Richard Crabb

     Richard was born circa 1594 in County Suffolk, England. Richard married Alice Wright, daughter of William Wright, on 14 September 1663 in the Town of Oyster Bay, Queens County, Long Island, New York. Richard came to Oyster Bay about 1660, remaining there until his death. Richard made his will 5 April 1680 (second month) at the Town of Oyster Bay, Queens County, Long Island, New York. I, Richard Crab, Oyster Bay. "Oyster Bay this 5th day of Second month 1680." "This declares unto all that it may in any way concerne, that I Richard Crab of Oyster Bay, being sicke and weake, and know not how the Lord may deal with me. Therefore while my understanding may remain, for setting my estate in Peace," Leave his daughter in law Lide Wright, "my house and Home lot on the east side of Samuel Andrews house lot." the way being between, and all the common rights that belong to said house lot, with one share of meadow in Great Meadow. To John Townsend, son of James Townsend, of Oyster Ba;y, my whole share of Land on Hogg Island. Leaves the rest of his estate to his wife Alse Crab, and makes her executor, and Matthew Ryer and Henry Townsend, Sr., overseers.
      Witnesses Anthony Wright, John Johns. Proved at Court of Sessions held in Jamaica, June 9, and confirmed, December 30, 1680. [New York Wills: Liber 1-2, page 401.


Richard departed this life at the Town of Oyster Bay, Queens County, Long Island, New York. His will was probated on 9 June 1680. It was confirmed 30 December 1680.