John Carman Jr.

M, b. 8 July 1633, d. before 7 October 1684
     John was born on Friday, 8 July 1633. He was the son of John Carman & Florence Fordham. John married Hannah Seaman, daughter of Captain John Seaman and Martha Moore, in the Town of Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, New York. John & Hannah had childaren: John, Caleb, Benjamin, Joshua, Joseph, Samuel, Thomas & Abigail. John made his will on 14 September 1684 at the Town of Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, New York.

Carman, John, of Hempstead, 14 Sept., 1684. Two eldest sons, John & Caleb, the field called Tylsum; they to take my brother Joshua Carmman's estate into their hands and to provide for him, if he wishes. T my son Benjamin the house & barn that were Lattin's and all land in the old field at the south. Two younger sons Johua & Joseph to have my part of the two mills when they come of age. Meanwhile the mills are to be managed by Johnn & Caleb, both grinding & sawing. Goods to dau. Abigail. Sons Samuel & Thomas to have the meadow that lies against the lot that was Robert Jackson's. Sons John & Calev Exers. Wits: Nathaniel Pearsall & Joseph Pettit. Overseers: Samuel Emory & John Pine. Pro. 7 Oct., 1684.1


John departed this life in Hempstead Town. His will was probated on 7 October 1684.

Citations

  1. [S1180] Amos Canfield, Abstracts of Early Wills of Queens Co., N.Y., Recorded in Libers A & C of Deeds, Pgs. 114-120, page 115 - Abstract of Will of John Caarman dated: 14 September 1684.