The will of Deacon John Doane, Sr., (Abt 1590-1685):
Though it is very faint, you can still read parts of it. This is where I got the title for this blog several years ago: from the phrase,"in your journey heavenward..." See a transcription here at my previous post: http://huseland.blogspot.com/2012/07/john-doanes-will.html
The Inventory taken of John Doane, Sr.'s estate:
The will of John Doane, Jr. (1633-1708):
Notice that John Jr. copies a large section from his father's will, as a spiritual preamble that inspires his own confession of faith and prayer for his children to not lose interest in Jesus Christ.
Notice that John Jr. copies a large section from his father's will, as a spiritual preamble that inspires his own confession of faith and prayer for his children to not lose interest in Jesus Christ.
The Inventory of John Doane, Jr.'s estate:
The Will of Samuel Doane (1673-1756):
The Inventory of Samuel Doane's estate:
Sworn affidavits from people saying they received their portion of the estate. Notice Thomas Cook, signing about a portion given to his wife Dinah Doane Cook.
2 comments:
So did you pick up on flax that was willed to you?
Sadly I never got a flake of flax. Did you notice the inventory item, "liquor for the 'prisers" to pay them back for doing the appraising of the estate?
Brian
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