In the matter of the estate of James Post of Rutland, Jeff. Co., NY:
On 22 January 1862, David McNeil of Champion, Jeff. Co., petitioned to open probate.
HEIRS/NEXT OF KIN:
Eliza Elizabeth McNeil, wife of David McNeil, petitioner of Champion
Rosella M. Post of Rutland, both of Jefferson Co., NY
Haydin J. Post of Mendota, Lasell County
John W. Post of Elmwood, both of Illinois
Harriet L. Post, wife of Samuel J. Post of Essex, Connecticut
James H. Post of Ottawa Canada West, children of the deceased and of full age
Harriet VanCamp, wife of William VanCamp
Alonzo Winney, of full age residing in the State of Wisconsin, but whose more particular place of residence cannot be determined
Mary Jane Winney
Susan Winney, minors of Canajoharie, NY, children of Mary, a deceased daughter of James Post, deceased.
Deceased left no widow surviving.
James Post named his daughter, Elizabeth McNeil, wife of David McNeil. Named his grandchildren: Harriet Winney, Mary Jane Winney, Susan Winney and Alonzo Winney, daughters and son of Conrad J. Winney. Named his son, Hayden J. Post. Named his son, James H. Post. Named his son, John W. Post. Named his daughter, Harriet L. Post, the wife of Samuel J. Post. Named his daughter, Rosetta M. Post. He appointed David McNeil and Rosetta M. Post as co-executors.
Will dated 29 August 1860. /s/ James Post
Witnesses: Cyrus C. Phelps and Jane Phelps both of LeRay, Jeff. Co., NY
Will proved: March 11, 1862.
Jeff. Co., NY Wills, Vol. 8, p. 464.
Information contributed by volunteer Marilyn Sapienza.
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