Edmund Fowler1

M, b. circa 1701, d. before 5 January 1748
     Edmund was born circa 1701 in Eastchester, Westchester County, New York. He was the son of Henry Fowler IV and Abigail Hoyt. Edmund married Rachael Hunt. Edmund and Rachael had children: Gilbert, Edmund [not in mother's will], Solomon, [-1763] [m. 5/30/1761 Sarah Hunt], Rachael [m. Mr. Palmer], Hannah [m. Mr. Butler] & Abigail [-before 1/03/1761 - unmarried].2









Edmund made his will on 30 November 1747.

Leaves to son Gilbert ; £200. To son Edward, "all land in Eastchester at a place called Hutchins, bought of Jasper Drake, and all meadow bought of Thomas Shute ; except 7 acres of land and 2 acres of salt meadow, house, land and grist mill, lying to the north of the house and mills and to be measured off." These are to be sold by executors. Also leaves to son Edward 4 acres of salt meadow bought of Samuel Fowler at Hutchins. At the expiration of 12 years or if wife Rachel remarries, the executors are to sell the rest of real estate. " My son Solomon is to be kept to school or Colledge, and given him learning fit to qualifie him to be a Doctor." Mentions daughters Rachel, Hannah and Abigail. Makes wife and John Bartow and Anthony Bartow executors. - - - Witnesses: Bartholomew Foge Nathan Palmer Elijah Flood.3

Edmund departed this life in Eastchester. His will was probated on 5 January 1748.

Citations

  1. [S22] Norman Davis, Westchester Patriarchs, A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester Co., N.Y., p. 87.
  2. [S22] Norman Davis, Westchester Patriarchs, A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester Co., N.Y., p. 89.
  3. [S105] William S. Pellatreau, Early wills of Westchester County, New York : from 1664 to 1784 : a careful abstract of all wills (nearly 800) recorded in New York Surrogate's Office and at White Plains, N.Y. from 1664 to 1784
    , pages 107-108.