This will abstract is that of Joseph LAMB Jr., son of Joseph LAMB Sr. and his wife, Rebecca BUDD. The Joseph LAMB of the will below was first married to Mary EARL in 1777. Mary died in 1798, leaving only one daughter, Mercy, behind. Joseph remarried to Elizabeth -?- and they had four known sons. You will find other names besides LAMB in this will. Donna Ristenbatt DRistenbatt@aol.com Will abstract as done by Laura E. Rogers for Joseph LAMB of New Hanover Twp., Burlington County. Will written: April 10, 1820. Will proved: June 12, 1820 Burlington County Wills #13126C. "1st- debts paid, etc. 2nd - Executors to sell and convey all my estate both real and personal as soon as they can- land sales not to be deferred longer than 3 years after my decease. 3rd - To my daughter, Mercy SHINN- $1,000.00 to be paid after sale of my lands[Donna note: Anyone know her husband's first name and parentage?] 4th - Residue and remainder of my estate to my beloved wife, Elizabeth LAMB - and to my four sons - Joseph LAMB[Donna note: This one married Atlantic -?-]; Samuel LAMB; Charles LAMB; and Caleb LAMB, to be equally divided amongst them share and share alike - to be paid to them as they shall arrive at the age of 21 years provided the sale of my lands has been effected, and in case of the death of either of my sons before they arrive at the age of 21 or without lawful issue then his or their share to be equally divided amongst the survivors. Lastly - I appoint my loving wife Elizabeth LAMB and my trusty friend William POPE executors of my last will and testament and guardian to my children during their minority. Set hand and seal - 10th April 1820. Joseph LAMB Witnesses: Isaac FOOG(?) Warren EARL- John WARREN Before the Surrogate 12th day of June 1820 Surr. BROWN. Signed by Elizabeth LAMB. Inv. of Personal Estate - June 10, 1820. $964.87 and 1/2 Appraised by Abraham MERRITT and Isaac FOOG.