ABSTRACT of PROBATE RECORDS OF THE DISTRICT OF STAMFORD,
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 1729-1802
by SPENCER P. MEAD, L.L.B., of the New York Bar.
MEMBER OF THE SONS OF THE REVOLUTION, AND SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS.
AUTHOR OF YE HISTORIE OF GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT, PUBLISHED IN 1911,
AND THE HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE MEAD FAMILY, PUBLISHED IN 1901.
1919
ADAMS-LOCKWOOD
Adams, John, late of Greenwich and Stamford, will dated Jan. 12, 1757, probated Apr. 5, 1757, mentions his uncle Joseph Husted of Stamford; brother Jonathan Adams of Greenwich; brother John Peck of Greenwich; cousin Joseph Husted of Stamford. Executors his uncle Joseph Husted of Stamford. Witnesses Gideon Larance, Jonas Larance, and Andrew Stevens, all lived in Canaan, Litchfield County, CT, in 1757, page 187.
Adams, Jonathan, Jr., late of Greenwich, Dec. 27, 1784, letters of administration on his estate granted to Samuel Peck, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 644. Inventory taken Dec. 30, 1784, by Jeremiah Palmer and Aaron Peck, and filed Dec. 30, 1784, page 681.
Adams, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Dec. 26, 1785, bond of Henry Waring of Greenwich, guardian of Samuel Adams, about 15 years of age, a son of decedent. Nov. 16, 1791, bond of Samuel Adams of Greenwich, guardian of John Adams, about 16 years of age, a son of decedent.
Adams, Nathaniel, absentee, additional inventory filed Feb. 13, 1789, page 312.
Adams, Nathaniel, David Knapp, William Hendrie, and Nehemiah Knapp, Jr., of Greenwich, absentees, Mar. 20, 1783, letters of administration on their estates granted to Captain Jabez Fitch of Greenwich, and on Mar. 26, 1783, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 293.
Adams, Samuel, late of Greenwich, Apr. 7, 1747, the court appointed Abigail Adams [widow Abigail Lockwood] guardian of Nathaniel Adams aged three years, and John Adams aged one year, children of said Samuel and Abigail Adams, page 306. Apr. 7, 1747, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abigail Adams, page 306.
Adams, Samuel, late of Greenwich, inventory taken July 16, 1766, by Joseph Husted and Benjamin Hildreth, and filed July 17, 1766, by his widow, Abigail Adams, now the wife of David Whelpley, administratrix, and distribution ordered to his widow, and children Nathaniel and John, page 236.
Addams, John, Nov. 6, 1739, made choice of his brother Samuel Addams, to be his guardian, page 100.
Addington, Henry, Elisha Davis, Zeno Carpenter, and Ezekiel Merritt, Dec. 11, 1781, letters of administration on their estates granted to General John Mead, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 177.
Addington, Henry, of Greenwich, who has gone over to and joined the enemy, inventory taken Jan. 1, 1781, by Nathaniel Mead and John Knapp, and filed Jan. 7, 1782, page 557. Apr. 1, 1782, report of commissioners filed, page 559.
Anderson, James, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 27, 1782, probated Oct. 7, 1783, mentions his wife Ann, and children William, Isaac, and James; grandsons Joseph and Jeremiah, sons of Joseph Anderson, deceased; Joseph, son of William Anderson; Isaac, son of Elisha Horton; and Isaac, son of Isaac Anderson; daughters Prudence, widow of Benjamin Carpenter and her son Benjamin; Hannah, wife of Elisha Horton; Elizabeth, wife of James Hart. Executors his wife and sons-in-law Elisha Horton and James Hart. Witnesses Jonathan Miller, Nehemiah Sherwood, and William Brundage, pages 402 and 556. Inventory taken Sept. 30, 1783, by William Brundage and Nehemiah Sherwood, and filed Oct. 7, 1783, page 327. Apr. 4, 1786, order to advertise for claims, page 777.
Anderson, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 21, 1788, probated Mar. 11, 1794, mentions his wife Susannah, nephew William Anderson, a son of my brother William Anderson; nephew Isaac Anderson; nephew William Anderson, a son of my brother James Anderson; cousin Jeremiah Anderson of New York State; cousin Jeremiah Anderson a son of William Anderson and a grandson of my brother James Anderson; cousin James Anderson, a son of Isaac Anderson; friend Elizabeth Sutton; cousin Hachaliah Carhart; and two eldest children of Joseph Wiett by his wife Fanny. Executors his nephew Isaac Anderson and Joseph Wilson. Witnesses James Pine, David Stedwell and Benjamin Stedwell. Joseph Wilson refused to qualify, and letters were issued to Isaac Anderson, page 280. Inventory taken Mar. 19, 1794, by Nehemiah Wilson and James Pine, and filed Apr. 1, 1794, page 275. Apr. 1, 1794, order to advertise for claims, page 257.
Atwood, Henry, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 27, 1739, probated Feb. 5, 1740, mentions his wife Rachel [Rachel Webster], grandson-in-law Henry Wiatt, son of Nathaniel Wiatt of Stamford, sole heir. Executors his wife and Nathaniel Wiatt. Witnesses Jonathan Whelpley, John Palmer, Jr., and Thomas Marshall, Sr., page 313.
Austin, Job, late of Greenwich, Feb. 10, 1786, account filed by John Mackay, administrator with the will annexed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, and to advertise for claims, page 769. Feb. 11, 1786, distribution ordered to his widow, and real estate sold to pay debts, page 771. Feb. 11, 1786, estate distributed to Mary Ferris, wife of Joseph Ferris, formerly the widow of deceased, and legacies ordered paid, page 822.
Austin, Job, late of Greenwich, will dated in 1779, probated Mar. 23, 1780, mentions his wife Mary [Mary Ferris, daughter of Nathaniel Ferris and Keziah Blackman], brothers Levinus Austin and Silas Austin, sisters Mary Austin and Sarah Knapp; Job Austin and Silas Austin, sons of his brother Jonathan Austin, deceased; Amos Austin, Nathaniel Austin, and Jonathan Austin, sons of his brother John Austin, deceased; Job Austin, son of his brother Silas Austin. Executors his wife Mary and George Dibble. Witnesses Ebenezer Dibble, Erick Sutherland and John Mackay. Executors refused to qualify and John Mackay was appointed administrator with the will annexed, page 415. Inventory taken Apr. 4, 1780, by George Dibble and Nathaniel Ferris, and filed May 2, 1780, page 416.
Austin, John, late of Greenwich, May 3, 1774, letters of administration on his estate granted to Denham Palmer, the widow having renounced, page 102. Inventory taken June 13, 1774, by Abraham Hubbard, Jr., and Nathaniel Ferris, and filed July 5, 1774, and commissioners appointed to set out the dower of Elizabeth Austin, widow of decedent, and same was set out on Sept. 6, 1774, page 144.
Austin, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 31, 1768, probated Aug. 1, 1769, mentions his children Sarah Knapp, Mary, Silas, Job, John, and Livinas (son), and the heirs of Jonathan, a deceased son; granddaughter Anne Ferris. Executor his son Job. Witnesses Jonathan Palmer, Ebenezer Dibble, and Abraham Hubbard, Jr., page 340. Inventory taken Sept. 26, 1769, by Abraham Hubbard and James Banks, and filed Oct. 3, 1769, page 341.
Austin, Samuel, of Greenwich, May 7, 1779, letters of administration on his estate granted to Benjamin Mead of Greenwich on the estates of Jehiel Partelo, William Peck, Stephen Lyon, Darling Whelpley, Samuel Austin, Joseph Galpin, John Parot, Jonathan Lockwood, Daniel Merritt, Shubael Brush, Daniel Carpenter, Matthew Partelo, George and Ruth Carpenter of Greenwich, absentees, which have been confiscated to the use of the state, page 350. Sept .28, 1781, Captain Charles Smith and Lieut. Josiah Smith were appointed to appraise the confiscated estate of Joseph Galpin, an absentee of Greenwich; also Charles Webb of Stamford and Samuel Peck of Greenwich were appointed commissioners to examine the claims of creditors of the following estates, viz: William Peck, Jehiel Partelo, Stephen Lyon, Darling Whelpley, Samuel Austin, Joseph Galpin, John Perot, Jonathan Lockwood, 4th, Daniel Merritt, Shubael Brush, Daniel Carpenter, Matthew Partelo, George and Ruth Carpenter, all of Greenwich, which have been declared forfeited on account of their going over to the enemy, page 185.
Austin, Samuel, of Greenwich, who has gone over to and joined the enemy, Feb. 27, 1782, report of commissioners filed, page 562.
Austin, Samuel, Stephen Lyon, Daniel Carpenter, William Peck, Darling Whelpley, John Perott, Jehiel Partelo, Jonathan Lockwood, 4th, Matthew Partelo, Shubael Brush, Daniel Merritt, Joseph Galpin, George and Ruth Carpenter, all formerly of Greenwich, who have gone over to the enemy, May 7, 1779, Nathaniel Mead and Benjamin Hobby of Greenwich, appointed appraisers, page 388.
Avery, Peter, late of Greenwich, Feb. 27, 1800, Israel Knapp Avery, a son of decedent, made choice of Abraham Husted to be his guardian, page 496.
Avery, Peter, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 3, 1798, probated May 1, 1798, mentions his wife Rachel [Rachel Hayes], and children Elizabeth Denton, and John Avery. (All children not mentioned.) Executor his son John. Witnesses Platt Newman, Nathaniel Hibbard and Daniel Mead, page 584. Inventory taken by Amos Mead and Abraham Husted and filed June 5, 1798, page 586.
Banks, Daniel, Jr., late of Greenwich, Nov. 7, 1759, account filed by his widow, Rachel Banks, administratrix, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors. Feb. 17, 1760, inventory taken by Peter Mead and John Mead. May 4, 1762, bond of Thomas Hobby of Greenwich, guardian of Daniel and Sarah, children of decedent. Aug. 6, 1755, bond of Thomas Hobby of Greenwich, guardian of David, a son of decedent. Apr. 3, 1769, bond of John Hobby of Greenwich, guardian of Samuel, a son of decedent.
Banks, Daniel, late of Greenwich, Feb. 6, 1759, letters of administration on his estate granted to Rachel Banks, page 226.
Banks, Daniel, late of Greenwich, July 1, 1766, letters of administration on his estate granted to Obadiah Banks, page 13.
Banks, Ichabod, Aug. 1, 1738, made choice of his brother, John Banks, to be his guardian, page 98.
Banks, Joseph, Captain, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 31, 1756, probated Jan. 6, 1761, mentions his wife Martha, and children Joseph, James, John, Abigail, Mary and Martha. Decedent owned Calves Island. Executors his wife and Jabez Mead of Greenwich. Witnesses Gilbert Lyon, Gilbert Lyon, Jr., and John Carhart. Codicil dated Dec. 17, 1760, executors his wife and Jabez Sherwood, page 123. Inventory taken Jan. 8, 1761, by Israel Knapp and Gilbert Lyon, and filed Jan. 15, 1761, page 125.
Banks, Obadiah, late of Greenwich, Aug. 3, 1790, distribution ordered according to his will to Elizabeth Banks, Daniel Banks, and John Banks, page 4.
Banks, Obadiah, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 25, 1784, probated Feb. 17, 1784, mentions his wife Elizabeth, and children Obadiah, Joshua, John, Elizabeth, Mary, Abigail, Rebecca, Benjamin, and Daniel. Executors his wife and his son Benjamin. Witnesses William Bush, Samuel Bush, and Thomas Hobby, page 396. Inventory taken Mar. 30, 1784, by John Mead and William Bush, and filed Mar. 31, 1784, page 480. Additional inventory taken Nov. 15, 1785, and filed Nov. 25, 1785, page 920. Mar. 31, 1784, and Nov. 3, 1784, commissioners appointed to set out the dower of his widow, Elizabeth Banks, pages 453 and 631. Oct. 11, 1785, Elizabeth Banks and Benjamin Banks, executors, resigned, and letters with the will annexed were granted to General John Mead and Elizabeth Banks, page 761.
Baremore, Ann, late of Greenwich, will dated June 15, 1793, probated Dec. 3, 1793, mentions her children John, now of New York City, Nathaniel, Gilbert, Ann, wife of Zebediah Taylor, and Asher Raymond. Executor her son Nathaniel Baremore. Witnesses William Anderson, Zaccheus Mead and Hannah Sherwood, page 235.
Bears, John, late of Greenwich, Dec. 4, 1744, letters of administration on his estate granted to John Bears, page 251.
Bellamy, John, late of Greenwich, July 6, 1762, bond of [his widow Marthaís 2nd husband] Ezra Smith of Stamford, guardian of Moses Bellamy, a son of decedent.
Betts, Fyler, late of Greenwich, Feb. 4, 1795, letters of administration on his estate granted to Frederic Betts of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 269. Inventory taken by Ebenezer Mead and William Knapp, and filed Mar. 10, 1795, page 273. July 19, 1796, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 391. May 2, 1797, report of commissioners filed, page 490. Feb. 24, 1798, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 542. Mar. 20, 1798, report of sale filed, page 546.
Betts, Silas, late of Greenwich, will dated May 19, 1789, probated Sept. 30, 1789, mentions his wife Sarah, and children Hannah, Sally, Polly, Silas, Frederic, Fyler, children of his deceased daughter Elizabeth, testatorís eldest daughter Anne Davis has advances. Executor Bezaleel Brown. Witnesses William Knapp, Stephen David, Jr., and James Darrow, page 119. Inventory taken Jan. 1, 1790, by Ebenezer Mead and William Knapp, and filed July 6, 1790, page 102. Dec. 7, 1790, order to advertise for claims, page 2. Sept. 6, 1796, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 487.
Bevelot, Peter, late of Greenwich, June 4, 1754, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Webb of Greenwich, page 124.
Blodgett, William, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Apr. 29, 1761, by Amos Mead and Nathan Reynolds, and filed June 2, 1751, by Rebecca Blodgett, administratrix, page 259.
Blogit, William, late of Greenwich, Apr. 7, 1761, letters of administration on his estate granted to Rebecca Blogit, page 273.
Bostwick, Meriday, late of Greenwich, Aug. 5, 1763, letters of administration on his estate granted to Anthony Demille, page 4. Inventory taken Aug. 15, 1763, by John Holly and James Bell, and filed Aug. 23, 1763, page 117. Additional inventory filed July 17, 1766, page 215. Apr. 3, 1764, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 238.
Bostwick, Meriday, late of Greenwich, Aug. 5, 1765, bond of Peter Quintard of Stamford, guardian of Elizabeth Bostwick, a daughter of decedent.
Bostwick, Samuel, late of Bedford, Nov. 11, 1802, bond of Seth Weed of Stamford, guardian of Henry Bostwick, about 14 years of age, a son of decedent.
Brown, Nehemiah, late of Greenwich, will dated May 5, 1775, probated Aug. 1, 1775, mentions his wife Elizabeth, and children Martha Mead and Elizabeth Rundle. Executrix his wife. Witnesses John Masters, Peter Brown, and Major Tyler, page 280. Inventory taken Aug. 15, 1775, by Peter Brown and John Masters, and filed Sept. 5, 1775, page 282.
Brown, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Jan. 27, 1769, dower of his widow, Susannah Brown, set out.
Brown, Thomas, late of Greenwich, June 15, 1790, bond of Abigail Brown [Abigail Holly] of Greenwich, guardian of John and Abigail, children of decedent.
Brown, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Mar. 14, 1791, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 87. Mar. 1, 1791, Samuel Holly, administrator, estate ordered distributed to his widow and children John and Abigail, page 11. Mar. 11, 1791, estate distributed to his widow, Abigail Brown, and children John and Abigail Brown, page 88.
Brown, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Nov. 11, 1783, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abigail Brown, page 315. Inventory taken Jan. 5, 1784, by Denham Palmer and Daniel Lyon, and filed Feb. 19, 1784, page 439. Dec. 27, 1783, Abigail Brown, widow of said decedent, administratrix, resigned, and Samuel Holly of Stamford appointed in her place, page 338. Apr. 3, 1784, commissioners appointed to examine and advertise for claims, page 454.
Brown, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Oct. 6, 1767, letters of administration on his estate granted to his son, Thomas Brown, page 280. Inventory taken Nov. 30, 1767, by Joseph Hobby and Eli Rundle, and filed Dec. 1, 1767, page 283. Jan. 3, 1769, account filed and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 320.
Brundidge, Joseph, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 12, 1802, probated Apr. 5, 1802, mentions his children Joseph, Elizabeth, Abigail, Joanna, Charity and Jane. Executors his son Joseph, James Studwell and Benjamin Kniffin. Witnesses Hobby Adde, Drake Willson, and Daniel Lyon, 3rd, page 330. Inventory taken Apr. 6, 1802, by Daniel Lyon and John Lyon and filed June 1, 1802, page 331. Mar. 12, 1803, account filed and distribution ordered according to his will, page 332.
Brush, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Feb. 4, 1760, bond of Edward Brush of Greenwich, guardian of Shubel and James, children of decedent. May 5, 1764, bond of James Banks of North Castle, guardian of James Brush, a son of decedent.
Brush, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, June 17, 1760, letters of administration on his estate granted to Benjamin Brush, page 196.
Brush, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, May 26, 1770, decedentís son, James Brush, acknowledged the receipt of his share of the estate from his guardian, James Banks, now of North Castle, NY, page 313.
Brush, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, will dated May 19, 1759, probated Jan. 4, 1760, mentions his wife Mary [Mary Reynolds], and children Benjamin, Edward, Shubel, James, Mary, and Ann. Executors his wife and son Edward, wife now deceased. Witnesses Joshua Lounsbury, Enos Hobby, and David Whiting, page 336. Inventory taken Feb. 14, 1760, by John Ferris and Gideon Reynolds, and filed Apr. 7, 1760, page 338. Apr. 30, 1761, estate distributed according to his will, John Mead married one of his daughters, and James Banks also married one of his daughters, page 346.
Brush, Edward, late of Greenwich, Apr. 5, 1779, account filed by David Wood and Deborah Brush, administrators, Edward Brush, eldest son now deceased, and distribution ordered to the widow [Deborah Ingersoll] and children Deborah, Mary, Hannah, Benjamin, Ann, Sarah, and Betty, page 405.
Brush, Edward, late of Greenwich, Jan. 5, 1773, letters of administration on his estate granted to Deborah Brush [wife Deborah Ingersoll] and David Wood, page 37. Inventory taken Apr. 6, 1773, by John Mead and Roger Sutherland, and filed May 4, 1773, page 63. May 4, 1773, Deborah Brush appointed guardian of Edward, Anne, Sarah, Bette, and Benjamin, children of decedent, page 52.
Brush, Richard, of Greenwich, Feb. 2, 1742, made choice of his uncle Joseph Close, Jr., of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 177.
Brush, Shubal, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 24, 1799, probated Apr. 10, 1800, mentions his wife Christina and children Samuel, Benjamin, James, John, Edward, Ann, Mary, Christina and Betsey. Says forfeiture of his real estate to the State of New York, July, 1783, is alleged to be illegal. Executor his wife and brother James Brush. Witnesses Nathaniel Lockwood, Benjamin Brush and Jonathan Finch, page 266. Apr. 16, 1800, order to advertise for claims, page 265.
Brush, Shubal, of Greenwich, Apr. 28, 1764, releases his brother, Edward Brush, from his guardianship, page 150.
Brush, Shubel, of Greenwich, who has gone over to and joined the enemies of the United States, inventory taken Apr. 5, 1790, by Nathaniel Mead and Benjamin Hobby, and filed Oct. 5, 1781, page 150. Feb. 27, 1782, report of commissioners filed, page 565.
Budson, Jemima, late of Greenwich, Dec. 14, 1776, letters of administration on her estate granted to Joseph Sackett and Hannah Sackett, page 334.
Budson, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Dec. 14, 1776, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joseph Sackett and Hannah Sackett of Greenwich, page 334.
Burley, Henry, late of Greenwich, Apr. 4, 1783, account filed, and distribution ordered according to his will. His daughter Jane, now deceased, her share goes to her brothers and sisters, page 300. Apr. 11, and 12, 1783, Sarah Burley [widow Sarah Langwell], appointed guardian of Elizabeth, Lydia, Mercy, Susannah, Hannah, and Sarah, daughters of decedent, pages 301. and 302, said Hannah, Sarah, Susannah, and Mercy, having first made choice of said Sarah Burley to be their guardian, page 290.
Burley, Henry, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 26, 1776, probated Nov. 4, 1776, mentions his wife Sarah [Sarah Langwell], and children John, Silas, Jane, Sarah, Mary, Susannah, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Lydia. Executrix his wife, and Robert Nichols of Stamford. Witnesses John Palmer, Jonathan Whelpley, Jr., and James Nichols, page 223. Inventory taken Nov. 22, 1776, by Seth Palmer, and John Scofield, and filed Nov. 22, 1776, page 235.
Bush, David, late of Greenwich, will dated May 1, 1797, probated June 7, 1797, mentions his father Justus Bush, his wife Sarah, and children Samuel, who takes Captain's Island and other property, Justus Luke, Ralph Isaacs, Mary, S____y; Elizabeth, Fanny, Charlotte, and Grace. Executors his wife, son Samuel, and William Knapp. Witnesses Bezaleel Brown, John Truelow, and William Marshall, page 508. Inventory taken June 13, 1797, by Jabez Fitch and Oliver Ferris, and filed Nov. 8, 1797, page 514. June 7, 1797, order to advertise for claims, page 486.
Bush, Henry, late of Greenwich, will dated June 8, 1762, probated Nov. 12, 1762, made his brother, William Bush, his sole legatee and executor. Witnesses John Marshall, Elisha Davis, and Reuben Ketcham, page 37.
Bush, John, Captain, late of Greenwich, Sept. 30, 1783, letters of administration on his estate granted to Ann Bush, page 311. Inventory taken Dec. 30, 1785, by Silas Betts and Thomas Hitchcock, and filed Jan. 1, 1784, page 343. Jan. 1, 1784, Ann Bush, administratrix, resigned, and Gilbert Reynolds and Ezra Reynolds of Westchester County, NY, appointed administrators in her place, page 342. Mar. 24, 1784, commissioners appointed to set out the dower of his widow, Clemence Bush, page 452. Mar. 5, 1785, commissioners appointed to examine and advertise for claims, pages 659 and 660. Nov. 9, 1785, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 764.
Bush, Justus, late of Greenwich, a deceased brother of David Bush, Sept. 6, 1785, David Bush, administrator, to advertise for claims, page 756.
Bush, Justus, late of Greenwich, Dec. 2, 1760, letters of administration on his estate granted to estate with the will annexed granted to Justus Bush and Henry Bush, page 215.
Bush, Justus, late of Greenwich, Dec. 9, 1767, letters of administration with the will annexed granted to Justus Bush and William Bush, page 6.
Bush, Justus, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 9, 1786, by Silas Betts and John Mead, and filed Mar. 10, 1786, by David Bush, executor, page 21.
Bush, Justus, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 5, 1769, probated June 11, 1776, mentions his wife Mary, remainder of his estate to his brother David Bush of Greenwich. Executor David Bush. Witnesses Silas Betts, Isaac Sherwood, and Thomas Smith, page 292.
Bush, Justus, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 10, 1746, probated Dec. 2, 1760, mentions his daughter Elizabeth Sackett [Elizabeth Bush, wife of Nathaniel Sackett], and devises his property to his children. Executors his sons Justus and Samuel. Witnesses Eliphalet Mead, Isaac Bush, and Joseph Lee, page 95. Inventory taken May 12, 1761, by John Belden, Israel Knapp, and Silas Betts, and filed May 15, 1761, page 96. July 30, 1763, estate ordered distributed to his children Justus, David, Henry, William, Ann, wife of John Grigg, Ruth, wife of Amos Mead, Charity, wife of Nathaniel Mead, and Mary, wife of Matthew Mead, page 100.
Bush, Stephen, late of Greenwich, Apr. 4, 1783, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jabez Fitch of Greenwich, page 298. Sept. 23, 1783, Ann Bush, widow of decedent, was appointed guardian of Stephen Bush, a son of decedent, page 311.
Bush, Stephen, of Greenwich, Apr. 5, 1791, Josiah Ferris of Greenwich appointed his guardian, page 15.
Bush, William, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 4, 1801, probated Jan. 8, 1802, mentions his [2nd] wife Deborah [widow of Seth Mead], legacy to his natural son William Knapp, releases Nathaniel Mead from a mortgage; legacies to daughter Rebecca, wife of John R. Cosine, and to Deborah, a daughter of Abraham Hobby. Executors his son-in-law John R. Cozine and daughter Rebecca Cozine. Witnesses Samuel Bush, James Lockwood and Jabez Fitch. Letters issued to executors in conjunction with Samuel Bush, page 406. Jan. 8, 1802, order to advertise for claims, page 408. Inventory taken Apr. 1, 1802, by Jabez Fitch and Ebenezer Mead and filed Apr. 2, 1802, page 408.
Butson, Thomas, late of Greenwich, inventory taken May 24, 1770, by John Brown and Nehemiah Brundage, and filed Dec. 12, 1774, by Jemima Butson, executrix, page 149.
Carle, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 15, _____, probated Jan. 26, 1731, mentions his wife Martha, child Sarah, and brothers John and Jacob Carle. Executrix his wife. Witnesses Elias Clapp and Daniel Chubb, page 2. Inventory taken Jan. 26, 1731, page 3. Oct. 9, 1744, Sarah Carle, a daughter of Jonathan Carle, deceased, made choice of John Clapp to be her guardian, page 251.
Carpenter, Daniel, of Greenwich, who has gone over to and joined the enemies of the United States, Feb. 27, 1782, report of commissioners filed, page 633.
Carpenter, George and Ruth, of Greenwich, who have gone over to and joined the enemy, inventory taken Apr. 5, 1780, by Nathaniel Mead and Benjamin Hobby, and filed Oct. 5, 1781, page 152. Jan. 27, 1782, report of commissioners filed, page 556.
Carrill, Charles, Jan. 7, 1735, made choice of his mother, Johanna Carrill to be his guardian, page 60.
Chapman, Silas, late of Greenwich, Oct. 9, 1792, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow, Isabel Chapman, page 143.
Clapp, Alice, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Jan. 16, 1787, by Uriah Field and Thomas Clapp, and filed May 1, 1787, by Joseph Carpenter and William Sutton, executors, page 76.
Clapp, Alice, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 26, 1782, probated Jan. 15, 1787, mentions her children Thomas, Dorcas Nash, Mary Carpenter; grandson William Sutton; grandchildren Jesse, William, Alice Sutton; James and Sarah Nash, children of her daughter Dorcas Nash. Executors son-in-law Joseph Carpenter and grandson William Sutton. Witnesses Uriah Field, Samuel Titus, and Levi Marshall, page 876.
Clapp, John, late of Greenwich, will dated 10th day 3rd month, 1782, probated Apr. 14, 1783, mentions his wife, children Philander, Mary, Phebe, Elizabeth, Allen, William and John; brother Benjamin Clapp. Executors Uriah Field, David Halsted, and Josiah Quimby of North Castle. Witnesses Joshua Franklin, Jesse Sutton, and William Sutton, page 409. Inventory taken Apr. 4, 1785, by Joshua Cornell and Thomas Clapp, and filed Aug. 6, 1784, page 530.
Clapp, John, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 8, 1730, probated, no date, mentions his wife Darcy and children John, James, Silas, Thomas, Phebe and Mary. Executors his wife and brother-in-law Josiah Quimby. Inventory taken Aug. 7, 1730, by Thomas Sutton and Cornelius Flamen.
Clapp, John, late of Greenwich, will dated June 20, 1774, probated Oct. 4, 1779, mentions his wife Alice, grandchildren Jesse, William, and Alice Sutton; daughters Dorcas Nash and Mary Carpenter; brother Thomas Clapp; son Thomas; sister Phebe Halleck. Executors his wife and his son Thomas. Witnesses Joseph Carpenter, Uriah Field, and Benedict Carpenter, page 791. Inventory taken Oct. 7, 1779, by Uriah Field and Joseph Carpenter, and filed Apr. 14, 1783, page 369.
Clason, Justus, late of Greenwich, July 18, 1793, letters of administration on his estate granted to [his nephew] Solomon Clason, page 178. Inventory taken Sept. 3, 1793, by Robert Nichols and David Smith, and filed Sept. 3, 1793, page 225. Sept. 3, 1793, order to advertise for claims, page 180. July 7, 1794, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 115. Jan. 14, 1795, report of commissioners filed, page 309.
Clauson, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Dec. 15, 1785, Abigail Clauson, a daughter of decedent, made choice of Elnathan Lockwood of Greenwich to be her guardian, page 786.
Clock, Samuel, late of Greenwich, Oct. 6, 1772, report of commissioners filed, and creditors ordered paid, Amos Mead and Abraham Mead, executors, page 80.
Close, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Apr. 24, 1759, letters of administration on his estate granted to Benjamin Close, of Salem, page 211.
Close, Hannah, late of Greenwich, [Hannah Knapp, widow of Nathaniel Close] inventory taken Mar. 6, 1787, by Bezaleel Brown and Daniel Lyon, and filed Mar. 6, 1787, by Denham Palmer, administrator, page 29. June 1, 1787, account filed, and estate ordered distributed to her children, page 176.
Close, Hannah, Mrs. [Hannah Lyon, widow of Thomas Close], late of Greenwich, Aug. 20, 1790, estate distributed to the heirs of Thomas Close, deceased, only son of decedent; to the heirs of Hannah Lockwood, a deceased daughter of decedent [wife of Theophilus Lockwood]; to Ruth King, a daughter; to Sarah Close, a daughter; and to the heirs of Phebe Lyon, a deceased daughter of decedent, page 83.
Close, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Apr. 15, 1754, by Jabez Mead and Joseph Hobby, and filed July 2, 1754, by the widow, Sarah Close, administratrix, page 24. Apr. 28, 1755, account filed, page 26.
Close, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Mar. 5, 1754, letters of administration on his estate granted to Sarah Close, page 124.
Close, Joseph, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 22, 1759, probated Feb. 12, 1760, mentions his children Joseph, Odle, Eunice Lockwood [wife of Gershom Lockwood] and Jerusha Reynolds. Executors brother Solomon Close of Salem, and David Knapp of Greenwich. Witnesses Thaddeus Mead, David Knapp, and Abraham Rundle, page 52. Inventory taken Feb. 16, 1760, by Eli Rundle and David Knapp and filed Mar. 4, 1760, page 243. Feb. 16, 1760, estate settled, and agreement signed by Joseph Close and Odle Close, and a release from Jemima, wife of Jeremiah Reynolds, page 244.
Close, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Dec. 19, 1770, letters of administration on his estate granted to Hannah Close [widow Hannah Knapp], page 377. Inventory taken Jan. 28, 1771, by Israel Knapp and Joseph Hobby, and filed Feb. 24, 1772, page 478.
Close, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 10, 1787, account filed by Hannah Close [Hannah Knapp], his widow, administratrix, and distribution ordered to widow and children, page 845.
Close, Samuel, late of Greenwich, Sept. 30, 1782, Daniel Close, a son of decedent, made choice of Daniel Bouton to be his guardian, page 236.
Close, Samuel, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 24, 1770, probated Dec. 19, 1770, mentions his wife Deborah, to whom he devised all his real estate and personal property. Executors Dr. Amos Mead and brother Abraham Mead. Witnesses Perez Fitch, Reuben Wright, and Sarah Mead, page 417. Inventory taken Mar. 15, 1771, by Titus Mead and Nehemiah Mead, and filed Apr. 10, 1771, page 444. Mar. 5, 1771, his widow, Deborah Close, refused to accept the provisions in his will in lieu of dower, and asked that her dower be set out, page 428. July 1, 1771, dower of widow set out, page 460. Sept. 2, 1771, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, pages 457, 487, and 503.
Close, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Mar. 21, 1765, dower of his widow, Hannah Close [Hannah Lyon], set out.
Close, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Nov. 6, 1792, letters of administration on his estate granted to William Knapp of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 145, see also page 174.
Close, Thomas, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 30, 1764, probated Nov. 19, 1764, mentions his wife Hannah [Hannah Lyon], and children Phebe Lyon, Hannah Lockwood [wife of Theophilus Lockwood], Sarah Parsons, Ruth Knapp [wife of Timothy Knapp], and Thomas. Executors Captain Jabez Sherwood, Lieut. John Mead, and his son Thomas Close. Witnesses Amos Mead, William Bush, and Obadiah Banks, page 179. Inventory taken Nov. 22, 1764, by Peter Mead and Caleb Merritt, and filed Dec. 4, 1764, and his widow, Hannah Close, applied for her dower, page 161. Additional inventory filed Aug. 6, 1765, page 198.
Coe, John, late of Greenwich, inventory taken May 12, 1741, by Nathan Reynolds and Nathaniel Finch, and filed Jan. 6, 1742, by Jabez Mead, administrator, page 276. Jan. 7, 1746, account filed, page 277.
Coe, John, late of Greenwich, May 6, 1741, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jabez Mead, page 153. May 5, 1741, Andrew Coe, son of decedent, made choice of Samuel Lane of Rye to be his guardian, page 153. July 7, 1741, Jonathan Coe, son of decedent, made choice of David Ogden of Rye to be his guardian, page 154.
Coe, Samuel, over fourteen years of age, Mar. 6, 1750, made choice of Jabez Mead of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 27.
Conklin, Jacob, late of Greenwich, Sept. 28, 1790, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jabez Fitch, page 5. Inventory taken Oct. 30, 1790, by William Knapp and Dec. 6, 1790, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 6. Dec. 14, 1791, report of commissioners filed, page 62. Feb. 17, 1796, account filed, and distribution ordered to the widow and children, page 383.
Cornell, Charity, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Oct. 19, 1776, by John Clapp and Daniel Adee, and filed Aug. 6, 1784, by William Cornell and John Cornell, executors, page 528.
Cornell, Charity, late of Greenwich, will dated 29th day of 4th month, 1776, probated Oct. 1, 1776, mentions her son William Cornell, grandchildren Samuel Cornell and Charity Cornell, children of her deceased son Joshua Cornell, his widow, and two other grandchildren not named. Executors her sons William Cornell and John Cornell. Witnesses John Clapp, William Sutton, and Thomas Clapp, page 224.
Cornell, Joshua, late of Greenwich, Aug. 6, 1784, John Cornell was appointed guardian of Mary Cornell, a daughter of decedent, page 523.
Cornwell, Joshua, late of Greenwich, will dated May 1, 1758, probated Jan. 2, 1759, mentions his wife and children Joshua, William, John, and Charity. Executors his sons Joshua, William, and John. Witnesses George Denis, Elias Claw, and John Clapp, page 36. inventory taken Jan. 14, 1759, by John Clapp and George Denis, and filed May 1, 1759, page 37. May 28, 1759, account filed, and distribution ordered according to his will, page 38.
Coziah, Hezekiah, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Dec. 5, 1757, by Nehemiah Knapp and Samuel Peck, and filed Dec. 7, 1759, page 190.
Cozier, Hezekiah, late of Greenwich, Jan. 15, 1757, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Peck, Jr., page 96.
Cozier, Hezekiah, late of Greenwich, Jan. 17, 1757, bond of Nathaniel Peck, Jr., of Greenwich, guardian of Hezekiah Cozier, a son of decedent.
Cromwell, James, late of Greenwich, cordwinder, will dated Aug. 29, 1777, probated Oct. 7, 1782, mentions his children John and Thomas. Executors his son John and Uriah Field. Witnesses Francis Nash, John Clapp and Joshua Franklin, page 250.
Cronin, Daniel, late of Greenwich, Oct. 15, 1775, Eleanor Cronin, a daughter of decedent, made choice of Henry Burley to be her guardian, page 302.
Cross, John, late of Greenwich, Nov. 6, 1733, inventory taken by Jonathan Finch and Joshua Mead, and filed Nov. 7, 1733, by John Knapp, administrator; two children John, aged two years and eight months, and Nathaniel, aged ten months, their mother Keziah [Blackman] appointed their guardian, page 85. Mar. 4, 1746, John Cross, a son of decedent, made choice of his father-in-law, [stepfather] Nathaniel Ferris, to be his guardian, page 279.
Daniels, Ruth, late of Greenwich, Jan. 6, 1761, letters of administration on her estate granted to Joseph Galpin, page 215.
Dannels, Ruth, widow of Thomas Dannels, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 7, 1759, probated Apr. 22, 1760, mentions her children John and William. Executor her son John. Witnesses Elijah Weeks, Abigail Wilson, and Joseph Galpin, page 69. Inventory taken Jan. 14, 1761, by Jabez Sherwood and Gilbert Lyon, and recorded on page 69.
Davenport, Ebenezer, Rev., late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 27, 1772, probated Feb. 8, 1773, mentions his wife Lois, brothers Joseph, Deodate, Silas, Hezekiah; sisters Martha Crissey [wife of John Crissey] and Elizabeth Davenport. Executrix his wife. Witnesses Abraham Bates, David Picket and Elizabeth Davenport, 3rd, page 49. Inventory taken Feb. 26, 1773, by Messenger Palmer and Samuel Peck, and filed May 4, 1773, page 57.
Davis, Elisha, of Greenwich, who has gone over to and joined the enemies of the United States, Sept. 30, 1783, report of commissioners filed, page 366. Inventory taken Jan. 1, 1781, by Nathaniel Mead and John Knapp, and filed Jan. 6, 1782, page 367.
Davis, Isaac, late of Greenwich, carpenter, will dated Nov. 16, 1802, probated Dec. 15, 1802, mentions his wife Mary, and children Isaac, Mary , Elizabeth, and Sarah. Executor his son Isaac. Witnesses Bezaleel Brown, Daniel Lyon, and Ebenezer Mead, page 389. Dec. 15, 1802, order to advertise for claims, page 390. Inventory taken Jan. 12, 1803, by Joseph Reynolds and Isaac Holly, and filed Feb. 17, 1803, page 390.
Davis, Josiah Thacher, late of Greenwich, Nov. 6, 1784, letters of administration on his estate granted to Stephen Davis of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 265. Inventory taken Oct. 25, 1794, by Nehemiah Mead and Abraham Mead and filed Feb. 3, 1795, page 274.
Davis, Stephen, late of Greenwich, Apr. 5, 1797, letters of administration on his estate granted to Stephen Davis and Daniel Davis, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 447. Inventory taken Apr. 25, 1797, by Abraham Mead and Richard Mead, and filed May 2, 1797, page 590. Feb. 7, 1798, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, pages 535 and 569.
Davis, Stephen, late of Greenwich, Aug. 23, 1798, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 73. Apr. 7, 1801, real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 75.
Davis, Thomas, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 25, 1774, probated Mar. 15, 1780, mentions his wife Isabella, and children Stephen, Elisha, Elizabeth, wife of Joshua Ketcham of Huntington. Executors his sons Stephen and Elisha, and Israel Knapp, Jr. Witnesses Nathaniel Mead, Charles Mead, and Jesse Parsons, page 397. Inventory taken May 3, 1780, by Silas Betts and Israel Knapp, Jr., and filed May 3, 1780, page 418.
Dayton, David, Dr., late of North Castle, NY, Sept. 24, 1784, letters of administration on his estate granted to John Mackay, page 453. Inventory taken Sept. 27, 1784, by Nehemiah Brown and David Wood, and filed Sept. 28, 1784, page 592. Sept. 28, 1784, distribution of his estate lying in Greenwich ordered to David Dayton, only son, Sarah Husted and Mary Webber, daughters, no widow, page 591. Sept. 29, 1784, estate distributed, page 811.
Dayton, David, of Greenwich, Aug. 10, 1781, made choice of John McKay to be his guardian, page 199.
Demille, Anthony, late of Stamford and Greenwich, unmarried, will dated July 15, 1790, probated Aug. 13, 1790, mentions his niece Elizabeth, wife of Peter Quintard; nephew Joseph Demille land for life and then to his son Peter Demille. If Peter has no male issue then to John Demille, son of his late nephew Abraham Demille, now of St. John, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, legacies to kinsman Isaac Selleck, a son of his nephew Peter Selleck; [nieces are daughters of decedentís sister Mary Demille and her husband Nathaniel Selleck] niece Mary [Mary Selleck], wife of Eliakim Whitney of Ballston, NY; niece Sarah, wife of William Judd of Watertown, NY, niece Elizabeth, wife of Phineas Adams of Salisbury, Conn.; nephews Jonathan Bates [son of decedentís sister Hannah Demille and her husband Jonathan Bates] and Joseph Demille [son of decedentís brother Peter]. Executors his nephew Jonathan Bates and Captain Nathaniel Webb. Witnesses Samuel Webb, Enos Lockwood, and Ebenezer Dibble, page 32. Inventory taken Sept. 18, 1790, by Charles Webb and David Webb, and filed Oct. 4, 1790, page 34. Dec. 7, 1790, order to advertise for claims, page 7. Aug. 6, 1793, account filed, page 315. Inventory taken and filed Aug. 6, 1793, page 319.
Dennis, Obadiah, late of Greenwich, July 3, 1770, Albert Ogden of North Castle appointed guardian of Rachel Dennis, a daughter of decedent, page 395.
Dennis, Obadiah, late of Greenwich, Nov. 10, 1772, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jesse Dennis, the widow having failed to qualify, page 20. Inventory taken Nov. 26, 1772, by Thomas Cromwell and Joseph Palmer, and filed Dec. 1, 1772, page 31.
Dennis, Obadiah, late of Greenwich, Oct. 19, 1785, Mary Dennis, widow of decedent, applied for her dower, page 761.
Denton, Aaron, late of Greenwich, Mar. 12, 1803, letters of administration on his estate granted to David Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 405. Dec. 20, 1803, account filed, page 405.
Denton, Humphrey, late of Greenwich, Apr. 3, 1799, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abraham Husted, page 186. May 14, 1799, order to advertise for claims, page 198. Inventory taken Apr. 11, 1799, by Nehemiah Mead and Jared Mead, and filed May 14, 1799, page 198. Nov. 25, 1799, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 221. Sept. 2, 1800, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 221. Sept 19, 1800, estate ordered distributed to his widow and children, page 220. Nov. 26, 1801, estate distributed to his widow, Abigail Denton, and children Samuel, Jabez, Daniel, Hannah Miller, Solomon, Rebecca Mead, Joseph, Elizabeth Mead and Abigail Fisk, page 301.
Denton, Joseph, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Nov. 13, 1734, by David Reynolds, and Jabez Mead, and filed Jan. 5, 1736, by Joseph Sutton, administrator, page 112. Oct. 1, 1734, Samuel Denton aged fourteen years, only child of decedent, his mother Arthalonor Denton, now the wife of John Coe, page 59.
Dickinson, Gershom, late of Greenwich, Jan. 3, 1757, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jonathan Adams of Greenwich, page 79. Inventory taken Aug. 4, 1752, by Nathaniel Husted and Samuel Ferris, page filed Aug. 4, 1752, page 152.
Feeks, Robert, late of Greenwich, Feb. 5, 1799, Samuel Feeks, a son of decedent, made choice of Ezekiel Finch to be his guardian, page 496.
Ferris, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Mar. 7, 1774; Jonah Ferris, one of his executors, applied for commissioners to set out the dower of his widow, Sarah Ferris, page 29. Mar. 10, 1774, dower set out, page 108.
Ferris, Caleb, late of Greenwich, July 7, 1752, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jonathan Adams of Greenwich, page 79. Inventory taken Aug. 4, 1752, by Nathaniel Husted and Samuel Ferris, and filed Aug. 4, 1752, page 152.
Ferris, David, late of Greenwich, Aug. 3, 1762, letters of administration on his estate granted to John Ferris, page 6. Inventory taken Aug. 16, 1762, by Epenetus Holmes and Nehemiah Mead, and filed Sept. 3, 1762, page 11. Nov. 12, 1762, account filed, and distribution ordered to [his brothers and sisters] Jonathan Ferris, to the heirs of Joseph Ferris, to Joshua Ferris, to Moses Ferris, and to Sarah, wife of Nathan Bishop, page 66. Nov. 24, 1762, partial distribution of his estate to the heirs of Joseph Ferris, page 131.
Ferris, Hannah, late of Greenwich, Jan. 22, 1752, letters of administration on her estate granted to Samuel Peck, page 76. Inventory taken Feb. 5, 1752, by Samuel Ferris and James Nichols, and filed Mar. 3, 1752. No children, but brothers and sisters, viz: James, Silvanus, Mary, and Sarah, page 78. Mar. 24, 1752, estate distributed to her brothers and sisters, viz: James Ferris, Silvanus Ferris, Mary Peck [Mary Ferris, wife of Samuel Peck], and Sarah Mead, page 95.
Ferris, James, Deacon, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Aug. 27, 1739, by Nathaniel Husted and Gershom Lockwood and filed Nov. 6, 1739, by Mary Ferris, administratrix. The court appointed said Mary Ferris guardian of her children James, age 5, Sylvanus, age 1, Mary age 11, Sarah, age 10, and Hannah, age 6, page 295. Dec. 31, 1744, Mary Ferris, age 15, and Sarah Ferris, age 15, daughters of decedent, made choice of Ensign Samuel Ferris to be their guardian. The court also appointed said Samuel Ferris, guardian of James, Hannah and Silvanus Ferris, page 252. Feb. 7, 1745, Nathaniel Ferris and Samuel Ferris, both of Greenwich, informed the court that Mary Ferris, who was administratrix of the estate of their brother, James Ferris, late of Greenwich, was now deceased, and the court appointed Samuel Ferris, administrator of said estate in her stead, page 227.
Ferris, James, Deacon, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 12, 1744, by Nathaniel Husted and Gershom Lockwood, 3rd, and filed Dec. 4, 1744, page 35. Feb. 26, 1748, estate partially distributed, no widow, children James, Silvanus, Mary, wife of [Samuel] Peck, Sarah and Hannah, page 36. Samuel Ferris, guardian of Silvanus Ferris, having resigned, said Silvanus Ferris made choice of his brother James Ferris to be his guardian, page 76. June 20, 1748, partial distribution of his estate to his children Sarah Ferris, James Ferris, Silvanus Ferris, Mary Peck, and Hannah Ferris, page 77.
Ferris, James, Jr., late of Greenwich, Apr. 25, 1788, Mary Ferris, widow of decedent, applied for her dower; account filed by John Mackay, administrator, and real estate ordered sold, if for the best interest of his children, page 93.
Ferris, James, Jr., late of Greenwich, inventory taken Apr. 4, 1780, by George Dibble and Nathaniel Ferris, and filed May 2, 1780, by John Mackay, administrator, page 361.
Ferris, James, Jr., late of Greenwich, Mar. 21, 1780, letters of administration on his estate granted to John McKay, of Greenwich, page 320.
Ferris, James, late of Greenwich, Mar. 6, 1749, James Ferris, son of decedent, informed the court that he was of age to choose his guardian and made choice of Captain John Mead, page 99.
Ferris, James, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 15, 1800, not probated because of a later will, mentions his wife Mary, and children James, Asa, Abel, Shadrach, Mary, Hannah and Sarah. Codicil dated Apr. 14, 1804.
Ferris, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, Dec. 2, 1794, letters of administration on his estate granted to his son Joseph Ferris, page 268. Inventory taken by Ebenezer Peck and Titus Knapp, and filed Jan. 7, 1795, page 274. Dec. 2, 1795, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 347.
Ferris, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, Dec. 8, 1756, estate distributed to his children Abigail, Jeremiah, Ruth Hull, (wife of Tiddemon Hull), and Joshua, page 255.
Ferris, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Apr. 26, 1748, by Ephraim Bostwick and Gershom Lockwood, and Silas Betts, and filed Apr. 4, 1749, by Abigail Ferris, his widow, administratrix, page 288. Mar. 8, 1756, account filed, page 273. June 4, 1756, Tedimon Hull, who married a daughter of Jeremiah Ferris, late of Greenwich, moved for an order of distribution, and the estate was ordered distributed to his widow, Abigail Ferris, and children Jeremiah, Joshua, Ruth, and Abigail, page 291.
Ferris, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, Mar. 6, 1739, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow Abigail Ferris, page 340. Apr. 7, 1749, the court appointed said Abigail Ferris of Greenwich guardian of her children Jeremiah, Joshua, Ruth, and Abigail Ferris, and under fourteen years, page 361.
Ferris, John, late of Greenwich, Nov. 10, 1741, letters of administration on his estate granted to John Ferris, page 172. Inventory taken Nov. 12, 1741, by Nathan Reynolds and John Hobby, and filed Jan. 5, 1742, page 175.
Ferris, Joseph, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Aug. 2, 1755, by Gideon Reynolds and Reuben Reynolds, and filed Jan. 9, 1764, and estate ordered distributed to his widow, now Elizabeth Smith, and his children Joseph, David, and Charity, page 58.
Ferris, Joseph, late of Greenwich, July 1, 1755, letters of administration on his estate granted to Elizabeth Ferris, widow of decedent, page 115.
Ferris, Joseph, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 17, 1735, probated May 5, 1735, mentions his wife Abigail [Abigail Smith], and children Jeremiah, Deborah Youngs [wife of Thomas Youngs], Abigail, Sarah, Hannah, Mary, Martha, and Mercy. Executors his wife and Thomas Youngs. Witnesses Samuel Peck, Caleb Knapp, and David Reynolds, pages 107 and 108. Inventory taken Apr. 7, 1741, by Captain Caleb Knapp and Deacon Moses Smith, and filed Apr. 7, 1741, pages 109 and 112. Apr. 4, 1749, distribution ordered according to his will, page 358.
Ferris, Joshua, late of Greenwich, Feb. 3, 1747, estate ordered distributed, and on Aug. 6, 1765, a new order of distribution was made, page 198.
Ferris, Joshua, late of Greenwich, Mar. 6, 1750, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abigail Ferris on the death of her husband, Jeremiah Ferris, [nephew of Joshua] formerly administrator, page 26.
Ferris, Joshua, late of Greenwich, Oct. 2, 1776, letters of administration on his estate granted to Mary Ferris [widow Mary Johnson] of Greenwich, page 332.
Ferris, Moses, late of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1749, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joshua Ferris, page 344.
Ferris, Moses, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar.3, 1749, by Azariah Winchell and Benjamin Ferris, and filed Mar. 7, 1749, by Joshua Ferris, administrator, page 3. Apr. 4, 1749, estate distributed to Eunice Ferris [Eunice Waterbury], widow of decedent, and children Jonathan, David, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, and Sarah, page 23.
Ferris, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, July 2, 1764, bond of Hezekiah Ferris of Stamford, guardian of Darena, Samuel and Ahasuerus, children of decedent.
Ferris, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 5, 1764, letters of administration on his estate granted to Keziah Ferris [Keziah Blackman], page 4. Inventory taken Apr. 2, 1764, by John Ferris and Abraham Hubbard, Jr., and filed Apr. 3, 1764, mentions decedentís daughters Mary Austin [Mary Ferris, wife of Job Austin], Anne Palmer [Anna Ferris, wife of Denham Palmer], and Hannah Burrell [Hannah Ferris, wife of Zachary Burrell], page 157. Oct. 5, 1770, account filed by his widow, Keziah Ferris, administratrix, and estate ordered distributed to his children Mary Austin, Anne Palmer, Hannah Burrell, James, Nathaniel, Gilbert, Samuel, Ahasuerus, Lurana, and dower to his widow, page 413. Oct. 29, 1770, estate distributed to his widow Keziah Ferris, and children Mary Austin, Samuel, Gilbert, Nathaniel, Ahasuarus, Lurana Chapman [wife of Jeremiah Chapman], Anne Palmer, Hannah Burrell, and James, page 500.
Ferris, Parthenia, late of Greenwich, Dec. 14, 1776, letters of administration on her estate granted to Joseph Sackett and Hannah Sackett of Greenwich, page 334.
Ferris, Samuel, late of Greenwich, Oct. 2, 1798, letters of administration on his estate granted to Samuel Ferris, page 15. Inventory taken by Oliver Ferris and Frederick Lockwood and filed Dec. 4, 1798, page 95. Dec. 20, 1798, order to advertise for claims, page 77.
Ferris, Sarah, daughter of Joseph Ferris, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 8, 1787, probated Jan. 15, 1794, mentions niece Sarah, wife of Joseph Husted; Jared Husted and Joseph Husted, sons of said Sarah Husted; sister Mercy, wife of Gilbert Lockwood; nieces Abigail, wife of Samuel Whiting of Greenwich; Hannah, wife of Stephen Palmer of Greenwich; and Abigail, wife of David Bertine of New Rochelle. Executor said Jared Husted. Witnesses Alexander Mills, Sarah Knapp, and William Knapp, page 246. June 4, 1799, letters of administration with the will annexed granted to Joseph Husted of Greenwich, page 71. June 4, 1799, order to advertise for claims, page 200.
Ferris, Timothy, late of Greenwich, Apr. 19, 1791, letters of administration on his estate granted to Josiah Ferris, who was ordered to advertise for claims, pages 16 and 17. May 1791, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 17. Inventory taken May 2, 1791, by Oliver Ferris and Shadrach Mead and filed May 3, 1791, page 45. Nov. 7, 1791, report of commissioners to adjust claims of creditors filed, page 45.
Field, Robert, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 26, 1784, probated Nov. 2, 1784, mentions his wife Abigail, and children Uriah, Sarah Underhill, and Jerusha Field. Executors his son Uriah and John Griffin of Phillipsburgh. Witnesses John Davenport, Jr., John Dunn and Jane Kemp, page 628. Inventory taken Nov. 8, 1784, by Thomas Clapp and William Sutton, and filed Mar. 29, 1785, page 680.
Finch, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Sept. 1, 1741, Elizabeth Finch, a daughter of decedent, made choice of James Beatt to be her guardian, page 163.
Finch, Caleb, late of Greenwich, Nov. 4, 1783, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Finch and Solomon Knapp of Greenwich, page 313. Dec. 2, 1783, Mabel Finch [Mabel Todd], widow of decedent, applied for her dower, page 316, and dower set out, page 463. Dec. 2, 1783, Nathaniel Finch of Greenwich appointed guardian of Caleb, over fourteen, Lewis and Andrew, sons of decedent, page 316. Dec. 2, 1783, Mabel Finch appointed guardian of Jemima, a daughter of decedent, page 317. Inventory taken Nov. 26, 1783, by Benjamin Hobby and Bezaleel Brown, and filed Dec. 2, 1783, page 320. Feb. 27, 1784, order to advertise for claims, page 336. Feb. 27, 1784, Apr. 9, 1784, and Nov. 1, 1786, accounts filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 382, 461 and 826.
Finch, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, Feb. 6, 1770, Jeremiah Finch, son of decedent, made choice of Jeremiah Rundle to be his guardian, page 379.
Finch, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, Mar. 1, 1763, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abigail Finch, page 6. Inventory taken Mar. 21, 1763, by Jonathan Lockwood and Samuel Peck, and filed Apr. 6, 1763, page 67. Jan. 9, 1764, account filed, by his widow, Abigail Finch, administratrix, page 119. May 1, 1764, claims of creditors adjusted, page 195.
Finch, Jeremiah, of Greenwich, Dec. 6, 1743, made choice of his brother Samuel Finch to be his guardian, page 142.
Finch, Joseph, late of Greenwich, Apr. 2, 1760, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abigail Finch, page 261.
Finch, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 30, 1775, probated July 9, 1776, mentions his wife Hannah [Hannah Knapp], and children Nathaniel, Timothy, Caleb, Titus, Abraham, Andrew, Hannah Knapp [Hannah Finch, wife of Charles J. Knapp], Anny, and Elizabeth. Executors his sons Nathaniel and Timothy. Witnesses Peter Mead, Amos Mead, and William Bush, page 379. Apr. 29, 1778, on the application of his widow, Hannah Finch, commissioners were appointed to partition the estate, page 362. Agreement with his heirs as to the division of the estate dated Feb. 13, 1779, page 380.
Finney, Isaac, of Greenwich, Jan. 10, 1786, made choice of Solomon Finney of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 767.
Fisk, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Apr. 8, 1757, account dated, shows his widow, Ruth Fisk, and children Jonathan, Nathaniel, David, William, Martha and Abigail, all minors in 1761.
Fisk, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Dec. 7, 1756, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Mead, page 12.
Fisk, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Jan. 7, 1757, by Jabez Mead and Peter Mead, and filed Apr. 3, 1759, by Nathaniel Mead, administrator, page 78.
Fisk, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, July 21, 1762, estate distributed to his widow, her dower, and children Jonathan, Nathaniel, David, William, Martha, and Abigail, page 12.
Fletcher, Joseph, late of Greenwich, Oct. 5, 1786, letters of administration on his estate granted to Amos Mead of Greenwich, page 825. Inventory taken Nov. 30, 1786, by Nehemiah Mead and Jehiel Hubbell, and filed Dec. 1, 1786, shows widow and several small children, page 832. June 29, 1786, Jacob Fletcher, a son of decedent, made choice of Richard Mead to be his guardian, page 810.
Franklin, Henry, late of Greenwich, Aug. 6, 1765, agreement between Henry Franklin, Thomas Franklin, and Joshua Franklin, lawful heirs of the estate of said Henry Franklin, deceased, signed by Henry Franklin, Joshua Franklin, Robert Field, Eliphalet Mead, and Tiddemon Hull, page 208.
Franklin, Henry, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 27, 1757, probated Jan. 5, 1762, mentions his wife Sarah, and children Henry, Thomas, Joshua, and Elizabeth. Executors his son Henry Franklin and David Marshall. Witnesses Joshua Cornwell, James Haite, and James Billington, page 221.
Franklin, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Sept. 10, 1765, bond of Hannah Franklin, guardian of Sarah Franklin, a daughter of decedent.
Franklin, Thomas, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 8, 1765, probated Sept. 10, 1765, mentions his wife Hannah, provides for children; brothers Henry Franklin and Joshua Franklin, and sister Elizabeth Hull; owned land at North Castle, NY. Executors his wife Hannah, John Griffin and Uriah Field. Witnesses Uriah Field, Robert Field, and Mary Field, page 201. Inventory taken Sept. 13, 1765, by Eliphalet Mead and Silas Mead, and filed Sept. 24, 1765, page 219. Oct. 7, 1766, account filed, page 243.
Galpin, Joseph, late of Greenwich, Sept. 8, 1758, letters of administration on his estate granted to William Lyon of Rye, page 823. Inventory taken Sept. 4, 1786, by Joseph Willson and James Brundage, and filed Oct. 3, 1786, page 836.
Galpin, Joseph, of Greenwich, who has gone over to and joined the enemy, inventory taken by Charles Smith and J. Smith, Jr., and filed Oct. 13, 1781, page 1 by Charles Smith and J. Smith, Jr., and filed Oct. 13, 1781, page 148. Feb. 27, 1782, report of commissioners filed, page 567.
Gardner, John, lately deceased in Greenwich, Apr. 25, 1733, inventory taken by Joshua Reynolds and Nathan Smith, and filed May 1, 1733, his widow Martha Gardner, administratrix, one child Hannah, page 41.
German, Charles, late of Greenwich, Dec. 18, 1729, inventory taken by Timothy Knapp and Nathan Smith, and filed Sept. 15, 1733, by John Bullis, administrator, and distribution ordered to his widow and children Peter, John, Charles, Mary, and Margaret, page 75. Feb. 14, 1743, John Bullis, formerly of Greenwich, but now of Crumelbow, Dutchess County, NY, appeared and informed the court that Charles German, late of Greenwich, left a son name Charles under fourteen years of age, and John Bullis was appointed his guardian, page 217.
German, Charles, late of Greenwich, inventory filed Oct. 8, 1754, by Ephraim Bostwick, administrator, page 139.
German, John, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Feb. 12, 1761, by Abraham Hubbard and Reuben Ferris, and filed Mar. 3, 1761, by Josiah Ferris, administrator, page 249.
Gibbs, Archibald, about 15 years of age, Jan. 19, 1795, bond of his guardian Abraham Scofield, Jr., of Stamford.
Golding, Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 10, 1772, probated Sept. 1, 1772, mentions his wife Amy Golding, children Isaiah, Hannah, Zeno, Nathaniel, Reuben, James, Phebe, Anne, and Martha. Executors Moses Quimby and William Carpenter. Witnesses David Dayton, Gilbert Palmer, and Job Ireland, page 5. Inventory taken Sept. 10, 1772, by David Dayton and Gilbert Palmer, and filed Sept. 12, 1772, page 6.
Graham, John Augustus, late of Greenwich, Oct. 8, 1799, William Knapp was appointed guardian of Mary and Cornelia Graham, children of decedent, page 495.
Granger, Edward, proceedings commenced June 8, 1733, only papers in the files is part of the inventory.
Green, Charles, late of Greenwich, will dated July 13, 1795, probated Aug. 11, 1800, mentions his wife Rachel, and children Charles, Benjamin, Phebe, wife of Winus Palmer, Milleson, wife of Joseph Reynolds; grandson Jeremiah Green and son-in-law Caleb Akerly. Executors his sons Charles and Benjamin. Witnesses Joshua Knapp, Samuel Knapp, and Benjamin Knapp, page 287. Codicil dated Apr. 5, 1799, appoints Joshua Knapp, a son of Joshua Knapp, trustee for his daughter Milleson Reynolds, page 289. Inventory taken Aug. 16, 1800, by Nathaniel Mead and Benjamin Brush, and filed Oct. 7, 1800, page 290. Oct. 7, 1800, order to advertise for claims, page 285.
Green, Eleazer, late of Greenwich, Mar. 6, 1758, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abraham Selleck, page 87.
Green, Lois, a child of Martha Green and John Palmer, 3rd, of Greenwich, reputed father, Jan. 5, 1762, bond of her guardian John Palmer, Jr., of Greenwich.
Green, Phebe, late of Greenwich, Aug. 21, 1787, receipt from her heirs, viz: John Green, James Green, John Mead, Jr., Jonathan Coe, Thomas Huggeford [son of her deceased sister Mary and her husband Thomas Huggeford], and Caleb Green, page 40.
Green, Phebe, late of Greenwich, May 4, 1784, account filed, and distribution ordered to be made by Joseph Wilson, administrator, to her brother and sisters, and to the heirs of a deceased brother and sister, page 485. Inventory taken Apr. 3, 1784, by Andrew Miller and Nathan Merritt, and filed May 4, 1784, page 489.
Green, Reuben, Jr., late of Greenwich, Aug. 24, 1771, Elizabeth Green, a daughter of decedent, made choice of John Green to be her guardian, page 457.
Green, Reuben, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 12, 1771, probated Apr. 15, 1771, mentions his children, James, John, now at sea, Caleb, Phebe, and Esther, wife of Jonathan Coe; granddaughter Mary, daughter of John Green; Reuben Vincent, a son of the widow Martha Vincent; granddaughter Betty Green, a daughter of Reuben Green; deceased, grandson Thomas Huggeford, a son of Dr. Edward Huggeford, deceased. Executors his son John, Jonathan Coe, and Samuel Pine. Witnesses Jabez Sherwood, Daniel Merritt, and Jesse Parsons, page 440. Inventory taken Apr. 19, 1771, by Joseph Willson and Jabez Sherwood, and filed Apr. 29, 1771, page 433.
Grigg, Alexander, late of Greenwich, Sept. 13, 1798, letters of administration on his estate granted to Samuel Bush, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 34. Inventory taken by Jabez Fitch and William Knapp, and filed Mar. 5, 1799, page 173. Oct. 25, 1800, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 294.
Grigg, Ann, late of Greenwich, Jan. 13, 1793, estate distributed to her children James, John, Henry, William, Walter, David, Alexander, and Ann, the wife of James Lockwood, page 253.
Grigg, Ann, widow, late of Greenwich, Sept. 27, 1803, recites distribution of her estate to her children John Grigg, Henry Grigg, William Grigg, Walter Grigg,, and David Grigg, as tenants in common; that said William Grigg and David Grigg are now deceased. The said William Grigg devised his estate to Ann Lockwood, a daughter of said Ann Grigg, deceased. Distribution of said estate now ordered to the heirs in severalty, page 401. Nov. 10, 1803, estate distributed to the legal representatives of William Grigg, a deceased son; to the legal representatives of David Grigg, a deceased son; to Henry Grigg, a son; to the legal representatives of Walter Grigg, a deceased son; and to John Grigg, a son, page 462.
Grigg, David, late of Greenwich, July 5, 1803, letters of administration on his estate granted to Ann Lockwood, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 437. Inventory taken Sept. 13, 1803, by Ebenezer Mead and Richard Mead, and filed Sept. 27, 1803, page 438.
Grigg, John, Captain, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Sept. 29, 1786, by John Mead and Israel Knapp, and filed Oct. 7, 1787, time for commissioners to examine claims of creditors extended, page 36. July 16, 1787, report of commissioners filed, page 44. Dec. 11, 1787, real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 62. Dec. 11, 1787, additional inventory filed, page 107.
Grigg, John, Captain, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 13, 1781, probated Jan. 24, 1785, mentions his wife Anna [Ann Bush], and children, no names. Executors his wife and sons James, John, and Henry. Witnesses John Mackay, William Bush, and Elisha Belcher, page 793. Sept. 21, 1786, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 823.
Grigg, John, late of Greenwich, Nov. 18, 1799, account filed by Henry Grigg, administrator, and creditors ordered paid, page 219. Feb. 28, 1800, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 219. Feb. 28, 1800, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 265.
Grigg, William, late of Greenwich, will dated May 12, 1798, probated June 11, 1798, all to his sister Ann Lockwood of New York City. Executrix Ann Lockwood. Witnesses William Bush, William Knapp, and Rebecca Bush, page 16. Inventory taken by Samuel Bush and Richard Mead, and filed Aug. 7, 1798, page 17. Aug. 7, 1798, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 6. Aug. 2, 1799, report of commissioners filed, page 209.
Haight, James, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 3, 1764, probated Dec. 1, 1764, mentions his wife Anor, and children Caleb, Samuel, Ann, Elizabeth, and Martha; granddaughters Mary Sutton and Ann Sutton. Executors his sons Samuel and Caleb. Witnesses Benjamin Smith, Silas Mead, and Esther Hunt, page 167.
Haviland, Solomon, late of Greenwich, inventory taken June 22, 1772, by Joseph Willson and John Clapp, and filed Sept. 1, 1772, by Thomas Carpenter, administrator, page 12.
Haviland, Solomon, late of Greenwich, June 22, 1772, letters of administration on his estate granted to Thomas Carpenter of Rye, the widow and daughter of deceased having renounced, page 499.
Hays, Abraham, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 8, 1795, probated Feb. 4, 1796, mentions his children Rachel, wife of Peter Avery, Abraham, Hannah, wife of Walter Butler, Elizabeth, wife of John Addington, Esther, wife of Nehemiah Mead, granddaughter Charity and her two children Amy and Henry Hays, to the Rev. Isaac Lewis and Hannah, his wife, and to Jabez Fitch and Amy [Amy Knapp], his wife. Executor Jabez Fitch. Witness Beale N. Lewis, William M. Lewis, and Roswell Lewis, page 348.
Hays, James, of Greenwich, Oct. 5, 1742, made choice of George Gorum of Stamford to be his guardian, page 211.
Hendrie, William, of Greenwich, who has gone over to and joined the enemies of the United States, inventory taken Apr. 3, 1783, by Charles Webb and Samuel Peck, and filed Aug. 6, 1783, page 634. Sept. 20, 1783, report of commissioners filed, page 364.
Heusted, David, late of Greenwich, Nov. 14, 1776, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abraham Husted, page 332.
Hibbard, Joseph, late of Greenwich, Nov. 5, 1793, letters of administration on his estate granted to William Bush, page 182. Inventory taken Jan. 1, 1794, by John Addington and Isaac Weed and filed Jan. 17, 1794, page 228. Jan. 26, 1794, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 189. Sept. 1, 1794, report of commissioners filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 264.
Higgins, Jacob, late of Greenwich, May 1, 1802, bond of his widow Sarah Higgins, guardian of Ally and Eliza, children of decedent.
Higgins, Jacob, late of Greenwich, Oct. 10, 1800, letters of administration on his estate granted to Thomas Hitchcock of Greenwich, page 285. Inventory taken Oct. 9, 1800, by Andrew Mead and Benjamin Holmes, and filed Nov. 4, 1800, page 291.
Hitchcock, John, late of Greenwich, inventory taken July 2, 1774, by Peter Mead and Bezaleel Brown, and filed July 2, 1774, by Mindwell Hitchcock and Eli Rundle, administrators, page 52.
Hitchcock, John, late of Greenwich, July 5, 1774, letters of administration on his estate granted to Mindwell Hitchcock and Eli Rundle, both of Greenwich, page 296. July 5 1774, Joseph Hitchcock and Thomas Hitchcock, sons of decedent, made choice of Mindwell Hitchcock to be their guardian, page 273.
Hobby, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, additional inventory filed Mar. 5, 1799, page 163.
Hobby, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, additional inventory taken July 1, 1760, by Israel Knapp and Joshua Knapp, and filed Sept. 4, 1764, by Jonathan Hobby, administrator, page 155.
Hobby, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Nov. 6, 1744, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jonathan Hobby, page 250. Inventory taken Nov. 30, 1744, by Israel Knapp and Joshua Knapp, and filed Mar. 6, 1745, page 266.
Hobby, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, will dated June 23, 1796, probated Aug. 16, 1797, mentions his wife Amy [Amy Knapp], and children Benjamin, Squire, Amy, wife of Andrew Mead, and Sally, wife of Amos Hobby. Executor Colonel Ebenezer Mead. Witnesses Sarah Hobby, Bezaleel Brown and Caleb Hobby, page 401. Inventory taken Aug. 20, 1796, and filed Oct. 4, 1796, page 498. Aug. 16, 1796, ordered to advertise for claims, page 381. Oct. 4, 1796, commissioners appointed to set out dower of his widow, Amy Hobby, page 443. Nov. 20, 1796, dower set out, page 497.
Hobby, David, late of Greenwich, inventory taken by Charles Smith and Elkanah Mead, and filed Feb. 10, 1802. Feb. 1, 1802, bond of Hannah Hobby and Seymour Hobby, administrators.
Hobby, Deborah, late of Greenwich, widow of Jonathan Hobby, will dated Oct. 6, 1802, not probated, mentions her daughter Abigail, wife of Elijah Mead, Elizabeth Mead, formerly the wife of Stephen Mead, deceased; Sarah Reynolds, a daughter of Joel Reynolds; Alfred and Harvey, sons of my son David Hobby, deceased. Executor Benjamin Brush.
Hobby, Ebenezer, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 10, 1799, probated Feb. 27, 1800, mentions his wife Mary [Mary Holmes] and children Jonathan, David, Ebenezer, Caleb and Mary, wife of Andrew Marshall, Jr., grandfather John Hobby. Executor Oliver Ferris. Witnesses Bezaleel Brown, Denham Palmer and Edmund Knapp, page 262. Feb. 27, 1800, ordered to advertise for claims, page 262. Inventory taken by Bezaleel Brown and Andrew Mead and filed June 3, 1800, page 273. Sept. 2, 1800, commissioners appointed to set out the dower of his widow, Mary Hobby, page 266. Feb. 27, 1800, Jonathan Hobby and David Hobby, children of decedent, made choice of Andrew Mead to be their guardian, page 497. Feb. 18, 1803, on the application of Ebenezer Hobby, Caleb Hobby, and David Hobby, children of decedent, estate ordered distributed, page 306. Feb. 21, 1803, distribution of that part of decedentís estate where Peter Moe formerly lived and where Thomas Hobby now lives in said Greenwich to his children Ebenezer, Caleb and David, page 374.
Hobby, Enos, late of Greenwich, Dec. 11, 1787, account filed by James Hobby, administrator, and creditors ordered paid pro rata, page 62. Dec. 17, 1787, receipt from his creditors, page 175.
Hobby, John, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 23, 1758, probated Dec. 18, 1759, mentions his wife Hannah, and children Thomas, John; Hannah, wife of John Addington; Rebecca, Rachel, widow of Daniel Banks, Jr., Susannah, wife of James Barber, Abigail, wife of William Egit, Sarah, wife of Jabez Mead, Jr., and Phebe; granddaughter Martha, daughter of his daughter Martha. Executor his son Thomas. Witnesses William Bush, John Marshall, Jr., and Nathaniel Sackett, page 130.
Hobby, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Nov. 26, 1799, letters of administration on his estate granted to Andrew Mead, page 221. Inventory taken Dec. 20, 1799, by Bezaleel Brown and Oliver Ferris, and filed Dec. 24, 1799, page 245. Jan. 18, 1803, account filed, page 268.
Hobby, Mills, late of Greenwich, will dated June 20, 1802, probated July 6, 1802, mentions his wife Ruth [Ruth Holmes] and children, no names. Executrix his wife. Witnesses Andrew Mead, Caleb Hobby and Jabez Fitch, page 351. Inventory taken July 19, 1802, by Jabez Fitch and Ebenezer Mead and filed Sept. 7, 1802, page 352. July 5, 1803, account filed, page 354.
Hobby, Thomas, Colonel, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 29, 1783, probated Sept. 1, 1798, mentions his children Jabez, Hezekiah, Thomas, Mary and Sarah. Executors Dr. William Bush, Israel Knapp. Witnesses Nathaniel Mead, Jr., John Mead, Jr., and Benjamin Banks, page 85. Sept. 4, 1798, order to advertise for claims, page 14. Inventory taken Jan. 2, 1799, by Samuel Bush and Richard Mead, and filed Mar. 5, 1799, page 178. Nov. , 1798, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 55. Sept. 5, 1799, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 213. Nov. 15, 1799, appeal taken by his children Thomas, Jabez M., and Hezekiah from the order confirming the report of the commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 222.
Hobby, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Dec. 31, 1801, letters of administration on his estate granted to Clemence Hobby [decedentís 2nd cousin, daughter of Joseph Hobby and Sarah Knapp], his widow, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 391. Inventory taken Feb. 20, 1802, by Ebenezer Mead and Nehemiah Mead and filed Mar. 2, 1802, page 391. Feb. 1, 1803, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 392. Oct. 4, 1803, report of commissioners to adjust claims of creditors, page 392.
Hobby, Thomas, late of Greenwich, inventory taken by Nathan Reynolds and Ebenezer Whiting, and filed Mar. 13, 1733, by Rebecca Hobby and John Hobby, administrators, and distribution ordered to his widow, Rebecca Hobby, and children John, Rebecca, Martha, and Susannah, page 89.
Hobby, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Mar. 7, 1733, estate distributed to his widow and children John, Martha, Thomas and Susannah Mead.
Holmes, Abner, of Greenwich, aged fifteen years, Apr. 2, 1745, made choice of Theophilus Peck of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 257.
Holmes, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Feb. 4, 1745, Reuben Holmes, aged fourteen years, son of decedent, made choice of Nathaniel Mead to be his guardian, page 273.
Holmes, Isaac, Jr., late of Greenwich, Apr. 6, 1787, letters of administration on his estate granted to [his cousin] Amos Mead, page 855. Inventory taken Apr. 14, 1787, by Jared Mead and Ebenezer Mead, and filed Apr. 24, 1787, page 900. May 3, 1787, David Holmes, a son of decedent, made choice of Thomas Hobby to be his guardian, page 908. Apr. 24, 1787, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, pages 892 and 894.
Holmes, Isaac, Jr., late of Greenwich, June 13, 1788, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 96. June 24, 1788, report of commissioners filed, page 100. Additional inventory filed July 3, 1788 by Amos Mead, administrator, page 110. July 8, 1788, real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 99.
Holmes, Isaac, Jr., late of Greenwich, May 15, 1797, account filed by Amos Mead, administrator, and creditors ordered paid, page 457.
Holmes, Isaac, late of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1792, account filed by Amos Mead, administrator, page 109. Dec. 20, 1791, additional inventory filed, page 229.
Holmes, Isaac, late of Greenwich, will dated June 10, 1786, probated Aug. 24, 1793, mentions his wife Abigail, and children Isaac, Jr., Jabez, Ebenezer, John of New York State, Abigail, wife of Samuel Mills, Sarah, wife of Silas Bishop, Rachel, wife of Richard Sackett, Mary, wife of Ebenezer Hobby, and Hannah, deceased wife of Thomas Hobby, Jr. Executors Jabez Fitch and Samuel Seymour. Witnesses Abraham Hays, Isaac Weed and Samuel Weeks, page 241. Oct. 1, 1793, the executors refused to qualify and letters of administration with the will annexed were granted to Jabez Holmes of Greenwich, page 181. Inventory taken by Ebenezer Mead and Jared Mead and filed Nov. 5, 1793, page 225. Nov. 5, 1793, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 182.
Holmes, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Mar. 6, 1750, his son Ichabod Holmes made choice of Epenetus Holmes of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 28.
Howe, Isaac, late of Greenwich, Feb. 26, 1785, his heirs acknowledged the receipt from their honored mother, Keziah Howe [Keziah Mead], executrix of their honored father, Isaac Howe, of their legacy, viz: Abigail, wife of Deliverance Mead, Sarah, widow, and Keziah, wife of Abraham Mead, page 14.
Howe, Isaac, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 16, 1768, probated Dec. 6, 1779, mentions his wife Keziah [Keziah Mead], and children Isaac, Abigail Mead, Keziah Mead, Sarah, and Elizabeth. Executors his wife and brother Eliphalet Mead. Witnesses Oliver Todd, Peter Husted, and Israel Reynolds, page 396.
Howe, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 27, 1799, probated Nov. 5, 1799, all to his wife Amy, whom he named as executrix. Witnesses Daniel Reynolds, Briggs Reynolds and David Knapp, page 239. Inventory taken Nov. 18, 1799, by David Knapp and Daniel Reynolds and filed Dec. 26, 1799, page 246.
Howe, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Aug. 3, 1773, Nathaniel Howe, a son of decedent, made choice of Henry Burley to be his guardian, page 68.
Howe, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Aug. 4, 1761, bond of Henry Burley of Greenwich, guardian of Ebenezer Howe, a son of decedent. Apr. 3, 1764, bond of Jonathan Howe of Greenwich, guardian of Ann Howe and Hannah Howe, children of decedent.
Howe, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Feb. 6, 1759, letters of administration on his estate granted to Comfort Howe, page 226.
Howe, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Jan. 1, 1760, by Timothy Ferris and Abraham Hubbard, and filed Jan. 1, 1760, page 136.
Hubbard, Abraham, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Oct. 12, 1785, by Lewis McDonald and Jonathan Finch, Jr., and filed by Henry Hubbard, executor, page 74.
Hubbard, Abraham, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 28, 1783, probated June 20, 1786, mentions his wife Sarah, and children Henry, Anna, wife of Dr. Hosea Hamilton, and Mary. Executors his son Henry and John Mackay. Witnesses Jonathan Finch, Jr., Nathan Ingersoll, and John Ingersoll, page 870.
Hubbell, Jehiel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 28, 1785, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 277.
Hubbell, Jehiel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 8, 1788, on the application of Joseph Sackett, administrator, commissioners were appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 88.
Hubble, Jehiel, late of Greenwich, Apr. 5, 1774, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joseph Sackett, page 99. Inventory taken July 2, 1774, by Jesse Parsons and Josiah Ferris, and filed July 2, 1774, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 148.
Huggeford, Edward, late of Greenwich, Apr. 11, 1771, bond of Israel Knapp, Jr., of Greenwich, guardian of Thomas Huggeford, a son of decedent.
Huggeford, Edward, late of Greenwich, will dated July 31, 1756, probated Apr. 22, 1760, mentions his wife Mary [Mary Green], son Thomas, brother-in-law Caleb Griffin, mother Elizabeth Huggeford, and father Thomas Huggeford, deceased. Executors his wife Mary, and father-in-law Reuben Green. Witnesses Jabez Sherwood, Jeremiah Anderson, and John Smith, page 179. Inventory taken in 1760, by Jabez Sherwood and Jeremiah Anderson, and filed in 1760, page 180.
Huggeford, Thomas, Dr., late of Greenwich, will dated June 14, 1755, probated Aug. 5, 1755, mentions his wife Elizabeth, and children Peter, Edward, and Frances, wife of Caleb Griffin; John Carhart of Rye, NY bequeathed a pistol; decedent owned land at North Castle, NY. Executors his wife and John Clapp. Witnesses Joseph Brundage, Benjamin Kniffin, and Roger Kniffin, page 43. Inventory taken Aug. 13, 1755, by John Clapp, and Jabez Sherwood, and filed Oct. 7, 1755, page 44.
Huggeford, Thomas, of Greenwich, a minor, Apr. 26, 1771, made choice of Israel Knapp, Jr., to be his guardian, page 357.
Hull, Esther and Hannah Hull, of Stamford, Aug. 3, 1756, bond of their guardian Esther Hull [their mother Esther Seely, widow of Josiah Hull] of Greenwich.
Husted, Anna, Jan. 7, 1782, made choice of Thaddeus Husted to be her guardian, page 192.
Husted, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Mar. 24, 1783, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Reynolds, Jr., page 299. Inventory taken Apr. 3, 1783, by John Mackay and Joshua Knapp, and filed July 1, 1783, page 448. Oct. 4, 1783, account filed, and distribution ordered, page 312. Oct. 15, 1783, estate distributed to his widow Sarah Husted and children Sarah Reynolds [wife of Titus Reynolds], Deborah Reynolds [wife of Nathaniel Reynolds], Martha Brush [wife of James Brush], heirs of Rachel Delevan [wife of John Delevan], Mary Mead [wife of Jonah Mead], Azuba Husted; Benjamin Husted and Nathaniel Husted have had their full share during the lifetime of decedent, page 653.
Husted, Jabez, late of Greenwich, Nov. 26, 1799, Jabez Husted appointed guardian of Jabez Wiggins Husted, a son of decedent, page 496. Jan. 13, 1803, David Perry of Ridgefield appointed guardian of Jabez W. Husted, a son of decedent, in place of Jabez Husted, his former guardian, page 499.
Husted, Jared, late of Greenwich, Feb. 22, 1803, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joseph Husted, who was ordered to advertise for claims, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 442. Inventory taken Feb. 26, 1803, by Silvanus Knapp and Joseph Selleck, and filed Feb. 26, 1803, page 443. Aug. 23, 1803, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 443.
Husted, John, late of Greenwich, May 7, 1802, bond of Daniel Reynolds, Jr., administrator. Inventory taken July 1, 1802, by Enos Lockwood and William Hendrie and filed Aug. 17, 1802.
Husted, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Aug. 20, 1733, inventory taken by John Hobby and David Reynolds, and filed Nov. 6, 1733, and his estate ordered distributed to his widow, Abigail Husted [Abigail Ferris], and children Jonathan and Peter, under age, and guardians appointed, page 54. Mar. 3, 1740, the court appointed Ebenezer Gregory guardian of Peter Husted, page 103.
Husted, Lucy, widow of Moses Husted, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 13, 1796, probated Aug. 1, 1796, mentions sister Charlotte, widow of John Edee of Westchester County, NY; sister Molly Purdy, wife of Joshua Purdy of Rye Neck, NY; children of her deceased sister Sophia, wife of Nehemiah Brown of Greenwich, viz: Hannah, wife of Dr. David Perry, Sophia, wife of William Marshall, Elizabeth, wife of Jonathan Mead, Charlotte, wife of Abraham Knapp and her daughter Lucy Knapp; Lucy Perry, a daughter of Hannah Perry; niece Abigail, wife of John Hoyt and a daughter of Charlotte Edee; Molly Purdy, a daughter of said Joshua Purdy; Major Brown, a son of said Sophia Brown, children of her sister Sophia Brown, viz: Nehemiah Brown, Jr., Park Brown, Major Brown, and Samuel Brown. Executors Joshua Purdy, Nathaniel Mead, and Israel Peck. Witnesses Theophilus Peck, Peter Avery, and Elizabeth Peck, page 459. Aug. 20, 1796, letter issued to Joshua Purdy and Israel Peck, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 340. Inventory taken Aug. 2, 1796, by Nathaniel Mead and Isaac Howe, and filed Aug. 2, 1796, page 442. Oct. 27, 1798, additional inventory filed, page 592.
Husted, Moses, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 13, 1795, probated Nov. 14, 1795, mentions his wife Lucy, brother Peter Husted, children of his sister Susannah Denton, deceased; children of his sister Sarah Warden; sister Abigail Lyon; sister Hannah Dotty; brother Jabez Husted and residue to the eldest son of brother Jabez Husted. Executors his wife and Dr. David Perry of Ridgefield. Witnesses John Mackay, Theophilus Peck, and Gilbert Peck, page 352. Inventory taken Dec. 30, 1795, by Isaac Howe and Nathaniel Mead, and filed Dec. 30, 1795, page 364.
Husted, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 5, 1758, probated Apr. 24, 1758, mentions his brother Joseph Husted, sisters Sarah Husted and Deborah Husted. Executor his brother Joseph Husted. Witnesses Samuel Ferris, Josiah Ferris, and James Billington, page 195.
Husted, Samuel, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Feb. 19, 1761, by Benjamin Weed and Hezekiah Weed, and filed Mar. 3, 1761, by Zebulon Husted, administrator, page 250.
Ingersoll, Joseph, late of Greenwich, Oct. 15, 1784, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Ingersoll, page 613. Inventory taken Nov. 4, 1784, by Simon Ingersoll and Jonathan Finch, Jr., and filed Nov .6, 1784, page 622. Nov. 6, 1784, order to advertise for claims, page 616. July 5, 1785, account filed, which included the expense for the support of a child of deceased under four years of age, page 732a.
Ingersoll, Simon, late of Greenwich, inventory taken July 11, 1758, by John Ferris and Caleb Mead, and filed Sept. 5, 1758, by Anne Ingersoll, administratrix, page 59. Mar. 13, 1760, account filed, and estate ordered distributed to his widow and children, page 60.
Ingersoll, Simon, late of Greenwich, July 4, 1758, letters of administration on his estate granted to Anne Ingersoll of Greenwich, page 73.
Ingersoll, Simon, late of Greenwich, Mar. 13, 1760, bond of Benoni Platt, Jr., of North Castle, NY, now elected guardian of Sarah and James, children of decedent; also bond of Anne Ingersoll, guardian of Nathaniel and Joseph, other children of decedent.
Ingersoll, Simon, late of Greenwich, Oct. 1, 1771, Nathaniel Ingersoll and Joseph Ingersoll, sons of decedent, made choice of their mother, Anne Ingersoll, to be their guardian, page 462.
Ingersoll, Simon, Lieut., late of Greenwich, Apr. 1, 1777, letters of administration on his estate granted to [wife] Elizabeth Ingersoll, page 320. Inventory taken June 19, 1777, by David Wood and John Mackay, and filed May 4, 1778, page 240.
Ingersoll, Simon, Lieut., late of Greenwich, Feb. 18, 1784, account filed by Elizabeth Ingersoll [widow Elizabeth Scofield], administratrix, and his real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 383. Feb. 28, 1784, distribution ordered to his widow and children, page 383.
Ingersoll, Simon, Lieut., late of Greenwich, June 5, 1792, bond of David Wood of Greenwich, guardian of Levi, about 17 years of age, and Solomon, about 10 years of age, children of decedent.
James, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, June 13, 1745, letters of administration on his estate granted to Elizabeth James, page 254. Inventory taken Oct. 7, 1746, by James Johnson and Nathaniel Peck, Jr., and filed Oct. 7, 1746, by Elizabeth James, administratrix, page 294. Feb. 7, 1749, Robert James, aged sixteen years, a son of decedent, made choice of Lieut. David Lockwood of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 356. Oct. 2, 1750, account filed, page 294.
James, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, June 5, 1750, his son Ebenezer James made choice of his mother Elizabeth James to be his guardian, page 34.
James, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 2, 1756, bond of Nathaniel Husted of Greenwich, guardian of Benjamin James, a son of decedent. Oct. 7, 1760, bond of Peter James now elected guardian of said Benjamin James.
Jarman, Charles, late of Greenwich, Oct. 2, 1753, letters of administration on his estate granted to Ephraim Bostwick, page 82.
Jarman, John, late of Greenwich, Jan. 23, 1761, letters of administration on his estate granted to Josiah Ferris, page 213.
Jarmon, Charles, late of Greenwich, May 4, 1742, Charles Jarmon, a son of decedent, made choice of Elihu Marshall to be his guardian, page 196.
Jessup, Amos, late of Greenwich, additional inventory filed July 2, 1785, by Oliver Ferris, administrator, page 28. Feb. 9, 1786, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 13. Apr. 4, 1786, account filed and creditors ordered paid, page 13.
Jessup, Amos, late of Greenwich, additional inventory filed June, 1799, by Oliver Ferris, administrator, page 154.
Jessup, Amos, late of Greenwich, Mar. 26, 1785, letters of administration on his estate granted to Oliver Ferris, page 666. Inventory taken Mar. 29, 1785, by Bezaleel Brown and Denham Palmer, and filed Apr. 6, 1785, page 683. Apr. 6, 1785, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 669.
Jessup, Gershom, late of Greenwich, Aug. 30, 1803, letters of administration on his estate granted to Enos Knapp and Rhoda Jessup [widow Rhoda Knapp] of Greenwich, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 416. Inventory taken by William Knapp and Thomas Hitchcock, and filed Aug. 6, 1803, page 417.
Jessup, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Aug. 2, 1757, letters of administration on his estate granted to Sarah Jessup, page 96.
Jessup, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Aug. 22, 1757, by Samuel Ferris and James Nichols, and filed Dec. 7, 1757, by Sarah Jessup, administratrix, page 188. Jan. 8, 1759, estate distributed to his widow, Sarah Jessup, and his children Jonathan, Amos, Nathaniel, Silvanus, Samuel, David, Phebe, and Deborah, page 188.
Jessup, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Jan. 6, 1759, bond of Sarah Jessup, guardian of David and Deborah, children of decedent. Jan. 8 and Feb. 6, 1759, bond of Jonathan Dibble, guardian of Samuel, Phebe, Nathaniel and Sylvanus, children of decedent.
Jessup, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Mar. 4, 1759, estate distributed to his widow, Sarah Jessup, and children Jonathan, Amos, Samuel, Nathaniel, Silvanus, David, Deborah and Phebe, page 317.
Jessup, Peter, late of Greenwich, Jan. 23, 1802, letters of administration on his estate granted to Mary Jessup [Mary or Polly Ferris], his widow, and Ethan Ferris, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 443. Inventory taken Feb. 2, 1802, by Oliver Ferris and Thomas Hitchcock, and filed Mar. 16, 1802, page 444. Oct. 5, 1802, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 446. July 6, 1803, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 446.
Johnson, Henry, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 11, 1800, probated Nov. 6, 1800, mentions his wife Amy and children Jonathan, Henry, Catharine, Robert, Levina, Deborah, Isaac, Amy and Benjamin. Executors his son Jonathan and Ebenezer Peck. Witnesses Benjamin Holmes, Nehemiah Mead, Jr., and Michael Cox Timpany, page 277. Nov. 1800, order to advertise for claims, page 294. Inventory taken Dec. 2, 1800, by Robert Peck and Enos Knapp, and filed Jul 18, 1801, page 312. July 12, 1801, account filed, and allowed, page 314. July 21, 1801, estate ordered distributed to his widow and children, page 315. July 23, 1801, estate distributed to his widow and children Jonathan, Robert, Levina, Deborah, Amy and Catherine, according to his will, page 315. Dec. 8, 1800, Robert Johnson, a son of decedent, made choice of Amy Johnson, widow of decedent, to be his guardian, page 497.
Johnson, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Feb. 12, 1748, bond of Samuel Johnson of Greenwich, administrator.
Johnson, Thomas, late of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1749, Henry Johnson, son of decedent, made choice of Thomas Johnson of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 356.
Johnson, Thomas, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Feb. 15, 1749, by Nathan Reynolds and Nehemiah Knapp, and filed Mar. 7, 1749, by Samuel Johnson, administrator, page 101.
Johnson, Thomas, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 22, 1754, probated Apr. 3, 1764, mentions his brother Henry Johnson and sister Ann Johnson. Executor his brother Henry Johnson. Witnesses Eliphalet Peck, Japheth Ferris, and James Billington, page 153.
Jordan, Caleb, late of Greenwich, May 3, 1774, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathan Merritt of Greenwich, the widow having renounced, page 99. Inventory taken May 4, 1774, by Jabez Sherwood and Jonathan Coe, and filed July 5, 1775, page 142.
Jordan, John, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Jan. 14, 1761, by Jabez Sherwood, and Gilbert Lyon, and filed Jan. 15, 1761, page 70.
Jordon, John, late of Greenwich, Jan. 15, 1761, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joseph Galpin, Jr., page 215.
Ketchum, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Apr. 1, 1741, letters of administration on his estate granted to Justus Bush of Greenwich, page 280. May 5, 1747, Richard Ketchum, a son of decedent, made choice of Isaac Howe of Greenwich, to be his guardian, page 309. Inventory taken Apr. 23, 1746, by Jabez Mead and Israel Knapp, and filed May 5, 1746, page 332. Mar. 1, 1748, report filed, and distribution ordered to creditors, and his widow, Rose Ketchum, page 345. Feb. 7, 1749, the court appointed Samuel Ketchum of Greenwich guardian of Rose Ketchum, aged thirteen years, a daughter of decedent, page 357.
King, William, of Stamford, now absconded and gone over to the enemy, inventory taken Mar. 22, 1779, by Charles Webb and Samuel Hutton, and filed Mar. 22, 1779, page 82. May 7, 1779, report of commissioners filed, page 82.
Knapp, Alethea [Althea Marshall, widow of Titus Knapp], late of Greenwich, Sept. 28, 1778, letters of administration on his estate granted to Andrew Marshall of Greenwich, page 318.
Knapp, Alithea [Althea Marshall, widow of Titus Knapp], late of Greenwich, inventory taken Oct. 3, 1784, by Ebenezer Knapp and Odle Close, and filed Jan. 17, 1785, page 715. Jan. 17, 1785, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 647.
Knapp, Amy, in 1783, appointed guardian of Amy, Lucy, Rachel, and Nezer Knapp, page 314. ([grand]children of David Knapp) [children of Nezer Knapp].
Knapp, Caleb, late of Goshen in the Province of New York, Mar. 7, 1768, bond of David Knapp, Jr., of Greenwich, guardian of William Knapp, a son of decedent. Mar. 7, 1768, bond of William Rundle of Greenwich, guardian of Jabez Knapp, a son of decedent. Dec. 5, 1769, bond of David Knapp, Jr., guardian of Amy Knapp, a daughter of decedent.
Knapp, Caleb, late of Greenwich, Feb. 21, 1797, bond of Hannah Knapp, widow of deceased, guardian of Caleb Knapp, about 8 years of age, a son of decedent.
Knapp, Caleb, late of Greenwich, Oct. 7, 1783, letters of administration on his estate granted to Eben Knapp, page 313. Inventory taken June 21, 1784, by Edmund Brown and Bezaleel Brown, and filed June 22, 1784, page 518. June 22, 1784, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 517. July 8, 1785, report of commissioners filed, account files, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 733 and 735.
Knapp, Caleb, late of Greenwich, will dated June 21, 1750, probated Dec. 4, 1750, mentions his wife Sarah and children Abigail, wife of Nathaniel James, Timothy, Caleb, eldest son, Nathaniel, Charles, Nehemiah, Sarah, and Deborah. Executors his sons Nathaniel and Nehemiah. Witnesses Israel Knapp, Reuben Pennoyer, and Nathan Reynolds, page 152. Inventory taken Nov. 26, 1750, by Nathaniel Husted and Samuel Ferris, and filed Apr. 2, 1754, and estate ordered distributed according to his will, page 154.
Knapp, Caleb, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 28, 1762, probated July 12, 1763, mentions his wife Clemens, and children Caleb, Titus, Amos, Sarah Hobby [wife of Joseph Hobby], Clemens Bush [Elizabeth Clemens Knapp, wife of John Bush], Amy Mead [wife of Ebenezer Mead, Jr.], Charity Lockwood [wife of Joseph Lockwood], Lydia Reynolds [wife of Horton Reynolds], Hannah Close [wife of Nathaniel Close] and Mary. Executor Captain Joseph Hobby. Witnesses Abraham Hayes, Bezaleel Brown and Joshua Sackett, page 92. Inventory taken Sept. 6, 1763, by David Knapp and Ebenezer Hobby, and filed Sept. 6, 1763, page 116.
Knapp, Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated May 21, 1737, probated Aug. 2, 1737, devised all his property to his brothers Benjamin, Joshua, Joseph, David and James. Executors his brothers Benjamin and Joseph. Witnesses Peter Ferris, Hezekiah Lockwood, and Martha Lockwood, page 128. Inventory taken Jan. 31, 1738, by Samuel Burley and Hezekiah Lockwood, and filed Feb. 6, 1738, page 130. Agreement between his heirs, dated Jan. 3, 1738, recorded Feb. 23, 1742, decedent had three sisters, viz: Martha, wife of Joseph Palmer, Ruth, wife of Abraham Hubbard, and Elizabeth, wife of Charles Smith, page 132.
Knapp, David, late of Greenwich, Nov. 4, 1783, on the application of Odle Close and Eben Knapp, executors, commissioners appointed to set out dower of Rachel Knapp [Rachel Close], widow of decedent, page 314.
Knapp, David, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 12, 1774, probated Mar. 1, 1774, mentions his wife Rachel, and children Eben, Nezer, David, Phineas, Rebecca, Rachel, Eunice, Elizabeth, and Joseph. Executors his son Eben and Odle Close. Witnesses Robert Murphy, Abraham Mead, and Phebe Rundle, Jr., page 95. Inventory taken Mar. 14, 1774, by Eli Rundle and Joseph Close, and filed Apr. 5, 1774, page 107.
Knapp, David, of Greenwich, absconded and gone over to the enemies of the United States, inventory taken Apr. 3, 1783, by Charles Webb and Samuel Peck, and filed Aug. 6, 1783, page 630. Sept. 30, 1783, report of commissioners filed, page 365.
Knapp, Ezekiel, late of Greenwich, June 11, 1789, letters of administration on his estate granted to Bezaleel Brown, page 176. Sept. 10, 1789, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 182.
Knapp, Ezekiel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 1, 1791, commissioners appointed to set out the dower of his widow, pages 10 and 14. Inventory taken Sept. 22, 1789, by Amos Mead and Joshua Mead, and filed Sept. 30, 1789, page 84. Dec. 2, 1790, report of commissioners to adjust claims of creditors filed, page 85. May 3, 1791, account filed by Bezaleel Brown, administrator, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 16.
Knapp, Israel [Jr.], late of Greenwich, July 26, 1791, bond of Margaret Knapp of Greenwich, guardian of Amy Knapp, about 19 years of age, Sally Woolsey Knapp, about 17 years of age, Elizabeth Huggeford Knapp, about 13 years of age, Ann Knapp, about 9 years of age, and Cornelia Knapp, about 3 years of age, children of decedent, said Margaret Knapp, being their mother.
Knapp, Israel [Jr.], late of Greenwich, May 4, 1795, estate distributed to his widow; [half] sister Elizabeth Knapp; and children Amy, wife of William A. Thompson, to the legal representatives of Fanny Thompson, a deceased daughter, Sarah, wife of David Wood, Elizabeth Huggeford, Ann and Cornelia, subject to the dower of the widow of Israel Knapp, Sr., page 137.
Knapp, Israel [Jr.], late of Greenwich, Sept. 28, 1790, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jabez Fitch, William A. Thompson and William Knapp, page 4. Inventory taken Jan. 6, 1791, by Bezaleel Brown and Joseph Hobby, Jr., and filed Jan. 28, 1791, page 79. Oct. 5, 1790, order to advertise for claims, page 7. Dec. 14, 1791, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 22. Additional inventory filed Mar. 29, 1793, page 229.
Knapp, Israel, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Sept. 14, 1784, by John Mead and Bezaleel Brown, and filed Mar. 22, 1788, page 101. Mar. 24, 1788, order to advertise for claims, page 91.
Knapp, Israel, late of Greenwich, will dated June 7, 1777, probated Aug. 28, 1783, mentions his wife Elizabeth, and children Timothy and his wife Ruth [Ruth Close], Israel, Mary Mead [wife of Stephen Mead], Elizabeth, Hannah Husted [wife of Abraham Husted], and Amy. Executors his son Israel, and son-in-law Abraham Husted. Witnesses Samuel Connery, Abraham Hobby, and James Nichols, page 399. [Wife Elizabeth ?]
Knapp, Jonathan, Jr., late of Greenwich, Nov. 18, 1766, bond of Susannah Knapp [Susannah Mills], guardian of Peter, Silas, Abigail, Rachel and Hannah, children of decedent. Mar. 2, 1768, bond of Joshua Knapp, Jr., guardian of Jonathan Knapp, a son of decedent. Apr. 5, 1775, Silas Knapp, about 16 years of age, a son of decedent, made choice of his brother Jonathan Knapp, to be his guardian.
Knapp, Jonathan, Jr., late of Greenwich, will dated May 15, 1756, probated July 1, 1766, mentions his wife Susannah [Susannah Mills] and children Jonathan, Peter, Silas, Rachel, Hannah, Susannah, and Abigail. Executors his wife, and his brother Joshua Knapp. Witnesses Roger Brown, Jabez Holmes, and Jonah Smith, page 232. Inventory taken Nov. 4, 1766, by Eliphalet Mead and Silas Mead, and filed Nov. 18, 1766, page 247.
Knapp, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Aug. 23, 1796, by Nathaniel Mead and Joshua Knapp and filed Sept. 6, 1796, by Joshua Mead and Abigail Knapp, administrators, page 136.
Knapp, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, June 13, 1796, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joshua Mead and Abigail Knapp, both of Greenwich, page 386.
Knapp, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, June 2, 1801, estate distributed to his widow, Abigail Knapp, and children Jonathan, Silas, Sally, Fanny, Mary, Joel, Benjamin, Abigail, William, Isaac and Susannah.
Knapp, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Mar. 23, 1801, Joshua Knapp, administrator, estate ordered distributed to his widow and children, page 293.
Knapp, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Nov. 2, 1784, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joshua Knapp, page 614.
Knapp, Joseph, late of _____, June 19, 1795, bond of Caleb Mead, guardian of Abraham Knapp, about 15 years of age, a son of decedent.
Knapp, Joshua, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 18, 1772, probated Aug. 6, 1776, mentions his children Sarah Hobby [wife of David Hobby], Isabel Mead [wife of David Mead], Susannah, Ann Murphy [wife of Robert Murphy], Charles Green, husband of Martha, a deceased daughter, of North Castle, Abraham, Ezekiel, and Joshua. Executor his son Joshua. Witnesses John Masters, John Holmes, and Nathaniel Hobby, page 307.
Knapp, Joshua, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 29, 1798, probated Dec. 4, 1798, mentions his wife Eunice [Eunice Peck] and children Shubal, Isaac, Joshua, Reuben, Samuel, Benjamin, Enoch, Jared, Eunice Purdy, Mary Reynolds, Sarah and Rachel. Executors his sons Shubal Knapp of Greenwich and Joshua Knapp of North Castle. Witnesses Israel Peck, Andrew Lyon and Hannah Peck, page 78. Inventory taken Jan. 15, 1799, by Israel Peck and Nathaniel Mead and filed Mar. 5, 1799, page 176. Mar. 5, 1799, order to advertise for claims, page 169.
Knapp, Nehemiah, Jr., of Greenwich absconded and gone over to and joined the enemies of the United States, inventory taken Apr. 3, 1783, by Charles Webb and Samuel Peck, and filed Aug. 6, 1783, page 638.
Knapp, Nezer, late of Greenwich, Apr. 25, 1789, on the application of Eben Knapp and Odle Close, administrators, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 173.
Knapp, Nezer, late of Greenwich, Nov. 4, 1783, bond of Amy Knapp, guardian of Rachel, Nezer, Amy, and Lucy, children of decedent. July 27, 1785, dower of his widow, Amy Knapp, set out.
Knapp, Nezer, late of Greenwich, Sept. 19, 1783, letters of administration on his estate granted to Eben Knapp and Odle Close, page 310. Inventory taken Nov. 3, 1783, by Benjamin Hobby and Bezeleel Brown, and filed June 6, 1784, pages 513 and 543. Additional inventory filed Apr. 3, 1787, page 913. June 24, 1785, commissioners appointed to set out dower of widow, page 732a. Accounts filed July 8, 1785, and Apr. 3, 1787, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 734 and 854.
Knapp, Phebe, late of Greenwich, inventory taken May 6, 1793, by Bezaleel Brown and Ebenezer Mead and filed May 6, 1797, by Amos Mead, administrator, page 110.
Knapp, Phebe, widow, late of Greenwich, May 6, 1793, Amos Mead, administrator, ordered to advertise for claims, page 456.
Knapp, Samuel, late of Greenwich, Oct. 7, 1783, letters of administration on his estate granted to Odle Close, page 313. Inventory taken June 21, 1784, by Edmund Brown and Bezaleel Brown, and filed June 22, 1784, page 519. June 22, 1784, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 516. July 8, 1785,account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 733.
Knapp, Silvanus, late of Greenwich, Apr. 1802, on the application of John Knapp, administrator, estate ordered distributed according to law, page 369. Apr. 24, 1802, estate distributed to his children John Knapp, Jr., Lydia Knapp and Rebecca Knapp, page 369.
Knapp, Silvanus, late of Greenwich, July 8, 1776, letters of administration on his estate granted to Eunice Knapp, Jr. [Eunice Husted], and John Knapp, Jr., both of Greenwich, page 294.
Knapp, Silvanus, late of Greenwich, Sept. 13, 1785, on the application of Disbrow Park and Eunice Park [Eunice Husted, widow of Silvanus], his wife, and John Knapp, administrators, of Greenwich, distribution ordered to widow and children and account filed, page 757. Oct. 26, 1785, on the application of Abraham Husted Greenwich, guardian of John, Lydia, and Rebecca, children of decedent, commissioners appointed to make partition, page 763. Mar. 22, 1786, distribution to widow and children, two daughters and one son, page 895. Inventory taken July 9, 1786, by Joshua Knapp and Nathaniel Mead, and filed Apr. 3, 1787, page 912.
Knapp, Silvanus, late of Greenwich, Sept. 18, 1785, bond of Abraham Husted of Greenwich, guardian of Lydia, about 18 years of age, John about 13 years of age, and Rebecca, about 11 years of age, children of decedent.
Knapp, Stephen, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Apr. 26, 1777, by Bezaleel Brown and Joseph Reynolds, and filed Dec. 27, 1777, by [his father-in-law] Captain Joseph Hobby, administrator, page 273.
Knapp, Stephen, late of Greenwich, Jan. 20, 1777, letters of administration on his estate granted to [his father-in-law] Joseph Hobby of Greenwich, page 333.
Knapp, Timothy, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 15, 1733, probated Nov. 6, 1733, mentions his brother Joseph Knapp, his [2nd] wife Martha [Martha Weeks], son Israel, daughters Prudence, Ruth and Hannah, grandson Timothy. Executors his son Israel and cousin Jonathan Knapp. Witnesses Joshua Knapp, Jonathan Weeks, and Thomas Roberts, page 83, and 84. Inventory taken Nov. 7, 1833, by John Hobby, and David Reynolds, and filed July 2, 1734, page 34.
Knapp, Titus, a natural son of Jemima Hobby, now Jemima Edy of Greenwich, Mar. 2, 1772, made choice of Benjamin Hobby to be his guardian, page 51.
Knapp, Titus, late of Greenwich, Jan. 21, 1771, letters of administration on his estate granted to Alithea Knapp and Joseph Hobby, page 418. Inventory taken Apr. 11, 1771, by Benjamin Hobby and Amos Mead, and filed Nov. 16, 1772, and dower of widow, said Alithea Knapp, ordered to be set out, page 446. Jan. 21, 1771, Alithea Knapp and Joseph Hobby appointed guardian of Joseph, Abraham, Samuel, Caleb, Gilbert, Andrew, and Walter, children of decedent, page 409.
Knapp, Titus, late of Greenwich, Mar. 14, 1780, Caleb Hobby of Salem, NY, appointed guardian of Caleb Knapp, a son of decedent, page 325.
Knapp, Titus, late of Greenwich, Oct. 7, 1783, Gilbert Knapp, a son of decedent, made choice of Eben Knapp to be his guardian, page 312.
Kniffen, Shubael, late of the State of New York, Feb. 15, 1785, Ruth, Daniel, and Elizabeth, children of decedent, made choice of Samuel Peck, Jr., of Greenwich, to be their guardian, page 648.
Lockwood, Caleb, late of Greenwich, Sept. 1, 1767, bond of Abraham Lockwood, guardian of George Lockwood, a son of decedent.
Lockwood, Daniel, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Oct. 23, 1788, by Charles Webb and James Nichols, and filed Oct. 24, 1788, by John Lockwood, executor, page 134.
Lockwood, Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 12, 1788, probated Sept. 28, 1788, mentions his wife Thankful [Thankful Peck], and children Esther, wife of Nathaniel Webb, Jr., Charles, and John. Executor his son John. Executor his son John. Witnesses John Wilson, Samuel Webb, Jr. and James Davenport, page 157. Oct. 24, 1788, order to advertise for claims, page 159. Mar. 19, 1789, receipt for legacy from Charles Lockwood, a son of decedent, page 169.
Lockwood, David, Jr., late of Greenwich, May 4, 1756, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow, Hannah Lockwood, page 146.
Lockwood, David, late of Greenwich, inventory taken May 31, 1756, by Nathaniel Husted and Daniel Lockwood, and filed May 10, 1758, by Hannah Bostwick, formerly Hannah Lockwood, his widow, administratrix, page 213.
Lockwood, David, late of Greenwich, Mar. 2, 1773, his widow, Hannah Lockwood, now the wife of John Perrot, applied for her dower, page 50. Aug. 2, 1773, the dower of the widow, Hannah Lockwood, now Hannah Perrot, set out, page 84.
Lockwood, David, late of Greenwich, May 3, 1757, bond of Hannah Lockwood of Greenwich, guardian of Mary and Sarah, children of decedent.
Lockwood, David, late of Greenwich, Sept. 28, 1798, letters of administration on his estate granted to David Maltbie of Stamford, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 8. Inventory taken Oct. 12, 1798, by Peter Quintard and Ebenezer Mead and filed Mar. 29, 1799, page 183. Apr. 24, 1799, report of commissioners appointed to adjust claims filed, page 191. May 14, 1800, account filed, page 216.
Lockwood, David, Sr., Captain, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 29, 1755, probated Dec. 9, 1755, mentions his sons David, Enos, Timothy, and daughter Sarah, wife, deceased. No executor named. Witnesses Nathaniel Peck, Josiah Ferris, and James Johnston, page 332. Dec. 9, 1754, letters of administration on his estate with the will annexed granted to David Lockwood, page 124. Inventory taken Dec. 18, 1755, by Nathaniel Husted and Nehemiah Knapp, and filed Jan. 6, 1756, page 334. Mar. 2, 1756, letters of administration on his estate with the will annexed granted to Enos Lockwood on account of the death of David Lockwood, the former administrator, page 124. Aug. 5, 1757, account filed, page 336.
Lockwood, Eliphalet, late of Greenwich, May 1757, agreement between his heirs, his brothers Daniel and Joseph to divide the estate, page 224.
Lockwood, Eliphalet, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 16, 1753, probated Apr. 30, 1753, mentions his brothers Daniel Lockwood and Joseph Lockwood, sister Sarah Mead [Sarah Lockwood, wife of Jacob Mead], Nathaniel Adams and John Adams, children of his sister Abigail [Abigail Lockwood, wife of Samuel Adams]; Nattie(?), daughter of his sister Hannah, who she had before she married Titus Palmer; and Natrus(?) [Epenetus Webb], son of his sister Elizabeth [Elizabeth Lockwood, deceased, wife of Epenetus Webb]. Executors his brothers Daniel and Joseph. Witnesses John Hamstrong, Seth Mead, and Richard Budd, page 320. May 4, 1757, his brothers, Daniel and Joseph, divided the aforesaid estate, page 321.
Lockwood, Enos, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 30, 1801, probated May 4, 1802, mentions his [2nd] wife Hannah [Hannah Knapp] and children Abigail, wife of Oliver Ferris, Sarah Lockwood, Elizabeth Lockwood, Martha Lockwood, Reuben Lockwood, Enos Lockwood and Messenger Lockwood. Executor his sons Enos, Messenger and Reuben. Witnesses Rufus Newman, Mary Davenport and Nancy Maltbie, page 375. Inventory taken July 1, 1802, by William Knapp and Drake Lockwood and filed July 1, 1802, page 376. May 4, 1802, order to advertise for claims, page 378.
Lockwood, Gershom, late of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1787, letters of administration on his estate granted to Bezaleel Brown, page 842. Mar. 6, 1787, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 844.
Lockwood, Gershom, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Aug. 14, 1776 by Samuel Peck and Joseph Husted, and filed Sept. 3, 1776, by Gershom Lockwood, executor, page 99. Nov. 2, 1776, Mary Lockwood, widow of decedent, had her dower set out, page 101.
Lockwood, Gershom, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 6, 1787, by Daniel Lyon and Denham Palmer, and filed Mar. 6, 1787, by Bezaleel Brown, administrator, page 32. Oct. 24, 1787, Anna Lockwood, widow of decedent, applied for her dower, page 51. Oct. 8, 1787, report of commissioners to adjust claims of creditors filed, page 54. Feb. 29, 1788, real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 86.
Lockwood, Gershom, late of Greenwich, Jan. 3, 1758, letters of administration on his estate granted to Hezekiah Lockwood, page 176.
Lockwood, Gershom, late of Greenwich, Sept. 6, 1794, distribution of that part of his real estate given to the heirs of Peter Lockwood, late of Greenwich, a deceased son; to the children of said Peter Lockwood, deceased, viz: Peter, Nathaniel, Sibba Webb [Sybil Lockwood, wife of Elisha Webb] and Hannah Lockwood.
Lockwood, Gershom, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 11, 1769, probated Aug. 7, 1776, mentions his wife Mary [Mary Ferris], and children Gershom, Mary Ferris [wife of James Ferris], Sarah Montgomery [Sarah Lockwood, wife of Alexander Montgomery, Ann Jessup [wife of Jonathan Jessup], Hannah, Peter, Millington, James, and Moses, granddaughters, children of his son Nathaniel, viz: Sarah, Ruth, and Jerusha. Executor his son Gershom. Witnesses Samuel Ferris, Timothy Knapp, and Gilbert Lockwood. Codicil dated May 9, 1774, says his son Peter and daughter Sarah Montgomery are now deceased, legacies to Hannah, widow of son Peter, and to their children, page 313. Inventory taken Aug. 14, 1776, and filed Sept. 3, 1776, page 316. Nov. 26, 1777, account filed, and estate ordered distributed, page 318. Oct. 2, 1776, Mary Lockwood, widow of deceased, applied for her dower, page 325.
Lockwood, Gershom, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 9, 1796, probated May 3, 1796, mentions his wife Eunice [Eunice Close], and children James, Edward, Gershom, Nathaniel, Joseph, Moses, whose residence is unknown, Elizabeth Henning, Eunice, Mary Ann, and Mosesí daughter Lucy Ann. Executors his sons Nathaniel and James. Witnesses Shubel Brush, Isaac Finch, and John Mackay, page 418. Inventory taken July 1, 1796 by David Wood and Shubel Brush and filed July 5, 1796, page 433. July 5, 1796, order to advertise for claims, page 387. Sept. 1, 1796, estate ordered distributed, page 264. May 6, 1797, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 489. Sept. 3, 1797, estate ordered distributed according to his will, page 501.
Lockwood, Jabez, late of Greenwich, additional inventory taken Oct. 6, 1763, by Israel Knapp and John Ferris, and filed, page 272.
Lockwood, Jabez, late of Greenwich, Jan. 8, 1765, distributed to Gershom Lockwood, Jr., his share of the estate of his said brother, page 169.
Lockwood, Jabez, late of Greenwich, Oct. 18, 1763, estate distributed to his brothers Hezekiah, David, Theophilus, Gershom, Jr. and Nathan.
Lockwood, Jabez, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 27, 1733, probated Apr. 2, 1734, leaves his estate to his father, Gershom Lockwood, and his mother Hannah Lockwood, for their lives, and then to his brothers and sisters. Executor his father. Witnesses Peter Palmer, Paul Dubois, and Thomas Roberts, page 35. Inventory taken May 3, 1734, by Daniel Smith and Israel Knapp, and filed Aug. 6, 1734, page 36. Mar. 22, 1762, distribution ordered, page 40.
Lockwood, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, Apr. 4, 1792, distribution of the real estate given to his wife, Rebecca Lockwood, for her dower. Amos Lockwood, on the heirs of said decedent purchased the whole of said right from Betsey, wife of Silvanus Selleck, and Rebecca, wife of James Sherwood, Solomon Lockwood, and Stephen Lockwood, all children of said decedent; which said Amos Lockwood, including his own right, conveyed to said Silvanus. Selleck. Said Silvanus Selleck, purchased from Samuel Lockwood, one of the heirs of said deceased, all his right in said real estate, so that the whole interest is now vested in said Silvanus Selleck, page 122.
Lockwood, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1792, account filed by Abigail Lockwood, administratrix, and Amos Lockwood, administrator, page 109. Mar. 16, 1792, estate ordered distributed according to law, page 110.
Lockwood, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 21, 1786, probated Apr. 24, 1787, mentions his wife Rebecca and children Amos, Solomon, Samuel, Stephen, Rebecca Sherwood, and Betsey Selleck. Executors his wife and Jonathan Finch, blacksmith of Stanwich. Witnesses Elizabeth Mead, Jabez Mead and Lemuel Mead, page 11. Letters of administration with the will annexed granted to Amos Lockwood and Jonathan Finch, Jr., page 12. Inventory taken May 21, 1787, by Lewis McDonald and Bezaleel Brown, and filed May 21, 1787, page 25. May 21, 1787, order to advertise for claims, page 24.
Lockwood, John, late of Greenwich, Jan. 20, 1796, bond of Letitia Lockwood, guardian of Hannah Maria, about 2 years of age, a daughter of decedent, and on May 13, 1813, she made choice of Joshua Ferris to be her guardian.
Lockwood, John, late of Greenwich, June 3, 1794, letters of administration on his estate granted to Letitia Lockwood, page 115. June 28, 1794, order to advertise for claims, page 115. Inventory taken by Silvanus Knapp and Ebenezer Peck, and filed June 28, 1794, page 365. Jan. 5, 1796, Letitia Lockwood, widow of deceased, applied for her dower, page 347.
Lockwood, John, late of Greenwich, May 24, 1796, dower set out to Letitia Lockwood, widow of decedent, page 105.
Lockwood, Jonathan, 4th, of Greenwich, who has gone over to and joined the enemy, inventory taken Apr. 5, 1780, by Nathaniel Mead and Benjamin Hobby, and filed Oct. 5, 1781, page 151. Feb. 27, 1782, report of commissioners filed, page 566.
Lockwood, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Apr. 7, 1767, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jonathan Lockwood, Jr., page 269. Inventory taken May 5, 1767, by Samuel Peck and Joseph Peck, and filed May 5, 1767, page 274.
Lockwood, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 13, 1798, by Enos Knapp and Ebenezer Peck and filed Apr. 1, 1798, by Frederick Lockwood, executor, page 37. Mar. 5, 1799, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 170 and 201. Dec. 20, 1798, commissioners appointed to set out the dower of his widow, Mercy Lockwood, page 77. June 14, 1800, receipt from Denham Palmer and Mary Palmer to legacy bequeathed to said Mary under will of decedent, page 300.
Lockwood, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 24, 1780, by David Wood and Nathaniel Reynolds, Jr., and filed June 5, 1799, by Thaddeus Lockwood, administrator, page 154.
Lockwood, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Mar. 16, 1780, letters of administration on his estate granted to Thaddeus Lockwood of Greenwich, and Samuel Smith of Stamford, page 317. Inventory taken Mar. 24, 1780, by David Wood and Nathan Reynolds, Jr., and filed Mar. 27, 1780, page 268.
Lockwood, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, will dated July 2, 1792, probated Feb. 26, 1798, mentions his wife Mercy and children Jonathan, 3rd, Frederick, Mary, wife of Abraham Lockwood, Mercy, wife of Ezekiel Smith of Stamford, Sarah, wife of James Ferris of Stamford, Elizabeth, wife of Amos Lounsbury of Stamford; granddaughter Mary, a daughter of Silas, a deceased son, granddaughter Sarah Lockwood, a daughter of Amos Lockwood; Stephen Lyon, a son of Hannah, a deceased daughter. Executor his son Frederick. Witnesses Lewis Lyon, Sally Sackett, and Sophia Mead, page 547. Feb. 26, 1798, order to advertise for claims, page 547.
Lockwood, Joseph, Jr., son of Ezekiel Lockwood, late of Greenwich, June 9, 1784, letters of administration on his estate granted to Bezaleel Brown, page 502. Inventory taken by Gershom Lockwood, Jr., and Odle Close, and filed Feb. 28, 1786, page 914. Sept. 30, 1786, commissioners appointed to set out the dower of the widow, page 824. Feb. 6, 1787, dower of his widow, now Elizabeth Hening, set out, page 893. Mar. 1, 1786, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 809. Apr. 6, 1787, report of commissioners filed, page 894.
Lockwood, Joseph, late of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1749, Eliphalet Lockwood, a son of decedent, aged seventeen, made choice of Captain John Mead of Greenwich, to be his guardian, page 357, and his daughter Hannah Lockwood, aged fifteen, made choice of John Lloyd of Stamford to be her guardian, page 356.
Lockwood, Joseph, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 15, 1748, probated Jan. 7, 1749, mentions his children Daniel, Joseph, Eliphalet, Sarah Mead, Abigail Adams, Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Epenetus Webb, to her child Epenetus, and Hannah. Executors his sons Daniel and Joseph. Witnesses Ephraim Bostwick, John Holly, and Daniel Marshall, page 266. Inventory taken Jan. 18, 1749, by Ephraim Bostwick and John Holly, and filed Feb. 7, 1749, page 268. Mar. 15, 1749, partial distribution of his estate to Daniel Lockwood of Greenwich, page 20; Elizabeth Lockwood, Joseph Lockwood, Sarah, wife of Jacob Mead, Abigail Adams, and Epenetus Webb, pages 21 and 23.
Lockwood, Mary [Mary Ferris], widow [of Gershom Lockwood, Jr.], late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 28, 1796, probated Mar. 16, 1796, mentions her children Mary, wife of James Ferris, Ann, wife of Jonathan Jessup, and Hannah, wife of William Hendrie. Executor William Hendrie. Witnesses Asa Ferris and Titus Knapp, page 431.
Lockwood, Mary, late of Greenwich, inventory taken by Asa Ferris and Titus Knapp and filed Apr. 5, 1796, by William Hendrie, executor, page 108.
Lockwood, Millington, late of Greenwich, Mar. 24, 1789, letters of administration on his estate granted to Sibyl Lockwood, page 161.
Lockwood, Millington, of Greenwich, absconded and gone over to the enemy, Dec. 8, 1777, letters of administration on his estate granted to Samuel Lockwood, Jr., of Greenwich, page 315.
Lockwood, Millington, of Greenwich, now absconded and gone over to and joined the enemies of the United States, inventory taken Apr. 1, 1780, by Samuel Peck and Charles Webb, and filed Apr. 6, 1780, page 89. Mar. 1, 1782, report of commissioners filed, page 562.
Lockwood, Moses, late of Greenwich, Mar. 21, 1797, bond of Jesse Hoyt of Stamford, guardian of Lucy Ann Lockwood, about 17 years of age, a daughter of decedent.
Lockwood, Nathan, late of Greenwich, Aug. 7, 1792, Nathan Pardee, attorney for Jeremiah Mead and Abigail Mead, his wife, both of Dutchess County, asked for distribution of the estate willed to Sarah, Abigail, Ruth, Deborah, and Ann, page 137.
Lockwood, Nathan, late of Greenwich, Feb. 12, 1803, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Reynolds and Jonathan Finch, Jr., who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 387. Inventory taken Feb. 14, 1803, by Henry Hubbard and Nathaniel Ingersoll and filed Feb. 16, 1803, page 387. Nov. 30, 1803, administrator released by Nathan Lockwood, David Lockwood, Shubal Lockwood, Daniel Hubbard, Stephen Lockwood and Isaac Lockwood, heirs of decedent, page 388.
Lockwood, Nathan, late of Greenwich, Oct. 6, 1707, bond of Nathaniel Reynolds, guardian of Anne Lockwood, a daughter of decedent.
Lockwood, Nathan, late of Greenwich, will dated June 11, 1761, probated Aug. 4, 1761, mentions his wife Sarah, and children Thaddeus, Nathan, Sarah, Abigail, Ruth, Deborah, and Ann; grandson Libbeus Sherwood. Executors his sons Thaddeus and Nathan. Witnesses William Price, Nehemiah Hait, and William Hubbard, page 145. Inventory taken Sept. 1, 1761, by John Ferris and Nehemiah Hait, and filed Oct. 6, 1761, page 147.
Lockwood, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Apr. 3, 1783, account filed by Nehemiah Brown and Joshua Knapp, administrators, and debts ordered paid pro rata, page 855.
Lockwood, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 2, 1758, by Nehemiah Knapp and Josiah Ferris, and filed May 7, 1758, by Sarah Lockwood, administratrix, page 191. Jan. 2, 1759, estate ordered distributed to his widow Sarah Lockwood, and children Sarah, Ruth, and Jerusha, page 193.
Lockwood, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Jan. 2, 1759, bond of Sarah Lockwood, guardian of Sarah, Ruth and Jerusha, children of decedent.
Lockwood, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 15, 1759, estate distributed to his children Sarah, Ruth, Jerusha, and to his widow, approved Apr. 5, 1784, page 470.
Lockwood, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 7, 1758, letters of administration on his estate granted to Sarah Lockwood, page 97.
Lockwood, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, will dated May 13, 1776, probated July 8, 1776, mentions his wife Ruth [Ruth Knapp], and children Israel, Nathaniel, Timothy, Reuben, John, Hannah, and Sarah; granddaughter Elizabeth. Executor Nehemiah Brown and Joshua Knapp. Witnesses David Dayton, Andrew Abrahams, and Jesse Parsons, page 293. Inventory taken July 9, 1776, by Nathaniel Mead and Samuel Peck, and filed Aug. 6, 1776, page 306. Apr. 3, 1779, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 387. Oct. 4, 1779, report of commissioners filed, page 391.
Lockwood, Peter, late of Greenwich, Apr. 26, 1786, dower of his widow, now Hannah Ferris Palmer, set out, page 226.
Lockwood, Peter, late of Greenwich, inventory taken July 2, 1774, by Samuel Ferris and Samuel Peck, and filed July 5, 1774, by Hannah Ferris Lockwood, administratrix, page 344.
Lockwood, Peter, late of Greenwich, June 18, 1774, letters of administration on his estate granted to Hannah Ferris Lockwood, page 295. June 18, 1774, Hannah Ferris Lockwood of Greenwich, appointed guardian of Peter, Nathaniel, Sybil, and Hannah, children of decedent, page 273.
Lockwood, Peter, late of Greenwich, Mar. 21, 1785, account filed by Stephen Palmer, administrator, in right of his wife Hannah Ferris Palmer, widow of decedent, which included the expenses for the support of three small children, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 661. Mar. 21, 1785, Hannah Lockwood, widow of decedent, is now the wife of Stephen Palmer, page 661. Mar. 21, 1785, commissioners appointed to set out the dower of the widow, page 663. Nov. 13, 1786, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 827.
Lockwood, Robert, late of Greenwich, will dated May 2, 1731, probated Jan. 23, 1733, mentions his wife Mary, and children Jonathan, David, Samuel, Phebe Austin, Mary Wiatt, Susannah Lockwood, and Deborah Lockwood. Executors his wife and son Jonathan. Witnesses Samuel Peck, Robert Peck, and Eliphalet Peck, page 38. Inventory taken Jan. 26, 1732, by Ebenezer Reynolds and Abraham Rundle, and filed Jan. 23, 1733, page 39.
Lockwood, Robert, late of the Province of New York, Jan. 23, 1751, bond of Joseph Stevens of Stamford, guardian of Daniel Lockwood, a son of decedent.
Lockwood, Samuel, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 12, 1774, probated Dec. 10, 1787, mentions his wife Mary, and children Samuel and Philip. Executor his son Philip. Witnesses Samuel Whiting, David Waterbury, Jr., and Gilbert Lockwood, page 77.
Lockwood, Sarah, widow, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 16, 1769, probated Feb. 6, 1770, mentions her children Thaddeus, Nathan, Sarah Reynolds, Abigail Mead, Ruth Sherwood, Deborah Danielson, and Anne Partelow. Executors her sons-in-law Nathaniel Reynolds and Seymour Sherwood. Witnesses William Hubbard, David Palmer, Jr., and Abraham Hubbard, Jr., page 374. Inventory taken Feb. 7, 1770, by Abraham Hubbard, Jr., and Simon Ingersoll, and filed Feb. 9, 1770, page 397.
Lockwood, Still John, late of Greenwich, Apr. 5, 1757, letters of administration on his estate granted to John Lockwood of Norwalk, page 96.
Lockwood, Still John, late of Greenwich, Dec. 2, 1758, estate distributed to his children John, Gilbert, William, Abigail, Elizabeth, Mary, Susannah, Deborah and Ann. The following children being now deceased, Jonathan, Robert, Caleb and Abraham.
Lockwood, Still John, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Apr. 11, 1757, by Samuel Youngs and Elnathan Hanford, and filed May 3, 1757, by John Lockwood, administrator, page 212. Dec. 21, 1758, estate ordered distributed to his children John, Gilbert, William, Abigail, Elizabeth, Mary, Susannah, Ann, Deborah, Jonathan, Robert, Caleb, and Abraham, no widow, page 212.
Lockwood, Thaddeus, Jr., of Greenwich, and Sarah Lockwood, his wife, formerly Sarah Briggs of Stamford, Dec. 10, 1788, have settled with [her stepfather] David Smith, Jr., guardian of said Sarah [and administrator in right of his wife for the estate of Sarahís father, Nathaniel Briggs], page 180.
Lockwood, Thankful [Thankful Peck], widow of Daniel Lockwood, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 22, 1797, probated Nov. 1798, mentions her son Charles, and granddaughter Thankful Lockwood, a daughter of said Charles Lockwood. Executor son Charles. Witnesses Mary S. Davenport, Jr., and Josiah Lockwood, page 91. Inventory taken June 1, 1797, by Frederick Lockwood and Abraham Lockwood, and filed Feb. 5, 1799, page 158. Oct. 2, 1798, order to advertise for claims, page 15.
Lockwood, Theophilus, late of Greenwich, Jan. 3, 1764, letters of administration on his estate granted to Hannah Lockwood, page 4. Inventory taken Jan. 13, 1764, by Epenetus Holmes and Nathan Reynolds, and filed Apr. 12, 1764, page 151. May 3, 1771, John Lockwood and Israel Lockwood, children of decedent, made choice of their mother, Hannah Lockwood, to be their guardian, page 420.
Lockwood, Theophilus, late of Greenwich, Jan. 5, 1773, his widow, Hannah Lockwood, applied for her dower, page 45. Jan. 9, 1773, the dower of his widow, Hannah Lockwood [Hannah Close], set out, page 74. Aug. 12, 1773, estate distributed to his children John, Israel, Theophilus, David, Ruth, and Hannah, page 119. May 7, 1774, Hannah Lockwood appointed guardian of David Lockwood, a son of decedent, page 105.
Lockwood, Theophilus, late of Greenwich, May 4, 1764, bond of Hannah Lockwood [widow Hannah Close], guardian of David Lockwood, a son of decedent. July 5, 1768, bond of Hannah Lockwood, guardian of Israel and Theophilus, sons of decedent.
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