Individual Details

Will

New Hampshire. Probate Court (Merrimack County); Probate Place: Merrimack, New Hampshire, Probate Records, Vol 8-9, 1827-1839, volume 8, pp 153-155

Obadiah Hall wrote his will 18 April 1816, fifteen years before his death. In his will, he makes provisions for the care and support of his beloved consort Molly Hall. (Molly died in 1822.) He made bequests of one dollar to each of the following children: eldest daughter Sarah wife of Obadiah Mooney, second daughter Hannah wife of Thomas Lyford, third daughter Polly wife of Joseph Kimball, eldest son Jeremiah, and daughter Ruth wife of Charles Glydden. Son Obadiah Hall receives all the real estate, some furniture, the clock, and the personal estate. Youngest daughter Lydia Hall is to receive one hundred dollars at the time of her marriage unless she has married between the time of the will and Obadiah's decease. There are also provisions for Lydia's support if she remains unmarried. There is an additional bequest to David Sawyer, a boy age five years at the time, a decent and comfortable support until he is age fourteen. His five daughters are to divide the household furniture except the books. The great bible goes to Obadiah. All the books are to be kept by Obadiah as a family library to be open to the perusal of son Jeremiah and Thomas Lyford. Son Obadiah is named the sole executor.