TROWBRIDGE WILLS & OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS
*Note: I have also included wills from associated families that mention Trowbridges, such as the Beers, Bayles families, and Caleb Fairchild because of his significance as David Trowbridge's step-father.
ABSTRACTS FROM THE
WILL OF JOHN TROWBRIDGE
"The will of John Trowbridge of Taunton, woolendraper, published by word of mouth on 1 July 1649 in the presence of George Serle, esq., and Thomas Trowbridge his son, and John Trowbridge his grandchild. He left to his eldest son Thomas Trowbridge his messuage and tenement near Barthpoole Bridge in the parish of West Munckton, occupied by Henry Beale, to hold to Thomas for the remainder of his term therein after the deaths of the testator and Alice his wife. To his son Thomas his land in Stogursey, viz Certain tenements
from which the testator received high rent. All his goods and chattels he left to his son Thomas whom he made sole executor."
The will was proved on 25 Feb 1649/50
ABSTRACTS FROM THE
WILL OF DAVID TROWBRIDGE
"1768, Nov. 9. Trowbridge, David, of Morris Township, Morris Co., Farmer; will of. My lands and goods to be divided among my eight children, with this reserve, that my wife, over her equal proportion, is to have her choice of one cow, and any one jade(horse) belonging to the estate, and she is to have the possession of my estate, as long as she is my widow. Son, Shubal (Shubael) Trowbridge, has built and improved on 11 acres, and he is to have a deed for the same land."
Executrix - my wife, Lydia.
Witnesses - James Smyth, William Locy, John Losee.
Proved December 9, 1768
ABSTRACTS FROM THE WILL OF
CALEB FAIRCHILD
"1773, Oct. 4 - Fairchild, Caleb, of Hanover, Morris Co.; will of, Wife, Anne, use of all real and personal estate, during her life. To children, Matthew, and Joseph, Gershom, Ebenezer the following legacies: to Joseph 10 pounds; to Matthew 10 pounds; to Gershom 10 pounds; to Mehitabel, 20 pounds; to Sarah, 5 pounds. Sons Joseph and Ezra, all real estate, and they pay legacies.
Executors - sons Joseph and Ezra.
Witnesses -Ebenezer, Ezekiel Cheever, Sarah Cheever.
Proved May 14, 1777"
ABSTRACTS FROM THE WILL OF AUGUSTINE BAYLES, BROTHER OF MARY BAYLES
"1782, Jan. 14.Bayles, Augustine, of Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, Morris co., will of. Wife Kezia, all personal estate. Brother William, 50 pounds. Adopted daughter Rebecca Morris, now wife of timothy Goble, my
homestead, of 125 acres, after death of wife. If Rebecca should die, then I give her partto my nephew, Augustine, son of my sister Mary, now wife of Shubael Trobrige. Niece, Kezia, daughter of Mose Pierson, and my adopted daughter, 76 acres, which join Joshua Guies in; and if Kezia die before age, then her part I give to Benjamin, son of my sister, Hannah Hathaway."
Executors: Wife, Kezia, and my brother, William.
Witnesses: Bethuel Norris, Timothy Johnes, Libbeus Norris.
Proved March 1, 1782
Lib. M. p56
ABSTRACTS FROM THE
WILL OF SHUBAEL TROWBRIDGE
"1782, June 24. Trowbridge, Shubel, of Hanover, Morris county. Int."
Adm'x- Mary Trowbridge.
Fellow bondsmen, Timothy Lindsly and Robert Young, all of said place."
Lib. M 27, p 72
WILL OF BENJAMIN BAYLES,
FATHER OF MARY BAYLES
"1783,March 11. Bayles, Benjamin, of Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, Morris Co.; will of. Grandson, Benjamin Bayles, oldest son of the wife of my son, William Bayles, all of my real estate: but if he dies before 21, then to my son William. Granddaughter, Mary Aikerman, a cow. Daughters, Hannah, wife of
Benjamin Hathaway, and Mary, wife of Joseph Williams, rest of personal estate."
Executors - son, William, and friend, John Pitney.
Witnesses - Caleb Russell, Stephen Conkling, Benjamin Larselere, David Larselere.
Proved March 3, 1784
Lib. M, p. 190
ABSTRACTS FROM THE WILL OF LYDIA HOLMES
"1785, Mar. 19. Trowbridge, Lydia, of Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, Morris Co. Widow of David Trowbridge: will of. All estate, including house and lot of 3 acres where I now live, and a 3-acre lot in Hanover Twsp., and a 4-acre lot at Watnung Plains, to my son, Absalem Trowbridge."
Executor-Son, Absalem.
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