Ulster County New York Probates






ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES


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ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 908531, item 2,3. Vol. 2:152.
4 Feb 1754.        Woolsey, Jonathan, Ulster County, Intestate. Adm. Granted, 4 Feb 1754 to William Dusenbury. [Abstracted by Gustave Anjou (1863-1942) New York. 1906. Index.]

Genealogical Data from Administration Papers. Abstracted by Dr. Kenneth Scott. National Society of Colonial Dames. 1972. FHL# 974.7 D2g.
18 Jan 1754. p. 371. Jonathan Woolsey of Bedford, Westchester County, New York. Renunciation (18 Jan 1754) of Abigail Woolsey, wife of dec'd in favor of William Dusenbery of Bedford. Wit: Lewis McDonald, John Holmes, Jr. 8 Feb 1754 - Admin. granted - Book 1 1/2 485-B #902204-5 to Wm Dusenberry.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842588. B:231.
7 Jul 1795.        I, Benjamin Woolsey of New Marlborough in Ulster County, NY. FIRST: I make William Woolsey of New Marlborough & James Teller of Blenham sole Exors. I give & bequeath to William Woolsey, Henry Woolsey, Jeremiah Woolsey, Sarah Teller & Margaret Winslow, all my estate, to be equally divided, share & share alike after valuing the improvement of William Woolsey, Henry Woolsey & Jeremiah Woolsey as their own property, likewise my wife Margaret to have her maintainance out of the said estate & all debts to be paid. Benjamin Woolsey. In presence of us: Jurian Macky, James Woolsey, William Woolsey. Ulster Co. 28 Oct 1795 before me Joseph Gasherie, Surrogate, Jurian Macky & James Woolsey of Marlborough, Farmers, sworn, etc. Proved: 31 Oct 1795.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842588. B:282.
2 Dec 1776.        Isaiah Purdy.
Dr Friends; as life is uncertain & I expect to be sent from native place I think it expedient for me to settle my worldly affairs. Etc. FIRST: to my eldest brother Nathan & to his son Nathan one fifth part; to my brother David and his son Daniel the second fifth To my oldest sister son Daniel Denton & the Church at Newborough one fifth to my sister Jainneah & her children one fifth and the remainding part to David Purdy & Mercy his sister an John Philips & to Joshuah Purdy. Isiah Purdy. Wit: John Lewis Deen, But. Philips, Roger Purdy. 11 Apr 1796 before me Joseph Gasherie Surrogate, Roger Purdy of Rye in Westchester Co, etc. 12 Apr 1706.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842589. C:190.
6 Feb 1798.        Elizabeth Dean of Marlbrough, widow of David Dean, dec'd. - appoint Abram Strickland & Ebenezer Strickland and Jeremiah Wise Miller Exors. Land I now own to my two daughters Elizabeth Terwilligar & Cinchee Dean & all Moveable estate to same. Elizabeth Dean. Wit: Levi Hall, Abigail Stag Cohn Caller 12 Sep 1798 proved 26 Nov 1799.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842589. C:420.
29 Dec 1796.        Daniel Woolsey of New Paltz, Ulster Co, NY. FIRST: I give unto my beloved wife Mary use of the too middle Rooms in my present dwelling house, use of household furniture, one good riding hors and saddle & too good milk cows; to my son Moses Woolsey too hundred acres of my messuage in twp of New Paltz being a part of Lot 2 & on which my present dwelling house stands on N by Peleg Ransom, E by Abel Jackson & as far S as contain the too hundred acre, the remainder of my lands & personal estate to my wife Mary Woolsey & to my six daughters: Sarah Kelsey, Baigale Frayer, Elizabeth Mackey, Mary Smith, Hannah Tobias & Ruth Lewis equally if daus die to their heirs- appoint wife Mary Woolsey Exectrx, my son Moses Woolsey, Anning Smith Esqr & Elisha Lewter Exors. Daniel Woolsey. Wit: Abel Jackson, Jacob Ransom, Joseph Ransom. 30 Aug 1803, etc. Joseph Gasherie, Surrogate.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
18 Aug 1803.        Daniel Woolsey deceased. An Inventory taken of the goods & chattels of Daniel Woulsey, dec'd 18 Aug 1803.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
14 Feb 1812.        Benjamin Woolsey, dec'd. Petition of William B. Woolsey, surviving executor of the Last Will and Testament of Benjamin Woolsey, dec'd. to sell estate to pay debts
Also an inventory of the goods & chattels of Benjamin Woolsey, dec'd. Appraised by John Woolsey & Noah Woolsey (Their actual signatures) widow reserved certain items including one black girl.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
Rebecca Woolsey, Adminstratix of Thomas Woolsey
30 Nov 1815.        Thomas Woolsey, deceased, of Saugerties, Ulster Co, NY. Tobias Wynhoof, Jr. appraiser. & Jeremiah Russell, appraiser, sworn in. 1 Dec 1815, Inventory of Thomas Woolsey, late, dec'd. $1414.74. On 20 Feb 1816, Rebecca Woolsey, adminstratrix of Thomas Woolsey, dec'd. – Rebecca Woolsey, adm'x with bonds Zenas Covel & Valentine Frampton. 13 Sep 1815.


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate�s Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
1 Dec 1815.         Saugerties � A true Inventory of personal property of Thomas Woolsey, late deceased, taken b Tobias Wynkoop, Jr. and Jeremiah Russell, appraisers. 1 prang & harness $30, 1 waggon $40, 1 sett harness $40, 1 plough $1.25, 1 old wood sled $2.00, a cow $15, 2 mares $100, 10 fowls, etc many many items that would denote a fairly prosperous farmer � Sub-totals: 1st page $286.31, 2nd page $696.07, 3rd page $723.03, 4th page $850.86, 5th page $914.64 (1 sett of books, 1 small trunk, etc), 6th page $959.93 � (1 brush, 1 pistol, 2 setts books, tapes and ribbons, bobbins, etc), 7th page $1005.76 (Inventory of Thos. Wolsey 1 Dec 1815), 8th page $1213.64, 9th page $1366.74, Tobias Wynkook, Junr. & Jeremiah Russell (appraisers) & Rebecca Woolsey, administratrix of Thomas Woolsey � 20 Feb 1816.


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate�s Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
13 Sep 1815.        Administratrix�s Bond for Rebecca Woolsey of Thomas Woolsey. Bondsmen: Valentine Frumesboer? (Thompson?), Zena Covel.


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
Petition of Rebecca Woolsey
26 May 1816.        Noah Woolsey and Richard Woolsey, & Henry Woolsey 26 Dec 1815, appraisers of John Woolsey, dec'd. To Surrogate Rebecca Woolsey adm'x of John Woolsey, late of Saugerties, dec'd. ; 17 Feb 1817. Amount of Inventory $1297.08. Outstanding debts against the estate: Catherine Van Wie on bond $1250. John Hallock, note $350. Elizabeth Quimby note $120. Joel Ketcham note $212.50. Alexander Mackey note $40 ($1972.50). 31 Mar 1817, petition of Rebecca Woolsey for sale of real estate of John Woolsey, dec'd. Paid for estate: To cases hand in Surrogate to distant persons $1000. To Noah Woolsey $150. To Wm M Stillwell $420. To Elizab eth Quimby $30. To Jeremiah Elyn $100 [$1700].


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate�s Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
26 May 1816. Page 3 & 5.        I Noah Woolsey and I Richard Woolsey do solemnly swear to take a true Inventory of the goods and chattels of John Woolsey, dec�d before me 26 May 1816 Richd I. Woolsey, jus peace (signed) Noah Woolsey, Richd Woolsey.


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate�s Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. (Inventory � top torn off, can�t find the date, but in 1816.) [many yards of the following]: linen, shirting, lina, book mint, lena, book mint, lena, book calico, gingham, colleco, blk camb calico etc etc $1352.99 � 2000 floous bus?- hay 5/ $6.25, 500 oak stays @ $.12 $7.50, $1366.74, 2nd page calico, blk camb, crape, shauls, white shauls, hank - $1140.65 - Total ??


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
26 May 1816.        Noah Woolsey and Richard Woolsey, & Henry Woolsey 26 Dec 1815, appraisers of John Woolsey, dec'd. To Surrogate Rebecca Woolsey adm'x of John Woolsey, late of Saugerties, dec'd. ; 17 Feb 1817. Amount of Inventory $1297.08. Outstanding debts against the estate: Catherine Van Wie on bond $1250. John Hallock, note $350. Elizabeth Quimby note $120. Joel Ketcham note $212.50. Alexander Mackey note $40 ($1972.50). 31 Mar 1817, petition of Rebecca Woolsey for sale of real estate of John Woolsey, dec'd. Paid for estate: To cases hand in Surrogate to distant persons $1000. To Noah Woolsey $150. To Wm M Stillwell $420. To Elizab eth Quimby $30. To Jeremiah Elyn $100 [$1700].


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940826. Box # 46.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 31 Mar 1817.        Rebecca Woolsey petition for sale of Real Estate of John Woolsey, deceased.


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842590. E:142.
[n.d.] 2 Apr 1825.        Johiel Seymour of Plattekille, Ulster Co to my beloved wife Sarah all real estate & personal property. ITEM: I give to children born of the body of Mary Seymour wife of [my son] Stephen G. Seymour, to wit: Joseph Seymour, Henry Seymour, Jhial Seymour, Mary Seymour & Susanna Seymour, 42 acres part of the farm I now reside including bldgs, etc. also 26 acres on NW side of lot I purchased from Elish Freer incl 8 acres of meadow ITEM: to my grandson Henry Seymour son of Joseph Seymour dec'd all lot together with bldgs etc in Plattekill now in the possession of Thomas Clark & somes? & Luther Pratt 10 acres ITEM: to my grandson Israel Seymour son of Joseph Seymour dec'd lot in Plattekill with bldgs formerly belonging to my son Joseph Seymour, dec'd. 6 acres also I give unto my said grandson Israel Seymour 30 acres from S side of farm I now occupy & to adjoin the 6 acres my son Joseph died possessed of also 10 acres etc. ITEM: to my grandson John Seymour son of Joseph Seymour dec'd lot & bldgs etc in Plattekill 48 acres part of land I purchased from Elish Freer on SW side of said lot. Iasai R. Eltinge & Ralph Lefever Exors. Wit:; Jonathaan D. Ostrander Esqr Surrogate at Kingston 2 April 1825.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842590. F:101.
7 Sep 1805.        John Woolsey of Marlborough FIRST I give to my beloved wife Chloe one third of the farm I now possess & as much of my moveable estate as to render her comfortable during her life & I give to my son David Woolsey 20 pounds, I give to my son John Woolsey my son Daavid Woolsey my son Thomas Woolsey also my daughter Phebe Deyo my daughter Cle Woolsey myp daughter Jehannah Fowler all my moveable estate equally except one third of my dau Johannah Fowlers part which is to be taken out and given to my grand daughter Jehannah Haight - I appoint my sons David Woolsey & Thomas Woolsey & my sons-in-law Hendrick Deyo and Richard I. Woolsey Exors. Wit: Nathniel Chittenden, James Hallock, Richard Woolsey, Jr. - John Woolsey -23 Dec 1815 before me Daniel Broadhead, Surrogate, Nathaniel Chittenden etc.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842590. G:63.
4 Mar 1827.        Richard Woolsey of Marlborough to my son Nathaniel Woolsey all my wearing apparel to my dau Clarissa, wife of William Rhoads one bedstead, etc. all rest of my personal estate to my beloved wife, she to pay my debts, my executor to sell all my real estate consisting of house & barns, etc & divide equally between my beloved wife Elizabeth & my son Joshua Muburn Woolsey after the death of my wife & I appoint my friend James Malcolm Ex'or. A. D. Soper, Valentine Lewis, Gabriel Merritt. 17 Apr 1827.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940827. Box # 47.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
17 Apr 1827. [Will is also found here.] Execution of Will.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842591. H:103.
20 Sep 1830.        Noah Woolsey of Marlborough, farmer etc. already copied

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940827. Box # 47.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.
24 Aug 1832.        Noah Woolsey, late of Marlborough, deceased. His estate probated by Richard I. Woolsey, petition for Letters Testamentary. To William Soper, Jr. & Jesse T. Conklin, appraisers, 24 Aug 1832. 13 Nov 1832, Thomas Woolsey swore he served notice to all legatees & next of kin of Noah Woolsey & Thomas Woolsey swore on 9 Jul 1832 that he served notice personally to Philetta wife of Stephen Ward, Hannah wife of Abraham Dubois, Owens Wright & James Woolsey, all of Orange Co and also that he on the 2 Jun 1832 personally served Seneth wife of Charles Frost & Smith Woolsey and on 9 Jun 1832 he served personally Clara wife of Will Rhoads all of Ulster Co & next of kin of Noah Woolsey, dec'd. Richard I. Woolsey said that on 11 Jun 1832 he served on Nathaniel Woolsey & Phebe Woolsey, widow of Noah Woolsey. On the 12 Jun; 1832 he served on Sarah Woolsey Phillip Woolsey, Hannah wife of Benj Anthony & Mary Ann wife of Samuel Purdy. On the 13 Jun he served on Esther wife of Terhune? Rhoades. Josiah Drake & Polly his wife, etc. [see will]

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842591. I:421.
22 Jul 1837.        Henry Woolsey of Marlborough to my beloved wife Loretta one third of real estate, etc. to my two sons Elijah & Epinitus, to my two sons John & Thomas $400 each to my four daughters: Sally, Clementine Phebe & Emeline $400 each etc - my wife Loretta & Elijah L. & John my sons Exors. Wit: Miles J. Fletcher, Charles D. Jackson John B. Wygant. Henry Woolsey
7 May 1839 before Lucas Elmendorf, Surrogate, etc.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940828. Box # 48.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.

4 May 1839. Whereas Henry Woolsey of Marlborough died in the month of February last, surviving him his wife Lorretta & Eight children towit: Sally S. Woolsey aged about 34 years, Clementine D. Woolsey aged about 33 yrs, Emeline the wife of Harvey Wygant aged about 28 yrs, John G. Woolsey aged about 26 yrs, Thomas Woolsey aged about 24 years, Phebe Woolsey aged about 22 yrs, Epenetus Woolsey aged about 19 yrs & Elijah S. Woolsey the undersigned aged 44 yrs. And the said Loretta, Sariah?, Clementine, Emaline & her husband & Epinetius reside in Marlborough & said John & Phebe reside in city of New York and the said Thomas in the state Illinoise & the said Thomas, as the undersigned is informed is now on a writ in Marlborough & the said undersigned is also appointed one of the executors of said deceased & intends to apply for the proof of said will. Elijah appoints Benj. Brown, of Plattekill, his attorney, & surrogate to said minor. Elijah resides in Newburgh, Orange Co, but is now employed in the town of Plattekill. John Cole, wit.

Elijah S. Woolsey - 6 May 1839 Loretta Woolsey appointed guardian of minor son Epinitus Woolsey. Will proved 22 May 1839. By John B. Wygant & Charles D. Jackson. John W. Wygant & Nathaniel Harcourt appointed appraisers. 1 pleasure wagon, 1 old wagon, 1 pleasure sley, blacksmith bellows & tools, note on Stephen Woolsey dated 16 Mar 1834 for $150 (paid in full), and other tools, etc. $1106.87. To T. M. Niven for 1 Head & foot stone inscription and revile? Stone $18.00, 15 May 1840. & $2.50 for digging grave. There are many bills & detailed accounts. Thomas Woolsey was in the state of Illinois but before 9 May instant returned to Ulster County where he still resides. 6 May 1839.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940828. Box # 48.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. Guardians of children of John 5 June 1838.        Woolsey, dec'd. William Shaw guardian for Rachel Woolsey, of Kingston, child of John Woolsey, dec'd. William Shaw guardian for Mary Ann Woolsey, a minor child of John Woolsey, dec'd. Delilah Woolsey of Kingston, a minor, entitled to personal estate of $110.
Maria Woolsey of Kington is the widow of John Woolsey, dec'd late of the county of Saratoga, left at the time of his decease five minor children to wit: Delilah Woolsey & Rachel Woolsey over 14 years and Mary Ann Woolsey, Phebe Jane Woolsey and John Edward Woolsey, all under 14 years of age. William Shaw to be guardian. 5 Jun 1838. Rachel of age of 14 entitled to personal estate of $110.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842594. M:435.
26 Dec 1849.        Richard I. Woolsey of Marlborough, of sound mind, etc. already copied

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842595. N:69.
10 Apr 1852.        John A. Woolsey of Warwarsing to beloved wife Julia Ann all real estate house & lot I now occupy in village of Ellenville & equal one half part of the house & lot on W side of Market Street or my right shall descend to my brother Eburn & his heirs or in case of the death of my wife without being married then also said half of said house & Lot shall belong to said Eburn & his heirs, etc. My wife my sole Executrix. Wit: Chas. Hartshorn & Elam Fuller b/o Ellenville. John A. Woolsey. 5 Jan 1854. Henry Broadhead Jr Surrogate

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940829. Box # 49.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.

5 Jan 1854.        John A. Woolsey

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842595. N:178.
[n.d.] 5 Jun 1854.        Nathaniel Woolsey of Marlborough to my beloved wife Rebecca all real & personal property & Executrix and my son Elijah L. Woolsey Exor. 6 Nov 1854. Wit: Marion I Holden & Anthony Mackey.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 940829. Box # 49.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found.

23 Aug 1854.        Nathaniel Woolsey, late of Marlborough, dec'd. To Rebecca Woolsey, Nathaniel R. Woolsey Elizabeth Quick, Clary Ann Bilyou, Almira Drake, Rebecca Morrison [Malern?], Sarah Polhamus & Prusena Purdy all of Marlborough – Nathaniel W. Polhamus & Remaus Woolsey of the city of New York. Mary Polhamus of New Burgh Orange Co. Phebe Bradbury of Tompkins Co NY & Daniel T. Munger of Waterbury, Connecticut. To appear in Surrogate Court on application of Elijah L. Woolsey.


ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842596, O:156.
28 Jan1861.        John Woolsey of Marlborough to my wife Amelia P. Woolsey the three N fields where I now reside rest to wife and divided among such of my children as may be living also personal property to wife & wife Executrix. Wit: Lewis Fowler, Newark N.Jersey. Henry Northrip of Milton. 26 Feb 1861.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842596. O:291.
24 Mar 1860.        Richard S. Woolsey of Lloyd of the age of 78 to my wife Phebe Woolsey all my real and personal property, after her death between my two daughters Catherine Wolsey and Sabrina Griggs except $50 to be paid to Rachel Ann Woolsey, $50 to Phebe Catharine Woolsley & $50 to Richard Seymour Woolsey heirs of William S. Woolsey & I appoint my friend Robert Woolsey Exor. Wit: Bernard W. Merritt, Lloyd, Smith Ransom, Lloyd. 25 Sep 1861. Will challenged, many pp.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842597. P:524.
2 May 1857.        Wm. Seymour Woolsey of Lloyd age of 47 years to my wife Joanna all my estate house and lot on which I now reside after her marriage or death to be equally divided between my children. I appoint Joanna my wife executrix. Richard S. Woolsey, Robert Woolsey. William Woolsey 15 Jan 1868.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842595. T:365.
1 Sep 1873.        Clinton Woolsey of Kingston I give to the children of my dau Rachel Jane Davis $200 each to children of my son David E. $200 each to my grandson Clarence son of Luther Woolsey $500 to Catharine Louisa Snyder the child of my deceased dau Mary Elizabeth $400 when she arrives of age to my dau Henrietta Wolven house & lot on Main street in Kingston subject to payment by her of $2154 which was the price I paid for said property at the sale of John L. Wolven dec'd. or said dau the excess if house & lot is sold - balance to my children: Moses Woolsey, Jemimia Veeder, Kate Degraff Cordelia Huson & Henrietta Wolven equally - I appoint my said son Moses Woolsey & my son-in-law Joseph Degraff Exors. Wit. Wm. S. Kenyon, J. H. Cooper. Clinton Woolsey. 28 Sep 1875.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842603. V:609.
14 Jun 1878.        Lucy T. Woolsey of Marlborough & widow of the late David W. Woolsey FIRST I give to my daus Mary Atkinson & Ella Wood all my wearing apparel, etc. at death of Mary Atkinson I give it to my grand Mary Matilda Atkinson, to my dau Mary Atkinson my family likenesses & my large Bible then to my son George C. Woolsey & same to my dau Ella Wood, to my son C. Meech Woolsey my best lamps, etc, two old pictures from Aunt Trowbridge, I give to my granddaughter Lucy M. Woolsey, to my granddaughter Elizabeth Woolsey, to my niece Halena Walker, to my son George C. Woolsey & his wife Anna, vases given me by Eliza Jane Wood my dau to be Exors.
George Parrott, E. M. Craft, of Milton, wit. 7 Feb 1881.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842604. W:122.
30 Mar 1881.        Elijah Woolsey of New Paltz to my wife Ruth Woolsey $6000 in lieu of her dower, to my dau Ida Florence Woolsey $6000, to my son Edmund E. Woolsey the two farms of land in Otoe Co, Nebraska & known as the Davenport farms 320 acres, I give to my dau Ann Amelia Lefebvre $32000, to my son Lewis H. Woolsey, that farm where he now resides in New Paltz, 174 acres, & $5000, to my son George L. Woolsey that farm in Otoe Co, Nebraska, 320 acres & 5000 , I give all the rest to my children Edmund E. Woolsey, Lewis H. Woolsey, george L. Woolsey and Ida Florence Woolsey, equally, I appoint my sons Lewis H. Woolsey & George L. Woolsey, Exor. Wit: Ralph LaFevre, John A, Vabderkterm both of New Paltz. 7 Nov 1881.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842604. W:153.
18 Mar 1880.        Anna C. Woolsey of Kingston, to my friend Mrs. George B. Mulks, to my beloved husband George C. Woolsey all the lands & real estate ; bldg & lot in Kingston to Exor, & profit to Presbyterian Church of Rondout, ½ to the church & ½ to my husband, then to the children of my brother John A. Wolfer, decd. Viz: Henry Almanza, Eltinge and Mary, to my sister-in-law Mrs. Ira Wood $50 growing out of our trip to Newport, to my niece Mary M. Atkinson my piano , I give to my Aunt Magdalena Stephan, I give to my aunt Mary Canfield, I give to my Aunt Teresa Schuman, I
give to Henry Almaney, Elbridge & Mary Wolfer, children of my brother John A. Wolfer, dec'd, bible to husband & balance to husband & husband George C. Woolsey sole exor. Wit: Bridget C. Flanegan, Lucy M. Woolsey, Wm. Lawton. 3 Jan 1812.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842605. X:388.
7 Oct 1884.        Ellen Jane Woolsey of Plattekill, Ulster Co, NY age 55 years, to my niece Josie Persevere $3000 , to James R. Ostrander $1500 & to Harvey Ostrander $1500, to Josie Mercdeseie, to Josie Menduers, rest to my friend John W. Ostrander. Dean Hashouck, Jno. B. Deyo. 6 Jul 1885.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842608. #1:187.
21 Mar 1891.        Clarissa Woolsey of Lloyd, to my niece Louisa Seymour, wife of Edmund Seymour $3000, to my nephew Alpheus Briggs, son of George Briggs the bond and mtg I hold against George W. Eyett, I give unto Metta ;Barlow Dorcicuia $1000 & like sum to her sister Ell M. Barton, to Clarence J. Barton $500, to Highland M. E. Church $1000, to Ninea C. Stone $500, to my sister Jane Rich $2000, to George W. Eyett $500, to Mary Dutcher $500, & to her sister Eliza Quimby $500, to Old Ladies Home of Poughkeepsie, NY $500, & $500 to each of my exors, viz: $500 to Abraham D. Leut of Highland & $500 to Tristam Coffin of Poughkeepsie, in lieu of fees, to Joseph Dubois my house & lot in Highland; to be buried at Woodlawn cemetery, Westchester Co, a monument, rest to my brothers and sisters, except my sister Sarah Hart, who shall not share in my estate (as I believe sh has sufficient means) & my sister Jane aforesaid whose share shall go to her children. William E. Wilcox, J. C. Fester, both of Highland. Clarissa Woolsey - 8 Jun 1891.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 908531, item 2,3. Vol. 2:15.
2.4 Feb 1754.        Woolsey, Jonathan, Ulster County, Intestate. Adm. Granted, 4 Feb 1754 to William Dusenbury. [Abstracted by Gustave Anjou (1863-1942) New York. 1906. Index.]
Genealogical Data from Administration Papers. Abstracted by Dr. Kenneth Scott. National Society of Colonial Dames. 1972. FHL# 974.7 D2g.
18 Jan 1754. p. 371.        Jonathan Woolsey of Bedford, Westchester County, New York. Renunciation (18 Jan 1754) of Abigail Woolsey, wife of dec'd in favor of William Dusenbery of Bedford. Wit: Lewis McDonald, John Holmes, Jr. 8 Feb 1754 - Admin. granted - Book 1 1/2 485-B #902204-5 to Wm Dusenberry.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842588 B:231
7 Jul 1795.        I, Benjamin Woolsey of New Marlborough in Ulster County, NY. FIRST: I make William Woolsey of New Marlborough & James Teller of Blenham sole Exors. I give & bequeath to William Woolsey, Henry Woolsey, Jeremiah Woolsey, Sarah Teller & Margaret Winslow, all my estate, to be equally divided, share & share alike after valuing the improvement of William Woolsey, Henry Woolsey & Jeremiah Woolsey as their own property, likewise my wife Margaret to have her maintainance out of the said estate & all debts to be paid. Benjamin Woolsey. In presence of us: Jurian Macky, James Woolsey, William Woolsey. Ulster Co. 28 Oct 1795 before me Joseph Gasherie, Surrogate, Jurian Macky & James Woolsey of Marlborough, Farmers, sworn, etc. Proved: 31 Oct 1795.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#840588 B:282
2 Dec 1776.        Isaiah Purdy. Dr Friends; as life is uncertain & I expect to be sent from native place I think it expedient for me to settle my worldly affairs. Etc. FIRST: to my eldest brother Nathan & to his son Nathan one fifth part; to my brother David and his son Daniel the second fifth To my oldest sister son Daniel Denton & the Church at Newborough one fifth to my sister Jainneah & her children one fifth and the remainding part to David Purdy & Mercy his sister an John Philips & to Joshuah Purdy. Isiah Purdy. Wit: John Lewis Deen, But. Philips, Roger Purdy. 11 Apr 1796 before me Joseph Gasherie Surrogate, Roger Purdy of Rye in Westchester Co, etc. 12 Apr 1706.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842589 C190
6 Feb 1798.        Elizabeth Dean of Marlbrough, widow of David Dean, dec'd. - appoint Abram Strickland & Ebenezer Strickland and Jeremiah Wise Miller Exors. Land I now own to my two daughters Elizabeth Terwilligar & Cinchee Dean & all Moveable estate to same. Elizabeth Dean. Wit: Levi Hall, Abigail Stag Cohn Caller 12 Sep 1798 proved 26 Nov 1799.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842589 C420
29 Dec 1796.        Daniel Woolsey of New Paltz, Ulster Co, NY. FIRST: I give unto my beloved wife Mary use of the too middle Rooms in my present dwelling house, use of household furniture, one good riding hors and saddle & too good milk cows; to my son Moses Woolsey too hundred acres of my messuage in twp of New Paltz being a part of Lot 2 & on which my present dwelling house stands on N by Peleg Ransom, E by Abel Jackson & as far S as contain the too hundred acre, the remainder of my lands & personal estate to my wife Mary Woolsey & to my six daughters: Sarah Kelsey, Baigale Frayer, Elizabeth Mackey, Mary Smith, Hannah Tobias & Ruth Lewis equally if daus die to their heirs- appoint wife Mary Woolsey Exectrx, my son Moses Woolsey, Anning Smith Esqr & Elisha Lewter Exors. Daniel Woolsey. Wit: Abel Jackson, Jacob Ransom, Joseph Ransom. 30 Aug 1803, etc. Joseph Gasherie, Surrogate.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940826 Box # 46
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 18 Aug 1803. Daniel Woolsey deceased. An Inventory taken of the goods & chattels of Daniel Woulsey, dec'd 18 Aug 1803.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940826 Box # 46
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 14 Feb 1812. Benjamin Woolsey, dec'd. Petition of William B. Woolsey, surviving executor of the Last Will and Testament of Benjamin Woolsey, dec'd. to sell estate to pay debts Also an inventory of the goods & chattels of Benjamin Woolsey, dec'd. Appraised by John Woolsey & Noah Woolsey (Their actual signatures) widow reserved certain items including one black girl.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940826 Box # 46
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 30 Nov 1815. Thomas Woolsey, deceased, of Saugerties, Ulster Co, NY. Tobias Wynhoof, Jr. appraiser. & Jeremiah Russell, appraiser, sworn in. 1 Dec 1815, Inventory of Thomas Woolsey, late, dec'd. $1414.74. On 20 Feb 1816, Rebecca Woolsey, adminstratrix of Thomas Woolsey, dec'd. � Rebecca Woolsey, adm'x with bonds Zenas Covel & Valentine Frampton. 13 Sep 1815.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940826 Box #46
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 26 May 1816, Noah Woolsey and Richard Woolsey, & Henry Woolsey 26 Dec 1815, appraisers of John Woolsey, dec'd. To Surrogate Rebecca Woolsey adm'x of John Woolsey, late of Saugerties, dec'd. ; 17 Feb 1817. Amount of Inventory $1297.08. Outstanding debts against the estate: Catherine Van Wie on bond $1250. John Hallock, note $350. Elizabeth Quimby note $120. Joel Ketcham note $212.50. Alexander Mackey note $40 ($1972.50). 31 Mar 1817, petition of Rebecca Woolsey for sale of realestate of John Woolsey, dec'd. Paid for estate: To cases hand in Surrogate to distant persons $1000. To Noah Woolsey $150. To Wm M Stillwell $420. To Elizab eth Quimby $30. To Jeremiah Elyn $100 [$1700].

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842590 E:142
[n.d.] 2 Apr 1825.        Johiel Seymour of Plattekille, Ulster Co to my beloved wife Sarah all real estate & personal property. ITEM: I give to children born of the body of Mary Seymour wife of [my son] Stephen G. Seymour, to wit: Joseph Seymour, Henry Seymour, Jhial Seymour, Mary Seymour & Susanna Seymour, 42 acres part of the farm I now reside including bldgs, etc. also 26 acres on NW side of lot I purchased from Elish Freer incl 8 acres of meadow ITEM: to my grandson Henry Seymour son of Joseph Seymour dec'd all lot together with bldgs etc in Plattekill now in the possession of Thomas Clark & somes? & Luther Pratt 10 acres ITEM: to my grandson Israel Seymour son of Joseph Seymour dec'd lot in Plattekill with bldgs formerly belonging to my son Joseph Seymour, dec'd. 6 acres also I give unto my said grandson Israel Seymour 30 acres from S side of farm I now occupy & to adjoin the 6 acres my son Joseph died possessed of also 10 acres etc. ITEM: to my grandson John Seymour son of Joseph Seymour dec'd lot & bldgs etc in Plattekill 48 acres part of land I purchased from Elish Freer on SW side of said lot. Iasai R. Eltinge & Ralph Lefever Exors. Wit:; Jonathaan D. Ostrander Esqr Surrogate at Kingston 2 April 1825.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842590 F:101
7 Sep 1805.        John Woolsey of Marlborough FIRST I give to my beloved wife Chloe one third of the farm I now possess & as much of my moveable estate as to render her comfortable during her life & I give to my son David Woolsey 20 pounds, I give to my son John Woolsey my son David Woolsey my son Thomas Woolsey also my daughter Phebe Deyo my daughter Cle Woolsey my daughter Jehannah Fowler all my moveable estate equally except one third of my dau Johannah Fowlers part which is to be taken out and given to my grand daughter Jehannah Haight - I appoint my sons David Woolsey & Thomas Woolsey & my sons-in-law Hendrick Deyo and Richard I. Woolsey Exors. Wit: Nathniel Chittenden, James Hallock, Richard Woolsey, Jr. - John Woolsey -23 Dec 1815 before me Daniel Broadhead, Surrogate, Nathaniel Chittenden etc.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842590 G:63
4 Mar 1827.        Richard Woolsey of Marlborough to my son Nathaniel Woolsey all my wearing apparel to my dau Clarissa, wife of William Rhoads one bedstead, etc. all rest of my personal estate to my beloved wife, she to pay my debts, my executor to sell all my real estate consisting of house & barns, etc & divide equally between my beloved wife Elizabeth & my son Joshua Muburn Woolsey after the death of my wife & I appoint my friend James Malcolm Ex'or. A. D. Soper, Valentine Lewis, Gabriel Merritt. 17 Apr 1827.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940827 Box # 47
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 17 Apr 1827. [Will is also found here.] Execution of Will.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842591 H:103
20 Sep 1830.        Noah Woolsey of Marlborough, farmer etc. already copied

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940827 Box # 47
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 24 Aug 1832. Noah Woolsey, late of Marlborough, deceased. His estate probated by Richard I. Woolsey, petition for Letters Testamentary. To William Soper, Jr. & Jesse T. Conklin, appraisers, 24 Aug 1832. 13 Nov 1832, Thomas Woolsey swore he served notice to all legatees & next of kin of Noah Woolsey & Thomas Woolsey swore on 9 Jul 1832 that he served notice personally to Philetta wife of Stephen Ward, Hannah wife of Abraham Dubois, Owens Wright & James Woolsey, all of Orange Co and also that he on the 2 Jun 1832 personally served Seneth wife of Charles Frost & Smith Woolsey and on 9 Jun 1832 he served personally Clara wife of Will Rhoads all of Ulster Co & next of kin of Noah Woolsey, dec'd. Richard I. Woolsey said that on 11 Jun 1832 he served on Nathaniel Woolsey & Phebe Woolsey, widow of Noah Woolsey. On the 12 Jun; 1832 he served on Sarah Woolsey Phillip Woolsey, Hannah wife of Benj Anthony & Mary Ann wife of Samuel Purdy. On the 13 Jun he served on Esther wife of Terhune? Rhoades. Josiah Drake & Polly his wife, etc. [see will]

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842591 I:421
22 Jul 1837.         Henry Woolsey of Marlborough to my beloved wife Loretta one third of real estate, etc. to my two sons Elijah & Epinitus, to my two sons John & Thomas $400 each to my four daughters: Sally, Clementine Phebe & Emeline $400 each etc - my wife Loretta & Elijah L. & John my sons Exors. Wit: Miles J. Fletcher, Charles D. Jackson John B. Wygant. Henry Woolsey 7 May 1839 before Lucas Elmendorf, Surrogate, etc.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940828 Box # 48
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 4 May 1839. Whereas Henry Woolsey of Marlborough died in the month of February last, surviving him his wife Lorretta & Eight children towit: Sally S. Woolsey aged about 34 years, Clementine D. Woolsey aged about 33 yrs, Emeline the wife of Harvey Wygant aged about 28 yrs, John G. Woolsey aged about 26 yrs, Thomas Woolsey aged about 24 years, Phebe Woolsey aged about 22 yrs, Epenetus Woolsey aged about 19 yrs & Elijah S. Woolsey the undersigned aged 44 yrs. And the said Loretta, Sariah?, Clementine, Emaline & her husband & Epinetius reside in Marlborough & said John & Phebe reside in city of New York and the said Thomas in the state Illinoise & the said Thomas, as the undersigned is informed is now on a writ in Marlborough & the said undersigned is also appointed one of the executors of said deceased & intends to apply for the proof of said will. Elijah appoints Benj. Brown, of Plattekill, his attorney, & surrogate to said minor. Elijah resides in Newburgh, Orange Co, but is now employed in the town of Plattekill. John Cole, wit. Elijah S. Woolsey - 6 May 1839 Loretta Woolsey appointed guardian of minor son Epinitus Woolsey. Will proved 22 May 1839. By John B. Wygant & Charles D. Jackson. John W. Wygant & Nathaniel Harcourt appointed appraisers. 1 pleasure wagon, 1 old wagon, 1 pleasure sley, blacksmith bellows & tools, note on Stephen Woolsey dated 16 Mar 1834 for $150 (paid in full), and other tools, etc. $1106.87. To T. M. Niven for 1 Head & foot stone inscription and revile? Stone $18.00, 15 May 1840. & $2.50 for digging grave. There are many bills & detailed accounts. Thomas Woolsey was in the state of Illinois but before 9 May instant returned to Ulster County where he still resides. 6 May 1839.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940828 Box # 48
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. Guardians of children of John 5 June 1838. Woolsey, dec'd. William Shaw guardian for Rachel Woolsey, of Kingston, child of John Woolsey, dec'd. William Shaw guardian for Mary Ann Woolsey, a minor child of John Woolsey, dec'd. Delilah Woolsey of Kingston, a minor, entitled to personal estate of $110. Maria Woolsey of Kington is the widow of John Woolsey, dec'd late of the county of Saratoga, left at the time of his decease five minor children to wit: Delilah Woolsey & Rachel Woolsey over 14 years and Mary Ann Woolsey, Phebe Jane Woolsey and John Edward Woolsey, all under 14 years of age. William Shaw to be guardian. 5 Jun 1838. Rachel of age of 14 entitled to personal estate of $110.

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ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842594. M:435. 26 Dec 1849.        Richard I. Woolsey of Marlborough, of sound mind, etc. already copied

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842595 N:69
10 Apr 1852.        John A. Woolsey of Warwarsing to beloved wife Julia Ann all real estate house & lot I now occupy in village of Ellenville & equal one half part of the house & lot on W side of Market Street or my right shall descend to my brother Eburn & his heirs or in case of the death of my wife without being married then also said half of said house & Lot shall belong to said Eburn & his heirs, etc. My wife my sole Executrix. Wit: Chas. Hartshorn & Elam Fuller b/o Ellenville. John A. Woolsey. 5 Jan 1854. Henry Broadhead Jr Surrogate

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940829 Box # 49
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 5 Jan 1854.        John A. Woolsey

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL# 842595 N:178
[n.d.] 5 Jun 1854.         Nathaniel Woolsey of Marlborough to my beloved wife Rebecca all real & personal property & Executrix and my son Elijah L. Woolsey Exor. 6 Nov 1854. Wit: Marion I Holden & Anthony Mackey.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#940829 Box # 49.
Loose Papers file of Probate Records, 1787-1921. Surrogate's Court. The records are indexed but not within the box, so one must search through a great deal of matter before it is found. 23 Aug 1854.        Nathaniel Woolsey, late of Marlborough, dec'd. To Rebecca Woolsey, Nathaniel R. Woolsey Elizabeth Quick, Clary Ann Bilyou, Almira Drake, Rebecca Morrison [Malern?], Sarah Polhamus & Prusena Purdy all of Marlborough � Nathaniel W. Polhamus & Remaus Woolsey of the city of New York. Mary Polhamus of New Burgh Orange Co. Phebe Bradbury of Tompkins Co NY & Daniel T. Munger of Waterbury, Connecticut. To appear in Surrogate Court on application of Elijah L. Woolsey.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842596 O:156
28 Jan1861.        John Woolsey of Marlborough to my wife Amelia P. Woolsey the three N fields where I now reside rest to wife and divided among such of my children as may be living also personal property to wife & wife Executrix. Wit: Lewis Fowler, Newark N.Jersey. Henry Northrip of Milton. 26 Feb 1861.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842596 O:291
24 Mar 1860.        Richard S. Woolsey of Lloyd of the age of 78 to my wife Phebe Woolsey all my real and personal property, after her death between my two daughters Catherine Wolsey and Sabrina Griggs except $50 to be paid to Rachel Ann Woolsey, $50 to Phebe Catharine Woolsley & $50 to Richard Seymour Woolsey heirs of William S. Woolsey & I appoint my friend Robert Woolsey Exor. Wit: Bernard W. Merritt, Lloyd, Smith Ransom, Lloyd. 25 Sep 1861. Will challenged, many pp.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842597 P:524
2 May 1857.        Wm. Seymour Woolsey of Lloyd age of 47 years to my wife Joanna all my estate house and lot on which I now reside after her marriage or death to be equally divided between my children. I appoint Joanna my wife executrix. Richard S. Woolsey, Robert Woolsey. William Woolsey 15 Jan 1868.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842595 T:365
1 Sep 1873.        Clinton Woolsey of Kingston I give to the children of my dau Rachel Jane Davis $200 each to children of my son David E. $200 each to my grandson Clarence son of Luther Woolsey $500 to Catharine Louisa Snyder the child of my deceased dau Mary Elizabeth $400 when she arrives of age to my dau Henrietta Wolven house & lot on Main street in Kingston subject to payment by her of $2154 which was the price I paid for said property at the sale of John L. Wolven dec'd. or said dau the excess if house & lot is sold - balance to my children: Moses Woolsey, Jemimia Veeder, Kate Degraff Cordelia Huson & Henrietta Wolven equally - I appoint my said son Moses Woolsey & my son-in-law Joseph Degraff Exors. Wit. Wm. S. Kenyon, J. H. Cooper. Clinton Woolsey. 28 Sep 1875.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842603 V:609
14 Jun 1878.        Lucy T. Woolsey of Marlborough & widow of the late David W. Woolsey FIRST I give to my daus Mary Atkinson & Ella Wood all my wearing apparel, etc. at death of Mary Atkinson I give it to my grand Mary Matilda Atkinson, to my dau Mary Atkinson my family likenesses & my large Bible then to my son George C. Woolsey & same to my dau Ella Wood, to my son C. Meech Woolsey my best lamps, etc, two old pictures from Aunt Trowbridge, I give to my granddaughter Lucy M. Woolsey, to my granddaughter Elizabeth Woolsey, to my niece Halena Walker, to my son George C. Woolsey & his wife Anna, vases given me by Eliza Jane Wood my dau to be Exors. George Parrott, E. M. Craft, of Milton, wit. 7 Feb 1881.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842604 W:122
30 Mar 1881.        Elijah Woolsey of New Paltz to my wife Ruth Woolsey $6000 in lieu of her dower, to my dau Ida Florence Woolsey $6000, to my son Edmund E. Woolsey the two farms of land in Otoe Co, Nebraska & known as the Davenport farms 320 acres, I give to my dau Ann Amelia Lefebvre $32000, to my son Lewis H. Woolsey, that farm where he now resides in New Paltz, 174 acres, & $5000, to my son George L. Woolsey that farm in Otoe Co, Nebraska, 320 acres & 5000 , I give all the rest to my children Edmund E. Woolsey, Lewis H. Woolsey, george L. Woolsey and Ida Florence Woolsey, equally, I appoint my sons Lewis H. Woolsey & George L. Woolsey, Exor. Wit: Ralph LaFevre, John A, Vabderkterm both of New Paltz. 7 Nov 1881.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842604 W:153
18 Mar 1880.        Anna C. Woolsey of Kingston, to my friend Mrs. George B. Mulks, to my beloved husband George C. Woolsey all the lands & real estate ; bldg & lot in Kingston to Exor, & profit to Presbyterian Church of Rondout, � to the church & � to my husband, then to the children of my brother John A. Wolfer, decd. Viz: Henry Almanza, Eltinge and Mary, to my sister-in-law Mrs. Ira Wood $50 growing out of our trip to Newport, to my niece Mary M. Atkinson my piano , I give to my Aunt Magdalena Stephan, I give to my aunt Mary Canfield, I give to my Aunt Teresa Schuman, I give to Henry Almaney, Elbridge & Mary Wolfer, children of my brother John A. Wolfer, dec'd, bible to husband & balance to husband & husband George C. Woolsey sole exor. Wit: Bridget C. Flanegan, Lucy M. Woolsey, Wm. Lawton. 3 Jan 1812.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842605 X:388
7 Oct 1884.        Ellen Jane Woolsey of Plattekill, Ulster Co, NY age 55 years, to my niece Josie Persevere $3000 , to James R. Ostrander $1500 & to Harvey Ostrander $1500, to Josie Mercdeseie, to Josie Menduers, rest to my friend John W. Ostrander. Dean Hashouck, Jno. B. Deyo. 6 Jul 1885.

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK PROBATES. FHL#842608 #1:187
21 Mar 1891.        Clarissa Woolsey of Lloyd, to my niece Louisa Seymour, wife of Edmund Seymour $3000, to my nephew Alpheus Briggs, son of George Briggs the bond and mtg I hold against George W. Eyett, I give unto Metta ;Barlow Dorcicuia $1000 & like sum to her sister Ell M. Barton, to Clarence J. Barton $500, to Highland M. E. Church $1000, to Ninea C. Stone $500, to my sister Jane Rich $2000, to George W. Eyett $500, to Mary Dutcher $500, & to her sister Eliza Quimby $500, to Old Ladies Home of Poughkeepsie, NY $500, & $500 to each of my exors, viz: $500 to Abraham D. Leut of Highland & $500 to Tristam Coffin of Poughkeepsie, in lieu of fees, to Joseph Dubois my house & lot in Highland; to be buried at Woodlawn cemetery, Westchester Co, a monument, rest to my brothers and sisters, except my sister Sarah Hart, who shall not share in my estate (as I believe sh has sufficient means) & my sister Jane aforesaid whose share shall go to her children. William E. Wilcox, J. C. Fester, both of Highland. Clarissa Woolsey - 8 Jun 1891.



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