Robin, The Family Tree Maker page at http://www.familytreemaker.com/00000064.html defines the columns on the census. Regards, Jack

Hi Phoebe, Thanks again for all of your work in providing the list members with this great information. You said: (I have notes that Samuel (Carpenter) m. Elizabeth Allison (Seversmith) and Joshua m. 1. Hannah Ludlam (Seversmith) and 2 Sarah Burt (Eager pg 423) Is there a date for the marriage of Elizabeth and Samuel? Joseph Allison's daughter, Elizabeth, was "not of age" in 1752 when Joseph wrote his will. Could she be the Elizabeth that married Samuel? Or does the fact that the marriage is mentioned in Richard Allison's will mean that she was Richard's daughter? What is the book by Seversmith that you cited? I look forward to hearing from you. Mary Allison Yonan

Dear Folks, Here is my brief abstract of the abstract of his will Will date 2/16/1778 proved 2/19/1779 Precinct of Goshen, west side of Wallkill NYHS wills Vol 33 pg. 183 Wife not named but her clothes were to go to her duaghter - I assume she had died previously He had blacksmith and gunsmith tools. Ch: Richard Carpenter, Anna (the youngest), Phebe, Jesse, Asa, John, (not of age). brother Wait Carpenter friend Samuel Gale wit: Samuel Bayley, David Bayley, and John Conner will indexed as John Carpenter I have another reference, NY Calendar of Wills that has further information - Father: John died 1738 and Mother: Elizabeth - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Then I have the will of a John whom I think might be the father:------------------------- and my notes state that Seversmith says that this John's father was Samuel--------- John Carpenter, house carpenter, Goshen OR Co. will date 29 Jan 1738/39 Probate Dec. 1, 1740 W Elizabeth "1/2 movable estate to bring up our children until the youngest is of age" Ch John under 21 in 1738, Wait, Rebecca, unborn (1838) (Have wondered if this could be the missing Carman or Moses Carpenter, but about 10 years too early for our ca bds.) Exec: Joseph Carpenter, Wait Smith, Jr. and Benjamen Carpenter Wit: Wm Smith, Soloman Smith, Wm Finn Brothers named in will: Joseph, Samuel, Benjamin, and Timothy Carpenter - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- I kinda thought that John Carpenter Smith's mother had remarried after his father died and he had taken the Smith name, another explaination might be that he was raised by one of the Smith's named in his father's will. ????????????? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------ Will of Weight Carpenter, Blacksmith Sept 1784 Proved July 1, 1785 Wallkill Prect. Ul Co. wife Mercy (see *Jeremiah Smith will below) Ch. Mary Elizabeth m James White Rebecca Weight (probably m 3 Nov. 1788 Pres. G. ch. Elizabeth Clark) Exec. Dr. Jonathan Sweezy and son in law James White Wit: Jonathan McCamly, Nicholas Carpenter, Blacksmith, Elizabeth Smith - ---------------------------------------- NY Calendar of wills # 1598 Jeremiah Smith of Or. Co. 1776/1783 W Elizabeth Ch: Jeremiah, Elizabeth Veal, (Mercy), Dorothy grandsons: Jonas and Joel Smith grand dau Dorothy and Elizabeth Veal son in law Wait Carpenter Wit: archibald McCurdy (sp.? , Phebe Denn, Wm Denn of Ul. Co. schoolmaster (I have the above from two sources and each abstracts a little differently) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- Samuel Capenter June 21 prov Nov1, 1752 Goshen OR Wife Patience Ch: Samuel, wm, Abraham, John, Joshua, Richard, Abigail, Martha, unborn Real estate to be sold when eldest son of age and divided. Exec. Wait Smith, Jr., and Benjamin Carpenter to bring up his children. Wit: James Smith, Samuel Webb, Jonathan Webb, Proved Nov 1, 1752 (Again there is possibility of either Carman or Moses Carpenter) Abraham Henning, Judge, and Daniel smith, Thomas DeKay, Michael Johnson (I bet jackson), Hezekiah Howell, Ebenzer Seely, Jacobus Swartwout, John Westbrook, Jr., Justices, Fletcher Mathew, Clerk (I have notes that Samuel m. Elizabeth Allison (Seversmith) and Joshua m. 1. Hannah Ludlam (Seversmith) and 2 Sarah Burt (Eager pg 423) - ------------------------------------------------------- Samuel Carpenter m. Elizabeth Allison ** Richard Allison will** Goshen 1767 w. Matha Ch. Joseph, John, Wm, Elizabeth m Samuel Carpenter***, Martha had a son: Richard Allison Carpenter ***, Margaret, youngest names: son in law Samuel Carpenter and brother in law John Wells execs. and Witnesses: James tyan, Timothy Owen, and James Carpenter proved 1767 *** from Wm's will 1797 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------- Well, here is Benjamin's will abstract of abstract. (I have a note that the will abstracts disagree, one names a son Benjamin and one names a John) Benjamin Carpenter Goshen will dated 1764 W. Mary - mention wife to support 6 youngest until ch. until Benjamin comes of age. Ch. Benjamin, Gilbert, Samuel, Sarah, Mary, Rhoda now in Calendar of wills we have the following children listed also: Elizabeth, Christian, Amy, Mary, and John Cousin Samuel Carpenter Wit: Henry Wisner, John Carpenter Smith, Isaiah Halstead proved 10/10/1767 >From Seversmith I have Benjamin m. Eunice Stewart and Sarah m Nathaniel Cooley. I have made a note to myself that this Benjamin's will was proved the same day as the will of John of Bloomingrove - --------------------------- I have the will of John Coomes dted 1769 pr 1770 Jamaica Inkeeper Wife Kezia ch. Gilbert, Keziah, Sarah Ann, Annie, Mary m. Benjamin Carpenter (6/23/1753 NY marriages) Elizabeth m Henry Dawson. names: Grandson JOHN CARPENTER Exec: sons in law, Henry Dawson and Joseph Robinson Wit: John Hinchman, Adrien Van Nosbtrand (?sp), Robert Hinchman. OK, I do not have a will for a TIMOTHY CARPENTER, One is mentioned in John Gale's will 1760 as having property in E Div. Gale's property is between Timothy Carpenter and Old Mr. Drake one also listed as witness in Wm Jackson will 1746 with Moses Horton and Richard Allison (OC wills Vol 1 pg 6) and, as above, listed as a brother in John Carpenter will, 1738/9 Are you as tired as I am??? Phoebe :-) **Richard Allison will

Does anyone know if the Orange County Genealogical Society has a website? Thank you. Darwina

Hello Orange County: Excuse me if I've asked this before, but.... Does anyone here know who was John Carpenter Smith? He is listed as a signer of the 1775 Pledge, in the Precinct of Goshen, Blooming Grove District. Seems likely his father was a Smith and his mother a Carpenter. Any info available on him? Robin

Hi Orange Co. List: I'm visiting in Ulster Co. for a few days and I plan to check out some of the local libraries and/or genealogical/historical societies in both Ulster and Orange Co's. Does anyone have any experience with any of the libraries, etc., in Orange Co.? (I've been to the Orange Co. Genealogical Society in Goshen as well as the Historical Society in Goshen.) Also, does anyone know the hours of operation of the Minisink Historical Society (?) in Westtown? I checked out the Orange Co. Genweb site and I did not find a link to libraries or historical societies, just the historians. (I have a whole file of this type of information at home but I neglected to bring it with me.) All of the people I am researching were born in the 1700s or very early 1800s. Thanks so much, Marilyn Hough Stern (usually in Austin, TX) Orange Co. names I'm researching: Armstrong, Bradner, Dunning, Halstead/Halsted, Oldfield, Vail, et al. Neighboring Sussex & Passaic Cos., NJ names: Coon/Koon, Courter, Gould, Hough, Hunt, Jersey, Kinsey, Longwell, Post, Rutan

I'm looking for copies of birth certificates for two of my "CASLIN" ancestors. They were born in Orange County in 1855 and 1857. Can someone give me some direction of who to contact to get these type of records? I'm not sure how New York keeps these type of records or where. Thanks. Email is bbmc@accessus.net Mike Caslin.

Once again, these were sent to me in error. I hope they will be of use to someone. Pam Sears Abstracts of Wills Vol VI 1760-1766 Liber 23 Page 126.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL CASE, of Goshen, in Orange County, being sick and weak. I leave to my two grandsons, David and Daniel Case, 80 acres of land, to be taken off the north east end of my lands, "from end to end." I leave to my two sons, Daniel and Zacheus Case, 200 acres of land, all along the land left to my two grandsons. I leave to my son Phineas 60 acres of land, including all my buildings and orchards, but my wife Abigail is to have the use of the same during her life, or widowhood, I leave to my son Zacheus a bed and furniture. To my granddaughters, Mary and Sarah Case, œ10 each when 18. Of the rest of my movable estate I leave 1/3 to my wife and 2/3 to my daughter Martha. (The sons Zacheus and Phineas were under age.) I make my brother-in-law, George Thompson, and my cousin, Joshua Brown, executors. September 7, 1760. Witnesses, Martha Case, David More, Jr., William Denn, weaver. Proved, May 10, 1761. Page 128.--In the name of God, Amen, January 19, 1759. I, JOHN GREEN, of Goshen, in Orange County, "being of a weak habit of Body." I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my grandson, James Mosier, son of James Mosier, deceased, œ2, "and a Brass hilted sword with four edges." To my granddaughter Rebecca, daughter of my daughter, Elizabeth Mosier, œ3. I leave to my wife Sarah all my estate to support her while she remains my widow, and if anything be left after her decease, then to my children, John Green, Sarah Belding, Abigail Corey, and Mary Hoit. I make my loving friend, Jacob Dunning, and my wife Sarah executors. Witnesses, Elijah Reeve, blacksmith, Thomas Pain. Proved, September 4, 1761. Page 130.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL TUTHILL, of Goshen, in Orange County, being in perfect health. "As for my burial I desire it may be decent without Pomp or State." I leave to my wife Susanah the use of all my estate during her widowhood. I leave to my son Daniel all that part of my lands and improvements lying on the east side of the road as it now runs through the farm. I leave the rest of my buildings and lands on the west side of the road to my son John. And Daniel shall pay to his brother Phineas œ10 when of age. And John shall pay to his brother Samuel œ10 when of age. I leave all the rest of my movable estate "to my children who are younger than my son John." (Names not given.) I make my wife and Joshua Brown and my son Daniel executors. Dated February 23, 1761. Witnesses, John Brewster, Samuel Smith, Selah Strong. Proved, September 28, 1761.

Hi folks, Considering the recent thread on wills that relate to Goshen, Orange, NY, here are a few more from the NY Historical Society Collection, Abstracts of Wills Vol VI 1760-1766, all Liber 22: Page 349.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN CARPENTER, of Goshen, in Orange County, being weak in body. "My funeral to be decent without pomp or state, at the discretion of my wife, who I doubt not will manage with all requisite prudence." I leave to my wife Elinor 1/4 of my movable estate, and the use of all lands and tenements, and make her executor. I leave to my son Anthony this house in which I now dwell, with the land, and the land adjoining being one Town Lot, with my right in the undivided lands in the Patent of Waywayanda, when he is 21. I leave to my daughter Hannah 1/4 of my movable estate, and a lot of land lying near Sugar Loaf Hill, which is part of a tract of land taken up by my father, and is Lot No. 2. I leave to my daughter Eunice 1/4 of my movables, and all my right in Connecticutt Company's first Purchase, on Delaware river, and she is to have this when 18 years old, or married. I leave to my daughter Elinor when 18, onequarter of my movables, and all my right in lands lying in Connecticutt Purchase, on Susquehana river. My wife Elinor is to take charge of the education and maintainance of my children, until my son Anthony is of age; and for this I leave her the use of all lands and movables, until he is 21. October 3, 1760. Witnesses, Solomon Carpenter, Jr., Thomas Wickham, Nehemiah Carpenter. Proved, November 8, 1760, before John Gale, Surrogate. Page 352.--In the name of God, Amen, October 10, 1760. I, JOHN GALE, of Goshen, in Orange County, being very sick. I leave to my grandson, Daniel Gale, 5 shillings as my heir at law. I leave to my son Dr. John Gale, œ5. To my son Benjamin, my homestead farm, with all apurtenances, and wagon plough and harrow, and 1/2 my interest in the undivided lands, but if he die without issue, then to his brother and sisters. I leave to my son, Roe Gale, "a certain piece of land lying in the East Division, being 120 acres, lying between Timothy Carpenter's land and the land of Old Mr. Drake." Also the other 1/2 of my undivided lands. But if he die without issue, then my son, Dr. John Gale, shall have œ100, and the rest to his brothers and sisters. I leave to my daughters Sarah and Cuzziah, each œ10. My son Benjamin is to pay to my son, Dr. John Gale, œ45, "as soon as he reasonably can, but at his own discretionary time." My executors are to take especial care in a fatherly like manner of my son Samuel, in providing for him as becometh at their discretion. I make my sons Dr. John and Benjamin executors. Witnesses, John Everitt, John Ludlann, Samuel Gale, shop keeper. Proved, November 4, 1760, before John Gale, Surrogate. Page 354.--In the name of God, Amen, June 14, 1760. I, YOST DURYE, of Goshen, in Orange County, "being now in a poor state of Body." After all debts are paid I leave to my wife Sara, the use of all estate during her widowhood, and a negro wench. To my son Yost Durye, œ10. To my daughter-in-law, Peternel Wood, œ25. My executors are to sell lands to pay debts. After my wife's marriage or decease, I leave all the remainder to my 5 children (not named). I make my wife Sarah and Abimal Youngs executors. Witnesses, Silas Benjamin, Christian Benjamin, Nathaniel Jayne. Proved, December 25, 1760. Page 357.--In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJAMIN STRONG, of Goshen, in Orange County, Esq., though weak of body, but of sound mind. I leave all my estate to my six children, Caturna, Elizabeth, Jerusha, Mary, Millicent, and James. My executors are to sell all estate and divide the money in the following manner. My son James to have œ300, when of age, "the interest to be used for educating and bringing him up," and all the rest to my 5 daughters, as they come of age. I make my brother, Selah Strong, and John Brewster, both of Orange County, executors. October 20, 1760. Witnesses, Daniel Tuthill, John Brewster, Jr., Edward Brewster. Proved, December 26, 1760. I have no connection to any of these families. Hope it helps someone. Pam Sears

Folks, I messed up on my count last time, this is part 6. I am sorry for the typing errors, some mine, probably some in the will. I have tried to be true to the will spelling, but first I have to read it, then jot it down, and then type itnso it is easy for me to make a mistake. The wills are available on microfische from the LDS, as well as from the CD. Phoebe NY Wills that mention Goshen Part 6 1763 Ebenezer Seeley G. precinct W Unis Has farm in Oxford purchased from Isaac Allison Sons: John Nathaniel, Josiah, Bezeal, Israel Dau: Mercy Bartlet, Susannah Sayre Grandson Bezeal Seeley Grand children: Mercy, Hannah, and Eleazor 8 other children: Wm, Jonas, Theodorus, Elijah, Hannah, Susannah, Sarah, Mercy Exec; Son in law James Sayer and son Isreal Wit: Elias Ward, Eliot Ward, Daniel Everett Proved 1767 Andrew Miller G. pre. W not named Dau: Ann Armstrong, Elizabeth Miller Eldest Sons: Andrew and James, also John, Wm., Daniel and youngest, Alexander Bros in law: James Jackson and Alexander Jackson and Wm Joaacson, son of Michael Jackson of G Wit: Michael Jackson, Wm. Armstrong, Wm Jackson 1766 Isaac Ludlum G Wife Catherine Son: Isaac Ludlum home lot in G, 17 and 18 and slso in SE Diov taken off the NW end adjoining son in law Samuel Denton and running across "my… land" to the land of Daniel Everett Soss John and Benjamin Dau Elizabeth and Sarah Has an E Div lot that adjoins Wm Jackson Wit: Daniel Everett, John Yale, Jr., John Berou Note: Isaac ludlum was a desc. Of Wm. Ludlum of Southampton 31 Jan 1766 John J. Carpenter, Blooming Green (that is what the will says) in OR Co. W. Jane Son: Mathew. Dau Juliana, Rachel, and Almira Bros in law: Hezekial Howell, Jr., Stephen Howell, and Charles Howell Sisters in law: Phebe, Susanah, and Abigail Howell Wit: Thomas Gregory, Samuel Smith, Jr., Wm Carpenter 1767 Wm Jackson G Dau Sarah Dau Elizabeth (I believe deceased) who also had a dau Sarah Sons: Daniel, Silas, George, Michael and William Bro: Michael Jackson to sell lot of land near Shugar (the spelling in the will) Loaf joining farm of Nathaniel Roe Bro in law Mathew Howell Wit: Joseph Rider, Samuel Stubs, Elinor Jackson 1767 James Horton Southold in Suffolk Co. W Anne Dau Abigail Sons james, Barnabus and Silas who get OR Co. land purchased from Robert Thompson and from Mr. Everitt near George Thompson land S Ezra, Thomas, Jonathan Wit: Lazarus Horton, Joseph Cleveland, Mary Cleveland

In researching my g-grandfather, Robert FITZGERALD, I find that he died in January of 1870. Anyone have any idea what funeral home would have made the arrangements back in that time. He was buried from St. Patricks and buried in their cemetery, however, St. Pats has no record. I did find the obit which stated it was a military funeral, and attended by Moscow's Brass Band. He had served in the rebellion, Crimean war and in the war in India. He was a Sgt. in the NYNG. Thanks for ANY info Bill

I am on to a new family surname. It is FOWLER. I have a Caroline FOWLER married to a John TERWILLIGER in or around Newburgh. They had atleast 4 kids. Stephen abt. 1849, Susan abt. 1852, Mary abt. 1856 and Carrie abt. 1864. Caroline FOWLER was b. in NY abt. 1825. If anyone can help, just let me know. Thanks. Robin Newburgh NY

NY will that mention Goshen (G) part 6 1756 Nathaniel Youngs of Southold mentions Silus Horton of G in his will. His dau in law is Deborah Horton 1763 Nathaniel DuBoes (Huguenot) Or. CO. W. Gertrude Son s Lewis, Zacharia, Jonas and Frederick Dau Tenaltjie, Hester w of Col. Jesse Woodhull (who is the bro of Gen. Nathaniel Woodhull) Rachel w of Andreas La Fevour Wit: Edward Williams, Gamaliel Conkling, George Clinton He had 1500 acres prob. Purchased from Vincent Mathews in Salisbury in Or Co. Jesse Woohull was b Mastic LI 1735 went to Bloomingrove ab. 1773 and purchawed 500 ac of land - their ch: Nathaniel, Richrd, Sarah (w. of Col. John Floyd of Smithtown LI) Renlche w of Nathaniel Smith of Smithtown Hannah w of Oliver Smith of East Moriches, LI Jesse and Ebenezer 1764 Peter Arnaut W Lenah Son Cornelius lot # 5 W. Div. Of Goshen " Jacob has lot # 6 " Wm 2 acres Bog Meadow in NW corner of lot # 6 also sons John and Peter son in law Gilbert Veal dau Lydia to be taught a taylor's trade dau: Mary, Deborah and Hannah Wit: Daniel Hulse, Mary Hulse, William Downs 1763 John Allison near Florida in G. Precinct, husbandman Sons: John, Henry, and Richard Daus: Kezia, Elizabeth, and Bridgit Exec: Richard Allison and John Wisner Wit: John Sutton and Caleb Wyley 1766 John Dean Pre. G. (no W mentioned) Father: William Dean Mother Catherine Dean Bros. Wm, Joseph, and Nicholas Sister Mary Dean Exec. Friends: Richard Edsell and Samuel Edsell, John McCarnly 1760 John Yelerton New Windson, Ul Co., merchant, W. Mary Only son, Anthony also has estate in G. township Grandson Abijah Yelverton, also an estate in Jordan, now in possession of Henry Brewster where Alexander Johnson now lives. Wit: James Johnson, "skipper," John Monell, Alexander Steele 1767 *** Joseph Sayre pre. G., W Sarah Eldest son: James; also sons: John, Benjamin, Daniel, Stephen, Jonathan Dau: Martha Mentions without telling relationship Joost, Garrett, and Sarah Doree Wit: Derrick Smith, Joseph Sayre, Daniel Reeves, Samuel Sayre

I have a sixteen page booklet from 1909, which I inherited from my father, for Coates-Goshen Automobiles, which were manufactured in Goshen. They manufactured a Runabout and a Town Car. If anyone is interested in a scanned copy of this booklet, please email me off list and I will send you a copy. Marge Clark mclark@eticomm.net

Dear Beth - In case anyone else is interested in these names from the Wawayanda book, I am replying to the list. There are no Cavanaughs in the index, but your other names are mentioned. Here are some examples - Grace Overton- a picture of her from 1964 at the Dolsontown Road School Campbell, J.E. - Town Clerk, 1888-90 Campbell, Rev. John - several mentions Campbell, Lemuel, A tailor from Slate Hill who removed to Michigan....became very prosperous, settling his family......on the rich bottom lands near Grand Rapids. Cock, Charles E Cock, Gideon W. (sometimes spelled Coch) Was postmaster at New Hampton 1832-41, Justice of the Peace in 1850 when Wawayanda became a separate town from Minisink, and was Supervisor of the town 1856-57. Write me if photostat copies of the relevant pages would be sufficient for you. Regina Haring, Nanuet, NY ----- Original Message ----- From: Beth A Christianson <chris205@tc.umn.edu> To: <NYORANGE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 9:29 AM Subject: Wawayanda Book request > Hello, Listers. > > Would someone who has the new book "Wawayanda-Our Town" check the index > for the surnames OVERTON, CAMPBELL, COCK, and CAVANAUGH (or variations)? > I am on a tight budget and I'd like to have more info about what's in > the book and if any of my surnames are included before I decide whether > or not to buy it right now. > > Feel free to e-mail me privately with your reply. > > Thank you to whoever does this. I greatly appreciate the assistance. > > Beth C. > > >

Hi Orange Co. List, Does anyone know if the hospital in Middletown which used to be (perhaps still is) a state mental hospital is still in existence? If so, what is it's name now and it's mailing address and/or phone number? I have a friend who wants to contact them for information on a patient who is now deceased. Thank you so much, Marilyn Hough Stern (Austin, TX)

Hi! My name is Gary James and I am seeking any info I can find on a Hiram/Hirum B. Seamans/Seamons. It is said he was born abt. 1847 in NY. His granddaughter said during an interview that she thought he was from around Elmira, NY, that she thought he was a blacksmith in the Civil War and that he had a brother named William. --- I'm afraid that is about all we know about this man's early life. Apparently, somewhere between 1847 and 1878 he, and/or his family, migrated to Fayette Co., IA (maybe after the Civil War), as he married a Katherine Siglin on 18 Apr 1878 in Fayette Co., IA. I am currently in the process of exploring the the Civil War rosters for his name and have found one -- "3-30 Seaman Hiram M 32 b orange widower mechant. - 1865 hurley 26 reg mo. 9 19 61 sgt 2n and lst lt in 39 mon wounded" with the "26th REGIMENT INFANTRY.--("2nd ONEIDA REGIMENT.") Organized at Elmira, N.Y., and mustered in May 21, 1861. Does anyone on this list know anything about this person??? Thanks in advance for any assist. Gary James -- Oklahoma pentaby@alltel.net

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NY wills that mention Goshen part 5 1760 Daniel Case G, wife Abigail Grandson David and Daniel, sons Daniel and Zacheus (under 21) ; and Phineas Granddaughter Mary and Sarah Case Dau Martha Bro in law Geo Thompson, Cousin Joshua Brown Wit: Martha Case, David Moore, Jr., Wm. Denn 1759 John Green, Goshen, wife Sarah Gr. Son James Mosier, son of James Mosier, dec'd Dau Elizabeth Mosier, grandaughter is Rebecca Mosier Ch. John Green, Sarah Belding, Abigail Cory and Mary Hoit Exec., Wife ;and friend Jacob Dunning Witnesses Elyah Reeve, blacksmith, Thomas Pain 1762 Daniel Cooley Goshen Eldest son Daniel; Isaac, Samuel, Jonathan, David and Sarah (I think she was a widow with a child) grand dau Mary Jayne Exec: friend Mathew Howell, Esq., Daniel Everett Wit: Wm Knap, John Chandler, James Knap 1761 Oliver Smith, Goshen precinct Sons Nehemiah, Benjamin, Oliver and Joseph Dau Martha, Mary, Phoebe, Amy Witness: John Rae, Thomas Denton, Isaac Roads 1761 Soloman Carpenter Children of son John (dec'd) Dau Mary Finn Sons John, Nehemiah, Anthony, and Soloman. Wit: Wm Dunning, Benjamin Corey, and James Little 1762 Isabella Simpson Goshen widow of John Son Mathew Neely Grandaughter Isabella Neely dau of Thomas Neely Other Thomas Neely grandchildren not named Exec. Arthur Beatty Wit: Donald Cameron, Thomas Neely, Archibald Beaty

FYI Ref Will Probate. All the Probate records (Wills, Admin, Inventory, etc) are usually available from the Orange County Surrogate's Office in Goshen. I have gotten many there, the indexes are available right in the office to look up whichever document you need. Bill Staples, WE (Worker Emeritus) Researching Family History of HOLMES (NY/CT), STAPLES(NY/NJ/CT), ELMS(NY), BANKS(CT) , WYGANT(NY)