Person:Ann Irish (1)

The Will of Nathaniel Irish, SR.

Nathaniel Irish had a son and dau, Nathaniel and Ann. Under his will his daughter inherited a plantation called "Private Neck", on the west bank of the Delaware River. He also left her a negro woman named Marbilia and her dau Betty. Ann's guardian was William Allen, chief justice of PA. He left 50 pounds current money of PA to Ann Santee, the mother of the two children (?), and the rest of the estate to son, Nathaniel Jr.

His will was written on 29 Feb 1747 and proven 18 Apr 1748 in NJ.

Copy of his will:

Nathaniel Irish

4 Jan 1747

• To my natural begot daughter from the body of Ann Santee, named Ann, a plantation where she now lives, called "Private Neck" on the west bank of the Delaware River. I likewise give her a piece of land that joins the plantation to the westward, which is part of the first survey that was made of the plantation at the mouth of Sauchon Creek, which I reserved when I sold the plantation to George Cruikshank. I also give her 500 pounds of current money of PA to be laid out with all convenien speed upon interest. The profits and rent of the plantation shall be for her maintenance until she shall attain the age of 20Y and then the said sum shall be paid to her;

• To my daughter a negro woman Marbilla and her dau, a negro girl named Betty; and 6 of my silver spoons and what household goods are in the house where she now lives with her mother on the west branch of the Delaware;

• To Ann Santee, mother of my said daughter, 50 pounds current money of PA;

• All the rest of my estate, real and personal unto a natural begotten son of mine, now living with me, called Johnny (as he is not yet christened I would have called him after my own name) and the heirs of his body forever;

• I nominate and appoint my dear friend William Allen, Esq., of Philadelphia, executor and guardian of the bodies and estates of my two natural begotten children until they come of age. I give unto my said executor 20 pounds sterling money of Gr Br to buy a mourning ring.

In witness my last will and testament contained on 1 sheet of paper, put to my hand 29 Feb 1747.

Nat. Irish

(Seal)

Filed Recorder's Office, State House, Trenton, NJ pp440/1