William Mapes Ii

     William was born in 1714 in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. William married Eunice Loring on 19 May 1735 in Orange County, New York. William was in the Light Troop of Horse of the Orange County Militia. He made his will 15 September 1797 at Goshen, Orange County, New York. He left all his property to his wife, Eunice, & at her death, it was to go to his daughter. He did not mention any other child. The following memorandum was made below the will before the witnesses signed: "The word Mary wrote on a margin in the eighth line from the top". This could indicate that there were other daughters. He stated in the will "I revoke all former Wills by me at any time made".¹ He wrote a codicil to his will on 6 October 1797. He mentions his grandson William Moore. William departed this life on Monday, 26 February 1798 in the Town of Wallkill, Orange County, New York. William was buried in the Wallkill Cemetery, the Town of Wallkill, Orange County, New York.² His will was probated on 5 March 1798.