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A dystribution of ye Estates of Jnš Wells deceased to the
Widdow & Children which is as ffolloweth Mch 2 1699 700
To ye Widdow the 3ds of ye Moveables free of debts wch is |
17 // 14 // 8 |
To ye Widows 3ds of the Lands 84//80 wch is set out to her in the |
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3ds of the Houseing Barns Ortchards gardens as alsoe to Live in the |
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old house so Long as it is Comfortable & Safe & then to have one end |
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of the New house at her use both above & below & sellerige so much |
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of them as she needs for use as aforesd both for her self & children |
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that are unde age & for her self as Long as she lives |
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To her 11 acres & 20 rod of Land for her use while she Lives & after to |
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Revert to the children at 5/10 |
84 // 10 // 0 |
To John Wells Eldest Son his portion |
82 // 11 // 6 |
his sistor Marys portion |
42 // 5 - 9 |
his sistor Abigails portion |
42 // 5 - 9 |
his sistor Sarahs childrens portion |
44 // 5 - 9 |
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109// 18 = 9 |
which is payd to him by two 3ds of ye Houseing & homestead at pesent possession
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46 //13// 4 |
To the other part of the Houseing & homestead after his mothers deceases |
23 // 6 // 8 |
To 11th of Moveable goods as alsoe Land at Derefd wch E Beers had 10 |
21 // 0 // 0 |
To 3 acres of Land at [ ? ] 8 Mill Swamp Lot 3 One acre title M 5 |
16 // 0 // 0 |
To 11 acres of Land in ye Meadow wanting 20 Rod at 5/10 |
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To 4 acres & 40 Rod in [ ? ] |
23 - 7 - 6 |
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190 =03= 9 |
To Jonathan Wells 2d Son |
41- 5-9 |
Elizabeth Wells portion |
41- 5-9 |
of Sarah Childrens portion |
16-10-0 |
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99=1=6 |
each is payd him by the Brush Lots at |
12 - 00 - 00 |
In Moveable goods in hand at |
13 = 11 / 02 |
by half of the other Moveables at |
11 = 18 // 03 |
by 3 acres in the Meadow at |
16 = 10 / 00 |
by 3 acres at [ ? ] at |
8 // 00 // 00 |
by 6 acres & 3 roods 20 rod at [ ? ] |
37 // 16 // 03 |
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99 // 15 // 8 |
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John Wells, who died at age 54 in 1692, left no will. The court then needed to divide his property and land. They gave the widow her "thirds" of the "Moveables free of debt." It was common for the widow to get a third of the property and to be allowed to live on it as long as she pleased. This is noted. Moveables are the household goods, that is, everything except land or buildings. The rest is then divided out among the children. The eldest son only, got a double portion.
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Distribution of the estate of John Wells
creator Probate court |
date 1699 |
location Deerfield, Massachusetts |
height 8.5" |
width 7.0" |
process/materials manuscript, paper, ink |
item type Legal Documents/Estate Settlement |
accession # #L99.077 |
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