Nehemiah Marble Wood
M, b. 22 May 1762, d. 1813
| Father | Nehemiah Wood b. 16 Jan 1727, d. c 1796 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Hovey b. 1 Nov 1734 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandfather of Pamela Joyce Wood |
| Charts | Pedigree for Donald J. Wood |
Nehemiah Marble Wood was born on 22 May 1762 at Falmouth, Hants Co, Nova Scotia.1 He was the son of Nehemiah Wood and Elizabeth Hovey. Nehemiah Marble Wood married Rebecca Rawlins. Nehemiah Marble Wood died in 1813 at Nova Scotia.2 His estate was probated on 5 October 1813 at Windsor, Hants Co, Nova Scotia.2
Nehemiah Marble Wood was also known as Marble Wood. Marble Wood is listed on the poll tax roll for 1792 and 1793 at Falmouth, Hants County. He was surveyor of highways for the township of Windsor in 1811. Marble had seven children , one of whom was James Andrew who migrated to Perthshire, Scotland.
He was granted a tavern license in Oct 1808, and in April 1811 he was Surveyor of Highways for the township of Windsor.3,2 He left a will on 17 June 1813 at Hants Co, Nova Scotia; Marble Wood of the township of Rawdon, Hants County, NS, being "sick and weak in body, but f perfect mind and mrmory..." does will and bequeath unto his delearly beloved wife Rebecca all my estate real and personal...for her support and his beloved children: William, Eliza, John, Mary Anne, Nelson, James Andrew, and Enoch. He wills to his beloved son William, "so soon as he comes of age", 100 acres of land to be laid off for him on that side of his farm (that he now lives on) next and adjoining John McLelan, a pr of 3 year old steers, 1 cow and sheep. To Eliza and Mary Anne, 50£ currency six months after they marry; To John and Nelson 12 sheep. To wide Rebecca all household belongings, and after her decease, all remaining estate to four sons - John, Nelson James Andrew and Enoch as soon as the youngest comes of age. If Rebecca should remarry, then each of the four sons gets £50 as soon as each comes of age, and as soon as Rebecca deceases, the remaining estate to be split four ways. He ordains his wife Rebecca, William Smith of Rawdon and John McLelan of Rawdon as executors.
The inventory lists many items and the second page has the items Mrs. Rebecca Wood left to her children. William Wood received a one bed, bedstead, and bed clothes and one double leaf dining table.The inventory was taken 24 Jul 1813 and was valued at £921-11-6. By 5 Oct 1813, Rebecca had passed away.2
Nehemiah Marble Wood was also known as Marble Wood. Marble Wood is listed on the poll tax roll for 1792 and 1793 at Falmouth, Hants County. He was surveyor of highways for the township of Windsor in 1811. Marble had seven children , one of whom was James Andrew who migrated to Perthshire, Scotland.
He was granted a tavern license in Oct 1808, and in April 1811 he was Surveyor of Highways for the township of Windsor.3,2 He left a will on 17 June 1813 at Hants Co, Nova Scotia; Marble Wood of the township of Rawdon, Hants County, NS, being "sick and weak in body, but f perfect mind and mrmory..." does will and bequeath unto his delearly beloved wife Rebecca all my estate real and personal...for her support and his beloved children: William, Eliza, John, Mary Anne, Nelson, James Andrew, and Enoch. He wills to his beloved son William, "so soon as he comes of age", 100 acres of land to be laid off for him on that side of his farm (that he now lives on) next and adjoining John McLelan, a pr of 3 year old steers, 1 cow and sheep. To Eliza and Mary Anne, 50£ currency six months after they marry; To John and Nelson 12 sheep. To wide Rebecca all household belongings, and after her decease, all remaining estate to four sons - John, Nelson James Andrew and Enoch as soon as the youngest comes of age. If Rebecca should remarry, then each of the four sons gets £50 as soon as each comes of age, and as soon as Rebecca deceases, the remaining estate to be split four ways. He ordains his wife Rebecca, William Smith of Rawdon and John McLelan of Rawdon as executors.
The inventory lists many items and the second page has the items Mrs. Rebecca Wood left to her children. William Wood received a one bed, bedstead, and bed clothes and one double leaf dining table.The inventory was taken 24 Jul 1813 and was valued at £921-11-6. By 5 Oct 1813, Rebecca had passed away.2
Family | Rebecca Rawlins d. Jul 1813 |
| Marriage* | He married Rebecca Rawlins. |
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| Last Edited | 8 May 2016 |
Citations
- [S1036] FamilySearch.com, 2010: Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959 , Nova Scotia, Hants Co, Falmouth. Nehemiah Marbel Wood.
- [S1118] John V. Duncanson, Falmouth - A NE Township in Nova Scotia, p. 440.
- [S1102] Lalia Harvie, Shawn Houlihan, Susan Kinsman, Kim Smith and Suzanne Smith Joan Bower, Gateway to the Valley, pp. 162-163.