WILL: Johsua Swan; Milton, Saratoga Co., NY

Submitted Oct 2002 by Patricia S. Blackwell (shyswan@adelphia.net)

************************************************************************
USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE:  These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced 
in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or 
persons.  Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must 
obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal 
representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb 
archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission 
to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access.
http://www.usgwarchives.org
***********************************************************************
Transcribed from SAMPUBCO copy by Patricia Blackwell and Elizabeth Dill,
descendants through sons Stephen and Amos.

Saratoga County NY Will Book Volume 1A, page 26

The will of JOSHUA SWAN of Milton, Saratoga County NY 1803

In the name of God, Amen.  I Joshua Swan of the town of Milton in the County
of Saratoga and state of New York being weak in body but of sound and perfect
mind and memory thanks be given unto God. Call to mind the mortality of my
body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and
ordain this my last will an testament (ie) first and principally of all I give
and recommend my Soul into the hand of Almighty God that gave it, and my body
I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at the
discretion of my executors.  And as touching such worldly estate where with it
hath pleased God to bless me in this life after all my just debts and charges
are paid and discharged out of the fame I give demise and dispose of the
remainder in manner and form the following (viz):

First, I give and bequeath to Martha my dearly beloved wife one third part of
my dwelling house which I now occupy and one third part of the use of my other
buildings standing on the farn which I now live on also one third part of the
use of my said farm during her life also one third part of all my moveable
effects both in doors and out, also one black slave named Kate whilst she my
said wife shall live and after her decease I give her, her freedom, also that
my sons Joshua and Stephen pay to my wife Martha yearly and every year after
my death during her natural life three bushels of wheat and three bushels of
corn each.

Secondly I give and bequeath to my oldest son Joshua Swan Junior one equal
half of my grist mill standing on the creek commonly known by the name of
Kayaderosseras creek with one equal half of the mill house and mill yard also
the one equal half of all the wood lands lying south of the middle said, also
one half of all my past and privileges of a saw mill standing on the above
creek.

Thirdly I give and bequeath to my second son Adam Swan one equal third part of
my said farm and buildings which I now possess.

Fourthly I give to my third son Peleg Swan one hundred and twenty five Dollars
to be paid by my son Joshua Swan Jun. within one year after my decease.  Also
I give to my son Peleg my black boy named Nero as a slave during the pleasure
of him the said Peleg.

Fifthly I give and bequeath to my fourth son Stephen Swan the one equal alf of
my grist mill before mentioned with the mill house yard and utensils belonging
to the said mill, also the one half of the woodlands lying south of the above
creek, also one equal half of my part and privileges of the above Sawmill.

Sixthly I give and bequeath to my fifth son Gilbert Swan the one third part of
my farm and buildings which I now possess.

Seventhly I give and bequeath to son Amos Swan all the lands which belong to
the lot which I purchased of Wm Hewitt, which I have not previously disposed
(of), five hundred dollars when he the Amos shall arrive at age of twenty one
years to be paid as follows (viz) two hundred fifty dollars to be paid by my
son Joshua Swan and two hundred fifty dollars to be paid by my son Stephen
Swan also (one) colt which is now on the farm, also my desk.

Eightly I give and bequeath to my eldest Daughter Prudence Williams eighteen
Dollars to be paid in one year after my decease by my Executors out of my
moveable effects.

Ninthly I give and bequeath to my second daughter Martha Swan two hundred and
fifty Dollars to be paid in one year after my decease out of my moveble
effects --- there is sufficient and if not to be paid by the said Adam Swan
with one third part of the indoor movables as a part of the two hundred and
fifty Dollars also a privilege of having and making --- house their home as
long as she remains single.

Tenthly I give and bequeath to my third daughter Phebe Swan the one third
(part of) my movable effects and money enough to make out --- of two hundred
and fifty Dollars to be paid in one year after my decease out of my out door
moveable effects if sufficient and --- to be paid by my son Gilbert Swan.

Elevently I give and bequeath to my grandson William Swan one hundred and
twenty --- Dollars to be paid by my son Stephen Swan when he shall arrive (at)
the age of twenty one years and lawful interest to be paid --- one year after
my decease also the one half of my wearing apparel be divided by his
grandmother Swan furthermore I give and bequeath to my two sons Adam and
Gilbert Swan the one third of my farm after the decease of my wife, which
third part was bequeathed to her during her life, furthermore the use of the
lands which I bequeath to my son Amos I give my son Adam until the said Amos
shall --- at the age of Twenty one years, furthermore if there is any ---
moveable effects after my debt charges and Legacies are paid I --- have an
equal division of the same amongst all the heirs to this my last --- except
Joshua and Stephen Swan.

Lastly I do appoint Martha my wife and Adam Swan my son Executrix and Executor
to this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made. 
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of
October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three.

Signed Sealed and declared to be the last will and testament of the above
Joshua Swan signed in the presence of us

Nathan Green
Christopher Hewit
Joshua Swan { L.S. }
              his
William  X  Edwards Jun.
            mark

I do certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the original of an extract
from the minutes of the Court examined and compared the same the nineteenth
day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four.
S. C. Baldwin Clk.