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From: Lola J Barrett <lolajbarrett(a)juno.com>
Reply-To: STREETER-L(a)rootsweb.com
To: STREETER-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Mariana - Caswell/Streeter
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 00:35:32 -0700
Penelope Caswell md. Ebenezer Streeter, their intention to marry was
published in Douglas, MA in 1776. Her sister, Mary Caswell, married
Naphtali Streeter. There is a marriage for one David Caswell to
Penelope Whipple in 1746. I believe these are the parents. Their father
was David Caswell. He made his will in 1777, no wife is mentioned. This
will was proved in the spring of 1778 in Worcester County, MA
The following is taken from David Caswell's will.
21 Feb 1777. I David Caswell of Douglas, Worcester, Colony of
Massachusetts in America, a husbandman, being weak and low in body but
of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God. Goes on to request
payment of debts and a christian burial. Bequests are:
1. I give unto my well beloved son Nathan Caswell all my real estate
which I die in posession of.
2. I give unto my daughter Penelope Streeter one good feather bed, one
cow, one hog, one chest and one table, 3 chairs, one pot and one kettle.
3. I give unto my daughter Jemima Caswell---exactly the same as he gave
Penelope.
4. I give unto my daughter Abagail Caswell---exactly the same as the
other two girls.
5. I give unto my daughter Mary Caswell---exactly the same as the
others.
Vol 14, p. 346.
Mary and Naphtali md. soon after this will was made and were living in
Landaff, NH by 1779, When they parted, Mary and the children were left
to the mercy of the town. The town records record the spliting up of the
family. One family took the cow in partial payment for taking in one of
the children.
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