In the name of God Amen. I Cornelius Honce of the Township of Freehold , County of Monmouth & State of New Jersey , Yeoman, being weak in body but of sound understanding and perfect memory, knowing the shortness of life and certainty of death, Do Constitute and appoint this my last Will and Testament in manner following - viz - First of all I recommend my soul to God who gave it - and my Body to the earth from whence it was taken - to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my Executors herein after named. Imprimus, I give and bequeath to my son John the sum of Ten Pounds lawful money of New Jersey, to be paid to him out of my estate when my youngest child arrives at age. Imprimus, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Conelia, one young wench , one feather beds, bedding and furniture the best in the houses, with her right of dower from the time my youngest child comes of age. Items, after the payment of my just debts, I also give and bequeath to my seven children viz - David , Cornelius, Hendrick, Jenny, Mary, Phebe and Aleha, their proportion of all my Landed and Moveable Estate in manner follwing. Viz- That two equal shares shall be divided to each of my sons (namely) David, Cornelius and Hendrick, and one equal share to each of my daughters viz - Jenny, Mary, Phebe and Aleha . Imprimis That the products of my estate shall be used for the benefit and support of my Wife and children to bring them up untill the youngest arrives to ye age of Eighteen years. That the estates to be disposed of both landed and moveable and a just dividend made according to thier shares as before ascertained. I do hereby Constitute my Dearly beloved wife and my son David Exexutrix and executor of this my last will and testament and trustees of my children. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.
Cornelius Honce ( his mark )
Witness present
John Tice
John Walter
Henry Smith
Probate 14 October 1806
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