In the matter of the estate of Samuel Child of LeRay, Jeff. Co., NY:
On 2 January 1863, Thomas Child of LeRay petitioned to open probate.
HEIRS/NEXT OF KIN:
Rachel Child, widow of the deceased
Thomas Child, petitioner
William Child
Joseph Child
Phebe B. Hart, wife of George B. Hart
Rachel Burdick
Eunice Roberts, wife of Stephen Roberts, all of LeRay
Mary Barber, wife of Selah W. Barber of Philadelphia, Jeff. Co., all of full age
Lydia Child of LeRay, a minor having no general guardian, all children of Samuel Child , the deceased.
Samuel named his wife, Rachel Child. Named his daughter, Lydia Child. Named his beloved children: Phebe B. Hart, Rachel Burdick, Thomas Child, Eunice Roberts, Mary Barber, William Child, Joseph Child and Lydia Child. He appointed his wife, Rachel and son, Thomas, as sole executrix and executors of the will. Will date 19 December 1862. /s/ Samuel Child
Witnesses: George B. Hart and Stephen Roberts both of LeRay, Jeff. Co.
Will proved: 12 January 1863
Jeff. Co., NY Wills, Vol. 9, p. 84.
Information contributed by volunteer Marilyn Sapienza.
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