The Leeds Family of New Jersey:Information about Mary Hicks
Mary Hicks (b. 15 Oct 1698, d. 19 Aug 1763)
Notes for Mary Hicks:
In the name of God, Amen. I, Mary Lawrence, of Flushing, widow of Samuel Lawrence late of Flushing, being in good health, this 9th day of October, 1775. I leave to my son, Samuel Lawrence, the interest of f300 (pounds) during his life for which f300 (pounds) of my Bonds or cash shall be put out at interest. To my said son my "Cott beds" and the bedding belonging to them, f200 (pounds) of the said f300 (pounds) after the death of my son Samuel to my grandson, William Lawrence, son od Augustin Lawrence, but in case my said grandson die before my son Samuel, then the same to my son Augustin; the remaining f100 (pounds) after the death of Samuel to be equally divided between all my children. To my son Augustin f100 (pounds). To my granddaughters, Mary and Margaret, daughters of my son, Thomas Lawrence, each f50 (pounds) to be put out at interest, and paid them with the interest when respectfully of full age. To my daughter, Deborah Doughty, my large silver mug for life and then to my granddaughter, Margaret Lawrence. To my daughter, Mary Warters, my silver "soup spoon". To my granddaughter, Sarah James, my silver "Tea pott". To my granddaughter, Hannah James, my :silver mugg" and one silver "salt dish". To my granddaughter, Mary James, my small silver mugg and one silver salt dish. To my great granddaughter, Mary Colden, my silver sugar dish. To my grandson, Samuel Willett, six silver tablespoons. To my grandson, Augustine Willett, my silver cream pot and pepper box. To my granddaughter, Mary Warters, half a dozen silver tea spoons and silver tea tongs. To my son, Thomas Lawrence, my clock, and if he die before his wife Mary the clock to his wife. To my niece, Mary Hicks, my silver poringer, the remainder of my Bonds, cash, notes of hand, and money due me, with all the residue of my estate to be equally divided between my sons, Thomas and Augustin, and my daughters, Debora Doughty, Elizabeth Thorneton and Mary Warters. I desire that my son Samuel shall live with my daughter, Mary Warters. I desire that my negro wench Hannah choose her Master or have her freedom which she may like best. The above legacies to be given to the said legatees when they respectfully arrive at age or marry. I make my sons, Thomas and Augustin Lawrence, and my son-in-law, Samuel Doughty, executors.
Witnesses, Joseph Willis, of Queens County, Cordwainer; Elizabeth Willis, John Field. Proved, Queens County, September 24, 1784. Administration granted to Thomas Lawrence, New York, October 2, 1784.
More About Mary Hicks and Samuel Lawrence:
Marriage: 01 Jun 1717, Flushing, Queens, NY.
Children of Mary Hicks and Samuel Lawrence are:
- +Elizabeth Lawrence, b. Bet. 10 Feb 1728 - 1729, Flushing, Queens,NY, d. date unknown, Bucks, Pa..