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Will of Johannes Beekman, Jr. - 1731 In the name of God, Amen. July 9, 1731. I, Johanes Beekman, Jr., of the city of Albany, trader, being very sick. I leave to my only son, Johanes, £6 for his birthright. It is my will and desire that my wife Hester shall have all my real and personal estate while she remains my widow. After her death or marriage, then all to my dear children, Johanes, Ariantie, and Janettie. I make my wife and my brother-in-law, Harmanus Wendell, my brother, Jacob Beekman, Evert Wendall and Henry Holland, Jr., executors. Witnesses: Johannes De Garmo;
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