Person:Aaron Writer (1)
Aaron Writer
b.25 Apr 1776 Mount Hope, Orange, New York, United States
d.25 Apr 1855
Parents and Siblings
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m. 8 Sep 1772
  1. Margaret Writer1774 - 1815
  2. Aaron Writer1776 - 1855
  3. Elizabeth Writer1778 - 1865
  4. Anna Writer1781 - 1781
  5. Nancy Anna Writer1781 - 1848
  6. Eleanor Writer1784 - 1870
  7. Rebecca Writer1786 - 1838
  8. Nancy Writer1787 -
  9. John Falter Writer1789 -
  10. John T. Writer1792 -
  11. Jasper Writer, Jr.Cal 1792 - 1841
Spouse and Children
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m. 24 Aug 1796
  1. Sarah Writer1797 - 1823
  2. Catharine Ann Writer1799 - 1851
  3. Eve Writer1800 -
  4. Jasper A. Writer1801 - 1855
  5. Jemima Writer1802 - 1847
  6. Jane Writer1804 - 1885
  7. Margaret Writer
  8. Elizabeth M. Writer1805 - 1845
  9. Isaac V. Writer
  10. Eleanor Writer1808 - 1897
  11. Matthew M. Writer - 1897
  12. Matthew McKeeby Writer1809 - 1897
  13. Aaron Kortright Writer1811 - 1871
  14. John F. Writer - 1891
  15. John Falter Writer1812 - 1891
  16. Elizabeth Writer1814 - 1886
  17. Isaac Van Allen Writer1816 - 1862
  18. Benjamin Newkirk Writer1817 - 1890
Spouse and Children
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m. Aft 1817
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Facts and Events
Name[1][3][4] Aaron Writer
Gender Male
Birth[1] 25 Apr 1776 Mount Hope, Orange, New York, United States
Marriage 24 Aug 1796 to Elizabeth McKeeby
Marriage Aft 1817 to Eleanor Brink
Will[3][5] 25 Jan 1851 Mount Hope, Orange, New York, United States
Death? 25 Apr 1855
Probate[3] 11 Jul 1855 Goshen (town), Orange, New York, United Statespetition filed by his executor
Probate[3][4][5] 4 Sep 1855 Goshen (town), Orange, New York, United Stateswill proved
Probate[6][7] 26 Oct 1857 Goshen (town), Orange, New York, United Statesfinal decree

Aaron Writer settled on a part of his father's estate[2] and followed the occupation of his father (farming).[1]

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Death and Probate

In his will dated 25 January 1851,[3][5] Aaron Writer of the town of Mount Hope, Orange co., New York, bequeathed to his four sons, Jasper A. Writer, Mathew M. Writer, Aaron K. Writer, and John F. Writer, an equal share of his farm “whereon I formerly lived and where my sons Mathew and John F. Writer now live,” containing 167 acres, one road, and ten rods of land. He stated that his sons Isaac V. Writer and Benjamin N. Writer were previously given their share of property in an article of agreement entered into in late 1850 or early 1851 (and held by Stephen C. Writer). He bequeathed $100 apiece to his four daughters then living, Eve wife of Daniel Huff, Jane wife of Benjamin Shay, Eleanor wife of Cornelius Van Allen, and Elizabeth wife of William Allen. He also bequeathed $100 for each of his deceased daughters, Catharine Vandermark, Jemima Depew, and Margaret Van Tuyle, with the money to be divided equally among her children. His personal property was to be sold at public auction. The resulting surplus or debt was to be shared equally by the four first named sons. His son John F. Writer was appointed executor. Aaron dictated his will to David Hulse, who along with John K. Davis served as witnesses.

On 11 July 1855,[3] John F. Writer petitioned the Surrogate's court of Orange co., and citations were issued. The will was proved in court by both witnesses on 4 September 1855,[3][4][5] and John F. Writer was appointed administrator. On 29 June 1857,[6][7] John signed a petition for the Surrogate to issue a citation for final settlement of accounts, which he did on 1 July. The final decree was given in court on 26 October 1857.[6][7]

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Biography of Theodore Writer M.D., in Ruttenber, Edward Manning, and Lewis H. Clark. History of Orange County, New York: with illustrations and biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. (Philadelphia: Everts & Peck, 1881)
    before p. 179.
  2. ↑ Ruttenber, Edward Manning, and Lewis H. Clark. History of Orange County, New York: with illustrations and biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. (Philadelphia: Everts & Peck, 1881)
    p. 506.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 New York. Surrogate's Court (Orange County). Probate records, 1787–1916; Index to Surrogate's records, 1787–1941. (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970)
    FHL 835428; Wills, vol. V, pp. 8–15.

    Images in DGS 5515292, images 22–25 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G992-QYYH : accessed 19 Jan. 2018).

    Orange Surrogate Court held at the Surrogate's Office in Goshen, Orange co., 11 July 1855 and 4 Sept. 1855, by James W. Fowler, Surrogate; in the matter of proving the last will and testament of Aaron Writer, deceased.

    John F. Writer petitioned the court on 11 July 1855. James W. Taylor was appointed special guardian of minors Samuel Depew, Jane Depew, Walter Van Tuyl, and Catharine Hopkins, each having no general guardian. Afterward citations were sent to the heirs. The will, dated 25 Jan. 1851, was proved 4 Sept. 1855 by both witnesses, John K. Davis and David Hulse. David Hulse said that he was the one who drew up and wrote the will for Aaron.

  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 New York. Surrogate's Court (Orange County). Probate records, 1787–1916; Index to Surrogate's records, 1787–1941. (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970)
    FHL 836341; Letters testamentary, vol. C, p. 276.

    Image in DGS 5515348, image 293 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L992-V97Q-J : accessed 19 Jan. 2018).

    Last will and testament of Aaron Writer proved on 4 September 1855 before James W. Fowler, Surrogate, at Goshen. The deceased was an inhabitant of the town of Mount Hope. Administration was granted to John F. Writer, sole executor.

  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 New York. Surrogate's Court (Orange County). Probate records, 1768–present. (Salt Lake City: Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011)
    canister 441 (Original wills, 1847–1864).

    Images in DGS 5155822, images 665–668 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYTR-3QPH : accessed 24 Jan. 2018).

    The last will and testament of Aaron Writer (signed “Aron Writer”) of the town of Mount Hope, Co. of Orange and State of New York, dated 25 Jan. 1851, proved 4 Sept. 1855; sole exor. son John F. Writer; wit. by John K. Davis, David Hulse (both of Mount Hope).

  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 New York. Surrogate's Court (Orange County). Probate records, 1768–present. (Salt Lake City: Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011)
    Old Decrees, liber CC (1856–1867), pp. 178–179.

    Images in DGS 104045416, images 227–228 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL5-VDYD : accessed 25 Jan. 2018).

    Orange Surrogate Court held at the Surrogate's Office in Goshen, Orange co., 26 Oct. 1857, by John C. McConnell, Surrogate; in the matter of final settlement of the accounts of John F. Writer the executor of the last will and testament of Aaron Writer, deceased.

  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 New York. Surrogate's Court (Orange County). Probate records, 1768–present. (Salt Lake City: Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011)
    canister 1570 (Decrees, liber CC, pp. 157–200).

    Images in DGS 7509772, images 883–957 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-998M-RZGR : accessed 25 Jan. 2018).

    [Images 883–885] Petition for citation from court for settling the accounts of the executor, from John F. Writer, dated 29 June 1857, filed 1 July 1857.
    [Images 886–887] Receipt (#1) for a set of grave stones, cost $20, dated 11 June 1856.
    [Images 888–899] Miscellaneous receipts (#2–6).
    [Images 900–901] Release of legacy (#7) from Aaron W. Kortright, dated 3 Nov. 1856, received $34.49; one of three children and heirs of Sarah Kortright.
    [Images 902–903] Release of legacy (#1) from Elizabeth Allen (her mark) wife of William Allen, dated 2 May 1856, received $100.
    [Images 904–905] Release of legacy (#2) from Eleanor Van Allen, dated 7 July 1856, received $100.
    [Images 906–907] Release of legacy (#3) from Jane Shay wife of Benjamin Shay (of Susquehanna co., Pa.), dated 20 Aug. 1856, received $100.
    [Images 908–909] Release of legacy (#4) from Eve Hoff wife of Daniel Hoff (of Susquehanna co., Pa.), dated 20 Aug. 1856, received $100.
    [Images 910–911] Release of legacy (#5) from Keron H. Shay wife of Daniel Shay (of Susquehanna co., Pa.), dated 20 Aug. 1856, received $25; a child and heir of Jemima Depew.
    [Images 912–913] Release of legacy (#6) from Maria E. Kortright (of Orange co.), dated 10 Oct. 1856, received $34.39; one of three children and heirs of Sarah Kortright.
    [Images 914–915] Release of legacy (#8) from Elizabeth D. Dennis wife of Andrew J. Dennis (of Orange co.), dated 7 Nov. 1856, received $25.89; a child and heir of Jemima Depew.
    [Images 916–918] Release of legacy (#10) from Aaron W. Van Tuyl of Luzerne co., Pa., dated 12 Feb. 1857, received $35.06; names three children and heirs of Margaret Van Tuyl.
    [Images 919–920] Release of legacy (#9) from John F. Van Tuyl (of Orange co.), dated 11 Feb. 1857, received $35.06; names three children and heirs of Margaret Van Tuyl.
    [Images 921–922] Release of legacy (not numbered) from Samuel R. Depew (of Orange co.), dated 28 Sept. 1857, received $27.47; one of four children and heirs of Jemima Depew.
    [Images 923–924] Release of legacy (#17) from Charles D. Freeland and wife Eleanor of Junius, Seneca co., N.Y., dated 25 March 1857, received $17.73; Eleanor was a child and heir of Catharine Vandemark.
    [Images 925–926] Release of legacy (#16) from Samuel Hopkins and wife Catharine of Tyre, Seneca co., dated 25 March 1857, received $17.73; Catharine was a child and heir of Catharine Vandemark.
    [Images 927–928] Release of legacy (#15) from Chancy B. Lamb and wife Elizabeth of Galen, Wayne co., N.Y., dated 25 March 1857, received $17.73; Elizabeth was one of six children and heirs of Catharine Vandemark.
    [Images 929–930] Release of legacy (#14) from William L. Vandemark of Tyre, Seneca co., dated 25 March 1857, received $17.73; one of six children and heirs of Catharine Vandemark.
    [Images 931–932] Release of legacy (#13) from Israel W. Freeland and wife Elmira of Junius, Seneca co., N.Y., dated 25 March 1857, received $17.73; Elmira was a child and heir of Catharine Vandemark.
    [Images 933–935] Release of legacy (#12) from Lorenzo Vandemark of Tyre, Seneca co., dated 25 March 1857, received $17.73; one of six children and heirs of Catharine Vandemark.
    [Images 936–938] Release of legacy (#11) from Walter Van Tuyl of Eaton, Wyoming co., Pa., dated 14 March 1857, received $35.06; names three children and heirs of Margaret Van Tuyl.
    [Images 939–940] Consent of John H. Mills of the town of Wallkill to be appointed special guardian of Jane Depuy (a minor), dated and filed 26 Oct. 1857.
    [Images 941–942] Affidavit of notification (notice dated 1 July 1857), dated 10 Oct. 1857, filed 26 Oct. 1857.
    [Images 943–945] Citation, dated 1 July 1857, filed 26 Oct. 1857; with proof of service of citation, dated 26 Oct. 1857.
    [Images 946–951] Accounts, dated 29 June 1857, filed 1 July 1857.
    [Image 952] Affidavit of citation (citation dated 1 July 1857), dated 19 Sept. 1857.
    [Images 953–954] Affidavit of notification (notice dated 10 March 1856), dated 22 Sept. 1856, filed 26 Oct. 1857.
    [Image 955] Summary statement of the accounts of the executor.
    [Images 956–957] Final settlement of the accounts of the executor, dated 6 Oct. 1857, filed 26 Oct. 1857, recorded in Old Decrees, p. 178.

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