THE WILL OF RICHARD WASHBURN (WORSHBOURNE)

In the name of God, Amen, I, Richard Washburn of North Castle, being in good health and sound mind and memory, in the County of Westchester, yeoman, I bequeath to my loving wife Amy, a bed and furniture, a horse and saddle, a looking glass and household furniture sufficient to keep house, likewise the best room in my house to dwell in during her continuing my widow with 100 pounds of cash after the sale of the estate.

To my son Joseph 150 pounds.

To my son Daniel 150 pounds.

To my son William all my blacksmith tools and a horse and a saddle and 150 pounds. My son Daniel to have utensils equal to his eldest brother.

To my son John 150 pounds.

To my son Samuel 150 pounds.

To my son Jesse 150 pounds.

To my son Richard 150 pounds.

To my daughter Philena 27 pounds, already paid with 27 pounds - 13 shillings to be paid. -To my daughter Amy 80 pounds. If my estate should exceed or be less than the "Quotos" aforesaid; then such over plus or negation to be divided in proportion to the aforesaid bequests. I make my wife Amy, Executrix and my sons, Joseph and Daniel, Executors.

(signed) Richard Washburn

Witnesses

Dated March 14, 1775

Proved March 10, 1786

Westchester Co., N. Y.

(source: excerpt from : Ada C. Haight, The Richard Washburn Family Genealogy, Ossining, New York. 1937, page 12.)