In the matter of the estate of ELIJAH GRANT of Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY: On 20 September 1852, HANNAH GRANT of Antwerp, petitioned to open probate.
Heirs/next of kin:
WARHAM W. GRANT
GRACE R. GRANT
JOHN D. GRANT
MIRANDA A. GRANT,, all of Antwerp
OZIAS GRANT of Watertown, NY, all of full age
NATHANEEL G. GRANT of Antwerp, a minor with no general guardian
HANNAH GRANT of Antwerp, widow of the deceased.
WILL OF ELIJAH GRANT
ELIJAH GRANT named his son, JOHN D. Named GRACE and MIRANDA. Named his wife, HANNAH. Named his two sons: WAREHAM W. and OZIAS, lands in Wisconsin, Fond-du-Lac Co, Springvale, land that was his son OTHELLO's, now deceased. Appointed wife HANNAH as sole executrix. Will dated 7 May 1852.
/s/ Elijah Grant
Witnesses: CHAS B. POND and J. S. CONKEY both of Antwerp, NY
CODICIL TO THE WILL: Elijah directed that daughters, GRACIA and MIRANDA should have a home while unmarried, with wife. The same granted to son, NATHANIEL while under age. Dated same as will and same witnesses.
Will proved: 4 October 1852.
Jefferson Co., NY Wills, Vol. 2, p. 290.
Information contributed by volunteer Marilyn Sapienza.
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