Rockingham County NH

Probate of Emanuel Hilliard of Hampton, 1657

[Inventory of the estate of Emmanuel Hilliard of Hampton, appraised Nov. 19, 1657, by Robert Tuck, John Sanborn, and Henry Dow; affirmed by the widow, Elizabeth Hilliard; amount, £177.13.6.] [Norfolk County, Mass., Deeds, vol. 1, p. 74.] [Francis Page of Hampton acknowledges the receipt from Joseph Merry of Hampton of £53.6.8, in behalf of Benjamin Hilliard and Elizabeth Hilliard, children of Emmanuel Hilliard, it being their share of their father’s estate; dated June 23, 1669; witness, Nathaniel Batcheller.] [Norfolk County, Mass., Deeds, vol. 2, p. 151.] [Timothy Hilliard acknowledges the receipt from his father-in-law, Joseph Merry, of £53.6.4, it being … Read more

The will of William Godfrey of Hampton, 1667

In the Name of God Amen I William Godfrey of Hampton in the County of Norfolke in New England being very sick & weak of Body butt sound of mind & understanding: Doe make this my last will as followeth Conserning such Estate as God hath Given mee in this world I Doe will & bequeth as followeth Imp I Give and bequeth unto Margery My Loveing wife all my stock of Cattle Duering the terme of her naturall life and whatt stock of Cattle shall Ramane att her Decease to Return to my sonn Isaac Godfrey: Itt I Give … Read more

The will of John Garland of Hampton, 1671

The last will and teastiment of John Garland senior: aged about fivety yeares of Hampton in the countie of norfolke: in nue england Being made and signed: this 15th day of November 1671: In the name of Jesus christ who is Lord of quick and dead: who hath [taught] uss to doe the will of our Heavenly father And yet hath in his word Ratified the will of the teastatour when he is dead: I John Garland sick in body * * * As for my outward Estate which god have [gratiously] given me As it is the will of god … Read more

The will of Samuel Fogg of Hampton, 1671/2

In the name of God Amen I Samuell ffog of Hampton in the County of Norfolke being very weake & Inferme in Body butt of sound understanding and of a Disposseing mind Doe make this my last will & testamentt as followeth, I sollemly Comitt my soule unto allmighty God the father of Spirits and my fraile and weake body unto the earth from whence itt was taken to bee buried in such Decientt manner as my Exequetors hereafter mentioned shall appoint And for whatt Estate the lord of his bounty Hath bestowed upon mee in this world my will … Read more

Probate of Benjamin Fifield of Hampton, 1706

[Administration on the estate of Benjamin Fifield of Hampton granted to Jonathan Fifield of Hampton Sept. 3, 1706.][Probate Records, vol. 4., p. 312.] [Bond of Jonathan Fifield of Hampton, yeoman, with Thomas Cram and John French, both of Hampton, yeomen, as sureties, Aug. 3, 1706, in the sum of £500, for the administration of the estate; witnesses, Nicholas Mead and Charles Story.] Whereas Sarjant Benjamin fifeld of hampton in ye province of Newhamshier now deseased, losinge his life by ye hand of ye barbarous Indian Enemy and havinge made no writtinge under his hand for ye disposall of ye estatt it pleased god to give … Read more

The will of Henry Elkins of Hampton, 1667

I Henry Elkins of Hampton in ye County of Norfolk in new england being very aged weake & infirme of body but of sound & p[er]fect sence & understanding: doe make this my last will & Testament as followeth Ist: I give & bequeathe unto my loveing Sone: Gershom Elkins my dwelling house & out howsing being & standing, on my house Lott It: I give unto my sone Gershom my house lott being P[er] estimacon five acres more or less as it is liing between ye lott of Godfrey dearborn towards ye East & yeland of mr Hussey sometimes Jefferie Mingays towards ye west … Read more

The Will of William Eastow of Hampton, 1655

In the name of God Amen ye (16th) of ye (8th) mo in ye yeare of or Lord god 1655 : I William Estow of ye towne of Hampton in ye County of Norfolke being of whole minde & in good and perfect memory laud & prayse bee unto Almighty god maker & redeemer. This my prsent testament concerning herein my will in manner & forme following that is to say I commend my soule unto Almighty god My maker & Redeemer, & my body to ye grave, I bequeathe unto my sonne-inlaw moris Hobbs & my daughter Sarah my house wherin hee dwelleth and the Lott therunto belonging … Read more

Probate of Samuel Dudley of Exeter, 1682/3

[Inventory of the estate of Samuel Dudley, Feb. 10, 1682/3; amount, £641.12.0; signed by William Morse and Robert Smart; witnesses, Edward Smith, John Folsom, and Bartholomew Tipping; attested by Theophilus Dudley, administrator, March, 3, 1682/3.] To the Right honerabell Edward Cranfeld Equir & governer of new hampshere Sir thes are to aquaint your honner that I Elizabeth dudley Laite wife of mr Samuell dudley deceased have agreed with the Children of the Said dudly for my dowery allso to aquaint your honner that I doe Refuse to Adminester and therfore I doe Leave it to my sonn in Lawe theophelus dudley  Sir … Read more

Will of Robert Drake of Hampton, 1663

In the name of God Amen: the fifth of May in year of our lord one thousand six hundred & sixty three; I Robert Drake in the Town of Hampton in New-England in Norfolk Searge–Maker * * * Item: my goods I give & bequeath as followeth: To my son Nathaniell Drake I Will & bequeath six pound; & to my son Abraham Drakes eldest son Abraham Drake I give twelve pounds To my Daughter Susanna Drake twelve pounds to my Grandchild Rachell Drake twelve pound; to Jean Drake twelve pounds ye which are my son Nathaniels two Daughters; to my … Read more

The will of Abraham Drake of Hampton, 1714

In the Name of God Amen: I: Abraham Drake of Hampton in the Province of New Hampsheir in New England: (Senior) Being weak in Body * * * Ily: I Give and Bequeath unto Sarah my Dearly Beloved wife my west End of my Dwelling House and the Saller under that House so Long as she shall Live or till she shall marreye again and that my two Sons Abraham and Nathaniel or there Heirs is for to maintain ther mother Honerable and Decent with all things Convenente for her during the Time above said: or my said wiff shall … Read more