Genealogy of Patty Rose
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| Notes for Samuel MATTHEWS | ||||||||||
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MATTHEWS, Samuel, fisherman, Smuttynose, son of Walter and Mary; had deed from gr.mo. Tamson Matthews in 1678. Retired as Shoals constable in May 1685 and in 1690 was fined for abusing the then constable. In 1704 he sued Francis Matthews for ho. at mouth of O.R. built for his fa. Walter by Joseph Smith; Nicholas Harrison and the wid. Tamsen had liv. there at times; in 1715 he q.c. to Nathl. Hill to confirm a deed given by his 'mo.' Tamsen. Appar. childless when his fa. made his will in 1678, but had wife (dau. of Francis Raynes) and two or more ch. in 1693. Will 18 Oct. 1719 (inv. 26 Sept. 1720), names sis. Joanna Raynes and 3 sons: Walter, Francis, Samuel. [ref 22] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WILL of SAMUEL MATTHEWS, 8 Oct 1719 - 4 Oct 1726: In The Name of God Amen. I Samuel Matthews of Smuttynose in the Province of Maine Being weak in body but perfect in memory, I do make this my Last Will & Testament Imprimis yt when I am dead that my body may be Decently Buried trusting that I Shall be Raised by the Merits of Iesus Christ my Redemer at the last Day & forever to be with him. And as for my Earthly Estate as it hath Pleased God to bless me with my will is that it may be Divided amongst my three Sons. Viz: I give & bequeath to my Beloved Son Walter one third part of my land on Smuttynose & also one third part of my land at Oyster River & a Cow that he hath now in his possession. I also give & bequeath to my beloved Son Francis one third part of my Land on Smuttynose and also one third part of my land at Oyster River and my Silver Bowl. And I also give & bequeath to my beloved Son Samuel my Dwelling house at Smuttynose & the Garding adjoyning to the Said house and a third part of my land at Oyster River and my Gold Ring. I also give & bequeath to my Beloued Sister Iohannah Raynes* my brass Kittle that is now in her possession. I also give to my beloved Son Samuel my Counterpin and for my Other Moveables not given away my will is that they may be Equally Divided betweene my three Sons making this my last will & also Renouncing all former Wills. As Wittness my hand this Eight Day of October one Thousand Seven hundred and Nineteen. Samuel (his X mark) Matthews Signed Sealed & Delivered In presence of us Fracis Raynes Thomas Payne Nathll Raynes Probated 4 Oct 1726. Inventory returned at �139:16:5, by Elisha Kelly, George Blackdon, and Richard Yetton, appraisers, 26 Sept. 1720. *Samuel's sister, Joanna Matthews - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | ||||||||||
| Notes for Hannah RAYNES | ||||||||||
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A dau., m. Samuel Matthews. [ref 22] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - not mentioned in Samuel's 1719 will - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | ||||||||||
| Last Modified 27 Aug 2004 | Created 4 Jan 2005 |