1815-01-22 Will (of Daniel Predmore): Elizabeth, Elizabeth's 2 children, Francis

Identifier
NJS-EVE-00828
Source
Archives of New Jersey, Series 1, Vol. 42 (Calendar of Wills, Vol. 13, 1814-1817)

Hutchinson, Elmer T., ed. Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey. Archives of the State of New Jersey, 1st series. Vol. 42. Calendar of Wills, Vol. 13, 1814-1817. Trenton, NJ: MacCrellish and Quigley, 1949. Page 339.
Event Description
Enslaver Daniel Predmore of Frankford, Sussex County, New Jersey, who died in July 1815, wrote his will about six months before his death in January 1815. Daniel mentioned a Black woman named Elizabeth, her two children (names not listed), and also a person named Francis. Daniel bequeathed them to his wife Sarah Elizabeth Predmore née Case.

Note that the Black woman Elizabeth had an infant named Harry born in May 1815. Harry is not one of the two children mentioned in the will, since it was written five months before his birth. Harry also became the property of Daniel Predmore's widow.

Will abstract, as published on p. 339 in the Calendar of Wills, Vol. 13:

"1815, Jan. 22. Predmore, Daniel, Sr., of Frankford, Sussex Co.; will of. Wife, Elizabeth, use of plantation whereon I live, with firewood from any of my other lands; also 2 horses, 2 cows, 6 sheep, 1 wagon, 1 plow, harrow, sled, harness, riding chair, 2 beds and bedding and other household goods as may be sufficient, and other provision for her comfort during widowhood; also service of negro woman, Elizabeth and her two children and Francis. Executors to sell mill and lot of 40 acres, or to rent at their discretion. At death or marriage of wife, all estate, real and personal to be sold. Out of proceeds, debts to be paid. To children of my daughter, Elizabeth (wife of Gilbert Ingersoll), $150 to be divided between them as they come to age. Residue to be divided among my children, Daniel, Joshua, Benjamin, Joseph, Peter, Sarah (wife of John Frazer), Mary (wife of Peter Case, Jr.), the sons having two shares to the daughters’ one. Executors—wife, Elizabeth, sons, Daniel and Joshua. Witnesses— Henry Washer, William C. Washer, Howell Marsh. Proved July 31, 1815.

1815, Aug. 22. Inventory [not totaled]; made by Jacob Strader, Henry Couse. File 1618 S."
Event Type
Will
Date
January 22, 1815
Location of Event
Frankford
Primary Participants

Elizabeth
Person identifier: NJS-PER-02324
Role: Person Listed in Will
Age category: Adult
Status: Enslaved
Enslaver(s) of this participant:
- Daniel Predmore (1760-1815)
- Sarah Elizabeth Case Predmore (1755-1821)
Verbatim description from source:
"negro woman, Elizabeth"
Comment: bequeathed to wife Sarah Elizabeth Case Predmore

Elizabeth's 2 children
Role: Person Listed in Will
Age category: Child
Status: Enslaved
Enslaver(s) of this participant:
- Daniel Predmore (1760-1815)
- Sarah Elizabeth Case Predmore (1755-1821)
Verbatim description from source:
"her two children"
Comment: bequeathed to wife Sarah Elizabeth Case Predmore

Francis
Person identifier: NJS-PER-02378
Role: Person Listed in Will
Age category: Adult
Status: Enslaved
Enslaver(s) of this participant:
- Daniel Predmore (1760-1815)
- Sarah Elizabeth Case Predmore (1755-1821)
Comment: bequeathed to wife Sarah Elizabeth Case Predmore
Additional Participants

Daniel Predmore (1760-1815)
Person identifier: NJS-PER-02301
Role: Enslaver, Testator

Sarah Elizabeth Case Predmore (1755-1821)
Person identifier: NJS-PER-02322
Role: Enslaver, Heir or Beneficiary
Comment: wife of testator
Record Contributor
Jesse Bayker
Resource class
Event