Will of "Stephen Johnson of Orange ... Being weak of body", dated 25 Oct 1815, proved 2 Apr 1816, names wife Hannah Johnson; son Isaac D. Johnson; heirs of eldest son Baxter Johnson; son Wilder Johnson; heir of son Joseph Johnson; son Stephen Johnson Jr.; son Henry K. Johnson; son Caleb Johnson; daughter Hannah Baker; daughter Patty Forister; daughter Sally Richardson; daughter Sylvia Godard; daughter Prudy Johnson; son in law Joseph Richardson. Son Stephen Johnson Jr. to be executor.
30 Dec 1815: Hannah Johnson widow of Stephen Johnson late of Orange Deceased, understanding my son declines executorship, declining administration for herself, requests son in Law Ezra Fish be appointed.
8 Jan 1816: Stephen Johnson declines executorship of Stephen Johnson late of Orange deceased.
23 Apr 1816: Caleb Johnson files appeal that will was filed with Amos Woodward Esq contingent upon execution of a contract that was never executed. Indenture 25 Oct 1815 between Stephen Johnson of Orange and Joseph Richardson of Warwick, unsigned. [Results of appeal do not appear to be in file.]
26 Apr 1816: Inventory of Stephen Johnson Late of Orange Deceased: $1619.07, by George Oliver, Simeon Howard, Benjamin Dexter.
31 Mar 1818: Account of Ezra Fish administrator with will annexed of Stephen Johnson deceased, allowed.
12 Oct 1818: Receipt of Han[n]ah Johnson for articles willed by my late Husband deceast.
10 Apr 1820: Final Account of Ezra Fish administrator of Stephen Johnson late of Orange decease will will annexed, allowed.
