Archive:Suffolk County, MA, Probate Files

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File #3974, Josiah Whitney, 1718

15 Jan 1717/8, inventory amounting to L194 9s 8d taken by Eben Fisher, John Whiting, and Robert Blake.

6 Mar 1717/8, Abigail Whitney, widow, Robert Blake, John Whiteing and Samuel Fisher, all of Wrentham, husbandmen, posted administration bond of 400 pounds for administration of the estate of Josiah Whitney of Wrentham. Abigail signed by mark. Abigail Whitny and Robert Blake, administrators swore to the inventory.

1 Apr 1717, commission for division of estate of Josiah Whitney, late of Wrentham, husbandman, deceased intestate, between widow and children: John Whiting, Samuel Fisher, Robt. Blake, Benjamin Hall, and Ebenezer Fisher, all of Wrentham.

4 Jun 1718, administration account of Robert Blake and Abigail Whitney.

4 Jun 1718, division by Robert Blake and John Whiting: to widow Abigail Whitney, one third of house and barn and various parcels, valued at L15 18s 8d; to Josiah Whitney, a double share of the buildings and various parcels, valued at L40 6s 8d; to Jonathan whitney, one third of some parcels and two thirds of others, valued at L15 18s 8d; to Mary Whitney, one third of some parcels and two thirds of others, valued at L15 18s 8d; to daughter Abigail Whitney, one third of some parcels and two thirds of others, valued at L15 18s 8d.

File #4007, Abigail Whitney, 1718

10 Apr 1718, Benjamin Whitny and Daniel Rider husbandmen of Sherburn and Nathaniel Haven of Fremingham husbandman posted guardianship bond of L100, Benjamin Whitny was named guardian of Abigail Whitny, a minor aged about nine years, daughter of Josiah Whitny late of Wrentham deceased.

File #4008, Jonathan Whitney, 1718

10 Apr 1718, Benjamin Whitny and Daniel Rider of Sherburn, husbandmen, and Nathaniel Haven of Fremingham, husbandman, posted guardianship bond of L100. Benjamin Whitny was named guardian of Jonathan Whitny, a minor aged about fourteen years, son of Josiah Whitny late of Wrentham husbandman deceased.

File #4012, Josiah Whitney, 1718

10 Apr 1718, John Whiting of Wrentham, fuller, John Lewis of Dorchester, husbandman, and Joseph Whiting of Dedham, weaver, posted guardianship bond of L70. John Whiting was named guardian of Josiah Whitney, a minor aged about 20 years, son of Josiah Whitney late of Wrentham husbandman deceased.

File #5397, John Whitney, 1727

Will of John Whitney of Roxbury. To well beloved wife Elizabeth Whitney, the use and improvement of all my estate, lands goods, chattells or all the income of the same during her natural life. After her decease, to son Timothy and son Daneill all my homestead containing two acres and a half, to be divided equally. To grandson John Whitney, son of Daneill Whitney, my first lot in Woodstock containing 35 acres. To grandson Caleb Whitney my second lot in Woodstock containing 40 acres. Son Timothy to pay the heirs of daughter Elizabeth deceased L10 at my wife's decease. Son Daneill to pay daughter Ruth L10 at my wife's decease. Two sons Timothy and Daniel executors. Dated -- Sep 1718. Signed by mark. Witnesses, Joshua Child, John Scott, Benja. Craft. Proved 13 Mar 1726.

Inventory, taken 19 May 1727 by Edward Bridge, Edward White, and Samuel Griffin, presented 5 Jun 1727, amounting to L283 0s 0d, less L7 5s 6d debts due.

File #6636, Josiah Whitney, 1734

Guardianship of Josiah Whitney of Wrentham, 22 Oct 1734.

22 Oct 1734, it was reported that Josiah Whitney of Wrentham was an idiot, distracted person, or non compos person. The court appointed William Man, Timo. Metcalf,Pelatiah Man, John Guile, and Nathaniel Ware (or any three of them) to inspect Josiah Whitney.

11 Nov 1734, Timothy Metcalf, John Guile, and Nathaniel Ward, and Pelatiah Man, all selectmen of Wrentham, reported that Josiah Whitney is "so far wanting of reason and understanding as not to be capeabel of managing his owne affairs."

File #7064, Benjamin Whitney, 1737

Will of Benjamin Whitney, late of Marlborough, now of Boston, yeoman. To wife Abigail Whitney, all personal estate, all stock, and Indian woman Mireah, and use and improvement of all my estate for 12 years, and 1/3 of it for life. To son Barret Whitney 20 shillings and no more, having advanced him a portion before. To son David Whitney 20 shillings and no more, having advanced him a portion before. To daughter Deborah Wheeler, 60 pounds, within six years of my decease. To daughter Dorcas Goodall, 50 pounds, withing nine years of my decease. To son Solomon Whitney my Narragansett right in Township Number [blank] to be part of his portion, value of 40 pounds. To children hereafter named, all my real estate to be divided with 2/3 portion to sons and 1/3 portion to daughters: Solomon, Sarah, Dinah, Job, Abigail, Benjamin, George, Samuel, and Ann Whitney. Executors wife Abigail Whitney and friend Benja. Woods. Dated 19 Oct 1737. Witnesses, Jonathan Holmes, William Ireland, Benja. Mason. Proved 3 Nov 1737.

2 Nov 1737, Boston, petition of Abigail Whitney relict widow of Benjamin Whitney late of Boston, yeoman, deceased, that she and Col. Benjamin Woods were named executors of the will of Benjamin Whitney, and asked to be so appointed.

29 Feb 1737[/8], inventory of estate in Boston, taken by Samuel Gardner, Henry Howell, and John Cornish, amounting to L1812 19s 6d.

6 Mar 1737/8, inventory of estate in Marlborough, taken by James Woods, Peter How, and John Hapgood, amounting to L2356 14s 0d.

3 May 1738, petition of Nathan Gooddell of Marlborough on behalf of himself and the rest of the children of Benjamin Whitney late of Boston, yeoman, deceased, for an appeal of the proving of the will.

16 May 1739, executor's account filed by Abigail Whitney.

25 Jun 1750, executor's account filed by Abigail Whitney.

File #9371, Abigail Whitney Jr., 1749

26 Sep 1749, Abigail Whitney Junr., a minor aged about 20 years, daughter of Benjamin Whitney late of Boston, yeoman, deceased, named her mother Abigail Whitney of Boston, widow, as her guardian.

26 Sep 1749, Abigail Whitney, widow, Jonas Clarke Esqr., and Rufus Greene, Merchant, all of Boston, posted bond for L200, for Abigail to be guardian of her daughter Abigail Whitney, a minor aged about 19 years, daughter of Benjamin Whitney late of Boston, yeoman, decease.

File #9372, Anna Whitney, 1749

26 Sep 1749, Abigail Whitney was appointed guardian of her daughter Anna Whitney, a minor aged about 12 years, daughter of Benjamin Whitney late of Boston, yeoman, deceased.

26 Sep 1749, Abigail Whitney, widow, Jonas Clarke Esqr., and Rufus Greene, Merchant, all of Boston, posted bond for L200, for Abigail to be guardian of her daughter Anna Whitney, a minor aged 12 years, daughter of Benjamin Whitney late of Boston, yeoman, decease.

File #32566, Thomas Whitney, 1840

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