.; a saddle, 6s.; 3 hundred of bord, 15s.; a gridian. Is. ; two howses, 14li. ; the lease of his farme, lOOli. ; total, 24711. 5s. 8d. Eeceived in Ipswich court Sept. 27, 1653. Essex Co. Pro- late Files, Doclcet 5,829. On copy of inventory the following: What is owing him: Goodwife winbrough of Boston, Hi.; Mr. Genit, 41i. Is.; Mark hamms, 361i. ; Mr. Webb, Hi.; Hennry Muddle, 381i. ; In desperate debts on his book, 281i. 3s. 4d. ; total, 941i. 48. 4d. There is 191i. to be paid out of this Estate to Mr. John Cogs- well, Sr. for a child committed to him. Mass. Archives, vol. 39, leaf 495. Mr. John Coggswell and WUlm. CoggsweU of Ipswich brought in 27 : 7 : 1664, an account of disbursements for the bringing up of the children of John CoggsweU, jr., deceased, unto whom they were executors, and also by the discharge of several debts due from the said John Coggswell to the full value of the estate they received, except the land, which they return to the use of the children, and are discharged of their executorship, they yet to take care of the children until they choose guardians. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 137. Estate op William Hooke of Salisbubt. Administration on the estate of Mr. WUli. Hooke granted 4: 8: 1653, to his widow, Mrs. Elinor Hooke. Ordered to bring in an inventory to next Salisbury court. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 42. Inventory taken by Tho. Bradbury E — (his 4> mark)' Goodale, sr. : 6 Cowes, 301i. ; 2 fower yere old steers, 121i. ; 3 heiffers & one bull, 141i. ; 1 yearlin, lli. lOs. ; 3 sowes, 3li.; THE PROBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX OOtrNTT. 159 certaine Lumber wch was sould for 5li., 5li. ; 3 oxen, 30li. ; one f anne, 25011. ; 3 spotts of meddow, 511. ; total, 34011. Sworn to in Salisbury court 11 : 3 : 1654, by Mrs. Hooke, administratrix. The disposing of the estate is referred to the next Hampton court, until when the estate is not to be altered. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 18,806. In answer to the petition of Mrs. Elinor Hooke for the disposing of the estate of her late husband, Mr. Wm. Hooke, the court May 33, 1655, gave her power to improve the estate and to have the profits thereof for herself and youngest son, but not to make sale until the court take further order therein. She also was granted liberty to sell certain lands at the east- ward, belonging to her first husband, Capt. Norton. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 3, page 385. Estate of Michael Spenobe of Lynn. Administration on the estate of Mihill Spencer granted 39 : 9 : 1653 to Garrod Spencer of Linn. Garrard Spencer brought in an inventory of the estate of his brother, Michaell Spencer, 6:1: 1653-4. Amount, 2311. 4s. lOd. Garrard Spencer and Capt. Willm. Ttask of Salem were ordered to dispose of the estate for the bringing up of Michael's children. Thomas Kobins of Salem had some of the estate of Mi- chaell Spencer, deceased, a bill of 53s. 6d., 3 cowes with rent of same for one year & a rugg of 18s. Court 30 : 9 : 1654, ordered, with consent of Garrud Spencer, administrator, that Eobins was to have it as he had a child of the deceased to bring up. The child's name was Michaell Spencer, and he was six years old. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaves 66, 69, 81. Estate of John Eobinson of Salem. Will of John Eobinson of Salem proved 29: 9: 1653 by Eich. Prince. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 67. Inventory taken 38 : 9 : 1653, by Ellas Stileman and Eich- ard Prince: 1 house & acre of Land, 13li.; 5 acres planting Land, 311. ; 1 3-4 acres of meadowing, 411. ; a peece of meadow at bog pond, Hi.; 5 Cowes, 3011.; 1 heifer, 311.; 3 Calves, 311. 10s. ; 1 bed & boulster. Hi. 10s. ; Couerletts, blanketts & sheets. 111. ; 3 Sutes of Clothes, 3li. ; 3 pr. Stockings, Is. 6d. ; bands & Capps, 2s. ; 3 pr. shoes, 6s. ; 1 warming pan & brass 160 THE PEOBATB RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. kettle, Hi, 14s.; puter, 6s.; 1 Iron pott & Skillett, 4s.; 2 sheets & a Truak, Hi.; 1 hhd., 3s.; money, 12s.; Beverall Lumber goods to the Valine of Hi. ; 40 acres of Land by Geo. Shafling, 31i.; total, 641i. 8s. 6d. Essex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 102. Estate as Thomas Millaed of I^ewbuet. "M' Thomas Millard of Newbury being sick and weake of Body but of sound memory and good vnderstanding did nuncupatively thus declare his last wUl and testament to be as foUoweth in the p'sence of wUlm Cotton & Ann his wyfe and John Butler namely That he bestowed his estate vpon his wyfe Ann and his two children Eebecca and Elizabeth to be devided amongst them his wyfe to haue one third part thereof and his two children thother two third pts one third part a peece and to haue it payd them on the day of their marriag and his wyfe not hinder them when they are eighteene yeares of age. And his wyfe Anne to haue the ymprouement of it in the meane tyme. And thus hee exprest hitnself the Thirtyeth day of August Anno dm one thousand six hundred ffifty and three." Proved 29 : 9 : 1653, by William Cotton and John Butler before Mr. Jon. Glover. Inventory of estate of Mr. Thomas Millward, who deceased this life Sept. 2, 1653, taken by Percivall Lowle, Eichard Lowle and Anthony Somerby: The house, bam and about 20 akers of upland, about five akers of it being broken up, 451i. twelve akers of salt marsh, lOli. ; five akers of salt marsh, 21i. three akers of meadow, 31i. ; five cowes, 2in. ; three oxen, 221i. three calves, 3li. lOs. ; half e of two yearlings, 2li. 10s. ; half e a mare, 6li. 10s. ; halfe a horse, 7li. 10s. ; the halfe of seaven ewes and a ram, 31i. 10s. ; sixe swine, 5li. ; 8 pewter dishes, 2 basons, 3 poringers, 1 saltseUer, 3 butter dishes, one dozen of spoones, 1 pint pot, 3 tining pudding pans, 2li.; 3 silver spoones, 1 Silver cup, 1 Silver salt seller, 3li. 5s. ; his weare- ing apparreU, 12li. 10s.; one brasse kettle & 2 small brasse kettles, IH. 12s.; 2 brasse skiUetts, a brasse skiomier and ladle, a brasen chafin dish & pewter candlesticke. Hi. ; a lattin lanthome & lamp & a pare of And Irons, 15s.; nine sheets, 91i. ; 4 table cloths, a dozen and halfe of napkins. Hi. ; 8 pil- low beares, 3 toweUs, 21i. ; 2 featherbeds, 2 ruggs, 1 coverlett and 3 blankets, llli. ; a wainscot cubbard and a table, chaires and stooles and some other lumber. Hi.; one truncke and THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 161 three chests, Sid. 6d. ; one bedsted, 13s. ; one warmeing pan, 1 small brasen morter and 3 small f riing pans, 13s. 4d. ; 3 Iron potts and pothookes, 3 prs. of potthangers and a paire of tongs. Hi.; one Iron kettle & spitt, 16s.; one small caske of nailes, lli. ; two small drinke tubs, one chume and two keUers & some other lumber, 8s. 6d.; a cart & 3 plowes and a sled, 3li. ; 3 axes or hatchetts, 4 wedgs & hamer and other small Implements, 13s. ; a fowleing peice & sword, lli. 10s. ; 3 prs. of bandeleers, 4s.; a gold scale, Hi.; total, 18511. 13s. lOd. Debts due to deceased in England, 85li. ; due in this country, 91i. 9s. 6d.; a desperate debt in Virginea, 631i.; total, 15711. 9s. 6d. WTiole amount, 3431i. 3s. 4d. Ann Millerd made oath to the truth of this statement, 34: 9: 1653, before Wm. Gerrish, commissioner. Essex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 103. Estate of William Bacon op Salem. "The Last will and Testament of m'' William Bacon of Salem, diseased Whereby he gaue to his sonn Isaack his dwelling house and ground and Meddow except some certaine parcells of which afterward he shall otherwise see cause ; he is to haue it att the age of one and Twentie years. If he dye before one and twentie his wyfe is to haue it. And if his wife keeps hir selfe a widdow his sonn is to liue with hir And shee is to take care of the whole Estate. Item he giues to An Potter one Cowe. Item to his two seruants fEortie shillings apeece Item all his household goods, and all his Chattell and aU other moueabls whatsoever to his wyfe m's Eebeca Bacon And two hundred Acres of Land which is not yet Laid out to his wyfe m^'s Eebeca Bacon and Three acers of Land in the tenem* "As ffor ouerseers Joseph Boyse and Lawrenc Southweeke." [No signature] her mark Witness: George Emery, Elizabeth E. Boy[se]. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 105. Eebecka Bacon brought ia an imperfect will of her de- ceased husband. Will. Bacon, 39 : 9 : 1653. The estate to be divided equally between her and her son Isaac, who is to have the dwellmg house, land and meadow, at the age of twenty- one. If the widow marry again, she is to give security, and bring up her son in a manner suitable to the heir of such an estate. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 67. 162 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Inventory taken 26 : 7 : 1653, by Thorns. Gardner, sr. and Josif (his I mark) Boys, and sworn before Elias Stileman, clerk: House and Land, 501i.; one mare, lOli.; 2 Oxen, 1411. 5 Cowes, 2311. ; 2 Steeres, 911. ; one heifer, 211. ; 3 Calves, 311. 9 Sheepe, 15111. ; 7 Swine, 511. ; 4 akers of Indian Come, 411. Ten bushels of wheate, 211.. 10s. ; 12 bushels of Eie, 2li. 8s. 5 bushels of Pease, Hi. ; 3 Feather Beads, 611. ; 2 Bugs, 211. ; 3 blanckets. Hi.; Curtaines & Valens for two beads, 211.; one Flock bead & Covering, lli. 10s.; 8 payre of Sheetes, 811.; pUlibes, 16s. ; Table Lining, 2li. ; Carpets & qushens, lli. 10s. ; His wearing aparell, 5li.; Trunks & Chests, Hi.; Beadsteads, Hi.; Chayres & Stooles, 10s.; Brasse & liren Vessels, 411.; Pewter Vessels, 211. ; Plate, 511. ; Books, 211. ; Tooles belonging to his Trade, 211. ; 2 Tables, 16s. ; Backs & Tongs, 6s. ; Maps 6 Pictures, lU. ; one Musket & other Armer, 211. ; one Cart & Plow & plowgeere, 2li. ; Axes, wedges & other Tooles, lli. 10s. ; total, 18411. 16s. Debts & Legasles, 3811. Essex Co. Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 105. Estate of Geoegb Park of (Maeblehead?). Administration on the estate of George Parke, "feared to be naiscaried in a Late Storme" granted Jan. 25, 1653-4 to Mr. Edmond Batter, in behalf of creditors. Signed by Edw. Eawson, secretary. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 69. Estate of Geoege Chin of Maeblehead. Administration on the estate of George Chin granted 6: 1 : 1653-4, to his widow, Elizabeth Chin of Marblehead. In- ventory, 34Li. 4s. Debts, 3311. 7d. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 69. Court 28 : 4 : 1664, ordered that the estate of houses, lands, etc., of George Chin, deceased, in the hands of John Codner, eaid Chin's successor, be given to said Codner, in considera- tion of bringing up the children of the deceased, and paying his debts. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 133. Estate of John Elie of (Maeblehead?). John Codner was bound 6:1: 1653-4, to account for what had been received and paid for the use of Jon. Elie, being ad- ministrator of his estate. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 69. THE PEOBATB BECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 163 John Codner had previously brought in an inventory of the estate of John Elie. Amount, 251i. 6s. He stated to the court 27: 4: 1654, that other outstanding bills had been found, so that the amount of the estate was but 20li. 98., and debts, 191i. 16s. 11 l-3d, Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 73. Estate of John Knowlton of Ipsvfioh. "This 29*'> : of the g^m*" : 1653 : I the said John Knowl- ton being att this p'sent time in perfect memory I make my wife my Executrix & I doe giue vnto margery my wife my house & land & Cattell with other estate for her use & the bringing of my Children up so long as she lines & after her death ^e remainder to be deuided half of it to my eldest Sonne John & the other halfe of it to be deuided betweene my Sonne Abraham & my daughter Elisabeth, & if it please God any of my Children do Chang ther Condition it is my desire with the aduice of m' Symonds & our pastor and the ouer- seers and my wife Consenting therto that they should impt something unto them according as god shall guide yon and I giue to Margery my wife all my household goods to be at her owne disposing onely my shop tooles I giue to my eldest sonne John and some of my wearing clothes to my brother wUliam I make m' Tredwell by brother Wilson & my [brother?] Thomas Knoulton my ouerseers. Theophilus Wilson & Thomas Kjioulton sworne testified that John Knoulton was redy to haue subscribed this to be his last wiU if his wife did accept to be executrix within two dayes which she did & so this is proued to be his will in the Court held at Ipswich the SS*"* of march 1654." Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 137. Proved Mar. 28, 1654. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 44. Estate of Mrs. Margery Knowlton of Ipswich. "ffebmary the 20"' : 1653. This is to Certify that I Mar- gery Knoulton widdow do make my brother Thomas Knoul- ton Executor to me & Assigne in my stead to fulfill my hus- bands will in my Eoome & also for my selfe to giue to my Children according to our wills, for my household goods which are at my disposeing I doe giue equally to be deuided to my 3 Children John Elisabeth & Abraham, onely I giue my great Byble to John, & all my weareing parreU to Elisabeth & a 164 THE PEOBATB BECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTT. Iron pott with a bed tike that is hers & 20' that is John and 2 Candlesticks that are Abraham's. And I make m'' Tredwell & my brother Wilson my ouerseers. Also Abraham is to haue the yearne & Cloth to make him two shifts & to haue a new hatt. these 3 interlines were made before she set her hand." her mark Margery EJioiilton [In the margin of the record, midway, is written: "These are beside the Diuision."] Proved 28 : 1 : 1654, by Theophilus Wilson, Elisabeth Wil- son and Mary Tredwell. Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 138. Copy of inventory of estate of John Knoulton and Margery, his wife, of Ipswich, both deceased, taken Mar. 3, 1653, by Eobert Payne and Eobert Lord: in the Hall: a little table, 4s. ; 3 Chaires & 3 old Cnshins, 6s. 6d. ; one great Byble, 10s. ; a broad booke of Mr. Bifields workes, 4s.; 9 other bookes & bibles, 15s.; a Muskett, bandalers, sword, rest. Knapsack with rest moulds & scourer. Hi, 2s.; A Chest with a drawer. Hi. ; 6 paire of sheets at 12s. a paire, 31i. 12s. ; 3 finer sheets. Hi. 6s.; 3 Course sheets, 14s.; one fine table Cloth, 9s.; 3 other table Cloths, 10s. 6d. ; one halfe sheete, 5s. 4d. ; 2 paire fine pillow beeres, IBs. ; 1 ' paire of pillow beeres, 5s. ; 3 Course old pillow beeres, 28. 6d. ; 10 napkins at 8d., 6s. 8d. ; 3 old table clothes & 2 towels, 5s. 6d. ; 5 remnants of Canvas & loekrum, 14s.; one shirt, 4s.; Child bed lenen, 36s. 8d., 2 rufEes, 5s., Hi. lis. 8d. ; white thred & a remnant of new cloth, 5s. 4d. ; 4 yards & a halfe of pagon at 4s. 6d., Hi. 3d. ; almost 4 yards of french serge. Hi. 4s.; one yard of broad Cloth, 12s.; a mantle, 10s.; 4 yards 1-4 of loekrum at 16d., 5s. 8d. ; one remnant of red bayes & one of greene, 7s. 4d. ; her weareing Clothes, 9li. ; her wearing Lennen, Hi. 16s. In the little Parlour: his weareing apparell, 4li.; 2 ould Chests, 10s.; 2 little boxes & a deske with some small things, 5s.; 1yd. blew lennen, 2s. 6d. ; a feather bed, a boulster & a straw bed, 31i.; Curtaines & valients. Hi.; one paire of blankets. Hi. 5s. ; one rugge. Hi. 6s. 8d. ; bedsted & Cord, 8s. ; an old trundle bed cord & old strawbed, 5s. ; a little flockbed & boul- ster, 10s.; 5 piUows & 3 blankets, lli. 10s.; 4 Curtaine rods, 4s. In the shop Etching & buttery : the shop tooles, lli. 10s. ; leather, 31i. 10s. ; in wooden & earthen vessells, IT'S. 6d. ; a pot of suet, 3s., butter & tub, 9s. ; in porke. Hi. 10s. ; 2 quarts of oyle & a bottle, 2s.; 43li. of pewter at 16d., 21i. 17s. 4d.; a morter & pestel & timie ware, 8s. lOd.; 3 postnets, 6s.; one THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 165 kettle, 12s., 2 old pots, 12s. 3d., Hi. 4s. 3d. ; a scimer & fry- ing pan, 58.; one kettle, 14s. & a little kettle, 3s., 17s.; 2 tramels, 1 grediron, 2 p potthookes, one paire of tongs, cob- irons, spitt, sUce & tosting iron, Hi. ; an ould wanneing pan, 3s. 6d. ; a p of bellows & 2 lamps, 2s. 6d. ; 2 vineger bottels & 2 payles, 3s. 4d. ; 2 ould wheeles & a paire of scales, 4s. 6d. ; in -waites, 1 kneading trough, a little table, 2 formes, 2 old Cliaires & 3 old Cushens, 8s. lOd.; one iiasket & 2 other baskets, 3s. 6d. ; 4 wedges & 2 pitchf orkes, 10s. ; one shovell, one spade, one mattock, one howe & one axe, 9s. In the Chambers: 121i. of Gotten wooll, 12s.; 2 pillow tikes & a boulster tike, 15s. ; 3 yards of lensywooUsey, 4s. 6d. ; 4 bush- ells of Indian Corne, 12s.; a flockbed, boulBter & straw bed. Hi. 10s.; one rugge & blankett, 2li. 5s.; one bedstead & a Coard, 8s.; one tmndlebed, flockbed & boulster. Hi. 15s.; an old blanket & ould Coverlet, 5s. ; 2 bushell & halfe of barly, 12s. 6d. ; a bill, ads, 2 wry bitts & other lumber, 4s. ; a bushell of Indian beanes, 5s. ; 4 yards of lennen & Cotton Cloth, 8s. ; 131i. of wooll at 14d., 15s. 2d.; 4li. 1-4 of flax & 5li. of towe, 78. lOd.; 2li. 1-4 of yarne at 2s. 4d., 5s. 3d.; lennen yame. Is. 2d.; in rye meale, malt, wheate & hops, 14s.; a Cellar Case, firken, forme & halfe tub, 5s. ; 2 sacks & a leather bage, 4s.; a sithe, 2 sickles, hand saw & a half bushell, 10s.; the howse, barne & ground about it, 301i.; 3 acres in the north f eUd, 51i. ; 6 Acres at the pequit feild, 6li. ; 3 Acres of meadow at west meadows, Hi. 10s.; 5 acres of marsh. Hi. 5s.; 3 Cowes & one heifer 2 yeare ould, 16li.; one hogg, 14s.; in Debts, 201i. 9s. ; A ladder Is. 4d. ; A hyde of leather, 18s. 6d. ; more in leather & rosen. Hi. 16s. 6d. ; a lookeing glasse, mat- tock & a wheelebarrow, 5s.; total, 15811. 15s. 3d. Debts owing from the estate, 301i. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 138. Estate op Jane Kenning op Ipswich. "The 14**' of 12* m*" 1653 This is to Certify that I Jane Kenning being in pf ect memory do make my two sisters Elisabeth Wilson and Margery Knowlton to be my Execu- trixes & they to chuse whom they see fitt to Asist them in the disposing of that which I haue giuen which is as foUoweth, To John Knowlton I giue Twenty pounde & to the rest of my sisters Children ten pound a peece Elisabeth Knowlton Elisa- beth Wilson Seaborne Wilson, & Abraham Knowlton, And to my brother Wilsons sone Thomas three pounds, & the rest for my mothers vse during her life & for that that remaines 166 THE PROBATE BECORDS OF ESSEX COTTNTY. equally to be deuided in Case there be not enougb of that which is left then there is to be a deduction pportionable out of the former gift." [No signature]. Witness: Mary Tredwell, Thomas Knowlton. Proved Mar. 28, 1654 by Thomas Knowlton and Mary, wife of Thomas Tredwell. Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 140. Copy of inventory taken Mar. 3, 1653, by Eobert Payne and Eobert Lord: one Joyned bedsted. Hi. 6s.; A fetherbed & boulster, eurtaines & valents, one piUow & a straw bed, 7li. ; one payre of blanketts. Hi. 10s. ; a blue Kugge, Hi. 10s. ; an oidd Kugge, 16s.; a flockbed & boulster, Hi.; A trundle bed, 5s.; 3 payre of sheets, 31i.; 2 payre of sheets. Hi. IDs.; 2 payre sheets. Hi.; one table cloth & one duz: of napkins & one, 18s. 6d.; one pillow beare & 1 paire of old pUlowbeers, 6s. 4d.; 3 Towels & a short table cloth, 3s.; A Table, lOs. & a little table, 3s. 6d. ; 13s. 6d. ; hir weareing lennen, 2li. Is. ; hir red peticoate, 22s., a serge petieoate & wastcoate, 2li. 28. ; hir paragon, peticoate, 16s.; a yard & halfe of serge, 9s.; A Cloath wastcoate, 10s.; hir searge Gowne, 21i.; hir Cloth Gowne, 2li. 5s.; hir red peticoate with 2 laces. Hi.; 3 old peticoats. Hi. 2s.; a lensy wooUsy Apron, 2s. 6d.; an ould stuffe peticoate & wastcoate of cloth, 10s.; 7 yards of Carsy at 6s. 8d., 2li. 6s. 8d. ; 4 yards of blue bayes. Hi. ; 2 yards & 1-2 of broad Cloth at 15s. p. yd.. Hi. 17s. 6d.; 4 yards of Curtaine stuff. Hi. ; a kersy Covering, Hi. 2s. ; 2 pillows & a flock boulster, 19s. ; 40H. of pewter at 16d., 2li. 138. 4d. ; one postnet, brasse ladle & a spoone, 4s. 6d. ; a brasse pott, 12s. 4d.; pins, 3s. 6d., a morter & 2 pestells, 6s. 8d., 10s. 3d.; a paire of Andirons, 6s. 8d.; a great Iron pott & pot hookes, 16s.; an old kettle, 8s. 6d.; a little kettle & 2 pudding pans, 48. 4d. ; a tramell, spitt & firepan, 5s. 9d. ; a keeler & 3 trayes, 6s. 8d. ; a trundle bed, 4s. 6d. ; 6 busheUs of wheate. Hi. 10s.; 2 bushell & one peck of Indian, 6s. 9d. ; 3 baggs & 3 tubbs & other lumber, 7s. 6d.; 3 Chaires & 3 old Cushins, 4s.; 6 Cushins, 15s.; A Chest & fforme, lis.; a tub of Porke, 18s.; a paire of bellows & other lumber, 6s. 6d. ; one Cowe, 4li. 128. ; the howse & ground aboute it, 35li. ; one Sowe, Hi. Is. ; 600 of nayles at 12d., 600 of nailes at lOd., lis. ; 400 of nailes at 7d. & a narrow axe, 2s. 2d., 4s. 6d. ; one smoothing Iron, is. 6d.; in debts, 711i. 4s. 7d.; total 16611. 7s. Id. a flock bolster twise prised. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 141. the pbobatb becobds op essex countt. 167 Estate of Mark Quiltee op Ipswich. "february the t*^: 1653: I Marke Quilter of Ipswich in Essex in new England doe make my last will and Testament in manner and forme as foUoweth. first I doe giue and be- queath nnto my wife : during her life my house and the land adioyning thereto And I doe giue to my wife a six acre lott during her life which was giuen mee by the towne Joyning to a lott of goodman wamers. which house and lands I doe giue to my son Joseph when my wife shall die, And I doe giue vnto my wife all my meadow ground during her life and after her death to be equally diuided betweene my sonne Marke & my son Joseph, and if it shaU please god to take away my son Joseph before my wife then I doe giue his portion to be deuided among the rest of my children my son Marke to haue a double share thereof, I doe alsoe giue my moueable goods vnto my wife to bee at her owne disposing : and I doe giue to my sonne Marke a Six acre lott which I bought of goodnian Johnson and ten pounds more when my wife shall die. and if my wife shall die before my son Joseph is of age the vse of my house & the land shall goe to the rest of my Children till Joseph be of age. And I doe giue to my daughter mary & to my Daughter Eebecca & to my daughter Sarah five poimds a peice to be paid when my wife shall thinke meete howeuer to be paid at the death of my wife moreouer I doe giue to my daughter Sarah at present a yeerelinge Cow Calfe which wee call grissles Calfe & the rest of my Cattle to my wife to be at her owne disposing. And I doe make my wife Executor of this my last wiU and Testament." [No signature.] Witness: Edward (his mark) Lumis, Danyell wamer. Will: Adams, Jun'. Proved Mar. 38, 1654 by the witnesses. Copy of inventory taken 33 : IS : 1653, by Robert Lord and Daniell Wamer; one fiockbed, 13s. 4d. ; an ould Coverlet & a paire of ould blanketts. Hi. 13s.; one fiock Boulster & 3 pillows, 10s.; A little ould fiockbed & boulster & strawbed with 2 other straw things, 13s.; one ould Trundle bed, 3s.; 3 paire of sheetes & 3 pillow cases. Hi.; 3 Curtaynes, lli.; his weareing Cloths, 2li. ; 3 ould Chaires & 3 ould Cushings, 4s. ; 1 yard & halfe of Cloth, 15s. ; A warmeing pan, 10s. ; one kettell, one Iron pott, a postnet, trameU & pothookes, lli. 13s. 4d.; 3 ould lennen wheeles & a Cotton wheele, 5s.; S ould axes, 3 wedges, a paire of beetle rings, a biU & som other things, 10s.; 3 sithes, 10s.; 10 bushells of Indian 168 THE PROBATE KECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Come & 3 bushells of wheate, 21i, 5s.; 2 ould hogsheads & other lumbar, ISs. ; 4 bushells of barley & an ould ffunn, Hi. 6s.; an ould table & forme, 5s.; a muskett, bandaleers & sword, Hi. ; in pewter, 10s. ; A hand saw & other small things, 6s. 8d. ; ia Cotton & Cotton yarne, 13s.; lennen yame & hempe. Hi. ; A Cart & plough wth what belong to them, 21i. 10s.; 4 steeres & Oxen, 34li.; 5 Cowes, 1 3 yeareling, 3 2 yearelings, 2 yearelings & 2 Calves, 40U.; 3 ehoates. Hi.; the house & ground about it, 251i. ; 13 Acres of Land & about 13 Acres of meadow fresh & salt, 33li.; in barly at the kill, 13 bushells, 31i. 5s. ; total, 13711. 9s. 4d. Debts owing to severaE men to the vallew of 14li. lis. Debts being deducted the estate is 12311. 18s. 4d. Copy of will and inventory, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 163. Estate of Thomas Scott of Ipswich.* "This 8*" of march 1653-54 I Thomas Scott of Ipswich in Essex in Newengland doe appoint this my last will and Tes- tament as foUoweth. Inpr I doe giue to my Daughter Eliz- abeth Twenty & five pounds to her & her heires to be paid the one halfe with in halfe a yeare after by deceaee the other halfe with in a yeare after my decease to her & her heires. Item I doe giue to my daughter Abigaille Twenty & flue pounds to be paid to her & her heires. the one halfe to be paid with in one yeare after my decease the other halfe to be paid with iu a yeare & halfe after my decease. Item I doe giue to my daughter Hannah Twenty & flue pounds to her & her heires to be paid when she is Twenty & one yeares of age, & if shee doe marry before shee be of the age of Twenty & one yeares, The one halfe of it shall be paid at the day of marriage. & the other halfe at the age of twenty and one yeares. Item I doe giue to my daughter Sarah Twenty & fine pounds, to be paid to her & her heires when she is Twenty & one yeares of age. & if shee doe marry before shee bee of the age of Twenty & one yeares, one halfe shall be paid at the day of her marryage and the other halfe at her age of Twenty and one yeares. Item I doe giue to my daughter Mary Twenty and fine pounds. To be paid to her & her heires, when shee ia of the age of Twenty & one yeares. & if shee doe marry be- fore shee bee Twenty and one yeares of Age. the one halfe shall be payd at the day of her marryage & the other halfe at * See also Eecords and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Es- sex Co., vol. 3 (1913), page 96. IHE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 169 her Age of Twenty & one yeares. And I intend that my daughter mary shall bee maintained out of my estate soe as the executors shall see meete with her labour. Item I doe giue to my son Thomas Scot all my Estate ungiuen : and doe appoint my Brother Eichard KembeU and Thomas Eowlin- son sen' and Edmund Bridges executors of this my last will & testament and doe appoint them to be paid whatsoeuer charges they shall be at out of my estate and hereunto I doe set my hand." Tho. Scott Witness: Daniel Warner, Will Adams, Jun''. Proved 38 : 1 : 1654. Copy of will, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 163. Inventory taken Mar. Vt, 1653-4, by John Whipple and TheophUus Wilson: in the parlor, one bedsted wth a feather bed, two feather bolsters, two pillowes with a flock bed, two blankets, a rug, five curtaines and valants, 8li. 15s. 4d.; two chests, one broad box, one Chaire with one old chest with two locks and a warming pan, 15s. lOd. ; a Coverled, 12s. ; 4 yards quarter and halfe of Canvis at 33d. p yard, 8s. ; 2 peeces of Gotten Cloth containing 4 yards and a halfe at 3s. p yard, 13s. 6d.; 4 yards of Gotten Cloth at 2s. 6d. p yard, 10s.; 3 yards of white Cloth, 5s. ; 3 yards halfe a quarter of Garsy at 3s. 6d. p yard, 16. ; 3 yards quarter and halfe of red Cotton at 2s. 6d. p yard, 5s. lOd. ; a yard and halfe of Carsy, 6s. ; a yard and halfe and halfe quarter of serge, 6s. 6d.; a table Cloth, 7s.; 3 small table clothes, 3s. 4d.; a peice of locram, 3 yards, 4s. 6d. ; 3 paire of eheetes, 18s. ; 5 napkins, 3s. 4d. ; 4 pillow beers, 6s. ; 3 shirts, 10s. ; 3 towells. Is. ; a locke with 3 paire of Joynts, 2s.; 36li. of pewter in the hall at one shil- ling p li., lU. 16s.; one kettle weighing 17li., 78. 8d. ; a kettle, 2 posnits & a Scumer weighing llli. 3q, 10s.; a kettle weighing 161i., 10s. ; a brasse morter weighing 4li. Iq., 2s. ; a chamber pot. Is. 6d. ; an Iron skillet, 4s. ; an Iron kettle, 5s. ; 3 Iron potts weighing 531i. and a halfe, 15s.; a trevet 181i., 6s.; a smoothing Iron, Is.; 311i. of Iron things, 8s. 9d.; a frying pan, 3s. 6d. ; a paire of bellowes, a brush with other implements, 6s. 8d. ; 6 oeamy spoones, 2s. 4d. ; old Iron, 9s. ; 2 plowshares, 2s. 6d. ; wedges, 2s. ; 3 pailes, an old kettle and a spade, 5s. ; 3 bookes, 13s. 2d. ; a hamer, a paire of pincers and an ax, 4s. ; Two muskets, a sword and a paire of bande- leers with a long fowling peece. Hi. 10s.; 500 & a halfe of nailes, 4s.; 3 bells, a hacksaw, a framing saw, a handsaw & 170 THE PROBATE REOOBDS OP ESSEX COtJNTT. a paire of sheeres, 14s.; 9 old tubs, 10s.; porke, lli. lis.; a halfe headed bedsted, a pillow with a paire of blankets and a small bed, lli. 3s. ; 13 Caskes, 6s. ; a fan, 3 sickles, 2 sithes with other implements, 7s. ; ia wearing Clothes, 8li. 3s. lOd. ; in money, 3li. 15s. 6d. ; 14 yards and a halfe of Gotten Cloth, 21i. 3s. 6d. ; girt webb, Is. 4d.; foure skins with a peece of match, 9s. ; lead, 71i., Is. 2d. ; a flitch of bacon weighing 261i. and a halfe, 10s. lOd. ; a gowne, 15s. ; caps and bands with a paire of stockings, 8s.; wheate, 36 bushels and a pecke, 91L Is. 3d.; 55 bushels, 3 peckes of malt, 131i. 18s. 9d.; a brasse frying pan, 3s. 6d. ; Indian Come, 34 bushels, 5li. 3s. ; Cattle in the hands of John West with tackling for plow and Cart, 621i. ; in the hands of John davis, 51i. ; Cattle in the hand of Eobert Roberts, 151i.; Cattle at home and swine, 331i. 5s.; a beast in the hand of John Spofford, 6li. ; in debts, 4li. 18s. ; a house, a bame and land, 12911. ; a grinstone, 5s. ; total, 31811. 19s. lid. Allowed in Ipswich court 38 : 1 : 1654. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 24,971. Bichard (his P mark) Kimball and Edman Bridges, on May 10, 1661, acknowledged the receipt from Mr. Ezekell Eogers of 251i. the legacy given to Sarah Scott by her father. Wit: Tho. Lovell and WUliam Goodhue. Essex Co. Qita/r- terly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 48. Acquittances brought in Sept. 29, 1663, by Richard Kim- ball and Edmond Bridges, executors of the will of Thomas Scott, imder the hands of the legatees, that is, the children of said Scott, of the receipts of their several legacies. Said ex- ecutors were discharged. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 123. Haniell Bosworth certified, Oct. 1, 1663, that he received 251i. from Richard Kimball and Edmond Bridges, which was a legacy given to his wife Abbigaile by her father, Thomas Scott. Wit: Thomas Lovell, sr., and Thomas Lovell, jr. Mary (her X mark) Scot certified, Apr. 33, 1663, to the receipt of 35li. from Ezek. Eogers, of Ipswich, which was the legacy left her by her father. Wit : Richard Jacob and Dan- iel Hovey. Essex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaves 49, 50. Estate of Samuell Stmonds, Jr. of Ipswich. "I Samuell Symonds Jun', being very weake in body & of THE PROBATE EECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. ITl good memory, doe make this my last will & Testament in mann"' & forme following viz: Imprimis haueing (I blesse God) rest in my heart concerning my enerlasting Condicon, through Jesus Christ my p'tious Sanio"", I doe giue unto my brother Harlakinden Symonds all my lande in wenham, & f oure of my best bands. Item I giue to my brother John Sy- monds three pounds & ten shillings, to be paide next Michael- tide come three yeare, or within one month after his demand of it, in Case he cometh to Newengland in the meane time. Item I giue unto my brother Samuell Symonds, to my sifiters Martha, Euth, & Priscilla, & to my nephew Samuell Epps, Twenty shillings a peece, to be paide, within one yeare after my deeeace. Item I giue to my sister Mary Epps, the little peece of new hoUand cloth. Item I giue vnto KUligresse Eosse my Chest with the lock & key to it. Item I giue to my brother Samuell all my bookes. Item I giue vnto Eebecca warde fine shillings. Item I giue unto my brother william Symonds (whom I appoynt & desire to be my executo' of this my will) all my lande at Chebacco, in Ipsw"" : & all the rest of my goods vndisposed of, haueing paid, & discharged all my debts, & duties. In wittness whereof I haue heereunto sett my hand, & scale, Dat SS* day of the nineth month Anno Dom 1653." Samuell Symonds. Witness: James Chewte, Elizabeth Chewte, Samuel Sy- monds. Proved 28 : 1 : 1654 by testimony of James Chute and affirmed by Mr. Samuell Symonds, Copy of inventory presented 30 : 1 : 1654 : in Lande about sixteene acers lying in Wenham late purchassed of Samuell Kent, 61i.; in lande at Chebacco falls about seaven Acres, 51i. ; halfe a Mare & halfe a Colt, 30li.; in bookes & other goods, lOli. ; total, 411i. Copy of will and inventory, Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 161. Estate of Eichaed Hollingsworth of Salem.* Administration on the estate of Eichard Holingworth, granted Mar. 28, 1654, to the widow Holingworth, Capt. William Hathome, Mr. Henry Bartholomew and Thomas Wilks, all of Salem. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 45. * See also Eecorda and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Es- sex Co., Mass., vol. 1 (1911), pp. 349, 350, 359. 172 THE PROBATE EECOKDS OF ESSEX COTJNTr. Mr. Henry Bartholmew brought in an inventory of the estate of Eic. Hollingworth, sr., 27: 4: 1654. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 72. Inventory of Eichard Hollingworth of Salem, taken 26 : 3 : 1654, by Walter Price and Samuell Archard: One dwelling house, an outhouse, and one aker of Lande, 24li.; 4 ten aker lotts on darbie fort side, 121i.; one aker and half of land on the neck neare unto Tho. Piektons, 15s. ; 2 akers of lande bought of Mr. Steevens, 21i. ; a Cowe, 4li. ; 20 akers of lande given by the towne. Hi. ; a greate ketch on the stocks, 13011. ; a lighter on the stocks, 181i. ; a lesser ketch on the stocks, 71i. ; 7 loode of timber on the keye at 8s. p loode, 2li. 16s. ; 6 loode of sawne timber at 10s. p loode, 31i. ; 35 C. of oake planeke at 12s. p C, 211i. ; 585 foote of pine planeke at 10s. p C, 21i. 18s. 9d.; trunneUs, Hi. 4s.; 400 of inch boords. Hi. 2s.; 966 foote of oake boords at 7s. 6d., 3li. 12s. 4d. ; 487 foote of inch and half at 9s., 3li. 3s. lOd.; 3 barrells of Tarr, 31i.; more 536 foote of oake planeke at 13s., 31i. 4s. 4d.; 784 foote of pine at lOs., 3li. 18s. 6d.; a Eudder and keele stem and steme post for a boate. Hi.; in kettles, potts and a scQlett, 21i.; tubbs, 13s.; a frying pan, 2s. 6d.; trenchers, 3s. 3d.; eartben potts, 18d.; a .pitch pott, 14s., paUs, 12d., 16s. 6d. ; peAvter, a bras Candlestick, a mortr and spitt. Hi. 16s.; 13 tubbs, a Joyned stool and a forme. Hi. 4s.; 6 Chaires, 12s., andirons, 3s., 15s.; hakes, tongs, grediron and fire shoveU, 10s. ; 2 Chests and a settle. Hi. ; one side Cubberd and box, 18s. ; one bed, 3 blanketts and 2 pillowes, 5li. ; 3 pr. of Sheets, 40s., a trundle bedsteed, 3s., 21i. 3s. ; 3 pr. pillow beares, 13s., a warmeinge pan, 6s., 18s. ; one bed steed and Curtaines, 20s., a looking glass and brush, 2s., wearinge apparrell, 41i. 10s., 5li. 12s.; 2 wheeles and a cheese presse, 6s.; 6 napkins, 2 table clothes, 10s., a bed, 2 pr. blankets and bedsted, 2li. 10s. ; tooles. Iron Einge bolts and gin Eopes, 2LL. 10s.; a whipsaw, 2 gins and a Eope, Hi. ; old Iron, 20s., a drippin pan, 13d., Hi. Is. ; Thomas Warner of Cape Porpus, Hi. 5s. ; Jo. Deale of desperatt debt, 5li.; Majr. Sedgwick, 71i. ; John Hudson, 20li.; Francis Hudson, 5s.; more 1,000 of oake planeke in the woods, 31i. 15s. ; for hewen timbr lyinge on the deputie's farme, 3li. 15s. Ussex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 131. Depositions made in Salem court 30 : 4 : 1654, concerning the estate of Eichard Hollingworth. William HoUingworth deposed that he heard his father, Eieh. HoUingworth, often THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 173 say that the house in which he dwelt was his son Richard's, and that he had given it to him in consideration of work. Susanna Hollingworth deposed that her husband, Richard Hollingworth said, "I will build another for my wife and myselfe to dwell in." NathU. Pickman deposed that Rich. Hollingworth, de- ceased, said to him that the house on the south end of the lot that was by Mr. Corwethin's house in Salem he had given to his son William Hollingworth, and the house he lived in to his son Rich. Hollingworth, and a parcel of land at Darbie fort side near Mr. Trend's lot, whether 10 or 30 acres, he could not tell. The deceased wished him to build him another house that summer. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 76. Estate of William Varney of Ipswich. Administration on the estate of William Varney, intestate, granted Mar. 28, 1654, to his widow, Bridgett Varney. He left three sons and one daughter. Ordered that the eldest son have 8li. within three months, and the other children 4li. each at the age of twenty-one. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 45. Inventory of the estate of William Varney of Ipswich, taken 1:1: 1653, by George Gidding and John Cogswell: 2 flock beds and flock boulster and 3 pillows, 21i. 10s. ; 2 blan- kets, one sheet & other beding. Hi. 12s. ; his weareing aparell, 31i.; bushells of wheat, 15s.; 2 bushells 1-2 of Indian corne, 8s.; in lumborments, 5s.; in axes and tooles, 15s.; a brase pot & frieing pan, lis. ; houses & land, 251i. ; in cattell, 32li. ; in bookes, 6s. 8d.; total, 57li. 2s. 8d. Debts owing from the estate, 6li. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 132. Estate of John Coolet of Ipswich. Administration on the estate of John Cooley, intestate, granted Mar. 28, 1654, to the widow, Elizabeth Cooley. The children were three daughters, who were to receive 61i. 13s. 4d. each within three months after demand. Ipswich Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 1, page 45. Inventory of the estate of John Coolye of Ipswich, de- ceased, taken Mar. 14, 1653, by Edward Browne and Robert Lord: House & groimd about it, lOli.; 6 acres of planting land, 8li.; 2 cowes, 2 heifers, 1 too year ould & one yeare 174 THE PBOBAIE BBCORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. ould, 311i. ; 2 shotes, Hi. ; one Fetherbed & boulster & floke boulster, 3li.; 2 pillows & one ould flock pillow, 10s.; pr. of ould blanketts & ould rugg & one better Kugg, Hi. 10s.; 1 paire of ould curtayne & valiants, 15s.; one ould bedsted & straw bed, 4s. ; a trundle bed, 5s. ; 2 pr. of ould sheets, 15s. ; pillow beeres, 12s. ; 1 table cloth, 4 napkins & a towell, 10s. ; 2 ya : hempen cloth, 3s. ; all his weareing aparrell, 81i. ; 2 ould chests, 6s. ; in pewter, Hi. ; 2 settells, 3 Skilletts, 1 morter & pestle, 1 brase chafen dish & skimer, lli. 6s. 8d. ; a warmeing pan, 6s. 8d. ; one Iron pole & frying pan, dripen pan & a pr. of pot hookes & a tramell, a greediron & spitt, lli. ; a musket, sword & other things belonging to the armes, lli. 28. ; 5 bush- ells of come, 15s. ; beetles & wedges, 2 axes, 2 howes, 13s. 4d. ; 1 matock spad & shovell & other small toolles, 12s.; a lenen wheele & 2 pr. of cards, 6s.; a pondering tubb, keelor, 2 chaires and other lumbar, IBs. ; hempen yame & hemp & tow, 12s. ; one bible & other bookes, 15s. ; a payre of bellears, 2s. ; 3 skins, 2 bushells of mault, 16s. ; total, 661i. 14s. 8d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 133. Estate of Thomas Elithoep op Eowlet. In answer to the petitions of Widow Ethethrop, Hugh Smith and John Pickerd, the court May 14, 1654, granted the probate of the will of Thomas Ellethrope unto the per- sons named in the will, they to give security. The eldest son to have 28li., and the three youngest children 201i. each, there being so much clear estate remaining after the widow's 30li. and all debts deducted; but if the estate is more or fall short of 12011. clear, then it to be divided equally among the four children. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 4, page 193. The complaint of Abigaile Elithropp that some estate left her by her husband was unjustly detained from her, and upon her request Oct. 19, 1654, it is referred to the next County court at Ipswich. Mass. Bay Colony Records, vol. 3, page 363. Case of widow Elitrop referred to the General Court; or- dered Mar. 27, 1655, with consent of the overseers, Hugh Smith, John Pickard and John Trumble, that they pay her twenty shillings for the year past and 40s. per year in the future, which is for the produce of the two younger chil- dren's portions, the stock to be preserved entire. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 50. The two younger children of widow Elitrop to be paid their THE PKOBATB KBCORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 175 portions into the hands of John Wyldes. 34: 2: 1656, John Pickard, executor of Thomas Blitrop, brought the receipt from John Wyldes and the widow, and the two elder children therefor, and the court discharged him. Ipswich Qiiarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 56. Estate of Abeaham War of Ipswich. "1 Abraham war of Ipswich maryed man being weake of body but of parfeckt memorye and vnderstanding doe make this my last will and testament as foUoweth I comitt my sole to god that gaue it and my body to the earth when I shall de- parte this life and for my worldly goods I thus dispose of them, my wiU is that the phissision and other depts that I owe shall bee payde and I giue my daughter to my wife to bring up and I desire her to bring her vp in the feare of god and to haue a care of her as If e shee war her owne. and I give fiue pounde to my daughter sarah when shee shall come to age. and lastly I make my wife my onely exsecutor and ouerseer of this my laste wiU and testament, witnes my hand this 22 day of the 3. moneth : 1654." his mark Abraham O War his mark Witness : Eoger Lanckton, William /^ Simonds, John war- ner. Inventory : House & house lott, 251i. ; flock bed, 21i. 5s. ; 2 pillowes of feathers, 8s. ; 2 pillows, 6s. ; a hayer bed, 16s. ; bed- sted and trundle bed, 17s.; boulster and feathers. Hi. 8s.; coverlid and blanket, 15s.; a ruge, 15s.; two payre breches & Jacket, Hi. 5s. ; hatt, 14s. ; 3 shirts, 18s. ; 3 sherts, 18s. ; 3 pillow bears, 10s. ; a payre shooes, 7s. ; 4 bands, 7s. 6d. ; chest and boxes, 16s.; 3 Iron potts, 18s.; skellet of bras, 3s.; erthen ware, 6s. 6d. ; 3 barels, 8s.; sartaine tubs, 4s.; frying pane, 3s. 6d. ; 2 bottles and a cane, 2s. ; 5s. ; a bras laidele, 2s. 8d.; tine pane, Is. 5d. ; spoones, 2s. 4d. ; two blew dishes. Is. 8d. ; the smoothing iron, 6s. ; a 2s. ; dishes and baskets. Is. 8d. ; hower glase, Is. ; tramell and slice, 4s. ; butter, 3s. 6d. ; chayers, 4s.; table and two stools, 2s.; two hoes & axe, a wedge, 8s.; 3 sivs, 3 bags, 3s.; a booke, Is. 6d. ; meale. Is.; trenchers, 9d. ; a meale tube, 5s. ; 21i. 4s. ; two hogsheds, 4s.; a reale, 2s.; a hoge, 15s.; total, 471i. 7s. 4d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 149. 176 the probate records of essex county. Estate of John Sandie of Maeblehbad. Administration on the estate of John Sandie of Marble- head, intestate, granted 27: 4: 1654, to his widow, Mary Sandy. Inventory, 801i.; the eldest son to have lOli. at twenfy-one years of age and the other two children to have 5li. apiece. The widow was enjoined to bring up the chil- dren to read and write. Salem Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 3, leaf 71. Estate of Daniel Eolfe of Ipswich. Administration on the estate of Daniell EofE of Eowley, intestate, granted ZT: 4: 1654, to his widow, Hannah Eoff. Salem Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 3, leaf 73. Inventory of the estate of Daniell Eofe of Ipswich, de- ceased taken June 24, 1654, by Daniel (his D mark) Thurs- ton, John (his I mark) Gage and Eobert Lord: One bed- sted & cord, lli. ; a little flock-bed & boulster, an ould Eugge & blanket, 2 paire of sheetes, 16s. ; His weareing appareU, 3li. 10s.; a little table and 2 chaires, 2 little stooles, 12s.; one Cradle, 4s. ; a warmeing pan, 4s. 6d. ; 1 skillet & brase ladle, 3s. 6d., 8s. ; one Iren pot, 8s., 1 dozzon of trenchers, 12d., 9s. ; one square, 3 agures, a broad axe & a pr. compasses, 12s.; felling axes & one howe, 5s.; other Tooles & an ould sithe & one hinge, 12s., another ould sithe & snath, 2a. 6d. ; a hat- brish axe, a pr. of sisers and an ould tubb, 2s.; a fowling peece, lli. 13s. 4d.; one box, 4s., 1 houre glass. Is., 5s.; 1 beetle, 20d., one Iron pot, 10s., lis. 8d. ; an ould bible & one other booke, 6s. ; one little kettell & a little skiUet, 6s. ; 2 sives, 2s. ; one earthen pot, 4 spoones, 20d., 3s. 8d. ; 4 little keelars, 7s., one little pondering tub, 3s., 10s.; 1 ould chime, one runlet bucking tub & firkin, 9s.; one bottle & other wooden ware, 5s. 6d. ; one earthen pot & 20 li. of butter, lOs.; 5 cheeses, 4s.; a pr. of woodin scales & earthen weres, 6s.; an acre of Eye on the ground, lli. ; 4 acres of Indian come slit come, 31i. ; about 9 acres of wheat & barlye, 161i.; a paire of oxen, 16li. 5s., 1 cart & plough, 32s., 171i. 17s. ; a cowe & a calfe, 6li. ; one asse, 51i., lUi. ; one small sow & 2 piggs, lli. 10s. ; a raper, 22s., belt, 2s., lli. 4s. ; powder & shot, 18d. ; a drum & sticks, 21i. ; a little f owleing peece, lli. ; a chaire, 18d., Is. 6d. ; ovidng to the estate, 3li. ; the grass that is to be mowne, lli. 12s.; 31i. of yame, 5s.; total, 741i. 17s. 8d. Debts due : To Mr. Jewet, llli., & he requires 9li. more for damages, THE PKOBATB BEC0RD8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. 177 201i. ; to my father, Humphry Broadstreet, llli. ; to Goodman Weekes of Salem, 61i.; to John Woodam, 61i. lOs.; to Good- man Thurston, Hi. 19s.; to John Gage, 31i.; to Mr. Baker, 10s.; to ITath. Stow, 408., 2li. 10s.; to Goodwife Elitrip & Marke Quilter, 21i.; to Lieft. Remington, 12s., to Goodman Kemball, 12s., Hi. 4s.; to Mr. Payne, 4s. 6d., to John Tod, 24s., Hi. 8s. 6d. ; to Goodwife Lumkin, 3s. ; to William Beale, 4li.; to Major Denison, 10s. 6d.; total, 601i. 5s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 134. Estate op George Bueeill, Se. op Lynn. "The wille of George Burxill senior || yt after my deathe || my house wherin I dwell I Giue to my sonn francis with all the land and meadow lying near adioyning to it with all farms outhouses &c : and || ye 1| bam I giu to him yt is neare to ye land of Thomas ChadweU, || Land || formerly william Edward with all the vpland and meadow adioyniag vnto it and belonging thervnto This I giue vnto him & his heirs jrt is lawfully begotten of his body for ever I giue vnto my sonn John that house wch. formerly was ffraneis his with all the land belonging vnto it and yt pece of land near Rich moors and alsoe I giu him fourteen aers of salt marsh in Rumley marsh yt is to say six and flue and three alsoe 8 eight more acres in the last division I giue to my sonn John and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body but in case John should not quietly possess this in regard it was formerly given vnto ffraneis then & my will is that John shall haue my dwelMng house and al yt is aboue mentioned to be given to ffraneis alsoe my sonn Georg to haue his now dwelling house w**" all the Apurtenances belonging thereto alsoe I giue a cow to my sonn George w*"" a calf and for the rest of my cattle I giue foure cowes and too oxen || to my sonn John || and all the rest of the cattle to ffraneis also I giue twenty pound a peece to my soon Georg and John and tenn pounds to my sonn francis his child if it liveth if not to the rest of his childeren if he hath any being lawfully begotten of his body alsoe I giue al my movables about the house with linnen and woUin to be equally devided to my three sonns yt is George francis and John and if any moer money shalbe aboue this aboue men- tioned i|yt|! to be given vnto francis and my Biggest selver cup I giu to Georg with too silver spoons and the lesser silver cup with too silver spoons to John and four silver spoons to francis if ther be eight of them Alsoe that goods which is 178 THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX C0T7NTY. to com from England my •will is if it com safe to be equally devided to my three sonns alsoe my will is that m' whiting and m' cobbet and Tho. Langhton with my sonn fErancis should see this my will fnlfiled alsoe my will is that m*" whiting and m' cobbett shall haue fourty shillings a peeea out of my estate and Tho. Laughton twenty shillings all to- be paid within one half yeare after my death. Dated 18th October 1653." George Burill Witness; Tho. Laughton. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 135. Will of George Burrill of Lynn was found to be imperfect in respect to executors, and 27 : 4 : 1654, his three sons were appointed administrators. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 73. Inventory taken 21: 4: 1654, by IVancis (his P mark) Ingals and Edward Bnrchum : One cloath dublett & a paire of Breeches & cotten Drawers, 2li. 10s.; one stuffe dublett & a paire of Breeches, 21i. ; one cloath eloake, 3li. 10s.; one cloath dublet & Breeches, Hi.; one stufE dublet & Breeches, wth silver Buttens, Hi. 6s.; one cloath Jurkin & a paire of breeches, 16s. ; one fustion dublet, 6s. 8d. ; one cloath coat & drawers, 18s.; Tow cloath coats. Hi. 10s.; a short coat & westcoat & breeches, 10s.; one cloath Gowne, 31i. 5s.; one stufEe Gowne, 2li. 10s. ; one more stufEe Gowne, Hi. 13s. 4d. ;. one more stuff Gown, 2li. 5s. ; one stuff peticoat. Hi. 6s. Bd. ; one more stuff peticoat. Hi. ; one kearsy peticoat, Hi. 5s. ; one pennystone peticoat, 14s. ; one stuff kirtle, 15s. ; tow Eideinge hats, 41i. 5s. ; one kersy peticoat. Hi. 13s. 4d. ; one serge peti- coat. Hi.; one kersy weascoat, 10s.; one stuff wescoat, one shagg wescoat & 3 cloath wescoats, 16s.; one cotten wescoat & flannell wescoat & kersy wescoat, lis. 4d. ; one stuff Gowne,. Hi.; one cotten wescoat & peticoat, 8s.; one cloath peticoat, 16s.; tow white wescoats, 9s.; one chOds peticoat, 3s.; one childs Blankett, Hi. 10s. ; two sea Aprons, lis. ; one sea cub- herd cloath, 7s.; one stuff wescoat, 6s. 8d. ; one sett of cur- taines & vallance, 3li. 10s. ; one cubberd cloath rought with needleworke, Hi. 4s.; two carpetts, 18s.; one cubberd cloath with fringe, 3s.; three cushens & a peece of stuff. Hi.; 12 yerd & 1-2 kersy, 51i.; 14 yerds of kersy, 5li. 12s.; 8 yerds 1-2 of cotten. Hi. Is. 3d. ; 4 yerd of kersy. Hi. 4s. ; 5 yerd 1-2 of stuff, 18s. ; one paire of cloath meetings, 2s. 6d. ; 13 paire stockings, Hi. 7s. 6d. ; a paire of gloves & too maskes, 5s. ; THE PBOBATB EECOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 179 one silke hood scarff and handchetcher, 4s. 6d. ; too caps & old stuff, 5s.; peeees of cloath, 3s.; wosted fringe, 3s.; 4 pair stockings, 5s.; cruell & fringe, 3s.; pincushen & a remant stuff, 2s. 6d. ; velvett & ribbin, 3s. ; a paire bodys. Is. 6d. ; too cloath Hudds, 4s.; a peeee stuff and 5 hatts, Hi. 15s. 6d.; 6 cushens, Hi. Is.; a pcell of shoos. Hi. 14s.; a swath for the backe. Is.; too paire of course sheets, 16s.; too paire of sheets, Hi. 7s. 7d. ; too paire of sheets. Hi. 10s. ; too paire of sheets. Hi. 16s. ; too pair of sheets, 3li. ; three sheets, 31i. 3s. 4d. ; one paire sheets, 15s.; one dyapare table cloath, Hi. 4s.; one dia- per table cloath, 16s.; too towells. Is.; one shift, 10s.; 5 old shifts, 4s. ; too shift skirts, 6s. ; too halfe skirts, 2s. ; 14 shirts & shifts, 3li. 18s. ; a table towell, 3s. 6d. ; a pcell of lace, 2s. ; one old sheet, Is.; one peece of new cloath, 17s. 6d.; one peeee of new cloth, 5s. lOd.; one peece new cloath, Hi. 13s. 4d. ; one peece new cloath, 5s. ; one peece new cloath, 8s. 6d. ; six remants of cloath, 7s.; three caps, 7s.; childbed linnen, 2li. ; Aprone, 4li. ; neck handcatchers & bands, 41i. 7s.; a pockett handcatchers. Hi. lis.; cubberd cloaths, 3li. 14s.; caps and coyfes. Hi. 2s. ; Napkins & towells, 4li. 2s. 6d. ; pil- low bears, 31i. ; double clouts, 9s. ; too pcells of old linnen. Hi. 10s. ; a paire of bodys & wescoats, 2s. 6d. ; a matt for a bed, 3s.; a hatt band & flap. Hi. 5s.; one fetherbed & Bollster, 41i. 15s. ; one feather bed & Bolster, 5li. 10s. ; one feather bed & Bolster, 4li. 10s. ; one Bedstead, curtaines, 2 curtaiue rods, matt & coards, 21i. 5s.; one featherbed & too bolsters, 4li. ; one fether bed & too old bolsters, 2li. 5s. ; five pillows & one bolster ticke. Hi. 10s. ; one rugg. Hi. 13s. 4d. ; too coTerings, Hi. 10s. ; 4 blancketts, 3li. 12s. ; 4 blancketts, 31i. ; 4 blancketts. Hi. ; 1 pillian cloath, 3s. ; one cloake bagg, 2s. 6d. ; curtaine and curtaiue rods, 9s. ; three spitts, 2s. 6d. ; one fowling peece, one curbinne and too musketts, 3li. Is. ; one muskett more, 8s. ; too paire of Bandowlerows and a flaske & belt, 8s. 6d.; three swords. Hi. 6s. 8d. ; three rest, 3s. ; a lead erean for a coop & hallberd, 6s.; 31i. of pewter, Hi. 10s.; 28 l-21i. pewter. Hi. 3s. 3d. ; 4 l-2li. pewter & a band pott, 10s. 8d. ; a morter & pestle, 5s.; a pcell of cettles, skillets & other brass. Hi. 6s.; a warmingepann, 5s.; a fryinge pann, 3s.; three brass potts, Hi. 16s.; a smoathing Iron with too heaters, 28. 6d. ; for a pcell of Iron warre. Hi. 9s.; one gold ringe, 14s.; six silver spoons, 21i. 3s. 6d.; silver bodkin, thimble, 2 silver buttens, 6s. ; too silver bowls, 21i. 10s. ; too glasses, Is. ; trenchers, too boxes & too paire of bodys, 3s. 8d. ; a pcell of linnen, yeame & winding blads, 4s. 6d. ; three chests & f oure truncks, 2li. 180 THE PKOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNir. 8s,; a pcell of boxes, Hi. 6s.; foure bibls & a pcell of other bookes. Hi. 13s. 4d.; too linnen wheeles, too chirmes & other lumber, Hi. 4s.; too siffs & a little box with spice, 3s.; too heifers, too years old & a cow, 121i. ; one bull stagg, 711. ; three cowes, 13li. 10s.; one steere & one oxe, 12li. lOs.; three coults, 2li. 10s. ; foure oxen, 32li. ; three cowes, 131i. 3s. 4d. ; three ewes, three lambes & one weather, 81i. 8s.; one table, six stools & a cheare, Hi. 1.3s. ; one bedstead, one trundlebed with valance and curtains and too coards. Hi. ISs.; one pcell of nayles small & great, 15s. 4d.; pcell of porke, 21i. 10s.; pcell of wooden ware in the seller, IT'S. ; pcell of mault, 121i. ; pcell of linnes, hookes & other old things, 18s. 6d. ; tann leather & whit leather, lis. 4d. ; flax & cloath it is in, lli. 2s. ; pcell of old hoggsheads & other wooden ware in the chamber, lli. 8s. ; peeU of sheeps wool & a Bedstead and coard, 8s. 2d. ; pceU of oats & pease, 6s. 4d. ; feathers, 4s.; bulletts, shot & powder, 12s. 9d.; too skins and a sife bottom, 2s.; cotton Eibben bindeing, poynts & laces, 4s.; pinns, needles & but- tens, 28. 6d.; black and brown thread. Is. 6d. ; smal bones, gloves & Brimston, 3s.; twine, whipcoard and bowstrings. Is. 6d.; fishhookes, pinns and old tools, 2s. 6d.; a little box with too sivett boxes, finne thread, smale Inckle and Eibbin in it, 3s.; too snapsackes mach a markinge Iron & a box, 48. 4d.; spicketts, fossetts, fishhookes, too bookes, little barrell & a pott, 5s. ; remnant of cloath, 7s. ; hinges for doors and catches for doors. Is.; Juggs, 4s. 8d.; sisers, spures, knife and Brasse wyer, 38.; knifes, Bitts for Bridls and too padlocks & small things, 3s. ; gaily potts, glasses and dager witli a knife, 38. ; one cubberd & chest & hower glasse, 18s. ; chears, bellows, iables and old tubbs in the house, 7s. 8d. ; 7 siths beinge old, 5s.; box of old Iron & steel, 6s.; more old Iron, 14s. 6d.; Iron bills and frows, 12s.; coopers axe, 6s.; coopers crowses, 2s. 6d. ; peckaxe, clouts for cart wheels & doore laches of Iron, 4s. ; saws, 12s. ; axes, 148. 6d. ; adses, 9s. ; pirser bits & traces, 5s. ; fouer paire of compasses and one file, 3s. ; hinges for doors & hammers, 3s.; Augers, 7s.; drawinge knifes, augers, pinncers & truells, 8s.; fouer sickls, 3s.; cleevis fet- ters & a locke, 4s. ; a saddle & brydle, 13s. 4d. ; 3 forkes, 3s. 6d. ; drawinge knifes & chissels, 3s. 4d.; wedges of Iron, 3s. lOd.; coleters & shares, 15s.; chaines & cleeves, lli. Is. 3d.; lead & a little axe, 2s. ; salt, naked oats & a trevett, 4s. ; cart roops & a siffe, 8s. ; dry casks, 8s. ; hoops & Barrell heads, lOs. ; spads and hooes, 8s. 6d.; Joynters, 9s.; smale caskes, more caskes, 128. ; Barrells, lli. 2s. ; tubbs, 14s. ; baggs & sacks, 5s. ; THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 181 copper furnace & ehirme, Hi. 12s. ; old chaine & a buckett att well, 2s. ; lead wayts, 19s. 2d. ; too paire of skailes, 7s. ; wood & cooper ware, 8s. ; a cheese press, ladder & old wood, 10s. ; one plough, cart & wheels, Hi. 10s. 8d.; one dungcart, 10s.; one coller traces & ladder, 3s. ; too butts and seaven hoggsheads, 12s.; foure yoakes with Irons, 10s.; a paire of Harrows & old wood, 7s. 6d.; part of a house in Boston, 55li.; upland and meadow and houseinge, 28911. 10s. ; debts and Bills, 491i. 18s. lOd. ; owing in come, 3s. 8d.; oweinge in old England, 401i.; in money, 821i. 4s. lOd.; total, 84811, 10s, Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 136. Estate of William Wake op Salem. "The last Will of William Wake : whoe is at this Instant in pffect memory made this 17: 2*" 1654. ffirst it is my will and my desire that all due debts and Ingagments wch I doe owe everye man : be discharged owt of my estate : as allsoe all other nessessury Chargis whatsoever in and about my sikness or buryaU or about paying and getting vpp my debts as allsoe if there happen any occation about sut or suts of law or any other occations: in and about my prop[er] bisnes and occa- tions: that all chargis about the premisis be Aloude owt of my estate 2'^ After all due debts and chargis be sattisfied and payd it is my will that the one halfe of what shall re- mayne be returned or sent to Ingland to my daughter Katterin Wake if shee be leving: if nott then to be sent to my Bro: John Wake "3'' it is my will that the other halfe remayning shalbe left in the hands of the overseers : vnto whome I doe giue full power and order to disposse of it according to my priuat direc- tions and Instructions Comitted to them: who wiU I doupt not f aythffully pf orme it "Lastly it is my will: that Hilliard Veren: and Walter Price : shalbe and are Intrusted Joyntly to be my overseers to see the trew pformance of this my last will and testament and In wittnes hearoff I haue sett my hand the daye & yeare aboue written." William Wake, his mark his mark Witness : Tho. I N Smith, Jonathan P Porter. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 137. Proved 27 : 4: 1654. Mr. Walter Price and Hilliard Vear- in appointed administrators. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 73. 182 THE PROBATE KECOEDS OF ESSEX COtTNTI. Inventory taken 33: 4: 1654, by Edmond Batter and Elias Stileman : 1 house & orchard & a peece of Lande at ye house, lOli.; 1 halfe headed bedsteed, 8s.; 3 chests, 15s.; 1 Cubberd, 4s. 6d.; 3 Cases & 8 glasses, 4s.; 3 Chaires, 5s.; 1 frying pann, Is. 6d. ; 1 brass Kettle, Hi. 10s. ; 1 Iron pott & hookes, 6s. ; 1 Gunn, 6s. 8d. ; 1 Lampe & 3 old Candle stick. Is. 6d. ; 1 pr. tongs, a spade & handsaw & hatchett, 4s.; 1 Sword & belt, 8s.; 3 Empte Caske, Is.; English and Cotten ■wooU, Is. ; 1 square, Is. ; 1 old hatt. Is. ; 3 dos. buttons, 3s. ; bookes, 5s.; 3 pewter dishes, 7s. 6d.; a puding pan & erthen things. Is.; 1 funnell, 3d., a bible, 5s., 5s. 3d.; 3 pr. of blanketts. Hi. 4s. ; 1 feather boulster, lli. ; a bedtick of Can- vas & a hopp sack boulster, 10s. ; 1 greene Eugg, lli. 5s. ; 3 sutes, 1 cloake, 3 pr. of drawers, Sli. 10s.; 3 pr. Stockings, Ys. 6d. ; 1 hatt, 6s.; 1 pr. shoes, 3s.; 1 skillitt & small bras kittle, 8s. ; 1 qt. pott. Is. ; a 1-3 B : measure & tubb, 3s. ; Lat- ten ware. Is. 6d. ; 1 hammer, 13d., earthware & skiming dish, 3s.; 1 chaire. Is. 6d. ; 3 shirts, 13s.; 1 pr. pillowbers, 3s.; 3 napkins. Is.; 3 sheets, 8s.; 5 towells Course & old, 3s.; 3 Capps & 3 handkercheifes, 3s. ; 3 bands, 3s. ; 1 Inkhome and an old silk neckcloth. Is.; 1 box. Is. 6d. ; 1 pr. billowes, Is. 6d. ; 1 porringer, 4d. ; 6 Brlls. salt, lli. ; 1 wooden bottle & an old drawing knife. Is. 3d. ; debts, 33li. 13s. ; total, 60li. 8s. 6d. Debtor to severaU persons, 601i. 3s. 9d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 138. Estate of Thomas Buxton of Salem. Administration on the estate of Thomas Buxton of Salem granted 37": 4: 1654, to his brother Anthony Buxston. Sa- lem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 74. Inventory taken 5:4: 1654, by Thomas Gardner sr. and Michaell Shaflen : Aleven akers of Land with A little howse on it hinge in the North Feck, 81i.; six Aeares of Com In- dean and English, 4s.; One steare, 61i.; too Cows, 91i. ; one heifer, 4li. ; too heifers, 6li. ; one callfe, lis. ; five swine, 3li. 5s.; one cartt with what belonges to it, Hi.; in mony, lis.; pewtter and brasse, lli. 10s. ; beding, lli. 10s. ; a musket and furniture to it, lli. 5s. ; his wering Aparell, 41i. ; a pres and other lumber, 16s. ; total, 53li. 8s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 140. The court 38: 9: 1654, ordered Anthony Buckston, ad- ministrator of the estate of his deceased brother, Tho. Buxs- .THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 183 ton, to pay to the three children of the said Thomas in Eng- land, 311i., and Anthony to have the remainder to be divided between himself and his children. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 79. Estate of Thomas Trublee oe Salem. The will of Thomas Trusler of Salem proved 27: 4: 1654, by Mr. Thomas Gardner and Eobt. Moulton, sr. Inventory brought in. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 74. Inventory taken 5:1: 1653-4, by Thomas Spooner and Hobt. Moulton, sr. : His Mansion or dweling house Barne or ■outhousing And Three Acres of land thereto Also one Acre of Land more wth Another house near John Kitchens, 40li. ; Three Acres of Land being prt. Marsh & prt. upland wher ■the Brickill is wth appurtenances, lOli.; Two Tenn Acre Lotts one Near John Smith's Another neare Mrs. Bacon's in l^orthfield, lOli. ; One farme near fathr Moltons Contayning 116 Acres, viz., 100 Upland & 16 of Medow Cost 131i. by purchas, 121i. ; 4 bushell of Indean meale, 12s.; 20li. hempe, 10s.; 2li. Gotten wooll, 2s.; Lumber & Tubbs, old Irne & barrell with an ould Cart & 1 bush Come, Hi. 14s. ; 1 grinde stone & 1 Long Ladder, 58.; Irons belonging to the Cart & plowe as Chaines, Hi. 10s.; 2 Axes, 1 hachet and a wood- book, 6s.; Old Tools, viz. 3 Sawes, hamr., pincrs., siths, augers, 2 wedgs. Iron, bill Eing & elce, 6s. ; 2 bushells of seed Barlee, 10s.; 3 bushell of seed Pease, 8s.; one Iron or Steele Trapp, 5s.; one Queme or Malt MUl, Hi.; About 241i. of Leaden waights, 6s.; 6 oxen, viz. 4 old one & 2 yonge ons, 361i.; 5 Cowes at 51i., 2511.; 3 heiflers about 3 yrs. old at 41i., 12li.; 2 yearling Calves at 30s., 31i.; a Sheep or one ewe, 2li. ; by 2 swine at 20s., 21i. ; one fether Bed, Boulster & pillows at Mr. Edm : Batters, 2 fether beds at home, 61i. ; one greene Eugg, Hi. 5s., one Cotten Eugg, 18s., one weaved Covrlet, 5s., -2 Blanketts, 12s., 2 Boulsters, 8s., 3 pillows, 8s., 31i. 16s. ; one Carpet, 10s. ; Twoe Curtains & Eodds, 10s. ; one bower glass. Is. ; one faire gret Looking glass, 6s. ; one warm- ing pann, 5s. ; one paire of Bellows, 2s. Hous linnen : 3 pr. & one odd Sheete or 7, 21i. 12s.; 2 pr. of pillow beers, 12s., 2 Table cloths, 9s. and 1 Course one, 2s. 6d. ; 6 fine Napkins at 12s., 2 one whes of diap. at 4s. 6d., 4 Couesons, 3s., in all, 4li. 15s. Brass: One broad plat Candlestick of Brass, to hang on a wall, 3s., 2 Brass Candlesticks, 5s., 3 Brass potts. Hi., 2 Bell metle skelets, 58., 1 smale bras skelet, Is., 1 bras 184 THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. chafing dish, Is. 6d., 1 bras Ladle & 1 skimer, Is., 4 bras ketles old, 12s., 2 bras panns. Hi., in all, 3li. 8s. 6d. Iron: 3 spitts & 2 pr. pothooks, 7s., 2 Iron potts, 18s., 1 greediron & fleshal, 2s. 6d., 2 Eacks Coterells or haky, with 1 pr. of Andirons, 9s., 1 fire shovell & firfalk. Is., 1 wire Candlestick & 2 tia, 6d., in all, Hi. 18s. Woolen wearing appareU: 3 Cloks, 51i., 2 short Coats, Hi., 1 pr. breeches, 15s., 1 dublett, 10s., 1 hatt, 8s., 1 Cloth Capp, 2s., 4 pr. of shoes, 14s., 2 pr. Stoekins, 5s., 2 hoods, 5s., in all, 81i. 198. Linnen wearing- apparell: 2 Shirts & 6 faling Bands, 2 wt. Capps, 3 wt. Neckclothes, 2 handkerchers, 12s. Armes: 2 fowling peecs,. 1 Muskett & 1 pr. of Bandoleers, Moulds & Eest, 21i. ; 1 sword & Curtle, 10s.; 2li. powdr & 40 bullets, 5s.; about 241i. of Leaden waights, 2 Bibles & one psalme book, 58.; one Chest in the parler, 20s.; another chest or Cofer, 4s.; in N. E. sil- ver, 10s.; and Spanish money, 9 pc. of 8, Hi. Pewter: 12 pewter platers. Hi. 8s.; on salt dish. Is. 6d.; 3 Sawsers, 2 peuter Salts, Is. 6d.; 3 peuter Basons, 4s. 6d.; 6 peuter por- ringers, 4s., 1 peutr flagon, 3s. ; 1 quart pott, 2fi. ; 1 pint pott. Is. ; 1 bear boule. Is. ; one wine Cupp, 6d. ; one old Chambr, pott & 4 peutr. spoons & 3 alt, Is.; total, 19811. 18s. 6d. Debts due from estate : To the contry, 2li. 15s. lOd. ; to Mr. Wm. Browne, 2li. 10s.; to Mr. Phil. Crumwell, 51i. Net estate, 1881i. 12s. 8d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, voL 2, leaf 139. Estate dv William Agee of Salem. "The last Will & testament of Will" : Ager of salem made the 3* day of y* first moneth 1653-54 William Ager being Sick & Weake of bodie but in pfict memory did in the pres- ence of us whose Names are vnder written ordaine this as his Last will whereby he did giue & bequeath unto Joseph Ager if he be liueing his now dwelling house & the garden whereon it Stands, but if in case he be not lining then his sonn Ben- iamin Ager is to haue it. 2 he gaue unto his sonn Jonathan Ager his tenn acre lott & meadow & Cowe, & if Joseph Ager Came home againe then Beniamin & Jonathan Ager are to deuide the Land & Cow equally betweene them. 3 he gaue unto Abigail Kibben his daughter his feather bed & all that belongs unto the same alsoe he gaue unto her a spitt. 4 he gaue unto Beniamin & Jonathan his sonns & Abigail his daughter all his houshold Stuff to be equally deuided among- them. 5 he gaue imto AUice his wife the use of the house THE PBOBATB BECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 185 garden tenn acre Lott meadow Cowe & all the household StufE bed & beding during her life or her widow hood estate & in Case she maried againe then to haue her thirds of the whole Estate, & forthe pformance of this my will I apoynt & or- daine Allice my wife my sole executrix." [No signature] her mark Witness: Ifathaniell Pickman, Tabitha T P Pickman, Elias Stileman, jr. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 141. Proved 29 : 4 : 1654, by Elias Stileman and Nath Pick- man. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 74. Inventory taken 30 : 4 : 1654, by Edmond Batter and Elias Stileman : One house and garden plott, 161i. ; 8 acres upland, 51i.; 1 acre marsh, 3li.; 1 Cow, 5li.; 1 pigg, 10s.; 1 feather bed, Hi. 10s. ; 2 pr. Sheetes, lU. ; 1 Cott Eugg & 3 blanketts, lli. 10s.; 1 boulster & pillow, 10s.; 1 bedsteed, 13s.; 1 pr. Curtanes and vallance, 10s.; 3 Iron potts & 1 Iron kettle, lU.; 1 brass kettle & small skillett, 3s. ; 1 spade, 3s. ; 3 pr. shears & a pressing Iron & reape hooke, 5s.; in pewter, 10s.; 1 warming pan & a Scumer, 7s.; 1 spitt, 3s. 6d.; 1 pistle & morter, 6s. 8d.; 1 pr. tongs & an old fring pann, 3s. 6d.; 1 pr. bellows. Is. 6d. ; 5 chaires, 38. ; 3 axes & 1 hatchett, 3s. ; 1 table & 1 chest & Cubburd, 158. ; trayes & dishes & a payle, 3s. 6d.; 1 runlett & sive, 38.; Lining yeame and waring clothes, 38.; Lisbourn waire & other erthen vessells, 5s.; a pott hanger, 2s. ; bookes, 10s. ; 4 B. Indian Corne, 13s. ; old beding, 10s. ; Lumber waire, 5s. ; total, 43li. 14s. 8d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Piles, vol. 2, leaf 143. Estate op Thomas Scruggs of Salem. Administration on the estate of William* Scruggs of Sa- lem, intestate, granted 29 : 4: 1654, to his widow. Inventory brought in. An agreement between her and her son-in-law, John Eament, was approved. Salem Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 3, leaf 74. Inventory of the estate of Thomas Scruggs, taken 34: 4: 1654, by Eoger Conant, Nicholas Patch and William Dodg: Six cows at 5li., 301i. ; 3 steers, lOli. ; 3 yong heifers & a calf, lOli.; 3 oxen, 181i.; 11 akers of corn on the ground, English & Indian, 221i. ; the farm & housing, lOOli. ; 2 potts, one of brasse & on of Iron, 2li. ; 3 ketles, 31i. 10s. ; a silver boule, 41i. ; * Evidently a mistake for Thomas. 186 THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. a brass ■warming pann, lOs. ; puter, 10 platters & dishes, 31i. 6s. 8d. ; 3 candlesticks, a quart & a pint , a salt, aU puter, 10s. ; 2 brasse acndlesticks, king pan and a smale kittell, 7s.; an iron pott, a kettell & a posnet, 15s.; a sheer Cutter, • , a plow with ould iron, 2U.; a great cleaver, a brasse skimer, 10s.; a ladder, 3s. 6d.; a great chest. Hi.; a cupbord & table , Hi. 10s. ; a bedsteed, father niture, lOli. ; 3 other fetherbeds, 7li. lOs.; a cloth sute with silver , 31i. ; 3 coats of cloth and , 3Li. ; Tubbs, barrells and , Hi.; a wastcoat, 4s.; a dublett and 5 dozen silver buttens, 15s.; 3 bookes, IIL; total, 34411, 10s. 3d. Margery (her I mark) Scruggs of Salem, widow, 34: 4: 1654, conveyed to her son-in-law, John Eaymont, her land and goods, in consideration of 51i. in hand to be given to her directly and 5li. at the hour of her death to be freely at her disposal; she was to have 30li. a year, paid quarterly as long as she lived and to have the use of necessary household effects. Witness: Eoger Conant, Nicholas Patch, William Dodg. The last two witnesses made oath before Elias Stileman, clerk. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 143. Estate of Eichaed Kent, Sk. of Newbury. "May the 23*" 1654. I Eichard Kent senior of Newberry in the County of Essex in New England being verry weake in body but of perfect sence and memory, doe make this my last will and testam* : Imp^'mis : I giue my soule into y® hands of god my maker, and my body to the earth; In the next place I giue and bequeath vnto my sonne Jo" Kent my house and lands to him and his heires for euer, and if my aforesaid Sonne John Kent die without any heire, then the afore said house and lands is to be desposed of Jo" Bishopp Jxmior and his heires for euer : fEurther I giue unto my daughter Sarah or her Children the sume of twenty pounds if they Come ouer to be paid when my Executor comes to be twenty one yeare old, ffurther I giue vnto my louing wife Em Kent tenn pounds per annum to be annually paid her soe Long as she liueth, and the fruit of her apple tree yearly, or thirty poimds to be suddenly paid her w*" she pleaseth : Item I giue vnto Mary Kent my Brother Stephens daughter which he had by his first wife, one yearlin heifer calfe, to be paid to her thre yeares after my decease, further I giue vnto my sonne Jo" Bishopp 100 trees out of my nurcery to be taken upp when hee pleaseth: likewise I giue vnto my sonne John Bishop, THE PKOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 187 my Sonne John Kent in manner as an apprentice till he is compleat nineteen yeares of age, and the said Jo" Bishopp is to have my sonne John Kent kept at schoole to leame to Eeade Write & sipher one whole yeare at my charge, and at the age of nineteene my sonne Jo° Kent is to enjoy the land, only to be guided by my Onerseers tUl he come to the age of one and twenty : and I doe ffurther Order that my sonne John Bishopp William Tittcum and Eichard Bartlett be my Onerseers to pay and receine all my debts & to lett & sett Order and man- nage my buisenes, till my sonne is att nineteene yeares of age: and for euerry day that my Onerseers meete about this buisenes, I allow they should be paid each man two shillings six pence for their paines; and I doe further order that if either of my Ouerseers afore mentioned, decease before my sonne John Kent Comes to be of age || of ninteene || that then Christopher Bartlett brother to Eichard Bartlett shall haue the same power to act with the other Ouerseers in his stead: Alsoe I giue the first Samon that is caught in my wire, yearly to m' Noice & the second to m'' Eoggers of Eow- lee till my sonne be of the "age of nineteene and then I leaue it to my sonne to doe what hee sees good." Eichard Kent Witness: WiUiam Chandler, John trim man. "Know all men by these presents that I Eichard Kent senior of the towne of Newberry ia the County of Essex in New England, being weake in boddy but of perfect sence and memory : wheras I lately Orderred Jo" Bishopp my sonne in law William Tittcum & Eichard Bartlett ; each of them of the said towne and County, to be my Ouerseers to Order and mannage the buisnes they are intrusted with all after my de- cease: I doe by these p'sents Authorrize allow & giue full power vnto my said Ouerseers aboue mentioned to Eeceiue de- mand or gather in any debts as shall be due to the aforesaid Eichard Kent, either uppon booke, or by bill or bond, and ffur- ther I doe allow that if any deny to pay to the aforesaid Ouer- seers, that then the ouerseers shall haue power to taeh accord- ing to law, & to requier damages for want of paymt according to kind In witnesse here of I haue here unto sett my hand this 32*" of May in the yeare of our Lord 1654." Eichard Kent Witness : William Chandler, John trimman. Proved in Ipswich court 26:7: 1654 by the witnesses. Inventory taken June 29, 1654, by John Sanders and John 188 THE PEOBATE BEC0ED8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. Bartlett: one dwelling house, 5li.; one bame, 31i.; 4 Acrees of Eie, 5li.; 4 Acrees of Bailee, 4li. ; one Aeree and 1-2 of Wheate, Hi.; 3-4 of an Acree of pease, 16s.; 4 Acrees of In- dean Corne, 4li. ; One Orchard about the house to the VaUue of 3 Acrees of Land containing 82 bearing trees and a nur- seerey, 401i. ; 23 Acrees of Land in tillage about the house, 46li.; 34 Acrees of pasture Land, 121i. ; A parcell of Land bought of Mr. Eaw — containing about — Acrees, lOli.; 17 Acrees of Meddow ground, IT'li.; Two Oxen, 14li.; 4 Cows, soli.; one two Yearling steare, 31i.; 3 Yearlings, 61i.; 3 Calves, 2li. 10s. ; Sixe Swine, 4li. ; One Bedd & Boulster & a pare of blanketts & a Eugg, 21i. 10s. ; One fEumice, 7li. 10s. ; One drie fatt, 10s.; One muskett, a fowHng peice & birding peice. Hi. 5s.; One Sword, 3s. 4d.; 4 Iron potts, Hi.; An ould Copper, 3s. 6d.; ffowre stockes of Bees, 31i. ; 3 Iron Wedges, 7s. ; three beetle rings. Is. 6d. ; three Axes, 5s. ; three hoes, 5s. ; one ffro, 2s. ; two pair of pott hookes, 2s. ; a gridge Iron, 2s.; ould Iron, 2s. 6d. ; a crosse bowe, 2s. 6d.; a spaid, 4s. ; one plow & Irons, 8s. ; one Saw, 2s. 6d. ; A Coller and a pair of trases, 6s. 6d. ; A f rien pann, 2s. ; A spitt, Is. 6d. ; A Joynd Cheare, 5s.; two grubbin hoes, 4s.; A pair of scales, Is.; two Nettes, 10s.; The Lumber about the house, 16s.; debts due to him uppon the Booke, 13li. ; poscript more due uppon Booke, 31i. 6s. 6d.; total, 33311. 3s. 4d. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 15,378. Estate of William Fiske of Wenham. Administration on the estate of William Fiske of Wennam, intestate, granted 36 : 7 : 1654, to his widow, Bridgett Fiske. Her house and land are boimd to pay the shares of the five children viz : to the eldest son, lOli., to Samuel, the next, 51i., and to the other three, 3li., when they come of age. Inventory brought in. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 47. Inventory taken 16:7: 1654, by Phinehas (his xx mark) Fiske, Austin (his E mark) Killam and Edward Kempe. In the parlor: One bedstead as it stands furnished, viz., with one fetherbed, one fether bolster, 2 fether piUows, one downy piUow, one blanket, one coverlett, vaUance, Curtaynes, matt & , lOli. ; a table, Chaire and a forme, 7s. ; two Cushions, 88. In the Parlor chamber: Table, 4s. 6d. ; old chaire, 8d.; Bedstead with certayne Bords, 5s.; a signe with the signe post, 15s. ; peell of hempe, 10s. In the Bed chamber : A bed- THE PBOBATB EECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 189 stead as it stands furnished, 7li. ; trundle bedstead furnished, 31i. ; Cubbard, 12s.; joyned Chest, 10s.; a danth chest, 8s.; two old Trunkes & one Box, 7s.; a warming Pan, 10s. In the kitchen : A smale Table, two smale chaires & a stoole, 5s. 8d. ; a brewing stoole, Is. 6d. ; paire of Cob irons, 10s. ; two hales, a fire pan & a paire of tonges, 12s. ; a spitt & dripping pan, 5s.; a pashell. Is. In the kitchen Chamber: Certayne old Barrells & other Lumber, 2s. ; smale peel of lethers, 2s. ; a, hay knife, 4s. ; two sives, 2s. 6d. ; a peel of Hopps with a Bag, 6s. ; some Indian Come, Hi. 10s. In the Lentoo : Cer- tayne old Hilars, Tubbs, a Barrell & Chame, 10s.; Certayne Trayes, Cupps, dishes & other smale wooden things, 10s. 6d. ; Certayne Earthen Potts, Is. 6d. ; an iron Pott & Posnet, 17s. ; a frying Pan, 2s. 8d. ; spade, Is.; a greate paire of Pincers, Is.; axe, wedges, Eostiron, Trevett & other old iron, 12s.; lanthome, lether bottle & 3 Payles, 9s. 6d. In the Cellar: Certayne Casks & the Ale stools, 128.; a salting Trough & Cover, 10s. Brasse : A Greate kettle & a lesser kettle. Hi. 10s. ; a brasse Pott, with two paire pothookes, 14s. ; Two skUlets in there frames, a basteing Ladle, a Skummer & Lamp, 10s. Peuter & Plate: Sixe Silver spoones, 18s.; seaven Platters, 14s.; one Bason & a Collander, 6s. 6d.; Power porringers & 8 Peuter spoones, 3s. 8d. ; nine Saucers & 4 Salt Sellers, 7s. 6d.; three wine cups, 2 drinking Cupps & a Beker, 5s.; one ■wine quart, one here qrt. & a wine halfe Pint, 48.; two Can- dlesticks, an old chamber pott & some other broken peuter, 78.; two lattin panns & a Tunnel, Is. 6d. Linnen: Seaven paire of sheetes, 7li. 12s. ; three paire Pillow beeres. Hi. 4s. ; one bord cloth & a dozen Napkins, Hi. 5s. ; a suite of Diaper, 51i. ; bands & Capps, lOs. ; his apparrell, hat & a paire shooes, Sli. 18s. 4d. ; his bookes. Hi. 8s. ; two swords, a short musket & a Fowling peece, 21i.; his houses & land in Wenham, with their appurtenances, 261i. ; CattaUe, 181i.; swine & Pigs, 61i. 13s. 4d.; an old Cart & wheeles, 8s.; aU other things not be- iore named, 6s. 8d.; debts due to him by booke, 28li.; total, 14111. 13s. 6d. Essex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 147. Estate of William Mitchell oe Newbuey. Administration on the estate of William Michell of New- hery, intestate, granted 26: 7: 1654 to his widow Mary. Inventory presented. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 47. 190 THE PEOBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Inventory taken by Nicholas Noyes and John Allen: 4 acres of Land, 16li. ; el and an halfe of Indian come, 41i. ; Cow, 4li.; — ne Hogge, Hi. 5s.; two pigges, 13s.; Wearing Apparell, 31i. ; One fiocke bedde, a payre of sheetes and two pillowes and a coverleet, 4li.; two Iron potts, Hi, 2b. ; Three skillets and a Kittel, lli. ; Sixe milke pannes, 5s. ; f ower Earthen pottes, 4s. ; In earthen weare, 2s. ; One peuter platter, 2s. ; Three porringers, 2s. 6d. ; A Sawse pan. Is. 6d. ; Another platter, 4d. ; Two great tubbes, 5s.; A great bonle and a peeke, 2s. 6d. ; Two tubbes more, 3s. ; firkin and payle,. 3s. 6d.; Two beere barrells, 3s. 6d. ; Three boxes, 5s. — ; A Craddel, 4s.; A Spade, 5s.; An Axe, 2s. 6d.; A how, 3s.; Bittell Einges and Saw, 14s. ; A rappier, bandeleires & belt, 16s. ; A Latin pan, 3s. ; total, 35li. 5s. 4d. In debts dewe to be pd. 181i. Mary Mitchell deposed to the truth of this inventory the 26 : 7 : 1654, and that it was the whole estate of her deceased husband. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 18,531. Estate of John PEEKiiirs, Se. op Ipswich. "28th of first m" called March 1654 I John Perkines the Elder of Ipswich being at this tyme sick and weake in body yet through the mercy and goodnes of the Lord retaining my vnderstanding and memory : Do thus Dispose of and bequeath, my Temporale estate as ffoUoweth first I Doe giue and be- queath vnto my Eldest sonn John Perkines a foale of my young mare being new with foale if it please the Lord shee foale it well also I give and bequeath to my sonn Johns two sonnes John and Abraham to each of them one of my year- leing heyfers: also I give and bequeath to my sonn Thomas Perkines one cow and one heyfer also I giue & bequeath to his sonn John Perkines one ewe to be delivered for his vse at the next shearing tyne also I doe give and bequeath to my Daughter Elizabeth Sarieant one cow and an heyfer to be to her and her children after her Decease as it may please ye Lord they may increase the proffits or increase to be equelly Devided amongst the sayde children also I Doe give to my Daughter mary Bradbery one cow and one heyfer or a young^ steere to remaine to her & to her children in theyr increase or •proffits as it shall please the Lord to bless them and to be •equaly Devided to the children : also I Doe give and bequeath to my Daughter Lidia Bennitt one cow and one heyfer or steere to be equaly Devided to her children in theyr increase THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 191 or proffits after her Decease : I Doe also give vnto my Grand- childe Thomas Bradbery one ewe to be sett apart for his vse at ye next shearing tyne : also I Doe give and bequeath vnto my sonn Jacob Perkines my Dwelling howse together with all the outhowseing, and all my landes of one kinde and other together with all improvements therevpon to be his in full posession & according to a former covenant, after the decease of my wyfe and nott before and so to remaine to him and to his heires forever : all the rest of my estate of one kinde and other I Doe wholy leave to my Deare wife Judeth Perkiaes apointing and ordainiag my sayde wyfe the sole Executrix of this my Last will and Testament Desiring my sayde wife to Dispose of the cattell aboue mentioned according to her dis- cresion as they shall pros^Jer steeres or heyfers as also to Dis- pose of some of the increase or some of the increase of the sheep to || the || children of my sonn Thomas and of my three Daughters at the Discresion of my sayde wife and this I Doe ordaine as my Last will and Testament subscribed with mine owne hand this twenty eighth Day of y* first month 1654" his mark John Y Perkines Witness: william Bartholomew, Thomas Harris. Proved in Ipswich court 36 : 7 : 1654 by the witnesses. Inventory taken by William Bartholomew and John An- nabl: the dwelling howse and bame wth out howseing, 401i. 60s.; Land about the howse about eight acres, 121i. ; more Land unbroake up about fourteen acres, Slli.; a pcell of marsh about six acres at 40s. p acre, 131i.; a pcell of vpland and marsh being much broken about xx acres at 20s. p acre, 201i. ; 12 acres of improved Land at 50s. p acre, 241i.; one mare with a mare f oale, 251i. ; six milch cowes, 301i. ; four year- liag heyfers & a steere, llli. lOs. ; six ewes at 35s. p, lOli. 10s. ; 5 yewe Lambes, 51i.; one yearling weather and two weather Lambs, 21i. ; one young calfe, 15s. ; one cow at the pasture, a sow & 3 piggs, aU, 81i. ; one feather bed with bedsteed & furni- ture, 4li.; one coverlid with other small thinges being Linen most, 21i. 10s.; Left ia mony at his decease, lOli. ; a cart, plowes, a harow with severall goodes of Lumber as caske, inibbes, cheares, axes, hoes, etc., 51i. ; severall ketles, pottes & dishes in the kitchen, 21i. ; his wearing aparell, 51i.; total, 25011. 5s. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 21,337. 192 the probate becobds of essex cotjntt. Estate of Eobebt Philbeiok of (Ipswich?). 26 : 7 : 1654 paid out of Eobert Filbrike's estate to Eobert Dutch, 711.; Jerimy Belchar, Hi. 10s.; Mr. John Apleton, 9s.; Eobert Wallis, 6s. 9d.; John Johnson, lis. 6d.; and Thomas Miller, 3s. 4d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 153. Estate of William Pabteidge of Salisbury. Administration on the estate of Willi. Partridg of Salis- bury, granted 3:8: 1654 to his widow Ann Partridg. Hamp- ton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 50. Inventory taken Sept. 5, 1654, by Samuell Hall, Edward fErench, Eobert Pike and John Ensley (Hsly) : ffower Ackers of Errable land wth an orchard planted upon itt wth the dwellinge howse & other out howses belonginge to itt, 401i.; fiEorty Ackers of upland, six ackers impved for come, 301i.; Twenty Ackers of upland vpon meremack river not impved, lli. 10s.; a plantinge lott in the Neck cont. Eight acfars, 5 ackers broake upp, lli. 10s.; ffower Ackers of Medow, 41i. ; Seaven Ackrs in ye Barbarie Medows, 31i. 10s.; Eight Ackers of Salt march in ye first devision, 41i.; the last de- vision of medow pt the sweepage of ye Beach & ptly mere- mack river about two ackrs, lli.; Howsehold goods in the howse, one table, 10s. ; one bedstead as itt stands Corded, 18s. ; one Chist, 8s. ; another old bedstead, 3s. ; one hide of leather, lli. ; 1 Case of bottles, 8s. ; 1 Case of pint bottles, 6s. ; one doz. of trenchers, 8d. ; a beame & lead weights, 4s. ; two Sives, 3s. ; an loron oven peale, 3s.; a fire shovell, toungs, tramell & girdiron, 7s. ; one handsaw. Is. 6d. ; two swords & belts, 18s. ; two musketts & one kirbine, 3li. 15s.; one pistoU, 10s.; a Chaire, 5s.; another Chaire & stoole, 38.; a Crosste cutt saw, lOfi. ; a tenant saw, 2s. ; three broad Howes, 7s. ; an old spade, Is.; a sword & Bandeleres, 5s.; a fEryinge pan, 3s. 6d.; two Sithes, 7s.; 3 Hodgheads & other tubs in ye chambr, 5s.; a spitt, 2s. 6d. ; a pcell of Hopps, lOs. ; a little table, 4s.; 3 Hatchetts, 2 augurs & other old Iron, 8s.; a Chume, 1 firkin, a cheese presse & 3 old tubbs, 8s.; flower dozen of Lasts, 6s.; three stone bottles, 3s. 6d. ; a powderinge tubb, 1 barrell, one runlett & a pale, 8s. ; AuUs, pinsers & other shop tooles, 8s. ; An axe, 3s. 6d. ; a Grindleston, 13s. ; a Cart wheeles & Iron hoopes, lli. lOs.; two forkes, 2s.; a Saddle & furni- ture, lOs.; a plowe & Irons, 8s.; 2 yoaks, 2 chaines, 1 paire THE PKOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. 193 of hookes & staple, 18s. ; a Slead, 6s. ; his Wearing Aparrell, 41i. ; a brasse Kettle, 6s. ; two Iron potts, 13s. ; a great brasse Kettle, 21i. ; six trayes, dishes & other lumber, 6s. 6d. ; 3 pewter dishes, 1 plate, one pint pott, porringer & spoones, 10s.; one ffether bed, bolster, six pillowes & all things be- longinge to itt, 21i. 10s.; a fflock bed & appurtenancs, Hi.; Six paire of sheets, 3li. ; 4 boxes & a chaire, 8s.; a match lock muskett, 13s. ; Cattle : two oxen, 16 li. ; ffive milch Cowes, 351i.; ffower steares, 33li.; a mare & Colt, 33li. ; a younge horse, 9s. ; a Cow & Calfe, 5li. 10s. ; 3 weanlinge Calves, 31i. ; two Eywes, 3li. 10s.; 5 Earn lambs, 2li. 10s.; two swine. Hi. 10s. ; ffive hives of Bees, 51i. ; a yoimge Colt, 71i. ; one horse, lOli.; Indian Come, 61i.; English Come, 61i.; Haye, 61i.; total, 2491i. 5s. 8d. Ann Partridg testified in the Hampton court 3:8: 1654, that this is a true inventory. of the estate that are Certaine: To Eichard Forth, soli. ; to Mr. Wooster, 131i. 13s. ; to goodman fEowle, 8li. ; to Nathanell Williams, 4li.; to the Currier, 16s.; total, 45li. 9s. ; due to be payd out of ye estate to ye ChUderen for so much recpt in England, 501i.; payd in debts appeareing since ye Inventory was presented to the Court, over & aboue ■wch she hath received, lOli. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 20,681. Estate of John Pike, Se. of Salisbuet. "In the name of god Amen The last will & testament of John Pike senior being sick and Weake in body but of pfcct memory, maye 34. 1654. first. I will & bequeath my soule vnto god In the lord Jesus Christ & my body to be buried in Convenient burieinge place & my worldly goods to be be- stowed as foUoweth. first I giue my howse & lande at the old towne at Kewbery boath vplande & meddow with my privellidge of Comon || at Newbery || vnto my gran Child John Pike the son of my eldest son John Pike w*" that parceU of my lande at the little Eiver. & In Case the saide John Pike doe die without Issue & before he is twenty one yeare old then the saide lande shall pass to his Brother & sisters by equaU portions & If they f aile then it shall pass to the next of kinn. Allsoe I giue that portion of my lande at the new towne Caled by the name of the pitt boath vplande & meddow vnto my grand Child John Pike the son of my son Eobert Pike & In case the saide John Pike die without Issue || or be- 194 THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. fore the age of twenty one || the said lande shall pass to his sisters & if they faile then it shall pass to the next of kimi Allsoe I giue vnto my Daughter Dorothy twenty pounde to be equally devided betwixt her & her Children by equall por- tions Allsoe I giue to my daughter ann twenty pounde to be devided betwixt her & her Children by equall portions. Allsoe I giue to my daughter Israeli twenty pounde to be de- vided betwixt her & her Chilldren by equall portions Allsoe I give to my daughter in law mary the wife of my son John f owrty shillings & I giue to her Children Joseph hanna mary & ruth each of ||them|| f owrty shillings Allsoe I give vnto my daughter in law sara the wife of my son Robert fowrty shillings & I giue to her €hilldren sara Dorathye mary & Elizabeth || each of them || fowrty shillings, allsoe I giue vnto my tenant samuell more the bedsteed that he hath of mine. "Allsoe I doe. appoynte my two sons John & Robert to bee my executors to see my will pformed & my debts & all Charges paide || soe farr as my estate will reach || & the remainder of my estate within doare & without doare shall be devided be- twixt my two said executors my sons John Pike & Robert Pike by equall portions all debts & Charges beinge first discharged & paide furthermore my will is that in Case my sons John Pike & Robert Pike should Remoue out of the Cuntry with theire famillyes after my decease before my saide grande Chilldren are of the age of twenty one yeare that tiien it shall be in the power of my saide sons John & Robert to dis- pose in the waye of sale or otherwise of the saide lande for the benefitt of my saide grand Children respectiuely that is to saye my son w*'' is the father shall dispose of that lande w"' is by me given to his owne Child & soe boath respectiuely" John Pike his mark Witness: Henry Mondey, John R Raffe. Proved in Hampton court 3:8: 1654 by Mr. Henry Mon- dey and Jno. Ral[f]e. Inventory of estate of John Pike sr., deceased May 36, 1654, taken May 29, 1654, by Mr. Henry Mondy (Mondey), JohnRoff (Rolf) and George (his o mark) Goldwire (Gould- wire) : His howse & Lande at the old Towne of Newbery, 601i. ; his Lande at the new Towne, 601i. ; one yonge horse & one mare, a bridle & saddle, 371i. ; 7 Cows & 2 yonge Cattell of 2 yeare & vantage, 39li. ; one bed & appurtenances, 71i. ; on new THE PROBATE KECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 195 broad Cloth suite, 3li. 3s. 4d. ; one stuff sute & waseot, 3li. 2s. ; one Cloth sute, Hi. 4s.; one Cloth Coate,,21i. 10s.; shirts, hankerchers & bands & other linen, 21i. 15s. ; 4 paire of stock- inges & 2 hats, Hi. 14s. ; a paire of boots & 2 paire of shooes, Hi. 2s. ; 2 paire of gloves & a paire of mittins, 4s. ; one brass pan, one warminge pan, one frieinge pan, Hi. 10s. ; one brass pott, one brass possnett'. Hi. Is. ; one brand Iron, one and Iron 6s.; a hatchet, a Cuttinge knife to Cut haye & other smale things, 6s. 6d. ; a Chest, a box & other lumber, 16s. ; In Books, Hi.; in debts, 71i. ; a Cheese press & som other lumber, 13s.; total, 23011. 6s. lOd. Jno. Pike and Eobert Pike, executors to John Pike, sr., tes- tified in Hampton court 3:8: 1654, that the above is a true inventory. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 21,893. Daniel Henrick of Haverhill with Dorathy his wife, daugh- ter of John Pike, acknowledged the receipt of her legacy of 20li. from her brothers John and Eobert Pike, executors of the vrill of her father, John Pike. Signed June 10, 1654. Witness : Eobert Clements, Henry Palmer. Henry True of Salem with Israeli his wife, daughter of John Pike, acknowledged the receipt of her legacy of 201i. from her brothers John and Eobert Pike, executors of the will of her father, John Pike. Signed May 1, 1655. Acknowl- edged May 1, 1655 by Israeli True and 15 : 9 : 1655 by Henry True before Tho. Bradbury, commissioner of Salisbury. Norfolk Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 36. Daniell Hendrick of Haverhill granted to his brother John Pike of Kewbury and Eobert Pike of Salisbury, executors of the will of his father-in-law, John Pike, all his vpland and meadow which belonged to him according to the order of the town of Haverhill in the 4th division to be improved for the use and benefit of his children, Daniell, John, Jotham, Jabez, Israeli, Hannah and Dorathie, and that in considera- tion, the legacy of 201i. to be divided between his wife and children, according to the will of his father-in-law, John Pike. Signed and sealed Mar. 27, 1662. Witness : John Cheney, sr., Nathanell Boulter. Norfolk Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 139. Estate of Geoege Williams of Salem. "The last will and testam* of Georg Williams of salem bearing date the 23*" of 7*'' mo anno 1654 I Georg wiUiams 196 THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. sick in bodie but of sound memorie blessed be the lord doe make this my last will and testam* and dispose of those goods god hath giuen me in manner & forme following Item I giue and bequeath to marie williams my loving wife my now dwelling house w*'' all the land there vnto belonging being about foure Acres and three quarters for and during the natu- rall life of my said wife and after the decease of my said wife my will is that John wiUiams my eldest sonne shall haue and enioy the said house and land to him and his heires for- euer Item I giue and bequeath to my said wife one third part of my estate viz pt land debts honshould goods and OatteU w*"* timber and whatsoeuer I now stand possessed in. Item I giue and bequeath vnto marie Bishop my daughter the sume of five pounds and to her 2 Children five pounds to be divided be- twixt them. Item ffor the remain [d]er of my estate vndis- posed of I giue and bequeath vnto John Samuell Joseph & Georg williams my sonnes and sara & Bethia williams my daughter [s] to be diuided to them by equall portions saue onlie my daughter sara to haue a double portion in respect of her infirmitie aU w"" portions shall be paid at seuerall tymes as hereafter exprest viz : to my sonne John williams his said portion at the end and expiration of three full yeares from the date of these presents and to samueU williams my sonne his portion at the end of fife yeares and to Joseph wil- liams my sonne his portion to be paid to him at the end of seaven yeares and to Georg wiUiams my sonne the portion to be paid at the end of ten yeares and for a double portion I .giue to my daughter Sara my will is shall be paid present and Bethia my daughter her portion it shall be paid when she shall aeomplish the age of eighteene Item my will is that marie williams my loving wife and John williams my sonne shall be my executo" of this my last wiU and testam* and for the better pformance herof my will is that my said sonne John wiUiams & his mother shall endeuor to bring vp and provide for the rest of my Children instructing and teaching tiiem in ihe trade I now profess vntill they shaU come to the age of twentie and one yeare severaUie and what advance or loss shall come to the estate before the tymes of paym* shall ex- pire to belong to aU according to their pticular portions and further I doe entreate my loving ffrends Thomas watson & henerie Skerrie the elder and JefEerie massey to be ouer seers of this my said will in witnes of the premises I haue hervnto put to my hand the day and yeare aboue written." georg williams THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 197 Witness: John Home, Elias Stileman, jr., Thomas Crom- well. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 146. Proved 29 : 9 : 1654, by the witnesses. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 81. Inventory taken 18: 8: 1654, by Elias Stileman, jr., and Eiehard Bishop: One house & out buildiags wth 4 acres of land at the house, halfe an acre of it in orchard, 401i. ; 10 acres of planting Land, 51i. ; 3 acres & Quarter of meadow, 12li.j 3 Steeres, 3 yeers & vantage, llli.; 3 Cowes, 121i.; 3 yeerlings, 6li. ; 1 Geilding, 121i. ; halfe a Mare & halfe a maire fole, lllL; 3 Ewe Sheepe, 61i.; 5 Ewe Lambes, 61i. 5s.; 1 wether & 2 Lambes, Hi. 15s. ; 2 hoggs, 3li. ; 10 Bush, ould In- dian Come, lli. 10s. ; 2 Bush, of Wheate, 9s. ; 1 1-2 Bush. Mault, 7s. 6d. ; 1 1-2 Bush, pease, 6s. ; 40 Bush. New Indian Come, 5li.; 14li. of white suger, 14s.; 3 yd. 1-4 brodcloth, 21i. 12s. 6d. ; 1 yd. 1-2 brodcloth, lli. 7s. ; 2 yds. 3-4 of double shagg, 19s. 3d.; 3 yds. 3-4 of yellow Cotton, lis. 3d.; 6 yds. of , 21i. 2s.; 6 yds. 3-4 of Shagg, lli. 2s. 9d.; 12 yds. 3-4 of Cotten cloth, lli. 18s. 3d.; 20 yds. of Sayle Canvas, 2li.J 3 1-2 yds. Linsie Woolsie, 12s. 3d. ; 2 3-4 yds. of Wt. Cotten, 5s. lid.; 1 yd. 1-2 of penneston, 5s.; 4 pr. New shoes, 16s.; 1 sute of clothes Cersey, 21i.; 1 sute & cloke of Searge, 21i. 10s.; 1 Stuff Coate, 15s.; 4 yds. 1-2 pennestone, 18s.; 1 pr. of breeches, 12s.; 4 yds. Lockrum, 8s.; 1 cloth cloake, lU. 10s. ; 1 wastcote, 2s. 6d. ; 2 Jaeketts & a pr. of drawers, 10s. ; 1 hatt, 12s.; 3 pr. Stockings, 8s.; 2 pr. Shoes, 7s.; 2 chests & 1 tnmke, lli. 2s.; 1 chest & box, 8s.; In money, 5li. ; 1 feather bed & boulster & 2 pillowes, 141i. ; 1 matt. Is.; 3 blanketts, lli. 12s. ; 1 Greene Eugg, lli. 10s. ; 1 bedsted, lli. ; 3 Curtains, 6s. ; 1 feather bed, boulster & 4 pillowes, 31i. 5s. ; 2 ould blanketts & rugg, lli. ; 1 trundle bed matt & Cord, 3s. ; 1 fioekbed, 12s. ; 1 feather boulster, 10s. ; 1 boulster of wooll, 15s.; 3 blanketts, one Coverlett, 2li. 5s.; 1 Cotten blankett, 12s. ; 1 pr. Cotten drawers, 4s. ; 1 halfe heded bedsted & matt, 10s. ; 1 bedtick & boulster, 12s. ; 2 blanketts & 2 ould Cover- letts, lli. 5s. ; 1 ould bedsteed, 2s. ; 1 yd. 3-4 of Linsiwoolsie, 6s. ; 1 yd. 3-4 barbers stuff, 5s. ; 1 dieper bourd cloth, 16s. ; 1 holland tablecloth, 8s. ; 3 dieper napkins, 4s. 6d. ; 4 napkins, 3s.; 1 pr. holland sheetes, 2li.; 6 pillowbears, 18s.; 1 pr. sheetes very ould, 4s.; 1 pr. sheetes, 10s.; 1 pr. Cotten sheetes, lli. 4s. ; 3 halfe sheetes ould, 4s. ; 2 small bord clothes & 8 towells, lis.; 2 pr. ould sheetes, 12s.; 1 pr. sheetes. Hi.; 5 shirts, lli. 10s.; 1 Court Cubberd, 16s.; 1 table & forme. 198 THE PBOBATE KECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 16s.; 1 chaire table, 8s.; 6 chaires, 8s.; Hi. powder, 3s.; 10 pewter dishes, 2li. 5s.; 2 greater & 2 lesser basons, 10s.; in other pewter potts & old platters, 6s. ; Lisboume waire, 4s. ; In hay, 41i.; 2 pailes, 18s.; In Cooper's timber, 61i. 10s.; 1 Copper Kettle, 21i. 10s. ; 1 Copper Cettle, 16s. ; 1 Brass Cettle, 4s. ; 1 Warming pan, Ts. 6d. ; 1 Iron pott, 6s. ; 1 Iron pott, 3s. ; 1 Skillett, 2s. 6d. ; 1 frying pann. Is. 6d. ; 1 pr. Andirons, 5s.; 1 Gridiron, 3s.; fire pan & tongs, 3s.; 1 pitt, 2s.; pott hanger & pot hookes, 5s.; a Ladle, 6d. ; hourglass, 12d.; 2 sieves, 2s., 3s. 6d. ; 1 pr. biUowes, 2s. 6d. ; 1 bible, 4s. ; psahn book, 12d., 5s.; 1 muskett, bandeliers & Sword, Hi.; 1 doz. trenchers, 8d. ; 2 yds. of searge. Hi. 10s. ; buttons & Silk, 16s. ; a Eemnant of Staff, 2s. ; 1 pr. Stockings, 2s. ; 1 wastcote, 4s. 6d. ; 1 doz. bands, 6s. ; Silk Gotten ribind, 2s. ; thrid, 4s. ; Lace & FUletten, 2s.; a peece of Leather, 3s.; 3 axes, 6s., & 3 Cooper's axes, 12s. ; 3 f rowes, 5s., a hattchett & bill, 2s., 7s. ; 2 Spaids, 3s., 4 addses, 15s. ; 8 Drawing Knives, 10s. ; 2 aug- ers & bung borer, 2s. ; 3 pr. Compasses, 3s. ; 2 Bound shaves & an old adds, 3s.; 1 handsaw, 12d., 2 thwart Sawes, 10s., lis. ; 3 howells, 3s., a sithe, 18d., 4s. ; 6 ould howes, 4s. ; percer bitts. Is. 6d. ; 2 Joynters, 4s. ; Trussing hoopes, 2s. ; 2 Cresses, 2s. 6d.; 2 Cressetts, 5s.; a grindstone, 2s.; 100 hewed staves, 5s.; a skiff, 3li. 10s.; severall wood & earth vessells & other Lumber or utensells, 2li. 10s. ; In bords & wheate that should have been for the Kaite, Hi. 18s.; debts owing to the estate if good & not desperat, 871i. 8s. ; total, 326li. lis. The estate debtor to severall men, 511i. 10s. ^d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 146. Joseph Williams and Georg Williams, sons of George Wil- liams, late of Salem, deceased, ordered 1 : 10 : 1654, to dwell with their brother, John Williams, after the manner of ap- prentices, until they are twenty-one, and be taught the trade of a cooper according to their father's will. Bethiah, the daughter of the deceased, to be given into the hands of some good service or family where she would be well educated. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 83. Isaacke Estye's servant, Joseph Williams, ran away from him, and thereby damaged him. The court 2: 10: 1658, ordered that the portion of said Williams' estate in the hands of Jeffrey Masseye, Tho. Wattson or Henry Skerry, trustees, be kept by them until the court take further order. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 28. the pkobatb eeooeds of essex ooxtnty. 199 Estate op Maey Williams of Salem. "The last will and testam* of Marie williams of Salem widow bearing date the first day of the 8^ month Anno 1654 I marie williams sick in bodie but of sound memorie praised be the lord doe make this my last will and testam* ia manner and forme following viz : Impr that wheras my late husband Georg wiUiams deceased by his last will and testam* did giue and bequeath vnto me besyds his dwelling housse & a Cer- taine portain of land during my naturall life & one one third pt of all the rest of his estate he died possessed in & out of w* third part I giue to Sara williams my daughter one halfe of the afEorsaid third pt to be unproved by the ouersyght of Thomas watson henerie skerrie and Jefferie massey or any twoo of them for the vse and behove of the said Sara. Itm I giue and bequeath to marie Bishop my daughter the sume of five pounds. "Itm I giue vnto Samuell williams my sonne five pound Itm. I giue and bequeath to Joseph wiUiams and Georg wUliams my sonnes and to bethia williams my daughter the remainder of my estate to be improued for the vse and behove of the said Joseph Georg & Bethia by the ifaithfullness and discretion of the aforesaid watson Skerie & masey vntill Joseph & Georg shall acomplish the ag of twentie and one yeares seuerallie and vntiU the said Bethia shall acomplish the age of eighteene or be otherwise disposed of in marriag. Itm for my wearing apareU it is my will that for all my wooUen Clothes the shalbe equallie diuided betwixt marie Bishop and sara williams my twoo daughters and for my linens they to be diuided betwixt the said marie & sara wil-! liams and Bethia williams my daughters by equall portions in witnes of this my present will I haue hervnto put my hand the day and yeare aboue written." her mark marie (|) williams Witness : Eichard Bishop, Thomas Eobins. Essex Co. Qtiarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 148. Proved 29 : 9 : 1654 by the witnesses. The executors were Jeffery Massy, Henry Skerry, sr., and Thomas Watson, though named overseers. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 81. Inventory of the estate of Mary Williams, widow of George Williams, taken 17 : 9 : 1654, by Elias Stileman, jr., and Eich- ard Bishop : One Cloth goune, 31i. 10s. ; 1 Searge Goune, 21i. 200 THE PBOBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. lOs. ; 1 red pettecote & wastcote doub. baise, 2li. ; 1 red searge pettecote, 21i. 15s.; 1 doub. Shagg pettecote, 16s.; 1 Linsie- woolsie pettecote, 10s.; 1 Searge pettecote, 7s.; 1 cloake, Hi. 4s.; 1 hood, 3s. 6d.; 1 tafetie Scarfe, 6s.; 1 demycaster. Hi. 2s.; 1 felt hatt, 13s.; 1 pr. stockings, 3s.; 1 pr. Stockings, 13d., 4s.; 1 Searge Apron, 5s.; 1 Say Apron, 10s.; 1 Say Apron, 6s.; 3 blu aprons, 6s., 1 Apron, 13d., ^s.; 1 white demytie wastcote, 9s. ; 1 Sleasie Apron, 8s. ; 1 dowlass Apron, 5s.; 1 Silk Hood, 5s.; 3 fine hoUand hancherchers, 10s.; 2 hankerchers, 6s.; 1 Lawne hankercher, 5s.; 3 hanJkerchers, 3s. ; 3 wt. hoods, 7s. ; 5 forhead clothes, 7s. ; 3 pr. hand cufEs, Is.; 3 pr. gloves, 7s.; 1 wt. Gotten Wastcote, 4s.; 3 Shifts, 13s., 1 shift, 3s., 15s.; 1 pr. shoes, 3s. 6d.; 6 neckclothes, 6s. j the 1-3 of goods giuen by wiU of her husband Georg Williams, 791i. 14s. 7 l-4d. ; the 1-3 of debts owing to her sd. husband's estate, 391i. 3s. l-4d.; total, 13111. 3s. 3 l-3d. One third of debts to be payed out of the estate, 17 li. 3s. 6 l-4d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Piles, vol. 3, leaf 148. Estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Hakdt of Salem. Will of widow Elizabeth Hardy proved 1 : 10 : 1654 by Mr. Bdm. Batter and Nathaniell Pickman; but the will was de- fective for want of executors. Court appointed her son, Joseph Hardy, and Eoger Haskall, administrators. Inven- tory brought in. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 3, leaf 83. Inventory of the estate of widow Elizabeth Hardie of Sa- lem, deceased, taken 11 : 9 : 1654, by William Dodge and Wil- liam : A certain purchase of house and land late in the possession of Mr. Garva:se Gafford, 40li. ; a dwelling house in the towne with 3 acres of land thereunto belonging, 401i. ; a ten acre lott in the south field, lOli. ; a Joynd bedsteed, Hi. 10s. ; a wenescot Chest & a sea chest, lli. ; table wth frame & a forme, lli. 6s. ; 4 pewter platters, 1 drinking bole & 1 Candle- stick, 13s. ; 1 ould warming pan, 5s. ; 3 Iron pots & 2 payr of pot hookes, lli. 5s. ; 1 Cheyney bason, Is. 8d. ; 4 pewter dishes, a salt and a bole, 13s.; 1 brass malter, 5s.; 1 musket & 3 swords, all rustic, 12s. ; 3 Cuissons, 6s. ; 1 Carpett Cloth, 8s. ; 3 Cheares, 10s. ; 1 pillow beere, 3s. ; 1 Cheese press, 3s. ; 2 hakes and 2 hookes, 5s.; 3 hand Irons, 1 spitt & 1 ould gridiron, 10s.; 3 litle tables, 1 form and a setle, 10s.; 1 grindlestone, 4s. ; 12 bushells of Indian Come, lli. 12s. ; 3 Iron spads, 38. ; THE PEOBATB EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 201 1 Come sive, Is. ; 1 ould bed CoTerin, 1 blanket and 1 winow- ing sheete, 12s.; 1 litle brass pot, 2 skellets, lis.; 2 bushells of wheate, 10s.; 8 Ewe sheepe, 121i.; 1 Earn lamb, 1 weder lambe. Hi. ; 1 Calfe, Hi. ; 4 Cowes, 1 steere, Slli. 13s. 4d. ; 1 Feather bed, 1 pillow, 2 blankets, 1 Eugg, 41i. 10s.; 2 yards 1-3 Coten & wooU mixt Cloth & 3 Cuissons, IBs.; 1 sett of Cortaines & vallanee, lli.; 1 Cloke, 1 peticote, 1 wascote & 1 hood, 31i. 10s.; 3 sheets, 18s.; 3 pillow beeres, 10s.; 1 table Cloth, 1 Napkin, 4 handkerch, 13s. 6d.; 2 Cappes, 1 Cros- cloth, 1 linen apron, lis.; total, 15111. 9s. 3d.; debts, lOli. 9s. 2d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 2, leaf 149. Estate of Mrs. Abigail Aveeill of Ipswich. Administration on the estate of AbigaiLl Averill, intestate, granted Mar. 37, 1655, to her son, William Averill. Eldest son to have a double portion, and the rest of the children a single portion. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 49. Inventory of estate of Abigial Averell, widow and execu- trix of William Averell, now deceased, taken by Andrew Hodges and Eeienold Poster : the house lott and house, 131i. ; the six acer lot att muddy Eiver, 4li. ; the pequett lott 7 acers, 6li. ; six acers of meddow, 5li. ; a steer 4 yeer ould, 5li. 10s. ; a cow and a haifer, 81i. 10s. ; a yeer ould steer an vantage, 3li. ; a yeer ould haifer an vantage, 21i.; a calfe, lli. 4s.; swine, lli. 15s.; aleven fowles, 8s.; an Iron pott, Hi.; an Iron ket- tle, 3s. 6d.; frying pan, 3s.; brase skillitt, 3s. 6d.; brase fumes, lli. ; brase kettle, 5s. ; warming pan, 3s. 6d. ; smooth- ing Iron, 8d.; brase pan, Ys.; meaU trofe, 2s.; two ould paills, 2s.; a ould halfe bushell, 6d. ; bar of iron, 2s.; pair of tonges. Is. ; drawing shave. Is. ; fier slice, 4d. ; gridiron. Is. 6d. ; pair of pott hooks, 8d. ; lampe, 2s. and two tramilles, 2s., 4s. ; hour glase, Is. ; cosslett, 14s. ; bar of Iron, Is. 6d. ; spitt, 3s. ; brasse kettle, 2s. ; a pair of nippers and a reaping hook. Is. ; pair of scales and a pound waight, 2s. ; hough. Is. 6d. ; four pewter platters, 10s. ; two sives, Is. 6d. ; flagon, 2s. 6d. ; Sum ould pewter, Is. 6d. ; four earthen vessells, Is. ; bible, 5s. ; an ould bible and two other bookes, 5s.; linin wheel, 3s.; mortising axe," 2s, a pair of tow cards. Is.; hatt bruish, 6d.; a few ould tubbes, 2s. ; pine cheast, 6s. ; an oke Cheast, 3s. 6d. ; a box. Is. 6d. ; bouster filled wth flockes, 3s. ; another bouster, 2s.; 3 pillowes, 12s.; f ether boulster, 6s.; the f ethers of an- 202 THE PEOBATB BEGOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. other, 4s.; one pair of sheets, 10s.; one sheet, 58.; a father bed, Hi. 10s. ; two blankets, 9s. ; a cotten blanket, 5s. ; a cov- erlid, 10s.; two OTild pillows, 2s.; 3 eurtens and valens, lli.; a cuishens. Is. 6d. ; a pair of shooes. Is. 8d. ; a pair of stock- ings. Is. ; a table doth, 2s. 6d. ; Eed cote, lU. ; an ould stufe cote, 4s. ; another cloth cote, 10s. ; a gound, lli. 10s. ; a wast- cote, 10s.; sum other onld cloths, 5s.; a say apron, Ss. 6d.; a cloeke, 8s.; a whood, 5s.; dublet, 9s.; caster hatt. Hi.; an onld hatt, 2s. ; white apron, 4s. ; two holand handcarchifs, 4s. ; an ould holand hancarchife. Is.; two calico handcarchifs. Is. 6d.; 5 croscloths and a mufler, 5s.; 4 cowes. Is. 4d.; a baig, Is.; cote, 4s. 6d.; hatt, 2s. 6d.; pewtter pott. Is. 6d.; cheafeing dish. Is. ; an ould tunill with a spindle and a peece of ould linin, 6d.; eighteen bushells and a halfe and halfe a pecke of wheat at 4s. 6d. the bushell, 4Ii. 3s. 9d.; 80 foote of boerd, 4s. 6d.; a hammer, 6d.; 90 foot of ould plainks, 4s. 6d.; 22 bush, and halfe of indian corn att 2s. 8d. the bushell, 3li.; a hogshead, a wedg an a beetle Ring, 4s.; 9 pound of butter, 4s. 6d.; total, 771i. 48. lid. What shee ougheth, 131i. A frame raysed & something done to it to be consd. whether it be the estate of the widdows or otherwise. WiUiam Averill testified in Ipswich court, 27: 1: 1655, that the above is a true inventory. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 1,025. Estate of Heney Smith of Eowley. Administration on the estate of Henry Smith granted Mar. 27, 1655 to Maxemillion Jewett and Prances Parrett, and they to dispose of the children for the present. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 49. The deacons of Rowley, administrators of the estate brought in an inventory of 8li., Mar. 25, 1656. It was apportioned to the two children, who were to be disposed of and cared for by them. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 54. Inventory of the goods of Henry Smith of Eowley, deceased, taken 1: 16: 1654-5, by Richard Swan and John Smith: One sow. Hi.; one muskett wth worme & scourer, lis.; one sith wth nibs & hoope, 3s. 6d. ; one little Chest, 3s. 6d. ; one grate, 2d.; one paire of shooes, 4s. 4d.; one Chest, 3s.; one kettle, 9s.; one bagge, 2s. 6d.; ten yards & a quarter" of Course Cloath, 15s. 4d.; one reddish Coverlett, 3s. 6d.; one blueish Coverlett, 3s.; in wearing Cloathes, 15s. 6d. ; thre Pillowes THE PROBATE EECOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 203 and a short Cloake, 15s.; one dublett, 7s. 6d.; one pott, 3s.; one feather bed and Pillows, 3li. 5s.; one grid Iron, 2b.; one forme, 8d. ; eight pounds & an halfe of bacon, 4s. 3d. ; f oure pounds and an halfe of puter, 4s. 6d. ; one skellet, 6s. ; a paire of pepper quames. Is. ; one sieve and a bottle, 3s. ; one Chume, 2s.; a paire of bandiliere, Is. 3d.; a sword & belt, 4s.; one spade, 2s.; a salt, 3d.; hempe seed, 8d. ; one hatt, 5s.; one paire of forke tines, 4d. ; one fire pan, 6d. ; one fire pan, Is. ; one dragge, lOd. ; one paire of old bootes, Is. 8d.; one how, Is. 4d.; one How, Is.; one wast Coate, Is, 6d. ; one paire of sissars, 2d.; for a tramell & other things, 2s. 8d. ; for sith Hoopes, 8d. ; for Gunpowder, Is. 6d. ; for a peeee of an old Trunke, 6d. ; for a heifer, 31i. ; for Barly, Is. 6d. ; one knife, 4d. ; one Axe, 2s. 6d. ; one Lock, lOd. ; thre Chickins, 2s.; a paire of bullett moulds. Is. 6d. ; one Harrow tooth, 3d. ; total, 14li. 3s. Debts owing: To Joseph Jewet, 2li. 3s. 3d.; Eich- ard Swan, 7s. 6d. ; Edward Hassen, 5s. ; Thomas Burkby, 3s. 4d. ; John Smith, 2s. 6d. ; Mr. Ezekiell Sogers, 4s.; John Dresser, 4s. 6d.; John Bointon, 4s. 4d.; Thomas Dickinson, 3s. 8d. ; Daniell Eoffe, 4s. 3d. ; John Pearson, 2s. 6d. ; William Acy, 3s.; Maximilian Jewet, 12s. 6d. ; Nicholas Jackson, 6s. 8d. ; Benjamin Scott, Hi. 4s, ; total, 5li. lis. Essex Co. Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 48. Estate op Mrs. Alice Waed op Ipswich. "Joanah Smith the wife Thomas Smith Elizabeth Perkins wife of Jacob Perkins & Jane Jordon wife to ffrances Jordon Testifie that Alice Ward widdow vpon hir death bed being of pfect memory did commit Sarah Ward hir daughter ia Law vnto John Baker & Elizabeth his wife the sayd Sarah ward & hir estate to bring vp the sayd child in the f eare of god and gaue vnto the sd Elizabeth Baker hir keyes & desired hir to take of all & to discharge hir debts." Proved in Ipswich court 27 : 1 : 1655. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 9. Inventory of the estate of widow Alice Ward of Ipswich taken 23 : 11 : 1654, by Kobert Lord and John Warner: The house & groimd about one acre, 16li. ; one flocbed, Hi, 68.; one fether boulster & 4 pillows, lli. 12s. ; one haire bed, 10s. ; an ould rug, an ould coverlet & a blanket, lli. ; a halfe headed bed, trundle bed, mat & cord, 14s. ; a peack of hempeseed & the bag, Is. 8d. ; a little bras candellstick & 6 spoones, 2s. 8d. ; 204 THE PKOBATB RECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. ould pewter, 4s. ; 2 gaily dishes & a lattin puding pan, 3s. ; a morter & pestle, 4s. 6d. ; a smotheing Iron & 2 heats, 4s. ; 1 doozen of trenchers, 8d. ; in earthen ware, 4s. ; greene ginger, 6d.; 3 Iron pots, 1 frieing pan & a skillet, IH.; a tramell, pothookes & slice, 4s.; 3 runlets, 5s.; a pondering tub with porke in it, 10s. ; a botle & other lumber, 4s. 6d. ; a pote with butter in it, 3s. 6d. ; a watter paile. Is. ; 3 chaires, a litle table, a forme & 2 stooles, 5s.; two spoones, 4 dishes, a ladell & 3 sives, 2s.; 2 hogsheads, 4s.; 8 bushells of come. Hi. Is. 4d.; wheate & a bag, 5s. & 2 baggs. Is., 6s. ; a meale trough & meale in it, 78. 6d.; an axe & a broad how, 5s. 6d.; a wedge and a psell of hempe & flax, 3s, 3d. ; a stufe gowne, red petecote & cloth wastcoat, 21i. 10s.; an ould stufe wastcoat & red pety- coat, 16s.; 3 blanketts, 4s. 6d.; 3 old greene aprins, 6s.; 2 hatts, 16s. ; a chest & 3 boxes, lOe. ; 4 old aprins, 6s. ; 2 sheetes, 8s.; 3 shifts, 4s. 6d.; tape blading, 3s.; pins & needles & thred, 2s.; hir weareing lenen. Hi.; childbed lenen. Hi. 2s.; suger 41i., 3s. ; sope, 41i., 2s. ; 3 glases. Is. 6d. ; 1 houre glass. Is. ; 2 blankets, 5s. 6d. ; suet & talow, 3li., Is. ; pr. stockings, Is. 6d. ; ould lenen, 3s. 4d. ; Cokes & henes, 3s. 6d. ; wood and a troft and pales, 3s. ; a standing stole, 3s. Id. ; total, 37li. 14s. lid. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 9. Estate of Nathaniel Meeeill of Newbtjey. "Witnes by these psents that I Nathaniell MerriU of Newbiiry in the Countie of Essex being sicke of body but through gods mercy of perfect memory I do here make my last will and testament, I first bequeath my soule into the hands of my blessed Eedeemer with an assured hope of a joy- full resurection, and my body when it shall please the lord to take me out of this fraile life to bee buryed in the burying place of Newbury, and for my worldly goods I giue and dis- pose of as foUoweth Imp' I giue and bequeath vnto susanna my wife fine akers of plowable land lying next my brother Johns land and halfe the marsh dureing her naturall life and a cow and three heifers and all my household goods. And out of this estat so giuen to my wife I giue and bequeath vnto my daughter Susanna flue pounds when she shalbe at the age of twenty yeares then I giue and bequeath vnto my Son NaSian- ieU (whom I appoint as my true and lawfuU heire) aU my land and freehold after my wiues decease, and all the working tooles & Implements of husbandry and all the cattell and stocke besids And out of this stocke I appoint that my Son THE PBOBATE EECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 205 Nathaniell shall pay theise legacyes as foUoweth, that is I giue vnto my son John when he shalbee of the age of two and twenty yeers the summe of fine pounds, And also I giue and bequeath vnto my Son Abraham at the age of two and twenty years fine pounds, And I giue and bequeath vnto my sonne DanieU also at the age of one and twenty years fiue pound and I giue and bequeath to my Son'Abell fiue pounds also at the age of one and twenty years, And I appoint my Son Na- thaniell to be my sole executor and all my debts & funerall rites being discharged I appoint him to haue all the rest of my goods & chattels vndisposed and I desire my brother John merill and Anthony somerby to be the ouerseers of this my last will & testament In witnesse whereof I haue set my hand march the eight in the yeare one thousand six hundred fifty foure but if gods puidence should by losses & crosses ||vpon y^ estate! more than ordinary: then proportionobly to be abated in the legacyes" his mark Nathaniell n n mernll. Witness: Eichard Knight, Anthony Somerby, John mer- reU. Proved Mar. 27, 1655 by John Merrill and Anthony Som- «rby. Inventory of the estate of Kathaniell MerrUl of Newbury, who deceased Mar. 16, 1654-5, taken Mar. 23, 1654-5, by Daniel! (his D mark) Thurston, Eichard Knight and Arch- elans Woodman : Ten akers of upland and thre akers of marsh with the previledge of a frehold or commonage, 30li. ; one cow and a calfe, 4li. 15s.; three heifers of three yeare old & 2 calves, 121i. 10s. ; two. steers of two yeare old & two heifers, llli. ; three yeareUngs, 41i. ; one old cart & wheeles and sled and an old harow. Hi. ; 2 spades, a mattock, a beetle, 4 wedges, a crosscut & a handsaw & 4 axes and 4 hooes, 21L. ; 3 old tubs, a fanne, an Iron staple & ring & 2 prongs & shoveU, 10s. ; his weareing apparell, 2li. ; ten busheUs of malt & barly, 5 busheUs of wheate & nine bushels of rye & about 35 busheUs of In- dian come, lOH. 16s. ; two muskets and 2 swords with match & powder, 2li.; oats & pease, 10s.; sixe small swyne, 31i.; 2 flock beds & bolsters & 2 paire of sheets old, 4li. ; 2 old ketles, 3 skillets & a smal braspot & Iron pot. Hi. 10s. ; an old warm- ing pan, fire shovell, grid Iron, tongs, & other small Iron things & a spitt, 12s.; 4 small pewter dishes & a skimmer, dishes & spoones, 12s. ; a truckle bedsted, 2 buckets and a pr. 206 THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. of cottrells, 10s. ; a small cart rope & halfe bushell & a peeke, 5s.; a small cubberd & 3 chests, 16s.; one drinke vessel, 2 wheels, one powdring tub, ten milke trayes & 3 cheesfats, 21i. ; total, 841i. 6s.; his debts for Eent due to Mr. Cutting, 5li.; in small debts, 3li. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 10. Estate op Thomas Mighill of Eowley. "The last Will & Testament of Thomas Mighill of Eowley I Thomas Mighill being sicke in body but of pfect memory (blessed be God) doe constitute & appoint this my last Will & testament in maner & forme as fEoUoweth. Imp' I giue & bequeath my soule to God that gaue it in comfortable assurance of a gloryous resurrection at that day, & my body to be interred in the Comon burying place of Eowley afore- said. Ite my will is that all debts be first discharged & all necessary expences for my decent & Comely buryalL Ite I giue to my loueing wife Ann Mighill one hundred and ten pounds. Ite I giue to my Son Samuell Mighill seauenty pounds to be paid vnto him w*''in one halfe yeare after the date hereof. Ite I giue to John Mighill eighteene pounds part whereof my Will is shall be paid vnto him out of my in- heritance at the place Comonly called the Village, the rest of it w^in one yeare, & seauenteene pounds more three yeares after the day of the date hereof: Prouided his Cariage be such dureing that whole time as giue sattisfaction to the Eev* Elders of this Church of Eowley m' Bzekiell Eogers m' Samuell Philips m"^ Humfrey Eeyner mathew Boyes max- milian Jewet & ffrancis Parrot or the suruiueing of them. Ite I giue to my Son Thomas mighill thirty pounds & a young black mare that comes three yeares old to be paid into my Son Samuells hand w^in two yeares after my death & my will is that it be expended on him towards his bringing up in learn- ing, or otherwise if the abouesaid Elders & brethren Judge meete. And my Will fEurther is concer[n]ing my abousaid Son John mighill that if his Course & caryage be such at the end of the aforesaid three yeares that the aforesaid Elders & Brethren doe not Judge meete that he should haue the said seauenteene pounds abouesaid that then it shall be equally diuided betwixt my two Sons Samuell & Thomas mighill & my wUl further concerning the Legacy bequeathed to my Son Thomas mighill is that vpon payment of it into my Son Sam- uells hand as abouesaid his acquittance shall be a full dis- THE PEOBATE RECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 207 charge to my Executour & in case my said son Thomas dy before he haue fully compleated the age of twenty one yearea his portio shall faU half e of it to my Son Samuell & the other half e of it to my Son Samuell or John as the aforesaid Eeuer- end Elders & Brethren or the suruiueing of them shall Judge meete. Ite I giue to my Son Ezekiell mighill thirty flue pounds. Ite I giue & bequeath to my Son Nathaniell mighill thirty fiue pounds. Ite I giue to my Son Stephen mighill thirty fiue pounds w"'' three said last Legacyes my will is shall be paid vnto my three said last sons when they shall be twenty one yeares of age. Ite I giue to my daughter mary mighill thirty fiue pounds to be paid to her at the age of twenty one yeares or at the day of her maryage w^'' of them shall first be. & in case my wife be w*"* Child I bequeath thirty fiue pounds to it And in case any of the last mentioned foure or fiue Children dy before the age of twenty one yeares my will is that their portion or portions shall be equally diu- ided amongst the rest of them; saue only that in Case my said daughter Mary shall mary & after dy before the age of twenty one yeares my will is not that it be repaid againe. And in case my wife desire it my WUl is that these last Legacyes bequeathed to my younger Children w"** I had by her be set out for them & shee my said wife to haue the bene- fitt of them for their education tiU the age of twenty one yeares. Ite I giue to my sister Ann Tenny one pound. Ite to ffaith Parrot Senior one pound. Ite to the use of the Church of Eowley one pound ten shillings. & in case my estate doe amoimt to || more || then the discharge of the afore- said debts expences & Legacyes upon Just apprizall my will is that the ouer plus shall be proportionably diuided amongst my wife and all my Children according to their seuerall dis- proportions. & lastly I Constitute & appoint my deare & loueing wife Ann mighill as my sole executrix of this my last wiU & Testament. Hand I|| desire & appoint my trusiy & beloued ffriends & Brethren m' Humfrey Eeyner Mathew Boyes maximilian Jewet & ffrancis Parrat as ouerseers their unto. In witnes here of I haue here unto set my hand this ll** of June 1654. "Before the signing of this my last will & testament I the said Thomas mighill haue and doe by these presents further giue to my wife Ann mighill one ewe to my son Samuell one third pt of my Come growing at my ffarme at the Pen and one third pt of my Come at my lott in the northeast fBeld 208 THE PBOBATB BECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. containeing about six Acres I also giue to my daughter mary mighill one Ewe." Thomas Mighill Witness : Humfrey Eeyner, Mathew Boyes, fErancis Parrat, Maxi: Jewet, John Harris. Proved in Ipswich court 27 : 1 : 1655 by MaxemiUian Jew- itt and ffrances Parret. Inventory taken June 24, 1654, by Maximilian (his I mark) Jewet, Mathew Boyes and SamueU Brockelbanke : his purse and apparell, 71i. 5s. 6d.; foure paire of sheets, 2li. ; 5 pillow beares, 13 napkins, one table cloath, lli. 8s. 6d.; one Carpett, 10s.; two Curtans, 3s.; bookes, 18s.; two Childs mantles, lli. 5s.; Puter, lli. 10s.; one bedstead & bedding, 51i. 5 s.; bedding in one Chamber, 31i. 13s.; woole and spining, 3li. 10s. 8d.; Corne, meale & mault, 3li. 4s.; baggs, 13s.; haire sieves and other sieves, 5s. 8d. ; Corne measures & old tubs, 6s. ; Iron tooles in the Chamber, lli. 12s.; bacon, 5s.; Iron Potts, kettles, a warming pan wth other VtinsiUs, 21i. 10s. ; Tubbs, trayes & other wooden ware, lli. 12s.; Sawes, Gallow balke & other Vtinsells, lli. 2s.; a Table & forme, lli.; a Boxe, Trunke, Wheele & other things, 18s.; 6 Cushins, 9s.; a Cupboard & a Cushin, 5s.; 5 Chaires, 4s.; one muskett, sword & Bandi- liers, 2li. 3s. ; one breaking up plow wth her Irons, lU. 28. ; 3 other Plowes & their Irons, lli. Is.; 3 Chaines, 2 bolts & shackells, 16s.; 3 yoakes & tyre for another, 10s. 6d.; axes, spade, dung forkes & other VtinsiUs, 17s. ; a Cart rope, 2s. ; a dung Cart & wheeles & a slead, lli. 10s.; 6 oxen, 421i.; 5 Cowes, 231i. 5s. ; the third pt of a mare, 6li. ; one Gray mare, 161i.; Swine, 81i. 10s.; one bedstead & bedding, lli. 10s.; sheepe, 191i. 10s.; one bull & a steare, lOli.; 4 two yearing Cattle & one 3 yeare old, 14li. 10s.; 2 yearing Calves, 3li. lOs. ; the dwelling house, bame & oarchard, 591i. ; the kilne wth the Utinsills their to belonging, the kilne yard & Crop their on, 40li.; Arrable Groimd at home, 7 Acres and an halfe, 371i. 10s. ; 4 Acres & an half e in the Lott on the right hand Ipswish way, 201i. 5s.; 3 Acres in the Lott on the left hand Ipswish way, 131i. 10s.; 12 Acres in the Northeast ffield, 39li. ; 3 Acres of meadow in Satchells, 9li. ; 18 Acres of Eongh & Salt meadow at the Cowbridge, 381i. ; 2 Acres of upland at the ffarme. Hi.; 6 Acres of salt marsh and foure of upland at the ffarme, 191i. ; 6 Acres of salt marsh at Mr. Nelsons hand, 71i. 10s.; the ffarme in the Country at the THE PROBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 209 pen, 391i. ; 7 Acres & an halfe of wheate & barly at the home Lott, 8li. 5s.; 4 Acres & an halfe of Come in the ffield on the right hand of the way to Ipswish, 51i. 8s. ; 3 Acres of In- dian Corne in the other ffield on the left hand the way to Ipswish, 3li. 13s.; in the northeast ffield 4 Acres of wheate and Indian Come, 4li.; Come at the pen, Sli.; dung, 21i. ; land at the Village, ISli.; 13 gates & an halfe, lOli. Ss.; a buffe Coate, 15s.; an Iron morter, 3s. 6d.; 3 mnsketts, 3 rapiers & bandiliers, 111. 16s.; oweing by John Mighill, Hi. lis. 8d.; total, 5711i. 14s. lid. The debts of the deceased Thomas Mighill, 7011. 10s. 9d.; deducted from the total leaves 5011i. 4s. 3d. Out of which said sume all the severall Legacyes mentioned in the Will of the deceased Thomas be- ing discharged their remaines over plus to be divided amongst the partyes specifyed in the Wni aforesaid, 811i. Is. Sd. Petition of Ezekiell Mighell to the Ipswich court Mar. 25, 1690, as the estate left by our father Thomas Mighill "be- longing to yo' seruant & his Br° Steuen deceased was not wholy divided betwext us in his life time Brother leaueing three Children, which will haue Eight when they Come to Age," that the lands given to us may be devided and the parcells which fall to the children may be improved or kept as their parents think best, and the part belonging to himself may be disposed of according to his discretion; and if the court pleases, to leave the care in the devision to their father, Mr. Eobert Greenough, or other guardian. Mr. Eobert Greenough and his wife the mother of said children request that the above petition may be granted. Petition granted Apr. 23, 1691. Petition of Samuel Mighell of Eowley, dated Mar. 4, 1694-5, that there may be a settlement of the estate, showing "as his Father Thomas Mighell Formerly of Eowly dec*, made his will & amongst other things therin Contained: had a clause in it That if any of the Children of my first wife died under age they Should inherit one for another; and soe of the ChUdren of his Second wife ; but none died under age (except one which the Second wife was then with child with) but all y^ Eest of the Second womans children ariued at full age & are Since all dead, & Ezekiel Mighell the Eldest Son of the Second wife my half Brother dec*, without Issue who died possesed of A Considerable part of my Father Thomas Mighell's Estate & I being the Eldest 210 THE PROBATE KEC0ED8 Of ESSEX COUNTY. Son by y'' first wife do think I ought of right to Enjoy my S* Brother Ezekil's Estate or the greatest part thereof." Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 18,438. Estate of Egbert Moulton, Sk. of Salem. "Salem dated 20*" febry; 1654-5. By theise p'sents be it knowne, that I Eobert Monlton Senio' being by Gods hand one my sicke bed of pfect memory Doe ordaine & Appoint my Sonne Robert Monlton, whole Executor of this my Last will & Testament. I Giue my Daughter Dorothy Edwards twenty marke, AUsoe Two pillow bers marked with E d M. Item My farme I Leaue with my sonne, till my Grandsonne Eobert Moulton be twenty one yeares old & then he to Enjoy the one halfe with the Apple trees, & After his father & mothers death to Enjoy the farme wholly, & in Case my Grandsonne Eobert dye first that it fall in like manner to his next Elder brother ||& soe|| successively if he That En- joyes it haue no issue; To Goodwife Buffum I give twenty shillings. To Joshua Buffum ten shiLLings. The Rest of my Goods & Cattell I leave with my sonne Eobert and he to pay my debts." Robt moulton. Sen. Witness: George gardner, Henry Phelps, Nich. Phelpes. Proved 26: 4: 1655 by George Gardner, Henry Phelpes. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 14. Inventory taken by Jo. Alderman and Eobert (his E mark) Buffum: One farme with all the housing on it, 351i. ; the howses and ground in the towne, lOU.; 8 Cowes, 281i. ; 5 yonge Cattell of two yeares old a peec, llli. 10s.; one steer of foure yeares old, 4li.; two yearlings, 2li. 10s.; seaven wether lambs, 3li. 10s. ; one fetherbed and a bolster, a pillow and a coverlid, 141i.; nynne peeces of pewter and a candle- stick and a little morter. Hi.; two paire of sheets and two piQowbers and a ruffe and a peace of demetey, 2li. 10s. ; one fowling peece and two old muskett bariell and one muskett. Hi. 10s.; one Desk, 3s.; two old Casks, 3s.; for tooles and old Iron, 2li. 12s.; one Iron pott and an old brasse Cettle, 15s. ; seven Books, 16s. ; other small books, 14s. ; halfe a hun- dred pound of brand, 6s.; halfe an hower Glasse and three old Candlesticks and two lamps, 4s.; two spitts and a old driping pan, 48. ; one chest and an old Trunk and a Case of Bottles wth Glasses, 13s. ; an old table and chairs and 2 Jars wth all other things forgotten, 6s,; total, 10611. 5s. Goods at THE PKOBATB EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 211 his faruihouse, appraised by Henry Phelps and John Hill, 15: 3: 1655: One irne kittle, 10s.; 2 irne pots & a skiUet, lis. ; a brasse kittle & skillet, 5s. ; 1 copper kittle, 12s. ; 3 pairs of pot hooks, a griddirne, a paire of tongs, a chopping knife & a cleaver, a flesh hooke, a skimmer & a warming pan, 8s.; 3 spitts, 5s.; a whipsaw, 8s.; 4 axes, 12s.; 2 adses, 5s.; halfe a dozen augurs, 6s.; a handsaw & 3 chissels, 4s.; 1 erowe of irne, 4s.; 1 fro. Is.; 3 hammers. Is.; woollen cloth & 2 hats, 6li. ; linnen cloths," Hi. ; a looking glasse & a paire of gloves, 3s. ; a chest and a box, 7s. ; in bedding, Hi. ; pales & tubbs & wooden ware, 10s.; Indian come. Hi. 16s.; a bible, 5s.; total, 151i. 3s. Whole value of the estate, 12111. 8s.; debts, 81i.; total, 11311. 8s. Essex Co. Qtiarterly Court Files^ vol. 3, leaf 15. Estate of Elinoe Teeslee of Salem. "Salem dated 15*'' february. 1654. By these p'sents bee it knowne that I Elino"^ Tresler, being by gods will vpon my sicke bed, but of perfect memory thankes bee to the Lord, doe Appoint my sonne Henry & Nicholas, to bee Joynt Executo" of this my Last will & testament. That is to say || I Be- queath II My ffarme To || my sonnes i| Henry And Nicholas with the houseing, my ten Acre Lott in the North feild to Henry, My house & ground at the Town to my sonne Ed- ward, My Houshold stuffe I bequeath in this manner one bead to Henry & the Other to Nicholas & the sad coloured cloake to Edward & the Other Cloake to Henry, the old Brass Pott & the Least of the Brass Pans, & Two Deepe pewter platte™ & one Broad one & A Couerled & a Blanklett || with || one Paire of sheetes to my sonne Edward, My wascoate Safegard & Goune to goe together, & my Best Petticoate II with the rest of my wearing clothes || to goe together & my Daughte" to haue them; the Eest of my wearing Linnen to my two Daughte™ & my other Linnen to the Executo". To John Phelps my Gran-child two oxen & Cheine, with one yew, Item To my Grand Draughte' Elizabeth one yew. The other two || yewes || to Nicholas his two children. To my Grand-Children Samuell & Edward I giue Either of them a yeareling Calfe. The Eest of my Goods & Cattell to be left with my Executo" to Pay my Debts & the Legacy bequeathed by my Late husband to his Daughter in England, To witt the summe of Ten Pounds." her mark Bllinor E Treslor. 212 THE PROBATE KECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Witness: Eobt. Moulton, sr., George Gardner, Eobert Moulton, jr.. Proved 26: 4: 1655. JEJssex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 16. Inventory taken Mar. 13, 1654-5, by Eobert Moulton and George Gardner: One farme, with the housing, 301i. : three Cowes, 12li. ; three oxen, 181i. ; two beasts, two yeare old apeice, 4li.; Foure yearHngs, 4li. ; foure yewes, 61i. ; two hogges. Hi. 5s.; two feather beds, 2 Bolsters, two feather Pniowes, three blankets, two Coverlids, One Eugg, foure paire of sheetes & two paire of pillowbers, 13li. 15s.; three table Clothes, seven napkins, two Course towells, foure hand- kerchefs, four Coiques, three dressings, two shifts, one white Apron & other small linnen. Hi. 10s.; A Gowne & safegard, a wascoate & a red Petieoate & two old Coates & two was- coates, with a white Gotten wascoate & a short Coate, 31i. 10s. ; two Paire of Gloves, 3s. ; a Hatt & two Cloath Houdes, 10s.; two Paire of stockings & two pare of shoes, 10s.; two Cloockes & two Carpets, 3 Curtains, 5li.; two Aprons, 8s.; a Greate Chest, a box & two Gofers, 10s.; a Warming pan, a Looking glass & three Candlesticks, one Chafing dish, 16s.; two bras pans & three Brass pots, 3li. ; three skiUets & two iron pots, 178.; three Brass kittells, 15s.; ten Pewter plat- ters. Hi. ; three pewter pots, 15s. ; a Charger with other small Pewter, 10s.; Bookes, 10s.; three spits, two And Irons, two Eaekes, a paire of Tongs, a fire shovell & a brass Ladle, 13s. ; two fowling peices & A muskett, a sword & a Gutless, Hi. 15s.; three Chaines & a Cart rope, 15s.; a Harrow, 6s.; a Ten Acre lot, 41i. ; the house & Barne & foure Acres of ground in the Towne, 301i.; plow yrons with old iron, 10s.; A Steele Trapp, 5s. ; one Grindstone, 6s. ; a paire of Bellowes, Is. 6d. ; weights & scales & measures, 4s. ; two Bedsteds, 5s. ; 3 spinning wheels, 5s.; an houre Glass, Is.; two Barrells -with Tubs & Pales, 15s.; three Chaires, 3s.; trayes, 3s.; one whipsaw, 5s.; one Crosscut saw, 3s.; three wedges, Ss.^; two Beetle Eings, Is. ; small miUstones & Irons, 10s. ; a Grid Iron toster, 2s.; in Come, 31i.; total, 13111. 3s. 6d. Debts due: To her brother Edward Phelpes, lOli.; left by her father Tresler's wUl to his daughter, lOli.; to Mr. Gidney, 51i.; to Mr. Crumwell, 19s.; to Goodman Felton, Hi.; total, 261i. 19s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 17. the peobatb eecobds of essex county. 213 Estate of William Knight of Lynn-. "I William knight in this my last wiU and testyment do giue my wife Elizebeth the thirds of all my Estate and fur- ther that she shall Injoy my dweUiag hows So long as she liueth likwys I giu to my Son John knight forety shillings to be payd tow years after my deceas Itte I giu to my dafter Ane won shilling and to her children fin shillings a pease to be payd tow years After my deceas. Itt I giue to || my sone |1 francis knight fiue shillings when he shall laivfully demand it. Itt I giue to my dafter hanna forty shillings won year after my deceas Itt I giue to John ballard forty shillings tow years After deceas or when my wif pleases Itt I giu to na- thanyell ballard forty shillings tow years After my deceas: All and Euery of theas leggacys to be truly payd The rest of my Estat I wUl to be Equily diuided amonkst my fowr chil- dren wich I had by my last wife Elizabeth "only I giue to my Eldest Son Jacob a dubbell parcion to be payd in my hows and homelott Adjoyning to my dwelling hows and medow in Eumly march If this amounts to more then his dubbell portion then it to be payd back to my last childre Equilly diuided likwys If the Sayd hows and land due not amount to a dubbell porttion the[n] it is to be made oup : I further will if any of theas my last children dye be- fore thay come to age: then ther porttions to return to thos that shall suruiue Equaly to be deuided amonkst them This I will that If my wife maryes then my childrens porttions to be taken from hurs and to be at the ouerseers disposing : I make my wife Elizabeth my lawfuU Excekter to Administer on this my last will [and] Testyment I likwys make our brother nicklis potter and Georg keasur and John witt : to be the ouersears of this my last will. To wich I Sett my hand dat the 3 of december 1653." Ms mark William C Knight Witness: John Puller and Nicholas Potter, both of Lynn. Potter made oath before Eob. Bridges 27: 4: 1655, and Puller on 38: 4: 1655, before Elias Stillman, clerk. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 13. Inventory taken 32 : 1 : 1654-5, by John Puller and Phil- lip Kyrtland: Dwelling house, bam and fivten Ackrs of plow land, 461i. ; six akers of medow in Eumly march, lOli. ; five akers of medow in the town marche, 15li. ; two working oxen, 141i.; thre Cows, 13li. ; one heafEor in calf, 4li. Is.; 3 214 THE PEOBATB EECOBDS OF ESSEX COTINTY. year ould Stear, 31i., one yerling, Hi. 15s., 81i. 15s.; one weaning Calfe, 15s.; 2 Ewes with 2 Ewe Lambs, 4li. 10s.; 3 Ewes with 2 Eame lambs, 4li.; 2 Ewes, 3li. 10s.; 1 wether Shep, 2 years ould. Hi. ; three 3 year ould wetthers, 2li. 5s. ; one Eame, 15s.; two swyn, 2li.; one f ether bede and pillows and bolster and coverlids, 41i. ; two flock beds with other furnyture belonging to them, 2li. 10s.; five pare of sheets, 41i. ; 8 napkins and a tabell cloth, 13s. ; one pillow beare, 2s. ; 4 kuchins, 8s. ; 2 bede steeds, 18s. ; ould chests and a truncke, 10s.; thre brase potts, Hi. 9s.; thre bras kettells, 17s.; one warming pane, 5s.; 4 pewttor dishes, Hi.; 3 wine measurs, 6s. 6d. ; 2 wine cups, 2 dram cups, two beare cups, 5s.; sev- erall peases of small pewttor, 5s. 6d. ; one Iron pott, one Iron mortter and pestill, 9s.; 2 pare of andyrons, fier shovell and tongs, 8s. 6d. ; 2 pare of pott hangers, 3s. ; 1 fryinge pane and Iron candeUstick, 2s. 6d. ; stoUs, ehears and a tabell, lis. ; beare barrils, tubes, chum, coberd dewtraft, 18s.; thre spin- inge whealls, a pare of woll cards, 8s.; 2 muskitts and kur- byn, Hi. 10s. ; two swords, 5s. ; two crosscut saws, one narrow axe, a f row and a lathing hamer, a littell hammer, 8s. 6d. ; 2 spitts, 2s.; thre sifes, 3s.; the man's wearing apparrell, 31i. 8s. 6d. ; carts, plows, yoks and Iron works belonging to them, 21i. 12s. ; in mony, 2s. 6d. ; a ladder and ould Iron, 5s. ; total, 15411. 15s. Due from brother Deken, 6s.; look, lis.; heed, 9s.; Mikell cambell, Is.; Joseph Armitag, 5s.; Hugh Aley, 68. ; town, Is. 6d. ; diman, 4s. ; Pharrer, Is. ; William Curtis, 6s.; a scote man, 6s.; brother kesar, 2s. 4d. ; & his Sonn, 12s.; another seotman, 12s. 4d.; total, 9li. 3s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 13. Estate of Heney Fat oe Newbury. "Witnese by theise p^'sents that Henry Pay of Newbury in the County of Essex weauer did in his life time, giue and bequeath vnto his brothers children his whole estate his debts being discharged, and that he did desire his friends Eobert Long and James Jaekman that they would looke to it for said he I will leaue it in your hands vntill they come, this he said often times." Witness: Richard fitts, Eobert Long, James Jaekman, Joane Jaekman. "The Court In- dynes to ap'hend by the testimonyes this to be the will of Henry fay yet suspend the full determination of it till Ips- wich court next but leave the estate in there hands & give THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 215 them power in the mean tyme to pay iust debts & to reeeiue what is due to the estate p me Eobert Lord cleric : "The deposition of Eichard fits of Newbery the said De- ponent Testifieth that Henry fay said to him that if hee Died a Singll man then his brothers Children shal haue his estatt this he said often: his mark Eichard U fits "Taken vpon oth befor me william Titcom commissioner for newbery September 34 1655." Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 36. Eobert Long testified that Henry Fay said, two days be- fore he died, when he thought he was going to die, that he would leave the estate in his hands and desired him to come & look to it. Sworn in Ipswich court 35 : 7 : 1655. Thomas Noyes of Sudbury, yeoman, appointed, under seal, his friends, Mr. Nicolas Noyes of Newbery, gent., and Eobert Long of Newberry, weaver, his attorneys to let his house and lands in Newbery, sometime the house and land of Henry Fay, etc. Dated Sept. 20, 1656. Witness: Eich. Lowle, Joseph Mors. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 35. "The testimonye of James Jackman of Nubery witneseth that Henrye Faye have att several times & plases tould me that he would leave his whole estate when he dyed with Eobert Longe and my selfe for his brother's children, if they doe come for itt & that Eobert Lounge & myselfe should paye his dettes out of the estate." James Jackman. Sworn in Ipsvideh court court, 25 : 7 : 1655. The deposition of Joane Jackman of Newbury. "This deponent testified that Henry Faye tould her that his broth- er's children should have what estate he had, but he said he would leave his estate with my husband & Eobert Longe un- till the said children doe com." her mark Joan X Jackman. Taken upon oath before me John Pike, Commissioner for Newbery Sept. 22, 1655'. Probate papers in the Quarterly Court Records copied by Joshua Coffin and now in the Probate Registry, vol. 1, page 226. Eobert Long and James Jackman appointed administra- tors of the estate of Henry Faye Mar. 25, 1656. The estate 216 THE PKOBATB BECORDS 0¥ ESSEX COUNTY. was to be given to his brothers in England. Ipswich Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 1, page 55. Inventory of the estate of Henry Fay of NewbTiry, weaver, who deceased June 30, 1655, taken by Thomas Hale, Thomas- Browne and Abraham Toppan: His house and about seaven akers and an halfe of land lyeing adjoyning, a barne, or- chard and garden, and in the little feild foure akers and an halfe, 351i. ; about 3 1-3 akers of wheat upon the land, 31i. 15s.; 3-4 aker of Indian come, 16s.; a loame and warping beame, a spooleing wheele, sleyes and harnesses and other appurtenances, 3li. 10s.; a rugge of cotten, Hi. 8s.; an old piUow, 2s.; his wearing apparell, a cotten paire of breeches- and an old coat and Jacket, 16s.; a paire of shooes and stock- ings & another pair of stockings, 6s. ; a musket, 14s. ; a brass pott and an Iron kettle and an old frying pan, Hi.; a paire of tongs & an Iron crooke, 2s. 2d. ; an old spade and grubaxe & 3 old axes, 4s. ; 3 peekaxes and an old hooe, 7s. ; 3 wedges of Iron and 3 beetle rings, 3s. 6d.; an handsaw, an ads, 3 gougs, 2 boriers and a gimblet, a draught shave & brest wimble, 8s.; a handhooke, 3 rings & an old troweU, 3 nibs, 3s. ; a tennent saw, 2s. ; 3 old sithes, 3s. ; an old hooe. Is. 6d. ; a hamer & an old skillet, 3s. 6d.; a shirt, 6s. 6d.; a joyned chaire, 3s. 6d. ; a peck & halfe peck & a basket. Is. lOd. ; a beare vessell. Is. 6d. ; a pondering tub, 4s. 6d. ; a joyned chest, 7s. ; a halfe-headed bedsted with a small rod, 9s. ; a bible, 4s. j an Inkhorne, 6d. ; a wooden bottle, 2s. ; 3 bookes, 1 at Is. 6d.,. 1 at Is. and 1 at 6d., 3s.; a wheele and Iron spindle, 3s.; 3 glass vialls. Is.; a chest and a boxe, 5s.; 3 dozen of buttons of pewter, and a pr. of glasses for the eyes. Is. 8d. ; 2 sieves, 2s.; one small truncke, 2s. 6d.; about six bushells of Indian come, 15s.; a forme & ladder & wheelbarrow & other lum- ber, 6s. ; 2 hens & 8 chickins, 2s. 6d. ; a cow and a calfe, 5li. ; a pound weight of lead & halfe pd. & qter, a brass skimer, an Iron foot, a salt box & a small grid Iron, 6s.; twyne & cot- ten yarne, Is. 6d. ; a new sarge sute, 21i. 12s. ; a sith & snede, a tramell, pothooks & wooden platter, 9s. 8d. His debts : To Mr. Woodman, 2li. 9s. 3d.; Steven Greenleafe, 9s.; Eobert Coker for plowing, 7s.; Thomas Smith, Hi. 6s. 6d.; Will. Bolton, 3s. 3d.; Will. Eichardson for 6 dayes work, 6s.; Goodman Hutchins for the CoflSn & a peck of come, 9s. 8d. ; Eobert Long, 4s. 6d. ; John Bishop, 7s. 6d. ; John Bartlet, Is. 2d.; Anth. Somerby, 2s. 8d.; Steven Swett for the charges at his funeral, 10s.; for rates. Hi. 2s. lid.; Daniell Peiree, THE PBOBATB KECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 217 31i. 8s.; John Bishop, 12s. 6d.; Mr. Burner, Hi. 10s.; Peter Godfry, Is. lOd. ; Nicholas Noyes, 10s. ; Mr. Jewet, 2li. 19s. ; Steven Swett, 19s. 5d. ; Steven Kent, Is. 3d. ; John Davis, 2s. 2d.; Richard Fits and James Ordway, 6s.; total, 181i. Its. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 35. Estate of Humphrey Bradstreet of Ipswich. "The last will and testament of Vmphrah Brodsbreate of Ipswich, July 21 1655 being weake in boddy doe therfore ordaine this my last will, in manner as followeth: I giue my soule to God that gaue it me, and my boddy to be buried in the burling place of Eowley, and doe beleue the cum- fortable resurrection of the same; as for my outward estate, my wUl is my farme on which I now dwell, with halfe the commons belonging to me from Ipswich, and all the com- mons to me from Eowley, shall be my beloued wifes, for the terme of her life, in case she doe not marry, but if she marry, then the one halfe of the farme shall be for the bringing up of my sonn Moses, and in ease she dy, before my sonn Moses attain the age of 21, then the one halfe shall be my sonn Mosesis, and the other halfe Hthat is the benefit of it|| shall be equally diuided among my fiue daughters, or so many of them as shall be then Lining, and my will is that when my sonn Moses attains the age of 21: he shall haue and inioy the whole said farm except my wife be then lining, who shall then enioy halfe the said farme, with all the dwelling house for the terme of her life, and after her death it shall all be my sonn Mosesis. Item I doe giue jmto my wife Bridget one brown cow, one ew sheepe, one horse colt. Item I doe giue unto my sonn John all my farme at Mudde riuer, now in the occupation of Eichard Camball of Ipswich, with one halfe of my commons from Ipswich soe long as he keeps the farme unsold, but in case he sell it, the commons are to returne !|and belong || to the farm giuen to my wife. Item I doe giue to my daughter Hannah Eofe 20 |!twenty|| pound. Item I doe giue to my daughter Martha Beale one pound and more. I doe leeue fiftene pounds in the hand of her mother, to be giuen to her or to her child at her discretion. Item I doe 1 1 giue II to my daughter Mary Brodstreete forty pound. Item I doe giue to my daughter Sarah Brodstreete thirty pound. Item I doe giue to my daughter Eebeccah Brodstreet forty pound : Item I doe giue to my two grand children Dan- niell, and Hannah Eofe each of them fiue pound to be paid 218 THE PROBATE EBC0ED8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. out of the farme by my sonne Moses when they attain the age of 31 years. Item I doe giue to Sammuell Beale ||fiue pound II to be paid as aboue as the said Daniell and Hannah Eofes is. Item I doe giue to the pore of Ipswich one pound. Item I doe giue to the pore of Eowley one pound: and my will is that if my estate doe fall short of the full discharge of aU my debts and Legacies then there shall be an equaU abatement out of the seuerall Legacies giuen aeordiag to proportion, and I doe intreat my beloued "friends M' Samm- uell Phillips, Matthew Boyes, and John Harris, to ioine with my wife, for the disposing of my children in mariage, or otherwise as need may require, and I doe make my wife Bridget Brodstreete Sole exequiteris of this my last wiU, and I haue hereunto set my hand July 21: 1655:" Humphri Bradstreet. Witness : Mathew Boyes, John harris. Proved 25 : 7 : 1655 by the witnesses. Inventory taken Sept. 6, 1655, by Danall thirston and William Lawe : one hat, one cloak and the rest of his cloths, 21i. 10s.; a pair of sheets, two pilowbears, one tabl cloth, Hi.; seven sheets and foure napkins. Hi. 10s.; four cotton blankits, Hi. 4s.; one flock bed, one rugg and one boulster. Hi. ; one flock bed, one rug, one boulster, 21i. ; one flock bed, one rug, 2 boulsters, one pilow, 31i. ; a parsil of sheeps wool, 15s.; a parsil of wheat and a parsil of rie, 21i. 10s.; thre culd cbists, one box, 14s.; one bed stead and cortan, 10s.; Indian corne, Hi. 10s.; two sieves, 2s.; ould lyron and two sickls, 5s. ; a parsill of barley malt, 10s. ; a cros cut saw, 8s. ; sertane carpin for tools, 17s.; one kettel, thre iyron pots, one posnit, pot hooks, 2li.; one waring pane, one frying, 4s.; some peuter and a bras candlstick. Hi.; thre bushill of rie malt, lis.; two bibles and another book, 15s.; two glas bottels, one chear, one smal box, 7s. 6d.; twenty pound of butter, 10s.; tubs and beare vesils. Hi. Is.; one cubard, two earthin pots, 3s. ; four wegs, two beetl rings, 8s. ; one spade, one how, 2s.; one grinding stone, 3s.; one cart, one plow with chains and yoaks, 31i. ; four oxen, 301i.; nine cowes, 381i. 5s.; one bull, 41i.; two stears, 91i.; two yearlings and one calf, 71i. ; two hefers, 61i. ; one maire, 16li. ; one hors coult, 81i.; thre yewes, thre lambs, 9li.; swine, lOli.; wheat and rie, 61i. ; Indian corn, 51i. ; barley. Hi.; hay, 51i.; a home lot att Ipsig, 81i. ; a cannow, 15s.; a muskit, 10s.; hemp, 5s.; in debts that was oweing him, 50li. ; in debts he THE PROBATE KECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 219 did owe, 301i. ; total, 146li. 10s. The farme where he lived, 16011. ; The farme at muddy Elver, 70li. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 3,081. Bridgett Brodstreet bound 25 : 7 : 1655, to discharge lega- cies given in her husband's will. She signed with a mark. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 53. Thomas Eawlison acknowledged the receipt from John Palmer of Eowley in the behalf of Bridget Broadstreete, widow, of 51i. in full satisfaction of all agreements between the husband of the said Bridget, and Thomas Eawlison, sr., concerning themselves and their children according to agree- ment between Eobert Lord and Thomas Eawlison, jr. at Salis- bury court. Witness: Joseph Jewett, Edward Browne. Will. Beale's order to "Mother Bradstrete" "to pay my wife that twenty shillings left mee by my father in his last will." Dated 26 : 7 : 1655. Eeeeipt of the 20s. by Mr. Jew- itt, signed by Martha Beale. Eeeeipt of Hanah (her mark) Eofe, of Ipswich, of 201i. given by legacy in her father's will, and acquittance of my "Mother Bridget Broadstret." Witness : Mathew Boyes, Sara (her mark) Bradstret. Eeeeipt of Mary Bradstret of 40li. given her by her father's will and acquittance of her mother Bridget Brad- stret. Signed ITov. 7, 1655. Witness: John Grant, Thomas Wood. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 208. Eeeeipt of Joseph Jewett of lOli. from Bridget Bradstret on the account of WiUiam Beale "for rent with a great some more for the use of Marble head mill." Witness : Nehemiah Jewett, Abraham Jewett. Acquittance of "my mother Bradstreet from all debts & demands given or left for us vpon my fathers wUl," by Wil- liam Beale and Martha his wife. Signed Aug. 23, 1657. Witness: Eebecka (her mark) Bradstre and Elizabeth Boys. Acquittance of "my mother Bradstrett," having received "in Cattle the som of Thirty pound which is the fuU of my wiues portion." Signed 20: 2: 1657 by Nicholas Wallis. Witness: Joseph Jewett, John Harris, Leonard Harriman. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 209. Estate op William Knowlton of (Ipswich?). Administration on the estate of William Knowlton, in- testate, granted 25 : 7 : 1655 to his brother, Thomas Knowl- 220 THE PKOBATB EECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. ton, to whom was committed the care of the widow and chil- dren. Inventory taken July 17, 1655, by Theophilus Willson and Thomas Knowlton: house and ground, medow and Up- land, 201i. ; 3 pewter disshes and tin candlestick, 10s.; brass kettle, 13s.; little bras pot with holes. Is. 6d.; little brass kettle old, 2s.; 2 paire of pott hooks. Is. 8d. ; pr. of tongs. Is. 6d.; broken brass sciUet, Is. 6d.; broken brass ladle, 6d.; 4 Woodden trayes, 2s. 6d. ; straning dish, a tunnle, 2 wooden platers and a old traye. Is. 8d. ; lumber, 5s., f riing pan, 18d., 6s. 6d.; 2 boxes and a old chest, 5s.; 2 old narrow axes. Is.; A sive, 12d., tin tunnle, 9 trenchers. Is. 9d. ; A kow, 4li. 5s. ; 2 yerlings, vantage, 31i. lis., 81i.; 3 Calves, 21i. 10s.; 4 shoats, 21i. 10s.; 2 siekles. Is.; A broad how, 4s.; gun and sword, 14s.; fflock bed and boulster, ffiiock bed tick and blanket. Hi.; total, 371i. 8s. Id. Debts that are owing to others for hilling of the ground, 34s., Hi. 14s. ; debts besids, 7li. ; mor owing, 12s.; mor owing to others, 12s. Eeeeived in Ipswich court, 25: 7: 1655. A copy of this taken out of the records of the Ipswich court Mar. 11, 1655, received into court Mar. 31, 1691. Debts oweing from the estate of William Knowlton: To my selfe Tho. Knowlton wch I lent him, 71i.; payd to men for hilling his come. Hi. 16s.; payd to Jer. Belcher, 3s.; John Browne, 16s. 9d. ; Mr. Willm Norton, 5s.; Henry Muddle, 15s.; payd to by cloths for the children. Hi. 16s. 6d. ; payd for makeing them & a wastcot for her, 14s. 2d.; to the widdow Vamey, lis.; for a peece of marsh, 12s.; for bringing the goods to the Towne, 10s.; to WiUm Coggswell 7s., Goodman ffowler, 6s., 13s.; for 4 hatts. Hi. Is. 8d. ; for shirts for the boyes, 10s. ; for Scooling for the boyes, 14s. 6d. ; to Goodman Kinsman, lis. lOd., to Isaack Coussins, 20d., 13s. 6d. ; for the CofBn & Grave, 6s. 6d. ; to goodman Lomas, 6s. 8d. ; to John Emerson, 2s. ; 6 paire of shoes for the boyes & a paire for the girle, 14s. 6d.; for a paire of Indenters administration and Inventory & coppes, 3s.; oweing in my booke before his death for come & shoes, 21i. ; The widdow hath of the houshold stufe, 31i. 98. Id.; A peteeoat, wast- coat, hatt & a paire of shoes, 21i. 8s. lOd. ; a pound of Cot- ton woole, Is. 8d.; total, 271i. 14s. 4d. Thomas Knowlton received of the estate of his brother William Knowlton, deceased, 371i. 8s. Id. An account of THE PROBATE KECORDS OF ESSEX COTTNTT. 221 what he has paid out of the said estate : to Eobert Kuismaii, lis. lOd. ; John Browne, 16s. 9d. ; Isaac Cuzens, 2s. 5d. ; his CofiBn, 5s. ; making Cloathes, 14s. 2d. ; shoes, 18s. 6d. ; Skins for the Boyes, 8s.; to Edward Lumax, 6s. 8d.; Mr. John Emerson, 2s. 8d.; Good. Lord, 2s. 3d.; more paid in June, 71i. ; for ye burial of him to mr. Willson, Is. 6d. ; cotten wool and ye Eate then due, 2s. Id.; for Bringing my Brother to Town when Buried, 12s. ; for hilling of his Come, Hi. 16s. ; bringing their Goods to Towne, 10s.; paid to mr. Cogswell, Is. ; Goodwife Fuller, 6s. ; Skins for the boyes, 9s. 6d. ; four hatts. Hi. Is. 8d.; one Hatt, 13s. 6d.; A Coat, Hi.; in Shifts, 10s.; to Henry Muddle, 15s.; A coat, 16s.; more in Shoes, 5s. id.; to Goodwife Vamy, lis.; Eobert Cross, Is. 8d.; A Coat for William Knowlton, 13s. 6d. ; two yards of Cloath, 14s. lid.; to Eichard Jacob, 6s.; my Sister had of me in Houshold Goods and a Cow, 8li. 7s. lid.; total, 311i. 12s. lOd. And two boyes I kept from their age of five years till they were Eight years old and Cloathed and keept them to Scool, 361i. And I keept a Girle from her age of one year and halfe old till shee Maried. Eeeeived by the court Sept. 24, 1678. Deacon Thomas Knowlton testified to the truth of a copy of the above account and also that he hath disbursed much more than what is written. June 19, 1690, before Mr. Sam". Appleton Assist. Eeeeived in Ipswich Court Mar. 31, 1691. The request of Thomas Knowlton, sr. of Ipswich, dated Mar. 31, 1691, to the Ipswich court shewing that many years since, he was appointed admiaistrator of the estate of his hrother WiUiam Knowlton, who died in 1655, leaving a widow and seven children, the youngest about one and one half years old, and he was forced to take care especially of the youngest of them. The estate amounted to about 371i. 8s. Id. and was iusuflQcient to pay the debts with and bring Tip the children; he gave in to the court in 1678, two accounts •of disbursements," one for 3 Hi. and one for 361i., and as by the accounts it appeared he had paid 50li. more than was in- ventoried he thought he had been cleared and that his dis- posal of the estate was for the benefit of the family, espe- cially when they received it and by his sister's importunity consented to the sale of the land, which was valued at about ^Oli., but now having done that for the widow and children, wUl this court take such cognizance of the cause as to ex- 222 THE PIIOBATE KECOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. amine whether the entry of the clearing of said estate be sufficient, if not will they see just cause to do it yet. Ipswich court, Jan. 2, 1715, granted administration (D. B. N.) on the estate of William Knowlton, Ipswich, to his grandson Capt. Jn". Knowlton of Ipswich, he giving bond for SOOli., Eice Knowlten and Isaac Giddings, sureties. Wit- ness: Samuel Daland, Danl. Eogers. Mary Mitchell formerly Mary Knowlton, daughter to Wil- liam Knowlton of Ipswich, deceased, desires that "my Cusen John Knowlton" of Ipswich, late of Manchester, may have admiuistration of any estate that may be thought to be her father's. Dated Winddum, ISTov. 10, 1715. Thomas Knowlton of Norwich, New London Co., desires that "my Cusen John Knowlton" of Ipswich, late of Man- chester, may have administration of any estate that may have been his father's, WiUiam Knowlton. Dated, Norwich, Nov. 13, 1715. William Knowlton desires that "my Cusen John Knowl- ton" of Ipswich may have administration of any estate that may have been his father's William Knowlton. Dated Wen- ham, Dec. 5, 1715. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 16,099. Estate of Eev. Nathaniel Eogees of Ipsvfioh. "The last wUl and testament of M"^ Nathaniel Eogers Pas- tour of the Church of Christ at Ipswich, as was taken from his owne mouth July 3. Anno Dom: 1655. Concerning my outward estate. To one of the brethren I have left a peculiar charge, which he shall have power in himselfe to doe, and not to suspend. The summe of my estate both in Old England, and New, seemes to amount to about y® value of twelve hun- dred pound; of which sume, foure hundred pound is ex- pected from my father M"" Eobert Crane in England. To my Sonne John, to prevent expectation of a double portion, I have not so bequeathed ; he hath never beene by any labour serviceable to to his brethren, but hath beene upheld by their labour, & paine, while he hath beene determining his way. Therefore I giue and bequeath to him an equall portion with his other brethren, viz, y® sume of one hundred pound of my estate in Old England, and one hundred pound of my estate in New England. To my sonne Nathaniel I give & bequeath y* sume of one hundred pound out of my estate in Old Eng- THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 228 land; & one hundred pound out of my estate in New Eng- land. To my Sonne Samuel I giue & bequeath y^ sume of one hundred pound out of my estate in Old England; & one hundred pound out of my estate in New England. To my Sonne Timothy I give & bequeath y® sume of one hundred pound out of my estate in Old England; & one hundred pound out of my estate in New England. To my sonne Eze- kiel I give & bequeath the sume of twenty pound, which he shall have liberty to take in my bookes, if he please. "To my daughter I have already given her at least two hundred pound. The time of y® childrens receiving their portions either in part, or whole, shall be according to y* mutuaU advice of my Executours, with these godly friends named, viz, my Cousin M' Ezekiel Eogers, Mathew Boyes, Ezekiel Cheever, who are entreated to advise & counsell in this, & any other case as need shall require. To my three grandchildren, John, Nathaniel, Margaret Hubbard, I give & bequeath to each of them y* sume of fourtie shillings. To my Cousin John Eogers I give & bequeath the sume of five pound, which is in y^ hands of Bnsigne Hewlett. To the children of my Cousin John Harris of Eowley, viz, Eliza- beth, Nathaniel, John, Mary, I give & bequeath to each y^ sume of twenty shillings. "To Mary Quilter my maidservant I give y^ sum of three pound. To Sarah ffillybrowne my other maidservant I give y* sume of ten shillings. To Harbert CoUedge in Cambridge I give & bequeath y* sume of five pounds. To y« poore I give the sume of three pound. The remaining part of my estate not yet disposed of, I give & bequeath to my deare trife M" Margaret Eogers during her life, & after her de- cease to be equally distributed among my children, by y* advice of the friends above named. I do ordaine & consti- tute my deare & beloved wife M" Margaret Eogers, and my trusty & welbeloved friends M' Eobert Paine, and John Whipple to be Executours of this my last wiU, & testament." Proved in Ipswich court 35 : 7 : 1655 by M. EzekeU Che- ver and Dea. John Whipple. Inventory taken Aug. 16, 1655, by Eobert Lord and Moses Pengry; in the Hall: a round table with five joine stooles, 16s.; six chaires & five cushions, Hi.; a trunke, chest & hanging cupboard, Hi. Is.; 2 Spanish platters, 5s.; a small cisteme with other implemts, 17s.; a corslet, musket & fowling peace, 3li.; a p of cobirons & tounges, 7s. In the 224 THE PEOBATB KECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Parlour: a short table & a forme, 19s.; 6 cushion stooles & 2 chaires, 2li.; a livery cuphoard, 15s.; a featherbed, boul- ster, 2 downe pillowes, coverlet, blanket & canopy bedstead, 6li. 18s.; a great chaire, 6s.; 2 pictures, 3li. ; a clocke & other implemts, 3li. ; a p of Endirons, firepan & toungs, 13s. ; 2 mndow Curtaines & rods, 10s.; a carpet, cuphoard cloth & round table, Hi. 5s. ; a treble vioU, 10s. In the kitchin : 5 Iron pots & 1 old brasse pot, Sli.; a copper kettell & 2 other old ketteUs, 4li. 10s. ; 3 spitts, p of cobirons, firepan & toungs, forke, trameUs & Irons, Hi. 16s. 8d. ; a copper & five skillets, 21i. 15s.; 4 brasse candlesticks & a chafcig dish, 15s.; a baking pan & a small old ketteU, 6s. ; 2 pudding-pans, stew- ing pan & dripping pan, 58. ; a warming pan, mortar & ladle, 10s.; pewter, 15311. 1-2 at 16d. ^ li., lOli. 48. 8d.; a Jacke, pothookes & other implemts, Hi.; a kneading trough, tubs & other lumber, lOs. ; a trevet [fryeing. copy."] pan, 6s. ; gal- ly-basine, [glasses, copyl & other implemts, 16s.; chafing dish, bedpan & other implemts, 14s. Cellar: [6 beere bar- rells. copy'], powdering tubs, 2 leads, [4 trayes a cheese copy] presse, beere stalls & some lumber, 4li. 4s. In the Chamber: [a bedsted, curtaines, valencs. copy], fetherbed, boulster [mattriss, blanketts, Eugg, flock, copy] bolster, 2 downe pillows, 141i. lOs. ; [a chest of drawers, copy] 21i. 10s. ; [a trunke, 3 cushon. copy], chaires, 2 stooles, 2li. 14s.; [a sute of greene. copy], curtaines & vallence, Hi. Is.; [3 car- pets. copy],^3]i.; a cuphoard cloth, Hi. lOs.; 2 wiadow cush- ions, Hi.; a perpetuany coverlet. Hi. 5s.; a carpet, 2 win- dow curtaines & rods, 16s.; a gilt looking-glasse, 6s. 8d.; a chiddiug wicker basket, 3s.; a table-basket, 2s.; a p of End- irons & toungs, 68. 8d.; a suit of diaper table linnen, 4li. ; another suite of diaper linnen, 2li. 15s.; a diaper cupboard cloth. Hi. 5s. ; 2 p of hoUand sheets, 3li. lOs. ; 5 fine pillow- bers. Hi. 15s.; p of piUowbers, 12s.; 2 cuphoard cloths & a p of sheets. Hi. 13s.; 23 napkins, Hi. 6s. lOd. ; a diaper cuphoard cloth, lOs.; a hoUand cuphoard cloth, 8s.; 3 hol- land table cloths. Hi. 5s.; 4'p sheets, 41i. lOs. ; 3 towells & a short table cloth, lOs. ; a p of piUowbers, 78. ; goods out of England, 211i. 68. 8d. ; 3 p stockins. Hi. Is. 8d. In ye Hall Chamber: one bedstead & cord, 168.; curtaines & vallance. Hi. 58. ; a fetherbed & boulster, 4li. lOs. ; a flocke bolster & 2 downe pillows. Hi. 2s.; a yellow rugge, 21i.; in English goods, 161i.; 1 p sheets, 158.; 6 cushions, lli. 10s.; a couch & an old coverlet, Ys. ; in plate, 35li. ISs.; a watch, 4li.; one chest with a drawer, 16s.; 6 cushions, 24s., a curtain & 2 THE PKOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. 225 rods, 5s., Hi. 9s. ; 6 yds. of Satteniscoe, Hi. ; 7 p of old sheets, 3li. 3s. ; 3 p course pillowbers, 10s. ; 2 small tmnkes with old boxes, 10s.; a chaire, trundle bed & litle flockbed, 16s. 6d.; a bedsted, flockbed, coverlet & blanket old. Hi. 17s. In ye Garret over ye Parlour: one bedsted & cord, bed & bolster, 2 old rugs, 4li. 2s. ; one chaire, Is. 2d. In ye Study : his Li- brary, lOOli. ; a cabinet deske & 2 chaires. Hi. 5s. ; a p of creepers & p of toungs, 2s. 6d. In ye chamber over ye Kitchin : 2 flockbeds, blanket, old coverlet, father boulster & flocke bolster, 3li. [10s. copy] ; 2 bedsteds & old rug [13s. copy], wearing apparrell, [161i. copy], wheat & barley in ye barne 30 [200 bushels, ioli. copy] ; Indian come 160 bush, at [3s. 6d., 201i. copy] ; malt 4 bush., 18s. ; 2 bush & 1-2 of rj^e, 10s. ; wooU & old caske, [8s. copy] ; 2 horses, 2 mares, one very old, 2 colts, 6 — li. [641i. copy] ; 7 oxen, 6 cowes, [661i. 13s. 4d. copy], 2 yearlings & 2 calves [61i. copy]; 3 ewes, 3 lambs, one wether, 91i. ; swine, Sli. ; 6 acres of Indian corne on ye ground, 91i. ; 14 acres of upland & meadow at Mr. Epses, 14li.; ye farme where Good. Cumins is, 130li. ; 15 acres on ye Comon, lOli. ; ye house & land in Edw. Chapmans hand with ye pasture adjoyning, 120li. ; Carts, ploughs & furniture, 41i. ; Marsh in ye hundreds, Sli. ; ye Dwelling house, Barnes & Orchard & 24 acres of land in comon feild, 30011.; in good debts, 501i.; In old England in Mr. Eobert Crane, senior's hand, 40011.; total, 149711. 12s. 4d. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 24,043. Nathaniell Eogers of Ipswich bequeathed to his son Tim- othy Eogers of Boston lOOli. to be paid out of his estate at Ipswich and he sold his legacy to Mr. William Hubbard of Ipswich and acquits the executors from the payment of the same to any save Mr. Wm. Hubbard. Dated Feb. 5, 1667. Witness: Will. Pateeson, Thomas Dewer. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 88. Estate of Joseph Boovet oe Lynn. Administration on the estate of Joseph Boovey granted 27: 9: 1655 to Daniell Salmon. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 2. Ordered 24: 4: 1656 that Mr. Holliock be paid for funeral charges of Joseph Boovey by Danll. Sallmon, administrator, in merchantable wheat. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 6. 226 the peobate eecokds op essex county. Estate of John Bridgman of Salem. "The will of John bridgman is this that his whole estate shal bee deliuered into m"" curwins hand and when hee hath satisfied him selfe to giu the rest to his daughter." his mark his mark her mark Witness: Joseph S boice, Tomes T Averi, Josia X Suthick. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 31. The imperfect will of John Bridgman presented 39: 9: 1655 and Mr. George Corwine appointed administrator. Ba- lem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 2. Mr. George Corwine brought in inventory of estate of John Bridgman 34: 4: 1656. Amount, 441i. 14s. 9 3-4d. The estate to go to said Bridgman's child. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 7. Inventory taken 8:8: 1655, by Walter Price and PhiUip Cromwell: One petticott and wascott, 3li. 5s.; one pr. of brichis and a pr. stokins, 6s.; in woollen and Cot1;en yaren, 8s.; a Chest, 10s.; 3 blak hatts and a straw hatt, 18s.; a looking glas, a hand baskett and a pot with starch, 3s.; a warming pan, ^s. ; one pr. sheets and 3 ould sheets. Hi.; in smale lining. Hi. ; a greene ould aprne, a box & a Chest, 10s. ; a settle, 5s., an ell canvas, 3s., hops, 8d., 7s. 8d. ; a flok bed boulster, 3 pillos, a pr. blankets & 3 Ruggs, 51i.; 5 yds. nar- row teek, 13s.; a Curtten and Eod, 5s.; a muskett, sword, bandylers & Best, Hi. lis.; in wooden wares in his seller, 13s.; a bible, a psalme booke, 4s.; a pr. dogs, hangers, shov- ells & tongs & gridiron, 15s.; a friing pann, 16d. ; a pr. bel- lows, 8s. 3d.; a pr. ould boots, 5s.; in severall Iron tooles, 30s.; ould Iron and Iron lumber, 10s.; a smoothing Iron, 30d., 3 pichforks, 3s., 4s. 8d. ; 3 bras kittls, 38s., and a spitt, 13d., Hi. 9s.; 3 skilletts, an Iron pott & kittle, 15b.; ould pevrter and 3 pewter dishes, 6s. 8d.; 4 ould Chayers, 4s., erthen wares, 7s., lis. ; trayes, seeves, payles & other wodden lumber, 14s. ; rayles and ould knives, 3s., an ould Chest, 13d., 3s.; hemp and hurds, 10s., canvas, 3s., 13s.; Cask and a wheele and a Chest, 7s.; come in the house, 8b.; an ould trundle bedsteed, 5s.; 3 sneads, 3s.; haye and Come uppon the ground, 4li. ; beefe, 45s., garden roots, 5s., 31i. 10s.; a kow and Calfe, 51i. ; one house and 15 acres ground and marsh, 35li. ; a yeong best, 31i. ; Fowles, 5s. ; Hi. of powder, 3s.; 3 swine, 31i.; 3 yeong shoats, Hi. Is.; severall depts THE PROBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 227 dew to him, 2li. 10s. 7(1. ; total, 691i. 7s. 7d. Debtor to Mr. Cur-wen for several Accts., 221i. 10s. 5 l-4d.; remayning, 461i. 17s. 1 3-4d. Debts due Mr. Will. Browne, Is.; Tho. CnttUer, 2s. 4d.; Samuell CuttUer, 7s. 6d.; Mr. Stillman, Is. 6d.; for Indian corne, Hi. 10s.; total, 2li. 2s. 4d. John Bridgman, creditor by John Neale, 7 dayes work, 14s. ; Good- man Lawes for 2 dayes, 4s.; Goodman Browne, 9 dayes worke, 18s.; Mr. Carwythy, 4s.; Ann Potter, 1 bush. 1-3 Indyan, 3s. 9d. ; Josyas Sutheke, 6s. lOd. ; total, 2li. lOs. 7d. The debts and what is coming to John Bridgman : "Owing to Goodman Scuder and befe, 2s. 3d., for a pound of salt and he hath paid six pigeons and he hath wrought 7 or 8 days for John Neile and too days work for goodman Laws owing to Blias Stileman, 3s., to frances colins hee hath don nine days work of goodman Browne and is to be payd there, owing to Goodman Eumbal, 3s.; Mr. Carwithe oweth him, 4s., owing to farmer porter, 4s., ana poter oweth a bushel and half of indian corn, Josiah Suthick oweth him 68. lOd." Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 31. Estate of Eebecca Bacon op Salem. "The last wiU and Testyment of Eebekah Bacon wido writen the 33 of the i mon 1655 Enow all men by thes pres- ants that I make and Constetut my sonn Isaac Bacon my sole Aer and Exsequtor of my whole estat paying all my Detts and leguses that I shall giue Joyning with him Robert BufEam for to be his asistans That hee may haue noo power to lett or sell any thing with out his Consent imtell hee Come to age Im: I giue unto my Cossen Anne potter and my Cossen Richard Cherlcraft the 3 Acers of ground at the towne: And the mash ground in the south feeld: And: 3 Cowes: And to Richerd to sheep: And the || second || Coltt that the young mare doth bring for his partickqulor bene- fit And to Cossen anne: and Richerd: the Bead and Bead steed and all the things belongin to it as I Comenly ley upon it exsepting the sheets And I giue unto them ; on pare of the best sheets And halfe a dusen of napkins strekt with blue and the table Cloth belongin unto the Round table And to fine touells : on pillobere : "And: a thurd part of all the bras exsepting the great Coper Cettell : And a thurd part of all the puter and widden houshold stuff : And ech of them a sUuer spune And the are to haue halfe the profit that the house and land doth produse 228 THE PROBATE REOOKDS OF ESSEX OOtTNTY. toward manetaning of them untell my sonn Come to age: for my desier is that Eieherd shall be at my Cossen Anne disposing And if my sonn shuld dey Befoer hee Come to Age then the whole estat is to Eeturn to my to Cossens ex- septing 10" : that shall be giuen in sheep for the good of the poer of salem to be disposed by the 7 men a Cording as my desier is that 5" to a man for 7 years And then to pay the 5" Backe to the 7 : men to be giuen to : other to poer men for 7 yere moer and so to be giuen from 7 yer to seuen yer to euer "And if my Cossen Anne dey befoer shee marry then all that I giue hur is to Eeturn to Eichard: And if Eichard dey that all that I gaue him is to Eeturn to Anne if the both shuld dey with out Ishue then aU is to return to my sonn: And if it please the lord to take them all a way before the ar marred and with out Ishue that then the whol estat is to Eeturn to the towne to be dissposed of aeording to the former 10" exsepting: 5": a pees that the exsequtor and ouer serers ar to haue out of it Im: I giue to my man Comelus all his time freely and ayerling to by him a shutt of Clothes "I giue to my sister Buffam : my black scarfe And to sister boys my green gown and Eed pety cott and to sister sught- wike the black goune and on pety Cote and to sister Auery and homis each of them a neck haneercho : And all the Eest of my weareing aparell I leue at the dissposing of my Cossen Anne to giue to Abegall what shee see fit: my desier is that my Brother Eoberd Buffam shuld Com and dwell in the howse if hee see good and in proue the land and estate left my sonn and a lowe for it what hee shall Judg it worth: And my sonn to liue with him if hee haue a mind to folio hus- bandry or els to plase him a prentis to some onist seayman I freely dispose of an acker of land w""" Joynes to Captain Trasks meedow, for ye vse of Ann Potter teU such time Isack comes to age I giue unto Brother Buffam the first Colt that the maer shall bring. I make and ordane my Brother Jouise Boys and Brother Thomas Auery and Brother nathanell feltonn my ouer seers: And giue unto them: 40' a pees: The greatest Beat is 3" to be retumd to old Eng- land to my sister Judeth that I desier may be donn with speed I giue to my Cossen Jorg Bedell one of the swords llwhich my sonn will|| and one of Doctor eebes works and •on of Docter prestons. This is my last act and will wittnes my hand and scale." Eebekah Bacon. THE PROBATE KECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 229 "The mayre being Sould where of goodman buffam should haue y^ 1 Coult y' came of her I freely dispose of a Steere called lustick at 3 yeares end, In lue of y^ Coult." Ms mark Witness : Henry H Trask, Geor. Beadle. Essex Co. Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 37. Proved 29 : 9 : 1655 by the witnesses. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 2. Inventory taken July 10, 1655, by Thomas Gardner, sr., and Joseph (his mark) Boyce, and sworn to by Kobt. BufEum: The house, lands, 501i.; 2 oxen, 13li.; 4 Cowes, 17li.; a steere, 5li. 12s.; 2 yearelings, 4li.; 1 Calfe, Hi.; 12 ewe sheepe, 201i. ; 2 wetheres, 1 ram, 2li. 5s. ; 4 ewe lambes, 1 wether lamb, 4li. ; 6 Swine, 31i. ; 2 1-2 acres of wheat grow- inge, 41i.; 5 acres of Indian Come, 71i. 10s.; Cart & plow & plow geare. Hi. 10s. ; 2 sawes, 10s. ; 2 Andirons, 4s. ; 2 axes, 1 mattocke, 1 crow, 8s.; 2 smothinge Irons, 3s.; 3 payre of pothooks, 1 gridiron & a fryinge pan, 5s.; 4 ould hous, 2 spits, 7s.; 4 plowes, 4 chissels, 1 gouge & 2 hammers, 6s.; 1 hand saw, 2 bitlerings, 1 vice, 1 iron sole, 2 smal wedges, 1 hay knife, 8s. ; old Iron, 4s. ; an Iron pestle & morter, 7s. ; 1 payre of Andirons, 1 payre of tongs & a hake, 5s.; 1 Iron Pot, 5s. ; 2 brasse Pots, 12s. ; 4 brasse skillets, 7s. ; 1 Copper Ketle, 21i. 10s.; 4 brasse candlesticks, a brasse skimmer, a payre of skales & a pot lid, a litle brasse pan & an old warm- inge Pan, 10s.; 1 Musket wth a fire locke, 2 swords, a payre of bandeliers, 2 bolts, 1 pocket pistol, 2 pike heads & a halfe pike, 21i. 10s. ; 3 f ether beds, 61i. ; 2 Bugs, 21i. ; 3 old blankets, 15s.; Curtaynes & vallons for 2 beds, 21i. 10s.; 1 flock bed & coveringe. Hi. 5s.; 9 payre of sheetes, 81i. ; 8 Pillow beares, 16s.; 4 table clothes, 23 napkins streked wth blue, 6 fine Napkins, 8 fine towels, 3 Cubbard Cloathes, 6 course towels & 1 shirt, 41i. 8s.; 4 silke Cushions, 2 made, 2 unmade, 3 old cushions, 4 Carpets, 21i. ; 1 duble salt silver, 6 silver spones, 1 wine cup & a dram cup of silver, both, 61i. ; 3 large peuter platters, 3 a size lesse, 3 more a size lesse, 3 more a size lesse, Hi. 16s. ; 1 peuter bason, 5s. ; 6 large peuter plates & 6 lesser, 9s.; 19 Peuter saucers & 2 fruite dishes, lis. 6d. ; 1 old Peuter bason & a great plate, 3s.; 2 peuter candlesticks, 4s.; 1 large peuter salt & a smal one, 2 peuter porringers, 3s. 6d. ; 1 great peuter flagon, 1 lesser, 1 quart, 2 pints & a halfe pinte, 13s. ; 2 old chamber pots & an old porringer, 3s. ; 2 great truncks, 1 smal truncke, Hi. ; 1 great chest & 4 lesser. Hi. 2s.; A Cabinet, 5s.; 3 Bibles, a Con- 230 THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. cordanee, Calvins Institutions, Luther upon the Galathians, Mr. Shepards Morality of the Sabath, Nicolas Gibbins Dis- putations, Joshua Symonds bookes, 2 of Dr. Sibs & 1 of Mr. Preston, Markam & 10 smal bookes, 2li.; 4 framed Chaires, 2 wyned Stooles, 14s.; 2 high bedsteds & 2 lower ones, Hi.; 1 longe table, 1 round table & a litle table, 16s. ; 1 Cubbord, 2 smal barrels, 2 botles, 2 payles, 10s. ; 1 looking glasse, a sun dyal & a ease of botles with 5 glasses, a table basket, 5s. ; 4 dry caske, 4s.; her wearinge apparrel, 5li.; an old sadle & pillyan cloth, 10s. ; ISlb. of wool & 5 lb. of yarne. Hi. 13s. ; toal, 195li. 8s. 6d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 38. Estate of William Goodeidge op Wateetown. Bond of Joseph Jewett of Eowley, merchant, for SOOli. to pay to John Hull of Newbury, yeoman, 301i. 12s. 6d. yearly during his life in one beast, three firkins of butter, and the remainder in half wheat and half mault. If John HuU shall depart this life before Margarett his wife then he to pay Margarett or her assigns, 81i. yearly during her life, in one firkin of butter and the rest in half wheat and half mault. If the said Margarett after the decease of her husband shall require the thirds of the farm then the engagement of Jo- seph Jewett to pay 81i. yearly during her life to be void. If she should die before her husband then the said John to have but 121i. 12s. 6d. yearly during his life. Signed and sealed 6:1: 1656, by Joseph Jewett. Witness : John Bond, Henry Lunt. Acknowledged by Joseph Jewett before the Commissioners for Newbury, Mar. 6, 1656. John Pike, Nicholas Noyes. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 199. Bond of Edward Woodman, jr. of Newbury, yeoman, for 20011. to Henry Shortt of Newbury, yeoman, (for the use of John Hull of Newbury), to maintain the "like stock" upon the farm which he bought of John Hull, during the life of the said John Hull, and also to pay all debts and legacies expressed as follows: To Jerimy Goodridge five pounds, which is his portion at twenty one years of age, and five pounds more as a gift from his father-in-law, John Hull one year after his youngest brother's portion is due; and Joseph Goodridge ten pounds at twenty one as above, after the decease of his father and mother fifteen pounds more; THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 231 and to Benjamine Goodridge at twenty one, three cows, two steers and after tlie death of his father and mother five pounds more (provided he acquits Edward Woodman of a cow & her increase which is upon the farm), which if he refuses to do he is to have but ten pounds in all, and to keep the housing & fences belonging to the farme in repair. Signed Apr. 15, 1656 by Edward Woodman. Witness : James Chute, Edward Woodman, sr. Acknowledged by Edward Woodman Apr. 15, 1656 before Daniel Denison. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 173. Bond of Joseph Jewett of Eowley to John HuU of New- bury, to pay five poimds, which is the portion of Jerimy Goodridge at twenty-one years of age, and five pounds more to said Jerimy as a gift one year after his youngest brother's portion was due; and unto Joseph Goodridge, ten pounds at twenty-one as above, from his father-in-law, John Hull; and to Benjamin Goodridge, at twenty-one, three cows, two steers and five pounds in money. Dated, Apr. 1, 1658. Wit : Robert Lord, Thomas Lord and Thomas Wood. Acknowl- edged in Ipswich court. Mar. 30, 1658. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 11, page 43. Bond of Edmond Moores of Newbury, husbandman, for SOOli. to John Hull of Newbury, yeoman, to pay him 301i. 12s. 6d. yearly, during life, in one beast, three firkins of butter and the remainder in half wheat and half mault. If he die before his wife, Margarett, to pay her yearly, Bli. dur- ing her life, in one firkin of butter and the rest in half wheat and half mault. But if she should require the thirds of the farm then this to be void. Signed and sealed July 1, 1661. Witness: Eobbert (his mark) Adams, James Chute and Eichard Dole. Acknowledged July 3, 1661 before Daniel Denison. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 2, page 31. Bond of Edmond Mores of Newbury, husbandman, for soon, to John Hull of Newbury, to pay to him 5li. in cattle, which is the portion of Jerimy Goodridge at twenty-one years of age, and 5li. more in like pay as a gift from his father-in- law, John Hull one year after his youngest brother's portion is due; and to Joseph Goodridge lOli. in like pay at twenty- one as above, and after the death of his father and mother 15li. more; and to Benjamyn Goodridge at twenty-one, three cows, two steers and after the death of his father and mother 5li. more. Signed and sealed July 1, 1661. Witness: Rob- ert (his mark) Addams, James Chute, Eichard Dole. 232 THE PBOBATE KECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. John (his mark) Hull, acknowledged July 2, 1661 the re- ceipt of the first 5li. of the portion of Jerimy Goodridge, and Joseph Goodridge the receipt of lOli., the first pay of his portion. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 2, page 29. Petition to the Ipswich court Apr. 10, 1683, of Jeremiah Goodridge and Joseph Goodridge of Newbury shewing that William Goodridge, their father, deceased, intestate, leaviag four children and a competent estate which came into the hands of their mother Margarett Goodridge (though having searched the records we cannot find either will or adminis- tration granted) and their mother afterwards married John Hull and the whole estate was conveyed to him: the said John Hull dying left a competent estate to their mother Margarett Hull, who lately dying left (as we understand) all the estate to their brother Benjamin Goodridge: now we ask for your consideration of our just claim to adjust and allot to us what you think may be right of the estate and if there appear any will to the contrary to consider whether it may not be rejected when it seems to carry such injury to your petitioners. Signed Jeramiah Goodridg, Joseph Good- ridg. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 39, leaf 88. Estate of Henkt Sewall^ Se. of Eowlet. Mr. Henry Sewall, sr., late of Eowley, died intestate, leaving an estate of about 3001i., and his son and heir, Mr. Henry Sewall, was in England, the latter having made Henry Short of Newbury his attorney. Administration granted Mar. 35, 1656, to Mr. Short, who was ordered to lease or use the house and land. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 54. inventory taken by Joseph Jewett, Mathew Boyes and John Tod: Wearing clothes with sum stufe and cloth, 91i.; Pots and kettles, peutar and bras, 121i. 2s. 6d.; A standig, a case and botles, 6s. ; two beds and beding, 121i. 15s. ; lining with som cotan blankits and shirts, 151i. 3s. 7d.; a stuing pan, a crow and a saw, 14s.; A Jack and old Iran, 2li. 5s.; thre knives, twine, stele, butons, 5s. 6d. ; A sadle and two bridles, storaps and lethers. Hi. 13s. 6d. ; four spits, an apron and A drom, 2li. Is. 6d. ; Cortens and vallans and thre quishings, 18s.; a grater and a case with Botles, ^s. ; a sword, a belt and bandeleres, Hi.; slings, hookes and eys, 58. 6d. ; a gridg Iron, a clock, bag and old lining, 8s. ; a port- THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 233 mantle, two sives, 6s. ; poudar and 2 brushes, 6s. ; two dozen of fish hookes, 4s. ; thre loekes, a box, two cords, 4s. ; a Eeape Hoke, Is.; a box, a dosan of spoones, 8s. 6d.; a stomacher, bookes, sceales, a beame and weights, 17s.; a cock, buUits and files, 5s. 8d. ; sisers, a bodkin and small things, 2s. 6d. ; a salt box, a table, forme and a Cubert, lis. ; a cup, a spoone and a friing pan, 3s. ; an axe and trenchers, 3s. lOd. ; chairs and a bible. Hi. 3s. ; shovells, tonges and poyte, 8s. 6d. ; Mace and Eibing, starch and poudarblu, 3s. 8d. ; a chist and thre caps, four yards of Cambrick, Hi. lis. ; a lether case, a eoyfe and butons. Is. lOd. ; a tronk, a westcote and other things, 4s. ; shears, a dagar, an axe, 4s. 6d. ; a bag and pepar and a knapsack, 4s. ; an iron fork, a rest and five gunes, 31i. Is. 2d. ; bellas, one pair, two testing Irons, 3s. 6d. ; an Iron bar and two tramills, 4s. ; a pot of butter, 3s. ; a Jug and Shoo Horn and a chist. Is. 7d. ; a tunill and a basket. Is. ; a ladle, a spade, pinsors and a how, 4s.; a sickell, a hamar and a bell, 3s.; a peutar pot, a cloth and a male pillion, a racke, 2s. 4d. ; two bands and a cup, a chair, a spit, a trouh, 13s. 6d. ; two firkins, a scimar, a pott, a paire of Racks, 13s. 6d. ; a booke and a hellar, a map, a spade, a scimar, 12s. 6d. ; an axe, two candle- sticks, a mattack, an axe. Hi. 8d. ; a litle old lining and new, a tinder box, a bell, a clenzer, a scimar, with som old clothes. Hi. 5s. 6d. ; four kows, 16li. ; twenty thre shepe and a kalfe, 26li. ; eight Acors of upland and nine gates, 141i. ; the house bam, orchard, and the home lott, 601i.; the farme that Tho. pery dwells on, 70li. ; the land at nubery neck, 701i. ; total, 33011. 16s. 4d. Debts owing: To Goody Eradstreete for twelve wekes sorgary And taking payns in changing lining, he not being able to heelp himself in his bed, lOli. ; to Mr. Carlton, 41i. 18s.; to Joseph Jowett, 7s. 4d. ; to Mathew Boyse, 13s. 6d. ; to Richard Swan for twelve weekes tendans and wood, washing and provision, 16li. 14s.; for writing, hellping to make up accounts and prizing goods, 9s. 6d. ; to Lt. Reminton, 14s.; total, 331i. 10s. 5d. ; to John Tod for cost at his buriall and Expences before his death and paying of sum small debts, llli. 9s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol 3, leaf 49. Ordered Mar. 30, 1658, that Henry Short, administrator of Mr. Henry Sewall's estate, pay witnesses in Mr. Sewall's presentment. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 66. 234 the peobatb becobds of essex county. Estate of John Waed of Ipswich. "In y^ name of god amen: I John Ward: sumtimes resi- dent at Ipswich in new England doe make and ordaine this my Last will and testament for manner and forme as fol- loweth, viz: for that temporall estate of monie goods or chattells: that It hath pleased god to Indow me with I dis- pose of as fEolloweth: Imprimis: vnto my Cousine m' Na- thaniell: Ward the sun of my vnele Nathaniell ward I doe gine that house and Land giuen me by my father in his will and that Lies in east mersy in the County of essex in old england: Item to my vncle aflores^ I doe giue the rent and profits that haue Com of that tenement Since: I made Edmund Sharman of Deadham Last my atturney for the re- ceiuing of it: they being in his or the tenants hands still: being next March two yy^ and a half e rent : Item I doe giue unto my Cousine wards of wethersfeild two yongest Suns twentie pounds p peice: to be payd to them when they shall be of age : or one & twentie yeers Item : I doe giue vnto my Cousine John Barkers eldest daughter: Anne Barker twenty pounds II It is to be vnderstood John Barker of Boxted in Essex: II Item I doe giue vnto Samuell Barker: My Cousine John Barkers Son ten pounds: both as sone as it may Con- veniently be payd: aUsoe I doe Giue ten pounds to my Mothers poore kindred: which I doe desier my Cousin John Barker to distribut as he shall thinke meete Item I doe Giue vnto my Cousine Samuell Sharmans two yongest suns ten pounds p peice: this is to be under stood of my Cousin: Sharman that died sum yeers since in Boston in new england : to be payd to them when they shall be on & twentie yeers by my executor or elce to be payd to them that haue now Care of them (they being Suffitient men) and Giidng bond for the payment of it to the children when they shall be of the age & p phipt "Item I doe Giue ten pounds to my Cousin philip : Shar- man of rood Hand: "Item My bookes I doe Giue to Thomas Andrews of Ips- wich and allsoe my Chirurgem chest and all y* is now in it "Item It is my mind that my Linnen my Cousine Nathan- iell ward should haue when he shall Com of age "It to M' Robert Payne I doe Giue twentie pounds desir- ing him that he would take uppon him my executor shipe to receiue all my depts and Goods what euer and to pay or Cause to be payd the fore recited Leagusies: And there THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 235 mainner of my Estate he would Lay out in a standing anuity which would haue bestowed uppon Haruard CoUidg in Cam- bridg : and would haue it Improued to the Conuenient bring- ing up II and maintenance II of one or more ScoUers in the s" Collidg and only such to haue binifet whose estate or frinds cannot other wise maintaine "It is my desier that the anuity Giuen before to the Collidg should be bought : in such a place and towne where it may be judged most sertaine But If: it: should please God to take me away out of this Naturall ||life|| in such a place wher I shall stand need of buriell (as uppon the Land) wher this my Will may be knowen: that then I would haue: fortie pounds bestowed uppon my funerall be fore and then the remainnder to bestowed in an annuety as afEoresayd: and In wittnes here of I haue set to my hand and seale this SS"" of December 1653." John Ward, his mark Witness: Eichard Shearman, Thomas + Spule. Proved Mar. 25, 1656 by Mr. Eobert Payne. Inventory taken by Eobert Lord and Mathew Boyes and sworn to in the court at Ipswich by Mr. Eobert Payne, 25 : 1: 1656: Debt due from Mr. Chute, 2li. 5s.; debt due from Mr. Epps, 6li. ; from John Davis, 31i. 14s. 6d. ; from Hum- fry Grifin, 131i. 15s.; by a wharf e morgaged to him by Thomas Lowe of Boston, 191i. 4s.; debt dewe from Thomas Spaule of Boston, 31i. 19s.; from Mr. Phillips of Boston, 36li. 15s. 6d.; from Thomas Haukins of Boston, 221i. 10s.; from Simon Tomson of Ipswich, 251i. 15s.; from John An- nibaU of Ipswich, 4li. 10s. ; from John Johnson of Ipswich, 611. 12s. 6d. ; from Joseph Medcalfe of Ipswich, 12li. 7s. 6d. ; from Eobert Gutch of Salem, ; from Samuell Podd of Ipswich, 23li. ; from Mr. Powell of Boston, 171i. ; small debts, llli. 10s. 3d.; one old Baye mare with a fole, 171i.; one young mare with a fole, 181i.; two two yeares old mares, 22Li. ; one yeare old colt, 71i. ; the Bald horse, 12li. 10s. ; the Baye horse, 141i. ; 2 cowes, 91i. ; total, 30811. 7s. 3d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 46. Estate of Hugh Smith of Eowlet. "The nienth moneth the nienteenth day in — 1655 Bee it knowne vnto all men by these presents that I Hugh smith being sick in body but yet of perfect memorie doe make this 236 THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. my last will and Testament as in forme foUoweth Imp my will is that my wellbeloned wyfe Mary shall haue my estate all of it at her dispose for to prouyde for her self withall and to bring vp my Children while that she remayneth vnmaryed and in Case she see Cause to and haue an ofer of mariadge which shee shall accept then my will is that she shall haue her thirds of my estate : allso that she shall haue allowed her flue pounds out of my estate towards the bringing vp of my youngest sonn: also my will is tha-t my Children shall haiie equall portions out of the resedue of my estate saue onely that my will is that my Eldest sonn sammuell smith shall haue half soe much more in portion as any other of my Children : and in witnes hereof I set to my hand the day and yeare aboue written :" his mark Hugh \ smith Ms mark Witness: Thomas Dickanson, William W Jacson, John Trumble and John Piekard. Proved in Ipswich court 85 : 1 : 1656. Inventory taken 14: 10: 1655 by Joseph Jewett and Thomas Dickanson: one mare, 15li. ; one ass, 41i. 10s.; foure sheep, 3li. 15s.; two oxen, 14li. ; five Cowes, 19li.; one cow and a bull, 7li. ; two heifers, Tli. ; six calves, 91i. ; one steer, 4li. ; eight swyne, 61i. 10s.; house and barne and six acres of land and orchards, 401i. ; seven acres of land and one half in batcheler plaine, 221i. 10s.; two acre and a quarter of land in the new plaine, 4li. 10s.; eleven acres of meadow, 201i. ; foure gates for cattell, 4li. ; one gate more. Hi.; wheat and Eye, 8li. 10s.; indian come, 4li. ; eleven score ajid four- teen pound of wooU, 14li. 12s. ; thirtie pound of sheep wooll, 2li. 5s.; one payre of looms with tacklings thereto, lli. 10s.; one musket and two swords and one pouch, lli. lOs.; one great Coat, lli. 10s. ; one short coat, 6s. 8d. ; one dublet, 12s. ; one payre of Cloth brecthes, 8s. ; one Jerkin, 12s. ; one fustin dublet, 5s.; one short coat and a paire of brecthes of white Cloth, 10s.; one payre of boots, 178. ; one sute of leather, 18s.; one hat, 6s. ; one fether bed and bed Clothes and a bed stead, 6li. 10s.; a trundell bed and clothes, 2li. ; one rugg in the bay, Hi.; one warming pan, 8s.; a nother bed and clothes, lli. 10s.; one cart and on plow and chayn, 31i. ; hay, 41i. ; kettells, pots, tubs, one churne and puter, 5li. 10s.; wheels, chayns and Cushins, 10s.; total, 234li. lis. 8d. Debts owing by Hugh Smith: to the children of goodie THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 237 Eletrop, 12li. 17s.; Mr. Jewit, llli.; Elder Eaynor, llli.; John Tod for wooll, lOli.; John Tod for bear and cakes, Hi. 10s.; Thomas Wood for a cofin, 9s.; James Barker his apprentise, 51i. ; total, 511i. 16s. Mary the widow of Hugh Smith deposed 25 : 1 : 1656 to the truth of this inventory. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 25,549. Jeremiah Elsworth stated that upon his marriage with Mary Smith, he bound himself to Thomas Dickanson, John Pickard and Deacken Jewett, in the sum of two hundred pounds; bond, dated 26: 9: 1657. Wit: Joseph Jewett, Thomas Dickanson and John Tod; conditioned to pay their portions to Hugh Smith's children: viz: Samwell, Mary, Sara, Hannah, Marthay and Edward Smith. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 127. Hugh Smith's estate not being yet divided by any who had power, the court, Mar. 36, 1667, appointed Maxemillian Jewett and Leift. Samuell Brocklebanke to divide the lands into three equal parts, that the said parties concerned in the will might have their proportions, the mother one-third and the children two-thirds. If they could not agree, the court was to determine. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, page 39. Maximilian Jewett, Leift. Samuell Brocklebanke and Eze- kiell Northend, appointed at the first session of this court to make equal division of the lands that were Hugh Smith's, made return Apr. 30, 1667. But the parties concerned came into court and presented an agreement that may be as good for the children of said Smith, and court accepted it and confirmed the rest of the land to Jerimiah Elsworth. Ips- wich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, page 11. The agreement between Jerimiah Elsworth, Daniell Wick- am and Leonard Hariman guardians to some of the children of Hugh Smith: Jerymiah Elsworth is willing that the two sons of Hugh Smith shall have their whole portions out of the lands of Hugh Smith according to the quantity in in- ventory, and proportions according to their father's will, and also all the houses and lands at home, and four acres of land at the Bachelour field and two cow gates, and all that division of marsh and upland at the end of it in the marsh feild to the path way, and one acre in the new plain at the •east end of the land that was Hugh Smith's ; also that what 238 THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COTTNTI. lands the said Hugh Smith was possessed of and not inven- toried, and what hath been or is to be in any way added to his right, shall be devided among Hugh Smith's children, the mother having her thirds and the two thirds to be de- vided among the children according to their proportions in the will. The Court Apr. 30, 1667, accepted of this agreement and the rest of the land confirmed to Jeremiah Elsworth. Ips- wich Deeds, vol. 3, page 36. Daniell Wicome of Eowley, carpenter, acknowledges the receipt from Jerimiah Elsworth of Eowley, his father-in- law, of 22li. 2s. 6d., which is the whole portion given to Mary his wife by her own father Hugh Smith. Signed and sealed Feb. 9, 1659, by Daniell Wickam. Witness. Eichard Clarke, Nickolas Jackson. Acknowledged by the witnesses Feb. 14, 1666. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 23. Estate of John Friend of Salem. "The Last will & Testament of John ffreind made -f 4°: of y® ii m°: 1655 I John fEriend being weake & Sick of Bodie but of pfict Memory doe ordaine this as my Last will & testament Imp™ I giue & bequeath unto my Sonn Sam- uell ffreinds a double portion out of my whole esate per- sonall & Eeall: Item I giue unto my daughter Elizabeth pecker: besides that tenn pownds I haue in my hands w*" her granfather gaue her, twente shillings Item I giue & be- queath unto my other thre children Bethiah Hester & James, Equall portions one as much as y^ other: & for y^ better pformance of this my will I appoynt my Sonn Samuell to be my Executo', & desire & appoynt my Louing ilriends wil- liam Dodg & william King to be my ouerseers in witness whereof I haue hereunto set my hand y* day & yeer first above written." [No signature] Witness: George Emery, Edmond grouer, Henry Hericke. Proved 26: 1: 1656 by the witnesses. AUowed 27: 1: 1656. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 47. Inventory taken 6: 13: 1655, by Eoger Conant, John Eaiment and Henry Hericke: the miU wth what belongs thereto as also the dwelling house & orchard & ground in all 2 akers, 12011. ; 100 akers of ground being most of it rockie, at Manchester, 5li. ; at Manchester 30 akers bought of Georg THE PROBATE REC0KD8 OP ESSEX COUNTY. 239 WiUiams and 35 akers bought of Samuell Archer and a parsell of land at Kettel Hand cove, lOli.; at Manchester 2 akers salt marsh, 3li.; 20 akers of land bought of Nath. Holton living neere to John Bachelors dwelling, 41i.; 10 akers of land lying on darby fort side neer Forrest river, 31i. ; half an aker land neer the burling place at Salem, 31i.; 3 cows & a heifer, 18li. ; a yew, a yew lamb & a wether, 4li. 10s. ; 4 swine, 4li. 15s.; a feather bedd & 2 feather bolsters & 2 feather pilloes and a blew & a red rugg, 71i. 10s. ; a flockbed & bolster & two blankets the on woollen the other cotten, wth an old rugg & blanket, Hi. 10s.; a bedd of flock & feathers, a fether bolster & 2 blankets, 3li. ; 2 paire of sheets the finer at 25s. the courser at 12s., lli. 17s.; a peece of nu tiking 3 yards & 1-2, lis. 8d. ; 4 pillobies of fine hoUan, lli. 6s.; 2 yards diap. & 3 diap. napkins, 10s.; a cloth sute of kersie, 21i. 10s.; a womans gown of kersie, 2li. ; another gown of mild sea, 2li. 10s. ; nans hood, 7s. ; a doubbell cussh- ion, 28. 6d. ; 6 great puter platters, lli. 16s.; 2 old broken puter platters, 3s. ; 6 Saucers of wch 2 bigger & 2 middeU & 2 least, 5s.; 2 puter cand[l]esticks & a salt, 6s.; a broken quart & pint & littel cup & funnell, a lattin quart & 3 paint dishes, 4s.; a smoothing Iron, 2s.; 3 brasse potts & a brass skillet, 21i. ; 3 brasse kittels being old, Hi.; a brasse posnet, 10s.; a chafing dish, a pestell and morter and a littel brasse ladeU, 6s. ; a warming pan, 3s. ; a clock, 21i. 10s. ; pothoocks, croocks, hoocks, & hangers, a fier shovel & tongs, a friing pan & spitt, 14s.; a fowling peec and a pistoU, lli. 10s.; a sword and belt, 10s.; working tooles, lli. 3s.; chests, bed- steeds, tubs & barrels, tabels and chairs. Hi.; Indian corne 80 busshels, lOli.; 3 saws of wch 2 whipsaws & on crosscut, lli. 4s.; 2 akers of fresh meado at Topsfeild, 51i. ; total, 22711. 10s. 2d. In mony, 2s. Samuell Prend, executor, testified in Ipswich court 25 : 1 : 1656 that the above was a true inventory, Essex Go. Pro- late Files, Docket 10,208. Estate of Thomas Dowb of Haverhill. "The last will and Testament of Thomas dowe as it was deleuerd or expresed by him on the 29*'' day of may being in y^ yeare 1654 I Thomas dowe although weake in body yet of perfect memory I doe desire to submit my will to gods wiU and to dispose of my estate to my wife and children as foUoweth leaueing my wife to be the sole excecutor at pres- 240 THE PROBATE KECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. ent of all my vesable and personall estate first I do giue vnto my louing wiffe Pheby my tow oxen that are now hers and mine and three young beastes beinge now one yeare and vp wards ould and on cow: and tow swine and al my housould goods to be at her disposinge for euer. Also my will is that my eldest son named John dowe at the age ofe twenty and on yeare ould shal in ioy as his inherytanc al the land and housinge that I haue bought in hauerhill ||and to|| pay in to his other bro Thomas and Steuen and to his 2 sisters mary and martha as I shall a poynt The house and land being thought to be worth threescore pounds : my second son Thomas shal reseaue at his age of 21 ten pounds or 5 pounds at his age and 5 pounds when he is 22 years and for my son Steeuen he shal haue ten pounds payd him at his age of 21 : or 5 pounds at 21 and 5 pound at 22 : as lo my will is that John my son shal pay his sister mary and his sister martha at theyre age of 21 ||ten pound || or 5 pounds a peace at 21 and 5 pounds a peee at ther age of 22 : as there brothers reseaue theres Also I Pheaby latly wife to thomas dow doe ioyne ||my|| consent to this wil of my husband in each per- teeular and for my son John dow I doe fully and freely re- signe vp all my wright in the house and land when my son shal com to the age of 21 yeares ould wittnes my hand pro- uided he shal pay to his brothers and sisters as his fathers will is." her mark phebya P dowe Witness: John Eaton, Theo shatswell. Proved in Salisbury court 8:2: 1656 by the witnesses. Inventory taken by John (his F mark) Eaton, James (his V mark) Davis, sr. and Theo. Shatswell: within his house: in brase, Hi. 13s. 4d. ; pewter, 3s. 6d. ; beddinge, 5li. ; linon, 10s. ; bedsteeds, Gs. 8d. ; in cowpery ware, 16s. ; Spining Wholes, 5s. ; earthern ware, Is. 6d.; Iron wares, 2li. 4s.; stooles and things of use, 5s. ; his own wearing a parell, 31i. ; bookes, 15s. ; a gun, 9s. And of his estate abroade: In land the whole fee simple being five acors of acomadashon and 2 such persele of medow, 62li. 10s. ; tow oxen, 161i. ; on cow, 51i. ; 3 eayrling catell, 5li. ; 2 Swine, 2li. Total, 95li. 19s. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 8,235. Estate of John Jackson, Sb. op Salem. "The Last will and Testament of In° lackson sen beeinge THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 241 in pfect memory make 31 — 11: 1655. Imp": I bequeath to my wife Mary lackson fiue pounds sterlinge. Ite I be- queath to margarett Keue thirty shillings. Ite I Constitute & apoynte my Dea[r]ly beloued son |lln"|| lackson my sole Executor Ite I apoynte M' Willm Browne and Bdmo : Bat- ter: my Ouseers." his mark Ino. X lackson. his mark Witness: William IN Browne, Thomas Smith and Ed- mond Batter. Proved — : 4m: 1656. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol, 3, leaf 53. The executor refused to serve, and administration was granted to said William Browne and Edmond Batter. Sa- lem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 7. Inventory taken 10:1: 1655-6, by. James (his I N" mark) Inderwood and Thomas Smith : One small feather bed, 16s. ; 1 Coppr. Kitle, Hi. lOs. ; 2 Acres of Salt Marsh, 9li. ; 1 Cowe, 4li.; 1 yewe sheepe, 3li. 10s.; 1 Greene Eugge, Hi. lOs.; total, 201i. 6s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 52. Estate of Thomas Wickes of Salem. "The Last will & Testament of Thomas Wickes of Salem made y* 9: ^m": 1655 I Thomas wickes beinge weake of Bodie but of pfect memory doe ordaine this as my Last will & testament Imp' I giue & bequeath vnto Alice my wife y* one third of all my estate Eeall & personall. Ite. I giue & bequeath unto My two daughters Bethiah & Hannah the re- mainder of my estate to be equally Deuided betweene them the whole estate to remaine in y* posession of my wife untell my daughters be of y* age of eighteene yeers || either of them|| or shalbe otherwise disposed ||of || before ia mariage, whereby my said wife may y* better be inabled to bring up my two daughters afores"' & if in Case my wife should mary before my daughters should accomplish y® age of eighteen yeers either of them or be otherwise disposed of ||in|| mariage then the two thirds of my estate giuen & bequeathed to my two daughters Bethiah & hannah to be disposed see of by my ouerseers that it may be secured for y* use of my daughters afores*: untell they accomplish y^ age of 18 yeers or shalbe otherwise disposed of before in mariage, & for y* better 242 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. pformance of this my will I make Alice my wife my sole executrix, & desire and apoynt my Louing Cousen & fEriends Eobert Gray m' Edmond Batter & Elias Stileman Jun': to be my ouerseers. in witness where of I haue here imto put my hand the day & yeere first aboue written." Thomas Wiekes. Witness: Thomas Cromwell, John Bacheler and Anna her mark A Cromwell. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 53. Proved in Salem court 24 : 4 : 1656 by The. Cromwell and Anna Cromwell. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 7. Inventory taken by Hilliard Veren and Thomas Cromwell : One dwelliQg house with a shopp & bame & ground, 35li. ; 12 acres of upland with 3-4 of an acre of salt & 1-2 of fresh medow, llli. ; 30 acres of land at the head of Bass Kiver, 51i. ; 2 acres of land in the towne, 6li.; one mare Colt, 8li.; one Cow & one heifer of a yeare old, 5li. 10s. ; one Fatt hogg, Hi. 15s.; in flagges, 2li. IDs.; in working timber. Hi. 10s. j In- dian & English Come, Hi. ; in made ware as greene Chayres, wheeles & Eeemes, 5li.; 2 cloakes, one great coate, one cloth sute, one stuffe sute, 2 wascoates & 2 pr. of drawers, lOli.; 2 hatts, stoekens, showes & boots, 2li. ; shirts, capps, hanker- cheef s & bands, 2li. ; 2 Flock beads, 2 bolsters, a pr. of blank- ets, 2 Coverings & bedsteed, 51i. ; 2 musketts, one fowlinge peece, 2 swords, one pr. of bandleers, 31i. ; a standing cub- bert, one table, 4 Joyne stooles, 4 chayres, 4 chests, 21i. lis.; 3 chests & 4 boxes, Hi. 10s.; one feather bead, 2 f ether bol- sters, one under bead with Curtaynes & vallence, 6li.; one Rugg, one Coverlead, one pr. of Carsy blanketts, one pr. Cot- ten blanketts, 71i.; a hare's skin, 2 bedsteeds with bedcords. Hi. 10s.; 4 fether pUlowes, one cubbert Cushing, Hi. 8s.; 2 pr. of fine sheetes, 2li. 10s.; 4 pr. & one sheete, 31i. 5s.; ia cash, 2li. ; in fine linnen, Hi.; 3 pr. of hollan pillow beers. Hi. 7s.; a larg diaper table cloth & 1 dozen of diaper nap- kins, 21i. ; 20 course napkins. Hi. ; in new locrum & hoUand, 3li. 4s. ; 3 doz. pewter, smale & greate, 31i. ; one great Copper & Trivett, 3li.; one brass kettle & bras skiUett, 10s.; 3 Iron potts, 1 kettle & 1 SkiUett, Hi. 15s.; a brasse morter & chafin dish, 2 brass candle stickes, 16s.; one warming pan, 8s. ; 2 spitts, 2 pr. of Andirons, 2 haukes, Hi. 12s. ; one fire pan, tonges & griderne, 8s. ; white earth ware & Voyder, Hi. THE PEOBATB BECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 243 lOs. ; one great chest & one table, 16s.; red earthware & other vtilses, 6s.; 1 looking glass & 1 grater, 6s.; 2 trunkes, Hi.; 2 barrells of beefe, 4li. 14b.; 1-3 C. of Snger, Hi, 58.; tubbs & barrells & other lumber, 16b. ; in plank & boards, Hi. ; 3 pigges, Hi. ; waites & scales & measures, 10s. ; a silver dram cup & silver spoones, 10s.; in tooles, 6li. ; a box Smothing Iron, 2s. ; in debts upon the book, 301i. 16s. ; total, 19211. 10s. ; debts, 421i. 10s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 53. Estate of Johk Hart of Maeblehead. Administration on the estate of John Hart granted 34: 4: 1656 to his widow, Florance Hart of Marblehead. Elias Stileman to apportion claims against the estate, etc. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 8. Inventory of the estate of John Hart of Marblehead, taken 14: 1 : 1655-6, by Moses Mavericke and Johanne Bartoll: One house wth aboute an acre of ground whereone ye house Stand- eth & an old Cow house together wth Commonidg for 3 Cowes & 5 acres upland, 36li.; A part in ye farme that was Mr. Humphrey's, 71i. 10s. ; 1 acre of meadow at Salem, 31i. ; 3 Cowes, 8li.; 1 Calfe ten weekes ould, 15s.; 2 small swine. Hi. ; 1 flock beed in ye parlour, 1 Cotten Eugg, 1 boulster & 2 piUowes, feathers, 2 old Curtaines, 3li. lOs. ; 1 table, 4 Joynstooles, 15s.; 1 ehaire, 2s. 8d.; 2 chests & 1 box, 12fi 1 pr. of great Andirons, tongs & shovell, 10s.; 2 window Cussions, 5s.; 1 woolia wheele, 3s.; 1 Looking glass, 3s. 6 pewter dishes, 3 baisons. Hi.; 3 quart potts, 1 candlestick, beaker & wine cup, brass snuffers & small cupp, Ys.; 1 pr, wooU Cards, 3s. ; 3 Iron potts. Hi. 5s. ; 3 brass Kettles, 1 cop per kettle & skillett. Hi. ; 1 brass furnace, Hi. ; 1 feather bed, boulster & 3 pillowes, 3li. 10s.; 1 pr. Curtaines & VaJlance, Hi. 10s.; 1 white Eugg & Coverlett, Hi.; elt, 3s. 6d, [bed] stead & Cord, 5s.; [ta]ble very ould & little. Is. 6d.; 1 Lanthorne, Is. 6d.; 3 pr. sheetes, 3 pr. pillowbeers. Hi. 10s. 1 tablecloth, 1 dos. napkins, 138.; 1 table in ye Kitehin, Is, 6d. ; 3 tubbs & 2 payles, 5s. ; som earthenwaier & other Lum^ ber, 6s.; 1 spitt & hanger for ye chimney, 5s.; total, 741i, 10s. 6d. The estate is debtor to Mr. Corwin, 301i.; Mr, Browne, 81i. 6s. ; a bill at Boston, 5li. ; Sam. Archard, 21i, Mr. Elzey, ISli.; total, 63li. 68. Essex Co. Quarterly Court "Files, vol. 3, lea,f 54. 244 the peobatb eecoeds of essex county. Estate of Caleb Johnson of Andovee. Administration on the estate of Caleb Johnson of Andover, intestate, granted Sept. 30, 1656 to Henry Ingalls. Amount of the inventory of the estate, 301i. 8s. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 58. Estate of Francis Pakeot of Eowlbt. "I fErancis Parrat of Eowley intending to take a Journey to England desire as sensible of the frailty of this mortall life to set my house in order & doe therfore constitute and appoin this as my last will and testament in maner & forme as foUoweth. Impf I giue & bequeath my soule to God that gaue it & my body to be interred as the wise hand of God sees meete whether by sea or land in comfortable hopes of a happy resurrectio at that day. Ite my will is that my debts be first payd Ite I giue to my Loueing wife Elizabeth Parrat one hundred pounds to take it wher shee pleases in land goods & Cattle I also giue to her my house and house lott for her life and after her death my will is that it shall be equally diuided amonge my Children. Ite the rest of my lands goods & Chatties I giue to my Six daughters to be equally diuided amongst them and each of them to haue their equall share paid vnto them at the age of twenty one yeares or the daj/ of their mariage w** shall first be And I constitute my wife as my sole executrix of this my last will and Testa- ment And I appoint my Loueing brethren Maxmilian Jewet & EzekieU Northend as ouerseers of this my last will and testament in witnes hereof I haue herevnto set my hand this IS** day of Nouember 1655." ffrancis Parrot Witness : Ezekiel northend, John palmer. Proved in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1656 by the witnesses. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 20,578. inventory taken 15: 7: 1656, by Mr. Joseph Jawet, Max. Jawet, Ezekiel Northene and Johri Smith: House, orchard and home lott, 701i.; 10 Acres in the northeast feild, 401i.; two Ackers of Bastard marsh, 41i. ; two Acres of salt marsh, 5li. ; Sawier's Ilande, 351i.; marsh and Broken uplande, 35li. ; at the great plaine, 16 Akers of lande, 201i. ; ten Akers of medow at the Crayne, lOli. ; 13 Gates, 131i. ; one Mare, 1311.; two oxen, llli.; three Cows, llli.; two steares, 51i.; two yearling Calves, 31i. 6s. 8d.; sheepe, 9li. lOs.; eighteene THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 245 hogs, 15li.; one Asse, 4li.; due from Andrew Hadon, 61i. 10s.; some Linin, 31i. 13s. 4d.; A bed with Beding, 5li.; another Bed with Beding, 3li.; one Bed, 3li. ; malt, 6s.; hemp and flax. Hi.; sheep woll and Gotten woU, 21i.; a sword, 10s.; two tubs and a trough, 2s. 6d.; a payre of scales and weights, 5s.; one Chest, 5s. 6d.; hemp yeame. Hi. ; Books, 6s. 8d. ; pots, ketles, hooks and a back Iron, 41i. ; peuder, 2li. ; two Jugs and a frying pan, Is.; wooden and earthen vessells, Hi.; foure Cushins, 10s.; one Cuberd, 5s.; one Cart, one plow with other Iron Geares, 3li. 10s.; Selves, 3s.; twelve Ackres of Ry, 13li,; thirteene Ackers of Come, 201i.; Hay, lOli.; fowre hides, 3li.; for hides Taning, 5li. 13s. Id. ; one Musket, 12fi. ; a brake, 31i. 6s. ; total, 35711. 58. There were a few things of uncertain value, as a hogshead of sugar, his wearing clothes, something in England and 33s. forgotten, for which there was as much debt forgotten. His debts amounted to 63li. 9s. 5d. Essex Co, Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 55. Estate of Maoklin Huokstable of Maeblehead. Macklin Huckstable of Marblehead, dying intestate about five months since, administration was granted 25: 9: 1656, to Mr. Edm. Batter and Mr. Fran. Johnson, Inventory, 291i. 98. 6d. Insolvent. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4c, leaf 10. Estate of Eev. James Notes of Newbury. "The Last will and Teastament of James Noies my will is that my wife shall have the rule and ordering w* the dis- posing of all my substance I haue; while she keepeth hir selfe in an vnmaryed Condition, And That she wiU Take counsayle of my Loving fEreinds Cozen Thomas Parker my brother Nicholas Noys & w" Gerrish; But if she disposeth hir selfe in way of marryage then my will is; That my fEreinds A[b]ove mentioned shall have the disposing of all for the portions of my wife And Children as they shall see meete; in witnes heareof I have put my hand this 17th ocktob: 1656." James Noies Witness: W" Gerrish, Eichard Browne, Eobert Long. Proved in Salem court Nov. 21, 1656 by Eobert Long and Nov. 26, 1656 by Capt. Wm. Gerrish and Nicholass Noies. 246 THE FftOBATE BBCOBDS OF ESSEX COXTNTT. Inventory of the estate of Mr. James Noyes, teacher of Newbury, who deceased Oct. 31, 1656, taken by Eichard Knight, Anthony Somerby and Benjeman Swett, and sworn to by Sara Noyes, widow of the deceased, Nov. 31, 1656: The house and seaven akers of land adjoyneing with the orchard, lOOli.; foiare akers of upland and four akers of meadow, 301i. ; twelve akers of marsh or meadow, 301i. ; two akers of arable land, lOli.; seauenty-five akers of upland and meadow, 150li.; foure oxen, 321i.; eight Cowes, 371i. ; a two yere old steere and two calves, 3li. 10s.; six swyne, 81i.; ten small swyne & 3 shoots, 6li.; two mares and colts, 361i.; his weareing apparrell, ISli. 6s. 4d. In the parlour: one bedsted with two featherbeds, 2 bolsters, 3 pillows, 3 blankets and one rugg, with Curtaines & vaUons, 15li.; one presse and a little table and a chest with 3 chayres & 3 Joyned stooles, 31i. 10s.; a little carpet and eight turkey worke cushions, 21i. 15s. In the closset: A case of bottles and some earthern potts and gaily potts, 10s. In the hall: One table with a joynd forme and a childs chayre and a livery cubbard and benches. Hi.; a carpet and Cubbard cloth, 10s.; 3 cushions & apaire of And Irons & tongs & fire pan. Hi. In the kitchin: Foure Iron potts with 2 pr. of pott hookes, with 2 pr. of Cottrells & a trevet, 3li. ; one Jacke, one spitt, an Iron drippiapan with a fire pan, a pr. of and Irons & other small Iron Implements with 3 frying pans, 3li. ; one furnace, a brasse kettle & a small brass pot with two warmiQg pans, a brass morter and pestle and foure brasse skillets and two brass candlesticks with some other old brasen Instruments, 31i. ; on one shelfe, one Charger, 5 pew- ter platters and a bason and a salt seller. Hi. 10s. ; on another shelfe, 9 pewter platters, small and great, 13s.; one old flag- on and 4 pewter drinking pots, 10s. ; one safe, 3 chayrs, one churne and a cheespress with tubs and bucketts and keellers, 3li.; 4 barrells in the seller and 3 powdering tubs & a halfe bushell & other lomber. Hi. In the kitchin Chamber: One bedsted and a featherbed, 2 bolsters, 3 pillowes, one blancket and 3 ruggs, 9li. ; a truckle bed and bolster and rug. Hi. 10s. ; 2 dozen and halfe of napkins & towels, IH. ; 9 pr. of sheets & 3 table cloths, 5li. ; one damask cubbard cloth & towell, 10s.; one fetherbed at the Colledg with a bolster and 2 pr. of Sheets and 2 ruggs, 5li. ; 4 hoUand pillow bears and other pillowbeares. Hi. 5s. ; six other table clothes, great and small, & a bolster case. Hi.; one trunck, one chest, 3 boxes & a cabinet and 3 chamber pots. Hi.; one silver bowle & 3 sil- THE PBOBATB BBCOItDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 247 ver spoones & other small peices of silver, 3li. 10s. In the parlor chamber : Two boxes, 4 hogsheds, a musket and a gun and two swords, 2li.; a bolster and a quilt & two blanckets and a parsell of Gotten wooU, 31i. 10s. In the Hall chamber : In Indian come, a meale trough, a spining wheele & sacks & other lumber, 3li.; 4 trayes, 8 spoones, 2 haire sieves & a tiflBny seive, 12s. ; come in the bame, lOli. ; in the study, in books, 301i.; total, 597li. lis. 4d. Debts due to be paid ia England, 16li. lOs. ; and to be paid at Boston & in our owne towne about 40li.; total, 561i. 10s. Debts due the deceased, 601i. Sara Noyes, the widow, made oath before Edward Woodman and Nicholas Noyes. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaves 56, 57. Estate op William Eichaedson of Newbury. Inventory of the estate of William Eichardson, deceased Mar. 25, 1657, taken by Gyles (his G mark) Croinlone, Ed- ward (his S mark) Eichardson: a house and foure akers of land, 231i. ; two cowes, 8li. 5s. ; one heifer 2 yere old, 2li. 10s. ; one calf e, 7s. ; one sow & 3 pigs and a yereling shoot, 3Li. ; one ewe and foure weather sheepe, 6li.; his weareing apparreU, Hi. 6s. ; a bed, one pr of sheets, 2 old rugs & 3 pillows, 4li. 4s. ; one Iron kettle & 2 Iron potts. Hi. 12s. ; one frying pan and a few earthen potts & dishes, 5s.; one tub & 2 drink vessells, 3 buckets & a hogshead, lis.; one chest & a box & a spining wheele, 9s.; one sword & bandeleers, lis.; 2 axes, 1 hatchet, 2 boriers, 1 draughtshave & hand saw and an old hooe, 12s.; a sith & sickle & hooke and 2 prongs & a spade, 10s. ; a lad- der & other limiber, 5s. ; one bible, 8s. ; 2 peices of leather to mend shooes, 5s. 2d. ; total 52li. . Debts due about Hi. 6s. He oweth to Henry Short about 4li. 12s. ; to Mr. Jewet, 31i. 15s.; Mr. Macy, Hi. 5s.; Capt. Gerrish, Hi. 4s.; Mr. Woodman, 17s.; other small debts about Hi. 4s.; total, llli. 17s. Sworn to by Elizabeth Eichardson, wife of William Eich- ardson Mar. 30, 1657, before John Pike commissioner for Newbury. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 23,661. Estate of Anthony Newhall of Lynn. "The Last will and Testyment of Anthony Newhall 1 I will that my grand child Eichard hood shall hau on Ewe lamb att the next Encreast 3 I will that my grand chilld 248 THE PBOBATE EBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Elizabeth hood shall haue one Ewe lamb at the next Bncreas 3 I doe giue my dafftter mary the third part of the Bncress of my orchard for Seuen years afftter the datt hearof 4 I doe giue my dafEter mary that peall of ground that lys one the other Syde the brook at the north End of my hows lott uppon Condittyon that her husiband doe build a dweUing hows oppon it 5 I wiU that my dafftter mary shall hau my f ether ||bed|| aftter my deceas with all things bellonging to it only that my Son John shall hau a boulster ffilled with f ethers Theas affowrsayd legasys I giu my daffter mary for her carffuU attendanc of me and great payns she hes bin at with me : "6 of the remayning part of my wholl Esttat I doe giue my Son John newhall tow parts and to my daffter mary I giue one part deuided to Ech of them accourding to my will as followeth 1 I will that my Son John newhaU shall haue my hows and land that I now Hue in boimded form the brook att the north End vpp to the land of gorg fErayU at the South End 2 I will that my daffter mary shall hau that lott lying betwixt the land of John hawthorns and John Eamsdell 3 I will that my Son John Shall hau 4 akers of that land that lys by Jonathan hudsons and my dafftter mary tow akers of that land that lys by Jonathan hudsons 4 I will that my Son John shall hau twenty akers of oupland lying oup in the Country "5 I will that my daffter mary shall hau ten akers of oup- land lying in the Country 6 I will that my Son John shall hau 4 akers of that medow that lys oup in the Country and I will that my daffter mary shall hau tow akers of that medow that lys oupp in the Country 7 I will that my Son John shall hau tow akers of Sallt march lying in the town march att the tow tres and 3 akers att m' neadums and on aker Eichard mors and on aker lying in the frech march 8 I will that my daffter mary shall ||hau|| 4 akers of SaUt march lying towards goodman Edmonds in Eumlly in the first deuis- ion and tow akers of Sallt march in the last diuydent "I will that my Son John newhall shall haue Tow Cows and one oxe I will that my daffter mary shall hau on cow and on stear I giu my Son John 2 Iron potts and a great bras kettell "I giu to my daffter mary on bras pan I giu to John tow ' pewttur platters and to my dafter mary on platter I giu to my Son on boulster on ould Couerlid and to my daffter mary on piUow I giu to my Son John tow par of potthooks THE PBOBAXB EBCOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY, 249 and on pott hanger and one frying pan I giu to my daffter mary on warminge pan I giu my Son |lJohn|| on new Couerlide and a brase pott I glue my daffter mary flocks for a littell bed I giu to my Son John i heckell and to my daffter mary the dubuU heckell I giu to my Son John and my daffter mary the grinston betwixt them So long as it last I will that what So Euer of my Estat y* is not yet giuen or yett deuyded shall be giuen tow parts to my Son John and on part to my daffter mary "ffurther I will That my Son John newhall and my dafftter mary shall Eche of them hau the produce of Eche others proporttions of my Estat whils I liue and aceourding to ther Seuerall proportions to mayntayn me whils I liue I will that theas Seuerall gifts of my Estat to be ffully Eattyfied and Conffermd affter my dissceas and not beffore to Eche of them "I will : That if my Son John newhall should dye and hau noe Chilldren That then my hows and lands shall return to my daffter mary and her heirs I will that nathanell Kertland and mathew ffarrington and John ffuller be ouer- sears of this my last will & Testyment To wich I wittnes with my hand to be my true and lawffuU will. This 14 day of January 1656" his mark Anttony A Newhall his mark Witness: John ffuller, Thomas 1 Couldum, Mathew ffarington, Nathanill kirtland and Jonathan Hudson. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 31, 1657 by John Fuller and Mathew Farington. Proved 30: 1: 1657 by Thomas Couldom and Nathaniel! Keartland. Inventory taken 6 : 13 : 1656, sworn to by Eichard Hood, Mar. 31, 1656 : Whearring apparrill, he lying long bedride but small, 2li. ; one great brase kettell, 5s. ; one brasse pane, 15s.; one littell brass kettell, 5s.; one brase pott, 10s.; one warming pan, 4s. ; one skimmor and brass laddell with other ould peasses of brass, 3s.; thre pewttor platters, 10s. 8d.; one pewtter Candellstick, Is. 6d. ; ould peases of pewtor, 3s. 4d. ; tow Iron potts, one Iron skillett. Tow par of pott hoks, 18s. 6d. ; tow pare of Iron Backs, on Spit with Sertin peases of ould Iron, 9s. ; two handsaws, one ould wip saw, one squar, tow ould augurs, one ould handsaw, lis. 6d. ; one Iron punch and one Iron laddell, one Claboad frow, 4s. 6d. ; one Carbyn, one ould Sword, 15s. ; one singull heckell and one dubell 260 THE FBOBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COXTNTY. heckeil, 8s. ; one -wyer sife, one ould wyer sife, one hare sife, 6s.; wouden trays and diches, 3s. 6d.; one buttur tub, one bear barrill and a kneading trofE with other ould Cask, 8s.; a pare of ould andirons and a frying pane, 6s.; thre ould bybells and thre other ould books, IT'S.; seven pans of glas, 10s. ; one brase pisteU, 8s. ; an ould ilaskit, one ould box. Is. 4d. ; in lead, 3s. ; an ould f ether bed and boolster, one pillow and pillow bear. Hi. 18s.; one ould ruge, one ould blankit, 9s. ; one ould flock bed, an ould boolster, 10s. ; one ould Cove- lid and tow ould blankit, one fether boolster, one ould fether pellow, one shett) 12s.; one Joyn bedsted and bed cord and matt. Hi. 8s.; one Grenston with an Iron , 12s.; one Ewe sheap. Hi. 15s. ; one oxe, 51i. ; thre Cows, lOli. 10s. ; one stear, 21i. 10s.; fowr Iron hops for wheals and one Ex, pins, one Eing, 10s.; one Coverled, Hi. 10s.; one dwelling hows and bame and fiv ackers of land and an orchard att horn, fowr akers of upland by John hawthorns hows, six ackers of upland lying by Jonathan hudssons, eight akers of upland lying by the fresh marsh, therty akers of upland lying oup in the Country, six akers of Salt marsh lying in the town march, six akers in Kumly march, one ackers of fresh march in the town, six akers of fresh march in the Country, due from Edward Eichards twenty-five shillings; whe forbare to put any prise oupon the land or howses and cattell be- caus the deceased in his will hath divided them to his tow Chilldren ech one ther partt. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 105. Administration on the estate granted Mar. 31, 1657, to Eichard Hud, to settle it according to the will. Administra- tion bond. Overseers appointed by the court : Matthew Far- ington, John Pullar and Nathaniell Kertland. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 61. GUAHDIAITSHIP OP ThOMAS NeLSOIT OF EOWLET. Thomas Nelson chose, in court Mar. 31, 1657, Mr. Joseph Jewett to be his guardian. Ipswich Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 1, page 60. Estate of Hugh Chaplin of Eowley. "This 15 day of the firste month 1654 The laste will and Testemente of Hew Chaplin of Eowlay in the Countie of Esexs being sicke in bodie yet perfite in memorie I commite THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 251 my soule to God thorowgh Jesus Christe And for my out word estaite as followeth Imprimis for my whole estate is at the dessposeng of my beloued wife Blesabeth Chaplin Duringe the time she dus contenew a widdow provided she dowe nothing in dessposing of my estaite with out the Con- sente ||of|| Thomas MigheU Maxsiemillian Jewite Thomas Diconson Hew Smith John Pickard But if my wife marrie then my estaite to be dessposed of by thes fiue men afore mensoned as after foUoweth if my esstaite be fourscore ponnds then my wife shaU haue Thirtie ponnda And the riste of my estaite to be devided equalie amongst aU my Chill- dren Onely my BUdeste sonne John Chaplin shall have thre pond more than anie one of my chilldren And my will is that my wife haue thirtie ponndes oute of fourscore ponndes and this preporsion to be cepte whether my estaite be more or lesse." [No signature] Witness: Joseph Jewett, John Pickard. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 31, 1657 by the witnesses. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 104. Inventory of the estate of Hugh Chaplin of Eowley, hus- bandman, taken Dec. 3, 1656, by Maxemilion Jewit and Thomas Dickanson : house, barn, land and orchard bought of John Dresser, 34li.; one acre of land that is between the house lots of John Burbaneke and Peter Cooper on the under side of the way, 41i. ; foure acres above street pur- chased of Thomas Miller, 16li.; foure acres in the field Called batcheler playn together with villadge land, 14li. ; five acres of meadow and upland at the farm, 14li. ; Comonadge for two Cows, 21i. ; two heifers, 51i. 10s. ; two Cows, 7li. ; one yearing heifer, Sli.; one Spring Calf, Hi.; foure piggs, 31i. wheat, 5li.; Eye, 3li.; Indian Com, 21i.j hay. Hi. 10s. three [pots, duplicate inv.] one kettell and putor, 31i. beding and linen, lOli. 10s.; one frying pan, one warming pann and tongs and one scellet. Hi. ; one wheell, one Smooth- ing Iron and Sives, 6s. 8d. ; milke vessell, bear vessell and tubs. Hi. ; f ethers, 4s. ; hows and Siekels, 4s. ; Iron tools, 10s. ; wooU, Hi. 10s.; a Sword, 6s. 8d.; hemp and flax, 17s.; one wheell and Cards, 5s. ; Chayrs and Cushions and baggs, 18s. ; total, 12311. lis. 4d. Debt owing to Mr. Joseph Jewit, 81i. 10s. Sworn to Mar. 31, 1657 by the wife of Hugh Chapline and John Pickard. A duplicate inventory sworn to 39: 7: 1657 by Elizabeth Jackson formerly wife of Hugh Chaplin. 252 THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. The devision of the estate of Hugh Chaplin according to the true latent of his will, hy the overseers, MaiemiUon Jewit, Thomas Dickanson and John Pickard Dec. 3, 1656: to his wife, 431i. 18s. 4d.; to the eldest son John Chaplin, 201i.; to each of the other three children [the other three sons. dup. tiiv.] 1711. Essex Go. Prolate Files, Docket 4,997. The wUl of Hugh Chapline not heing proved within twenty months, ordered Mar. 31, 1657, that the widow forfeit one hundred pounds by the law. Ipswich Qvarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 1, page 60. Petition of Elizabeth Jackson to the General Court 6:2: 1657 for the remitment of a fine of lOOli. for neglecting to present her former husband, Hugh Chaplin's will to be pro- bated. It was referred to the next County court at Ipswich. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 11. The General Court 39: 7: 1657, moderated the fine of Mcolas Jackson for not proving the will of his wife's for- mer husband, Hugh Chaplin. Ipswich Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 1, page 64. Estate of Joseph Batcheldbr op Wenham. Administration granted Mar. 31, 1657, to Marke Bache- lour on the estate of his father. Referred to Salem court for further orders. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 60. Mark Bachelour brought in to the court 1:5: 1657 an in- ventory of his father's and mother's estate, amounting to 841i. 10s. 4d. To be paid to his brother John, under twenty one years, and to his sisters, Elizabeth and Hannah, each under eighteen years. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 15. Inventory of estate of Joseph Batchelder, deceased about ten years ago, taken Mar. 30, 1656-7 by James Moulton, Eobert Gowing and Tho. Fiske : The Dweling house with 70 Akres of Land Lyeing to it wherof there is 6 Akres of it broken up: with an oarchard: & 7 Akres 1-3 of middow & thirtie Akers of Land more, 701i. ; one fether bed & two bol- sters & one pillow, 4li. ; one bedstead, 8s.; one Rugg, 14s.; one Blanket, 8s.; Curtaines & Curtaine Rods, 10s.; one payre of Sheets, 8s.; one flock Bed, 10s.; one flocke Bed THE PEOBATB RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 253 more with a flock Bolster, 8s. ; an Iron pott & pott hooks, 9s. ; one hake, 3s. 4d.; one Kittell, 16s.; one Brass pann, 5s.; one warmeing Pann, 2s.; one Iron Eattill, 6s.; one Iron Skilit, 5s.; one frieing pann, 2s.; Three Table cloathes & two Nappkines, Hi.; three pillowbeers, 12s.; one pewter platter, 5s.; one pewter Chamber pott, 2s.; other old pewter vessels, 6s. ; earthahg ware, Is. 6d. ; one Cubboard & Cubboard Cloath, 10s. ; one Chist, 8s. ; one Cheese press & Cheese f att, 3s. 6d. ; one Sword & belt & Bandilers, 17s.; two Tables, 7s.; one Chayer, 6d. ; 4 Trayes, 2s. ; one Beetle Einge & three wedges, 2s. 6d. ; Chafeing Dish & Candlestick, 28. ; Books, 15s. ; one Cowe & one heifer, 5li. 15s. ; total, 901i. 13s. 4d. The Widdow Batehelder is Debt' to be paid out of the estate 711. 10s. Eeceived in Ipswich court 31 : 1 : 1657 and administration granted. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 2,089. Estate of Michael Hopkinson of Eowley.- Petition of John Trumble of Eowley to the General Court 7:3: 1657 for the remitment of his wife's fine for neg- lecting to administer on the estate of her former husband, Michaell Hopkinson, deceased in 1648, as there was an in- ventory taken and the estate had in no way been alienated. The request was granted provided the petitioner give in an inventory to the next County Court and the said Court to dispose of the estate to the woman and her children. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, yage 204. Inventory of the estate of Mighill Hobkinson taken 10: 1: 1648, by Joseph Jewett and Thomas Dickanson: The house and bame, garden, orchard, yards and swamp below and aU of the lower side of the house, 181i.; two acres and a half of broke up land with the seed lying in batcheler plaine, 5li. 10s.; five acres of land broke & unbroke up lying in bradforth lots, 61i. 10s.; eight acres of medow and one of upland at the farme, 2li. ; three gates and a quarter, Hi. 10s. ; one steer, 2li. 10s.; one steer, lOli. ; two heifers of three yeares old, 91i. ; three Cowes, 14li. ; one yearing, lU. 68. 8d. ; thre sucking Calves, Hi.; one payre of loomes, Hi.; one fihutel 3sh, one tenipel, 1 warping woof, one rings and one payre of heels, 78., one ridel, lli. 12s.; three slayes, 9s.; three wheels, 2s. 8d.; twenty bushells of indion Come, 31i.; Six bushels of wheat, lli. 7s.; rye two bushels and a halfe, 9s.; baken, lli. 10s.; one rug. Hi.; Cotton wooU and yame, 51i. 10s.; five slayds, 12s. 6d.; red Corsay three yards, 15s.; 254 THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COTJNTT. one hatt, five sh, one payre of shapt breeth, 3d., IT'S. ; 3 payre of Jerkings, 5s.; one coat, Hi.; one coat, ten six. one short coat and a jerkin, lli. 16s. 8d.; one payr of boots, ten sh., one payre breech., lOd., Hi.; one sute, 16s.; breches 6 sh 8 pence and a dublet ten sh., 16s. 8d. one payr of lether breches, 8sh. & lether dublet, 3s. 4d., lis. id.; one bed and bolster, los.; shoes 2 payre, 4s.; one cotton blanket, 6s.; one woolen blanket, 4s.; one rugg, Hi.; two blankets and sheets, Hi.; 3s.; three sheets, 6s.; one rugg, Hi.; one sheet, 5s. ; one bolster, 2s. ; one bed tiking and a blancket, 5s. ; two beds, 8s.; Silver, lli. 14s.; two sives and one payre of cords, 4s. 6d. ; one kettell, lli. 10s. ; one kettell 6s., one pot 7s., 13s. ; one kettel, two skelets, 2s., 4s.; one warming pan, 8s.; put- ter lis., a lanthon 2s., two juggs Is., 14s. ; wood vesell, 10s., pothooks and bellous, 6s. 9d., 16s. 8d.; books. Hi.; armor and powder, 2li. ; Sithes 5s., axes, Sawes and Iron tong 208., lli. 5s. ; one frying pan, 2s. ; part of the boat, lOli. 9s. ; total 11611. 19s. 8d. Debtor to Joseph Jewit, 61i.; witnes my hand Joseph Jewett 10 : 1 : 1649, To Mr. Eobart, Payn lli, ; to William Wild, lli. 8s. Testified to be a true inventory in court 29: 7: 1657 by Ann Trumble. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 13,917. Estate of Stephen Waters of (Maeblehead ?) . Administration on the estate of Stephen Waters granted 30: 4: 1657 to his son, Wm. Waters of Marblehead 30: 4: 1657. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 12, Estate op John Pickeeing op Salem. "In the name of god Amen I Jn° Pickeringe of Salera beeing of pfect mind and memory doe make and Ordayne this last will and Testament in man and forme foUowinge first I bequeath my soule to my lord god and sauiour: and my body to the earth from whence it came. Imp' I Deuid my estate into fiue pts : vidz : lands houses Cattell houshould goods &c. : Ite I bequeath to my son Jn° Pickeringe two parts out of my estate as aboue mencianed: at the age of one and twenty years Ite I bequeath to my son Jnthan one part and halfe out of the estate of mine as aboue said at the age of twenty one years. Ite I bequeath the other pt & halfe to my wife Elizabeth for her mayntenance for her life: puided shee Hue vnmaried, & if her part of my estate wiU not THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 255 mayntaine her comfortably: that ther shall be an alowance made to her out of my sons peons accordinge to the pporcon of their legacies But if my said wif Elizabeth shall mary againe her next husband to be bound to returns to my two sons their heirs or admnstro" or assignes ||to be equaly deuided|| the same pporcon or value of goods or estate, that he : shall haue: with my said wif when he doth mary her: if she die before ||him||. "Ite I giue to my son Jn° my musket and Armes com- pleate and the choise of my foulinge peeces. Ite I giue to my son Jn'athan my other foulinge gune and my Carbine Lastly my will is y* when my ChiQ^'en comes to age to inioye their peons: y*: the iacrease or losse y* then shall be found to be in my estate more or less then was at my death shall be borne by them, vidz: my wif & Children It I make my beloued wif Elizabeth & my sons John and Jonathan my Bxecutris & Executors It I apoynte & Desire John Home and Edmond Batter my ouerseers: to see the fEulfiUing of this my Last will and I giue to each of them twenty shillings Dated 30* 5°" 1655" John Pickering Witness : Edmond Batter, John Home, ffrancis Lawes and John Kitching. Proved 1 : 5 : 1657 by Mr. Batter, John Home and John Kittchen. Essex Co, Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 138. The inventory, amounting to 13711. 3s. 2d. sworn to 1 : 5 : 1657, by the Widow Pickrin and allowed. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 14. Estate of Henet Bullock, Jr. of (Salem?). Administration on the estate of Hen. Bullock, granted 1: 5: 1657, to his widow, Alice Bullock. The estate given to the son who was under twenty-one years, to the daughter, under eighteen years, and to the widow for the bringing up of the children. The feather bed mentioned in the invent- tory to be the property of the son after his mother's decease. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 15. Inventory of the estate of Henry BuUocke, jr., taken 10: 10: 1656, by Mr. Thomas Gardiner and Ifathaniel Pelton: The house and outhouses thereto belonging wth. 20 acres of land thereto belonginge joyninge unto it and 20 acres in the north feild and 6 acres of meadow bought of Mr. Ende- 256 THE PROBATE EBCORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. codt lyinge in the broad meadow against the fanne given to Mr. Bishop and a lease of 8 acres for 6 yeares lyinge in the meadow called wiUeses meadow, £50 ; 2 stieres, £8 ; Cowes, £6 ; 1 heifer, £3. 10s. ; 7 loads of hay, £7 ; 2 sheepe & 2 ewe lambes, £5; 5 yoimge swine, £1. 16s.; 15 bushels of Indian corne, £1. IT'S. 6d. ; 1 feather bed and boulster, £3 ; 1 Eug and 2 blankets, £2 ; 2 feather piUows, lOs. ; 1 flocke bed and bed and boulster, £1 ; 1 Coverlet & 2 blankets, £1. 10s. ; 2 bedsteads, 15s. ; Cur- taynes & vaUons, £1, 10s.; 2 payre of Sheets, 2 pillowbeares & 2 napkins, £1. 10s.; his wearinge apparel, £6; 2 chests, 15s.; 4 chayres, 8s.; a warminge pan, 5s.; 2 muskets, 1 sword, 2 payre of bandeliers, £1. 15s.; 1 brasse ketle, 10s.; 2 Iron pots, 10s. ; 2 frying pans, 58. ; Peuter, 10s. ; 1 hake, a payre of tongs & a frye pan, a payre of andirons, a spit & 2 skillets, 13s. ; Axes and other workinge tooles, £1 ; 20 yards of linnen cloth, £1. 10s. ; a cradle, 5s. ; a pestle and morter, 2s. ; planks, 10s. ; hemp and flax, f 1 ; flesh, Butter and cheese, £1 ; old barrels, tubs and payles, 12s.; old lumber, 10s.; a mare colt, £8 ; total, £119. 18s. 6d. Estate debtor to Mr. Corwine, £2. 8s. ; Mr. Willyam Browne, £1. 15s. ; Mr. Cromwell, £1. 8s. ; Thomas Bootes, 10s.; the Cow keeper, 10s.; Sam Ebume, 8s. ; Ealph Tompkins, 7s. ; Willyam Eobinson, 4s. 2d. ; Eichd. Leach, Is. 4d. ; Edward Wharton, 12s.; Adam Westgate, 4s.; Widd. Giles, 7s.; Mr. Gardiner, 4s.; total, £8. 18s. 6d. Estate creditor, due from Anthony Nedham, £6; Goodman Herod, 12s.; John Concklinge, £1; John Scot, £2. 10s.; total, £10. 2s.; whole estate, £121. 2s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 129. Estate of John Aldehman of Salem. "Dated the 3*^ of 5** m" 1657 The last will & testament of John Alderman he being weake in body but well in mind disposeth of his estate as foUoweth Imp' I giue to m' Forice the best Cowe I haue : Item to m' Eliot one Cow. And one Cowe to the Indians that m' Eliot doth preach unto to be dis- posed of to them by him: Item I giue one Cowe to m' Thatcher Item I giue one Cowe to m'^ whiting of Linn Item I giue one Cowe to m' waltom of marbeU head. Item I giue one Cowe to m' Cobat Item to John Home of Salem I giue one heifer Item my house & land which I ualew at 40" my wiU is that Bzera Clape the sone of Edward Clape : and Na- thaniell Clape the sone of Mcholas Clape shall haue it at that price: & pay for it as foUoweth, viz, to Israeli Mason THE PBOBATB RECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 257 daughter of maior mason tenn pounds, to be paid two years after my decease : the rest to be paid at 3 yeares end by 3" a yeare to m'' Noriee so long as he liues to Inioy it Item I giue to John Pickiring, one table 2 stools my Cloke a paire of Cloth briches a paier of worsted stockens & 3 bb barly: Item to Elizibeth Pickirin one greene Cloth suitt Item to Jonathan Pickirin my Armes & aU my Nursery of Apple trees at my ten acre lott Item I giue to goodwife Bufam 30* to Josuah Bufam 10^ & to the rest of her Children 5» a peece. Item I giue to Edward Clape one stufe sute. Item I giue to Prudence Clape her two daughters to Barbara Stoder her two daughters & to Nicholas Clape his two daugh- ters aU the houshould stufEe I haue Beding & lining: Item 1 giue to brother Marshall all my old Aparill Item I giue to m'*' ffellton 10' to widow Denis 10" to Goody Curtice 10" Item I apoynt Edward Clape & John Home to be ouerseers Edward Clape to be executor, my ouerseers to haue 13' a peece for ther labor:" John Alderman Witness: Edward Clap, John Home, Henery (his mark) Keny, Jeylls Corye. Proved Sept. 3, 1657 by Edward Clapp. Copy of will, Ips- wich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 196. Copy of inventory of estate of Mr. John Alderman, Sa- lem, lately deceased, taken 23 : 5 : 1657, by Hillyard Veren, Eobert (his mark) BufPom: one dwelling house with two acres of ground adioyning & ten Acres of land lying in the north neck & an out lott Containeing about fiuiy Acres more or lesse with the meadow belonging to it, 401i. ; 7 Cowes, 34li. 10s.; 2 oxen at llli., 2 heifers & one steere 7li., 181i. ; in Come uppon the ground. Hi. 10s.; 4 busheUs of barly & 2 busheUs of wheat, Hi. 4s.; in weareing woollen Cloathes, 5li.; in linnen, 2li.; 6 yd. of Searg & som other Cloathing, 3li.; 2 feather beds, 4li.; one piUow & 2 bolsters with 3 old curtins. Hi.; one Coverlett & 2 blanketts, 16s.; one bedsteed, 2 little tables, 2 Joinstools, Hi. 5s. ; 2 Chayrs, 2 Chests, one trunk. Hi.; 2 potts, one brasse pan, 2 old Kettles, Hi.; in pewter, 12s., one spitt & 1 warminpan, 1 frying pan with som other utensills, Hi.; plow Irons & Chayne & 2 old howes, 12s.; total, 10511. 17s. The Estate debtr., 41i. 10s.; remainder, lOlli. 7s. Edward Clapp delivered this as a true inventory Sept. 3, 1657 before Samuell Symonds and Daniel Denison. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 197. 258 THE PBOBATE RECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. GUABDIANSHIP OF EeBBCCA BEADSTEEET OP IPSWIOH. Eebeacha Brodstreet chose Joseph Jewett to be her giiar- iian, and he acknowledged 29: 7: 1657, that he had re- ceived her portion of the estate of her father, Humphry Bradstreet, given to her in his will, from her mother Bridgett Broadstreet, executrix of the wUl. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 64. Estate of Thomas Rofe of Ipswich. "I Thomas Eofe being at p'sent full of payne and not Knowing what the Lords pleasure is towards me doe make this my last will as foUoweth I commit my soul into the liands of my saviour the Lord Jesus Christ my body to the sarth to be desently buried & for that little outward estate the Lord hath giuen me I leave vnto my deare wife coneeiue- ing it little enough & two little to maynetayne her in the condition she is In & doe apoynt her sole execotrix of this my last will in wittnes whereof I haue heervnto sett my hand this 12* of agust 1657" Thomas Eoof her mark Witness: Eobert Lord, Hanah H Day. Proved in the Ipswich court Sept. 29, 1657 by the wit- nesses. Essex Co. Prohate Files, Bochet 24,128. Estate of Thomas Scott of Ipswich. Administration on the estate of Thomas Scott granted 29 : 7 : 1657, to his wife Margret Scott. Ipswich Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 1, page 64. Inventory of estate of Thomas Scott, Ipswich, taken Sept. 20, 1657 by John Appleton and William Geed—: his wear- ing cloths, 3li.; 3 payers of cors sheets. Hi.; in bed and bed cloths & old curta, 31i. 10s.; in peutter, Hi.; 3 old Kettels, Hi. 4s. 6d.; a lettel Kettel, a scummer, a warming pan, litt. Bcilli, 10s.; too smal Iron potts, 12s. 4d. ; Iron things and belows, 12s. 4d. ; and old bras frying pan, 2s. 6d. ; a payer of larg stilards, 2li. ; too old chest and a trunk, 8s. 6d. ; a cast with 6 bottel, 5s.; Some books and brasses other implymet, 12s. ; 5 old cast, 3s. ; hous and bam land, 801i. ; in Goodman West hands, 62li. ; in wampome, 2s. 6d. ; in debts, 271i. ; a bed stead, som lumber, 10s.; total, 1831i. 12s. 8d. depts yt were owing 18411. THE PBOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 259 Proved to be a true inventory in Court held at Ipswich, Sept. 29, 1674, by the administratrix. A letter to Col. Gidnye, Judge of the Probate of wills, dated Jan. 14, 1694, with "the Humble Eequest of wUliam Eodgers Humbly sheweth that Thomas Scott my Grandfather dyed in Ipswich about thirty and eight yers agoe and made noe will he left my Grandmother with onely two Children viz margerett Scott: my mother and thomas Scott: my sd Grandmother was made an Administratrix to my sd Grand- fathers estate but ther was noe settlement made of the sd estat by the Court at all ; and my sd uncle thomas Scott went into old England and dyed ther. and when I was about fowr yers old my mother dyed and in a short time after my Grandmother dyed: about sixten yers agoe, my sd Grand- father dyes seazed of agood Considerable estat in land in Ipswich; I am the onely suruiuing person descended from my sd Grandfather and now I am come to the Age of twenty one yers doe humly Craue that your Honnour will Grant Administration to me of the estat of my sd Grandfather that hath not bien leagally disposed of." Signed William Eogers. A caution, dated Newbury, Feb. 15, 1694-5 to prevent Wil- liam Eogers being appointed administrator of estate of Thomas Scott, for "I a legal admiuistration (and quiet possession) twelve years sin — from a county court held at Boston." [Signature faded.] Essex Go. Probate Files, Docket 24,971. Estate of John Teumble of Eowlet. An Trumble was appointed 29: 7: 1657 administratrix of the estate of her late husband, John Trumble. There were eleven children of three marriages. The estate was ordered to be divided, to four of Mighill Hobkinson's, five of John Trumble's before he married her, and two of his and hers, viz. : To Jonathan Hobkinson, 25li. ; Jeremiah Hobkinson, 18li.; John Hobkinson, 181i. ; Caleb Hobkinson, 181i.; to John Trumble, 15li. ; Hannah Trumble, Sli. ; Judah Trumble, 81i. ; Euth Trumble, Sli. ; Joseph Trumble, 8li. ; and to Abi- gaill Trumble and Mary Trumble, children of John and An, 201i. each. The rest of the estate, 55li., was allowed to the widow. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 65. Inventory of estate of John Trumble of Eowley, deceased, taken by Joseph Jewit, Maximilall Jewit, Thomas Dickin- 260 THE PBOBATB BECOBDS OF ESSEX COtTNTY. son and John Pickerd : Hous and barne, gardings, orchards, swamps belowe and all below the house and streett, 3611.; in Bradforth street lots, five acres and a half, 1811.; in Batehelers feild, two acres and a half, 61i.; in the marsh feild comanly called Mr. Dmners farme, meadows & upland. Eight acres, 121i.; Three cowe Gattes and a quarter, 311. 3s. 4d.; his land in the northeast feUd, 4 acre and a half, 511.; Bought land in batchelders feild, three acre, 911. ; in land at the new plaine, 811. ; in meadowes, 4 acre, 911. ; in 4 gates more upon the Commans, 311. 13s. 4d.; in come upon the ground and grass upon the meadows, 14li. 16s.; one mare and one yearing colt, 30li.; Three oxen and one stere, 191i.; Six cowes, 1811.; one hefer of two yere old, 311. 10s.; Two catle that is one yere old, 311. ; Two calves, lli. ; in swine, 71i. ; his apparill, 611.; in Books, lli. 6s. 8d.; in a bearing finer linen and Three course sheets, 2li. 10s. ; one Bed and bed cloathes thereon, 511.; one Bug and one Covering, lli. 4s.; in cotten woole, 71i.; Chists & one trunke, Two hogsheads and kush- ings, lli. lis. ; one halbird, one sword, one pair of Bandelers, 15s.; more in Beding, one ruge more, 2li.; one sword more, one fouling peice, with kettls, pots & other small matters, 511. 6s. ; In pewter, 111. ; in wooden vessell, 111. ; in Tools be- longin to his traid, lli. 10s.; a saddl. Bridle, apannell, with some other small matters, 14s.; in cart, plow and other In- struments of husbandry, 311. 10s.; in cowper wood, 10s.; in wheat, malt, Indian, with Bags and other implements, 31i. ; in brick, 4s.; total, 32511. irs. lOd. Debts owing: To John Tod, 311. 16s. 3d.; to Mr. Joseph Jewit, Hi.; total, 4li. 16s. 3d. Sworn to in Ipswich court 29 : 7 : 1657, by his widow Ann Tromble. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 140. Estate of John Etebs, Se. of Haverhill. "The last will and Testament of John Eyers -f Elder of Haverhill made y* twelfe of March one thousand six hundred fifty six : fifty seaven : 1*' ffirst I giue vnto my Sonne John Eyers my dwelling house and house Lott, butt my viryf e to haue the ||my|| house and Orchyard & the pasture of English grass by the barne, and the leantoo att the South end of y* barne and to haue libertie in y* Same Kue barne to lay in such hay or come as shee shall haue occasion to make vse of duering the tyme of hir Naturall life and att hir death to returne to my Sonne Jn" Eyers, and duering the tyme of my wiues life my Sonne is to haue the vse of my house Lott THE PBOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. 261 and barne, and to pay vnto my wife tenn shillings an acre for every acre of broken vpp land in this my house Lott, and after the end of my wyues life when this falls into my Sonne John Eyers hand then hee shall pay as foUowes, fiue pound the first yeare after my wyfes death to my Sonne Nathaniell. The second yeare fiue pound to my daughter Hanah the Third yeare fower pound to my daughter Eebecka the fourth yeare fower pound to my daughter Mary: if either my daughters Eebecka or Mary die before this pay bee due vnto them, then it shall remains vnto their childeren, butt if Nathaniell or Hanah die before it bee due & haue no childe then his or hirs to bee pay'd vnto my Sonne Obediah as is aboue specified to bee pay'd vnto them 2 I giue vnto my Sonne Kathaniell the house & house lott w"" I bought of my Sonn John Eyers and two Cow comons withall the privilidges belonging vnto two cow comons and to haue this when his apprentiship is out with his master ffrench and in the meane tyme my wyfe to haue the disposeing & benefitt of it, and if Nathaniell dies before the expiracon of y^ said time of Nathaniells the said guift to Nathaniell to remaine to my daughter hanah I doe likewise giue to my Sonne Nathaniell my meadow in Haukes meadow, & my north meadow butt nott to haue itt till after the death of my wyfe butt she to haue the vse and benefitt of itt duering hir natural life I doe likewise enjoyne these my two Sonnes John & Nathaniell not to sell these bowses or house Lotts or any part of it to any except they first proffer it to all their other brothers and they to haue the refuseing of it att an other mans price which if either of them shall doe then this my guift shalbe voy'd in Law and his house or land which hee or they shall so sell shall bee forfeited to my other Sonnes : "I giue my land in y* vpper and lower playnes to bee equally divided between my Sonnes Robert Thomas & Obediah Eyers and for as much of itt as is broken vpp to pay yearly to my wife for every acre tenn shillings an acre in such come as shall growe on the say'd land att such price as y* Contrey rate shalbe pay'd att & if they shall nott impue it for corne then to pay in such pay as shalbee equivalent to corne att contrey price likewise my Sonnes John; Nathaniell; Robert; Thomas; & obediah shall maintaine all ffences aboute this land & to pay all rates which shalbee due vppon y^ same after the yeare one thousand six hundred fifty seven; butt this yeare fifty seaven my wyfe to haue the vse & benefitt of all my land and meadow, and after to bee my Sonnes as is before Speci- fied; 262 THE PEOBATB BSCOBOS OF ESSEX COUNT!. "I farther enjoyne these my Sonnes not to sell any part or parcell of this land without the consent of the other two brothers which if any doe then this my guift to bee voy'd in Law and the land so sonld to bee forfeited vnto my other Sonnes provided that my other Sonnes will take it att an other mans price and if either of my Sonnes shall refuse to take my land vppon these termes which are here sett downe then that which any of them shall so refuse provided he haue all or else none of his said land by mee thus giuen shalbee my wifes to dispose of as shee please I likewise giue to my Sonne Obediah two oxe comons in the comon oxe pas- ture & two II cow II eowcomons with all the privilidges belong- ing to fower commons; and halfe my second division of meadow & vpland and a young calfe of this yeare when it shalbee weanable it shalbe which my wyfe please, and that young Sowe, whose eare hangs downe and all my flaggy meadow I giue to my Sonne Peter the other halfe of my second division of meadow & vpland, & two Oxe comons with all privilidges belonging to two Oxe commons and three acres of land in y^ vpper playne which hee hath aUreadie in his possession: I giue my third division of land which is agreed on by the towne to bee lay'd out, I giue vnto my Sonne John Eyers & Peter Eyers to bee equally divided betweene them I giue to my wife my best Cowe, and to my daughter Hannah my second best cowe, & my other Cowe and three yeare old heifer to my daughters Eebeeka & Mary: And all my other goods and CatteU and Swine and house hold stuff vndisposed of I giue vnto my wyfe Hanah Eyers whom I make my Sole Executrix and whom I appoint to discharge all my debts & to take care for my buriall :" [No signature.] Proved in Hampton court 6:8: 1657 by Henry Palmer. Copy of will. Norfolk Deeds, vol. 1, leaf 58. Inventory taken 10: 3: 1657, by Robert Clements, James Davise, Sr. and Henry Palmer: 4 oxen, 25li.; 4 cowes, 8 steeres and a calfe, 201i. ; 20 swine and 4 piges, 181i.; one plough, 2 paire of plouing Irons, one harro, one yoke and chaine and a cart rope, 41i.; 2 hoes, 2 axes, 2 shoveles, one spade, Hi.; 2 wedges, 2 bettle ringes, 2 sickels and a reape hook, hangers in the Chimny, tonges and pot hookes, 13s. ; 2 potes, 3 kettels, one skillet, a frying pan, a warming pane, 8li. 3s.; in peuter, Hi.; 3 flocke beds and bed Cloathes be- longing to them and bedsteeds, 181i.; 12 yards of Cotton THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 263 Cloth and Cotton woole and hemp and flax, 41i.; wooden Btnf belonging to the house, Hi. 16s. 6d.; 2 wheeles, 3 Chests and a Cubber, Hi. 3s.; 3 muskets and al that belongs to them, 31i. 10s.; bookes, 15s.; in flesh meat, 15s.; about 40 bushell of corne, 71i.; his -wearing aparill, 8li.; about 6 or 7 akers of graine in and upon the ground, 91i. ; the dweling house and barne and land broken and unbroken with all apurtenances belonging unto it, 120li. ; forkes, rakes and other smale imployments about the house and bame, Hi, ; In debts oweing to him. Hi. Some things forgoten: betwen 2 or 3 bushels of salt, some nayles, 10s. Total, 24811. 5s. 6d. This inventory brought into the Hampton court Oct. 6, 1657 by Hanah Eyer executrix to the will of John Byer, Sr. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 1,088, Estate op Thomas "Wathbn of Glodoesteh. Administration on the estate of Thomas Wathen granted 24: 9: 1657 to Ezekiell Wathen, and he to bring in an in- ventory. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 17. Inventory, taken 30 : 4 : 1658 : In the hands of Capt. Tho. Clerk, 7li. 14s. 2d. Signed by Ezekiel Wathen who swore in court, June 30, 1658, that this was all the estate of his kins- man, Thomas Wathen. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 59. Estate of Samuel Yoe (of Saiem?). Administration on the estate of Samuel Yoe granted 34: 9 : 1657, to his wife, Eebecca Yoe. Inventory, 121i. 10s. Sa- lem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 18. Estate of Agnes Balch of Salem, An illegal will of Agnis Baulch of Salem, deceased, pre- sented 24: 9: 1657. Benjamin Balch appointed administra- tor. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 18. Widow Anis Woodbery, Nicholas Patch, her brother and his wife, John HiU and his wife, Abigail Hill, Eaehill Eay- ment, Hanah Woodbery and John Grover testified that they knew Anes Ballch more than two years before her death, dur- ing her long sickness, and judged that all her estate would 264 THE PBOBATB BEOOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTT. not pay Bengeman Ballch and his wife for their trouble, labor and charge. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 146. Inventory of estate of Anes Balsh taken Nov. 25, 1657, by John Eayment and Henery Hericke : One bed and bolster and pilo, £3 ; two Bugs, £1 ; one payer of shets, 6s. ; one Cot and blancett, £1 ; 3 Cotes, £1 ; one waskot and two aprons, 10s. ; two shiftes and an aperen and A poeetket hanshercher, 10s. ; one pot, a Cettell, one Scelet and payll, 8s. ; one hat, 8s. ; one bibell, one payer stockings, 10s.; one trunck and Chest, 5s.; one warmen pan, 3s., one Carpet and plater, 88., lis.; one Chayer, one Crock, one payer beloes, £9. lis. Benjamin Balch brought in his bill of charges: Attendance for two years, £15. 12s.; for coming to town to Mr. Curwin, £1; at hir buriall for Cofen and Casks and drink, £3 ; total, £18. 12s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 147. Ordered Jmie 29, 1658, that Benjamyn Balch have the estate of Agnis Balch, in order to pay her debts. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 20. Estate of Humphrey Gilbert of Ipswich. "The 14 of the 13 m"* 1657 The last will & Testamente of Hiunf rey Gilbard haneing his perfect memory dwelling in the boundes of Ipswich after my debts being payde I giue vnto my son John all The middow & Vpland w"h is my f arme one himdred Akers more or less & That this farme be let out or Improued acording To my wif es discretian for The bring- ing of my Child vpp till he com to age or be able to Improve it him selfe and it is my will that twentie pounds be payde oute of The Incom of my farme To my four daughters when They are seaventene yeares of age & in case god Take any of them a way by death be fore the age specied That her pro- portion shall be equally deuided To the Best of the sisters or if a second or a Third still it com to she That doe seuiue moreouer it is my will That tow oxen and tow Cows that I haue now In possesion be let oute with the farme I doe also giue vnto my daughter abbigal one heffer of four yeares olde I doe giue vnto my Loueing and deare wiffe Elissabeth Gil- bard tw'elue ackers of vpland with my dwelling Howse I doe likwise giue vnto my wiffe my.ffetherbed wth the furniture Therevnto belonging It is my will In Case my son should THE PROBATE BECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 265 die in his nonage That what I haue giuen to my son should be equially deuided a mongst my daughters." his mark Humfre H Gilbard Witness : Charles Gott, Thomas Hobes, Eichard Hutton Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 30, 1658 and administration granted to Elizabeth Gilbard wife of Humphry Gilbert. Inventory taken 10 : 1 : 1658, by Charles Gott, Edward Co- bome and Eichard Hutton : one payre of Oxen, 121i. ; one Eed Cow, 4li. ; one Cow white faced, 4li. 5s. ; one Black Cow, 4li. ; one 3 yeare old steare, 2li.; one yearelin Heffer, Hi. 5s.; 3 swine, 2li. ; one stuff sute, 13s. ; one payre of Hose & one old Cote and wastecote, 14s. ; one Hatt, 4s. ; 4 payre of shetes. Hi. 10s.; one napkin, 2 old pillebeares, 2s. 6d.; tow bolester Casses, 6b.; one sherte, 4s.; five bandes, 3s. 4d.; one fetherbed & bolster, tow fether piUowes & one bolster case, tow blan- kits, one Eugg, 71i. 10s.; one bras ketle. Hi. 10s.; one bras skiUit, 3s. 6d. ; one warmeing pan, 6s.; one pewter dish & fowre spownes, one poringer, tow sawser, one lattin pan, 9s.; tow Iron pots & one Iron skellit, 17s. 6d.; one ax, one han- saw, one shave, Ss. ; one payre of Tonges, 3s.; one muskit & sword, 8s. ; one plow & Tacklin, 10s. ; one smothing Iron, 2s. ; earthen ware, 2s. 6d. ; Tow Chistes & tow boxes, 16s. ; wooddin ware, ISs. ; 3 sives, 2s.; Bookes, 8s.; one shepe. Hi. 5s.; one flock bedd, 6s.; one friing pan, 3s.; Tow baskets, 4d. ; one payre of shows, Is. 6d. ; one Glass, 6d. ; one payre of stockins, Is. ; halfe a ferkin, 8d. ; one spade. Is. 2d. ; small Towles, 5s. ; one payre of Cardes, Is. 3d. ; one Cros Cut saw, 4s. ; Halfe a whip saw, 5s ; Howses and Lande, 1301i. ; total, 16911. 13s. 6d. Attested to in Ipswich court Mar. 30, 1658 by the widow of Humphry Gilbert. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 10,889. William Eayner, husband of Elizabeth, late wife and ad- ministratrix of Humfry Gilbert, deceased, was ordered 36: 4: 1666, to deliver to Hanna Gilbert, daughter of the said Humfry, a great kettle, a box and a pewter platter, which were mentioned in the inventory of the said estate. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 162. The wife of William Geare deposed that she heard Good- man Gilbert say when he made his will that the bed, kettle and some other things were to be Hanna's. Ellen Ha,selton, aged about twenty-five years, deposed that 266 THE PBOBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Goodwife Gelbord gave her daughter, upon her death bed, a great brass kettle, a pewter platter and a black box. Elisabeth Hotten deposed that Gilberd said that there were several things his other wife had given his daughters and he would not alter it. Sworn, 27: 4: 1666, before Wm. Ha- thome. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 11, leaf 133. "The humbell petisyon of the foure dafteres & there hus- bands of Humphrey GiUburd desesid January the 30: 57," to appoint the four husbands, the petitioners, administrators on said Gilbert's estate that was not given away by will, and six acres of fresh meadow never inventoried by the adminis- trator. Signed by the petitioners, Peter harvi, Eieherd Palmer, Eieherd Comer, Mosis Ebem. Administration granted to the petitioners. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 3, leaf 148. Inventory of estate of Humphrey Gilbert, that had not been willed away before, taken by Phillip Fowler, and Capt. Gidney, attorney: One paire of oxen, 121i.; cow, 4li.; cow, 4li. 5s. ; 2 year old steers and 1 yearlin, 3li. 5s. ; 3 swin, 21i. ; 2 pair of shetes, 15s.; 2 napkins, 2 ould Pilloberes, 17s.; 2 bolster casis, 6s.; bras skillits and warming pan, 8s. 6d.; spounes, poreng sases, Latin pan, 3s. ; 2 iron potes, 1 iron skil- lit, 17s. 6d.; one paire of tonges, 3s., one musket & sord, prized at 8s., lis.; Plou & tacklin, 10s.; smuthing iron & erthin ware, 4s. 6d.; 2 chestes & 2 bockes, wooden ware. Hi. 10s. ; Boockes, 8s. ; sheep, 25s., flockbead, 6s., frying pan, 6s., 2li. 2s.; 2 baskites, 4d., 1 glas, 6d., lOd.; 1-3 ferkin, 8d., 1 spad, 14d., small toules, 5s., 8s. lOd.; one coos cut sau, 4s., half a whipsa, 5s., 9s.; 6 acres of meado yet not inuentarid, 18li. ; total, 53li. lid. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 19. Deposition of Eichard Hutten, aged about sixty years, concerning the will of Humphery Gilbert, he being present when it was made, and upon reading the copy finds tiie fol- fowing difEerences between it and his words: 1st, the oxen and cows that were to let out with the farm, in the copy is omitted that when his son came to age or able to improve it he should have them; 3d, the gift to his daughter Abigail was expressed by him towards their bringing up ; 3d, the house and twelve acres of land he gave as a jointure. And further testified that notwithstanding the expressions of said Gilbert THE PEOBATE BECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 267 he saw him sign the will and declare his wife to be his executrix. Thomas Hobbs, aged about sixty four years, testi- fied to the above. Sworn to Mar. 31, 1685 by both parties. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 5, page 75. Estate of John Eobinson of Ipswich. "This is the last will and testement of me John Eobinson of Ipswich whellright being in perfect Ynderstanding and memmery doth Bequeth and giue as in maner following I giue to AUes howlett the wife of thomas howlett Ten pounds I doe likewise giue to thomas howlett Junner my Cheast and all my tools and all the Eest of my Estate I doe giue vnto thomas howlett seaner whome I make my sole Exsecketr wit- nes my hand" "The 27 of february 1657." his mark _ John T Eobinson Witness: James How, John How. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 30, 1658 by the witnesses. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 30. Inventory allowed Mar. 30, 1658: Debt of 201i.; debt of 1611.; one oxe, 6li. 10s.; his Tools, 6li. 7s.; his cloathes, 611. 2s. 6d. ; total, 54li. 19s. 4d. Signed by James How. Due to Ensign Howlett for diet, clothes, attendance and physic, 221i. 16s. 3d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 21. Estate op George Bunker op Topsfield. Administration on the estate of George Buncker granted June 29, 1658 to the widow, Jane Buncker ; and the estate to be divided among said widow, son William Buncker, Eliza- beth Buncker, Mary Buncker, Ann Buncker and Martha Buncker, all under twenty-one years of age. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 21. Inventory dated 29: 3: 1658, taken by Thomas Howlett, Frances Pabody, Eichod (his E H mark) Huten and Abra- ham Eedington: For working Catil, 36li.; Cowes hefors and Caves, 161i. ; One Ewe and two Lambs, 211. ; a Cart and plowes and tackling, 3li. ; swine, 21i. ; gune and sword, 2li. ; bras and pouter, 3li. ; tabul and Chares and trayes, tubes and barils, 2li. 3s. ; Cowes pelt skines and wheeles, a Eop and bandalers, 2K.; beding and linan and wolan and thirteen pound Coten wol, 8li. ; waring Clothing, 3li. 6s. ; the Crop of Come upon 268 THE PBOBATB BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. the ground, 9li. ; dets due to him upon bil, 4li. lis. ; housin and land as namli medo and uplande, the farme Consisting of thre hondered and twelve acres more or les, there be more driblin detes that do not yet apere what tha are; By John Andros, 4li. ; by Frances Vsselton, 31i. 14s. ; total, 3001i. 148. The estate is debt to severall peons following : To Mr. Tuttle as by biU & otherwise, 9li. 18s. 2d. ; Mr. Joseph Juit, 21i. 8d. ; Capt. Pendleton, SOli.; Willm. Howard, by bill, 241i.; to the worshipfull Mr. Bradstreet, 23 bushils wheat, 4li. 15s.; Mr. Robert Payne, 2li. 2s. 7d.; Goodman Moulton, 30s. 9d. & Robt. Andrew, 14s. 4d., 21i. 5s. 4d.; Mr. Curwin, 12li. lis.; Eobt. Stiles, 6li., Eobt. Pearse, 10s., 6li. 10s.; Mr. Purkings, 50s. and Groodman Gouldsmyth, IBs., 31i. 8s.; Mr. Willm. Payne, 41i.; Thomas Eootes, 2li. 14s. lOd. ; Richard Ray- mend, 20s. & Goody Graften, 24s., 44s. ; total, 1581i. 13s. 4d. Elizabeth Bunker was twelve years old; Will., ten years old; Mary, six; An, four; and Martha, one year and a half. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 60. Estate of William White of Salem. Administration on the estate of William White of Salem, deceased sometime since at Vnkaway, granted June 29, 1658, to Mr. William Browne of Salem. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 21. Estate of Thomas Scuddeh of Salem. "By the will of God Amen, I Thomas Scudder inhabitant of Salem in Newengland, beinge sick, & weake in bodye, but of perfect strength of memorye, & vnderstandiuge, doe appoint, ordeine, & make this my last will & testament. I doe there- fore by these presents appoint, & give vnto my welbeloved wiffe Elizabeth Scudder, dureinge her life, all my worldly goodes, & estate whatsoever, of houses, landes. Cattle, & all moveable goodes, & vsentles of what kind soever, & all per- Bonall estate whatsoever & I doe allso ordeine, & make, & appoint her my said Wiffe, my full, & sole Execatrixe after my death onely my desire is that after her death, what shee shall leave, of any of my foresaid personall estate, it shalbe devided amongst my Children, John Scudder, & Thomas Scudder, & Hennry Scudder, & Elizabeth Barthehnew, And Thomas Scudder my Grandchilde, the sonne of my sonne William Scudder desesed, & my mynde & will is, that all such estate, as my said wiffe Elizabeth Scudder shall leave THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTr. 269 after her death, shallbe valewed, & equally devided to my said Children, & Grandchild, & my said Grandchild to have as much as any one of them. Neverthelesse, one Cowe, which I f ormerlye gave my said wiffe, I doe in noe wise dispose of, butt leaue itt wholly to my said wiffe to dispose of itt, as shee shall thinke good. And that this is my last Will, & tes- tament I have herevnto sett my hand, and seale, this thirtyeth daye of September, one thousand sixe hundred fiftye & seaven :" Ms mark Thomas C Scudder his mark Witness : Eichard Waters, Wilom Traske, Joseph F Boyse and Thomas Deutch. Proved in Salem court June 29, 1658, by Eichard Waters and Capt. William Traske. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 63. Inventory of estate of Thomas Scudder, deceased, 1657, taken by Thorns Gardner and Joseph (his X mark) Boys, and sworn to by his widow, Elizabeth (her X mark) Scudder : His house & orchyard, 201i.; three Oxen, 13li.; three Cowes, 91i.; foure sheepe & a lambe, 711.; two swine. Hi.; Axes & other tooles. Hi. ; hempe, 5s. 4d. ; two Iron Potts, 10s. ; foure brasse kettles, 31i. 10s.; two brasse panns & foure skillets, IH. 2s.; two spitts, one pott hanger, fire pan, & tonges, one gridiron, one drippinge pan, 14s.; Pewter, 21i. 3s.; one feather bed & bolster & 2 pillowes, 41i. ; one bed Coveringe & two blancketts. Hi. 8s. ; two paire of sheetes, one piUowe, six napkins, 2li. ; one bedd & bolster, Hi. ; three sheetes, 10s. ; his wearinge apparrell, 31i. ; two Cushins & three Curteins, 12s. ; two Chests & two boxes, 17s.; one barrell with tallowe, 17s.; Tubbe & pales, 10s.; other Lumber, lOs.; total, 731i. 8s. 4d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 64. Administration upon the estate of Tho. Scudder, which was left in the hands of his wife who lately deceased, was granted' 28 : 9 : 1665, to Mr. Henry Bartholomew and Hillyard Veren, ■who were ordered to bring in an inventory. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 152. Estate of James Patch of Salem. Wni of James Patch, brought in 8 : 7 : 1658, and his wife, Hannah, appointed executrix. Salem Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 4, leaf 25. 270 THE PHOBATB KECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNir. "The Last Will and testament of James Patcli: Sheweth, that I resigne my soule into the hands of the Lord who hath Given me this spirit, and my body vnto the grave ; to be raysed vp by his mighty power at the Resurrect" my Goods I dispose of by this my Last will as foUoweth. Imp' I give and be- queath vnto my beloved wife Hannah Patch, my house and lands, orchard, and all the appertaynances of it, belonging to my home gronndes, together with that parcel! of meadow. Laying near Rich. Dodges, as allso two Cowes, together with ten acres of Rockey land layiag on the east side of the home lott, fEor wood: as also all the household stuffe, in the house for the competent bringing up of the children. I give and bequeath unto my Son James Patch, all my part of the ffarme (called Knights farme) both vpland & meadow, all my right there be it more or lesse: together with the two youngest Oxen, and the horse. I doe nextly Give and bequeath vnto my Daughter Mary Patch y* two oxen that are oldest; to- geth' with one Cow, and allso ten acres of vpland, Laying neare Sawyers Playne. "Vnto my Daughter Elizabeth Patch I give and bequeath by will, my two midde Oxen, as alsoe one Cow, together with twenty acres of vpland laying by the Land, called Eastyes land, and Joyneing next vnto the sayd land. I doe also by my will appoiat my Beloved wife Hanna Patch to be my law- full exsequitrix, to administer vpon my estate to Receive my dues, to discharge all debts, of mine; with the remainder of my estate, Corne CatteU or other goods, whare belongeing vnto me. fEarther more I doe by will Constitute and ordayne & appoint my two Brothers, viz. Nicholas Woodberry, & John Patch, to be overseers of this my Last will; and to act and Doe in reference vnto my Estate, wife & children, as over- seers & fleofeyes of trust accord, to Law & reason vse to doe : Vnto this my Last will & testament I have Sett my hand vpon the seaventh Day of August. In the year 1658." James Patch. Witness : Tho Lowthropp, John hill. Proved in Salem court 1:9: 1658. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 65. Proved by Lt. Thos. Lothrop and Jon. HiU. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 27. Inventory taken 37: 6: 1658, by Richard (his X mark) Brackenbury, John Thorndike, Zabulon Hill and John Hill: One dwelling house & bame, one orchyard & 5 akers of land THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 271 improued, 50li.j 4 akers of Indyan Come, 81i.; 10 akers of land Eockey, 3li. ; 3 akers of meadow, 91i. ; 10 akers of land nere Sawyers plain, lOli. ; 20 akers of land nere Eastyes lot, lOli. ; one third part of knights his f arme, 201i. ; 6 oxen, one payr, 131i,, the next, 13li., the worst, llli., 361i.; one horse, 121i.; one yonng Colte, 4li.; 4 Cowes, 131i.; one yearing & 3 Calf es, 3li. ; one ewe, one weather, one Eame, one Lambe, 31i. ; 8 hogges & 4 smal pigges, 31i. ; one third part of a shalop, lOli. ; 7 barrills & better of mackeril, 9li.; one waggon, 1 pr. of wheels, 2 plowes & plowtaekle, 5li. ; axes & workeiag tooles. Hi. ; 3 musketts & bandeliers, 1 fowleing piece & sword, 31i. 2 bedds, bedclothes, sheets, Curtaia & aperteinanses, 141i. wearing aparaile, llli.; 1 yard of broad Cloth & 2 yds of peniston. Hi. ; 3 Iron potts, 1 kettle, potthookes, Eackes & 3 Iron wedges. Hi. 13s.; 3 brasse kettles, 3 skellitts, warming pan & Skimer, 3li. ; 1 lanthorne besides pewter, lattin ware, smoothing Iron, hourglasse, portingale ware, morter & pestill. Hi.; 3 Chests, 3 boxes, 1 wheele & woodden ware, Sli.; 13 pound of Gotten wooU, 13 pound of flax, 13 pound Linen & 8 pound of Cotten yame, 4li. 4s.; 1 Doung forke, howes, 1 payr of Cardes & frying pan, Hi. ; English come & flax un- drest, 3li. ; total, 35011. 16s. JEssex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 66. Estate of Andrew Ckeeke oe Topsfield. Administration on the estate of Andrew Creeke granted 28: 7: 1658 to Daniell Clarke. The amount of inventory was insuf&cient to pay bills, by 40s. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 70. Inventory taken Sept. 17, 1658, by Frances Pabody and Eobert Andrews of Topsfield: Old clothes. Hi. 3s. 6d.; his sute of better cloths, 2li. 6s. ; bannds, bandstrings & hanker- chers, 13s. 6d.; a hatt, 13s. 6d.; a bottle, two knives & a spoone. Is. lOd. ; an ax, 2s. ; a shirt, 3s. ; a pott & pothookes, 10s. ; a baskett & a paile. Is. ; a rapier & a belt, 16s. ; a cowe in Mathy Stanlyes hands, with a yeares rent almost due, 4li. 8s.; dew to him of his wages, -611.; a heifers Hyde at the taners, 7s. 6d. ; received of Mr. Apleton, 12s. ; total, 17U. 17s. 4d. The debts wch. the sayd Andrew owed when he dyed wch. doth allreadye appeare: Oweing to his master Daniell Clarke when they reckoned for his last yeares wages, lis.; payd to Mr. Wade for a sute of cloths for him, with makeing 272 THE PKOBATB BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. of them & a paire of stockings, 3li. lOs.; a paire of kait stockings & a shirt, 12s. 6d.; for shoes & leather, 6s. 6d.; payd John Newmarsh his wife for making bands, 2s. 4d.; payd to Goodman Wooddam for him, 2s.; payd to Mr. Will- son, Is. & to Deacon Knowlto, 3s., 4s.; oweing to John Tod, ■wch. Dan. Clarke is engaged for, 2li. 16s. 9d. ; oweing to Mr. WiUiam Payne, 4li. 12s. ; oweing to Mr. Baker, Hi. 18s. ; owe- ing to Tho. Lovell, Hi. 3s.; oweing to Mr. William Norton, Hi. ; oweing to Eobert Lord, Is. 6d. ; cofiBn & wynding sheet & other charges for his buryall. Hi. 8s.; oweing to John An- drews, 12s. 7d.; oweing to Humphry GrifEen, ^s. ; for tyme Daniell Clarke spent to bring ia an Inventory & for entering the order of administration & other fees, 9s.; total, 191i. 16s. 2d. Sworn by Daniell Clarke, 29: 7: 1658, before Eobert Lord, cleric. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 4, leaf 87. Estate of Susan Febnch of Ipswich. Admiaistration on the estate of Susan French, deceased, granted 28: 7: 1658, to her son John French. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 71. Inventory of the estate of Susan French, widow, of Ips- wich taken Mar. 10, 1658 by Eobert Lord and Phillip (his (I) mark) fEowler: a fetherbed old and small, 2 f ether pil- lows, one old couerlet & blankett, 21i. 10s. ; her weareing ap- pareU, 4li.; one old chest & box without a lid, an old Hogs- head, 8s. ; a linen wheele & 2 chaires, 5s. ; an old brase pot & a little ould skillet & little Iron pot, 10s.; 2 pewter dishes poringer & skimer, 8s. 6d.; 2 paire of old shires, ould brase & other small things, 6s. 6d. ; a spitt, tongs, grediron & other small things, 12s.; an old warmeing pan & frying, 6s.; 2 small trayes, earthen ware & other lumbar, 5s. 6d.; a eowe old, 3li. ; total, 121i. lis. 6d. Eeceived in Ipswich court Mar. 29, 1659. Essex Co. Pro- late Files, Dochet 10,189. Estate- of Egbert Clements of Haverhill. "Sept: 6*'' (58) I Eobertt Clements of Haverhill being of perfitt memory blessed be God for itt, doe ordaiae & make this my last will, in manner & forme following ffirst I Com- mitt my soule into the hands of God my Creator & maker, beleeving thorough the mirritts Eightousnesse & obedience of Jesus Christ my redemer to haue & enjoy life & Salvation THE PEOBATE BEC0BD8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. 273 Everlastingly by him. ffor my goods I giue first vnto my wife my house & house lott & all the acomadato' that belonged to itt which shee is to haue during her life, & after her de- cease to returne to my chUdorns childorne that are in new england each his pportio to be delivered into ye hands of their parents for their childorns vse. I giue alsoe to my wife my best yoake of oxen I haue, & three of my best cowes, & my mare which brought the mule & alsoe my swine & two of my best beds with theire furniture to them & six of my best peau- ter dishes six spoones, my best brasse pott, & three of my best iittles, & two spining 1>— mes, & all bangles on the fire, with fire shoules & tonges & two of ye best coushens, one & a cupp, with aU my wooden & Earthen vessells & all manner of clothing that belong to her, as also my byble candlstick & chamber pott, my will is that if there be any goods of mine come out of England this yere or the next my wife shall haue fine pounds of itt according to ye bill of lading, alsoe I giue my wife aU ye Lining in my house || excepting two paire of .■sheetes yt are for my bed|| & all the Corne in my house bame & growing on the land, & also a debt of seaven pounds & sum •odd mony in the hands of John Hutchias for the repaireing the house & fenceing ye home lott. I giue to my wife alsoe what is due to mee ||or will bee|| from m' Dumer by bills or €ovinants, & alsoe the Cloth that is att the weavers with what woolen yearne & fflaxe is in the house, & alsoe three pounds which is in the hands of m' Cooke of boston I giue her two sMllitts, two stoekes off the best beese & two chests with locke & caie to them. I giue to my wife the boards I bought at Salisbury to repaire the house. It is my will that one "halfe of the goods which I giue my wife that if shee spend not, at her decease it shall returne to my executors to be -equally devided among them "I giue to my sonne Job Clement one fellee which will be "two yer old next may. allsoe I give him my best suit of ap- parell & my best cloake & best hatt, my best paire of shewes .& stockens. I giue to my sonne Eobertt twenty pound due to mee out of my rentt in England, & which rentt is due to mee more I giue to my three sonnes John, Abraham & Dannell. All the rest of my estate in new england due to mee vpon "bonds or biUs or any accounts land or goods whatsoever I giue to my sonnes Moses Pengrow, & Abraham Morrill & John Osgood whom I make my executors to see this my will performed & my debts paid & my body laid in ye graue. That which is struck out in the other side at the lower end be- 274 THE PROBATE BECOBDS OP ESSEX COITNTr. tweene the 4* & 5* line it was done before it was seald to, & her vnto I sett my hand & seale. I giue to m"" ward o' mines- ter fiue pounds." Eobert Clements [seal] his mark Witness : Bartell : B H Heath and wiUiam white. Proved in Hampton coui't 11 : 8 : 1658 by the witnesses. Inventory of estate of Eobert Clemens, deceased Sept. 29, 1658, accepting sum smale debts wch cannott be accounted, taken by Tristram Coffyn, Sr. and William White, one of the executors : his wearing apparell, 161i. 18s. ; his purse mony & silver seale, & ring, Hi. 7s.; one bill oweing him, 551i.; one paire of steares, lOli. ; twenty bushels of rie, 3li. 6s. 8d. ; one cow & thirty bushels of rie, 5li.j in bills, 81i. 15s.; 131i. 15s.; 56li.; 51i.; 6li. 6s.; 141i.; 2li. 3s. 6d.; 4li.; 71i. 12s.; one ingagemt for rent for land, 51i.; foure cows, two steares, one heifer, 221i. ; three mares, one f ellee, one horse, one colt, 691i. ; three cowes, lOli. 10s.; in swine, calves & sheep, lOU. 15s.; bediQg 25li., 25li. IBs. ; a pseU of Cotton woole & Cotton yerne Sheeps woole Canmas & f ethers, 3li. Is.; ia wheat & Indyan Corne, 21i. 10s. ; for chests, turns & cards, potts & kittles, 41i. 17s. ; Severall things as viz : fire shovl & tongs, Andiens, spitt, plow chaines & such like Iron things, 51i. 17s. 6d. ; in books, fowling pece, tablcloth, napkins, 3li. 18s.; carpett, & warm- ing pan & cotton cloth. Hi. 10s. ; his dwelling house & acoma- dacions, 551i. ; Eight loads of hay, 4li. & a psell lining cloth, 51i. ; the grist mill, 301i. ; one paire of oxen, 131i. ; a psell of boards & two stocks of beese, 2li. 13s.; wooden vessels & earthen vessels & one spade, lli. 16s. 6d. ; cotton & lining yeame, 2li. 10s. ; a debt of 31i. ; a debtt of ten pounds, lOli. ; total, 49411. 14s. 2d. Attested by Moses Pingrie and John Osgood. Presented the 10 : 8m : 1658 and attested by Moses Pingrin and John Osgood before Eobert Pike. Attested by Abraham Morrill before Tho. Bradbury, rec*. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 5,604. Estate of Mathew Whipple of Ipswich. Administration on the estate of Mathew Whiple, intestate, granted Nov. 30, 1658 to his widow Mary Whipple, by Simon Bradstreet and Major-General Denison. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 71. THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COtTNTY. 275 Administration having been granted formerly on the estate to the widow Mary, an inventory was presented Mar. 29, 1659. The land to remain for the children and widow. Ips- wich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 75. Inventory of the estate of Mathew Whipple of Ipswich taken Feb. 4, 1658, by Eobert Lord and Edward Browne: a barne nott neere finished with some timber drawne together & some of it Hewen, 7Li. ; 30 acres of land upland & meddow 12 of it in tilt & withia fence & 56 acres out of fence, 11611.; a horse, 121i.; two oxen, llli.; one Cow & 2 heifers, lOli.; one sow & 4 small shotes, 2li. 3s. 4d. ; In Indian Come, 3li. 15s. ; sadle, bridle, pistoUs & furniture, 21i. 10s. ; a pillion & pillion cloth, Hi. 15s. ; his weareiag apparrell & lennen, lOli. 10s.; a bedstead cord & bedding, 6li. 16s.; sheets, pillow beeres & table lennen, 6li.; two siUver spoones, 16s.; In Pew- ter, Hi. 8s. ; a box Iron & heatters, 5s. ; one trunke, one chest & boxes, IH. 4s.; a little table & chaires, 58. 6d. ; on Iron pott, skillett & two sives, 15b. ; a mare colt a yeare & vantage, 8li.; a cradle, 10s.; 18 1-2 busheUs of wheat, 4li. 3s.; In debts oweing to the estate, 331i. ; total, 23811. 168. Id. Debts oweing from the estate to be deducted out, 441i. 148. 4d.; cleare estate, 19411. Is. 9d. Eeceived in Ipswich court Mar. 29, 1659. Essex Go. Pro- late Files, Docket 29,514. Estate of William Waldeidge of (Salem ?). Will. Waldridg had gone out of the country and was prob- ably cast away, and leaving no known attorney, Sam. Archer, marshal, and Tho. Kobbias were appointed 30 : 10 : 1658, to take charge of his estate. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 28. Estate op John Weight of Newbtjet. John Wright, late of Newbury, was possessed of or had a right to goods and chattels in New England, and there beiag no will, SamueU Symonds and Daniell Denison granted administration of the estate, 30: 10: 1658, to Edward Bragg, and the court ordered it entered. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 74. Inventory taken by Thomas Bishop and Robert Kinsman: "In two ||bills|| both of one date, & ||its|| said (in -f writing) to be of the same tenor, in y^ one ; the party is bound in y« 2Y6 THE PBOBATB KECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. sume of xl" for y* payment of 20" In the other the debter is bound in y^ sume of Thirty pounds for y* payment of 18'' and seven shillings. Its also exprest in y® writings the one being pformed the other to stand voyde." Essex Co. Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 2. Estate of Samuel Coewitht of (Maeblehead?). Administration on the estate of SamueU Corwithy, intes- tate, granted Mar. 29, 1659, to John Gedney. Ipswich Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 1, page 74. Inventory taken Mar. 28, 1659, by Hen. Skery and John Marston: a house and foure ackers of ground laying in ye neck, 201i. ; a feather beed and on boulster on pillow, 4li. 5s. ; two Euggs & two blankitts, 21i. 15s.; a broad cloch child blankit Couler Eeed, 15s.; a hoUand sheett & a paier of corser sheets besids. Hi. 10s.; beed stead & cord and beed matte, 8s.; three Curttens and Vallance, 12s.; two pilobears, 4s., a diaper tablecloth, 10s.; a chest, 7s., a small trunnk, 4s., lis.; a bed settle, 4s., two kuisens, 4s. 6d., 8s. 6d. ; a small cheest, 3s., a hanging Coberd, 6s., a desk, 2s., lis.; an Iron, 10s., potthooks. Is., on hake, 2s. 6d., 12s. ; a brase pann, 16s. ; a beell mettle morter & pestell, 8s., Hi. 4s. ; a warming pann, 4s., a brase kettle, 5s., 98.; a basson & Ur, 10s., other old pewter, 5s. 6d., 15s. 6d.; two dogg Irons, 4s., a fire Iron, 2s., 6s.; fire pann & toungs & bellows & speett, 4s. 6d. ; 4 chaires, 7s., a brush, Is. 6d., 8s. 6d. ; a Eappertt & bandelers & belt, 9s., friing pann & an axe, 4s., 13s.; a looking glase and 1-2 bowers glase, 2s. 6d. ; a ine baskitt & other lumber, 3s. 6d. ; total, 371i. 4s. Mr. Geedney and Mary Carwethy wife of Samuell Car- wethy, deceased, testified the 28: 1: 1659 that this was a true inventory. Eeceived in the Ipswich court Mar. 29, 1659. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 6,390. Mr. John Gedny, administrator of the estate of Samuell Curwithy, was discharged Mar. 26, 1661, having settled the estate according to the inventory. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 93. Estate of Timothy Cooper of Lynn. Administration on the estate of Timothy Cooper of Lynn, granted Mar. 29, 1659, to his widow, Elizabeth Cooper. In- THE PROBATE RBC0ED8 OF ESSEX COtTSTY. 277 ventory of his estate amounted to 16711. lis. Widow to have all the estate, including the house and land, except that she should pay certain portions to the six children, as they came of age, namely, John, the eldest son and Mary, Han- nah, Timothy, Dorcas and Rebecah, Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 74. Inventory taken Mar. 8, 1659, by Francis Burrill and John (his [] mark) Wit: his weareing cloths, 41i.; the beding I meane all manner of beding and bed steads, 151i. lOs.; yarne, flax and hemp, Sli.; woling yam and wolle and eoten, 10s. ; puter and bras and eiorn vessels and pothangers, 4li. 8s. ; tabels and chistes and cobbord and chares and whels and cardes, 2li.; saws and axses and hows and other touls and eiorn trad, 31i. 10s.; A musket, sorde and bandeleres and belt. Hi. 10s.; A cart and cart rop and plows and eiorn traid belonging to them, 3li. 3s. ; tubes and buckets and such eusfull vessels, Hi. ; corn enlish and indein come; 21i. 10s. ; A bibel and other smaU thinges, 10s. ; the dweling hous and housing and upland, 50li. ; the meddow, 301i. ; oxen and coues and Yonge cattell, 341i.; A mare and swine, 181i.; the shep, 4li.; total, 177li. Is.; credit 5li. 10s.; Indeted ISla.; leaving total, 1671i. lis. Mary Cooper aged eighteen, Hanah, sixteen, Timothy, eight, Dorcas, five and Eebeca, three years, to have 15li. each ; Jno. Cooper aged twelve years 25li. ; the widow the remainder of the estate. Essex Go. Prolate Files, Docket 6,327. Estate of John Tdttlb of Ipswich.* Administration on the estate of John Tuttle granted Mar. 29, 1659, to George Giddinge and Mr. Joseph Jewett, for- merly attorneys of the estate. Ipswich Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 1, page 74. Whereas Mr. John Tuttle died in Ireland about two or three years ago, and there being no will or administration and the heir appearing and desiring to have the house and land which was his father's, the court ordered Sept. 27, 1659, that if the heir, Symon Tuttle, gave security to repay the rent he shall receive and keep the house in repair, he might take the estate into his possession until the court takes fur- ther order, the widow's thirds being reserved during her life. * See also Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. II (1913), pp. 363-366. 278 THE PKOBATB RECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTr. Thomas Bishop was the surety. Ipswich Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 1, page 81. Mr. Symond Tuttle, bringing in a letter of attorney from Mrs. Joanna, executrix of Mr. John Tuttle, the will of the latter having been approved and allowed in Ireland to the satisfaction of this court, it was ordered 10: 10: 1661, that said Symond Tuttle be allowed as attorney, according to the letter bearing date, Jan. 29, 1660. Salem Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 4, page 81. Petition to the court 15:3: 1661 of Simon Tuttell as at- torney to Johanna Tuttell executrix of the will of her hus- band, John Tuttell shevidng that the petitioner's father and her husband was indebted to Mr. Jacob WiUet, in London, merchant, about 501i., which not being paid amounted to lllli. here in 'New England and for satisfaction of the same Mr. Antipas Boyse was made her attorney for the payment of the same out of the stock but instead he had sold of the land in Ipswich; and now we ask for your consideration in the case that we may have release from the same. The petition having been considered and having seen the discharge given to Mr. Boyse by Mr. WUlet it is judged in- expedient to grant any further hearing. Consented to by the magistrates 15: 3: 1663. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page 246. Estate of William Adams, Jr. of Ipswich. Administration on the estate of William Addams, jr. of Ipswich, granted Mar. 29, 1659, to William Addams, his father, and John Addams, his brother. The inventory amounted to 21811. The estate was distributed to eldest son William, one half, and one fourth to each of the other two children, when they were of the age of twenty-one years. Elder John Whipple and Thomas Stace, overseers. Ipswich Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 1, page 74. Inventory taken 24: 11: 1658, by John Appleton and Eobert Lord : the dwelling house, Barne & orchyard together with six or 7 acres of marsh neare to Mr. William Paynes, 701i. ; sixty acres or thereabouts of Land on the south syde the Eiver by John Addams, 80li. ; one mare, 121i. & a f oale, 41i., 16li.; Two oxen, lOli.; three Cowes, 9li.; two ewes & one weather sheepe, 2li. 10s.; Two hoggs & five shotes, 5li. IDs. ; one handsaw, 48. ; one broad & narow chesseU & goudge. THE PROBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 279 4s. ; two Addes, 4s. 6d. ; one croscut saw, 58. ; fowre Augeers, Ys.; five cheesells & goudges for tumeing, 5s. 6d. ; a percer stock & bitts, 4s.; a hollow shave, Is.; 4 planes, 5s. 6d.; a sqare, 2s. 6d. ; a payre of pinsers, 5d.; one beetle & 3 small wedges, 4s.; 4 axes, broad & narrow, 16s.; a span shakle Eing & staple, 5s.; a chayne & draught yoke, 9s.; an old sled. Is. 6d. ; an old broad How, 3s. 6d. ; an old sithe & other old Iron, 3s.; In nayles, dovetailes & other small things, 13s. ; a small hande vice, 5s. ; a plane, alls & gimlett, Is. 3d. ; two musketts, swords & furniture, 3li. 10s.; one bedsted & cord, 10s. ; one father bed & boulster, one paire of blanketts, a coverlett strawbed & curtaynes, 5li. 10s.; one trundle bed boulster, 2 piUows one blankett and coverlett, 3li. 10s.; one bedsted, bed & boulster, two blanketts, a Eug & a cradle cloth, 31i. ; 9 yards of sackcloth, 15s.; 6 yards & a halfe of white cotton, 19s. 6d. ; flax, hempe and woole, 161i.; a chest and box without a lid, 5s. ; 2 spring locks, 3 cubbard locks, one box lock, one stock lock & 3 paire of dovetailes, 9s. ; one box Iron, 4s. ; a joyne chest, 6s. 8d. ; one pine chest & 3 boxes & leaden diall, 16s.; nyne chaires, 13s.; saddle, piUion & bridle, Hi. 18s. ; stufe for 3 joyne tables & 15 foote of board. Hi. 6s. ; 6 cushens & 2 old cushens, 13s. ; his weareing Appar- reU, lOli. 18s.; 8 yards of french searge at 6s. p yard, 21i. 8s. ; a yard & halfe of cotten & woole cloth at 3s. 8d., 5s, 6d. ; 5 yards 3-4 of canuis, 3 ya: 1-4 lockrom 1 ya: 1-3 of lock: 19s. 6d.; 3 yards cheescloth, 2s. 4d.; gloues, neckcloth & other smaU things, 5s.; ould stockings, 2s.; his wifes weare- ing AppareU, 41i. IDs. ; in bookes, lU. 2s. ; 11 yards of tike- ing at 4s. p ya., 3s. 4d. ; in Eebeen & manchestor, 3s. ; cotten 6 lennen yarne, 16s.; 1 paire of fine sheets. Hi. 10s.; 3 pil- low beeres, 15s.; one old diaper table cloth & 5 napkings. Hi.; 5 aprins & other lenen of his wifes, 3li. 10s.; childbed lennen. Hi.; bands, caps & pockett handcherchers, 13s.; 7 sheetes & a halfe, 3li.; 3 shifts, 10s.; a long canvas table- cloth, 6s. 8d. ; 3 short table cloths, 7 napkings & 2 toweUs, 12s.; one beareing cloth, 6s., 3 old course pillowbeeres, 4s., 10b. ; a paire of gloves, 2s. & money in his purse, 5s. 6d., 7s. €d.; a grinstone, 8s., 4 silver spoones, 26s. 8d., Hi. 14s. 8d.; in pewter, 30s., 1 pestle & morter, 4s., Hi. 14s. ; a skimmer & trenchers, 3s. ; a warmeing pan, 7s. & 2 skilletts & a brase pan, 10s., 17s.; two kettells & a brase pot, 31i.; 3 sives, a paile & old tub, 5s.; a fryeing pan, chees pres & two little motes, 8s.; 200 of bricks, 4s.; 3 Iron potts, pothookes & a greediron, 16s.; a kneading trough & other lumber, 5s.; 5 280 THE PEOBATB JIECOBDS OP ESSEX COXTNTT. trayes, dishes & earthen ware, 6s. 6d.; Andirons, spitt, fire pan & tonges, 12s. ; In beere vessells, pondering tubs, keelers &c., Hi. 58.; In debts, 25li. 10s.; total 2921i. 13s. Yd.; debts to be deducted, 7411; The cleare estate, 2181i. 13s. 7d. Eeceived in Ipswich court 29 : 1 : 1659. At the Ipswich court Mar. 27, 1660 added in debts due to the estate, 48K. ; debts due from the estate, 15li. ; total dear estate, 2511i. 13s. 7d. Essex Co. Probate Piles, Docket 338. William Addams one of the administrators of the estate of his son, William Addams, being now deceased, Ifathaniell Addams, one of his executors, by his own consent in the place of his father, deceased, acknowledged Mar. 25, 1662, himself boimd for the payment of the portions to the children of his brother, William Addams, jr. Ipswich Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 1, page 104. Division of the estate of Wm. Addams made by John Addams, administrator, and Elder John Whipple and Thomas Stace, overseers: to the eldest son, 801i. with 451i. in moveable estate; to the other two sons, the other half of the house, barn and six acres of marsh valued at 70li., and 551i. in moveable estate. Allowed in court Nov. 14, 1667. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, page 56. Estate of Hugh Laskin of Salem.* Administration on the estate of Hugh Laskine of Salem, granted Mar. 29, 1659 to Henry Herrick. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 75. Inventory taken Mar. 21, 1658-9, by John Marston and Samuel Pickman: A black dimicaster, 8s.; 3 1-4 yerds of mixt Lincie woolsey, 6s. 8d. ; 4 yerds of mixt kersie at 6s. ^ yerd. Hi. 4s.; a wainscott chest, 5s.; a red shagg cotton pet- ticoate, 5s.; a mixt Woollen Whittle, 6s. 6d. ; 6 ordinarie shifts & 6 ould shifts, 15s. ; 2 sives. Is. 6d. ; 9 pecks of Wheat eaten with Weevells, 2s. 3d.; 3 Bushells of Mault, 12s.; 3 Bushells of Indian Come eaten with Weevells, 5s.; a paire of Boddies & a paire of drawers, 3s. ; 3 small wedges & a beetle ring, 2s. 6d. ; a brass pann, 10s. 6d. ; a pott of suger of about 9 lb., 6s.; 3 brass kettles, 9s.; 3 Iron potts, 15s.; a brass Cullender, a brass Candlestick, & a pewter porringer, 2s.; 3 pewter dishes & 1 small dish & a small bason & a boale, 8s. ; * See also Eecords and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. II (1912), pp. 157, 160. THE FBOBATE BECOBDS OF BS8EPC COUNTT. 281 a Wanniiig pann & a bell mettle morter, 8s. ; a fryeing pann, 11 bands, 2 capps, & 6 handkerchers, 3s. 6d. ; a pewter brimm bason, 2s. ; 2 pillow beares, 3 crosscloathes & a neck-cloth, 3s. ; a small box, Is. ; 2 spades & a dung fork, 2s. 6d. ; 3 Bushells & 3 pecks of Mault, 15s.; 4 pc. of porke, 2s. 6d.; 3 pc. of bonie beoffe. Is. 6d., 4 pc. nought, 4s.; 3 ould wastcoates, 2 ould blanckets & an ould Coate, 4s.; 1 ould petticoate & 2 paire of breeches. Is.; a small pott of butter & a gallon of oyle, 3s. ; a table & forme, a bedstead & 3 ould chaires, 17s. 6d.; 2 mens Coates, 10s. 6d. ; & a Cotton cloth apron. Is. 6d., 13s. ; 3 white woollen blanckets, 14s. & a white cotton sheete, 6s., Hi. ; fether bed & a flock bed, 31i. 10s. ; a fether boalster & a fether pUlowe, 15s.; a Canooe, 14s., 3 ould Cushions, 3s., 2 axes & a hatchet, 3s., 18s. ; 1 ould crosscutt sawe. Is. 6d., a black brush & a towell. Is., 3s. 6d. ; 3 Cowles & a peck, 3s., & a loade of wood, 3s., 6s.; a blewe Trucking cloth blanckett, 68. ; 2 pitch forks. Is., 2 small cobb Irons, Is. 6d., 3s. 6d. ; 3 paire of pott hookes, Is. 3d. & 2 hake, 3s., 3s. ; 3 furrs, a testing fork & a paire of tongs, ; a smoothing Iron, 4d. ; 2 paire of ould shooes & a paire of boots, 3s., 3s. ; cloth suite & a wastcoate, 18s.; a mault mill, 21i.; 2 Cowes, 6li. 15s. ; a paile & a Mawle, Is. ; a stone Jugg, blewe & white, 38.; a Tenn Acre Lott, 61i.; 3 quarters of an Acre of Marsh in 3 pi., Hi. 16s.; money in his Pocketts, 91i. lis.; A debt due from Mr. Edmond Batter, 6li. ; a debt due from Mr. Henry Bartholmewe, 9s. ; A debt due from Tho. Hayle of Salem, 3s. ; total, 52li. 4s. lOd. Debts due from Willm. Hascal, 51i. 8s. ; a house plott in Salem, 10s. ; debt due from Eoger Hascall, 5 Bushels of Indian corne, 15s. ; total, 581i. 2s. lOd. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 15. Petition of Damaris (her D S mark) Mansfeild. Her former husband, Tymothie Laskin, died, leaving two small children; and the charges for the burial of her father-in-law amounted to 61i. 10s. The court was asked to settle the mat- ter of the estate. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 16. The court June 28, 1659, ordered two-thirds of the estate to be paid to Damoris Mansfield, who was the wife of Timo- thy Laskin, son of Hugh Laskin, deceased, and the rest to the wife of Henry Herricke, daughter of Hugh Laskin, de- ceased; Paule Mansfeild, husband of Damoris, to pay 51i. each to Timothy Laskin's two sons, John and Timothy, who 282 THE PEOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. were under the age of twenty-one years. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 31. Estate of William Lampsok of Ipswioh. Administration on the estate of William Lampson of Ipswich, granted Mar. 39, 1659, to widow Sarah. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 75. Inventory taken Feb. 11, 1658, by WiUiam Goodhue and Eobert Lord: the house & ground aboute it, 401i.; two acres of marsh, 41i.; two steeres, 811. 10s. 2d.; a cow & heifer of 2y., 611.; 6 Goates, 311.; a sow & 5 shotes, 311.; two kettles, 311.; 3 Iron pott & 1 Iron skUlett, 311. 5s.; 3 brase skilletts, 9s.; a brase morter, 5s. 6d. ; a warmeing pan, 9s.; 7 pewter dishes, Hi. 7s.; a chamber pot, 3 poringers & a pint pot, 5s.; a candlestick, 3 s.; 1 dozen ocumy spoones & 1 dozen of pew- ter, 8s. ; a lamp, smootheing Iron & other small things, 13s. ; 1 keeler, poudering tub, bucking tub, paile & some other lumber, 14s.; sithes, beatle & wedges & sickles. Hi. 7s.; axes & other tooles, Hi. 13s. ; a spad, shovell & howes, 7s. ; wheeles & cards, 15s.; 3 old chests & a box, 10s.; wheat threst & im- thresht, 33 bushells, 71i. 4s.; Indian Come, 511.; tumbrUl, wheels, plow & what belongs to them, 311. 5s.; nayles. Hi.; in bookes. Hi.; one old bedsted & trundlebed, lOs.; 3 old chairs & formes, 4s.; his weareing aparell, 611.; a sword & belt, 6s. 8d.; sives & earthen ware & other Lumber, 8s.; a f etherbed & 3 bolsters, 311. lOs. ; one bed & other beding, 3li. 10s.; 3 paire of sheets, 3 little pillows & pillowbeares, 311. 13s. ; cotten woole & Hi. of sheeps woole, 8s. 6d. ; new cloth, 21i. lOs.; a sack & bag, 5s, 6d. ; tobaco, 5s.; bacone, 10s.; hempt and flaxe towe 10s. ; total, 1171i. 17s. 3d. ; debts owe- ing to him, 711.; debts that he owed too others, 1311. 7b.; total, 13411. 17s. 3d.; debts to be deducted 1311. 7a.; clear estate, lllli. 10s. 3d. He left eight children, four sons and four daughters. The eldest son sixteen years last November, the eldest daughter fourteen years, the second son nine and three quarter years, the second daughter seven, third daughter five and one half, fourth daughter four, third son two years last November and youngest son twenty four weeks old. Administration granted to the widow and ordered that she pay or cause to be paid to the children as they came to age or marriage with her consent, the eldest son 131i. the THE PROBATE KECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 283 rest 61i. each and that the house and land stand engaged to make good the legacies. If any of the children die before they come to age then to be divided equally to the survivors. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 16,264. Whereas there was security taken of a house and land at Ipswich, for the payment of several portions to the children of Wm. Lampson, deceased, according to Ipswich court record of Mar. 39, 1659, until other security be given, and Thomas Hartshorne of Eedding, coming into court and tendering the house in Redding where he now dwells, with fifteen acres of land adjoining, and seven acres of meadow in two several parcels, bounded as is expressed in a writing given in to cotirt, and now on file, in the Salem court records, the court 10: 10: 1661 accepts the latter security and releases the former. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 81. Petition of John Ayres and William Fellows, Nov., 1661 : "Wheras o"^ Brother william Lampson late of Ipswich dyed intestate and Administration granted by the Honered Court at Ipswich to his widdow our sister Sarah Lampson and de- vided the estate about halfe to her & halfe to the children being eight in number and whereas shee being about to change her estate to one Thomas Harteshorne of Redding It was agreed that before mariage he should signe and scale a wrighting to give our sayd sister power & liberty to dispose of the one halfe of the estate she brought to him by way of will (of w*h there is sufisient wittness besydes our selues) but by pvidence that wrighting being neglected to be finished before mariage (though then pmised it should be done after) but it is now refused and thereby the children of o' Brother william Lampson like to suifer And wheras the estate in the Inventory delivered into court was underprised espeshally the Land w'h now appeareth to be worth eightye pound w°h was then prised but forty foure pound "Our Humble request to this Honered Court is that the children of our brother may Inioy a pt of the advance of there fathers estate and doe humbly intreat (if this Honered Court shall thinke fitt) that the Land may be to pay the childrens portions, it being prised in the Inventory as before exprest & there portions fiftye foure poimds & soe there por- tions will be advanced twentye six pound & the vidddow still haue about halfe the estate and that it would please the court that those children that are put out may haue there portions improved for there use & benifitt |Ithat|| when they come to 284 THE PBOBAIB HECOBDS OF 1SB8EX COUNTY. age to reciue the same, that being all (as the case now stands) that they are like to haue of there Fathers estate." Thomas Hartshorne of Redding tendered as security, in- stead of the land at Ipswich, his house in which he dwells, and fifteen acres of land in Eedding, bo\inded on the north by land of James Pike, on the south by land of Walter Faire- field, on the east and west by the common; also three acres of meadow at Eeeva in the same town, bounded on the north by the meadow of Henry Felch and by the common on the other three sides; also four acres of meadow in the great meadow in the bounds of Lynn, bounded on the north by the meadow of Edward Hutcheson, on the south by the meadow of Isaack Harte, on the west by the common, and on the east by Isaack Hart's farm. Accepted 11 : 10 : 1661. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 7, leaves 33, 33. Estate of John Perkins, Jr. op Ipswich. Administration on the estate of John Perkins, jr., of Ips- wich, granted Mar. 39, 1659, to widow Lidia. Amount of the inventory of the estate, 731i. 10s. Id. He left one young child, new born. The widow to hold the estate until the child was eighteen years old, and then pay the child 141i., or at the day of her marriage, with her mother's consent. Ips- wich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 75. Inventory taken 35: 1: 1659, by William Groodhue and John Dane: Cloth that came from the wevers 56 yard, 8Li. 10s. ; 14 pound of cotten wooU, 18s. 6d. ; on hog, 3li. 4s. ; in butter and chese. Hi. 10s.; 3 poringers and 6 pound of suger, 8s. 6d. ; in small liain, 3li. ; wheatt 33 bushells & a halfe, 3li. Is. — d.; seventy bushells of barly, 14li.; Inden come, IH. ; A chest, a tob, a barrell, a halfe barrell, 14s. ; the weriage apparell, 41i. ; some lumber in severall things, 13s.; A f ether bed, a rug, a boulster, 3 blankts, 71i. ; A muskett, a sword rest & poutch, Hi. 10s. 5d. ; 4 weges, 3 betteU rings, 3 forks, 3 old axes, 3 sithes. Hi. ; a plow and lornes, a yoke & ringe & span shakell, 10s.; in shepe, 3 ewes, 3 yere old wethers, 3li. ; a mare colt a yere old, 6li. 10s. ; in swine, lOli. ; 3 Cowes, 3 steres 5 yere olds, 361i. ; a lorn pott, a skUlitt, a fringe pan, 3 dishes peuter, a paell, 3 spoons. Hi. 4s.; a end of ye house at the farme as it cost, 51i. 16s. ; total, 10311. 8s. 3d. ; debts, 391i. 18s. 3d. ; leaving 73li. 10s. Id. Received in Ipswich court Mar. 38, 1659. Essex Co. Pro- hate Files, Docket 31,338. the probate records of essex county. 285 Estate of Mark Symmons op Ipswich. "The last will & testam* of Marke Symons who beinge "Weake in bodie yet of good & pfect memory doe comit my soule into y^ hand of y^ lord my god as my faithfull creator & my bodie decently to be interred in y® earth By this my last will I doe appoynt my beloved wieffe Zoanah Symons to be sole executrix of this my last will & testam* & my estate "to be disposed of as foUoweth viz tt I beqneth to my daugh- ter Susannah Ayres a fetherbed & boulster w"'' was her mothers w*" y® worst rugg tt I bequeathe to Abigaill Pierce a fetherbed & y® best rugg tt I bequeathe to John walner iunior one ewe lambe of this yeare "Allsoe my wiU is my debyts beinge payde & funerall ex- pences discharged my said wiefEe shall inioye all my goods & chattells viz my howse & barne & ground about & belong- inge to y® same w* all y* pviledges & appurtenances belong- inge to y* same : together w* all my vpland & meadowe w^ all my cattell of one kiade & another : I saye to inioy all my reaU & psonall estate for y® full terme of her lieffe : And my will is y* after y* decease of my said wieffe my estate to be equally devided amongst our three daughters & y" children of my daughter |imary|| Chapman deceased pvided y* y* estate w^^ anie of them haue reeeaved alredie shall be val- lewed & y* y* haue had y® most y® y* haue had least maye all of them after y® decease of my wieffe haue an equall pportion of all my estate Provided y* if my said wieffe shall by anie hand of pvidence shall neede more then y* estate will pduce for her comfortable mayntenance then to haue convaynient supplie out of y* estate & y* rest to be devided as aforesaid Also I apoynt my lo* bretheren Moses Pengrie & Edward Browne to be oversseers of this my last will & testament dated 25 (2) 1659." mark symmons Witness: George Smith, Aaron Pengry, Proved in Ipswich court Apr. 28, 1659 by the witnesses. Inventory of estate of Marke Symonds of Ipswich taken May 16, 1659, by Eobert Lord and Eobert Day: his dwelling house & barne with the ground about it, 801i. ; two oxen, llli. ; two steeres & one heifer, 9li.; a mare & foale, 20li. ; three •cowes, lOU.; 7 ewes & 4 Lambes, 81i.; two shotes, lU. 16s.; in bookes, 31i. 4s.; his weareing apparell, 5li.; a bedsted & cord, curtaynes & valiants, Hi. 7s.; ye best feather bed & boulster & green Eugg, 61i.; a fetherbed & boulster & red 286 THE PROBATE KECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. rugg, 4li. 15s.; a bedsted, flockbed & flock boulster & 4 old blarJietts, 21i.; a flockbed & 2 blanketts, Hi. 15s.; 3 father pillows & one old little one, Hi.; 4 paire & an od sheet, 3li. 15s. ; 4 pillow beeres, 14s. 6d. ; 2 table cloths & one litle one 6 seaven napkiags and old shirt, IH. 5s. ; 2 chests & 3 boxes, lU. 4s.; a little table, 6s. 8d.; one great chaire i& 4 small & too cushons, 8s.; a looking glase, 3s.; 2 glase bottles & 3 earthen poringers, 2s.; 2 brishes, Is. 8d.; 301i. of pewter at 14d. ^ li.. Hi. 15s. ; one chamber pot, 2s. ; one great kettell, one midle kettell, 3 small ould ones, 2 old sMUetts & a scimer, 4li. ; 2 morters & one pestle, 12s.; a warmeing pan, 4s.; a fryeing pan, 4s. 6d. ; 2 little Iron potts & paire pot- hooks, 12s.; a spitt, greed Iron & chafen dish, 5s.; 2 paire Lamo Andirons fire pan and a paire of toimgs, 10s. ; a pew- ter candlestick, 2s. 6d.; a Tramell, 2s. 6d.; 2 plankes, 3 tressells, forme, cubbord, kneading trough & other lumbar, 168.; a muskett, coliver & 2 old swords. Hi. 12s.; 2 beere vessells, poudering tub, chime, cheese press & other lumbar, Hi. ; sives; earthen ware, shires, pressing Iron, chees motts & other small things, 8s. ; scales & waytes, a half e busheU, 7s. ; 7 bushell Indian corne, 18s. 8d.; wheat about 2 busheU & 1-2, lis. 3d. ; in woole, 5s. ; a fann & ould tubs, ould chest & nayles, 18s.; halfe a bush, of rye, 28.; tooles & old Iron in the bumby. Hi.; a beeteU & 4 wedges, a saw & fro, 14s.; 2 old sithes, an old croscutt saw, shoyell & some other small thiags, lis.; an arrow, axe, hatchet, 3 pitchfork, 6s. 6d.; 2 broad hows, 4s.; a saddell & bridle, 168.; 18 acres of Land, 361i. ; 2 acres of meddow at Mr. Wintrips farme & 1 acre of salt marsh, 51i. 10s.; cart, tumbrill, plow chaynes & yokes, wheeles & Irons & sled, 31i. 5s.; a grindstone, 68.; In debts oweing to the estate, 361i. ; debts oweiag from the estate, 13li. 10s. ; total clear estate, 25711. 6s. 9d. Delivered in Ipswich court June 2, 1659 by Joanah Sy- monds widow of Marke Symonds. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 27,116. Edward Chapman, having received the part of the estate given by Marke Symonds to his children, bound to the county treasurer 24 : 9 : 1659, his house, which was late Mark Sy- monds, and twelve acres of land in common on north side of the river for payment of the children as they come of age, in all sixty pounds. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 83. the pkobate bec0kd8 of essex countt. 287 Estate of Benjamin Mountjot of Salem. Administration on the estate of Beniamia Monjoye granted June 38, 1659 to his widow. Salem Qvarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 30. Inventory of the estate of Mr. Benjamin Mountjoy, taken by William Charles and Joseph Dallever: One Cloake & a suite, 3li. 10s.; one Great copper kettle, Hi. 3s.; one lesser kettle, 7s. 3d. ; stewing pan, 6s. ; one Skillet, 3s. ; one warm- ing pan, 5s.; one scummer. Is.; Bed & bolster ticking, Hi.; one dozen of pewter dishes, 31i. 10s.; 4 pewter porringers, 611. 38.; 4 pewter plates, 2s.; one chamber pot, 4s.; one pew- ter tankard, 3s.; 6 saucers, 3s.; one little Bason, Is.; one pewter pint, Is. 6d.; one little pewter cup, 9d.; one brasse candlesticke & morter, 3s. ; two stone jugges, 2s. ; one earthen pott, 6d.; two glasse bottles, 8d.; 3 payre of sheetes, 21i. 8s.; 3 payre of pillow bears, Hi.; one table cloth, 9s.; 5 Diaper Napkins, 7s. 6d.; 6 lockram Napkins, 6s.; one hanging can- dlestick, 38. 6d. ; one lampe. Is. ; one Trunke, 3s. ; one chest, 8s.; one fire shovel & tongs, 4s.; one pothanger, 3s.; one old brasse bucket, 2s. 6d. ; one smoothing Iron, 2s. ; a payre of blankets, 168.; one Bedsteed, Hi.; one little Table, 8s.; one wooden trey, 8s.; total, 19li. 2s. 5d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 10. Estate of William Jigles of Salem. William Jegles died intestate. Amount of inventory, 14811., ordered June 28, 1659, that the widow shall keep it in her hands for her use. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 31. Inventory of estate of William Jigles taken 26 : 3 : 1659, by John Browne, John Gardner and Edm. Batter: One dwellinge house & house Lott, 35li. ; ten Acres of upland, 3-4 salt marsh & of meadow a small pceU about the upland, 91i. 10s. ; 1 Cow, 4li. ; 5 yewes, 5li., 1 pige, 4s., 91i. 4s. ; 1 Table- board & 3 formes. Hi.; 1 Chest, 18s.; 1 Cubburd, 138., 1 bedpane, 12s., 21i. 3s. ; p And Irens, 10s. ; 1 f riing pane, 5s. ; 1 earthen basvm, 16s. ; Basen & Ewer, 2 Candlsticks & Salt, 16s., 7 Cushings, 30s., lU. 168.; 1 Eemnant of Carsy, 328.; 1 Carpet & brush, 9s., 21i. Is.; Aparell, 4li., 1 feather bed, 3 bolsters, 1 Eugg, Curtayns, bedsteed & hangings, lOli.; gune & sword, 5s., brasse, 33s., pewter, 30b., 31i. 8s.; silver 288 THE PKOBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. beker, 3li., fire shovel, tonges, spit, &c., 4s., 3li. 4s. ; 4 Chaires, 1 small Table, 10s., earthen ware, &e., 13s.; bookes, 10s., car- penters tooles, 35s., Iron potts & hangers, 30s., oekum, 3s., 31i. 18s. ; sheets & table Linnen, 711. ; new linen, 30s., and an old bed & Kugg, 30s., 3li. 10s. ; cash, 31i; 16s., 3 old Chesit, table & forme, 15s., 4Ji. lis.; flax & yarne, 6s., 1 bushel In- dian Come & bag, 4s., 10s.; 1 Grindston, 3s., 1 kitle, 10s., 13s. ; a Katch named William with her apurten., 501i. ; total, 145li. 15s.; a small pcell woole, 5s.; a old boate, 31i. ; total, 14811. The children, or three of them, were married in town long since, the other abroad at sea. The eldest son was in Eng- land and the master of a ship. On 38 : 4 : 1659, it was or- dered that the estate be left in the hands of the widow Eliza- beth, for her necessities while she lived, and be disposed of by the court at her decease. Essex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 14. Estate of John Leach, Sr. of Salem. "That w*"" John Leach senior spake about the Disposinge of his estate. We whose names ar vnderwritten, beinge both in one roome, about halfe a yeare before the decease of s* John Leach senior the sayd John Leach comminge in from worke he sayd vnto vs he was so sicke he thought he' should haue f alln downe dead at his worke : & he did f eare that he might at one tyme or other dye suddenly: therefore he did desire of vs both (that if in case it should so faU out) to be witnesses that aU that he had he gaue vnto John Leach: and at another tyme hauinge farther conference about the dis- posinge of his estate vnto the sayd John Leach, we told him there were seueral John Leaches he should doe wel to ex- presse w"" of them, he sayd to John Leach the son of Eichd Leach : sayinge further that he had was but litle. if he should deuide it it would come but to litle." her mark her mark Elisabeth N Buxton, Mary o ffelton. Essex Go. Quarterly Gourt Files, vol. 5, leaf 13. Proved June 38, 1659 by Eliza. Buxton and Mary Felton: Eichard Leach, executor. Amount of inventory, 331i. 13s. lOd. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 30. Inventory taken 80 : 10 : 1658, by Daniel (his D E mark) Eea and Henery (his h ( ( mark) Cooke : House, orchard THE PROBATE EEC0ED8 OP ESSEX COUNTY. 289 & 6 acres of land, 13li. ; 20 acres of land & 2 acres of meadow, 3li.; 1 ox, 51i.; 1 Cow, 21i. 10s.; 1 calfe, 18s.; 1 sheep, 16s.; in Come, 2li. 16s. 6d. ; his wearinge apparel, 2li.; his bed- dinge, 2li. ; 1 Cart, Hi. ; 1 smal pot & ketle, 10s. ; 1 chest, 2 axes & other old Lumber, Hi. ; in hay, Hi. ; total, 351i. 2s. 6d. In yame. Hi. Is.; an old table and a gun and sword. Hi.; total, 371i.-3s. 6d. Debts: To Philip Veren, 6s.; Adam Wes- gate, 4s. 6d.; John Ingersol, 3s.; Willyam Curtis, 5s.; Ed. Beecham, 2s. 6d.; Tho. Eicks, Is. 4d. ; the Cow keeper, 4s.; John Burton, 3s.; John Grover, Is. 4d.; the charges of his burial, Hi. 10s.; rates for 2 yeare, 10s.; total, 31i, 10s. 8d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 12. Estate of Peter Pitfoed of Maeblehead.* Administration on the estate of Peeter Pitford granted June 28, 1659 to Robert Pattashall. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 31. Estate op Eichard Fritht of (Salem?). Eichard Stackhouse possessed a ten-acre lot, which was the land of Eichard Frithy, deceased, divers years since, and none to claim it. Eichard Lambert, deceased, was formerly paid for it June 28, 1659. Mr. Stackhouse ordered to keep it. Salem Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 4, leaf 31. Estate of John Woodis of Salem. "The last will and testam* of Jn" Woodis being weak of body but ia pfett memory: 24 (3) 59. Imp"^ he gavef vnto Sam" Very sen 3 oxen and his wearing cloaths Ite he gaue vnto Alice his Daughter : the wife of Sam' Very 2 Cowes Ite he gaue vnto Thomas and Jn° Very the Children of Sam* very 1 : mare Ite he gaue vnto Sam' son to Sam' Very 1: younge horse yeare old and the vantage It he gaue vnto Elizabeth: the Daughter of Sam' Very 1: cowe & 1 heifer of 2 years old and 1 Iron pott It he gaue vnto Sarah the Daughter of Sam' Verey one Cowe one heifer of three years old and all my beding one Chest and that that is in it and one Iron Kitle my peweter & sixe pounds ten shillings in the hands of Tho : * See also Eecords and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Es- sex Co., Mass., vol. 3 (1913), page 283. t This was written throughout in the first person, and then changed to the third. 290 THE PROBATE KECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. fSint Ite he gaue vnto Emme Muse one Cowe He apoynted & Constituted Sam' Verey his son in law his Executor." [N"o signature] his mark his mark Witness: Tho: T Antrum, Thomas T fflint. Proved in Salem court 29 : 4 : 1659 by the witnesses. Inventory of estate of John Wooddes, taken by Thomas James, Thomas (his T mark) Eliut and Thomas (his T mark) Antrum: Two oxen, 13li.; 4 cowes, 15li. 10s.; 3 heifers, 91i. 10s. ; one maire, 131i. ; one horse colt, 6li. ; a bed rugge and blanket. Hi. 10s.; a chest and a sheett, 13s.; a 3 pint pot, a pewter bottle and a porringer, 5s.; an Iron pot and pothookes, 10s.; an Iron kettle, 12s.; in Thomas Flints hand, 61i. 10s. ; his wearing clothes, 3li. ; in mony, 6s. ; total, 69li. 5s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 11. Estate of John Clements oe Haverhill. Admiaistration on the estate of John Clements, late of Haverhill, "being by God's providence cast awaye," granted July 21, 1659, to Eobt. Clements, by Mr. Samuell Symonds and Major Generall Denison. Ipswich Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 1, page 78. Court Sept. 27, 1659 confirmed administration granted by Hon. Samuel Symonds and Major-General Denison to Eob- ert Clements upon estate of his brother, John Clements. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 80. Inventory of estate of John Cleman at the time y' Koberd Cleman takes to that estate taken by James Davis, Bartel Heath and Theo. Shatswell: his accomodations. Three acres & a halfe of houselott more or lesse, bounded on ye east by Isack Cousens & on ye west by a high way; nineteene acres in ye plaine, thirteene acres of it is bounded on ye east by Mr. Eobert Clement, Sr., ||5 of it soxild out before I enter opon it II & on ye west by Daniell Hendricks, ye other six acres is bounded on ye east by Mr. Ward, & on ye west by Hugh Sherratt: ffowre acres of land lying on ye west side of ye litle river att ye east end of ye towne, as is expressed in ye towne book to lye rate free for ever; one acre & three qters of meadow in ye east meadow by on ye north of Thomas Lilford, on ye south by meadow held by Theophilus Shatswell & widow Dow, five acres of land in ye plaine bought of Tho. Davis bounded on ye east by Mr. THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 291 Jewett & on ye west by Mrs. Clement; one acre & halfe of meadow in ye east meadow, weh was formerly Sam. Gilds, bounded on ye east by Eichard Littlehale, on ye west by ye upland, 2 acres of* meadow layd out at present ; The 2 di- vision of upland being thirty two acres more or lesse, lying over agst Andover cornfield from ye greate river by Sowes brooke to a pine marked wth an I & from thence south to a litle white oake marked with an I; & from thence to a blacke oake upon ye greate river banck marked wth an I & from thence upon ye greate river banck to . John clemans acomodashon in tow oxen, the halfe of a white or whitesh mare and the halfe of a gray coult at 2 eayer and vantage, and the halfe of a gray mare coult at one yeare and advantage; on plow, on quarter part of a har- row, linspins, axpins, washers, a ox chayne; and in rent 14 pounds for on peace of lands unlay d out at present, 96 acors which is to be a 3d deveshon of upland, a 3d deveshon of meadow not yet layd out amounting to 4 acors; besides ye right and tytell of all undevided lands yt may be in time layd out and comonage of 8 acors acomodashon throwout. Amount six score and ten pounds. Eeceived in Ipswich court S? : ^ : 1659. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 5,587. Court May 10, 1660 confirmed administration of the estate of John Clements, upon request of his brother Job and sis- ters, to his brother Eobert Clements. The latter brought in an account of his charges for his voyage to Englaiid and Ireland in taking over his brother, John Clements' wife and children. Ipswich Qtiarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 87. Petition to the Ipswich court Sept. — , 1659 of Moses Pengry and John Ossgood "that wheras our Nere and deare Brother John Clements By the all disposeing hand of gods providence wth his ffamily was Drovmed [as we undoubtedly Beleive] and uppon our cleare Knowlidge by his divers Leters he did very Brnestly soUicit his yonger Brother Eob- ert Clements to Come over with and as a guid to his Wife & children to Irland promising that if he would sell & Bring his family allsoe. Both hee and the rest of his Breth- ren would doe well for him in Irland, but Seeing soe Diss- appoynted on the way and Ther allsoe, we thought it our duty to advise & Ineourrage our Brother Eobbert, to desire Leters of administration uppon all the Estate of the said John Clements in this Country and are willing it should Be 292 THE PKOBATE BBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Confirmed to him if this honoured Court see Cause, judging it short of his dammage & Troubles he mett withall; Ther Seeing in England we Doubt Not in Lands and other Estate suffitient to provide for That one child [if yet alive], in Spaine." Acknowledged 37 : 7 : 1659 by the petitioners. An account given in by Eobert Clements to the Ipswich court, Mar. 30, 1660 of the charges and losses which "hee sustaned by undertackinge a voige to Ingland and so to ler- land for his brother John Clements beeinge desired by him for the aideing and asistinge his wife and childeren which otherweses Could not have undertaeken the voige To goe to him": sum Considerabell loses in puting of- my estate to great loss beinge in greate lust upon the undertackinge the voige which I aphernde could not bee less then lOli.; for charges goinge to Pascatawair and for nececaryes for the veoige, 6li..; for The pienge pasage for myselfe wife and 3 Chillderen, 171i. ; the losses I sustained the shipe beinge tackine by the spanyard was all I had, 20li. ; when I gotte to london in charge there and pasage to lerland, 191i, 10s. j ex- pences in lerland whill I staid there, lOli. ; for my pasage backe from Irland to London, 8li. ; for pasage from london to New Ingland, 15li.; total, 10511. 10s. AUso besides this there is the loss of my time which was a wholle yeare, as allso vearry great hardshipe beeinge I and my Chillderen beeinge Carried capteiv to Spaine and with great hardshipps gotte to Ingland. Signed, Eoberd Clements. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 5,587. Job Clements assented to the deduction of the expenses of his brother, Eobert Clements' trip to Ireland, from the estate of John Clement, deceased. Dated, 26 : 1 : 1660. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 84. Estate of Henry Travees op Newbury. "This 26«' of July 1648 I Henrie Travers of Newbry hauing ocasion to go to sea and know not whether I shall line to Com againe I do By this present [writing] deelar my last will and Testament as foUoweth fijst I Giue vnto my sonn James my Housse and halfe acre lot and my 4 acre lot at new towne and my devision Land and my Eight acres of salt marrish and a Copper Kittel and on Iron pott and on Iron skilat and two Goones and two saws and on ox of 4 yer THE PROBATE BECORD8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. ^93 ould and on ||yoiin|| steere of 2 yer ould. 2 Item I Giue vnto my Daughter sara on Cow and a hefer ||of 3 yer|| and two brasse potts and ||m^|| Littel kittel and a fring pan and a tabl bord. Itm I giue vnto my wife my bed and Conerlid and a kittel and a scillet and my wheat and barly and my swine and my debts that is owing to me and all my other goods which is not dispose of which ||in all|| I ludg mil be as good a porcion as on of the Children and mor and my debts being paid. Likewis my will is that my wife shall haue the Increse and Incom of my Estat of both the Childrens vntill they be twelue yers ould tourds ther maintainanc but my will is that my wif should not alter the properti of anie of my goods II or lands II without thes my ouersears Consent Likwis I do desier my two ffrends Eichard Knight and Henri short to se that this my will be performed" Henrie Travers Witness: Wileam Ilesly. Eichard Knight testified that this was the act and deed of Henry Travers and William Ilsly testified that he was called to be a witness to such a disposal of his estate and believed it to be his hand. Inventoi-y taken July 15, 1659, by James (his I M mark) Miricke and Anthony Somerby: a bed bolster & 2 pillowes, 3li. ; two paire of sheets, 2 table clothes, 6 napkins, 4 towells, 21i. 10s. ; one Eugge and a bed matt, lli. 14s. ; one Iron pott and a small brass pott, lli. 4s.; A pr of And Irons, a fire shoveU & pr of tonges, 9s.; a Tramell, a gridiron, a frying pan & spitt, lis.; two pewter platters, one bason, 2 spoones, two dram cups, one pint pot, one pewter candlesticke and a tin puddin pan, lli. 3s.; one chaffing dish, a smal brass kettle & the cover of a warmeing pan, 3s.; A brewing tub, 2 keelers & a bucket, 12s.; 2 spining wheels & a Eeele & 2 p of cards, 10s. ; 2 Eip hookes, a smoothing Iron & a buckets bale, 5s.; 3 Eineing boxes, 8 dishes, 9 trenchers & boules, 10s.; 2 tables, a forme, 2 chayres, 2 boxes and a seive, 17s. 6d. ; In fine Earthen porringers, 4s.; one sack and hoo[d], 5s.; A house and foure akers of land with the or- chard and eight akers of Marsh land & 8 akers of divident land with priveledg of comonage, 80li. Total, 921i. 178. 6d. His debts which his wife paid for him after he went away was about 51i. Eeceived in Ipswich court Sept. 27, 1659. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Doehet 28.078. 294 THE PBOBATE BBCOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. Will of Henry Travers presented, not proved; administra- tion was granted to his widow, Bridgett, now wife of Richard Window. Nicolas Walington, who married his daughter, Sarah Traverse, had already received three pounds, and the court Sept. 37, 1659 ordered the administratrix to pay them twelve pounds more, and to the son, James Traverse, thirty pounds when he comes of age, and the rest of the estate, which amounted to 92li., to the widow, the land to stand hound for the children's portion. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 81. Petition in 1661, of Bridgett Travers of Newbury, wife of Henry Travers, shewing that seven years ago, when her husband went to England, he left two children, a daughter of 10 years, and a son not fuU three years old. He then made his will and gave "my daughter a cow and an heifer to be paid to her at twelve years of age, and the son at the same age of twelue years to have two steers and foure akers of upland & eight akers of marsh and all the houshold stuffe we had, onely he gaue mee a bed & a couerlet which was very meane, and also I and my children was very mean in apparell: and this was the whole estate of my husband, I had not so much as an house to dwell in and left me also fiue potmds in debt and since he went I have not heard of him but once which is fiue yeares since." Also having paid the fine of 5li. and laid out about 201i. more on the land and building, and her daughter being now married had paid to her two heifers, now desires that she may enjoy the house and land until her son shall be twenty one years, and after to have the thirds during her life. Essex Co. Proiate Files, Docket 28,078. James Travers and his mother having petitioned to the General Court to have the action transferred to this court, the court Sept. 25, 1666, saw no cause to alter the order made in Sept., 1659 for disposing of the estate. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 156. Estate of William Hobson of Eowlet. Administration on the estate of William Hobson of Eow- ley, intestate, granted Sept. 27, 1659 to his widow. An Hob- son. Amount of inventory, 44611., clear estate. Three chil- dren. Division : To eldest son Humphry, 15011. ; and the two younger sons, 731i. each, when of age; rest of estate to the THE PBOBATB KECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 295 widow, who was to retain the whole in her hands until the children are of age. Elder Eeiner and Maximilion Jewett, overseers. If An should change her estate, she was to give security for payment of the children's portion. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 83. Inventory taken 20 : 6 : 1659, by Joseph Jawet, Maximilian Jawet and William Boynton: one dwelling house, a Barne and home Lott, 4 Akers more or less, 751i. ; 14 Akers of Land lying on the sunn side of the house, 51i. the Aker, 70li.; a swamp Joyning unto the said Lande, 3li. ; Gates upon the Comon, ; in Batchlers medow thre Akers, 16li. ; three Aker of medow at the stratis, 51i. ; ten Akers of medow in the east f eild with a pereel of upland Joyning upon it, 33li. ; in farme or marsh feild ten Akers of medow more or lesse and 10 Aker of uplande, 501i. ; 200 Akers of Lande lyiag between Meremak Eiver and Johnsons ponde, lOli. ; one meare, lOli. ; f owre Cowes, 141i. ; two stears, 5li. ; one heffer and one Calfe, 141i. 12s. ; three yong Calves, 21i. ; one horse, lOli. ; thirteene Akers of , 131i. ; 12 Loads of hay, 6li. ; his wearing Cloaths, 201i.; shooes and Bootes, 2li. 6s.; hats and a hatt Case, 31i. 6s. 8d. ; stockins, shifts, bands, handkerehifs, 2li. 10s. ; one paire of stockins and a Eaper, lli. ; a paire of pis- toles, 2li.; one Coverlet, fowre Blankits, 3li. ; one Bed and Beding Cloths, lOli. ; one Bed and Beding, 2li.; two Euggs, ; ten yeards of Carsey, 4li. ; one peice of Broad Cloth, 9li. ; A Chushins and two Carpits, lli. 13s. 4d. ; a Eugg and thre pillows, 2li 10s.; a peece of playne Gotten, Hi.; 7 bushels of wheate, lli. lis. 6d.; some Bacan, 12s.; Brass, Iron Potts and pewder, Sli. ; wood vesseU and Cushins, 3li. ; a Chist and a Trunke, lli.; a bible and other Books, 16s.; trenchers and a brush, 6s. ; tooles, 20s., a sadle 25, a Cradle, 6s., 21i. lis. ; swin, 711.; one ell of Eed Cloth, Hi.; certaine Plate, 31i.; two Glasse Cases, 10s.; a Line[n] wheele, 10s. 6d. ; some Beare Caske, 10s.; 3 pare of Gloves, 5s.; total, 45611. Is. lOd. Debts, lOli. Delivered in Ipswich court 27: 7: 1659 by An Hobson widow of William Hobson. Bond of John Hobson of Eowley, he having received more of the estate of his mother Ann Hobson than was allowed him by the Ipswich court, to pay his mother yearly 50s. in bread, corn and pork and also to supply her with one half of the firewood she should need, his brother William to supply the other half. Signed and sealed Feb. 28, 1682. 296 THE PEOBATB KECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. Witness : Nehemiah Jewet and Jane (her I S mark) Sim- mons. Acknowledged in court Sept. 28, 1683 by the witnesses. This was delivered June 10, 1685, by Mrs. Ann Hobson to her daughter as satisfied. Witness : Daniell Wicome, Nehem- iah Jewett. Division of the lands of William and Ann Hobson, de- ceased intestate, among their children or their heirs, by Daniell Wicom, Nehemiah Jewet, Ezekiel Northend, Samuell Platts and Moses Platts as follows: "William Hobson ye only Surviveing child of sd WiUiam & Ann Hobson, de- ceased & Mr. Thomas Gage who Married ye Eelict of Hum- phry Hobson deceased & PhiUip Nelson who married ye Eelict of John Hobson deceased: sd Gage his wife being Guardian for her son Humphry Hobson & sd Nelson being Guardian for John Hobson ye Grandchildren of sd William & Ann Hobson." The Land or dividend in ye west end Oxe pasture is setled & stated as f oUoweth : to Mr. Gage & his wife in behalf of her son Humphry Hobson : Bounded the westerly end upon Land yt belonged to Mr. Ezekiel Mighel ye so-west side by an Elm tree in a swamp: from the sd tree markt on a streight line no-easterly to a Ked Oak tree markt (which line parts sd Land from the other division now setled upon William Hobson) & thence bounded by the way yt parts sd Land & sd Williams pt. the other side bounded by a high- way yt parts sayd Land & Capt. Wicoms & ye Land Lately Leiut. Lamberts till sd way Comes to ye sd Land of Ezek' Mighels formerly The next pt of sd Oxe pasture Land setled upon William Hobsen son of sd William & Ann. Bounded by sd Land Layd out to Humphry Hobson son of sd Hum- phry deed by sd Markt Elm tree in ye swamp, & the Ked Oak & ye way on yt side: the west end bounded by sayd Land formerly Ezk'. Mighils extending so-west about thirty & three Eods to a white Oak tree Markt & then easterly to a stump Markt by Samuell Pickards Land : & then bounded Nor by sd Samls Land to a stump & stones in the highway. The next pt of sd Oxe pasture Land setled upon John Hob- son Son of John Hobson Late of Eowley deceased sd Nelson who married his mother being his Guardian. Bounded by sd Land layd out to William Hobson by sd white Oak tree Markt In ye swamp, & sd stump Markt neer sayd Pickards Line, he ye sd John being to have all the Eemaynder of sd THE PKOBATB BEC0BD8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. 297 dividend extending to ye place Called ye highway as the Land is bounded. The far divission of upland & Meadow & Marsh ground divided as foUowes: To Humphry Hobson son of sd Hum- phry deceased bounded by a stake & stone at ye south end from thence on a streight Line to a stake & heap of stones upon a Little hill, thence on a strait line to a stake & heap of stones by the upland side at ye North End of ye upland & thenc on a straight line to a stake in ye marsh by a Little pond & thenc on a straight Line to a stake at ye Great Creek side which great Creek parts Newberry & Eowly Marshes being ye so-east part of yt divission. The other half of sd divission upland & Marsh divided thorow from a Eock & stake in ye Marsh by ye Eiver & to a Eock & stake on ye upland at ye west side of a Cove, & soe to the line Exmning ia ye first division to a stake & heap of stones: WiUiam to have the Lower end & John to have the upper end. The neer divission of upland & Marsh ground divided as followeth: To Humphry ye upper half next ye Eoadway downe the Creek to a stake & stone fixed by ye Creek side & thenc on a streight line Cross ye marsh to the upland to a Bed Oak tree Markt & thenc on a streight line over ye hill to a black Oak tree markt & thenc on a line to a walnut tree markt & thenc on a streight line to ye outside of ye Land next Ens. Andrew Stickney in his Improvemt. To John Hobson next to sd Humphrys Eunning downe by the Creek as ye Creek Euns to a stake & stone by the Creek side : & from sd stake cross ye marsh northerly to a poynt of a great Eock: he being to have ye poynt of upland on the southerly side of ye Cove of meadow till it Comes to sd Humphries line al- lowing a way through it for ye bringing ye Lower part or divission crops of to sayd poynt & along ye way yt leads up ye hill William to have ye Lower part from stake & poynt of Eocks (sd John's bounds) along downe ward to ye Lower end of sayd Marsh Lott: & the upland upon the north side of the Cove yt lies in sd Johns division up to ye former line mentioned yt divideth betwixt Humphrys part & theirs. The division of ye six Acres of Marsh at ye place called Elders Island as foUoweth: To John Hobson upon ye so west side bounded by a Creek yt parts widow Johnsons marsh to a sta,ke by ye Edg of ye meadow neer ye great Creek, from thenc on a streight line so-east to a stake by a smale Creek & then as ye Creek Euns till it comes about three Eods of a 298 THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. stake betwext Mr. Philleps marsh & sd marsh haveing a little peice at yt end next Mr. Philleps bounded by a creek till it comes to ye Line. To Humphry Hobson: ye outside divission or no-east side from a stake fixt at ye head of ye creek: yt parts ye twelve Acres & sd Marsh bounded as ye Creek runs to a stake & stone at yt end neer a smale Isleand & from sd stake on a streight line to a stake by the Great Creek yt parts ye other marsh & sd six Acres. To William Hobson ye midle peice divided by ye other forementioned peices on both sides & one end by ye great Creek the other end by Mr. Philleps Marsh. The outward division of twelve Acres salt marsh divided as foUowes : To John Hobson ye Lower part next to Joseph Jewets to a white Oak tree upon ye upland & from sd tree cross ye marsh on a streight Line southerly to a stake by a Creek & then as the Creek Euns to the Great Creek. To WiUiam Hobson the upper pt of sd divission next Mr. Eogers Marsh to sd white Oak tree & stake before mentioned. And the Lower part of ye midle divission next to James Dickensons & Joseph Jewets: easterly corner by a stake, thenc Eunniug southerly to a stake by a pond end & from yt stake, to a stake at ye head of a little Creek: & thenc as the little Creek Euns until it come to the great Creek & then bounded by the great Creek till it comes to a smale Creek yt parts Ezekiel Mighels Divission of ye six Acres at ye Elders Isleand. To John Hobson: ye upper part of ye midle divis- sion bounded by a creek, next Mr. Eogers his marsh & by a smale creek betwext ye outward divission till it comes to a stake by Joseph Jewets marsh by a pond & then by sd pond to a stake at ye other end & then from sd stake by the pond lineing southerly to a stake by a little Creek: & yn by sd little Creek till it comes into the great Creek againe : 3rt parts Ezekiel Mighels Divission or third pt at ye Elders Isleand. The pasture Land divided betwext William Hobson & John Hobson is as followeth: William to have all the pasture Land Lying next to his plowing Land extending against ye Comon to a stake & stone in a hollow: & thenc extending ye length of sd pasture easterly on a streight line to a comer next ye land belonging to Leiut. Lamberts heirs where there is a white oak tree markt with W. H. on one side & I. H. on ye other. John to have all ye rest of sd pasture southerly side of sd two bounds ye stake next ye comon & ye tree at Lamberts corner: Lying betwext sd line & ye feild caUd Hurley Feild. THE PROBATE EECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 299 The Land Layd out neer Hunsley hill belonging to their Fathers Right divided as follows: To Humphry Hobson Joyneing upon Capt. Wicoms Land at a Eed Oak Tree markt that end next Ipswich Line extending from sd tree northerly to an Elm tree markt with H & I & from sd tree cross ye Lott Northerly to a stake & stone & from sd stake & stone extending southerly to an old tree falen with stones at ye Boot & from sd stones bounded by Capt. Wicoms Land to ye first bounds. To John Hobson boimded by ye sd Humphrys on ye southerly side at ye Corner next Ipswich line by ye Elm markt with I H. extending northerly to a white oak tree markt with I H. W. from thence extending westerly to a stake & stones, from thence extending southerly to a stake & stones & thenc extending easterly to ye first markt Elm. To William Hobson bounded at ye south Corner next to sd Johns by a white oak tree markt with W. H. I. on ye side next Ipswich extending northerly to a white Oak tree markt with L. H. from thenc extending westerly by Lambert & Boynton to a white oak tree markt with H. thenc extending southerly to a' stake & stones a boundary betwext sd Johns Land & it & thenc easterly to ye 1st Oak. The divission of Land eald ye Elders plaine or ye pen Land is as follows: William Hobson to have ye Land & meadow Lying next to Samuell Brocklebanks bounded & set of from ye rest of sayd Land at ye southerly comer by a white oak tree markt & thenc extending norwesterly to a stake & stone fifteene Eods Northeast of the first bounds of ye whole tract & sd William to have ye meadow ground up- wards as far as ye foot of the great hiU eomon Land at a stake & stone neer ye brook. Humphry Hobson to have ye Land next to Williams bounded by a stake & stone Nineteene Rods Easterly of sd WUliams bounds from sd stake ye Line extends southerly to a white oak tree Markt next ye comon. John Hobson to [have the rest of. copy.'] sd Land cald ye Eldrs division of sd upland upon ye easterly side of sd Humphries & bounded by sd Humphries bounds being a stake & stone at one end & ye white Oak on ye other side or end next ye Comon sd Dividend being bounded by Comon Land in pt & by John Hopkinsons Land in pt. The rest of ye meadow yt belonged to sd Eldrs divission upward of sd William Hobsens bounds is one half to the sd Humphry Hobson & the other half to Jno. Hobson son of sd John Hobson deceased. The Third of each divissions belonging to Humphry & 300 THE PROBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTr. John Hobson sons of Humphry & John Hobson deceased which appertaines to the Eespeetive Edicts of Humphry & John Hobson, deceased is not yet set out to sd Eelicts: but remaines in their parts yet to be divided to ye sd widows when order for it. Signed and sealed Sept. 14, 1698. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 13,455. Estate of Jane Lambert of Eowlet. "The last will and Testament of Jaine Lambert widow may the 24: 1659 I Jaine lambert beeing sick in body but of perfect Memory doe make this my last will and Testament in form folowing Imprimous I giue all my land madowes comans and whatsoeuer belongeth to my hous and \oit by any right with the said house barnes and what pertaines therto I say all my lands excepting the land in the vilege vnto my eldest son John lambert It I giue vnto him one feather bed with all that belongeth vnto it. It I giue vnto my sonn Jona- than Lambertt forty pounds It I giue vnto my sonn Gershom Lambert forty pounds It I giue vnto him one fether bed with aU that belongeth ther vnto It I giue vnto my sonn Thomas Lambert one pewther plater and one linen sheet and one siluer spoone It I giue vnto my Daughter Anne Lam- bert one great Chist and all that is in it and one trunke and all that is in it one litl box and all that is in it the fether beding which I ly one with all ther belonges vnto it and all my pewther with all my brass and potts and ketls and when thes things is prised, I will that they shall be made vp to the value of sixty pounds provided that if all this estat : the land giuen to John excepted Doe not Amoneitt to thes sumes thus giuen out as aboue-mentioned I will that they shall all abatte proportionably It I make ordaine and Constitute my eldest Sonn John Lambert to be executor of This my will and tes- tament and doe desier and intreat M' Ezekill Eogers and M' Joseph Jewit to be ouerseers of this my will and Testament in wittnes that this is my owne free deliberat act and deed I haue setto my hand the day and yere iirst aboue written." her mark Jaine IL Lambert Witness: Joseph Jewett, Thomas Leaner. Proved in Ipswich court 27: 7: 1659 by the witnesses. Inventory taken 22 : 6 : 1659, by Joseph Jewett and John Tod : one hous, a barn, the orchard and Thre accres of land THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 301 Joyning therunto more or les, 801i. ; six aecres of land in a place Called Saehels ground, 361i. ; Two acres of land in the east feild, lOli. ; Thre aecres more of land in the same feild, lOli. ; Eight aecres and a half in a place Called the great plaine, lOli. ; nine gates and a half, 91i. 10s. ; Twenty two Aecres of meddows, 801i. ; Two aecres in the Marsh feild, 2li. ; one hun- dred Acres joyning on Merrimak, 4li. ; foure oxen, 33li., and seven Cowes, 881i., 501i. ; Eleven young Cattle, 33li. ; Swine, 81i. 10s.; Debts owing to the Estat, 781i. ; in Corn, 361i.; fif tene load of hay, 8li. ; in bras and Puther, 4li. ; a warmeing pan, a frieing pan, an Iron Pott, 16s.; in wood vessel and Spouns, Hi.'; a raper, 10s., Iron, 31i., yoaks and Chaine, 21i., 4li. 10s.; a bible. Is., four Chaires, 4s., four quishins, 16s., Hi. Is.; a Bed, thre boulsters, curtaines and other things,, 8li. ; in Linen, 3li., a tabl, box, Chist, Trunk, Hi. 5s. 4d., 3li. 5s. 4d. ; whelles and Cards, 4s., a bed and beding, 5li., 5li. 4s. ; Cotten wool, yearn and hemp, 10s.-; a bed and Beding, 71i. 5s. ; A hid of lether. Hi. ; wearing Cloathes with a peece of cotton and linen Cloath, 9li. ; A saddl, bridle and pistil. Hi. 5s. ; one mare, 161i., Two horses, 241i., 401i. ; total, 53911. 16s, 4d. Testified to in Ipswich court 27 : 7 : 1659 by John Lambert. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 16,181. Estate op Thomas Abbott of Eowlet. "I Ezeakell Northen Being desired By Richard Swan father in Law to Thomas Abbott Lately deceased, to goe to the Said Thomas his House to desire him to make his will which is as foUoweth Inprimis I Giue vnto my Brother Gorge Abbott Ten Pounds, and vnto my Brother Nehemiah Abbott Ten Pounds, and my devission of land at meremacke : also I Giue vnto my Brother Thomas Abbott fiue pounds: The Eest of my Estate I Giue vnto my wife This was the wiU of the abouesaid Thomas Abbott vpon the last day of the sixt mounth in the yeare 1659" Witness: Ezeakell Northen, Gemima Burbanke. "We whose Names ar vnder written Being with Thomas Abbott -^rpon the fift day of the seuenth mounth in the yeare 1659 Before seuen a clocke in the morneing he being then in his Eight vnderstanding and memory he said vnto vs that he had bene perswaded to make his will and he was in such extreme pane when he did it soe as he did not consider the thing as he should haue done, and therfor vpon further con- 302 THE PROBATE BBCOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. sideration ther was something in his former will he desired to alter which was this that haueing giuen his wife his wholle estat, the debts and legacyes being paid, as being his Nearest f reind : Now considering that my Bretheren ar next vnto Mr : doe therfor Giue my lands vnto my brethren in case that my wife die childless : to those Bretheren that haue childeren or may haue childeren furthermore I Giue Ynto widdow Brockle- banke and hir Sons forty shillings." Witness: maxemiUion Jewett, John Tod, James Barker. Proved in Ipswich court 27 : 7 : 1659 by the witnesses. Inventory : One Mare and one Mare fole, 24li. ; One Cowe, 3li. 10s.; One oxe, 5li. 15s.; Two Hefers & one steare Calfe, 71i. 5s.; One Sowe & 4 pigs, Hi. 5s.; One Slede and one plow, 10s. ; One Sith, 4s. ; Two Yookes and one cheane, 10s. ; One cart with boult & shakle and cart Koope, 21i. 10s. ; One Eaper with belt, 15s.; Three Yowes and three wethers, 21i. 10s.; Two litle Tubs and 3 trese, 4s.; Two pales, 2s.; Two bras kettles, 2 litle sclets of bras, one Irne sclett, one Irne poote, one candlstick, Hi. 8s.; earthen poots, 3s.; peuter and Tine things, Hi.; cheares and stooles, 8s.; Bibles, 10s.; Aparel and Cloth for an apareU, 6li. lis. 6d.; Two Chists and 2 pounds of woole, 16s.; One warming pane and Heales 20s.; Quisings and one Irne huke, 3s. 6d. ; One Lamp, Is.; More wood vesell, 14s.; Bridlebeets and lining Yern with other small things, 10s.; Coton and Sheepp woole, 6s.; One line wheele, 4s. ; Two Sickles and one sith, 2s. 6d. ; One trea. Is.; One sheet and one blankit, 7s.; One Tand Calfe skine, 2s. 6d. ; Bags and hemp and a head peece, 4s. ; Two axes and two beetle hups and Irne weg, 4s. ; flax and one sith, 6s. 6d. ; Pincers and ould Irne, 2s. 6d.; The Crope of 8 ackers of land, 25li. ; Heay, 61i. 10s. ; House and horn lot, 301i. ; Three Ackers o salt marsh with a poynt of upland and three ackers of fresh medow, 12li. ; Thirteen Ackers of upland and medow, lOOli. ; gats, 2, 2li.; cours yearn for bags 15 pound, 8s.; In bedding & a gun & other things, 71i. 10s. ; total, 2341i. 15s. Dorithy Abbott widow of Thomas Abbott testified that this was a true inventory of the estate of her late husband, in the Ipswich court Nov. 24, 1659. The debts of Thomas Abott : to Elder Wheeples, 21i. 12s. ; Mr. Pane, Hi. 4s.; William Law, 2li. 15s. 6d.; Thomas Wood, 8s.; John Grant, 6s.; Heiery Eyly, 5s.; James Barker, 9s.; John Jonson, Is. 6d. ; Goodman Porter, 15s. ; Samuell Platts, 6s.; John Trumball, 2s. 8d.; John Borbanke, 6s.; Richard THE PKOBATB EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 303 humbs, Is.; Doeter ffuler, Hi.; Goodman Kinsman, 2s. Sd. ; Samuell Plumer, 8s.; Ezesekell N"orthen, 3s.; Wiliam Tene, Is. 4d.; John Todd, 31i. 8s. 5d.; Mr. Crosby, Hi. 13s.; Jo- seph Trumball, Hi. 14s. ; Samuell Stickaah, 6s. ; Mr. Eogers, 5s.; Wiliam Boynton, 2s.; Mr. Jewet, 51i. 14s.; Thomas Abot brother to the deseased, 51i.; total, 291i. 17s. T'd. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 137. Administration on the estate granted 24 : 9 : 1659, to his widow Dorothy, his will naming no executor. Ipswich Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 1, page 83. Estate of Joshua Conant of Salem. Administration on the estate of Joshua Connant, who died intestate in England, granted 29 : 9 : 1659 to Mr. Thomas Gardner. Amount of inventory of his estate in New Eng- land, 321i. 6s. Salem Quarter^ Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 35. Inventory of Seethe, widow of Joshuah Connant, taken by John Browne and Eichard Prince: One bed, one Bolster, a suit of Curtayns and valiants, one Eug and a Blankett and matt, 81i. ; five p of shetts and a half shett, 5li. ; Eleven nap- kins, 3 table Cloths, Hi. 7s.; fowr pilow bears. Hi. 4s.; twelve towels, 9s.; for pewter pans and spons. Hi. 6s.; one Cloake, 18s.; one Trunk and on owld Chest, 10s.; one spitt, one payr of Andyrns, 3s.; to Sivs, two Trays, 3s.; one payr of seals and to wayts, 2s. 6d. ; one trundl Bedsted and one blankett, 6s. j for wooll, 4s.; 5 stools, 9s.; 9 Chayrs, 13s.; 3 tabls, Hi.; for divers howshowld implements, 8s. 6d.; for bras and Iron, Hi. 10s.; one chest, one box. Hi.; one Car- pett, two Coshens, 5s.; one looking glas and two small boxes, 10s.; mony and platt. Hi. 4s.; for 6 shep, 5li. ; one kradle, 4s.; one bedsted, 10s.; total, 321i. 6s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 62. Mr. Thomas Gardner, appointed by the last court as ad- ministrator of the estate of Joshua Connant, deceased, brought in an acount of the said estate June 26, 1660, and was discharged. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 39. Mr. Thomas Gardner's account: a note of what was dewe to mee from Josuah Connant: Wintering of 8 sheepe at 6s. ^ sheepe, 2li. 8s. ; 32 lode of wood at 4s. ^ lode, 61i. 8s. ; for a busheU of wheate, 5s. ; 3 bushels of Indian Corne, 9s. ; payde for him to Jone Cotta, lis.; dew to Joseph Gardner for 3 S04 THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. yeares rent for his house at 31i. ^ yere, 91i. ; payd for him to Eichard Prince, 13s.; payd to Mr. Browne, lOli. ; payd to Mr. CrommeU, 61i. 13s. lld.j total, 351i. 7s. lid. Hugh Jones testified that while he lived with his master Gardner, the latter wintered eight sheep for Joshua Connant, and deponent carried in wood to his wife, "I gesse" upward of thirty loads, also corn and wheat, etc. Jone (her F mark) Cotta, wife of Eobert, testified, 20: 4: 1660, that she received of Thomas Gardner of Salem, eleven shillings for the keeping of Josuah Connant's sheep one summer. Phillip Cromwell's receipt dated, June 10, 1659, from "ould m' Gardner" for a debt of 51i. 13s. lid. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaves 116, 117. Estate of George Norton of Salem. Administration on the estate of George Norton granted 29 : 9 : 1659 to his wife, Mary Norton. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 35. Inventory of the estate of George Norton, taken 22: 7: 1659, by John Porter and Jacob Barney: His wearing ap- parel, 8li.; a bead with bolsters blankets & rug, 31i.; 3 flock beads with other beading, Hi. Is. ; 6 paire of sheats & 1 table- cloth, 11 napkins, 3 paire of pillibers, 41i. 10s. ; Beadstead, 5s. ; 1 tronke, 2 Chists, Hi. 10s. ; 1 tabell-bord, 1 forme, 3 Chaiers, 6s. ; 3 Iron pots, 2 f riinge pans, 1 dripinge pan, 1 spitt. Hi. 5s.; 1 Bras kettell, 1 bras pan, skellett & warminge pan, Hi. 5s.; in peutter, 8s.; 4 musskets & a small peace, 2li.; sawes, boarers, axes with other tooles, 21i. IBs. 6d.; flaks, Hi.; 6 akers of Indian Corne, 51i. ; in wheate, 5li. ; Barley, 16s. ; in haye, 6li. ; Aples, Hi.-; a mare & colt, 15li.; a colt of a year old, 3li.; in hogs & small pegs, lOli. 7s.; 6 oxen, 331i.; 4 Cowes, 141i. ; 2 heffers, 5li. ; 4 younge Cattell, 71i. ; 2 Calfes, Hi. 10s.; total, 13411. lis. 6d. Petition of Freegrace Norton and John Norton, children of George, for division of the estate. Mother Mary Norton mentioned. Children: Freegrace, aged twenty-four years; John, aged twenty-two; Nathanyell, aged twenty; George, aged eighteen; Mary, aged sixteen; Mehittabell, aged four- teen; Sarah, aged twelve; Hannah, aged ten; Abigaill, aged eight ; Ellizabeth, aged five years. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 63. the peobate kecoeds op essex county. 305 Estate of James Mooees of Hammeesmith (Lynn). "The fift day of the fift Moneth one thousand six hundred fEfty & nine: was made this last will: of James Moores: at Hammersmith: as followeth I James Moores being now visitted by the hand of god with great sicknes & weaknes : but of perfect memory & hauing my vnderstanding : do Committ my body to y* Graue & my spirrit to god y* gaue it: As for my outward Estate that the lord hath bestowed on mee by my labors I dispose of on this wise, One Cow y* is now feeding I giue to my little daughter: Dorothy: to be sold & Improued to y* best aduantage as y* lord shall please to blesse it for y® good of my said child, as for the rest of my estate : aU Just debts being honestly paid: in y* first place whatsoeuer is Eemayning I doe giue & bequeath to my beloued wife Euth Moores : both of what is myne within doores & also else where in any mans hand or otherwise: to be at her disposal! for her good & Comfort & for y* accomplishment of this my last will I doe appoynt Oliver Purchis & John Clarke : my Louing freinds to be my ouerseers to whose loueing Care & trust I Committ this my last will & the ouersight of my estate to see it pformed & done according to my will heerein & doe heere- vnto eigne with my hand." Signum. of James IIII Moores Witness : Joseph Jenckes, senr, Joseph Jenckes, Juner. Proved in the Salem court 9m: 1659 by Joseph Jenkes, Sr. Essex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 66. • Euth Moore brought in the will of her husband, James Moore, 29: 9: 1659. No witnesses appeared, and she was appointed administratrix of the estate. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 35. Euth, widow of deceased, brought in an inventory of the estate. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 39. Inventory taken by Joseph Jenckes and John Hathorne: Swine, pewter, two brass skillets, Iron potts & kettles, a fire- pan, slice & potthooks, 4 wedges, 2 beetle rings, wearing ap- parrell, sheets, shirts, a table Cloth, 3 hatts, a flockbed, 3 Father pillows, a Cubbart & Cubbart Cloth, a Chest, one Chaire, barr of Iron, Linnen wheele, 3 pr. of shooes, ; a payre of men's stockings, 4s.; other old Lumbar in ye Kitchen, 138. ; butter & Cheese, Hi. 4s. ; tools p Colliers use. 806 THE PKOBATB RBCOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 31i. 4s. 6d.; total, 561i. 8s. 6d. Essex Co. Quarterly Coi Files, vol. 5, leaf 67. Estate of Samuel Porter op Wenham. John Porter, William Dodge and Mr. Edmond Bati were appointed 39 : 9 : 1659, administrators of the estate Samuell Porter, deceased. Salem Quarterly Court Becon vol. 4, leaf 35. "The Last Will and Testament of Sam" Porter made 1 12: 1658 being Bound to the Berbadus Itp' I giue to i dearly beloued wife Hannah Porter the one halfe of my fan during her life Ite I giue to my son Jn° Porter the oth halfe of my f arme at wenham : & after the death of my wi the other halfe to Eeturne vnto him, & one mare to my so: & the Eemaynd' (to my wife) of my estate more or lesse : desere my fEather Porter & my father in law W™ Dodge Edmo : Batter to be my Ou'seers." Samuell Port Witness: Edmo: Batter, Sara Batter. Proved in Salem court 38: 4: 1660. Essex Co. Quartet Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 68. Inventory taken 32: 4: 1660, by Roger Conant and Jol Eayment : One house and land at Wenham & other land th was bought of Jno. Denham, 350li.; 3 oxen, lOli., 1 Co^ 4li., 141i.; 15 yewes & lambs at 6s. 8d., 5li.; mare & Co' 161i. ; a cloath suet. Hi. 15s.; another suet of cloath, 30; 31i. 5s.; 3 other suet of cloathes. Hi. 14s.; other wearinj aparell, 61i. IT'S. 7d. ; 2 psahne bookes, 18d., 1 sUvr dram Cu 4s., 5s. 6d. ; 3 Chests & 3 boxes, 18s. 6d. ; suger & Cotton h pt. at Boston, 301i. ; due to him from William Mcoles, Hi total, 33111. 19s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. leaf 69. Estate of Edward Browne of Ipswich. "I Edward Browne of Ipswich in the county of Essex b ing att this tyme sick and weake of body but through mer( haueing and Inioying my vnderstanding and memory di make and ordayne this my last will and testament as fc loweth Imprimas I committ my Soule into the hands Jesus Christ my Eedeemer my Body to be desently buried ] the burieing place at Ipswich And for my outward esta that the Lord hath Giuen me I doe dispose as foUoweth vi THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 307 whereas || there was|| a gift giuen vnto my sonn Thomas by his Aunt wattson ia ould England he being dead I accompt my sonn Joseph Browne to be his heire and therfore that gift being thirteene pound to belong vnto him at the age of twenty one yeares and it being in my hands my will is that my sayd sonn Joseph shall haue my eight acres of Land within the common field w'^h I bought of my Brother Bartholmew as alsoe that psell of meddow at the west meddows lyeing be- yond the brooke on the west syde of the sayd brooke In leiw of the sayd gift before mentioned And the rest of my estate I leaue vnto my beloued wife fEaith Browne for the tearme of her naturall life and then to be disposed of vnto my children And my vrill is that after my sayd wifEes decease my sonn Joseph shall haue and Inioy my dwelling house & aptenanees & p''veledges belonging there vnto || together with all the rest of my land & meddow || pvided he yeald vp the formar Land and meddow which my will is my Sonn John Browne shall haue posses and Inioy And if my Sonn Joseph dye without heires ||then my Son John Browne to haue & Inioy it and if he the sayd John shall dye without heires ||then to be vnto my daughters or the surviveing of them And my will is that my sayd wife at her decease shall dispose of my estate among my children And in case my wife shall chang her estat that then she shall giue security that my estat may be desposed off among my children after her decease as afore- sayd And doe make my sayd wife sole executrix of this my last will and testament In wittnes of this to be my last will & testament I haue heervnto sett my hand & seale- the 9th of february 1659." Edward Browne [seal] Witness: Eobert Lord, Thomas Lord. Proved in Ipswich court 27 : 1 : 1660 by the witnesses. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 77. Inventory taken Feb. 20, 1659, by Moses Pengry and Eob- ert Lord: DweUiag house and aptananses, 501i. ; six acres of Land most of it in tilt, 181i. ; nyne acres of salt marsh, 161i. ; 2 psells of meddow at the west meddows, 141i. ; 8 acres of Land, about 6 of it iu tilt, SOU.; one fether bed, 2 bouls- ters, 2 downe pillows, blankett & Eug, 61i. ; one bedsted cord, curtaynes, valiants & strabed, Hi. 10s. ; eight chaires, 14s. ; Ht- tle boxes, 4s.; a paire of fine sheets, old, Hi.; foure paire of sheets & one od one, 3li. ; one paire of pUlow beers, 10s. ; foure paire of pillow beeres, 2 of ym small, 8s. ; 2 table cloths, eleven 308 THE PEOBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COTJNTT. napkins, 13s. ; one course table cloth & 14 course napkins ai ToweUs with some other small lennen, 14s. ; His weareing a pareU, 71i. 10s.; a muskett, bandeleour, sword & belt & pik Hi. 10s.; three little tables, 3 chaires & 4 cushens, 15s.; chests and a trunke, 13s. 4d. ; lOli. eotten wools, 41i. ; shei woole, 16s.; in eotten yarne, 711. 14s.; In lennen yame. Hi earthen ware, 7s. 6d. ; one warmeiug pan, 10s.; one kette 3 skilletts, one brase morter, skimer and a little brase lad< and lampe, Hi. 10s.; 2 Iron potts, one iron kettell and mo ter, Hi.; a frying pan, tramell, potthookes and grediron, lis spitt, firepan, tongs, fireforke, hookes, 8s.; In pewter, lat ware & 2 box Irons, Hi. 10s.; ould pewter, 2s.; a smg father bed, boulster, pillow & other beding, 3li. 10s.; a floi bed, bouJster & other beding, 21i. 10s.; ginger & hops, 10s 15 bushells & half of wheat, 3li. ISs. 6d. ; mault, 6s. ; Indif corne, 2li. 8s.; 3 wheeles, finished lennen, 13s. 6d.; wheel woolen & linnen not finisht, Hi. 16s. ; work done towa: chaires, 3s. & 15 ■ ills, 6s. 9d.; shops toolss, 3li. 6s.; o casks, 13s.; naylss & other small things, 10s.; two cow be] & eares for , 3s. ; one barrell, firkin & powdering tul 13s.; a pairs of scales, 3s.; beere vssseUs, keelers & oth lumber, 14s.; 6 trayes, dishes, trenchers, & payles, 13s.; woolen & linnen wheele & cards, 13s.; kneading trough fine sivss, 8s.; a cartrop & bedline & hand baskett, 136 beefe, pourke & suett & tallow, 2li.; halfs a firkin of soj 10s. ; In bookes. Hi. ; old baggs, 3s. ; one bullock, 6li. 10s. ; Cowes, 811.; 3 cattell about 3 yr. old, 8li., 161i.; 1 buU, 3 j old & 1 yr. old, 3li. 10s.; six ewes & a ram, 311. 15s.; fi swins, 21i. 10s.; cart plow & sled, yokes & caynes, 31i. ; hay and peace, 7li. ; sythes, 12 axes & hows, beetell & weedg( forks. Hi. 10s.; owing to the estate. Hi. 13s.; total, 235! 5s. 7d. Debts owing from the estate, 2411. 8s. Id. Cle estate, 3001i. 17s. 6d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vi 5, leaf 78. Estate of Johit Cutting of Newbury. "Bss it knowns vnto aU men by theiss p'ssnts that I Jol Cutting of Nswbury in ths County of Essex in Newenglai being through gods mercy in health of body and of perfe memory, Considering seriously mins owns frailty and mc tality, endeauoring to leaue mine estate to my relations may continue loue & peace amongst them, I do hereby ma my last will and Testamsnt first I comend my Souls into t THE PKOBATB EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 309 hands of my blessed Eedeemer Jesus Christ, and my body when I shall decease this life, if I dy in Newbury to be buryed in the burying place in Newbury in hope of a happy resurrection. And for my worldly goods I dispose of as fol- loweth, first I giue and bequeath vnto mary my wife dureing her widdowhood, all my Lands goods and Chattells, And do will and appoint her my sole executrix of this my last will and testament. But if my said wife shall change her Con- dition and marry againe, then I order and appoiat that she my said wife shall pay yearely afterwards dureing her nat- urall life out of my lands fifteene pounds a yeare. That is to say, To my Daughter Mary the wife of Nicholas Noyes fine pounds a yeare, And to my Daughter Sara Browne of Charles- towne, the wife of James Browne, fiue pounds a yeare. And to my Grand child Mary the wife of SamueU Moody fiue pounds a yeere, and also out of my stocke to euery one of my Grandchildren and great grandchildren thirty shillings a peice. And at the death of the said Mary my wife, I giue & bequeath vnto my said Daughter Mary Noyes, all that house and land now in the possession of Thomas Bloomfeild that lyeth on the east side of the high way conteineing about fifty or fiue and fifty acres bee it more or lesse both vpland pasture land & meadow and after my said Daughter Mary Noyes her decease to remaine and abide to the proper vse of her Son Cutting Noyes his heires & assignes foreuer 2dly I giue and bequeath vnto my Daughter Sara the wife of James Browne abousaid |!& her heires || all the house I now dwell in, with the twelue acres of vpland that the house stands vpon, and three quarters of that twenty acres of Salt marsh land lately pur- chased of m' Steuen Dummer bee it more or lesse. 3dly I giue and bequeath vnto my Grandchild Mary moody the wife of Samuel Moody aboiiesaid, all the house and Land that is in the possession of John Dauis with the six akers of meadow in the Birchen meadows, and the quarter part of the twenty acres of the salt marsh Land bee it more or lesse as is aboue- specifyed, further I giue vnto her my said Granchild Mary Moody, all that parsell of arable land lately purchased of the said m"^ Dumer, lyeing vpon the southwest of the high- way betweene the land of Henry shorte on the southeast and John Knights land on the northwest conteineing about twenty or fiue [and?] twenty acres more or lesse. And the first yeare the said SamueU Moody his heirs &c shall possesse the abouesaid parsell of Land, which shalbe after my wiues decease, then the said samuell Moody or his heirs shall pay 310 THE PROBATE REC0ED8 OF ESSEX OOITNTY. to my Daughter sara the wife of James Browne aforesaid the summe of forty pounds, But if my Grandchild Mary moody abousaid shall dye without Issue of her owne body, tl;en all the land abouespecifyed that is hereby giuen vnto her, shall after her decease, Remaine equally to bee diuided vnto my abouesaid two daughters Mary Noyes & sara Browne and their Children for euer. And the forty pound that is here mentioned to be paid by Samuell moody vnto my Daughter Sara Browne abouesaid, if paid before, shall be paid backe againe vnto the abouesaid Samuell Moody my Debts and funerall rites being discharged by my said execu- trix. In witnesse whereof I the aboue mentioned John Cut- ting hatie sett my hand and scale October the two & twenty- eth In the yeare of our Lord one thousand sixe hundred fifty nine." John [sealJ Cutting his mark Witness: Anthony Somerby, John Browne, Nicholas wallington. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 37, 1660 by Anthony Sum- erby and John Browne. Inventory of estate of John Cutting of Newbury de- ceased Nov. 20, 1659, taken Dec. 16, 1659, by Wm. Ger- rish and Edward Woodman: the house which he dwelt in & 13 acres of land with 30 acres of salt marsh, lOOli. ; the house that John Davis dwells in with 35 acres of pasture & plowland & 6 acres of meadow, lOOli. ; the farme that Thomas Blomfeild rents of about 70 or 75 acres of upland & meadow & pasture land, 3001i. ; For plate, a cup & a spoone & his wearing apparell, 161i.; 3 mares and a Colt, 50li.; 4 oxen, 7 cowes & 7 swyne, 591i. ; 47 sheep, 331i. In the parlour: one bed & boulster, 3 pillows, a paire of blank- ets, a rugg and bedstead with Curtaines & vallons, lOli.; one Cubbard & a drawer, 31i. ; Eight chayres, 21i. ; one draw table, Sli. 5s.; one small table, 5s.; one paire of Andirons, tongs, slice, warming pan, Hi. 5s.; Some small things in yarne & settle &c., Sli. 14s.; spice boxes, &c., 15s.; five cushions. Hi. 6s.; two baskets, 6s.; a glass case beset with earthen ware and a looking glass. Hi. IDs.; a great bible & small & other bookes, Hi. 5s. ; three Joyne stooles, 6s. In the kitchin : a great brass kettle, a small copper & smal kettle, a brass skellet & 3 small skellets, a skimmer & 3 brasse candle- sticks & morter & pessell, 61i. 10s.; two tramells, a paire of And Irons, spit, tongs, frying pan, 2 small Iron pots & some THE PROBATE EECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 311 other small things, 2li. ; nine platters, a pottle flagon, a quart pot & pint pot, 2 basons, 2 chamberpotts & other small peiees, 5li. 10s. ; In earthen ware, 10s. ; A brewing tub & 3 driak vessells, a table & forme & 3 buckets & 2 pales, 4 trayes & 2 keelers, a churne, 2 powdring tubs, & a cubberd & other things, wth a wheele, 3li. ; a Long saw & hand saw with beetle rings, 6 wedges, a broad axe & small axe. Hi. 10s. ; A sadle, bridle & pillion. Hi. 10s. ; A Cart & wheels & plow & chaynes & yoaks with some small things, 31i. 10s. In the chambers : 4 chests & a box, 2li. In Linnen : 1 paire of Holland sheets, 2 pr. of flaxen sheets, 4 pr. of other sheets, 6 tablecloths, 1 dosen & 1-2 of napkins, 8 pillow bears, 6 towells, &c. 201i.; A bedsted with a fetherbed, boulster, 2 pillowes, one blanket & a rugg with curtaines and a trundle bed & beding to it, lOli. In the other chamber, a bed with beding or furniture to it, 3li. 10s.; Lumber, 21i. ; about 18 busheUs of come & wooll, 3li. 10s.; total, 737li. ; debts due: from wUliam Sawyer, 3li.; Peter Godfrey, 261i. ; Tho. Blom- feild, 201i.; John Bartlet, Hi.; Mr. Woodman, 3li. 2s.; Sam. Moody, 31i. ; total, 561i. 2s.; debts owed to Henry Short, 40li. ; Goodman NichoUs, 41i. 10s.; Leift. Sprage, 31i. 10s.; Mr. Broughton, Hi. 12s.; John Lewis, Hi.; Goodman Lynes, 71i. ; Joseph Noyes, 6li. 10s.; total, 64li. 2s. Eeceived in Ipswich court Mar. 27, 1660. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 6,984. James Brown acknowledged 15: 8: 1664, the receipt from Samuell Moodey of 201i. being part of the 401i. given him by Mr. Cutting's will; and acknowledged the receipt of the remaining 201i., Nov. 11, 1667. Sworn to June 24, 1675 by Nicolas Noyes. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 4, page 7. Estate of Henry True of Salisbury. Inventory of the estate of Henry True of Salisbury taken Mar. 9, 1660, by Eobert Pike and Eichard (his A mark) Goodall: a debt from one of Salem, Hi. 17s.; a hous and Land att Salem, 501i. ; a hous and Land att Salsbury, 45li.; 3 cows, 121i. ; a 3 year old stear, 141i. ; 2 yearling calves, 2li. ; 2 suking calvs, 12s.; 6 sheep, 21i. 10s.; 9 swine, 6li. 10s.; a musket, fowling peec and sword, 21i. ; a barell, 2 kelers and other Lumber, 10s.; a spad and ax, 2s.; a bed & bedsteed and appurtainances, 5li. 6s.; a bed & the appurtainances, 91i. 9s.; a cuberd. Hi. 6s.; a chest, 14s.; a box and water cases, 12s.; Table Linen, Hi. 28.; 3 pillobys, 10s.; a table. 312 THE PEOBATE SECORDS OF ESSEX COTJNTr. lOs.; 2 joynstools, 4s.; 4 chairs, 8s.; a chest, 5s., 3 Iin potts, 16s., Hi. Is. ; a ketle bell metl, Hi. ; 2 skelets, 3s., and a warming pan, 10s., 13s.; a skarlett jaket. Hi. 10s.; a hatt band, 7s.; 4 pear of sheetts, 21i. 8s.; 3 bibls, 12s.; an agar, reap hook and other Lumber, lis.; puter dishes & a bason, 17s.; drinking vesells, 5s.; a smoothing Iron, 5s.; a frying pann and spitt, 6s. ; fire tongs & 2 tramell, 5s. 6d. ; a debt du from Eichard Curier, 16s.; from William , Hi.; from Mr. Fetter Oliver, Hi. 10s.; total, 17411. 15s. 6d. The house & Land at Salisbury with the accomadasion, aprised at 4511. by Eichard (his A mark) GoodaU and John Hsly. Debts which the estate do owe: To Eichard North, 4011.; du for the vesell about 91i.; To John Lewes, Hi. 2s. Uneertaine debts: To Prances Skerry, Mr. Woster and Mr. Carr. Attested to in Salisbury court 10: 2: 1660, by the admin- istratrix. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 28,178. GUAEDIANSHIP OF JUDAH TrUMBLE OF EOWLET. Judah Trumble and Euth Trumble chose John Tod as guardian. May 10, 1660. Tod was bound in thirty pounds. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 87. Estate of Edwabd Holyoke of Lynn. "The will of mee Edward Holyoke made the xxv. of De- cember 1658. As for the holy faith of the holy one GroA. in Trinitie : & of the holy faith of our glorious Lord the son of God the Lord Jesus Christ the Second Adam I haue com- posed a booke and do bestowe vpon each of my sonns in Law a booke as their best legacy beeseeching the heauenly father to instruct them & my daughters chiefly in the holy scrip- tures & vsing that help as a means fro the Lord to vnder- stand the scriptures, & the Lord God by his good Spirit blesse the holy scriptures, & this helpe of their ffather & the publique ministery & any sound bookes of instructio II and I doubt not soe that my booke wiU glue them an hint of aU sound doctrine: and an hint of aU false & vnworthy doc- trine.! & it is my hearty desire jj & prayer to God|| that my children & childrens children may delight in the publiq assemblies of the saints & religiously observe the B. Lords day the ch[r]istian Sabbath: & loue priuate and publique prayer yea and secret prayer euery day & loue godly ch[r]is- tians & delight only in them & that they be not drawen aside by the pleesures or pfits & the vaine & ivoths company of THE PROBATE BEC0ED8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. 313 this evill ■world w'ch lyes in all wickednesse. And I intreat my children that they bring vp their children wch they haue borne to God in the knowledg of God & of our Lord Jesus Christ The Lord Grant these things to his poore vnworthy servant that I may haue comfort that although I must be taken out of this warld & go to the ganeration of the godly Patriarcks pphetts Apossles & all the godly yet that I haue left among my children & childrens children the holy faith of the son of God for the hope of the life wch is etemall. "As touching my worldly estate thus I dispose: a yoke of Oxen & my mare I bequeath to my sonn in Law Georg Key- sar: my mare foale & a kow to my Son Pickman: 2 a kow to my son Andrewes: a kow to my daughter martyn. These oxen & kine are in the hands of goodman Wilkins of Lynn: the mare & foale is att Komney Marsh: I giue to my son Tuttell that 14'^ that yearly he should haue giuen mee since I putt ouer the howse at Boston to him : I never yet had peny of it: 40' I gaue him of it: so there is 6'* yet behinde: & there is fine pounds mentioned in goodman wilkins lease that he owes me : 50' of it I giue to my daughter martyn : & Twenty shillings to my kinswoman Mary Mansfield. & x" of it to John Dolittle and x' of it to my kinsman Thomas Morris of new haven. & x' of it to Hannah Keysar. As touchiug my Apparell: I giue my best Cloake of that cloth that came fro England to my sonne Holyoke: as also my Coate of the same cloth. I giue my other cloke to my sonn Keysor: my best doublet and breeches to my son Tuttell: my stufE doublet ||and my best Hatt|| to my son Holyoke: & all the rest of my wearing appareU to my son keysar. "As touching the whoU yeeres rent of this yeere 1658. that is due to me from goodman Wilkins of Lyn. I owe Theodore Atkins 49' pay him in wheat: I ow John Hull about 33' pay him in wheate pay m' Eussell treasurer 3 bushell of wheate for John Andreues : viii bushell of wheate to m' Wilson Pastor at Boston: & 8 bushell of Indian, as for my linnen let all my daughters pt alike : The xx' good- man Page oweth mee as my son TutteU can witnesse I giue my Daughter Martyn: There is about xv' Captaine Sauige oweth mee: intreat him to satisfie my Cousin Davis & the rest giue to my Daughter martyn As for my bookes & writings: I giue my son Holyoke all the bookes that are at Lynn : as also the yron chest. And the bookes I haue in my study that are m' Broughtons works I giue him: he only can make vse of them : & like wise I giue him all my manu- 314 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COTJNTY. scripts whatsoever: & I ||gme|| him that large new Testam* in folio w*"* wast pap betweene eiiery leafe that I give him. As also mr Ainsworth on the 5. bookes of Moses & the psalms : & my Dictionary & Tremollins Bible in latia : & my Latin coment[ary on] Daniel bound together: these I gine to my son Holyoke. & a pt of the N" Testam*: in folio w* wast pap betwene euery leafe : & the great mapps of genealogy & that old manuscript called a synassigJit. the rest for a musket I gaue of old to my son Holyoke. All my land in Lyn & that land & meadow in the contrey neere Eeading all was giuen to my son Holyoke when he marryed m' Pynchons daughter." Edward Holyoke Proved June 25, 1660. M"' Elizur Holioke only son of Edward Holyoke appointed June 25, 1660, administrator to his father's imperfect wiU. Inventory of estate of Edward Holyoke of Lynn, who died at Eumney marsh, 4 May, 1660, taken June 19, 1660, by John Tuttell, John Dowlettell: a farme at Lyn, 4001i. ; oxen, 121i., 4 Cowes, 161i., 3 young cattell, 8li. 10s., 36li. 10s.; 1 Old mare lOli. ; 1 two yeere old mare, 81i.; 1 colt, 71i., 25li. Vtensills belonging to ye farme, lOli. ; a pareell of land at Ifahant about 3 acres, 61i.; A farme at Bever Damme neere Readinge, 1501i.; Bookes at lynne & Eumney Marsh, 20li. ; Wearinge cloths, lOli., a deske 5s. lOli. 5s.; An iron chest & other chests, 40s., 2 bedsteads, 20s., 31i. ; a rest for a muskett, 5s., a little lynnen, 30s., Hi. 5s.; Debts about 191i. ; total, 68111. According to our apprehensions of the Estate we judge these to be indiffrent prizes thereof. Some bookes excepted lent out & not Gott in & the two farmes formerly on marriage Cuven* to ye sd. Elizur Hol- yoke. Elizur Holioke deposed June 25, 1660, this to be a true inventory of his late father's Estate to y^ best of his knowl- edge & y* when he knew more he will discover it. Suffolh Co. Prolate Files, Docket 242. Estate of Erasmus James of Marblehead. Erasmus James, dying intestate, an inventory of his estate was brought in by his widow, Jane James, June 26, 1660, and she was appointed administratrix. She was to have the estate as long as she remained a widow, and if she died, it THE PBOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX OOXJNTT. 316 was to be equally divided between her son Erasmus and daughter Hester. The debts amounted to 191i. lis. lOd. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 38. "An inventory of the Estate of Jane James, widdow of Erosmus James deceased," taken by Francis Johnson and Moses Maverick: A Cowe, 4li. 15s., heafer, 31i. 5s., 81i. ; a new bedtiek & boulster, 21i. ; a new green Rugg, Hi. 15s. ; a bed & boulster, 2 pillows & 2 pillow beers, a rugg, 2 blankets & sheets, 5li. 15s. ; a cheste & a box. Hi. ; 6 pewter dishes. Hi. ; 9 poringers, 4 Candlsticks, 2 salts, 7 sacers, a pewter beer cupe & small Cupp & 5 earthen cups & Juggs, Hi. 9s. 2d. ; A warminge pann, a smothing iron, a spitt, pott hooks, tongs, gridiren and friing pann, 19s.; 3 Iron potts & 2 small Iron kittells, 21i. ; Latten ware, pailes, tubs. Chares, boules, trenchers, sives, Cann, table and forme. Hi. ; an earthen pott, 5 wedges, an Iron Crow, 2 howes, 15s.; more wooden ware as barrUls, hogsheads and other lumber, lis. 6d.; 10 bushels of Indian corne. Hi. 10s. ; other Lumber, 4s. ; wareing Cloths of the deceased, 5li. ; 5 swine, 3li. ; a house and tenn Ackre lott, soli. ; total, 861i. Is. 8d. "The land in Marblehead w*" the house in w'^'' the deceased liued and died in, beinge in controversie between Erosmus James Junio"^ & Eichard Reed w"" we knowe not whose it is, but beinge desired by the said Erosmus James Junio'" to be prised we vallew at the some of fortie pounds." Wit: John (his T mark) Legd. Debts of the said Erosmus James at his death: To Arthur Sanden, 13s. 5d. ; Mr. John Phillips of Boston, 41i.; Mr. Philipe Crumwell, 41i. 14s. Id.; Mr. Mauericke, 31i. Ts. 4d.; Era. Johnson, 31i.; Eichard Read, 2li. 10s.; Mr. Corwine, Hi. 10s.; total, 191i. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 111. Court 28 : 9 : 1665, ordered that all differences between Jane James, widow, and her son Erassmus James, they con- senting, be left to the WorshipfuU Major Wm. Hathorne and Mr. Moses Maverick to be determined within one month. Also that said Jane should not sell any of the estate except by court order. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 154. Court 26: 4: 1666, ordered Jane James, widow, liberty to sell the land mentioned in an inventory on file of the estate of her deceased husband, and of the effects to buUd her a house upon part of the said land or elsewhere in Mar- blehead. The overplus was to be delivered into the custody of the Worshipful Maj. Wm. Hathom and Mr. Moses Maver- 816 THE PROBATE BECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. ike, to be used for necessities during her life, the two latter having charge of selling the land and building the house, and to order where the house should be built. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 4, page 166. Estate of Wiluam Golt of Salem. Administration on the estate of William Golt, intestate, granted June 26, 1660, to his widow, Mary. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 39. Inventory taken Apr. 31, 1660, by Jefferie Massey and John Kitchin: A dwelling house wth. 16 pole of land aptayniag thereunto, 20li.; a feather bed, a feather boulster and an ould pillow, 31i. ; one ould Eugg & one ould Cover- ing, Hi. ; Curtens and valence, 15s. ; 2 beedsteeds wth. 2 bed Cords, 15s.; 1 ould bed, 1 ould boulster, 2 blankets and 1 ould Covering, Hi. 4s. ; 3 payre of sheets & 1 odd sheete, 31i. ; 3 ould Course napkins. Is. ; 2 Chests, 16s. ; 2 Trunkes, 12s. ; a Cheare table, 7s.; a Cobbord, 8s.; 2 pewter dishes, 98.; 3 small ould pewter dishes, 4s. 6d. ; 1 pint pot, 1 pewter botle, a pewter candlestick and 2 dram cups, 8s.; a latin puding pan, a latin lamp and a sawce pan, 2s. ; 1 brass ketle, 1 ould warming pan and a skellet. Hi. 3d.; 2 Iron ketles, 1 Iron skellet and 1 Frying pan, 16s.; fyre shoveU, tongs, hake and hookes, 7s.; 5 Cheares, 5s.; bareUs, tooles and trayse wth. other wooden Implements, Hi. Is.; 1 Smoothing Iron wth. heating Irons, 3s. ; 91i. of linen yame. Hi. ; Coton wooU and Coton yame, 8s. ; 1 axe, 2 Iron wedges, a shave, a black bill wth. other small Iron tooles, lis.; shoomakers tooles, 98.; a bible wth. other small bookes, lis.; ledder unwrought, 51i.; 1 hamer, 2 ould hatchets wth. ould Iron, Ss.; shoomaker's last wth. stoole trees, 13s.; wearing aparell, 4li. 8s.; a stone Jar wth. other Implemts., 5s. Debts due out of the estate: To Mr. William Browne, 31i. 12s.; Mr. Georg Corwin, 2li. 10s.; Mr. Gedney, 15s.; Mr. Phillip Cromwell, Hi. 16s.; John Porter, jr., 6li. 5s.; Bridgham of Boston, 5li. 2s.; Mr. Batter, Hi. 2s.; the balance of the estat, Eest Cleare, 271i. 2s. 6d. Children of William Goult, deceased: Rebecca, aged nineteen years; Debora, aged about fifteen years; Sara, aged about thirteen years. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 112. Inventory of the estate was brought into court by the widow. Amount, 231i., clear, besides the debts. The court THE PEOBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 317 27 : 9 : 1660, allowed the children, Eebeeka, Deborah and Sara, 41i. each, to be paid in such goods as were inven^toried, when they became of age or were married. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 60. Estate of John Bradsteeet of Maeblehead.* Administration on the estate of John Bradstreet granted June 26, 1660, to his wife, Hana Bradstreet. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 39. Inventory of the estate of John Broadstreet of Marvell- head, lately deceased, taken 14 : 4 : 1660 by John Bartoll and Joseph Dalliver: One Bible wth. 3 small seabookes, Hi. 6s.; sea instruments, Hi. 5s.; one feather bed, one pillow, one flocke bed, one Cotton Eugg wth. the Bedlinnon, 81i. 17s.; one peece of HoUan, 4li. ; eight yds. of CanTas, 24 yds. of Ossembrike, one halfe peece of Blulinnon wth. som Taken, 4li. 5s. ; Three Pewter platters, 1 pott, 2 dishes, 2 Iron potts, 3 hangers wth. one Postnett, 2li. 8s.; Beaver, 2li. 5s.; one suit of Waring Apparrell, one Cloke, wth. Sea Cloathes, 33 Chayres, Sli. 3s.; one payre of Curtanes and Vallance, Hi.; Two Cowes, 81i.; one mare, 12li. ; howse, 201i. ; Fower ten Acre lotts, 30li.; total, 1031i. 9s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 114. Upon petition of Mosses Bradstreet and his sisters about ordering the estate of their brother John Bradstreet, de- ceased, his widow, now the wife of William Watters, having been appointed administratrix at Salem court, June 26, 1660, the court 27: 7: 1664, ordered the estate as follows: There being an inventory brought into that court, amounting to 1031i. 9s., and other estate to the value of 201i. more now being presented, court ordered the four ten acre lots in the inventory appraised at 30li., free from thirds, to be given to Moses and his sisters, in case the said wife of William Watters made claim to her thirds, then ten pounds more out of the other estate, and the rest of the estate to the said Hanah Watters, wife of William. Moses was to have a double por- tion and the sisters to have the rest, both land and estate, to be equally divided among them. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 134. * See also Eecords and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. 3 (1913), p. 183. 318 THE PROBATE RECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. A petition having been presented to court by Hana Waters administratrix of the estate of John Bradstreete, deceased concerning a portion of the estate disposed of by the lasi Ipswich court, the court 28 : 9 : 1665, ordered that a summon! be sent to all concerned to appear at the next Ipswich court Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 153. Estate of Lawrestce Southwick of Salem. Will and inventory of the estate of Laurence Sothwick deceased, brought into court June 26, 1660, by John anc Danyell Sothwick, had not been legally proved nor inventory perfected. They were given until the next Salem court tc perfect them, and were bound in 400 pounds. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 39. "I Lawrence Sethwick late of Salem in new England no\^ being at the house of Nathaniell Silvester on Shelter Islanc being weake in body but of sound mind and memory do< make and Ordayne this my last will & Testament The Tentl day of the Sm**" 1659 : First I giue and bequeath vnto mj Sonne DanieU Sethwick my dwelling house at Salem w* al the houses Orchards gardens & appurtenances. And Gylei Lott, Provided that John Burnell shall haue a house lott oi the ground at the further end of the Orchard newly fenc't in Item my will is That the lott w""* I had of Josiah Sethicl shall returne to him againe Item I giue vnto my Daughtei Provided fifty pounds sterl to be payd out of y* stock o: Cattle & horses &c Item I giue vnto John Sethick the lot next adioyniag to his owne. Item my will is That the grea meadow w*** lyes at Ipswich river fenc't in shalbe divided be tweene Daniell Setheck and John Burnell equally. Itm '. giue vnto Samuell Burton forty shillings Item I giue vnt( John Burnell if he stand faythfuU in the Truth 2 younj steeres & y® first mare foale Item I giue vnto Henry Trasb Marshalls lott ioyning to his Orchard, Provided that Daniel may haue liberty to mow a load of Hay euery yeare thereii Item I giue vnto Mary Trask my daughter wife to Henr Traske Tenne pounds sterling I giue vnto Deborah Setch wick and young Josiah each of them fifty shillings sterling Item I giue vnto Ann Potter forty shillings in what shei thinks is beneficiall for her I give vnto Mary Trask daugh ter to Henry Traske one good serge suyt of clothes and vnt( Sarah and Hannah Trask, each of them a suit of clothes '. THE PROBATE EECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 319 giue and bequeath vnto Samuell and Sarah John Sethicks children to each of them thirty shillings sterling Further- more my will is That Daniell, my sonne and Provided my daughter shall possesse and enioy all that w"*" remaynes of my estate after debts and legacies payd, and my will above mentioned fulfilled equally to be diuided betweene them, So that Daniell may haue that part w"" belongs to husbandry. Lastly my wiU ||is|| that in case my wife surviue me she shalbe my executrix, and keep all in possession during her life, and after her decease my will to be performed according as is aboue expressed; And I doe ordayne William Robin- son and Tho: Gardiner to be overseers of this my last wiU and Testament signed & Sealed by me the day and yeare above-written, with my hand and scale following." his mark Lawrence L Sethick [seal] Witness: Nathaniell Sylvester, Thomas Harris, Willm Durand. Proved in Salem court 29 : 9 : 1660. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 53. Inventory of the estate of Lawrence Southick, taken by William Eobbinson and Thomas Gardner: House and land adjoining, 361i.; 25 akers of Land in the north N'eck, 201i.; 4 Akers of medoe lying by Ipsige river, 121i.; the Lott lying by John Southick's, 61i. ; 4 Oxen, 261i. ; 3 Cowes, 141i. ; 3 yoimg Cattle, lOli. 10s. ; 2 Calves, Hi. 10s. ; a mare and horse, 281i. ; one horse, 91i. ; 19 Swine, 201i. ; 8 Sheepe, 3li. 14s. ; one Cart and other Plowgeere, 21i. 10s.; 3 beds, 2li.; 3 blankets. Hi. 16s.; 3 sheets, IH.; 1 ketle. Hi. 8s.; 1 Iron pott, 10s.; Armes, Hi. ; a Table & Coberd, Hi. ; 1 barel, 2s. ; other Lumber, 10s. ; total, 196li. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 54. William Eobinson and Thomas Gardner testified to the court June 36, 1660 that John Southick and Daniell Southick "haue made a verie fayre agreement about the deviding of their fathers estate." Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 116. John and Danyell Sothwick brought in a wiU and an in- ventory of the estate of their father, Lawrence Sothwicke, 37 : 9 : 1660, with a certificate of the children's consent to the division, according to said will, all of which were allowed. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 61. 320 the peobate becobds op essex county. Estate of Eev. Edward Norice of Salem. "I Edward Norice of Salem In the Countie of Essex in New-England Minister of the Gosple of Jesus christ & Teacher to the Church of christ In Salem aforesaid, for diuers good and Considerable Eeasons thereunto me moue- ing, but more especially hauing Infirmytie upon me W^ may proue uery dangerous, & Mortall, & being In good & perfict memory, doe In the p'sents of these Witnesses ordaine & make this as my Last Will and Testam* : hereby Eeuoking all former Will or Wills Legacies & bequeasts by me before this time Named Willed & bequeathed: Imp" I giue & be- queath my Soule into the hands of Jesus Christ my deare Eedeemer, in whose fEaith I haue Liued preached, & now By his Grace hope to dye in, As alsoe my Bodie to the earth from whence it was taken. Item I Giue & bequeath imto my Sonn Edward Norice (my debts being paid) & to his heires foreuer my dwelling house (I now Line in), W* all the out- houses, gardens, orchards, & arable Land, thereto belonging, & appertaining, together with all my hous holds Stuff, Bookes, goods & chatties moueables and vnmoueables, W* all my debts bills & bonds, & it is my Will that my S* Sonn Edward Norice be my Sole Execute' to this my Last WiU & Testamen* desireing & intreating my Louing Friends Jn° Home & Eichard Prince decons of the church of Salem afores* to assist my Sonn & be In place & Steed of ouerseers of this my Last Will & Testam* as Need Eequireth, unto W* in these prsts I haue hereunto sett my hand & Scale the 9» day of the 10" m° Called decemb : one Thousand six hundred fifte seaun 1657" Edw: Norice [seal] Witness: Walter Price, Elias Stjleman. Proved in Salem court 27: 4,: 1660 by Mr. Price. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 5, leaf 113. Mr. Edward Norice brought in the last will and testament of his father, and it was proved, 37 : 4 : 1660. Salem Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 4, leaf 39. Estate of Humpheet Eetnee of Eowlet. "September the 10* Anno Dom 1660. I Vmphrey Eey- nor, of Eowley, weak in body, yet of perfect memory, doe make and ordaine this my last wUl and testament, ffib-st I THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COTTNTY. 321 Committ my soule into the hands of God, through Jesus Christ and my body to be interred in Eowley buriall place; according to the discretion of my Exequetors: hopeing fEor a joyfull and blessed Eesurrection. And for the outward Estate that God has giuen me I thus dispose of it: fSrst I giue vnto my Son Wigglesworth, for the vse of my grand- child Mercy Wigglesworth one hundred pounds in consider- ation of a ehilds portion, and this to be payd, within one half year after my discease, out of certayne goods that are in the hands of m' John Whipple Senior, & my son John Whipple Junior of Ipswich. Alsoe I giue to m' Ezekiel Eogers pastor of the church of Eowley ten pounds, to be payd to him within one year after my decease Alsoe I giue to m"^ Samuel Philips ten pounds, to be payd within one year after my discease ffurther I giue to my grandchildren Vmphrey Hobson, John Hobson, and William Hobson ten pounds apeece, all to be payd or satisfied within one year after my discease As for all my other estate, both of goods and lands, I leaue it to my beloued wife Mary Eeynor, soe long as she continues my wife and at my wifes discease I will that the whole Estate be equally divided between my daughter Whipple, and my daughter Hobson. Item I make my dear wife Mary Eeynor Sole exequetrix of this my last will and testament memorandum I haue a bill of three hundred pounds ffrom m' John Whipple Senior & my son John Whipple Junior, which is deu, and to be payd the be- gining of next October, in this present year 1660 memo- randum that I request my dear brother m' John Eeynor pastor of Dover; and Deacon Jewett of Eowley to be over- seers of this my last will and testament : and doe giue to each of them twenty Shillings." p me Humfrey Eeyner [seal] Witness: Ez: Eogers, Samuell Phillips. Proved in Ipswich court Sept. 27, 1660 by Mr. Ezechiell Eogers. Inventory taken Sept. 15, 1660, by Maximillian Juett and Joseph Juett: mony and plate, 4li. 12s. 6d. ; a cloth cloke, 21i. 10s.; a stufEe cloke, 6s. 8d.; two hoodes, 4s.; a serg cloke, 15s.; a stone grey sute, Hi.; a sadd grey sute with a stufe dublitt, 2li. ; a stufle cloke, 15s. ; a dublit, 5s. ; a payer of botes & shoes, 10s.; a grene sute wth jacket & drawers, Hi.; two hatts, 13s. 4d. ; six payer of stockings. Hi. 5s.; bands, handcercher with shirts. Hi.; a payer of 322 THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. shoes, 3s.; silke, lace, butten, Eibbin & poynts, lli. 2s.; 3 payer of childrens stocking, 3s.; a pace of grene sey, 10s.; a pece of stufEe, lli. 10s. ; brasse nayles, 4s. ; a pece of halfe thick kercy, 3li. ; a pece of grene sey, 6s. 6d. ; a pece of brode cloth, 9li.; ten payer of stockings, lli. 17s.; 7 yeards of shag bayes, lli. Is.; 6 redd scians, lU.; thred tape & sycers, lli. 5s. 6d.; 5 yeards of red cotton, 10s. curtins and valants, lli. 10s.; carpettiag, 3 yeards, 15s.; 5 blanketts, 2li. ; a coverlet, lU. 8s. ; two ruggs, 3li. ; a coverlet, lli. 6s. 8d. ; one bedsteade wth ye beding on it, 91i. ; a cote, 10s. ; another bedstede wth beding, 9li.; one rugg, lli. 15s.; old carpetts, 12s.; bedding, 3li. ; 15 coushens, 2li.; a pece of Gotten & lionen wth 7 pound of flax, 14s.; sheetes & pillowbers. Hi.; table clothes & one dussen napkins, lli. 5s. lOd. ; peuter, 4li.; brasse potts and kettles, 3li. ; a crane, tongs, hakes, spitt & andryons, 31i.; a smotheing Iron, morter pestle & Iron plate, 13s. 4d.; payles, treyes, tubbs & barrells. Hi.; truncks, chests, tables, cubbards, 6li.; chayers, lU.; whele & cards, 5s.; leather and barke, 301i.; pitts & tooles, 21i.; a mare hors & yeareling colt, 301i. ; two oxen, 141i. ; two young oxen, 121i. ; 7 cowes, 381i. ; two heffers, 2 calves, 71i. ; 16 swine & one ship, 121i. ; houseing, barnes wth land about them, 901i.; 7 acres of broken up land, 401i. ; 7 acres & a halfe towards Ipswich, 301i. ; 8 acres of land in ye comon fence or feilde, 34li. ; 6 acres of paster ground, 131i. ; 33 acres of meadow, 64li.; 8 acres of upland at ye farme, 81i. ; 18 cow commons, ISli.; at merymack 300 acres, 301i.; land at ye pend, 401i.; cart wheles sleedes, plowes, axes, sickles, 4li. 14s. ; debts due by bills, 30011. ; due for rent, 4li. ; bookes, 5li. ; 4 acres of indyan come, 6li. ; 3 acres of broken up land toward Ipswich, lOli.; 4 acres of pease, wheat, rye, 61i.; 30 loades of hay and apples, llli. ; a case of knives, 5s.; a saddle, side saddle & bedsteade, lli. 10s.; bees, 31i.; har- row teth, 12s.; 3 musketts, two swords, 4 rings for wheles, 3li. 10s.; one crosscutt Saw, wimbles, chissells & shreding knife, 12s. ; shingleing nayles, 31i. ; 4 acres of meadow, 81i. ; in ye hand of marmaduk Eeyner in old ingland, 401i. ; total, 865li. Is. 2d. Mrs. Mary Reyner testified in Ipswich court Sept. 27, 1660, this to be a true inventory of her husband's estate and it was allowed. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 23,289. THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX GOVJKTY. 323 Estate of Roger Tookbe of Salem. Administration on the estate of Eoger Tucker granted 37 : 9 : 1660 to Mr. George Corwin and he to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 58. Mr. Georg Corwin, administrator, brought in an inventory, and it was allowed 25: 4: 1661. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 70. Inventory taken June 25, 16 — , by Francis Johnson and Moses Mavericke : ards & halfe of Capp Cloth, £1. 6d. ; [w]ascoat & drawers, 128.-; — acket & breches grene Cloth, £1; — ew Jackett, 5s.; re of but breches, 9s.; 4 yard Canvas, Is.; ould things, a Jacket, 3s.; a Jackett & breches, 4s.; canvas drawers, 3s. 6d.; a hat, 3s. 6d., a Capp, 6d., a bead Eugg, 3s. 6d., a leather Jacket, 4s., 3 pare ould stockins, 3s., Hi. 2s. ; a pare of woosted stockins, 5s. ; a pare of greene stockius, 4s.; a swash, 3s. 6d., 3 shirts, 13s., 14s. 6d.; 3 sUke neckcloths, 4s.; 1 pare linen drawers. Is.; 3 pare hul- linge hands & a pare gloves, 3s. ; 2 pr. gloves more & 2 pare mitiens, 5s. ; 9 newfoundland lines, 13s. 6d. ; a barrill meek- rill, lli. 5s. ; a Coat his man had, 15s. ; a hancherker, a capp, 2 ould neckcloths, & a capp. Is. 6d. ; a peare of boots, 6s. ; a kittell, 2s. 6d., a bead sacke, 3s., 5s. 6d.; a cheste, Is. 6d.; total, £9. 14s. This attested by Mr. George Corwin in Salem court 38: 4: 1661. Essex Co, Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 136. Estate of Walter Butohee. Administration on the estate of Walter Butcher granted 37 : 9 : 1660 to Mr. George Corvdn and to bring in an in- ventory to the next Salem court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 58. Estate of Thomas Smith. Administration on the estate of Thomas Smith granted 27: 9: 1660, to Mr. George Corwin and to bring in an in- ventory to the next Salem court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 58. '24 the probate kecoeds of essex county. Guardianship os William Peekins oj Topsfield. William Perkins, aged between nineteen and twenty years, ^obias Perkins, aged about fourteen years, and Elizabeth Per- ins, aged about seventeen years, all children of Mr. William "erkins of TopsfeUd, chose their father to be their guardian, nd it was allowed by the court 37 : 9 : 1660. Salem Quar- irly Court Records, vol. 4, page 59. Estate of Edmund Nicholson of Maeblehead. Administration on the estate of Edmond Nicholson ranted 27: 9: 1660 to his wife, Elizabeth Nicholson. An iventory was brought in, amounting to 1501i., and debts, 411. 4s., which were allowed. Court ordered the estate to e divided as follows: To Christopher, Joseph, Samuell, ohn, Thomas and Elizabeth, all of the children, ten pounds ach, when they reach the age of twenty-one years or are larried with their mother's consent; if more debts were rought in, such debts were to be paid before these portions '•ere divided, and if any of the children died, his portion ras to be divided among the surviving children. Sa- ?m Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 59. Inventory of estate of Edmond Nicolson of Marblehead, iken 22: 9: 1660, by Moses Mavericke, William Nicke and ohn Legg : Dwelling house, with outhouses and land, 551i. ; Boat fit to goe to Sea with her moreing and Cannoe and ther Coardage, 661i. 15s. ; One Cow with the Hay, 5li. ; one led with Bolster, Pillowes, Bug and Blanketts, 3li.; 9 yards f Ticking, Hi. 10s.; sheetts and pillobers, Hi. 3s. 6d.; a eice of white kersie. Hi. 2s.; wearing apparell, 31i. 17s.; Euggs, 3li. 5s.; 2 pr. of Blanketts, 2li. 10s.; one Bolster nd 2 Pillowes, Hi. 18s. ; one chest and Box, 10s. ; one fowl- ig piece and 3 axes, Hi. 7s.; one sword, 5s.; one Iron pott. Iron kettles, Hi. 5s. ; 3 Brasse Kettles and 2 ScUletts, 21i. 8s.; pewter, Hi. 2s.; earthem ware, wooden and Lattin rare. Hi. 9s.; 3 wheeles, 10s.; Lome, sleies, wheele, with Jarrle and other Lumber, 3li. 19s.; an old Road with two Jedsteeds, Hi. 15s.; total, 15011. Sworn to by Elizabeth Ticolson, the widow, 28 : 9 : 1660, before Hilliard Veren, cler- G. There were debts to several persons, amounting to 541i. 4s. ?he children were Christopher, aged twenty-two years, Jo- eph, aged twenty years, Samuell, aged sixteen years, John, ged fourteen years, Elizabeth, aged eleven years, and Tho- THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. S25 mas, aged seven years. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 47. Guardianship of Benjamin Fairfield. Peeter Palfery formerly married Eliza, the wife of John Fayrefeild, deceased, who was then possessed of that estate that her husband Fairefeild left. When she married said Pal- fery, she did not give bond for security of the children's por- tions, according to the will of her deceased husband, by which the children were not to have their several portions untU Benjamin, the youngest, reached the age of twenty years. Said Palfry desired to be released from the charge of said estate. The court 27 : 9 : 1660 ordered. Palfrey and the children, Walter, John and Benjamin being present, that, notwithstanding there were some things in the will difficult to be understood, all housing and land of said Faire- feild mentioned in the will should be equally divided among the children, all parties having consented. Palfery was fur- ther ordered to pay out of the goods that he had with his wife, Eliza Fairefeild, to the value of 40s. to Walter, the eldest son, which was to be understood to be more than about 31i. which he formerly received of said Palfery. John Faire- feild, the second son, being under age, chose his brother, Walter, to be his guardian, and Benjamin, being about four- teen years of age, chose his father-in-law, said Palfery, as guardian, and agreed to live with him until he reached the age of twenty years, Palfery teaching him to read and write. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 63. Whereas Benjamin Fairfeild, by consent of Salem county court, 29: 9: 1660, made choice of Peeter Palfery for his guardian, until said Benjamin was twenty years of age, or at said Palfries death, the latter having lately deceased, he chose Mathew Edwards as his guardian, and the court 34: 9 : 1663 confirmed it. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 123. Estate of Christopher Codner of (Marblehead?). Christopher Codner, dying intestate, an inventory was brought in and sworn to by Mary, the widow, and allowed 37: 9: 1660. Amount, 152li. Mary Codner, the widow, appointed administratrix, and the court ordered to be paid to Christopher, son of said Christopher, deceased, 601i., and 126 THE PEOBATE KBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY, the daughter, 301i., when each reached the age of twenty- me years, or were married; when the said widow married, he was to give security for her said children's portions. 8a- em Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 60. Inventory taken by John Devorick and William Mcke: louse and land, 60li. ; a Coubourtt & boxe and beadstead, ili. 5s.; table & frame & 4 gine stooUs, Hi. 2s. 4d.i; arthen rare, as potts & panes & such licke, 15s.; 2 barrells, 4s. 6d., ne Cheast, 4s., 8s. 6d. ; one skillett, one warmming pane, usen of treshners, one ladell & one lantom, 2li. 6d. ; wood- Qg ware, as tubbs & trayes, 28s. 3d.; 3 potts & 4 yiorn Lookes, 2li.; hoges & axksesse and a sawe, 8s.; 4 Charges nd pease of lathour, 13s.; one kittell, one floske bead & oulster. Hi. 14s.; putter, 31i. 20s.; 2 ruggs, 31i. 5s.; one lare of holland sheats, one table Cloth, 21i. 5s.; 7 pillobrs, [rayers. Hi. 8s.; 5 sheattes, 2li. 5s.; one bead & boulster, li. 16s.; Curttaings & vallings & Cobbartt Cloth and Cush- nghs, 2li. 5s. ; 3 pare of blancketts, 4li. 5s. ; a bead, 2 pil- 3wes and boulster, 3li. 3s. 6d. ; one Cheast, a wheall, pare f tongs, 2 basketts, Hi. 2s.; pease of sargh, 4 yd. of hol- md, 8 yd. moheare, 4li. 6s. 8d. ; 8 yards of ttamme. Hi. 8s. ; is waring Cloaths, 91i. 17s.; 15 swings, 15li.; 2 Cowes and heffer, llli. 10s.; in detts which is due to me, lOli. 17s.; otal, 15111. 9d. A daught. 5 yeares old, her name Mary, Oli.; Christ., 3 yeares old, 60li. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Hies, vol. 6, leaf 51. Joshua Codner of Marblehead, tailor, having possession f a house and land that was part of the estate of Cristo- her Codner, deceased, and whereas Mary, wife of deceased, t the time of her marriage, was to give security for the hildren's portions, which had not been done, court 28 : 9 : 665 ordered, with the free consent of Joshua Codner, that lie house be given for security for the payment of 601i. to be children of said Cristopher Codner, to be paid as the hildren come to age. John Devorix and Cristopher Latta- lore, feofees in trust, were discharged, and Richard Down- ig and Mary, his wife, agreed to bring up the two children ree. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 155. Estate of William Eliot of (Salem?). William EUett, dying intestate, an inventory of his estate as brought in by the widow, and the court 27: 9: 1660, THE PROBATE RECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. 327 allowed it. Amount, 55li. 8s. 6d., clear estate, besides debts. Court ordered that Sarah, daughter of said Ellett, have one- half the estate, when she became of age or at time of mar- riage, and the house and land mentioned in the inventory was boimd for the child's portion. Sara, the widow of said Ellett, and James Bedde, her now husband, were granted power of administration on the estate. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 61. Estate of Joseph Jewett of Eowley.* "I Joseph Jewett of Eowley, being weake of boddy bat -perfect in understandinge and memory doe make this my last will and test — in manner and forme as foUoweth, In primis after my debts be payed, I desire the rest of my goods may bee equally diuided among my seaven children, as well those two that I haue by my last wife as the fine that I had before Allwayes prouided that my eldest sonne Jeremiah Jewett must haue a dubbell portion, of all Estate I haue both in Few England, and Olde, whether Personall or Eeall, fur prouided that one hundred pounds I haue allredy 'payed to my sonne Phillip Nellson, that shall be counted as part of what I doe now giue him. Item I doe giue unto my sonne Jeremiah Jewett the farm I bought of Joseph Muzzy I meane all such Lands bought of him or any other, that are on the Forwest side of the Eiver called Egipt Eiver, with aU the meadow I bought of Nathaniell Stow, and Eobert Lord Senior, prouided he accept of it at fine hundred ponnds and wheras in the fourth Line it is saide I desire the rest of my goods to be equally diuided amongst my seauen children, I meane Lands as well as goods, and if any of these my aboue saide seauen children, should depart this life, before the age of twenty one years, or day of Marriage, then there portions, shall bee equally diuided Amongst the rest, allwayes prou- ided my Eldest son Jerremiah shall haue a doubbell portion, and as for my two yongest Children, and there portion, I leaue to the disposinge of my brother Maximillian Jewett, and who he shall apoint when he departeth this life, and I make Exequetors of this my last will and Testament, my Brother Maximillian Jewett, and my sonne Phillip Nellson, * See also Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol 2 (1913), pp. 298, 317, 318, 325, 434; vol. 3 (1913), p. 241 ; Essex Quarterly Court Files, vol. 33, leaf 35 ; vol. 34, leaves 12-18. 328 THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. my Sonne John Carlton, and my sonne Jeremiah Jewett allwayes free and willinge, that they shall be satisfied out of — estate, for all such pains and labour, that they shall be at conceminge the aboue premisses "Dated the 15 : of feburary ia the yeare 1660." Joseph Jewett [seal] Witness: Ezekiel Northend, Mark Prime. "At the signinge and sealinge hereof I doe giue my Bxequi- tars full power to mahe deeds, and to confirme any Land haue sold to any." Ezekiel Norfftenti, Mark Prime. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 36, 1661 by the witnesses. Inventory of estate of Joseph Jewett, deceased Feb. 34, 1660, taken by Ezekiel Northend, Maximillian Jewett and John Pickard: in moneys, 31i. ; apparrell, 35li. ; house hold stuffe, 13li. 10s.; Beddinge, 381i. 3s.; Linninge, 91i. 8s.; pewter, Bli. 3s.; Brasse, Sli. 10s.; Iron ware, 41i. 18s.; weights and scales, Sli. 4s.; beefe and porke, 301i. 10s.; a cart and furniture for plow, 6Ii. 3s.; for severall parcells of goods, 18811. 168.; corne, 611i. 13s.; cattell, 155li. 10s.; horses and mares, 681i.; a Servant, 171i.; wamponpeage, Hi. 5s.; Books, 6li. 17s.; Muzzy farme formerly so called, 5001i.; the new house and bame, all the land within Ipswitch fence and without Ipswitch fence and meddows, 60411. 10s.; the house in Eowly with upland and medows, and all out houses and four Commonages, 169li.; The farme at the neck that Corporall Gage doth live upon Contaninge seven him- dred and twenty Acres, 333li. ; The fEarme that Henry Kings- bury liveth upon contaninge four hundred and twenty Acres, 15311. 10s. ; Two hundred and Eighty Acres liinge in Common buttinge upon Merrimack river, 3li. ; A house and orchard and all the upland and meddow liinge in the bounds of Haverhill, 17811.; total, 360711. . Due upon Books and Bills, 349111. 5s.; in Debts and other goods, 55li. 10s.; a pare of stears, llli. 5s.; total, 255811. Is.; Debts due from the Estate, 187611. 12s. 9d. This inventory attested by Philip Nellson, John Carleton and Jeremiah Jewett. Eeceived in Ipswich court Mar. 26, 1661. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 14,931. On Mar. 26, 1661 Maximillian Jewett renounced his ex- ecutorship to the will of Mr. Joseph Jewett. Ipswich Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 1, page 93. THE PEOBATB EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 329 Upon a motion made by Mr. Carlton, guardian to Patience Jewett, that the court would be pleased to choose some men to make a division of some land between himself and said Patience, which now lay together, Ezekiell Northend and John Tod were named, and the court approved Sept. 39, 1663. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 131. Jerimiah Jewett accepted for his share of land, "the farme that was formarly mussie's farme with all the Land joyneing to it on this syd Egipt Kiver and on the other syde all the meddow land ye upland that lyes betweene this med- dow as it is broken up in with the common fence." Acknow- ledged Apr. 3, 1664. Maximilyan Jewett, overseer of the two youngest chil- dren of Joseph Jewett, deceased, Joseph and Faith, accepted for their portion the house that is upon the field, that .was formerly Goodman Gages and Goodman Shatswells, with the bam and the land; the land betwixt the house and Egypt Eiver, with sixteen acres of land within the common fence bought of Goodman Lord and Goodman Kingsbury; the farm that was John Bradstreets containing about four score acres, bounded southeast with Muddye River; six acres bought of Hiunphry Griffen and three acres bought of John Pinder; four acres of salt meadow bought of Mark Quilter and six acres in the west meadows formerly Goodman Gage's, with as much upland as comes to 64li. 10s. lying between WiUson hill and Egypt Eiver. Acknowledged Apr. 3, 1664, Philip Kelson of Rowley accepted as his share, the farm that was let to Goodman Kingsbury containing four hun- dred twenty acres, also two hundred eighty acres of up- land joining the same farm. Acknowledged Apr. 3, 1664. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 187. GUAEDIANSHIP OF NeHEMIAH JeWETT OF ROWLET. Nehemyah Jewett, son of Joseph Jewett, chose John Pick- ard for his guardian, and it was allowed by the court Mar. 36, 1661. Said Pickard was bound in 3001i. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 94. John Pickard guardian of Nehemiah Jewett accepted for his portion the dwelling house in Rowley formerly Mr. Bel- lingham's with all out houses and orchard and yards with five acres of "Ruffe marsh" in the common field; ten acres 30 THE PROBATE BEC0BD8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. I salt marsh west of Mr. Nelson's, and five acres of up- ,nd joining thereunto; four cow gates with four acres of larsh in Ipswich common field, bought of Marke Quilter, iven acres of meadow in the west meadows formerly Good- lan Gages and Goodman Kingsburyes, and the rest of the pland between Willson Hill and Egypt Eiver being the re- lainder of that land Maximilian Jewett had for the two sung children, Joseph and Faith. Acknowledged Apr. 2, 664. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 8, page 187. Acquittance of John Piekard as guardian of Nehemiah ewett by Thomas Wood of Eowley. Dated 7:2: 1664. 7'itness: Richard Oliver, John Grant. Ipswich Deeds, vol. , page 190. Guardianship of Patience Jewett of Rowley. Patience Jewett chose Mr. John Carlton as her guardian, ; was allowed by the court Mar. 26, 1661. Said Carlton ound himself for a true account of his sister Patience Jew- tt's portion. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 4. John Carlton guardian of Patience Jewett accepted for er share the farm let to Goodman Gage, also the house in [averhill with orchard and lands within the bounds of [averhill. Acknowledged Apr. 2, 1664. Ipswich Deeds, ol. 2, page 187. Estate of William Odet. Administration on the estate of William Odry granted lar. 26, 1661 to Mr. George Corwin and Mr. Edmund Bat- 2r, who were ordered to bring in an inventory. Ipswich }uarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 62. Inventory of the estate of Wilhn. Oaderie, deceased, taken hie last of December, 1660, by Walter Price and Elias Mason: L cloake and sute, 4li. 15s.; 1 snugg Coate, Hi. 10s.; 1 arge sute. Hi. 10s. ; 1 gray Coat, 12s. 6d. ; 1 Red sute, lis. ; ginting shurtts, at 9s., 18s.; 2 locrum shurts, at 6s. 6d. er, 13s.; 2 ould shurts, 3s. 6d. ; 1 canvas Jackett & locrum 'rawers, 7s. 6d. ; 2 pr. ould wosted stokins, 3s. per, 6s.; 1 r. wedmoU stokins, 16d., Is. 4d. ; 2 pr. of ould wosted tokins, 3s.; 1 pr. yaron stokins, 3s.; 1 cource gray coate THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 331 and canvas breeches, 14s.; 1 greene cotten sute, 8s.; 1 blak hatt, 10s., 1 coll. hate, 5s., 15s. ; 1 mountere Cap, 5s. ; 1 neck- cloth, 13d., a silk neckcloth, 4s., 5s. ; 1 pr. shews, 3s. 4d. ; 2 pr. onld shews, 4s. 6d. ; 1 psalme book & an Income & bible, 7s. ; a bedsack & Eugg, 5s. 6d. ; 2 pr. mittins. Is. 6d. ; 2 ould lynes wth. Hooks & leads & reels, 5s. ; 3 codd lynes, 8s. ; 4 Pish- ing leads, 12d. per, 4s.; 8 Hooks at 12d., Is.; 1 pr. boots, 14s., 1 od boot, 6s., Hi. ; a Chest, 4s., a glas, 12d., 5s. ; 1 pr. wosted gloves, 2s. 6d. ; his pt. of 15 hundred of fish, about, 30s., Hi. 10s.; a quart pt. of a Cach, 15li. ; dew from Eobert Starr, Is. 6d. ; dew to him from John Gurvand, 6s. Id. ; dew from Richard EUyott, 31i. 12s. 2d.; 2 barells makreU, 21i. 10s.; his pt. of three frawghts, his victualls to be deducted, 7s.; total, 411i. 5s. lid. Sworn in court, 12: 10: 1661, by Mr. George Corwin and Mr. Edmond Batters. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 46. Estate of Eev. Ezekiel Rogebs of Rowley.* "I Ezekiell Rogers Borne at wethersfield in Esex in old England now of Rowley in Essex in new England beiug at this time of Good memory and Competent health through Gods mercy, yett not knowing when the lord may be pleased to put an end to this Pillgramage doe Ordaine and make This my last will and Testament And first I will and desire that Everlasting praises be Giuen to the one holy God ia Jesus Christ as for all his mercies to me which are innumer- able soe for these three Spetiall Blesings: first for my Nur- ture and Education vnder such a father m' Richard Rogers, in Catachisme and knowledge of the holy scriptures the want whereof I see to be the maine Cause of the Errors of the times. Secondly that whereas till I was aboue twenty yeares of Age I made but ill vse of my knowlidge but lined in a formall profession of Relligion, the lord pleased by occa- tion of a Sore sicknes which was like to be death to make me to see the worth and Neede of Christ and to take such houlde of him as that I Coulde never let him Goe to this houre whereby I am now encouraged to bequeath and Committe my Soulle into his hands who hath Redeemed it, and my Body to the Earth since he will Giue me with these very eyes to see my Redeemer Thirdly to my Calling even to be a minester of the Gospell the most Glorious Calling in the * See also Eecords and Files of the Quarterly Courts ol Essex Co., Mass., vol. 3 (1913), pp. 229-235, 263, 275, 313. 332 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. worlde which the lord brought into, not without difficulty for my calling in the time of the hottest Persecution of that Bloody Hirachy and being inlightened Concerning the euill and snare of subscription and Cerrimonies I was advised to giue ouer the thought of the ministry and to betake myself e to the study and practise of phisick But the lord mercyfuUy prevented it; for though it be a Good and Nessecary Call- ing; I haue observed that the most through there owne cor- uption haue made it to themselues the very Temptation to Couetousnes or lust or both, I therfor Chose Bather to lye hide about a dozen yeares in an honerable famelly exercising my selfe in minestiriall dutyes for about a dozen yeares after my leaning the vnerversity. Then the lord Gaue me a Call to a Publique Charge att Eowley in yorkeshire whereby the Gentlenesse of — by mathewe I was fauored both for subscription and Cerimonies and injoyed my liberty in the miaestry about seaventeene years in Comforthable sort Till for Refusing to Eeade that accursed Booke that allowed sports on Gods holy Sabbath or lords day I was suspended and by it and other sad signes of the times Driuen with many of my hearars into New England where I haue lined in my Pastorall Office about years with much Best and comforth Belieueing the way — ^he Churches here to be ac- cording to the present light that God hath Giuen the purest in the wholle world "Now Age and In&imiti&s Calling vpon me to looke daly for my Change I profese myself e to haue lined and to dye an vnfeigned Hater of all the Base opinnions of the Anabap- tists and Antinomians, and all other phrentiche dotages of the times that springe from them which God will ere longe cause to he as doung on the earth I doe also protest against all the evell ffashions and practises of this Agee Both in Aparrt7e and that Generall Disguisement of longe Euffianlike haire A Custome most ComonZly taken vp at that time when — Graue and modest weareing of heaire was a part of the Ee- proch of Christ as appeared by the tearme of Bound heads and was carryed on with a high hand not with standing the knowne Offence of soe Ta&ny Godly persons, and without publique expression of there Eeasons for any such libertie taken As for my Estate I will and dispose as foUoweth ffirst I doe Bequeath and Giue to my welbeloued wife mary Eogers, my dwelling house Barne and all the outhouses also my Or- chard, Gardens, and the yeards belonging, and pasturage ad- ioyning to the — eed on both sides of the Broofc also the THE PEOBATB EECOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 333 hempyearde also the vpper house lott on the other side of the Highway with all the land and horse pasture adJoyneing to the same land I Giue hir also sixe Acres of Aurable land By the House of ezekiell Northen and my part of the ware- house pasture also I Giue hir hay Grounde salt and fresh soe much as my Ouerseers shall Judge sufficient to aflourd one yeare with another thirty loads of hay and where shee will chuse it and all this only for hir Natureall life also I Giue to my saide wife all my Goods, Household stufe, Cattell, Come, and all my stocke whatsoeuer, I Giue to my loueiag Nephew m' /Samuell Stone of conecticot thirty pounds, I Giue to my Cousen his son John ten pounds, to my deere Brother and ffellow officer m' phillips fine pounds and aquinas his lam — ^ia folio, to my Sumtimes servant Elizabeth Tenney ells parratt — en pounds to my loueing N'eece m''" mary matosins of malldon in esex in ouldengland I Giue ten pounds to my loueing Keeee m"' Elizebeth C — ton wife of the preacher of Eoterdam in hoUande I Giue ten pounds to the wife of my Cousin Eogers of Billrecay I Giue fiue pounds I Giue to my ||two|| present maid servants each of them an ewe lambe all and euery of these seuerall legacyes I will to be paide within one yeare after my death, except Th — into England and Holland which Shalbe redy to be paide as soune as they shall apoint and I tmpoure any from themsellues or any marchant or marchants here that may receaue it in there behalfe and for There vse and Giue full acquittance as im- poured from them that soe my execcutrix or ouerseers may be fully discharged therof I Giue all my latine ftookes to harverd Coledge in Cambridge and sume English Bookes as apeares in the Catalogue. "Item the Best of my estate in lands that ar not Giuen vnto my wife dureing hir NatureaU life that is the land at planting hill the land called Satchwell g^round and all the rest be it meadow fresh or salt or other vpland what euer and one third part of Gats or Commonage I Giue to the Church and towne of Kowley vpon Condission that they pay or cause to be paid, or legally tender, vnto ezeakiell Eogers the son of m' Nathaniel Eogers late pastor of the Church of Ipswich, Deceased, the full Some of eightscore poundes in Country pay the one halfe, that is to say foure score pounds within one yeare after my Death, the other foure score pounds to be paid the next yeare after that is within two years after my death ; and I intreat and appoint m' John whiple of Ipswich the Bulling Elder to be Gardion for ezekiell Eogers to Be- 33J: THE PEOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. ceaue or Cause to be Eeceaued this abousaid eight score pounds, and to Give vnto the Church or towne of Eowley a full discharge and acquittance vpon the Eeceaueing therof, and in Case the Church or towne of Eowley pay not the aboue- said eight score pounds my will is that thes abouesaid lands that are not GTiuen vnto my wife, shalbe assigned and set ouer by my ouerseers vnto Ezeakiell for the abouesaid payment, prouided also that it shall not be in the liberty of the church or towne of Eowley to Giue sell or allien these landes or any part therof or appropriate them or any part of them to any other end or vse then for this, the Better inableing them to carry on the minestry for euer : also all my houses barne and orchard and all my landes pastures and commonages and meadows which I haue Giuen vnto my wife mary Eogers Dureing her Naturall life after hir Decease, I Doe Bequeath and Giue vnto the Church and towne of Eowley to inable them the Better to maintaine two teaching elders in the church, for euer, and vpon that condision I Doe Giue them, the time which I allow them for the setleing of an elder shalbe foure yeares: and soe from time' to time as God makes any changes either By Death or Eemoueall any other way, and in case that the church or towne of Eowley faille of the condi- sion of providing themsellues of two teaching elders accord- ing to the time perflxed that is within foure years after they haue this to inable them the beter and soe from time to time within the said time of foure years after God by his prouidence haue maide any Chainge, my will is that the abouesaid houseing and landes shalbe to the vse of Harvard Colledge at Cambridge in New England I Giue also to the church my Silluer Bowles which they vse for the Communion to be soe vsed still after my wiues Decease and I make and appoint my said welbeloued wife the SoUe executrix of this my will and Testament and I appoint maxemillion Jewett and Samuell Brocklebanke to be ouerseers of this my will and Testament, made and signed the 17 of Aprill 1660." Bzekiel Eogers. Witness : Samuell Brocklebanke, maxemillion Jewett, John Brocklebanke. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 26, 1661 by the witnesses. Inventory taken Mar. 5, 1660-61 by Deacon Maxemillion Jewett, Ensign Samuel Brocklebanke and John Lambert: a gold ring and a silver Inkhorne and silver, 2li. ; all sorts of apparill, 1711. 17s.; silver plate, 201i. ; one Dwelling house THE PROBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 335 and bame and out houses with orchard and land lying on the south sid of the street and the Pasturs on both sidds the Brooke, 2001i. ; Areable land at home fifteene acre, 7511.; more Areabl land in the field, 511i. ; in meadowes, 150li.; unbroken upland and pasturing, 7011. ; in Commonages, SOli. ; three mares, two horses and f oure of younger age, 901i. ; oxen, 401i. ; ten cowes, 401i. ; four stears, 181i. ; five younge Catle and five calves, 17li. ; sheep old and younge, 181i. ; swine, 81i.; come and hay in the bame, lOli.; the best bedd furnished, 301i.; another bedd furnished, 131i. 6s. 8d. ; a presse and a litle Table with ther carpits. Hi. 10s. ; a trunke and linen in it and one chist, 6li. ; another bed and beding, lOli.; another bed and bedding, 5li.; another chist and what is in it, 51i.; another trunke with what was in it, 5li. ; cloath of woolen and linen and hempe, 2li. ; more Cloath, 31i.; in coten yearne. Hi.; hempe and yearne and flax, 2li. ; a litle cobert, one litle table, 10s.; one great presser and round table, 31i.; ten quishings and chares, 31i. 6s. 8d.; more quishings, lli, 10s.; buffit, stools and formes, Hi.; one elocke, Hi.; mault and barley below & 30 bush, of Indian, 61i. 10s.; in Armors and other Ammunition, 51i.; more wheat & mault, 60 bush. & 20 of Indian, 18li. ; flitches of bacon, 3li. ; two bedds more with ther bedding, Sli. ; sheep woole, 2li. ; more hemp, yearne and flax, 4li.; Twentie two peeces of pewther with some smaller, 5li.; brasen vessels, 81i. 10s.; Iron potts. Hi.; spits and frying panes, fixe shovls, tongs & other things, 2li. ; The Jack, Hi.; Chairs, table, Cobert and stools in the kitching, Hi.; wooden vessels, 311. ; wheels. Linen and woolen, 10s.; axes, hows, sythes, sickls and other edg tools, 21i. ; Temses, sives and measurs, 10s.; Carts, plows, chains and yoaks with forks and a cart rop, Sli. 10s.; tumerils, sled, beetle and wedges, 10s.; stocks of bees, 31i.; saddls, Bridle and pilion seat, lli. ; lattin Books in folio, 43li, 10s. 8d. ; Lating Books in quarto and other smaller books, 5li.; English Books in folio, lOli. 3s.; English Books in quarto, 13li. ; bibls, Hi.; smaller English books, 21i.; debts oweing to the Dead, 531i. 16s. 5d. ; in lands that were Thomas Barkers, 40011.; total, 1535U. 19s. 9d. Testified to in Ipswich court Mar. 26, 1661 by Mary Eogers wife of Ezekiell Eogers. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 23,987. EzekieU Eogers of Ipswich acknowledged the receipt from the Town and church of Eowley of 160li. bequeathed to him 13b THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. y Mr. Ezekiell Eogers of Eowley. Signed and sealed Jan. 6, 663. Witness: Symon Tuttle, John Whipple. Sworn in Ipswich court Mar. 31, 1663, by the witnesses. pswich Deeds, vol. 2, page 139. Deposition of Samuell Brocklebanke in Ipswich court, lar. 29, 1670 : being with Mr. Ezekiell Eogers pastor of the Jhurch of Eowley when he made his last will, he told him hat he would not dispose of any of the land that was his fife's by her former husband, Thomas Barker, only the one alf of the warehouse pasture, which he had paid for after hieir marriage, for all the rest she had it to dispose of, which rould be enough to give to her relations. Ipswich Deeds, 61. 3, page 145. Estate of Joseph Peaslet of Salisbury.* "The 1 1 last II wiU and testament of Josef Pesly is that my eats shall bee paid out of my estate and the remainner of ly estat wich is left my deats being paid I doe give and dooe eequeaf the on have vnto mery my wifE during her life and I 00 giue to my dafter Sera all my hous and lands that I have t Salsbery and I doo give vnto Josef my Sonne aU my land dat I have upon the plain at Haverell and doo all so giue nto Josef my Sonn ||all|| medo ling in the East medo at [averell and doo give vnto Josef my Sonn aU my right in the xespaster at HavereU and doo giue vnto Josef my Sonn ve of the common rites that doo be long to the plain I doo ive vnto my dafter Elesebeth my forty fouer eakers of vp- md lying west word of Haverell and doo giue vnto my after Elesebeth fouer Eakers and a have of medo liing in [le west medo at Haverell and doo all so give to my dafter Uesebeth fouer of the common rits that doo belong to the lain and doo give vnto my dafifter Jean tenn shillen and to ly dafter mary tenn Shellens I doo give vnto Sarea Saier ly granchild my ||vp||land and medo liing at Speaket reuer nd I doo give vnto my Sunn Josef all the re mainer of my md at Haverell wich is not heare disposed of this is my ist will and testement being in my righ[t] mind and memere 'ittnes my hand the 11 of nouember 1660." Josef pesle Witness: Phill: Challis, Thomas Barnard, Eiehard Cour- ier * See also Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex o., Mass., vol. 3 (1913), p. 146. THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 337 "I doo all so make mary my wiffe my Soull exseceter and doo allso leave Jo^ef my Sunn and the esteat that I haue giueen him to my wifEes desposen tell Josef my Sonn be twenty yeares of aige" Proved in Salisbury court 9« 3: 1661 by Phillip Challis and Tho. Bamett. Inventory taken by Eiehard Currier, Thomas Barnard and William Barence : 1 gruidiag stone and crink & bittell rings, 12s.; 1 smothing Iron, 5 wedges and on Iron bar. Hi. 5s.; one pare of and Irons and 2 spits, 4 axes & 2 saws, 21i. 6s. ; on crane, 2 tramels, gred Iron & brand Iron and fire slice, on par of cob Irons & tongs. Hi. 14s. ; on tow Combe parsel, 10s. ; on Iron pot and skelet, pot hokes and flesh hoke and friing pan, Hi. 4s.; 5 howes, 1 Chaine & other Iron work, ILL.; puter and bras, 5li. ; 2 guns and on sword, 3li. ; all his wariag apperell woling and lining, 81i. ; Cloth & sarge and tamie, 711. 13s.; beds and beding, lOli. 18s.; yarn, woU, flax and hempe, 5li. 10s.; Chests, barells, spining wheles and other lumber, 3li. ; forty bushels of wheat, lOli.; sixty bushels of Indian Corn, 91i. ; three Cows, two heffers & on calfe, 19li. ; swine, 3li.; hous and land and meddow, 501i.; 2 bibels and other bukes, Hi. 15s.; total, 1431i. 5s. Inventory taken by James Davice, Sr. and Theophiles SacheU: 13 acors more or les within the playne fenced as it is bounded in the records and so for the rest in record for this 13 acors, 501i. ; 18 acors without the fence, 401i.; 44 acors of the 3 deuision over the litel rever westward is bounded, 351i. ; 4 scor and 4 of the 3 devision on spicet hiU as it is bound, 351i. ; a 4th devision of upland yet not perfeted all though granted by the towne, 5li. ; 6 acars of meddow at the east meddow as bound, 30li. ; 4 acars & a halfe of med- dow at the west meddow bounded, 8li. ; 6 acars of 3 devision of meddow at Spicket, 9li. ; 4 acors of 3 devision of medow bounded in the new found medow, 5li. ; 4 ox commends & others cow commends, 16li. ; total, 33311. Testified to by Mary Peasly, executrix. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 21,069. Court 14 : 3 : 1663, ordered that Capt. Eob. Pike, Lt. Phil- lip Challis and Mr. Tho. Bradbury be impowered to divide the estate of Joseph Peasly, according to his will, all his debts being first paid and to make return thereof to the next Hampton court. Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 13. $38 THE PEOBATE EBCOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Court Apr. 13, 1664, ordered that Capt. Pike, Mr. Tho. Jradbury and Leift. Phillip Challis make a division of lands letween widow Peasly and Sarah Peasly, now wife of Tho. iarnard, jr., and the housing, according to the will of Jo- eph Peasly, as soon as they can conveniently. Salisbury ^varterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 30. Court Oct. 11, 1664 ordered that the widow Peasly should lave libery to make a division of the house and land between ler and Tho. Barnett, in behalf of his wife, according to he will of Joseph Peasly, and said Barnett to take his choice, T else the said Barnett to make the division of the land and he widow Peasly to take her choice. If they could not agree, hen Willi. Osgood, Eiehard Currier and Sam. Foot were to lake the division. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. , leaf 24. Estate of Mrs. Ann Jewett of Eowi^t. "I m" Ann Jewett of Eowley In the County of esei Being ^eake of Body But of perfect vnderstanding and memory ot knowing how Soone God may be pleased to Call me away y death doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testa- lent It Being that I haue in my owen dispose one hundred ounds I will and dispose of it as followeth Item I will lat this one hundred pounds shalbe equally devided a — les foure of my Children to witt John Alien Ann AUen saac Allen and Bossom Allen : only I will and Giue vnto my aughter Ann alien tenn pounds more then the Eest which lalbe that is the ten pounds Giuen Befor the Eest of the ondred be devided: and as for those seueraU pertickulors lat ar at my dispose in that Couenant betwene m' Joseph ewet and me I will that those things that I haue not alredy iuen to my daughter Prissilla that my sone John alien shaU me a Gould Eing — the sillver wine Cup and the Eest I will id Giue vnto my daughter Ann Allen this I acknowledge I be my last -will made the fist of f ebruary one thousand six mdred and sixty in wittnes wherof I set to my hand and I jpoint m' Edward Eawson and m' Jeremiah Houchin to e the performeance hereof." her mark Ann A Jewett Witness : Samuell Brocklebanke, John harris. Testified to in Ipswich court Mar. 26, 1661 by Samuell THE PROBATE RECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 339 Brocklebanke and Apr. 29, 1661 by John Harris, and proved May 2, 1661. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 14,874. Estate of Eichaed Beowne of Newbury. "Bee it knowne vnto all men by theise p''sents that I Eich- ard Browne of Newbury in the County of Essex in Neweng- land being sicke of body but of perfect memory do here make my Last will and testament first I Comend my soule to god in Jesus Christ and my body when it shall decease this life to be buryed in the burying place iu Newbury in hope of a ioyfull resurrection, And for my worldly goods I dispose as foUoweth. first I giue to my Son Joshua Browne when he shallbe of the age of one and twenty yeares, all that parsell of my vpland and meadow that lyeth neere the little Eiuer as it is now inclosed, and my flue acres of vpland adioyneing to Goodm Smiths land, and my share of meadow, which I haue equally with Georg Little, vpon the little Eiuer, and a mare colt and two calues and an ewe and my owne freehold for encouragment to liue with his mother vntni he be of the aforesaid age. Secondly I giue to my Son Eichard Browne the house and Lott I now dwell vpon with the Lott adioyne- ing to Eobert Longs Land and that parsell of land adioyneing to Eichard Pettingalls land ||on bothe sides of the ware|| with my eight acres of salt marsh lying in the great marsh betweene m" Cuttings marsh and Thomas Bloomfeilds marsh, and my parsell of meadow adioyneing to the Land that Beniamin Eoafe hath now in possession and the freehold which was Gyles Badgers which belongs to mee, and he my Son Eichard shall pay out of his share ten pounds to each of his three sisters within three years after he shall have the said premisses in prossession 3dly I giue vnto my Son Ed- mund Browne all my share of Land that belongs to mee which was formerly Joseph Carters that is to say half e the plow land pasture and meadow with the house and bame that hath beene built by mee and halfe the preuiledg of freehold, both Eich- ard and Edmund shall haue their Legacyes at their mothers decease, but if their mother shall chang her Condition and marry againe then they shall haue their portions at the age of one & twenty years. Also to my three daughters Elizabeth Sara and Mary I giue to each of them the summe of ten pounds to be paid out of my stock at the day of their marryage, and if my wife shall marry againe then the stock that I leaue in her hands shall be diuided among my three daughters afore- 340 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. said, according to the discretion of my ouerseers, and my wife shall haue the vse of the said stock vntill my daughters shalbe of age for the bringing of them vp, And whereas I am bound to leaue my wife worth threescore pounds, In leiu of it I giue vnto her the thirds of my lands dureing her naturall life, and appoint her to bee the sole executrix of this my last will and testament also I appoint her to pay John Badger his portion out of my estate and that my debts and funeraU be- discharged. Also the portion abouementioned to my Son Josua I appoint it to be in full of what he shall haue out of my estate so that he shall neuer desire any more in relation •of any thing giuen to his brother Joseph deceased by his vnckle Georg Browne deceased If ether of my sons doe die befor he comes to, age then his land shal fale vnto the other two and if ether of my dauters shal die before her marrage then her portion shal fale vnto my other two dauters and if my wife chaiag her condition by marrag then she shal give security to my ouersers for the paiment of my childrens por- tions. And I doe appownt my louing frinds Eichard Kente and Nicolas Noyes and Eobert Long my ouerseers to put in exicution this my wille and testament. Signd and seled with myne owne hands in the presens of vs" Eichard Browne [seal] Witness : Tristram CoflBn, Joseph Noyes. "Farther it is my will & desier that my louing frind Josef Noyce be one of my ouerseers aded to the other three before mentioned. Wittness & to this will: James Noyes, Moses Noyes." Proved June 24, 1661 by Moses Noyes before Daniel Den- ison and Tristram Coffin. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 139. Inventory of the estate of Eichard Browne of Newbury, who deceased Apr. 26,. 1661, taken, June 5, 1661, by Eichard Knight, Anthony Somerby and Steven GrenlefE, and proved in Ipswich court. Mar. 25, 1662, by Elizabeth Browne, the widow and executrix: Six and twenty acres of upland & meadow with house & barne and eight and twenty acres of upland and meadow and a house, 1-2 a barne & sixe and twenty acres of upland & meadow, 40011. ; a mare and a horse and two yeareling Colts, 461i. ; a yoak of oxen and six cowes, 401i. ; thre yearling steere & a two yerling heifer, one yerling & 4 calues, 121i. ; three ewes, three weathers, 2 lambs, 41i. ; A sow, twelue shoots, three pigs, 91i.; Come upon the THE PROBATE KECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 341 grownd, 16li. ; his weareing apparrell, 131i. 6s. In the Hall, a bedstead & a trueklbedsted, with a fetherbed, a bolster, 4 feather pillowes, 3 blankets, a coverled & a Euge with cur- taines, a vallons with a flockbed and bolster, a rug and blanket, 151i. ; two chests, a trunck, 2 boxes and a case of bottles, 31i.; A Cubbard and Cubbard cloth, a table, a settle, a forme, 2 chayres, one stoole, 4 Cushions and a Cradle, 41i. ; two Carpets, lli. 10s.; A Bason and ewer, 4 silver spoones, a Cupp, a little basen, 6 chiny dishes & a warmeing pan, 31i. 10s. ; A paire of Holland sheets & 4 pillow bears, 2li. ; Nine sheets & 2 pillow bears, 2li. ; one diaper & 2 network cubbard cloths, lli. ; one diaper table cloth & 2 diaper napkins, a Hol- land tablecloth & 16 napkins, 31i. 5s. ; A box, a desck, 2 little pillows & a basket, 10s. In the seller, 4 beare vessells, 6 trayes & a bowle, a keeler, 5 chesefatts, a churne, a pondering tub & butter tub, a koowle & other lumber, lli. 10s. In the kitchin, two brass potts, a great bras kettle, a little bras kettle, 4 brass pans, 2 brass candlesticks, 2 Skil- lets, 51i. ; A morter and pessill, a chafing dish, a skim- mer, a brass Ladle, lli. 16s.; An Iron pot, 2 tramells, a paire of Andirons, a pr. of tongs & fire shovells, a spitt, 2 pr. of pott hooks, 2 smoothing Irons, a flesh-hooke, a pr. of sheers & a pr. of Snuffers, frying pan & an Iron peele & a pressing Iron & passell, Hi.; two guns and a musket barrell, a sword & amunition & a watchbill & a chopping knife, a Clever & a shreding knife, 2 lamps, 31i. 6s. 8d. ; Eleven platters, 2 basins, 5 fruit dishes, 7 porringers, 4 sawcers, 2 salt sellers, a flaggon, 2 quart potts, 2 pint potts, a halfe pint pott, a cup & a beaker, a halfe pint bottle, 3 pewter chamberpots, 6 Al- cumy spoones, 61i. ; Books & an houre glass, lli. 10s.; A little table & Cubbard & foormes, a pr. of bellowes & chayres & a cheespresse, a linnen wheele & a woollen wheele & other Lumber, 2 dozen of trenchers, 2 pr. of cards & 2 bucketts, lli. 15s.; A bedstead In the Chamber over the Hall with a fetherbed, a blanket, a coverled and a Bug & boolster, a matt, 71i. ; 2 Chests, 2 boxes, lli. 10s. ; A dozen of Hogsheds & 11 Smal tubs & baggs and sacks and 2 seives & lumber, 2li. ; four augers, 2 hedgbiUs, 2 crosscut saws, a handsaw, 5 hooes, an ads, a hamer, 2 axes, 2 hatchets, a spade and a shovell & other utensells for husbandry & some old Iron, 41i. In the kitchin Chamber, 9 bushels of wheat & about 15 bush, of Indian come and a halfe bushell, 4li. 10s.; A hors harness, a sadle & a pillion, lli. 15s.; A cart & dungpot and wheeles, 2 ploughs, 2 yoaks & chayne & 1-2 & other small utensils, 31i. ; 2 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. scithes, 2 riphookes, 2 Sickles, 4 prongs, 15s. ; 6 stalls of es, 61i.; 5 wedges & a pr. of Beetle Eings, 10s.; wooU & me, 21i. ; ten pounds of Gotten wooU, 10s. ; two flitches of .con, Hi. 4s.; total, 634li. 3s. Debts due from the de- ised: To Nathaniell Badger ia England, 251i. 5s.; to Peter ippan, Hi. 6s. ; to Henry Jaques, 31i. 14s. ; to John Badger, :. 10s.; total, 311i. 15s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, I. t, leaf 95. Estate of Thomas Seeks of Newbury. Administration on the estate of Tho. Seeres granted 25: ; 1661 to Mary, his widow. Inventory amounting to 791i. >s. 8d., clear estate, was allowed. Salem Quarterly Court ecords, vol. 4, fage 69. Inventory of the estate of Thomas Seers of Newbury, who jceased May 16, 1661, taken by William (his W M mark) [oody, Eobert Coker and Anthony Somerby: The house & ime & two acres and three quarters of land, 481i. ; a cow ad a Calf e, 5li. 6s. ; three swyne & three pigs, 21i. 8s. ; His eareiag apparrell, 61i. 14s.; A bedsted, a feather Bed, a ;ugg and a blancket, bolster & pillowes, 61i. 10s.; A chest, forme, table, a cubbard, two spining wheels & two chayres, li. 3s. ; A tub, a tray, two bowles, two bucketts, & other uten- els & lumber, a hayr seive, 15s. ; A great brass kettle & little Id kittle, 3 little Iron potts &■ a pr. of pothooks, a bras skil- 3t & a pr. of CottriUs & tongs & warming pan & frying pan 1 lamp, 2li. 12s.; two pewter platters, a pint pot, a pewter lottle & a porringer, 2 tin sawce pans, 13s.; foer wedges, 2 leetle rings, a spade, a shave, a handsaw, 2 hooes, an axe & a )are of wooU cards, 18s. ; a bible, a brush, a smoothing Iron, I flesh hooke, a brass ladle, 10s. In the Chamber: An ould )ed & blanket and Eug, lli. 10s.; A Chest, a box, a meale ;rough, lli. ; A hogshed, 2 tubs, a bedsted & 2 halfe butts & )ther Luumber, 17s.; three baggs, 10s.; eight bushells of In- iian corne, lli. 4s. ; thre sheets, lli. 5s. ; A coverlet, lli. 10s. [n the seller: A case of bottles, 4s. 6d. ; three hogsheads of srineger, 3li.; ten old hogsheads, Hi.; 3 small beare tubs, 2 balf e butts, a Coule & other lumber, lli. ; In come upon the ground, 31i. ; A cannoo, 2 tunnels, a harping Iron, lli. ; total, 931i. Debts: To Henry Jaques, ; Abrah. Tappan, 31i. 5s. ; Mr. Grenleafe, 31i. 3s. ; Goodm. Drinker, lli. ; Mr. Wood- man, 12s. ; Ben. Swett, IDs. ; John Bartlet, 6s. ; Capt. White, THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 343 9s. 4d. ; Eich. Fitts, 5s. ; John Knight, 3s. ; Henry Lunt, 4s. ; Peter Morse, 6s. ; Robert Coker, 2li. 7s. ; total, 131i. 4d. The appraisers made oath, 26 : 9 : 1661, before Hilliard Veren, cleric. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 125. Estate of Mrs. Isabel Babson of Gloucester. Administration on the estate of Isabell Babson, widow, granted 25: 4: 1661, to her son, James Babson. Inventory- brought in and allowed. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 70. Inventory of the estate of Isable Babson of Glositer, taken Apr. 9, 1661, by Samuel Delaber and Phillip Stainwood and sworn to in court by James Babson, before Hilliard Veren, cleric: "The valine of those lands and goods com to twenty seven pounds & six shillings." Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 127. Estate of Philip Kietland of Lynn. Administration on the estate of Phillip Kertland granted 25: 4: 1661, to his wife Alee, now wife of Eavan Thomas, and Mr. Will. Bartholmew and Mr. Oliver Purchas, the two feofees of trust. Court allowed an indenture or mortgage, together with a schedule annexed, dated 12: 2: 1661, which instrument was made from said Thomas to said Alee, pro- vided the estate be reserved in order that the court may make further proportions to the children out of the said estate. Also, the said widow, not bringing ia an inventory of the estate of her husband Kirtland, deceased, according to law, was liable to a fine of 5li. for every month's neglect, which the court respitted till the next General Court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 70. William Harker of Lyn, aged about sixty five years, testi- fied that when Phillip Kartland of Lynn was going to sea, he told him that he had left an estate in the hands of his wife, Alice Kartland, etc. Sworn in court. "Inventory of the moveable estate which Evan Thomas hath and doth enjoy with and by Alice his now wife ; Taken before marriage:" Four Cowes, 41i. pr. peece, 161i.; 2 steers of 2 year and vantage at 3li., 6li.; 2 mare colts of a year and vantage, 161i.; 2 smale swine, 16s.; 11 wethers and ewes at 14s., 7li. 14s.; Lambs at 8s. p. pc, 21i.; 57 yds. of 344 THE PROBATE BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Cloth of Cotton and sheeps wool at 3s. 6d., 91i. 19s. 6d,; 19 yds. 1-2, at 33d. p. yd., Hi. 15s. lOd. ; 2 yds. 1-2 of Cotton and lyn- ing cloth at 3s. p. yd., 7s. 6d. ; 18 yds. of Searg at 6s. 6d. p. yd., 5li. 17s.; one peece of Penistone, lis.; 6 yds. of penistone at 4s. 6d. p. yd., Hi. 7s.; 2 yds. of stuff at 4s. p. yd., 12s.; 2 peeces of stuff at 21i. 4s., 2li. 4s. ; peece of stuff and a peece of tammie, 14s. 6d.; yds. 1-2 of Satinesco at 6s. p. yd., Hi. 13s.; one mantle at 26s., 8 yds. of dimity at 2s. 6d. p. yd., 21i. 6s. ; Cards of Lace, 8s. 6d., 13 oz. of silke,- 2 — 0—6 maks, 21i. 9s. Fine sheets, 35s.; one paier of sheets, 20s. maks, 21i. 15s.; table clothes and one hand towel, 19s.; yds. of narrow hoUond, 9s., one yd. of Lawne, 12s., Hi. Is. ; yds. of Carpetting, lis. ; for fine white threed, 12s., Hi. 3s.; smale deskes, 6s., 2 paier of scales and wights, 16s., 2 pillow-beers, 30s., one paier of sheets, 30s., 31i. ; yds. of Cloth, 8s., 8 towels and a boardcloth, 12s., Hi.; nap- kins, 6s., 2 pillowbeirs, 8s.; one fether bed & pillow, 31i. 6s., 41i.; fether bolster, 10s., a paier of old sheets, 6s., 16s.; a pil- low and bolster, 7s. 6d., a green rug, 30s., a blanket, 10s., 21i. 7s. 6d. ; one old covled, 20s., Curtaines and vallence, 30s., 21i. 10s.; a blue rug and a blanket, 12s., a paire of Corse sheets, 8s., Hi.; an old flock bed, 12s., a chest, 12s., a press, 25s., 2li. 9s.; a bedstead, 10s., Indean matts, 6s., 16s.; Cotton yarne, 6s., 401i. of wool and lether, 31i. 6s.; an old rug, 5s., ginger, 25s., Coppris, 20s., milsacks, lis., 3li., Is. ; pewter flag- ons, platters, & other pewter, 5li. 10s. ; a brass kettle and other implments of brass, 41i. ; Iron potts and kettls and other things, 5li. ; Sword and bandalears, 13s. 6d., a bridle bitt and pannel, 7s., Hi. 6d. ; several wodden things, 28s., 2 Chamber- potts & a cass of Bottles, 10s., Hi. 18s. ; Chaiers, 8s. ; 300 1-2 of board and a spade, 17s. 6d., Hi. 5s. 6d. ; ladder & a hoe, 8s. 6d., a wheelbarrow wheele, 2s., and other things. Hi. 8s. 6d. ; load of hay, lOli. ; one peece of Cotton Cloth, 19s. 3d.; one bill on Samuel Bennet, 2li. 45s. ; due in Iron potts from John Diryn, 2li. 5s.; 5 wedges, 2 beetle rings, one spit, a drippin pan, a dung fork, a Iron barr, a blanket and other things. Hi.; in money, lOli. ; on bill on Ambrose Cowley, Hi.; total, 16011. 14s. Id. The following was annexed and entered and recorded, Apr. 29, 1661, by Edw. Eawson, re- corder : The house and farm with the apurtnances, 161i. ; in wheat, 5li. ; four dussen off napkins, 61i. 5s.; to a bill by John Prances, Hi.; to severall debts owinge to ye estat not pd., . Sworn in court June 26, 1661 by Alee Thomas, THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 345 late wife of Phillip Kertland, deceased, before HUlyard Ver- en, cleric. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaves 127-138. Estate of John Humphries, Esq.* Administration upon all the estate in New England of John Humphries, Esq., granted 25: 4: 1661, to Mr. Joseph Humphries, his son, and Mr. Edmond Batter, who gave bonds for lOOli. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 71. Inventory of the estate of Jno. Humphreys, Esq., taken 13: 10: 1661, by Edmond Batter and Joseph Humfrey: Jincken Davis of Lyne fined by the General Court to pay Mr. Humphries, 401i.; Jno. Hudson, now of New Haven, fined by the same authority to pay Mr. Humphrey, 201i. ; Mr. Jno. Dunster, deceased, sold a windmill from Mr. Humph- rey's land, 60li. ; the farme at Lyne, now in the Occupation of Edward Ingles, ; sixe Acres of salt marsh in Bum- ney Marsh in the Occupation of Eichard Jnoson. Court 10 : 10 : 1661 allowed the inventory and continued Mr. Ed. Bat- ters and Mr. Joseph Humphries as administrators. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol.' 7, leaf 39. Court 10: 10: 1661 gave Mr. Joseph Humphries, admin- istrator, liberty to make use of 301i. of the estate for his necessary expenses. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 84. Mr. Edmond Batter, who, with Mr. Joseph Humfries, was admiaistrator of the estate, presented an inventory which was allowed. 30 : 4 : 1663 said Batter was allowed full power of administration in the absence of Joseph Humfries. Sa- lem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 119. Inventory of the estate of Jno. Humphreys, Esqr., deceased, taken July 3, 1663, by Henry (his mark) Collince and Thomas (his mark) Farrar, and allowed July 3, 1663, in Salem court, as presented by Edmond Batter and Mr. Joseph Humphreys : One farme contayninge one dwellinge house, upland and nine Acres of Salt Marsh in ye hands of Robert Ingles of Lyne, 38011.; six Acres salt Marsh in Eumney Marsh late in the possession of Eichard Jnoson of Lyne, 301i.; total, 3101i. Ee- *See also Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Es- sex Co., Mass., vol. a (1912), pp. 330, 331, 389, 393-395; vol. 3 (1913), pp. 8-11, 106, 107. 346 THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. eeived of the widow Davis of Lyne for Jenken Davis fine and so a ^ull discharge, 20li. ; of Jno. Hudson, for fine to Mr. Humphreys, 201i. ; ia the hands of Eobt. Ingles in considera- tion of a barn to make good, 27li. ; total, 377li. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 20, leaf 122. Court 24 : 9 : 1663 allowed Mr. Edmond Batter, adminis- trator, to pay himself his just dues from the estate of Mr. Joseph Humfries, for all his charges in the management of the busiaess, taking it from the rent of the farm of Mr. Humfries at Windmill hUl in Lynn. Ten pounds was al- lowed said Batter of an account presented to court, besides another account owned by Mr. Joseph Humphries. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 123. Mr. Edmond Batter, administrator, having paid Edw. Richards 5li. for his pains about the estate, the court allowed it 27: 9: 1666. Salem Quarterly Court Becords, vol. 4, page 172. Court June 25, 1667, advised Mr. Edmond Batter, admin- istrator, to pay a debt due from Joseph Humfryes to John Lake of Boston. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, leaf 4. Jno. Davis, aged about thirty years, deposed that whereas there was by agreement of the executors of the estate of John Humphryes, Esq., "that my mother the relict of Jenckin Davis, that as the full of what he was to pay to m' Humphryes, which was twenty poimds, eighteen pounds of it was paid to m' Edmond Batter & noe more, & the other forty shillings M' Joseph Humfryes did dispose thirty shillings to m' Samuell Whiting seny' of Lynn & ten shillings to my selfe." Sworn 25 : 9 : 1668, before William Hathome, assistant. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, leaf 14. Court Nov. 30, 1669, approved a bill of Mr. Tho. Euckes, charged upon John Humfryes, Esq.'s estate, or so much of it as Mr. Edmond Batter, administrator, should judge justly due. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, leaf 29. Whereas the court for several years past impowered Mr. Joseph Humfryes and Mr. Edmond Batter as joint adminis- trators to find what estate Jno. Humfreyes, Esq., deceased, left in the country and to bring in an inventory, Mr. Jo- seph Humfryes going out of the country, court continued said Batter, making him sole executor. He brought in an THE PKOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 847 iiiTentory in 1663, and now presenting an account of charge and disbursements for said Joseph, also what he had laid out on building and repairing of houses and fences, and the re- ceipts of the profit of the farm, which was allowed 38 : 9 : 1671. Mr. Batter desired to renounce and be released of his administratorship. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, leaf 54. Account of Jno. Humphry's estate, presented to the Sa- lem court, 28: 9: 1671, and allowed upon oath of Edmund Batter: Dr. to what he disbursed to Mr. Joseph Humphreys before he went to England, 351i. 16s. 8d. ; to Jno. Floyd for fencing salt marsh, 7s. ; to Andrew Mansfield for labor about viewing the fences, 6s. 8d. ; to Edward Eichards for his paynes & Charges for helping to Inquere out the estate, 5li. ; to Mr. Jno. Lake of Boston, 17li. 9d.; to old Mrs. Eucke for old expences. Hi. 14s. Id.; to Eobt. Eane for buildiage of Barne and abatement of Bent, 30li. ; to Eich. Hude for Ee- pareing of dwellinge house, 611i. 6s. lOd. ; to Mr. Helliard Veren for drawing 2 leases, 5s. ; to interest of money to the value near of 601i. for seaven years past, 151i. ; to his care and paynes the 7 years past, lOli. ; total, 14611. 17s. Cr. ^ what has been received from Eobt. Eane for 4 years Eent, 401i.; what has been received from Eichard Hude fo' three years Eent, 311i. ; total, 711i. Account of what Mr. Joseph Humphrys received out of the estate while ia New England: By Mr. Jno. Hudson of New Haven, 321i. ; what he Eecd of the Eelict of Jenken Davis, 20li. ; Erancis Ingles pd. to Mr. Jno. Hathom, 5li. ; to Mr. Whiteige of Lyne, lOli. ; to Edmund Batter, lOli. ; reed of Edmund Batter, 351i. 16s. 8d.; per Jno. Lake of Boston pd. by Ed. Batter, 171i. 9d.; wt. he Eeceived of Mr. Jno. Gedney for a small psell of land sold him in Salem, 3li. 10s.; total, 123li. 7s. 5d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 20, leaf 123. Estate of John Siblt of Manchester. Eachell Sibly, wife of John Sibly, deceased, brought in an inventory of her husband's estate 25:4: 1661 and was sworn. Said Eachell was appointed administratrix, the widow to have the property for the bringing up of the children. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 73. Inventory taken June 24, 1661, by Willm. Allen, Pasco 348 THE PROBATE EECOKDS OP ESSEX COXJNTT. Foot and Eob. Leach: One dwelling house with fifty Acres land, 151i. ; 4 Cowes & 1 heifer, 181i. ; 3 oxen & 1 Bull, 181i. ; 1 heifer & Calfe, 41i. ; 5 peggs or swine, Hi. 10s. ; pewter, Hi. 15s.; Brass & Iron Potts, Hi. 10s.; Bed & Bedinge, 5li. Chest, bedsteed & Table, Hi. 10s.; one thousand five hun- dred boards, 31i. 15s. ; total, 69li. 10s. Debts : To Mr. Willm, Brown, about lOli. ; Mr. Emory, 35s. ; Goodman Joanes, 15s Bd. Batter, 4li. 15s.; other small debts, besides what we do not yet understand, 12s.; total, 161i. 17s.; clear estate, 521i. 13s. "he left behind him a Widow & 9 fatherless Children 4 Boyes & 5 girles: the Eldest daughter 19 years old, the next daughter about 17 years: the therd daughter about 15 years : fourth is a son of 13 years." Sworn in court by Ea- chell Sibly, the widow. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 138. Estate of James Smith of Maeblehead. "I James Smith of marblehead, being weake in body but (through the mercie of God) of sound mind & memorie, doe make this my last will will, in maner & forme following, ffirst I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God, trusting in Jesus Christ alone for Life, & for saluation: Item I giue & bequeth vnto mary Smith my wife, all that my farme called Castle hill, w**" ten acres in the South field bought of Joseph Grafton, & now in the hands of Samuell Cutler, during her Life if shee remayne So Long a widdow, & at the day of her death, or marriag w'^'' shall first happen, then I giue it to my son James Smith : but it is to be vnder- stood Eichard Eowland my son in Law hath ten pound & in the first purchase of Castlehill; Item I giue vnto my wife my house & land in marblehead bought of Erasmus James & aU my share on the farme bought by marblehead of maj' wm hathorne dureing her life or widdowhood & after her death or marriag w* shall first happen to my son James Smith, & my will is that after the Death of my son James that this shall Desend to James his Eldest son: Item I giue vnto my wife all my household goods, w*''in Doors, to her, & her heires for euer, & also 4 of my Cowes. Item I giue vnto Kathren Eburne my Daughter my six Oxen in the hand of Samuell Cutler, Item I giue vnto mary Eburne, my Grand- child Twenty pounds, w* I order her father to Dispose of & improue for her good, vntill her Day of marriag, or Twenty one yeares: Item I giue to the other fine Children of my THE PROBATE EECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 349 Daughter Eburne fiue pounds apeece to be improued by the father as abousaid; Item, I giue unto my Daughter mary Eouland the oxe w*^" I now yoak w* one of her husbands; Item I giue vnto my Grandchild Samuell Eowland ten pounds if he be liueing at the Day of my Death, or else the ten pounds to be Devided in equall shares betweene his Brothers, & sisters. Item I giue vnto my Daughter Eowlands other three Chil- dren fiue pounds apeece to be improued for their good vntill they come to Twenty one yeares, or marriag, by the ouer- sight of the ouerseers of this my Last will; Item I apoint mary Smith my wife my sole Executrix & I apoint my trusty fEriend maj"' wm Hathorne, & my Son Samuell Eburne Ouer- seeres of this my last will & doe giue vnto maj'' wm Hathorne for his paynes ten pounds to be payed him out of a debt in John Deverix hands : And in wittnes that this is my last will I haue here vnto sett my hand, & seale the 9: d^'^: 1660." his mark James J S Smith [seal] his mark Witness: Wm Hathorne, Samuell X Eburne. Proved in Salem court 27 : 4 : 1661 by Maj. Will. Hathorne and Samuell Ebbome. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 130. Will of James Smith was brought into court by his wife, and was allowed 37: 4: 1661, as was also an inventory amounting to 59211. Is. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 71. Inventory taken June 25, 1661, by Francis Johnson and Moses Mavericke: Fine milch Cowes, 451i.; 1 steer, three years ould, 5li. ; 1 bull & 2 heaf ers, two year ould, 7li. ; 5 year- lins, 71i. 10s. ; 7 ould sheep & 3 lams, 4li. 5s. ; an oxe, 81i. ; 6 oxen, 36li.; a mare & Coult, 171i. ; 4 swine, 41i. ; His house & land at Casteel hill, wth. 10 Akers more purchessed of Mr. Gott ajoyninge, 12011. ; 1 Aker of marshe at Poresst river, his pte in the farme purchessed by the men of Marblehead, 361i.; his dwelinge house & land in Marblehead, llOli. In the par- lor: A bedd with all its furniture, lOH. ; a Cubbard, 2li. ; a table & 4 Joynt stules, Hi. 5s. ; 3 Chares, 15s. ; a cheste, 10s. ; a warminge pann, 5s. ; one sute as breches & Coat, 21i. 5s. ; 4 yds. kersey at 7s. p. yd.. Hi. 8s. ; 8 yds. sarge at 6s. p. yd., 21i. 8s. ; 4 yds. kearsey at 6s. p. yd., Hi. 4s. ; 15 yds. water parigan at 3s., 31i. 6s. ; a stuff Coat of his, lOs. A brass kittill pott & skillet, 21i. 10s. ; an Iron Kittell, 12s., a friing pann, 2s., 14s. ; 350 THE PKOBATE KECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTr. an Iron pott & skillett, lis. ; pewter, Hi. 4s. ; tubs, milke ves- sell & other Lumber, 2li. ; a bedd, bedsted, Rugg, blanketts & pillows, 5li. ; Lisbum ware, 10s. ; a settell & Chare table, 9s. ; a table, a bine, 3 pailes, 8s. ; a dripinge pann, smothinge Iron & gridiron, 8s. ; tongs, fire shoveU & tramells & spitt, 8s. In the Chamber : A. bead, 2 Eugs, 2 blanketts, 31i. 10s. ; 2 blank- etts, 20s., new cloth, 15s., Hi. 15s. ; 8 peare of sheets, 6K. ; 1 peare of piUobeers, 2 tablecloths, 14s.; 10 busheUs Indian, come. Hi. 10s. ; a smith's vise wth. other tules. Hi. 10s. ; total, 45711. Is.; more in debts one ackeer Accompt as the widdow Apprehends, 381i.; total, 4931i. Is. Essex Co. Quarterltf Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 131. Estate of William Witter of Lynn. "1659 5 6° The last will and testament of wiUiam witter being in perfit memory and first I commit my soule to god who gaue it and my body to the earth from whenc it was taken. I giue to my wife Annis halfe my lands, housing and chat- tels: but in case she chang her name, I bequeath to her but the thirds and to my sonn Josia I giue the other halfe of my lands, housing, and chattels : but in case my wife mary, then I bequeth a duble portion to my sonn Josia and his mother my wife shall haue but the thirds, as aforesaid, prouided that my sonn shall not sell this his inheritanc, but in case bee die w**" out isseu: then I will that this inheritanc shall bee instated upon Eobert Burdin and my dafter Hanna, for there posteritis I wiU my dafter Hanna Burdin shall have a ew, and lamb this time twelfe mounts and I will that my wife Annis bee my sole executor in witnes here of I haue caused my hand to bee set." wUliam witter Witness: Eobert Driver, wiUiam Harker Proved in Salem* court June — , 1661 by the witnesses.. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 142. Inventory taken 15 : 9 : 1659, by Eobert Driver, William Harker and Francis (his ? mark) Ingols: His aparrill,. Hi. ; in ye hall, one bed and that which belongs to it, 21i. ; in ye parler, one bed & that which belongs to it, 5li. ; a peec of carsie of f oure yards. Hi. 6s. ; a chest, 4s. ; three pare of shets with other linins, 3li. 10s. ; a warming pan, 5s. ; in puter, 15s. ; in bras, 10s.; an Iron cettle, tow pots and a sceUet, 21i.; a friing pan, spit & pothooks, 10s. ; tow hoogs, barrils & a salt- ing trough, 6s.; three trays, thre poles and a cimmitt, 6s.; THE PKOBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 351 tow whels & tow pare of cards, 10s. ; churn, dishes, spoims & trenchers, 6s. ; in wool & flax, 10s. ; wheat, inde corne & pese, 3li. 10s.; in hay, 41i.; cart & whels & plough & chains, wth. things belonging, 31i. ; a pare of oxen, 13li. ; thre cous, 141i. ; a mare, 61i. 10s. ; swine, 2li. 12s. ; housing & land, 661i. : total, 13211. lis. Sworn in Salem court 23: 4: 1661 by Anis Witter. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 6, leaf 143. Estate op Benjamin Belflower op Salem. Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Belflower, who de- ceased Feb. 24, 1660, taken Mar. 16, 1661, by Eobt. Moul- ton and Henry Phelps : Nineteene Acres of Land, 91i. 10s. ; houshold stuffe, 4li. 10s.; By Bill, 4li.; serge, 18s.; cotten wooU, 'J's. Debts: To my father, lOli.; to Goodman Martin, 31i. Piled with papers of the June term, 1661. Essex Co. Quarterly Court FUes, vol. 6, leaf 144. Estate of John Smith op Eowlet. "This will was made and ssigned the 13 of July 1661 I John smith weake in body but of perfit understanding at this present blessed be god doe make and apoynt this my last will and testament as ||in|| forme foUoweth ||my debts being paid II Item for my outward estate I thus deuide it the one halfe to my wife & the other halfe to my child sarah smith I wiU alsoe that my wife have my hole estate till she jjmy child II come to one and twenty yeres ould or day of her mar- yage, and my wife shall inioy the other halfe during her naturaU life, and ||at|| my wife desese I giue my hole estate in land to my daughter smith at my wife desese with my house & bame and out houses & fences to be kept in sufitient repare, excepting tow acres of land I bought of John Tod and 3 acres of medow beyond the ox pastor and 5 acres of medow at the farme liing betwene elder Kaners medow & m' Crosbys and 2 cowes gates of the common, which I giue to my wife to despose of for euer as she says goods and if my wife shod be vrith child if a daughter all then to be alike during ther naturall [life] and after my wife desese my daughters to diuide w* estate in land onely 3 acres of medow and 2 acres of arable land aboue mentioned & 2 cow gates, prouided it be a son then I giue him my lands after my wife desese and he is to enter of 2 parts of it one & twenty and 852 THE PROBATE EECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. my wife and daughter is to deuide my estate ia goods be- twene them and my wife is to haue her thirds during her naturall life and then the hole goes to my son, excepting these perticulers aboue mentioned which I gaue to my wife for euer, I make my wife hole excecutor." John Smith Witness: Thomas Tenny, Maxemillyan Jewit, John John- son. Proved in Ipswich court Nov. 14, 1661 by Maximilian Jewett and Thomas Tenny before Mr. Samuell Symonds and Maj. Daniell Denison. Inventory taken July 29, 1661 by Maxemillion Jewett, Ezekiell Northen, John Pallmer and Samuell Brocklebanke : in Apparell and Bookes, lOli. 10s.; In house, Barne, out houses, houselot, orchard and swampe, 601i. ; more in Aurable land in the comon feild ten acres, 541i. ; in medowes twenty thre acres, 70li.; in commonage, 4li. 10s.; in land at mer- rimacke, lOli.; foure oxen, 301i.; foure cowes, 201i.; one Bull, 3li. 10s.; thre cattell coming thre yeare ould, lOli.; thre yearlings, 61i. ; thre callves, 41i. 10s.; one horse, 131i. ; tow mares and one foalle, 321i.; tow yerelinge horses, 151i. ; elleven swine, 91i.; wheat on the ground, 71i. ; Indian on the Ground, 5li.; Grase on the Ground, 2li.; cart, yokes, chaine, plough, sled, shaekells, boults, Axes, sithes, bettell Eings, wedge, cart rope, forkes, whell, Eings, 51i. 15s.; sadell, sword, pistolles, halsters and such fumeture for a horse, 31i. 10s.; one Bed with the fumeture Belonging unto it, lOli.; one bed more with the fumeture belonging to it, 91i. ; more bed linen, table linen and other new cloth, 4li. 5s.; putter and tinne and spouns, Hi. 14s.; Brass vessells and Iron, 21i. 15s.; tramell, tongs and such like, 10s.; milke vesell, a beare vesell and earthen ware. Hi.; Corne and mealle, 41i. 5s.; Bacon, Hi.; Bages, ould Euge, 15s.; horse fetters and other ould Iron things and a peece of leather, 7s. 6d. ; whelle, cards, mesures, sives, 12s.; wooUe and hempe & yarne, 8s.; Butter and chese, lli.; table chaires, cushins, Hi. Is.; one Coubbard and one leather skin and the things in the coub- bard, 13s. ; in debts due to the deceased, 191i. 17s. 4d. ; debts to be paid out of the estate, 191i. ; total, 43411. 12s. lOd. Division of Eeal Estate in this docket put with estate of John Pickard of Eowley, Mar. 28, 1699, Docket 21,788. Essex Go. Probate Files, Docket 25,590. the pbobate becobds of essex county. 353 Estate of Humphry Geiffen of Ipswich.* Administration on the estate of Humphry GrifEen, granted Wov. 19, 1661, to his widow, Elizabeth, by Mr. Samuell Sy- monds and Major Genii. Denison. It was ordered that an inventory be brought into the next Ipswich court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 97. Administration having been formerly granted to Elizabeth Griffen on the estate of her late husband, Humphry GrifEen, by the Honered Mr. Samuell Symonds and Major Genrll. Denison, the clerk being present, and now an inventory, amounting to 711i., clear estate, being presented to court Mar. 25, 1662, the estate was ordered to be divided as fol- lows: To John Griffen, the eldest son, 20li.; to the two younger sons, lOli. each; and the rest of the estate to the widow. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 104. Inventory of the estate of Humphry Griffin, late deceased, appraised by James Davis and Theophilus Shatswell, al- lowed Mar. 25, 1662, in Ipswich court: Wearing apparell, 71i. ; beding, boulster, sheets, hanging or curtaines, 91i. ; brass, Iron pot, pewter, tinn & leaden waites, 21i. 10s.; gun, pistoll & powder, a rapier & belt, 21i. 10s.; 2 corsletts & another raper and houlsters, 3li. 5s.; a bible, 13s.; axes, beetle rings, wedges & sides & Irons for fire. Hi. 10s. ; chests, payles, bowles, trayes, dishes, beer barrells, chaires, 21i. 15s. ; beefe, 3 f att swine & 3 leane swine, lOli. 10s. ; In corne Eng- lish & Indian in the straw, 401i. 6s. ; cart plows, plow Irons, yokes, chaines & timbrell, 4li. 10s.; hows, forks, a spade, shovells, 18s.; a fan, a halfe busheU, 14s.; a yoak of oxen, 15li. ; 2 cowes & 2 calves, llli. ; 2 horses, 241i.; in land, up- land & meddow, lOOli. ; debts dew by bill or promise, 52li. 7s. ; in cotton woole & a horse coller, 10s.; an ox hyde & a cow hyde. Hi. 3s.; total, 29011. 6d. Debts dew from Griffen to severaU men when he dyed was 19011. Copy made, Apr. 1, 1669, by Eobert Lord, cleric. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 14, leaf 149. Estate of Aesbell Anderson of Lynn. Mr. Oliver Purchase was impowered by the court 26:9: 1661 to look after and take into his hands the estate of Arsbell Anderson, deceased, and to take an inventory of the * See also Eecords and Piles of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. 2 (1912), p. 368; vol. 3 (1913), p. 307. 354 THE PBOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. said estate and bring it into the next court. Salem Qua/rterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 79. John Cleark and AUester Greine were appointed 10: 10: 1661, administrators of the estate of Arzbell Anderson, de- ceased, and to be accountable to the court held at Salem in November, 1663. An iaventory was also brought in and al- lowed. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, -page 83. Inventory of the estate of Arzbell Anderson, Scotsman, who deceased at the Iron works at Lyn, 13: 6: 1661, taken 15: 6 : 1661, by Edward Baker, Jno. Divan and Oliver Purchis, all of Lyn: Two Bed Blanketts, 14s.; 3 Coarse Shirts, 8s.; his wearing apparreU with 3 hatts, 61i. 5s. ; A looking glass, 3s.; 1 yrd. of blew Callico, Is. lOd.; 1 pr. of Worne Shooes, 3s. ; A Easor, Is. ; 4 Axes, lOs. ; A small playne chest, 3s. 6d. ; In money, 5s. 10 l-3d.; A small mare & 3 Colts, 181i. ; A Small Cow, 41i. ; 2 steeres yt. were in my Custody but after his deceased challenged by Corporall Jno. Andrewes to be his upon hire tiU May next, hee to pay then 30 shillings, wch. I desired to release upon Terms & hee promised mee if he could gett a payre of Oxen I should have them, but after- ward he sent & fecht them away early in a morning & as I am Informed by Severall psons, he hath killed one & sold ye other, they were well worth, 131i.; so much as is due to him upon Accots., 13li. 4s. 3 l-4d. ; total, 54li. 18s. 5 l-4d. "This is a true Inventory of this estate at y® decease: as is testi- fied by Oliver purchis, a Commissioner in Lyn. Only this to be excepted at p'sent one of y® Colts is Strayed & Cannot be found, & Certayne debts are demaunded which I know some to be due." Total inventory, 54li. 15s. 5 l-4d. ; debts paid out of the estate, llli. 3s. 9d. ; more for John Clarkes paines, 3li. 14s. 8 l-4d. ; 40s. abated upon ye Aprisement of 3 Steers, 21i. ; to be paid to AUester Greine by ye Courts order, 381i. "which by y* Courts order is to be pd to Allister Greime upon the old clearks warrant to John Gierke as atteste, 27 : 9 : 1663, HUlyard Veren, cleric." Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 37. Allister Mackmallens, aged about thirty years, deposed that for many years, whilst he dwelt in his own native coun- try, in Scotland, he knew Allister Greime and his father and mother, who lived next neighbors to his, the said Mackmallens father's house, and he also knew Arsbell Anderson and his mother, who lived about a mile and a half from them, and THE PROBATE EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 355 the said Arsbell Anderson's mother and Greime's mother were near of kin. This was taken for granted by all the neighbors, and deponent always understood it so and there was never any question about it in Scotland that ever he heard of. Moreover deponent's father and mother had said in his hearing that they were near of kin. Sworn in court, 12 : 10 : 1661, before Hilliard Veren, cleric. Essex Co. Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 38. Whereas there was administration granted to John Clearke and AUister Greine, upon the estate of Arzbell Anderson, de- ceased, who gave bond at Salem court, 10: 10: 1662, and returned an inventory, the court 25 : 9 : 1662 ordered that upon the clerk's warrant to said John Clerk, the latter was to deliver the estate, which was 38li., into the hands of AUis- ter Greime, and his receipt was to be his discharge. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 106. Account of debts, dated 25 : 9 : 1663, paid out of Arzbell Anderson's estate, since his decease, by Oliver Purchis: Charges of his Buriall, 21i. 9s. 3d.; keeping his cow In ye Herd yt. summer yt. he dyed, 6s.; debt to Wm. Gibson of Boston, Hi. 9s. 6d. ; to Captayne Savage of Boston, 2li. 14s. ; to Eowland Mackfashon's order, 5s.; keeping of his cow fro ye end of ye Herd tyme untill ye Court tyme in December past, 7s.; to keeping his mare and colt and keeping them in pasture & Winter meat until ye Court determined in De- cember, 10s.; to Macam Downing, Hi. 17s.; to John Ha- thorne. Hi. Id.; to clerk of ye Court for Copies, etc., 5s.; total, llli. 3s. 9d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 38. Estate of Hugh Burt of Lynn. "The Last will & testimonye of Hugh Burtt being verye weeke of body though of pfect memorye 7 octobe': 1661. Imp' I bequeath my bodye to the dust, & my Spiritt to him that gaue: it: It: to my sonn will: Bassitt 2 accors of Salt marsh in the Last devision in Eumny marsh which I bought of Timothye Cooper : which Lyeth next to his (viz) after my wifes desease: then to him & his heires forever: It: to my son Bassett to him, & his heires for ever : fiue acors of vpland Lyeing amongst Henrye CoUins Land which I bought of Eobt: Mansfeild which is yet vndevided It: I bequeath to my sonn will : Basset all my weareing Apparrell. It : I bequeath to my two granddaughters ||marye, & Sarah || the 356 THE PBOBATB EKCOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTy. daughters of my soma Hugh Birt deseased each of them, a cow when they Come to the age of twentye ||one|| years which are to bee paid by my sonn Edward Burtt because I giue hii* halfe my Land at my deseas. It: I bequeath to my sonn Edward Burt Halfe my houseing Land & medow vndisposed of ia this will: at my desease It: I bequeath to my Sonn Edward Burtt all my Houseing Land, & medowes vndesposed of (viz) at my wifes desease It : I bequeath to my wife one Halfe of my Houseing Lands & medowes vndesposed of in this my will (viz) at my desease dureing her Lifetyme It : I bequeath to my sonn Edw-ard Burt Halfe my chatles sheep & swiae at my Desease: & some Come ||not halfe || & some haye It: It: I bequeath to my wife all my goods within dores to bee at her dispose : It : I make my wife my execu- trixt It: my desyre is that m' Nathaniell, Handforde & Andrew Mansfeild || should || [bee?] overseers of this my will &c : & bequeath Each of them a noble for their paines Memo- randum I acquitt my sonn Edward Burt of all the monyes that ||hee|| receiued of mine in England ||of all debts what- euer|| & alsoe I giue vnto my son Edward Burt all my right & interest ia any houseing, or Land in London that came to mee by my brother John Burtt, deseased. In witt* where of I haue sett my hand the Daye, yeare & aboue ritten this my will being interlyned in the memorandum: & two words in my sonn Edward Legasye." Hug:h Burtt. Witness: Fathaniell Handforth, Andrew Mansfeild, Wil- his mark liam bartrum and Eichard P Johnson. Proved in Salem court 26 : 9 : 1661 by Andrew Mansfield and Eichd. Johnson. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 24. Will of Hugh Burt, deceased, was brought into court by the widow, proved and allowed 26: 9: 1661. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 80. Inventory of the estate of Hugh Burtt of Lynn, who de- ceased Nov. 2, 1661, taken Nov. 13, 1661, by Nathanell Handforth, John Deakin and Andrew Mansfeild : Apparrell, 5li.; Beds, boulsters & pillows, 81i. 15s.; Euggs & Blanckitts! 4li. 4s. ; Sheets, pillowbeers, napkins & other Lining, 61i. 19s. Iron, Brass & puter, 41i. Is.; Armes & Amunition, Hi. 10s. Chests & boxes. Hi. 5s.; Tables, forme & Carpett, Hi. 3s., Lining & woollen yarne, Hi. 5s.; Bybles, 14s.; Apples, Hi'. THE PROBATE BECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 357 2s. 6d. ; Lumber, 31i. 7s. ; wheat & Indion Come, as haveing Eeceived dalmage, 3li. 13s. ; seaven sheepe, 31i. ; Thiee Cowes & one Calfe, 131i. 10s.; Swine, 31i. 17s.; Houseing & Lands, 751i. 10s. ; Haye, 2li. 10s. ; moneyes. Hi. 10s. All debts that doth apeare being pd., ther remains more dew to the estate, 3s. 3d.; total, 1431i. 4s. 9d. Memorandum which was for- gotten, Haye, Hi. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 25. Estate of William Cockerell op Salem. Inventory of the estate allowed 10: 10: 1661. Court or- dered that the estate remain in the hands of the widow dur- ing her life and that, at her death, it be divided among the children. If she married again, the court was to order the estate as it should see cause. Salem Quar-terly Court Records, vol. 4, page 80. Inventory of the estate of Willm. Cockrell, deceased, taken Dec. 6, 1661, by John Browne and Edmond Batter: One dwellinge house, out house and 1-4 Acre land, 301i. ; one Acre land neer to Franc. Collince, 81i.; 1 Cowe, 41i. 10s., 1 swine, 10s., 5li.; Kugge, Covrled, 2 pr. blankets, 2 feather- beds & bolsters & 2 Curtaynes, 121i. ; pewter, 2li. 10s. ; brasse & Iron ware, 40s., 4li. 10s. ; 1 Table, Chaires, Chests & other lumber goods, 31i. 8s.; 1 peec & 1 Remnant Ossenbriggs, 3li.; sheets & other linnen, 71i.; 1 suet of Cloaths, 21i. ; 3 Eera- nants Carsy, 2 Eemnants Serdge & 1 Eemnant broadcloath, 61i. ; 1 silver spoone, 5s., & 4 Bushells In Come, 17s.; total, 811i. 15s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 30. Estate of Jenkin Davis of Lynn. "The tenth of the tenth m" on thousand six hundred sixtie and one In the name of god amen I Jenkin Dauis being weake in body yet of pfit memory doe make this my last will and Testament wherein I doe first commit my soul into the hands of my mercyfuU sauiour and redeemer, and my body vnto Cristian buriall. for the portion of goods that god hath bine plesed to giue vnto me I do giue ||them|| vnto Mary my wife, and, to be att her dispose except my Joyners tooles which I do bestow vppon my son John when he has wrought with and for his mother till my debts be paid I doe likwise make my wife my sole executres both to receaue what is due to me from any : and likwise to pay my debts out of that por- 858 THE PKOBATB RECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. tion of goods I leaue' vnto her : and fEarther it is my will that the goods that my wife leaues at her decease shalbe diuided into three parts, two parts to my son John: and the other part to my daughter mary my Joyners tooles my wiU is that they shall not be in the devidable goods between my son John and my daughter mary but I giue them vnto him, (the form- [er] Condison being pformed) ouer and aboue his two parts : the ouer-seeres of this my will is =" [ITo signature] "signed in the psents of vs:" ffranees Ingoles, Nathaniell Hanford, George Dauies, ffrancis Burrill. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 25, 1663 by the witnesses. Inventory of the estate of Jeankine Davis of Lynn taken 27 : 11 : 1661 by Nathaniell Handforth : his weareinge cloaths, 41i. ; Linnen, 5li. 5s. 6d. ; new cloath, 2li. 17s. ; more in Lin- nen, 31i. 7s. ; three home made ruggs, 5li. ; blanketts, 2li. 5s. ; Bedinge, 2Li. 6s.; Tow bedsteads, 2li. 10s.; Tow cubberds, 2li. 18s. ; Tow glass casses, 12s. ; Tow tables & a forme. Hi. 15s.; chests & chairs, 2li. 5s.; Three Gunns & a pistle, 21i. 10s.; In Pewter, Hi. 6s.; Iron ware & axes, 21i.; one bible, 8s. ; Lumber & Apples, 2li. 5s. ; wheate & other Lumber, 21i. 10s. ; flax, 15s. ; Timber, 61i. ; Joyners Tooles, 81i. ; one horse, 131i. ; one heifer & Tow yearling calves, 61i. 10s. ; swinne, 31i. 5s.; houseinge & Land, lOlli. ; total, 184li. 9s. 6d. To be paid out of this for debts, 701i. Petition of Thomas Ivorye of Lynn to the Ipswich court Mar. 28, 1682, concerning the condition of Mary Davis, widow of Jenkin Davis of Lynn. She being about ninety years of her age and her reason not being good for about four years she is not able to make any bargain with her son John Davis for her care; and she being my mother-in-law has been with me for four years and we now ask for 4s. a week for the care of her. The court impowers Thomas Laughton, Sr. and Francis Burrill, Sr., to sell so much of the widow's estate as to enable them to pay the 4s. per week for the past and for the future as long as she may live. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 7,274. Estate of John Gotte of Maeblehead. Administration on the estate of John Goyte, intestate, granted Mar. 25, 1662 to Mary Goyt, his widow, and Mr. THE PROBATE EECOaOS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 359 William Steevens, her father. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. An inventory was presented Mar. 25, 1662, of the estate, amounting to 341i. 6s. Court Mar. 31, 1663 found that there were six pounds put into the inventory in land that was not his estate, so the inventory should be 281i. 6s. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 116. Inventory of John Coite : Three cowes, 12li. ; 6 swine, 31i. ; one Cowe, 5li. ; to bedsteds, 10s.; one stere, 5li.; one Chest, 5s.; one sute of Carsie, Hi. 15s.; one chest, 8s.; upland and marsh, 61i. ; to hundred of bords, 8s. ; total, 341i. 6s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 9. Estate of Isaac Waelte of Gloucester. Isaack Waklye with Henry Muddle and John Pomary having been cast away at sea, and none appearing to desire administration of his estate, and William Browne, constable of Gloster, presenting papers of the estate amounting to 61i. Is., he was given charge Mar. 25, 1662 until further order. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Administration on the estate granted June 24, 1662 to Thomas Very, the inventory having been brought into the last Ipswich court, and he was to dispose of the estate for the discharging of all just debts. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 93. Estate of Heney Muddle of (Gloucester?). Henry Muddle with Isaack Waklye and John Pomary having been cast away at sea, and none appearing to desire administration of his estate, and William Browne, constable of Gloster, presenting papers of the estate amounting to 141i. 16s. lOd., he was given charge Mar. 25, 1662 until further order. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Administration on the estate of Henry Muddle, intestate, granted Apr. 17, 1662 to Mr. Peeter Duncan, he was ordered to bring in an inventory to Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 106. Inventory presented to the court 30 : 4: 1663 by Mr. Peeter Duncan. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 119. "Whereas there was a writtinge delivered unto Ipswich 360 THE PROBATE KEC0ED8 OP ESSEX COUNTY. Courte in March anno 1663 By the Selectmen of Gloucester w'^ they Called an Inventary, in these words :" Two Barrells mackrell, Eichard Beefard indebted unto the sd Muddle, 8s.; one old Coate, 5s.; one new wascoate, 15s.; one suite of Kersey, 2li. ; one Coate, 14s. 6d. ; one pare of French heele shooes, 5s. ; two pare stockings, 10s. ; one sharte, 7s. ; one hatt, 14s. ; one Lockram Sharte, 9s. ; one sharte, 10s. ; one loekram sharte, 10s.; one halfe silcke neekcloath, 6s.; one Linen necke Cloath, Is. 6d. ; 1 handcharchife, 6d. ; 1 pr. yarn Gloves, Is. 6d.; 1 pr. Leather Gloves, Is. 6d. ; 1 Codline, 3s.; 1 dozen & 1-2 hookes, 4s. 6d. ; 1 pue, 6d. ; a Chest, 2s. 6d.; Cape, 5s.; 4 3-4 yds Cape Cloath, 16s. 7d. ; one heyfor wee find in Henry Walker's hands, 21i. 10s. ; wee find in Osman Duch's hands, 31i. ; total, 14li. 16s. lOd.; since which time received in June, 1663, of Eobert EUwell, 2 quintalls mer- chantable fish. Hi. 12s.; making total 161i. 8s. lOd. Charges for wintering a hyfer wch. I payd Hen. Walker for, 12s. ; in Osman Duches Debt paid Before his Death, 21i. ; To the Clarke of Ipswich for writtinges, 2s.; for my Journey to Salem aboute this Buisnesse, 5s.; total, 2li. 19s. Sworn in court by Peter Duncan. Another account, dated Gloucester, Aug. 6, 1661, was also presented by Peter Duncan: Henry Mudle, Debitor, Aug. 6, to balance of former acctt., lOs. Id., to sugar, 7d. ; Aug. 9, to John French, the Tayler, 5s. 6d., wine and Eume at sev- erall tymes. Hi. 16s. 5d. ; Oct. 28, to Caske for 2 tun barrells, 28s. p. tun, 2li. 16s., to marchandise for 7 1-2 yds. Canvas, 14s., for tiireed, 3d.; Aug. 29, to sugar, 6d. ; Aug. 30, to marchandise for thread, 6d., to rum, 1 gallon, 6s., wine 4 gallons, 3 qtrs. delivered to Jno. Gent p. his order & 22 1-2 li. sugar, Hi. 5s. Id.; Nov. 20, brandy 1 quart, 2s., wine & rum, Hi. 9s., poorke 38611. at 4d. p. li., 61i. 8s. 8d., bisquits for 2-1-0 at 21s. p., 21i. 7s. 3d., marchandise for 2 holland neck-cloathes, 8s.; Nov. 28, to Thomas Millett, sr., for 2 bushells Indian Come, 6s.; total, 181i. 15s. lOd. Henry Muddle, Creditor, Oct. 12, 1661: Oct. 20, By fish 4 quentalls refuse att lis. p. qntl., 2li. 4s.; Mar. 1, By 1591i. porke wch. the selectmen of Gloucster Delivered as they said to mee Beinge a parte of ye 38611. of porke wch. I Charge one the other side wch. the selectmen delivered mee at 5d. p., 3li. 6s. 8d. ; Oct. 20, 1662, by the acctt. of his Estate wch. is Due to mee upon Ballanee of this acctt. 131i. 5s. 7d.; total, 181i. 15s. lOd. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 20. the pbobatb records of essex county. 361 Estate of John Pomart of (Gloucester?). John Pomary with Isaack Waklye and Henry Muddle hav- ing been cast away at sea, and none appearing to desire ad- ministration of his estate, and William Browne, constable of Gloster, presenting papers of the estate amounting to 41i. lis. lid., he was given charge Mar. 25, 1663 until further or- der. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. There being some estate of John Pomery, late deceased, in the hands of the widow Browne of Gloster, the marshal of this court June 24, 1662, was ordered to dispose of it accord- ing to the court's order. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 96. Estate of James Mudge. James Mudg, with Aniball Lane and William Homan, having been by God's providence cast away, and no will ap- pearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted administration upon his estate to Walter Sussex, a partner with them, and ordered him to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of Aniball Lane. Aniball Lane, with James Mudg and William Homan, having been by God's providence cast away, and no will ap- pearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted administration upon his estate to Walter Sussex, a partner with them, and ordered him to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of William Homan. William Homan, with James Mudg and Aniball Lane, having been by God's providence cast away, and no will ap- pearing, the court Mar. 25, 16G2, granted administration upon his estate to Walter Sussex, a partner with them, and ordered him to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of John Lookeman. John Lookeman, with Nicolas Lookman, John Hart and Eichard Holeman, having been cast away, and no wiU ap- 362 THE PBOBATE BEC0BD8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. pearing, the court Mar. 25, 1663, granted administration upon his estate to Mr. George Corwin and Mr. Moses Maver- ick, and ordered them to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of Nicholas Lookman. Nicholas Lookman, with John Lookeman, John Hart and Eichard Holeman, having been cast away, and no wiU ap- pearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted administration upon his estate to Mr. George Corwin and Mr. Moses Maver- ick, and ordered them to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of John Haet. John Hart, with John and Nicolas Lookman and Eichard Holeman, having been cast away, and no will appearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted administration upon his estate to Mr. George Corwin and Mr. Moses Maverick, and ordered them to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of Eichard Holman. Eichard Holeman, with John and Nicolas Lookman and John Hart, having been cast away, and no wiU appearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted administration upon his estate to Mr. George Corwin and Mr. Moses Maverick, and ordered them to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate op Siffoeye Cock. Sifforye Cock, with John Anard and Tobiah Beckes, hav- ing been cast away, and no will appearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted administration upon his estate to Mr. Ed- ward Ting and Mr. James Brading, and ordered them to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of John Anaed. John Anard, with Sifforye Cock and Tobiah Beckes, hav- ing been cast away, and no will appearing, the court Mar. 25, THE PROBATE EEOOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 363 1662, granted administration upon his estate to Mr. Ed- ward Ting and Mr. James Brading, and ordered them to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of Tobiah Beckes. Tobiah Beckes, with SifEorye Cock and John Anard, having been cast away, and no will appearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted administration upon his estate to Mr. Edward Ting and Mr. James Brading, and ordered them to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 103. Estate of Thomas Smith of Salem. Administration on the estate of Thomas Smith, intestate, granted Mar. 25, 1662, to Mary Smith, relict of Thomas Smith and ordered her to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 104. Inventory of the estate of Thomas Smith, late of Salem, taken 17: 4: 1662, by Jefferie Massey and Tho. Eootes: A. dwelling house and quarter of an acre of land, 181i. ; one Cowe, 4li. ; 3 sheepe & 3 lambes, 21i. 10s. ; 1 sowe, swyne & 2 shuits, 21i. 8s. ; 1 feather bed, 3 feather boulsters & 4 feather pillows, 8li. ; 2 beds fild wth. Flockes & otherwise, 2li. ; 1 halfe head bedstead & 2 other bedsteeds, Hi. 4s.; 1 Greene Pott Rug, Hi. 8s.; 2 white blankets. Hi. 5s.; 2 bed Coverings, Hi. 10s.; 5 payre of Canvas sheets, 21i. 10s.; 5 payre of pillow beeres, 18s. ; 5 table napkins, 12s. ; 2 pewter dishes, 5s. ; 1 pewter quart & 1 pewter piut, 7s. ; 5 sawsers of pewter, 2s.; 1 beaker, 1 Cupp, 3 potenshees, 1 Candlesticke & 1 salt, 12s.; 2 basons, 1 Chamber pott, 1 brass candlestick & 2 bras cups, 15s.; 2 brass ketles, 21i. 15s.; a little brass ketle & a brass skellit, 6s. ; 2 Iron pots & one Iron possnett, 18s.; 1 truncke, 1 Chest, 13s.; 2 Frying pans and a warming pan, 12s.; 2 spits, 2 hakes, a gridiron and five shovells & tongs, 168.; over sea dishes of severall sorts. Hi.; 6 Cheares & 2 litle tables, 12s. 5d. ; 2 hogshed barrells and other treene ware. Hi. ; sword, musket & bandalires. Hi. 6s. ; 31i. wool, 4s. ; a shuete of apell, viz., Coate & breeches, 2li. 10s.; Coate, briches & wascote. Hi. 15s.; 1 hatt, 8s.; 1 payre of shag, 1 pare of stockens, 10s.; 2 shirts, 12s.; 2 shirts, 10s.; total, 364 THE PROBATE EBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 631i. 15s. Debts out of the estate, 34li. 9s. 5d. The widow was not able to come to court, but the inventory was allowed at Salem court, 26 : 9 : 1662, and the estate given into the hands of the widow for the bringing up of the children. Es- sex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 95. Estate of Geoege Smith oe Salem. Administration on the estate of George Smith, intestate, granted Mar. 25, 1662 to his mother, Mary Smith, and ordered her to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 104. Administration on the estate of George Smith, granted 25 : 9 : 1662, to Jeffery Marsy and Thomas Eootes, who were ordered to bring in an inventory. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 104. Inventory of the estate of George Smith, deceased, was al- lowed 30: 4: 1663, and his mcther, the widow Smith, was appointed administratrix. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 119. Inventory of the estate of Georg Smith, late of Salem, taken Mar. 9, 1662-3, by Jefferie Massey and Tho. Eootes: One Cloth Cloke, 21i. 5s. ; a short Coate, a wastcote, a payre of stuff breeches and an ould Coate, 3li. 8s.; 2 ould shirts, 7s. ; 1 hatt, 7s. ; 1 hatt, 3s. ; 4 bands, 4s. ; 8 handkerchif s, 8s. ; 2 payre of stockings, 6s. ; debts due. Hi. 6s. ; total, 91i. ; debts owing the estate, 2li. lis. 3d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 20. Estate of Richahd Eliott. Eichard Eliott with John Garven, having been cast away, and no will appearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted ad- ministration upon his estate to Mr. George Corwiu, and or- dered him to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 104. Estate op John Gaeven. John Garven with Eichard Eliott, having been cast away, and no will appearing, the court Mar. 25, 1662, granted ad- ministration on his estate to Mr. George Corwin, and ordered him to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ips- wich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 104. the pkobatb records of essex county. 365 Estate of John Balch of Salem. Administration on the estate of John Balch, intestate, granted Mar. 25, 1662, to Mary Balch, the widow, and or- dered her to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 104. Inventory of the estate of John Balch of Salem, taken 19: 1: 1662, by Eoger Conant and Samuell Corniag: His house with 5 akers of land adjoyning, 351i. ; the quarter part of his father's farm, about 50 akers, 501i.; two akers & half of meadoe ia the old planters' salt marsh, 12li. ; a mare and colt, 15li. ; a Cow, 4li. lOs.-j a fetherbed & bolster, a rugg, blankets & purtinances & bedsted, lOli. 10s.; another bed & bedsteed wth the purtinances, 61i. 10s.; some other smale beddiug, 21i.; peuter platters & porringers, 51i.; a kettel, 2 skellets, a warming pan & skimer, Hi. 12s.; a smale iron pott & smale kettel & od iron, 8s.; 2 chests, a cubbord, and boxes, 2li.; a littel table and 4 chairs, 16s.; his waring appar- rell, lOli. ; 2 cusshions & some sea garments. Hi. 3s.; pillo- biers, sheets and napkins, 6li. 10s.; a fring pan, a bellose & smoothing iron, 8s.; 2 hatts. Hi.; an eighth part of a ketch prised at 261i., but this is still owing for, and more also; total, 189li. IT'S. There is owing to Lott Conant of Marble- head, 26li. ; more in other debts 4li. ; total, 301i. Debts to be added to John Balch's debts : Due to Captin Price, 91i. 16s. 3d. ; his funeral expences, 21i. Is. 6d. ; for keeping a sick and weakly child, viz., Mary Balch, six months, 10s. ; to the doc- tor, 10s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 23. Inventory amounting to 1591i. 17s., was allowed June 24, 1662. Th^ whole estate was to be divided between the widow Mary and the child Mary, and was to remain in the hands of the widow until the child became of age or married. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 97. Whereas administration was granted to Mary Balch on the estate of her late husband Jo. Balch, and the Salem court in the fourth month, 1662, divided the estate between said Mary Balch and Mary, the daughter of John Balch, de- ceased, and now said daughter being deceased, it was ordered Mar. 31, 1663, that Benjamine Balch, after the end of seven years, should enjoy all the lands that belonged to said John Balch, 50 acres more or less, the said Mary to enjoy all the improved land, upland and meadow, during the term of 366 THE PROBATE EBCOEDS OF ESSEX COnNTY. seven years. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 115. William Dodge acknowledged judgment Sept. 26, 1665, to Capt. Walter Price for a debt of John Balch, deceased, said Dodge's wife being executrix of the estate of said Baleh. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 146. The agreement of Benjamin Balch and William Dodge that the first settlement at Salem court should stand, the land and moveables to be divided equally, and the debts due when John Balch died to be paid by them equally, provided that all later settlements be made void and that each shall hold that part which is now in his possession. The three acres of meadow expressed by deed of gift to William Dodge, also the 2 1-3 acres of marsh at Salem shall be accounted as part of Benjamin Balch's estate and there shall be 161i. allowed for the debts. Signed 1:2: 1683. Sworn to in Ipswich court Mar. 28, 1683 by Benjamin Balch and William Dodge, and allowed. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 4, page 438. Estate of William Adams of Ipswich. The will of William Addams proved Mar. 25, 1662, and inventory received. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 104. An agreement made Apr. 24, 1668, between Kathaniell Addams of Ipswich and Samuell Addams his brother; that all the lands and goods which William Addams their father had bequeathed to them should be equally divided between them according to the true meaning of the will, allowing convenient maintenance unto his wife during her life, and paying such portions as their father had bequeathed unto his daughters. The house and barn and all the land about the house wherein the said Nathaniell now dwelleth con- taining about 16 acres, also another division of land lying between the land of Samuell Addams, brother to Nathaniell and the land of Thomas Stace, boimded by a long hill run- ning down from the thick woods to a piece of meadow ap- pertaining to John Addams, our brother, that he bought of Anthony Potter, also another piece of meadow being upon the Black brooke, bounded northwest by a point of upland running down to the brook & southeast by the land of Sy- mon Stacy, shall belong unto ISTathaniell and his heirs for- THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 367 ever. All the land that is now in the occupation of SamueU Adams, being an entire parcell of land joining to Mr. Sal- tonstall's farm shall belong to him and his heirs forever. And all the goods and chattells that are at present in the possession of either of them shall so continue to them and their heirs. Signed and sealed Apr. 24, 1668 by Samuell Addams. "Witness: William White, Thomas Waite. Acknowledged June 30, 1668 by Samuell Addams. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 79. Estate of John Doeman of Topsfield. Administration on the estate of John Dorman, intestate, granted Mar. 25, 1662 to Mary Dorman, the widow, and the inventory was allowed. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 104. Inventory taken Feb. 12, 1661, by Francis Pebody and Samuell Brocklebanke : One booke and Aperell, one cloke, 2li. 5s. 6d.; one jackit and briches, 21i.; one wascoate, Ys. ; one dublit and a paire of briches. Hi. Is.; three paire of stockins, 8s. ; Gloves, 6s. ; one Inkhorne, 4d. ; one neckcloath, 8d. ; one hate, 10s. ; another wascoate jackit and two paire of briches, lU. 15s.; one paire of boots, spurs and 2 paire of shooes. 111. Is.; in sheets, shirt and other linen, 2li. 15s.; 4 cushins, 12s.; 4 bands and 3 handkercheifers, 9s. 6d.; one bedstead and beding on it, 711. 8s. ; musket, sword and amuni- tion, Hi. 15s.; puter and spounes, 12s. 6d. ; one drinkeing and brase skellitt, 4s. ; in earthen and wooden dishes and trayes, 6s. 4d.; in chest and boxe, 9s.; in one Iron pot and pothookes, 12s.; wheat, 31i. ; one meaU trough and one sith, 3s. ; in flaxe and hempe, 16s. ; in two swine, 2li. 13s. ; in two cows, one stere ealfe, lOli. 6s. 8d. ; in Indian come im- thrashed, by estimation about therty bushell, 31i. ; more in wheat unwinowed, about 4 bushell. Hi.; total, 461i. Is.; in debts dew to the deceased from Thomas Baker, 4 bushels of wheat. Hi.; debt due from Peter Cowper as part of portion, 211i. ; debt due by bond from Thomas Dorman, 501i. ; debts to be paid out of the estate, 81i. 6s. 6d. '^Be this knowne unto all men that Thomas Dorman of the towne of Tops- f eild Hath and doth freely exprese himselfe that for a quiete and loueing Agreement betwene peter couper and him in differanee about that estate that the said peter couper did expect that his daughter should haue bene estated in, he 368 THE PEOBATB KEC0BD8 Off ESSEX COFNTr. would Giue unto the said Mary donnan." Essex Co. Quar- terly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 94. Estate of William Haekee of Lynn. Inventory of the estate of Willylam Harker taken Dec. 36, 1661, by Thomas Marshall, Franceis (his P mark) IngoUes and Henry Collins : Howsingj upland and meadow, 601i. ; one yoke of oxen and thre cows and fowr load of hay,, 271i. ; tow mars and on Coult, 361i. ; thre yearling calfs, 3li. 16s.; six sheap, 31i. 2s.; thirten Swyn, 51i.; forty tow buchils of English and Indyan Corn, TH. 3s. 6d. ; The man and woman wearing Aparell, 71i. 10s.; one fether bed, tow Eugs, tow pare of Blankits, 7li. 13s.; seven pillows, 1 piUow bear, one bolster, 31i. 15s.; fowr pare of sheets, 21i. 2s.; seven yards of Cloth, thre yards Cotton Cloth, 2li. ; nyn yards , six yards of serge, 4li. 12s. ; Eight yards alf of red Shag, Hi. 9s. ; ten pound en wooll, 10 pound of hony, 17s. 4d. ; one ould , 3li. 5s. ; 2 brace iron pott, and on , 2li. 14s.; two Sp , tongs and 13s. 6d. ; Twenty , 17s. ; one axe, knife, 3s. ; presing Iron 6s. ; warming , 3s. ; one Cros- eut ells. Hi. 3s. ; thre Ches and other , lli. ; one Chum, one Brthen pot and other things, 5s. 6d. ; six pound of wool, one Stak of bees, lli. 6s. ; one panneU, Cask and other lumber, 17s.; one brydell, one spad, one plow, 3s. Proved in Ipswich court. Mar. 25, -1662 before Eobert Lord, cleric. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 98. Estate of Daniel Einge of Ipswich. "The last will and Testament of DanieU Einge of Ipsw<* this 3* day of ffebruary 1661. In the name of God Amen I DanieU Einge being of pfect memory and understanding do dispose of that outward estate that God hath giuen mee in manner as followeth In the first place I comit my soule to AUmighty God and my body to decent buryall I giue unto Mary my beloued wife one third part of my fEarme now in the hands of DanieU Davison during the terme of her natur- all Ufe, and after her decease to be deuided amongst my three Sonnes the Eldest to haue a double share thereof I giue and bequeath unto my three Sonnes DanieU Eoger and Isaack my farme aboues^ to bee deuided amongst them the Eldest to haue a double part therof the two youngest to be THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTy. 369 equall, and they to take possession therof at the age of one and twenty my wiues third part being reserued for her dur- ing her life and then her thirds part to bee deuided accord- ing to y"" proportion abouesayd. I giue and bequeath unto my three daughters Mary Susanna and Sarah Thirty pounds to each of them and they to haue possessio therof at ye age of sixteen or at the time of their marriage I leaue my house and lands now in y^ possessio of Thomas wayt unto my Wife to emproue till my youngest two Daughters shall bee of age that if they desire it they may haue the same for their por- tions allowing the ouerplus of their portions to my other Daughter as part of her portion or if they Desire it not, to bee left to y® Executo" to dispose of for y^ discharge of my Daughters portions. "My mind and wUl is that if my Eldest Son shall dye without children that his portion shall be left to the two yonger Brothers the Elder of them two to haue a double share therof, puided that he allow to each of his Sisters fine pounds, and if both -the Eldest dy childlesse the youngest to inherit their portions allowing to each of my Daughters ten pounds, or if the youngest leaue no children the two Eldest to inherit his portion the Eldest hauing a double share and if the two youngest leaue no children the Eldest to inherit their portions paying to Each of my Daughters ten poimds. If my wife marryeth my mind is her husband shall giue suffi- cient security for what estate he is possessed of by my wife, for the discharge of my childrens portions The remainder of my Estate I leaue to my wife to Dispose of at her decease Equally amongst all my children My mind is that if my wife marryeth my children shall haue liberty if they desire it to bee disposed of to good seruices as they shall think meet to whom they are betrusted Which to Confirme I haue her- unto set my hand this third of february one thousand, sig; hundred sixty and one I Constitute and appoint my louing friends Deacon William Goodhue and Daniell Houey sen"^ of Ips'''' And my wife Execute" and Executrix of this my Last wiU and Testam* and Eich" Hubberd and John Dane sen' ouerseers." his mark Daniel C Binge Witness : Eobort Kinsman, Jimier, Eichard Jacob. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 35, 1663 by Eobert Kins- man and John Dane. Inventory taken by John Whipple, 3d and John Whipple, 370 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Jr.: The Goods in the house and first in ye Parlor: One chest with Apparell, 7li. 10s. ; Two chests, 10s. ; A Bedstead and bedding, 61i. 10s. ; Three chayres and Cushions, 5s. 6d. ; One warming Pan, A brush & looking glasse, lis.; a Piece of Taffaty, Hi. 10s. ; A case with 7 Glasses, 3s. 6d. ; A chest and 3 Boxes, 13s.; A carpet, 15s.; One dozen of Napkins, Hi. 10s.; A dozen of Napkins, 12s.; A Table cloath & Two PiUowbeers, 10s.; Sheets & other linnen, 4Li. 4s.; A Table, Hi. 10s.; Saddles, bridles & furniture for traipiag, 31i. In the Hall: In Peuter, 31i. ; skillets and dishes. Hi.; An iron kettle and pot, lOs. ; firepan, tongs & spitt, 14s. ; A musquet, Hi. ; A pot & kettle, 1-s. ; A morter, 5s. ; chesmotes, trayes & other lumber, Hi. 2s.; Carpenters tooles, Ys. ; Other tooles & two bottles, 2s.; Two Axes, 5s.; An iron Pot, a Kneading trough, — s. ; cheespresse, barrells & firkins, Hi. 3s.; a Piece of beeswax, 4s. In the chamber: In bedding, 31i.] for an ordinary, Hi. ; Indian come, seaventy bushells, lOli. 10s.; Wheat twenty five busheUs, 61i. 5s.; Gates, Eye and peas, 2li.; Bed and bedstead, 2li.; More wheat & barly, 2li. 10s. ; In flesh meat, 2li. ; In mony, 21i. 12s. Without the house: A cart & wheels, yokes, chaynes, 31i. 10s.; hay, 21i. In Cattle : one horse, lOli. ; Two oxen, 12li. ; Niue Cowes, 401i. 10s.; foure Yearlings, 51i.; A BuU, 31i.; A three yeer old steer, 41i.; Three heyfers, 711. 10s.; foure Calves, Hi.; Twenty-five swiae, 14li.; five acres of Eye upon ye ground, 5li. In Land : A f arme ia the hands of Daniel Davison Gon- teyning by estimation an hundred and ten acres, 18211.; A house and land in ye towne in ye hands of Thomas Wayt, twelve acres, 701i. Debts: By Daniell Davison, 191i.; Wil- liam Eayner, 5li. ; Eichard Walker, 31i. : John Adams, 41i. Sum total, 46311. lis. Debts out of ye estate : To Mr. Wil- liam Hubbard, 701i.; John Whipple, Jr., 81L; Mr. John Payne, 61i.; In other debts about 301i. Proved in Ipswich court Mar. 25, 1662. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 23,714. Guardianship of Daniel Tilton of Lynn. Daniell Tilton chose Samuell Tilton as his guardian, and the court allowed it Apr. 8, 1662. Court Apr. 8, 1662 ordered that Joseph Shaw pay to Daniel Tilton 40s. iu consideration of what service he had done for him since he was fourteen years old. THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 371 Court Apr. 8, 1662 ordered Sam. Tilton to put in security to Daniel's portion in binding over land. Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 3. Estate of Ann Lumb of Eowlet. Administration on the estate of Ann Lume, intestate, granted Apr. 17, 1662, to Judith Lume and Susanah Lume, her daughters. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 106. Inventory taken Apr. 16, 1662, by Maxemillion Jewett and Samuell Broeklebanke : Aparell, 4li. ; one bed, with furni- ture on it, 41i. 10s.; puter and Tin, lli. ; brase and Iron vessels, lli. 3s. 6d'. ; wooden vessell, 10s.; table, chaires and cushiags, 16s.; whelle and cards, 4s.; house and land, 301i.; three cowes, one calfe and one 2 yeareing, 171i.; total, 491i. 3s. 6d. Allowed Apr. 17, 1663. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 7, leaf 98. The Ipswich court Mar. 18, 1664 ordered an equal divis- ion of the estate of Ann Lumbe between her two daughters, Judith and Susannah Lumbe, the house and lot to Susanna and the moveables to Judith Lumbe. Acknowledged by Joshua Bradley to be the agreement be- tween his wife Judith and his sister Susanna, which he ap- proveth before me Daniell Denison. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 2, page 225. Deposition of Samuell Broeklebanke, aged about 36 years, being in court when an inventory of the estate of Ann Lum was presented, and before administration was granted to the two daughters of the said Ann, that he heard John Piekard son of the aforesaid Ann say he did not desire to have the administration but desired that it might be granted to his sisters, and also that he did not expect any of the estate. When administration was granted to the two sisters equally, he was desired to be helpful to them in the division. Sworne in Ipswich court Mar. 29, 1664. WiUiam Stickney deposed that John Piekard did own to him in way of discourse what is expressed by Lt. Broekle- banke in the testimony above written. Sworn in Ipswich court Mar. 39, 1664. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 3, page 197. 372 THE PEOBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. '1 Estate of Thomas Dickinson of Eowlet. "I Thomas Dickinson of The Towne of Kowley in The County of esex being weake of Body but of perfect vnder- standing And memmory doe make And ordaine This my last will and Testament In primis my will is That my welbe- loued wife Jennett Dickinson shalbe my Solle excequtrise for To pay all my debts and to pay my ehilderen Those por- tions That I by will doe Giue vnto Them; And also To de- mand and Eecouer all debts that are or may be due vnto me by bills bonds or otherwise and To doe any Thinge be- longing To such an exeequtorise. Item I wiU and Giue vnto This my welbeloued wife halfe of ||my|| Dwelling house halfe of my bame halfe of my orchard and halfe of my swampe below my orchard and all my land aboue The bame about Twellue Acres be it more or lese And Three Acres of mead- ow one acre of it in batchelor meadow and Two Acres in the northeast feild as also one acre more of salt marsh in the m^rsh feild bounded by deacon Jewets marsh on the west and by marsh of John pickards on the north and also i doe Giue vnto hir Two Gates on the Towne common al this I doe Giue hir dureing hir natnrall life Item I will And Giue vnto my son James dickinson The other halfe of my house- ing bame orchard and swampe below the orchard and all other my lands meadowes and Commons that belonge vnto me with The Towne of Eowley (excepting my village land and Two Acres of meadow in The great meadow be it more or lese.) Item I doe Giue vnto my son James dickinson foure score Acres of land more or lese being my deuission of land in that land Commonly called merrimack land buting against merrimacke Eiuer with the priueledges belonging vnto the said fourscore acres of land and likewise I doe Giue vnto my son James my houseing bame orchard and swampe and lands aboue the barne and meadow and commons That I haue giuen vnto my welbeloued wife for her naturall life to be his vnto his proper use and behoufe after his mothers decease. Item I doe further Giue vnto my son James my cart and plough and fumeture belonging There To also I giue vnto him my loumes and furneture belonging There To "Item out of The Best of my estate That is in my village land and Two Acres of meadow in the Great meadow that was before excepted and in my stocke moueables bills bonds or any other estat that is or may be due vnto me out of This Eemaneing part of my estat I will and Giue vnto my foure THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COITNTT. 373 daughters each of Them one hundred pounds and my will is that that fifty pounds That I haue giuen vnto my daugh- ter Sarah alredy shalbe acounted as part of that which I doe now glue And if any of my childeren die before thejs at- taine to the age of Twenty one yeares or day of marriage Then There portions to be devided equally among the rest and if my Son James depart This life haueing noe child Then the one halfe of those lands I giue him to Eetume to be equally devided among The Rest of my daughters or Theire heires The other halfe I giue vnto his wife if then liueing to be for hir use dureing hir nattural life and then to returne after hir decease to be equally devided among my other daughters or there childeren if ther be any then liueing Item I will and Giue (the Three hundered and fifty pounds being paid out of this estat that I here apoint for the payment of my daughters portions) all the Remaineing part of that estat vnto my welbeloued wife To be vnto hir owne proper use and To despose of as she shall Thinke meete; And my will is that my wife shall haue hir liberty to chuse which halfe of my dwelling house she will for to liue in dureing hir life ; And I appoint John piekard and Samuell Brockle- banke To be ouersseers of This my last will and Testament which I Confirme with my owne hand this eighth of march one Thoussand Six hundred and sixty one or sixty two" Thomas Dickanson Witness : Samuell Brocklebanke, John trumble. Proved in Ipswich court Apr. 17, 1662 by the witnesses. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 7,678. An inventory of the estate received in court Apr. 17, 1663. Ipswich Qvarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 106. Estate of Thomas Lee of Ipswich. "The last Will and Testament of Thomas Lee of Ipsw*^ In the name of God amen I Thomas Lee of Ipswich being at this present time of perfect memory and understanding doe dispose of that outward estate that God hath giuen mee in manner as foUoweth: In the first place I comit my soule to God and my body to decent buryall. My mind and will is that Alice my beloued wife shall haue the sole disposing of my farme and the rest of my estate upon these Considerations that is to say. That my Grandson Richard Lee shall liue and abide with her untill he shall bee two and twenty yearea of age then my whole estate to be Deuided and Richard shall 874 THE PEOBATB BBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. haue an equall share with my wife only my wife shall haue the use of my now Dwelling house during the terme of her life unlesse she shall bee willing that they both may liue to- gether but if my wife should marry my mind is that shee shall haue fiue poimds euery years out of my estate during the terme of her life, and the abouenamed Eichard to haue my estate at y® age of two and twenty. My mind allso is that if my wife shall continue a Widow and enjoy such a share of my estate as is aforesaid that after her decease my foresayd Granchild shall inherit all that estate shee shall leaue, TVenty pounds being excepted which I giue and bequeath to my Daughter Susanna now in England or her children if any of them shall bee here to demand the same within y* space of seauen yeares from this present time My will is that Rich- ard my Grandchild shall not haue liberty to Alien sell or bar- gaine my farme or any part therof but that it bee reserued entire to him and his heires. If my wife shall not think meet that Eich* my Grandchild shoidd abide with her for the p'sent shee shall haue liberty to dispose of him to some Good seruice tiU he shall come to bee at the age of two and twenty In witnesse of this my Will and testament I haue hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth of March one thousand six hundred sixty one I constitute and appoint Allice my wife onely Executrix of this my last will and Testament." his mark Thomas T Lee (seal) Witness : Eichad Brabrook, James gregory. Proved in Ipswich court Apr. 17, 1662 by Eichard Hub- bard and Eichard Brabrooke. Inventory of estate of Thomas Lee, deceased Mar. 23 last past, taken Apr. 10, 1662 by George Giddinge and Daniel Hovey: the wearing Close, 2li. 5s.; a payer of buUoks, 121i.; seven Cows & their Cafs, 311i. ; 2 buls, 51i. ; one heifor, 21i. ; 4 yockes, 4li. ; a sow & 7 shoats, 31i. 3s. ; beding, 41i. 10s. ; 2 chests, on box, a tabl, old tubs wth other lumber, 21i.; an old bibl wth other trad, 6s. 8d. ; bras & pewter, 21i. 8s. ; an old musket, 10s.; 2 axses, betl & wedges & hows, a Clever, a bill, a smal saw & such like, Hi.; siths & sikles, 10s.; 3 saks, 6s.; a tumbril, on plow, 15s.; 2 Chayns, a shar & col- ter wth expins. Hi.; sadl, pillion & bridl. Hi. 10s.; seed Com, 2li. 5s.; iron hoops for vesels, 8s.; a shovel, 1 spad & hamer, 2s. 6d. ; a fan, 10s. ; a payr of feters & irpe &c, 4s. ; house & bam wth the homsted wth ye upland withing ye THE PROBATE EEC0ED8 OF ESSEX COUNTY. 376 fence & 2 parsels of salt marsh, ye one in ye great marsh next hog iland ye other next chebaco river, 1201i.; total, 19811. 3s. 2d. Debts amounting to about 401i. Testified to in Ipswich court Apr. 17, 1663 by Alice wife of Thomas Leigh. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 16,659. Estate of Samuel Sherman of Ipswich. In answer to the petition of Samuell and NathanieU Sherman and Mary Clarke children of Samuell Shearman, long since deceased, the committee of the court having con- sidered the petition and answer of Mr, Colebron, one of the administrators to that estate, returned that the peti- tioners had no such cause of complaint therein, which the court May 7, 1662- allowed and confirmed. Mass, Bay Colony Records, vol. 4, page 47. Estate of Daniel Eea of Salem. "Whereas there hath been a Will begun to be made by Daniell Eea of Salem, lately deceased, but he not being able to finish it, whereby great inconvenience is like to arise to his Children, if it be left as it is. Wee therefore whose names are vnderwritten, takeing it into our Consideration, haue made this our Joynt Conclusion & Agreement, (if the Hon- ored Court II now Assembled || please to Accept of, & Confirme the same) in Manner as followeth. ffirst, that his sonne Joshua Eea shall haue y® Improuement of the whole farme, where he lives, & when his sonne Daniel is growne vp to y* Age of Twenty one yeares, he shall have halfe y® farme, & his father to have y^ other halfe, dureing y* t«rme of his owne life, & also of his wives widdowhood, in Case she should outlive him, & then that halfe also to be his sonne Daniels, & so y* said Daniel then to haue y^ whole farme, which is y* proper Will of y® Testator. Secondly, that y* said Joshua Eea shall haue the vse & improvement of the seventeene Acres of land, lying on Salem North Eiver, vntUl his two daughters, Eebecca & Sarah, exprest in y* will, shall attaine to y® age of sixteene yeares, & then they to haue y" land with y^ improvement of y' same equally divided betwixt them. Thirdly that y^ said Joshua Eea, shall have also the one Acre & halfe on the South Eivers side in Salem, as his proper right, to dispose of as he shall see cause. fEourthly, that his sonne 376 THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNiy. Thomas Lothrop, & his wife, shall haue the ffarme, Comonly Called Captaine Damports farme, as their proper right, to dispose of, as they please, provided that the five pound, paid already by me to Capt. Damport, in a Cowe, be allowed me out of y* other estate. fiBfthly that our Mother shall have y* Thirds, of all of this Estate, dureing her life. Lastly, for the rest of y* Estate, we leave it to the wisedome of the Honoured Court, to dispose of the same, as they shall thinke best, ac- cording to lawe." "This aboue writing or agreement is by the Court alowed of & is to be as the Courts determination & ordering of the estate of Danyell Eay deceased being consented ||there|| to by y« children of y« deceased in Court at Salem: 4 "'' 1663 atteste, Hillyard Verin Cleric :" Proved in Salem court 24: 4: 1662. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 16. Inventory of the estate of Daniell Eay, taken by John Porter and Jacob Barney: His apparell, 711. lis. lOd.; a feather bed, 2 bolsters and 3 pillowes, 4li. ; 2 Coverletts, Hi. ; 2 blanketts, Hi. 10s. ; 2 pillow beares, five sheets, lli. 10s. ; a kettle with other small things, 21i. ; 2 dishes and a pinte pot, 8s.; 2 Iron skiUetts and a frying pan, 12s.; a paire of pot hangings & a paire of Tongs, 10s. ; a paire of fetters, an axe, & a hatchet, with other tlungs, 12s. 6d. ; a pecke, 3 traies & a platter, 4s.; a paire of traisses & a halter, 2s.; a winowing sheet & 4 sackes, 10s.; 61i. of wooU, 6s.; a saddle & pillion, lli. ; a chest & a bedsted, 18s. ; a Chaire & 2 Joynt stooles, 4s. ; a paile with 2 stooles, with other things, 2s.; 3 yards & a halfe of Cloth, lli. 15s.; a mare & a Colt, 14ii.; a Cow & a Calfe, 51i. 16s.; 6 sheepe, 2li. 8s.; 17 acres of land in the north field, 251i.; an acre & a halfe of salt marsh upon the South river, 51i.; a farme of 160 acres of upland & 10 acres of meadow, 15011.; debts due to the deceased, 141i. ; total, 2391i. 19s. 4d. Proved 26: 4: 1662. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 17. Joshua Eay was appointed June 24, 1662, administrator of the estate of Danyell Eay, deceased, who died intestate, but his mind being understood and his children agreeing thereto, they drew up a writing about the division of part of the estate, as land, etc., leaving the other part to the court's ordering. The court approved the writing, and concerning the other part of the estate, Joshua Eay, son of THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 877 the deceased, was to have 25li. and Capt. Tho. Lothrop, said Daniel's son-in-law, was to have all the rest of the estate, provided he keep and maintain his mother, the widow, dur- ing her life. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 94. Estate of John Stevens of Andovee. Administration on the estate of John Steevens, intestate, granted June 34, 1663 to his widow, Eliza Steevens. An in- ventory amounting to 46311. 4s., was also allowed. Court ordered that John Steevens, son of the deceased, should have 74li. paid at demand, and Timothy, Nathan, Ephraim, Joseph, Benjamin and Mary, the other children, should have 3711. each, paid at age or time of marriage, and the remainder of the estate to be at the disposal of the widow. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 94. Inventory of the estate of John Steevens of Andover, taken Apr. 28, 1663, by Nicholas Noyes, George Abboott, sr., Eichard Barker and Nathan Parker: His wearing Aparrell, lOli. ; In the hall, two beds with there furniture, 151i. ; One Chest & foure boxes. Hi. ; Eight payre of sheets, foure Bolster cases and three payre of Pillow beeres, 71i. 10s. ; Three table cloaths, one dozen of Napkins, with other sleight things, 3li. 5s. ; in ye kitchin, one Brasse Pott, foure small Kettles, one Skillett, a Scummer & Warming pan, 3li. ; one Iron Pott, an iron posnett, two payre of potthookes, two trammells, a spitt, a payre of tonges & firepan, a payre of cob irons with a smoothing iron & a trivett, lli. 10s.; six peuter platters, two basens, two porrengers, foure drinken cupps, a salt sellar, a chamber pott, a dozen & halfe of spoones and a latten pan, 2li. 5s.; A tableboard & forme, foure chayres, two cushens, two dozen of trenchers and halfe a dozen of dishes, 14s.; a muskett, corslett & headpeece, a sword & cutlass & holbert, 21i. 5s.; bible, with other books, Hi.; In the Leanetoo, Bar- rells, wheeles, treyes, with other lumber, 2li. ; In the chamber. Bedding, 5li. ; whpate, twenty Bushells, Indian come, ten Bushells, 6li. 10s.; A bridlt & sadle & pannell. Hi.; two flitches of Bacon, 31i. ; Baggs, Hi.; Flax & yarne, 51i. ; Old tubbs & other lumber, lOe. ; Sawes, axes, pronges, with other working tooles, 31i. ; Eight oxen, 5111.; Six cowes, 341i. ; a heifer & two yearlings, 6li. ; three calves. Hi.; swine, 121i.; A colt and an Asse, 4li. ; horse, lOli. ; three sheep. Hi.; one stocke of bees, 10s.; Carts, sleads, yoakes, chaines, plowes 4; 378 THE PROBATE EBC0BD8 OP ESSEX COUNTY. plow irons, ropes and tackling to it, 61i. 3s.; house, barnes, upland & meadow and come upon ye ground, SOOli. ; debts, 211. The sequell of this inventory was given by the deceased to his eldest sonn John Steevens: A house, orchard and land, 501i.; one cow, two steers of two yeare old & a year- ling, two swine and two sheepe, 15li.; All ye rights & priv- ilidges that is to be granted by ye towne by virtue of twenty- five Acres of ground granted to mee, John Steevens; three acres of home meadow, 91i. "These testyfye yt I John Stee- vens doe accept of the above specifyed estate appointed mee of my father before his death in full satisfaction for my portion amounts to seaventy foure pound prouided the hon- oured Court at Psalem shall see good to confirme it Witt- nesse my hand John Steevens." Total, 4631i. 4s. Elizabeth Steevens, widow, made oath in court before Hillyard Veren, cleric. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 18. Estate of Corp. John Andrews of Ipswich.* Administration on the estate of John Andrews granted June 24, 1662 to Mr. Tho. Andrewes. An inventory was also allowed, excepting the farm and the crop upon the ground, w;hich latter were referred to the next Ipswich court, partly because the farm was mortgaged and partly because of the failure of the crop by reason of the drought, and he was to provide for the widow and children until the court take further order. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 95. Inventory of the estate of CorpU. John Andrews, taken ;May 23, 1662, by John Dowlettell, John Hathorne and An- drew Mansfeild: One dwelling house, 15011.; tow- barnes, .9011. ; a bake house, 2li. 10s. ; an orchard, lOOli. ; an hundred acres of upland and medow belonging to the farme, 59011.; .one horse, 12li. ; tow Cowes & tow caulfes, 121i. ; one three yeare ould steere, 5li. ; six sheepe & three lambs, 51i. 5s. ; to forty acres of come upon the ground, 401i. ; one grinstone, 16s.; a tumbrill & a paire of Iron bound wheeles, 41i. ; a lad- der, 10s. ; five swine, 61i. !5s. : tow stocks of bees & tow swarmes, 21i. 10s. ; an Iron furnis, 31i. ; an Iron trumill, 7s. ; tow horse coUers & trases, &e., 12s. ; five axes & a mathooke, -Hi. Is.; tow howes & a spad, an ads & a frow, ISs.; tow * See also Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. 3 (1913), pp. 46, 47, 163-166. T5B PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 379 plowes with irons & a colter & sheare, Hi. 14s. ; three chaines, yoaks, chains & bolts, Hi. lis. 6d. ; a stone cart & sleid & a ould cart body & a dubble brake, Hi. 15s.; three forks & a paire of fetters, 9s. In the kichin : Tenn ould pueter plat- ters, quart potts & other ould pewter, 3li. 4s. ; half a dussen of ould spoones, tow old brass kittles & oidd pott and a warmeing pan & a candle stick, 21i. 7s. 6d. ; Iron potts, one Iron kitle, one Iron skillett & other ould things, Hi. 15s.; severall ould wooden things, 8s.; severall augers, chissells & other ould Iron things, 21i. 5s.; tow cross cut sawes, a paire of andirones & paire of tongs & slice, Hi. 9s. 6d. ; tow tram- ills, a gridiron, a spitt, a smoothing iron & a paire of sheirs, 15s.; tow muscutts, a fouling peece & 2 paire of skeals & waites, 3li. 14s. 6d.; a pike, tow chairs, & tow ould tubbs & 3 dussen of trenchers, 15s. ; a woolen wheele, 2 cans, glases & gaily potts, 8s.; a sadle, bridle, pistoUs, holsters, belt & Cutlis & pillion, 51i. 5s. In the Parlor: Tow bedsteds, one f ether bed, bolster, 2 pillows, a rug & curtaiaes, 61i. 10s.; a trunke, 2 boxes, 2 chairs, one cubburd & cloath, 21i. 2s.; table, 5 cushins & 5 chanye dishes, Hi. ; his wearing apparill, 5li. 10s. In the chamber over the chichin: 5 paire of sheets, 2 table cloaths, 12 napkins, 4 pillow beers & a chest, 61i. 7s. ; a bedsted, 2 flock beds, three pillos, one rug, one blankett, 3li. 10s. ; one table, tow wheels & other ould lumber, Hi. In the garret: Tow Cosletts & other ould lumber, 2li. ; on flock bed, bolster & 2 coverlids, 16s. ; a gun, 5s. ; in the seller, 2 barriUs, 10s.; beetle & wedges, 5s.; total, 10831i. 19s. 6d. To halfe a barn at Ipswich, 6li. ; bed, 4li. 15s. ; 6 pewter dishes. Hi. 5s. 6d.; flax, 41i.; debts recoverable, 161i. 18s. lOd. Es- tate is debtor: To funeral charges, 21i. ; houshold expenses, 2li. lis. ; to ye honoured Mr. Simon Bradstreet, about 40011. ; other debt demanders, 314li. ; to an assurance, 401i. Sworn by Mr. Thomas Andrewes in Salem court. The Cattle and moveables conteined in ye Inventory of ye Estate of Corporal John Andreus, which was presented to ye County Court held at Salem 26: 4: 1662, 12711. 9s. 6d.; debts due to deceased, 401i. lis.; the Come upon ye farme and other pduce, 301i. 19s.; total, 19811. 19s. 6d. Out of which is to be deducted: Funeral Charges and expences be- fore Salem court, 41i. 17s. 6d. ; family expences since, 151i. 16s. lid.; Charges about ye Come, 6li. ; ye administrators own labor, time, charges, &c., lOli. Debts demanded and presented to Salem court and since examined, as opportu- nity would serve, 31211. 14s. 9d. The foregoing account was 380 THE PKOBATB EECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. presented to court at Ipswich in Sept. last, and then omitted to be left on file. The court sitting in Salem, 3:5: 1663, ordered it to be safely kept in the court records. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 20. Court Mar. 31, 1663 appointed Capt. Thomas Marshall, Mr. Oliver Purchase and Sergt. John Porter a committee to set ofE to Sarah, relict of CorpU. John Andrews, deceased, her third part of her late husband's farm, not meddling with the forty acres purchased of Mr. Price. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 117. Estate of John Eow of Gloucester. "In the name of god Amen: I John Row in my will and Testament; being iu my perfect sences doe giue and Ee- siae my soule to god that gaue it : and my Body to the earth to be Buried ; and my goods : I despose of ; As f oUoweth : I giue all my whoUe estat which god hath bestowed upon me; to my wife and my to sonns; That is to say to my wife; and my Sonne John; and my Sonn huah; to be equally deuided Betweene them and to eueiy one a like : and as for my wife : if her third part of goods will not maintaine her; it is my will y' my too sonns shall maintaine her all her dais; if in case shee liue unmaried; And if she doe mary, what goods she haue at her decease shall be equaly deuided to my to sonns: That is to say what estate she haue; at her day of mariage; and if either of these to sonns dye unmaried his estat shalbe his Brothers that doe Remaine a liue: and in wittnes hereof I set my hand; Dated y*: IS*"*: of y* 8: m": 1661 :" his mark John Eow senier: his mark Witness: John I I CoUens senier, Steuen Glouer, John CoUens Junier. Proved iu Salem court 24: 4: 1662 and the widow and her sons John and Hugh appointed administrators to di- vide the estate according to the miad of the testator. Inventory taken Apr. 2, 1662, by Samuel Delaber, John (his I mark) Collings and William Browne: Two Cowes, lOli.; 1 Cowe, 41i.; 2 dry Cowes, 91i.; 1 old Cowe, 41i. 10s.; 1 yocke of oxen, 16li. ; 1 yocke of oxen, 15li. 10s. ; 3 Cattle of 2 years, 6li.; Cart & wheles, 2li. ; plow shears, ehaines & THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 381 harnes, lli. 13s.; 2 hamers, 4 weges, 9s.; 2 sawes, 3s.; old axces, 10s.; 2 pecaxces, 5s.; 1 hoe, 2s.; spad & shuvels, 7s.; pickes forke, 6d. ; shot mowels, Is. ; pot huckes, 5s. ; tongs & crucks. Iron pots, 18s.; 2 Cittles, 12s.; peuter, 5s.; sheves, 5s. ; 1 ass, 2li. ; seves, 3s. ; 3 Eakes & old sithe, 2s. ; a wheel- bara, 2s.; Swine, 21i.; 4 bushells of wheat, lli.; peaes, 14 bushels, 21i. 9s.; tember vessels, 10s.; one gun, 12s.; bed & bed Clothes, 8li.; Clothing, 41i.; Chest & nails, trunk & books, 14s.; Friing pan, warming pan, 5s.; 1 grining stoo.. Is. 6d. ; a bars skin, 5s. ; Twenty busshelle of Indian, 531i. ; Baken, 21i.; Eopes & bags, 10s.; rep hoackes, 4s.; augers, chest and ades, Ss. 9d. ; Lanhorne & skales, 5s. ; Gotten stock- ens, 8s. 4d. ; rye, 3 bushels, 10s. 6d. ; salt & salt meat, Ys. 6d. ; Thre pounds, ten shillings Due det to John Eoe; Lands, lOOli.; total, 205li. 16s. lOd. John Eoe indetted Fourty shillings. Sworn by Brigitt Eow, the widow, and John Eow, her son, June 9, 1662, before Samuel Symonds. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 26. Estate of David Lewis of Salem. An inventory of the estate of David Lewis was allowed June 24, 1662 and Samll. Areherd was appointed to admin- ister in behalf of the country, and to be accountable to this court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 98. Inventory taken June 22, 1662 : In Mr. Corwin's hand, in fish, 17li. 16s.; a sea bead and covering & old cloathes, 21i. ; wearing cloathes & Linnen, 21i. 10s.; total, 22li. 6s. The estate is Dr. to Mr. Corwin, 5li. 6s.; for ye CoflBne & other things at his buriall, 12s. ; for exspences & time of one about his busines, 10s.; total, 16li. 8s. The rest of the estate the debts beiag discounted, 5li. 18s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 27. Estate op Thomas Wilkes of Salem. Administration on the estate of Tho. Wilkes, that he had in this country, granted June 24, 1662 to Mr. Edmond Bat- ter, An inventory, amounting to lOOli. 6s. 11 l-2d., was presented to this court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, iiol. 4, page 98. Inventory of the estate of Thomas Wilks, deceased, that was foimd in Boston in November, 1661, by John Wiswall 382 THE PEOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. and John Lake: Aparell and small things, 711.; 1 small pcell of goods as p. Invoys, 2li.; 10 p. small stockings, 6s. 8d. ; 6 1-4 lianen & woolen, 12s. ; 5 yds. 1-3 Eed cloath, lU. 2s.; 9 yd. 1-3 gray Carsy, 2li. 7s. 6d.; gloves, laces & silke, 7s. 6d. ; 3 grosse & 9 doz. buttons, Coat, 138. 9d. ; 2 grosse, 8 doz. brest buttons, 9s. ; 3 yds. Coifing stuffe, 3s. 4d. ; 13 yds. 1-4 shage at 3s. 4d. p., 31i. 4s. 2d.; 14 yds. Course woolen cloath at 3s. p., 21i. 2s. ; 38 p. gloves. Hi. ; 1 great Bible, 6s. ; 3 peeces Sardge at 4li. 5s. p., 12li. 15s. ; 16 yds. 1-3 duble Beys, 41i. 3s. 6d. ; 34 yds. Browne Lynen, 5li. 4s. ; 1 Coverled, 18s. & old Carpet, 3s. 6d., Hi. Is. ; 1 old Satinnisco gowne, lli. 6s. ; Incle mancster & some ode things, 2s. 6d.; packing cloath & Cord, 2s.; 19 yds. Carsy at 5s. 4d. p., 51i. Is. 4d.; 14 yd. flaninge, lli. 16s. ; hatte and Case, 8s. ; 1 Child Blanket, silv. lace, lli. 10s.; Chest, boxe, &c., 2 stone Juggs, lis.; 3 hhds. Suger, Neate, 15 C. 3qt. Hi., 151i. 15s. 3d.; 14 Gallon Eum at 3s. p., 21i. 2s.; total, 701i. Inventory of goods in Salem, taken ia December, 1661, by Walter Price and Hillyaid Veren : One pcell goods of small wares, 31i. Is. 3d. ; 1 pceU Ironmonger's wares, &c., 31i. 10s. lid.; 1 pcell small wares, lli. 4s. Id.; 1 pceU small wares, 3li. lOd.; 1 friiag pane, 2s.; 35 yds. Course Carsy at 4s. p., 5li.; 14 yds. tickiage at 3s. p., 3li. 9s. ; 71i. old Iron & kitle, llii 7s. lid. ; 141i. peper, 28s., 2 grosse, 5 doz. hooks & eyes, 5d., lli. 13s.; thimbles & nails, 3s. 7 l-2d. ; 15011. Cotton, 3li. 15s. ; 27011. Buckets, 3li. 7s. 6d.; 1 pcell small wares, 31i. lis. lOd.; total, 301i. 6s. 11 l-2d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 38. Court 35: 9: 1662 ordered Mr. Edmond Batter, adminis- trator to send only 401i. of the estate to England to the widow, and to keep the remainder until the court takes further order. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 106. The request of Robert, son of Tho. Wilkes, deceased, made 36: 4: 1666, that he might have the estate of said Wilkes, which amounted to about SOU., in the hands of Mr. Edmund Batter, admiaistrator, who held it for said Eobert imtil he became of age, delivered to him for his own use. Court un- derstanding that he was now of age and able to improve it, ordered that it be delivered to him. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 165. Robert Wilkes' receipt to Mr. Edmond Batter, dated 18: 10: 1666, for 361i., in full of what was due him from his THE FBOBATE BBCOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 883 father's estate. Witness: Hillyard Veren, jr., and Hillyard Veren, sr. Entered in the court records by Hillyard Veren, cleric. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 178. Estate of Heney 'Cooke of Salem. Administration on the estate of Henry Cooke, intestate, granted June 24, 1663 to Judeth, his wife, and Isaack, his eldest son, and an inventory was allowed. It was ordered that the whole estate remain in the hands of the widow until the children become of age, except that Isaack was to have 51i. in hand, and, after his mother's decease, to have the house and land adjoining valued in the inventory at 601i. The other children were to have lOli. each at age or time of marriage. "Ye ordering of this estate is null and refers to what y* court have further ordered as apeers in y^ records of y^ second session of this court." Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 98. Inventory of the estate of Henery Cooke, late deceased, 14:: 11, 1661, taken by Nathaniel Felton and Henry Barthohnew : His dwelling house and the land adjoining, 601i. ; the Cow- pen lot, beinge 5 acres, SOli. ; 9 acres of land at the great coave, commonly called Towne's lot, lOli. ; the house, orchard and land, about 21 acres that was formerly bought of Willm. Nichols, 401i.; a farme lot of 40 acres, neare Mr. Downing's f arme, 61i. ; 6 acres of meadow lyinge by Bishop's farme, 5li. ; 8 acres of meadow lyinge nfeare the land of Hen. Phelps, 81i. ; an acre of land ia the towne next to Mr. Norriee & the housiage upon it, 301i. ; 2 oxen, 121i. ; 1 Cow, 51i. ; 4 two yeare old heifers, ISU.j 2 yearlings, 3li. ; a horse, 121i. ; In beddinge wth. 2 payre of sheets, blankets and a rug, 51i.; hempe & flax, 2li. ; a bed teecke & boulster, 21i. 10s. ; a brass ketle, an iron pot & ketle, a skillet, 2 platters, a table & a Cupboord, 3li.; a sadle & bridle, a payre of skales, a payre of stilyards & a Steele, 2li. ; Barly and pease, 4li.; In bed- dinge. Hi. 10s. ; a polaxe, 2 cleivers, 3 axes, 3 wedges, a ham- mer, beetle rings, a thwart saw, 2 muskets, a rapier, a sword & bandeliers, a fryinge pan, an old warminge pan & a mor- ter, 2li. 10s. ; some old bookes, a fire shovel & tongs & other smal utensils. Hi. ; a Cart and plow wth. tacklinge thereunto belonginge, a slyd, 2 sytes, 31i. 10s.; his wearing apparrel, 5li.; total, 255li. Sworn in court June 24, 1662 by the widow, before HUliard Veren, cleric. I8i THE PROBATE KECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Henery Cooke debter: To Mr. Corwinne, 161i. 17s. 4 3-4d.; \1t. John Browne, 81i. .2s. lid.; Mr. Bartholomew, 8li. 13s. LOd.; Mr. Gidney, 41i. 15s.; Henery Bullocke, 4li. 7s.; ("Tillm. Plint, 35li. 10s.; John Pickeringe, 15s.; Nathaniel iTorton, 1411.; Francis Lawes,.lli.; Mr. Cromwel, 2li. 2s. 9d.; Mr. Gardiner, 21i. Is. lOd.; Richard Bishop, Hi. 10s.; Eze- reil Wathen, 2li. 10s.; total, 92li. 5s. 8 3-4d. Inventory, !551i.; debts, 921i. 5s. 8 3-4d.; rest, 16211. 14s. 4 3-4d. Henery Hooke's children were Isacke, aged twenty-two years, Sam- lel, twenty, John, fourteen, Henery, eight, Judith, eighteen, ilachel, sixteen, Mary and Martha, twelve, and Hanna, four rears. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 24. John Burton and Samuel (his mark) Ebume certified. Fan. 10, 1661, that "beinge w*"" Henery Cooke about 3 or 4 louers before his decease perceiuinge he was in perfect mem- )ry spake to him about the settinge of his house in order, for ;he peace of his f amely after his dieease : and that if he had lone it when he had had more strenght, It would haue ben nore comfortable for himselfe, his answer was, that he had !ome reason for it and that he would leaue al to his wiues iisposinge, then after some tyme of respite he sayd that his yil was that his son Isacke should haue his DwelUnge house yith the land thereunto belonginge, then beinge demanded ivhen, he sayd after the decease of his wife, & then he sayd ;hat his daughter Judith should haue the Cowpen land and nore he would haue spoken conceminge the rest of his clul- Iren but was not able." Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, ml. 8, leaf 25. Upon further consideration about ordering the estate of Elenry Cooke, deceased, it was ordered July 7, 1662, that [saack, the eldest son, have 241i., and the other children, John, Henry, Judith, Eachell, Mary and Hanna, 12li. each, payable at age or time of marriage, and the widow was ap- pointed administratrix. Salem Quarterly Court Becords, vol. t, page 100. Estate of Eobeet Gray of Salem. "The last will and testament of Rob : Gray of Salem being licke in bodie but of pfect vnderstandinge is as foUoweth [mpmis I giue vnto my daught' Elizabeth Gray that peece Df grounde runninge alonge by the side of m' Endicotts and mttinge against Thomas oliuers It: I giue vnto my son THE PKOBATB EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 385 Joseph my barne and one quarter of an aker of groimde to it to be laid out for him at the discretion of my ouerseer It : to my son Eobert I giue my kitchin with som grounde vnto it reserving a convenyent passage for my wife into the orchard and to the well which I also veserv to be laid out at the discretion of my ouerseers It: I giue vnto my other three children Bethiah Hannah and Mary my third pt of the Ketch to be soulde and equallie diuided amonge them It: I giue vnto my seruant Elizabeth Wicks: three pownds provided shee dwell with my wife to the end of the next somer It: I: giue to George Hodgis a quad- rant a fore staffe a gunters scale and a p of Compassis And for the rest of my estate what soeuer I giue and bequeathe it vnto my beloued wife Elizabeth Gray whom I make execu- trix of this my last will and testament and doe apoynt my beloued friends m' John Brown and Henry Bartholmew the overseers of this my last will and testament "in witnes here^Tito I haue set my hand the first of the iith m" 1661." Eobert Gray Witness: John Browne, Henry Barthobnew. Proved ia Salem court 25: 4: 1663 by the witnesses. Es- sex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 39. Inventory taken 5: 12: 1661, by John Browne, Eichard Prince and Henry Bartholmew: One dwelliuge house with a kitchin and barne and the land belonging to it, 30011.; one third pt. of a Ketch, 14011. ; one Cowe, 51i. ; two yonge horses, 15li. ; one swine, 14s. In the parlor: One fetherbed, two bol- sters, a pillow, a Eugge and blankett, curtaines and vallence with the bedsteed, 14li. ; one trundle bedsteed, one fether bed, a pillow. Coverlid and matt, 4li. ; one table, a case of drawers, two chaires, 6 stooles, a setle, 3 less chaires, two trunkes and 3 casis of botles, Yli. ; one large lookinge glass with som earthen dishis and pictures, 311.; a tin lanthorne, 4 basketts and som glassis, 10s.; 3 silver booles with som other plate, 4li. ; 7 p. of sheetes, 71i. ; Table linen and pillow beares, 91i. 10s.; Childbed linen, hollon and other linin, 61i. 10s. ; woolin yearne. Cupboard clothes with othr small things, 21i. 5s. In the litle Chamber: One feather bed and bolster, Eugge/blankett and bedsteed, 911. ; a chest with linin, wooltn and .<5ther goods, lOli. ; 4 old blanketts and 3 pillowes, Hi. 18s.; a table, 3 casis, a forme, a setle and chaire, 311. 5s.,; a lookinge glass and 3 pictures. Hi. In the Kitchin: One 386 THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. f ether bed, a bolster, 2 pillowes, a Eugge and blankett, 61i. ; a trundle bed, with the furniture, 2li. 5s. ; brass, pewter and earthware in 2 butteries, 61i. ; brass and pewter in the kitchin and 2 p. of stilliards, 71i. 10s. ; 2 potts, 2 chests, a table, with other lumber, 6li. ; in the chamber, a bed and beddinge with the bedsteed, 3li.; a cradle, 3 chests and other lumber. Hi. 10s.; old Iron, Eopes, blockes, 5 guns and a sword, 61i.; 6 sackes and a pcell of Eossen and brimston. Hi. IDs.; in the Cellar, a firkin of sope, a Jarr of oyle and a grindstone, Hi. 14s. ; his wearing apparrell, 241i. ; total, 58811. Is. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 30. Estate of William Browne of Gloucester. "I William Browne of Glocester in the County of Essex in !N'ew-England being by Gods providence Cast upon my Bed of Sicfaiesse and not knowing how neare my departure out of this world may be at hand doe therefore declare and make knowne this my last will and Testament in manner following and first I Committ and Commend my Soule unto God the Father of Spirits and my body to the Grave to be decently buried by my good freinds Surviving And in the next Place I give and bequeath unto my Sonne in Law Abra- ham Eobinson Two Acres of Meadow beiag Situate & lying on the liTorth Side of little good Harbour as also two Acres of vpland being Situate and lying next the burying place on the South West Side thereof in Glocester aforesayd as also three Acres ||of meadow || be it more or lesse Situate and lying at Annasequam So Comonly Called next to the Meadow of John Collins Sen on the North-East & butting upon the mayne Creeke or Eiver as also halfe that my Parcill of vpland be- ing Situate & lying in the Fishermans Feild between the Land of Jeffrey Parsons also halfe that my ParceU of vp- land Lying at the Eastern Poynt and adioyning to the Land of Eobert Elwell also I giue and bequeath unto my Sayd Sonne in Law one Cow and two Ewes also a Bed and a Bol- ster together with a Eugge & one Blanckett these Lands Goods & Chattells aforesayd to be Delivered to the Sayd Abraham my Sonne in Law together with one Iron Pot when hee Shall attayne the Age of twenty one years to have and to hold the Sayd Goods Lands & Chattells to him & his Heires for evar that is in Case hee Shall accept of what I have here given & bequeathed unto him in this my last will & Testa- ment But if hee Shall not accept of what is here bequeathed & given unto him then it is my wHl that all the aforesayd THE PEOBATE KECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 387 Lands Goods Chattells Shall fall to my Executresse anything herein contayned to the Contrary in any wise notwithstand- ing. Furthermore it is my will and I doe by these Psnts assigne & appoynt my Daughter Mary Browne to be my Heire & Exeeutresse of all the rest of my estate onely it is my will that my wife Mary Browne Shall injoy the benefit vse & profit of all this my estate now last expressed imto which my Daughter Mary is Heire I Say it is my will & I doe hereby appoynt & determine that my Sayd wife Shall injoy all the benefitt vse & profit of this my estate now last expressed untill my Daughter Mary doth marry or attayne the age of Eighteene yeares and then when Shee Shall at- tayne the age of' eighteene yeares or otherwise if Shee doth marry before Shee doth attayne the Sayd terne of yeares then It is my will and I doe hereby appoynt and determine that my Daughter Mary Shall presently injoy halfe the benefitt & Profitt of this my estate last expressed to her owne proper vse & behoofe any thing herein Contayned to the Contrary in any wise notwithstanding and after the death of her Mother Shee Shall injoy the other halfe which her Mother was to injoy while Shee lived that is to say Shee my Sayd Daughter after the Decease of her Sayd Mother Shall have an injoy all that my estate last expressed to which I have appoynted her Exeeutresse to Her & her Heires for Ever But if my Sayd Daughter Should dye before Shee doth marry or before Shee doth attayne the age of Eighteene yeares then it ||is|| my will & I doe hereby appoynt and de- termine that her Mother Surviving Shall have full power to injoy & dispose of all this my estate last expressed But if my Sayd Daughter doe Survive or out-live her Mother and dye before Shee attayne the age of Eighteene yeares or be- fore shee doth marry then it is my will & I doe hereby ap- poynt & determine that my Sonne in law Abraham Eobin- son above expressed Shall have & injoy that estate abovesayd unto which I have Constituted & appoynted her to be Heire to him & his Heires for ever Any thing herein Contayned to the Contrary in any wise notwithstanding In witnesse where- of I the Sayd William have hereunto Set my hand the twenty & ninth day of Aprill Anno Dom one thousand Six hundred and Sixty two." WiUiam Browne his mark Witness: John Emerson, John I Collins Sen, Philip Haywood. 388 THE PKOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Proved in Salem court 25:4: 1663 by the witnesses. Es- sex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 31. Inventory taken at Glositer, May 13, 1662, by John Emer- son, Samuel Delaber, John CoUings and Philip Staynwood: Two oxen, 17li. ; 3 Cowes & calves, 161i. ; 7 ewes and 4 lambs, 41i. 2s. ; 1 rame, 6s. ; 2 oxen, 121i. 10s. ; 3 yere old bull, 4li. ; 2 to yers old, 5li. ; 6 swine, 3li. 10s.; one yerling. Hi. 10s.; Cart and whele. Hi. 15s.; plowe harnis. Hi.; one pair of new wheles, 2li. ; One Cannow, 10s.; Axcel, 7s.; houes, 4s.; to shivels. Is. 6d. ; pieh forkes, 2s.; Angers, 3s.; Draing knife, 3s.; Truell & huck, 2s.; one hamer. Is.; fire pan & toimgs, 3s.; A gredion & friing pan, 6s.; pothncks and crucks, 13s.; smuthing eirns, 2s.; Billowes, Is.; 4 seves, 5s.; 4 Bages, 4s.; spitt, 4s.; Stillerds, 14s.; fouling peace. Hi.; 5 pots and a Iron Skillet, 31i. 10s. ; 4 peuter Dishes & one Bason, 21i. Is. 6d. ; 1 quart, 2 pints, half pint, 13s.; 2 wine boUes & dram Cup, 2s. 6d.; 1 Candellstiek, 3s.; one puter Cuck, a Salter and a saser, 4s. 6d. ; Spoones, 2s. ; A warming pan, lis.; A dripping pan, 2s. 2d.; Snuffers, 2s; Paynted Dishes, 2s.; Timber Vessells, 31i. 2s. ; Chests, Hi. 6s. ; wheeles for spinn- ing, 8s.; Scales & weights, 4s.; Two Tables & a Stoole, Hi. 14s. ; Trenchers & a Grater, Is. ; Bands, handkerchiefs, Neck- cloths, 10s.; A knife & a sheath. Is.; Shirts, Hi. 10s.; Three payre of Sheets, also one old sheete, 3li. ; Table Napkins, 15s.; Board cloths, Hi. 5s.; Table cloaths, 14s.; old Linnen, 6s.; wearing Apparell, 91i. 10s.; Shooes, 10s.; Red karsey, 18 yards, 61i. 7s.; Trucking cloth, 10s.; Red Cotton, 8s.; Nar- row karsey. Hi. 3d. ; Cotton cloth, 6s. ; Leads & Lines, 12s. ; An Houre Glasse, Is. ; wool, 12s. ; woollen yarne, Hi. 8s. ; An Iron Lampe, Is.; Cotton wool, 6s.; cotton yarne, 4s. 8d. ; salt, 6s.; Bedding, 15li. ; wheat. Hi. 12s. 6d.; Indian Corne, 9s. ; malt, 6s. 6d. ; one Hide, 8s. 6d. ; a Bible, 10s. ; House & Lands, 901i.; total, 2231i. 7s. Sworn by Mary Browne, the widow, June 9, 1662, before Samuel Symonds. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 32. Estate of Lawrence Leach of Salem. "Larance Leach Aged 85 years or thereabouts beinge parfitt in memory neer a yeare before his death expressed himselfe vnto vs whose names are heervnder written in the disposing of that w* hee had, we beinge vrgente w**" him to make his will his expressions to vs was this first he said that THE PKOBATB EECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 389 lie did owe thirtie ||poimds|| for the mill & his will was that his wife should pay his debts and when his debts ware paid that shee should take all hee had." John Porter, John Bacheller. Proved in Salem court 25: 4: 1663 by the witnesses and Elizabeth wife of the deceased appointed administratrix. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 33. Inventory of the estate of Lawrence Leach of Salem, de- ceased, taken by John Porter and Jacob Barney: His wear- ing apparell, 31i. ; 2 feather bolsters, Hi. ; 3 feather- pillowes, 13s.; 1 Coverlet & 3 Ruggs, Hi. 10s.; 3 blanketts. Hi. 5s.; a Fether bed & 3 iiocke beds, 31i. ; 3 paire of sheetes. Hi. 10s. ; 3 pillow beares, 6s. ; 3 small table clothes, 10s. ; 1 single sheet, 4s.; a bedsted and a Chest, Hi. 10s.; 5 Chaires, 15s.; 3 bar- iUs, a tub & 8 trays. Hi. 5s. ; a table, a forme & 3 dishes, 6s. ; 3 old brasse kettles & a skillet, a Chafindish & 1 Candlestick, 3 Iron pots & a skillet, Hi. 68. 8d. ; 1 Iron kitle & a morter, 3li. 10s.; a spit & a dripping pan & a frying pan, 10s.; 6 pewter dishes. Hi. 5s.; a Baskett with other Lumber, 5s.; 2 Cowes, a heyfer & a Calfe, 121i. ; 5 small swine, 4li. ; the howse, with 3 acres of- land with the orchard, being parte of the said 3 acres, 301i.; a mill, 401i. ; 20 acres of land not im- proved on Eyall side neare John Bacheler, lOli. ; 15 acres of meadow neare John Porters farme bought of Mr. Downing, 201i. ; a Bible with another Booke, 5s.; total, 1381i. 14s. 8d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 34. Estate of Anne Fuller of (Salem?). "Anne ffuUer widdow aged 79 yeares being very sicke and weake, beinge in perfect memory and 2 or 3 dayes before her decease desired vs [whose] names ar vnderwritten to be witnesses to this her disposinge of what she had, & first she sd her wil was that her son Richard Leach should have her 5 acre lot for the charge of her burial, & her red wastcote she gave vnto Bethiah Farrow, and her that John Leach 6 Sara Leach haue on of her Cowes betweene them & what she had more she gaue unto her son Richard Leach." his mark Jonathan Willcott, John E Rowdon, Proved in Salem court 25 : 4: 1663. Richard Leach was appointed administrator of the estate 390 THE PBOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. of Ann Fuller, having brought into court a will and inven- tory of the said Ann Fuller, which were allowed 35:4: 1662. Inventory taken by Nathaniel Felton and Anthony Buxton : Five acres of Land, 71i. ; two Cowes, 81i. ; a Coverlet, Hi. ; 2 blankets. Hi. ; a bed' teeke & a bolster, pillowes & 3 sheetes, Hi. — ; her wearing apparell, ; st, 5s.; a bible, 2s.; total, 231i. 17s. 6d. Ussex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 35. Guardianship of Jonathan Hopkinson or Eowlet. Jonathan Hopkinson made choice of his father, Eichard Swan, as his guardian, Sept. 30, 1662. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 109. Estate of Elias Stileman of Salem.* Admiaistration on the estate of Elias Stileman of Salem, intestate, granted Sept. 30, 1662, to Elias Stileman of Ports- mouth, son of the deceased, who was ordered to bring in an inventory. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 109. Elyas Stileman, administrator of the estate of Elyas Stile- man, sr., deceased, was given liberty 25 : 9 : 1662, to perfect the inventory and bring it in to the next Ipswich court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 108. Mr. Elias Stileman presented an inventory of his deceased father's estate, which was allowed 24: 9: 1663. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 125. Inventory taken 7:9: 1662, by Edmond Batter and HOl- yard Veren : A dwelling house, 50li. ; one Acre of salt marsh, 6li. ; 3 1-2 acres of pasture land, 141i. ; about 2 acres & half of ground in ye south feild, 31i. ; 6 swine, 31i. Goods in the parler: a bed with the bedsted & all ye furniture belonging, lOli. ; a table & forme & two Carpitts, Hi. 5s. ; 8 ehayers, IH. 10s. ; a Cubbord cloath & 3 Cushens, 21i. ; 8 cushens, 8s. ; one old Bible, 3s. 6d. ; 4 pr. hollan sheets, 8li. ; 5 Couxee hoUan sheets, 31i. ; 1 pr. Calico sheets, Hi. ; 2 pr. Cource sheets, 31i. ; table cloathe, 2li. ; 5 pr. pillow beers, Hi. 10s. ; 15 towells, fine & cource, 14s.; 1-3 doz. fine napkins, 15s.; 2 doz. 1-2 nap- kins. Hi. 16s.; 12 Cource napkins & a cource table cloath, * See also Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex Co., Mass., vol. 3 (1913), p. 108. THE PROBATE EECOBDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 391 9s. ; a -warming pan, 10s. ; 1 pr. And Irons & tongue, lli. In the hall : a table, 2 formes, lli. 5s. ; a Cubbard cushing, 3s. In pewter : new wine qrt., pt. & 1-2 pt. potts, lli. 13s. ; a flag- gon, 3 qrt. potts & pt. potts & cupps, 31i. ; wome pewter, 31i. ; pewter platters, sasers & bassons. Hi.; new pewter: 9 plat- ters, 21i. 10s. ; latten ware, lOs. In ye Hall chamber : a bead, 3 coverings, bolster, pillow & a blankett, 31i. 10s.; chares, table & form, old ones, 6s. In ye parler chamber : one bead, one bolster, to pillowes, a rugg, 3 blanketts, curtins, vallenc & bedsteed, 711. ; an old table & forme, 2s. In the kitchiag : one muscott, 10s.; 3 spitts, 1 pr. rackes, gridiron, 2 pr. hauckes, tongues, fire pan, beefe pricker, lli. 13s.; 3 Iron potts & on kettle, 3li. ; on Iron thripin pan, frying pan & one pestle & morter, an old Jack, Hi.; bras scales & waites, 5s.; 3 brass Kittles, Hi.; a brass scumer & ladle, 5s.; old Iron, 3s. 6d. & a spade, 30d., 5s.; trenchers, & wooden plat- ters & bottle, 10s. ; earthen ware, 3s. ; 4 baggs, 13s. ; 3 seeves, 2s.; a copper, 31i. ; a bellowes, funnell & other lumber tubbs, canns & shovell, 13s. In the Kitchin chamber : on» bead & 3 bolsters, 3 white blanketts & 2 red blanketts, 5li. ; 3 Cover- leads, lli. 8s. ; 3 chests, lli. ; wearing apparrell, lOli. ; 3 hatts, 15s. In the seller: wine viniger, Hi.; ould caske, 10s.; 1 pr. malt Milstones, 5s.; a hamaker, 10s.; aprentice boye, 91i. ; total, 17611. 13s. 6d. The estate owes to severall men that is known, 379li. 13s. 4d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 74. Estate of John Beabeooke oe Newbuet. "This 27* of June 1662 I John brabrooke of newberie beiag sieke in body butt of good memorie do here make my last will and testament as foloweth first I Comit my soule to god to Inioy him and secondly for my outward Estat I giue vnto my mother on Cow and all my wering Clothes that Cow I mene which is in my vnkl shorts hands 3''ly I giue vnto my mother and my brother samuell and my brother Jo- sep and my sister Elizabeth and my sister sarah and my sis- ter Eebeca and my sister Eachell all that Estate which is mine in England to be Equally devided between them 4thiy J gj^g yjj^ jjjy brother Thomas and my brother Josep my mare and Coult to be devided between them. Likwis I giue vnto my brother Josep on yew and lamb Likwis I giue vnto my frend Cormack nue shillings Likwis I giue vnto my mother mor fifteen shillings Lastly I giue vnto my 392 THE PKOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. brother Thomas all my Interest in the house and Land at watter toune after my mother desese allso I giue vnto my sister Elizabeth on Cow which is at samuell Moodys Likwis I desier my vnkell short as my frend to se this my will to be performed." [Ko signature] Witness: Eichard Knight, James Jackman. Proved in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1663 by Henry Short and Eichard Knight. Inventory of the estate of John Bradbrook of Newbury, deceased June 28, 1662, taken by Nicholas Noyes and Sam- uel Moody: his weareing apparrell, 41i. ; A bible, 3s.; in mony, 4s. 3d. ; a paire of Gloves, 2s.; a box with small things iu it, 6s.; House & Land after his mothers deceas, 60li. ; In England, 301i. ; A mare and colt, 12li. ; Two cowes, .91i. 10s. ; In Samuell moodyes hands, 18s.; total, 11711. 3s. 3d. His debts due to the phisician & the charge of his funerall. Hi. 10s. Attested to in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1662 by Henry Short. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 2,980. John Brabrooke of Newbury made a nuncupative will, which was proved in court, but named no executor. Court Nov. 13, 1662, appointed Henry Short, yeoman, of Newbury, administrator of the estate. Ipswich Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 1, page 110. Estate of Philip Call of Ipswich. "I Philip Call of Ipswich in New England in the county of Essex being sicke of body but Inioying my memorye and vnderstanding doe make this my last will and testament, for my outward estate w'^h God hath Given me I thus dispose after my debts are discharged I giue unto my wife mary CaU all my land in old England dureing her naturall Life and after her decease my will is that my sonn Phillip Call shall haue and inioy the same to him and to his heires for euer and Alsoe I doe giue vnto my sayd wife mary CaU my House and Land about it in Ipswich in New england afore- sayd for the terme of her naturall Life and after her death my will is my daughter mary call shall have and Inioye the same and my will is that if any of my children departe this "life before they come to age or the sayd lands come into THE PBOBATB BECOBDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 393 there possesion then the surviveing shall haue and Inioy the whole and my will is that my sonn Philip call shall haue a cow and my daughter mary a calfe to be impued for there vse & benifitt and for the rest of my estate I giue vnto my wife for to helpe bring vp my children and after her death what is left my will is shall be devyded amongst my chil- dren acording to her discression Item I make my ||wife|| sole executrix of this my last will and testament In wittnes that this is my last will & and testament I haue heervnto sett my hand the sixth day of may 1663 In wittnes that this is my will." Php Call Witness: John Caldwell, Eichard smith, Eobert Lord. Proved in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1662 by the witnesses. Inventory taken June 14, 1662, by Eobert Lord and John Caldwell: The house & aboute an acre of Land, 401i. ; 2 cowes and year old heifer, llli. ; 4 swine, 31i. ; his weareing apparell, 3li. 10s.; a bed & bedsted & furniture, 81i. ; linery cubbert, 15s.; 2 chests, 10s.; 3 paire of sheets & one od sheete, 31i. 10s.; 4 pillowbeeres & a cubber cloth. Hi. 5s.; 2 short table cloths, 6 napkins & 3 towells, 15s.; a trunke, hatt case & table baskett, 10s. ; a little table and 3 chaires & one cushen, 12s.; a glass case, tipt jugg, gaily dishes & a broken silver spoone, 12s.; a cubbard, old little table & 4 chaires, 8s.; 2 keelers, a chirine & other wooden ware. Hi. 10s.; bras kettles & skilletts. Hi. 10s.; an Iron pott & pott- hookes, 12s.; a warmeing pan & fryeing pan, 8s.; a paire of Andiorns, fire pan & lampe, 14s.; an axe and smotheing Iron, 6s.; in pewter dishes, potts, candlestick & poringers, 21i. 10s. ; tinn ware & gaily dishes & other small things, 5s. ; in girtweb & other things about his trade, 31i. 10s.; a paire of bellows, old bible & other small things, 5s.; 8 bushells of Indian Corne, Hi. 4s.; bacon. Hi.; in Land England, 2501i.; debts oweing to the estates, about 26li. 10s.; Turkye Hill lott & Scotts Hill lott, 4li. ; a muskett, 12s. ; total, 36711. 13s. Debts oweing from the estate about 261i. Allowed in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1662. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 4,528. Estate of Henry Ltjnt of N^ewbuet. "Witness by theese p'sents, that I Henry lunt of Newbery in the County of Essex in New england, being but weake in 394 THE PBOBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. body, but of sound & pfect memory, for diuerse Causes & considerations me therevnto moueing, doe make my last will & testament, & doe dispose of my landes goods & Chattels as followeth; first I bequeath my soule whensoeue'^ it shall de- part out of my body into the handes of my redeemer Jesus Christ, with an assured hope of a blessed resurrection, & my body to be buried, wheare it shall please the lord at death to cast me. Then next to Ann my wife I giue & bequeath dureing her natureall life my dwelling house barne Archard w*"* the pasture ground the houses stands in, with my ground ioyneiug to the pasture as allso Eight Ackers be it more or less in the litle feild, as allso my meddow in the mashes on this side plum Hand riu', Allso I giue vnto my sonn Daniell all the Corne ground & pasture ground, w*^'' was formerly Thomas Dowes as aUso all my mash ground at plum Hand, And my will is that my son Daniell shall giue to my Daugh- ter Presilla Twenty poundes to be paide her at the age of Twenty one years, and if she vaarry before, then to pay her within halfe a yeare after her marriag, Allso I giue vnto my Daughters Sarah Mary & Ellezabeth to eeh of them Twenty pounds, to be paide out of my goods & Chattells, when they attaine to the age of Twenty one yeares, AUso I giue vnto my son John Twenty pounds & to my son Henry ffiue pounds, to be payde out of my goods & Chattells at the age of Twenty one years, & till then my will is that my son John & my son Henry shall be at my wifes disposeing, Allso my will is that after my wiles decease I giue vnto my son John & to my son Henry my dwelling house barne Archard the land it stands in wth my ground ioyneing to the pasture, as aUso Eight Ackers be it moore or lesse in the litle feild as allso my meddow in the mashes on this side plum Hand riu'; Ijexept that at Jerreco as they call it|| to ech of them an equall portion And my will is that my son John & my son Henry after my wifes decease shall pay vnto my daughters Sarah presilla Mary & Ellezabeth to ech of them Ten pounds to be payde by them equally that is to say by my two sones John & Henry within one whole yeare after my wifes decease Allso I giue unto my sonn Daniell after my wifes decease the meddow or mash ground at Jerreco as they Call it w"" is exepted aboue from John & Henry & interlined And I appoynt Ann my wife the sole executrix of this my last will and Tes- tament And I Apoynt Anthony Mo .senior & Abraham Toppan senior to be the ou'^seers of this my last will and Testament In witness whereof I the saide Henry Lunt haue THE PROBATE BECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 395 set my hand and seale this eight of July one Thousand Six hundred Sixty & Two "my will is that my debts & funarall rites be discharged & if my daghter p^'silla dy before the age of Twenty one years or of marriage that then the Twenty pounds be deuided amongst her brothers & sisters equally. And my wUl is allso that my wife Ann shall haue liberty of Three Cowes pastureing in. my son Daniells pasture as long as she liueth." "Signed sealed & Aeiivered as my act & deede after the words interlineed exept that at Jerroco as they Call it." "The mk of" Henry lunt [seal] Witness : Willam Mooudy & Abraham Toppan. Proved in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1663 by the witnesses. Inventory taken Aug. 5, 1662 by Wm. Gerrish, Hen. Short and Robert Long: weareing apparrel, 161i. ; Books, 13s. Armes, 50s., 31i. 3s.; Land & Howsing, 35411.; 4 oxen & 4 steers, 5211. 10s.; 4 Cowes & other Catle, 3211.; Come, 4111. 17s. ; Cart, yokes, chaines sithes, axes, plowes, dragg prongs, sawes, wedges, 1011. 5s. ; Lumber, 311. ; Bedding in the Loiter roome, 811. 10s.; Boxes, chest & bedsteed, 111. 10s.; Lining, 1511. 15s.; woodden wares, 311. 14s.; table bord, stooles. Hi. 14s.; pewter, 411. 18s.; Brass, 311.; Iron potts, spitts & other Iron, 211. 5s. ; Earthen wareSj^ 111. ; Chest & spialng wheeles, bacan. Hi. 18s.; Lining yarne, IH. 10s.; wooU & Come, 311. 4s.; Bedding in the Chambers, 911. 2s.; blankets & Curtins, Hi. ; Cloth, 511. 13s. ; debts, 311. — s. ; debts, 341i. ; debts owing to be payd 3811. 17s. ; total, 57511. Allowed in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1662. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 17,382. Estate of Thomas Eovtell of Andovee. Administration on the estate of Thomas Eowell, intestate, granted Sept. 30, 1662, to Marjery Eowell, his widow, and an Inventory amounting to 12311. 3s. was brought in. Ac- cording to a contract before marriage, the widow was to have half the estate, and the court ordered 2911. 10s. to be paid to Jacob Eowell, his son; to his grandchildren, the children of his son Valentine Eowell, 71i., that is, 40s. to the eldest son and 20s. each to the other five children. Jacob Eowell was to receive his portion at the age of twenty-one years and the widow was to have liberty to pay the 711. to the grand- children. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 109. 396 THE PBOBATB BBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Inventory taken June 16, 1663 by John Ossgood, Richard Barker and John (his I mark) louioy: the house and baren and shoope, 34li.; a parsell of land by the house fence and sowed, 40li. ; 3 Akers of land neare the hous unf enced, 31i. ; [a parsell of land forther in the woods unfenced and all sould butt five akers to cristever ossgood but not yet asuered unto him all which valed at, 121i. 10s. This crossed out.] ; med- ow ground, 121i.; 2 Oxen, 14li., 2 Cowes, lOli., 241i.; a marre, 81i., 2 Calves, Hi., i sheepe, 3 lambs, 21i. Is., llli. 16s. ; 7 swine, 5li. 10s., 3 stookes of bees. Hi. 10s., 71i. ; 6 bush, wheat, 4 bush. Indean coren, 2li. 2s.; 1 f ether heed and boulster and 2 pillowes and Eooge, 6li. ; 1 flookbeed and boulster and Eooge, 2 blancetes, 31i.; 3 payer of sheets, Hi. 10s.; 3 payer of pillowbears, 10s., 21i. ; waring Aparell, 21i. 10s.; 1 Cubbord, 10s., 3 Cheests Hi.; 1 box, 5s., Hi. 15b.; 3 Iron pottes, I posnat, 1 skellet, Hi. 4s.; 1 brass keetell, 1 skemer, 1 bras morter. Hi.; pewter, 2 platers, 1 bason, 1 Chamber pott, 6s.; 2 beer bouUs, 2 saceers, 1 poringer, 1 Candellstik, 3s. ; 1 smoothing Irone, 1 lampe, 5s. ; 1 warme- ing panne, 1 fryeng pan, 1 speet, 5s.; fier panne, tonges, tramell and Chafin dish, 6s.; Carpenders toUes, Hi. 6s.; 3 goonnes. Hi. 10s., 1 sworde and beelt, 7s., Hi. 17s.; 1 matte hook, 1 pek, 2 exess, 3 wegges, 4 beetl Eings, 14s. ; 1 Chaine, 1 Coulter, 1 yooke, 1 plow, 1 sleed, 15s. ; 2 speening wheeles, 4 Chayers, 4 Cquishinges, 10s.; wooden vesells, 2 barells, 1 keller, 2 pondering tubs, 8s.; 1 tubb with trayes, pailes, seefes and other ould vesells, 10s.; earthen vesells, 2 payer Cards, 2 sikells, 6s. ; debts dew to him, Mr. dane, 31i. 17s. 6d. ; John lovioy owes, 31i. 2d.; Steeven Ossgood, 7s. 6d. ; George Abbet, Senior, 2s. 6d. ; Eobert CoUince of Ipswich, 5s. ; Wil- leam Avery, Ipswich, lis.; Eobert Kensman, Ipswich, 2s. 6d. ; total, 1561i. 10s. 2d. ; debtes hee owes : Mr. Horen, 19li. 12s. 3d.; Mr. John Geedney, lis.; Phillep Whorten, Boston, 3li. ; Sameuell Willeams, Salem, Hi. ; Mr. Eobert Payne, Hi. 10s.; Mr. John Appleton, Hi.; John Whipell, Hi.; Will bukly, 14s. ; total, 281i. 7s. 3d. Allowed in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1662. Since this inventory was made there is lost thre swine and a shepe ; in dets aperes aboute twenty shillings. On reverse of paper: Income, 15611. 10s. 2d.; debts, 281i. 7s. 3d. ; cattle dead, 5li. ; take out her estate, 501i. ; remaine, 731i. ; her halfe, 361i. 10s. ; remaine, 361i. 10s. ; to her child, 25li. 10s.; to his 6 grandchild, the eldest 21i. ye rest Hi. 7s. THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 397 Anti nuptial agreement of Thomas Eowell of Salisbury with Margere Ossgood widow of Christopher Ossgood of Ips- wich: to take her children, two sons and two daughters as his own and to give her one half of his estate at his decease besides the portion which he shall have with her, paying to the children their several portions mentioned in their father's will Signed Feb. 24, 1650. ^ bis mark Thomas P RoweU. his mark Witness: Phillip P fEowler, Bdman bridges, William Chandler. Allowed in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1663. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 24,324. Additional inventory of the estate of The. Eowell brought in June 28, 1681 by his son Jacob Eowell and to whom ad- ministration is granted for that', taken by Dudley Bradstreet and Tho. Chandler: one hundred acres of upland being the great devission in Andever, lOOli. ; 25 acres of upland on the Indian plaine being the third devission, 301i.; meddow on the west side of Shawsheen Eiver ia 4 pcells, 301i.; 5 acres of meddow which was ye last devission of meddow, 151i. ; 7 acres & 1-2 of upland, which was the swamp devission, 71i. ; total, 18211. As there is 121i. mentioned in the former inventory for meddow, I have left out 5-1-2 acres of meddow as it was laid out by the lot layers which is worth more than 12li. Jacob Eowell. The above omitted by his mother, Margery when she gave in the former inventory. Sworn to in Salem court by Jacob Eowell. Essex Go. Probate Records, vol. 302, page 5. Estate of William Wild of Ipswich. "I William wild of Ipswich in the county of Essex in New England being at present Sicke and weake of body but through Gods mercye Inioyeiag my vnderstanding and mem- ory doe make & ordaine this my last will and Testament first I giue my soule into the hands of Jesus christ my Eedeemer my Body to be desently buried And for my outward estate which the Lord hath beene pleased to giue I dispose of as fol- loweth After my debts & funerall expences are discharged I doe giue and bequeath vnto ||my|| beloued wife Elizabeth 398 THE PKOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. wild my dwelling house and all my land for the toorme of her naturall Life, and after her decease I giue all my sayd house and Land I doe giue vnto John wild the sonn of John wild of Topsfield my Kinsman Item I doe giue and be- queath vnto my Kinsman John wild Senior of Topsfield tenn pounds w'^h he the sayd John wild hath in his hands of myne & doe order the bond I haue of him for it to be ren- dered vp vnto him after my decease Item I doe giue vnto Eobert Amis the sum of five pounds to be payd by my execu- trix within one yeare after my death Alsoe I giue vnto marke warner the Summ of five pound Alsoe I giue vnto Hanah Lampson the summ of ten pounds to be payd by my executrix as my Overseers shall apoy* and the rest of my estate I leave vnto my beloued wife Elizabeth wild whom I make sole executrix of this my last will and testament And I doe desire my loueing freiuds Theophilus wDlson william white & Eobert Lord senior to be my overseers to see that this my last will be pformed acording to the true intent & meaneing therof And it is my will and mynd that If my Kiusman John wild Junior depart this life before he come II to II age or before the sayd house & Land comes into his possesion that then it be devided among the children of John wild senior vnless the Sayd John leaue heires then to be vnto them In wittnes that this is my last will & testa- ment I haue heervnto sett my hand the Sixt day of may in the yeare one thousand Six hundred sixty two 1662" Wmiam Wild Witness: TheophUus wilson, William White, Eobert Lord. Proved in Ipswich court Sept. 30, 1662 by Theophilus Willson and Eobert Lord. Inventory taken June 26, 1662 by Theophilus Wilson and Eobert Lord, jr. : the dwelling house, orchyard, & ground about it & 6 acre planting lott, 461i. ; a mare and three colts, 311i. ; two cowes & 2 yearlings, llli. three oxen, 181i. ; 6 hoggs & 3 piggs, 4li. 10s.; in the hall, 2 little tables, 6s.; 3 chaires, 2 formes & a stoole, 7s. 6d. ; a cubberd, 2 chests & a box, Hi. 4s.; a kneading trough, one tub, two Keelers, 5 trayes, 2 beere vessells & paUe, 12s. ; one pondering tub & od wooden things, 6s.; earthen ware, 5s.; one chamber pott & other pewter, 13s. ; a bras kettell, skillet & warming pan. Hi. 4s. ; 2 Iron potts & other Iron things, lli. 4s. ; 6 old axes, 3 old sickles, 3 wedges, one broad how, 2 beetell riugs & a ham- mer, lli. 2s.; In weareing apparrell, one cloake, jackett. THE PROBATE EBCOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 399 Breeches & hatt, 6li. 14s.; a searge sute, Hi. 10s.; a cloth coat & sute & other old apparrell, Hi. 10s.; 2 pairs of shoes & 4 paire of stockens, Hi. ; one yard & halfe of woollen cloath, 4s. 6d. ; 7 yards of co wooleing cloath, Hi. Is. ; paire of sheets, table cloaths, , 5li. ; '■ — a dozen napkins, 9s. ; 7 shirts, Hi. 15s. ; three cushons, 5s. ; one bedsted, Hi. ; eurtaiaes & valence, Hi. 15s. ; a fether bed, boTilster & 3 pillows, 4li. 10s.; a blankett, coverlet & Eugg, 31i. ; one bedsted, strawbed, flock boulster, blankett & coverlett. Hi. 15s. ; drest hempe, 10s. ; barke tubs, 5s. ; sheepe woole, 5s.; coslett, pike and sword, Hi. 4s.; a tub with 4 bushells of wheate. Hi. Is.; one ewe & lamb, 4s.; a fowling peece, 18s.; a crosecut saw, 5s.; debts owing to the estate, 7111. 10s. 6d. ; total, 225li. 14s. 6d. debts owing from the estate, 5li. Eeceived and allowed Sept. 30, 1662. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 39,837. Estate of Abeaham Mokeill of Salisbury. "I being weake in body, yet hauing the perfect use of my memory doe make this as my last will & testament ; Im : my wiU is that what euer debts I owe to any man be first payd out of my estate. And the ressidue of my estate I doe dispose of as foUoweth, I giue unto my Deare & louing wife the one halfe of my whole estate whether in Housing lands cattle debts due to me from any or moueables or what euer els is mine; & this to be hers to dispose of as she shall see cause either iu her life time or* at her death, 3'^ I giue to my eldest Sonne Isaack Morrill a double portion of* the othur halfe of my estate to be payd to him at the age of one & twenty yeares or day of marriage; 3'^ The rest of the sayd halfe of my estate I giue unto my other* five children Abraham Jacob sarah Moses & Lidda MorriU to be equally deuided betweene them, & to be enioyed by them as they come to the age of one & twenty yeares; or at the day of marriage; 4'^ My will is if any of my foresayd six children die before the come of age to inioy there portion that then there portion be deuided betweene the seruiuing children equally. 5'^ My will is my whole estate be kept, & improued together & noe deuission made untill my eldest sonne Isaack come to age to receiue his * Worn off ; words supplied from the record. 400 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. portion; & afterwards as much as may be with any conuen- iency ; 6'^ My will is that my deare & louing wife & my eld- est Sonne Isaack Morrill shall be the executors of this my will ^ly My request is that my louing friend M"" Thomas Brad- burry & my louing brother Job Clement be the ouerseers of this my last will & testament. June the 18th 62." his mark Abraham CE & Morrill Witness: John stebines, Tobias Daves, Rhoda Eemington, Mary wise. Proved in Hampton court Oct. 14, 1663 by Tobias Daves and Ms. Eohda Eemington and the widow Morrill accepted the executorship. Inventory taken by Tho. Barnard, John Weed and Wil- liam (his V mark) Barns: 3 horse kind, a mare & a fole, 461i.; 5 Oxen, 35li. ; 4 cowes & one heiffer, 301i.; 2 two years old, 2 yearlins & 3 calves, llli.; 8 sheep, 4li. ; 11 Swine kinde, ISli. ; the now dwelling house, 56 acres of land, oarchyard & out howsen, 90li.; 19 acres of land uppon ye neck att ye old towne, 221i. ; a grant of tenn acres of land, 5li.; a right in Mr. Halls farme, 31i. ; 10 acres of meadow in ye new mead- ows, 151i. ; 9 acres of meadow in the great meadows, 20li. ; two higle pigledee Lotts, 181i.; 10 acres of meadow in ye bareberri meadows, 20li. ; 2 Sweepages & 2 acres in Mr. Halls farme, lOli. ; the house at ye towne & ye house Lott, 40li. ; a 3d pt of ye corne mill at Haverhill, 20li. ; part of a vessell, 26li. ; due from Henry Sawer, 5li. ; from Eichard Currier, 31i. ; iu corne, 12li. ; a plough sled, yoaks & chaynes. Hi. 10s. ; ye shop tooles & Iron tooles & steel, 14li. ; 4 gunns, 3 potts, houshold goods & other Iron, 61i. ; brass & peuter, 31i. 10s.; beds & bedsteds & beding belonging to them, 221i.; his weareing cloathes & a peeee of cloath, 12li. ; for chests, barrell tools & other wooden vessells, 41i. ; hay, 71i. Total, 507li. Wt may bee either debtor or creditor ^ book, by reason of ye obscuritie wee cannot yett finde out. Attested Oct. 14, 1662 by the widow Sarah Morrill, executrix. Petition of Sarah Mudget alias Morell concerning the di- vision of the estate of her former husband, Abraham Morell for consideration to be made of the charge she had been at about the estate and the bringing up of their children. The youngest, a daughter named Ipsabe bom about six months after her husband's death, and the other young children were Lide not two years old, Moses about five, Abraham be- THE PBOBATB EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 401 tween seven and eight, Sarah about ten; and she lived a widow about three vears. Dated Salisbury," Apr. S, 1694. Whereas Abraham Morrell late of Salisbury bequeathed to his widow Sarah one half of his whole estate and unto his children viz., Isaack, Jacob, Abraham, Moses, Sarah Eowell alias Morell and Severance alias Morrell the other half, and no division being yet made they have chosen Col. Daniel Pierce, Dea. Tristram CofiBn, Capt. Peter CoflBn, Capt. Stephen Greenleafe and Mr. Thomas Currier of Ames- bury to make a division according to the wiU, and have en- tered into a bond of 20011. to abide by their decision. Dated May 16, 1694. Jacob Morrill, Moses Morill, Onesephrus Page, and Sarah (her V mark) Page acknowledged the receipt from their brother Isaac Morrel, executor with their mother Sarah, widow of Abraham Morrel, of their legacies given us in the will of their father, Abraham Morrel. Signed and Sealed Apr. 12, 1697. Witness : Thomas Wells, John Hart- shorn. Sarah Morrell as administratrix signed this instrument in the presence of Henry True, William Carr. Isaac Morrell accepted the executorship of his father, Abra- ham Morrell's will and it was allowed Jan. 31, 1703-4. An additional inventory taken by Tho. Currier and John Kimball: a Lot of Land in a devition above the mill of ninty acres, 221i. ; a lot of twenty five acres in a devition next Hampton line, lOli. ; a lot in a devition in the great neck of two acres and half, 3li. ; a lot in the Cow Common of ten acres, lOli. ; about 3 quarters of an acre of medow and the Commonage, 12li. Sworn to by the executor Jan. 31, 1703-4. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 18,787. Estate of Valentine Eowell of Salisbuet. Administration on the estate of Vallentine Eowell, late of Salisbury, deceased, granted Oct. 14, 1662 to his relict, Joane. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 4. Ordered Oct. 14, 1662 that L. Challis and Eich. Currier were to make distribution of Vail. EoweU's estate to the widow and cljildren, she to have one half. Hampton Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 6. 402 the peobate becoeds of essex cottnir. Guardianship of Iseael Webstee of Ipswich. Israeli and Nathan Webster, sons of Jon. Webster, de- ceased, presenting their desires in writing, together with their mother's consent, with Jon. Cheny, sr., Eobt. Long and Wm. Elsly as witnesses, and said Israeli Webster being present in court and manifestiag his desire also, that his father-in-law Jon. Emory and brother-in-law Jon. Emory, jr., might be appointed guardians, the court 35 : 9 : 1663 appoiuted them guardians, and also ordered that the bond given into Ipswich court for security for the children's por- tions remain in full force. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 105. Petition of Israel Webster, aged eighteen years, and Na- than Webster, aged sixteen years, for appointment of John Emery, sr., and John Emery, jr., as their guardians, signed also by Mary (her mark) Emery. Witness: John Cheney, sr., Robert Long and William Elsly. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 88. Estate of George Pare of Lynn. "The will of goodman far my will is that my sonne John should haue the lot of ground that lieth betwen the ground of Captan martialls ^nd the ground of goodman winters allso I giue tow acers of salt march which is in Eoumly march to my sonne John to him and his ares for euer Also it is my will that my sons lazerous and Bengamin should haue my hous and all the land About it and the lot that lyeth near the land of Captan ||martiall|| and iohn lueces to them and to thare ares for euer and if onny of them die before he be at age then thare porshon shall goe to my sones that doth life ether iohn lazerous or Bengamin Also it is my will that my wife shall haue hare thirds of all my estat so long as she doth reman a widdow but in Cas shee should marry then hare thirdes should sease and shee shall haue that which shee and hare sones shall Agree for and after bar desease hare thirdes shall goe to my three sones namely iohn lazerous and Bengemin Also it is my will that my sone ioseph shall haue fifty shillings when he Comes to age Also it is my will that my four douter[s] namly mary mar- thr: iElizebeth and sarah shall haue fifti shilins apese and mary and martha should haue it paed to them tow yeare after my desease and that Elisabeth and sarah shall haue THE PROBATE KECOKDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 403 thares paed to them fouer yeare after my deseas Also it ||i8|| my will that ||my|| mare and Cattel and my houshould goods shall be for the euse of my famely It is my will m' laton and ffrancis Burrill and allin Brad inner shall be the ouer- seers of my wif and Children." his mark George G far Witness: Henery Sillsbey, ffraneis Burrill. "dated the first of July 1662." Proved in Salem court 26 : 9 : 1662 by Henry Silsby. Es- sex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 92. Inventory taken 24: 9: 1662, by Henry Collins, sr., and Henery SiUsbey: Beding, Hi. 10s.; baggs, sifes and roopes. Hi. 2s.; a table and forme, 12s.; pcell of barrells, wheels, chairs and forme, 13s. 6d. ; pceU of milkuig vessells and bar- rells, a churne, IT'S. ; one pottage pot, one kettle, a smothing Iron, one fryinge pann & a paire of tongs, 17s. ; five old Axes & one spade, lis. 6d.; one cart roope, 8s.; tow siths, tow forkes and a handsaw, 7s.; one muskett and a sword, 15s.; one pcell of old bookes and tow pots & old pecke and a paire of spininge cards, 6s. ; one bettle & wedges, 4s. ; thirty Bush, of Indian corne, 41i. 10s.; one weavers lume wth the tack- lings, 21i. ; one cart and whels and one plough with the tack- lings, Hi. 10s.; one paire of oxen, 121i. ; tow cows, 81i. ; one heifer, Hi. 15s.; one calfe. Hi.; three hoggs, 41i. 10s.; tow piggs, 10s.; one mare, Sli. 10s.; one dwellinge house and some outhousinge wth. the lote it stands upon, 201i.; eight acres of upland, 161i. ; eight acres more of upland, 16li.; tow acres of salt marsh in Eumley march, 5li.; total, 10911. 8s. Attested 26 : 9 : 1662 by the widow. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 8, leaf 93. Estate of Eev. William Woecestee of Salisbuey. "I wiUi: Worcester being ||Sick &|| weake of body but of sound & pfect memorie doe make & ordeiae this my last wUl & Testam* as foUoweth: Imp my will is that my beloued wyfe: shall haue that bonde of fiftie pound w*"* is due vnto me from Thomas dark of Boston Iron munger: she secuer- ing my daughter in Law Kebecka Bilie of w* remaynes due to hir out of y* bonde Also my will is that my wyfe shall haue the vse & benefit of my dwelling house oarchyard & house lott duering the time of hir widohood; & three cowes comonage: duering y^ sd term Also that my wyfe shall 404 THE PKOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. haue w* moneys soever ar due in England: for rent: for w' lands & houseing belongs vnto her: or may otherwayes be given vnto her, or any other wayes due Itt: I doe giue & bequeath vnto my Sonn Samuell Worcester my last higledee pigledee lott of Salt marsh lyng towards Merimack Rivers mouth: & also a silver wine bole that hath y' letters of his name ingraven vppon it & a thousand of pine board towards the finishing of his house : as also all my wareing Apparrell ; my minde is y* my grandchilde willia : Worcester Sam- uels ehUde shall haue y* Sylver wine boule named Itt : I doe giue & bequeath to my daughter Susana my pide mare Colt:: It: I doe giue vnto my grand ehilde Eebeeka stacy five pound in houshould stuff : such as her grandmother shal thiake meet It : I doe giue & bequeathe to my Sonne Wil- liam Worcester all my vpland w*''in y® bounds of the new towne of Salisbury: w*" all rights & privilidges thervnto be- longing as also my first Higgle pigledee lott of Salt Marsh: & all my lott of Sweepage at the beache: by my land at y* newtown : my meaning is : my twenty acre lott butting vpon merimack Eiver & the sevnty acres granted vnto mee by the towne of Salisbury lying next: to the land of Cap' Pike: n esterly : Itt : I doe give & bequeath vnto my Sone Timothie Worcester & to my Sonn Moses woster all the remaynder of my lands both vpland Marsh & meadow, lyng & being w*in the bounds of the old towne of Salisbury w*"" all rights, Com- onages & privilidges thervnto belonging (Except before Ex- epted) to bee equally divided between them: p'^sently after my decease Also I doe give vnto my said Sonns Timothe & Moses: my dwelling house, orchyard & house Lott : after their mothers death or day of mar- iage w"'" first happens: to bee equally divided between them & to haue the barne p^'sently after my decease w**" free egress & regress vnto y" sd barne : to cary hay or corne or y* like: Always pvided that the marsh Lott: w*"" was formerly my wyf es by hir former husband m'' John Hall : remayne to the vse of my Said wyf e hir heires & assignes for ever. It : I doe giue & bequeath vnto my Sonne william: my pide mare : & a cowe that is cald short & fine povnd in houshold goods : : all other guifts by any to my said sonne being Com- p'hended in y" abouesd estate giuen !|by me|| vnto him It I doe giue & bequeath vnto my Sonne Timothy my old horse & a cowe cald: Cherry & fine pound in houshold goods. It I doe giue & bequeath vnto my Sonne Moses my young mare between two & three yeare old & also the young heifer & fiue THE PBOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COTTNTY. 405 pound in household goods : It : I doe giue vnto my grand- child willia Worcester: my Cow cald the Barbar. It: I do giue vnto my Daughter stacy: y* cowe which is cald the young cowe: & also my two yearling steers It: I doe giue vnto my grand Childe Eebecka stacy: my two yeare old steere It: my will is that all the Cattle: before named in this my wiU : be wintered w*"* the hay pvided for them if y* owners please I doe giue vnto my Daughter Eebecka: Bylie: my brass Chafendish; & also I giue vnto her a booke of m' Anthony Burgases concerning the tryalls of grace, as a small token of my Specyall loue vnto hir It: I doe giue vnto my servant mayde Hannah Hendrick: tenn shillings. It: I doe appoint my loueing freinds Cap* Robert Pike my brother Edward fErench: Eichard wells & m' Tho: Brad- bury to bee overseers of this my will & testam* & for the care & paynes theirin I doe bequeath vnto each of them twenty shillings to bee payd vnto them: out of my library in some good || English || autho", as they shall like off Lastly my wUl is that my dearly & welbeeloved wyfe: Ee- becka Worcester to bee my sole Executrix vnto this my last will & testament It: my will is that after my wyfe hath taken hir owne books out of my library & w' others she think meet for hir vse ; & y* ond x ryd — books to my overseers as afore books shalbe sold s willia : Timothie portion : It : my will is that all discharged & pay'd the remayne & bee to y" tutrix afore named." Witness: Tho: Bradbury, Robert Pyke, Edward ffreneh, Eichard WeUs. "wheras it is be remainder of giuen to my Sonne to each an equall p that my books shalbe yte: to dispose of a I haue given to my this 18* day of Octobr" ' Witness: Tho: Bradbury, John Severance. Proved Dec. 2, 1662 by Capt. Eobert Pike and Capt. Thomas Bradbury; and the addition by Capt. Thomas Brad- bury and John Severance before Samuell Symonds and Daniel Denison and the will delivered to the clerk of the county court of Norfolk to be by him communicated to said Court according to law. t 406 THE PEOBATE KECOKDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. Inventory of estate of Eev. Mr. William Worcester of Salisbury taken 6 : 9 : 1662 by Edward French, Kichard Wells, Nicholas Noyes: money & plate, 301i.; wareiag Apparrell, 251i.; the beddiag & furniture in ye parlor, 151i. 7s.; the beding, table & Chayer ia ye studdie, 31i.; the bedsted & bedding iu ye parlor Chamber, 41i. ; a small Chest wth house- hold liunen, 41i. ; a little box wth linnen, Hi. lis. ; a Trunke, 10s.; bedding, bedsted & furniture in ye Mtching Chamber, 121i.; a trundle bed wth ye furniture, 5li.; a great Cheast Wth pilloes, Eugg, blankets & Cushius, 71i.; a great trunk wth furniture in it, 151i. ; a small trunke of linen, 91i. 10s.; a cheast of Hnen in ye passage, 91i. ; goods in ye Clossett, 71i. ; Yarn & other linen, 3li. ; in peuter, lOli. ; in Brass, 81i. ; Iron & tinn, 7li. In ye Hall: Chayers, forme, table, Cub- ard, etc. 21i. ; severall small things in ye lower Clossett, 10s. ; Tubbs & milk vesseU & other lumber in ye seller, 31i. 10s.; working tooles, 3li. ; in ye garrett in Indian Come & other lumber, 81i. ; The dwelling house, barne & hen house, house Lott & planting Lott, lOOli.; tenn acres of fresh meadow, 401i. ; ye comonage, 12li. ; the last division of upland, 51i.; about 9 acres of upland att ye newtown, 45li. ; the Sweepage at ye beach & the first Higledee pigledee lott of Salt marsh, soli.; the last Higledee pigledee lott of Salt marsh, 31i. ; the 6 acre lott of Salt marsh yt was Mr. Jno. Halls, lOli. In Cattle: the lame mare, 5li. ; ye pide Mare Colt, 81i. ; ye old pide mare, 141i. ; the bald facet Horse, lOli. ; the young Mare given to Moses, 91i. ; two Oxen, 14li.; a Cow cald Cherrie, 5li. ; Cow cald barbar, 4li. 5s.; Cow cald Golding, 4li. 10s.; cow cald short, 4li. 15s.; cow cald Madkitt, 41i. 5s.; cow cald brown, 41L 5s. ; a heifEer at Kimbals, 4li. ; a brown heifEer, 31i. 10s.; a fBnch steere, 31i. 10s.; 2 yearling steers, 4li. 10s.; 8 Ewes & 4 lambs, 51i. 10s.; 2 Swine & 4 piggs, 61i. ; 70 acres att ye Newtown wch was Mr Biles, 201i. ; in goods, 51i. 9s. ; a bill of fifty pound due from Mr. Clarke of Boston Iron munger, 501i. ; a bill from Ben Kimball, Hi. 10s.; in bookes, 301i. Presented to the Salisbury court 14: 2: 166 [2-3]. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 30,679. Court 14: 2: 1663 ordered that the WorshipfuU Major Eliezar Lusher take Mrs. Worcester's oath to the inventory of Mr. Worcester's estate presented by her as executrix. Salisiury Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 11. the probate records op essex county. 407 Guardianship of Saeah Paeteidge. Sarah Partridg chose Capt. Eobert Pike as her guardian and the court confirmed it 14 : 3 : 1663. Ordered that Capt. Eobert Pike demand of Anthony Stan- ian and his wife, administratrix to Will. Peaslee, the amount which Will. Partridg received in old England as the legacies given to the children of said Partridg. This was to be de- livered at the next county court at Hampton, according to said Partridg's bond. Salisbury Qtiarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 18. Court 13: 8: 1663 ordered that Mr. Stanian deliver to Joseph Shaw his wife's portion, 131i., before the next Salis- bury court, and to have the remainder of the children's por- tions ready, also to give said Shaw's interest for five pounds of said portion for what time he keeps it after it is due. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 17. Estate of Anthony Colby of Salisbuey. Inventory of the estate of Anthony Collby, late of Salis- bury, deceased, taken Mar. 9, 1660, by Sam. Hall, Tho. Bradbury and Tho. Barnett: His waring Apparrell, 2li. 10s. ; 1 feather bed & bolster & old Cotten Eugg, a payer of course sheets & a course bed case, 41i. 15s.; one old warm- ing pan, 3s. 4d. ; an other feather bed, feather pillow, feather bolster & a payer of sheets & Cotten Eugg, 41i. 10s.; about 81i. of sheeps wooU, 10s. 8d. ; five pound of cotton wooll, 5s.; lOli. of Hopps, 6s. 8d. ; a bed case, feather pillow & bolster case, a payer of sheets & old cotten Eugg, Hi. ; an Iron pott, pott hooks & Iron skUlett, 6s. 8d. ; a copp. kettle & a payer of tramells. Hi.; a little old brass skillett & old morter & pestle, 3s. 4d. ; trayes & other dary ware, 15s.; a landiron, gridiron, frying pan, old cob iron, 5s. ; in old peuter, 3s. 4d. ; 4 scythes, 8s.; 2 pillow beers, 3s.; table, two joynstooles, 2 chayres. Hi.; old swords & 2 old muskets, Hi.; one chest & one box, 10s. ; an old saddle & a pillion, 10s. ; old lumber, 10s. ; a grindle stone with an Iron handle, 3s. 4d. ; a new mill- saw & 1-2 an old one, Hi. ; a croscutt saw & half a one, Hi. ; a broad how, 3 forkes, a rake, 2 axes & an Iron Spade, 12s.; 5 yoakes, 10s.; '2 Iron cheynes, 10s.; halfe a tymber cheine 6 a new draft eheyne, Hi. 15s.; an old tumbrill with an old payer of wheeles. Hi.; 2 sleades. Hi.; a long cart & wheels & Spanshakle & pin & 4th pt. of an other cart, 2li. ; a plough 408 THE PEOBATB KECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTT. & plough Irons, 10s.; 3 Canoas & 1-2 a canoa, 31i. 15s.; 6 oxen, 4:211; 6 Cowes, 2711.; 2 3 yeare old steers, 71i.; 2 Yearlins, 31i.; 2 calves, 111.; 7 swine, 5li. 5s.; 8 sheep, 41i.; 1 mare & colt, 20li.; 1 horse, 10s.; a dwelling house & barne & 14 acres of upland in tillage, 70li. ; a pasture of about 30 acres, 201i.; 2 lotts att yt wch is cald Mr. Hall's Farme, 6li. 10s.; about eighteen acres of fresh meadow, 401i.; ye accoodacon bought of Mr. Groome, 6li. ; 2 lots of sweepage & one higgledee piggildee lott, 4li. ; 60 acres of upland towards pentucett bounds with meadow to be laid out, lOli. ; ye 8th pt. of ye old saw mill, 301i. ; 40 bushells of wheat, 91i. ; 10 bushels of barley & 6 of rie, 31i. 4s.; about 60 bushels of Indian corne, 9li.; total, 359li. 19s. 4d. Copied from the files of the Norfolk county court records, and sworn to by the widow Colby, Tho. Bradbury, rec. Anthony Colby, debtor : To Sam. Worcester, Hi. 7s. ; WiUi. Osgood, 2li. 9d. ; Goodman Tappin, Hi. 2s. 6d. ; Abram Mor- rill, 2li. 10s. lOd.; John Tod, 10s.; Tho. Clarke, 9s.; Mr. Eussell of Charlstown, lOli.; Mr. Gerish, 5li. 8s. 6d.; Mr. Woodman, 2li. 14s. ; Jno. Bartlett, 2li. 2s. Id. ; Steven Sweat, 21i. 5s. 5d.; John Webster, 13s.; Steven Greenleif, 13s.; Goodman Peirce, lOs.; Goodman Cillick, 3li.; Jno. Lewis, Hi. 10s.; Orlando Bagly, 5li. 19s.; Jno. Blower, 6s.; Mr. Worcester, Hi. 13s. 6d. ; Mr. Bradbury, 16s. 9d. ; to the wid- dow Colby, lOli. ; Henry Jaques, 2li. 10s.; Willi. Hunting- ton, lis. ; John Severans, Hi. 13s. 8d. ; Jno. Clough for grass, 6s. ; for 9 weeks worke, 8li. 2s. ; total, 681i. 14s. 7d. Debtor p Contra: Rodger Eastman, 10s.; Eobert Clements, Hi. 5s.; from ye town, 9s.; Jno. Maxfield, 2li. ; Leonard Hatherlee, Hi.; Sam. Worcester, 14s. 6d.; Goodman Morrill, Hi. 10s.; Steven Flanders, 6s.; Goodman Eandall, 6s.; boards at ye saw mill, 3li. 7s. 6d. ; loggs to make 2000 of bord, 2li. 5s.; for work done to ye estate. Hi. 2s. 6d. ; total, 141i. 15s., 6d. Norfolk Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 33. The division of the estate of Anthony Colby of Salisbury, late deceased, made by Tho. Bradbury and Eobert Pike, Apr. 9, 1661, by order of the county court held at Salisbury. To ye widdow for hir part & the two youngest children: ye dwelling house, barne and 14 acres of upland in tillage, 701i. ; ye ferrie meadow, 301i.; ye household goods, 191i. 19s. 4d. ; a yoake of Oxen, 14li. ; 3 Cowes, 131i. 10s. ; 7 Swine, 5li. 6s. ; in sheep, 2H. 10s. ; in Corne, 211i. 4s. ; the boggie meadow, lOli. To John Colby: an acre of land aded to his halfe acre THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COTJNTr. 409 at his house, 2li. 16s.; two eheyns, 10s.; a yoake of oxen, 15li. 10s.; Mr. Groom's accomodacons, 6li. ; in sheep, Hi. 10s.; a cart & wheels, span, shackle & pin & ye 4th pt. of another cart, 2li. To Sarah, ye wife of Orlando Bagly: one Cowe & one 3 yeere old steere, 81i. ; a young horse, lOli. ; another Cowe, 4li. 10s.; p. Isaac Colby, 51i. 16s. More payd by Isaac Colby to Orlando Bagly for ye which the estate was debtor, 5li. 19s. 8d. To Samuell Colby: one yoake of oxen, 13li.; the pasture, 201i. To Isaac Colby: the eleven lotts of marshe at Mr. Hal's farme, 2 lotts of sweepage & one higledee pigeledee lot, 91i. 10s.; 2 yearlins, 31i.; ye part of ye saw mill, 30li. To Kebecka Colby: a Cowe, one 3 year old steere & ye mare colt, 14li. ; two Calves, Hi.; a bed & bolster, 4li. 10s.; p. Isaac Colby, 2li. lis.; p. Sam. Colby, 5li. 4s.; in come, lis. This division was consented to by the widow Colby and all the children who were of capacity. Confirmed by the Norfolk county court at Salisbury, 14: 2: 1663, and recorded by Tho. Bradbury, rec. Norfolk Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 1, leaf 34. Upon the petition of Susanna Whittredge formerly Colbie the Ipswich court Mar. 28, 1682 granted her power with the advice of Samuell Colbie and Thomas Colbie to sell enough of the estate left in her hands by her former hus- band for her necessary support in her old age, not exceeding the value of two of the parts or shares which the court Apr. 9, 1661 allotted to her for her part of the estate. Petition of Thomas Challis, Orlando Bagly, Ephraim Weed and Ebenezer Blasdell for some part of the estate of their grandfather Anthony Collby formerly of Salisbury left in the hands of their grandmother Susanna widow of An- thony, administratrix to his estate, afterward Susanna Whithredg, deceased: the Court Ordered the division of the estate Apr. 9, 1661, and it was allowed 14: 2m: 1663. Also such of us as have married the daughters of John Collby, de- ceased, eldest son of said Anthony and Susanna by virtue of the last will of John Collby, as we are informed that Sam- uell Collby of Amesbury the only son surviving (although not the eldest) of said Anthony and Susanna, hath letters of administration granted him unto the estate of Susanna Whithredg, deceased, and hath exhibited a large account of debt from the estate and also he designeth a further appli- cation for liberty for alienation of more of said estate. We address ourselves to the court "where we think we 410 THE PEOBATE BECORDS OF ESSEX COXTNTY. ought for y^ interposing & improvement of y* authority for y'' prevention of y' evacuation of y* estate whereunto we have right (as we think) .out of half gills or giUs, and y^ exhausting & wasting thereof by such embezelling trifles," also crave your advice whereby we may be orderly possessed of our rights. Dated Sept. 28, 1698. Citation to Samuell Coleby to appear before Jonathan Corwin, Esq., at the house of Mr. Frances EUes to take ad- ministration on the remaiuing estate of Anthoney Coleby of Amesbury, deceased. Dated Salem, Nov. 16, 1699. Said citation read to Samuell Coleby Nov. 18, 1699 by Ebenezer Blasdell, Constable of Amesbury. Essex Co. Prolate Files, Docket 5,896. GUAEDIANSHIP OP MOSES WOHCESTEE OF SALISBURY. Moses Worcester chose Eichard Wells as his guardian and the court 14 : 3 : 1663 approved. The court also desired said Goodman Wells to take care of Timothie Woster's estate, his land, meadow and housing. Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 10. Division of the house and land given to Timothie Worces- ter and Moses Worcester, both of Salisbury, by their father Mr. William Worcester : Timothy to have the now dwelliag house, orchards, barn, houselot and half of a great meadow lot, and one half of all ye common rights belonging to said house and land, except ye meadow, &c. Moses is to have a planting lot, one half of ye great meadow, and share in the 500 acres, meadow in Mr. Hall's farm, and all ye division of land above ye mill, &c. It is also agreed that Eichard Wells, Isaac Buswell, Edward French and Samuell PeUoes, all of Salisbury, to determine any allowance that may be made to either ia the penalty of 20li. Dated Mar. 13, 1666-67. Susanna (her S mark) Worcester, wife of Timothie Worcester, releases dower. Acknowledged Sept. 17, 1667, before Eobert Pike, commissioner. Norfolk Deeds, vol. 2, leaf 104. Estate op Mes. Mart Smith op Marblehead. "Marbellhed the 28* daye of march 1663: The last will and Testament of Mary Smith wife vnto the late, Jeames THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 411 Smith of mabelhed aforsed That is to save, I bequeth my Soule to God, & my body, to [be] buried at marbellhed at the vsuell place of buring Nextly I giue my great Brasse kittel vnto my daughter Cathoron Eborrun. And for all my peuter, I giue, to boath my Dafters Catharon, And Marye, to be equally shared between them. AUso I giue all my linning vnto my too daugters aforesaied, to be equally shared between them. And my too great Chares I giue the one to my dafter Cath- eron and the other, to my Dafter Mary RouUand abousd And my tabell, & stooles, I giue to my dafter mary Rouland, and allso the great Chest, AUso my spitt, dripping pan, the smothen Iron, and gridiron. And for my grand childeren, I giue & Conferm vnto Samuell Eouland, and Joseph Rou- land all the legases that my husband Jeames Smith, left for them, And three pounds which is yet behind vnpaid* vnto my grand child mary Ebornej And these three Legasies* I doo heerby order and apoynt my tennant Samuell Cutler to* paye. That is to say tenn* pounds to Samuell aforesaied and five pounds to Joseph & three pounds to mary Eborne, as aboue. Morouer I giue to my dafter Mary Roulands fiue children, fiue Cows to each of them one. And for my dafter Catherons Children, I giue to Mary and Rebeca Eboron, each of them a Cow, And the Rest of my Cattell, being three steers, a heffer & a Calfe of a yeer ould I giue vnto my dafter Cath- erons fouer younger Children namly moses Hanna & Jeames & Sara ; to be equally deuided amongst them, only my will is that Jeames shall haue the thre yeer ould steere. My ffether bed too bolsters I giue vnto my grandchild Samuell Eborne, and allso my Iron pott. And to marye Eboron, I giue my littell Joynt Chare, and my Box to Rebeca Eboron, And as for all debts that is dew to me, my on debts, that shall ap- peere dew to my Creditors being payed, the Rest I giue & be- queth to my too dafters Catheron Ebron, and Mary Rouland abouesaied. "Allso, I giue vnto my son Jeames Smith my ffether bed in the Parler, with all things that doo belong vnto itt, with the bedsteede. My mare, and my Hors I giue vnto my Sonn Jeames to be Improued for his Children, the mare being now in fould, the Coalt when it falls I giue to my to grand- children SamueU & Josep Rouland My great Cobber I giue * These italicized words torn from the original will are sup- plied from a copy in Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. IX, leaf 11. 412 THE PROBATE RECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. to my dafter Eboren, as allso my Round tabell, & an Iron skillet, My Pott I giue to my grandchild Mary Eouland my great Iron kittell I giue to my grandchild Mary Eboron, my brasse skillett to my dafter Eouland my green Eugg I giue to Samuell Bborn w* the bed aforesaied. my Eed Eugg I giue to my dafter Eborne. And my to pare of blankete I giue to my to dafters, to each one pare. And the Eest of the my stuffe I giue betwen my to dafters aforesaied, to be equally deuided among them." "At the sinning heerof, the word Eouland strooke out, & the word Eborne put in the margent in the 29 line in the other side is — of march aforesayd." her mark Mary 3 Smith Witness: Wni" Pitt, Joseph Eowland, mary abom. Proved before Wm. Hathome 25: 2: 1663 by Wniim Pitte and Mary Abome and received in Ipswich court May 5, 1663. Inventory taken Apr. 13, 1663 by Francis Johnson and Moses Mavericke: 2 steers & a heafer of 2 years ould & one steer of 3 years ould & one yearlin, 131i. 10s.; 7 Cowes, 351i.; 3 swine, 21i. ; a mare wth f oale & a horse 3 years, 231i. ; the bead, boulster, beadsteed, Cortains, Eugg, blanket & the other things belonginge to the bead in the parler, 81i.; a Cubbard, Hi. 10s.; a table, 4 Joynt stooles & 3 Cheares, Hi. 15s.; 3 Cushings, 3s.; a great Cheste, 16s.; in the Cheaste: a hatt, 10s.; Apron, 5s.; hood, 8s.; 6 yds. «& a halfe Carsey, Hi. 19s. ; 18 yds. stuffe, 3s. # yd., 2li. 14s. ; a man sutte of Cloth, 3li. ; a peare stockins, 5s. ; black gowne. Hi. 10s. ; ker- sey peticoote. Hi. 10s.; read peticoote, Hi. 10s.; read sarge peticoote, Hi. 10s. ; black Cloth gowne, Hi. 10s. ; a wastcoote, 15s.; monny, lOli. 2s.; read kersey peticoote, Hi. 10s.; total, 271i. 18s. 6d. In the midle Eoome : a feather bead & 2 boul- sters, 31i. 10s. ; Eugg, Hi. 10s. ; 2 blanketts, Hi. 5s. ; a sheet, 10s.; a round table, 10s.; settle, 5s.; Chare, 4s.; dripine pann, gridiron & Smothinge iron, 10s.; a great Iron kittell & an Iron pott & skilett, 18s.; 7 pewter dishes, 10s. 6d.; a bason & 3 plats, 4s.; 2 Chamber potts, 5s.; a pint pott, 3s. 6d. ; 2 cupps & a salte. Is. 6d. ; a chafing dish & Candlestick of brasse, 6s.; a tine pann, 12d. ; Lesburne ware, 10s.; a deske, 3s. 6d. ; a great brasse kettell, 31i. 2s. ; a brasse pott, 8s.; brasse skillet, 2s.; friing pann, 12d.; pouderinge tubb, ehese presse & other wooden Lumber, Hi. 10s.; warminge pann, 5s.; trundle beadsteed & flocke bead, 10s.; read Eugg, THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 413 Coton blankett & boulster, 2li. ; 3 yds. of Cotton, 7s. ; 2 cotton blanketts, 15s.; 2 wheles, 7s.; 3 bushells of come, 9s.; 8 peare sheets, 8li. ; 2 table cloths, 10s. ; 4 napkins, 4s. ; 2 hol- on pilowbeers, 5s.; 4 pillows & pillow beers, 15s.; a pich- fork, 2 howes, spade, an Iron & mall, ould axes, tongs, fire shovell & hangers, 15s. ; total, 14411. 3s. 6d. Received in Ipswich court May 5, 1663. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 35,670. "the bead and furnytver belonging to itt: in the whish the sd mary Smith dyed in: she gave itt to her sonn James Smith then leven in ould ingland: the bead and furnyture was this — one beadsted: one bead; tto boulsters: and two pellowes: and one pare of blanketts: one rouge: and the Curtains and vallings : and one bead matte : and Cord : then belonging to itt. this is a truth: I then being present when this was so given Jane James — this she said is my deare sonn James Smiths, 18*''-10-63. A Sute of Clothes of Casa Catrin oborne and a pare of woosted stockings, mary aborne." Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 10. There being a paper called the last will and testament of Mary Smith presented and no executor named, court May 5, 1663, granted administration to Samuell Eborne, Eichard Eowland and Major William Hathome, or any two of them. They were ordered to dispose of the estate according to the mind of the deceased expressed in the aforesaid paper. Ips- wich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 119. Estate of Thomas Antrum of Salem. "The Last WiU and Testament of Thomas Antrum beinge of pfect Memory Inprimis I giue to: Isaack Bumape the son of my daughter Bumape ten pounds at the age of twenty one years to be paid : if he dye before to be giuen to my son Obadiah Antrum Item I giue to Thomas Spooner my horse Colt Item I giue to Helyard Verin five pounds Item I giue to Obadiah Antrum my son all the Remaind' of my estate hut in Case it should please god to take away by death my son before the will be proued: that then the Childe or Children of my daughter Hannah Bumape : (who hath hade her full porcon Already) shall haue the estate devided amongst them at the age of eighteene years. Morour I ap- oynte Edmond Batter my Executor for this my will and 414 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Thomas Spooner and Helyard Veren my Ouerseer as witnes my hand: this 34 of 11 °"' 1662" his mark Thomas + Antrum Witness: Thomas Spooner, William Woodcocke. Proved in Salem court 3:5: 1663 by the witnesses. Inventory of the estate of Thomas Antrum of Salem, taken Feb. 17, 1662, by Elias Stileman and John Euck: Cattell lett to hire, 70li. ; by soe much due for hire of ye said eattell, lOli. ; by soe much due for a farme he sold in his life time, 801i. ; 2 peeees of march containing 1 1-4 acres, 61i.; 2 steers, 3 yeare old a peece, 91i.; 1 mare at Lyn, lOli. & 1 mare ia ye woods if not lost, 8li., 18li. ; a stone colt,' 81i., 2 brass KetteUs, 21i., 3 Iron potts, 2li. 2s., 121i. 2s.; 1 brass pot & 2 bell mettle skilletts, 15s.; 2 brasse skilletts & pott hoockes, 8s. ; 1 skumer & brass ladle & pestle & morter, 6s. ; 1 brass candlestick & chamber pot, 3s., 6 pewter platters, 18s., Hi. Is.; 3 plates & 3 pewter dishes, 6s.; 30 old basons & 5 saucers & old pewter, 8s., 1 sword, 30d., lOs. 6d. ; bookes, 4s., a stone bottle, 6d. ; a bucking tubb, 3s., 6s. 6d. ; At Goodman Spooners, 1 loome, 35s., 6 pr. sleas & harnesse & shuttle, 35s., 21i. 10s.; 2 1-4 yrd. wt. eotten cloath, 5s., 3 cource sheets & 4 old bagges, 5s., 10s. ; an Iron kettle, 7s., 3 old brass ket- tles, 2s., 9s.; a beame & scales & shott waite, 5s.; 2 old basketts & a littel woole, Is.; 2 pr. stockens, 5s.; 12 yrds. Kersy, 6s. p. yrd., 3li. 12s., 31i. 17s. ; 3 yellow Curtaines & val- lens, 30s., a green Curtaine & carpett, Hi. 7s. ; 1 whittle, 10s., & 1 shagg mantle, 4s., a broad cloath stamell mantle, lli. 14s. ; 1 Jump cloake & hood for a woeman, lli. 10s. ; 3 cloakes & 1 long coate, 5li.; 1 Hatt & Portugall capp, Ss., 51i. 8s.; 1 muSe, Is., 17 1-4 yds Linnen cloath, 34s., lli. 5s.; 3 long coates, 3li., 3 pr. breeches, 2 dublets, 3 short coats & was- coats, 31i., 5li. ; 1 feather bead & bolster, 4li., 1 old feather bead & bolster, 2li., 61i. ; 1 flock bead & bolster, 208., 3 feather pillowes, 10s., lli. 10s.; 1 pr. course sheets, 8s., 1 blew Eugg, 35s., 1 green old Eugg, 5s., 31i. 8s. ; a wt. blank- et, 1 blew & 1 Gotten blankett, 1 new wt. blankett. Hi., 35 yds. Cotton cloath, 3li., 2s. 6d., 8 bands, 2 capps, 3s., 31i. 5s. 6d. ; 12 yds. tiking, 36s., 4 Cource & 5 worne shifts, 14s., 21i. 10s.; 1 Lind. wascoat, 2s., & skirt, 2s., 1 pr. sheets, 12s., 5 cource sheets, 10s., lli. 4s.; 1 pr. pillow beers, 4s., a wenscot chest & 1 plaine chest, 14s., 188.; 1 old settle chest, 12d., 3 chaires, 2s., 1 bos. Is., 2 pr. shooes, 6s., 10s.; frying pan. THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 415 18d., a hauck, chamber pot, suckling bottle & porenger, 3s., 4s. 6d. ; a brass eandlestik & lamp, 18d., 2 Jugg bottles, 18d., 2 1-2 yrd. penestone, 10s., 13s. ; a bible, 10s. ; in money, 6li. 15s. 6d. ; 5 pillow beers in a box, 10s., 7li. 15s. 6d. ; 5 nap- kens, 3 towells, 8s., 3 table eloathes, 10s., a remnt. of hoUand, 3s., Hi. Is.; 1 hoUand sheete, 13s., 5 cource sheets, 16s., 2 boxes, 4s., Hi. 13s. ; 5 spoones, & 1 Iron candle stick, 3s. 6d. ; total, 263li. 6s. Ussex Go. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 24. The will of Thomas Antrim, presented by Bdmond Bat- ter, was allowed and proved May 5, 1663, and said Batter was ordered to give in the original to the clerk of the Salem court, both of the will and inventory. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 117. Estate of John Bennet of Marblehead. Administration on the estate of John Bennet granted 30 : 4: 1663 to Margaret, his widow. Inventory, 761i. 3s. The estate was to remaiQ in the widow's hands, save the house and land appraised at 501i., which after the widow's de- cease, was to go to her daughter Mary, wife of Elias White, and to her daughter's maid's child Joane had by her first husband, Christopher Codner. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 115. An invoice, dated June 29, 1663, of the estate of widow Benett of Marvelhead: For a house Lot and fence, 501i.; four Swine, 61i.; four heifers, 71i. ; a fether bed and furni- ture, 5li.; one Rug, 21i.; a Coate, lU. 5s.; Iron, Brasse and puter, 31i. 5s.; a table, box and Chist, 12s.; total, 761i. 3s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 15. Estate of Col. Thomas Eead of (Salem?). Whereas there was an attorneyship given to Mr. Danyell Epps from Colonel Thomas Eead, who had an estate in land and other ways in this country, the said Colonel Eeade hav- ing deceased, said Epps was appointed 30: 4: 1663 adminis- trator of the estate to bring in an inventory to the next Ips- wich court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 116. Widow Eead complained that Eobert Pease withheld her thirds of about six acres of land which her husband Thomas 416 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. Eeade was possessed of in his life time while she was his wife. Court 38: 4: 1670 ordered Hilliard Veren, Henry- Skerry, sr., and John Tompkins to lay out her thirds ac- cording to law. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, leaf 33. Estate or Thomas Flint of Salem. "Dated Aprill the first 1663. This present writing doth declare that I Thomas ffint being one my sicke bed, doe leaue this as my Last will & testament. To my wife I giue fiftie Acres of emproved Land & my meadow & housing. To my Bonne Thomas I Giue thirtie acres of vpland one my fEarme next to M' Gardners as hee sees fit not entrenching one his mothers meadow or broken land as also ten pounds in Come or Cattell all which he is to enjoy at age : As also after my wives decease to enjoy two thirds of my farme I bought of which was M' Higginsons & Goodman GoodaU, & in case his mother doth marrie then that he shall enjoy the one halfe of the emproved Lands & meadow & housing To my sonnes George & John, I give all my Land I bought beyond the Eiver, to enjoy equally devided to them when they are at age or at theire mothers decease yf shee die before, it is my will that yf George die without seed, then my sonne John to enjoy his part, & yf John die without seed then my sonne George to enjoy his parte To my sonne Joseph I give the other third part of my Land which was M' Higginsons & Goodman Good- alls, It is provided that my sonne Joseph enjoy it at his mothers decease, & yf my sonne Thomas die without seed vn- married then his part to fall to my sonne Joseph & Contrari- wise yf my sonne Joseph die without seed then his part to fall to Thomas & soe to pass from one to another yf hee that enjoyes it die without issue. To my daughter Elizabeth I Giue thirtie pounds at marriage in Come & Cattell, & I doe appoint my sonne Thomas when he enjoyes his two thirds as abouesaid then to pay to my Daughter Elizabeth & in case the farme fall into Josephs hands before he is of age or after he to pay her the said ten pounds I doe appoint my wife whole executor, I entreate my Two freinds M'' William Browne Senio' & Goodman Moulton to bee my overseers, to see this my will & testament pformed, & this I Leaue at my Last will and Testament. In witness wheareof I set to my hand." T. E. THE PROBATE EECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 417 Witness: Eobert Moulton, Joseph Pores marke, Job Swin- erton Juner. "my will is that my wife at her death *giue the estate shee leaues to my children whome shee will my desire is that my freind Job Swinerton Jimior be joined with m' Browne & Goodman moulton." Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 16. Proved in Salem court 30 : 4 : 1663 by Eobert Moulton and Job Swinerton. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 116. Inventory taken Apr. 14, 1663, by Eobert Moulton, Sam- uel Verry and Henry Phelps: The Farme, 12011.; land Bought of Goodman Goodall, 201i.; land bought beyond Ips- witch Eiver, 411i.; neate Cattell, foure oxen, 20li.; two yongue steeres, 5li.; sixe two yearlings, 121i.; a bull, 31i.; a Mare & Foale, 15li.; two horses, 201i.; a Yongue horse, 5li.; a Cart & plow, chaine, axes, howes, 31i. ; Indian Come, ten Bushels, Hi. 10s.; a Bushell Eie, 4s.; two Kittles & a pot. Hi. ; pewter, 12s. ; bed & bedding, lOli. ; wearing clothes, lOli. ; chest & lumber, lU.: swine, lOli.; a flitch of bacon, lli. ; William Curtess is debtr., 6li.; land bought, lli. lOs.; total, 33011. 16s. Thomas Flint, debtr.: To Mr. Browne, 15li.; Goodman Goodall, 201i. ; Goodman Cowdrie, 31i. 15s.; Good- man Clarke & Lieutenant Smith, 161i. 5s.; Goodman Can- terbury, 31i. ; other small debts, 71i. 13s. 4d. ; total, 651i. 13s. 4d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 17. Estate of Mathew Whipple of Ipswich. Whereas there was an estate of Mathew Whiple of Ips- wich, deceased, which was ordered at a court held at Ipswich, Mar. 29, 1659, to be given to Mary, wife of said Mathew and their child, that is, the land to the said child and the rest of the estate to the widow, the child having since de- ceased, the court 30: 4: 1663 appointed John Whiple, son of Mathew Whiple, father of said Mathew, deceased, admin- istrator of the estate of the child, and to bring in an inven- tory to the next Ipswich court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 117. John Whiple, having brought in an inventory of the estate ■of Mathew Whipple, amounting to 17511., court Sept. 29, 1663 ordered two parts to said John Whipple and one part 418 THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. to Joseph Whipple, his brother. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 122. "John Whipj)le, sonn of Mathew Whipple: fEather of the saide Mathew deceased hath with the consent of Alexander Tompson taken possession according to law of the house & Land or estate which was ordered to the child being made Administrator by the court held at Salem" 2:5: 1663. Wit- ness: Richard Walker and Daniell (his mark) Davison of Ipswich. Ipswich Deeds, vol. 2, page 169. Estate of Egbert Sallows op Salem. Eobt. SoUas, dying intestate, the widow, Freeborn SoUas brought in an inventory of his estate and 30: 4: 1663, was appointed administratrix. She was ordered to pay the chil- dren had by her late husband, Hanna, Mary, Sara and Eob- ert SoUas, lOli. each at age, and to give bond for the pay- ment of the children's portions at such time as she change her condition by marriage. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 117. Inventory of the estate of Eobert Sallos, taken by Tho. Lowthropp, John Thorndike, Richard (his y mark) Brack- enbury and John Pache : Wearing Cloathes, 81i. 15s. ; woster & yearne, woolen & lininge. Hi. 10s.; boots & showes, 12s.; fishing lines & leads, 13s.; bands, table-eloathes & napkins, 5li. lis. ; five paire of sheets, 51i. 28. ; shirts & one ould wask- cott, 10s. ; one musket, sword & bandlears, Hi. 10s. ; bedding, 3li. lis.; barrels, lis.; flax & leade, 18s.; in beding, lOli. 9s.; towe chests, one truncke, towe boxes. Hi. 14s. ; two bedsteeds, 12s.; bookes. Hi.; Iron ware, 21i. 13s.; one smothia Iron & looking glas, 8s.; puter, 3li. 3s.; earthen ware, 16s.; wood ware,. baskets, spinning wheeles, Hi.; lumber, Hi.; one Cowe, 5li. ; two pigs, lli. IDs.; house & ground, 751i.; one prentice box which cost lOli.; one Cannow, lli. Is.; total, 143li. 9s. 6d. In fish, 81i. lOs. ; in salt, lli. 4s. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 18. Estate of Thomas Sallows of Salem. Grace, wife of Thomas SoUas, deceased, presented an in- ventory of his estate amounting to 70li. 15s. 5d., and 30 : 4 : 1663 was appointed administratrix. Court ordered to the children as follows: to Thomas, 4li., and to Mary, Eobert and Abigail, 40s., each at age. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 118. THE PEOBATB BECOEDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 419 Inventory of the estate of Thomas Sallowes, taken June 4, 1663, by Elias Stileman and Tho. Eootes: One house & one acre & halfe of Land, 60li. ; one Cowe, 4li. In ye parlour: one feather bed & 2 boulsters, 3 pillowes, 1 pr. of white blanketts, 1 blue Rugg, a straw bed, curtaines & vallance & bedsted, 81i.; 1 Court Cubbard, 12s.; a wainseort chest, 10s.; 1 table & 3 joyne stooles, 10s.; 1 carpit, 9s.; 3 boxes & 3 chaires, 8s.; 1 warming pan & pr. tongs & fire shovell, 8s.; 1 Cushion for a Cubbard's head. Is. In ye Hall: 1 ould feather bed & 1 pr. blanketts, 1 feather boulster, a canvas bed & a boulster case, 1 greene rugg, 1 bedsted, curtaines & val- lance, 5li. ; 1 pr. blanketts, a feather pillow & 2 canvass bed case, Hi.; 1 settle, 5s. & 9 chaires, 13s.; 6 cushions, 6s., 3 feather pillows, 4s., 10s. ; 2 hakes, 1 pr. tongs, a spit & gred- eiren, 6s.; 1 frying pann, old, 12d., & smothing Iron, 2s. 6d. ; 2 Iron potts, 1 Iron kettle & skillett, 14s.; 2 brass kettles & 3 skillett. Hi. 6s. ; 1 Looking glass & a Jugg bottle. Hi. 6s.; 3 bookes of Mr. Burroughs & 2 ps. bookes, 10s.; 1 brush, 9d., 2 pr. pott hookes, 2s., 3s. 9d. ; in wearing clothes, 31i. ; 9 pewter dishes, 1 bason, 3 small basins, 3 quart potts, 8 porrengers, 4 spoones, 1 beaker & a boule & 1-2 pint pott, 7 saucers, 3 salts, Hi. 15s. ; 1 brass candlestick & 3 brass Ladles, 5s.; in Latten waire, 3s.; Lisburne ware & glasses, 10s.; 2 doz. of trenchers & 6 spoones, Is. 6d. ; 15 woodn. dishes & 3 trayes, 5s.; 3 sives, 3s., 3 chests, 6s.; small table, 4s., 13s.; 1 musquet, 10s.; 3 baggs, 5s., & old sea beds & beding, 15s., Hi.; 13 sheetes, 3li. 10s.; 3 calleco table clothes & 1 ossing- briggs, 15s. ; 3 old cobberd clothes, 3s., 6 Lockm. napkins, 8s. ; 12 pillow-beers, 30s.; 6 small ones, 3s., Hi. 3s.; 14 towells & 1 table cloth, 14s.; 5 shirts & 1 white demyty wastcote. Hi. 10s. ; 3 old axes, wedges & erthen potts, 8s. ; in Lumber, old barreUs & tables & pals, 10s.; 1 Lining bask good & 3 old, 3s. ; in a part of a stage & house at ye Messery, Hi. 10s. ; 4 eodliaes, 3 pr. of shoes & portugall capp, 10s.; 1 doz. hand- kerchiefs & 6 bands, 10s.; 6 pr. Stockings & a spinning wheele, 12s. ; a pestle & morter of brass, 2s. Id. ; total, 105li. lis. 3d. Debtor: to Mr. Wm. Browne, 181i. 15s. lOd.; to Wm. Allen, 161i. ; total, 341i. 15s. lOd. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 19. Estate of John Cummings of Salem. Whereas John Comins, mariner, late of Salem, had been lately out upon a voyage and it being feared that he was lost. 420 THE PBOBATB KECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. all his estate in the hands of John Orme of Salem and all else to be found in this country, said Orme was ordered 30 : 4 : 1663 to inventory and return the same to the next Salem or Ipswich court. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, fage 118. Mr. John Gardner and John Qrmes were appointed 34: 9: 1663 administrators of the estate of John Commins, de- ceased, that is in this country, and were ordered to bring in an inventory to the next court. Salem Quarterly Court Rec- ords, vol. 4, page 124. Inventory of the estate taken in the custody of John Ormes of Salem, Ifov. 26, 1663, by Edmond Batter and Walter Price: 111 yds. of Canves at 18d. pr. yrd., 81i. 6s. 6d.; 20 yds. of brod Lining at 2s. p. yd., 211^^; 63 yds. of Ossin- bredge at 15d. yd., 3li. 18s. 9d.; 56 1-2 yds. of Canves at 18d. yd., 4li. 4s. 9d. ; 42 yds. of Canves at 18d. pr. yrd., 31i. 3s. ; 3 peces of tufted holond at 2s. 2d., containing in aU 45 yrds., 4li. 17s. 6d. ; 34 yds. of blew Lining at 3s. pr. yd., 51i. 8s.; In money, 4li.; A sute of Cloathes And Wastcoate, 21i. 5s.; A Cloake, 308., and hat, 158., 21i. 5s.; A feather bed, bolster, on pillow and 2 blankites, 71i. 12s.; total, 471i. 14s. 6d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 64. Mr. John Gardner, administrator of the estate of John Comings, presented an inventory and the court Mar. 29, 1664, ordered him to pay the debts and to keep the rest of the estate until the court take further order. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 126. Samll. Cummins, son of John Cummins, was appointed June 29, 1669, administrator of the latter's estate, in the Tiands of Mr. John Gardner, the former administrator, who was discharged. Said Cummins gave bond to pay the chil- dren's portions. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, leaf 24. Estate of William Cantlebuet of Salem. "whereas the lord our god hath appoynted his servants to set there houses in order, to the prayse of his name, the com- fort of their owne soules and tiie peace of their famelyes. Therefore I WUlyam Cantlebery of Salem though weake in body yet in perfect memory in obedience vnto christ my sauiour do commit my body to earth in its season: hoping^ THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 421 when Christ who is my life shal appears : to be brought agayne w* him in glory. "And for my outward estate I doe thus dispose thereof makinge this my last will & testament Inprimis, I giue vnto Beatrice my wife, my house and orchard, & the land lyinge betweene the land of Eichard Leach & John Eowden : the which house and land I giue to her & to be at her dispose. Item : I giue vnto Beatrice my wife : all my moueable goods, all my Catle: both younge and old, & horse and mares All the which foresayed house and land: mouable goods and Catle I giue vnto her frely, & to be at her dispose : Prouided, that in case my wife should marry to another husband: my children be not deprived, of what my wife shal leaue at her decease. Item: I giue vnto my son John: the 3 quar- ters of the farme. I bought of mr George Corwine (the 20 acres excepted, that I disposed of to Job Swinnerton) only Inioyninge him, to pay as legacyes out of the same, twenty pounds to my Daughter Euth, & twenty pounds to my Daugh- ter Eebbecca & her children. Item : my will is in case my son John shal depart this life, or shal not come to take possession of the sayd farme, I giue vnto him, for that is my will that he shal come in person to take possession: or else: If he depart this life, or doe not come to take possession there- of I giue then the sayd farme bought of mr George Corwinne as aforesayd, vnto my daughter Euth: Inioyninge her to pay as a legacy vnto my || daughter I Eebbeca, thirty pounds, & in case my daughter Euth: shal by gods providence, be dis- posed of in marriage, the profit of the sayd farme shal be hers, vntil, my son John shal take possesson as aforesayd: the legacyes beinge payd, both the w*" foresayd legacyes ar to be payd vpon the entry vpon the farme. Item I constitute & apoynt Beatrice my wife to be sole executrix of this my last wil and testament Item: I Constitute, and appoynt my lov- inge ffreinde mr John Croade ouerseer of this my last wil and testament "That this is my last wil & testament witnes my hand & scale Dated the 2«' of April 1661." signuin Willyam Cantlebery Witness: John Porter, sen., Nathaniel ffelton. Proved in Salem court 3:5: 1663 by the witnesses. Essex Co. QvaHerly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 22. Inventory taken June 25, 1663 by Thomas Gardner, sr.. 422 THE PROBATE BECOEDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. and Kathaniel Felton: A farme wth. appurtenances, 2201i,; his dwellinge house -with land adjoyninge, 601i. ; a house & orchard, 201i.; 7 oxen, 491i.; 6 Cowes, 271i.; 2 heifers, 71i. 10s.; 3 yearlings & 3 calves, 9li.; 8 bigger swine, lOli.; 3 lesser swiae, Hi. 4s. ; 1 horse, lOli. ; 1 mare & yearlinge Colt, 15li.; 9 smal piggs, Hi. 7s.; 1 feather bed, 3li.; 1 Bug, lU. 10s. ; 1 boulster, 3 blankets, 2 pillows, 21i. 10s. ; a payre of sheets & 2 table cloths, Hi. 6s.; 3 payre of sheets, Hi. 10s.; 6 Course pillow beares, 6s. ; 1 old flock bed, 10s. ; 1 old Eug & 3 blankets, 2li. IDs.; 1 brass ketle & a brasse skillet. Hi. 5s.; 2 Iron potts & 1 iron ketle, 31i. 5s.; 1 hake, 2 payre of pot hooks & a gridiron, 10s. ; a bedstead wth. old curtaynes & vallons. Hi. In Peauter & lattia ware, 8s.; 1 chest, 2 old coffers, 10s.; 1 table & 2 chayres, 12s.; 1 musket, 2 swords & bandeleirs, lli. ; 1 sadle & piUyon & a pannel. Hi. 10s.; 3 payles & 6 trayes, 10s.; Indian Come, lli. 10s.; In Bacon, 31i. 5s.; Iron chaynes & plow tacklings, 2li. ; his waringe Apparel, 5li. ; In mony, Hi.; In old lumber, Hi.; Come growinge, 4li.; total, 470li. 8s. Creditor: By Tho. Eobins, 171i. lOs.; Eichard Hutton, 2li. 5s.; widd. Flint, 21i. 16s.; total, 221i. lis. Debtor : To Mr. George Corwinne, llli. lis. 8d. ; Mr. Price, lli. 9s. 2d. ; Mr. Browne, 301i. ; Mr. Gardiner, lli. 2s.; John Marsh, lli. 9s. lOd. ; Francis Lawes, 3s.; rent of the farme, 201i. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 23. The court 28 : 4 : 1664 appointed Leift. Tho. Putnam and John Porter, sr., to lay out and bound, in convenient time, the thirds of a farm of William Cantlebury, deceased, ac- cording to the will and inventory, for the use of Bettrice, the widow. Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 4, page 131. Estate of Jghn Calie of N'ewbtjry. Administration on the estate of John Calie of Newbury, intestate, granted Sept. 29, 1663 to John Calie, his son. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 121. ESTATE OF EOIJEET EGBERTS OF IPSWICH. Administration on the estate of Eobert Eoberds intestate, granted Sept. 29, 1663 to Susan Eoberts, the widow. In- ventory amounting to IBOli. was brought in and there were eight children left. Court ordered that John Eoberds, the eldest son, should have 121i., and the other children 6li. each. THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 423 at age or marriage. If the widow should marry again, court ordered that the other children should have lOli. each instead of 6li., and her husband was to give, security. Ipswich Quar- terly Court Records, vol. 1, page 123. Inventory of the estate of Eobert Roberts of Ipswich lately deceased, taken July 20, 1663 by Regnald Foster, sr., Tho. Clarke and Thomas Knoulton: Dwelling house and barn, 201i. ; cart & wheeles & plough with the furniture to them, 51i. 5s. ; 2 oxen, 131i. 10s., 4 Cowes, 161i., 2 steers, 81i., 3 Calves, Hi. 16s., 391i. 6s.; 10 acres of land at Chebacco, upland & meddow, 201i. ; 11 swine and tenn piggs, 16li. 6s. 8d. ; halfe a mare & half a horse, 9li.; a sheep fold, 21i. ; 4 Ews, 4 lambs, a Eam and a wether, 4li. 6s.; ground im- proved, 5li. ; 3 Canows, 5li. ; a bed and Covelett, 51i. 10s.; a bed and Coverlets & pillows, and bolster, 6li. 12s.; 2 blank- etts, 3 pillows, Hi. 12s. 6d. ; a bed & Bolster, 21i. 10s.; In- dean Come, 61i. ; Bacon & Porke, Hi. 10s. ; his aperrall, 51i. ; f ethers, 18s.; wooU, Hi. 2s.; Bedsteds, 21i. 16s.; a Cubberd, 10s.; Chest, 3 boxes, a Case of Bottells, Hi. 6s.; Sheetes & pillow beers, 5li. 2s. ; pewter & warminge pan, 21i. ; pots, kettell, skillets, fier souell & tongus, 2li. 8s.; a table, 5s., Chaiers, 5s., wheels, 5s., a Cradle, 5s., Hi.; a Iron pott, 6s.; milke vessells, tubbs & other nessessarys, 21i. ; Bettle, wedges, axes & hows. Hi. 8s.; Instruments for his trade. Hi.; 3 bushels of malt, 18s. ; post & Eayles, 7s. ; pouder & shott, 12s. 6d. ; 2 pare of sheres, 2s.; due to me from divers debters, 4li. ; total, 18111. lis. 8d. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 47. Whereas there was an order made at the court Sept. 29, 1663 for the husband of Susanna Eoberds to give security for the payment of the portions of Robert Roberds' child set by the court, it was ordered Sept. 28, 1669, that Thomas Per- rin give such security to Robert Lord, clerk. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, page 99. Estate of William Gaednek. WiUiam Gardner, fisherman, dying intestate, his brother Gardner and Mr. Edmond Batter were appointed Sept. 29, 1663, administrators of his estate, and ordered to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, page 122. 424 the pbobate becobds of essex county. Estate of Samuel Winsley of Salisbury. Administration on the estate of Mr. Sam. Winsley, late of Salisbury, deceased, granted 13: 8: 1663 to Sam. Wins- ley and he was ordered to satisfy Mrs. Ann Winsley, widow, for her jointer so far as the estate will go, and to give in his account to the next Salisbury court. Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 17. Whereas the court Apr. 12, 1664 was informed by Sam. Winsley that he had delivered to his mother, Mrs. Aime Winsley, SOU., also to deliver what estate was ia the inven- tory to her when she required it, court accepted this as an answer to said Mrs. Winsley, there being no estate to make good the bond given by Mr. Winsley to make good her jointure or annuity. Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol. 1, leaf 33. Inventory taken June 37, 1663, by Tho. Bradbury and Andru Grele : purse & aparrell, 4lL 2s. 6d. ; his wearing linnen, Hi. 10s.; Iron tooles, 78.; a Spining wheele, 4s.; a wheelbarrow, 3s. 6d. ; in Ocumy, 8s. ; a payer of Scysers, 3d. ; 3 barrells, 4s. ; nayles, 3s. 6d. ; total, 61i. 4s. : 3 pillobeers, 9s. ; 3 napkins, 9s. ; 1 payer of sheets, 13s. 4d. ; a wooUen wheele, 4s.; 2 stooles, Is. 6d.; 19 pound of yarne, 19s.; total, 311. 15s. lOd. Sworn to in Hampton court 13 : 8 : 1663. On reverse of paper: 300 foot of board, 13s. 6d. ; Hum- phry Willson debtor, Hi.; Samuell Tillton of Hampton, Ss. 6d. ; Mr. Taylor, 18s.; for a cloakbag he lost, 7s.; Edward Gove, 18s. 2d.; Steven Greneleife to pay for Peter Coffin, 10s.; Sam. Eobins, 2s.; due from Henry Roby for paying for 3 atachmts serving for his brother Sam and for a wittness at Hampton Court, 5s.; total, 41i. 19s. 3d. Essex Co. Pro- hate Files, Docket 30,176. Estate of Theophilus Shatswell of Haverhill. "The Last will of Theophelus Satswell: Datted y* twen- teth day of y* fourth : m" in y* yeare of o' lord one thousand six : hundred Sixty & thre Memorandum : In y^ name of y* Lord Amen. I Theophelus Satswell being but weake in bodey, but of perfitt memory doe Bequeath my souU to god that Gane it & in his time my bodey to y* graue in a chris- tian & deasent maner of buriall & my goods to be : Dispozed of as followith viz: I giue to my eldist Daughter Mary dure- THE PEOBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY, 425 ing her life one hundered & tenn : Acres of Adishon to y* 3* deuishon of upland with all privledges to it belonging, & one & thirty Acers of 2°* deuishon Adjoyneing to wilya: Deales Land & six : aceres of planting Land adjoyneing to his Land by y* great riuer And one partiell of y* East meadow with a 3* partt of my Salt marsh at Salsbury & hogghill meadow Also half of my 4*'' deuishon of vpland for quantity and quallity it being in y* whole thre hundred & 15 acers w* all Preuiledges therevnto belonging & a young gray hors & y* vse of a payer of bullocks two years jjallready receiued|| w*" other things AUso I giue unto my daughter Lidea: dureing her lif ||y* farme|| beyond Spickitt riuer as it is bounded bet- twen Steuen Kentt And Wilyam Simons & y* meadow y* lyeth out of y* farme vpon y* brook at y* head of thomas Dauises 3d Deuishon half y* meadow being gourg corlis & half mine not yett parted & a white mare & y* coult y* cam of The mare calle[d] her mothers mare with other things alreadey receiued Also I giue Hanill Clark my whole ppor- tion of hauks meadow & y* 3d deuishon of vpland belonging To Sauages Land Layed out beyond haAikes meadow vpon a chaing betweene Robertt Swan & I & tenn pounds al If he stay w*" me or mine untill he be one & twenty years of age: II or else null all|| And I make my wif Susanah & my Daugh- ter Hannah Executors & Administrate* all my other Lands houseing catle & all other herrediments And at y* Death of my wif then my will is y* my Daughter Hannah shall be sole Administratour & if hannah dye then y® other sisters Ad- minestring, Also my will is in all aboue written y* my lands after the desease of my daughters Shall goe to there children by y* heade to part alike & if any of my daughters dye leaue- ing no child nor children Then her partt so dyeing shall be to all y* liueing children alike pportion pseeding from her other Sister Further I Desire my Brother Wilyam Sargent: & my Kinsman Lefttenent Philip challis To be my ouer Seers To Se this my will fulfillid accord : to y® tennor of it." Theophelus Shatswell. Witness : Jonathan Singltary, Edward clarke. Proved in Hampton court 13 : 8 : 1663 by Edward Clark. Jonathan Singltary, aged forty nine or thereabouts made oath July 1, 1680 that he wrote the above at the desire of Theophilus Satchwell and saw him sign it. Inventory taken Sept. 8, 1663 by John Eaton, sr. and John Emmerry, sr. : one bed & bedsteed in ye chamber & ffurni- 426 THE PEOBATB RECORDS OF ESSEX COTJNTr. ture belonging to it, 5li. ; another bed in ye same chamber & fEurniture to it, 4li. 10s. ; sheetes & pillowbeeres & table linnen, 4li. ; in English goods brought in for a debt, 91i. 6s. ; 2 chests, a little tnmek, a hogshead & other lumber, 21i.; her wearing apparrell, 5li. ; in ye kitchin: pots, kettells, pewter & other nessessary houshold stuff, 5li. ; a pareeU of old Indian Come in ye chamber. Hi.; a corslett & pike & sword. Hi. 10s.; sheeps wooU & cotton wooU, Hi.; a bed & bedding in ye upper chamber & other nessessary things, 31i. 10s.; his wearing apparrell, 6li. ; a parcell of carpenters tooles & tooles for husbandry, 21i. 10s.; a cart & plow & cart rope, 2 yoakes & 2 chaines, a horse harnesse, a bridle, saddle & pillion, 5li. ; a parcell of wheate in ye bame, 5li. ; hay, 7li. ; 4 tun of pork cask, Hi. 48.; a pcell of flax undrest, 10s.; , 81i. ; In- dian Come upon ye ground, 12li. ; house & barne, orchard, homelott & timber to repaire the house, 401i.; 2 acres & a halfe of land by Ed. Clarkes house lott, 121i. 10s. ; a pcell of planting Land in ye plaine, 451i. ; land att ye Hand, lOli. ; 2 pareells of meadow att ye east meadow, lOli. ; his North meadow, 12li.; 3 higly pigly salt marsh lotts att Salisbury, 121i. ; 36 acres of upland in 2 pareells, adjoyning to WiU. Deales lott below ye little river, 301i.; his 3 division of up- land, 90li. ; his 4th division of upland, 40li.; a pcell of meadow att hoghill meadow. Hi.; his pt in beare meadow, 121i. ; a pcell of meadow in hawkes meadow, 12li. ; 88 acres of upland of ye 3 division, 451i. ; 3 eowes & a heifer, 181i. ; 2 oxen & 2 steeres, 271i. ; 2 mares, 3 colts, one riding horse, 2 yearling colts & one yearling colt, 65li. ; his pt in ye oxe comon, 20li. ; in swine, 9li. ; 3 sheepe. Hi. 10s.; 30 acres of upland or thereabouts joyning to his 3 division in lieu of yt he wanted elsewhere, 20li. ; 110 acres of his addition to his 3 division of upland, 301i. ; his pt of yt meadow wch is to be devided betwixt him & George Corlis, 8li. ; in debts about 3li. ; in debts yt he doth owe about 141i. ; for anything unseen or forgotten, 10s.; total, YSDli. 10s. More for five Comonages, — . Attested in Hampton court 13: 8: 1663 by Susanah Satchwell relict and executrix of Theophilus Satchwell. Essex Co. Probate Files, Docket 25,121. Petition of Edward Clarke of Haverhill to the court at Boston, May 29, 1671 shewing that Theophilus Satchwell in his will gave to his youngest child nothing in particular but left her to be joint executrix with his wife. The said daugh- ter being afterward married, died in childbed, and her hus- THE PROBATE RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY. 427 band also died a few months afterward leaving a young child; the estate all being the mothers during life it was thought that by the daughter being executrix, after the moth- er's death that she would have all the lands and the mother gave the son-in-law a deed of land but the relations opposed it asserting that it was entailed land to the other children. Now the son in law has left no estate only this land and many debts and as executor Edward Clark appeals to this court for advise and direction in the matter as there is noth- ing to care for the child with. Eeferred to the County Court of Norfolk to find the true state of the case and return to this court that they may be better enabled to order the settleing of the estate. Mass. Archives, vol. 15B, page S41. Petition of Haniell Bosworth of Ipswich to the Ipswich court Apr. 10, 1683, he being guardian of Abiall Messer of Haverhill and administrator of the estate requesting that the estate may be settled on the said Abiall according to the will of Theophilus Shatswell of Haverhill, his grandfather, and also that Isarell Bla may be appointed guardian and administrator in his place, he being very weak of body, till he come of age to choose for himself. He also states that he has received but one small warming pan and three smale puter platers, the rest of the moveables John Grifin had and hath not yet given account of. Bond of Abiall Mereier of Haverhill of 150011. adminis- trator, with James Sanders and Elisha Davis, both of Ha- verhill as sureties, Signed and sealed June 19, 1704. Wit- ness: John How, Daniel Eogers. Inventory of the estate of Theophilus Satswell, Abial Mer- cer administered on which was not otherwise disposed of by the will, taken June 29, 1705 by Jonathan Handick (Hin- drick. copy) and Samuel Dalton : his homelot six acres, 401i. ; Land in The great plaine, 401i. ; Three accres of Est medow, 15li. ; five acre of north medow, lOli. ; medow at bare medow, 131i.; Twenty two acres of ox comon, 301i. ; Land on the Ileland, 15li. ; nine rights in the comon, 201i. ; a pereel of Land, 13li. Sworn to by Abiall Mereier, admr., July 9, 1705. Essex Co. Probate Files, DocJcet 25,131. Theophilus Satchwell in his will appointed his wife and Hannah his daughter to be executors and they both dieing 428 THE PEOBATB KECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. before they had completed their trust and the two surviveing daughters having renounced their right of administration the Court appointed Abiall Mercier of Haverhill only child of said Hannah and grandson to said Theophilus Satchwell ad- ministrator of the estate. Signed and sealed at Ipsvrich June 19, 1704 by John Appleton. Essex Go. Prolate Records, vol. 308, page 230. Estate of John Pickwoeth of Manohesteb. "The last will and testement of John Peckworth made the 27 of the 4: month 1663 I John Peckworth being weake & seke of bodey but of Peffet memorey haue ordayned this as my last will & Testyment Imprymes I giuefe and be- queth vnto my wellbeloued |lwife|| An Peckworth my whoUe estate as hows land and Catell and howshowlld goods and she to injoye the same as long as she leueth if liueing and dying in a widows estate but if she other wyis changh her condition and marey then she only to haue her thirds of w* then: the estate is: and after her changh eyther by deth or marege Then my EUdest sonne John Peckworth is to haue the hows medow And 25 ackers of land w"* the p* of the nek that lyeth betwene Aberham W*yare and my sellfe: for the rest of my land which is 30 akers bowght of Robert morgon with the medow that belongeth to yet my 3 sonns Samuell Joseph and Beneiemen is to haue the same as fore mentioned by my son John as he is to haue his after my wife soe they to in Joye the sam allsoe : and my sonn Samuell is to haue the 6 ackers that lyeth upon the nek nex to Eobert Leachs lot that was giuen me by the Plantation ||manchester|| and the land that lyeth by the saw mill : and for my Part of the samill I thus disspose of yet I leauef yet w**" my wife as the rest of my estate only my sonn Samuell to act in her behalfe with the rest of my fortuen and he to be Payed for his labower and to haue half the Prefect that yet brings in if the estate howld out then my to elldest dawghters Ruth marsterson and Haner CooUens is to haue 40 shillens a peace when the rest fore mentioned haue theyers: and to my yongest son Beniemen and my yongest Dawghter Abegall I giue a cow callfe the same to be thyer after my decese and the Profet that comes iu by the increase furthermore yet is my will that if the hows medow & ground that my son John is to haue cometh to more than a dobell Portion when the estate is pryesed then he is to elld up out of his only he is left to his THE PROBATE RECORDS OP ESSEX COUNTY. 429 leberty for the redemeing of his land and to pay w' yet comes to for to make up the sengell Portions: and for the beter Performance of this my will: I apoynt my wife An Peckworth w*" my to Sons John and Samuell to be Admin- estraters and desyers and apoynis my well beloued friends Thomas Jones and William Benet to be ouer seares where unto I here set my hand." John Pickworth his mark Witness: John L Hutson, Samuell friend. Proved in Salem court 25: 9: 1663 by the witnesses. Essex Co. Quarterly Court Files, vol. 9, leaf 71. Inventory taken Aug. 25, 1663, by William Allen and Eobert Leach: The hows wth the meadow and lans, 25 ackers, 35li.; more land and medow, 16li.; a peace of medow at Kettell Illand, 4li. ; a sheare of the saw mill, 301i.; 3 cowes and a calfe, 161i.; a horse wth a sadell, llli. 10s.; a pcell of swyn, 61i. ; a cover and a prcell of bowlts. Hi. 10s. ; a prceU of carpenters tooUs, 21i. ; a fethers bed wth the cow- eferins, 8li.; pots & ketells & skellets, a fryine pan and hooks, 4li. 5s.; a sp6t, 3s.; more howshowld stof, erthen and wooden ware, 10s.; more beding wth. the coweferin, 21i.; a pare of cart whealls and Plow, 21i. 10s. ; a fowUin Peace, lli. 5s.; a prcell of Pewter and warmin pan, 31i.; wheat in the barein, lli. 10s.; enden Come, 10s.; a Cubowrd, Tabell, stoolls, chayers, chests, 2li. 10s.; his warein Clothers, 81i. 10s.; 7 yds. of coten, lli. Is.; more 9 yds. of flaning, lli. 7s.; kersey, lli. 7s.; Lining, 71i. ; Boots, 16s.; total, 16811. 4s. Sworn by Ann Pickworth, the widow, in Salem court. Essex - Bags, meal, 46, 155. Baking iron, 58. Baking pan, brass, 75. Utensils. Baking pan, copper, 95. Baking pans, 77, 186, 224. Balk, iron, 433. Barrel heads, 180. Barrels, 22, 36, 39, 41, 42, 45, 55, 56, 61, 70, 75, 79, 80, 85, 89, 93, 95, 97, 142, 144, 155, 157, 172, 175, 180, 182, 183, 186, 189, 192, 212, 230, 239, 243, 246, 256, 267, 269, 271, 284, 308, 311, 316, 316, 319, 322, 324, 326, 337, 350, 360, 363, 370, 377, 379, 389, 396, 400, 403,418,419,424,445,454. Barrels, beer, 71, 75, 100, 153, 157, 190, 214, 224, 250, 353. Barrels, drink, 125. Basin, pewter, 77, 144, 184, 189, 229, 388, 391. Basin, pewter rim, 281. Basins, 80, 95, 148, 151, 157, 160, 198, 200, 224, 243, 246, 276, 280, 287, 293, 311, 312, 341, 363, 377, 396, 412, 414, 419, 445, 447, 457. Basket, hand, 308. Basket, Indian, 448. Basket, linen, 419, 445. Basket, table, 224, 230, 393. Basket, wicker, 224. Baskets, 5, 45, 70, 90, 93, 95, 128, 151, 157, 165, 175, 216, 226, 233, 265, 266, 271, 276, 308, 310, 326, 341, 385, 389, 414, 418, 432, 445, 447. Beaker, balk, 112. Beaker, silver, 20, 111, 288. Beakers, 63, 71, 79, 80, 144, 189, 243, 341, 363, 419, 445, 446. Beef pricker, 391. Beerstall, 64, 224. Beer vessels, 5, 31, 48, 64, 216, 218, 251, 280, 286, 308, 341, 352 398 Bellows, 5, 14, 33, 36, 48, 50, 63, 70, 75, 80, 87, 89, 90, 93, 148, 157, 165, 169, 174, 180, 182, 183, 185, 198, 226,233,254,258, 264, 276, 341, 365, 388, 391. Bin, 350. Bottles, 89, 125, 153, 155, 157, 164, 175, 176, 203, 204, 218, 230, 271, 286, 287, 341, 370, 391, 432. 514 INDEX Utensils. Bottles, case of, 5, 39, 61, 93, 105, 148, 151, 192, 210, 230, 232, 246, 258, 341, 842, 344, 385, 423, 433. Bottles, jug, 415, 419, 445. Bottles, leather, 45, 85, 127, 189. Bottles, pewter, 48, 290, 316, 342. Bottles, stone, 87, 192, 414. Bottles, suckling, 415. Bottles, vinegar, 165. Bottles, wooden, 182, 216, 433. Bowls, 58, 70, 77, 80, 85, 89, 144, 184, 190, 200, 280, 293, 315, 341, 342, 353, 419, 445. Bowls, beer, 396. Bowls, drinking, 200. Bowls, glass, 79. Bowls, pewter, 446. Bowls, silver, 4, 89, 179, 185, 246, 334, 385. Bowls, silver wine, 404. Bowls, wine, 110, 388. Bowls, wooden, 50, 71. Brass, 20, 22, 47, 61, 73, 89, 93, 129, 137, 142, 143, 155, 179, 182, 227, 232, 240, 249, 258, 267, 272, 287, 295, 300, 301, 303, 328, 337, 344, 350, 353, 356, 357, 374, 386, 395, 400, 406, 415, 433, 440, 455, 456. Brass vessels, 162, 246, 277, 335, 352, 371. Brewing vessels, 151. Broiling irons, 56, 100. Brush, hat, 45, 157, 201. Brushes, 58, 70, 148, 157, 169, 172, 233, 276, 281, 286, 287, 295, 342, 370, 419, 433, 445. Bucket, brass, 287. Bucket and chain, 181. Buckets, 98, 205, 246, 247, 277, 293, 311, 341, 342. Buckets bale, 293. Butts, 71, 181, 342. Caldron, 31. Candlesticks, 27, 32, 36, 66, 70, 80, 105, 127, 154, 164, 182, 200, 210, 212, 233, 243, 253, 273, 282, 287, 302, 315, 363, 379, 388, 389, 393, 396, 451. Candlesticks, brass, 29, 39, 42, 57, 58, 63, 70, 99, 105, 112, Utensils. Candlesticks, brass, continued, 113, 154, 157, 172, 183, 186, 203, 218, 224, 229, 242, 246, 280, 287, 310, 341, 363, 412, 414, 415, 419, 444-446. Candlesticks, hanging, 132, 183, 287. Candlesticks, iron, 64, 70, 90, 95, 214, 415. Candlesticks, pewter, 48, 7 89, 160, 186, 189, 229, 23 249, 286, 293, 316. Candlesticks, tin, 157, 184, 220. Candlesticks, wire, 184. Cans, 315, 379, 391. Case, 433. Case and glasses, 131, 182,370. Casks, 6, 33, 61, 80, 148, 151, 161, 170, 180, 182, 189, 191, 210, 225, 226, 230, 250, 258, 264, 295, 308, 360, 368, 391, 426, 456. Cellar case, 165. Cellar with glasses, 90. Chafing dish, 14, 21, 22, 46, 55, 58, 70, 85, 89, 98, 105, 127, 154, 202, 212, 224, 239, 253, 286, 293, 341, 389, 396, 432, 433, 451. Chafing dish, brass, 160, 174, 184, 242, 405, 412, 447. Charger, pewter, 212. Chargers, 246, 326. Chaser, brass, 70. Cheese fats, 206, 253, 341, 458. Cheese moats, 5, 89, 142, 279, 286, 370. Cheese press, 89, 97, 148, 157, 172, 181, 192, 195, 200, 224, 246, 253, 279, 286, 341, 370, 412, 448, 456. Cheese vats, 71, 157. Churns, 22, 31, 45, 55, 61, 71, 79, 85, 89, 93, 107, 109, 125, 127, 154, 155, 157, 161, 176, 180, 181, 189, 192, 203, 236, 246, 286, 311, 341, 351, 368, 393, 403, 449, 458. Clasp, 117. Cob irons, 29, 31, 43, 48, 89, 90, 105, 106, 165, 189, 223, 224, 281, 337, 377, 407. Conell, 42. INDEX 515 Utensils. Copper, 44, 89, 105, 112, 142, 151, 152, 181, 188, 224, 242, 310, 391, 457. Copper, brass, 67, 70. Cottrels, 28, 142, 184, 206, 246, 342. Covers, 33, 70, 71, 75, 189, 429. Cowles, 31, 48, 89, 281, 341, 342. Cowpery ware, 240. Cranes, 322, 337. Creeper, 225. Crocks, 264, 381, 388. Cullender, 433. Cullender, brass, 280. Cullender, pewter, 189. Cups, 89, 189, 233, 239, 243,273, 310, 315, 341, 363, 412. Cups, beer, 66, 214. Cups, brass, 363. Cups, dram, 214, 293, 316, 388, 437. Cups, drinking, 70, 151, 189, 367, 377. Cups, earthen, 315. Cups, pewter, 63, 70, 92, 287, 391. Cups, pewter beer, 815. Cups, silver, 139, 160, 177. Cups, silver dram, 229, 243, 306, 432, 438. Cups, silver wine, 338, 438. Cups, wine, 66, 184, 189, 214, 229, 243. Cups, wooden, 71. Dairy ware, 407, 456. Dial case, 132. Dial, leaden, 279. Dish, straining, 220. Dishes, 42, 64, 77, 80, 89, 132, 153, 157, 175, 185, 189, 191, 193, 204, 205, 280, 293, 308, 317, 351, 353, 363, 370, 376, 377, 389. Dishes, butter, 70, 160. Dishes, china, 67, 341, 379. Dishes, earthen, 144, 247, 367, 385. Dishes, fruit, 75, 229, 341. Dishes, gaily, 204, 393. Dishes, paint, 239. Dishes, painted, 388. Dishes, pewter, 31, 42, 44-46, 48, 63, 75, 81, 83, 107, 109, 140, 160, 182, 186, 193, 198, Utensils. Dishes, pewter, continued, 200, 205, 214, 220, 226, 243, 265, 272, 273, 280, 282, 284, 287, 315, 316, 363, 379, 388, 389, 393, 412, 414, 419, 445. Dishes, skimming, 182. Dishes, wooden, 33, 39, 50, 58, 80, 95, 140, 144, 250, 367, 419. 431, 445, 448. Drink vessels, 154, 206, 247, 311, 312. Dripping pans, 27, 29, 70, 89, 93, 95, 98, 100, 105, 112, 128, 157, 172, 174, 189, 210, 224, 246, 269, 304, 344, 350, 388, 389, 391, 411, 412, 457, 458. Earthen ware, 36, 56, 92, 95, 164, 175, 176, 182, 185, 190, 198, 201, 204, 226, 240, 242, 243, 245, 253, 265, 266, 272- 274, 280, 282, 286, 288, 308, 310, 311, 324, 326, 352, 386, 391, 395, 396, 398, 418, 429, 431-433, 447, 448, 456, 457. Ewer, 276, 287, 341. Faucet, 180. Fender, 70. Fire dogs, 41, 58, 70, 226, 276, 432. Fire forks, 71, 89, 112, 184, 224, 308. Fire irons, 89, 224, 276, 363. Fire pans, 29, 31, 43, 48, 63, 70, 80, 89, 90, 95, 105, 154, 166, 189, 198, 203, 224, 242, 246, 269, 276, 280, 286, 305, 370, 377, 388, 391, 393, 396, 448. Fire shovels, 5, 52, 61, 66, 67, 75, 98, 99, 107, 129, 144, 172, 184, 192, 205, 212, 214, 226, 239, 243, 273, 274, 287, 288, 293, 316, 335, 341, 350, 363, 383, 413, 419, 423, 432, 444, 445, 447, 451. Fire slice, 201, 337. Firkins, 5, 31, 52, 79, 89, 128, 140, 142, 157, 165, 176, 190, 192, 230, 231, 233, 265, 266, 308, 370, 386. Flagon pottle, 311. Flagons, 66, 70, 152, 201, 246, 341. Flagons, pewter, 89, 105, 15T, 184, 229, 344, 391. 516 INDEX Utensils. Fl&sk 179. Flasket, 70, 71, 128, 165, 250. Fleshal, 184. Frying pans, 5, 18, 23, 27, 33, 41, 42, 45, 48, 50, 55-57, 61, 70, 75, 80, 83, 85, 87, 89, 92, 95, 98, 105, 107, 109, 112, 121, 124, 132, 133, 140, 148, 149, 151, 152, 155, 161, 165, 169, 170, 172-175, 179, 182, 185, 188, 189, 192, 195, 198, 201, 204, 214, 216, 218, 220, 224, 226, 229, 233, 239, 245, 246, 247, 249, 250, 251, 253, 254, 256-258, 262, 265, 266, 271, 272, 276, 279, 281, 284, 286, 287, 293, 301, ,304, 308, 310, 312, 315, 316, 335, 337, 341, 342, 349, 350, 363, 365, 376, 381-383, 388, 389, 391, 393, 396, 403, 407, 412, 414, 419, 429, 433, 442, 445, 449, 451. Funnels, 168, 182, 239, 391. Furnace, 246. Furs, 281. Gable balk, 129. Glass case, 98, 128, 295, 310, 358, 393. Glass vial, 216. Glasses, 36, 52, 70, 92,179,180, 204, 210, 224, 230, 265, 266, 331, 379, 385, 419, 445. Glue pot, 39. Grater, 70, 232, 243, 388. Grates, 5, 202. Gridirons, 5, 31, S3, 43, 45, 50, 55, 58, 63, 70, 75, 85, 89, 95, 124, 132, 140, 148, 154, 155, 158, 165, 172, 174, 184, 188, 192, 198, 200, 201, 203, 205, 211, 216, 226, 229, 232, 242, 269, 272, 279, 286, 293, 308, 315, 337, 350, 363, 379, 388, 391, 407, 411, 412, 419, 422, 432, 445, 447, 448. Gridiron toaster, 212. Hachell, 58. Hakes, 58, 148, 172, 200, 229, 242, 253, 256, 276, 281, 302, 316, 322, 363, 391, 415, 419, 422, 432, 445, 456. Hangers, 36, 67, 70, 132, 149, 157, 226, 239, 243, 262, 273, 317, 413, 433, 444. Utensils. Heaters, 89, 179, 275. Heating irons, 316. Heats, 204. Hogsheads, 14, 22, 32, 45, 47, 48, 64, 65, 67, 70, 71, 75, 78, 85, 90, 107, 127, 140, 155, 157, 160, 168, 175, 180, 181, 192, 202, 204, 245-247, 260, 272, 315, 326, 341, 342, 350, 363, 426, 431. Hooks, 155, 182, 200, 239, 245, 308, 316, 326, 429. Hooks, flesh, 211, 337, 341, 342. Hooks, reck, .50, 99. Hour glasses, 64, 117, 157, 175, 176, 180, 183, 198, 201, 204, 210, 212, 271, 276, 341, 388. Husbandry utensils, 341. Hushellments, 100. Inkhorn, silver, 334. Inkhorns, 57, 117, 182, 216, 331, 367. Iron, 67, 70, 109, 132, 139, 169, 258, 276, 303, 352, 356, 357, 365, 395, 398, 406, 415, 433, 440. Iron, back, 245. Iron ware, 143, 162, 179, 240, 277, 328, 352, 358, 371, 418, 442. Jack, 224, 246. Jack, leather, 153, 157. Jars, 210, 316, 386. Jars, oil, 430. Jugs, 5, 59, 70, 79, 85, 89, 180, 233, 245, 254, 315. Jugs, Holland, 127. Jags, silver tipped, 99, 139. Jugs, stone, 281, 287, 382. Jug, tipped, 393. Keckines, 100. Keelers, 55, 64, 85, 89, 98, 127, 140, 154, 161, 166, 174, 176, 189, 246, 280, 282, 293, 308, 311, 341, 393, 396, 398, 433, 440, 448. Xegs, 49. Kettles, 5, 15, 27, 31, 41, 42, 44, 45, 48, 55, 56, 58, 68, 64, 67, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 95, 98, 99, 105, 107, 112, 124, 127, 132, 144, 151, 152, 161, 165- 167, 169, 172, 176, 179. 185, 186, 190, 191, 201, 202, 205, INDEX 51 T Utensils. Kettles, continued, 208, 211, 216, 218, 224, 226, 232, 236, 242, 246, 247, 251, 253, 254, 257, 258, 260, 262, 264, 265, 271, 273, 274, 279, 282, 286, 288-290, 293, 300, 305, 308, 310, 315, 316, 319, 322-324, 326, 342, 344, 349, 350, 365, 370, 376, 377, 379, 381-383, 389, 391, 403, 412, 414, 417, 419, 422, 423, 426, 429-433, 441, 445, 447, 457,468. Kettles, bell metal, 312. Kettles, brass, 27, 28, 33, 36, 39, 42, 44, 52, 58, 70, 76, 81, 92, 97, 99, 100, 102, 133, 144, 148, 149, 152. 154, 167, 160, 182, 184, 186, 189, 193, 198, 201, 211, 212, 214, 220, 226, 239, 242, 243, 246, 248, 249, 266, 265, 266, 269, 271, 276,280, 293,302, 304,310,316,324,341, 342, 344, 349, 363, 379, 383, 389, 391, 393, 396, 398, 411, 412, 414, 419, 422, 430-433, 444, 445, 447, 448, 451, 458. Kettles, copper, 67, 132, 198, 211, 224, 227, 229, 241, 243, 287, 292, 407. Knives, 5, 70, 77, 117, 140, 180, 203, 226, 232, 271, 368. Knives, case of, 322, 432. Knives, chopping, 211, 341. Ladles, 46, 48, 58, 80, 95, 160, 198, 204, 224, 233, 326, 433. Ladles, basting, 127, 157, 189. Ladles, brass, 86, 89, 113, 151, 166, 175, 176, 184, 212, 220, 239, 249, 308, 341, 342, 391, 414, 419, 445. Ladles, iron, 5, 249. Lamp, latten, 316. Lamps, 64, 70, 77, 117, 157, 160, 165, 182, 201, 210, 282, 287, 302, 308, 341, 342, 388, 393, 396, 433. Lamps, brass, 49, 189, 415. Lamps, pewter, 67. Landiron, 407. Lantern, dark, 5. Lantern, latten, 160. Lantern, tin, 385. Lanterns, 22, 56, 64, 93, 128, 189, 243, 254, 271, 326, 381. Utensils. Latten quart, 239. Latten ware, 89, 182, 271, 308, 316, 324, 391, 419, 422, 445, Lisbon ware, 185, 198, 350, 412, 419, 445. Lumber ware, 185. Milk vessels, 93, 151, 153, 251, 350, 362, 403, 406, 423. Mortar, 5, 27, 28, 59, 08, 99, 109, 172, 209, 210, 224, 308, 370, 383, 389, 457. Mortar, bell metal, 281. Mortar, brass, 87, 113, 144, 154, 161, 169, 200, 242, 282, 287, 308, 396, 444, 447. Mortar and pestle, 32, 36, 41, 48, 58, 63, 70, 75, 79, 89, 95, 105, 148, 151, 157, 164, 166, 174, 179, 185, 204, 214, 229, 239, 256, 271, 279, 286, 310, 322, 341, 391, 407, 414, 430, 433, 451. Mortar and pestle, bell metal, 276. Mortar and pestle, brass, 85, 93, 246, 419, 445. Nipples, silver, 45. Nips, 154. rails, 31, 33, 36, 41, 42, 50, 66- 58, 75, 77, 89, 121, 127, 128, 133, 142, 144, 152, 155, 157, 166, 169, 172, 185, 189, 190, • 192, 198, 201, 204, 211, 212, 226, 230, 243, 256, 264, 269, 271, 279, 281, 282, 284, 302, 308, 311, 315, 322, 350, 363, 376, 396, 398, 419, 422,431,433, 440, 445, 448, 449,451,456,458. Pails, water, 153, 204. Pans, 5, 56, 67, 89, 139, 148. 190, 250, 326. Pans, bed, 5, 224, 287. Pans, brass, 21, 29, 31, 45, 48, 63, 67, 95, 97, 105, 144, 162, 184, 195, 201, 211, 212, 229, 248, 249, 253, 257, 269, 276, 279, 280, 304, 341. Pans, earthen, 55, 58, 80, 447. Pans, latten, 189, 190, 265, 266, 316, 377. Pans, milk, 449, 458. Pans, pewter, 303. Pans, pudding, 151, 160, 166, 182, 204, 224, 293, 316, 433. 618. INDEX Utensils. Pans, sance, 190, 316. Pans, tin, 17.5, 412. Pans, tin sauce, 342. Pashel, 71, 189, 3HT, 341. Peel, 67, 75, 80, 95, 341. Peel, oven, 192. Pestle, brass, 27. Pestles, 80, 113, 154, 448. Pewter, 5, 20, 22, 23, 31, 36, 39, 41, 42, 45, 47, 55-58, 61, 67, 73, 81, 85, 89, 93, 95, 97-100, 102, 105, 111, 121, 123, 124, 127, 129, 132, 133, 142, 143, 148, 149, 151, 152, 154, 155, 160, 164, 166, 168, 169, 172, 174, 179, 182, 184, 185, 189, 201, 203, 204, 208, 210, 212, 214, 218, 224, 226, 227, 232, 236, 240, 242, 245, 249, 251, 254, 2,56-258, 260, 262, 267, 269, 271, 275, 276, 279, 286, 287, 289, 295, 300-302, 304, , 305, 308, 322, 324, 326, 328, 335, 337, 344, 348, 350, 352, 353, 356-358, C'67, 370, 371, ' 374, 379, 381, 386, 388, 391, , 396, 396, 398, 400, 406, 407, 411, 414, 415, 417, 418, 422, 423, 426, 429, 430, 432-434, I 440, 444, 448, 451, 455-458. Pewter vessels, 162, 253, 277, 431. Pipkin, 77. Plate, 44, 105, 110, 139, 162, 224, 295, 303, 310, 321, 385, 406. Plate, iron, 322. Plate, silver, 66, 111, 334. Plates, 66, 107, 193, 414. Plates, fish, 95. Plates, pewter, 42, 144, 229, 287. Platters, 15, 58, 77, 79, 89, 144, 148, 190, 248, 264, 311, 341, 376, 383, 396, 412, 438. Platters, earthen, 151. Platters, pewter, 12, 21, 27, 29, 57, 66, 70, 87, 95, 137, 144, 152, 157, 184, 186, 189, 190, 198, 200, 201, 211, 212, 229, 239, 246, 248, 249, 253, 265, 266, 293, 300, 317, 342, 344, 365, 377, 379, 391, 396, 414, 427, 439, 446, 447, 449, 457. Utensils. Platters, Spanish, 223. Platters, wooden, 80, 151, 216, 220, 391, 431. Porringers, 5, 12, 48, 70, 71, 77, 79, 107, 151, 154, 157, 158, 160, 182, 190, 193, 229, 265, 266, 272, 282, 284, 290, 315, 341, 342, 377, 393, 396, 415, 419, 445, 446. Porringers, earthen, 286, 293. Porringers, pewter, 75, 184, 189, 229, 280, 287, 365. Porringers, silver, 4. Portingale ware, 271. Posnet, 22, 42, 44, 50, 55, 63, 81, 83, 89, 95, 107, 124, 128, 132, 164, 166, 167, 169, 189, 218, 317, 363, 377, 396. Posnet, brass, 21, 154, 195, 239. Postiron, 77. Pot, ele, 48. Pot hangers, 27, 28, 41, 42, 52, 70, 87, 92, 98, 144, 158, 161, 185, 198, 214, 249, 269, 277. 287, 288, 376, 447. Pot hooks, 5, 18, 23, 27, 33, 42, 45, 48, 50, 61, 64, 70, 77, 83, 89, 92, 95, 98, 100, 142, 144, 148, 154, 155, 157, 161, 165- 167, 174, 184, 188, 189, 198, 200, 201, 204, 211, 216, 218, 220, 224, 229, 239, 246, 248, 249, 253, 254, 262, 271, 276, 279, 281, 286, 290, 305, 308, 315, 3.37, 341, 342, 350, 367, 377, 381, 388, 393, 407, 414, 419, 422, 434, 441, 445, 449, 455. Pot irons, 79. Pot lid, 89, 229. Pot racks, 45, 75. Potenshee, 363. Pots, 57-59, 67, 70, 89, 99, 123, 164, 165, 172, 180, 191, 203, 226, 232, 233, 236, 245, 251, 254, 257, 260, 262, 264, 271, 274, 289, 300, 317, 326, 350, 370, 379, 386, 388, 393, 400, 403, 412, 417, 423, 426, 429, 430, 449. Pots, band, 179. Pots, brass, 5, 21, 22, 31, 39, 41, 55, 57, 61, 67, 70, 83, 85, 87, 89, 92, 93, 95, 97-99, 102, INDEX 5X9 utensils. Pots, brass, continued,105, 112, 128, 132, 148, 152, 154, 155, 166, 173, 179, 183, 185, 189, 195, 201, 205, 211, 212, 214, . 216, 220, 224, 229, 239, 246, 249, 272, 273, 279, 298, 322, 341, 348, 349, 377, 412, 414, 431, 434, 441. Pots, butter, 78, 204. Pots, chamber, 6, 31, 33, 36, 44, 48, 63, 67, 70, 75, 80, 151, 157, 158, 169, 184, 189, 229, 246, 253, 273, 282, 286, 287, 311, 341, 344, 363, 377, 396, 398, 412, 414, 415, 447. Pots, copper, 98. Pots, drinking, 77, 85, 127. Pots, earthen. 39, 45, 50, 57,71, 155, 172, 176, 189, 190, 218, 246, 247, 287, 302, 315, 368, 419, 430, 445. Pots, gaily, 127, 180, 246, 379. Pots, half pint, 445. Pots, iron, 5, 18, 20, 22, 28, 31, 33, 35, 36, 42, 44, 45, 48, 55, 56, 58, 61, 64, 70, 75, 77, 79, 81, 85, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 105, 107, 121, 124, 129, 133, 140, 142, 144, 148, 149, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157, 160, 161, 164, 166, 167, 169, 175, 176, 182, 184, 185, 188-190, 193, 198, 200, 201, 204, 205, 208, 211, 212, 214, 218, 224, 226, 229, 242, 243, 246-249, 253, 256, 258, 265, 266, 269, 271, 272, 275, 279, 280, 282, 284, 286, 288-290, 292, 293, 295, 301, 302, 304, 305, 308, 310, 312, 315, 317, 319, 324, 335, 337, 341, 342, 344, 348, 350, 353, 363, 365, 367, 368, 370, 377, 379, 381, 383, 386, 389, 391, 393, 395, .396, 398, 407, 411, 412, 414, 419, 422, 423, 431, 433, 434, 441, 444, 445, 447, 449, 451, 455-458. Pots, pewter, 66, 75, 89, 144, 157, 198, 202, 212, 233, 449. Pots, pewter drinking, 246. Pots, pewter half pint, 391. Pots, pewter pint, 33, 75, 184, 186, 287, 363, 391. Pots, pewter quart, 363, 391. Utensils. Pots, pint, 46, 63, 80, 87, 107, 154, 160, 193, 239, 282, 290, 293, 311, 316, 341, 342, 376, 388, 412, 419. Pots, pottage, 403. Pots, quart, 63, 80, 151, 154, 182, 184, 186, 239, 243, 311, 341, 379, 388, 419, 445, 447. Pots, stone, 93. Powder blue, 95, 233. Pressing iron, 33, 98, 185, 286, 341, 431, 455. Backs, 162, 184, 212, 233, 249, 271, 391. Keel, 175. Ring, silver, 85. Runlet, 50, 51, 57, 128, 148, 176, 185, 192, 204. Sack, mill, 344. Sacks, 14, 42, 48, 71, 75, 79, 82, 142, 165, 180, 247, 282, 341, 374, 376, 386, 442, 449. Safe, 246. Salt box, 71, 216, 233. Salt cellars, 48, 70, 77, 80, 144, 154, 157, 160, 184, 189, 200, 246, 287, 315, 341, 363, 377, 412, 419, 445. Salt cellars, double, 12, 75. Salt cellars, earthen, 89. Salt cellars, pewter, 63, 89, 184, 186, 229, 239, 388. Salt cellars, silver, 160, 229. Saucers, 5, 48, 67, 70, 71, 75, 77, 79, 144, 184, 189, 239, 265, 266, 287, 315, 341, 388, 396, 414, 419, 445. Saucers, pewter, 229, 363, 391. Shoe horn, 52, 233. Sieves, 36, 45, 48, 58, 69, 70, 79, 80, 89, 121, 125, 128, 140, 142, 151, 153, 157, 175, 176, 180, 185, 189, 192, 198, 201, 203, 204, 208, 214, 216, 218, 220, 226, 233, 245, 251, 254, 265, 275, 279, 280, 282, 286, 293, 303, 308, 315, 335, 341, 352, 381, 388, 391, 396, 403, 419, 430, 433, 440, 444, 445, 449, 455, 458. Sieves, hair, 95, 208, 247, 250, 342. Sieves, tiffany, 95, 247. Sieves, wire, 250. 520 INDEX Utensils. Silver, 85, 247, 254, 334. Skillet frame, 189. Skillets, 5, 23, 27, 31, 36, 41, 45, 48, 50, 52, 57, 58, 79, 85, 98, 102, 149, 151, 155, 158, 160, 172, 174, 176, 179, 182, 186, 190, 198, 201, 203-205, 211, 212, 216, 224, 226, 242, 243, 251, 254, 256, 258, 262, 264, 269, 271-273, 275, 279, 284, 286, 287, 293, 304, 308, 310, 312, 316, 324, 326, 337, 341, 350, 365, 370, 377, 383, 389, 396, 398, 412, 423, 429, 441, 447. Skillets, bell metal, 28, 70, 183, 414. Skillets, brass, 29, 42, 58, 70, 75, 77, 99, 105, 121, 144, 154, 157, 158, 160, 175, 183, 189, 201, 211, 220, 229, 239, 242, 246, 265, 266, 282, 302, 305, 310, 342, 349, 363, 367, 393, 407, 412, 414, 419, 422, 432, 433, 444, 445, 447-449, 457. Skillets, iron, 42, 169, 249, 253, 265, 266, 282, 292, 302, 316, 350, 376, 379, 388, 407, 412, 419, 433, 445, 448, 457. Skimmers, 36, 39, 48, 55, 58, 70, 79, 85, 89, 98, 127, 148, 154, 157, 165, 169, 174, 184, 185, 205, 211, 233, 249, 258, 271, 272, 279, 286, 287, 310, 341, 365, 377, 396, 414, 433. Skimmers, brass, 75, 95, 160, 186, 189, 216, 229, 308, 391. Slice, 14, 165, 175, 204, 305, 310, 379. Smoothing irons, 39, 56, 75, 77, 89, 95, 149, 155, 166, 169, 175, 179, 201, 204, 226, 229, 239, 243, 25], 265, 266, 271, 281, 282, 287, 293, 312, 315, 316, 322, 337, 341, 342, 350, 365, 377, 379, 388, 393, 396, 403, 411, 412, 418, 419, 432, 445, 449. Snufeers, 49, 341, 388. Snuffers, brass, 70, 243. Spits, 14, 27, 29, 31, 39, 42, 45, 48, 56, 61, 63, 67, 70, 75, 85, 87, 89, 95, 98, 100, 105, 112, 127, 132, 151, 154, 157, 161, Utensils. Spits, continued, 165, 166, 172, 174, 179, 184, 185, 188, 189, 192, 200, 201, 205, 210-212, 214, 224, 226, 229, 232, 233, 239, 242, 243, 246, 249, 256, 257, 269, 272, 274, 276, 280, 286, 288, 293, 303, 304, 308, 310, 312, 315, 322, 335, 337, 341, 344, 350, 363, 370, 377, 379, 388, 389, 391, 395, 396, 411, 419, 429, 432, 445, 447, 448. Spoons, 5, 12, 15, 20, 33, 42,45, 50, 57, 77, 80, 89, 105. 107, 110, 127, 140, 149, 154, 157, 158, 160, 166, 175, 176, 193, 203-205, 233, 247, 265, 266, 271, 273, 284, 293, 301, 310, 351, 352, 367, 377, 379, 388, ■415, 419, 433, 441, 445, 449. Spoons, alchemy, 48, 89, 169, 282, 341. Spoons, pewter, 75, 89, 151, 184, 189, 282, 303. Spoons, silver, 29, 31, 46-48, 61, 66, 79, 85, 89, 95, 99, 127, 129, 139, 160, 177, 179, 189, 227, 229, 243, 247, 275, 279, 300, 341, 357, 393, 437, 438, 441, 444. Stew-pan, 224, 232, 287. Still, 71, 93, 105. Sundial, 230. Tankard, pewter, 287. Taps, 5. Timber vessels, 102, 381, 388. Tin, 164, 302, 352, 353, 371, 393, 406, 455. Tinder box, 233. Toasting fork, 281. Toasting irons, 127, 165, 233. Tongs, 5, 27, 29, 31, 41, 45, 48, 56, 58, 61, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70, 75, 80, 89, 90, 95, 98-100, 105- 107, 112, 127, 129, 133, 142, 144, 154, 161, 162, 165, 172, 182, 185, 189, 192, 198, 201, 205, 211, 212, 214, 216, 220, 223-226, 229, 233, 239, 242, 243, 246, 251, 254, 256, 262, 265, 266, 269, 272-274, 276, 280, 281, 286-288, 293, 308, 310, 312, 315, 316, 322, 326, 335, 337, 341, 342, 350, 352, INDEX 521 Utensils. Tongs, continued, 363, 368, 370, 376, 877, 379, 381, 383, 388, 396, 403, 418, 419, 423, 480, 432, 444, 445, 447, 448, 451. Tongue, 148, 391, 440. Trammels, 31, 43, 48, 61, 63, 85, 89, 96, 105, 109, 138, 151, 157, 165-167, 174, 175, 192, 201, 208, 204, 216, 224, 233, 286, 293, 308, 310, 312, 337, 341, 350, 352, 377, 879, 396, 407, 431, 440, 455. Trays, 5, 82, 38, 36, 42, 45, 56- 58, 71, 75, 77, 85, 89, 98, 121, 123, 126, 128, 132, 142, 149, 154, 157, 166, 185, 189, 193, 208, 212, 224, 226, 247, 258, 267, 272, 280, 802, 308, 308, 811, 316, 822, 326, 341, 842, 350, 358, 367, 870, 876, 377, 889, 896, 398, 407, 419, 422, 440, 445, 447, 458. Trays, milk, 206. Trays, wooden, 60, 220, 250, 287, 431. Trenchers, 33, 66, 71, 77, 89, 95, 140, 144, 161, 172, 175, 176, 179, 192, 198, 204, 220, 233, 279, 293, 295, 308, 315, 326, 341, 861, 377, 379, 388, 391, 419, 430, 432, 445, 449. Trevett, 5, 14, 48, 67, 89, 98, 169, 180, 189, 224, 242, 246, 377. Troughs, 33, 64, 93, 204, 238,' 245. Troughs, kneading, 88, 64, 71, 107, 128, 166, 224, 250, 279, 286, 308, 370, 398, 455, 458. Troughs, meal, 201, 204, 247, 342, 367. Troughs, minging, 77. Troughs, salting, 189, 350. Trow, sifting, 433. Tubs, 15, 18, 36, 39, 42, 45, 50, 56, 61, 66, 67, 71, 85, 97, 100, 126, 127, 132, 133, 142, 144, 148, 149, 152, 164-166, 170, 172, 175, 176, 180, 182, 183, 186, 189-192, 201, 205, 208, 211, 212, 214, 218, 224, 236, 239, 243, 245-247, 251, 256, 267, 269, 277, 279, 284, 286, 302, 815, 322, 326, 341, 342, 350, 374, 377, 379, 389, 391, Utensils. Tubs, continued, 396, 398, 899, 406, 423, 480, 446, 447, 451. Tubs, beer, 342. Tubs, brewing, 298, 311. Tubs, bucking, 98, 127, 176, 282, 414. Tubs, butter, 250, 341. Tubs, drink, 161. Tubs, meal, 144, 155, 176. Tubs, powdering, 48, 65, 64, 71, 95, 98, 107, 127, 157, 174, 176, 192, 204, 206, 216, 224, 246, 280, 282, 286, 308, 311, 341, 396. 398, 412. Tunnels, 67, 70, 71, 80, 86, 189, 189, 202, 220, 233, 342. Vessels, 79, 102, 396. Voider ware, 242. Warming pan cover, 293. Warming pans, 6, 21, 27, 29, 31, 36, 41, 43, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 64, 66, 70, 75, 79, 85, 87, 89, 92, 95, 97-99, 105, 107,128, 140, 142, 148, 151, 152, 154, 155, 167, 169, 161, 165, 167, 169, 172, 174, 176, 179, 183, 186, 186, 189, 195, 198, 200, 201, 205, 208, 211, 212, 214, 218, 224, 226, 229, 236, 239, 242, 246, 249, 251, 263,254,256- 258, 262, 264-266, 271, 272, 274, 276, 279, 281, 282, 286, 287, 301, 802, 304, 308, 310, 812, 815, 316, 326, 341, 342, 349, 350, 363, 365, 368, 370, 377, 379, 381, 383, 388, 891, 393, 396, 398, 407, 412, 419, 428, 427, 429, 430, 432, 484, 445, 447, 461, 455, 4.58. Water case, 811. Wine, half pint, 189. Wine measures, 214. Wine quart, 189. Wine quart, pewter, 391. Wine tap, 144. Wooden ware, 81, 83, 97, 100, 129, 148, 155, 164, 176,180,181, 189, 198, 208, 211, 226, 245, 254, 260, 263, 265, 266, 271, 273, 274, 296, 301, 302, 315, 824, 326, 335, 844, 368, 371, 379, 398, 395, 396, 398, 400, 412, 418, 429, 434, 441, 442, 449, 455-457. 522 INDKX Valances, see Furnishings. Vane, , 107. Varnam, Vernham, , 31. George, 108. Hannah, 109. Samuel, 109. Varney, Varny, Varnye, , 220, 221. Bridget, 173. Thomas, 147. William, 120, 156, 173. Vat, dry, 188. Vaughan, Vaghan, George, 137, 188. Veal, see Food. Velvet, see Cloth. Veren, Vearin, Verin, Vering, Hilliard, 181, 242, 257, 269, 324, 843, 345, 847, 354, 355, 376, 378, 382, 383, 390, 413, 414, 416, 449, 450, 452, 456- 458. Nathaniel, 42. Philip, 123, 289. Vernham, see Varnam. Very, Verry, Alice, 289. Elizabeth, 289. John, 289. Samuel, 289, 290, 417. Sarah, 289. Thomas, 289, 359. Vessels and equipments, 119, 312, 400. Anchor, 482. Bark, 65. Boats, 14, 102, 147, 172, 254, 288, 323, 454. Cabin rug, 454. Canoes, 5, 36, 39, 42, 97, 133, 147, 158, 218, 281, 323, 842, 388, 408, 418, 423. Compass, 176, 180, 198, 885. Cordage, 324. ForestafE, 385. Gunter's scale, 885. Harping iron, 842. Keele stem, 172. Ketch, 172, 881, 365, 885. Key (wharf), 172. Lighter, 172. Mariner's instrument, 148. Oakum, 288. Quadrant, 885. Budder, 172. Sail canvas, 197. Sail cloth, 148. Vessels and equipments. Sea beds, 51, 381, 419, 445. Sea books, 317. Sea chests, 4, 42, 200. Sea clothes, 317, 865, 454. Sea instruments, 817. Sea pillows, 51. Shallops, 65, 271. Ships, 6, 288. Skifi, 198. Stern post, 172. Trunnell, 172. Wharf, 235. Alligator (ketch), 147. Flower (ketch), 147. Gift (ketch), 147. Kettle (ship), 6. Mary Ann (ship), 37. Return (ketch), 147. Sarah (ship), 106. Seaflower (ship), 10. William (ketch), 288. Vicary, George, 60. Vinegar, see Food. Vinson, William, 102. Viol, treble, 224. Virginia, 118, 161. Vise, see Tools. Wade, Wad, , 9, 271. John, 135. Jonathan, 61. .Wainewright, Francis, 440, 441. Waistcoats, see Clothing. Waite, Wayte, Thomas, 367, 869, .370. Wake, John, 181. Katherine, 181. William, 181. Wakefield, William, 114. Waklye, Isaac, 359, 361. Wal, Capt., 148. Walcott, Alice, 43. William, 25. Walderswick, Eng., 12. Waldo, Francis, 166. Waldridge, William, 275. Walford, , 135. Walker, , 119. Henry, 860. Richard, 870, 418. Wallet, see Clothing. Wallington, Walington, Nicho- las, 294, 310. Sarah, 294. INDEX 523 Wallis, Nicholas, 219. Robert, 144, 192. Walner, John, 285. Walton, Waltom, . , 256. William, 59, 60. Wandley, , 134. Nathaniel, 135. Samuel, 134, 136. War, Abraham, 175. Sarah, 175. Ward, Warde, , 4, 7, 8, 234, 274, 290. Alice, 203. John, 234, 235. Miles, 118, 119. Nathanie), 234. Kebecca, 171. Sarah, -203. Warehouse, see Buildings. Warming pans, see Utensils. Warner, , 167. Daniel, 167, 169. John, 175, 203. Mark, 398. Thomas, 172. Warren, Thomas, 12, 149. Watch, see Clothing. Waters, Walters, Watters, Han- nah, 317, 318. Richard, 49, 145, 269. Stephen, 254. William, 254, 317, 454. Watertown, 124, 230, 392. Wathen, Wathin, Wathing, , 34, 35. Deborah, 35, 39. Edmund, 148. Elinor, 35. Ezekiel, 39, 263, 384. Margery, 38, 39. Thomas, 148, 263. Watkins, John, 13. Watson, Wadson, Wadsson, Wattson, , 41, 307. Thomas, 40, 41, 196, 198, 199, 452. Weapons,armor and equipments. Ammunition, 149, 335, 341,356, 367. Armor, 162, 254, 335, 431. . Arms, 97, 123, 129, 154, 174, 255, 257, 319, 356, 395, 434. Bandelier and belt, 190, 276, 277. Bandelier rest, 148, 226. Weapons, armor and equipments. Bandeliers, 14, 18, 20, 22, 42, 50, 51, 55, 63, 68, 75, 79, 82, 83, 85, 89, 93, 102, 121, 124, 127, 142, 149, 151, 152, 155, 158, 161, 164, 168, 169, 179, 184, 192, 198, 203, 208, 209, 226, 229, 232, 242, 247, 253, 256, 260, 267, 271, 308, 344, 363, 383, 418, 422, 453. Birding piece, 20, 57, 188, Bolts, 229. Bowstrings, 180. Bullets, 5, 70, 123, 148, 180, 184, 233, 453. Caliver, 286. Carbine, 52, 112, 123, 148, 179, 192, 214, 249, 255. Cocks, 233. Corselet, 44, 89, 112, 152, 201, 223, 353, 377, 379, 399, 426. Crossbow, 188. Curtle, 184. Cutlass, 66, 142, 212, 377, 379, 433. Dagger, 180, 233. Drum, 232. Drum and sticks, 176. Feather, 68. Firelock, 75, 229. Fowling piece, 22, 25, 29-31, 43, 63, 75, 89, 92, 93, 97, 102, 105, 112, 124, 136, 142, 148, 161, 169, 176, 179, 184, 188, 189, 210, 212, 223, 239, 242, 255, 260, 271, 274, 311, 324, 379, 388, 399, 429, 454. Gun barrel, 449. Gun lock, 449. Guns, 39, 56, 61, 74, 85, 100, 124, 132, 154, 182, 220, 233, 240, 247, 255, 267, 287, 289, 292, 302, 337, 341, 353, 358, 379, 381, 386, 396, 400, 430, 433, 453. Halberd, 48, 89, 144, 179, 260, 377. Head piece, 85, 377. Holsters, 352, 353, 379. Javelin, 447. Knapsacks, 123, 164, 180, 233. Knife sheath, 149. Knives, 180, 388. Lead, 453. Match, 180, 205. 524 INDEX Weapons, armor and equipments. Match lock, 49. Molds, 164, 184. Molds, bullet, 30, 203. Molds, shot, 30, 381. Musket barrels, 210, 341. Musket rests, 77, 92, 124, 314. Muskets, 14, 18, 20, 22, 23, 29, 42, 43, 50, 51, 55, 57, 63, 68, 70, 76, 77, 79, 81, 83, 87, 89, 93, 97, 105, 121, 123, 124, 127, 142, 144, 148, 149, 151, 152, 155, 158, 162, 164, 168, 169, 174, 179, 182, 184, 188, 189, 192, 193, 198, 200, 202, 205, 208-210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 223, 226, 229, 236, 242, 245, 247, 255, 256, 263, 265, 266, 271, 277, 279, 284, 286, 304, 308, 311, 314, 322, 363, 367, 370, 374, 377, 379, 383, 391, 393, 403, 407, 418, 419, 422, 433, 444, 445, 447. Pike, 89, 808, 379, 399, 426. Pike, half, 229. Pikeheads, 229. Pistol, brass, 250. Pistol dag, 75. Pistolet, 81. Pistols, 30, 61, 68, 192, 239, 275, 295, 301, 352, 353, 358, 379, 433, 436, 442. Pistols, pocket, 229. Poniard, 68. Pouch, 236, 284. Powder, 50, 61, 63, 70, 80, 82, 123, 131, 152, 176, 180, 184, 198, 203, 205, 226, 233, 254, 353, 423. Powder can, 70. Rapier, 89, 190, 209, 276, 295, 301, 353, 383, 449, 453. Eapier and belt, 176, 271, 302, 353. Rests, 14, 18, 51, 55, 89, 164, 179, 184, 233, 284, 430. Scourer, 164, 202. Sheath, 388. Shot, 52, 70, 79, 131, 148, 176, 180, 423. Staff, 456. Sword and belt, 20, 50, 124, 182, 192, 203, 232, 239, 253, 282, 308, 396, 456. Weapons, armor and equipments. Swords, 14, 22, 30, 31, 42, 45, 61, 61, 63, 68, 74, 75, 79, 82, 83, 89, 92, 93, 102, 112, 121, 123, 127, 142, 144, 148, 149, 151, 152, 164, 155, 161, 164, 168, 169, 174, 179, 184, 188, 189, 192, 198, 200, 205, 208, 212, 214, 220, 226, 228, 229, 236, 242, 245, 247, 249, 251, 256, 260, 265-267, 271, 277, 279, 284, 286, 287, 289, 311, 322, 324, 337, 341, 344, 352, 363, 367, 377, 383, 386, 399, 403, 407, 414, 418, 422, 426, 430, 433, 436, 444. Worm, 202. Weaver, see Trades. Webb, , 107, 158. Webster, , 61. Abigail, 53. Elizabeth, 53. Hannah, 52. Israel, 53, 402. John, 52, 63, 402, 408. Mary, 52, 53. Nathan, 52, 402. Stephen, 52. Wedges, see Tools. Weed, Ephraim, 409. John, 400. Weekes, Wickes, Wikes, , 177. Thomas, 49. Weevils, 280. Weights, see Tools. Well, 181. Wells, Richard, 102, 405, 406, 410, 443. Thomas, 6, 106, 401. Wenham, 18, 57, 73, 76, 77, 171, 188, 189, 222, 252, 306. Wenham, see also Enon. West, , 100, 258. Isabel, 41. John, 170. Westgate, Wesgate, Adam, 256, 289 Wethersfield, 234. Wethersfleld, Eng., 331. Weymouth, 453. Wharton, Whorten, Edward, 256. Philip, 396. Wharf, 235. Wheat, see Food. INDEX 525 Wheelbarrows, see Tools. Wheels, see Tools. Wheelwright, see Trades. Whipcord, 180. Whipple, Wheeple, Whlpell, Whiple, , 821. Elder, 302. Ann, 25. Anna, 88. Elizabeth, 88. John, 28, 31, 43, 88, 89, 106, 138, 169, 223, 278, 280, 321, 333, 336, 369, 370, 396, 417, 418, 440, 441. Joseph, 88, 418. Mary, 25, 88, 274, 275, 417. Matthew, 87-89, 274, 276, 417, 418. Rose, 88. Whistle, silver, 32. White, , 47. Capt., 342. Elias, 415. Mary, 415. Richard, 449. William, 14, 268, 274, 367, 398. Whiting, Whightinge, Whiten, , 33, 100, 178, 256, 430. Dorothy, 55. Elizabeth, 55. Samuel, 346. Whitlock, John, 42. Whittingham, Whitingham, , 62, 105. Elizabeth, 104. John, 103-105. Judith, 104. Martha, 104. Richard, 104. William, 104. Whittle, see Clothing. Whittredge, Whithredg, Whit- rige, , 347. Susanna, 409. Whittear, Whitehear, Whittyr, Whittyre, Whityare,Whityr, Abraham, 60, 428. John, 438. Richard, 438. Thomas, 21, 438. Whittier, see Whittear. Wickes, Wicks, Alice, 241, 242. Bethiah, 241. Elizabeth, 386. Hannah, 241. Thomas, 241, 242. Wlcome, Wickam, Wicom, Wy- com, Capt., 296, 299. Ann, 441. Daniel, 237, 238, 296, 435, 441, 453. Richard, 441. Wigglesworth, , 321. Mercy, 321. ' Wild, Wyldes, Elizabeth, 397, 398 John, 175, 398. William, 254, 397, 398. Wilkes, Wilks, John, 119. Robert, 382. Thomas, 171, 881, 382. Wilkins, , 313. Willcott, Jonathan, 389. Willemore, William, 58. Willet, Jacob, 278. Williams, Bethiah, 196, 198, 199. George, 59, 195, 196, 198-200, 238. John, 196, 198. Joseph, 196, 198, 199. Marie, 196, 199. Mary, 199. fTathaniel, 193. Samuel, 196, 199, 396. Sarah, 196, 199. Willix, Belshazzar, 130. Mary, 130, 140, 442. Wilson, Willson, Wilsone, , 163-165, 221, 272, 313. Edward, 59. Elizabeth, 164, 165. Humphrey, 424. Seaborne, 165. Theophilus, 89, 97, 163, 164, 169, 220, 398. Thomas, 165. Wilson hill, 329, 330. Wimbles, see Tools. Winbrough, , 158. Winddum, 222. Windmill hill, .346. Windmill, see Buildings. Window, Bridget, 294. Richard, 294. Wine, see Drinks. Winge, John, 11. Winsley, Ann, 424. Samuel, 121, 130, 424. Winter, Wenter, , 402. Hannah, 32, 38. Josias, 32, 33. William, 32, 38. 526 INDEX Winter Island, 147. Wintrip, , 286. Wire, see Tools. Wise, Wisse, Ann, 11. Benjamin, 11. Em., 11. Humphrey, 11. Joseph, 11. Mary, 400. Sarah, 11. Wiswall, John, 381. Withars, Katherine, 110. Witt, Wit, John, 56, 213, 277. Witter, Annis, 350, 351. Josiah, 350. William, 350. Wolves, see Animals (wild). Wood, Daniel, 106. Mary, 106. Sisly, 80. Thomas, 219, 231, 237,302, 330. Wood, 39, 49, 56, 181, 204, 233, 281, 303, 304. Woodam, Wooddam, , 272. John, 25, 177. Woodbridge, Woodbridg, , 108. John, 15. N. J., 84. Woodbury, Woodberie, Wood- berry, Woodbery, Andrew, 444. Ann, 21. Annis, 263. Hannah, 263. John, 21. Nicholas, 270. William, 41, 96, 414. Woodcocke, William, 414. Wooden ware, see Utensils. Woodis, Wooddes, John, 289, 290. Wool, 155, 165, 180, 225, 230, 236, 237, 251, 277, 279, 286, 288, 302, 303, 311, 344, 363, 368, 376, 414, 423, 430. Wool, see also Manufactures. Wool, cotton, 79, 81, 93, 121, 180, 142, 154, 165, 182, 183, 220, 221, 245, 247, 253, 260, 263, 267, 271, 274, 282, 284, 301, 302, 308, 316, 342, 351, 353, 368, 388, 407, 426, 431, 433. Wool, English, 182. Wool, sheep's, 218, 236, 245, 274, 282, 302, 308, 335, 344, 399, 407, 426. Woolen, see Cloth, Clothing, and Furnishings. Woodman, , 53, 216,247,311, 342, 408. Archelaus, 205. Edward, 13, 17, 53, 142, 146, 230, 231, 247, 310. Richard, 91. Worcester, Wooster, , 103, 193, 312, 406, 408. Moses, 404, 406, 410. Kebecca, 405. Samuel, 404, 408. Susanna, 404, 410. Timothy, 404, 405, 410. William, 102, 403-406, 410. Workhouse, see Buildings. Wormehill, Joseph, 109. Worsted, see Cloth, and Manu- factures. Wright, John, 275. Wyatt, Wiatt, Wiet, Wyat, , 82 John, 81, 82, 441. Yarn, see Manufactures. Yearlings, see Animals (domes- tic). Yeoman, see Trades. Yoe, Bebecca, 263. Samuel, 263. Yokes, see Tools. Yonge, Yongs, Christopher, 76- 78. Joseph, 76, 77. Mary, 77. Sarah, 77.