Abstract of Early Wills (1730-1750) - Morris County The following information is from "Archives of the State of New Jersey; First Series Vol. XXX; Vol. II of Calendar of Wills" 1749, May 23. GARDNER (Gardiner), Richard, Sr., of Morris Co.; Int. Adm'r, Richard Gardner, Jr., yeoman. Bondsman, Richard Fitz Randolph, of Perth Amboy. 1749, May 18. Renunciation. Subscribers give consent to Richard Gardner to administer on his father's estate. Witnesses - Hannah Gardiner, Rachel Collard, Eljih Collard. 1749, May 29. Inventory (L85.18.6) includes silver ware, £2.8.0; a box iron and goose, 12 shillings. Appraisers - Samuel Crowell, Jon. Herring. 1750, April 25. Account. Paid to Patrick Macaslin, Isamuel Washbourn, Peter Courter, Abram Winfeald, Jon. Yarrenton, Samuel Gale, Joseph Lawrence, Richard Michel, Peter Decker, William Mountgomery, Isaac Tarsort. (Morris Wills, 19 N)