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Wallace Hale's Early New Brunswick Probate, 1785-1835

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Reference8665
Family NameMCLEAN
Given NamesArchibald
Was there a Will? Yes
Date of Will1829-10-23
Date Will was proved1830-03-22
Was an inventory completed? No
CountyYork
ParishSt. Mary's
Probate is for a woman? No
Abstract references a vessel? No
Abstract Nashwaak, Parish of Saint Mary's, York County, Esquire. Will dated 23 October 1829, proved 22 March 1830. The number of my children renders it necessary that I should consider the right of Dower and the pension from Government to which my Wife will be entitled sufficient for her support. Daughters Jacobina and Margaret each £100. Daughter Mary Alicia £40 and I relinquish claim to anything I have advanced her husband. Three sons Archibald, William Alexander and John each £66. Mentions legacy from late brother Alexander. Mentions daughters Salome, Prudence, Ann and Elisabeth Susan each have already received £100 and son Allan has received £220. One-half of farm to be divided among daughters Salome, Prudence, Ann, Elisabeth Susan, Jacobina and Margaret, and the remaining half divided among three sons Archibald, William Alexander and John. Mentions grand-children Archibald McLean HARLEY, Allan Scott HOWARD and Archibald ROWANS; possibility of legacy from brother John. Son John to receive his portion when he attains age 16. Wife Susan McLEAN, while widow, son Allan McLEAN and James TAYLOR Junr. executors. Witnesses: Thomas EMERSON, Jacob B. BROWN, Francis BIRD. CODICIL dated 2 November 1829 adds Henry G. CLOPPER as an executor. Witnesses: William H. WOODFORDE, Charity VanHORNE, Jacobina CAMPBELL. CODICIL dated 5 January 1830 provides additional £34 for son Archibald. Witnesses: Francis BIRD, Timothy TIERNEY.
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