Will of Robert Matthews, of Charles Town, mariner, made March 11, 1693, proved "at New Yorke before The Hon: Benjamin Fletcher Captt: Generall in Cheife of ye: Province of New Yorke, Province of Pensilvania & Countrey of New Castle and the Territorys and tracts of land depending thereon in America", October 9, 1693, letters of administration being committed to Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, executrix, the same day; named his wife as sole executrix and gave her all of his property.
Witnessed by David Jamison, Deputy Secretary.
Recorded by John Hamilton, Deputy Secretary, December 29, 1693.
(Page 107.)
October 10, 1693, Elizabeth Mathews, of New York, relict and executrix of Robert Mathews, last of Carolina, deceased, executed a power of attorney to Henry Perry, tailor, empowering him to receive all rents and profits arising out of the estate left in Carolina by said Robert Mathews.
Witnesses: James Watson, Joseph Ellis and Benjamin Davies. scrivener.
Recorded by Paul Grimball, March 1, 1694.
(Pages 108-109.)
