Burlington County NJ Archives Wills.....Archer, Joseph February 27, 1781
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Source: Copy Of Record
Written: February 27, 1781
Recorded: October 22, 1783

Be it remembered that I Joseph Archer of the Township of Mansfield, County of 
Burlington in New Jersey, being low in health, but of sound and disposing mind 
and memory, yet recollecting that is is appointed for all men once to die, do 
make this my Last Will and Testament.  First I resign my soul into the hands 
of Almighty God who gave it to me, as into the hands of a being infinitely 
good. And as to the worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased Providence to 
bless me, my Will is that is be disposed of in the following manner.

I give and bequeath unto my Beloved Wife, Martha Archer, the rents and profits 
of the house and lot of land where on I now live for and during the span and 
term of ten years from the date hereof to be appropriated for the benefit 
maintenance and support of herself and my children by her.  Also a Feather bed 
of her choosing and six Chairs and square dining table.

(2nd My will is that at the expiration of ten years as aforesaid, my house and 
lot and all other my estate not hereafter given away, is disposed off in the 
best manner possible by my Executors, and after my just debts is paid, the 
__________ be divided amongst my children as follows.

(3rd I give and bequeath unto my sons, Benjamin, David, John and Joseph Archer 
and also my sons in Law, Abraham Tuley and Jonathan Tuley, sons of Jonathan 
Tuley Late Deceased, on third of the  __________ of my estate Lots aforesaid.  
An to my sons, Samuel and Isaac Archer, and my daughters, Sarah and Rebecca 
Archer two thirds of my (rest of this line cut off)………. the children first 
named to have on share and those last named two shares.

(4th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Nutt wife of Aaron Nutt one 
Feather Bed and Bedding, Also the sum of five pounds in money at the 
expiration of 10 years aforesaid, And give unto my Daughter Elizabeth one 
Feather Bed and Bedding, and looking glass and five pounds in money, to be 
paid aforesaid.

(5th I give and bequeath unto my Wife, Martha Archer, the sum of Ten pounds to 
be paid here annually whitest she remain my widow to be paid her in lieu of 
her Right of Dower.

(6th I give unto my daughter, Sarah Archer six silver teaspoons, and to my 
daughter Rebecca on large silver Tablespoon. 

(7th My wearing apparel I give unto my sons Joseph and Samuel Archer, except 
my great coat and Beaver Hat which I give to my son Benjamin.  And whereas my 
son David is now about and perhaps May not return before the expiration of 
said ten years,- my Will in such case is that his share be equally divided 
among his brothers and sisters by my first wife, and my will is further that 
in case any of the legatees 
aforesaid shall die before the expiration of said ten years and without issue, 
that then such legatee’s share shall be divided amongst the survivors of the 
same family share and share alike.  But in case of issue my will is that said 
legatee’s share shall descend to just their issue.  

Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Martha Archer and 
my good friend Samuel Quicksall, executors of this my last will and testament, 
with full powers to give and convey.   Signed with my own hand and sealed with 
my own seal this Twenty Seventh day of February One Thousand and Seven Hundred 
and Eighty One (1781) (the words” with full powers to give and convey” were 
first entered.)
Signed, Sealed, Pronounced
and Declared, by the Testator
as his Last Will and Testament I
in the presence of us - - - -

Joseph English Jr
Benjamin Aaronson
John Pope




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