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Descendants of Capt. John Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island, NY according to Mary Thomas Seaman: 1928


      74. Hester[Esther]3 Seaman (Nathaniel2, John1) was born November 8, 1701 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:282, 443, 465., (2) New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, "New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," New York:: vol. 4, #1 [1873] p. 34, Hester was born ye 8 d. 9 mo.), and died July 6, 1759 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:465.). She married John Whitson December 27, 1723 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 318, 319, marriage date given is 1722.), son of Thomas Whitson and Martha Jones. He was born February 19, 1696/97 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:465., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 318.), and died December 23, 1778 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:465.).

More About John Whitson and Hester[Esther] Seaman:
Marriage: December 27, 1723 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 318, 319, marriage date given is 1722.)
     
Children of Hester[Esther] Seaman and John Whitson are:
+ 311 i.   Nathaniel4 Whitson, died Unknown.
+ 312 ii.   John Whitson III, born Abt. 1724; died Unknown.


      75. Jacob3 Seaman (Nathaniel2, John1) was born October 10, 1703 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:282, 444., (2) New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, "New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," New York:: vol. 4, #1 [1873] p. 34, ye 10 of 8 mo.), and died April 29, 1759 in Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, Queens [now Nassau] Co., NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:444., (2) Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 5:362-363.). He married Mercy Powell 1726 in Westbury, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. 3, p. 437, 444., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 29.), daughter of Thomas Powell and Elisabeth Townsend. She was born 1702 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. 3, p. 444., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 29.), and died March 13, 1759 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:444., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 29., (3) Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 5:362-363, not mentioned as being alive in will of husband, Jacob Seaman, dated April 10, 1759.).

Notes for Jacob Seaman:
Jacob Seaman was a resident of Jericho, Long Island, NY. His will was proved April 10, 1759. Jacob Seaman was the Surveyor of High Ways 1744 to 1749 inclusive.

More About Jacob Seaman:
Fact 5: January 30, 1749/50, mentioned as executor in "brother-in-law's will, William Willis of Westbury, NY (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 4:283.)
Will: April 10, 1759, Proved, February 7, 1760 (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 5:362-363, "Know all men by these presents that I, JACOB SEAMAN, of Jericho, in the town of Oyster Bay, yeoman, being this 10th day of 4th month, 1759, sick." I leave to my son, Gilbert Seaman, a feather bed and full furniture, and half a dozen chairs. I leave to my three children, Jacob, Gilbert, and my daughter, Amy Kirbie, all my books. To my daughter, Amy Kirbie, my household goods, 6 cows, 20 sheep, a horse, my riding chair, side saddle, and 6 other cattle. To my son Gilbert my gun, 2 cows, and 4 young cattle. I leave to my sons Jacob and Gilbert all my houses, lands, and buildings, both lotted and lying in common, and all meadows, salt and fresh, in Oyster Bay or Hempstead, and all the rest of my estate, and they are to pay all debts, and I make them executors. Witnesses, Isaac Doty, Willett Seaman, Samuel Willis. Proved, February 7, 1760.)

More About Mercy Powell:
Fact 4: January 3, 1719/20, mentioned in father's will,Thomas Powell,late of Bethpage now of Westbury,Queens (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 2:262.)

Marriage Notes for Jacob Seaman and Mercy Powell:
Jacob Seaman married Mercy Powell. Mary Thomas Seaman has Mercy Powell's birthdate as March 18, 1704/05, other sources indicate 1702.

More About Jacob Seaman and Mercy Powell:
Marriage: 1726, Westbury, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. 3, p. 437, 444., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 29.)
     
Children of Jacob Seaman and Mercy Powell are:
  313 i.   Amy4 Seaman, died June 16, 1759. She married Jacob W. Kirby January 31, 1759 in Westbury Meeting, Westbury, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:442., (2) Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 5:362, mentioned as: To my daughter, Amy Kirbie... in will of father dated April 1759.); born 1731 (Source: (1) Deats, E.R. , compiler, edited by H. Macy, Jr., Underhill Genealogy vol. 5-6, (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1980), vol. 5, p. 73, born 23, 8th mo., 1731., (2) Frost, Josephine C., Underhill Genealogy vol. 2-3, ([New York?] Published privately by M.C. Taylor in the interests of the Underhill Society of America, 1932), 2:84.); died Unknown.
  More About Amy Seaman:
Fact: April 10, 1759, mentioned in will of father, Jacob Seaman of Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, Queens [now Nassau] Co., NY (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 5:362-363, mentioned as: "To my daughter, Amy Kirbie...")

  More About Jacob Kirby and Amy Seaman:
Marriage: January 31, 1759, Westbury Meeting, Westbury, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:442., (2) Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 5:362, mentioned as: To my daughter, Amy Kirbie... in will of father dated April 1759.)
+ 314 ii.   Gilbert Seaman, died Unknown.
+ 315 iii.   Jacob [Twin] Seaman, born April 20, 1732; died Unknown.
  316 iv.   Jemima [Twin] Seaman, born April 20, 1732; died Unknown in youth (Source: Hicks, Benjamin D., Willis Family of Long Island, (New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Oct. 1884 Vol. XV reprinted in Hoff, Henry B. Genealogies of Long Island Families [Baltimore :Genealogical Pub. Co., 1987]), 748.).


      76. Abraham3 Seaman (Nathaniel2, John1) was born January 10, 1705/06 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:282, 444., (2) New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, "New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," New York:: vol. 4, #1 [1873] p. 34, born ye 10 d. 11 mo. 1706., (3) New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, "New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," New York:: vol. 4, #1 [1873] p. 34, ye 10 d. 11 mo. 1706.), and died Unknown. He married Deborah Townsend October 1, 1731 in Westbury Meeting, Westbury, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:442., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 119.), daughter of James Townsend and Audrey Almy. She died Unknown.

More About Abraham Seaman and Deborah Townsend:
Marriage: October 1, 1731, Westbury Meeting, Westbury, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:442., (2) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 119.)
     
Children of Abraham Seaman and Deborah Townsend are:
  317 i.   James4 Seaman, died Unknown. He married Sarah Smith 1751; died Unknown.
  More About James Seaman and Sarah Smith:
Marriage: 1751
  318 ii.   Peleg Seaman, died Unknown. He married Ursela Ackerly December 23, 1756 in St. George's [Episcopal] Church, Hempstead, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Haight, John Sylvanus, Adventures for God: a History of St. George's Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Long Island, (Binghamton, NY: Vail-Ballou Press, 1932)., (2) Tucker, Gideon J, Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued..., (Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons & Co., 1860), MB, v. I, page 369., (3) Armbruster, Eugene L., Marriages of Long Island Settlers and Allied Families, (Jamaica, NY: Long Island Collection, The Queens Borough Public Library, 1941), cites date of Dec. 1, 1756 which is more likely the date of the Marriage Bond and not of the wedding., (4) Seaman, Ardon, Marriages of the Seamans taken from the records of the Town, State, and Church, (NY: privately published, 1866), Peleg Seaman to Ursula Akerby, both of Hempstead, Dec. 23, 1756.); died Unknown.
  More About Peleg Seaman:
Fact 2: May 6, 1796, Mentioned as bonded for Will of Thomas Sands of New York City (Source: Scott, Kenneth, Genealogical Data from New York Administration Bonds 1753-1799, (New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1969), 120, Sands, Thomas, of New York City, weaver - Adm (6 May 1796) Elizabeth Powell and Sarah Degroate - Bd: Elizabeth Powell, Peter DeGroate, Francis Gantz and Peleg Seaman, all of New York City.)

  Marriage Notes for Peleg Seaman and Ursela Ackerly:
Seamans, Peleg      Marriage date : Dec 1, 1756
      Spouse : Akerly, Urselah
      County of record : Province of New York
      State : NY
Source information: Tucker, Gideon J. "Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued". 1860. Marriage Bonds, volume I, page 369.


  More About Peleg Seaman and Ursela Ackerly:
Marriage: December 23, 1756, St. George's [Episcopal] Church, Hempstead, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Haight, John Sylvanus, Adventures for God: a History of St. George's Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Long Island, (Binghamton, NY: Vail-Ballou Press, 1932)., (2) Tucker, Gideon J, Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued..., (Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons & Co., 1860), MB, v. I, page 369., (3) Armbruster, Eugene L., Marriages of Long Island Settlers and Allied Families, (Jamaica, NY: Long Island Collection, The Queens Borough Public Library, 1941), cites date of Dec. 1, 1756 which is more likely the date of the Marriage Bond and not of the wedding., (4) Seaman, Ardon, Marriages of the Seamans taken from the records of the Town, State, and Church, (NY: privately published, 1866), Peleg Seaman to Ursula Akerby, both of Hempstead, Dec. 23, 1756.)
  319 iii.   Almy Seaman, died Unknown.
  320 iv.   Abraham(or Absolam) Seaman, died Unknown. He married Phoebe Andrews October 28, 1769 in Province of New York (Source: (1) Tucker, Gideon J, Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued..., (Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons & Co., 1860), Marriage Bonds, volume XV, page 72., (2) Seaman, Ardon, Marriages of the Seamans taken from the records of the Town, State, and Church, (NY: privately published, 1866), Abraham Seaman mar. Phebe Andrews, Oct. 28, 1769.); died Unknown.
  Marriage Notes for Abraham(or Seaman and Phoebe Andrews:
Seaman, Absalom      Marriage date : Oct 28, 1769
      Spouse : Andrews, Phebe
      County of record : Province of New York
      State : NY
Source information: Tucker, Gideon J. "Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued". 1860. Marriage Bonds, volume XV, page 72

  More About Abraham(or Seaman and Phoebe Andrews:
Marriage: October 28, 1769, Province of New York (Source: (1) Tucker, Gideon J, Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued..., (Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons & Co., 1860), Marriage Bonds, volume XV, page 72., (2) Seaman, Ardon, Marriages of the Seamans taken from the records of the Town, State, and Church, (NY: privately published, 1866), Abraham Seaman mar. Phebe Andrews, Oct. 28, 1769.)
+ 321 v.   Stephen Seaman, died Unknown.


      77. Rachel[2]3 Seaman (Nathaniel2, John1) was born March 9, 1707/08 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. 3, p. 282., (2) New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, "New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," New York:: vol. 4, #1 [1873] p. 34, born ye 9 d. 11 mo., 1708.), and died Unknown. She married Jeremiah Elfreth (Source: Hicks, Benjamin D., Willis Family of Long Island, (New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Oct. 1884 Vol. XV reprinted in Hoff, Henry B. Genealogies of Long Island Families [Baltimore :Genealogical Pub. Co., 1987]), 748, of Philadelphia.) January 30, 1738/39 in Westbury, Long Island, NY. He died Unknown.

More About Jeremiah Elfreth and Rachel[2] Seaman:
Marriage: January 30, 1738/39, Westbury, Long Island, NY
     
Child of Rachel[2] Seaman and Jeremiah Elfreth is:
  322 i.   Infant4 Elfreth, died Infant.


      78. Hezekiah3 Seaman (Nathaniel2, John1) was born May 4, 1711 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:282, 443., (2) Seaman, Mary Thomas, The Seaman Family in America..., (New York: TA Wright, 1928), 43, 62., (3) New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, "New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," New York:: vol. 4, #1 [1873] p. 34, born ye 11 d. 3 mo., 1711., (4) Bunker, Mary Powell, Long Island Genealogies, (Reprint. Originally published: Albany, NY: J. Munsell's Sons, 1895), 153, 155, has birth date as 4 [day], 3 [month], 1711. On page 155: Hezekia [sic] [3] Seaman (Nathaniel [2], Captain John [1]) and wife, dau. of Isaac Doughty had: Thomas [4], Jacob [4], Stephen [4], and Almy. [4]., (5) Hill, Peter B., compiler, Edward Doty of the Mayflower: Mayflower Families in Progress, Third Edition, (Plymouth, Mass: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1996), 148.), and died Bef. October 2, 1786 in Philipsburg Manor, Westchester Co., NY (Source: Sawyer, Ray Cowen, 1895- ed., "Index of wills for New York County (New York City) from 1662-1850," New York: Sawyer, 1931, 387.). He married Mary Doty Abt. 1732 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. 3, p. 443, 408, acknowledged marrying outside [Quaker Faith] Sept. 27, 1732.), daughter of Isaac Doty and Elizabeth Jackson. She was born 1710 in Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. 3, p. 443, 408., (2) Seaman, Mary Thomas, The Seaman Family in America..., (New York: TA Wright, 1928), 43, 62., (3) Doty, Ethen Allen, The Doty Doten Family in America descendants of Edward Doty, an emmigrant by the Mayflower, 1620, (Brooklyn, NY: Published for the author, 1897), 501, b. about 1710., (4) Hill, Peter B., compiler, Edward Doty of the Mayflower: Mayflower Families in Progress, Third Edition, (Plymouth, Mass: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1996), 148.), and died Unknown.

Notes for Hezekiah Seaman:
Hinshaw's Quaker records: acknowledged marrying out Sept. 27, 1732; certificate of transfer to Purchase [Westchester Co., NY]; disowned 6-24-1761 for oath and serving as a Constable. [vol. 3, p.443-444]

"The Town Book of the Manor of Philispburgh" as published in New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Record, 39:3 p.207 [July 1928] notes that there was a [cattle] earmark registered to "Hesyeciye Simmens" on 1747 Dec. 3.

In the same Phillipsburg records are noted: "1753 the first thursday in April is chosen for Philipsburg the sevel offeceres for the year insuing. for town clerk Jacob Dykman, for Constable and Colector hasakiah Seman for debity James Legget..."

Tax Receipts: Recd in Mamaroneck this twenty sixth day of March 1754 of Hezekiah Seaman, Collector of Philipsburgh the Sum of thirty nine pounds in part of the rate due October 1753 -- John Stevenson, Treasurer.

1755 the 15 day of January chosen the sevel offiersers for the year insuing for town clerk Jacob Dykman, for Constable and Collector Hexekiah Seaman, for sessors William Pogsley and William fose,...

More About Hezekiah Seaman:
Fact: December 31, 1747, Ear Mark registered in Philipsburgh Manor, Westchester Co., NY (Source: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Record, 39:3 p.207 [July 1928] "The Town Book of the Manor of Philispburgh", 1747 Dec. 31 Hesyeciye Simmens.)
Fact 2: 1753, elected Constable and Collector for Philipsburg, Westchester Co., NY (Source: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Record, 39:3 p.205 [July 1928] "The Town Book of the Manor of Philispburgh", 1753 the first thursday in April is chosen for Philipsburg the sevel offeceres for the year insuing. for town clerk Jacob Dykman, for Constable and Colector hasakiah Seman for debity James Legget...)
Fact 3: March 26, 1754, Tax Receipts (Source: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Record, 39:3 p.213 [July 1928] "The Town Book of the Manor of Philispburgh", Tax Receipts: Recd in Mamaroneck this twenty sixth day of March 1754 of Hezekiah Seaman, Collector of Philipsburgh the Sum of thirty nine pounds in part of the rate due October 1753 -- John Stevenson, Treasurer. also then of H. S. June 17, 1754 signed J. S. Treas. also then of H. S. Mch 26, 1755 signed J. S. Treas. also then of H. S. Jany, 1757 signed J. S. Treas. also then of H. S. March 31, 1757 signed J. S. Treas. also then of H. S. Sept. 24, 1757 signed J. S. Treas. also then of H. S. June 9, 1758 signed J. S. Treas. also then of H. S. Feb. 1, 1758 signed J. S. Treas.)
Fact 4: January 15, 1755, elected Constable and Collector for Philipsburg, Westchester Co., NY (Source: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Record, 39:3 p.206 [July 1928] "The Town Book of the Manor of Philispburgh", 1755 the 15 day of January chosen the sevel offiersers for the year insuing for town clerk Jacob Dykman, for Constable and Collector Hexekiah Seaman, for sessors William Pogsley and William fose,...)
Fact 5: 1757, elected Constable and Collector for Philipsburg, Westchester Co., NY (Source: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Record, 39:3 p.206 [July 1928] "The Town Book of the Manor of Philispburgh", 1757 the first thursday in April chosen the sevel officers for the year insuing -- for town clerk Jabob Dykman -- for Constable and Collector Hesekiah Seman -- for sessors John Smith and Edward Griffin.)
Fact 6: 1760, elected Assessor for Philipsburg, Westchester Co., NY (Source: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Record, 39:3 p.206 [July 1928] "The Town Book of the Manor of Philispburgh", 1760 the first thursday in April were chosen the Sevel officers att the town meeting att Philipsburg for the insuing year for town clerk Jacob Dykman, for constable and collector Thomas Shamponwa for assessors Isaac Dean and Hesekiah Seman.)
Fact 7: December 10, 1762, mentioned as executor in will of Dirck Storm, Manor of Phillipsburg, Westchester Co., NY (Source: Pelletreau, William S., Early Wills of Westchester County, New York from 1664 to 1784, (New York: Francis P. Harper, 1898]), 202, 376. Dirck Storm, Manor of Phillipsburg. "My improvements to be sold and divided among all my children." (not named). Makes wife Elizabeth and Hezekiah Seaman executors. Witnesses: Samuel Dean, Hannah Van Tassell, Wm., Davids, "farmer" Dec. 10, 1762. Proved Nov. 3, 1763.)
Fact 10: April 22, 1774, wittness to will of Abel DeVow (De Voe) of New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY (Source: Page 153.--In the name of God, Amen, April 22, 1774. I, ABEL DEVOW (De Voe), of New Rochelle, in Westchester County, yeoman, being sick. "I leave to my son Abel, a negro wench and her increase." To my son Frederick, a negro man. To my son Andrew, a negro boy. I leave to my daughter Magdalena, wife of Jeremiah Schurman, 150 [pounds]. I leave to my wife Magdalena all the rest of movable estate. I make my sons, Abel and Frederick, executors. Witnesses, Gilbert Bloomer, Hezekiah Seaman, Israel Secord. Proved, July 29, 1774.)
Will: April 10, 1783, proved Oct. 2, 1786 (Source: (1) Collections of the New York Historical Society, vol. 14, [1905] p. 73, quoting "Page 292 Liber 39 April 10, 1783 Hezikiah Seaman, New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, to my wife Mary, use of all my estate, real and personal, as long as she shall live; at her death, to my son Isaac, 5 Pounds; to my son Thomas, 100 Pounds; remainder of my estate to be equally divided between my three sons, Jacamiah, Absolom, and Thomas. I appoint my wife and my son Thomas, executors. Witnesses, John Coutant, Paul Le Count, carpenter; Francis Le Count. Proved, October 2, 1786., (2) Sawyer, Ray Cowen, 1895- ed., "Index of wills for New York County (New York City) from 1662-1850," New York: Sawyer, 1931, 387, probated Oct. 2, 1786 Liber 39 page 292.)

Marriage Notes for Hezekiah Seaman and Mary Doty:
Hezekiah Seaman married Mary Doughty. In the Quaker records this marriage was "acknowledged married out" Sept. 27, 1732. ct Purchase [NY] June 28, 1738; cf Purchase [NY]; disowned June 24, 1761 for oath and serving as Constable.

More About Hezekiah Seaman and Mary Doty:
Marriage: Abt. 1732 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. 3, p. 443, 408, acknowledged marrying outside [Quaker Faith] Sept. 27, 1732.)
     
Children of Hezekiah Seaman and Mary Doty are:
  323 i.   Thomas4 Seaman (Source: Collections of the New York Historical Society, vol. 14, [1905] p. 73.), died Unknown.
+ 324 ii.   Jacomiah Seaman, died 1808 in North Wallace, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  325 iii.   Stephen Seaman, died Unknown.
  326 iv.   Almy Seaman, died Unknown.
  327 v.   Absolom Seaman (Source: Collections of the New York Historical Society, vol. 14, [1905] p. 73.), died Unknown.
  328 vi.   Isaac Seaman (Source: Collections of the New York Historical Society, vol. 14, [1905] p. 73.), died Unknown.

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