ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES
Orange County, New York Probate Records, 1787-1916; Index, 1787-1941.
Surrogate's Courty. Microfilm of original records in the Orange County Courthouse.
FHL film# 837263. [index] FHL film# 835423. [index] FHL film# 835423. L:346.
12 Aug 1841. Eleazer G. Woolsey, of Newburgh, Orange Co, NY Pro: 21 Dec 1841 - being highly infirm in health but of sound mind & memory. Pay just debts. To beloved wife Maria all house hold furniture. Exotrx to sell any or all Real Estate money received out at interest to support my wife and educate my children – to each of children at 21 years $2000 if condition of said estate justifies – all children equal – benefits my wife receives in lieu of her Dower – business & real estate to be sold because I am of the opinion be most advantageous and that my business of Manufactoring oil cloths should continue as at present – until my son Alsemora shall come to the age of 21 & executrix employ as agents to superintend and direct said business on the most improved plan and at the same time in the most safe and economical manner and be accountable – to be put out at interest under the direction of Samuel W. Eager, Esqr. my said beloved wife sole executrix to execute according to the best of her judgment & will benefit my estate not forgetting the deep interest we jointly have, in the moral culture and well being of the children hereby commited to a mother's care. Eleazer G. Woolsey. Wit: Saml. W. Eager of Newburgh, Seth Jones, of Newburgh. Pro: 21 Dec 1841, Surrogate Court, George M. Grier.
21 Dec 1841 Maria Woolsey Executrix of Will of Eleazer G. Woolsey, late of Newburgh, Orange Co , it appears that Charles W. Woolsey, Sarah R. Woolsey, Alsamora Woolsey & Mary Emma Woolsey are infants and heirs, etc. & upon reading & filing the consent of Samuel W. Eager of Newburgh, etc it is ordered that he is appointed special guardian for the said Infants [which said Samuel] is ordered to appear before the Surrogate at the Orange Hotel in Newburgh on 12 Jan next at ten O'clock, etc. Geo M. Grier Surrogate.
FHL film# 836339.nbsp; Letters of Admin.nbsp; A:192.
12 Jan 1842. Maria Woolsey Executrix of Will of Eleazer G. Woolsey, is granted administration. Etc.
FHL film# 836281.nbsp; Letters of Admin.nbsp; H:96.
31 Dec 1847. Josiah Woolsey of Newburgh, Orange Co, NY, the son of Stephen Woolsey, late of NewBurgh, dec'd. who died intestate – admin is granted to Josiah Woolsey etc. Benj F. Duryea, Surrogate, at Goshen.
FHL film# 836296.nbsp; Letters Guardian.nbsp; G:220.
22 Feb 1861. Fanny J. Hepper of Montgomery, Orange Co, NY appointed guardian of Elizabeth L. Woolsey a minor of age of six on the 15 Oct last, until she shall arrive at the age of fourteen years. D. A. Scott, Surragate.
FHL film# 836296.nbsp; Letters Guardian.nbsp; G:225.
22 Feb 1861. David Seaman of Montgomery, Orange Co, NY appointed guardian of Lauretta Woolsey a minor of age of 12 on 15 July last until she arrive at age of fourteen and until another guardian is appointed. D.A. Scott, Surrogate.
FHL film# 836282.nbsp; Letters Admin.nbsp; J:24.
12 Mar 1858. Fanny J. Woolsey of Montgomery, Orange Co, NY & William H. Leeds of City & County of New York, the widow and friend of John G. Woolsey, late of Montgomery, dec'd. who died intestate Letters granted at Newburgh by Jno Mc Connell, Surrogate.
FHL film# 836319.nbsp; Willnbsp; 30:455.
23 Feb 1867. Elijah L. Woolsey of Newburgh, Orange Co, NY – to wife Phebe, at her death to my children – my wife exectrx, and my son George D. Woolsey, exor'. Wit: S. W. Fullerton & P. M. Barclay both of Newburgh Pro: 28 Feb 1867 before David A. Scott, Surrogate. It appearing to the Surrogate that the said Phebe Woolsey, the widow, and the said George D. Woolsey and David C. Woolsey, Eloise J. Fuller, Rachel M. Cozzens and Angela Wood, the children of the said deceased are his only heirs at law and next of kin and all of full age etc.
FHL film# 836342.nbsp; Letters of Admin.nbsp; F:310.
28 Feb 1867. Phebe Woolsey & George D. Woolsey, the executrix and Executor of Elijah L. Woolsey, dec'd. an inhabitant of Newburgh approved before D. A. Scott, Surrogate.
FHL film# 837217.nbsp; Decrees:nbsp; K:209.
20 Jan 1880. George D. Woolsey Exors and Phebe Woolsey an extrx of Elijah L. Woolsey, late of Newburgh dec'd. applied for a final settlement before Henry A. Wadsworth, Esqr, Surrogate, said executor George D. Woolsey in his person and by C. F. Brown, Esqr his attorney, and D. A. Scott Esqr having appeared for Phebe Woolsey Executrix, Eliza J. Fuller, Rachel M. Cozzens and Augusta Wood & David C. Woolsey having appeared and final settlement allowed as follows: One undivided one half of the sloop Sunansdale, her packet apparel etc valued at $2100; Sne (6) U.S. & 3of Bonds of $100 Each value $600, One town Bond $1000, Premium on US bonds sold $42.75 – total $3742.75. They are to be credited with Bills & Expenses paid as per schedule D of account $524.44 But chargeable to Executors $3218.31. account finally settled – Now hold the same for the benefit of the estate – Chattel Mortgage of Tinnie Woolsey upon the Sloop Sunansdale given for purchase money of one half of said sloop $2100 – Note of David Woolsey $1000 – Note of Mr. E. J. Fuller $300 – total $3400. – Total amount of estate $3218.31, balance; $181.69 belongs to said executor George D. Woolsey as hereinafter set forth: paid bills out of his own pocket and amount to $181.69. Attorneys $30 etc.
FHL film# 836282.nbsp; Letters Guardian.nbsp; Q:139.
1897+. Antoinette Woolsey – guardianship is in Letters Guardianship Q:139, but books in FHL only to "P".
1898+. Alazamora Woolsey – guardianship is in Letters Guardianship Q:368, but books in FHL only to "P".
FHL film# 836337.nbsp; Willnbsp; 63:336.
8 Mar 1897. Antoinette Woolsey of Newburgh, Orange Co, NY – pay just debts – I have contracted with George T. Seymans to purchase the house & lot 178, Montgomery Street in Newburgh intending to give the same to my nephew Francis Woolsey Mapes, I hereby give to him all right etc to the said house & lot – to my sister Jane D. Mapes all my interest in house & lot 200 Grand street in Newburgh plus all furniture, etc, upon her death to my nephew Francis Woolsey Mapes & ½ other of my property– to my sister Mary T. Reeder the income of the other ½ of my property not otherwise disposed of, upon her death to my nephew Francis Woolsey Mapes. I appoint my sister Jane D. Mapes and my Nephew Francis Woolsey Mapes Exor's Wit: Eugene Q. Brewster, Peter M. Barclay, both of Newburgh. Pro: 3 Aug1897 before Hon. Obadiah P. Howell, Surrogate.
FHL film# 836337.nbsp; Willnbsp; 65:361.
4 Jun 1874. Alzamora Woolsey of Newburgh, Orange Co, NY – to my wife Anna C. Woolsey all my estate both real and personal & appoint my said wife Anna C. Woolsey Executrix. Alzamora Woolsey [seal] Wit: William H. D. Blake, & Jesse F. Shafer, b/o Newburgh.
18 Dec 1894. Alzamora Woolsey of Newburgh, Orange Co, NY have made my last Will and Testament bearing date the 4 day of June 1874 in and by which I have given my said property as set forth in said will, this writing a codicil, whereas by said will I did appoint my wife Anna C. to be sole executrix I now appoint my son Alzamora Woolsey an executor to act jointly with his mother. – I also entail the house and lot 129 Chambers Street, Newburgh, I bequeath the said lot to my said wife Anna C. and upon her death to become the property of my said son Alzamora Woolsey, also my library and cabinents of specimens and coins. - Wit: James W. Barnes & Jesse F. Shafer b/o Newburgh. Pro: 15 Nov 1898.
15 Nov 1898. Anna C. Woolsey & Alzamora Woolsey, Jr. Exor's of Alzamora Woolsey late of Newburgh, dec'd who died on 18 Oct 1898, petitioned Surrogate Court for administration and allowed .
Cowen, Minnie, compiler. Abstracts of wills in Orange & Rockland Counties, New York, 1770-1845.
Microfilm of typescripts (3 v.): Orange & Rockland Cos., NY. Contents: v.1. Orange & Rockland Cos (1770-1815);
- v.2. Rockland Co, (1816-1833); - v.3. Rockland (1833-1845).
FHL film# 860318. 1:02.
30 Jul 1786. James Sayre, Oxford. Pro: 2 May 1788. Wife, Susanna, sons: James, Job, Ebenezer, daus: Elizabeth, Susanna, Hannah Julianna, Mary. Exor's: wife & 3 sons. Wit: Jonas Seely, Stoddard Conkling, Seth Marvin.
FHL film# 860318. 1:57a.
10 Feb 1807. James Sayre, Bloomingrove. Pro: 1 Dec 1807. Sons: Jedediah Howel, Gabriel & Isreal. Two daus: Clarissa Howel and Elizabeth. Exor's: 3 sons Horace G. Sayre, Oliver C. Sayre, Jedediah Sayre. Wit: Nathan H. White, Joseph McLaughlin, John A. Sayre.
FHL film# 860318. 2:32.
27 Nov 1827. Orville Alonzo Dean of Hampstead. Pro: 14 Jun 1828. Wife Mary, bros & sis: Theodore, Joseph, Samantha, Ureta, now wife of Winslow Cobbet. Exor's: wife Mary Dean, my uncle Jeremiah H. Pierson and my friend Stephen Sloat. Wit: Zebedee Wood, Dr. R. Barton, Moses C. Wood.
FHL film# 860318. 3:28.
17 Jan 1833. Mary L. Van Kleeck of Orange, Rockland County. Pro: 15 Dec 1840. Brother John Lawren, John L. Van Kleeck, dec'd, husband , Ann Susin Brown. Wit: Zebulon Woolsey, Richard Van Wickel. No exor's. signed: Mary L. Van Kleeck.
Orange County, New York Wills Transcribed, [1785-1797],
Surrogate's Court, microfilm of original records in the Rockland County Courthouse in New City, NY, includes index. Rockland County was created from Orange County in 1798 & this copy was transcribed in 1855.
FHL film# 825190, item 1. 1:14
29 May 1785.
Salvenus Mott of precinct of Haverstraw, Orange Co, NY. Pro:3 Sep 1788. Unto my loving wife Phebe a good comfortable living - my three daus: Deborah, Mary and Sary. Son Charles ¼ R.E., Son Mordaca ¼ R. E. , Son Noah ½ land – son Charles Mott, & friend Amos Hutchins Exors. Wit: Sealis seeley Jacob Parker, George Marks.
Silvenus X Mott.
MacCormick, Elizabeth Janet. Abstracts of wills, Orange Co, NY (1787-1813).
Microfilm of typescript (1946?): 95 leaves in DAR Library, Washington, includes index.
FHL film# 860318 item 2. 1:3
15 Apr 1786. Isaac Denton, Pro: 15 Apr 1789. Bros: Samuel, John, Sis: Mary Catran, Hannah, Elizabeth, Abigail Exor's: Honored father & Dr. Samuel Gale. Wit: Coe Gale, Benjamin Ludlum.
FHL film# 860318 item 2. 1:4.
21 Aug 1784. Sarah Seyr's, widow of Joseph Sears, Hamptonburgh. Pro: 12 Feb 1790. Gr. Sons: Yost, Garret, Joseph. Dau: Sarah Duryea. Gr. Dau Tenah, d/o Garret Duryea. Mentions Peter Nelly Wood. Exor's: Sons: Yost & Garret, dau Sarah Duryea. Wit: A. McCord, John Eager, Hannah Eager.
FHL film# 860318 item 2 1:4.
13 May 1790. John Bradner, Goshen. Pro: 1 Jul 1790. Wife, two daus. Gr. Daus: Rebecka Mannel, Susannah Benjamin, Mary Bradner. Sons: Benony, William, John, Andrew, Josiah, Joseph, Samuel. Exor's: sons Benony & William, William Thompson, Esqr. of Florida. Wit: Vincent Wood, Jacobus Teed, John Burns.
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