For Jane, [email protected], who posted' "Am trying to sort out the Belknap family who lived in New Windsor in the 18th century, specifically a Joseph with wife Phebe who left a will dated 1807" From "Early Orange County Wills, 1787-1830", pg 131 JOSEPH BELKNAP of Town of New Windsor Liber E page 100 Will made Oct 6, 1807 Probated Aug 18, 1813 Wife-Phebe Belknap Sons-Thomas, Daniel, Joseph (dec'd) Daughers-Lydia Wood, Phebe Wharry Grandchildren-James,Thomas & daughters, children of son, Joseph (dec'd),- David Wharry Executors-Thomas Belknap, Daniel Belknap Witnesses-William A. Clark, Aaron Belknap, William Ross Also from "Early Orange County Wills, 1787-1830", pg 131 THOMAS BELKNAP of Town of Newburgh Liber E page 105 Will made Aug 21, 1813 Probated Sept 13, 1813 Brothers-Daniel & Joseph (dec'd) his widow, Sarah Sister-Lydia Wood Cousin-Chancy Belknap Thomas, Jr., James, Harriot, Ann Eliza, Sarah, Elcey & Amanda children of dec'd bro. Joseph-Daniel, Jr. son of bro. Daniel Executors-Daniel Belknap (bro.), Chancy Belknap, James Belknap, nephew Witness-Moses Higby, John Miller, William Ross The index at surrogate court does not show a will for Phebe Belknap in that time frame. If you want photocopies of the wills themselves, I can get them for you. Contact me direct at [email protected] I hope this info helps. Marty Irons Goshen NY PS: Have you seen the brand-new Orange County Genealogical Society (NY) website? It can be found at ocgsny.org. The book "Early Orange County Wills, 1787-1830" and other Orange County books are available through ocgsny.org.