Joseph Newell

     Joseph was born circa 20 April 1664 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. On 20 April 1664, he was christened in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Joseph departed this life before November 1689 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Joseph made his will on 2 November 1689.

The Last Will & Testament of Josepn Newell of Farmington: I Joseph Newell do give to my Brother John my House & Lott with all the Privileges thereon, he paying £5 to his five sisters 20 shillings apiece, namely, Rebeckah, Mary, Sarah, Esher & Hannah. Item, I give my Mare & Colt to my brother Thomas Newell. Item, I give to my brother John my Cloth Jacket, and my Baranett Jacket to my Brother Thomas, and my hair Camletts Coats to my brother Samuel. I give my Cloth Coat to Joseph Woodford. I give to my brother John my old Dloak. I give to my brother Thomas my big Gunn. Item, I give to Esther Woodford my Chest. I give my other Gunn to my brother John Stanley’s son Samuel. Item I give to my brother Thomas North mu Cutlash. Item, The rest of my Estate I give to my dear Mother [she discharging my Debts], namely a piece of Serge for a paire of Breeches, with divers other things, & some linen, Corn & Flax.

The inventory of Joseph's estate was taken on Monday, 14 November 1689 by Jonathan Smith & John Thompson. The appriased the estate to be valued at £57 9s.¹ His will was probated on 6 March 1689/90. The Will and Inventory were exhibited; the Widow, Rebeckah, his mother, was appointed administrator.