Subject: Wills

Handwritten abstract of a portion of Abraham Touro's will, dated October 17, 1822, in Boston, Massachusetts. The abstract details bequests to the Newport, Rhode Island synagogue and for street renovations near the Jewish cemetery in Newport.

This 32-page pamphlet from 1855 details the legal title to the Willington Estate, formerly owned by Simon Gratz. It includes a three-page extract from Simon Gratz's will (dated February 16, 1839), outlining the disposition of his 71-acre estate. The pamphlet also notes the acquisition of the Willington Estate by the Farmers and Mechanics Land and Building Association in 1852. This is a rare item, not indexed in OCLC prior to this cataloging effort, though two copies of an 1871 edition are known to exist.

Dutch-language manuscript document concerning the discharge of inheritance obligations for members of the de Pinto family, allowing the sale of their house on Anthoniebreestraat in Amsterdam. Dated September 30, 1751. Part of a larger collection of manuscript documents relating to the de Pinto and Lopes families.

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.

Printed three-page will of Edmund Hendricks, dated June 25, 1908, pertaining to the Hendricks Copper fortune. The will was executed in New York, New York.

Manuscript will of Hyman Gratz, written in his hand on January 21, 1857, detailing the distribution of his estate. The will, written six days before his death, names Rebecca Gratz as the primary beneficiary, with further bequests to Horace Mose upon her death. The document, measuring 13" x 9", comprises two sheets written on both sides. It begins with the phrase "In the Name of the God of Israel Amen."

Last will and testament of Judith De Cordova, executed July 21, 1874, in New York, New York. The will details the distribution of her estate to her surviving family members, including provisions for Phineas De Cordova (Austin, Texas), Alfred De Cordova (son of Aaron & Julia of NYC), and Flora Cohen De Leon (daughter of Abraham Cohen De Leon of Philadelphia). The document specifies her address as 69 West 53rd Street, New York, New York.

Last will and testament of Samuel Judah, deceased, dated November 16, 1870, Knox County, Indiana. The will details the disposition of Judah's estate, including bequests to his children and other family members. The document was attested by John H. & Samuel Riker.

Three-page letter (4.5" x 8") written by P. J. Muter in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City on March 8, 1853. The letter discusses family matters, including a will potentially worth £250,000, and offers medical advice on rheumatism. The author identifies as a medical student.

A letter dated December 10, 1845, from T. I. Tobias in New York City to his son, Henry Tobias, in Liverpool, England. The letter discusses Henry's health, the writer's financial difficulties, the impact of President Polk's message, and cautions against short-term borrowing. It also includes a two-page copy of an attorney's expenses related to the will of Asher Levy (June/July 1838).

Letter written by Talcott Williams to Mayer Sulzberger on circa 1880-1890 concerning the death of Sulzberger's parents, his congregation, and his will. The letter originates from 331 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Notarial deed detailing the appointment of Abraham Lopes Suasso and Isaac Bueno de Mesquita as administrators of the Suasso Fund. Executed in Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 19, 1877. The document comprises three pages.

Notarial deed detailing the appointment of Emanuel Lopes Suasso and Francisco Ephraim Lopes Suasso as administrators of the Suasso Fund. The document, dated June 27, 1904, is part of a collection of manuscripts related to the de Pinto and Lopes families. The document is written in Dutch.

Ten-page notarized document detailing the estate of Esther Hunt, totaling $13,289.75. Includes a list of household slaves purchased from Jacob Nainez Cardozo and names numerous other Jewish executors and beneficiaries, including I. Philips, David & Joe Van Ostern, Sarah Van Ostern, Bernard Cohen, Benjamin & Henry Florence, and L. Barnett. Authored by A. Barnett as Notary Public on August 7, 1849. The document offers a glimpse into the lives of prominent New Orleans Jewish community members in the 1840s.

Notarized document from October 29, 1836, prepared and signed by the Consul for the Netherlands in New York City. It details the claim of the children of the late Abraham Solomon Schoyer, legatees under the will of Nathan Solomons (possibly Schoyers) of Amsterdam, deceased. Rika Anderson, aunt to the children, attests to their identity and the absence of other living children besides Raphael, Solomon, Jacob, David, and Sarah.

Notary document attesting to a will, mentioning Moses, Raphael Jacob (1812-1893), a merchant from South Carolina and Florida who moved to Georgia in 1849. The document was executed in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia on December 17, 1869. It references Moses's role in the Confederacy.

Copy of the will of Aaron Hart, written in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, on December 11, 1800. The will, a 20-page folio document (4 pages blank), was signed by Hart and notarized by Joseph Badeaux. The original will, witnessed by six individuals in addition to Hart, was kept in Badeaux's office. This copy notes that Hart was near death when the will was prepared; he died on December 28, 1800, at the age of 76. The will details numerous bequests to his wife, Dorothea Judah, four sons (Moses, Ezekiel, Benjamin, and Alexander), four daughters, and brother-in-law Bernard S. Judah of Newport, Rhode Island. Hart's considerable wealth, amassed through fur trading, real estate, and business ventures in Trois-Rivières, is reflected in the extensive list of properties and assets bequeathed to his heirs.

Certified copy of the will of Amelia B. Lazarus (1825-1906), written in New York, New York on May 13, 1897. This document, along with a companion will of her husband Jacob H. Lazarus, offers insight into the personal lives of this well-known Jewish artist and his wife, both members of wealthy early American Jewish families and aunt and uncle to Emma Lazarus.

Certified copy of the will of Jacob H. Lazarus (1822-1891), a well-known American artist, dated March 7, 1879, in New York, New York. The will is a four-page folio document with an additional certification note. This archival record also includes a copy of the will of Amelia B. Lazarus (1825-1906), Jacob's wife, consisting of a three-page folio document. These documents offer insight into the personal lives of Jacob and Amelia Lazarus, members of prominent early American Jewish families and aunt and uncle to Emma Lazarus.

A signed and sealed copy of the will of Levy Solomons (the younger), dated September 29, 1820, in Montreal. He is identified as a citizen of Albany, New York. The will details provisions for his wife, Catherine Manuel; his son, Levy Solomons; and a special bequest for his mentally impaired son, Samuel David Solomons. Alexandar Hart of Montreal and Benjamin Hart of Montreal are listed as trustees, along with other trustees in Albany and Montreal. Levy Solomons (Jr.), born in Montreal in 1771, was the son of a prominent fur merchant. After his father's death in 1792, he attempted tobacco manufacturing, then moved to Albany, NY in 1800, marrying in 1801. He became a prosperous tobacco, snuff, and chocolate merchant in Albany, becoming a US citizen shortly before his death in 1823. The will consists of 5 pages, folio, measuring 12 x 7 1/4 inches.

Three manuscript documents comprising the will of Nathan Solomons Schoyer of Amsterdam, Netherlands, circa 1800. Written in Dutch. One document may be an addendum.

Manuscript will of Nathan Solomons Schoyer of Amsterdam, Netherlands, dated December 1800. The will comprises eight folio pages written in Dutch on both sides. It is part of the Schoyer Archives.

Three manuscript documents comprising the will of Nathan Solomons Schoyer of Amsterdam, Netherlands, dated January 8, 1810. Written in Dutch, the documents include a two-folio page addendum.

Dutch-language manuscript will of Rachel Suasso de Pinto, widow of Antonio Lopes Suasso, dated March 4, 1776. The will details the distribution of assets to support the poor and certain family members. This document is part of a larger collection of manuscripts relating to the Dutch-Jewish noble families de Pinto and Lopes Suasso.

Will of Rachel Suasso de Pinto, detailing her estate and bequeathments. Written in Dutch and dated August 27, 1776, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This document is part of a larger collection of manuscripts relating to the de Pinto and Lopes families.