VOL. II ABSTRACT of PROBATE RECORDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF STAMFORD,
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 1803-1848.
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
Abstract of Probate Records for the District of Stamford from the 1st day of January, 1803 to the 24th day of July, 1848. This Probate District during the above period included the Towns of Greenwich, Stamford and Darien. That part of the Town of New Canaan, which was set off from the Town of Stamford in 1801, came under the jurisdiction of the Probate Court for the District of Norwalk in May, 1802. The Probate Court for the District of Greenwich was created by an Act of the General Assembly, passed July 4, 1853.
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Lockwood, Amos, late of Greenwich, will dated June 2, 1812, probated Apr. 10, 1816, mentioned his friend Phebe Brown, niece Harriet Lockwood, both of Greenwich. Executrix Phebe Brown. Witnesses David Mead, Sarah Peck, and Shadrach Mead, page 510. Apr. 10, 1816, order to advertise for claims, page 510. Inventory taken Apr. 15, 1816, by Samuel Peck and Gideon Close, and filed June 4, 1816, page 214.
Lockwood, Andrew, late of Greenwich, Sept. 29, 1834, his widow [Elizabeth Webb] refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Joshua B. Ferris of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 85. Inventory taken by Alexander Hendrie and Cornelius Ford, and filed Apr. 29, 1835, page 85. Apr. 27, 1835, account filed, and allowance to his widow, page 86.
Lockwood, Caleb, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 10, 1823, probated Jan. 29, 1824, all to his wife Sarah, who was appointed executrix. Witnesses Thomas Peck, Joshua Ferris, and Mary Peck, page 23. Jan. 29, 1824, order to advertise for claims, page 23. Inventory taken Feb. 6, 1824, by Drake Lockwood and Rufus Peck, and filed Oct. 16, 1824, page 37.
Lockwood, Charles, late of Greenwich, Feb. 6, 1834, the share of his widow, Mary Lockwood [2nd wife Mary Dickerson], ordered set out, page 125. Mar. 18, 1834, share accordingly set out, page 125.
Lockwood, Charles, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 1, 1828, probated Oct. 10, 1832, mentioned his [2nd] wife Mary [Mary Dickerson], and children [by his first wife Lydia Patterson] Charles, Israel, Thankful Webb [Thankful Lockwood, wife of Rufus Webb], Sally Morris [Sally Lockwood, wife of Stephen C. Morris], and John, grandson Charles Alfred, the eldest son of his son Charles. Executor Justus L. Bush. Witnesses Peter Ferris, Benjamin Page, and Joseph Wilmot, page 435. Oct. 10, 1832, the executor refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Charles Lockwood, son of testator, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 436. Inventory taken by Asahel Palmer and Alexander Hendrie, and filed Oct. 27, 1832, page 437. Dec. 12, 1832, appeal taken from probate, page 438.
Lockwood, Deborah, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 25, 1835, probated Aug. 30, 1841, mentioned her nieces Abigail Jane, and Deborah Ann. Executor her brother Ira Lockwood. Witnesses Harvey Briggs, Ann Eliza Reynolds, and Ard Reynolds, page 87. Aug. 30, 1841, order to advertise for claims, page 88. No property, except a note for $200, page 88.
Lockwood, Drake, late of Greenwich, Sept. 6, 1841, estate distributed according to his will to his children, viz: Letitia, wife of Rufus Peck, John, Frederic A., Eliza, Angeline, and Charlotte, Mary Lockwood, another daughter died after testator without issue, page 35. Sept. 9, 1841, estate distributed accordingly, page 36.
Lockwood, Drake, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 12, 1832, probated Mar. 28, 1839, mentioned his wife Mary [Mary Peck], and children Mary, Charlotte, Angeline, Eliza, Frederick A., John, and Leatricia M. Peck. Executors his sons John and Frederick A. Witnesses Stephen Lockwood, Jr., Angeline Knapp, and Joshua Ferris, page 404. Mar. 28, 1839, order to advertise for claims, page 404. Inventory taken by Charles Hendrie and Asahel Palmer, and filed Apr. 6, 1839, page 405.
Lockwood, Edward, Jr., late of Greenwich, Jan. 14, 1822, letters of administration on his estate granted to Lydia Lockwood and Edward Close, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 186. Inventory taken Jan. 16, 1822, by Benjamin Brush and Shadrach Close, and filed Jan. 22, 1822, page 186. Feb. 4, 1822, necessaries allowed to his widow, Lydia Lockwood, page 188. Feb. 22, 1823, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 256.
Lockwood, Edward, late of Greenwich, Aug. 5, 1822, letters of administration on his estate granted to William P. Lockwood, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 255. Inventory taken Sept. 18, 1822, and an additional inventory taken by Benjamin Brush and Shadrach Close, and filed Feb. 23, 1822, page 255. Jan. 28, 1822, time for final settlement extended to July 14, next, page 256.
Lockwood, Enos, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 19, 1831, probated Sept. 8, 1837, mentioned his wife Sarah, [Sarah Hoyt] and sons Beal B. and Enos B., grandsons William Maurice Lockwood, a son of Maurice Lockwood, a deceased son. Executor his son Beal B. Witnesses Messenger Lockwood, John Lockwood, and Charles Hawley, page 254. Sept. 8, 1837, order to advertise for claims, page 256. Inventory taken Oct. 21, 1837, by George Ferris, Jr., and Davis Lockwood, and Solomon Clason, and filed Mar. 10, 1838, page 297.
Lockwood, Fanny, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 7, 1825, probated Dec. 14, 1825, mentioned her mother Deborah Lockwood, brother Uriah Lockwood, sisters Deborah and Sarah, and father Frederic Lockwood. Executrix her mother and Joshua Ferris. Witnesses Deborah Selleck, Ann Peck, and Joshua Ferris, page 167. Dec. 14, 1825, order to advertise for claims, page 168. Inventory taken by Joshua Ferris and Jabez Mead, and filed Feb. 4, 1826, page 169.
Lockwood, Frederick, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Apr. 26, 1808, by Enos Lockwood and Joshua Ferris, and filed June 7, 1808, page 207.
Lockwood, Frederick, late of Greenwich, Sept. 25, 1813, estate distributed to Deborah Lockwood, widow of deceased, and to his children Seymour, Frederic, Ezekiel, Alfred, Luke, Uriah, Lot, Fanny, Deborah, and Sally, page 18.
Lockwood, Gilbert, late of Greenwich, Apr. 1, 1830, testate, mention made of Tamar, wife of Adam Clark and William, a son of Ruth, sister of said testator, both now living, and Richard Lockwood, now deceased; Dr. Nathaniel D. Haight of Stamford appointed trustee of said estate, page 184.
Lockwood, Gilbert, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 19, 1811 probated June 7, 1811, mentioned his brothers Richard, Andrew, Noah, sisters Tamer, wife of Aaron Clark, and Ruth and her son William. Executor William Waterbury, 4th. Witnesses Asa Ferris, Letitia Hendrie, and Samuel Webb, page 193. June 7, 1811, order to advertise for claims, page 194. Inventory taken July 1, 1811, by Asa Ferris and Alexander Hendrie, and filed July 2, 1811, page 194. Aug. 4, 1812, account filed, and distribution of his estate ordered to his brothers and sisters Richard, Andrew, Noah, Tamar Clark, and Ruth Lockwood, page 196. Sept. 17, 1812, estate distributed accordingly, page 197.
Lockwood, Gilbert, Sr., late of Greenwich, Mar. 3, 1812, that part of his estate set off to his widow [Mercy Ferris, now deceased] as her dower, order distributed to his children Richard, Noah, Andrew Elnathan, Edward, Amos, Ruth, Tamar, the legal representatives of Gilbert and Solomon, deceased, page 195. Mar. 1812, estate distributed to his children Tamar Clark, Ruth Lockwood, Noah, Andrew, Richard, Elnathan, Edward, and Amos, and to the legal representatives of Gilbert and Solomon, deceased, page 195.
Lockwood, Gilbert, Sr., late of Greenwich, Oct. 4, 1803, bond of Elnathan Lockwood of New Canaan, administrator. Oct. 5, 1803, inventory taken by Enos Lockwood and Frederick Lockwood. Mar. 27, 1805, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts. Apr. 6, 1805, estate distributed to his widow, Mary Lockwood, and children Gilbert, James, Ruth, Richard, Noah, Andrew, Elnathan, Edward, and Solomon.
Lockwood, Hanford, of New York City, July 16, 1832, appointed guardian of his wife Susan Lockwood, page 347.
Lockwood, Hannah, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 16, 1836, probated Aug. 23, 1836, mentioned Jonathan Scofield, Phebe Weeks, and nieces Polly Scofield and Nancy Smith. Executor Isaac H. Smith. Witnesses Cornelius Ford, Hannah Ford, and Lucy D. Quintard, page 215. Aug. 23, 1836, order to advertise for claims, page 215. Inventory taken by George Ferris and Alexander Hendrie, and filed Feb. 20, 1837, page 216.
Lockwood, Hannah, late of Greenwich, will dated July 28, 1845, probated Aug. 4, 1845, all to her brother Timothy L. Lockwood of New York City, and sister Sally Lockwood of Greenwich. Executor Captain Charles Hendrie. Witnesses Chauncey Ayres, Enos B. Lockwood, and S. Lewis Clason, page 52. Aug. 4, 1845, order to advertise for claims, page 52. Inventory taken by John Brampton and Beal B. Lockwood, and filed Sept. 29, 1845, page 53.
Lockwood, Henry, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 12, 1843, probated June 22, 1844, mentioned his second wife Fanny, Henry and Mason Jones, sons of David Jones, Mary E. Mead, a daughter of his second wife, Delia, wife of Charles Timpany, Jane St. John, a daughter of David Jones, Elizabeth Jones, a daughter of David Jones, Henry Rich, nephew Joseph Bush, Lockwood Davis, David Jones and Delia A. Rowellís two children. Executor Nathaniel D. Haight. Witnesses Emma Purdy, Ann E. Stewart, and Joanna Studwell, page 393. Codicil dated Sept. 16, 1843, page 395. June 22, 1844, order to advertise for claims, page 395. Note: The name ìJonesî referred to in the foregoing will is undoubtedly ìJohns.î [This note is from Spencer P. Mead]
Lockwood, Ira, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 9, 1832, probated May 25, 1846, mentioned his wife Clementine, and children Ralph, Hanford, and Lydia Ostrander, and grandson Ira Lockwood Ostrander, son of Isaac and Lydia Ostrander. Executor son Hanford. Witnesses Ann Eliza Reynolds, Elizabeth R. Reynolds, and Ard Reynolds, page 60. May 25, 1846, order to advertise for claims, page 162. Inventory taken by Ard Reynolds and Ephraim Marshall, and filed June 16, 1846, page 186.
Lockwood, Isaac, late of Greenwich, Oct. 29, 1827, letters of administration on his estate granted to William Waterbury, Jr., of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 289. Inventory taken Dec. 5, 1827, by George Ferris, Jr., and Samuel Husted, and filed Jan. 30, 1828, page 290.
Lockwood, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, 1811, letters of administration on his estate granted to Amelia Lockwood, page 191. Inventory taken June 11, 1811, by Enos Lockwood and Joshua Ferris, and filed Apr. 4, 1812, page 191. Apr. 7, 1812, estate ordered distributed to his widow, Amelia Lockwood, and his children David, Nancy, wife of Ananias Lockwood, Hannah and Clara, page 191. Estate distributed accordingly, page 192.
Lockwood, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Sept. 28, 1843, account filed, and estate ordered distributed to his children Edmund, Jr., heirs at law of Mills, deceased, and the heirs at law of William, page 245. Nov. 4, 1843, estate distributed to the aforesaid Edmund Lockwood, heirs at law of the aforesaid William Lockwood, and Alton Ingersoll of Greenwich, who purchased all the right, title and interest of the aforesaid Mills Lockwood, deceased, page 245.
Lockwood, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 25, 1817, probated Sept. 9, 1817, mentioned his wife Sarah and children Elizabeth, Sarah, Hannah, Lydia, Mary, Deborah, Alla, Edmund, Mills, and William; granddaughter Mariah Ferris. Executors sons Mills and William. Witnesses Hannah Smith, John Mackay, and David Wood, page 377. Sept. 9, 1817, order to advertise for claims, one of the executors, William, now a minor, page 378. Inventory taken Aug. 22, 1817, by Jared Smith and Ira Lockwood, and filed Sept. 9, 1817, page 378.
Lockwood, Joseph, late of Greenwich, May 5, 1807, letters of administration on his estate granted to Ebenezer Webb and Jared Lockwood, page 205. Inventory taken May 9, 1807, by Frederick Lockwood and Joshua Ferris, and filed May 11, 1807, page 205. June 2, 1807, order to advertise for claims, page 207. June 2, 1807, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 207.
Lockwood, Mary [Mary Peck, widow of Drake Lockwood], late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 27, 1840, probated June 21, 1841, mentioned her daughters Letitita, wife of Rufus Peck, Charlotte Lockwood, Angeline Lockwood, and Eliza Lockwood. Executor her son Frederic A. Lockwood. Witnesses Joshua Ferris, Letitita Ferris, and Charles Hendrie, page 136. June 21, 1841, order to advertise for claims, page 137.
Lockwood, Mary, late of Greenwich, Sept. 27, 1843, estate ordered distributed according to her will to Letitia, wife of Rufus Peck, Charlotte Lockwood, Angeline Lockwood, and Eliza Lockwood. Oct. 4, 1843, estate distributed accordingly.
Lockwood, Mills, late of Greenwich, Feb. 28, 1845, order for the publication of notice of sale, page 336. Mar. 25, 1845, the authority of the commissioners to adjust claims of creditors continued, page 389. Sept. 19, 1843, an appeal taken by the administrator, page 390.
Lockwood, Mills, late of Greenwich, Mar. 21, 1842, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 49. Real estate sold to Alton Ingersoll of Greenwich, and report of sale filed Mar. 17, 1845, page 49. Mar. 17, 1845, account filed, and creditors ordered paid 27 5/10 cents on the dollar, page 101.
Lockwood, Mills, late of Greenwich, Nov. 4, 1839, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Abel Reynolds of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 436. Inventory taken Nov. 7, 1839, by Conklin Husted and Alfred Rundle, and filed Nov. 11, 1839, page 346. Nov. 18, 1839, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 437. Mar. 1, 1842, report of commissioners filed, page 438. Mar. 21, 1842, account filed, allowance to his widow and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 439.
Lockwood, Nathan, late of Greenwich, Feb. 15, 1803, we the heirs of deceased consent to the sale of his real estate to pay debts, Stephen Lockwood, Daniel Hubbard, Nathan Lockwood, Shubal Lockwood, Isaac Lockwood, and David Lockwood.
Lockwood, Noah, late of Greenwich, July 7, 1845, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to George Ferris, Jr., of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 63. Inventory taken by Beal B. Lockwood and Cornelius Ford, and filed Sept. 1, 1845, page 63. Feb. 28, 1846, dower of his widow ordered set out, and set out Mar. 20, 1846, to Ruth Lockwood, page 65. June 22, 1846, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 63. Real estate sold to John Brampton of Greenwich and report of sale filed Mar. 4, 1848, page 6 report of sale filed Mar. 4, 1848, page 64.
Lockwood, Philip, late of _____, inventory taken Jan. 13, 1832, by George Ferris, Jr., and Alexander Hendrie, and filed by William Waterbury, executor, page 96.
Lockwood, Philip, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 7, 1827, probated Nov. 26, 1831, mentioned his wife Hannah and children Sally Waterbury, Hannah Hoyt, and Eliza Weed, grandson Philip Lockwood. Executors his sons-in-law William Waterbury and Erastus H. Weed. Witnesses Ann Gilbert, Seymour Jarvis and S. H. Minor, page 388. Codicil dated Mar. 26, 1831, page 388. Nov. 26, 1831, order to advertise for claims, page 389.
Lockwood, Reuben, late of Greenwich, Apr. 12, 1828, account filed by the administrator, and estate ordered distributed to his heirs at law, viz: Enos Lockwood, Messenger Lockwood, Elizabeth Lockwood, Abigail Ferris [Abigail Lockwood, wife of Oliver Ferris], Martha Ferris [Martha Lockwood, wife of Abel Ferris], and the heirs of Sarah Lamb [Sarah Lockwood, wife of , page 233. May 5, 1828, estate distributed accordingly, page 233.
Lockwood, Ruth, of Greenwich, Apr. 7, 1812, bond of Ruth Lockwood, guardian of William P. Lockwood, about 16 years of age, a son of said Ruth Lockwood.
Lockwood, Sarah, late of Greenwich, will dated June 14, 1824, probated Feb. 6, 1827, mentioned her children George Lockwood, Jr., Betsey Lockwood, Jerusha, Amy, David, and Webster; grandson Benjamin, a son of Caleb Lockwood, and grandchildren, the children of her daughter Sarah, deceased. Executor son George. Witnesses Joshua Ferris, John H. Lockwood, and Ann Peck, page 97. Inventory taken Feb. 21, 1827, by Drake Lockwood and Rufus Peck, and filed Mar. 7, 1827, page 98. Jan. 21, 1828, real estate sold by her executor to George Peck of Greenwich, and report of sale filed, page 99.
Lockwood, Thaddeus, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 30, 1808, probated Feb. 1, 1822, mentioned his wife Sarah, and children William, Amy Amstrong, Isabel James, Anne Gales, Sarah Baxter, Deborah Lockwood, Mary Briggs, Thaddeus, Ira, Edmond, Dennison, and the children of his daughter Abigail Smith. Executors his sons, Thaddeus and Edmond. Witnesses Samuel M. Fitch, Sarah Fitch, and Elizabeth Fitch, page 193. Feb. 19, 1822, inventory taken by Jared Smith and Jonathan Smith, and filed Feb. 25, 1822, page 204. Mar. 18, 1822, estate ordered distributed to his children Edmond and Denison, according to his will, page 205.
Lockwood, William Maurice, of Greenwich, over 14 years of age, Sept. 8, 1837, made choice of [his uncle] Beal B. Lockwood of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 253.
Lockwood, William, late of Greenwich, Mar. 26, 1828, letters of administration on his estate granted to Mills Lockwood, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 71. Inventory taken by Charles Smith and Amos Mead, mentioned his widow, Sarah Lockwood, and filed Apr. 11, 1828, page 71. Mar. 27, 1829, time for settlement extended, page 72.
Lockwood, William, late of Greenwich, Sept. 28, 1843, estate ordered distributed to his brothers and sisters, viz: Edmund Lockwood, Jr., Mary Ferris, Elizabeth Brundage, Sarah Judson, Hannah Reynolds, Deborah Lounsbury, Alla Ferris, Lydia Keeler, heirs of Mills Lockwood, deceased, and the heirs of Clarissa Ferris, page 248. Oct. 10, 1843, estate distributed to William H. Reynolds assignee of Mary Ferris and Edmund Lockwood, and to Alton Ingersoll who purchased all the rights, title and interest of all the other heirs at law, page 248.
Lounsbury, Hardy, of New York City, parent and natural guardian of Samuel Lounsbury, Aug. 7, 1826, petitioned the court for leave to sell the real estate in Greenwich of said minor, and sale ordered, page 200.
Lyon, Andrew, late of Rye, will dated May 14, 1808, probated Oct. 3, 1809, mentioned the children of my late daughter Sarah Halsted; grandson William Bush, a son of my daughter Mary Bush; daughter Tamar, wife of Roger Purdy; granddaughters Sally Lyon Bush and Rebecca Bush; and daughter-in-law Mary Lyon. Executors grandson William Bush and Jared Peck. Witnesses William Coleman, John Brown, and James Gray, page 200. Codicil dated Aug. 13, 1809, mentioned my grandchildren, the children of my deceased son Underhill Lyon and wife Mary, page 202. Inventory taken Oct. 5, 1809, by Ebenezer Mead and Nehemiah Willson, and filed Dec. 7, 1809, page 203.
Lyon, Benjamin W., (the elder), late of Greenwich, Aug. 9, 1826, estate ordered distributed to the heirs of Benjamin W. Lyon, the younger, now deceased, James Lyon, Daniel Lyon, and Thomas Lyon, according to his will, his youngest son Thomas being now of age, page 156. Nov. 8, 1826, estate distributed accordingly, page 157.
Lyon, Benjamin W., late of Greenwich, June 26, 1826, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to William Husted and James Lyon of Greenwich, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 156. Mar. 7, 1827, report of commissioners filed, page 155. Inventory taken July 1, 1826, by Augustus Lyon, William Husted, and David Brown, and filed July 5, 1826, page 156. July 5, 1826, personal property ordered sold, page 156. Mar. 25, 1827, necessaries allowed his widow, page 157. Sept. 4, 1826, time for final settlement extended, pages 189 and 334. Mar. 23, 1827, dower of his widow, Deborah Lyon, order set out, page 189. Apr. 7, 1827, dower set out, page 189.
Lyon, Benjamin Woolsey, late of Greenwich, will dated July 6, 1810, probated Sept. 4, 1810, mentioned his wife Phebe, and children Mary Husted, Sarah, Woolsey, James, Daniel, and Thomas. Executrix his wife. Witnesses Mary Banks, Catharine Banks and Thomas Huggeford, page 203. Sept. 4, 1810, order to advertise for claims, page 204. Inventory taken Sept. 13, 1810, by Ebenezer Mead and Joshua Lyon, and filed Nov. 6, 1810, page 205.
Lyon, Charles F., of _____, about 20 years of age, Mar. 19, 1822 made choice of John D. Lounsbury to be his guardian, page 203.
Lyon, Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 16, 1817, wife of Daniel Merritt, Lavinia, wife of Henry S. Brooks, Loretta, wife of John Huter; grandchildren, the children of my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Abraham Banks, both deceased, viz: Mary, wife of Daniel Baker, Daniel Banks, and Joseph Banks. Executors said Henry S. Brooks and John Huter. Witnesses Henry Strang, Hannah Miller and Rivers Morrell, page 379. Sept. 17, 1817, order to advertise for claims, page 379. Inventory taken Sept. 15, 1817, and filed Sept. 15, 1817, page 380.
Lyon, Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 9, 1827, probated June 5, 1824, mentioned his wife Betty L., and children Joseph, Charles, Daniel, Betsey, wife of Elliot Palmer, Fanny, wife of Morris Mead, Mary, wife of George Derby, Jerusha Lyon, and Rebecca Lyon. Executor his son Daniel. Witnesses J. Rogers, Sarah Rogers, and Elizabeth Rogers, page 18. June 6, 1824, order to advertise for claims, page 19. Inventory taken June 20, 1824, by Ebenezer Mead and Ephraim Marshall, and filed July 24, 1824, page 38. Jan. 1825, real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 38. Mar. 28, 1824, real estate sold to Isaac Holly, Jr., and report of sale filed, page 60. Feb. 28, 1825, his widow, Betty L. Lyon, declined to accept the provisions in his will, and her dower ordered set out, page 71. Mar. 16, 1825, dower set out, page 71.
Lyon, Gilbert, Jr., late of Greenwich, Apr. 19, 1808, letters of administration on his estate granted to Thomas Lyon, page 314. Inventory taken May 4, 1808, by James Banks and Nehemiah Mead, and filed June 25, 1808, pages 314 and 315.
Lyon, Gilbert, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 28, 1809, probated June 5, 1816, mentioned his children Abraham, Gilbert, deceased, Joshua, Andrew, Deborah Merritt, Sarah Miller, Abigail Purdy, and Elizabeth Lyon; grandson Thomas Lyon; granddaughters Betsey Lyon, and Anne Lyon; children of granddaughter Jane Hubbs; father Thomas Lyon; brother Jonathan Lyon; Mary, widow of Simeon Lyon. Executors son Joshua Lyon and son-in-law Samuel Lyon. Witnesses Jabez Fitch, Jacob Fletcher, and Elizabeth Fitch, page 210. June 5, 1816, order to advertise for claims, page 213. Inventory taken May 30, 1816, by Ebenezer Mead and Benjamin Peck, and filed June 4, 1816, page 213.
Lyon, James, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 21, 1804, probated Nov. 27, 1804, mentioned the children of his son James Lyon, late of Greenwich, deceased, sons David, Daniel, and Benjamin; grandson Daniel, a son of Benjamin Lyon; daughters Sally, wife of James Banks, Polly, wife of Daniel Banks, Jr., and Elizabeth, wife of Abraham Merritt. Executors Jabez Fitch and James Banks of Greenwich. Witnesses Thomas Huggeford, Silvanus Seaman, and Danile Lyon, 3rd. Inventory taken Nov. 29, 1804, by Jabez Fitch and Nehemiah Willson, and filed Dec. 17, 1804. Feb. 8, 1805, bond of Nehemiah Willson, guardian of Augustus, about 16 years of age, and Elizabeth, about 12 years of age, children of James Lyon, deceased.
Lyon, Job, late of Greenwich, will dated July 11, 1832, probated Oct. 19, 1841, mentioned his children Abigail E., wife of Isaac Holly, Jr., and Isaac. Executor son Isaac. Witnesses Sarah W. Mead, Julia B. Mead, and Jabez Mead, page 116. Oct. 19, 1841, order to advertise for claims, page 117. Inventory taken Nov. 20, 1841, by Drake Mead and Elias Peck, and filed Jan. 27, 1842, page 117.
Lyon, Joshua, late of Greenwich, Nov. 18, 1846, estate ordered distributed to his will to his children Samuel Lyon and John Lyon, page 209. Jan. 20, 1847, estate distributed accordingly, page 209.
Lyon, Joshua, late of Greenwich, will dated July 11, 1837, probated Nov. 18, 1841, mentioned his children Gilbert, Samuel, Joshua, John, Hannah Knapp, Betsey Moshier, Phebe Sands, and Sarah Lyon, a deceased daughter. Executors his sons Joshua and John. Witnesses William Merritt, John Petrie, and Charles Hawley, page 80. Codicil dated July 26, 1837, devised driftway to his sons and other privileges, page 82. Nov. 18, 1841, order to advertise for claims, page 82. Inventory taken Nov. 24, 1841, by Lockwood K. Merritt and Samuel Close, and filed Nov. 26, 1841, page 83. Apr. 23, 1844, estate ordered distributed according to his will, viz: to his son Gilbert, and to the heirs of his son Joshua, page 338. Apr. 26, 1844, estate distributed accordingly, page 339.
Lyon, Joshua, late of Rye, June 21, 1843, letters of administration on his estate granted to his brother Gilbert Lyon of Rye, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 337. Inventory taken by Samuel Close and Lockwood K. Merritt, and filed Aug. 24, 1843, page 337. Additional inventory filed Apr. 22, 1844, page 337. Apr. 23, 1844, account filed, and estate ordered distributed to his heirs at law, viz: Betsey, wife of William Mosier of Greenwich, Hannah Knapp of Greenwich, heirs of Saray Lyon, late of Greenwich, Samuel Lyon of Greenwich, Gilbert Lyon of Rye, Phebe, wife of David Sands of Greenwich, and John Lyon of Greenwich, page 340. Apr. 26, 1844, estate distributed accordingly, page 340.
Lyon, Martha, widow of James Lyon, late of Greenwich, Apr. 9, 1807, letters of administration on her estate granted to Nehemiah Willson of Greenwich, page 365. Inventory taken Apr. 14, 1807, by Ebenezer Mead and Timothy Walker, and filed Apr. 17, 1807, page 365. Apr. 30, 1807, the petition of Nehemiah Willson, guardian of Augustus Lyon and Elizabeth Lyon, grandchildren of decedent, for an order distributing estate to her children, viz: Sarah, wife of James Banks, Elizabeth, wife of Abraham Merritt, David Lyon, Daniel Lyon, Mary, wife of Daniel Banks, and Benjamin Lyon, and to the legal representatives of James Lyon, Jr., a deceased son, viz: Lewis Lyon, James Lyon, Augustus Lyon, Sarah Lyon, Elizabeth Lyon, and the wife of Drake Husted, page 365. July 1, 1807, estate distributed to her children Sarah, wife of James Banks, David Lyon, Benjamin W. Lyon, Mary, wife of Daniel Banks, Elizabeth, wife of Abraham Merritt, and to the heirs of James Lyon, deceased, viz: Lewis Lyon, James Lyon, Samuel Lyon, August Lyon, Nancy, wife of Drake Husted, Sally, wife of Daniel Merritt, and Elizabeth Lyon, all his heirs by his wife Susannah [Susannah Marvin], now the wife of James Green, page 383.
Lyon, Mary, late of Greenwich, will dated June 26, 1832, probated Aug. 24, 1832, mentioned Deborah, wife of Gilbert Lyon, Abigail Jane, wife of Henry Davis, Hannah Lyon, a daughter of Abram Lyon, and Emeline Lyon, a daughter of Abram Lyon. Executor Seth Lyon. Witnesses Gershom Buckley, Abby Merritt, and Lydia Grigg, page 424. Inventory taken Aug. 28, 1832, by Jonas Mead and John Olmstead, and filed Aug. 28, 1832, page 425.
Lyon, Mary, of Rye, Dec. 5, 1809, parent of Sarah Budd Lyon, Elizabeth Jane Lyon, and Mary Underhill Lyon, minors, asked for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich conveyed to said Mary Lyon, Harriet Halsted Lyon, and said minors by Andrew Lyon of Rye, page 401.
Lyon, Simeon, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 25, 1804, probated Aug. 17, 1807, all to his wife Mary until she remarries, remainder to his brother Joshua Lyonís son, Joshua Lyon. Executor Nehemiah Willson. Witnesses Mary Sherwood, Desire Willson, and Nehemiah Willson. Inventory taken by James Banks and Gilbert Close, and filed Sept. 8, 1807. Nov. 18, 1808, account filed.
Lyon, Thomas, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 20, 1821, probated Dec. 14, 1821, mentioned his wife Abigail and children Polly, Katharine, Armenia, Elisha, and Charles F. Executors his wife, son Elisha, and Seth Lyon. Witnesses Daniel Sherwood, Jared Strang, and Caleb Knapp, page 174. Dec. 14, 1821, order to advertise for claims, page 176. Inventory taken Dec. 17, 1821, by James Green and Platt Mead, and filed Jan. 19, 1822, page 176.
Madden, Amos, late of Greenwich, Jan. 10, 1820, time for final settlement extended to July 18, next, page 40. Aug. 30, 1820, application of Henry Nelson of Milford, Worcester County, Mass., as guardian of Africa Madden, Sally Madden, and Michael Madden; and Otis Parkhurst of said Milford as guardian of America Madden, Mary Ann Madden, Ezekiel Madden, and William K. Madden for leave to sell the real estate of said minors lying in Greenwich, page 125.
Madden, Amos, late of Greenwich, Jan. 18, 1819, letters of administration on his estate granteed to Aaron Sherwood, the widow having refused to qualify, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 571. Inventory taken Jan. 20, 1819, by Hezekiah Tracy and Jabez Mead, and filed Feb. 4, 1819, page 571.
Marshall, Amy, late of Greenwich, May 22, 1824, letters of administration on her estate granted to Nathaniel Palmer, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 21. Inventory taken June 2, 1824, by Isaac Holly and Ebenezer Mead, and filed June 16, 1824, page 22. Apr. 26, 1825, time for final settlement extended to May 22, next, page 73. Nov. 4, 1825, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 216. Jan. 16, 1826, her administrator, Nathaniel Palmer, now deceased, and Hannah Marshall was appointed in his place, page 216. Jan. 16, 1826, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 216. Jan. 17, 1826, real estate sold to Orpha Marshall and Benjamin Page, and report of sale filed, page 217.
Marshall, Eliza, a minor of Greenwich, about 13 years of age, Apr. 10, 1819, made choice of Eliakim Lockwood of Greenwich to be her guardian, page 551.
Marshall, Ezra, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Nov. 7, 1814, by Ebenezer Mead, Jr., and Robert Mead, and filed Nov. 8, 1814, pages 403 and 404. June 7, 1815, report of commissioners to adjust claims of creditors filed, page 404. July 4, 1815, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 404. July 14, 1815, date of sale, page 405.
Marshall, Ezra, late of Greenwich, Nov. 1, 1814, letters of administration on his estate granted to Ebenezer Mead, and on Nov. 5, 1814, commissioners were appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 513.
Marshall, Henry, late of Greenwich, Nov. 21, 1837, letters of administration on his estate granted to his brother William S. Marshall, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 296. Inventory taken Dec. 28, 1837, by Benjamin Page and Henry Ritch, and filed Jan. 23, 1838, page 296. Jan. 23, 1838, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 303.
Marshall, Mary, of Greenwich, Oct. 28, 1843, application of Stephen W. Marshall for the appointment of a conservator, page 388. Nov. 13, 1843, Peter Ferris of Greenwich appointed such conservator, page 388.
Marshall, Orpah, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 10, 1833, probated Jan. 30, 1839, mentioned her sister Hannah Marshall, Isaac Mosher, a son of her sister Deborah Whelpley, niece Orpah Peck, a daughter of Nehemiah Peck, and Isaac Mosher, Jr., a son of my said nephew Isaac Mosher. Executor Asahel Palmer. Witnesses Henry Whelpley, Deborah Whelpley, and Jabez Mead, page 413. Jan. 30, 1839, order to advertise for claims, page 413. Inventory taken by Lot Palmer and Henry Ritch, and filed Feb. 5, 1839, page 414.
Matthews, Charity, late of Greenwich, will dated July 3, 1839, probated June 12, 1841, legacies to her son Daniel, grandson Daniel Carhart, granddaughter Samantha Carhart, grandson Abel S. Fisher, grandson William, a son of her son Abijah Mattews, grandson Jacob Mattews, granddaughters Abigail Jane Mattews, granddaughter Adelia Sarles, a daughter of Dorinda Sarles, and remainder to her surviving children and the grandchildren of her deceased daughter Deborah Fisher and Elizabeth Carhart. Executor son Oliver Mattews. Witnesses Abel Smith and Abel Smith, Jr., page 62. June 21, 1831, order to advertise for claims, page 62. Inventory taken June 29, 1841, by James Field and Nathaniel Miller, and filed July 12, 1841, page 63.
McGown, Francis, of Greenwich, Mar. 21, 1846, general assignment for the benefit of creditors to Joseph Brush of Greenwich, page 131. Inventory taken by Stephen B. Provost and Gilbert Marshall, Jr., and filed June 4, 1846, page 132. Mar. 30, 1846, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 131. June 4, 1847, report of commissioners filed, page 300.
Mead, Nathaniel, 3rd, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 12, 1804, probated Apr. 11, 1814, mentioned his wife Martha, and children Martha Lockwood, Prudence Brodwell, Nehemiah, Nathaniel, William, Walter, Tyler, Harvey, Anna Sutton, Hannah Steut(?), and Betsey. Executrix his wife. Witnesses Annis Hobby, Sarah Fitch, and Shadrach Mead, page 401. Apr. 11, 1814, order to advertise for claims, page 402. Nov. 15, 1814, account fine, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 403, and inventory page 402. Nov. 18, 1814, date of sale, page 403.
Mead, Abigail [Abigail Howe, widow of Deliverance Mead], late of Greenwich, will dated June 30, 1790, probated May 11, 1807, mentioned her children Robert, Ephraim, Jabez, Zenas, Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel, Hannah, and Huldah. Executor son Robert. Witnesses Jared Mead, Ebenezer Mead, and Hannah Mead. May 11, 1807, executor refused to qualify, and letters with the will annexed granted to Zenas Mead. June 4, 1807, receipt for their share of the personal property signed by Job Lyon, Elizabeth Lyon, Silas Mead, Jr., Sarah Mead, Richard Mead, Rachel Mead, Joshua Mead, Hannah Mead, Zophar Mead, Huldah Mead, Ephraim Mead, Jabez Mead, and Robert Mead.
Mead, Abner, late of Greenwich, will dated July 29, 1808, probated June 12, 1810, mentioned his brothers Silas, Jr., Aaron, Calvin, sister Mary, wife of Jonah Mead. Executor brother Silas Mead, Jr. Witnesses Harrison June, William Finch, Jr., and Zophar Mead, Jr., page 159. Inventory taken June 20, 1810, by Gilbert Close and Darius Mead, and filed July 3, 1810, page 161.
Mead, Abraham D., late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 31, 1844, probated Oct. 27, 1845, mentioned Jonas Stafford, Daniel Smith Mead, Isaac Howe Mead, Lyman Mead, Edward Mead, and Augustus Mead. Executor Augustus Mead. Witnesses Jared Mead, and William Allen, page 89. Inventory taken by Henry Bush and Nelson Bush, and filed Dec. 3, 1845, page 132.
Mead, Abraham, late of Greenwich, Apr. 28, 1821, that part of his estate set off to his widow, as her dower, order distributed to his children, page 185. May 11, 1821, estate distributed to his children Daniel, Jotham, Eunus, 3rd son, Samuel, Isaac, Job, Zebulon, Manoah, Eunice Weed [wife of Benjamin Weed], and Ruth, wife of Major Brown, page 185.
Mead, Abraham, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 11, 1816, probated Jan. 17, 1828, mentioned his wife Keziah [Keziah Howe], and children Deborah, Zophar, and Isaac. Executors sons Zophar and Isaac. Witnesses Ephraim Mead, Noah Mead, and Jonas Mead, page 258. Jan. 17, 1828, order to advertise for claims, page 258. Inventory taken Feb. 28, 1828, by Thomas A. Mead and Nelson Bush, and filed Mar. 13, 1828, page 259.
Mead, Amos, late of Greenwich, Apr. 30, 1807, inventory taken by Ebenezer Mead and Joshua Mead, and filed Apr. 30, 1807.
Mead, Amos, late of Greenwich, May 6, 1808, on the application of Richard Mead, administrator, commissioners were appointed to set out the dower of his widow, Martha Mead [Martha Coggeshall], page 159.
Mead, Andrew, late of Greenwich, May 8, 1821, letters of administration on his estate granted to Amy Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 172. Inventory taken by Charles Smith and Hezekiah Tracy, and filed June 7, 1821, page 172. June 7, 1821, dower ordered set out to his widow, Amy Mead, page 174. June 7, 1821, dower set out, page 222. Mar. 11, 1822, necessaries allowed his widow, page 212. Mar. 23, 1822, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 212. Additional inventory taken Mar. 13, 1822, and filed Mar. 18, 1822, page 201.
Mead, Angelina A., a minor of Greenwich, about 6 years of age, the court appointed Ebenezer Mead to be her guardian, Mar. 11, 1814, page 508.
Mead, Angelina A., a minor of Greenwich, Mar. 17, 1814, petition by her guardian Ebenezer Mead for leave to sell the real estate of said minor, page 10. June 15, 1814, order authorizing sale, page 10. Mar. 3, 1818, then about 11 years of age, the court appointed Timothy Walker of Greenwich to be her guardian, page 451.
Mead, Angeline A., June 9, 1821, [her uncle] Ebenezer Mead, appointed her guardian, page 146.
Mead, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, will dated May 13, 1809, probated Mar. 14, 1815, mentioned his wife Mary, and children Anne, widow of David Mead, Theodosia, late wife of Edmund Mead, Mary, wife of Samuel Peck, Phebe, wife of Jehiel Mead, Jr., grandsons Brockhurst Mead and Obadiah Mead, son of said Edmund Mead. Executor Samuel Peck. Witnesses James Nash, Enoch Youngs, and Permila Rowell, page 492. Mar. 14, 1815, the executor refused to qualify and letters with the will annexed granted to Obadiah Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 494. Inventory taken Mar. 16, 1815, and filed Apr. 4, 1815, page 494.
Mead, Calvin, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 11, 1845, probated July 13, 1847, mentioned his children Mary Jane, Lucinda, Thirza, and Lizetta. Executors sons Leander, Marcus, and Rufus. Witnesses Silas H. Mead, Silas D. Mead, and James L. Palmer, page 318. July 13, 1847, order to advertise for claims, page 319. Inventory taken by Silas H. Mead and Henry Mead, and filed Sept. 9, 1847, page 319.
Mead, Charity, [Charity Bush, widow of Nathaniel Mead] late of Greenwich, inventory taken by Nathaniel Husted and Isaac How, and filed June 6, 1815, page 422. Nov. 9, 1816, estate ordered distributed to her children Jasper Mead, Charity, wife of Joshua Knapp, Rebecca, wife of Shubal Knapp, Nathaniel Mead, William Mead, Betsey Mead, and Anna, wife of Gilbert Totten, page 272. Nov. 15, 1816, estate distributed accordingly, page 274.
Mead, Daniel S. [Daniel Smith Mead], late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 18, 1831, probated Jan. 16, 1832, mentioned his wife Rachel, and children Zette, Rachel Elizabeth, Silas Mervin, Daniel Smith, Jared, and Edwin, owned land in Greenwich, Ohio. Executor his son Daniel Smith Mead. Witnesses Jabez Mead, Jonas Mead, and Alvan Mead, page 349. Jan. 16, 1832, order to advertise for claims, page 350. Inventory taken Feb. 14, 1832, by Thomas A. Mead and Nelson Bush, and filed Mar. 16, 1832, page 350.
Mead, Daniel S., late of Greenwich, July 10, 1835, Jared Mead, a son of decedent, over 14 years of age, made choice of Thomas A. Mead to be his guardian, page 111, and the court appointed Joseph Brush guardian of Edwin, a son of decedent, page 109. Aug. 4, 1835, the court appointed Rachel Mead to be guardian of her son Silas Merwin, another son of decedent, page 110. Aug. 4, 1835, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, page 308. June 23, 1840, Darius Mead, Jr., guardian of Silas Merwin Mead, asked leave to sell the real estate of said minor in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 499. Real estate sold to Edwin Mead, of Greenwich, and report of sale filed Dec. 23, 1840, pages 500 and 505.
Mead, Darius, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 18, 1831, probated Sept. 6, 1841, mentioned his wife Hannah, and his daughters Anna, Alla, Huldah, and Adelia, and his son Alva. Executors his wife and son Alva. Witnesses Isaac Peck, Jr., Isaac Peck, 3rd, and Gilbert Close, page 56. Sept. 6, 1841, letters to Alva Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 57. Inventory taken by Isaac Peck and James Field, and filed Nov. 15, 1841, page 58.
Mead, David, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 8, 1808, probated Oct. 1808, mentioned Allen Peck, son of Samuel Peck [and Mary Mead, his wifeís sister], rest of estate of his wife Anna Mead. Executors his wife and Samuel Peck of Greenwich. Witnesses Obadiah Mead, Evert Denton, and Enoch Youngs, page 305. Oct. 1808, order to advertise for claims, page 306. Inventory taken Oct. 11, 1808, by Israel Peck and Jehiel Mead, Jr., and filed Nov. 1, 1808, page 307.
Mead, David, late of Greenwich, will dated July 5, 1828, probated Sept. 17, 1828, mentioned his wife Cloe [Chloe Barnum], and children Leonard, John Wallace, Gilbert, Theodore Barnum, David Wood, Robert, Clarissa, and Rachel Maria. Executors brother Darius Mead, Jr., and Jabez Mead. Witnesses Shadrach Mead, Samuel B. Mead, and Rachel Mead, page 310. Sept. 17, 1828, order to advertise for claims, page 310. Inventory taken by Amos Mead and Isaac Holly, and filed Dec. 8, 1828, page 311.
Mead, Deborah, late of Greenwich, will dated July 3, 1841, probated Apr. 15, 1844, mentioned Esther Mead, Sarah Mead, brother Isaac Mead, Mark Mead, and Oliver Mead. Executor Oliver Mead. Witnesses Jonas Stafford and Sarah Mead, page 362. Apr. 15, 1844, order to advertise for claims, page 362. Inventory taken by Daniel S. Mead and Jared Mead, and filed May 28, 1844, page 363.
Mead, Drake, of Greenwich, Mar. 7, 1845, his sons Cornelius about 16 years of age, and William J., about 12 years of age, made choice of their father said Drake Mead to be their guardian, page 109.
Mead, Ebenezer, colonel, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 3, 1842, probated Oct. 13, 1845, mentioned his [2nd] wife Elizabeth [Elizabeth Holmes], and children Hannah, wife of Seely Mead, Almira Mead, Emeline, wife of Daniel Krutzer, Zetta, wife of Ebenezer Day, Rev. Ebenezer Mead, Rev. Enoch Mead, and Theodore H. Mead. Executor son Theodore H. Witnesses James Waring, Robert Clark, and Joseph Ferris, page 75. Oct. 15, 1845, order to advertise for claims, page 76. Inventory taken by Titus Mead and Jabez Mead, and filed Dec. 6, 1845, page 7. Jan. 2, 1847, account ordered filed, page 279.
Mead, Ebenezer, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 10, 1844, probated Nov. 20, 1844, all to his wife Fanny for life, and remainder to his daughter Deborah Ann. Executors his wife and George Hobby. Witnesses Hugh McKay, Mary Briggs, and Isaac Briggs, page 74. Nov. 20, 1844, order to advertise for claims, page 74. Inventory taken Nov. 30, 1844, page 90.
Mead, Ebenezer, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 15, 1817, probated Mar. 3, 1818, mentioned his wife Nancy, and children Marilda, wife of Samuel Bouton, Ebenezer, Reuma, wife of Timothy Walker, and Jabez; granddaughter Angelina Amy Mead. Executors son Ebenezer and Timothy Walker. Witnesses Jabez Mead, John Mead, Jr., and Joseph Wright, page 457. Mar. 3, 1818, order to advertise for claims, page 459. Inventory taken Mar. 25, 1818, by Isaac Holly and Jabez Mead, and filed Apr. 7, 1818, page 473. Apr. 6, 1819, additional inventory filed, page 551.
Mead, Eliphalet, late of Greenwich, May 5, 1818, letters of administration on his estate granted to [his son] Darius Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 484. Inventory taken July 4, 1818, and filed July 7, 1818, page 527 and 528. July 7, 1818, order to advertise for claims, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 528. Aug. 3, 1818, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 529. Feb. 9, 1819, report of commissioners filed, page 549.
Mead, Elizabeth, late of Greenwich, June 18, 1839, letters of administration on her estate granted to Bartow F. White of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 406. Inventory taken June 18, 1839, and filed June 18, 1839, page 407.
Mead, Elkanah, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 16, 1804, probated July 2, 1816, mentioned his children Hannah, Sally, and Amos. Executor son Amos. Witnesses Clark Sanford, Frederick Lockwood and Enos Lockwood, page 221. July 2, 1816, order to advertise for claims, page 222. Inventory taken July 8, 1816, by Charles Smith and Benjamin Brush, and filed Aug. 6, 1816, page 241.
Mead, Isaac, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 22, 1839, probated Jan. 4, 1840, all to his wife Mary. Executor Elias Peck. Witnesses Samuel Jessup, Jr., Joseph E. Brush, and Jabez Mead, page 63. Jan. 4, 1840, executor refused to qualify, and letters of administration with the will annexed granted to Mary Mead, widow of testator, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 64.
Mead, Israel, late of Greenwich, 1807, letters of administration on his estate granted to Shadrach Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 184. Inventory taken Dec. 1, 1807, by Job Lyon and Gideon Close, and filed Jan. 5, 1808, pages 184 and 185. Dec. 22, 1807, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 185. Sept. 6, 1808, report of commissioners filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 187 and 189. Jan. 5, 1808, on the application of Nathaniel Mead, 3rd, guardian of Major, Betsey, and Eli Mead, minor children of decedent, estate ordered distributed, page 185. Mar. 1, 1808, estate distributed to the aforesaid Nathaniel Mead, 3rd, guardian of Major, Betsey, and Eli Mead, and Mary Mead, widow of deceased, page 186.
Mead, Jabez, late of Greenwich, will date Sept. 12, 1839, probated Dec. 20, 1839, mentioned his wife Sarah W. [Sarah W. Knapp], and children Julia B., Mary E., and William K. Executor Thomas A. Mead. Witnesses Joseph Brush, Drake Mead, and Benjamin I. Knapp, page 60. Dec. 20, 1839, order to advertise for claims, page 61. Inventory taken Dec. 28, 1839, by Joseph Brush and Albert Knapp, and filed Feb. 11, 1840, page 61.
Mead, Jared, late of Greenwich, will dated May 20, 1824, probated Aug. 24, 1832, mentioned his children Daniel Smith, Jared, Alvan, Lydia Lockwood, Alma, Hannah, wife of Jonas Mead, grandchildren of Zette, deceased wife of Colonel Ebenezer Mead, owned land in Greenwich, Ohio. Executors his sons Daniel S. and Alvan. Witnesses Benjamin Page, Jabez Mead, and Samuel Peck, Jr., page 498. Aug. 24, 1832, letters to Alvan Mead, Daniel S. Mead, being now deceased, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 500.
Mead, Jehiel, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 19, 1842, probated Nov. 24, 1845, mentioned his wife Phebe [Phebe Mead, daughter of Caleb Mead], and children Harriet, wife of Silas H. Mead, and Caleb Hanford Mead. Executor Bartow F. White. Witnesses Isaac Peck, Richard L. Budd, and Bartow F. White, page 92. Nov. 24, 1845, order to advertise for claims, page 93. Inventory taken by Isaac Peck and Ard Knapp, and filed Feb. 12, 1846, page 103. Feb. 4, 1847, account ordered filed, page 209.
Mead, Jeremiah, late of Greenwich, Feb. 23, 1815, inventory taken by Nathaniel Ferris and Charles Smith, and filed Mar. 17, 1815, page 454.
Mead, Job, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 27, 1838, probated Mar. 11, 1839, mentioned his wife Elsy [Elsie Mead, daughter of Zacheus Mead], and children Abram, Amanda L., Eliza W., and Zaccheus, Jr. Executors sons Zaccheus and Abram. Witnesses Lydia Sutherland, Josephus Palmer, and Samuel Close, page 58. Mar. 11, 1839, order to advertise for claims, page 59. Inventory taken by Charles Smith and Jonas Howe, and filed Apr. 12, 1839, page 60.
Mead, Jonah, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 8, 1818, probated Mar. 5, 1827, mentioned his wife [2nd] Mary [Mary Husted], and children Drake, Lot, Rachel, wife of Daniel Close, Polly, wife of Andrew Hubbard, Electra, wife of Manoah Mead, Azuba, wife of Ephraim Mead, and Hannah Mead, and his wifeís brother Abner Mead. Executors sons Lot and Drake. Witnesses Sally W. Wood, Silas Wood, and Francis Wood, page 247. Mar. 5, 1827, order to advertise for claims, page 248. Inventory taken by Isaac Mead, Jr., and Zophar Mead, and filed Sept. 15, 1825, page 248.
Mead, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, Apr. 23, 1825, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Simeon H. Minor, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 111. Inventory taken by Isaac Holly and Jared Reynolds, and filed July 18, 1825, page 111.
Mead, Jonathan, late of Greenwich, July 3, 1826, account filed and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 124. Mar. 7, 1827, report of commissioners filed, page 125. Mar. 14, 1827, necessaries allowed his widow, page 125. Feb. 7, 1828, creditors ordered paid, page 126.
Mead, Joshua, late of Greenwich, inventory taken July 4, 1812, by Ambrose Reynolds and Isaac Holly, and filed July 7, 1812, page 418. Aug. 4, 1812, the court appointed Hannah Mead, guardian of Solomon Mead, a son of decedent, page 506.
Mead, Joshua, late of Greenwich, June 15, 1812, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jonathan Mead, Jr., and Darius Mead, Jr. who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 338. May 6, 1813, estate distributed to his widow Hannah Mead, and to his children Jonathan, Joshua, Prudence, David, Mary, Rachel, Darius, and Solomon, page 339.
Mead, Luther, of Greenwich, Sept. 4, 1834, has been absent for more than seven years unheard of, and is considered dead intestate, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Rev. Zachariah Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 126.
Mead, Manoah, late of Greenwich, Feb. 1, 1839, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to [his brother-in-law] Drake Mead of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 381. Inventory taken by Elias Pecjk and Isaac Lyon, and filed Mar. 9, 1839, page 381. Aug. 19, 1839, allowance to his widow, page 382. Aug. 19, 1839, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 382. Real estate sold of Elias Peck of Greenwich, and report of sale filed, page 383.
Mead, Mary [Mary Bush, widow of Matthew Mead], late of Greenwich, Jun 1, 1813, letters of administration on her estate granted to Justus B. Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 523.
Mead, Mary [Mary Bush, widow of Matthew Mead], late of Greenwich, Apr. 2, 1816, on the application of Justus B. Mead, administrator, estate ordered distributed to her children Betsey Brown, Ruth Bouton; children of Mary Grigg, deceased; Anna Denton, Rebecca Moore, Charity Howell, Sarah Fancher, Pamela Marshall, Matthew Mead, Justus B. Mead, Amos Mead, and Bush Mead, page 219. Apr. 24, 1816, estate distributed accordingly, page 219.
Mead, Mary [Mary Bush, widow of Matthew Mead], late of Greenwich, Apr. 6, 1848, refers to a former distribution of July 20, 1816, recorded in Book XI, page 219, to the heirs of Mary Grigg, deceased, viz: Walter Grigg, John Grigg, Elizabeth Grigg, Mary, wife of Caleb Husted, Ann Brown, and Lilly Ann Blair, and it was ordered that said tract be distributed among the aforesaid heirs or their assigns, page 407. Apr. 14, 1848, 1/3 distributed to the legal representatives of said John Grigg and Ann Brown, now merged in one person, and 2/3 to the legal representatives of Walter Grigg, Elizabeth Grigg, Lilly Ann Blair, and Mary Husted, now merged in one person, page 407.
Mead, Mary [Mary Bush, widow of Matthew Mead], Mrs., late of Greenwich, inventory taken July 1, 1813, by Samuel Bush and Jared Mead, and filed Aug. 3, 1813, page 337.
Mead, Mary, late of Greenwich, widow of Jonah Mead, will dated Aug. 13, 1835, probated Apr. 3, 1837, mentioned her children Drake Mead and Hannah Mead. Executor her son Drake. Witnesses Sarah W. Mead and Jabez Mead, page 239. Apr. 3, 1837, order to advertise for claims, page 240. Inventory taken May 20, 1837, by Amos Mead and Isaac Lyon, and filed June 16, 1837, page 261.
Mead, Nancy, late of Greenwich [widow of Ebenezer Mead], will dated Sept. 15, 1818, probated Feb. 13, 1821, mentioned her children Marilda Bouton [Marilda Mead, wife of Samuel Bouton], Ebenezer, Rheuma Walker [wife of Timothy Walker], Jabez, granddaughters Nancy Elisa Walker and Angelina A. Mead. Executor Timothy Walker. Witnesses Reuben Holmes, Walter K. Mead, and Lewis Ferris, page 130. Feb. 13, 1821, order to advertise for claims, page 131. Inventory taken Feb. 9, 1821, by Richard Mead and Alvan Mead, and filed Feb. 13, 1821, page 131.
Mead, Nathaniel, and Charity Mead, his wife, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 22, 1804, not probated, mentioned ìour childrenî Jasper, Nathaniel, 3rd, William, Charity,wife of Joshua Knapp, Rebecca, wife of Shubael Knapp, Elizabeth Mead, and Ann, wife of Gilbert Totton. Executors son William and son-in-law Joshua Knapp. Witnesses Mary Mead, Samuel Close and Ebenezer Mead. Codicil dated Apr. 22, 1813, made provisions for his widow for life.
Mead, Nathaniel, Jr., late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 16, 1805, probated Sept. 29, 1818, mentioned his wife Elizabeth, and children Smith, Josiah, Hannah Abigail Denton, Nathaniel, John, Betsey Palmer, and Thomas. Executor son Thomas. Witnesses Joseph Morrell, Elizabeth Fitch and Jabez Fitch, page 536. Sept. 29, 1818, order to advertise for claims, page 538. Inventory taken Oct. 19, 1818, by Peter Mead and William Husted, and filed Nov. 3, 1818, page 555.
Mead, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, inventory taken by Nathaniel Heusted and Isaac How, and filed Apr. 4, 1815, page 421. June 19, 1816, account filed by Nathaniel Knapp, administrator, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 422. Nov. 9, 1816, estate ordered distributed to his children Jasper, Charity, wife of Joshua Knapp, Rebecca, wife of Shubal Knapp, Nathaniel, William, Betsey, and Anna, wife of Gilbert Totten, page 272. Nov. 15, 1816, estate distributed accordingly, page 274.
Mead, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 21, 1823, dower of his widow, Elizabeth Mead, order set out, page 292. Apr. 21, 1823, dower set out, page 292.
Mead, Nehemiah, Jr., late of Greenwich, will dated May 3, 1819, probated Mar. 29, 1826, mentioned his wife Ruth [Ruth Richards], and children Sarah Mead, Ruth Caroline Mead, Laura Mead, William Henry Mead, James Richard Mead, and Samuel H. Mead, brother-in-law Stephen Davis, and sister Bethia, wife of Stephen Davis. Executor Isaac Mead, Jr. Witnesses Elias Harroway, John Horton, and Jabez Mead, page 179. Mar. 29, 1826, order to advertise for claims, page 180. Inventory taken by Isaac Holly and Stephen Waring, and filed June 6, 1826, page 180. Dec. 4, 1826, account filed, and estate ordered distributed to his widow and children, according to his will, page 181. Mar. 28, 1827, estate distributed accordingly, page 182. Mar. 28, 1827, agreement between his heirs dated page 188. Nov. 30, 1826, James Richard Mead, a son of decedent, made choice of Charles Knapp of Stamford to be his guardian, page 199.
Mead, Nehemiah, late of Greenwich, Mar. 12, 1834, account filed, and estate ordered distributed according to his will, page 6. Mar. 21, 1834, estate distributed to Mehitabel, wife of Royal Dunton, a daughter, Andrew Mead for life, a son, Polly, wife of Willet Sherwood, a daughter, Jeremiah Fog, son of Zachariah Mead, a grandson, and Huldah Tracy, a daughter, page 6.
Mead, Nehemiah, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 15, 1829, probated Dec. 27, 1830, mentioned his wife Esther [Esther Hayes], and children Nehemiah, Huldah Tracy [Huldah Mead, wife of Hezekiah Tracy], Mehetabel, wife of Royal Dunton, Polly, wife of Willet Sherwood, and Andrew, grandson Jeremiah Fog, a son of Zachariah Mead, deceased. Executor Samuel Close. Witnesses Isaac Holly, Conklin Husted, and John Jay Tracy, page 256. Dec. 27, 1830, order to advertise for claims, page 266. Inventory taken Dec. 30, 1830, by Joseph Brush and Benjamin I. Knapp, and filed Jan.2 5, 1831, page 266. Feb. 8, 1831, additional inventory filed, page 328. Mar. 13, 1832, account filed, and necessaries allowed his widow, page 327. Mar. 15, 1832, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 472. Real estate sold to Willet Sherwood, and report of sale filed, Nov. 9, 1832, page 472.
Mead, Platt, late of Greenwich, real estate sold to Erastus Rundle, and report of sale filed Apr. 2, 1849.
Mead, Platt, late of Greenwich, will dated July 1, 1837, probated Sept. 20, 1847, mentioned his wife Deborah [Deborah Peck], and children Nathan S., Gideon, Hannah, wife of Daniel Peck, and Harriet, wife of Bradley Redfield, grandchildren, the children of John Robbins, deceased, viz: Maria M. Robbins, Julia Ann Robbins, Sackett Robbins, William Robbins, and Cornelius Robbins. Executor son Nathan. Witnesses James Willson, Charles W. Hawley, and Charles Hawley, page 342. Sept. 20, 1847, the executor refused to qualify, and letters granted to Thomas A. Mead of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 344. Inventory taken by Augustus Mead and Nelson Bush, and filed Oct. 4, 1847, page 349. Mar. 25, 1848, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 398. Sept. 30, 1848, report of commissioners filed, page 469. Jan. 20, 1848, personal property ordered sold, page 384.
Mead, Rachel [daughter of Deliverance Mead and Abigail Howe], late of Greenwich, widow of Richard Mead [and Whitman Mead], will dated Sept. 19, 1831, probated Oct. 21, 1831, mentioned her sons Whitman Mead, and Zophar Mead; Araminta, Mary Elizabeth and Sarah Amelia, children of said Zophar Mead; grandchildren Grace and Henrietta, children of said Whitman Mead; grandchildren Amos Mead, Richard Edward, Theodore, and Sarah Elizabeth, children of Joseph Brush; grandson William Henry Sackett, a son of John Sackett, and also Rachel Elizabeth, Abigail Sarah, and Mary Ann, granddaughters and daughters of said John Sackett; grandchildren and children of said John Sackett, viz: Henry L., Rachel Elizabeth, Whitman Mead, Abigail Sarah, Mary Ann, and Thomas Mead. Executor Jonas Howe. Witnesses Sarah Mead, and Jabez Mead, page 403. Oct. 21, 1831, order to advertise for claims, page 404. Inventory taken by Isaac Mead, Jr., and Alvan Mead, and filed Dec. 10, 1831, page 404
Mead, Rachel [Rachel Williams, widow of Zachariah Mead], of Somers, NY, Jan. 5, 1835, appointed guardian of her son Jeremiah F. Mead, under 14 years of age, page 63.
Mead, Reuben, late of Greenwich, Jan. 23, 1833, his son Nathan Mead refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Simeon H. Minor of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 444. Inventory taken Earle Smith and Rufus Knapp and filed Jan. 25, 1833, page 445.
Mead, Richard, late of Greenwich, May 14, 1826, his widow, Rachel Mead, refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to his son Thomas A. Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 31. Inventory taken May 25, 1826, by Isaac Mead, Jr., and Samuel Bush, and filed Aug. 16, 1826, page 31.
Mead, Riley, a minor of Greenwich, June 10, 1816, made choice of Hezekiah Tracy to be his guardian, page 215.
Mead, Rogers, late of Greenwich, Mar. 22, 1830, letters of administration on his estate granted to John Jay Tracy of Greenwich, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 195. Inventory taken Apr. 29, 1830, by Justus Sackett and Thomas A. Mead, and filed Apr. 30, 1830, page 196. Nov. 27, 1830, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 248. Jan. 21, 1831, real estate sold to Augustus Lyon of Greenwich, and report of sale filed, page 248. Oct. 28, 1830, report of commissioners filed, page 364.
Mead, Ruth, late of Greenwich, May 2, 1821, at the request of Jonathan Mead, letters of administration on her estate granted to Peter Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 141. Inventory taken May 8, 1821, by Nathaniel Palmer and Isaac Howe, and filed Nov. 1, 1822, page 260. Oct. 7, 1822, time for final settlement extended to Nov. 4, next, page 259.
Mead, Sarah W. [Sarah W. Knapp, widow of Jabez Mead], of Greenwich, Feb. 1, 1841, appointed guardian of her children William K. Mead, about 16 years of age, and Mary E. Mead, about 18 years of age, page 424. Feb. 1, 1841, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered subject to the dower right of their mother, page 474. Real estate sold to Samuel Jessup of Greenwich, and report of sale filed, page 475.
Mead, Sarah, [Sarah Knapp] late of Greenwich, widow of Nehemiah Mead, will dated Feb. 1804, probated Sept. 1808, mentioned her children Nehemiah Mead, Lucy, wife of Isaac Howe, Rachel, wife of Charles Weed, Bethiah, wife of Stephen Davis, and Clarinda, wife of Isaac Mead, Jr.; granddaughter Sophia, wife of Peter Demill of New York City. Executor son Nehemiah. Witnesses Robert Mead, Rachel Mead, and Prudence Mead, page 342.
Mead, Selah, late of Greenwich, June 13, 1842, his widow, refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Solomon Garnsey of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 106. Inventory taken by Zaccheus Mead and Nelson Bush, and filed June 15, 1842, page 107. June 13, 1842, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 122. June 27, 1842, report of commissioners filed, page 167. Dec. 19, 1842, dower of his widow, Sarah Mead, ordered set out, pages 181 and 182. Dec. 19, 1842, dower set out, page 182. Dec. 19, 1842, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 181 and 205. Real estate sold to Isaac Van Voorhis of New York City, and report of sale filed Dec. 31, 1842, page 205.
Mead, Seth, late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 21, 1825, probated Dec. 5, 1825, mentioned his children Sarah Elizabeth, Walter Hobby and John Hanford. Executors Hezekiah Hobby of Stamford and brother Walter Mead of Montgomery, Orange County, NY. Witnesses John Joy Tracy, Samuel D. Hobby, and Lemuel Addington, page 1202. Jan. 13, 1826, order to advertise for claims, page 103. Inventory taken Jan. 1826, by Isaac Mead, Jr., and Daniel S. Mead, and filed Feb. 27, 1827, page 103. Aug. 28, 1827, real estate sold by the executors to Zophar Mead, and report of sale filed, page 104.
Mead, Shadrach, late of Greenwich, inventory taken by Henry Ritch, and Thomas A. Mead, and filed Dec. 28, 1844.
Mead, Shadrach, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 5, 1844, probated Oct. 26, 1844, all to his wife Abigail [Abigail Ingersoll, widow of Horton Reynolds]. Executor William H. Mead of Greenwich, Witnesses Rebecca Ingersoll, Leonard Mead and Joseph Brush, page 22. Oct. 26, 1844, order to advertise for claims, page 22. Appeal from probate taken by testatorís nephew, Titus Mead of Greenwich, page 89.
Mead, Silas, Jr., late of Greenwich, Aug. 2, 1814, the court appointed Jabez Mead of Greenwich, guardian of Sarah, Silas H., and Francis, children of decedent, page 511.
Mead, Silas, Jr., late of Greenwich, June 29, 1813, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jabez Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 502. Inventory taken July 9, 1813, by Calvin Mead and Zophar Mead, Jr., and filed Aug. 3, 1813, page 502. Feb. 25, 1815, petition of Jabez Mead, guardian of Sarah, Silas H., and Francis, minor children of decedent, for leave to sell the real estate of said minors, page 502, also another petition on page 43, dated Dec. 6, 1814, and order authorizing sale, dated Feb. 21, 1815, page 44. Apr. 1, 1816, estate distributed to Silas H. Mead, Sarah Mead, and Francis Mead, page 235.
Mead, Theodosia [daughter of Benjamin Mead and widow of Edmund Mead], late of Greenwich, will dated May 27, 1818, probated Nov. 15, 1827, mentioned her children Polly Mead, and Sally, wife of Benjamin Mead. Executor her son Obadiah Mead. Witnesses Sally Close, James Lowden and Gilbert Close, page 243. Nov. 13, 1827, order to advertise for claims, page 244. Inventory taken Dec. 5, 1827, by Silas H. Mead and Darius Mead, and filed Jan. 10, 1828, page 244.
Mead, Titus, late of Greenwich, will dated May 8, 1812, probated Sept. 25, 1812, mentioned his wife Tamise, and children Andrew, Hardy, Titus, deceased, Jabez, Ira, and his wife Nancy, daughters not named. Executor his son Shadrach. Witnesses Justus Sackett, Jr., Henry Knapp, and Hannah Banks, page 153. Sept. 25, 1812, order to advertise for claims, page 155. Inventory taken Sept. 22, 1812, by Samuel Peck and Isaac Holly, and filed Sept. 28, 1812, page 155.
Mead, Whitman, of Greenwich, Aug. 20, 1832, the court appointed Ephraim Mead of Greenwich, guardian of Grace W. Mead and Henrietta Mead of Brooklyn, NY, children of said Whitman Mead, page 417.
Mead, William A., late of Greenwich, Sept. 27, 1849, letters of administration on his estate granted to Mary Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims. Inventory taken by Thomas A. Mead and Augustus Mead, and filed Oct. 3, 1849.
Mead, Zaccheus, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 15, 1833, probated Jan. 13, 1847, mentioned his wife Deborah [Deborah Close], and children Elsey, wife of Job Mead, Hannah, wife of Rev. Mark Mead, grandson Zaccheus Mead, Jr., and Jonas and Sylvester, sons of Rev. Mark Mead. Executor grandson Zaccheus Mead, Jr. Witnesses Eliza Close, Caroline H. Smith, and Abraham H. Close, page 264. Jan. 13, 1847, order to advertise for claims, page 266. Inventory taken by Augustus Mead and Nelson Bush, and filed Feb. 24, 1847, page 266.
Mead, Zophar, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 25, 1838, probated Jan. 9, 1844, mentioned his wife Huldah, and children Oliver, Abraham, Esther, and Sarah. Executor his brother Isaac Mead, Jr. Witnesses Sarah W. Mead, Julia B. Mead, and Jabez Mead, page 301. Jan. 9, 1844, executor refused to qualify, and letters granted to Augustus Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 302. Inventory taken by Zaccheus Mead, Jr. and Nelson Bush, and filed Feb. 3, 1844, page 303.
Mead, Zophar, of New York City, Aug. 1, 1832, on his request Thomas A. Mead of Greenwich, was appointed guardian of Araminta Mead, Mary Elizabeth Mead [mother of Spencer P. Mead, compiler of this abstract], and Sarah Amelia Mead, daughters of said Zophar Mead, page 382.
Merritt, Adam, late of Greenwich, Apr. 26, 1832, letters of administration on his estate granted to his son William A. Merritt of New York City, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 339.
Merritt, Caroline, late of Greenwich, will dated June 29, 1839, probated Nov. 18, 1839, mentioned her mother Mary W. Merritt, and brother Jotham Merritt. Executors Merritt Brown, and James W. Brown, both of Rye. Witnesses George Whitcomb, Lawrence Brown, and William Strang, page 414. Nov. 18, 1839, Merritt Brown refused to qualify and letters of administration on his estate granted to James W. Brown, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 415. Inventory taken Nov. 20, 1839 by Samuel G. Cornell and William Strang, and filed Dec. 10, 1839, page 416.
Merritt, Elijah, late of Greenwich, July 1, 1837, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Colonel Thomas A. Mead of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 260. Inventory taken by David Brown and William B. Sherwood, and filed Apr. 7, 1838, page 295.
Merritt, Elizabeth, late of Greenwich, Mar. 6, 1838, letters of administration on her estate granted to Samuel Close, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 295. Inventory taken Mar. 28, 1838, by Seth Lyon and Fitch Lyon, and filed Apr. 23, 1838, pages 295 and 355.
Merritt, Gilbert, late of Rye, will dated Oct. 24, 1823, probated Mar. 1, 1824, mentioned his wife Abigail, and children Delilah, wife of Sylvanus Merritt of New Rochelle, Penelope, wife of William Slater, Jr., of the Town of Rye, and Hannah, wife of Benjamin Merritt of the Town of Rye. Executors Sylvanus Merritt of New Rochelle, William T. Provost and William Slater, Jr., of Rye. Witnesses Robert Merritt, Nathaniel Hyatt and George Francis, page 3. Mar. 1, 1824, order to advertise for claims, page 4. Inventory taken Mar. 4, 1824, by Jonas Mead and Daniel Lyon, and filed Mar. 17, 1824, page 4. July 5, 1824, his widow, Abigail Merritt, declined to accept the provisions in his will, and her dower was ordered set out, pages 35 and 59. Aug. 21, 1824, dower set out, page 60.
Merritt, Jeremiah A., late of Greenwich, June 15, 1835, Anderson Merritt of North Castle, guardian of Mary Elizabeth Merritt and William C. Merritt of North Castle, children of decedent, asked leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, subject to the dower rights of their mother, Maria Merritt, page 185. Maria Merritt [widow Maria Selleck], of Greenwich, Mar. 4, 1839, appointed guardian of her children Theodore Merritt, Elizabeth Merritt, James Harvey Merritt, and Phinehas Merritt, all under 12 years of age, page 363. Mar. 4, 1839, petition for leave to sell the real estate of the latter minors in Greenwich, page 365. Real estate of the latter minors sold to John A. Merritt, and report of sale filed Mar. 3, 1840, page 491.
Merritt, John A., of Greenwich, Mar. 31, 1846, the application of his relative Solomon Guernsey of Greenwich for the appointment of a conservator, page 87. Apr. 1846, Thomas A. Mead appointed conservator for said incompetent, page 86. Petition for leave to sell the real estate of said incompetent, and sale ordered, page 301.
Merritt, John, late of Greenwich, June 6, 1843, Maria Merritt of Greenwich, guardian of Theodore Merritt, Elizabeth Merritt, James H. Merritt, and Phineas Merritt, all of Greenwich, asked leave to sell the interest of said minors in the real estate of decedent in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 256. Real estate sold to John A. Merritt, and report of sale filed Mar. 26, 1844, page 257.
Merritt, John, late of Greenwich, Oct. 2, 1841, letters of administration on his estate granted to Curtiss Merritt of Rye and John A. Merritt of Greenwich, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 104. Inventory taken by Thomas A. Mead and David Brown, and filed Nov. 26, 1841, page 104.
Merritt, Joseph, late of Harrison, Westchester County, NY, will dated Aug. 10, 1807, probated June 12, 1813, mentioned his wife Wilmot Merritt, and children Susannah, Elizabeth, Henry, John, and James; brothers James Merritt; sister Mary; Father Nathan Merritt. Executor William Field, Joseph Carpenter, and Thomas Clapp. Witnesses John Hallsted, William Hallsted, and Daniel Hallsted, page 406. Codicil dated Mar. 17, 1809, mentioned his brother Jotham Merritt, and sister Mary Manna, page 407. Inventory taken 8th month, 23rd day, 1813, by Thomas Carpenter and James Field, and filed Dec. 7, 1813, page 408.
Merritt, Jotham, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 8, 1814, by Ebenezer Mead and Platt Mead, and filed Apr. 7, 1814, pages 502 and 503. Apr. 7, 1814, estate ordered distributed to his widow, Mary W. Merritt, and to his children Elizabeth, Harriet, Caroline, and Jotham, page 503. Apr. 33, 1814, estate distributed accordingly, page 504. Apr. 15, 1815, account filed, and May 8, 1815, the residue of his estate distributed in accordance with the foregoing order, page 506.
Merritt, Jotham, late of Greenwich, Mar. 7, 1814, letters of administration on his estate granted to Mary W. Merritt and Eliza Merritt, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 511. Apr. 7, 1814, the court appointed Nehemiah Brown, Jr., of Rye, guardian of Caroline and Jotham, children of decedent, page 509.
Merritt, Jotham, late of Greenwich, Oct. 3, 1814, bond of Thomas Green of Greenwich, guardian of Harriet Merritt, about 19 years of age, a daughter of decedent.
Merritt, Jotham, late of Rye, Mar. 19, 1848, letters of administration on his estate granted to John A. Merritt of Rye, page 425.
Merritt, Sarah, late of Greenwich, June 31, 1840, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nehemiah Merritt of New York City, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 14. Inventory taken Dec. 19, 1840, by Augustus Mead and Oliver Mead, and filed Dec. 19, 1840, page 14.
Mesnard, Zalmon, about 16 years of age, of Greenwich, Dec. 23, 1806, made choice of his brother Lockwood Mead, now a resident of Greenwich, to be his guardian.
Miles, John, late of Greenwich, Oct. 5, 1819, letters of administration on his estate granted to Reuben R. Finch, of Greenwich, page 34. Inventory taken Oct. 1819, by Alvah Smith and Jared Smith and filed Nov. 12, 1819, page 34.
Miller, Mary, or Polly, of Greenwich, Dec. 1, 1841, petition of her brother-in-law, Robert P. Quintard of Greenwich, for the appointment of a conservator for said alleged incompetent.
Miller, Westover, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Feb. 22, 1810, by Ebenezer Mead and Nehemiah Willson, and filed Feb. 22, 1810, page 99.
Mills, Samuel, Jr., late of Greenwich, Oct. 11, 1824, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow, Martha Mills and [his brother-in-law] Benjamin Husted, Jr., of Greenwich, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 26. Inventory taken Dec. 8, 1824, by Nathaniel Palmer and Samuel Peck, and filed Oct. 10, 1825, page 26. Oct. 10, 1825, time for settlement extended, page 27.
Mills, Samuel, late of Greenwich, will dated July 9, 1824, probated Feb. 12, 1841, mentioned his children Charlotte Todd, and Olla Husted, grandsons Samuel Mills and Roswell Mills, sons of his son Samuel Mills, late deceased. Executors Conklin Husted and son-in-law Benjamin Husted, Jr. Witnesses Stephen Waring, James Waring, and Benjamin I. Knapp, page 504. Feb. 12, 1841, order to advertise for claims, page 504. Inventory taken Feb. 12, 1841, by Ezekiel Close and David Dayton, and filed Feb. 20, 1841, page 505.
Mills, Samuel, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 23, 1791, probated Dec. 6, 1808, mentioned his wife Abigail [Abigail Holmes], and children Samuel, John, Abigail, Seymour, Sarah, wife of Jonathan Lockwood, Jr., Mary, wife of Simeon Lyon, Hannah, wife of Abraham Lyon, Clemence and Lydia. Refers to a deed of trust to his son Samuel. Executor son Samuel. Witnesses Moses Husted, Jr., Rhoda Close, and Jabez Fitch, page 60.
Moe, Charlotte, late of Greenwich, Nov. 18, 1839, letters of administration on his estate granted to Elizabeth Moe, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 426. Inventory taken by Jonas Howe and Jonathan A. Close, and filed Jan. 18, 1840, page 427.
Moore, Charles, late of Greenwich, Feb. 25, 1822, letters of administration on his estate granted to James Green, Jr., and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 207. Inventory taken Feb. 25, 1822, by Joseph Green and S. Brown, and filed Mar. 18, 1822, page 208. Sept. 18, 1822, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 244. Sept. 18, 1822, account filed, and personal property and part of the real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 245. Oct. 1, 1822, real estate sold, and report of sale filed, page 245.
Moore, George, late of Greenwich, will dated in 1809, but probate refused Jan. 18, 1813, all to his wife Sarah. Executor Nehemiah Willson. Witnesses Joshua Banks, Jared Ritch, and Obadiah Banks, Jr., page 162. Jan. 18, 1813, letters of administration on his estate granted to Peter Mead, page 163. Inventory taken Jan. 10, 1813, by William Husted and Zaccheus Mead, and filed Jan. 21, 1813, page 163. Mar. 7, 1814, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 164. Apr. 5, 1814, report of sale filed, page 164.
Morrell, John, late of Greenwich, Mar. 6, 1843, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Robert Clark of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 327. Inventory taken by Ephraim Golden and Benjamin Page, and filed Mar. 18, 1843, page 327. Mar. 18, 1843, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 329. Sept. 30, 1843, report of commissioners filed, page 330. Mar. 26, 1844, account filed, and an allowance to his widow, page 330. Mar. 26, 1844, real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 384. Real estate sold to William Morrell of Greenwich, and report of sale filed June 17, 1844, page 384. July 13, 1844, account filed, and creditors ordered paid 17 cents on the dollar, page 397.
Murphy, Joseph B., late of Greenwich, Jan. 6, 1807, letters of administration on his estate granted to Robert Murphy, page 455. Inventory taken Feb. 5, 1807, by Edmond Knapp and Henry Knapp, and filed Sept. 1, 1807, page 455. Mar. 7, 1809, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 456.
Nash, James, of Greenwich, July 10, 1832, appointed guardian of his daughter Anna Nash, page 339.
Newman, Allen, of Greenwich, about 18 years of age, Jan. 24, 1822, made choice of Shadrach Finch to be his guardian, page 180.
Newman, Harvey, late of Greenwich, June 25, 1832, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Ard Reynolds of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 384. Inventory taken by Amos Finch and Ezekiel Reynolds, and filed July 10, 1832, page 384.
Olcott, Nathaniel, Jan. 2, 1816, his son William Olcott, made choice of Lemuel Ferris of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 79.
Page, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, will dated May 25, 1843, probated Aug. 15, 1844, mentioned his wife Rhoda [Rhoda Knapp], and children Benjamin, Aphelia, wife of George J. Smith of Stamford, Elizabeth, wife of Jotham Merritt of Greenwich, and to his son Joseph E., testator devised a tract of land given him by his father Joseph page in the Province of Upper Canada. Executor son Benjamin. Witnesses E. Sniffin, Eliza Close, and Samuel Close, page 1. Codicil dated Jan. 1, 1844, legacy to his son Joseph, and appointed Samuel Close executor in conjunction with his son Benjamin Page, page 2. Aug. 15, 1844, order to advertise for claims, page 3.
Palmer, Alva, Dec. 7, 1817, guardian of Samuel Palmer, Seely Palmer, and Linus Palmer, all of Greenwich, asked for leave to sell the real estate of said minors, page 421. Feb. 13, 1818, order authorizing sale, page 450.
Palmer, Asahel, late of Greenwich, will dated May 12, 1840, probated June 13, 1840, mentioned his wife Jemima, Roxene, wife of John Richards, niece Semantha Waterbury [Samantha Bailey], widow of Ebenezer Waterbury, and her son Asahel Augustus Waterbury, and nephew Asahel P. Bailey. Executors his wife and Asahel P. Bailey. Witnesses Jonathan Bunnell, Deborah Fairchild, and Joshua Ferris, page 10. June 13, 1840, order to advertise for claims, page 10. Inventory taken June 24, 1840, by Peter Ferris and Henry Ritch, and filed June 24, 1840, page 10.
Palmer, Deborah [Deborah Peck, widow of Seth Palmer], late of Greenwich, July 29, 1837, letters of administration on her estate granted to her grandson Seth P. Quintard [son of Deborahís daughter Hannah Palmer and Isaac Quintard, Jr.], who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 258.
Palmer, Delia, Mrs. late of Greenwich, Jan. 27, 1845, letters of administration on her estate granted to Samuel C. Cornell of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 25. Inventory taken by Samuel G. Wilson and Elisha Lyon, and filed Feb. 26, 1845, page 26.
Palmer, Denham, late of Greenwich, June 19, 1830, his executor being now deceased, letters of administration on his estate granted to George A. Palmer of Greenwich, page 292. May 16, 1831, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 293. Real estate sold to Henry Palmer, and report of sale filed June 15, 1831, page 293.
Palmer, Denham, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 18, 1817, probated Sept. 1, 1819 mentioned his wife Ann [Anna Ferris], and children Edmond and Henry, and grandchildren William Doty, John Doty, and Lue Ann Doty. Executor William Knapp. Witnesses William Cornwall, Sarah W. Knapp, and Susan J. Knapp, page 25. Inventory taken Oct. 29, 1819, by Timothy Walker and Amos Hobby, and filed Dec. 6, 1819, page 27.
Palmer, Gilbert, late of North Castle, will dated Aug. 22, 1799, probated Mar. 22, 1810, mentioned his wife ____, and children John, Mary Tripp, Hannah Doughty, Sarah Hopkins, Phebe Disco, and Margery Robbins; granddaughters Charlotte Palmer, and Elizabeth Palmer; and Harrison Aikins, a son of said Hannah Doughty. Executors his wife, his son John, and son-in-law Daniel Tripp, page 16. Inventory taken Feb. 26, 1810, by Silas Mead, Jr., and David D. Heusted, and filed Mar. 22, 1810, page 19.
Palmer, John Albert, of Greenwich, over 16 years of age, Feb. 5, 1833, made choice of Royal L. Gay of Stamford to be his guardian, page 458.
Palmer, John Wood, late of Greenwich, Feb. 1, 1812, petition of Messenger Palmer to sell the real estate of Hetty Palmer, now the wife of White Webb of Greenwich, a daughter of decedent.
Palmer, John, late of Greenwich, Jan. 28, 1831, his widow, refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Asahel Palmer of Greenwich, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 289. Inventory taken Jan. 29, 1831, by Henry Ritch and Daniel S. Betts, and filed Jan. 29, 1831, page 289. Aug. 13, 1831, report of commissioners filed, page 290. Sept. 1, 1831, account filed, necessaries allowed his widow, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 291. Sept. 20, 1831, real estate sold to John H. Reynolds and Jonathan Bonnell, and report of sale filed, page 291. Aug. 22, 1831, dower of his widow ordered set out, and on Aug. 29, 1831, same set out to Phebe Palmer, widow of deceased, page 362.
Palmer, John, late of North Castle, will dated Apr. 12, 1817, probated Apr. 5, 1819, mentioned his wife Phanny; John Tripp; John Hopkins, a son of my sister Sarah Hopkins; sisters Mary Tripp, Hannah Doty, Sarah Hopkins, and Margery Robbins, nieces Elizabeth Tolaton and Charlotte Palmer. Executors Oliver Green and Samuel H. Tripp. Witnesses William Bowron, John Hoas, and Mary Bowron, page 579. Apr. 5, 1819, order to advertise for claims, page 580. Inventory taken by James Nash and Benjamin Husted, jr., and filed May 28, 1819, page 581.
Palmer, Justus, late of Greenwich, 1812, letters of administration on his estate granted to John Lane, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 167. Inventory taken July 27, 1812, by Lemuel Ferris and Jabez Mead, and filed Sept. 1, 1812, page 168.
Palmer, Justus, late of Greenwich, July 7, 1812, letters of administration on his estate granted to John Lane, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 132.
Palmer, Lockwood, about 19 years of age, and Nathaniel Palmer, about 18 years of age, Feb. 21, 1818, made choice of Nathan Palmer of Poundridge to be their guardian, page 459.
Palmer, Messenger, late of Greenwich, (no date), [died 1792] executors deed, according to his will to his daughter Esther Sackett [Esther Palmer, wife of Peter Sackett] and her children Peter Sackett and James Sackett, of land in Dutchess County, NY, approved, page 402.
Palmer, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Feb. 13, 1826, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Stephen Palmer and Ezekiel Close of Greenwich, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 271. Inventory taken Feb. 27, 1826, by Samuel Peck and Benjamin Husted, and filed Apr. 5, 1826, page 271. Mar. 25, 1827, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 273. Mar. 26, 1827, necessaries allowed his widow, and dower ordered set out, page 273. May 31, 1827, dower set out to his widow, Rachel Palmer, page 274. Feb. 9, 1827, time for final settlement extended, page 275. Apr. 1828, personal property ordered sold, and report of sale filed, page 275.
Palmer, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Oct. 10, 1827, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 57. Mar. 20, 1829, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 190 and 191. Mar. 19, 1830, real estate sold to Abram Mead, Major Lockwood, Nancy Lockwood, Josephus Palmer, Lot Mead, Drake Mead, Charlotte Moe, Edmund Mead, John Adams, Caleb Husted, Justus Sackett, and Rachel Palmer, and report of sale filed, page 191. Mar. 19, 1830, creditors ordered paid, page 193.
Palmer, Phebe [Phebe Green, widow of Winas Palmer], late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 30, 1812, probated Dec. 2, 1817, mentioned her children Winas Palmer, Elizabeth Ferris [Elizabeth Palmer, wife of Solomon Ferris], and Anna Reynolds. Mentioned notes payable to Winas Palmer, Mercy, wife of William Jordon, and Anna Reynolds. Executors Silas Sutherland, Jr., and James Palmer. Witnesses John E. Sutherland and Silas Sutherland, page 422. Dec. 2, 1817, order to advertise for claims, page 423. Aug. 3, 1818, account filed, and distribution ordered to her children Winas Palmer and Elizabeth Ferris. Anna Reynolds died before testatrix, her share to her legal representatives, said Winas Palmer and Elizabeth Ferris, Jonathan Palmer, Benjamin G. Palmer, and to the legal representatives of Mercy Jordon, children of testatrix, pages 535 and 536.
Palmer, Samuel, Jr., late of Greenwich, July 6, 1813, bond of Tompkins Close of Greenwich, guardian of Martin Palmer, about 15 years of age, and Sela, about 14 years of age, sons of decedent.
Palmer, Samuel, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 15, 1813, probated May 12, 1813, mentioned his wife Mary, and children William, Rundle, David, Alva, Marcus, Seely, Samuel, Linus, Delia, and Hannah. Executors my faithful brother Levi Palmer, and my beloved son William. Witnesses Levi Palmer, William Knapp, 3rd, and Elisha R. Belcher, page 118. May 12, 1813, order to advertise for claims, page 119. Inventory taken by Tompkins Close and Isaac Peck, 3rd, and filed July 6, 1813, page 120.
Palmer, Seely, a minor, about 20 years of age, Dec. 1, 1817, made choice of Alva Palmer to be his guardian, his former guardian, Tompkins Close, having been discharged, page 420.
Palmer, Seth, late of Greenwich, the personal property retained by his widow sold Aug. 12, 1837, page 312.
Palmer, Seth, late of Greenwich, will dated July 14, 1824, probated Feb. 1, 1831, mentioned his wife Deborah [Deborah Peck], grandsons Seth P. Quintard, Peter D. Quintard, Robert P. Quintard, Isaac Quintard, Jr., son-in-law Isaac Quintard, the elder, and great grandson Seth, the son of Robert P. Quintard, great granddaughter Hannah Elizabeth Smith, the daughter of Peter Smith, Jr., of Stamford, ìby my granddaughter Hannah, deceased,î devised an acre of land to the First Society. Executors his wife and grandsons Peter D. and Isaac. Witnesses Joseph Gray, Henry Close, and Charles Hawley, page 308. Feb. 1, 1831, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to said Isaac and Peter D., who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 311. Inventory taken Feb. 24, 1831, by Benjamin Page, and Frederick Lockwood, and filed Mar. 10, 1831, page 311. Jan. 24, 1832, additional inventory filed, page 292.
Palmer, Winas, late of Greenwich, Dec. 23, 1817, estate ordered distributed to his children Winas, Jonathan, Benjamin G., Elizabeth, wife of Solomon Ferris, the legal representatives of Marcy Jordon, deceased, and of Anna Reynolds, deceased, page 431. Jan. 3, 1818, estate distributed accordingly, page 432.
Park, Eunice, [Eunice Husted, widow of Sylvanus Knapp and Disbrow Park] late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 21, 1820, probated Jan. 1, 1821, mentioned her son John Knapp, daughter Rachel Mead, [children of her deceased daughter Lydia Knapp deceased, wife of Nathaniel Ferris] granddaughters Clarissa Ferris, Marilda Ferris, and Catharine Ferris, grandson William Ferris, and daughter-in-law Sarah Knapp. Executors her son John Knapp, and son-in-law Edmond Mead. Witnesses William Kinch, Nathaniel Husted, Jr., and Elisha Belcher, page 116. Inventory taken Jan. 4, 1821, by Charles Smith and Nathaniel Knapp, and filed Jan. 23, 1821, page 117. July 2, 1821, account filed, page 168.
Parketon, Rodney, a minor of Greenwich, about 16 years of age, Feb. 3, 1817, made choice of Daniel Haight of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 279.
Peacock, Mary [Mary Jessup], late of Greenwich, widow of William Peacock, will dated Apr. 24, 1835, probated May 29, 1842, mentioned her daughters Sally, wife of Stephen Underhill of Oyster Bay, Julia Ann Peacock, and granddaughter Mary Peacock. Executors Benjamin Page and Parris Robbins. Witnesses Peter Ferris, Benjamin Page and Jabez Mead, page 112. Codicil dated Mar. 18, 1842, page 113. May 29, 1842, letters to Benjamin Page, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 113. Inventory taken June 11, 1842, by Frederick Lockwood and Daniel Lyon, and filed July 14, 1842, page 165.
Peacock, William late of Greenwich, will dated Nov. 25, 1840, probated May 29, 1842, mentioned his sisters Sarah Underhill, Julia Ann Peacock, niece Mary Peacock, nephews William Holmes, William Underhill, and Dodsworth Highly Peacock, Eliza Ann Peacock, legal heirs of his brother Ralph Peacock, and mother Mary Peacock. Executor his brother-in-law Stephen Underhill of Oyster Bay. Witnesses Horace B. Smith, William Horton, and Seaman H. Sniffin, page 96. May 29, 1842, order to advertise for claims, page 97. June 11, 1842, inventory taken by Frederick Lockwood and Daniel Lyon, and filed July 14, 1842, page 165.
Peck, Gideon late of Greenwich, 1813, letters of administration on his estate granted to Samuel Brown and Gideon Peck, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 259. Inventory taken Feb. 10, 1813, by Ebenezer Mead and Platt Mead, and filed Feb. 16, 1813, page 259. Oct. 5, 1813, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 262. Nov. 2, 1813, estate ordered distributed to Jerusha Peck, widow of deceased, and to his children Gideon, Theophilus, Clara, wife of Elias Peck, Fanny, wife of Samuel Brown, Mary Peck, Elizabeth Peck, and Eunice Peck, page 262. Jan. 1, 1814, estate ordered distributed accordingly, page 263.
Peck, Aaron, late of Greenwich, Mar. 11, 1834, account filed by his executor, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 12. Real estate sold to John Chappel, and report of sale filed June 10, 1834, page 12.
Peck, Aaron, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 25, 1833, probated Aug. 7, 1833, mentioned his wife Hannah [Hannah Ferris], daughters Deborah and Hannah, grandchildren [children of Deborah Peck and Solomon Ferris, Jr.]George P. Ferris, and his sister Mary P. Peck [Mary Peck Ferris, wife of Samuel Peck], granddaughter [children of Aaronís daughter Priscilla Peck, wife of John Hennings] Margaret Smith and her brother Luther Hennings, grandchildren Elizabeth Peck, David Peck, Henry Peck, Hannah Peck, Harriet Peck, and Mary Peck. Executor his grandson George P. Ferris. Witnesses William Finch, William Peck, and Ezekiel Finch, page 490. Aug. 7, 1833, order to advertise for claims, page 491. Inventory taken Aug. 13, 1833, by Edward Close and James Smith, and filed Aug. 24, 1833, page 491.
Peck, Abigail, of Greenwich, about 19 years of age, Apr. 25, 1832, made choice of Israel Peck of Greenwich to be her guardian, page 372. Apr. 25, 1832, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minor in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 357. Real estate sold to Eliphalet Peck of Greenwich, and report of sale filed July 10, 1832, page 358.
Peck, Alathea, of Greenwich, widow of Rev. David Peck, Feb. 17, 1844, David Banks the husband of her daughter Marilda, asked for the appointment of a conservator, page 277. Mar. 19, 1844, Josiah Wilcox of Greenwich appointed conservator for said Alathea Peck, but refused to qualify, and David Peck was appointed in his place, page 278.
Peck, Alexander, late of Greenwich, Nov. 13, 1826, letters of administration on his estate granted to Asahel Palmer of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 214. Inventory taken Nov. 27, 1826, by Joshua Ferris and Frederick Lockwood, and filed Dec. 16, 1826, page 214.
Peck, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, Mar. 31, 1827, Hannah Reed Peck, a daughter of decedent, about 16 years of age, made choice of David Brown of Greenwich to be her guardian, page 199.
Peck, Blackman, and Ralph, minors of Greenwich, Mar. 18, 1816, made choice of Sally Peck to be their guardian, page 164.
Peck, Charles Edgar, son of Charles Peck, of Newburgh, NY, July 3, 1829, made choice of David H. Fowler of said Newburgh to be his guardian, page 70. Mar. 8, 1830, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minor in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 173. Mar. 11, 1830, real estate sold to Henry Bush, Nelson Bush, and William Bush of Greenwich, and report of sale filed, page 173.
Peck, Charles, of Flushing, Oct. 1824, his children Thomas H. Peck and Mehitabel Peck, both over 14 years of age, made choice of Hezekiah Hobby of Greenwich to be their guardian, who was also appointed guardian of Charles Edgar Peck, about 12 years of age, another son of said Charles Peck, page 41.
Peck, Ebenezer, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 28, 1829, probated Oct. 7, 1833, mentioned his wife Hannah [Hannah Lockwood] and children Anna, Rufus, Hannah, widow of Ezra Lockwood, Elizabeth, wife of Augustus Lockwood, Deborah, wife of Elias Raymond, and Polly, wife of Pearson Peck. Executor son-in-law Augustus Lockwood. Witnesses Mary S. Hawley, Peter Jessup, and Charles Hawley, page 90. 1st codicil dated Sept. 1, 1829, page 92. 2nd codicil dated Oct. 26, 1829, page 92. Oct. 7, 1833, order to advertise for claims, page 93. Inventory taken by Henry Ritch and Asahel Palmer, and filed Oct. 30, 1835, page 93.
Peck, Elias, formerly of Greenwich, Mar. 15, 1838, having been long absent from the state, and being in the opinion of the court not a proper person to be the guardian of his son, Jonathan Peck, of Greenwich, over 14 years of age, and Joseph Brush, of Greenwich, was appointed in his place, page 299.
Peck, Elias, Jr., of Greenwich, Apr. 1, 1826, the court appointed William Husted of Greenwich guardian of Wilson Peck, Elias Reed Peck, and Jonathan Peck, children of said Elias Peck, Jr., page 129.
Peck, Elias, late of Greenwich, will dated May 4, 1839, probated May 25, 1846, mentioned his wife Mary, and children Albert Nathan Peck, William Peck, John Peck, Mary Mead Peck, and Harriet Hobby Peck, and Abraham Hobby Peck, and grandson Albert Mead Peck. Executor son Abraham Hobby Peck. Witnesses Peter Ferris, Samuel Jessup, Jr., and Jabez Mead, page 165. May 25, 1846, order to advertise for claims, page 166. Inventory taken by Jonas Howe and Jeremiah Howe, and filed June 8, 1846, page 174. May 25, 1846, testatorís grandson, Albert Mead Peck, having died before arriving at the age of 21 years, in which event his legacy was to go to Albert Nathan Peck, oldest son of testator, in trust for his benefit, the court thereupon appointed Abraham Hobby Peck of Greenwich to receive said legacy as trustee, page 164. May 25, 1846, account ordered filed, page 301.
Peck, Gideon, late of Greenwich, Jan. 16, 1813, bond of Platt Mead of Greenwich, guardian of Eunice, about 19 years of age, Elizabeth, about 19 years of age, and Theophilus, about 18 years of age, children of decedent.
Peck, Gilbert, late of Greenwich, Aug. 30, 1832, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Gilbert P. Finch of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 9. Mar. 7, 1833, account filed, and allowance to his widow, page 9.
Peck, Gilbert, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 20, 1833, by Solomon Peck and Benjamin W. Husted, and filed Mar. 26, 1833, page 483.
Peck, Gilbert, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 8, 1823, probated Mar. 14, 1833, mentioned his wife Deborah [Deborah Rundle], and nephew Gilbert Peck Finch, and niece Deborah Peck. Executor ìmy brother Eliphalet Peck.î Witnesses Huldah Tracy, Phebe E. Knapp, and Hezekiah Tracy, page 459. Mar. 14, 1833, the executor refused to qualify, and letters with the will annexed granted to Gilbert P. Finch, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 460. Inventory taken Aug. 24, 1832, by Jonas Howe and Thomas A. Mead, and filed Aug. 28, 1832, page 460.
Peck, Hannah [Hannah Ferris, widow of Aaron Peck], late of Greenwich, will date Oct. 13, 1837, probated Aug. 20, 1839, all to her daughter Deborah Ferris [Deborah Peck, wife of Solomon Ferris, Jr.], and appointed her executrix. Witnesses Maria Brown, Hannah Peck, and Charles Hawley, page 405. Aug. 26, 1839, order to advertise for claims, page 406. Inventory taken Sept. 9, 1839, by Conklin Husted and William Finch, and filed Sept. 14, 1839, page 406.
Peck, Hannah, late of Greenwich, wife of Ebenezer Peck, will dated May 21, 1827, probated July 13, 1830, mentioned her child Ebenezer Peck, father Edmond Lockwood, deceased, daughter-in-law Elizabeth [Elizabeth Raymond], wife of her son Ebenezer Peck, granddaughters Nancy and Julia, daughters of her son Ebenezer Peck. Executor Edwin Lounsbury of Stamford, the husband of said Nancy. Witnesses Ann Peck, Mary Knapp and Jabez Mead, page 207. July 13, 1830, order to advertise for claims, page 208. Inventory taken Aug. 13, 1830, by Frederick Lockwood and Horace Waterbury, and filed Aug. 13, 1830, page 208.
Peck, Hannah, widow, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 17, 1816, probated Oct. 1, 1816, mentioned her grandson Robert Peck, Jr., son of Robert Peck, Sr., deceased; granddaughter Ana Peck, a daughter of Robert Peck, Jr., deceased; daughter Anna Knapp, widow of Silas Knapp, deceased, of Washington, Dutchess County, NY; daughter Esther, wife of Seth Lawton of said Washington; grandson Silas Knapp, a son of Silas Knapp, deceased, of said Washington; grandchildren, the children of Jonathan Knapp of said Washington, viz: Levina, Hannah, Jonathan, Sally Ann, Amanda, and Alanson; son Abraham Peck of the State of Ohio. Executor Samuel Peck. Witnesses Thomas Wilson, Bethiah David and Israel Peck, page 249. Oct. 1, 1816, the executor refused to qualify, and letters with the will annexed granted to Isaac Peck, 3rd, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 251.
Peck, Harriet, of Greenwich, over 12 years of age, Nov. 11, 1839, made choice of David Peck, of Greenwich, to be her guardian, page 387.
Peck, Henry, about 18 years of age, Hannah Peck, about 15 years of age, and Mary Peck, about 12 years of age, Oct. 21, 1839, made choice of William Finch of Greenwich, to be their guardian, page 387. Dec. 2, 1839, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 429. Real estate sold to Ebenezer Mead of Bedford, NY, and report of sale filed, page 429. Mar. 15, 1841, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 503. Real estate sold for $37.98, it being their right in their portion of the estate of their deceased sister, Harriet Peck, and report of sale filed June 14, 1841, page 503.
Peck, Isaac, Jr., late of Greenwich, will dated May 19, 1820, probated Oct. 8, 1838, mentioned his wife Hannah, and nephew Isaac Peck, 3rd, niece Hulday, wife of Benoni Peck, father Theophilus Peck, deceased, Isaac Peck, 5th, son of Samuel Peck, Israel Peck, and Whitman, youngest son of the aforesaid Samuel Peck. Executor his wife and Isaac Peck, 3rd. Witnesses Elisha Belcher, Gilbert Close, and Samuel Close, page 351. Inventory taken Nov. 1838, by Nehemiah Howe and Jonas Howe, and filed Nov. 5, 1838, page 354.
Peck, Isaac, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 24, 1821, probated Nov. 3, 1827, mentioned his wife Betsey, and children Sands Furman Peck, Isaac Peck, grandchildren, viz: Charles Henry Peck, John Walter Peck, and Stephen Sands Peck. Executrix his wife. Witnesses Susan Caroline Ferris, Joshua Ferris, and Deborah Selleck, page 236. Nov. 3, 1827, order to advertise for claims, page 237. Inventory taken Nov. 26, 1827, by Asahel Palmer and Frederic Lockwood, and filed Nov. 28, 1827, page 237.
Peck, Israel, late of Greenwich, Apr. 13, 1830, provisions of his will not complied with, and Samuel Close, Thomas A. Mead, and William H. Holly appointed to distribute part of the estate, page 236. Apr. 27, 1830, part of his estate distributed to his children Israel Peck, Livinia Brown, Nehemiah Peck, and Rachel Peck, page 237.
Peck, Israel, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 31, 1818, probated Feb. 1, 1819, mentioned his wife Levina, and children Israel, Nehemiah, Rachel, and Levina, wife of Nathan Brown of the State of New York. Executors sons Nehemiah and Israel. Witnesses Elisha Belcher, Daniel Peck, and Jonas Howe, page 564. Feb. 1, 1819, order to advertise for claims, page 579. Inventory taken Feb. 17, 1819, by Gilbert Close and Isaac How, and filed Nov. 5, 1819, page 570.
Peck, Jabez, late of Greenwich, Oct. 25, 1831, letters of administration on his estate granted to Israel Peck, husband of a daughter of deceased, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 399. Inventory taken Nov. 30, 1831, by Samuel Close and Thomas A. Mead, and copied on page 399.
Peck, Jared, late of Greenwich, Apr. 20, 1840, estate ordered distributed to his brothers and sisters, viz: Eliphalet Peck, Jr., of Greenwich, David Peck of Greenwich, Phebe, wife of John Bretel of Rye, Marilda, wife of David Banks of Greenwich, Cillah Peck of Greenwich, Ruth, wife of William Johnson of New York City, Alathea, wife of Gilbert P. Finch of Greenwich, and Delilah Peck of Greenwich, page 33. Apr. 22, 1840, estate distributed accordingly, page 34.
Peck, Jared, late of Greenwich, Aug. 14, 1837, letters of administration on his estate granted to his brother Benoni Peck, and Gilbert P. Finch, the husband of a sister of deceased, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 258. Inventory taken Aug. 18, 1837, by Platt Mead and James Wilson, and filed Aug. 21, 1837, page 258.
Peck, Jerusha, late of Greenwich, Nov. 16, 1818, letters of administration on her estate granted to Aaron Husted, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 562. Inventory taken Nov. 20, 1818, by Andrew Mead and William Husted and filed Dec. 1, 1818, page 563.
Peck, John F., late of Greenwich, Oct. 15, 1845, letters of administration on his estate granted to Peter Ferris of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 143. Inventory taken by Joseph D. Ferris, and Henry Ritch, and filed Jan. 9, 1846, page 143.
Peck, John Walter, of Greehold, NY, and Charles Henry Peck, of New York City, both over 14 years of age, June 17, 1387, made choice of Deborah Selleck of Greenwich to be their guardian, page 367.
Peck, Joseph, late of Greenwich, Jan. 24, 1823, letters of administration on his estate granted to Asahel Palmer, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 324. Inventory taken Jan. 27, 1823, by Joseph Ferris and Alexander Hendrie, and filed Jan. 29, 1823, page 324. Nov. 15, 1823, estate ordered distributed to Joseph Peck, Jesse Peck, Betsey, wife of John Johnson, Prue, wife of Solomon Close, Catharine, wife of Robert Barnard, Polly, wife of Andrew Newman, to the legal representatives of Solomon Peck, his only heirs at law, page 324. Dec. 15, 1823, estate distributed accordingly, page 325.
Peck, Joseph, late of Greenwich, Nov. 13, 1826, his widow being incapable of administering his estate, letters of administration on his estate granted to Asahel Palmer, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 217. Inventory taken Nov. 27, 1826, by Joshua Ferris and Frederick Lockwood, and filed Dec. 16, 1826, page 218. Oct. 18, 1827, account filed, and necessaries set off to his widow, pages 218 and 219.
Peck, Mary, late of Greenwich, Oct. 13, 1845, letters of administration on his estate granted to Peter Ferris of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 128. Inventory taken by Joseph D. Ferris, and Henry Ritch, and filed July. 9, 1846, page 128.
Peck, Moses, late of Greenwich, Mar. 11, 1829, letters of administration on his estate granted to Samuel Peck, Jr., of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 27. Inventory taken by Asahel Palmer and Nathaniel Adams, and filed Aug. 28, 1829, page 153.
Peck, Nancy, late of Greenwich, June 21, 1828, estate distributed to her heirs, viz: David H. Fowler, a son of Abigail Jane H. Fowler, deceased, Charles E. Peck, Mehitable, wife of Thomas M. Lyon, and Thomas H. Peck.
Peck, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Nov. 9, 1803, bond of Jeremiah Mead, Jr., of Greenwich, administrator, with the consent of Walter Peck, a son of deceased. Inventory taken Dec. 12, 1803, by Ebenezer Mead and Andrew Mead, and filed Jan. 5, 1804. Oct. 1, 1804, report of commissioners to adjust claims of creditors filed.
Peck, Robert, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 11, 1812, probated Nov. 19, 1827, mentioned his wife Ann, and children Molly, wife of Samuel Whiting of Darien, Ann, wife of Abraham Peck of Warwick, Orange County, NY, and Elias Peck, Jr., daughter-in-law Levina Peck, widow of his son Robert Peck, deceased, and Ann Peck, a daughter of said Robert Peck, deceased. Executor son Elias. Witnesses Lewis Peck, Alvin Palmer, and Jabez Mead, page 315. Dec. 14, 1827, Elias Peck, Jr., refused to qualify and letters of administration with the will annexed granted to Samuel Whiting of Darien, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 315. Inventory taken Dec. 21, 1827, by Drake Lockwood and Isaac Knapp, and filed Jan. 12, 1828, page 315.
Peck, Samuel, late of Greenwich, May 3, 1808, Act of the General Assembly authorizing the sale of land of Jabez Peck, an incompetent.
Peck, Samuel, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 12, 1841, probated Aug. 30, 1841, mentioned his wife Mary, and children Anna M., Jane, Sophia, Obadiah, Samuel Whitman, and Isaac. Executors sons Obadiah and Isaac. Witnesses Darius Mead, Jr., Lydia K. Mead, and Julia Ann Mead, page 484.
Peck, Samuel, late of North Castle, Apr. 8, 1831, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joshua Smith of North Castle, page 399.
Peck, Solomon, Jr. Aug. 28, 1847, petition of said Solomon Peck, Jr., of Greenwich for the appointment of commissioners to partition the real estate owned in common by the petitioner, Jeduthan Peck of Greenwich, and Emeline W. Wells of New York City, a minor, and commissioners appointed, page 334. Aug. 28, 1847, partition made accordingly, page 335.
Peck, Solomon, late of Greenwich, Aug. 20, 1816, letters of administration on his estate granted to Mary Peck [Mary Ferris], who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 246. Inventory taken Oct. 5, 1816, by Jonathan Ferris and Jeduthan Ferris, and filed Oct. 19, 1816, page 261. Oct. 28, 1816, the court appointed Mary Peck guardian of John F., about 9; Jeduthan about 6; Emeline about 11; and Solomon about 14; children of decedent, page 262. Oct. 28, 1816, it appearing that the deceased was the owner in common with Ethan Ferris and Samuel Ferris of certain real estate, partition thereof was order page 262. Dec. 9, 1816, partition accordingly made, page 283. Oct. 28, 1816, estate ordered distributed to his widow, Mary Peck, and children Solomon, Emeline, Jeduthan, and John F., page 283. Jan. 23, 1817, estate distributed accordingly, page 284. Feb. 4, 1817, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors, page 285. Feb. 6, 1818, order authorizing sale, page 453.
Peck, Stephen, late of the City of New York, Jan. 25, 1822, letters of administration on his estate granted to Asahel Palmer of Greenwich, decedentís father Isaac Peck, having renounced, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 199. Inventory taken Jan. 29, 1822, by Ethan Ferris and Jabez Mead, and filed Feb. 4, 1822, page 200. Aug. 21, 1822, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 254. Sept. 2, 1822, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 254. Oct. 29, 1822, real estate sold, and report of sale filed, page 254. Dec. 3, 1822, creditors ordered paid ten cents on the dollar, page 255.
Peck, Whitfield, late of Greenwich, May 1, 1826, distribution ordered to his children David, Sally, wife of George Ferris, Charles, Rhoda, and Enos, of all the property left to them by the will of [their grandfather] Enos Knapp, late of Greenwich, deceased, page 164. May 11, 1826, estate distributed accordingly, page 164.
Pendell, William, late of New York City, will dated Apr. 21, 1845, probated Oct. 21, 1846, all to his wife Elizabeth and appointed her executrix. Witnesses John Woods, John P. Hunter, and Henry H. P. Spencer, page 232. Oct. 21, 1846, order to advertise for claims, page 233. Inventory taken by Abel Reynolds and Isaac Lockwood, and filed Apr. 3, 1847, page 234. May 8, 1847, account ordered filed, page 267.
Pierce, Daniel, late of Greenwich, Feb. 12, 1822, letters of administration on his estate granted to Phebe Pierce, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 217. Inventory taken Feb. 15, 1822, by Asahel Palmer and Lemuel Ferris, and filed Mar. 4, 1822, page 218. Mar. 4, 1822, necessaries allowed his widow, Phebe Pierce; and personal property ordered sold, page 218. Sept. 2, 1822, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 219. Sept. 21, 1822, dower of his widow, Phebe Pierce, order set out, page 246. Sept. 27, 1822, dower set out, page 246. Oct. 8, 1822, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 247. Nov. 4, 1822, real estate sold, and report of sale filed, pages 247 and 248.
Pine, Samuel, late of Rye, NY, will dated Mar. 4, 1828, probated Oct. 27, 1832, mentioned his daughters Sarah, wife of Underhill Purdy, and Hannah, son James, and mother Sarah Pine. Executors Merritt Brown, Jesse Slauson, and son James. Witnesses Minott Mitchell, William H. Thorne, and Charles T. Cromwell, page 425. Oct. 31, 1832, order to advertise for claims, page 428. Inventory taken Nov. 3, 1832, by Thomas Green and Platt Mead, and filed Dec. 4, 1832, page 428.
Purdy, Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 14, 1817, probated May 6, 1817, mentioned his wife Abigail, and children John, Nehemiah, Daniel, William, Rebecca Townsend, and Hannah Matthias. Executrix wife and sons John and Nehemiah. Witnesses Jesse Slawson, Gilbert Totten, and Elisha Belcher, page 346. May 6, 1817, order to advertise for claims, page 346. Inventory taken May 13, 1817, by Ebenezer Mead and Joshua Lyon, and filed May 22, 1817, page 349. Apr. 25, 1818, estate ordered distributed to his widow and children Nehemiah, Daniel, and William, according to his will, page 521. Apr. 28, 1818, estate distributed accordingly, page 521.
Purdy, Elias, late of Greenwich, Dec. 16, 1828, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow, Clara Purdy, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 33. Inventory taken Dec. 19, 1828, by Gilbert Close and Isaac Peck, Jr., and filed Feb. 2, 1829, page 33.
Purdy, Elias, late of Greenwich, Nov. 2, 1833, account filed by his administrator, and estate ordered distributed to his widow, _____, and children Caleb, Mary E., Sally A., and Harriet M., and Elias, page 75. Nov. 5, 1833, estate distributed to his widow, _____, and children Caleb, Elias, Hannah, and Sally A., and Mary E., page 76.
Purdy, Thomas, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 23, 1826, probated Nov. 9, 1836, all to his wife Tamson for life, and remainder to his children Calbin, Deborah Dayton, Mary, Phebe, Sally, Ann, John, and William. Executors Benjamin Green and David Brown. Witnesses John Robbins, Can. Robbins, and Jared Strang, page 189. Nov. 9, 1836, executors refused to qualify, and letters with the will annexed granted to Tamson Purdy and Calvin Purdy, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 190. Inventory taken Nov. 18, 1836, by Benoni Peck and Bartow F. White, and filed Dec. 15, 1836, page 190.
Raynor, Adelaide Louisa, of Greenwich, Sept. 14, 1838, the court appointed her uncle, Allen R. Knapp of Greenwich, to be her guardian, page 362.
Redfield, Bradley, late of Greenwich, Oct. 27, 1837, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to his brother Isaac B. Redfield of Greenwich and Nathan S. Mead of Greenwich, a brother-in-law, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 275. Inventory taken Nov. 3, 1837, by Benoni Peck and James Willson, and filed Dec. 20, 1837, page 275. Nov. 26, 1838, dower of his widow ordered set out, page 346. Dec. 7, 1838, dower set out to his widow, Harriet Redfield [Harriet Mead], page 346. Nov. 28, 1839, account filed, and allowance to his widow, page 347. Mar. 25, 1839, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 347. Real estate sold to Platt Mead of Greenwich, page 347. Dec. 20, 1837, James Redfield, over 14 years of age, made choice of Isaac B. Redfield to be his guardian, page 275. Platt M. Redfield, Edwin Redfield, Sally Redfield, Mary Redfield, and Bradley Redfield, all under 14 years of age, except Platt M., Dec. 27, 1838, the court appointed [their grandfather] Platt Mead of Greenwich to be their guardian, page 348. Dec. 27, 1838, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 348.
Redfield, Edwin F., about 20 years of age, Sally Redfield, about 12 years of age, Miriam Redfield, about 16 years of age, and Bradley Redfield, about 11 years of age, all of Greenwich, Sept. 20, 1847, Thomas A. Mead of Greenwich appointed their guardian, page 321.
Reynold, Ambrose, late of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1844, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow, Amy M. Reynolds, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 294. Inventory taken by Jonathan A. Close and Titus Mead, and filed Mar. 5, 1844, page 294.
Reynolds, Ambrose, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 8, 1825, probated Jan. 22, 1831, mentioned his wife Mary, and children Sally Husted, Polly Reynolds, Bethia Reynolds, Eunice Reynolds, Jared, and Benjamin, other children previously provided for. Executors sons Jared and Benjamin. Witnesses David Holly, Jr., Charles D. Hoyt, and Charles Hawley, page 258. Jane. 22, 1831, order to advertise for claims, page 260. Inventory taken Mar.21, 1831, by Samuel Peck and Jonathan A. Close, and filed Mar. 21, 1831, page 260.
Reynolds, Ard, of Greenwich, Mar. 19, 1838, appointed guardian of his children Ann Eliza, John G., Harriet B., over 14 years of age, and Julia M., under 12 years of age, page 298.
Reynolds, Augustus L., late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 30, 1845, probated Jan. 19, 1846, all to his wife Julia R., and appointed her executrix. Witnesses Nathaniel Briggs, William Ferris, and Hugh McKay, page 71. Jan. 19, 1846, order to advertise for claims, page 72. Inventory taken by Ard Reynolds and Ephraim Marshall, and filed Feb. 6, 1846, page 72.
Reynolds, Deborah, [Deborah Merrit, daughter of Nathan Merritt] late of North Castle, Westchester County, NY, widow of Sylvanus Reynolds, late of Bedford, will dated May 2, 1820, probated July 12, 1832, estate to her brother Nathan Merritt, to the children of brother Joseph Merritt, deceased, to the children of brother Jotham Merritt, deceased, sister Molly, wife of Gabriel Manning, sister Amy, wife of Jesse Baker, and sister Ruth, widow of Thomas Wilson, deceased. Executor her brother Nathan Merritt. Witnesses Caleb Merritt, Jr., Elizabeth Merritt, and Charity B. Merritt, page 401. Codicil dated Sept. 30, 1823, page 402. July 12, 1832, order to advertise for claims, page 403.
Reynolds, Deborah, late of Greenwich, July 23, 1832, inventory taken by Thomas Green and Platt Mead, and filed Sept. 3, 1832, by Benjamin Isaacs, executor, page 497.
Reynolds, Deborah, late of Greenwich, Dec. 22, 1837, her sons refused to qualify, and letters of administration on her estate granted to Peter Boulanger, also called Peter Baker, husband of Abigail, a daughter of deceased who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 273. Inventory taken by Charles Hendrie and Beal B. Lockwood, and filed July 24, 1838, page 334. Sept. 14, 1838, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 334. Dec. 14, 1838, real estate sold to Hannah Hoyt, page 335.
Reynolds, George, about 10 years of age, of Greenwich, Dec. 7, 1818, bond of his guardian Deborah Reynolds of Greenwich.
Reynolds, Horton, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Mar. 9, 1814, by Gideon Close and Samuel Peck, and filed Mar. 12, 1814, page 394. Feb. 7, 1815, the court appointed [their uncle] Joseph Ingersoll guardian of James Horton Reynolds and John Ingersoll Reynolds, children of decedent; and on Feb. 8, 1815, the court appointed [their mother] Abigail Reynolds [Abigail Ingersoll] guardian of Abigail Jane Reynolds and Emeline Reynolds, other children of decedent, page 40. Mar. 18, 1815, estate ordered distributed to his widow, Abigail Reynolds, now the wife of Shadrach Mead, and children James H., Abigail J., Emeline, and John I., page 361. Apr. 17, 1815, estate distributed accordingly, page 361.
Reynolds, Horton, late of Greenwich, Mar. 7, 1814, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abigail Reynolds [Abigail Ingersoll] and Shadrach Mead [who later married Abigail Ingersoll Reynolds], who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 510.
Reynolds, Isaac _., late of New York City, Dec. 7, 1818, the court appointed Deborah Reynolds of Greenwich, guardian of Nathan and George, sons of decedent, page 571.
Reynolds, James H., late of Greenwich, Mar. 29, 1833, his widow refused to qualify and letters of administration on his estate granted to William H. Mead, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 502 and 503. Inventory taken May 6, 1833, by Zenas Mead and William H. Mead, and filed Aug. 23, 1833, page 503.
Reynolds, James H., late of Greenwich, Oct. 4, 1833, inventory taken by Zenas Mead and William Timpany, and filed Oct. 8, 1833, page 101. Sept. 21, 1838, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 367. Real estate sold to Isaac Holly, Jr., of Greenwich, page 367. Oct. 17, 1833, report of commissioners to adjust claims of creditors filed, page 8. May 1, 1834, account filed, and allowance to his widow, page 8.
Reynolds, Jared, late of Greenwich, Jan. 17, 1834, Susan Reynolds, Elmerretta Reynolds, Althea Reynolds, of Stamford, children of decedent, over 14 years of age, made choice of [their uncle] Edwin Newman [half-brother of Jaredís wife Zeta Newman] to be their guardian, who was also appointed guardian of Amy Jane Reynolds, another child of decedent, under 12 years of age, page 3. Feb. 7, 1834, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 9. Feb. 7, 1834, petition by George Scofield of Stamford, husband and therefore guardian of Mary Elizabeth Scofield, a daughter of decedent, for leave to sell the real estate of said minor in Greenwich, and sale ordered, pages 64 and 65.
Reynolds, Jared, late of Greenwich, Mar. 9, 1822, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abel Reynolds of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 214. Inventory taken Mar. 23, 1822, by Stephen Bishop and Drake Studwell, and filed Mar. 25, 1822, and necessaries allowed his widow, page 215. Mar. 19, 1823, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 278.
Reynolds, Joseph, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 31, 1812, probated Nov. 7, 1815, mentioned his daughters Semantha Brush, and Sarah Holly [wife of Isaac Holly]; grandson Joseph Brush; and granddaughters Semantha B. Holly. Executors sons-in-law Benjamin Brush and Isaac Holly. Witnesses Richard Studwell, Phebe Lockwood and David Wood, page 395. Inventory taken Oct. 25, 1815, by Charles Smith and James Smith, and filed Nov. 7, 1815, page 396.
Reynolds, Lockwood, late of Greenwich, will date Jan. 11, 1827, probated June 21, 1827, mentioned his wife Catherine, and children Augustus L., and Julia, owned land in Chester, Warren County, NY. Executor son Augustus L. Witnesses Ezekiel Reynolds, Jr., Nathaniel Briggs, Jr., and Ard Reynolds, page 126. Codicil dated Mar. 8, 1827, page 128. June 21, 1827, order to advertise for claims, page 129. Inventory taken June 27, 1827, by Jared Smith and Ephraim Marshall, and filed Aug. 7, 1827, page 130. Apr. 21, 1828, necessaries allowed for the support of his family, page 132.
Reynolds, Lydia [Lydia Knapp, widow of Horton Reynolds], late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 30, 1801, probated Aug. 3, 1812, mentioned her children Horton Reynolds, Charity Platt [wife of Benoni Platt], Lydia Belcher, Bethia Sackett, Rachel Sanford, Ruth Knapp, Anna Hobby, and Polly Waring [wife of Stephen Waring]; granddaughter Lydia K. Belcher. Executor son-in-law Elisha Belcher. Witnesses Stephen Waring, Alla Belcher, and Polly Belcher, page 383. Codicil dated Feb. 10, 1808, daughter Charity Platt, now deceased, page 383. Aug. 3, 1812, order to advertise for claims, page 384. Inventory taken Sept. 2, 1812, by Jonathan and David Mead, and filed Nov. 16, 1812, page 385.
Reynolds, Nathaniel, about 14 years of age, of Greenwich, Dec. 7, 1818, bond of his guardian Deborah Reynolds of Greenwich.
Reynolds, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, will dated June 12, 1820, probated July 6, 1822, mentioned his [2nd] wife Deborah [Deborah Husted], and children Nathaniel, Rebecca, wife of Austin Smith, Husted, Ard, and Harriet Reynolds, grandsons Allen and Nathaniel, children of Zadoc, a deceased son. Executor his son Ard. Witnesses Ezekiel Reynolds, Jr., Joseph Morrell, and Jabez Mead, page 248. Codicil dated Apr. 3, 1822, page 250. July 6, 1822, order to advertise for claims, page 250. Inventory taken July 29, 1822, by Amos Mead and Ephraim Marshall, and filed Aug. 5, 1822, page 250.
Reynolds, Stephen, late of New York City, Aug. 12, 1843, letters of administration on his estate granted to Ezekiel Reynolds of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 242. Inventory taken by David Banks and Alfred Rundle, and filed Sept. 27, 1843, page 242. Aug. 12, 1843, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 242. Mar. 2, 1844, report of commissioners filed, page 243.
Reynolds, William P, late of Rye, Dec. 26, 1839, inventory taken and recorded on page 389.
Reynolds, William P., late of Port Chester, NY, June 1, 1839, letters of administration on his estate granted to Abraham Reynolds of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 78.
Reynolds, William, late of Greenwich, May 5, 1834, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joshua B. Ferris of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 53. Inventory taken Nov. 12, 1834, by Benjamin Page and Frederic Lockwood, real estate subject to the life estate of the widow, Mary Lockwood, and filed Feb. 17, 1835, page 53.
Reynolds, William, of Chester, Warren County, NY, Jan. 6, 1818, parent and natural guardian of William P. Reynolds and Allen Reynolds, asked leave to sell the real estate of said minors, page 431. June 24, 1818, order authorizing sale, page 523.
Rich, Lemuel, late of Greenwich, Jan. 22, 1827, his widow refused to quality, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Asahel Palmer of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 115. Inventory taken by Henry Whelpley and Frederick Lockwood, and filed Feb. 3, 1827, page 115. Jan. 26, 1828, time for settlement extended, page 116. Mar. 27, 1828, necessaries allowed for the support of his family, page 116. Mar. 27, 1828, account filed, and estate ordered distributed to his widow Susan, and children Maria, wife of Thomas Wilson, Sophia, wife of Jacob Morrell, Polly Hughes, Abraham Rich, and the heirs at law of Sarah, deceased wife of George A. Smith, page 116. Apr. 1828, estate distributed accordingly, page 117.
Robbins, John, late of Greenwich, Feb. 26, 1828, letters of administration on his estate granted to Platt Mead of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 283. Inventory taken Feb. 28 1828, by Daniel Peck and Joseph Green, and filed Mar. 1, 1829, page 283. Feb. 2, 1829, Hannah Maria Robbins, a daughter of decedent, about 12 years of age, made choice of [her grandfather] Platt Mead to be her guardian, who was also appointed guardian of Sackett, Julia Ann, William, and Cornelius, other children of decedent, page 284. Apr. 20, 1829, real estate of said minors ordered sold, page 285. Apr. 24, 1829, real estate sold to John Smith Husted of Greenwich, and report of sale filed, page 285.
Robbins, Mary [Mary Ferris, widow of Peter Jessup and Paris Robbins], late of Greenwich, Sept. 3, 1839, letters of administration on his estate granted to Peter Ferris of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 78.
Robbins, Parris, late of Greenwich, will dated July 13, 1835, probated Aug. 28, 1838, mentioned his wife Mary, and children Eliza, wife of Samuel Peck of New York City, Catherine Robbins, and Alonzo F. Robbins. Executor Asahel Palmer of Greenwich. Witnesses Peter Ferris, Samuel Jessup, Jr., and Jabez Mead, page 383. Aug. 28, 1838, order to advertise for claims, page 383. Inventory taken by Henry Ritch and Lot Palmer, and filed Sept. 11, 1838, page 384. June 10, 1839, account filed, and an allowance to his widow, page 384.
Rogers, Sarah, late of Greenwich, inventory taken by Nelson Bush and Augustus Mead, and filed Sept. 28, 1844, page 8.
Rogers, Sarah, late of Greenwich, will date July 28, 1841, probated Aug. 10, 1844, mentioned her children Eliza Rogers, Sarah Rogers, Charlotte Rogers, and Maria, wife of Southy Grinnalds. Executor Richard D. Davis of Poughkeepsie, NY. Witnesses Catherine A. Benson, Mary Ann McIntire, and Charles Hawley, page 400. Aug. 10, 1844, executor refused to qualify, and letters granted to Henry Bush of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 401. Aug. 10, 1844, Richard D. Davis, trustee for Maria Grinnals refused to act, and Henry Bush appointed in his place, page 402.
Rosco, Abraham, late of Greenwich, Oct. 7, 1833, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Conklin Husted of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 71. Inventory taken Oct. 10, 1833, by David Dayton and Samuel W. Todd, and filed Nov. 8, 1833, page 72. Mar. 26, 1834, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 72. Oct. 27, 1834, report of commissioners filed, page 72. Oct. 29, 1834, allowance to his widow, page 73. Oct. 29, 1834, dower ordered set out, page 74. July 26, 1835, dower set out, page 74. Mar. 11, 1835, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 74. Real estate sold to Rev. Farnum Knowlton of Greenwich, and report of sale filed Mar. 28, 1835, page 75.
Rose, Ann, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 24, 1841, probated Jan. 10, 1842, all to her husband William A. Rose for life, and remainder to his son Calvin A. Rose, except legacies of her friend Mary Ann Patten of New York City, Mrs. Ann Mayo of New York City, Catherine the niece of her brother Samuel Thornton and the wife of a Frenchman residing in Beaver Street, New York City, and Mrs. Mary Ann Brower of New York City, and to the Baptist Society of Stamford. Executor her husband. Witnesses Deborah Fairchild, Samantha Bailey, and Charles Hawley, page 93. Jan. 10, 1842, order to advertise for claims, page 94. Inventory taken by Seth P. Quintard and Abel Palmer, and filed Jan. 22, 1842, page 95. July 16, 1842, additional inventory filed, page 158.
Rowell, William, late of Greenwich, will dated Mar. 9, 1831, probated Aug. 2, 1831, mentioned his children Permelia Brett, Stratton, Abraham, Daniel, Elizabeth Brett, and Mary Brundage, granddaughter Harriet Adams. Executor son-in-law Gilbert Brett. Witnesses Thomas Purdy, Bartow F. White and John Purdy, page 336. Aug. 2, 1831, order to advertise for claims, page 337. Inventory taken Aug. 3, 1831, by Obadiah Mead and Bononi Peck, and filed Aug. 4, 1831, page 337.
Rundel, Reuben, late of Greenwich, inventory taken May 5, 1815, by Abraham Close and Gilbert Close, and filed June 5, 1815, page 362. Feb. 6, 1816, estate ordered distributed to his widow, Amy Rundle [Amy Hobby], and children the legal representatives of Amy Peck, deceased; Reuben, Deborah, wife of Gilbert Peck, Samuel, Hannah, wife of Isaac Finch, Jonathan, and Shadrach, page 362. Feb. 13, 1816, estate distributed accordingly, page 363.
Rundel, Reuben, late of Greenwich, May 2, 1815, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jonathan Rundel, the widow having refused, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 515.
Rundell, Samuel, late of Greenwich, will dated July 14, 1800, probated Mar. 5, 1811, mentioned his wife Hannah, and children Phinehas, Ruth, and Hannah, grandsons, Samuel Rundell, James Smith, Benjamin Brush, Samuel Brush, James Brush, and granddaughter Ruth Smith. Executors wife and son Phinehas. Witnesses John McKay, Jr., Edward Brush, and Margaret McKay, page 385.
Rundle, Amy [Amy Hobby, widow of Reuben Rundle], late of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1815, letters of administration on her estate granted to Hannah Rundle, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 40. Mar. 3, 1815, inventory taken by Jonathan Rundel and Job Lyon, and filed Apr. 4, 1815, page 52.
Rundle, Charles, late of Greenwich, Nov. 10, 1826, necessaries allowed for the support of his family, page 115.
Rundle, Charles, late of Greenwich, will dated Sept. 26, 1825, probated Nov. 21, 1825, mentioned his wife Cynthia, and children Charles, William, James, Deborah, Hannah, Benoni, and Alfred. Executors his sons Benoni and Alfred. Witnesses Benjamin I. Knapp, Adaline Hitchcok, and Julia A. Knapp, page 169. Nov. 21, 1825, order to advertise for claims, page 170. Inventory taken by Reuben Finch and Charles Smith, and filed Dec. 13, 1825, page 170.
Rundle, Eli, late of Greenwich, Jan. 27, 1808, on the application of Mary, widow of Israel Mead, daughter of deceased, her share of decedentís estate ordered set out, page 187.
Rundle, Phineas, late of Greenwich, Feb. 13, 1843, letters of administration on his estate granted to Samuel Rundle and Alvah Mead, both of Greenwich, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 347. Inventory taken by Isaac Peck and Alfred Rundle, and filed Mar. 30, 1843, page 347.
Rundle, Reuben, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Jan. 6, 1824, by Abraham Close and Gilbert Close, and filed Jan. 9, 1824, pages 5 and 47. Dec. 1824, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 47 and 56. Jan. 13, 1825, real estate sold to Abraham Close, and report of sale filed, page 48.
Sackett, Ann, late of Rye, NY, widow of Justus Sackett, will dated July 22, 1829, probated July 12, 1837, mentioned her daughters Sally Secor and Betsey Wilson, granddaughters Sarah Isaacs Sackett, Catherine Ann Sackett, Maria Holly Sackett, and Rebecca Augusta Sackett, daughters of her son William Henry Sackett, and Rachel E. Sackett, a daughter of her son John Sackett. Executrices her daughters Sally Secor and Betsey Wilson. Witnesses David Lyon, Henry Lyon, and John Brown, page 248. July 12, 1837, order to advertise for claims, page 249.
Sackett, Joseph, late of Greenwich, June 18, 1842, estate ordered distributed to the legal representatives of Richard Sackett, a deceased brother, the legal representatives of Nathaniel Sackett, a deceased brother, and the legal representatives of Hannah Betts [Hannah Sackett, wife of Frederick Betts], a deceased sister, page 146. June 23, 1843, estate distributed accordingly, page 378. Sept. 21, 1843, an appeal taken from the foregoing distribution by Hannah Betts of Greenwich, page 379.
Sackett, Joseph, late of Greenwich, June 30, 1840, letters of administration on his estate granted to Selleck Scofield of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 439. Inventory taken July 3, 1840, by Charles Hendrie and Henry Ritch, and filed July 7, 1840, page 440. Jan. 7, 1841, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 440. Nov. 22, 1842, report of commissioners filed, page 441.
Sackett, Justus, late of Greenwich, will dated June 23, 1813, probated June 30, 1828, mentioned his wife Ann, and children Mary Brown, Sally Secor, Betsey Wilson, Justus, William Henry, and John. Executors sons Justus, William, and John. Witnesses Richard Mead, Jerusha Davenport and Ebenezer Davenport, page 79. June 30, 1828, order to advertise for claims, page 81. Inventory taken by Alvan Mead and Thomas A. Mead, and filed Aug. 8, 1828, page 81. May 5, 1831, additional inventory, page 328. June 16, 1830, dower of his widow, order set out, and on June 29, 1830, set out, page 206. Sale of real estate by his executors, Calves Island to Joseph Brush, and other parcels to Augustus Lyon, and Elisha B. Sackett, David Mead, Jr., and report of sale filed June 6, 1831, page 328.
Sackett, Whitman M., late of Greenwich, Oct. 31, 1835, letters of administration on his estate granted to Thomas A. Mead of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 180. Inventory taken Dec. 3, 1835, by Abraham H. Close and Hanford Mead, and filed Jan. 1, 1836, page 180.
Sands, John, of Greenwich, July 9, 1832, appointed guardian of his daughter Mary Elizabeth Sands about 5 years of age, page 372.
Sanford, Clark, Dr., late of Greenwich, will dated June 4, 1819, probated Sept. 20, 1819, mentioned his wife Anna and children Nancy Mariah, Pamela, Rhoda, Henry Horace, and John Clark Sanford. Executors his son John Clark Sanford, William Knapp, and Jared Strang of Greenwich, and Oliver H. Hicks of the City of New York. Witnesses Hezekiah Tracy, Lydia K. Mead, and Darius Mead, Jr., page 20. Inventory taken Sept. 21, 1819, by Platt Mead and Darius Mead, Jr., and filed Dec. 6, 1819, paged 38. Sept 20, 1819, Henry H. Hicks, made choice of Oliver H. Hicks to be his guardian, page 79.
Selleck, Benjamin, late of Greenwich, June 9, 1826, Sands Edwin Selleck, about 14 years of age, a son of decedent, made choice of his mother, Deborah Selleck, of Greenwich, to be his guardian, who was also appointed guardian of Stephen Peck Selleck, another son of decedent, about 12 years of age, page 129.
Selleck, Sylvanus, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 15, 1844, probated June 5, 1844, mentioned his children Sylvanus, Ralph, Gold, Sands, Ally Dayton, who was the wife of Nathaniel Dayton, Marilda Selleck, Maria Merritt, widow of Jeremiah Merritt, Caroline, wife of Solomon Peck, Ann Brown, widow of David Brown, and Clara, wife of William Kinch. Executor Bartow F. White of Greenwich. Witnesses Silas Husted, Benjamin Knapp, Jr., and Bartow F. White, page 370. June 5, 1844, order to advertise for claims, page 371. Inventory taken Aug. 3, 1844, by Ezekiel Close and Samuel Mills, and copied on page 402 1/2.
Seymour, Drake, late of Greenwich, Dec. 2, 1830, his heirs at the time of his death were Mary Seymour, Susan Seymour, Delia, wife of James Tillot, Sabrina B., wife of Peter Tillott, and Sarah H., wife of Samuel Annan, and said Mary having died since the deceased of said Drake, distribution ordered of the estate of said Drake and said Mary to the aforesaid Susan, Delia, Sabrina, and Sarah, page 286. Dec. 23, 1830, estate distributed accordingly, page 287.
Seymour, Drake, late of Greenwich, Mar. 17, 1819, letters of administration on his estate granted to Mary Seymour and Delia B. Seymour, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 563. Inventory taken Apr. 6, 1819, by John Sackett and Alvan Mead, and filed Apr. 12, 1819, page 563.
Seymour, Mary, late of Greenwich, Mar. 24, 1830, letters of administration on her estate granted to Samuel Annan, the husband of a sister of deceased, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 184. May 19, 1830, inventory taken by Thomas A. Mead and Alvan Mead, and filed Apr. 6, 1830, page 238.
Seymour, Samuel, late of Greenwich, will witnessed Sept. 5, 1816, probated Apr. 18, 1818, mentioned his wife Abigail, and children Drake, Hannah, wife of Nathaniel Mead, Sabrina Bush, Polly, wife of Nehemiah Brown of Rye; grandchildren the children of my daughter Elizabeth Marshall; the three sons of my son William, deceased; the two youngest sons of my daughter Rhoda Hobby, viz: Nehemiah B. Hobby and Samuel S. Hobby; and grandson Samuel Seymour Hobby. Executors his wife and son Drake. Witnesses Hezekiah Tracy, Reuben Holmes, and David Holmes, Jr., page 488. Apr. 18, 1818, order to advertise for claims, page 490. Inventory taken in Apr. 1818, by John Sackett and Alan Mead, and filed May 5, 1818, page 490. Mar. 24, 1819, letters of administration de bonus non granted to Mary Seymour and Delia B. Seymour, both of Greenwich, page 561.
Sherwood, Daniel, late of Greenwich, July 6, 1842, his sons Frederick A., Nelson, James, and William H. refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Dr. Bartow F. White, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 159. Inventory taken by Alfred Rundle and Nathaniel Husted, and filed Aug. 23, 1842, page 159. Sept. 6, 1842, Mary E., and Jane Ann, children of decedent, made choice of Bartow F. White of Greenwich to be their guardian, who was also appointed guardian of George E., Sarah H., Charles T., Samuel B., Maria C., and Augustus, other children of decedent, pages 167 and 169. Sept. 24, 1842, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 206. Jan. 20, 1843, real estate ordered sold to Silas Husted, and report of sale filed Jan. 23, 1843, page 207. Mar. 28, 1844, Bartow F. White removed as guardian, page 287. Mar. 28, 1844, James Sherwood appointed guardian of his brother and sister Charles T. Sherwood and Sarah M. Sherwood, and Nelson Sherwood appointed guardian of his brothers and sister George E. Sherwood, Samuel B. Sherwood, Augustus Sherwood and Maria C. Sherwood, pages 287 and 288.
Sherwood, Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated May 14, 1826, probated June 8, 1826, mentioned his children Hungerford, Daniel, Willet, Hannah Anderson, Mary Miller, Ann Sherwood, Sally Parrott, and Fanny Kirk, grandson William B. Sherwood; Hannah Sherwood, a daughter of Jabez Sherwood; granddaughter Hannah Reed Peck, a daughter of Benjamin Peck. Executors Platt Mead and Jared Strang. Witnesses Joseph Taylor, Read Peck, and Thomas A. Nash, page 34. June 8, 1826, order to advertise for claims, page 35. Inventory taken June 12, 1826, by Thomas Green and William Husted, and filed June 16, 1826, pages 35 and 36. Mar. 19, 1827, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 36. Apr. 2, 1827, real estate sold to David Brown, page 37. Apr. 4, 1827, reappraisal of real estate ordered, page 37, and reappraisal filed, page 38. Apr. 14, 1827, his sons consented to take the real estate at the reappraisement value, page 38.
Sherwood, Elnathan, late of Greenwich, Jan. 4, 1808, Nathan Sherwood, about 17 years of age, a son of decedent, made choice of Nehemiah Willson to be his guardian.
Sherwood, Jabez, late of Greenwich, Mar. 31, 1827, William B. Sherwood, a son of decedent, about 16 years of age, made choice of James Green, Jr., of Greenwich, to be his guardian, page 199. Aug. 23, 1827, David Brown of Greenwich, appointed guardian of Hannah Sherwood, a daughter of decedent, about seven years of age, page 197.
Sherwood, Jabez, late of Greenwich, May 7, 1821, letters of administration on his estate granted to Daniel Sherwood, Jr., the widow having renounced, page 196. June 4, 1821, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 196. Inventory taken June 1, 1821, by S. Moulton and Platt Mead, and filed June 4, 1821, and an allowance made to his widow, page 197. Feb. 25, 1822, additional inventory taken and filed, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 213 and 214.
Sherwood, Jared, late of Greenwich, Feb. 4, 1806, bond of Charles Smith of Greenwich, administrator. Inventory taken Feb. 6, 1806, by Elkanan Mead and Jared Smith, and filed Feb. 6, 1806. Mar. 1806, dower of Pamela Sherwood, widow of deceased, set out. July 7, 1806, report of commissioners to adjust claims of creditors filed.
Sherwood, Nehemiah, late of Greenwich, will dated June 29, 1833, probated Aug. 19, 1844, mentioned his wife Phebe, and children Calvin, Jotham, James Harvey, Betsey, Abby Jane, and Phebe, and grandson Bishop Asbury Sherwood. Executors son Jotham and Thomas Carpenter. Witnesses Daniel G. Scott, Samuel C. Brown, and Charles Hawley, page 9. Aug. 19, 1844, order to advertise for claims, page 11. Inventory taken by Purdy Anderson and Silas Brundage, and filed Oct. 16, 1844, page 11.
Sherwood, Willet, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 17, 1835, probated Mar. 3, 1836, all to his wife Mary [Polly Mead] for life, and remainder to his children. Executors his wife and [his brother] Daniel Sherwood. Witnesses Samuel Close, Frederick Sherwood, and Gilbert H. Taylor, page 205. Mar. 3, 1836, order to advertise for claims, page 206. Inventory taken Mar. 28, 1836, by Platt Mead and David Brown, and filed Apr. 2, 1836, page 206. Aug. 29, 1837, executor ordered to account, page 256. Real estate in Horseneck sold to Gilbert P. Finch of Greenwich, and report of sale filed, Sept. 4, 1837, page 256.
Sherwood, William B., late of Greenwich, Apr. 12, 1845, letters of administration on his estate granted to John S. Sherwood of Danbury, Nathan S. Mead of Greenwich, and Lucy A. Sherwood of Greenwich, widow of deceased, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 66. Inventory taken by Zaccheus Mead, Jr., and Jabez Mead, Jr., and filed June 3, 1845, page 66. May 7, 1845, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 66. May 4, 1845, report of commissioners filed, page 67. May 4, 1846, account filed, and creditors ordered paid 3 5/10 cents on the dollar, page 68.
Sherwood, William C., of Greenwich, about 16 years of age, Mar. 12, 1842, the court appointed D. Jerome Sands of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 491.
Smith, Alvah, late of Greenwich, Apr. 19, 1836, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow, Hannah Smith, William Smith of Greenwich, and Samuel Rundle of Somerstown, NY, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 179. Inventory taken Apr. 27, 1836, by Joseph Brush and Alfred Rundle, and filed June 1, 1836, page 180. Dec. 18, 1838, Alfred Rundle and Alvah Mead of Greenwich, guardians of Sally B. [Sally Brush Smith], Charles B. [Charles Benjamin Smith], and Rachel A. Smith [Rachel Augusta Smith], children of decedent, asked leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 364.
Smith, Alvah, late of Greenwich, Apr. 25, 1839, estate distributed to his widow, Hannah Smith, and children Hervey, Rachel Augusta, Charles Benjamin, and Sally Brush Smith.
Smith, Arba, late of Greenwich, Jan. 19, 1846, Augustus L. Reynolds, administrator, now deceased, and William Smith of Greenwich appointed in his place, page 153. July 20, 1846, order that the sale of his real estate to Jared Smith be confirmed, and that William Smith, administrator de bonus non, execute the deed therefore, pages 200 and 201. Nov. 20, 1846, report of the execution of the aforesaid deed, page 202. Dec. 14, 1846, account ordered filed, page 202.
Smith, Arba, late of Greenwich, July 11, 1838, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Augustus L. Reynolds, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 44. Inventory taken by Joseph Brush and Floyd T. Palmer, and filed Sept. 7, 1838, page 44. June 7, 1842, account filed, and allowance to his widow, page 45. Mar. 15, 1844, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 349. Real estate sold to Jared Smith of Greenwich, subject to widowís dower, and report of sale filed May 4, 1844, page 349.
Smith, Charles W., late of Greenwich, Oct. 29, 1842, on the application of their grandfather, Samuel Brundage, the court appointed William Brundage guardian of Samuel Smith, 11 years of age, and Sarah Smith, 8 years of age, children of decedent, page 191.
Smith, Henry, late of Greenwich, Mar. 19, 1829, letters of administration on his estate granted to [his brother-in-law] Solomon Studwell, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 26. Inventory taken by Stephen Waring and Ephraim Marshall, and filed May 2, 1829, page 25. Mar. 19, 1830, account filed by his administrator, and estate ordered distributed to his heirs at law, viz: Isaac Smith, a brother, Hannah Smith, Fanny Studwell [Fanny Smith, wife of Solomon Studwell] and Betsey Denton [Elizabeth Smith, wife of Jabez Denton], sisters, and to the heirs of John Smith, a deceased brother, page 185. Apr. 18, 1830, estate distributed accordingly, page 186.
Smith, Hezekiah R., of New Rochelle, NY, about 16 years of age, May 14, 1846, made choice of John Taffy of New Rochelle to be his guardian, page 114.
Smith, John, late of Greenwich, Apr. 30, 1832, his widow, refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Isaac Holly of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 357. Inventory taken June 30, 1832, by Daniel Lyon, Jr., and Ephraim Marshall, and filed July 3, 1832, page 357. Jan. 14, 1833, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 506. Real estate sold to Isaac Holly, Jr., and report of sale filed, Feb. 27, 1833, page 507.
Smith, Rachel Augusta [daughter of Alvah Smith], of Greenwich, over 12 years of age, Sept. 18, 1837, made choice of Alvah Mead of Greenwich to be her guardian, page 259.
Smith, Sarah, late of Greenwich, widow of Gould Smith, late of Stamford, will dated Jan. 10, 1839, probated Mar. 12, 1841, mentioned her daughters Sarah, wife of Abraham Rowell of Greenwich, and Hannah, wife of Josiah Lane of Greenwich. Executor Asahel Palmer. Witnesses Samuel Jesseup, Jr., Robert Morrell, Jr., and Jabez Mead, page 85. Mar. 12, 1841, Asahel Palmer, now deceased, and letters to Josiah Lane, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 85.
Sniffen, William, of Greenwich, over 14 years of age, Mar. 2, 1837, made choice of Samuel Close of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 209.
Startin, Sarah, late of the City of New York, will dated June 13, 1821, probated Sept. 7, 1841, and letters with the will annexed granted to Dayton Hobart of the City of New York, mentioned her brother Isaac Winslow Clarke of Montreal and his son Richard, nieces the daughters of Samuel Cabot of Boston, Richard Dunn, John McFarlane, and his son Charles S., Job Silliman, Elizabeth Ganey, Alexander Fleming of Bellowís Falls, Right Rev. John Henry Hobart, Bishop of the Protestant Church in the State of New York, her sister Susanna Copley of London, widow of John Singleton Copley, deceased, niece Mary Copley, John Atkinson, formerly of the City of New York, but now of Bellowís Falls, and his wife Elizabeth Atkinson, and Rebecca Seton Maitland. Executors her brother Isaac Winslow Clarke, John Jackson Jones, John Atkinson, Jr., Richard Dunn, Jr., and Thomas Ludlowgen.
Stebbins, David, late of New York City, Mar. 22, 1832, petitioned of Edward Corning of New York City, father and natural guardian of Jasper Corning and James Corning, sons of Elizabeth C., a daughter of decedent, for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Stamford, and sale ordered, page 414. Also as guardian of Jane B. Stebbins, a daughter of decedent, and sale ordered, page 415.
Stivers, James, late of Greenwich, Mar.12, 1834, account filed, and estate ordered distributed to his widow and children, viz: Maria Searles, Eliza Scofield [Eliza Stivers, wife of Edward Scofield], James E. Stivers, William Stivers, and Rufus S. Stivers, page 311. Estate distributed accordingly, page 312. Rufus M. Stivers of Greenwich, under 14 years of age, Mar. 15, 1834, the court appointed his brother James E. Stivers of North Castle, NY, to be his guardian, page 11. Dec. 24, 1836, petition asked for leave to sell the real estate of said minor in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 210. Real estate sold to Nathaniel Miller and Richard P. Carpenter, subject to the dower of Sarah Stivers, and report of sale filed Apr. 21, 1837, page 211.
Stivers, James, late of Greenwich, Nov. 19, 1832, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to his son James Edward Stivers of North Castle, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 429. Inventory taken Dec. 6, 1832, by Thomas Carpenter and Oliver Mathews, and filed June 10, 1833, page 429.
Stogdill, Amy, late of Greenwich, July 12, 1835, letters of administration on her estate granted to her brother Henry Stogdill of Harlem, NY, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 104. Inventory taken July 25, 1834, by J.T. Mead and Thomas A. Mead, and filed Mar. 28, 1836, page 104.
Strang, Jared, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 18, 1837, probated July 27, 1837, mentioned his children William, Margaret R. Vail, and her son Henry Allen Vail, children Mary, Catherine, Allen, and his daughter Sarah Hunt Strang, son John and his son James Henry Strang; and Ann Eliza Strang, a daughter of Daniel Strang. Executors son William, Samuel Close, and Seth Lyon. Witnesses Joseph Stedwell, Jonah C. Brundage, and John W. Sherwood, page 249. July 17, 1837, Samuel Close and Seth Lyon refused to qualify, and letters granted to William Strang, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 252. Inventory taken by James Willson and Samuel Close, and filed Sept. 16, 1837, page 260.
Strang, Sarah H., of Greenwich, over 12 years of age, Mar. 12, 1844, made choice of James Wilson of Greenwich, to be her guardian, page 279.
Strang, William, late of Greenwich, will dated May 22, 1840, probated Aug. 31, 1840, mentioned his brother John Strang, James Henry Strang, a son of John Strang, father Jared Strang, sisters Mary Strang and Catherine Strang. Executor James Wilson of Greenwich. Witnesses Silas Brundage, William A. Merritt, and William H. Carhart, page 434. Aug. 31, 1840, order to advertise for claims, page 435. Inventory taken Sept. 2, 1840, by Jotham Merritt and Nathan S. Mead, and filed Sept. 7, 1840, page 435.
Studwell, Anthony, late of Greenwich, Apr. 26, 1838, his widow now deceased, and the remainder of his estate ordered distributed to his children Drake, heirs of Anthony, deceased, and the heirs of James, deceased, according to his will, page 285. May 10, 1838, estate distributed accordingly, page 286.
Studwell, Anthony, late of Greenwich, will dated July 25, 1823, probated Dec. 8, 1824, mentioned his wife [Hannah Whelpley], and children Enoch, Anthony, James, Drake, Hannah, wife of Elijah Scofield, and Betsey, wife of David Tucker. Executor Elijah Scofield of Stamford. Witnesses Lockwood Reynolds, Catherine Reynolds, and Daniel Nichols, pages 148 and 222. Dec. 8, 1824, order to advertise for claims, page 148. Jan. 8, 1825, appeal taken from probate, page 222. Inventory taken Dec. 10, 1824, by Abel Reynolds and Henry Hait, and filed Feb. 7, 1825, page 148. Nov. 23, 1825, time for final settlement extended, page 149.
Studwell, Enoch, late of Greenwich, will dated May 23, 1840, probated Dec. 14, 1840, mentioned his brother Anthony Studwellís widow, James Studwellís brother, Drake Studwellís widow, sister Betsey Tucker, nephew Alanson Studwell, and sister Hannah Scofield. Executor Augustus Reynolds. Witnesses William Ferris, Catharine Reynolds, and N.D. Haight, page 444. Dec. 14, 1840, order to advertise for claims, page 445. Inventory taken Jan. 2, 1841, by Ard Reynolds, and Ephraim Marshall, and filed June 2, 1841, page 445.
Studwell, Luther H., late of Greenwich, Apr. 11, 1846, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Walter Sarles of Stamford, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 159. Oct. 5, 1846, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 280. Apr. 19, 1847, report of commissioners filed, page 280. Aug. 30, 1847, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 337. Aug. 26, 1847, report of commissioners filed, page 332. Oct. 15, 1847, account ordered filed, page 352. Nov. 9, 1847, account filed, and creditors ordered paid 25 cents on the dollar, page 359.
Studwell, Sarah, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 14, 1804, not probated, all to her son Ezekiel Studwell, except five dollars to her sons Silas Palmer and Asael Palmer. Executors her son Ezekiel Studwell and Isaac Holly. Witnesses Fanny Smith, Sally Holly, and Ebenezer Mead.
Sutherland, Mary [Mary Scofield], late of Greenwich, widow of Roger Sutherland will dated Sept. 3, 1810[sic], probated Mar. 1, 1808, mentioned her daughter Sarah Ingersoll, stepdaughter Hannah Canfield, grandson Amos Weed, grandchildren Lydia Sutherland and Samuel Fikes (Feeks). Executor Benjamin Brush. Witnesses Charles Green and John Mackay, page 311. Mar. 1, 1808, order to advertise for claims, page 312. Inventory taken Mar. 2, 1808, by David Weed, Jr., and Charles Smith, and filed Mar. 5, 1808, page 313. Nov. 1, 1808, account filed, and distribution order according to her will, page 314.
Sutherland, Silas, late of North Castle, May 24, 1847, letters of administration on his estate granted to his son Silas Sutherland, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 306. Inventory taken by David B. Peck and John Lawrence, and filed June 18, 1847, page 309.
Sutton, William, late of Greenwich, will dated 1st month, 24th day, 1845, probated Apr. 1, 1845, mentioned his children Thomas C., Allen, Phebe, Mary, wife of Isaac Underhill, and Elizabeth; the children of my son John Sutton, deceased, viz: John Thomas, Elizabeth C., Phila Rebecca, Cabrilla, now called Mary, Janet, and William Henry Harrison Sutton; and William, son of Allen Sutton. Executors son Allen and James Field. Witnesses Thomas Sutton, Thompkins Washburn, and Joseph Field, page 104. Apr. 1, 1845, order to advertise for claims, page 105. Inventory taken by Edmund Field and James Wilson, and file Apr. 7, 1845, page 105. June 5, 1848, his estate partitioned between his children, viz: Mary, wife of Isaac O. Underhill, Thomas C. Sutton, Elizabeth P. Sutton, Phebe C. Sutton, Alice Sutton, and Allen Sutton, and legacies to the children of his son John, deceased, and William, the son of Allen Sutton, page 444.
Swan, Walter, late of Greenwich, July 5, 1827, time for settlement extended, page 4. Mar. 28, 1829, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 197. Real estate sold to Robert Cox of Stamford and Eliza Swan, and report of sale filed, page 197. June 13, 1829, dower of his widow ordered set out, and dower set out, page 171.
Swan, Walter, late of Greenwich, June 26, 1826, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Jabez Mead and Benjamin Page, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 290. Inventory taken Aug. 18, 1826, by Isaac Holly and Henry Ritch, and filed Aug. 18, 1829. Aug. 1, 1828, time for final settlement extended, page 293. Dec. 10, 1828, petition of Margaret Swan, widow of deceased, for the removal of Jabez Mead on account of infirmities, page 294. Dec. 22, 1828, Jabez Mead removed as administrator, and Asahel Palmer appointed in his place, page 295. Mar. 29, 1829, account filed, and necessaries allowed his widow, page 294.
Taylor, George, and Merritt G. Taylor, of Greenwich, Dec. 24, 1838, their guardian, James Willson of Greenwich, asked for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 355.
Taylor, Isaac, a minor of Greenwich, about 17 years of age, Feb. 5, 1818, made choice of Nehemiah Sherwood of Greenwich to be his guardian, page 450.
Taylor, Joseph, Jr., late of Greenwich, June 5, 1826, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow, Polly Taylor and Thomas Green, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 261. Inventory taken June 6, 1826, by Jared Strang and David Brown, and filed July 7, 1826, page 261. Apr. 5, 1827, time for final settlement extended, page 262. Mar. 2, 1827, necessaries allowed his widow, page 262.
Taylor, Joseph, late of Greenwich, June 29, 1832, Sally M. Taylor, Cynthia G. Taylor, and George Taylor, children of decedent, over 14 years of age, made choice of James Wilson, of Greenwich, to be their guardian, who was also appointed guardian of Merritt G. Taylor, another child of decedent, page 344. June 29, 1832, petition for leave to sell the real estate of said minors in Greenwich, and sale ordered, page 416. Real estate sold to William Mosier of Greenwich, and report of sale filed Oct. 8, 1832, page 416.
Taylor, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Mar. 21, 1825, estate ordered distributed to his widow, Mary Taylor, and children Joseph, Daniel, and Jotham, page 105. June 28, 1825, estate distributed accordingly, page 105.
Taylor, Nathaniel, late of Greenwich, Oct. 13, 1823, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joseph Taylor, Jr., who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 304. Inventory taken by Platt Mead and John C. Sanford, and filed Nov. 3, 1823, page 304.
Tillott, Sabrina B. [Sabrina B. Seymour], late of Greenwich, will dated July 18, 1832, probated Sept. 6, 1836, all to her husband Peter J. Tillott, and appointed him executor. Witnesses J. Cotton Smith, John Bissell, and Charles Hawley, page 217. Sept. 6, 1836, appeal taken by testatrixís sister Sarah, wife of Samuel Annan of Fishkill, NY, and Susan Seymour of Fishkill, another sister, to be notified of the hearing, page 218. Inventory taken by Alvan Mead and Thomas A. Mead, and filed Sept. 7, 1836, page 219.
Timpany, Mary, late of Greenwich, widow of Michael C. Timpany, will dated Feb. 7, 1815, probated Apr. 5, 1815, mentioned her daughter Elizabeth, wife of Philo Clark, grandsons Cyrus Hitchcock, a son of Thomas Hitchcock, Robert J. Clark, Darius Clark, and Edward J. Clark, sons of Philo Clark. Executor Jabez Mead. Witnesses Ephraim Lane, Lot Palmer, and Fanny Bross, page 56. Apr. 5, 1815, the executor refused to qualify and letters of administration on his estate granted to Philo Clark, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 57. Inventory taken by William Skidmore and Lemuel Ferris, and filed June 6, 1815, page 413.
Titus, John H., late of Greenwich, Oct. 19, 1827, Mary U. Titus and Susan K. Titus, children of decedent, made choice of Jabez Mead of Greenwich, to be their guardian, page 197.
Titus, Mary H., about 16 years of age, and Susan K. Titus, about 14 years of age, of Greenwich, Apr. 13, 1829, made choice of Benjamin Isaacs of Bedford, NY, to be their guardian in place of Jabez Mead, discharged, page 59.
Tooker (or Tucker), Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 3, 1809, probated June 3, 1809, mentioned his mother Deborah Tompkins, sisters Elizabeth, wife of Charles Keefs, Nancy Tompkins, and Sarah Tompkins. Executor Nehemiah Willson. Witnesses James Willson, Desire Willson, and Nehemiah Willson, page 193. Inventory taken June 9, 1809, by Isaac Anderson and Jotham Merritt, and filed Aug. 11, 1809, page 195.
Totten, Ann [Ann Mead, wife of Gilbert Totten], late of Rye, Nov. 6, 1820, order confirming report of sale of Nov. 25, 1818, of real estate in Greenwich to William Mead by Gilbert Totten, executor, page 96.
Totton, Anna, [Anna Mead] late of Rye, wife of Gilbert Totton, will dated May 3, 1818, probated Nov. 3, 1818, mentioned her children Charity, Esther, Rebecca, and Betsey. Executor her husband Gilbert Totton. Witnesses Elisha B. Belcher, Samuel Totton, Jr., and Moses Totton, page 555. Nov. 3, 1818, order to advertise for claims, page 556. Inventory taken Dec. 5, 1818, by Samuel Close and Daniel Peck, and filed Dec. 7, 1816, page 556.
Tracy, Hezekiah, late of Greenwich, Aug. 10, 1827, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to his son John Jay Tracy of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, pages 135 and 141. Inventory taken Aug. 21, 1827, by Stephen Waring and Alvan Mead, and filed Sept. 8, 1827, page 135. Mar. 15, 1830, Horatio Nelson Tracy, over 14 years of age, a son of decedent, made choice of his mother Huldah Tracy to be his guardian, page 187. Mar. 15, 1830, account filed, and estate ordered distributed to his widow, Huldah Tracy [Huldah Mead], and children John Jay Tracy, and Horatio Nelson Tracy, page 187. Estate distributed accordingly, page 188.
Tracy, Huldah [Huldah Mead, widow of Hezekiah Tracy], late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 21, 1837, probated Mar. 15, 1837, mentioned her stepson John Jay Tracy, son Horatio Nelson Tracy, deceased, Caroline A., William L., and Hezekiah T., children of James and Caroline Sivals of New York; sisters Polly, wife of Willet Sherwood, and Mehitable, wife of Royal Dunton, and brother Andrew Mead. Executor stepson John Jay Tracy. Witnesses Gilbert H. Taylor, William Briggs, and Samuel Close, page 211. Mar. 15, 1837, order to advertise for claims, page 212. Inventory taken by Alvan Mead and Thomas A. Mead, and filed Mar. 25, 1837, page 213.
Treadwell, Francis, of Greenwich, May 18, 1844, application of Edmund Thompson of Greenwich, for the appointment of a conservator, page 388. June 7, 1844, Ard Reynolds of Greenwich appointed conservator for said Francis Treadwell, page 388.
Vail, Abigail, late of Greenwich, Sept. 15, 1817, letters of administration on her estate granted to James Field, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 380. Inventory taken 11th month, 3rd day, 1817, by William Sutton and Thomas Carpenter, and filed Nov. 4, 1817, page 409.
Van Bun Schoten, John E., late of Poughkeepsie, Oct. 6, 1807, letters of administration on his estate granted to James Sackett of Bedford, page 18. Inventory taken Oct. 27, 1807, by Benjamin Holmes and Justus Sackett, Jr., and filed Oct. 26, 1807, page 18.
Van Buschoten, Rachel, late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 7, 1802, probated Mar. 30, 1803, mentioned her daughter Jane Ann, brothers Joseph Sackett, James Sackett, and Richard Sackett. Executors said Joseph Sackett and James Sackett and Jabez Fitch. Witnesses John Strang, Elizabeth Marshall, and Nancy Knapp.
Waring, Henry, late of Greenwich, June 14, 1831, letters of administration on his estate granted to his son Stephen Waring, of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 288.
Waring, James, late of Greenwich, will dated June 1, 1844, probated June 12, 1847, mentioned his wife Betsey [Betsey Whitney], and children James D., Hannah Maria, wife of Joseph D. Ferris, Stephen H., Susan, wife of Silas Scofield, Henry, Mary W., Ann M. Selleck, Sarah E., Isaac, and Joseph F. Executors Joseph Brush and son-in-law Joseph D. Ferris. Witnesses Edwin Scofield, Jr, Sally H. Ferris, and Joshua B. Ferris, page 305. June 12, 1847, Joseph Brush refused to qualify and letter granted to Joseph D. Ferris, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 306 Inventory taken by Henry Ritch and Joseph Brush, and filed June 19, 1847, page 308. Feb. 11, 1848, account ordered , page 388.
Waring, Michager [Michajah Waring], late of Greenwich, Nov. 17, 1804, letters of administration on his estate granted to Catharine Waring [widow Catharine Lockwood], page 116. Inventory taken Dec. 17, 1804, by Enos Knapp and Drake Lockwood, and filed Jan. 1, 1805, and order to advertise for claims, page 116.
Waring, Stephen, late of Greenwich, Sept. 9, 1844, creditors ordered paid the further sum of two cents of the dollar, page 59.
Waring, Stephen, late of Greenwich, will dated July 1, 1837, probated May 1, 1840, mentioned his wife Mary [Mary Reynolds], and his niece Ann Waring [a daughter of his brother Henry], nephew Stephen Waring, a son of his brother Henry Waring, sister Betsey, wife of Jonathan Ferris, and brother James Waring. Executor brother James Waring. Witnesses Darius Mead, Jr., Alexander Green, and Charles Hawley, page 1. May 1, 1840, order to advertise for claims, page 3. Inventory taken by Isaac Holly and Joseph Brush, and filed May 18, 1840, page 3. July 19, 1841, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 4. Mar. 7, 1842, report of commissioners filed, page 4. Mar. 14, 1842, account filed, allowance to his widow, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, pages 6 and 8. Mar. 10, 1842, dower of his widow ordered set out, page 7. Mar. 12, 1842, dower set out, page 7. May 4, 1842, account filed, and creditors ordered paid 95 cents on the dollar, page 6.
Weeks, William, late of Greenwich, May 13, 1812, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jabez Mead, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 148. Inventory taken June 11, 1812, by Joshua Ferris and Nehemiah Mead, Jr. and filed June 11, 1812, page 148 and 152. July 6, 1813, petition of Hannah Weeks, guardian of Charles D., William A., Phebe M., John K., and William W., children of decedent, asked for leave to sell the real estate of said minors, page 99. Oct. 1, 1813, order authorizing sale, page 99.
Wells, Emeline W., of New York City, Jan. 9, 1847, petition of her guardian, Gilbert Hopkins of New York City, for leave to sell the real estate of said minor in Greenwich, page 303. Oct. 26, 1846, the court appointed Gilbert Hopkins of New York City, guardian of Emeline W. Wells, about 8 years of age, of New York City, a daughter of Emeline Wells, page 206.
Whelpley, Ann [Ann Millington Ferris], late of Greenwich, widow of Daniel Whelpley, will dated Apr. 14, 1820, probated May 16, 1820, mentioned her son Henry Whelpley, granddaughter Phebe Marshall, granddaughter Loisa Whelpley, daughter of her son Henry Whelpley; daughters Phebe Murphy, Ann Hyatt, Lucretia Worden, Mary Knapp, and Charlotte Merritt; grandson Daniel Whelpley. Executor her son Henry. Witnesses Jeduthan Ferris, Lemuel Ferris, and Jabez Mead, page 95. May 16, 1820, order to advertise for claims, page 96. Inventory taken May 16, 1820, by Lemuel Ferris and Benjamin Page, and filed Nov. 6, 1820, page 96.
Whiting, Samuel F., late of the City of New York, June 18, 1821, letters of administration on his estate granted to Joshua Ferris of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 200. Inventory taken of his property in Greenwich by Jeduthan Ferris and Jabez Mead, and filed Aug. 18, 1821, page 192. May 5, 1822, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 216. May 2, 1823, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, and proceedings of commissioners reviewed, page 287.
Wilcox, William L., late of Greenwich, Dec. 4, 1832, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 1. Dec. 4, 1832, personal property ordered sold to pay debts, page 1. Sept. 7, 1833, report of commissioners filed, page 2. Oct. 7, 1833, account filed, and creditors ordered paid 18 1/2 cents on the dollar, page 3.
Wilcox, William L., late of Greenwich, Nov. 1, 1832, letters of administration on his estate granted to James Green of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 473. Inventory taken Nov. 7, 1832, by Augustus Lyon and Odle Close, and filed Nov. 12, 1832, page 473.
Willson, Daniel, late of Greenwich, inventory taken Aug. 10, 1812, by James Green and Platt Mead and fled Sept. 1, 1812, page 138.
Willson, Daniel, late of Greenwich, will dated June 4, 1812, probated July 7, 1812, all to his wife Hannah Willson until youngest child becomes of age, and remainder to his children. Executrix his wife. Witnesses Drake Willson, Monmouth Willson, and William Knapp, Jr., page 133.
Willson, Joseph, late of Rye, will dated May 30, 1810, probated Apr. 15, 1814, mentioned his wife Susannah, and children Mary Green, Susannah Merritt, Nehemiah; grandsons Samuel Brown and Wilson Merritt, reserved a parcel of land for the use of the Baptist Church, and also a burial plot. Executor his son Nehemiah. Witnesses Thomas Willson, Drake Seymour, and Thomas M. Willson, page 451.
Willson, Jotham, late of Greenwich, Dec. 4, 1811, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nehemiah Willson, page 230. Inventory taken Dec. 5, 1811, by Nathan Peck and Isaac Howe, and filed Jan. 7, 1812, page 230.
Willson, Nehemiah, late of Greenwich, will dated Jan. 20, 1814, probated Mar. 14, 1814, mentioned his wife Sarah, father Joseph Willson, and children Desire Haight, Eunice Peck; James Downs and Elizabeth Downs, children of Thomas Downs, late of Rye. Executors sons-in-law Daniel Haight and Elias Peck, Jr. Witnesses Jotham Merritt, Eliza Merritt, and John Brown, page 415. Codicil dated Jan. 23, 1814, page 415. Mar. 14, 1814, order to advertise for claims, page 417. Inventory taken Mar. 3, 1814, by Ebenezer Mead and Peter Mead, and filed Mar. 15, 1814, page 417.
Willson, Thomas, a minor of Greenwich, about 19 years of age, Feb. 7, 1814, made choice of Nehemiah Peck to be his guardian, page 508.
Willson, Uriah, late of Greenwich, will dated May 17, 1810, probated Sept. 4, 1810, all to his wife Johanna. Executor Nehemiah Willson. Witnesses Nathaniel Finch, Jr., Sally Finch, and Elizabeth Smith, page 136. Inventory taken Aug. 20, 1810, by Isaac How and Gilbert Close, and filed Sept. 4, 1810, page 137.
Wilson, Burrage, of Greenwich, Feb. 7, 1820, made choice of James Green, Jr., to be his guardian, page 74.
Wilson, Rachel, late of Greenwich, Sept. 4, 1847, letters of administration on her estate granted to Samuel Close of Greenwich, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 338.
Wilson, Sarah, late of Greenwich, widow of Nehemiah Wilson, will dated Apr. 4, 1825, probated Apr. 15, 1825, mentioned the children of her deceased daughter Eunice Peck, viz: Wilson Peck, Elias Reed Peck, and Jonathan Peck, who are to receive 1/2, and the other 1/2 to the children of her daughter Desire Haight, viz: Eunice Haight, Sally Haight, Nehemiah Wilson Haight, Phebe Haight, and Epenetus Haight. Executor Jared Strang. Witnesses John Brown, Jesse Slawson, and Susannah W. Slason, page 135. Apr. 15, 1825, order to advertise for claims, page 136. Inventory taken Apr. 21, 1825, by James Green, Jr., and Platt Mead, and filed Apr. 25, 1825, page 136.
Wilson, Thomas M., late of Rye, Feb. 1825, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow, Betsey Wilson and Richard Mead, who were ordered to advertise for claims, page 112. Inventory taken May 24, 1825, by Alvan Mead and Platt Mead, and filed May 24, 1825.
Wilson, Thomas M., late of Rye, July 19, 1830, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 222. Feb. 10, 1831, report of commissioners filed, page 406.
Wolcott, Cynthia J., of New York City, about 13 years of age, Aug. 2, 1847, the court appointed Humphrey Phleps of New York City to be her guardian, page 324.
Wood, David, late of Greenwich, Sept. 20, 1833, report of commissioners to adjust claims filed, page 33. Mar. 22, 1833, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 37. Dec. 21, 1833, creditors ordered paid 87 71/100 cents on the dollar, page 37.
Wood, David, late of Greenwich, will date Dec. 18, 1831, probated Jan. 14, 1832, mentioned his wife Sally W., and children George, Silas, Frances Dodge, Julius L., Henry M., and David. Executors his wife and son Julius L. Witnesses Hugh Mackay, William Peck, and George Austin, page 379. Jan. 30, 1832, order to advertise for claims, page 380. Inventory taken Feb. 13, 1832, by Edward Brush and Alfred Rundle, and filed Feb. 18, 1832, page 381. Dec. 10, 1832, his widow, Sally W. Wood, renounced the provisions in his will, and applied for her dower, which was ordered set out, page 506. Jan. 9, 1833, dower set out, page 492. Jan. 26, 1833, account filed, and commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, pages 508 and 509.
Wood, David, late of Greenwich, will dated Feb. 10, 1810, probated Nov. 15, 1811, mentioned his wife Sarah [Sarah Ingersoll], and children David, Martha Dayton, Rebecca Smith, Sarah Hoyt [wife of Billy Hoyt], Hannah Wood, and Joseph. Executors his sons David and Joseph. Witnesses Charles Rundle, Benoni Rundle, and Charles Rundle, Jr., page 100. Inventory taken by Charles Rundle and Stephen Lockwood, and filed Feb. 4, 1812, page 101. Partition agreement dated July 15, 1812, between Sarah Wood, David Wood, and Joseph Wood, filed Nov. 3, 1812, page 106.
Wood, Lemuel, late of Greenwich, Nov. 3, 1812, bond of Levi Palmer, guardian of William Wood, about 16 years of age, a son of decedent.
Worden, Isaac, late of Greenwich, June 4, 1816, letters of administration on his estate granted to Hannah Worden, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 209. Inventory taken Amos Hobby and Edmund Knapp, and filed Oct. 1, 1816, page 251.
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