Josiah Hunt I1,2,3,4
M, b. circa 1648, d. before 10 December 1732
| Father | Thomas Hunt I b. c 1620, d. 8 Feb 1694/95 |
| Mother | Cicely Clark b. c 1619, d. a 9 Apr 1691 |
Josiah was born circa 1648 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Josiah married Rebecca Harrison, daughter of John Harrison, before 6 June 1671 in Connecticut. On this date, the couple testified on behalf of her mother on the charge of witchcraft. Josiah's son, Josiah inherited "Grove Farm" from his father in 1694 as per will. He was known as "Josiah of Grove Farm". He was president of the trustees for the erection of the First Episcopal Church in Westchester, 4 September 1700. Josiah had also been trustee of the Freehold in 1692. Josiah was a church warden & elderman in 1702. Josiah's wife, Rebecca, died before 1679 in Long Neck, Westchester, Westchester County, New York, leaving him a widower. Josiah married 2nd Martha (?) circa 1679 in Long Neck, Westchester, Westchester County, New York. Josiah's wife, Martha, died before 1720 in "Grove Farm", Throgs Neck, Westchester County, New York, leaving him a widower. Josiah made his will on 13 March 1729 at Westchester, Westchester County, New York.
In the name of God, Amen, March 13, 1729. I, Josiah Hunt, of the Borroughtown of Westchester, Esq., being weak in body. I leave to my son, Moses Hunt, all my 40 acres of land in the Long Reach, and is the 11th Lot in number; which lot was sold to me by Richard Panton, by deed, March 4, 1702/3; also my ten acres of land which I bought of Dirck Garretsen, by deed March 4, 1702/3; Also 75 pound right in the said Long Reach; I also give him 5 shillings and my negro "Robin." I give to my sons, Josiah and David 5 shillings each. To my son Abner, a 25 pound right in the lands of Westchester, except the Long Reach, and all my wearing apparel and 10 pounds. I leave to my grandson, Josiah Hunt [son of David Hunt], 1 Guinea and 1 sword. To my son Thomas 5 shillings. To my daughter, Abigail Buckbee, a feather bed and furniture, "and is that bed I lie on;" Also my Great Bible and silver tumbler. To my daughter Phebe Fowler, 1 feather bed and furniture, "and a silver cordial cup," and all my provisions, grain, etc. and a cow, "If I die in the fall, a fatt one." And the use of my negro Robin to reap and gather in the said grain. "Also a Great Iron Pott." To my daughter, Martha Waylman, "theiron Pott and kettle we generally use." To my daughter Phebe, so much of the rest of my personal estate as my executors shall think reasonable, and she is to maintain my woman slave"Maria" while she lives. I make my sons Josiah and David, and my daughter Phebe Fowler. my executors. Witnesses, Jonathan Lawrence, John Hedger, William Forster. [New York Wills: liber 11, page 430]
Josiah departed this life before 10 December 1732 in Westchester, Westchester County, New York. His will was probated on 10 December 1732.
In the name of God, Amen, March 13, 1729. I, Josiah Hunt, of the Borroughtown of Westchester, Esq., being weak in body. I leave to my son, Moses Hunt, all my 40 acres of land in the Long Reach, and is the 11th Lot in number; which lot was sold to me by Richard Panton, by deed, March 4, 1702/3; also my ten acres of land which I bought of Dirck Garretsen, by deed March 4, 1702/3; Also 75 pound right in the said Long Reach; I also give him 5 shillings and my negro "Robin." I give to my sons, Josiah and David 5 shillings each. To my son Abner, a 25 pound right in the lands of Westchester, except the Long Reach, and all my wearing apparel and 10 pounds. I leave to my grandson, Josiah Hunt [son of David Hunt], 1 Guinea and 1 sword. To my son Thomas 5 shillings. To my daughter, Abigail Buckbee, a feather bed and furniture, "and is that bed I lie on;" Also my Great Bible and silver tumbler. To my daughter Phebe Fowler, 1 feather bed and furniture, "and a silver cordial cup," and all my provisions, grain, etc. and a cow, "If I die in the fall, a fatt one." And the use of my negro Robin to reap and gather in the said grain. "Also a Great Iron Pott." To my daughter, Martha Waylman, "theiron Pott and kettle we generally use." To my daughter Phebe, so much of the rest of my personal estate as my executors shall think reasonable, and she is to maintain my woman slave"Maria" while she lives. I make my sons Josiah and David, and my daughter Phebe Fowler. my executors. Witnesses, Jonathan Lawrence, John Hedger, William Forster. [New York Wills: liber 11, page 430]
Josiah departed this life before 10 December 1732 in Westchester, Westchester County, New York. His will was probated on 10 December 1732.
Family 1 | Rebecca Harrison b. c 10 Feb 1654, d. b 1679 |
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Family 2 | Martha (?) b. c 1659, d. b 1720 |
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Citations
- [S22] Norman Davis, Westchester Patriarchs, A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester Co., N.Y., page 128.
- [S149] Grenville Mackenzie, Genealogy of the Thomas Hunt Family.
- [S30] New York Historical Society, Collections of the New York Historical Society Abstract of Wills, pages 86-87.
- [S105] William S. Pellatreau, Early wills of Westchester County, New York : from 1664 to 1784 : a careful abstract of all wills (nearly 800) recorded in New York Surrogate's Office and at White Plains, N.Y. from 1664 to 1784
, page 61.