Individual Details
Capt. John Crawford
(15 Aug 1693 - 18 Mar 1719)
John chose his brother William as his Guardian on 1 Jan 1711.
Where as Capt. John Crawford of Providence in the Colony of Rhoad Island
and Providence plantations In New England: mariner who departed this Life
the Eighteenth of march anno Dom 1718/19 Left a Considerable Esstate behind
him which by the Law of this Colony fell into the Care of the Towne Councill
of Providence afore said: and where as his Relick widdow mris Amey Crawford
hath desired to have administration of the sd Esstate of her, deceased,
husband: Granted unto her and hath also Exhebited an Inventory of sd Esstate
to the Towne Councill of Providence afore sd which was by them accepted
approved and allowed: and hath also Given in bond with surety for her true
and faithfull performance of her sd administration.
These are there fore to order and fully Impower you the said Amey
Crawford of Providence above sd to take into your Care and Custody all and
singulior the moveable Goods Chattles and Creadits which belonged to your
sd, deceased, husband att the time of his death: and on the same to
Administer In order to discharge his debts and the bringing up of his
Children: and to act and doe in all Cases Relateing the premises as Neede
shall Require as far forth as the Law Impowereth an administratrix to doe.
Given att a Towne Councill held att Providence above said this 20th day
of Aprill In the fifth yeare of his majestyes Reign George King of Brittan
&c: anno Dom 1719
Signed and sealled by order of the Councill and on theire behalfes Pr
mee Richard Waterman Clerke of the Councill
Recorded Pr mee Richard Waterman Clerke
20 Apr 1719. Amy Crawford granted Administration of Capt. John Crawford, deceased. Bondsman, father Joseph Whipple. Consent of brother in Law Capt. William Crawford.
Where as Mris Amy Gibbs Who was the Relict widdow of Capt John Crawford,
deceased, and administratrix to his Esstate : hath this day brought an
account of her proceeding in her sd administration and the Councill haveing
Porused and Examined the seavorall perticuliors in said account; doe find
after all due debts and the Widdows thirds are deducted: there Remaines Good
to the Children of the said, deceased; John Crawford: s: personall Esstate
the sum of : 751 lb 7s 8d
voated and past
Att a Town Councill held att Providence ye 18th day of may Anno Dom: 1724
Attest Richard Waterman Clerk
The above as well as Inventory and Appraisal found online at Rhode Island USGenWeb Archives. Additional source not given.
Where as Capt. John Crawford of Providence in the Colony of Rhoad Island
and Providence plantations In New England: mariner who departed this Life
the Eighteenth of march anno Dom 1718/19 Left a Considerable Esstate behind
him which by the Law of this Colony fell into the Care of the Towne Councill
of Providence afore said: and where as his Relick widdow mris Amey Crawford
hath desired to have administration of the sd Esstate of her, deceased,
husband: Granted unto her and hath also Exhebited an Inventory of sd Esstate
to the Towne Councill of Providence afore sd which was by them accepted
approved and allowed: and hath also Given in bond with surety for her true
and faithfull performance of her sd administration.
These are there fore to order and fully Impower you the said Amey
Crawford of Providence above sd to take into your Care and Custody all and
singulior the moveable Goods Chattles and Creadits which belonged to your
sd, deceased, husband att the time of his death: and on the same to
Administer In order to discharge his debts and the bringing up of his
Children: and to act and doe in all Cases Relateing the premises as Neede
shall Require as far forth as the Law Impowereth an administratrix to doe.
Given att a Towne Councill held att Providence above said this 20th day
of Aprill In the fifth yeare of his majestyes Reign George King of Brittan
&c: anno Dom 1719
Signed and sealled by order of the Councill and on theire behalfes Pr
mee Richard Waterman Clerke of the Councill
Recorded Pr mee Richard Waterman Clerke
20 Apr 1719. Amy Crawford granted Administration of Capt. John Crawford, deceased. Bondsman, father Joseph Whipple. Consent of brother in Law Capt. William Crawford.
Where as Mris Amy Gibbs Who was the Relict widdow of Capt John Crawford,
deceased, and administratrix to his Esstate : hath this day brought an
account of her proceeding in her sd administration and the Councill haveing
Porused and Examined the seavorall perticuliors in said account; doe find
after all due debts and the Widdows thirds are deducted: there Remaines Good
to the Children of the said, deceased; John Crawford: s: personall Esstate
the sum of : 751 lb 7s 8d
voated and past
Att a Town Councill held att Providence ye 18th day of may Anno Dom: 1724
Attest Richard Waterman Clerk
The above as well as Inventory and Appraisal found online at Rhode Island USGenWeb Archives. Additional source not given.
Events
| Birth | 15 Aug 1693 | Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island |  | ||
| Marriage | 20 Dec 1715 | Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island - Amy Whipple | | ||
| Death | 18 Mar 1719 |
Families
| Spouse | Amy Whipple (1699 - ) |
| Father | Gideon Crawford ( - 1707) |
| Mother | Freelove Fenner (1656 - 1712) |
| Sibling | William Crawford (1688 - ) |
| Sibling | Anne Crawford (1690 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary Crawford (1702 - ) |
Endnotes
1. Edwin M. Snow, M.D. City Registrat, Alphabetical Index of the Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Recorded in Providence RI From 1636 to 1850 (Sidney S. Rider. Providence: 1879) , p.29 from Vol 5: p.358.
2. The Early Records of the Town of Providence. 21 Volumes commissioned by the City Council to be collected and printed from the early records of the town. (Snow & Farnham City Printers), Vol. XII, Town Council Number Two, p.94.
3. Edwin M. Snow, M.D. City Registrat, Alphabetical Index of the Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Recorded in Providence RI From 1636 to 1850 (Sidney S. Rider. Providence: 1879) , p.146 from Vol. 5: p.246 and Vol 1: p.15.