THE WILL OF BERIAH GRANT

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The Will of Beriah Grant has been posted with permission and a contribution from Elaine: thepavones@comcast.net

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STONINGTON PROBATE RECORDS, BOOK 13, FOLIO 5
WILL OF BERIAH GRANT
5 April 1825, CSL Docket 1451 at Connectict State Library.
Witnesses George Haley and Simeon Haley, brothers of Jeremiah Haley, jr. of New York City.
[The persons mentioned in Beriah Grant's will are first his wife, then his children, whom are supposedly in the order of birth]

"to Eunice Grant, his wife, At the use, interest etc. of both personal and real estate...@
to daughter Eunice Williams, wife of John Williams of New York State $50
to son Beriah Grant jr, all my reeal estate consisting of a lot of land in Groton, 16 Acres (the lot purchased by me of Jeremiah, George, and Simeon Haley under the inclumbrance of my wife and also to Beriah junr, I give six silver tablespoons to be in the possession of my wife until after her death.
also all my wearing apparel
to daughter Sally Williams, wife of Thomas Williams of the State of New York $50
to Beriah Grant junr $100
to my granddaughter Betsey Forshee $1000
to the children of my son William Grant dec's
to William $150
to Mercy $100
to Albert $150
to the children of my son Ambrose H. Grant, dec'd
to Philura $100
to Ambrose H. $100
to William $100
to my daughter Phebe Avery $1000
to my daughter Fanny Haley, wife of Jeremiah Haley of New York City $100
to my grandson Beriah Grant 3rd $30
said legacies to be paid by my executor in nine months after the decease of my wife

I appoint Asa Fish my executor, to take my estate in charge except such as is bequeathed forever to my said wife
my wearing apparel to my son Beriah...any residue to be divided by my heirs."
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In 1870 Lura Grant Sabin is head of household.

1870 United States Federal Census
about Beriah Grant
Name: Beriah Grant
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1805
Age in 1870: 65
Birthplace: Connecticut
Home in 1870: Groton, New London, Connecticut
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View Image
Post Office: Mystic River
Household Members: Name Age
Lura Sabin 58
Peace P Grant 54
Wm S Grant 28
Belle C Grant 26
Willie N Grant 6
Beriah Grant 65
Chas H Burrows 45
Geo Burrows 25

NOTE: Beriah, Jr. was living in 1870 with his aunt Lura (Philura Brown) who was married to his uncle (and my 3rd G-grandfather) Ambrose Hilliard Grant.

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Seamen's Protection Certificate Register Database

Boriah 3d Grant

Birth Place (City, State or Country): Stonington, Connecticut
Age: 23
Complexion: Light
Height: 5' 8"
Hair: light
Eyes: Light
Other:

Certificate Information:

Customs District: New London
Date Issued: 09/24/1825
Certificate Number: 6461

If he was 23 In 1825, his birth year would have been 1801-1802

The Will of Beriah Grant has been posted with permission and a contribution from Elaine: thepavones@comcast.net

The Family web-site can be located here.

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