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Barkhamsted District:  Film #1,015,151

1832 -- New Hartford, Probate #100:  Marvin Cadwell, 2 bonds, 2 inventories, 1
return to court, 1 account of admin.

Administrators:  Ruth Cadwell & James Cadwell; surety: Elijah Goodwin; all of
New Hartford, Litchfield Co.
               date of bond:  7 Feb 1832
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Bridgeport District: Film #1,017,279

1878 -- Bridgeport, Probate #3900:  Henry J. Cadwell, insolvent, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 3 orders of court, 2 returns to court, 1 account of admin, 13 misc.

insolvent debtor
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Caanan District: Film #1,015,673

1910 -- No. Canaan, Probate #685:  Helen Cadwell, 2 misc. (minor).
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East Windsor District: Film #1,016,358

1782 -- East Hartford, Probate #767:  David Cadwell (minor), 1 bond.

bond:  2 Feb 1782; Nathaniell Olcott is guardian of David Cadwell, minor
child; chosen by David Cadwell.
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20 Apr 1880 -- East Windsor, Probate #768:  Elihu H. Cadwell, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 1 return to court, 1 misc.

Elihu H. Cadwell, a lunatic.  Joseph A. Pasco appt. conservator of Elihu H.
Cadwell a resident of East Windsor.

Petition of Henry S. Cadwell dated 20 Apr 1880 states Elihu H. Cadwell is a
lunatic; that Henry S. Cadwell is the father of Elihu H. Cadwell (or
vice-versa, it is unclear).
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1782 -- East Hartford, Probate #769:  Ester Cadwell, 1 bond.
bond:  2 Sep 1782, John Cadwell was chosen by Ester Cadwell of East Hartford,
a minor, to be her guardian.
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1877 -- East Windsor, Probate #770:  George W. Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 1 account of admin.

will:  wife Fany W. Cadwell; everything else to Henry T. Allen, who is made
executor.
will dated 10 Aug 1864.
codicil dated 8 Jun 1867.
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1880 -- East Windsor, Probate #771:  Hiram W. Cadwell, 1 account of admin.

Acct. of estate of Hiram W. Cadwell, in acct. with Joseph H. Pascoe,
conservator.
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1872 -- East Windsor, Probate #772:  Horace Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 application or
petition.

Elihu B. Case of Bloomfield appointed guardian of Horace Cadwell of East
Windsor.
    The undersigned, Elihu B. Case of Bloomfield, in Hartford, CT, would
represent to said court that he is a relative of Horace Cadwell of said
District, a minor, about 12 years of age, son of Henry Cadwell, who is a
resident of sd. District, viz. his uncle, that said Henry Cadwell by reason of
intemperance is an unfit & improper person to be guardian to the sd. minor, he
therefor requests sd. court to appoint some person other than his father to be
guardian to sd. minor.
    dated East Windsor 18 Apr 1872.
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1782 -- Hartford, Probate #773:  John Cadwell, 1 will, 1 inventory.

In the Name of God Amen I John Cadwell of Hartford in the County of Hartford &
State of Connecticutt in New England being weak of body but of Sound Disposing
mind and memory do Make and ordain this my Last will and Testament.
Principally I Commit my Soul to God In hopes of the free forgiveness of all my
Sins Through the merits and Blood of the Redeemer and my Body to a Comely
Christian Burial in hopes of a glorious Resurrection at the Last day and as to
the worldly Interests God hath given me I dispose of in manner following my
Debts & funeral Charges being first paid -- Imprimis I give to my beloved wife
Hepzibah Cadwell the Improvements of one third part of my Dwelling house where
I now Live viz on the North part of the Same and also the Improvements of one
third part of all my Improvable Estate with Liberty to Cut her firewood in any
of my woodLand so far as She Shall need for her own fire without making havock
of the same so Long as She Shall Remain my widow--
Item  I give & bequeath to my son John Cadwell the Dwelling house where I now
Live his paying my Just Debts and the Legacies hereafter given.
Item  I give & bequeath to my Son David Cadwell the Dwelling house across the
way from the house above mentioned where David Vibbert now Lives.
Item  I give and bequeath to my Daughter Susannah Risley forty Shillings
Lawfull money to be paid by my Executor hereinafter to be named.
Item  I give & bequeath to my Daughter Eunice Cadwell the Sum of Thirty pounds
Lawfull money to be paid by my Executor
Item  I give & bequeath to my Daughter Esther Cadwell the sum of Thirty pounds
Lawfull money to be paid by my Executor
Item  I give & bequeath to my Daughter Nabbe Cadwell the sum of Thirty pounds
Lawfull money to be paid by my Executor
Item  I give & bequeath to my Daughter Ann Cadwell the sum of thirty Pounds
Lawfull money to be paid by my Executor
Item  I give and bequeath to my son John Cadwell all the money & obligations I
now have In my possession or Shall have at the time of my Decease to Enable
him to pay the Debts due from my Estate & the Legacies above mentioned
Further my will is that what shall be wanting in money and obligations to pay
the Debts and Legacies herein given shall be paid the one half out of what is
given to my Son John Cadwell & the other half part of what is given to my son
David Cadwell.
Further my will is that my Daughters Eunice Cadwell, Esther Cadwell, Nabbe
Cadwell & Ann Cadwell Shall Remain if they see fit at the house which I now
Live or that given in this will to my son David Cadwell and Shall have their
support from my Estate Except what they can do to support themselves until
they shall arrive to Eighteen years of Age.
Item  I give and bequeath to my two sons John Cadwell and David Cadwell all my
Estate both real & personal not before mentioned in this will to be equally
divided between them.
Item  I do appoint my son John Cadwell to be Executor to this my Last will &
Testament.  In witness whereof and in Consideration of the Whole I have
hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 3rd Day of May 1782.
                                            John Cadwell
In presense of Jonathan Wells, David Vibbert, Russell Hills
proved 31 May 1782.
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1782 -- East Hartford, Probate #774:  Naby Cadwell, 1 bond.

bond:  dated 2 Sep 1782.  Naby Cadwell picks Nathaniel Risley as her guardian.
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Farmington District: Film #1,018,801
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1779 -- Farmington, Probate #445:  Anne Cadwell, 1 will, 1 inventory, 1
account of administration.

will:  In the Name of God Amen
I Anna Cadwell of Farmington, in the County of Hartford and state of
Connecticut, Being in a weak and Languishing Estate of Health, But Being in
sound minde and memory and Calling to minde that it is appointed for all
People once to Die, and Considering my Own frailty, and immortallity, I Do
Make and Ordain this to be my Last will and Testament and first of all, I
Recomend my Prescious soul (section blotted) through faith in the merits of
Jesus Christ, into the hands of Almighty God that gave it me, and my body to
the Dust from whence it CAme, to be buried in a Christian Like manner, --and
as Touching the Temporal interest where with it has Pleased God to bless me
with, I Dispose of the same in the following Manner
     Viz - it is my will that Huldah Cadwell, Lois Cadwell and Elizabeth
Cadwell, my three sisters, have out of my Estate (after my Just Debts and
funeral Charges are paid) five pounds Lawfull Money to Each Sister, which
makes fifteen Pounds in the whole.
     Secondly it is my will, that Alice O. Willson of windsor, have all the
Remainder of my Estate, Both Real and Personal, that I Now Posess or ought to
Posess, from the Estate, that my Honoured Mother Died posest of, and also all
the Estate that would accrue to my from my Honoured Grandfather Hubbards
estate, and it is my will that my Executor Provid and Cause Decent Pair of
Tombstones to be set at my Grave, the Cost to come out of what I have given to
said Executor.
     And I do by these present, Appoint, and Ordain, Abiel Willson of windsor
to be my Executor, upon this my Last will and Testament, in witness where of,
I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, this 21st Day of August, A.D. 1778
                                            Anna Cadwell
witnesses:  Jedidiah Olcott, James Cadwell, Sarah Olcott.
will proved 11 Jan 1779.
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1785 -- New Hartford, Probate #446:  Ashbel Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 2 orders of court, 1 distribution.

In the Name of God Amen I Ashbel Cadwell of New Hartford in the county of
Litchfield & state of Connecticutt in New England Being sick & weak in Body
but of perfect mind & memory thanks be given to God - calling to Mind the
mortality of my Body & knowing that it is appointed to all Men Once to Dye, Do
make & Ordain this my Last Will & Testament, That is to say principally &
first of all I give & Recommend my soul into the Hands of God who gave it & my
Body I Recommend to the Earth to be Buried in a decent Christian Burial at the
Discretion of My Executors, not doubting but at the general Resurrection I
shall Recieve the same again by the Almighty Power of God--And as to such
Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to Bless me in this life -- I
give, devise & dispose of the Same in the following  Manner & Form -- First I
give & Bequeath to Lydia my Beloved Wife one third part of all my moveable
Estate to her & to her heirs forever & the use & Improvement of all my
(blotted) she shall Remain my Widow also one third part of all my buildings
during that term.  also all my swine & all my beest.
    Also I give to my son Phinehas Cadwell besides the estate given to him by
me be a deed of gift I give to him twenty shillings Lawfull Money - also I
give to him the one half of my wearing apparel to be equally divided betwixt
him & my younger son Ashbell Cadwell.
    Also I give to my son shbel Cadwell my dwelling House & all other of my
Buildings Except the part given to my Wife & all my Lands Except my wives
third & my farm (illegible) to Him & to His Heirs for ever & if any of my
Estate shall Remain after all myDebts are paid I give all the Remains to this
my son Ashbel Including my wearing Apparel the half as above.
    Also I give to my Daughter Lydia Berham besides what I have given her Five
Pounds payable out of my Estate.
    Also I give to my Daughter Deborah Cadwell a right in my dwelling House
during her life or so long as she shall see fit. Also I give to her the full
sum of Ten Pounds Lawfull Money payable out of my estate.  The right of my
dwelling House mentioned above is only so far as is convenient for her
Residence in it during her Pleasure.
    Also I do hereby Ordain & appoint my younger son Ashbel Cadwell to be sole
Executor of this my Last Will & Testament & I do hereby utterly disallow,
revoke, & disannull all & every other former Testaments Wills Legacys,
Bequests, & Executors by me in any way before named willed & bequesthed,
Ratifying & Confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.  In
Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand & Seal this 6 Jun 1785.
    Signed, Sealed, Published, Announced, & Declared by the s'd Ashbel Cadwell
as his Last Will & Testament  in the presence of us who in his presence & in
the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names
                                            Ashbel Cadwell
Jonathan Marsh, Moses Goodwin, Mabel Goodwin
will proved 3 Sep 1785 in New Hartford, Litchfield Co.
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1809 -- Farmington, Probate #447:  David Cadwell, 2 misc.

Summons to pay debt of $2.
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1776 -- Farmington, Probate #448:  Elizabeth Cadwell, 1 bond, 2 inventories, 1
order of court, 1 distribution, 1 account of admin.

We the subscribers being appointed by the Honorable Court of probate for the
District of Farmington Distributers of the Estate of Elizabeth Cadwell late of
Farmington District Having due respect thereto proceeded in the following
manner viz finding no personal estate more than to pay the dets & charges of
s'd estate that are risen or may hereafter arise
1st set out to Matthew Cadwell eldest son to the deceased two eaqual parts in
a lot of land containing 8 1/2 acres s'd lot lying in Windsor bounding west on
a highway extending east so far as to make 1 1/2 as afroes'd.
2ndly set out to the legal representatives of Anne Cadwell deceased one equal
part out of s'd lot bounding west on land set out to Matthew Cadwell &
extending east so far as to contain 3/4 of an acre
3rdly set out to Peletiah Cadwell 3/4 of an acre bounded west on land set out
to Anne Cadwell and extending as afores'd.
4thly set out to Theodore Cadwell 3/4 of an acre bounding west on land set to
Peletiah Cadwell & Extending as aforesaid
5thly... [illegible, but apparently land set to John Cadwell]...of an acre
bounded west on land set out to Theodore Cadwell and extending as afores'd.
6thly set out to Abijah Cadwell 3/4 of an acre bounded West on land set out to
John Cadwell & Extending as afores'd.
7thly set out to George Cadwell 3/4 of an acre of land bounded west on land
set out to Abijah Cadwell and extending as afores'd.
8thly set out to Huldah Cadwell 3/4 of an acre and 13 1/2 rods bounded west on
land set out to George Cadwell & extending as afores'd.
9thly set out to Lois Cadwell 3/4 of an acre & 13 1/2 rods bounding west on
land set out to Huldah Cadwell & extending as afores'd.
10thly set out to Elizabeth Cadwell 3/4 of an acre and 13 1/2 rods bounding
west on land set out to Lois Cadwell and extending as afores'd.
The above mentioned parties viz Matthew Cadwell, Anne Cadwell, Pelatiah
Cadwell, Theodore Cadwell, John Cadwell, Abijah Cadwell, George Cadwell,
Huldah Cadwell, Lois Cadwell, & Elizabeth Cadwell being heirs to s'd deceas'd
estate.  The foregoing distribution made by us the subscribers this 15th day
of June 1779
          Francis .... & Joseph Pearson, under oath.
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1825 -- Farmington, Probate #449:  Elizabeth Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 2
returns to court, 2 accounts of admin.

bond dated 30 Sep 1826:  administrator William W. Cadwell; surety Aaron
Cadwell.
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9 Mar 1876 -- Farmington, Probate #3,335:  Harry Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory,
1 account of admin.

bond dated 9 Mar 1876:  administrator William A. Cadwell; surety William
Alfred.
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3 Feb 1864 -- Farmington, Probate #450:  Henry W. Cadwell, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 1 return to court, 2 misc.

bond dated 3 Feb 1864:  administrator William A. Cadwell; surety Harry
Cadwell.
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1821 -- Farmington, Probate #451:  Ira Cadwell, 5 misc.

attachment of goods for payment of debt.
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1771 -- Farmington, Probate #452:  James Cadwell, 1 will.

In the Name of God Amen I James Cadwell of Farmington in the County of
Hartford Being at this time in a comfortable state of Health & thanks be to
God of sound mind & memory Calling to mind the mortality of my body do think
it my duty to make & ordain this to be my Last will & testament truly Revoking
all former wills made & declared that is to say Principally & first of all I
give my soul into the hands of God who gave it & my body to the Earth to be
buried in Decent Christian Burial nothing doubting but at the General
Resurection I shall receive th same again by the mighty power of God or as
touching such worldly estate as God hath given me I give & dispose of it in
the Manner & form
     Immp's after my Just debts & funeral expenses are paid I give & Bequeath
to Sarah my beloved wife one third part of my movable estate to use at her own
disposs[al] forever
     Item I Give & bequeath to my daughter Christian Burr the wife of Samuel
Burr in consideration she as already rec'd her portion ten shilling which I
order my Executor to pay her.
     Item I Give & Bequeath to my Daughter Sarah Olcott the wife of Jedidiah
Olcott in Consideration she has also rec'd her portion ten shilling which I
order my executor to pay her.
     Item I give & Bequesth to my son James Cadwell all my moveable estate not
before disposed of beside what I have given him by deed of gift whom also I
nominate ordain & appoint to be sole Executor to this my last will & testament
In witness whereof I set my hand & seal this 25 Day of March 1768.
                                            James Cadwell
witnesses:  Matthew Cadwell, Samill Price, Samuel Roberts Jr.
Proved in court 26 Sep 1771.
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1812 -- Farmington, Probate #453:  James Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1 inventory,
1 distribution.

will:  In the name of God amen I James Cadwell of Farmington in the county of
Hartford and Coloney of Connecticut in New England Being in a state of health
and thanks be to God of enjoying my reason and memory calling to mind the
mortality of my soul and think it my duty to make this my last will and
Testament hereby revoking all former with Principally and First of all I give
my soul into the Hands of God my body also to the Earth to be buried in Decent
Christian burial doubting but at the Resurrection I shall receive the same by
the mighty power of God.  As to my worldly Interest that God has given me
after my Debts and Funeral Charges are paid I give to my wife Mary half my
household furniture one horse and two cows and six sheep Also the use of one
half of my house and barn and one third of my land during her life.  I also
give to my Daughter Mary the wife of John Smith one hundred and twenty dollars
she having received one hundred and eighty before.  I also give to my daughter
Rhoda the wife of Samuel Burr Jr. one hundred and fifty Dollars she having
received one hundred and fifty before.  I also give to my two youngest
daughters Anne and Maria three hundred dollars each of them.  All the rest of
my property to be divided amongst my five sons, Aaron my Eldest son has
received of his portion six hundred and sixty dollars, Roger has received in
money and one year at a trade one hundred and eighty dollars, James has
received fifty Dollars in money, Martin has a deed of seven acres of land the
reduction for him as the land may be priced, Samuel has received nothing &
James must have three quarters as much as the others on the account of his
being at a trade near four years  I therefore give & bequeath to my said five
sons all my Estate real & personal except what I have herein given to my said
wife & daughters to be equally divided among them in equal shares deducting
from said shares what my said sons have before received aforesaid, so that
each of my said sons may have an equal share including what they have before
received as aforesaid.  And do hereby appoint my son Aaron Cadwell to be sole
Executor of this my last Will & Testament.  In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand & seal this twentieth Day of June in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred & seven...
                                            James Cadwell
witneses:  Lorenzo Bull, William Pitkin, Wm. Mosely.
Proved in court:  Jan 8?, 1812

     The Distribution of the Estate of James Cadwell late of Farmington dec'd
as made by the subscribers is as follows:
     In the first place we set out to the widow a piece of wood land
containing 73 acres and is situated at the west end of the home lot beginning
at the NW corner of the home lot and running N-87-E 16 rods to a birch tree
marked thence  S-45-E to a heap of stones on the south line of s'd home lot
which heap of stones is 97 rods and 5 links eastward from the SW corner of the
home lot.  This piece of land is not distributed among the heirs.
     We also set to widow for her use and improvement a piee of land at the SE
corner of the home lot containing 6 acres bounds west on the Creek east on
Peletiah Collins land and is in width from the south line of the lot 27 rods
now this piece is on land distributed to Aron.
     Also set to the widow a piece of land in the home lot on the south side
containing 5 acres and is in width 5 rods and 18 links and bounds east on the
brook and extends west 140 rods this is on land distributed to Samuel.
     Also set to the widow a piece of land in the home lot containing 5 acres
1/4 and 33 rods and is the north [?] side of a piece of land set to James
bounds east on the brook and extends west 140 rods and is in width 6 rods and
6 links.
     Also set to the widow a piece of land in the home lot being the south
side of a piece of land distributed to Roger containing 7 acres and 4 rods and
is in width 8 rods and 2 links bounds east on the brook and extends west 140
rods also a piece being the south side of land set to Martin containing 5
acres 3/4 and 28 rods width 6 rods and 19 links bound east on the brook and
extends west 140 rods.
     Also set to the widow the north half of the House except the west half of
the buttery also 1/3 of the south cellar on the south side to be divided east
and west also 1/3 of the north cellar on the north side to be divided east and
west also the south end of the kitchen for the purpose of weaving.  She is
also to have the privilege of the oven for baking  also to pass and repass to
and from the house for wood and watter and for all other necessary purposes.
Also in the barn she is to have the south half of the bay to be divided east
and west and the south half of the floor  Also the 2 linters [?] east and
south of the barn also the south half of the cowhouse west of the yard also
the east part of the yard from the <smudge> to the nearest corner of the
linter south of the barn with the privilege of going to and from the barn and
to pass through the floor and to and from the cowhouse.
     Set to Aron the east end of the home lot containing 15 acres 3/4 and 14
rods it being all the land in the home lot lying east of the brook and
includes 6 acres set to the widow.
     Also set to Aron the Mountain lot so called containing 32 acres 1/4 and
28 rods.
     Set to Samuel a piece of land on the south side of the home lot
containing 25 acres and 1/2 bounds east on the brook and west on land set to
the widow width 13 rods and 23 links the piece includes 5 acres set to the
widow.  Also set to Samuel all the buildings.
     Set to James a piece of land in the home lot containing 27 acres and 1/2
including 5 acres 1/4 and 33 rods set to the widow bounds east on the brook
west on land set to the widow south on Samuel and north on Roger and is in
width 14 rods and 12 links except at one place which place is on the west side
of the road and extends from the road west 18 rods and 1/2 it is 2 rods less.
     Set out to Roger a piece of land in the home lot containing 36 acres
including 7 acres and 4 rods set to the widow bounds east on the brook and
west on land set to the widow and is the next piece north of James share and
is in width 17 rods and 17 links except on the west side of the road and
extending 18 rods and 1/2 west it is 2 rods more.
     Set to Martin a piece of land in the home lot on the north side
containing 43 acres 1/4 and 14 rods including 5 acres 3/4 and 28 rods set to
the widow and the spring lot so called.
     Farmington November 25th 1812
John Hubbard, David Grant, James Newberry -- distributed under oath.
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1818 -- Farmington, Probate #454:  Lucy Cadwell, Maria Cadwell, et al
(minors), 3 bonds, 2 applications & petitions, 2 returns to court.

bond:  Lucy & Maria Cadwell both under 12 years of age, children of Calvin
Cadwell deceased.  Guardian, Lyman Humphrey; surety, Lot Humphrey.

petition to sell land:  7 acres, bounded on north by heirs of John Cadwell,
east & south on land of Hezekiah Parsons, west on land of widow of Peletiah
Cadwell.
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1830 -- Farmington, Probate #455:  Martin Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 1 order of court, 1 distribution, 2 accounts of admin.

Will:  I Martin Cadwell of Farmington in the county of Hartford and State of
Connecticut, do make this my last will and testament, in the following manner
viz:  I commit my body to the earth and my soul to God who gave it.  Item I
give and bequeath to my wife Mahala the use of one third of all my real estate
then after all my just debts including my funeral charges are paid, I give and
bequeath unto my oldest daughter Achsa, to my second daughter Rhoda, to my
third daughter Flora, to my fourth daughter Mary Ann & to my fifth daughter
Maria, all the remainder of my property, both real & personal, which is not
otherwise disposed of as above to be equally divided between the five children
above named.  I hereby appoint my brother Samuel Cadwell executor of this my
last will & testament.
     Farmington, February 14, 1828
                                            Martin Cadwell
witnesses:  William Everite, James H. Barnard, Clarissa Barnard
Proved in court 27 Mar 1830.

4 Feb 1832, real estate was sold to Aaron Cadwell (except what was set aside
for widow).
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1826 -- Farmington, Probate #456:  Mary Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond [widow of
Roderick]

Will:  I Mary Cadwell of Farmington in the state of Connecticut being in my
usual soundness of mind in view of the certainty of my death, and of the
uncertainty of the time of it--do make and appoint this at my last will and
testament
     First I command my soul to God through the perfect mediation of Jesus
Christ, trusting in his sovereignity, and hoping in his mercy.  And my body to
the dust to be buried in a decent Christian manner.
     The worldly property which God has been pleased to commit to me I devise
and bequeath in the following manner:  my just debts being first paid
     Viz To my honoured mother and my sister Huldah Tillotson and Naomi
Gridley I give & bequeath all the wearing appearal I may die possessed of, to
be divided between them equally:  or in case of the death of either of them
before my decease then the whole thereof to be divided equally to the survivor
of them.
     All my other personal property I may die possessed of I give and bequeath
to my said sister Naomi Gridley to be hers and her heirs.
     All my real estate I may die possessed of I give and bequeath to my
grandson Roderic Cadwell Steele if he shall live to the age of twenty one
years--then to be his and his heirs forever, but in case of his death before
he sahll arrive to the age of twenty one years, then I give and bequeath all
my said real estate to my sister Naomi Gridley to be hers and her heirs
forever.
     I also give and bequeath to my said sister Naomi Gridley the sole and
entire use and improvement of all my real estate, I may die possessed of,
untill my said grandson Roderic C. Steele shall arrive to the full age of
twenty one years.
     And I hereby appoint and constitute Orem Woodruff of s'd Farmington my
sole executor to this my last will and testament; declaring this to be my last
will and testament:  and hereby revoking any or all other as my last will and
testament.
     Pronounced and declared by the said Mary Cadwell as her last will and
testament in presence of us the subscribing witnesses, who have hereunto
subscribed in her presence and in presence of each other in Farmington
February 25 1812
                                            Mary Cadwell
witnesses:  Samuel Richards, Nathaniel Olmsted, Sarah Richards
<proved when?>
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1775 -- Farmington, Probate #457:  Matthew Cadwell, 1 will, 1 inventory, 1
distribution.

Will:  In the Name of God Amen.  I Mathew Cadwell of Farmington in the county
of Hartford being of perfect mind and memory but calling to mind my own
frailty and mortality, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, In
the first Place I desire and recommend my precious and immortal soul into the
hands of God through Jesus Christ, and my Body to a decent and christian
Burial--and in touching those temporal things with which it has pleased God to
bless me, I give and dispose of in Manner & form following--that is to say
after my just Debts and funeral Charges are p'd by my Executors...
     1.  I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth beside what the law gives her,
the use of one half Part of my dwelling House, and one half part of my Barn
and Cow-Heifer while she remains my widdow and also all my moveable estate.
     2.  I give unto my son Matthew the house he now dwells in, and I give
unto my sons Mathew, Pelatiah, Theodore, John, Abijah and George all my Land
and Buildings to be divided equally between them.
     3.  I give unto my daughters Anne, Hulda, Lois, & Elizabeth one hundred
pounds of Lawful money, to each of them, to be paid to them by my Executors as
they respectively arrive to the age of Eighteen years--and I do hereby appoint
and ordain my Beloved wife & my son Matthew to be Executrix & Executer of this
my last Will and Testament  In Confirmation of all which I hereunto set my
Hand and afix'd my seal this 10th Day of August 1773...
                                           Matthew (his x mark) Cadwell
witnesses:  Hezekiah Bissell, Reuben Case, Thomas Cadwell.
Proved in court 6 Sep 1773.

distribution:
     First we set to Elizabeth Cadwell widow & Relict of Matthew Cadwell dec'd
all the movable estate according to the will and all the building in
Farmington except what is here after described.
     Set to Matthew Cadwell Eldest Son of the dec'd the house he now dwells in
and also one half of the breadth of the s'd home lot on the north side in
length easterly and westerly 277 rods & 15 links at the west end to run
paralell with the road at the East end the whol being 68 acres Adjoining to
s'd widow her dowry or third, During Life on the South Side of s'd lot a third
Part of the Bredth and the whole length.
     Set to Mathew Cadwell 10 acres on the North side of the Lot the East side
of the highway in breadth at the highway 756 links to a stake and then 26 turn
Eastward to the East end of the lot paralell with the fence on the North side
Reserving for s'd widow improvements during life Eight rods in breadth on the
South Side the Length of the Lot East and west.
     Set to Matthew Cadwell also one acre & twelve rods in the orchard the
East side of the highway beginning 10 rods, 19 links south of the Stake and
stone, at the southwest Corner of the 10 acres last described and taken
Eastward paralell with s'd ____ 12 rods & 20 links and to turn south 20
degrees & 15 ___ west 18 rods and in breadth on the south end 8 rods in length
on the west side by the highway 18 rods & 18 links Reserving for the widow
improvements at the south end 5 rods and nine links in breadth.
     Set also to Matthew Cadwell 7 acres wanting 7 rods in the Marsh lot in
the southwesterly corner in breadth 29 rods and 17 links, and in length East
and west 45 rods & 17 links reserving for the widow improvements during life
18 rods, wanting 3 links in breadth across the east end of s'd lot The whole
of the land set to Matthew at œ285
     Set to Peletiah Cadwell 2nd son of Matthew Cadwell Dec'd the parlor and
Chamber over it of the Dwelling House of the dec'd and also the west half of
the Cellar with the Privilidge of Passing and Repassing to & from and also the
North half of the Barn and Cow House and also one half of the Breadth of the
home lot on the south side in length easterly and westerly 277 rod & 15 links
at the west end to run parallel with the highway at the East and being 68
acres Reserving to the s'd widow for her improvment one acre and half and 27
rod in the south east corner of said home lot being in length north and south
20 rods & 14 links and easterly & westerly 13 rods and also on the north side
of what is set to Peletiah in the home lot 8 rods wanting 2 links in breadth
beginning 13 rods & 23 links west of the highway at a stake and stone set for
the bound and to hold that breadth 160 rods measuring from the road to the
westward and then to be 10 rods & 16 links in breadth until it comes to the
west end of the lot.
     Set to Peletiah the Remainder of the lot on the east side of the highway
being 8 3/4 acres & 30 rods reserving to the widow for her improment 8 rods &
19 links in breadth across the north side of this lot.
     Set also to Peletiah 3 1/4 acres at the southeast corner of the north lot
bound west Mathews land east on the Rev'd Wm. Bissell land 6 rod & 7 links in
breadth Reserving to the widow for her improvement during life at the west end
of this lot 28 rods wanting 3 links in length east & west the whole of
Peletiahs set at œ286.
     4thly set to Theodore Cadwell 3rd son of the dec'd the lot in Wintonbury
called the Follobst? lot containing 9 acres.  Reserving to the widow for her
Improvement 6 rods wide on the north side the whole length of s'd lot.
     Also set out to Theodore in the Marsh lot 21 2/4 acres 35 rods in breadth
at the west end by the highway 48 rods 19 links.  Then turning east 17 degrees
15 minutes South to the east end of the lot bound north part on the highway
and part on Benj. Cates? part .... land East on Hubbartd south on George's
land west on the highway Reserving to the widow for her improvement in this
lot as here after described.
     Then set out to Theodore 20 acres at the west end of Peletiahs  land in
the home lot bounds east on Peletiah South on William Webster North on Abijah
west on a highway or contested land Reserving for the widow Improvement 36
rods in length at the east end of s'd lot 39 rods at the west end the whole of
Theodore set at 285 pounds.
     5thly set out to John Cadwell the 4th son of the dec'd one lot of land in
Torrinton containing 50 acres bounding north on Aaron Leamen east on Noah
Marshall & Remembrance Filley sout on Abner Marshall west on a highway and the
house and barn stainding on s'd lot Reserving to the widow for her improvement
on the north side of s'd lot from the east to the west end so wide north and
south as makes 16 acres and 1/3 part of the house and barn standing on it.
     also set to John one lot in Winchester containing 97 acres bounding north
on William Filley and Joel Beach east on Sam'll Preston south on s'd Preston
west on s'd Filley reserving to the widow for her improvement on the North
side 1 acre and 20 rods in length east and west & 18 rods in breadth and to
continue to the west end of the lot accept the meadow the same width.
     also to John in the Marsh lot 7 1/2 acres and 20 rods 14 rods and 20
links in breadth bounding west on Matthews land south on Peletiah east on Wm.
Bissell north on Abijahs land  Reserving to the widow for her Improvement at
the west end 28 rods wanting 2 links in length east and west the whole breadth
of the lot the whole of John's Part set at œ285.
     6thly Set out to Abijah Cadwell the 5th son of the dec'd the Allyn lot
containing 24 2/4 acres reserving to the widow for her improvement on the
north side of s'd lot l8 rods and 16 links in breadth the whole length of the
lot.
     Set to Abijah on the mountain west of Peletiahs land 32 acrres bounds
south on Theodores land west on a highway or contested land north on Georges
land reserving for the widows improvement during Life 36 rods in length at the
east end and 39 rods at the west end of this lot.
     Set out to Abijah 16 acres in the Marsh lot in breadth 19 rods 4 links
bounded south part on Matthews land and part on Johns land west on a highway
north on Georges land east on Mr. Bissells land Reserving to the widow her
dower or third as hereafter described the whole of Abijahs set at 285 pounds.
     7thly set out to George Cadwell 6th son of the dec'd 22 acres and 12 rods
in the marsh lot breadth 26 rods 10 links bounds west on a high way north on
Theodores land east on Mr. Bissells land south on Abijahs land.  Reserving to
the widow for her improvement during life as hereafter described.
     Set out to George on the Mountain at the west end of Matthews land in the
home lot 54 acres bounding south on Abijah west on the highway or contested
land north on James Cadwell  Reserving to the widow for her improvement during
her life 36 rods in length at the east end of this lot and 39 rods at the west
end the whole of Georges part set at 285 pounds.
     The widow's thirds in Theodores, Georges, and Abijah's lot in the marsh
is bounded as followeth began at a stake and stone on the south side of
Abijahs lot 20 rods east of the widows third in Johns lot then measured a
crost Abijahs lot to a stake and stone.  Then ran a crost Georges lot to a
stake and stone then ran a crost Theodores lot to a stake and stone which is
the north east corner of the third in s'd lot then measured west and on the
north side of Theodors lot 56 rods to a stake and stone which are the
northwest corner of the widows third in s'd lot then turned south a crost
Theodores lot to a stake and stone then turned east 14 rods & 10 links to a
stake and stone at the northwest corner of the widows third in Georges lot
then turned southardly paralell with the east line of the widows third a crost
Georges lot to a stake near the brook then ran the same course a crost Abijahs
lot to a stake and stone at the southwest corner of the widows third in the
Before mentioned lot.
     The foregoing distribution made the 15th of September A.D. 1775 by we the
subscribers...  Frances Barnard & Solomon Alford, distributers under oath.
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1811 -- Farmington, Probate #458:  Matthew Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 2 orders of court, 1 return to court, 1 distribution.

In the Name of God Amen  Sensible of the Mortality of all Men, and of my own
in Particular, I do hereby ordain and appoint this my last Will and Testament
revoking and disannuling all others formerly made.
Imprimis, I do Recommend my immortal Soul to God thro the Merits of his Dear
Son Jesus Christ my Lord.
Item  I do resign my Body to the dust at the will of God, to be decently
interred in a Christian manner by my Heirs hereafter Mentioned.
Item  to Sophia Cadwell my Beloved Consort I do give & Bequeath after my
Decease to her the use and improvement of one Third of my Estate so long as
She Shall remain My Widow and no longer, also I give Her one Cow Bed & Beding
and some other Household Furniture She brought with Her the last mentioned
articles to be her own forever.
Item  I give to my son Matthew Cadwell twenty Dollars Lawful Money to be paid
to him By my Executor.
Item I give & Bequeath to my Son Justus Cadwell all my Estate Both Real &
Personal to be His own forever after my Decease my aforesaid Wife Enjoying Her
Right as I have in This Will given Her.
Item  I do appoint my Son Justus Cadwell Sole Executor to this my last Will
and Testament Hereby Ratifying this to be my Last Will & Testament and no
other.
Dated at Farmington this 16th day of July 1806.
Signed Sealed and Declared to be my list Will and Testament in the Presence of
the undersigned witnesses.
                                            Matthew Cadwell
Joseph C. Webster, Ebenezer Webster, Ira Cadwell
Will proved 16 Oct 1811 at Farmingtown, Hartford Co.

[Distribution]  We the Subscribers being by the Hon. Court of Probate for
Farmington district appointed to set out the w'd Sophia Cadwell's right of
dower in the real Estate of Maj'r Matthew Cadwell late of Farmington dec'd
according to his last Will have performed the same in the manner hereafter
expressed, viz
Set out to s'd w'd Sophia a piece of land on the North side the farm on the
west side the Highway in width North & South at right angles 12 rods & 8 links
& to extend E & W the whole length of s'd Lott & bounds East on the Highway,
North on James Cadwells Heirs, West on the Wet end of s'd Lot, with 1/3 part
of the Cyder Mill standing thereon.
Also a piece of land on the East side the HIghway & on the North side the
Meadow in width North & South 10 rods & extends thro the whole length of s'd
lott, bounds north on James Cadwells Heirs and East on Solomon Allyn's Heirs
land & West on the highway.  Also a piece of land in the garden & on the West
side the same in width E & W 1 1/2 rod & extends N & S from fence to fence.
Also the North Room, the Chamber over the same, & Bedroom at the N.W. corner
of the house & 1/3 part of the Celler on the West side with liberty of Baking
& Washing in the Kitchen, of drawing water at the Well, with 1/3 part of the
buttery at the south end also nine feet on the South side the Barn to extend
from the East to the West end, & a barn yard in front of said Barn to extend
from s'd Barn southerly 2 rods & from the West end of s'd barn easterly 18
feet, with the privilege of passing to & from all the foregoing described
premises, to a full improvement of the same during the time she remains the
w'd of the s'd dec'd.
Reserving the right to Justus Cadwell of improving 2/3 of the Cyder Mill
standing on s'd premises so long as s'd Mill is improved he fencing the Mill
yard.
Done by us this 11 day of May at Farmington 1812.
          Noah A. Phelps, Hezekiah Webster, & Aaron Cadwell,
               distributors under oath
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1817 -- Farmington, Probate #459:  Peletiah Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 1 return to court, 1 distribution, 3 accounts of admin.

In the Name of God Amen, I Peletiah Cadwell of Farmington Hartford County
Connecticut being of sound disposing mind & memory callin to mind the
uncertainty of life & the certainty of death do make & ordain this my last
will & testament
In the first place I commend my Immortal Soul into the hands of Almighty God,
trusting through the intercessions of a Divine Saviour for a happy Immortality
& my body by a Christian burial to the silent grave
Concerning the temporal estate where with it hath pleased God to bless me I
give & dispose of in manner & form as follows
Item 1st  All legal claims against my estate to be honorably discharged
Item 2nd  To my Beloved wife Elizabeth I give my Household Furniture forever.
The Improvement of my Dwelling house & barn & one Third of my Real Estate
during her remaining my widow.
Item 3rd To my daughter Lucy
the wife of Noah Burr I give Seventy Dollers to be paid twelve months after my
decease.
Item 4th  To my Sons Pelatiah, Horace, Calvin, Ira, William Woodbridge, & to
the legitimate children of my son John I give the residue of my estate
Personal & Real with that part incumbered by the widow when free as above
specified to be divided in such a manner that Horace, Calvin, Ira, William
Woodbridge & the legitimate children of John shall receive so much more of my
property as to make them equal with Pelatiah on account of a certain piece of
land which I deeded to him about the 5th of Nov 1805 containing two acres
situate at the South side of my home lot being nine rods wide the value of
said lot of two acres to be ascertained by the appraisal of indifferent men &
my property to be divided accordingly.
Item 5th  I do hereby constitute & appoint my son Horace Cadwell Executor of
this my last will & Testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 27 day of May
Anno Domino 1812.
                                            Peletiah Cadwell
In presence of Zachariah Kelsey, Samuel Cadwell, Augustus Bissell.
Will proved 14 Oct 1817.

The Distribution of the Estate of Peletiah Cadwell, late of Farmington
deceased, as made by the subscribers is as follows:
Set out to the widow of said deceased for her use and improvement the dwelling
house and Barn also a piece of land on the south side of the same lot
containing about 7 1/2 acres and is in width at the east end about 3 chains
and 70 links the north line to run parallel with the north line of the lot and
extends west from the highway aout 24 chains boundes south on Hezekiah Parsons
land and north on Wm. W. Cadwell's land also another piece of land on the
south side of the lot and at the west end containing about 4 3/4 acres and is
in width at each end about 3 chains and 51 links also the land which the Barn
stands on Also the right of going to and from the land set to her at the west
end of the lot in the usual place.
Set out to Peletiah Cadwell 1/2 part of all the buildings Also a piece of land
at the South east corner of the home lot to contain one acre under the
incumbrance of the widow's dower in width about 95 links bounds South on Hez'h
Parsons land and north on land set out to Horace Cadwell the north line to be
parralell with the north line of the lot also another piece of land at the
west end of the lot on the south side incumbered with the widows dower
containing about 3/4 of an acre and 6 rods and in width about 48 links.
Set out to Horace Cadwell a piece of land on the north side of the lot
containing about 7 3/4 acres is 32? rods in width at each end one chain & 8
links extending the whole length of the lot also a piece of land at the west
end of the lot containing 1/4 of an acre and 35 rods in width about 68 links
bounds south on land set to the widow north on land set to Ira Cadwell  Also
set other pieces incumbered by the widow's dower first piece contains about an
acre and 20 rods lying in the south east part of the home lot bounds south on
land set to Pelatiah and north on land set to the heirs of Calvin in width
about 50 links the other piee lies in the southwest part of the lot and
contains 3/4 of an acre and 6 rods in width 58 links bound south on land set
to Pelatiah and north on land set to Calvins heirs also 1/6 part of all the
buildings.
Set out to Ira Cadwell a piece of land in the same lot containing about 8 2/4
acres and 32? rods in width at each end one chain and 18 links extending the
length of the lot bounds north on land set to Horace and south on land set to
Woodbridge also another piece at the west end containing 1/4 of an acre and 35
rods in width 68 links bounds south on Horace north on Woodbridge Also two
other pieces incumbered by the dower first piece at the east end contains 1
1/4 acre and 15 rods in width about 51? links bounds south on the children of
John and north on Woodbridge the other piece at the east end contains 3/4 of
an acre and 6? rods in width about 58 links bounds south on John's heirs and
north on Woodbridge  The 1/6 part of the buildings.
Set out to William W. Cadwell a piece of land in the home lot containing about
8 2/4 acres and 35 rods in width one chain and 18 links bounds north on Ira
and south on the heirs of John ...... (illegible)...the widow's dower  also
one other piece adjoining at the west end containing 1/4 of an acre 35 rods in
width 68 links bounds south on land .....  Also two other pieces incumbered
with the dower first piece lies at the east end and contains about 1 1/4 acre
and 15 rods in width about 50 links bound north on his own land and south on
land set to Ira the other piece is at the west end contains 3/4 of an acre and
6 rods width 58 links bounds south on Ira north partly on David Grant and
partly on Horace Also 1/6 part of the buildings.
Set out to the heirs of John Cadwell a piece of land in the home lot
containing about 11 3/4 acres and 17 rods in width about 5 chains and 80 links
bound south on the heirs of Calvin north on Woodbridge east on the thirds? and
west on Horace Ira and Woodbridge.  Also two other pieces incumbered by the
dower, one piece at the east end contains 1 1/4 acre and 15 rods width about
53 links bounds south onthe heirs of Calvin and north on Ira the other piece
at the west end contains 3/4 of an acre and 6 rods width 58 lks. bound south
on Calvin heirs north on Ira  also an equal share in the buildings also 1/2 of
the mountain lot on the north side.
Set out to the heirs of Calvin Cadwell a piece of land on the south side
containing about 11 1/4 acres and 14 rods bound east and south on Hez'h
Parsons land and north on land set to the heris of John west on the thirds
also 1/2 of the wood lot on the mountain on the south side  Also two other
pieces incumbered by the dower one piece at the east end contains about 1 1/4
acre and 15 rods width about 52 lks bound south on Horace north on the heirs
of John the other piece at the west end contians about 3/4 of an acre and 6
rods width about 58 lks bound south on Horace north on the heirs of John, also
an equal share in buildings.
We also reserve to each one the right of passing land from their lands in the
usual place.
Termintors December 9 1818           
                   David Grant & Aaron Cadwell, distributors
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1769 -- New Hartford, Probate #460:  Roderick Cadwell (minor), 1 bond.

bond:  Seth Smith is appointed guardian of Roderick Cadwell, a minor over the
age of 14.
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1809 -- Farmington, Probate #461:  Roderick Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
order of court, 1 distribution.

bond:  23 Jun 1809; administrator, Samuel Steele; surety Samuel Richards.

distribution of estate:  Mary Cadwell, widow; Sophia Cadwell Steele, only
surviving child.
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1902 -- Farmington, Probate #3336:  William A. Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
application or petition, 1 inventory, 1 return to court, 1 account of admin.
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17 Dec 1787 -- Probate (no #):  Abigail Cadwell, 1 appeal, 2 misc., 1 bond, 1
account, 1 distribution, 1 inventory

Guilford, 10 Dec 1787:
We the subscribers being Heirs to the estate of Abigail Cadwell late of
Guilford deceased, do hereby recommend Noah Stone as a fit person for
Administrator, being one of the heirs to the Hon'ble Court of Probate for
Guilford Dist.
                                            William Stone
                                            Seth Stone
                                            Nathen Griswordd
                                            Levi Stone

bond:  Noah Stone & Ebenezer Hapson both of Guildord in New Haven Co., CT...17
Dec 1787...Noah Stone now appointed administrator of Abigail Cadwell...

Will Book 15, page 24:  distribution:  19 May 1788
     (1) to the administrator [Noah Stone], 3/4 of an acre of meadow on the
southerly part of s'd meadow to pay the charges.
     (2) to the heirs of Ebenezer, the lot called the Bath Swamp; also 17
acres on the southerly and easterly part of the lot near the Island Gate...
     (3) to the heirs of Seth, all the remainder of the lot near the Island
Gate both upland and meadow containing 21 or 22 acres as it is their bounded
with liberty of passing & repassing through that part set to the Heirs of
Ebenezer for the improvement of the same...

Will Book 15, page 55:  Mr. Joseph Weld appointed Executor of the Last Will &
Testament of Abigail Cadwell late of Guilford deceased Exhibited said will and
the said Executor refused the trust therein committed unto him and the
consideration of the Probate of said Will is to be referred on the third
monday of February next.

Will Book 15, page 67:  Mr. Elias Cadwell one of the Legatees mentioned in the
Last Will & Testament of Abigail Cadwell late of Guilford deceased moved for
an appeal from the Doings of this Court on the 15th day of February 1790 in
not approving and Denying the Probate of said Will--which appeal was allowed,
uppon the said Elias Cadwell & Mr. Eli Foote acknowledging themselves bound to
the heirs at Law of the said Abigail in a recognisance of 30 pounds lawfull
money to be  paid to the said heirs in case he shall fail to prosecute his
aforesaid appeal at the next superiour Court to be holde in New Haven in and
for the County of New Haven on the first Tuesday in August next to full effect
and to answer all damages in case he make not his plea good.
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2 Sep 1760 -- Probate (no #):  Elias Cadwell, relinquishment of dower, 1 bond,
1 inventory.

I the Subscriber, widow & Relict of Elias Caldwell<sic> late of Guilford Dec'd
Do hereby Disclaim any share or interest in the Estate of s'd Dec'd and desire
the Hon'le Court of Probate to order the whole of s'd Estate to be divided
among the Children of s'd dec'd as if there were no widow.  I having rec'd
something in liew of my share in s'd estate, to full satisfaction.  As witness
my hand in s'd Guilford this 4 Nov 1760
                                            Ruth (her X mark) Cadwell

bond:  Elias Cadwell & Thomas Burgis both of Guilford in the County of New
Haven & Colony of Connecticut in New England...2 Sep 1760...Elias Cadwell
administrator...of Elias Cadwell of s'd Guilford deceased...

Will Book 8, page 214:  Administration of the Estate of Elias Cadwell late of
Guilford Dec'd was granted to Elias Cadwell Eldest son of s'd Dec'd upon his
giving bond as the law directs for a faithful Discharge of his trust...

Will Book 8, page
221:  Elias Cadwell Adm'r of the Estate of Elias Cadwell late of Guilford
dec'd exhibited an inventory of s'd estate...
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1806 -- Probate (no #):  Elias Cadwell, 1 bond.

bond:  Montgomery Norton of Guilford in New Haven Co...1806...the above bonded
Montgomery Norton now chosen and appointed guardian to Abraham Cadwell a
minor, age about 14 years, and son of Elias Cadwell late of s'd Guilford
deceased...
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19 Dec 1796/97 -- Probate (no #):  Elias Cadwell, 1 account of admin., 1
inventory, 1 bond.

Eben'r Hopson & Clarina Cadwell both of Guilford in New Haven Co...19 Dec
1796...the above bounded Eben'r Hopson administrator...estate of Elias Cadwell
late of s'd Guilford dec'd.

sundrys allowed the wid'w <unnamed> given her by her husband in his life time,
viz <list follows>

Will Book 14, page 5:  concerning land sold by mortgage to Doctor John
Redfield, which was not fully paid for at the time Elias Cadwell died.

CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS (part 2)
Hartford District
Film #1,020,562

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1740 -- Hartford, Probate #1046:  Aaron Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 3
distributions, 1 account.

bond: Rachell Cadwell & John Butler both of Hartford in the County of Hartford
in the Colony of Connecticut in New England...22 Apr 1740...Rachell Cadwell
administratrix...of Aaron Cadwell of Hartford deceased...

Hartford July 3, 1794
We the subscribers being appointed by the cort of probate to set out one third
part of the rale estate of Aron Cadwell late of hart ford deceast to his widdo
Rachel Cadwel now wife of mr Ebenezer Willyamson we being under oath
1 we began and measured at the east end from mr. Goodwins corner two rods and
fore feet to a stake and ston runin thew the well to the west end and measured
from Goodwins southwest corner north twelve feet to a stake at the south
corner room and a third part of seller and a third part of the well set out to
her thirds of said homsted
2 then we went into the south medo and began next mr. John Leyan? and measured
sixty one rods to cornol John Whitins land and measured three rods and half at
each end to stakes set up
3 then we went into the north medo to the triangul peace and measured fore
rods and an half to a stake by the crick then we began at the north east
corner and measured for rods and half to a stake
4 then we went to a smal lot a littel north on the west side of rod and laid
out one rod wide on the north sid of said lot butin north on the heirs of John
Andrus and south on the same lot
5 then went on est sid said rode and measured a rod and twelve feet at each
end to stakes next to the same lot
6 ....  to a lot at moses Cadwels and began at the souwest corner next thomas
bur and measured eight rods east from stake then we began at the north west
corner next Jes Olcot and measured eight rods to a stake by a warnut stump
nextsaid lot then went to the ox paster lot end and began at hezekiah Merelses
fence at the west end and measured ten rods to a stake by an othr stake peled
with a small bit of medo at the west end of said merelles lot then we went to
the east end and began at northeast corner measur'd 5 rods to a stake next to
said lot also we agre that each party shall have liberty to pas and repas to
the west end of said lot or lots as acasion shall require
this done and ... by us the subscribers
James Steel & John Skinner
at a court of probate held at Hartford July the 8th A.D. 1754 then this
distribution was anexed by this court...

Persuant to an order from the Hounrable Court of Probate We the Subscribers
Proceded to make a distribution of the Real Estate of Aron Cadwell dec'd to
have set out to s'd Cadwells Heirs their several Preportion as follows.
To Thos. Cadwell His part in the home Lot on the North side being 57 Rod of
ground to extend the whole Length of the Lot from the Highway to the east end
of s'd Lot & south so far as to make the 57 Rod above mentioned together with
the old house standing on s'd Lot & the use of half the well
Set to Jona'th Cadwell His lpart being the south part of the home Lot th't is
51 rods of ground and the half the well also one acre & 21 rods of ground att
the south End of the South meadow Lot.
Set to James Cadwell His Part Seven acres two Rods & 27 rods of ground ****
the of pasture Lot one the South [illegible] next Jonath Butlers Lot Also one
acre & 19 Rods att the north end of the South meadow Lot
Set to Moses Cadwell His part in the north meadow the triangular Lot Also the
Lot Lying a Little North of the meadow being all the Land in the North meadow.
Set to the Heirs of Hannah Chappell their part the west Half of the Lot Moses
Cadwell now lives on being five acres & half also one acre & three quarters In
the South meadows Lot being the middle part of s'd lot.
Set to Lois Cadwell now White Her part twelve acres one Rood & 13 Rod, on the
North side of the [illegible] past'r Lot being all the Remaining part of s'd
Lot
The above Distribution performed by us the subscribers this 22d of Aug't 1754
which we Judge is an equall proportion to each of the above mentioned heirs
the above mentioned heirs are all well agred with the above Distribution &
signified the same to us the [illegible]
          Ozias Goodwin, David Goodwin, Stephin Hosmer

account, May 1742: Paid to the following:... Jonath. Cadwell... Pantry
Jones... to Thos. Cadwell father of the dec'd... <among others>

List of the possessions let to the Widow & Relict of Aaron Cadwell late of
Hartford dec'd.

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1842 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Aaron Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 5
distributions, 2 accounts of admin.

bond: Alden Cadwell of Bloomfield & Oliver Woodford of Hartford...1 Nov
1842...Alden Cadwell administrator...of Aaron Cadwell late of Bloomfield...

In persuance of an order from the Hon. Court of Probate for the district of
Hartford to assign and set out to Chloe Cadwell widow of Aaron Cadwell late of
Bloomfield in said district deceased the use and improvement of one third part
of the real estate which said deceased stood possessed of at the time of his
death, to be to her during her natural life as right of dower therein.
     The subscribers appointed distributors have preceeded as follows viz:
Assigned and set out to the aforesaid Chloe Cadwell, the home or Fish farm so
called together with the buildings standing thereon, bounded south on Augustus
Shephards land, west on Augustus Shephard & others land and partly on Highway,
North on Ambrose Burr & Brothers, and others land and partly on highway and
East on George Humphreys and others land, a highway passing through the same
and contains one hundred acres of land be the same more or less.
     Also one other piee land, being a part of the Keys and Wills farm,
situate in the town of Hartford, laying about a mile south of the aforesaid
Fish farm, commencing at the center of the Pond, (so called) for the west line
of s'd piece running easterly with the north line of said farm about twenty
rods to a stake and stones, thence south to the south line of said farm, a
pile of stones being placed about a poplar tree, towards the south side of
said farm, thence westly to the center of the pond being about twenty rods,
thence north to the north line of said farm to the center of the pond the
place of the beginning, bounded west and east on land belonging to the heirs
of Aaron Cadwell dec'd, north on Alden Cadwells land, and south on Asa
Goodmans land, and containing about 9 acres with privilege of passing to and
from the same through the afores'd Keyes and Wills farm.
     All which is respectfully submitted
Bloomfield, April 15th A.D. 1843.
Ammi R. Palmer, John Fish, Distributers under Oath.
Approved 3 May 1843 & Recorded Book 45, page 272.

Distribution of personal estate, 5 Mar 1846:
To widow Chloe Cadwell; Jamin Cadwell; Chloe Filley, wife of Harvey Filley;
Alden Cadwell; to Melissa Watson, wife of William Watson; Clarinda Phelps,
wife of Humphrey Phelps; to Fidelia Hubbard, wife of Joab H. Hubbard; Sarah
Hubbard, wife of David L. Hubbard.

Distribution, Bloomfield, 10 May 1845:
     First set to Alden Cadwell one piece of land lying west of the highway &
on the north side and bounds north by land of said Alden, East by highway,
south by land set to Clarinda Phelps wife of Humphrey Phelps of New Yrok City
and west by land set to the widow Chloe Cadwell as part of her third or dower
in her deceased husband Aaron Cadwells estate and contains about 17 3/4 acres
& 12 rods, also one piece on the East side of the highway and bounds north by
land of William Shepard & Thomas Lamb east by said Lamb South by land set to
Clarissa Phelps of aforesaid and west by highway containing about 4 1/2 acres.
     Second set to Clarinda Phelps aforesaid one piece & bounds north by land
set to Alden Cadwell, east by highway, south by lands set to Jamin Cadwell,
and west by the widows thirds and contains about 15 acres, also one piece
bounds north by lnad set to Alden Cadwell, east by Thomas Lamb, south by land
set to Jamin Cadwell and west by hilghway, and contains about 4 acres 2 roods
& 5 rods.
     Third set to Jamin Cadwell one piece of land bounding north by land set
to Clarinda Phelps, east by highway south by land set to Fidelia Hubbard wife
of Joab H. Hubbard and west by the widows third and contains about 12 acres
with one half of the dwelling house & other buildings standing on the same,
also one piece bounding north by land set to said Clarinda East by Thomas
Lamb, south by lands set to Fidelia Hubbard & west by highway containing about
4 1/2 acres.
     Fourth set one piece to Fidelia Hubbard bounding north by land set to
Jamin Cadwell, east by highway, south by land set to Chloe Filley wife of
Harvey Filley of Philadelphia and west by the widow Choloe Cadwell and
contains about 16 1/4 acres with one half of the dwelling house and other
buildings standing on the same, also one piece bounding north by land set to
Jamin Cadwell, east by Thomas Lamb, South by land set to Melissa Watson & west
by highway and contains about 1 3/4 acre with the barn standing on the same
the four shares west of the highway are 880 links widw at the east end and
1211 links wide at the weat end at right angles with the north line and the
four pieces east the highway are 650 links widw at the west end and 550 at the
east end at right angles with the north line.
     Fifth set one piece to Chloe Filley bounding north by land set to Fidelia
Hubbard East by highway, South by land set to Melissa Watson wife of William
Watson and west by the widows third and is 300 links widw at the east end and
307 at the west end and contains about 18 2/4 acres & 20 rods with the barn
standing on the same.
     Sixth set one piece to Melissa Watson bounding north by land set to chloe
Filley, East by highway, South by land set to Sarah Hubbard wife of David S.
Hubbard in part and partly by land belonging to the heirs of Asa Goodman and
west partly by said heirs and partly by the widows third and contains about 18
1/4 acres 30 rods being 300 links in width at the east end and at the west end
248 links and at the corner of Asa Goodmans 307 links in width, being near the
west end by the swamp.  Also one piece bounding north by land set to Fidelia
Hubbard, East by Thomas Lamb, south by land set to Sarlah Hubbard and west by
highway and is 350 links wide at the west end and 200 links widw at the east
end and contains about 7 acres.
     Seventh set the remainder of both pieces of land to Sarah Hubbard, first
piece bounds north by land set to Melissa Watson, east by highway, south by
Jonathan Butlers land and west by the heirs of Asa Goodman and contains about
17 2/4 acres 3 roods also the ***** contains about 6 3/4 acres and bounds
north by land set to Melissa Watson, east & south by Thomas Lamb and west by
highway, any and all of the within named heirs are to have a right of pass
with oxen & horses up and down in the old road or cartway where it has
formerly been traveled, from the highway to the pond so called, and all the
owners of said pieces of land where divided have a stand and stone for bounds.

Distribution Bloomfield, 20 Jan 1847:
     ...set a certain portion or tract of land formerly belonging to Aaron
Cadwell late of Bloomfield deceased and since set out to the widow Chloe
Cadwell as her third or right or dower in the real estate of said Aaron
Cadwell, to the estate of Jamin Cadwell deceased, viz, 1/7 part of a certain
tract of land being in said Bloomfield & contains in all about 98 acres 0 (?)
30 (?) said piece or portion of land being by us considered 1/7 of the whole
in value and bounds north by highway, west by highway, & since previously set
to the said Chloe Cadwell, South by land of said Chloe and George Humphrey and
east by said Humphreys land & land of Daniel L. Parsons partly on each and
contains about 15 1/4 acres 14 rods with the barn standing on said land.
exhibited in Court 22 Jan 1847.
recorded Book 48, page 242

Distribution, Bloomfield, 8 Apr 1857 (or 1851):
     Set to Alden Cadwell of Bloomington ... one piece of land being south and
adjoining said Aldens land commencing at the southwest corner by highway
thence easterly by said Alden Cadwells land 653 links to a stake & stone
thence southerly by a range of bounds & from 527 links thence N degrees 72 W
840 links to the highway thence northerly by said highway 477 links to the
place of beginning and contains about 3 3/4 acres and 35 rods.  Also one piece
of land being opposite said piece as described above and west of highway
commencing by said highway at a stake & stone on a stone wall near an Elm tree
and run thence North 67 degrees 45 minutes W 450 links to a stone wall thence
by a range of fence to the northeast corner of said land by highway thence
southerly by said highway 1114(?) links to the place of beginning and contains
about 6 1/4 acres and 28 rods with the building standing on the same the same
being his full share in said estate as 1/6 part.

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1856 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Aaron Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
distribution, 1 account of admin.

Bond: Jerusha Cadwell of Bloomfield D. Crany?...7 Oct 1856...Jerusha Cadwell
administratrix of...Aaron Cadwell late of Bloomfield...
14 Oct 1856

Distribution:  The Real and Personal estate of the late Aaron Cadwell
deceased:
     Jerusha Cadwell:  In the dwelling house, the middle room with the Buttery
and Bedroom adjoining also the Front Chamber with right to pass and repass
through the Back Kitchen also a right to pass and repass to the Front Chamber
privilege in common with Harriet & Charlotte in the front yard also a
privilege in the back yard with Charlotte and Samuel Cadwell also a privilege
to the well with the south part of the Cellar up to the Chimney all valued at
216.67
     Out Buildings the East side of the barn except the horse stable, with
north scuffold over the barn floor, equal privilege of barn floor with Samuel
Cadwell, one half of the barn yard on the North and East side, with right to
pass through the other part to water &c value 100.00
     South part of the Cow house about one third hog pen and wood shed
adjoining value 20.00
     Land.  Home lot and thirty three acres bounded North on land this day set
to Harriet Cadwell East on heirs of Chauncey Andrews South on highway West by
Silas I. Andrews reserving the right to Harriet and Charlotte Cadwell to cross
said land where it will do the least damage in going to and from land this day
set to them valued at 740.65
     One wood lot bounded as follows North on land this day set to Charlotte
Cadwell South on land of Chauncey Andrews East on land set to Isabella Warner
and Munroe Andrews West on highway containing five acres, valued at 175.00
     Personal Estate (itemized list, various amounts) Total 1542.73
     To Samuel Cadwell: Real estate.  the back kitchen three cornered room the
room over the three cornered room with right to pass and repass to the same in
the dwelling house, right in common with Jerusha and Charlotte Cadwell in back
yard and right in common with Harriet & Charlotte in the celler in well
value 144.44
     Out buildings:  That part of the barn not set to Jerusha Cadwell with
south half of the barn yard value 150.00
     Waggon house, cow house, that part not set to Jerusha Cadwell about 2/3
of the same 142.73
     Personal Estate (itemized list, various amounts) Total 1044.01
     To Harriet Cadwell: Real Estate: The Parlor, privilege in common with
Jerusha and Charlotte Cadwell to front yard also in front space with the west
half of the garret, right in common with Samuel and Charlotte in the celler,
privilige to the same, value 144.44
     Land.  One lot called the Brainard lot bounded as follows North on land
of J. F. Hubbard East on Chauncey Andrews or his heirs South on land this day
set to Jerusha Cadwell West on Silas I. Andrews and land this day set to
Charlotte Cadwell about 38 acres reserviing the right to Charlotte Cadwell to
pass and repass across, value 730.16
(the same at all times with man horse and team where it will do the least
damage)
     Personal estate: 1/4 of 3 notes Henry C. & Austin Cadwell & Homer Walles
notes total 169.41
     total 1044.01
     To Charlotte Cadwell: Real Estate: one piece of land bounded North on
highway east on land of the heirs of Chauncey Andrews South on land of the
heirs of Chester Andrews West on land of the heirs of Chauncey Andrews being
the lot on the south side of the highway opposite the dwelling house
containing fifteen acres more or less value 450.00
     New land lot bounded North on land of the heeirs of Benjamin Hale East on
land this day set to Harriet Cadwell West on land of John silas & Andrews and
putty? on land set to Harriet Cadwell containing five acres more or less
value 100.00
     Wood lot and old field bounded North on land of Edwin S. Treat, East on
land set to Isabella Warner and Munroe Andrews from the estate of the lade
David Andrews south on land this day set to Jerusha Cadwell containing about
eight acres more or less value 95.16
     Buildings.  In the dwelling house the room over back kitchen, also the
room over the middle room with the front bedroom and the east half of the
garret privilege to the same and to all the rooms set to her right in back
yard in common with Jerusha & Samuel Cadwell right in celler in common with
Samuel & Harriet also right in common in the front yard with Jerusha & Harriet
Cadwell value 144.44
     Personal estate (itemized list with values) total 1044.01
Chester I. Loveland
Aristotulus Brainard, distributors
Glastonbury, Sept. 27th 1862.

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1763 -- New Hartford, Probate, #1047:  Abraham Cadwell, 1 bond, 2 inventories.

Bond: Isaac Cadwell of New Hartford in Litchfield Co., & Isaac Bunce of
Hartford, Hartford Co....dated at Hartford 6 Jan 1763...Isaac Cadwell
administrator...estate of Abrah Cadwell of New Hartford deceased...

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1872 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Alden Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 application or
petition, 1 inventory, 1 account of Admin.

Petition (1872): We the widow and heirs of the late Alden Cadwell of
Bloomfield deceased petition to the judge of Probate for the appointment of E.
B. Case as Administrator on the estate.
     Amelia R. Cadwell
     Aaron Cadwell
     James Cadwell
     Friend Cadwell

Bond (10 Jul 1772): Elihu B. Case as administrator, & Charles Barber his
security, both of Bloomfield.

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1873 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Alden, Chloe A., & Starr Cadwell, minors,
2 bonds, 2 applications or petitions:

Bond: Elihu B. Case of Bloomfield as principal and Hiram B. Case of said town
as surety...30 Apr 1873...Elihu B. Case now chosen and appointed guardian to
Starr Cadwell, Alden Cadwell, and Chloe Adelia Cadwell all of Bloomfield in
said District minors aged respectively about 17, 14, and 6 years...

Bond for sale of minors land, filed 5 Jul 1873.

Petition for appointment of Guardian: To the Court of Probate for the District
of Hartford: We hereby request that Elihu B. Case be appointed our guardian.
Bloomfield, 1 May 1873.
Starr Cadwell 17 (18th of Apr)
Alden Cadwell 14 (Aug 1872)
Chloe A. Cadwell 6 (March 1873)

Petition to sell minor's land, 1 May 1873 (description of land)

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1860 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Ammi Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 2
accounts of admin.

Jonathan E. Palmer & Noah Griswold of Bloomfield Ct...1 May 1860...Palmer is
administrator of ...estate of Ammi Cadwell...

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1871 -- West Hartford, Probate (no #):  Austin Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
account of admin.

Bond: Albert M. Cadwell of West Hartford as principal and Milo M. Gilbert of
hartford as surety...9 Aug 1871...A. M. Cadwell administrator of the estate of
Austin Cadwell late of West Hartford deceased...

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1837 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Birdsey Cadwell, 1 bond.

Charles Gilbert as principal and Childs Goodman as surety both of Hartford,
Hartford Co...3 Nov 1837...Charles Gilbert now choses and appointed guardian
to Birdsey Cadwell of W. Hartford, a minor, of about 17 years old...

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1787-1800 -- Hartford, Probate #1048:  Charles Cadwell, Timothy Cadwell, et
al, minors, 2 bonds, 1 misc.

Bond dated 26 Jun 1787:  Rhoda Cadwell of Hartford is appointed guardian of
Timothy Cadwell, a minor of about 16 years & son of Timothy Cadwell late of
Hartford deceased.

Petition dated 6 Dec 1799:  Charles Cadwell a minor & son of Timothy Cadwell
late of Hartford deceased requests that Timothy Cadwell his brother by
appointed as his guardian.

Bond dated 17 Feb 1800 Timothy Cadwell of Hartford is appointed guardian to
Charles Cadwell, a minor aged about 17 years old, son of Mr. Timothy Cadwell
late of Hartford dec'd; Morgan Goodwin of Farmington is surety.

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1859 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Charlotte C., Harriet A., & Samuel Cadwell
of Bloomfield, 4 bonds, 1 application or petition, 1 return to Court, 2
accounts of admin., 1 misc.

Bond: Jerusha Cadwell as principal & James M. Cadwell...Mar 1859... Jerusha
Cadwell appointed guardian to Charlotte C. Cadwell about eleven years of age
of Bloomfield...

Bond: ditto guardian of Harriet A. Cadwell aged about 16 years...

Bond: ditto guardian of Samuel Cadwell aged 18 years...

Bond: Jerusha Cadwell of Glastenbury as principal and D. Crary of Hartford as
surety...6 Jun 1859...whereas Jerusha Cadwell of Glastonbury, guardian of
Samuel, Harriet, & Charlotte Cadwell of Glastonbury minors, has made
application to said Court of Probate for an order to sell real estate, the
property of said minors lying in Bloomfield ....valued at $1800...

petition to sell land
<need to do this one>

Return of sale: Hartford, 6 Jun 1859
  ....I sold the following real estate belonging to Sam'l, Harriet, and
Charlotte Cadwell of Glastonbury, formerly of Bloomfield, minors, to Theodore
Cadwell of Bloomfield & have delivered to him a deed therefor viz:
     An undivided interest in a certain tract of land lying in the town of
Bloomfield containing about 20 acres bounded North by Highway, East by Lester
Lattimer & Allen Cadwell, south by Hiram and John Lattimer and West by
Theodore Cadwell, Amount of sale $1830.00  Expenses of sale $12.99.
     Jerusha Cadwell, guardian.

Contract between Samuel Cadwell & Jerusha Cadwell: ...witnesseth that the said
Jerusha Cadwell has since 1856 been guardian to the said Samuel Cadwell and
that on the 19th day of February last he became of age and that he now desires
to become possessed of his share of the personal and real property belonging
to him from the estate of the last Aaron Cadwell in the town of Bloomfield,
Hartford Co., CT deceased, that said property amounts to $1004.01 ...22 Sep
1862.

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1851 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Chloe Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
return to court, 1 distribution, 2 accounts of admin.

Bond: Joab H. Hubbard of Bloomfield and David L. Hubbard of Windsor...5 Feb
1851...Joab H. Hubbard, administrator...estate of Chloe Cadwell late of
Hartford deceased...

Distribution, Bloomfield, dated 5 Mar 1852:
(equal shares of money):  Jamin Cadwell heirs; Mrs. Chloe Filley; Alden
Cadwell; Mrs. Melissa Watson; Mrs. Clarinda Phelps; Mrs. Fidelia Hubbard; Mrs.
Sarah Hubbard.  Children & legal heirs of s'd decease'd.

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1857 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Clarinda Cadwell, 2 bonds, 1 application or
petition, 1 return to court, 1 account of administration.

bond: A. D. Waters as principal & Alvan Hubbard...13 Mar 1858...that whereas
A. D. Waters of Hartford guardian of Clarinda Cadwell of Hartford minor, has
made application...to sell real estate the proptery of said minor, lying in
Hartford containing about 17 acres of land & buildings valued at $2000...

petition to sell land: A. D. Waters of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT...that he is
Guardian of Clarinda Cadwell of Hartford...that said minor the owner of real
estate situated in hartford & West Hartford viz, a life estate in seventeen
acres of land with the buildings thereon it being the right of dower in the
estate of James Hezekiah Cadwell late of Hartford deceased, bounded north on
J. L. Prosser, East, South, & West by Highway... 22 Dec 1857.

bond: Alanson D. Waters of Hartford as principal and Nathan Starkweather as
surety...1 Dec 1857...Alanson D. Waters now chosen and appointed Guardian to
Clarrinda Cadwell of Hartford in said Dist. a minor about 19 years of age.

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16 Nov 1793 -- West Hartford, Probate #1049:  David Cadwell, 1 application or
petition.

petition: West Hartford November 16th 1793
     Dear Sir  as David Cadwell is a young man under age and his father deat
he has arrived to chuse me as his gardeene and as my business is such that I
cannot goe in to Town this Day this is to inform your honor that I am willing
to be come his gardeen and Pary your to appoint me as such  this from your
very humble ser't            Peleg Heath
     To the Hon'e Jonathan Bull
     Esqr. Judge of Probate
16 Nov 1793 -  David Cadwell appoint and made choice of Sarg't Peleg Heath to
be his guardian, son of Hezekiah Cadwell late of Hartford dec'd aged about
eighteen years.

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1807 -- East Hartford, Probate (no #):  David Cadwell Jr., 1 bond, 1
inventory, 1 return to court, 2 accounts of admin, 1 misc.

Bond: John Judson & David Hills both of East Hartford...23 Mar 1807 ...John
Hudson administrator of...estate of David Cadwell Jun'r late of said East
Hartford...

East Hartford 23 Mar 1807: Sir  my son David Cadwell Ju'r not long since
deceas'd & left some interest as it is necessary there should be an
administrator appointed I hereby inform you I decline the doing the business &
recommend Mr. John Judson to do the business...
                                            David Cadwell
To the Hon'ble Judge of Probate for Hartford District

inventory (real estate): ...four acres of land with an orchard on the same s'd
land bounds itself on a highway Sough & East on John spencers Land & North on
Matthew Cadwell's land ....$110...
26 Jun 1807.

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1873 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Dora P. & Zulette A. Cadwell, minors, 1
bond.

Bond: Woodruff Cadwell of Stanford as principal and William A. Fitch of said
Stanford as surety...1 Apr 1873...the above bounded W. Cadwell now chosen and
appointed guardian to Zuletta A. Cadwell & Dora Philene Cadwell of said
Hartford minors aged respectively 2 years & 5 months...

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1860 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Dorance Cadwell, 2 bonds, 1 application or
petition.

Bond: Woodruff Cadwell & Russell Cadwell...27 Oct 1860...whereas said Woodruff
Cadwell of Hartford guardian of Dorrance Cadwell of said Hartford minor, has
made application...to sell real estate, the property of said minor, lying in
Hartford, viz Lot no 18 church street with the buildings thereon valued at
$3000...

Bond: Woodruff Cadwell as principal & Stpehen G. Moses ...25 Aug 1860...
Woodruff Cadwell now chosen and appointed Guardian to Dorance Cadwell about 20
years of age...

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1872 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Dorance Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
return to court, 1 account of admin.

Bond: Henry H. Fitch of Hartford as principal and William A. Fitch of said
town as surety...11 Sep 1872...H. H. Fitch administrator of the estate of
Dorance Cadwell late of Hartford dec'd...

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1719 -- Hartford, Probate #1050:  Edward Cadwell, 1 will, 1 inventory, 1
distribution.

I Edward Cadwell Sen'r of Hartford in the County of Hartford in the Colony of
Connecticut in New England Husbandman from a constant *** ***** of my own
mortality and have **** sett my house in order being grown into years being of
sound dispossing mem[  ] do now make this my last will and Testament in manner
and forme as follows.  That is to say Imprimis that my Just debts and funeral
Charges be paid by my Executro hereinafter named.
Item  I give and bequesth unto my beloved wife Elizabeth the use and
improvements of one third part of all my housing and lands during the terme of
her natural life, and also one third part of my personall or moveable estate
to be at her own dispose forever.  I also give her my negro or mulatto boy
Diego during the time my wife shall continue my widow and when that **** shall
terminate my will is my son William shall have him s'd Diego to be to him
forever.
Item  I give, grant and bequeath unto my son Edward Cadwell one piece of
upland near the north part of the township of Hartford and within the s'd
township containing about five or six acres be the same mpore or less, bounded
upon land of the heirs of Rich'd Lord Esq'r dec'd East and upon the west River
West also two acres of land little more or less in the south meadow in
Hartford aforesaid bounded East upon Col'l ___ridge his land West upon Cap't
Joseph Whiting South upon John Catlin North upon John Sheppard or lands
improved by Wm. Also one piece of land in s'd meadow (in the place called the
great pasture) containing about two acres butted upon the highway Est Land of
Mr. Nath'l Stanly South upon lands of the heris of Thomas Bunce ____ and also
one piece in the long meadow in s'd Hartford containing about one acre butted
upon the great River Easterly lands sometime since Improved by Thomas Olcott
dec'd North and NW Nathan'l Hanly South and Cap't Joseph Wadsworth West all
which parcells of land I give to my s'd son Edward and to his heirs and
assigns forever.  Also fifteen acres upland more or less lying in a great
parcel half whereof I have given him in deed butts on Deac Eatton heirs East
on ---- West etc --------- All the rest of my lands whatsoever and wheresoever
situate I give grant and bequeath unto my two sons the said Edward Cadwell and
my son William Cadwell to be equally divided between them with respect to both
quantity and quality to be to them their heirs and assigns forever
respectively in the proportion aforesaid without any regard in what I have
already by deed of Gift made over to them or either of them.
Item I give and bequeath unto my two daughters Elizabeth and Rachell to each
of them the sum of fifty pounds Reckoned as mony to be paid by my said sons in
currant mony with what I have already or hereafter in my life time shall pay
toward the said fifty pounds each or to be paid out of my moveable or personal
estate after my said wife hath had her thirds at the Inventory s'd price there
of (which they please) my said sons to pay the remainder of the said fifty
pounds if any want there be.  And if there shall happen a surplusage of
moveable or personal Estate of mine viz more than enough to pay the said fifty
pounds each to my said daughters, my will is that what remains there of shall
be equally divided between my said two daughters.
My Will further is that if either my son Edward or William shall happen to dye
without issue male of his body lawfully begotten that then the land hereby
given to that my said son so dying shall go and discend to my surviving son,
my son so surviving paying one fourth part of the value thereof to the
daughters of my son so dying if any be, or if there by none to her, and two
fourth part of said value to my two daughters aforesaid to be equally divided
between them.
And further my Will is that after my decease John Cadwell who now dwells with
and is bound to me, if I happen to dye before his time is out, shall go to my
son William according to the Indentures and that my s'd son William shall pay
the twenty pounds due by the said Indentures to the said John when his time is
out.  My Will also further is that if the said Diego happen to live, so that
by force of this my Will, he come to serve my said son William, my said son
William shall in consideration thereof pay to each of my two daughters or
their heirs the sum of five pounds currant money.  Lastly I appoint my said
two sons Executors of this my last Will and Testament.  In witness whereof I
have hereunto sett my hand & seal this second day of January anno R't R't
George II Mag'ie Britt'n etc. ---- anno Dom. 1716/17.
                                            Edward CAdwell
signed sealed published and declared in the presence of us
David Smith & The. Kimberly

Memorandam that Edward & William Cadwel of Hartford in the County of Hartford
have hereby made partition between them for themselves their heirs & assigns
for ever of sundry lands to them belonging in Hartford afores'd in manner &
forme following viz  of one piece of meadow land lying on both sides of the
creek in the Long meadow it is agreed that the s'd William shall have his part
thereof beginning at the southern side thereof & extending northward to the
Creek ----- --- --- --- thereof & then to pass over the Creek & to proceed
northwardly untill it come to the land which was formerly bought of ---
Olmsted and the residue of the land northward viz that which was bought of
Olmsted afores'd the s'd Edward shall have for his part allowing liberty to
the s'd William to pass & repass through the same to his own land as his
necessary occasion shall call for to him the s'd William his heirs & assignes
for ever.
Item the s'd William shall have the eastern part of that Lott in the s'd long
meadow called the upper lott Beginning at the Great River & extending west
untill it include all th't hath been plowed in the s'd Lott and the Residue of
the s'd Lott shall be to the s'd Edward with all the Lott of upland adjoining
next westward upon it.
Item the s'd Edward shall have the whole of one Lott to them belonging at a
place called the West Division & the s'd Edlward his heirs &c shall for ever
maintain the whole of the common fence belonging to the upper most neck Lott.
Item the Lower Lott in the Long meadow Edward shall have the Southern half
thereof & William the northern halfe thereof.
Lastly one Lane --- Meadow called the fourty acres the s'd Edward shall have
that which Lyeth at the head of the Long Land & is parted therefrom by a path,
then Edward shall Begin at the east side & his part shall extend westward
untill it include one halfe of the Lott with what he first hath Taken at the
head of the Long Land before mentioned & the residue of the s'd Lott the s'd
William shall have for his part.  In confirmation where & in Testimony that
this is the very act & deed of the s'd Edward & William Cadwell have hereunto
sett their hands and affixed Their seals In Hartford This Twenty fifth Day of
December A.D. viz
                                            Edward Cadwell
                                            William Cadwell
Signed Sealed & executed
In the presence of
Peter Pratt & Jos. Barkus Jn'r
acknowledged in court 5 Mar 1722/3.

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1751 -- Hartford, Probate #1051:  Edward Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1 order
of court, 1 distribution, 1 account of admin.

bond: Deborah Cadwell & William Cadwell of Hartford, Hartford County & colony
of Connecticut in New England...3 Dec 1751...the above bounded Deborah Cadwell
administratrix of...estate of Edward Cadwell dec'd...
                                            Deborah (her mark) Cadwell
                                            William Cadwell

Order of Court: To James Bicknell Esq'r of Ashford & Deborah Bicknell his wife
These are to notify you that there is a motion made to the court of Probate in
Hartford by Mr. William Cadwell of Hartford for a distribution of the Estate
of Thomas Cadwell and Edward Cadwell both of s'd Hartford dec'd in parcel of
land in s'd Hartford on the East side the great river ...

Distribution, Hartford, 5 Dec 1800:
of a piece of land in said Hartford being part of the Real estate of Edward
Cadwell formerly of Hartford deceased & being butted & bounded North on Land
belonging to the heirs of Joseph Tolcott deceased, West on George Goodwin's
lands, South & east on the Road leading to the North Meadow...
Set off to the heirs of Jacob Cadwell deceased a Double share on the North end
of said Land 28 feet wide on the east end & 22 feet wide on the west and
running from said meadow Road west to said Goodwins land.
The next share south we set off to the Heirs of Edward Cadwell deceased it
being 13 feet wide from north to south, & running from said Road to said
Goodwins Lands.       
The next share south we set to Jerusha Janes, 14 feet wide from North to south
& Running from said Road to said Goodwins Lands.
The next share south we sett off to Anne the wife of Elisha Wadsworth, 15 feet
wide from north to south & running from said Road to said Goodwins land.
The next share south we sett off to the Heirs of Abraham Cadwell deceased, &
16 feet wide from morth to south & running from said road west to said
Goodwins Lnad.
The next share south we set off to the heirs of Deborah Bignall Deceased, 17
feet wide from morth to south, & running from said Road to said Goodwins land.
The next share south we set off to the Heirs of Nehemiah Cadwell deceased, 12
feet on the East, 44 Feet on the south & 45 feet on the west, it being butten
west on said Goodwins land & South & East on said Road.
Joseph Pierce & John Watson, distributers under oath.

Survey of the piece of land, with the dividing lines.

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1752 -- Hartford, Probate #1052:  Elijah Cadwell, 2 bonds, 1 inventory, 2
distributions, 1 letter of administration.

Bond: Rebekah Cadwell & Moses Burr of Hartford, County of Hartford, Colony of
Connecticut, in New England...5 Dec 1752...the above bounded Rebekah Cadwell
administrator of ...estate of Elijah Cadwell dec'd...
                                            Rebekah (her mark) Cadwell
                                            Moses Burr

Distribution dated 23 Mar in 9th year of his Majesties reign:
We Rebekah Cadwell & Rebekah Cadwell Jun'r and Vilet Cadwell being the whole &
sole heirs to said Estate ...
1stly the said Vilet Cadwell for her part of said estate shall have...one lot
of land in the Long meadow in said Hartford lying toward the lower end of s'd
meadow containing about 6 acrew...buted East on the meadow road West on the
upland so called North on Capt. --- Goodwins land & south on land of Joseph
Talcott Jun'r free and clear of her s'd mother Rebekahs having any right of
dowry therein and also the said Vilot shall have a sum of three pounds ten
shillings in the home lot of the s'd Elijah CAdwell Dec'd after the Decease of
the said Rebekah her mother.
2ndly Rebekah Cadwell the widow & relict of the said dec'd shall have her
right of dowry in said real estate all of it to be in the house & homelot of
the said Elijah Deceased in Hartford with the Improvement of the three pound
ten shilling Right of the afores'd Vilots during her natural life and after
her death then the right of three pound ten shilling as aforesaid reverts &
becomes the property of the s'd Vilot & her heirs etc forever.
3rdly Rebekah the Eldest Daughter of the said dec'd shall have & hold to
herself her heirs & assigns forever all the homelot & --- --- house standing
thereon with all the priviledges and appurtenances thereof except the three
pound ten shilling right of Vilot as aforesaid and her mothers right as widows
dowry for life...

Distribution dated 1 Jun 1768...
Real estate of Elijah Cadwell late of Hartford deceased...
Unto Rebekah Cadwell the Eldest Daughter of the deceas'd Elijah the West half
of the Home lott from the country road to the Rear of s'd lott with the
dwelling house thereon standing and to Violet Cadwell daughter of s'd deceas'e
the other half of s'd home Lott from the Country Road to the Rear of s'd Lott
butting east on the home lott of Moses Burr also one Lott of land lying in the
north meadow so called butting south on Joseph Tallcott north on Daniel Godwin
and East on Highway West on the Upland containing by estimation 5 acres & an
hlaf alreded set out unto Rebekah Relict of the s'd Elijah a small Room being
the south west part of said house also one half of the chamber viz the west
half & one half of the cellar under s'd house with Liberty of passing &
repassing therefrom s'd apartments also the improvement of one third part of
that half of the home lot set out to Rebekah Eldest daughter of s'd deceased
viz the Rear Third part also the improvement of two third parts of the half of
s'd home lot set out to Violet the second daughter of s'd Deceased beginning
at the Rear of s'd half extending northerly so far as to make s'd two third
parts as witness our hands in Hartford this 1st day of June A.D. 1768.
     Elisha Wadsworth, James Church, Pelatiah Pierce, Distributors under oath.
accepted in court 1 Nov 1768.

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1790 -- Hartford, Probate #1053:  Elizabeth Cadwell, 2 bonds, 1 inventory, 1
distribution, 1 account of admin.

Bond: William Adams & Asa Corning both of Hartford, Hartford Co...16 Mar
1792...above bounded William Adams administrator of...estate of Elizabeth
Cadwell...

Bond:  Ruth Cadwell & Asa Corning both of Hartford, Hartford Co...6 Oct
1790...the above bounded Ruth Cadwell administratrix of...estate of Elizabeth
Cadwell late of Hartford deceased...

distribution ... the estate of Elisabeth Cadwell late of Hartford dec'd
     We have distributed to the Heirs of William Cadwell one lot of land the
Southwest Corner of the Home lot butting west on a highway North on part of
the Same lot distributed to Seth Cadwells heirs & East on s'd Heirs Butting
South on the heirs of the xxx Edward Dor Dec'd being 112 feet in length east &
west & half the width of said home lot...Also one lot of land at the first
xxxx so called being five acres & half lying & being in common with the Heirs
of Eli Wadsworth dec'd ...of land in North ...Meadows abutting Northerly of
John & Uriah Birckets land.
     Set out to the Heirs of Elijah Cadwell viz to Rebeckah the daughter of
the said Elijah 1/2 the Creek lot so called being 42 feet on the front & 55 on
the River also to Violet daughter of s'd Elijah the other half of said Creek
lot being the North half of s'd Lot both s'd lots bounding west on the highway
& east on the Great River
     Set out to Susanna Cadwell half of the Northwest corner lot butting or
bounding north on the heirs of Joseph Basset dec'd west on the highway south
on the Heirs of Ruth Cadwell being 112 feet in length east & west Also the
half of the middle or East lot being the north half also 3/4 of an acre of
land in the North Meadow butting North on land distributed to the heirs of
William Cadwell.
     Set out to the heirs of Ruth Cadwell half the northwest corner lot
bounding north on Susana Cadwells west on the highway south on the Heirs of
William Cadwell dec'd being 112 feet east & west also half the middle lot
being the south half right in s'd mills? being 2 pound also half an acre & 20
rods in the Meadow lot butted north on land distributed unto Susann Cadwell
                   Joseph Church
                   Zechariah Pratt
                   Sam'll Kilboron, distributers under oath

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1847 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Elizabeth F. Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 petition to
sell land, 1 return to court.

Bond:  Russell Cadwell & Cornelius Cadwell both of the town & county of
Hartford...30 Jan 1847...Russell Cadwell of said Hartford parent of Elizabeth
F. Cadwell of Hartford minor, has made application to said Court of Probate,
for an order to sell real estate, the property of said minor, lying in
Hartford, containing about 5 acres more or less in the whold of land viz one
undivided sixth of the following described land bounded North West on land of
J. E. Cone south & west highway, valued at $125...

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1869 -- West Hartford, Probage (no #):  Elizur Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
distribution, 1 account of admin.

distribution of personal property, West Hartford 14 Jun 1870:
widow; Walter Cadwell; Mrs. Ruth Morely; Mrs. Lura Steele.

bond:  Walter Cadwell of West Hartford as principal & Erastus S. Gilbert of
West Hartford as surety... 8 Dec 1869...Walter Cadwell administrator of the
estate of Elizur Cadwell late of West Hartford...

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1848 -- Manchester, Probate (no #):  Ellen Cadwell, 2 bonds, 1 application or
petition, 1 return to court.

bond:  Charles Bunce Jr. & Giles M. Hills both of Manchester, CT...16 Feb
1848...the above bounded Charles Bunce Jr. now chosen and appointed Guardian
to Ellen Cadwell of s'd Manchester, a Minor of about 16 years of age, daughter
of Matthew C. Cadwell dec'd...

bond:  By virtue of an order of said court, dated 4 Nov 1848 authorizing me as
guardian of Ellen Cadwell of Manchester, to sell at public or private sale
certain real estate belonging to said minor...4 Nov 1848 I sold at private
sale & legally conveyed to Giles M. Hills of Manchaster the half of a piece of
land situated in the town of Manchester containing 2 acres and bounded North
on highway sough on Harriet Hills, east s'd Harriet...for the sum of $300.
       Dated at Hartford 4 Nov 1848.
                               Charles Bunce Jr.

bond:  to sell "consisting of three pieces of land the undivided half of one
piece with the buildings thereon & all more particularly described in the
order of Court passed this day authorizing said Charles Bunce Jr to sell the
same...

petition to sell land, dated 8 Apr 1848:

CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS (part 3)
Hartford District

Charles Bunce of Manchester, Hartford Co., guardian of Ellen Cadwell of
Manchester, minor, who is the owner of real estate in Manchester, one piece
bounded north on land of Harriet Hills, East on land of Joseph & George
Spencer, south partly on land of Harriet Hills & land of said Ellen Cadwell &
west on highway containing 24 1/2 acres.
     One other piece bounded north on land of Joseph & George Spencer & land
of s'd Ellen, East on land of Joseph & George Spencer & land of Zebulon
Bidwell, South on land of Joseph Noyes & west on land of Joseph Noyes & land
of Harriet Hills, containing about 31? acres.
     One other piece bounded North on land of Marvin Hills, East on land of
Marvin Hills, Samuel Arnold & Joseph Noyes, South on highway & west on land of
Abner Hills & Harriet Hills containing eleven acres.
     Alos the other piece lying in the Town of East Hartford bounded North &
East on land of the heirs of Samuel B____, South on ditch & _____ & west on
land of Soloman Olmsted containing 2 1/4 acres.
     Also as tenant in common with Harriet Hills your undivided half of two
acres of land with the buildings thereon lying in s'd town of Manchester
bounded as follows, viz, beginning at the Northwest corner of the home farm &
running south on the line of the highway 20 rods then turning easterly in a
line parallel to the north line of the lot 18 rods thence northerly in a line
parallel to the west line of the lot to the north line of the lot thence
westerly in the line of the highway to the first line & the whole piece lands
being valued at 1500 dollars.  That said land cannot be advantageously
improved for the benefit of s'd minor & that it will provide her interest to
her the same and invest the proceeds according to law.  Said guardian
therefore prays for liberty to sell said estate for the purpose aforesaid.
Dated at Hartford 6 Apr 1848.
                                            Charles Bunce Jr.

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1876 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Fanny E. Cadwell, 1 bond.

bond:  Samuel F. Cadwell of Hartford as principal and Royal D. Hawley as
surety... 26 Feb 1876... Samuel F. Cadwell has this day been appointed
administrator in the estate of Fanny E. Cadwell late of Bloomfield deceased...

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1875 -- West Hartford, Probate (no #):  George A. Cadwell, 2 bonds.

bond:  Charlotte A. Cadwell of West Hartford as principal and xxx Tuttle... 24
Apr 1875... Charlotte A. Cadwell Guardian of George A. Cadwell minor has this
day obtained an order to sell certain real estate the property of said minor
situated in said West Hartford...

bond:  Charlotte A. Cadwell of West Hartford as principal and Walter Cadwell
of West Hartford as surety...  3 Apr 1878...  whereas the above bounden
Charlotte A. Cadwell has this day been appointed guardian of George A. Cadwell
of West Hartford a minor aged 14 years and has accepted said trust...

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1855 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  George C. Cadwell, 1 bond.

bond:  Theodore C. Cadwell of Bloomfield as principal and Jonathan Bidwell of
Bloomfield as surety...  3 Feb 1855... that the above bounded Theodore C.
Cadwell now chosen and appointed Guardian to George C. Cadwell of said
Bloomfield in said district minor about 14 years of age...

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1873 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  George M. Cadwell, 1 bond.

bond:  Franklin Cadwell of Hartford as principal and Wilbur H. Townsend of
said town as surety... 14 Mar 1873... above bounded Franklin Cadwell
administrator of the estate of George M. Cadwell late of Hartford in said
district deceased...

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1836 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  George W. Cadwell, 2 bonds, 1 application
or petition.

bond:  Benjamin Gilbert as principal and Elizur Cadwell as surety both of
Hartford, Hartford Co... .26 Feb 1837... whereas Benjamin Gilbert of Hartford
guardian of George W. Cadwell of Hartford minor has made application...  to
sell real estate... lying in Hartford containing about 66 acres of land...

bond:  Benjamin Gilbert as principal and Elizur Cadwell as surety both of
Hartford... 16 Dec 1836... Banjamin Gilbert who is now chosen and appointed
guardian to George W. Cadwell of s'd Hartford a minor, of about 19 years
old...

petition:  To the Hon. Court of Probate for the Dist. of Hartford.  The
petition of Benjamin Gilbert of Hartford... that he is the guardian of George
W. Cadwell of Hartford in said district minor.  That said minor is the owner
of real estate, situated in Hartford aforesaid viz. 2 several pieces of land
in common and undivided with other heirs to wit one piece of land with
dwelling house & other buildings thereon late the residence of Samuel Cadwell
dec'd containing about 46 acres valued at about $2000 bounded north on land
set to Rhoda Cadwell as her right of dower, east on highway, south on Solomon
S. Flagg & west on said Flagg.  Also one other piece of land lying in Talcott
Mountain so called containing about 20 acres bounded north on Joel Steele east
on David W. Grant south on land unknown & weat on heirs of Oliver Kelsey dec'd
valued at about $700...

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1874 -- West Hartford, Probate (no #):  George W. Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 1 account of admin.

bond:  Charlotte A. Cadwell of West Hartford as principal and Elam Tuttle of
West Hartford as surety...  20 Aug 1874... the above bounded Charlotte A.
Cadwell executrix of the will of George W. Cadwell late of West Hartford
dec'd...

will:  I George W. Cadwell, of the Town of West Harstford state of
Connecticut, do think it best while favored with sound mind, to dispose of my
property which I do in the following manner. to my much loved wife I give one
half of my real estate to be hers forever.  also to my wife I give and
bequeath all of my personal property to be hers forever with one exception.
That is two hundred dollers now in the savings Bank that I give and bequeath
to my son Georgie A. Cadwell.  also I give to my son all the rest of my real
estate to be his forever but if the said Georgie A. Cadwell should die before
he is of the age of 21 and his mother be a living it shall be hers to do with
as she may think best   it is to be expected that all my debts be paid first.
as one of my executors to settle my estate I would appoint my wife Charlott A.
Cadwell.
     Now before these witnesses I acknowledge this to be my last will and
testament so help me God.
                                            George W. Cadwell
     Jesse E. Evans
     Jas. Madison Cadwell
     Frances Margaret Cadwell
proved in court 20 Aug 1874, recorded Bk. 91, pg. 422.

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1855 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Henry C. Cadwell, 1 bond.

bond:  Theodore C. Cadwell of Bloomfield as principal and Nathaniel Bidwell
Jr. of Bloomfield as surety... 3 Feb 1855... above bounded Theodore C. Cadwell
now chosen and appointed guardian to Henry C. Cadwell of Bloomfield in said
district minor about 18 years of age.

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1878 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Henry C. Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
return to court, 1 account of admin, 1 misc.

bond:  Nathaniel Bidwell of Bloomfield as principal and Jonathan Bidwell as
surety... 29 Apr 1878... the above bounden Nathaniel Bidwell has this day been
appointed Trustee on the assigned estate of Henry C. Cadwell of Bloomfield an
insolvent debtor and has accepted said trust...

report of Commissioners:  (the estate paid 50 cents on the dollar.)

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1792 -- Hartford, Probate #1054:  Hezekiah Cadwell, 1 bond, 2 inventories, 2
returns to court, 3 accounts of admin.

Commissioners report dated 16 Jul 1792: creditors include among others, Ruth
Cadwell, Samuel Cadwell, Aaron Cadwell.

Administrators account <very difficult handwriting>: legatees appear to be
Eleanor Larhun, Aaron Cadwell, Ruth Cadwell, Hezekiah Cadwell.

An addition of an inventory of the Estate of Hezekiah Cadwell late of Hartford
dec'd two third of a House & Barn and 1 & 1/2 acres land joining the land
formerly the property of Mr. Thomas Cadwell late of Hartord dec'd... Hartford,
12 Jul 1792.

Return of sale of land:  28 Jul 1792... In pursuance of a decree of the Court
of Probate for the Dist. of Hartford the scubsciber adm'r on the estate of
Hezekiah Cadwell late of Hartford dec'd made sale of the following pieces of
land being part of the estate of said dec'd viz one piece of land situate in
West Hartford containing one and a half acre butting east on the highway south
on Seymour & Milliken and others wiest & north on land of the heirs of Thomas
Cadwell dec'd also one other piece containing 1 1/2 acre of land lying north
of the above described piece of land being part of the home lot of the s'd
Thomas Cadwell dec'd together with 2/3 of the dwelling house & 2/3 of the barn
of s'd dec'd as the same was distributed to the said Hezekiah both which
pieces of land and said dwellings were sold to Aaron Cadwell for L130.10.0
                                            Thos. Goodman
Also on 20 Mar 1797 I sold to s'd Aaron Cadwell 2/7 parts of the buildings set
out to the widow Mary Cadwell for her dower in the estate of Thomas Cadwell
dec'd also 2/7 parts of all the lands on the --- that were set out to said
widow for her dower for L 25.0.0.

bond dated 26 Jan 1792:  Thomas Goodman as administrator and Roderic Sheldon
as surety, both of Hartford in the county of Hartford, of the estate of
Hezekiah Cadwell late of said Hartford deceased.

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1851 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Ira Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
return to court, 1 account of admin.

bond dated 8 Jan 1851:  Alden Cadwell of Hartford as administrator & Henry S.
Cadwell & Franklin B. Cadwell of Bloomfield as sureties, of the estate of Ira
Cadwell late of Bloomfield deceased...

Report of Commissionners:  Creditors include among others, Franklin W.
Cadwell, Henry S. Cadwell, Alden Cadwell.

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1857 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  James Hezekiah Cadwell, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 2 returns to court, 1 account of admin.

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1846 -- Janesville, Wisc., Probate (no #):  Jamin Cadwell, 2 bonds, 1
inventory, 2 returns to court, 1 account of administration, 1 misc.

Bond dated 15 Jan 1846:  Alden Cadwell appointed administrator, Jason Clark as
surety.

1/7 part of real estated owned by Aaron Cadwell, called Fish Farm, in
Bloomington, now owned by children of deceased subject to dower rights of
widow Chloe Cadwell.

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1746 -- Hartford, Probate #1055:  John Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
distribution, 2 accounts of admin.

Hartford Marth 12 1749: Distribution by David Hills, Jonathan Church, &
Jonathan Hanly.
     Set to John Cadwell Eldest son heir to the dec'd 4 acres and 32 rod of
land at the west end of the home lot on wich stands the dweling house and the
widow third on the east part of that and the right in the dweling house 4
pounds 8 shilling and 10 pence and the widows third to come out of that.
     To Matthew Cadwell heir to the dec'd 2 1/2 acres and 20 rods of land
lying in the wood on the south side of the lot it being land that the dec'd
bouth of Mr. Prat and the widows third at the west end if the law alows of it
his right in the house is 2 pound 4 shilling and five pence and the widow
third out of it.
     To Ann Cadwell heir to the dec'd 2 acres and 16 rod of land in the home
lot in that part that was formerly Killoms Lot on the north side to begin at
the east end and to take half of the breadth and run west whilst make? s'd
Land by measure and the widow third to be taken at the west end of it and her
right in the house is 2 pounds 4 shilling and five pence and the widows third
to be taken out of it.
     To Abigaill Fox wife to Vaniah Fox, Heir to the dec'd 2 acres and 16 rods
of land in the home lot on that port of it that was formerly Kilborns Lot
beginning at the East end on the south side taking half the bredth and to run
west whilst s'd land is measured and the widows third to come out of the west
end of it and right in the house is 2 pounds 4 shiling and 5 pence and the
widows third to come out of that.
     To Ruth Risly wife to Nath'l Risly heir to dec'd 2 1/2 acres and 20 rod
of land in the woods on the north side of the home lot that the dec'd bought
of W'm Prat and the widows third [illegible] if the law alows of it to her
rite in the house 2 pounds 5 shilling and 5 pence and the widows third to come
out of that.
     To Dorothy Cadwell heir to the dec'd 2 acres and 16 rod of land in the
home lot buting on land lyed out to John west and Running east whilst s'd land
is mesured out and the widows third on the west side of it and her part in the
house is 2 pounds 5 shiling and 5 pence and the widow third to come out of it.
     To Susanah Cadwell heir to the dec'd 2 1/2 acres and 20 rods of land in
the whole buting south on [land] laid out to Mathew it being land that the
dec'd bought of Mr. Prat and the widows third out of it if the law alows of it
at the west end her part of the house is 2 pounds 4 shiling and 5 pence and
the widow third out of it.
     To Luce Cadwell heir to the dec'd 2 1/2 acres and 20 rods of land lying
in wood north on land layd out to Ruth Risly and south on land layed out to
Susanah it being land [illegible] that the dec'd bought of Mr. Prat and the
widows third at the west end if the law alows of it to her part of the house 2
pounds 4 shilling and 5 pence and the widows third out of it.
     Set out to the widow in moveable estate the sum of œ9-13-4.
Accepted by the court 3 Apr 1750.
<NOTE:  The handwriting on this document was very hard to read, and I made no
effort to copy each misspelling accurately, rather I transcribed the words as
they are now spelled.>

Administrator's account dated 6 Mar 1749/50:  Dorothy Cadwell, administratrix,
paid to John Cadwell the eldest son, son Matthew Cadwell, and to Ann, Abigail,
Ruth, Dorthy, Susannah, & Luce Cadwell, daughters of s'd deceased.

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1769 -- Hartford, Probate #1056:  Jonathan Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
inventory.

In the Name of God amen I Jonathan Cadwell of Hartford in the county of
Hartford & Colony of Connecticut this 27 day of May 1761.
     Being of sound mind and memory Blessed be God therefor taking into mind
my own mortality and knowing it is appointed for all men once to dye to make
and ordain this my last will and tewtament viz my Soul I Recommend to God who
Gave it and my Body to the Earth to a decent Christian Burial at the
Descretion of my Executor hereafter named touching such worldly Estate which
God hath Blessed me with I Give and Bequeath in the following manner and form.
     Imprimis I Give & Bequeath to Bethiah my well Beloved wife the one moiety
or half part of my Moveable Estate to be at her Dispose forever & also the
improvement of the one moiety or half of my REal Estate during her natural
life.
     Item  I give and Bequeath to Joanna Cadwell widow of my nephew Jonathan
the Improvement of one certain piece of Land that I bought of Zachariah Kelsey
containing about 6 acres further my will is that she shall have one room with
a fire place in my dwelling house during her widowhood   Further my will is
that she shall have a cow to her own disposle   further my will is that she
shall have three sheep to her own disposle.
     Item  I Give & Bequeath to Zacheus Butler Eldest son to Gideon Butler the
one moiety of half part of my moveable Estate to be at his disposl forever
except what I have given to Joanna Cadwell widow as above said.
     Item  I Give & Bequeath to Zacheus Butler my Dwelling house & Barn & all
other buildings & orchard joining to the house to him & his heirs & assigns
forever.
     Item  I Give & Bequeath to Timothy Cadwell son to Jonathan Cadwell
deceased the orchard that was formerly my Brother Jeams Cadwells provided he
lives to the age of 21 years these fore mentioned orchard shall contain land
Equally a like measure to be at his dispose forever.
     Item  I Give & Bequeath to Zaccheus Butler as aforesaid the one half of
the rest of this Lot that I Live upon to him his heirs & assigns forever.
     Furthermore my will is that Timothy Cadwell as aforesaid shall have the
other half of this Lot Equally Divided for quantity & quality between them to
him his heirs & assignes forever.
     And all my other land shall be equally divided between them for quantity
and quality to them & their heirs for ever provided the aforesaid Timothy
Cadwell does arive to the age of 21 years.
     Furthermore my will is that if the aforesaid Timothy Cadwell does not
arive to the age of 21 years that part that was given to him shall be Zacheus
Butlers as aforesaid his & his heirs forever.
     Furthermore my will is the aforesaid Timothy Cadwell if he lives to age
of 21 years shall have a horse & a yoke of oxen & my still.
     Item  I hereby Will & bequeath to the Daughter of my s'd nephew Jonathan
Cadwell dec'd to Anne I suppose her name to be 20<?> pounds Lawful Money out
of my moveable Estate to be paid her by my Executor within one year after my
decease and the hores & oxen & my still given to Timothy Cadwell aforesaid, if
he should die before he arrive to 21 years & the s'd Anne survive then s'd
oxen horse & still to be the property of the s'd Anne.
     I hereby appoint my Loving Wife Bethiah & my Kinsman Gideon Butler of
Hartford to be my Executors to my last Will & Testament and I hereby declare
this to be my last will & testament.
                                            Jonathan Cadwell
Signed Sealed & Declared by the
said Jonathan Cadwell to be his last
will & Testament in the presence of
us the subscribers & witnesses
Joseph Talcott, Esther Talcott, Susanna Talcott
Presented in court 14 Dec 1768 & approved by the court 26 Dec 1768.

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1798 -- Hartford, Probate #1057:  Joseph Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
application or petition, 2 inventories, 1 distribution, 8 accounts of admin.,
1 misc.

I Joseph Cadwell of Hartford town & County & State of Connecticut Being weake
in Body but of Sound disposing mind & Memory do make & ordain this as my last
will & teatament in Manner & form following & first I give & recommend my Sole
to God that gave it & my Body to the Earth to be Decently buried by my
Executor who shall be after named.  after my funeral Charges & Just Debts are
Paid By my Executor I Give & Bequeath my Estate in Manner and form following.
     Imprimis I Give & Bequeath to my Well beloved Wife Thankfull all my
Household furniture & wearing apparel and one Read white Back'd Cow to her for
Her one use & Disposal for Ever & the use & Improvement of one Half of my
Dwelling house & one Third of my Barn & all my Lands in the County of hartford
Except Sutch Pieces as I Shall dispose of by Deeds or order my Executor to
Sell.                                                            
     Imprimus I Give & bequeth to my well beloved Son Joseph Cadwell the use &
improvement of all the Lands I own in the Town of Union & State of New York
During his Natural life.
     Item I give & Bequeath to my well beloved grandsons Harry Cadwell &
Joseph Cadwell all my lands in the State of New York afore s'd after their
father's Decease for their one use & Disposal for Ever s'd Lands to be Equally
Divided between them.
     Item I give & Bequeath to my Well beloved Daughter Amanda Alvord four
Acres of Land the East End of my mountain Lot beginning at Highway & running
West to make four acres Reserving the Privaledge of a Passway to the other
Lots Westward for her one use & Disposal for Ever.
     Item I Give & Bequeath to my Well beloved Daughter Zilpha one certain
Piece of Land Lying in farmington butting East on land now willed to my
Daughter Amanda then Running Westward to the Second Cross fence Be the same
more or less to be her, for her one use and Disposal for Ever reserving a
Crossway Westward.
     Item I give & Bequeath to my Well beloved Daughter Thankful one Certain
Piece of Land Butting East on Land now given to my Daughter Zilpha Then
Running Westward to the next fence containing about Eight acres be the same
more or Less to her for her one use & Disposal for ever Reserving a Crossway
Westward further more I give to my daughter Thankful my Brindle two year old
heifer to be her own & Ten Pounds to be Paid to my Son Nathan in one year
after my Decease.
     Item I Give & Bequeath to my Well beloved Daughter Sabra Fielding five
pounds to be Paid by my Son Nathan in four years after my Decease for her one
use & disposal.
          Item I give & Bequeath to my Well beloved Son Erastus Ten Pounds to
be Paid by my son Nathan within six years after my Decease to be for his one
use & disposal.
     Item I Give & Bequeath to my Well beloved Grandson Sheldon Cadwell Twenty
Pounds to be Paid when he shall arrive to the age of twenty one but in case he
Should Not Live the s'd twenty Pounds shall be equally Divided between the two
other Children  S'd Sum to be Paid out of my Estate by my Son Nathan.
     Item I give to my Beloved Daughter Zilpha my Red Linded Calf to be hers
now & Eight Pounds to be Paid by my Son Nathan when She arrives to Eighten
years of age.                                           Item I give & Bequeath
to My well beloved Son Nathan all My Estate Real & Personal not otherwise
Disposd of to be Put in to his Possession in good Repair By Executor when he
arrives to the age of one & twenty Except his Mothers Third of my real Estate
which Shall be his at her Decease for his one use & Disposal forever.
     Item I make appoint  My Well beloved Brother Aaron Cadwell My Sole
Executor to this my Last will & Testament Ordering & Impowering him to Sell
Convey & Dispose of two Pieces of Land bieng & lying near the house of William
Wheeler none [known] by the name of my young ordhard the South Part or Pice
Lyeth between the two Rodes the North Piece Cut of by the ___ Rode s'd Moneys
arising from the Sale of the s'd Lands & Moneys Due on three Notes against
Peletiah Alford & other Moneys that Shall be found Due to me to be applied to
the Payment of all my Just Debts & Funeral Charges & further I order My
Executor to Erect Decent Tomb Stones at my grave & further More if there is
any money Left of the Sales of s'd Land it shall be applied to the Payment of
the Legacys as they be Come Due further more it is my will that My Executor
Take the Care of my Sons Nathans Estate to keep it in Repair Lease it & Pay
the Legacies as they be Come Due while my Sone is under age further more if
the moneys assigned for the Payment of my Debts shall not be Sufficient my
Executor to pay them out of the rent of my son Nathans estate.
                                            Joseph Cadwell
This four going Will Made Signed Sealed
& Declared this Fifteenth Day of
february in the year 1798 before
us witnesses
Caleb Perkins, Ebenezer Steel, Roswell Francis.
Proved in court at Hartford, Hartford Co., 13 Mar 1798.

We the Subscribers being Appointed by the Hon'ble Court of Probate for the
district of Hartford to set out & distribute to Thankful Cadwell Widow to Mr.
Joseph Cadwell Late of Hartford deceased have Agreeable to our Appointment the
9th day of April 1798 distributed and Set out to the said Thankful that part
of the houses & Lands that the said deceased in his Last Will & Testament
devised unto her in the Following manner.
Viz, We Set out unto her  - - -
The East half of the Dwelling hosue with the privilege of Useing the Cellar
Main Chamber Stairs & Garret Stairs in Common with Nathan Cadwell for to pass
& Repass to their Respective Apartments  Also to Use the kitchen fire place &
oven in Common with Nathan.  Also the Cellar under her half of the House
Reserving the priviledge to Nathan of passing & Repassing from the outer
Cellar door to his part of the Cellar & out of the North & East kitchen Doors,
& Also the New Cowhouse & Stable on the East side the Barn Floor with one
third part of the Use of said floor in Common with Nathan.  Also the
Westermost half pen under the Cow house, Also one third part of the Use of the
Cider mill, Also one third part of the Use of the Wood house the Well front
door Yard Barnyard a Sufficent Cartway Round the Barn & Cider Mills to the
highway the Back door yard beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Dwelling
House Running Northerly Thirty Eight Links in the Range with the West End of
said house to a [illegible] tree from thence in a direct Line to the Northwest
Corner of the Line to the Barn All which to be held in Common with Nathan Also
in the home Lotts on the East Side being four hundred & Eighty Six Links in
Width at the highway & Extending to the North End of said Lott & is Five
hundred & Eleven Links in Width at the North End bounding southerly on the
highway, Westerly on Nathan Cadwell, North & East on Timothy Seymours Land.
Also the North half of the division fence now Standing on said Lotts said
piece of Land Contains five acres three Roods & two Rods of Land.  Also the
North third part of the Garden being in Length one hundred Links from the West
End of the hosue & is in Breadth at the East End thirty four Links at the West
End thirty Links, also in the East pasture five acres of Land Set out on the
West End of said Lotts being in Width at Each End four hundred & forty Eight
Links.  Bounding south on Asa Goodmans Lands, East on Nathan Cadwells Lands
North & West on Timothy Seymour Lands.
     Also in the Mountain Lott in Farmington We Set out to her the North third
part of said Lot beginning at the Wood fence West of the highway Erected a
Cross said Lott three thousand three hundred & fifty six Links Westerly from
said highway & is in width at the East End two hundred & thirty five Links
Running westerly One thousand & thirty Links to a stake & stones one hundred &
thirty five Links South of the North side of said Lott thence Running Westerly
to the End of a Lott Called Lamma <?> Lott.  Bounding West on Timothy Seymours
Lands & is in Width at the West End one hundred sixty seven Links with the
priviledge of a Convenient Cartway across Nathan Cadwells Land at the East End
of Pine Swamp so called then Containing said Cartway on the South side of the
said Nathans Lands forty five rods westward & then turning Northward at Right
Angles Across said Nathans Lands to her own Land.  Also in the West part of
the Mountain Lott buting East on Thomas & Selah Francis & North on Thomas
Selah & Amanda Francis & is Laid on the North Side thereof being in width at
the East End one hundred thirty three Links & runing from the East End the
same width to the West End thereof Buting Westerly on the New highway Bounding
South on Nathan Cadwells Lands all the above divised Buildings & Lands to be
to her use & Improvements during the Term of her Natural Life and after her
decease to be to Nathan Cadwell & his heirs forever.
     John Whitman, Aaron Cook, Levi Page, Distributors under oath.

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1880 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Lavinia A. Cadwell, 1 bond.

Bond:  James M. Pearson administrator & E. Henry ____ surety.

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1740 -- Hartford, Probate #1058:  Leah Cadwell, 1 will.

In the Name of God Amen.  The twenty first day of May Anno Domini 1740 I Leah
Cadwell the wife of Jonathan Cadwell of Hartford in the County of Hartford &
Colony of Connecticut in New England Being Sick and weak but of Perfect Mynd &
memory thanks be Given to God therefor Taking into Consideration my own
Mortality and knowing it is Appointed for all men once to Dye Do make and
ordain this my last will & Testament that is to say principally & first of all
I Recommend my Soul Into the hands of God who Gave it and my body to the Earth
to be buried In a decent Christian Manner and ____ing Such Worldly Estate
which by the providence of God is now at my Dispose I Give and dispose in the
following manner and form viz
     I Give and Bequeath to Jonathan Cadwell my well beloved Husband and to
his heirs and assigns for ever ten acres of land Lying and being in the west
division of Hartford being part of a piece of land given to me by my Hon'd
father Thomas Morgan Late of Hartford Deceased by his last will and Testament
which by s'd will may more fully appear which by ten acres shall begin at the
East Side of s'd lot & Extending the whole Bredth of s'd lot ____ ____ it
shall take in the full of s'd ten acres and further I give unto my s'd husband
the Remaining part of s'd lot to be for his use during his natural Life and I
do hereby Ratify and confirm this my last will and Testament in witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal the day above written
                                            Leah (her X mark) Cadwell
Signed Sealed published pronounced & Declared
by the s'd Leah Cadwell as Her last will and
Testament in presence of us the subscribers
Moses ___, Gideon Butler, Simon Moor.
proved in court 2 Sep 1740.

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1852 -- West Hartford, Probate (no #):  Margaret A. Cadwell, 1 bond, 1
application or petition.

Bond dated 10 Apr 1852:  Austin Cadwell is appointed guardian & Milo M.
Gilbert is surety of Margaret A. Cadwell, a minor of about 14 years old.

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1824 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Martin Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1
inventory, 1 return to court, 2 distributions, 1 account of admin.

I Martin Cadwell of Hartford in Hartford County in Connecticut do make and
ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     I give and bequeath to my Dear beloved wife Diademy Cadwell the youse of
a certain piece of land lying in Hartford bounds North and east on Joseph
Ebenezer Sr. south on Uriah Cadwell and West on the Highway to have hold and
occupy During her life; also the House thereon, and one third part of the barn
which is [illegible] to have hold and occupy During her life.
     I give and bequeath to my Daughter Harriet Dickenson the sum of thirty
one Dollars payable one year after my Deceas.
     I give and bequeath to my Son Aaron Cadwell the sum of one Hundred
dollars to be prised<?> of in lands
     I give and bequeath to my Dear and beloved wife Diadamy Cadwell, one
heifer two years old past also she is to hold the youse of one third part of
all the rest part of my Real estate as the law alows.
     All the rest and residue of my estate goods and Chatels I give and
bequeath to my four sons Aaron Cadwell and Henry Cadwell and Amasa Cadwell and
Russel Cadwell, which is to be Equally Divided amongst them after settling all
my Debts and paying Funeral Charges.
     My Dear beloved wife Diadamy Cadwell and Aaron Cadwell my Sonn I nominate
constitute and apoint Sole Executors of this my last will and testament,
hereby revoking all other and former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
in witness whereoff I halve hereunto set my hand and seal the 13th Day of July
A.D. 1824.
                                            Martin Cadwell
Signed, Sealed, and published and Declared by the s'd testator Martin Cadwell
as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who have
subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in the presence of the s'd testator.
John Baxtor, Francis ____, Cha's Tuller.
Presented in court 9 Aug 1824 & Recorded and approved 11 Aug 1924.

Distribution to widow, dated 28 May 1825:
In the North lot (so called) 8 acres & 25 rods of Land, & is 4 chains in width
the whole length of the lot, & on the North side of the same.
Also 7 acres in the Mountain lot at the west and being in length East & west
1166 links and in width 600 links.
Also in the old house lot 3 1/4 acres & 28 rods, beginning at the east end and
running westerly on the turnpike road 1055 links, thence South about 15
degrees West 750 links to the south side of s'd lot then East 1000 to the
place of beginning set at $76.50 p'r acre.
Also 10 feet on the North side of the bay in the Barn, and a privilege on the
floor to accomodate s'd Bay & stable.

Distribution dated 6 Mar 1826:
Set to Aaron Cadwell 1 1/2 acre of land lying on the South side the Albany
Turnpike Road, and is bounded East on Land set to the widow, south on land of
Joseph Whiting, west on land bought by said Aaron & sold by the Executors to
discharge the debts.
Also 2 acres of the Brau Lot so called at the East end of said lot bounded
East on Ralph Wells South by Lowry Braus heirs West on land set to s'd Aaron &
North on Land of Benjamin Bishop.
The above described land is set to him as a Legacy given him in his fathers
will.
Also set to said Aaron 2/3 of the old Barn also set 3 3/4 acres & 4 rods of
land in the north lot bounded north on land set to the widow, east on highway
and is in width 1 chain & 90 links extanding westerly same width to the west
end of the lot.
Also set to s'd Aaron 3 acres in the Mountain Lot next west the 2 acres above
described.
Set to Henry Cadwell half the New Barn and 3 1/2 acres & 9 rods of land in the
North Lot bounded north on land set to Aaron, east on Highway, in width 1
chain & 79 links, extending westwardly the same width to the west end of the
lot with the privilege of passing on others ____ land to the Barn.
Also set to Henry 4 3/4 acres on the south side the Hubbard Lot being in width
2 chains & 56 links at the East end & extending westwardly the same width to
the west end of the lot.
Set to Amasa half the New Barn also 3 1/2 acres and 9 rods of land in the
North Lot bounded north on land set to Henry east on highway 1 chain & 29
links extending westwardly the same width to the west end of the Lot.
Also set to him 6 3/4 acres of land on the north side [of] the Hubbard Lot,
being all of said lot except what is set to Henry.
Set to Russel 4 1/2 acres & 9 rods of land in the North Lot, bounded north on
land set to Amasa, east on highway 2 chains and 33 links being all of said lot
not above described.
Also set to him 2 1/2 acres on the Mountain Lot bounded east on land set to
Aaron and west on the widows third.

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1834 -- Windsor, Probate (no #):  Mary Cadwell, 1 will.

In the name of God Amen.
Considering Myself Near my End I make this my Last will & testament as I have
some little property which the law will not Dispose of to my mind I here by
Dispose of my property as follows.  After my Debts & funeral charges are paid
the remainder I give as follows.  To my two Daughters Mary Smith & Maria
McCartey to be equally Divided between them or in Case of their decease to
their heirs.
Windsor Feb'r 28 1834
                                            Mary Cadwell
William W. Cadwell & Achsah Goodwin, Witness Present.
Proved in court 25 Apr 1834.

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1838 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Mary Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
distribution, 1 account of admin.

Distribution of the real estate of Mary Cadwell late of Hartford deceased to
an among the legal heirs at law of said deceased:
     To Charles Cadwell a son of the deceased a certain piece of land lying in
said Hartford West of the Guernsey Bridge so called containing Eight acres &
thirteen rods more or less and bounded North on Highway South & East on land
now or lately owned by John Ellsworth and West on land now or lately owned by
Solomon Porter.
     To William Cadwell a son of the deceased a certain piece of land on the
North side of Mill Street in the city of Hartford commencing at the South West
Corner of land of Cahrles Brainard & Charles H. brainard thence running
northwardly one hundred & fifty five feet to within eleven feet of the north
line of the old homestead thence running Westwardly Eleven 1/3 feet thence
southwardly to Mill Street at a point Eleven 1/3 feet Westwardly from the
place of beginning thence Eastwardly to the place of beginning.
     To Elijah Sheldon Hancock child of Hepzibah Hancock deceased & grand
child of the said Mary a certain piece of land bounded southwardly on Mill
Street Eleven 1/3 feet Eastwardly on land herein distributed to William
Cadwell Northwardly on land herein distributed to Mary the wife of Walter
Giles and westwardly on land herein distributed to Elizabeth the wife of
Roswell Doolittle.
     To Elizabeth wife of Roswell Doolittle and a daughter of said deceased a
certain piece of land lying next west of the last described piece of land and
bounded southwardly on Mill Street East on land herein distributed to Elijah
S. Hancock child of Hepzibah Hancock northwardly on land herein distributed to
Mary the wife of Walter Giles and westwardly on land of Moses Smith & being of
the same width front and rear as the land distributed to William Cadwell and
to the heirs of Hepzibah Hancock.
     To Mary the wife of Walter Giles and a daughter of said deceased a
certain piece of land bounded westwardly on Mill Street twelve feet
Northwardly partly on land of Lemuel Humphrey partly on land of James ____ two
hundred thirteen Feet eastwardly by land of James Wind<?> Eleven Feet
Southwardly in part by land herein distributed to William Cadwell part to land
distributed to the child of Hepzibah Hancock part by land herein distributed
to Elizabeth Doolittle partly on Moses Smith, John Burketts heirs & Roswell
Bartholomews heirs.
     Dated at Hartford the 8th day of August 1844.
Asahel Saunders & Zerad Eaton, distributors under oath.

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1719 -- Hartford, Probate #1059:  Matthew Cadwell, 1 inventory, 5
distributions, 2 accounts of admin.

At a court of Probate held at Hartford May 20th 1721.
     Abigail Cadwell alias Leet and Mathew Cadwell admin's of the effects of
Mathew Cadwell late of Hartford deceas'd Exhibited an acco't of their
administration on said Estate whereby it appears they have paid the debts due
from said Estate with what they had received due to the said Estate amounting
to œ16:07:10 and more they give an acco't of received the sum of œ25:11:8 to
be added to the Inventory of said Estate and whereas the said Inventory both
reall and personall as on Record appears to be œ830:20:11 to which adding the
sum of œ25:11:8 afores'd there will then be the sum of œ856:02:07 to be
distributed.
     This Court orders that the Effects of the said decease'd shall be
distributed in the following manner voz To the said Abigail Leet late widow of
said deceas'd out of the Moveable Estate of the said deceas'd the Sum or Value
of œ113:14:2 which is one third part thereof to be her own porever and one
third part of the Housing and Lands of the said deceas'd for her improvement
during Life and the Residue of said Estate (Including the Widows thirds in
Housing and Lands after her decease) to be distributed to the children of the
said deceas'd in the following manner viz:  To Mathew Cadwell Eldest Son of
the Said deceas'd the Sum of value of œ185:12:5 which is his double portion of
said Estate To the Rest of the Children of the said deceas'd viz Ann, John,
Abell, Daniel, Abigail and Elias Cadwell to each of them the Sum or value of
œ92:16:0 which is their single portion of said Estate...  And this Court do
appoint and Impower Mess'ers Nathaniel Stanly Nathaniel Goodwin ___ and Joseph
Robert of Hartford or any two of them to distribute and divide the said Estate
accordingly.

Distribution of the Estate of Matthew Cadwell late of Hartford Dec'd made by
us the Subscribers appointed by the court of Probate:
To Abigail Leet the relect of s'd Matthew Cadwell:
[list of household goods, farm produce, cash, and rooms in the house]
Distributed to Anne Cadwell:
[list of household goods, animals, farm implements, & cash]
To Abigail Cadwell:
[list of household goods, animals, cash, etc.]
1721  June 17   Nath'el Stanly, Nathaniell Goodwin, Joseph Gilbert.

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1723 -- Hartford, Probate #1060:  Matthew Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory, 1
account of admin.

Bond dated 10 Mar 1723/4:  Esther Cadwell as administrator and Richard Burnahm
as surety.

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1847 -- Manchester, Probate (no #):  Matthew C. Cadwell, 1 bond, 1 inventory,
1 distribution, 1 account of admin.

distribution of the estate of Matthew C. Cadwell, dated 3 Apr 1848 at
Manchester:
     To Harriet Hills daughter of said deceased we set a piece of land lying
in Manchester bounded as follows north & west on highway east on land of
Joseph & George Spencer south on land set to the s'd Harriet Hills containing
37 3/4 acres.
     Also one other piece of land lying in Manchester bounded as follows north
on land set to Harriet Hills east on land of Joseph & George Spencer south on
land set to Ellen Cadwell west on highway containing 4 acres.
     Also one other piece of land lying in Manchester bounded as follows north
on land of Thomas Willys jun. east on land of Marcus? L. Marsh south partly on
land of Marvin Hills & partly on land of widow Wells west on land of Elijah
Forbs containing 5 acres
     Also one other piece of land lying partly in Manchester & partly in East
Hartford bounded as follows north partly on land of Austin Hall & partly on
land of Widow Wells east partly on land of Anna Hills & partly on land of
George Hills & partly on land of Marvin Hills south on land of Moses Forbs
west on Austin Hall containing 11 acres.
     Also one other piece of land lying in East Hartford bounded as follows
north on land of Timothy Spencer east on land of Anna Hills south on land of
James Case west partly on land of George Hills & partly on land of Solomon
Spencer containing 2 acres.
     We also set to said Harriet one undivided half of 2 acres of land bounded
as follows beginning at the north west corner of the home farm & running south
on the line of the highway 20 rods & then turning eastwardly in a line
parallel to the north line of the lot 16 rods thence northwardly in a line
parallel to the west line of the lot to the north line of the lot thence
westerly in the line of the highway to the first bound; with 1/2 of the
buildings thereon.
     To Ellen Cadwell daughter of said deceased we set a piece of land lying
in Manchester bounded as follows viz north on land set to Harriet Hills East
on land of Joseph & George Spencer south partly on land set to Harriet Hills &
partly on land set to the said Ellen Cadwell west on highway containing 25 1/2
acres.
     Also one other piece of land lying in Manchester bounded as follows north
partly on land of Joseph & George Spencer & partly on land set to said Ellen
Cadwell east partly on land of Joseph & George Spencer & partly on land of
ebulon Bidwell south on land of Joseph Noyes west partly on land of Joseph
Noyes & partly on land set to Harriet Hills containing 41 13/16 a.
     Also one other piece of land lying in Manchester bounded as follows north
on land of Marvin Hills east partly on land of Joseph Noyes south on highway
west partly on land of Abner Hills & partly on land set to Harriet Hills
containing 11 acres.
     Also one other piece of land lying in East Hartford bounded as follows
north on land of Samuel Brewer deceased east on land of Samuel Brewer deceased
south on ditch & Mearstone? west on land of Solomon Olmsted containing 10 1/4
acres.
     [This paragraph crossed out:] Also one other piece of land lying in
Manchester with buildings thereon undivided one half set to Harriet Hills and
one half set to Ellen Cadwell bounded as follows viz north on land set to the
said Harriet Hills east on land set to Harriet Hills south on land set to
Harriet Hills west on highway containing 1 acre.
     We also set to said Ellen Cadwell one undivided half of 2 acres of land &
the buildings thereon in common with Harriet Hills as described in the last
clause of the distribution to her.

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1878 -- Bloomfield, Probate (no #):  Nancy L. Cadwell, 1 bond.

Bond dated 11 Jan 1878:  John Bumstead appointed administrator and Albert G.
Nearing as surety.

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1800 -- Hartford, Probate #1061:  Nathan Cadwell & Zilpha Cadwell (minors), 3
bonds, 2 misc.

Bond dated 24 Apr 1800:  Peletiah Alford as guardian and Caleb Perkins as
surety of Nathan Cadwell, a minor, aged about 15 years, son of Joseph Cadwell
of Hartford dec'd.

Bond dated 22 Feb 1803:  Peletiah Alford as guardian and Lucy Cadwell as
surety of nathan Cadwell, a minor, aged about 18 years, son of Joseph Cadwel
of Hartford dec'd.

Petition dated 18 Feb 1803:  Zilpha Cadwell, a minor of age to choose, chose
widow Lucy Cadwell as guardian.

Bond dated 18 Feb 1803:  Lucy Cadwell as guardian of Zilpha Cadwell, dau. of
Joseph Cadwell deceased, a minor of 14 years.

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1751 -- Hartford, Probate #1062:  Nehemiah Cadwell, 1 bond, 2 inventories, 1
distribution, 1 account of admin.

distribution of the estate of Nehemiah Cadwell deceased, dated 20 Dec 1754:
     To Nehemiah Cadwell Eldest Son of s'd dec'd the southeast corner of the
home lot from the said corner west about 21 Rod & 1/2 to a stake thence
northerly to a stake about 43 rod to a to a stake from thence easterly to a
stake by the east bounds of s'd lot from thence to the first mentioned
southeast corner of s'd lot with all the buildings thereon which we value to
him at œ601-1-8d.
     To Ashbell Cadwell 2'd son œ300-10-10d in the Land at New Hartford in the
county of Litchfield taking of it in quanty & Quallity being all in one lot by
the survey thereof about 86 acres for his part.
     To Allice Cadwell daughter of s'd Dec'd in the home lot begining at the
northeast corner runing westerly 21 Rod and half to a stake set up by the
north ____ thence southerly 49 rod to a stake thence easterly to a stake by
the east boundaries which we valued to her at            œ262- 9-2.
One weavers loom 9  a 32 Geer 30s a reed & harness        œ11-10-0
1 harness 10s blanket harness & reed 24s warping bars 30s  œ2-18-0
22 1/4 of feathers @ 18s                                  œ19-19-8
                                                         œ300-10-10
     To Hannah Cadwell 2d daughter beginning at s'd stone at Southwest corner
runing West 8 rod then begining at Allices Northwest corner runing west by the
same 8 rod to a stake the whole bredth of the lot north & south which we value
to her at                                                œ262:9:2
The administrators to pay to Hannah Cadwell the sum of   œ39:21:8
                                                         œ300:10:10
     To Deborah Cadwell in the Homelot begining at southwest corner of Hannah
running west by the same 8 rod to a stake, then begining at Hannahs northwest
Northwest [sic] Corner runing West by the same 8 Rod being 3 rod widw through
the lot north and south which we vallued to her at œ262-9-2
The administrator to pay to Deborah Cadwell        œ30-1-8
                                                   œ300:10:10
     To Susannah Cadwell in the homelot begining at Deborahs southwest corner
runing west by the fence to the River then begining at Deborahs northwest
corner runing west by the same 18 rod bing 18 rod wide through the lot which
we vallued to her at                               œ234-4-7
In New Hartford land & right of œ28:4s:7d3 p'r acre  28-4-7
The administrator to pay to Susannah Cadwell         38-1-8
                                                   œ300:10:10
     To Thankful Cadwell in the homelot all the Remainder Westward in s'd lot
which we valued to her at                          œ234-4-7
In New Hartford land & right of œ28:4s:7d3 p'r acre  28-4-7
the administrator to pay to Thankful Cadwell         38-1-8
                                                   œ300:10:10
     To Allice Cadwell widow &c for her Dowry in the homelot in that part set
to Nehemiah and Allice Cadwell on the West side of Nehemiahs & s'd Allices
part north & south through each of s'd two part we set out 7 rod 2 feet 10
Inches & in that part set out to s'd Hannah on the East part thereof we set
out two rod & half & 2 feet & 10 inches joyning to land set to s'd widow in
Nehemiahs and Alices part.
     2 part to s'd Widow in the homelot
out of land set to Deborah on the West side thereof two rod & half & 2 feet &
10 inches in Width through the lot.
And on the East side of land set to Susannah in s'd lot we set out to s'd
widow six rods wide through s'd lot and one third part on the Eastern side of
Thankfulls part of s'd homelot.
     And the east lower Rome of the Dweling house & the chamber over it and
one third part of the celler always allowing a priviledge to s'd Nehemiah of
passing through s'd lower Room into the celler and one third of the barn viz
two thirds of the south bay & stable in said barn one third of the floor place
& liberty of passing and repassing as reason requires & priviledge in the Well
& passing & repassing thereto as need requires.
     & one third part of the land in New Hartford for her improvement during
life.
     The foregoing Distribution made by us the subscribers on the day & date
aforesaid by us
     Jos'h Talcott & Joseph Church, distributors under oath.

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1860 -- Hartford, Probate (no #):  Patty Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond, 1 inventory,
1 return to court, 1 distribution, 1 account of admin.

I Patty Cadwell of the City Town & County of Hartford in the State of
Connecticut of sound & disposing mind & memory do make constitute ordain and
appoint my last will and Testament as follows viz.
     First I order all my just debts & funeral expenses to be paid.
     Item I give bequeath and divise to my son Charles Grimons the one third
of all my Estate both real and personal.
     Item I give bequeath and devise to my son Humphrey W. Cadwell one third
part of all my Estate both real and personal.
     Item I give bequeath and devise to my daughter Esther C. Pratt wife of
William H. Pratt the remaining one third part of all my estate both real &
personal to her & her heirs forever to be her own separate estate in the same
manner and to the same extent & to be by her held & dealt with in all separate
as thought she was sole single & unmarried.
     Lastly I appoint my son Humphrey W. Cadwell and s'd William H. Pratt both
of s'd Hartford executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby
revoke any and all other & former wills by me made and declare this to be my
last Will and Testament.
     In witnesses whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Hartford
this First day of February A.D. 1845.
                                            Patty Cadwell
witnesses:  Samuel B. Fuller, Rebecca L. B. Cone, Wm. R. Cone.
will proved 9 Feb 1860; recorded Bk. 66, pg. 526.

Distribution dated at Hartford 4 Oct 1860, 1/3 each [in cash & bonds] to
Esther C. Cargill, wife of Dennis Cargill; to Humphrey W. Cadwell; to Charles
Grimmons

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1793 -- Hartford, Probate #1063:  Roswell Cadwell, 1 bond.

Bond dated 5 Sep 1793:  Hezekiah Cadwell administrator & SAmuel Brooks surety
of estate of Roswell Cadwell late of Hartford dec'd.

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1853 -- Wethersfield, Probate (no #):  Roxanna Cadwell, 1 bond.

Bond dated 13 Oct 1802:  John Granger administrator & William Granger sureyt
of estate of Ruth Cadwell, late of Suffield, dec'd.

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1791 -- Hartford, Probate #1064:  Ruth Cadwell, 1 will, 1 bond.

In the name of God Amen
I Ruth Cadwell of Hartford in the County of Hartford being of sound and
disposing mind and memory but weak in body and knowing that I am born to die
do make this my last Will and Testament and first commending my Soul into the
hands of God who gave it hoping through the Merits of a Crucified Savior for a
free pardon of all my sins and an admission in those Joys which are prepared
for them that our sanctified and as to such worldly goods as it has pleased
Almighty God to bestow to bestow [sic] upon me in this life I give & bequeath
in the manner following viz after my just debts & funeral charges are paid I
give & bequeath unto my loving sister Susannah Cadwell & to her heirs and
assigns forever all my land lying in the Creek Lot so called lying near the
Meadow Gate.
     Item I give unto my said sister Susannah Cadwell the Use and improvement
of all my Estate both Real & personal during the term of her Natural life.
     Item after the death of my said sister I give unto my niece Rachel
Wadsworth the use & improvement of my Real Estate during the time she shall
remain the widow of Eli Wadsworth and no longer.
     Item after the death of my said sister Susannah Cadwell I give all my
personal Estate to my three loving cozens Lucy, Nancy, and Caty Wadsworth,
daughters of the s'd Rachel to be equally divided between them.
     Item after the death of my said sister and the death or marriage of the
said Rachel Wadsworth I give and bequeath unto William Wadsworth the son of
the said Rachel all my lands and buildings in the homestead where I now live
to him his heirs & assigns forever.
     Item after the death of my said sister and the death or marriage of the
said Rachel I give and bequeath unto my niece Jerusha Hutchinson all my lands
lying over the Hog River at or near the first hill to her her heirs and
assigns forever.
     Item after the death of my said sister and after the marriage or death of
my said niece Rachel Wadswroth I give all my Real Estate not before herein
devised to my three cousins the s'd Lucy Nancy & Caty to them their heirs and
assigns forever to be equally divided between them.  And I do hereby make
ordain & appoint my sister Susanna Cadwell & the s'd Rachel Wadsworth
Executors of this my last Will & Testament herby revoking & making void all
former wills & bequeath and Establishing this only  In Testimony whereof I
have hereunto [set] my hand & seal this Eight day of February A.D. 1791
                                            Ruth (her X mark) Cadwell
witnesses:  Asa Corming, Thomas Haynes, William Adams.
proved in court 21 Mar 1791