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- . 1840 Census Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Asa Willson Junior, Males 2 under Age 5; 1 between 15-20; 1 between 20 to 30; 1 bet 40-50;
Females 1 bet 5-10; 1 bet 10-15; 1 bet 20-30; 1 bet 30-40.
* 1900 Jan. Third Generation
Fifth Child: Asa, Jr., my father (Evi A Willson),
Born March 27th 1808. Died March 25, 1887Aged 79 years, less 2 days.
* 1900 Jan. Fourth Generation, Parent:
Asa Willson, Jr. my father was born on the farm now in my possession, March 27th 1808, where he always lived; & died on the 25th day of March 1887.
aged 79 years less 2 days. He was married August 28th 1828 to Elizabeth Adams.
. WILL, Asa Wilson, Wantage Twp., Sussex Co., NJ, being sound of mind, memory & understanding (for which blessing I thank God: publish my last WILL:
1st Pay debts & funeral expenses.
2nd. to beloved daughter Berthena L Cromwell, wife of John W Cromwell, the farm known as Abraham Eumaia ? farm, situated, Wantage & Lafayette Twps., containing 1 frame premises purchased by me of the Executors of Abra. Eusria? a little over 1 year go, then to if any of her natural children; or then to son Evi A Willson or his children.
3rd. To beloved daughter Berthena L Cromwell & her heirs $1500 to be paid by said son Evi A Willson. in 1 year $750 from my decease & remaining legacy $750 in 2 years.
4th. to granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth Harden, wife of Joseph A harden & daughter of deceased dau. Temperance J), the same of $2500 to be paid by Evi Willson within 4 years.
5th. My sister Hannah Beardslee, who now lives with me, shall be provided with a comfortable home, clothing, food & care & attention by son Evi A Wilson & a proper burial by him. He must pay her reasonable expenses & medicine.
6th. To son Evi A Wilson, all property known as the William W Cox store house property, situated in village of Deckerton, NJ, conveyed to him 2 years ago.
7th. To son Evi A Wilson & heirs personal property of every kind.
8th. to son Evi A Willson al the rest & residual of my lands & real estate not herein before devised.
9th. & last. Sole executor son Evi A Wilson.
Signed & witnessed, 15 May 1880, Asa Willson. Seal.
Wit: Js. J Conklin & Lewis J Martin.
. 1884 Jan 18 - Codicil to WILL, Asa Willson, Wantage Twp., Sussex, NJ, Having made my Will I now feel I should make a larger provision for granddaughter Sarah Elisabeth Harden, therefore I ratify that if daughter Berthena L Cromwell should die without issue of her body, then the farm of Abraham Ecumia?, debased should to go Sarah Elizabeth Harden & heirs & in default only then shall Merrit J Willson & Sarah E Harden & heirs become entitled to said property.
Signed, Asa Willson. Wit: Jacob Gould, Jas F Counklin, 18 Jan. 1884.
. 1887 Apr 5 - Codicil proved.
Ref: NJ Wills & Probate Records, Vol IJ 1883-1892, p 264-8.
Papakating Cemetery - Very tall cement/ granite pillar monument. Inscriptions on the monument of:
Willson, Asa, b. 27 Mar 1808, d. 25 Mar 1887;
wife Elizabeth Adams, b. 14 Apr 1809,
d. 22 Aug 1874; daughter Temperance J. (see S. Mabie); daughter Bethena L . (J. W. Crowell); son John M., b. Mar 1839, d. Sep 1852; daughter Margaret S., b. Jul 1843, d. Apr 1873; son Merrit N., b. Jul 1848, d. Apr 1860.
WILLS Sussex Co.: 4694S - WILLSON, Asa. W., Cod. & Inv. 1887. - - - [1]
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1808 - 1887 (78 years)