1791 On Aug. 18, Richard Ely, of Freehold Twp, Monmouth Co. dated his will. Wife, Jemima, use of house, negro wench, Hager, 3 cows, 2 beds and furniture, and ½ profits of place during her widowhood. Son, Samuel, to farm place until son, Joseph, comes of age. Son, John, wearing apparel, and £300 bond giving title in place bought from Richard Kinnan; also negro boy, Tom. Son, Samuel, horse and colt he now has, negro boy called, Ben, and tract bought from Richard Kinnan and Wm. Martin. Daughter, Sarah Hutchinson, £100, for which I have Robert's obligation. Daughter, Phebe Ely, £100, in son, John Ely's, hands; also bed, etc., 3 cows and 6 sheep. Daughter, Mary Norton, £100, in Aaron Ivins' hands. Daughter, Jemima Ely, £100, in John Ely's hands; also bed, etc., 3 cows and 6 sheep. Son, Joseph, west half of home place, and negro boy Bill. Son, Aaron, the east half of said place, and negro boy, Dan; they or the survivor of either to pay son, Samuel, £100; and Joseph to give Aaron Vs profits until he is 21. Residue to be divided among children—the girls 1 share each, boys 2 shares each. Executors brother, Allison Ely, and son, Samuel Ely. Witnesses: Thomas Ewing, George Ely, Achsa Ely. Proved Sept. 14, 1791. [1]
1791, Aug. 29. Inventory, £1,269.7.6; made by Edward Taylor and Joseph Lawrence. File 6477-6480M. [2]
[1] Elmer T. Hutchinson, Documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Archives Vol. 37. (Wills and Administrations 8, 1791-1795) (1942), 125-26, citing Lib. 32, p. 403, [InternetArchive].
[2] Elmer T. Hutchinson, Documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Archives Vol. 37. (Wills and Administrations 8, 1791-1795) (1942), 125-26, [InternetArchive].