Name/Title
Will of Peter Mullinner of Little Britain 1771 & 1774Entry/Object ID
002545Tags
Peter Mullinner, William MullinnerScope and Content
This set of documents constitutes the Last Will and Testament and a subsequent Codicil of Peter Mullenner, a yeoman from Little Britain, Ulster County, Province of New York. The original will is dated February 20, 1771, and the codicil is dated April 12, 1774.
Below is a summary of the key provisions and individuals mentioned:
Primary Beneficiaries & Distributions
William Mullenner (Son): * Inherits 150 acres on the south side of the home lot, including the house, barn, and all improvements.
Inherits 120 acres of land in "the Hermitage" (purchased from the High Sheriff of Ulster County).
Receives all debts owed to Peter at the time of his death.
Obligations: William must pay £70 to Mrs. Bridget Joans (with interest), settle all of Peter’s debts, and pay Peter’s widow £2 yearly for life.
The Four Daughters (Elizabeth Oliver, Mary Welling, Sarah Bull, and Agnes Porter): * They are to share 100 acres on the north side of the home lot, divided into four 25-acre lots by ballot within one month of Peter's death.
Obligations: Each must pay the widow £2 yearly and 10 shillings yearly to the Reverend Mr. John Sayre (or his successors) for three years.
Rachel Falls (Daughter): * Inherits 23 acres in "the Hermitage" where John Johnson lived, including the dwelling house, plus 20 acres of arable land and 3 acres of meadow/swamp.
This is a life estate; upon her death, the land descends to Peter’s granddaughter, Isabelah Falls.
Rachel also receives all household furniture and "moveables within doors."
The Widow (Unnamed): * Receives annual payments from the children (£2 from William and £2 from each of the four daughters, totaling £10/year).
The codicil adds that she is to receive an equal share of "vundue" (vendue/auction) money.
Executors
Peter names his son and four of his daughters as executors:
William Mullenner
Elizabeth Oliver
Mary Welling
Sarah Bull
Agnes Porter
The Codicil (April 12, 1774)
Written three years after the original will, this amendment specifies that money from a "vundue" (sale/auction) should be divided equally among his widow, his son William, and his five daughters.
Historical Context & Geography
Location: Little Britain, Precinct of New Windsor, County of Ulster, New York.
Key Names Mentioned: John Johnson (tenant/neighbor), Edward Falls (owner of a neighboring sawmill), Erin Foam (former possessor of land), and Reverend John Sayre.
