From Abstracts of Wills, various volumes of The New York Historical Society Collection of wills on file in the Surrogates Office, City of New York. Each volume covers a few years. Most of these excerpts were viewed on Family Treemaker Genealogy Library Online Service. They are arranged in chronological order. [NOTE: The page numbers cited may be misleading, since they sometimes reflect one source and sometimes another. Use them with caution. -FL] 

1671 In the Name of God Amen. I Nicholas Stillwell of Staten Island with in the Territoryes of his Royall Highnesse James Duke of Yorke in America Husbandman being Sick and weake in Body, but of perfect and sound understanding thanks be rendered to Almighty God for the same, do make & ordaine this my last will and Testament, in manner and Form following (vizt.)

Imprimis, I give and bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it, in hopes to be saved in and thorow ye Passion, merits and mediacon of Jesus Christ, my only Saviour and redeemer, and my Body to the Earth, to be Buried in decent and Christian like Buriall, according to the discrecon of my Executrix here after named.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my youngest Sonn Jeremiah One Iron Gray Mare of about foure yeares old, to run upon the Island for his use.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my welbeloved and affectionate wife Ann Stilwell, all my whole Estate, consisting of -- Land, Housing, Cattle, Corne, Oxen Kine, Horses, Mares, Sheepe, Swine, be they of what nature or kinde soever, As also all manner of Household Goods, moveables and immoveables whatsoever lying and being upon Staten Island aforesaid, or elsewhere, Together with all manner of Debts whatsoever, and of right belonging unto mee; And I do also hereby constitute and appoint my said wife to be my full and Sole Executrix of this my last will & Testament, revoking all wills and Testaments, by mee formerly made; In witness where of I have here unto set my hand & Seal the 22th day of December in Anno 1671.
Sealed & delivered in presence of
A Meyer 
Rich Charlton
[Transcribed by Chris Stillwell from GS Microfilm 0514675]

1699 Peter Biyon, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Volume I. New York Historical Society, Collections 1892 and 1893: Abstracts of Wills, Vol. I, covering 1665-1707, and Vol. II, covering 1708-1728.

Liber 7--page 79.--Peter Biyon. "In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all to whom these presents may come, that I, Peter Biyon, of the County of Richmond." I leave to my wife Perize, 10 pounds, and also 15 pounds per annum for life, as agreed by an ante nuptual contract. I also leave her hte use of all household stuff. I leave to my eldest son, Isaac Biyon, 25 pounds for his birth right. I leave to the two children of my son Jacob, deceased, 50 pounds each, I having sufficiently done for their father in his life time. I leave to the four sons of my daughter Catherine, by her husband Richard Curtis, a certain tract of land adjoining to Daniel lake, in the County of Richmond, being 8 acres to be equally divided. I having paid a certain mortgage of 125 pounds to Paul Richards, which he had upon a certain piece of land belonging to Nicholas Largillier, deceased, the husband of my daughter Frances, who is since inter-married with John Morgan, which piece of land lyeth in Richmond County, whereby the title is devolved upon me. And whereas Nicholas, the son and heir of said Nicholas Largillier, is heir to his estate, whom I had specially provided for on the marriage of my daughter Frances, my said daughter is to enjoy the benefit of the same till the said Nicholas shall come of age, and he shall pay 125 pounds to the children of his mother, whether by his own father or of John Morgan. I leave the rest of my estate to my son, Isaac Biyon, and to the children of my daughter Maria, wife of Arent Prall, who is deceased, Martha, wife of Thomas Stillwell, Christence, wife of Abraham Marlet, Catherine, wife of Richard Curtis, and Frances, wife of John Morgan. Makes Abraham Gouverneur, Jacques Pouillon, and Jasper Nissepat, executors.
Dated September 11, 1699. Witnesses, Nicholas Jamaine, Jacob Thibon. Proved in New York, Jan. 6 1702.

1708 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS ON FILE IN THE SURROGATE'S OFFICE, CITY OF NEW YORK. Page 484.--Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General and Governor, etc. Whereas THOMAS STILLWELL, Sr., lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife Mary, April 10, 1708.
Page 485.--Whereas NATHANIEL BRITTAIN, late of Richmond County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife, Mary Ducklan, April 10, 1708.
Page 486.--Whereas WILLIAM BRITTAIN, of Richmond County, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife, Ann Whitman, April 10, 1708.

1711 Stillwell, Thomas, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York

Page 67.--Robert Hunter, Esq., Captain-General and Governor. Whereas THOMAS STILLWELL, of Richmond County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his mother, Martha, now wife of Daniel De Bonrepos, In trust for Nicholas Stillwell, an infant son of said Thomas Stillwell. October 25, 1711.
[See the will of Martha De Bonrepos following]
De Bonrepos, Martha Page 29.--Know all men whom it may any ways concerne, that I, MARTHA DE BONREPOS, of Staten Island, widow, being very sick. All my estate is to be sold by my executors, except two beds, two brass kettles, a negro girl and an old negro wench. I leave to my daughter Rachel, my negro wench, and large brass kettle, and I leave to her daughter Martha, my negro girl, and to her daughter Mary my best bed and brass kettle. I leave to my son-in-law, Jacobus Billve, all that he owes me, and a silver cup of £5 value. And a cup of same value, to my children, Martha Brittain, William Brittain, and to Nicholas Brittain's daughter Martha, and to Jacobus Billvee's daughter Martha, and to Peter Le Count's daughter Martha. All the rest of my estate to my children Francis Brittain, Annie Billve, Rachel Brittain, and to Thomas Stillwell's three children, Nicholas, Jane, Musho (?), and to Mary Hoffer's two eldest daughters, Mary Jurne and Elizabeth Jurne. I make John Le Count and Richard Stillwell executors.

1713 Sands, Samuel, Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, NewYork

In the name of God, Amen. December 11, 1713. I, SAMUEL SANDS, of Cow Neck, in Hempsted, in Queens County, on Long Island, alias Nassau Island, yeoman, being very sick. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my daughter Sybell, wife of Jonathan Rogers, of New London, Connecticutt, one shilling, she having already received what I design for her. I leave to my daughter Margary, wife of Richard Stillwell, of New York, two bonds of Mr. Richbell Mott, of £30 each. Also a silver tankard, and £10, and £5 due to me from Stephen Johnson, of Staten Island. Also a cow the next spring after my decease. I leave to my third daughter, Anne, £100, and a Great Looking glass in the Great room, and all the small pictures around it, and two silver spoons marked S. M. and an S. at the top. And a silver tumbler marked S. S. and a bed with curtains and Valences, and 10 sheep and a cow, and she is to have her living on the farm I now live on, while she continues unmarried. I leave to my daughter Sarah, wife of Nathan Sellick, of Stanford, in New England, £35 in addition to her portion already received. I leave to my daughter Mary, £100, and a bed with curtains and Valences, and all other apurtenances, and two silver spoons and a silver tumbler, and marked S. M. and S. at the top. Also a Dutch wheel and an Indian boy, and she is to have her living on the farm. My land and stock on Block Island, and my land in New York, are to be sold to pay legacies, if there is any necessity for it. I leave to my dearly beloved wife Elizabeth, £40 per annum. If there is any dispute about the legacy left to my wife, I give her the use of 1/2 of all my estate for life. I leave to my son, Samuel Sands, all my lands and messuages, to him and his heirs. I make my wife and Mr. Richbell Mott, of Madnan's Neck, executors.
Witnesses, William Walton, Joshua Cornell, John Chapill. Proved, "the 3d Frydy in September, 1706."

1715 Stillwell, Nicholas, Gravesend, King's County, Long Island, New York. Page 452.--NICHOLAS STILLWELL. In the name of God, Amen, the 19th of January, 1715. I, Nicholas Stillwell, of Gravesend, in Kings County, being weak in body. I leave to my wife Elizabeth £40, and a negro woman, and she is to remain in possession of all tenements and lands, and to have two horses, and use of a waggon and "Slay" and furniture, until the 1st day of August, 1717. I leave to my son Nicholas £100, and a negro boy. To the children of my son Elias, £25. All the rest of my estate to my sons Nicholas, John, Richard, and Thomas, and to my daughters, Anne Christopher, and Mary Johnson, and the children of my son Elias, and my grand children, John Emans, Nicholas Emans, Abraham Emans, Isaac Emans, and Catharine Emans. I make my sons Nicholas and Richard executors.
Witnesses, Samuel Hubbard, Thomas Craen, Elias Hubbard. Proved March 5, 1715/16. 

1724 Stillwell, John, Garratt's Hill, Middletown Twp., Monmouth Co., New Jersey

Page 137.--August the 16 day, 1724. "I, JOHN STILLWELL, being in perfect memory and senses, Blessed be God." I leave to my wife my dwelling house in which I now live, and the lot on which it stands, during her life, and then to my two sons Richard and Thomas, and I leave to them all my land in the County of Richmond. I leave to my son John all my Plantation called Garratts Hill in the township of Middletown in New Jersey, and all my lands lying near the said Plantation, with the Poplar Lots, and 1/2 of my meadows in said township. I leave to my sons Joseph and Daniel all my land lying at a place called Parrassye in said township, and one house lot and orchard in Middletown, and the other 1/2 of my meadows in said township, and my son Joseph is to have his choice in the division. And I give my rights in all other lands in New Jersey to my sons John, Joseph, and Daniel. I give to my granddaughter, Rebecca Salter, £5. To my daughter, Alice Stillwell, £80. To my daughter, Mary Stillwell, £80. I leave to my wife Rebecca, 1/3 of all the rest of my movable estate, and the other 2/3 to my 8 children above named. I appoint my wife and my brother Richard Stillwell, and my two sons, John and Richard, executors, and Trustees for my three youngest children.
Witnesses, Thomas Walton, Martha Rue, Richard Walton. Proved, January 17, 172 5/6. 

1727 Lake, Daniel, Staten Island, New York. In the name of God, Amen. August 2, 1727. I, DANIEL LAKE, of Staten Island, Gentleman, being not well, but of perfect mind. I leave to my wife Sarah, all my lands and goods, both movable and immovable, during her widowhood, to keep my children by her. If she marries, my estate is to be divided as follows: I leave to my sons, Daniel and Joseph, all my lands and tenements where I now dwell. If either die under age, his share is to go to my son William. But if they both live, they shall pay to my son William, £100 each. I leave to my wife Sarah, and my son William, and my daughter Alice, all my movable estate and household goods, except my riding horse, bridle, and saddle, and my gun, which I give to my son Daniel. I leave to my grandson, Daniel Stillwell, all the land I bought of Nelche Severin, and Johanes Severin, and Nathaniel Britten, Esq. I make my wife and William Hillyer, Richard Stillwell, and Matthew Reev, executors.
Witnesses, John Mitchell, Samuel Holmes, James Kierstede. Proved, October 9, 1727.

1727 Walton, Thomas, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. In the name of God, Amen. February 19, 1727/8. I, THOMAS WALTON, of Richmond County, Gentleman, being very sick. Whereas it has pleased God to give unto me 6 children, Thomas, Richard, Matthew, William, Martha, and John. My wife Martha is to continue in possession of the farm or Plantation, where I now live, during her widowhood. I leave to my son Thomas, a negro boy, and to my daughter Martha, a negro girl. I leave to my three older sons, 1/2 of all my estate real and personal, and 1/2 to my wife and my three younger children. I make my wife and my son Thomas, and Richard Stillwell, executors.
Witnesses, John Mitchell, Matthew Reev, Catharine Reev. Proved, November 26, 1728.

1728 Lecount, Peter, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York.In the name of God, Amen. February 6, 1728/9. I, PETER LECOUNT, of Richmond County, being very sick. My wife Anne is to keep and remain in full possession of my whole estate, lands, and movables, and to reap the benefit of the same, so long as she doth remain my widow. "But if she do marri again to an other man, she shall take her thirds according to Law." I leave to my daughters, Margaret and Mary, all my lands and tenements when of age, and 2/3 of the movable estate. Whereas it is likely now, that my dearly beloved wife is with child, if it be a son, it is to have an equal share of my lands and £50 more. But if a daughter, she is to have an equal share. I make my brother, John Le Count, and my brother-in-law, Nicholas Stillwell, and my wife, executors. Witnesses, Jacob Billow, Jaques Poillon, Abraham Cole. Proved, June 13, 1729.

1732 Poillon, James, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Page 39.--In the name of God, Amen, September 17, 1732. I, JAMES POILLON, of Richmond County, brewer, being very weak in body. "My will is that my dearly beloved wife Judith shall remain absolute mistress, and have the sole use and benefit of my estate so long as she remains my widow." I leave to my four sons, Peter, John, Abraham, and James, all my houses, lands, and tenements in Richmond County, except as hereafter stated. If either die, his share is to go to the rest. My four sons are to pay to my daughters, viz., Catharine, wife of David La Tourette, Elizabeth, Adriana, and Judith, £400, when of age. I leave to my son Peter a good riding horse. All the rest of my estate I leave to all my children, viz., John, Abraham, Peter, James, Mary, wife of Daniel Stillwell, Catharine, wife of David La Tourette, Elizabeth, Adriana, and Judith. My executors are to sell a certain house and lot in New York, which I have lately bought of Wessell Wessells; and also 20 acres of salt meadow lying at the Fresh Kill by Abraham Canon's point; and 40 acres of wood land lying back or at the rear of . . . [text lost here]

1734 Le Counte, Margaret, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Page 492.--In the name of God, Amen, September 19, 1734. I, MARGARET LE COUNTE, widow of Peter Le Counte, of Richmond County. I leave to my son John for his birth right, a certain half lot of land in Richmond County, lying between the land of John Cason, and the land of John Morgen; Also my old negro man "Pine," and my negro woman "Margaret." I direct that my son shall pay £3 yearly to the poor. I leave to my son John's daughter Frances, my little negro girl "Mary." I leave to my grand-daughter, Margaret Le Counte, a negro boy, and she is to pay to her sisters, Mary and Martha, £10 each when of age. I leave to my grand-daughters, Mary, wife of Samuel Stillwell, and Catharine, wife of David Latourette, and Esther, wife of Isaac Cole, each £10. I leave to my niece, Catharine Johndins (Jandins), widow, the use of £30, so long as she lives with my son John, and in case she goes to live elsewhere, she is to have the £30 paid to her. I leave to my daughter-in-law, now wife of Paul Michaud, a negro girl. I leave the rest of my movable estate to my son John, and my granddaughters Margaret, Mary, and Martha Le Counte. I appoint my son John and Adam Mott and Michelis Larrere, executors.
Witnesses, John Marshall, Clinton Griffiths, M. Miller. Proved before Walter Dongan, Esq., May 13, 1736.

1736 Brittain, Nathaniel, Staten Island, New York. Page 31.--In the name of God, Amen, October 2, 1736, I, NATHANIEL BRITTAIN, of Staten Island, being very sick. After payment of debts I leave all estate to my wife Martha and my two children Mary and Francis. "As also I do suppose my wife to be pregnant, now with child, if soe, that to have as much as any of the rest." I make my father, Nicholas Brittain and Paul Musho, executors. Witnesses, Barent Martling, Christopher Riley, Ebenezer Salter. Proved, October 10, 1736.

1739 Stillwell, Nicholas, Intestate, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Page 243.--George Clarke, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor. Whereas, NICHOLAS STILLWELL, of Richmond County, died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to Adam Mott, as principal creditor, by Walter Dongan, Surrogate, and confirmed in New York, August 14, 1739. The widow Marytie having resigned her right.
 
1740 Brittain, Nicholas, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Page 345.--In the name of God, Amen, January 5, 1740. I, NICHOLAS BRITTAIN, of Richmond County, Gent., being very sick. My wife Francke is to have a good and sufficient maintainance, and to be furnished with good clothes, and a good horse and saddle when she wants to go abroad, also a negro man, with the proviso that she surrender and relinquish the 60 acres of land that she claims to be her own. I leave to my two daughters, Martha Moore and Rachel Brittain, all my lands, messuages, and tenements, and other estate, and they are to pay to my son Nathaniel's 3 daughters, Mary, Francke, and Natalie Brittain, £50 each when of age. They are also to give to Randal Slive, my apprentice, a good horse, saddle, and bridle. I make Samuel Moore and Samuel Holmes, and my two daughters, executors.
Witnesses, Richard Stillwell, Vincent Fountain, Salem Comes. Proved before Walter Dongan, Esq., February 27, 1739.

1742 Stillwell, Richard, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Abstracts of Wills Vol IV 1744-1753, page 113: Page 89.--In the name of God, Amen. I, RICHARD STILLWELL, of Shrewsbury, in the County of Monmouth in East New Jersey, merchant, being somewhat indisposed in body. I leave to my wife Mercy all my real and personal estate that I have, both in New Jersey and New York, during her widowhood, also £200 in lieu of dower. I leave to my eldest son Richard, £100. To my eldest daughter Mary, £250 and a negro girl. I leave to my daughter Deborah Smith, 5 shillings and a negro girl. To my daughter Catharine, £250 and a negro girl. To my daughter Ame, £200. To my son Samuel, £100. The reason why I have not given more to my eldest son, and to my daughter Deborah, and to my son Samuel, is because I have already provided for them. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth and to my youngest daughter Lydia, each £200. After the death or marriage of my wife, all my estate is to be sold by my executors, and the proceeds of the sale, and the rest of my personal estate is to be paid to all my children, except my eldest son Richard, for whom I have already provided. I leave to my grandchildren, Richard and John, the children of my son Richard, £50 each. I make my wife Mercy and my brother-in-law, John Reed, and my cousin, Richard Stillwell, of Staten Island, and Joseph Stillwell, of Middletown, executors.
Dated November 17, 1742. Witnesses, John Reid, James Daniel Seabrook. Proved, March 31, 1747.

1743-44 LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. After George Clinton became Governor in 1743, the practice was introduced of having Letters of Administration issued on printed blanks, and bound in volumes, and this has been continued to the present time. The following were issued in 1743-1744.--W. S. P.
Name of Intestate. To Whom Granted. Date.
Cornelia Crom (Orange County) Son Peter May 4, 1744
Edward Stillwell Nicholas Stillwell July 14, 1744

1747 Britton, Nathaniel, Staten Island, New York. Abstracts of Wills Vol IV 1744-1753, page 110: Page 78.--In the name of God, Amen. I, NATHANIEL BRITTON, of Staten Island, being in perfect health of body, "but now resolved, with God's assistance, to adventure on the present expedition against Kenede (Canada) now in the possession of the French." I leave to my wife Frances my house and lot in Richmond County, for the support of my family; Also 2 lots of land in Somerset County, in the Jerseys, and my negro wench and all movable estate, and I make her executor.
Witnesses, James Egbertse, Benjamin Britton, John McCawl. Proved, February 24, 174 6/7.

1756 Stillwell, Nicholas, Old Town, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Page 391.--In the name of God, Amen, February 6, 1756. I, NICHOLAS STILLWELL, of Old Town, in Richmond County, being sick. I leave to my wife Mary the use of all estate, real and personal, during her life, or while she remains my widow, And after her decease my estate to be divided as follows: To my son Nicholas £10, and all the rest to my children, Thomas, Nicholas, Mary, Catharine, Susanah, Ann, Frances, and Sarah. I make my wife Mary and my sons Thomas and Nicholas executors.
Witnesses, Thomas Walton, Jacob Burger, Thomas Price. Proved in New York, before Goldsbrow Banyer, March 20, 1756.

1756 Stillwell, Nicholas, Old Town, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Abstracts of Wills Vol V 1754-1760, pages 100 & 101: Page 391.--In the name of God, Amen, February 6, 1756. I, NICHOLAS STILLWELL, of Old Town, in Richmond County, being sick. I leave to my wife Mary the use of all estate, real and personal, during her life, or while she remains my widow, And after her decease my estate to be divided as follows: To my son Nicholas £10, and all the rest to my children, Thomas, Nicholas, Mary, Catharine, Susanah, Ann, Frances, and Sarah. I make my wife Mary and my sons Thomas and Nicholas executors.
Witnesses, Thomas Walton, Jacob Burger, Thomas Price. Proved in New York, before Goldsbrow Banyer, March 20, 1756.
 
1760 Stillwell, Nicholas, Gravesend, King's Co., Long Island, New York. Page 15.--In the name of God, Amen. This eight and twentieth day of October, 1760, I, NICHOLAS STILLWELL, of Gravesend, Kings County, being weak in Body, but of perfect mind and memory. I give to Altey, my beloved wife, an equal part of my real and personal estate with my sons and daughters; she to remain in full possession of all my estate while my widow. After her death or remarriage my estate shall be disposed of amongst my sons and daughters. Unto my son Richard £25, to be levied out of my estate before any division be made. The remainder to my four sons and three daughters, parts alike; all my lands, tenements, goods and chattels to my sons Richard, Jost, Nicholas, and Rutgart, and to my daughters Jannetey, Ida, and Catharine Stillwell. If any of my negroes or wenches should have a mind to be sold, it shall be in the discretion of my executors to dispose of them as they shall think fit. I make my loving wife Altie and my four sons, Richard, Jost, Nicholas, and Rutgart, and my brother, Richard Stillwell, executors.
Witnesses, Jacobus Ryder, Johanis Gerritsen, and Barnardus Ryder, of Kings County, yeoman. Proved, May 21, 1782.

1760 Stillwell, Daniel, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Page 290.--In the name of God, Amen, February 14, 1760. I, DANIEL STILLWELL, of Richmond County, being sick. I leave to my wife Catharine the use of all my estate until my son Abraham is of age, if she remains my widow. Also £100. I leave to my son and heir, Richard Stillwell, that part of my farm or Plantation which lyes below the road that leads from the Smoking Point to the Fresh Kill lands and meadow (except 3 acres of salt meadow, which I purchased of John Brown), and 5 acres of woodland lying next to the land of Tunis Van Pelt, and he is to pay to his brother Daniel £170. I leave to my son, Nicholas Stillwell, all that part of my farm that lies above or at the south side of the above-mentioned road (except 5 acres given to his brother Richard), and 3 acres of salt meadow which I purchased of John Brown, and he is to pay to his brother Abraham £170. I leave to my daughter Catharine £100 and a negro girl. To my daughter Hester £100 and a negro girl, and the same to my daughter Mary. The rest of my estate I leave to all my children. If my wife should marry before my son Abraham is 21 she shall have her legacy of £100, and remove off from my estate. My executors may sell land to pay legacies. I make my wife and father-in-law, Nicholas Larzelear, and my son Richard executors.
Witnesses, Benjamin Seaman, Saxton Parmar, Sr., Joseph Van Pelt. 

1760 Stillwell, Daniel, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York. Abstracts of Wills Vol VI 1760-1766, page 20: Page 290.--In the name of God, Amen, February 14, 1760. I, DANIEL STILLWELL, of Richmond County, being sick. I leave to my wife Catharine the use of all my estate until my son Abraham is of age, if she remains my widow. Also £100. I leave to my son and heir, Richard Stillwell, that part of my farm or Plantation which lyes below the road that leads from the Smoking Point to the Fresh Kill lands and meadow (except 3 acres of salt meadow, which I purchased of John Brown), and 5 acres of woodland lying next to the land of Tunis Van Pelt, and he is to pay to his brother Daniel £170. I leave to my son, Nicholas Stillwell, all that part of my farm that lies above or at the south side of the above-mentioned road (except 5 acres given to his brother Richard), and 3 acres of salt meadow which I purchased of John Brown, and he is to pay to his brother Abraham £170. I leave to my daughter Catharine £100 and a negro girl. To my daughter Hester £100 and a negro girl, and the same to my daughter Mary. The rest of my estate I leave to all my children. If my wife should marry before my son Abraham is 21 she shall have her legacy of £100, and remove off from my estate. My executors may sell land to pay legacies. I make my wife and father-in-law, Nicholas Larzelear, and my son Richard executors. 

1762 Stillwell, Samuel, New York. Page 523.--In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL STILLWELL, of New York, merchant, being in good health. After all debts are paid, I leave to my sister, Deborah Smith, the interest on £1,000 during her life, and then to her children, Margaret, Catharine, Mary, and Samuel Smith. All the rest of my estate to be divided into three parts, "in some decent and convenient time after my decease." I leave one third to my sister, Anne Devisme, and her daughter, Theodosia Bartow; one third to my sister, Elizabeth Wraxall; and one third to my sister, Lydia Watkins. I make my sisters, Ann Devisme and Elizabeth Wraxall, and my brother-in-law, Mr. John Watkins, executors.
Dated September 4, 1762. Witnesses, Jonathan Holmes, Henry Van Vleeck, Thomas Bartow. Proved, November 7, 1766. Confirmed July 7, 1767. At this time Elizabeth Wraxall was Elizabeth Maunsell.

1780 Stillwell, Richard, Gravesend, Kings Co., New York. Page 142.--In the name of God, Amen. I, RICHARD STILLWELL, of the Township of Gravesend, in Kings County, (September 29, 1780). Lawful debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my beloved wife, Ann Stillwell, all my lands and tenements as long as she remains my widow, but if in case she marry again it is then my will that she have £1,000 and a negro girl in lieu of her dower right; to my two sons, Richard and Jaques, all my real estate as follows: to my elder son, Richard, the old farm I live on; to my younger son, Jaques, all my farm and plantation I purchased of Cornelius Van Siclen; to my eldest daughter, Ida, the sum of £1,000 and a negro girl; to my younger daughter, "Motye," £1,000 and a negro girl. It is my will that my daughters, Ida and Motye, have their money or legacies at the expiration of five years after my decease out of my moveable estate, and further, that if any loss or losses be on my estate that my wife and children, names above mentioned, "Loose" in proportion to their legacies, or what I have given them, and if there be any overplus to go to my two sons, Richard and Jaques, equally. I make my trusty and well-beloved friends, Isaac Cortleyou, Richard Stillwell, and Rutgert Stillwell, executors.

1796 Stilwell, Elias, New York. In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIAS STILWELL, of New York, cooper, being sick and weak. December 14, 1796. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my estate during her widowhood, or till my children are of age. If she marries, my executors are to sell all, and the money to be paid to my wife and to my children, Elias and Anna. I make my friends, Burger Vandewater and Philip Ebert, and my wife, executors.
Witnesses, Thomas Hazzard, Gilbert Van Stater. (No Probate.)
 
1797 Harrison, William, Residence unknown. In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM HARRISON, of sound mind and in good health. I leave to Anne Stilwell £100. To my kinsman, Richard Asbridge, £100, to be paid to him in installments, at the discretion of my friend, Robert Fox. All the rest of my estate I leave to my friend, Robert Fox, for his own use and benefit. I make Jacob Mott and Mrs. Elizabeth Stilwell, executors. Dated May 7, 1797. Witnesses, John Ferrers, Daniel D. Reynolds.
Codicil. September 13, 1798. Revokes the legacy left to Anne Stilwell, and leaves it to his kinsman, Richard Asbridge. (No residence mentioned. No Probate.)

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