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To Rosania Bailey widow of John Bailey deceased residing in Dix, Schuyler Co NY.Abie Boyer residing in Hector Schuyler Co. Willard Bailey of Steuben County, NY John Bailey of Dix, Schuyler county NY. Jeremiah Bailey of Catlin, Chemung Co. NY. Lewis Bailey of same place William Bailey of same place. Luannie Four of same place the children of said John Bailey deceased. Robert Moore and Mary Moore residing in the state of Michigan. Olive (?)Moin residing in Dix, Schuyler Co NY.Soloman F Wood Special guardian of Emma Moore and George Moore minors having own general guardian in the state of NY the children of Emily (?)Mon and George Moon deceased, who was the daughter of John Bailey deceased. S.L.Rood on July 5, 1859 asking Rosania to be present at he probate of the will of John Bailey.
JOHN BAILEY
On the second page--Schuyler County. Jeremiah Bailey of the town of Catlin Chemung Co being duly sworn says that a copy of the within citation was served by him on Linus Bailey and Lewana Far the 22nd of June inst. and also on Willard Bailey the 23rd day of June inst. being known to him personally to be the persons named in the written citation. Subscribed and sworn before me the 24th day of June, 1859. Signed Jeremiah Bailey. Witnessed by Bela Sanford J.P.
Additional added below a line drawn. Schuyler Co. Alexander Ganung being duly sworn says that on the 24th of June 1859 served a copy of the written citation on Abaigail Boyer personally known to be the person named in the within citation. Subscribed said sworn the 4th day of July 1859 before me. signed by Alexander Ganung. Witnessed by Bela Sanford. J. P.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schuyler County.
In surrogates court before S.L. Rood, Jeremiah Bailey and others VS. Wilson Bailey and others.
To Wilson Bailey take note.
That on the probate of a certain will said to be the last will and testament of John Bailey bearing date Aug. 8, 1856, the following point, will be forever viz.
1- That prior to the year 1856 the said John Bailey became enfeeble in body and in MInd.
2- That the said will was not written in whole as the said John Bailey directed.
3- That Bela Sanford aided in the framing of said will.
4- That prior to the year 1856 the said John Bailey frequently said that Wilson Bailey was determined to
drive him of to get what he has and that Wilson Bailey had threatened his life.
5- That the year 1856 down to his last sickness the said John Bailey became afraid so that he kept his doors and windows blackened and weapons of defense by his bed.
6- That the said John Bailey frequently said that that it was them threats that he made his will that is was not as he meant to have it done.
7- That thense his last last sickness down to his death the said John Bailey frequently called for them papers in the hands of Sanford for he wanted them destroyed. and was told they were destroyed after which the said John Bailey gave the directions that he wanted his children to share alike.
8- That Wilson bailey and others told Rosena Bailey that if he John Bailey called for the bill at any time tell him that it was destroyed and she had told him so.
Dated Dec. 24, 1859. signed Jeremiah Bailey.
On the flip side the paper, was allegations against the will.
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To Rosiana Bailey widow of John Bailey late of the town of Dix in the County of Schuyler, deceased.
Willard Bailey who resides in the county of Steuben NY. Robert Moor and Mary Hawkins residing in the state of Michigan. (Olive Call wife of Silas Call resides, has a line drawn through it.)
Solomon F Wood special guardian of Olive Call, Emma Moore, George Moore, Minors having no general guardian in the children of Emma Moore, deceased who was a daughter of the said John Bailey, dec'd.
Wilson Bailey was submitting the will for probate. Aug. 29 1859
Schuyler County vis. Alanson Owen duly sworn says that on the eighth day of July 1859 he served on the within named Wilson Bailey a citation of leaving a copy of the written citation with him.
Alanson Owen signed Aug. 29, 1859.
Bela Sanford being duly sworn says that he served the written on the within named Rosana Bailey on the 17th day of Aug. 1859 by leaving a copy of the written citation with her. dated. Aug. 29, 1859.
_______________________________________________________WILLIAM L. BAILEY:
TO THE SURROGATES COURT OF THE COUNTY OF CHEMUNG
The petition of Betsy Wakeman of town of Dix in the county of Schuyler and state of NY.
That William S. Bailey residing in the town of Catlin in the county of Chemung died at the town of Catlin on or about the first day of February in the year of our Lord, 1888.
Stated that his total amount of the decedent does not exceed the sum of five hundred Dollars.
The said decedent left him surviving the following persons as his widow heirs at law and next of kin, to wit:
Widow Hulda Bailey, Kendalls St. NY and following children.
Wm. L(ayette). Bailey, Kendalls St. NY.
Philander Bailey, Kendall St. NY
Frank Bailey Wedgewood St. NY
J.(ohn) W(illiam). Bailey Moreland Schuyler Co NY
Sarah J. Holford, Ithaca NY
Lina Woodruff Moreland, NY
Elizabeth Owens Wedgewood, Station NY
Hattie Bailey Kendalls Station NY
Signed Betsy Wakeman this date Oct. 2,1889
Elnatham Personious Justice Peace*****
The petition of Hulda Bailey o f the town of Catlin in the county of Chemung NY. that William L. Bailey residing in the town of Catlin died at that town of Catlin on or about the 11th of January in the year 1888. His heirs at law are listed below.
Hulda Bailey widow, your petitioners
William L. Bailey and Philander Bailey both residing in in the town of Catlin.
Frank Bailey residing in the town of Dix, Schuyler co.
John W Bailey residing in Dix
Sarah J Holdord residing in the city of Ithaca.
Lina Woodruff town of Dix, Schuyler county NY
Elizabeth Owens residing in the town of Dix NY
hattie Bailey residing in town of Catlin. All of full age.
That the petitioner is the widow of said deceased and as such is entitle to administration the goods, chattels and credits of said decedent. Signed by Huldah Bailey.(notice that she adds the "h" at the end of her name. )
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Petition for Proof of Will.
ELIJAH TRACY To the Surrogate of the County of Schuyler the Petition of Caroline Tracy of the town of Dix in the county of Schuyler. That Elijah Tracy late of the town of Dix in said County of Schuyler deceased died in the said town Dix on or about the 10th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty six. being at the time an inhabitant of The County of Schuyler that he died. leaving a last will and Testament, which is now produced in the Surrogate Court of Schuyler before me the said Surrogate, which bears date the 16th day of December in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and 78 and by which said last Will AND testament the said deceased nominated and appointed Caroline Tracy executrix .
The following named person are heirs at law and next of kin of the said deceased, and their respective ages and places of residence are as follows, viz. Jane O Rappelee, Phebe Coil and John F. Tracy all of Full age and reside in Schuyler county and state of New York.
Dated this day in Watkins June 21st,1886. Signed Caroline Tracy June 21st, 1886. George E Kellogg clerk of the Surrogates Court. Notary public.ELIJAH TRACY:
State of New York Schuyler county Surrogate's Court
Be it Remembered that one the 21st day of June, 1886 the last will and Testament of Elijah Tracy, late to the town of Dix in said county, deceased, (being the annexed written instrument,) was duly proved before the said Surrogate as a Valid Will to pass real and personal property; which said last Will and Testament of said deceased, with the proofs and depositions taken thereon, are recorded in this office in Liber 9 of Wills at page 499. In Testimony Whereof, we have caused the seal of office of our said Surrogate to be hereunto affixed. Witness, Martin J. Sunderlin, Surrogate of said county, this 29th day of June 1886 signed George E. Kellogg.
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LAST LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT-ELIJAH TRACY
In the name of God, Amen. I Elijah Tracy of the town of Dix, County of Schuyler,---being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament that is to say..First After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give and bequeath unto Caroline Tracy my wife all the real Estate of which may be seized of at the time of my decease.
Second, I will and bequeath unto my wife Caroline Tracy all the personal property that I may have at the time of my death.
Third, I will that my wife Caroline Tracy pay unto my Daughter Phebe Coyle the sum of One hundred dollars to be paid at any time when convent for her to pay that sum. Fourth the above bequests to Caroline Tracy are for her use and she has the right to do with and dispose of The same in any manner that she sees fit to do. Likewise, I make constitute and appoint Caroline Tracy to be executrix of the last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. Signed in witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the sixteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seventy Eight. His signature Elijah Tracy. Witnessed by E. lhhnye? Dix, Schuyler County. and James Roblyer of Dix, Schuyler County. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SCHUYLER COUNTY SURROGATES COURT
IN THE MATTER OF PROVING THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ELIJAH TRACY,DECEASEDWe the undersigned, heirs, legatees and next of kin of Elijah Tracy, late of the town of Dix in the County of Schuyler deceased, hereby waive the service of citations upon us for proving the last will and testament of said Elijah Tracy deceased, and request the Surrogate of Schuyler County upon the filing of this waiver, to proceed to the proof and probate of said will without petition or citation therefore.
Dated June 18, 1886 Jane RAPELEE( signature)
Phebe E. COYLE(signature)
John F. TRACY(signature)
Schuyler County SS. On this 18th day of June 1886 personally appeared before me Phebe Coyle, Jane O. Raplee and John F. Tracy to me known to be the same persons described in the foregoing instrument and who executed the same and personally acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein mention. (cant read signature of official)
____________________________________________________________________________________Schuyler County Surrogate Court.
In the matter of the final settlement of the accounts of Elijah Tracy the general Guardian of King Baker and Harriet Baker, the children of Philander J. Baker and Elizabeth Baker deceased.
1864 EstateSCHUYLER COUNTY SURROGATES COURTJuly 19 To balance of account as settled $199.85
Pd. for -----------? Mont.to Nichols $ 1.25
Pd. T.L. Nichols bill as Physician $105.00
Pd. A. S. Scoby acknowledged Mortg. $.25
pd. S. G. H. Nichols Physician for King $40.00
Pd. Cash for Boot for King $ 6.00
Pd. S .L. Rood services as allowed $25.00
Pd. school bill for King $ .50
Pd. Mrs. C. A. Hulett for boarding King $16.50
Pd. Danial Baker for boarding King $10.50
Pd. Cash to King to go to Elmira $2.00
Pd. Mrs. Hulett for clothing for Hattie $20.00
Pd. Cash for clothing for King $10.00
Pd. Mrs. Hulett Boarding King $11.50
Pd. Mrs. Hulett clothing for Hattie $10.00
Pd. one horse for King $200.00
Pd. cash to King $2.00
Pd. Daniel Baker Boarding King $12.00
Pd. School bill for King $.50
Pd. Cash for Hattie clothing $10.00
Pd. Cash to Hattie $5.00
Pd Hattie Baker cash $10.00
Pd. Hattie cash $10.00
Pd. Nichols Mortgage $326.29
These payments go from the dates of July 19, 1864 to March 3, 1868
Account of credit brought over $916.25
Balance found due $115.89
Guardian the 9th day of Sept. 1871 The wards being both present agree to allow Tracy
the $34.11 in addition to all form allowances making the balance for in bill him they day $150.00, with interest on the same from the 9th day of Sept 1869.
IN THE MATTER OF PROVING THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ELIJAH TRACY, DECEASED
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SARAH BAKER ;
(Daniel's wife) will--Watkins, NY Drawer #1628-1647
Died Mar. 24, 1875.
Daniel Baker born in Vermont.
Sarah Baker, his wife, born in Tompkins co., NY.
Heirs:
Hiram Baker, town of Orange, Schuyler co., NY.
Angeline Baker, Philadelphia, PA, Dau.
L.W. Baker, town of Dix, grandson.
King Baker, Dix, grandson.
Albert Baker, Montour, grandson.
Frank Baker, Dix, grandson.
Schedule E. Paid: L.W. Baker 72.50, Hiram Baker 20.00, Mary Baker 30.00, Albert
12.00, Helen Baker 5.00, King Baker 20.00.
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ELIZA BATES BAKER
(wife of Hiram B. Baker)--pg. 2508, Watkins wills
Probated Nov. 6, 1893.
Emma Grady, niece, Binghamton, Dix.
Harriet Baker Kendall, sister, Horse Heads, NY (married Ira Bates Kendall)
George Bates, brother, Lockport, NY
Jennie Nye, niece, Town of Dix
Brothers, Town of Orange, (8?)
Monroe Bates, executor.
Elijah Tracy, guardian of King and Harriet Baker, minor children of Philander
and Elizabeth Baker, also called Mercy. Elijah Tracy's wife was Caroline.
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DANIEL BAKER & SALLY (SARAH) BAKER--Will 1875 45 to 95.
Hiram Baker, son
Johnson Baker, son
Loring Baker, son
Alfred J. Baker, son
King Baker, son
Harriet Kendall, Dau.
(other wills list Harriet & King as grandchildren--their parents were Philander Baker & Mercy Elizabeth.)
KING BAKER Will, Jan. 16, 1925, pg. 5518, Watkins Glen, NY.
King Baker of the Town of Dix.
William H. Baker, sole heir (with Mrs. William H. Baker only other party
interested in estate.)
Mrs. William H. Baker, Frank C. Ganung (of Bath) signed off.
Note to Sarah Baker $525.00.
ASA BAKER--Dec. 18, 1902--176 C, Book of Wills, Penn Yan, NY.
Julia Baker, executrix.
Lissie Baker, Dau. by former wife.
James Baker, grandson, Waterloo, 20yrs.
Zilla Baker, granddaughter, 17 yrs.
Phillip Baker, grandson age 15 yrs.
Edgar Baker, brother, Owego Falls, 67 yrs.
James Baker, over 21, brother, Jamesville, Missouri.
Jane Rice, over 21, sister, Brooklyn, NY.
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WILLIAM BAKER--Bath Wills, Vol. I Book of Wills.
Town of Canisteo, Sep. 12, 1800.
Wife Phebe to get everything but Las Wardell (no relation mentioned) to get half
interest on real and personal property if wife remarried.
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CAROLINE BAKERS Petition for Proof of Will.
To the Surrogate of the County of Schuyler the Petition of Caroline Tracy of the town of Dix in the county of Schuyler. That Elijah Tracy late of the town of Dix in said County of Schuyler deceased died in the said town Dix on or about the 10th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty six. being at the time an inhabitant of The County of Schuyler that he died. leaving a last will and Testament, which is now produced in the Surrogate Court of Schuyler before me the said Surrogate, which bears date the 16th day of December in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and 78 and by which said last Will and testament the said deceased nominated and appointed Caroline Tracy executrix .
The following named person are heirs at law and next of kin of the said deceased, and their respective ages and places of residence are as follows, viz. Jane O Rappelee, Phebe Coil and John F. Tracy all of Full age and reside in Schuyler county and state of New York.
Dated this day in Watkins June 21st,1886. Signed Caroline Tracy June 21st, 1886. George E Kellogg clerk of the Surrogates Court. Notary public.
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On a piece of paper which appears to be drawn up after Philander J. Baker died, his wife addresses.
To S. L. ROOD Surrogate of the county of Schuyler State of New York.
I Elizabeth Baker widow of Philander J. Baker deceased of the town of Dix, County of Schuyler would most respectfully solicit you to appoint Elijah Tracy of said place to be the legal guardian of my children, King J. Baker and Harriet E. Baker and the property of the estate he being in my judgment a proper person for such appointment.
Elizabeth X Baker
(her mark)
Given under my request this the fifth day of June Eighteen Hundred and Fifty Eight
Witness
Mariel Merchent
(signature)
I do hereby connect to be appointed the general guardian of King J. Baker and Harriet E. Baker minors under fourteen years of age. June 5, 1858.
Elijah Tracy (signature)
___________________________________________________________________________________On other papers were also Matters in the guardianship of the two children of Philander J. Baker and Elizabeth Baker.
It mentions that relatives of the said minors residing in the county of Schuyler are the Paternal grandfather Daniel Baker and their paternal uncles Hiram Baker, Johnson Baker and Wesley Baker and the maternal uncle Lockwood Brush.
Each had to pay in personal property to the value of about fifty dollars each, as they will aid in helping in the raising of the said minor children.
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In the matter of the guardianship of King J. Baker and Harriett E. Baker Guardianship Bond
GUARDIANSHIP OF KING J. BAKER AND HARRIET E. BAKER.Know all men that Elijah Tracy and John G Tracy are held ------- bound with King J. Baker and Harriet E. Baker minors under fourteen years of age. In the sum of three hundred each to be paid
to the said minors, their heirs, executor, administrators on -------to which bequeathed. Each of our heirs executors, administrators jointly and ------firmly by these present. Value with out seals and dated this 5th day of June, 1858.
The conditions of this obligation is such that of the about bounder Elijah Tracy shall and will faithfully in all things discharge the duties of a guardian to the said minors according to law and sudden a true and just account of all moneys and other property received by heirs, and of the application thereof and of his guardianship in all respects to any county having co organizer there of when th ---- required then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and vested.Signed and acknowledged this 5th day of June 1858.
By me S. L Rood Surrogate(his signature)
Elijah Tracy (signature)
J. G. Tracy (signature)
Second page.
State of New York, Schuyler County.
John G. TRACY. Being duly sworn with response and say that he is a politician in said county and is with the sum of three thousand dollars sworn and share all debts liabilities and responsibilities.Sworn before me this 5th day of June 1858
S. L. ROOD (signature) Surrogate J. G. TRACY(signature)
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Guardian matter of this state of Philander J. Baker decd Elizabeth Baker decd
Know that all men by this presents that we, Elijah Tracy of the town of Dix in the County of Schuyler and John G. Tracy and John V. Woodward. of this same place are held and finally bound unto the people of the state of New York in the sum of One Thousand dollars lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the said people to which payment will and truly to be made, we paid ourselves out and each of own heirs, executor and administration jointly and s-------
firmly by these presents. Sealed with own seals and dated this 25 day of September 1858. The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounded Elijah Tracy shall faithfully execute the trust reposed in him as administrator of all and signed on the goods chattels said credits of Philander J. Baker and Elizabeth Baker late of the town of Dix in said county deceased interstate, and also obey all orders of the Surrogate of the said County touching the administration of the estate committed to him than this obligation to be void -------- town in full for and -------
Elijah Tracy (signature)
John G. Tracy (signature)
J. V. Woodward(signature)
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Schuyler County
The written named suitors being duly sworn doth before and say of each for himself says, that he is a free holder in the county of Schuyler and is worth the sum of five hundred dollars over and above all just debts liabilities and responsibilities
Sworn before me this day 20th September, 1858. J. C. Price Justice (signature)
COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, SURROGATES COURTIn the matter of the Administrations of the goods, chattels and credit
of Philander J. Baker and Elizabeth Baker Deceased.To Simeon L Rood, Surrogate of the county of Schuyler.
The Petition of Elijah Tracy of the town of Dix in said county respectfully showith that he is the General Guardian of King J. Baker and Harriett E. Baker, the minor children of the said Philander J. Baker and Elizabeth Baker, late of the said town of Dix in said county, now both deceased.
That the said Philander J. Baker departed this life in the said town of Dix on or about the 23rd of October 1857, without leaving any last will and testament to the knowledge information on belief of your petitioner. That said deceased left him surviving his widow the said Elizabeth Baker and his two children the said King J. Baker and Harriett E. Baker, both of whom are minors under fourteen years of age. That on the 10th day of November 1857 Letters of administration was granted by the Surrogate of the said county of Schuyler to the said Elizabeth Baker widow of aforesaid. That on the fifth day of June 1858 the said Elizabeth baker filed her petition to the surrogate of the said county praying the said surrogate to appoint your petitioner the General Guardian of King J. Baker and Harriett E. Baker minors as aforesaid. That on the said fifth day of June 1858 the said surrogate did appoint your petitioner the general guardian of the said minors until they shall survive at the age of fourteen years and until another guardian shall be appointed. That on the(blank) day of August 1858 the said Elizabeth Baker widow and administratrix as aforesaid departed this life in the town of Dix aforesaid without having any last will and testament, to the knowledge information on belief of this departed and leaving certain of the goods chattels and coedite? of the said Philander J. Baker deceased, unadministrated. That your petition has to the best of his ability estimated and ascertained the value of the personal property of which the said deceased died hopeful? either in her own right or as administratrix as aforesaid and that the same does not exceed the sum of five hundred dollars.
That the said King J. Baker and Harriett E. Baker both of whom now reside in the town of Orange in said county of Schuyler an the only surviving children of the said Philander J. Baker and Elizabeth Baker deceased. and your petitioner is informed and believes that he is entitled to administer of the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased as the guardian of the said minors and he therefore prays that such letters of administration may be granted to him in presence of the state in such corseted? and provided. Dated this 18 day of September 1858.
Elijah Tracy (his signature) __________________________________________________________________________A Petition dated July 18, 1864. Elijah Baker had to submit a full account and notice of all
of the transactions that took place after taking charge of the goods of the minors guardianship.
He states that at the time of Philander Bakers death he was possessed certain property and certain personal property in the town of Dix for which he held an appraisal contract upon which there was some two or three hundred dollars due and unpaid.
Elizabeth Baker having sold most of the personal property soon after Philander died to pay off the debts. She to sickened and in August 1858 but about ten months after the deceased of her husband she died. It appears that the previous matter of after said death of Elizabeth Baker she had put certain overdue notes (amounting in the aggregate to very nearly the amount due upon the land contract) into the house of William Diven Esq. of Reading the agent for the sale of the land, the money collected upon said notes to be applied upon said contract. These notes it is believed were all subsequently paid and the contract paid up but no deed yet obtained.
Philander Baker in his life time had contracted to sell a small piece off the south side of this farm and received his pay from the same agreeing to give a deed therefore as soon as he should be able to obtain one. After Elizabeth s death the deed had not yet been given and so Elijah petitioned to have this deed given to the purchaser. Some of the moneys were paid to the doctor to take care of Elizabeth in her illness.
Upon the decease of the mother the children went at once to live with their mothers grandmother who at the time was the wife of Benjamin Ellis where they continued to reside and have watchful care that children need, during their time to reach the age of being able to go out on their own.Below is a just and true inventory of the real and personal estate and effects of the above named minors on the 31st day of Dec 1858.
1862 Estate Credit
Aug. 25, 1858 cash on hand at the death of Elizabeth Baker from being the administrix
of P.J. Baker $7.00
Sept. 14 Cash rec. at Vendice $16.44
Feb. 1,1859 Rec. of Hiram Baker on Account $ 4.00
Rec. of Stephen Vandeventer fro Hay sold $ 3.00
March 17 Rec. David N. Frost Hay $ 21.00
Apr. 11 Rec. W. Totten for Buckwheat $ 15.00
Rec. Johnson Baker kettle $ 1.13
Aug. 25 Rec. R. D. Rood on note $ 4.00
Sept. 2 Rec. Ira M. Maine on note $ 2.19
13 Rec. William Mc. Slwin on note $ 3.00
20 Rec. John Cross on acc. $ 2.31
29 Rec. George Bessey? on note $3.00
Oct. 13 Rec. Hiram Baker account $7.00
14 Rec. George Busey on account $4.24
Oct. 21 Rec. Reuben Drake overdue $1.17
Rec. Wesley Baker note $27.25
Oct. 21, 1859 Rec. J. C. Price Vender Property $10.58
Nov. 26 Rec. Samuel Buckley note $7.28
Feb. 22, 1860 Stephen Vandeventer $1.75
Feb. 28 Rec. Justus Cushing note $4.55
Nov. 1 Rec. E. G. Case note $37.88 Nov. NOV. 14 Rec/ Samuel Buckley note $3.91
SCHEDULE B Showing the amount of money expended by me on account of said trust and to whom paid and for what purpose.Sept. 15, 1858
Paid Mahala J. Collins for work in last sickness of said Elizabeth Baker $4.00
Sept 15 pd. Garner Crum account $1.50
pd. Delilah Eaton for work $6.50
pd. Henry WAllace $1.25
pd. Nathan Root $1.00
pd. Maria Merchant for work $12.00
pd. school bill $.05
pd. school tax $ . 43
pd. Delia Eaton for work $ 8.00
pd. tax on farm $4.67
May 30 Marie Merchant for work $14.06
pd. Doct. E. B. Wager $21.00
Oct. 13 pd. Hiram Baker $3.79
June 6,1859 Note owed by PJ. Baker to B. Ellis $10.58
7 pd. $7.32
Nov. 20 pd. $20.00
pd. E.B. Wager on account $10.00
21 pd. Wesley Baker $9.11
Mar. 20 1860 pd. Doct. E. B. Wagen $ 15.00
21 pd. note and interest for tombstones $42.00
Apr. 22 pd. King Baker $1.00
pd. Harriett Baker $1.00
Pd doctor Thomas Nichols bal Apr. $16.00
May 15 pd. Buysuecie? Ellis for keeping children $78.00
pd Jls Tracy in note $28.00
May 4 1861 pd. for Harriett Baker clothing $1.75
11 pd. Bryn Ellis car of children $11.00
13 pd. for King Baker $2.50
27 pd. J. G. Tracy on account $27.00
June 13 pd. for Harriett Baker $.75
Sept. 30 pd. For King Baker $3.00
Oct. 10 pd. Bryne Ellis bal of April care of children $40.64
1862 Apr. 23 pd for Harriet Baker $6.50
24 pd. for King Baker $0.25
June 20 pd. Minoord Lefever account $1.00
Nov 5 pd. King Baker $8.00
pd Harriet Baker $ 1.00
Dec. 23 pd. J. G. Tracy balance of account to date. $15.82
24 pd. Self money allowed for coffin and ? $12.10
Dec. 24 pd. Guy Coryell in note of his $100.00
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Received of Stephen Vandeventer $3.00
Received N. F. Rood on note $7.45
of Daniel Baker vender $ 1.32
of George Bennett $1.32
of D. Mc. Story on sale of land $100.00
of G. G. Smith note $2.75
of D McStacy on land $11.00
of Daniel Baker note $26.94
of J. G. Tracy on note from Apr. $40.64
of Jonathan Schofield note $ 8.00
of Waits for land $155.00
March 1, 1859 note against Stephen Vandeventer $10.50
$6.06
Geroge G. Smith $3.59
Waits note $200.00
Arron Boggard note paid in exchange for N. F. Rowe Note $12.33
Daniel Baker for taking care of King Baker $134.85
Doctor Nichols for attendant of our Elizabeth Baker $100.00
Doctor Nichols for attending one girl $3.00
Paid Mr. Hidett? for boarding King. $18.00
Paid to King for cloths $12.00
I charge the estate for my services to this date, subject to the decipiore of the ? $100.00
To services rendered by S.L. Rood $25.00
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In the death of Herbert l. Brush on Thursday Sept 29, 1949 Montour Falls lost a prominent and respected citizen. He was born Oct. 24, 1876 at York Pa., the son of Eugene L and Annie M. Cole Brush.His wife Delia Rhodes Brush and their son Merle Brush, of Willamsport Pa. survive him. There are two two grandchildren Beverly and Richard Brush of Williamsport. Funeral services were held at 11;30 a.m. Saturday at the Scott Funeral Home in Montour Falls, the REv. William J. Carmell officiating . Burial was in wilwood cemetery, Williamsport, Pa.He received his early education in the public schools at Beaver DAmns and Moreland and he attended Starkey Seminary. As a young man he clerked in the M. N. Weed store in Montour Falls in 1915. He entered into partnership with Charles m Weed in the firm of Mn. Weed INc. and and continued with the department store in Montour Falls until he retired in 1945. Mr. Brush was a Christian gentleman, devoted to his church and upright citizen faithfully following the path of duty. He was and Elder in the Presbyterian church of Montour Falls until it was dissolved in 1934 when he and his wife joined the Presbyterian church in this village where he was an Elder at the time of his death.
Mr. Brush's hobby was his business . He was the ideal manager of the general country store. knowing everyone in the countryside. His quiet humor and friendly understand won him a host of loyal friends who mourn his loss.
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FRANKLIN BUMPNotes for FRANKLIN BUMP:
When Franklin died he left a widow Eleanor.
The following bills were filed
Dr. O. J. Bowman. for tending him Dec. 19, -Dec. 21,1900 $6.00
Horace Bump sent bill of $1, 661.00 for feed, phosphate, fence, bran and meal
Davis and Hammer Apr. 3,1901 for burial of Nov. 11, 1900, casket, robe $40.00
Also for Mrs. Franklin Bumps Jan. 2, 1901 for casket and robe $40.00
F.H. Bump received $7.50 for digging three graves of his father and mother and their daughter Edith.
The mention of Franklin and his wife Adelia, George W of Petoskey, Mi., John W. Bailey of Moreland, Arrilla Bailey(Bump) of Moreland.LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF FRANKLIN BUMP
Of the Town of Catlin, county of Chemung and State of New York.
I, Franklin Bump aware of the uncertainty of life, do make, ordain, publish and declare this my lst Will and Testament, in manner and form following that is to say:
First; I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elenor the use of all my estate of which I may be possessed at the time of my death during her natural life.
Second; After the death of my wife Elenor I give and bequeath to my son Franklin H. Bump and his wife Adelia the used of all the estate both personal and real during their natural lives.
Third' After the death of my son Franklin H. Bump and his wife Adelia I desire and bequeath the estate to be equally divided between my grand children heirs of the bodies of Franklin H. Bump and Adelia Bump.
Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint my wife Elenor and after her death my son Franklin H. Bump to be executrix of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
Witness on the fifth day of March, 1900 by John W Bailey, Moreland NY, Arrilla Bailey Moreland, NY.,
George W Bump Petoskey, Michigan.A statement was taken from John W. Bailey and his wife Arrilla Bailey, nee Bump that they wittenesed the signing of Franklin Bump on his will.
The names of the children and the heirs were listed to be paid from the proceeds after the sale of property for paying the bills of Franklin Bump sr. Delia Bump, wife of Franklin Jr, Alice Johnson, sarah Hooker, Florence Bump, Louise Bump, George Bump, Wilson Bump, William Bump. The said Louise Bump, George, Wilson and William are infants under the age of fourteen years. Alice Johnson, Sarah Hooker and Florence Bump are infants over the age of fourteen years.
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EVERT VOSBURGHEVERT VOSBURGH
The last will and testament of Everet Vosburgh deceased. Henry Vosburgh, executor named in the said will appeared before the said surrogate and officer the said will for probate and made satisfactory proof of the residence and of the death of the said tester by the following. Henry Vosburgh of the town of Reading in county of Steuben being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was aquatinted with the said Evert Vosburgh the above named Testor in his lifetime. That the said Evert Vosburgh died at Reading in said county on or about the 28th day of July 1832, and that he was and immediately proceeding his death an inhabitant of the said county of Steuben. Henry Vosburgh placed his mark. signed by R. Campbell surrogate of Steuben Co.
Henry stated that the death of Evert Vosburgh in Reading, Steuben county NY on or about the 18th of July 1832. Names mentioned as having been present at the last will signing: John Dow, Daniel Washburn and John Washburn. In the will Heirs are mentioned sons Henry, John, Isaac E., and daughters Magnalane Little, Cornelia Bunce.
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Surrogates court. Isaac Vosburgh being duly sworn saith that on the 17th day of February 1835 He served a copy of the annexed citation on John Vosburgh by delivering the same personally and on 28th February last a copy af said citation on the Catherine Vosburgh, widow, and same manner and on 7th march last a copy of said citation on Austin D. Little the same manner that a copy of said citation was duly served on the depressed on said 17 day of February last. Sworn before me this 27 April 1835. R Campbell, Surrogate.
Signed Isaac E. VosburghLivingston County; John Vosburgh being duly sworn saith that he did on the Eighteenth day of February instant serve upon Isaac Brance husband of Caroline Bnance who is an heir to the estate of Evert Vosburgh last of the town of Reading in the county of steuben and State of new York deceased a notice of which the annexed in the copy by delivering the same to him personally. signed John Vosburgh
Sworn this 19th day of February 1835 before me Geo. Hastings Commissioner, of deeds of Liv. co.
Additional information even though some may be repeated. Information is gathered from many places. VARIOUS WILLS ELIZA VOSBURGH Proving of the will of Eliza C Vosburgh Steuben Co. Jerome B Smallage of Bath in said county being duly sworn, says theat he served the Citation hereto annexed upon the persons below named, at the time and placees set oppoited their individaul names by delivering to and leaving with each of them. of the same and at the same time leaving a copy of said citation with Henry Vosburgh, father of said persons who are minors. Fanny vosburgh, Bath, Steuben So NY March 23, 1878 Rosa Vosburgh Bath, Steuben Co. NY March 23, 1878 Margaret Withey, Camerson, Steuben Co. Ny. march 23, 1878 And he knows the persons served to be the persons mentioned and described in the said Citation, and that this deponent is more than eighteen years of age. Sworn before me this 8th day of april 1878. W B Smalledge ____________________
To the People of the State of new York, by the grace of God Free and Independant: To Henry Vosburgh of Bath, Steuben Co. NY, Husband and Alonzo Vosburgh, William Henry Vosburgh, Ellen Vosburgh, Martha Vosburgh, Samantha Vosburgh, Mary Vosburgh, John Vosburgh, Fanny Vosburgh and Rosa Vosburgh, all of Bath, Steuben Co. NY. Elizabeth Vosburgh of Gloversville Fulton co NY and Margaret Withey of Camerson Steuben co. NY. heirs at law and next of kin of Eliza C Vosburgh late of the town of Bath in Steuben co. NY _____________________
One more citation was served in the matter of proving the will of Eliza C Vosburgh. Names of persons served. Henry Vosburgh, Alonzo Vosburgh, William Henry Vosburgh, Ellen Vosburgh, (living in Wheeler, Steuben co. NY), Martha Vosburgh, Samantha Vosburgh, Mary Vosburgh, John Vosburgh all living in Bath. That the said Henry Vosburgh is the father of said Ellen, Martha, Samantah, Mary and John and has the care and custody of them as they are minors. _____________________
To Elizabeth Vosburgh or Elizabeth Vosburgh Tice resideing at West Troy in the state of NY. She is the heir and next of kin of Eliza C Vosburgh late of the town of Bath. She was ordered to attend with proof and probate of the last will and testament of said deceased. Present it to Jerome R. Smallage Sole. _________________________________________________________________________________
EVERT VOSBURGH Bradford County Pennsylvania, Addison McDowell being duly sworn saith that he did on the 6th day of March 1835 say upon Jacob E Vosburgh who is an Heir to the Estate of Every Vosburgh late of Reading in the County of Steuben NY deceased a notice of which the annexed is a copy of delivering the same to him personally. Sworn the 7th day of March, 1835. signed Myron ballard Justice of peace. ____
______________________ Livingston County. John Vosburgh being duly sworn saith that he did on the Eighteenth day of February instant serve upon Isaac Bunce husband of Cornelia Bunce who is an heir to the estate of Evert Vosburgh late of the town of Reading in the county of Steuben and state of New York. John Vosburgh legal signature. sworn this 18th day of February 1835. _____
_______________________ Steuben County NY Isaac Vosburgh being duly sworn saith that on the 17th day of February 1835 he served a copy of the annexed citation on John Vosburgh by delivering the same personally
_________________________TOWN OF DIX,Schyler county (wills)
Daniel Baker Sept 24,1871
The last will and Testament made by Daniel. King J Baker was appointed administrator.
In the matter of the last will and testament of the late Daniel Baker deceased.
This matter being duly called at this hour and King Ja Baker the Executor named in said will having appointed in person and Johnson Baker, Lorenzo W Baker. Sally Baker (widow)and Harriett E Kendall also appeared. Hiram baker appeared and Johnson Baker held open until 1/2 hour past twelve o'clock.
Mrs. Baker widow asks as to her depositions of subscribing witness taken. On application of Johnson Baker and Hiram Baker, the further hearing often matter is adjoined to Tuesday the 31st. day of October 1871 at 10 o'clock am.October 31,1871 -10 AM
King Baker executor named in said will appeared and also Hiram Baker, Johnson Baker, Lorenzo W Baker, Sally Baker widow appeared. The above named persons appeared on this case being called.
Hiram Baker wishes to make a proposal or two, in regard to the will.
1-To throw the will aside.
2-To pay the debts, and then divide the balance equally between the heirs.
LW Baker object to the first proposition and consents to the second.
King J Baker objects to both.
Van Allen, attorney for Johnson Baker wishes an adjournment for the purpose of filing allegations against the validity of the will.
On motion of Van Allen no one apposing, ordered that the further hearing of this matter be adjoined to the Wednesday November 15th 1871 at 10 o'clock AM.November 15th 1871 at 10 o'clock King J Baker with S. L Rood Esquire his council appeared and also Sally baker widow of Testator appeared.
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November 21st 1871 King Baker took the oath. The Appraiser. (He listed all the belongings of Daniel Baker which amounted to $384.55 total.) Brewster Platt of town of Dix Schuyler county, and Anson Ba(ss)ggard took the appraiser oath. (the listing took in all that was owned by Daniel Baker and it was sold? and or split between the people mentioned)
Sally Baker was awarded one bed, Bedding, stove and cooking utensils. Sox chairs, 6 cups and saucers, 6 plates, 6 knives and forks. I tea pot, sugar bowl and cream cup-1 family bible and books. 2 swine, one white cow.
Court continued open for more than an hour waiting for other parties interested to appear. and no one besides those mentioned appearing.
It was ordered on motion of The council for The executor that said Last will and Testament be upheld.
On the 15th of November King J Baker Executor of Daniel Baker deceased, respectfully shows: that your petitioner King J Baker was duly appointed and qualified by the Surrogate of the county of
Schuyler, Executor of the said Daniel Baker late of the town of Dix in said county on the 15th day of Novemeber1871. He took the oath required by law, and entered upon the discharge of his duties as such Executor and that eighteen months and upwards have expired since such appointment.
The Creditors of Daniel Baker are SL Rood of Watkins, Robert Bell of Orange, LWesley Baker of Dix.
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Surrogate's court Schuyler in the matter of Daniel Baker dated May 3rd 1875.
King J. Baker Executor of Daniel Baker finally was settled. The creditors heirs at law and next of kin listed as S.L. ROOD of Watkins, Robert Bell of Orange, L. Wesley Baker of Dix, Wm. Hall--? of Dix, H. D. Seaman of Dix, Johnson Baker of Dix, Hiram Baker of Orange, King J. Baker of Dix, Harriett E. Kendall of Horseheads.
Woodward-notary public.
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In the name of God Amen, I, John Van Duyne of Niles. Cayuga County and Sate of New York, being of sound mind and infirmentery, thank Almighty God for the sanity, do make and publish this my Last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say
First. I do Hereby give, to and bequeath with my Son Henry Van Duyne his heirs and forever Ninety- nine acres of land to be Surveyed of front the South Side of my lands, situated on lot number nineteen, in the original town of Scipio, now town of Niles, to begin at the south east corner of my land, this being also the South East corner of said lot, number nineteen from thense north so far north that a due will line parallel with the south line to the Owasco Lake shall contain Ninety nine acres of Land as above stated. I hear by give, desire and bequeath with my son Peter Van Duyne, his heirs and always and forever, One Hundred and ten acres of my land, being also a part of said lot number nineteen, and described and bequeathed to my said son Henry from thense north to the northeast corner of my land, from thence went to the south west corner of land I purchased of Peter Van VanArsdall, deceased and from said corner to continue a due west corner with said line that stake the center of the brook in the land givith-front thence along the middle of said brook to the Owasco Lake, provided however that in case after having been surveyed as I have ordered, Thee shall not be laid sufficient within the described boundaries to contain one hundred and ten acres, their I do Hereby order and direct that from the said VanArsdall corner, the west line of my said son Peters land shall be extended so far north that in following the center of said brook as aforesaid to the Lake. the content of land shall be one hundred and ten acres and said provided also if by running his west line due west from the VanArsdall corner to the center of said brook and givith the Lake the shall be found to be more than one Hundred and ten acres, their I do Hereby order and direct the four said VanArsdall acres a line shall be extended south so far from said corner that a due west line down to the center of said and brook to the lake shall contain one hundred and ten acres of land at as aforesaid.
Thirdly I do Hereby give and bequeath to my son James Vanduyne or as his name should said James Vantine Vanduyne, and to his heirs and after forever, all the remainder or residue of my land situated on said lot number nineteen(19) aforesaid.
Fourthly. I do Hereby give and said bequeath to the children of my deceased daughter Margaret. wife of John W Duryee, all the certain piece of land situate in the town of Mount Morris, Livingston County, known as a part of lot number Ninety three, to be dived equally to three and share alike, to their lawfully heir forever.
Fifthly, I do also Hereby give, desire and bequeath to my said son James all the lumber and building materials at the saw mill and elsewhere provided by son John deceased, my household furniture, and also my old lumber wagon. Sisthly, I do Hereby give, bequeath and deoi-e? all the remainder of my personal property to my said sons Henry, Peter, and James to be divided share and share alike, in equal portions to them, their heirs and assign.
Seventh-I do Hereby appoint James A Briukerhoff and my son Peter Executors of this my Last will and testament, and as soon as convient and without unreasonable delay after my decease came the several pieces or parcels of land afore described to be surveyed under their direction to establish the lines and several boundaries. I have described for said sons, and in all matters to carry out and execute the several provisions of my will and I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In whereof I have herewith let my hand and seal this first day of May Eighteen hundred and Forty five.
John VanDuyne (LS)____________________________________________________________________________________
Last Will and Testament of JOHN Vanduyne
John VanDuyne
To the surrogate of the count of Cayuga. the petition of Peter Vanduyne of the town of Nile, County of Cayuga and State of New York, respectfully herewith that John Vanduyne late of the town of Nile, in the County of Cayuga aforesaid, departed this life on or about the twenty third day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. The said deceased was at the time of his death an inhabitant of the said County of Cayuga that he has left a last will and testament which is dated the first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five. That in and by the said will the said deceased appointed your petitioner and George H Brinkerhoff Executors thereof that the said deceased left the following heirs at law and next of kin, to wit, Henry Vanduyne, James Vanduyne of Niles, Cayuga County said petitioner, children of Deceased, George Duryee, Rachel Amerman wife of Isaac Amerman of Mount Morris, Livingston County, Gertrude E Deprey wife of Isiaah C Deprey of Brockport, Monroe County, Henry L Duryee of Cayuga County, Ohio, precise place of residence unknown, grandchildren of the deceased. That the said Henry L Duryee is a minor and has no general guardian, that the said deceased left Mary Vanduyne his widow, who resides in Niles aforesaid. That said, will relates to both real and financial estate. That your petitioner is desirous of proving said last will and testament are a will of real and personal estate, that the same may be recorded as said in presence of the estate in such care made and provided your petitioner there fore prays the Surrogate aforesaid that the necessary steps may be taken before him for that purposed, and that Edison B Marion of Auburn in said County of Cayuga may be appointed special guardian for the said minor heir for the sole purpose of appearing for him and taking care of his whereabouts in the further proceeding in this matter. Dated April 5,1849. Peter Vanduyne Cayuga County for Peter Vanduyne the above petitioner being duly sworn deposed and says that the facts stated on the above petition by him signed are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Peter Vanduyne
Sworn this fifth day of Apr. 11 1849 before me Jacob R How Surrogated Surrogates Court.)
___________________________________________________________________________In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of John VanDuyne, deceased.
I, Edwin B Marion of Auburn in the County of Cayuga, do hereby consent to act as special guardian to Henry L Duryee a minor heir at law of John VanDuyne late of Niles in said County, deceased for the sole purpose of appearing for him and taking Last Will and Testament of Peter Vanduyne care of his interests in the further proceedings in this matter set my hand this fifth day of April AD 1849. In the presence of Jacob R How.
(signed )LB.Marion
Surrogates Court Cayuga, in )We the undersigned, widow, heirs at law and Niles the the letter of proof of next of kin to and special guardian to the minor and probate of the last will, heir at law of John Vanduyne late of the town of Niles and testament of John VanDuyne
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We the undersigned, widow, heirs at law and rest of kin to and special guardian to the minor
heir at law of John Vanduyne late of the town of Niles in the County of Cayuga, deceased , do hereby give the service of the citation acquired by law to attend the proof and probate to the last will and testament of the said deceased, and do hereby consent that the same may be proved before the surrogate of Cayuga County, at any time when the same shall be presented to the Surrogate of Cayuga County for that purpose tend our hands the eighth day of February AD 1849. George Duryee, Isaac Amerman, Rachel Antennan, Isialu C Duprey, Gertrude E Duprey, Mary Vanduyne, Henry VanDuyne, James Vanduyne, EA Marion Special Guardian for minor heir. In presence of James F. Amrman, Chauncy Mear, Geo. H Brinkerhoff for Mary, Henry and James Vanduyne. At the Surrogates Court at the Surrogates office in the city of Auburn in and for the County of Cayuga on the fifth day of April AD 1849.
(signed) present Jacob R How, Surrogate.==================================================
In the matter of the last will and testament of John Vanduyne, deceased, I was well aquatinted with John Vanduyne of Niles in Cayuga County. I was present when a certain instrument in writing now here shown to me dated the first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, and purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased was executed. I saw the deceased execute said intestiment of signing his name thereist. I heard him publish and declare the name to his last will and testament. The deceased requested me to become a subscribing to the executor thereof. I did so and signed my name there as such in interest in his presence. The said deceased was in my opinion at the time of execution of said instrument be of sound and deposing mind and Memory, and in a respect competent to make and publish last will and testament and to death of estate, that he was of full age and under no restraint that I knew of. The said deposition further says that James E Brinkerhoff the other subscribing to said will is dead that he said the subscribed his name to said will in the presence of deceased and the same time subscribed the same in writing.
Hugh Mc Dowell
Sworn this 5th day of April 1849._____________________
Last Will and Testament of John Vanduyne
I George H Brinkerhoff of Niles, in said County being duly sworn deposes and say I am well acquainted with the hand writing of John VanDuyne late of Niles in the County of Cayuga. I have seen him write often. I have no doubt but the signature of said deceased to the instrument mentioned and described in the for going testimony is his genuine signature, I a also acquainted wit the hand writing of James E Brinkerhoff one of the subscribing in to said will who ii now deceased. I have no doubt but the signature of said deceased initials to said will is genuine signature.
(signed) George H Brinkerhoff
Sworn this 5th day of April 1849. before me Jacob R How, Surrogate Cayuga County of George H Brinkerhoff*********************************************************
To the Surrogate of the County of Steuben:
DENNIS VANDUYN
The petition of Jacob VanDuyne respectfully sheweth that Dennis VanDuyne then an inhabitant of the county aforesaid died in the town of Cameron in the county aforesaid on or about the 3rd day of March 1832, that he left Polly VanDuyne his widow who had duly renounced her right to letters of administration on the estate of the deceased and your petitioner, and Dennis VanDuyne, Littia the wife of Joseph Howell, Anna the wife of Jonathan baileys, Phebe VanDuyne, hannah VanDuyn, Daniel VanDuyne, Hannah VanDuyne, David VanDuyne, and Eleanor VanDuyne, his children surviving: that he died from sickness and left no will so far as your petitioner has been able to discover or has heard: that in the opinion of your petitioner the whole of the personal property left by the said Dennis VanDuyne will not amount in value to more than two hundred dollars. Your petitioner therefore prays that letters of administration may be granted according to law. Dated the eleventh day of April 1832. signed by Jacob VanDuyne
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I Polly VanDuyne widow of Dennis Vanduyne deceased do hereby renounce all my claim and right to letters of administration on the estate of the said deceased. dated this day of march, 1832.
She left her mark. Witnessed by Elisha Leech and Levi Gulick.
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I Peter Truax do swear that I will truly appraise the personal property of Dennis VanDuyne deceased, which shall be exhibited to me according to the best of my knowledge and ability.
Signed Peter Truax this 17 day of April, 1832. Witnessed Jonathan F. Owens Justice, Peter Truax, Jacob VanDuyne.
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I John Place do swear that I will truly honestly appraise the personal property of Dennis VanDuyne, deceased. Signed John Place Jr. 17th day of April, 1832.
Below is the list of personal property.________________________________________________________________________________One pair iron
one cow
one cow
on heifer
one heifer
six shears
one plow
one bed
one bell
one chest
one table
One teakettle
one griddle
one fan
one bake kettle
one pot
one clock
one looking glass
two poles and riggen
one arce?
one shovil and tongs
one pair of stillards
one saw
one waggon
eight dog teeth
one grove
four swine
two chanes
JACOB VANDUYNETo the Surrogate of the County of Steuben. The petition of L. A. VanDuyne, Administrix of the Estate of Jacob VanDuyne late of the town of Troupsburgh in the county of Steuben deceased,. that on or about ------- September or October, 1871, your petitioner was duly appointed by the Surrogate of the County of Steuben Administratrix of the estate of the said deceased and took upon having elapsed since the appointment of your petitioner as aforesaid and the issuing of letters as desirous of rendering an account of her proceedings in the estate of the said deceased.
That the names of the children of the said deceased with their respective ages and places of residence are as follows.
William VanDuyne, 39 years, Spring Bluff, Adams co. Wisc.
Mrs. Hull Ostrander, 38 Troupsburgh, Steuben Co. NY.
V K VanDuyne 37, East Troupsburgh, Steuben Co. NY
Mrs. A E Marsh 35, Jasper, steuben Co. NY,
Mrs. P P Hudd? 33, Troupsburgh, Steuben Co. NY
Mrs. C R Plaisted 32 Knoxville, Tioga Co. Pa.
P. M. VanDuyne 27 Lawrencrville, Tioga Co. Pa.
Miss C E. VanDuyne 17 Troupsburgh, steuben Co. NY
A E VanDuyne 14, Troupsburgh, Steuben Co. NY.
Sworn to and Dated November 1st 1873.
signed by L A VanDuyne Administratrix, Steuben Co. on the first day of November 1873 before Justice of Peace James Borton/Bonton.
(Jacob C VanDuyne died April 13, 1871)
In another petition of Lucy VanDuyne it states she is from Troupsburgh with Jasper having a line drawn through it.
Also states that William VanDuyne of Spring Bluff Daris County, Wisconsin,
VanRensselaer VanDuyne of Troupsburgh, Amanda Ostrander wife of Peter
Ann Eliza Marsh wife of James Marsh of Jasper.
Clarrisa Plaisted wife of James Plaisted of Knoxville Pa.
Isaac VanDuyne of Lawrenceville Pa.
Caroline VanDuyn,Ambrosia VanDuyne, all being of full age except the last two.
Dated August 28, 1871 and signed by L. A. VanDuyne
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PETER VANDUYN last will and testament.
Auburn, CAYUGA COUNTY November 30, 1880
In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Peter VanDuyne
Be it remembered that on the 25th day of October 1880 Watson L Vanduyne and Mary A Rosa Executor named in the las will and testament of Peter VanDuyne late of the town of Niles in the county of Cayuga NY appeared in open court before the surrogate of said county made an application to said will which relates to the real and personal estate and in each application said surrogate ascertained by satisfactory evidence that the said deceased departed his life n or about the 13th day of October 1880 and who his heirs at law and next of kin with the respective places of residence citation was on the 20th day of November 1880 satisfactory evidence. WILL
In the name of God amen. I Peter VanDuyn of town of Niles in the county of Cauyga and State of New York being of sound mind and memory and considerable uncertainty of the frail infirmentery life do make and publish and declare this to be my will and testament, that is to say,
First after a debts are paid and discharges, I give to my wife Mary Ann VanDuyne all my household furniture and other articles used in housekeeping. I give to my said wife the entire control over occupancy of all my real estate during the time of her life she pay all the taxes of every kind known, and of the income from the 8 acres. she is to be comfortable without maintaince for her to support her living comfortable.Third to reserved out of my farm the following described piece of land for a family burying ground on all times, beginning a the point in the center of the highway on the line between my land and George M Duryea and thence east along his lands and to the lands of P A Mc Dowell to the north east border of the burying grounds as now fenced. Thence south four rods thense west parceled to the first described line to the ot he ------- thense north along the center highway to the place of beginning together with one hundred dollars out of my real estate to keep the same in repair. Fourth at the decease of my or where she shall cease to be my widow, I hereby empower and direct my executors to sell and dispose of my real estate as soon as it is said or done for the best interest of the estate and give the necessary title to convey the same and of the one hundred dollars above mentioned. They are to keep at interest and expected in repairs on said grounds where necessary to be done to divide the proceeds together with the proceeds of the sale of personal property not above bequeathed equally to my children or their legal survivors. Likewise I make and appoint Watson L .VanDuyn and Mary A Rosa to be executors of this my last will and testament hereby working all previous wills by me made. I subscribe my name and fix my seal the 24 day of September in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighty. Peter VanDuyne. LS.
The above written was subscribed by the said Peter Vanduyne in our presence and sign our names in witnesses. hereto in his presence and in the presence of each other and affix our names. signed- Peter A McDowell of Niles, Cayuga co. NY. George G Brinkerhoff Niles NY.
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ELIJAH COLLINS
THE Petition of Mary Collins sheweth that Elijah Collins then an in habitant of the county of Schuyler died in the town of Reading n the county of Schuyler, on or about 30th of May 1863. that he left your petitioner his widow and Eleazer Collins now in the Reg. Cavelery.
John Collins of Schuyler county
Daniel Collins of same place.
William Collins of same place
Elijah Collins in 107th Regt.
Lyman Collins of (looks like) Bailey a Menion
Matilda Connor wife of Cornelius Connor Schuyler Co.
Harriett Cop or Cos, wife of Joekeon Cop or Cos, Schuyler Co. NY
Henrietta Hlden wife of Isaac Holden Michagin.
his chldren. Elijah Collins left no will and his personal property will not amount to more than five hundred dollars.
Mary Collins made her mark on the 23rd November, 1863. S L Rood Notary Public.
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ELIZA C VOSBURGH
The petition of Jerome B Smallage of the town of Bath, Steuben Co. NY shows that Eliza Vosburgh late of the town of bath died in the town of Bath 30th day of September in the year 1877 that she died leaving a last will and testament dated ninth day of September 1877.
The following names are all heirs of the said deceased and their places of residence.
Alonzo Vosburgh, William Henry Vosburgh, Ellen Vosburgh, Martha Vosburgh, John Vosburgh, Fanny Vosburgh, and Rosa Vosburgh, children of said deceased all residing in the town of Bath. Elizabeth Vosburgh daughter residing at Gloversvill, Fulton County NY, and margaret Witness a daughter residing in the town of Camerson Steuben Co. NY., said deceased left Henry Vosburgh her husband her surviving residing in said town of Bath. That all persons above named are of full a ge, except the said Ellen Vosburgh, Martha Vosburgh, Samantha Vosburgh, Mary Vosburgh, John Vosburgh, Fanny Vosburgh and Rosa Vosburgh, daughter residing in the town of Cameron Steuben County NY: said deceased left Henry Vosburgh, her husband her surviving, residing in said town of Bath. all the persons named are full age, except the said Ellen Vosburgh, John Vosburgh, and margaret Witney, who hare minors having no guardian on said heirs. The property does not exceed two thousand dollars in value. signed March 18, 1878.In the matter of probate of the Last will and testament of Eliza C Vosburgh. John S DePue being sworn as witness and examined in the above matter. I knew EliZa c Vosburgh late of the town of Bath in Said county. I am subscribing to the instrument date of ninth September, 1867. she placed her mark and it was witnessed by JOhn s Depue, make in the presence of Susan A Whitehead who was also witness. This interment was dated May 6, 1878.
Susan A Whitehead was sworn as being the witness of signing of will dated Ninth day of September 1877. She seen Eliza sign her mark. Susan A Whitehead signed her name.
Will filed March 18, 1878 # A 11308
__________________________________________________________Daniel Cady Executor to Gerrit Smith/ Peter Smith of Peterboro late of the city of Schnectady deceased died on the twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four duly make and publish his last will and testament. I give unto my son Peter Sken/Gken, Smith, and Garrett Smith and Daniel Cady and Richard M Livingtons all my real and personal estate, all such debts due and demands as shall be for to me at the time of my death from my son Gerret from him jointly or jointly. After my debts are paid and pay unto my wife three hundred and sixty dollars at the end of every six months during her life on condition that she shall within six months after my death release to them all right of dower and claims of dower. To the six children of my deceased brother, one hundred and sixty acres of land in the township number eleven or twelve on the old military tract and in case either of the children shall died leaving issue living at the time of my death then one hundred and sixty acres to be conveyed to such issue and in case any of the six children that died not leaving issue at the time of my death then the whole nine hundred and sixty acre be equally divided between the survivors and my said trustees are to pay twenty five thousand dollars to such and deemed by my trustees that it may perhaps be paid at a rate of five thousand dollars yearly for five acres must after my death and they are also to pay to each of my grandchildren with in six months after they shall respectively come of age. Four hundred dollars and the remainder of my estate real and personal excepting as aforesaid I give shall be divided into three equal parts one of such parts shall be paid in money to my son Peter Ethan Smith his heirs or assignees, on of such parts shall be divided equally between the children of my deceased daughter and the other of such parts shall belong to my son Garriet and I appoint my said son Peter Garritt Daniel Cady and Richard M Livingston executor of this my will and testaments except as to the debts which shall be due to me from my son Garriet at the time of my death and it shall be in the description of my executors above named either to sell my real estate or any part there of to be divided and money the same or any part through in the same proportions to and the persons who would be entitled. Where the same last will and testament has been duly proved before and the surrogate of the city and county of Schnectady.(Land was in township eight Watkins purchase and the adjoining 630 acres in the south west corner of said section. Many other descriptions follows in various section of lands. Towns of Hector and Dryden were mentioned pertaining to acreage.) Signed the 22nd day of June, 1837. Daniel Cady Executor.
To Seth Baldwin city of Schnectady on the 22nd day of June 1837 before me Samuel W Jones mayor of the city of Schnectady appeared in city Daniel Cady ot me known to be the person described on and who executed the forgoing deed and he acknowledged that he executed the same. G. W. Jones signature. recorded July 4, 1839 at 7 PM. ***********************************************
Stephen Allen and wife For Cornelious Jeffers.
He gives parts of the estate to the following eight equal parts and one said right allotted to each of the children of testator deceased daughter. John Cochran, James W Cochran, Ellen Cochran, Peter G Cochran, Gertrude E Cochran, Mary L Cochran, Catherine G. Cochran and Cornelia L Cochran. Lands in Tioga and Tompkins counties were mentioned. Lots #3, 30,34,63,64,127, 129, 155 and 300. A total acreage of 2579. _____________________________________________________________________
PROBATE OF LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF WILLIAM R CADY.
The petition of James B Potter of Troupsburg in Steuben county. William Cady late of the town of Troupsburg died there 15 day of March 1897. He died leaving a will dated May 5, 1896. Mrs. Nora/Nina Campbell and Mrs. J B Potter subscribed it. James B Potter was appointed executor. His will listed Mary E Cady widow residing at Troupsburg Steuben Co. NY, Burr H. Cady son of Troupsburg, Delphine ?Chart daughter of town Addison, Permelia Rogers daughter of 89 West Eight St. Buffalo NY, Eva Cady daughter of Troupsburg, Edwin Cady son of Troupsburg, William Johnson grandson of Troupsburg, Anna Davis granddaughter 89 West 8th Buffalo, Henry Johnson grandson in Addison, Elmer Kilburn son of Oscelola., Pa. henry Kilburn son of Knoxvuill Pa., Bert Kilburn grandson in Knoxville, Peter Kilburn grandson of Knoxville Pa., Fred Kilburn grandson of Autinburgh Tioga co Pa., Fred Kilburn grandson of Lorning Hickey? Troupsburgh NY, Sophia Kilburn grand daughter of North Fork Tioga Co. Pa. All persons above are of full age and the following,
Jasper Johnson, Bert Kilburn, Peter Kilburn, Fred Kilburn, Sophia Kilburn who are minors under the age of 21.
Signature of James B. Potter on the 26 day of May 1897. H D Baldwin notary Public.
________________________Probation of Will WILLIAM R. CADY
To Mary E Cady, Burr H. Cady, Delphine Clark, Permelia Rogers, Eva Cady, Edwin Cady, William Johnson, Anna Davis, Henry Johnson, Jasper Johnson, Elmer Kilburn, Sherry Kilburn, Bert Kilburn, Peter Kilburn, Fred Kilburn, Sophia Kilburn heirs at law and next of kind William R. Cady late of the town of Troupsburgh, county of Steuben.
At the city hall in Hornellville in said county 2nd day of July 1897.
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In the matter of probate of the last will and testament of William R Cady. The petition of James B Potter of Troupsburgh, Steuben county NY showeth that William R Cady late of the town of Troupsburg in the county of Steuben, on the 15 day of March, 1897 that was a resident of Steuben county. His last will and testament was dated 5th of May 1896. Mrs. Nora Campbell and Mrs. J. B. Potter witnessed.
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LEVI R. CADY
Mary A Cady of the town of Troupsburgh Administratix of the estate of Levi, R. Cady. late of the town of Troupsburg, Steuben County. that on the 26 day of July 1888 was appointed by the court as the Administratix of the estate goods, chattels and credits of said deceased. The following named persons are only interested in the estate of the said deceased and settlement of accounts. Listed. James R. Cady of Troupsburgh, Arrilla Bailey Troupsburgh, Levi W Cady of Newark. (pa?) Frank H Cady of Morrison?, Cherry Co Nebraska, Nancy Cord/Card Troupsburgh, Phoebe A Wakely Brookfield, Pa., Charlotte F Morey of Bartlett, Potter Co.. Pa., Edith Severn Troupsburgh NY, Charles Cady Troupsburgh, Elmer Cady Troupsburgh, Mary E Cady Trumansburgh, NY, William Cady Trumansburgh NY.
The said Charles Cady, Elmer Cady, Mary E Cady, William Cady and Edith White?. who ar under the age of 21 years and a general guardians Mary A Cady for Charles, Elmer and Mary E Cady and Benafair Sweet and Edith Sweet and said Mary A Cady.
Each was given $20.46 and Mary A Cady the widow was given $122.77.
Dated Bath July 7, 1890 M Rumsey Miller, Surrogate._________________________________________________
Petition of Mary A Cady of the town of Troupsburgh, Steuben Co. NY. that Levi R. Cady late of the town of Troupsburgh on 25 May 1888 died.
His next of kin is listed as Mary A Cady of Troupsburgh widow and Arrilla Bailey of Troupsburgh NY, Levi M Cady of Mission Clemy(?) Nebraska, Nancy Card of Troupsburgh, Phebe A Wakely of Brookfield, Pa., Ada Sweet of Troupsburgh NY daughter of Laura Cady, Bennet deceased, Loretta Moorey Rowlette Pa., James R Cady Troupsburgh NY. A ___ Cally?, Troupsburgh NY.
and he left surviving no other next of kin. all of whom are of full age of 21 years and upwards, except,
Charles Cady aged 19 years, Elmer Cady aged 16 years, Mary E Cady aged 13 years, William Cady aged 11 years, and Ada Sweet aged 17 years.
And your petitioner shows the value of the personal property not to exceed Eight Hundred Dollars.
Dated at Addison NY 26 day of July 1888. signature of Mary A Cady.
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