Detailed findings of arbitrators regarding claims on the estate of Aaron Hart by four of his sons (Moses, Ezekiel, Benjamin, and Alexander). This six-page, folio-sized document outlines the claims and the arbitrators' decisions, mostly denying the claims. This document is part of a larger archive (Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 2) of 56 documents related to the division of Aaron Hart's estate following his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is dated May 25, 1805, and is part of the first category of papers—those written after Aaron Hart's death, primarily legal in nature.
Subject: Estate Administration
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A copy of the final audit for the settlement of the M. Gratz estate, conducted 41 years after the initial documentation. Most of the family listed in the 1819 documents are deceased. The audit, prepared by Frank Etting, reveals a remaining balance of $5802.77 in the estate. The audit is dated October 5, 1860, and pertains to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Agreement to arbitrate claims on the estate of Aaron Hart, dated March 21, 1805. This four and a half page, folio-sized document details the claims of the four Hart brothers (Moses, Ezekiel, Benjamin, and Alexander) on their father's estate. It is part of an archive of 56 documents related to the division of Aaron Hart's estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found in the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer.
One-page court document concerning the collection of judgment against the estate of William McFloain. Dated October 1774, it outlines instructions for collection and notes that Bernard Gratz is the executor of the estate of George Croghan, deceased in 1769. The document originates from the Gratz Collection in Canada and the Nathan Family Archive.
Court copy of a legal document from the October Term 1805 of the Kings Court in Montreal. The case is Ezekiel Hart vs. Louis & Joseph Bellair. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is from the first category of papers, those written after Aaron Hart's death, which are primarily legal in nature.
Transcript of court proceedings in a debt case between Moses Hart and Mr. Bell. The debt originated on February 19, 1796. This 1 1/2-page document includes a transcription of all rules and orders for the proceedings. It is one of approximately 28 mercantile papers from the archive of 56 documents related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. These documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, supporting various claims within the estate settlement.
Court document pertaining to the case of Moses Hart vs. Andrew Hays, dated March 5, 1792. The document demands payment from Hays and is written on both sides. This item is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate following his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, consisting primarily of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.
This three-page court document details a debt case between Moses Hart and Mr. Bell. The debt originated on February 19, 1796, and the document records the plaintiff's appearance before the court on October 1, 1798. This item is part of a larger archive (56 documents) related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate following his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, supporting claims within the estate settlement. The archive primarily consists of mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes.
A three-page (one sheet) signed deposition by Moses Hart, dated April 22, 1803. The document details demands made by Moses Hart on the estate of his father, Aaron Hart, as part of an agreed-upon arbitration process between Moses and his brothers. This document is one of approximately 28 legal papers from the archive of 56 documents related to the division of Aaron Hart's estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer.
Printed and partially filled dunning letter from William Hackenberg to Isaac Schrick, dated April 1, 1868, concerning an outstanding debt of $22 for a subscription to the *Occident* owed to the Estate of Reverend Isaac Leeser. The letter is on the letterhead of the Executors of the Estate of Rev. Isaac Leeser and includes the address: N. W. Cor. Front and New Sts., Philadelphia.
This document is an estate account listing lands owned by the estate of Aaron Levy in Boggs Township, Pennsylvania. Seven tracts of land are listed, along with the taxes owed for 1834 and 1835, totaling $9.59, paid on March 21, 1836. The document also includes additional names associated with each parcel: H. Levy, Lebeen, Rasky (?), Rebecca Levy, and Joseph Levy.
This legal document is an estate bond for the deceased Solomon Solomons. Mordecai Sheftall, identified as a Savannah merchant, along with Levi Sheftall and Samuel Savory, a Savannah gentleman, are bound to the Governor and Ordinaries of Georgia for the sum of Two Thousand Pounds Sterling. Mordecai Sheftall is obligated as the administrator to submit a full inventory of Solomon Solomons' estate by March 29, 1770, and an account of sales by September 29, 1770. The document is partly printed with handwritten insertions for names, dates, and signatures. It exhibits characteristic signs of age, including foxing, moderate wear, and partial separations along the folds, typical of late 18th-century legal papers.
This collection contains estate distribution documents related to Henry Etting (1799-1876) and Miriam Gratz Etting (1807-1879). The first set pertains to Henry Etting's will, including a deposition signed by Miriam Gratz Etting on March 15, 1877. The second set, circa March 15, 1879, details the distribution of funds held in trust for Miriam Gratz Etting under her brother's will after her death. The documents specify the distribution of $37,658.27 (equivalent to approximately $956,000 in 2015), with beneficiaries including nephews Ruben and Charles Etting, and the Female Hebrew Benevolent Society.
Two estate documents pertaining to Isaac Eliezer Israel. The first document, dated June 18, 1818, is an appointment of administrators for Israel's estate, naming Michael E. Cohen, Abram L. Hart, and Richard Roe as administrators. The appointment was requested by Michael E. Cohen, brother of the deceased. The second document, dated December 15, 1819, is a two-sided ledger sheet detailing the assets, debts, and expenses of the estate, including burial expenses. The documents indicate that Isaac Israel's debts were settled at 20 cents on the dollar. Note: Some confusion arises in names; Michael Eliezer Cohen is the brother of Isaac Eliezer Israel; his grandfather was a Cohen, and he adopted that surname. (See Malcolm Stern, pg. 128).
Fragment of a letter written by Ezekiel Hart to James Reid on April 15, 1806. This item is part of the Aaron Hart Archive, a collection of 56 documents related to the division of Aaron Hart's estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This fragment belongs to the first category of papers – those written after Aaron Hart's death, primarily of a legal nature. Approximately 28 such papers are included in this category.
A legal document detailing the expenses incurred in settling the estate of Michael Gratz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between 1858 and 1860. The document, prepared by Frank M. Etting, shows a remaining balance of cash and receivables in the estate.
A six and one-half page letter/memorandum, circa 1802, written by Ezekiel Hart (executor of the Aaron Hart estate) to James Reid. The letter expresses Ezekiel Hart's anger, justifying his expenses and detailing his efforts in managing the estate since 1793. It also addresses disputes over expenses claimed by his brother, Moses. This document is one of approximately 28 legal papers from a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer.
Three-page letter written by Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 3, 1853, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses Kursheedt's concerns regarding Leeser's confrontational nature and his objections to elements of Dr. Wise's Reform Judaism. Kursheedt advises Leeser to direct criticism towards enemies rather than friends. The correspondence highlights the relationship between two men who would later become executors of Judah Touro's estate. Kursheedt was the publisher of the *New Orleans Commercial Times* and a communal leader.
A one-page letter from Mendes Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser dated May 1, 1854, concerning the $3,000 bequest from Judah Touro for charitable distribution. The letter was written in New Orleans, Louisiana and discusses the largest bequest to Jewish causes at that time, facilitated by the Kursheedt brothers with Leeser's guidance.
A half-page letter written on March 30, 1805, from Moses Hart to Attorney James Reid. This letter is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. These documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific letter is categorized as one of approximately 28 documents written after Aaron Hart's death, primarily of a legal nature.
Brief note from Moses Hart to his attorney regarding his presence in town the following week, dated September 14, 1798. This letter is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific item is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, belonging to a group of approximately 28 mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes.
Two-page letter written by Moses Hart to James Reid on July 5, 1802, detailing a claim against a creditor. This letter is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific item belongs to the first category of papers—those written after Aaron Hart's death, primarily legal in nature—comprising approximately 28 individual documents.
A one-page letter dated June 10, 1857, from Rezin Davis Shephard, executor of the Judah Touro estate, to Isaac Leeser. Shephard explains his inability to fulfill Leeser's requests due to significant financial commitments stemming from various projects undertaken over the previous three years. Shephard's response highlights the estate's limitations and its inability to meet additional requests. The letter underscores the financial constraints faced by the executor in managing Touro's estate following Touro's death on January 13, 1854. Additional information about R.D. Shephard can be found in B. W. Korn's 1969 work, 'The Early Jews of New Orleans'.
A letter written on three uncut billheads of M. D. Cohen, Furrier & Cap Mfg., located at 52 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia. The letter, dated circa 1850, is written from Philadelphia to "Dear Brother & Sister" and signed S.S. (Solomon Solis). It concerns legal matters relating to the estate of Jacob Solis in New York. The printed billhead is dated 185X.
This archival item contains two documents related to the estate of Aaron Hart, who died on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The first document is a memorandum referencing findings in a Father's Day book. The second is a detailed list of exhibits submitted by Ezekiel Hart, circa 1802. These documents are part of a larger collection of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate. These documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific item is from the first category of papers—those written after Aaron Hart's death, primarily of a legal nature.
Notarized Document – This document (10/29/1836), prepared and signed by the Consul for the Netherlands in NYC, deals with the claim of the children of the late Abraham Solomons Schoyers legatees under the will of Nathan Solomons (Schoyers?)of Amsterdam deceased. Rika Anderson (signed), as the Aunt of the children, swears that she is familiar with the family since the children's infancy and that there are no other living children other Raphael, Solomon, Jacob, David and Sarah.
Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Michael Gratz, published in the *Legal Intelligencer* newspaper on February 22, 1850, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This notice is found within Volume C, Page 24 of the Gratz Collection.
Will – There are three seperate manuscript documents Re; the will of Nathan Solomons Schoyers of Amsterdam they are no doubt part of the Schoyer Archives in the Collection. The first is 8 folio pages written on both sides in Dutch and signed for Schoyer, Nathan Solomons....in December 1800.