Joseph Test, 1797 - 1850

• Father: John Test | Mother: Hannah Allen Test | Spouse: Hanna ?
• Will of Joseph Test
• Source: New Jersey Archives, Trenton, Will file 4836Q. Will filed Dec. 11, 1850.


I Joseph Test of the township of Mannington and County of Salem and State of New Jersey. It is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease.

I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Hannah Test such of my household goods as she may think proper to keep. I also give unto my beloved wife the one half of the remainder of my estate.

I give and bequeath the residue of my Estate unto my Brothers and Sisters, share and share alike; my Brother Thomas' children to take their Fathers share; and to my nephew John Test I give my watch.

I hereby appoint my beloved wife Hannah Test and Champion Atkinson Executors of this my last will and testament. Signed sealed and published and delivered by the said Joseph Test to be his testament and last will in the presense of us Isaac Hoffman and Anderson Welch on November 12, 1850.

Inventory of estate was made December 13, 1850 and filed December 20, 1850. The inventory consisted of $2,446.72 in farm products, livestock and household items and $5,000.00 in bonds and notes for a total inventory of $7446.72.

Joseph was born 1797 and was the son of John and Hannah Allen Test. His wife was Hannah T. ??


Transcribed by Glenn A. Test August 8, 1999