Monday, October 6, 2008

John Drake Sr Will Summary

Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey By New Jersey Historical Society: "1T li April 7 I i akr John s n r of Essex Co yeoman will of Children Benjamin Isaac Abraham Samuel and Sarah Fulson Grandchildren Abraham John Philip and Gershom Drake Samuel Thomas and Mary Davis children of daughter Mary deceased Daughter in law Patience Drake Edward Siater Allizhiah Skebbo Elizabeth wife of Benjamin Hull Esq Fftlratea wife of Benjamin Mar tain Moses FitzRandoiph Christian Rebout the poor of Plscataqua Executors grandsons Samuel and Jonas Drake and their mother Hannah Drake Witnesses James Manning Grace Manning David Drake Proved Sept 29 1741 Lib C p 442 1741 Sept 30 Hannah Drake wife of Isaac Drake renounces the executorship on account of age and other inability Witnesses John Blackford Jun r Jacob Thorp Inventory 5.03 made by David Sutton "

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