1752, Nathan Wright, of Trenton, Hunterdon Co., yeoman; dated his will on May 22. Wife [not named]. Son, Nathan. Bequests made to Lititia Wright, William Wright and "the youngest child," but it does not appear whether they are testator's children, he saying the youngest must not become a charge on the estate. If son, Nathan, die in his minority or without issue the estate, left to him, to go to testator's brothers, Mahlon and David Wright (the Executors), and sister Rebekah Terry. House and lot in Trenton; 52 acres in Stockins Hollow; 100 ac. at the Burnt Swamp; 50 ac. at the Mountains, had from Joseph
Decow. Witnesses: Joseph Steward, Joseph Fowler, Joseph Smithier (?). No jurat of proof, but Executors named sworn in as such on June 4, 1752. [1]
1752, June 8. Inventory, £551.15.11, incl. a small looking glass and 2 pictures, ls.6d.; bills and bonds, £306.10; made by Joseph Yard and William Ely. [2]
[1] A. Van Doren Honeyman, Documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Archives Vol. 32. (Wills and Administrations 3, 1751-1760) (1924), 370, citing Lib. 7, p. 240, [InternetArchive].
[2] A. Van Doren Honeyman, Documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Archives Vol. 32. (Wills and Administrations 3, 1751-1760) (1924), 370, citing Lib. 7, p. 240, [InternetArchive].