In the matter of the estate of JOHN ELLIS of Ellisburgh, Jefferson Co., NY:
On 21 September 1847, ROBERT ELLIS and JOHN ELLIS of Ellisburgh, petitioned to open probate on the estate. They state in the petition that John Ellis had lately died and left a will.
Heirs/next of kin:
CATHARINE ELLIS, widow of John Ellis
CALEB ELLIS
MARY McKINDLEY
DANIEL ELLIS
all of Ellisburg, and the following named minors under 21 years:
ELIZABETH ELLIS
JOHN ELLIS
CAROLINE ELLIS
GEORGE R. ELLIS
HANNAH ELLIS
EDWARD ELLIS
WILL OF JOHN ELLIS
JOHN ELLIS named his wife, CATHERINE. Named eldest son, CALEB. Named his son, SQUAIR. Named daughter, MARY. Named son, DANIEL. Named son, GEORGE R. Named daughter, HANNAH. Named son, EDWARD. He appointed ROBERT ELLIS, JOHN W. ELLIS and WILLIAM McKINDLEY as executors. Will dated: 30 Dec. 1846 /s/ John Ellis
Witnesses: C. W. EASTMAN and RICHARD ELLIS of Ellisburgh, Jefferson Co.
Will proved: 6 Nov. 1847.
Jefferson Co., NY Wills, Vol. E, p. 4.
Information contributed by volunteer Marilyn Sapienza.
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