Wills of Early Westchester County, NY, 1664-1784
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Will of Nathaniel Bailey

Nathaniel Bayley, Rye, NY; written June 2, 1740; proved June 7, 1740. Leaves to wife Leah "all the linnen yarn of my last years crop of Flax, and the last years wools, and 1/2 of all grain and Flax growing." Also my Dutch Bible and Dutch Testament. To oldest son Nathaniel, 3 small lots of land in the rear of the lot where I live, one bought of Moses Galpin 3 acres; one of Thomas Minor 6 acres; and one of Nicholas Humphrey, 5 acres. Mentions sons, Lewis, Nehemiah and Nathan. To son Lewis, a lot below the Country road, bought of Nicholas Humphrey, joining John Horton's land, and my gun and swords. To son Nehemiah, the lot bought of Thomas Miner and Sarah Murray, called the Spring lot, joining Mamaroneck river, and a new beaver hat. Mentions daughters Jane, wife of Joseph Harker; Abigail, widow of John Minthorne; Elizabeth, wife of Caleb Hyatt; Ruth, wife of Gideon Barritt; Leah and Kezia. Makes wife Leah and James Horton of Rye executors.