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Will

In his will dated 27 May 1811 (probate 27 August 1811), Timothy Bradley bequeaths to beloved wife Sarah all the household items and a horse and chaise. The exception is the clock which she has use of during her lifetime but goes to son Timothy after her death. There are other specific provisions made for her care and support. Her continued use of the house during her widowhood is subject to the continued maintenance of their three unmarried daughters Elizabeth, Abiah, and Anna. Beloved daughter Elizabeth is to have a good, decent maintenance provided by the income of half the farm which is not otherwise deeded and to receive $100 at the time of her marriage. The heirs of his daughter Sarah Eastman recently deceased receive $6 to be divided equally among them. Daughter Abiah has provisions for her maintenance and will receive$80 at her marriage. Beloved daughter Hannah Peters Robinson receives $10.Beloved son Foster Bradley receives $100 and all the wearing apparel. Beloved son Abiel Bradley receives $500 to be paid out over several years. Beloved daughter Anna is to be provided a decent maintenance in the same way as her sisters and $80 at the time of her marriage. Beloved son Timothy Bradley, in addition to what has already been deeded to him, will receive one-half of the home farm after the decease of his mother as well as all the stock animals.This is contingent on the continued maintenance of his unmarried sisters.Timothy is the sole executor.[1]

[1] New Hampshire Wills andProbate Records 1643-1982, Will and Probate of Timothy Bradley, Rockingham,27 Aug 1811, Case number 8442.