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  1. 005.046 - Will

    A handwritten will for Elizabeth Trask of Beverly that was written on October 16, 1775. All of her worldly possessions were to be evenly distributed between her two daughters, Elizabeth Brown and Marcie Trask. Benjamin Osgood and Moses Brown (her son-in-law) were appointed executors of the will. This document was witnessed by Benjamin Hooper, Thomas Porter and Benjamin Osgood.

    Record Type: Archive

    Will, of Elizabeth Trask of Beverly
  2. 008.006.001 - Letter

    Letter from Albert Boyden (of Boyden, Palfrey, Bradlee & Twombly, counsellors at law) regarding the will of Sarah Warner Clark. "The executors have filed their first account in the Probate Court." Letter addressed to Charles F. Smith, Albert Smith, Martha P. Smith, Adelaide H. Bradshaw, Harry DeWitt Smith, William Clark, William H. Clark, Ellen Smith.

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    Letter from Albert Boyden regarding the will of Sarah Warner Clark.
  3. 008.006.003 - Memorandum

    Memorandum regarding petition for instructions filed by Joseph C. Kilham, and Edward S. Webber, executors under the will of Sarah Warner Clark.

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    Memorandum regarding petition for instructions filed by Joseph C. Kilham, and Eward S. Webber, executors under the will of Sarah Warner Clark.
  4. 008.006.004 - Letter

    Letter to Adelaide Bradshaw from Albert Boyden, of Boyden, Palfrey, Bradlee & Twombly, counsellors at law notifying her of a order of notice issued from the Probate Court upon the petition for instructions filed by Joseph C. Kilham and Edward S. Webber, executors under the will of Sarah Warner Clark.

    Record Type: Archive

    Letter to Adelaide Bradshaw from Albert Boyden.
  5. 008.006.005 - Letter

    Typed copy of a letter "To the Executors" from Sarah W. Clark with instructions about her properties. Mentions Anna Foster and Mrs. Carter. Mentions 19 Broadway and Wallis St.

    Record Type: Archive

    Typed copy of a letter "To the Executors" from Sarah W. Clark.
  6. 008.006.006 - Letter

    Letter from Albert Boyden to the "Residuary Legatees under the will of Sarah Warner Clark." Regards a check from the executors with their final account, and income tax information.

    Record Type: Archive

    Letter from Albert Boyden to the "Residuary Legatees under the will of Sarah Warner Clark."
  7. 008.006.008 - Letter

    Letter to Hannah P. Smith from George F. Choate, Judge of the Probate Court of Essex county appointing her as executor of the will of Eben Smith. Countersigned by A. Goodell.

    Record Type: Archive

    Letter to Hannah P. Smith from George F. Choate.
  8. 008.006.009 - Document

    Copy of a Probate Court document , a Bill of Complaint between Joseph C. Kilham and Edward S. Webber executors of the will of Sarah W. Clark vs. Charles F. Smith, Albert Smith, the estate of Ellen Smith, Martha P. Smith, Adelaide H. Bradshaw, Harry DeWitt Smith, William Clark, and William H. Clark.

    Record Type: Archive

    Copy of a Probate Court document , a Bill of Complaint concerning the will of Sarah W. Clark
  9. 008.006.010 - Account

    First account of Joseph C. Kilham and Edward S. Webber, executors of the last will and testament of Sarah W. Clark.

    Record Type: Archive

    First account of Joseph C. Kilham and Edward S. Webber, executors of the last will and testament of Sarah W. Clark.
  10. 008.006.011 - Inventory

    Inventory of the estate of Eben Smith on the death of Hannah P. Smith.

    Record Type: Archive

    Inventory of the estate of Eben Smith on the death of Hannah P. Smith.
  11. 008.006.055 - Receipt

    Receipt from Harrie L. Ober for services in connection with probating the will of Martha P. Smith to Adelaide Bradshaw, executor. For $5.

    Record Type: Archive

    Receipt from Harrie L. Ober for services in connection with probating the will of Martha P. Smith to Adelaide Bradshaw, executor.
  12. 008.006.061 - Will

    Will of Adelaide Bradshaw. Bequeaths $300 to the city of Beverly to care for the cemetery lot of her parents in the Hale Street Cemetery. Lists as heirs: Bessie Louise, Madeline Giddings von Weber, formerly Madeline Giddings Boutwell, and Margaret Astrid Axelsson. Names the Beverly National Bank as her executor. Witnesses listed as: Constance Fraser, Zabelle Mampre, and Fred H. Porter.

    Record Type: Archive

    Will of Adelaide Bradshaw.
  13. 008.006.077 - Will

    Note from Martha P. Smith stating she is bequeathing all of her property to her neice, Adelaide Bradshaw.

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    Note from Martha P. Smith stating she is bequeathing all of her property to her neice, Adelaide Bradshaw.
  14. 008.006.083 - Letter

    Letter to Edward S. Webber from Wamsutta Mills in New Bedford, Mass regarding a past letter of Webber's about the will of Martha P. Smtih signed by a Ted D.

    Record Type: Archive

    Letter to Edward S. Webber from Wamsutta Mills.
  15. 008.030.005 - Document

    Document from John and Lydia Cabot relating to the will of Andrew Cabot witnessed by Nathan Dane. Entered into Registry of Deeds by John Pickering on June 18, 1793.

    Record Type: Archive

    Document from John and Lydia Cabot relating to the will of Andrew Cabot .
  16. 008.031.004 - Receipt

    Receipt stating that a small table has been received from Hezekiah Foster, executor of the will of Thomas Kinsman (brother of the receiver, Elmina K. Roberts). Also in trust for Mary A. Kinsman, one feather bed,..(unreadable), 2 pillows, one silver table spoon, and 6 German silver tea spoons.

    Record Type: Archive

    Receipt from the estate of Thomas Kinsman, Roberts
  17. 008.031.005 - Receipt

    Receipt stating that $10 has been received from Hezekiah Foster, executor of the will of Thomas Kinsman. Received by Charlotte Willburn.

    Record Type: Archive

    Receipt from the estate of Thomas Kinsman, Charlotte Wilburn
  18. 008.031.050 - Document

    Document with one side stating "Henry Seward's will," and with Mary Goodhue written in pencil. The other side states: "We the undersigned herby agree that our land in the Commons or Sheep pasture shall remain in Common and undivided for one year from date witht he exception of twenty acres..." It is signed only with first names, including: Israel, Albert, Abigail, Edwin, and Nancy.

    Record Type: Archive

    Henry Seward's will
  19. 008.031.053 - Document

    Unsigned document without names stating that a "A.B." who was appointed executor of the will declines to act in that capacity, and a majority of that deceased heirs are requesting to instead act as administrators. "Of the last will and testament of C. D."

    Record Type: Archive

    Unsigned document regarding an executor of a will.
  20. 008.031.055 - Document

    Document from the probate office. Charles H. Hudson, register of probate for Essex county is certifying that Hezekiah Foster was "appointed administrator with will annexed" for the estate of Jeremiah Thissel, yeomen.

    Record Type: Archive

    Document regarding the administrator of Jeremiah Thissel's will.

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