Jesse Jenks
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Jesse Jenks was born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1734/5. He was involved in the settlement of Sackville New Brunswick during the late 1750's and 60's. He, along with other members of his family were acquiring land that he would eventually sell off. |
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Inventory of Jesse Jenks Dated at Cheshire Massachusetts April 6, 1827 John Wells, Nathan Sayles, Alden Werden, Appraisers James Mason Administrator Real Estate Home Farm situated in Cheshire containing 160 acres subject to a mortgage of $1200.00 $4,286.00 The Adams Farm situate in Adams containing 127 acres, more or less. $3,000.00 Mill Lot containing 7 acres with the two mills and other appurtenances situate in Cheshire $567.00 54 acres of wild land situate in Savoy. $150.00 Personal Estate 1 Stags 9 Cows 1 2 Year old heifer Kid Breeding mare 1/2 3 year old mare Gelding 4 years old 21 Sheep 7 Swine 5 tons of hay, by estimation Waggon Sleigh 1/2 Small waggon Sled 6 Bushels of corn, by estimation 30 Bushels potatoes, by estimation 20 Bushels barley Stock on Adams farm 10 Cows 3 1/4 tons of hay, by estimation Large steelyard 75 lbs. cart tyre Cart body 69 lbs. old iron 170 lbs. old iron 2 Wedges drawshave and bolt Grindstone 2 1/2 Dozen screws Toll chest and dish 1 Frow 3 Mill pecks 22 3/4 lbs. of old iron Small tub Cheese hoop Cider Hhd Wearing Apparel 3 Coats 5 Pair pantaloons 1 Pair pantaloons 4 Vests 4 Shirt 6 Pair stockings 1 Hat Silver buckle Pair knee buckles Large money purse Cash Old chest box 1 Churn 2 Cheese hoops 3 Mut barrels 1 Cider Hhd 1/2 Hhd Dry Hhd Pickle tub Soap Trough Small steelyards 5 Pail kettle 1 1/2 Pail kettle 1 Pot 2 Small kettles Pair and irons Sliev Bake kittle Spider Iron bason Broken tea kettle Grid iron Brass kettle 18 Chains Large wheel Linen wheel Reel Table Cheese tub Pair worsted combs 20 Old pails and tubs Table Churn Old pewter pan Clock Looking glass Stand Desk Case drawers Warming pan Pair cotton cards 4 Towels 2 Table cloths Remnants yarn 20 lbs. Geese feathers 6 Harnesses 3 Weavers reeds 2 Old bedsteads 15 lbs. Turkey feathers Coverlid 4 Blankets Bedstead and cord 1 Pillows & boulster & bed 1 Blanket Coverlid Bedstead and cord Bed pillows and boulster Underbed 2 Sheets Blanket 2 Do Coverlid Suit curtains 6 Sheets 10 Pillow cases 3 Table linen 4 yrds Woolen cloth 7 Table silver spoons 6 Tea spoons Set blue tin ware 19 lbs. Old pewter 19 Plates 7 Cups and saucers Salt, sugar bowl Tea pot 6 Foot glasses 5 Glasses 2 Decanters 22 Knives and forks 5 Milk pans Brass skimmer 11 Tin dishes Earthen jar Pair flat irons 80 lbs. Newmilk cheese Skim cheese 100 lbs. Salt pork 45 lbs. Bacon Adams, April 30, 1828 To the Honorable Judge William Walker Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills for the County of Berkshire. This is to certify that we the subscribers were present with Jesse Jenks late of Cheshire, deceased, 3 days previous to his decease he being in perfect mind did give to his son Allen Jenks, all his wearing apparel. as witness; Amy Field Belinda Staples Jesse Jenks' lawful heirs. To the Honorable Judge William Walker Esq., Judge. April 3, 1827 On March 20, 1827, Jesse Jenks of Cheshire Massachusetts died seized and possessed of both real and personal estate. That he left a widow, Abigail Jenks, and the following children and lawful heirs. Jacob Jenks of Ohio Heirs of Stephen, deceased son of said Jesse, New York, Vermont, Ohio, and Indiana. Jesse Jenks of Cheshire. Huldah, wife of Nathaniel Mowrey of Adams. Shubael Jenks of Ohio. Laban Jenks of Michigan. Elisha Jenks of New York. Rachel Ross widow of Lanesborough. Amy, wife of John Field, of Adams. Mary, wife of Thomas Field, of Cheshire. Cynthia, wife of Jabez Jenks, of Cheshire. Belinda, wife of Welcome Staples, of Adams. Allen Jenks of Cheshire. And that the widow Abigail Jenks declines the trust of administration being myself a creditor. James Mason |