Person:Alexander Grant (14)

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Alexander Grant, 'Jr.'
b.11 Apr 1762 Glenmoriston, Urquhart and Glenmoriston, Inverness-shire, Scotland
d.29 Apr 1832 Stamford, Delaware, New York, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1745
  1. Peter Grant1747/48 - 1804
  2. Margery Grant1750 -
  3. James Grant1752 - 1820
  4. John Grant1753 - 1783
  5. Richard Grant1756 -
  6. Ann Grant1759 -
  7. Alexander Grant, 'Jr.'1762 - 1832
  8. Helen Grant1767 - 1864
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Alexander Grant, 'Jr.'1762 - 1832
  • W.  Jean Thompson1765 - 1869
m. 20 Nov 1787
  1. John A. Grant1789 - 1851
  2. Jane Grant1791 - 1867
  3. Capt James A. Grant1793 - 1888
  4. Peter A. Grant1796 - 1891
  5. Margery Grant1803 - 1882
  6. Alexander Thompson Grant1808 - 1877
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Facts and Events
Name[3][4] Alexander Grant, 'Jr.'
Gender Male
Birth[1] 11 Apr 1762 Glenmoriston, Urquhart and Glenmoriston, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Marriage 20 Nov 1787 Scotlandto Jean Thompson
Will? 30 Mar 1831 Delaware, New York, United States
Death[1] 29 Apr 1832 Stamford, Delaware, New York, United States
Burial? Truesdale Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware, New York, United States
Probate[2] 18 Sep 1834 Delaware, New York, United StatesWill proven & recorded
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Grant, John P. Grants and Their Relatives. (Salt Lake City, Utah;Salem, MA: Genealogical Society of Utah;Higginson Press, 1986)
    p.38.

    ALEXANDER GRANT, b. in Scotland, Apr. 11, 1762, came to America with the family; was called "Left-Handed Sandy"; m. Jane Thompson, d. Apr. 29, 1832.

  2. ↑ Delaware County, in New York. Surrogate's Court (Delaware County). Wills, 1797-1926. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970, 1987)
    Vol. C4, pp. 38 - 40.

    The last Will & Testament of Alexander Grant.
    Proved & recorded September 18th 1834.

    In the name of God amen. I Alexander Grant of Stamford in the County of Delaware and State of New York, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory, blessed be almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say.

    First - I give and bequeath to my grand son Alexander Grant, son of my son John A. Grant all that messuage or tenement situated in Walton in said County of Delaware containing one hundred and fourteen acres - Also, I give and bequeath my Grand son Alexander all my personal estate - I also give and bequeath my son Alexander T. Grant the sum of one dollar - I also give and bequeath to my son Robert Grant, the sum of one dollar - I also give and bequeath to my son John A. Grant, the sum of one dollar. I also give and bequeath to my Daughters Fanny, Elspeth, Gennet, one dollar each, and I hereby appoint Duncan A. Grant, sole executor of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal this thirtieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty one.

    Alexander (his X mark) Grant

    Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Alexander Grant to be his last [will] and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses in the presence of the Testator

    William Trotter, Harpersfield, Del. Co.
    Duncan A. Grant, Stamford Del. Co.
    Norman Smith, Harpersfield, Delaware Co.

    Note: See S4... the purchase of land in the Town of Middletown, may have been some of the legacy for his children, since a few are found residing there after their father's death. Also this may explain the $1 gifts to each child in his will, and grant of his personal estate to grandson, Alexander Grant.

  3. ↑ Delaware County (New York). County Clerk. Deed books, 1792–1907; Index, 1797–1962. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968)
    [1] Bk. A pas. 404-405.

    Abstract only (below) found at Family Search:Abstracts of Deed Book A Delaware County, New York

    "Alexander Grant, town of Stamford, Delaware County, NY, on December 26, 1803, purchased from Anthony Marvine of Delaware County, NY, 1/2 of lot 121 in the town of Stamford, previously conveyed to Lucas Elmendorf. Witnesses Elijah Brownson and Caleb Johnson. Recorded February 13, 1804. Pages 404-405."

    Link in Vol/Pa line to entire original deed.

  4. ↑ Delaware County (New York). County Clerk. Deed books, 1792–1907; Index, 1797–1962. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968)
    [2] Bk. B pas. 258-262.

    Abstract only (below) found at Family Search:Abstracts of Deed Book B Delaware County, New York

    "Alexander Grant Jr of Stamford, Delaware County, NY, farmer, on June 16, 1806, purchased from Cornelia Cains, wife of George Cains, late Cornelia Verplanck of New York City, executrix and John Johnston of Dutchess County, executor of the last will of Julian Verplanck, Esquire, deceased, by Ebenezer Foote of Delhi, their attorney, land in the town of Middletown, Great Lot 39, lot 66, survey by John Burr, 160 acres. Witnesses Isaac Hathaway and Frederick P Foote. Recorded June 16, 1806. Pages 258-262."

    Link in Vol/Pa line to entire original deed.

  5.   To distinguish him from the several Alexander Grants in Delaware Co., NY, he was called 'left-handed Sandy', because he played the violin left-handed. The "Jr." designation may have been adopted to distinguish him from 2 other Alexander Grant's found in Delaware County records in the same time period.
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