Will of David Howell, son of Richard

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In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID HOWELL, of the town of Southold, in Suffolk County, yeoman, being of sound mind. I leave to my oldest son David 50 pounds, and also all that farm where he how liveth, and � of my meadow at Saw mill brook, which I bought of William Mapes. I leave to my second son aaron all the land I bought of Jacob Asman, which he now has in possession; and also all my right in the manor of Stl. George, and � of my meadow at Saw mill brook, which I bought of William Mapes, Also 1/3 of my right in the parsonage, and � of all my movables. I leave to my third son Israel � of all moveables, and all the land which I bought of my brother, Jonathan Howell, bounded south and west by the land of my brother, Richard Howell, north by the Sound, east by James Fanning, Also two lots of salt meadow on the south side of Peconic river, which I bought of my brother, Jonathan Howell. I leave to my fifth son Janes � of all my movables, and all that part of my land where he now lives, which he now has in possession, with the meadow belonging thereto, Also 1/3 of my two lots of meadow on the Broad meadow, on the south side of Peconic river, which I bought of John Howell, Also 1/3 of my right in the Parsonage. I leave to my fourth son Richard all my land and meadow not herein disposed of, and all the rest of my moveable estate. I leave to my daughter, Mary Longbotham, 50 pounds, and to my son David 50 pounds. I make my sons, Aaron and Richard, and my friend, Daniel Welles, executors.

Dated February 12, 1756. Witnesses, Jonathan Howell, Daniel Aldrich, Stephen Aldrich.

Proved before William Throop, Surrogate, August 25, 1756.