Thomas Farrington

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Thomas Farrington of Westchester, Westchester County, New York, yeoman left a will dated March 1, 1809 in which he devised all of his estate to his wife, Margaret Farrington. Executors were Margaret Farrington and John Valentine. Witnessed by Jas. Billens, Sylvanus Bender, Anthony B. Haviland. Proved August 9, 1809. "Abstracts of Wills Recorded at White Plains, Westchester County, New York," published in the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Vol. 60, p 152.

Family/Spouse: Margaret Taylor. Margaret was born about 1732. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Joseph Farrington was born in 1766 in Yonkers, New York.
2. Moses Farrington was born about 1768.

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Somehow I don't agree that this is the correct placement of this Thomas Farrington who named his sons, viz, Thomas, born about 1740, Benjamin, born about 1742, Robert, born about 1744, Jonas, born May 26, 1754, and Marston, born 1756. The subject Thomas did not name a son Edmund, Edward, Matthew, etc.

Margaret's father Cornelius Marston refers to his daughter Margaret as NOW the wife of Thomas Farrington of Westchester County, and refers to his property at Jamaica, Flushing and "elsewhere."

Meanwhile, we have Thomas Farrington (9) born about 1650, Flushing, who was owed money in 1675 from George Tippett of Yonkers, according to the latter's inventory taken in 1675.

Thomas Valentine, born November 29, 1712, died December 21, 1796, Westchester County, was a son of Matthew Farrington and Hannah Embree, who married Susan Oakley. One of Matthew Farrington's daughters, Jane Farrington, born in Flushing, New York married a John NORRIS.

Until substantiated with further documented information, this cannot be accepted as an accurate genealogy.

Thomas married Margaret Marston about 1735. Margaret (daughter of Cornelius Marston) was born about 1715 in Flushing, Queens County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Will of Cornelius Marston, yeoman, Flushing, Queens County, New York, dated August 10, 1754, proved September 27, 1754. Cornelius named his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Brown, his daughter Margaret NOW WIFE OF Thomas Farrington of Westchester, and his daughter Martha wife of John Wilkins of Flushing. Daughters Elizabeth and Martha were each to have a horse, and the three daughters, Martha, Margaret and Elizabeth, each a cow. To his son John, Cornelius left a wagon, plough and farm utensils. All the rest of his movable estate was to be sold by his executors at public v endue, along with all of his lands at Flushing, Jamaica and elsewhere. Proceeds from the sales were to pay all debts and the expenses of the executors, and the rest to his son John and his three daughters. Friends and cousins, Bernardus Rydel and Leonard Marston, both of Flushing were appointed executors. Witnessed by Hannah Field, Jr., William Field and Benjamin Hickman. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. III, published by The New York Historical Society.

It has been a very confusing situation between Margaret Marston vs Margaret Norris. Note that in his will Cornelius referred to his "daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Brown," his daughter "Martha, wife of John Wilkins" and to his "daughter Margaret, as NOW the wife of Thomas Farrington", which indicates Margaret had been married to an unknown Norris before marrying Thomas Farrington. "NOW" was not used when Cornelius referred to his other two daughters.

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Will of Matthew Farrington, Flushing, Queens County, New York on Nassau Island, dated September 6, 1728, proved February 16, 1728. "After all debts are paid I leave to my wife Hannah, my now dwelling house and all my lands and meadows with appurtenances for her use as long as she remains a widow. And after my death, if said wife shall happen to die or marry again, then the said house and lands are to be sold to the best advantage. I leave to my son, Matthew, 25 pounds in lien of all claim by right of inheritance. All the rest I leave to my sons, Edward, Joseph, Benjamin, James and Thomas Farrington. I leave to my son James, a brown pacing mare. To my son Benjamin, a sorrel horse. To my son, Thomas, a sorrel mare. I leave to Sarah, daughter of Dorothy Wilson, a cow and a bed if she stays or tarries out her time. I leave the rest of my personal property to daughters, Sarah, wife of Samuel Veal (Vail), Hannah, wife of Moses Molleneux, and my daughter, Mary Farrington, who is to have 15 pounds above her sisters. My wife and brother-in-law, John Embree, and John Clemnts to be executors. Witnessed by Matthew Franklin, Nathaniel Roe and D. Humphrey. Hannah, wife of Matthew Farrington, resigned as executrix on the 11th day of the 12th month called February, 1728. "Abstracts of Unrecorded Wills" published by The New York Historical Society, Vol. XI, pp 83-4.

Will of Hugh Cowperthwait of Flushing, Queens County, New York, February 28, 1730, called April 1730, proved June 3, 1730. Mentions, "Also my lot of land joining to the land of Matthew Farrington, deceased, land now or late of John Genong, east by Jonothan Wright and Thomas Farrington, Jr. He also devised to Joseph Radmon, Thomas Farrington and Samuel Bowne, 100 pounds in trust "for ye use of ye Poor amongst Friends (Quakers) in ye Province of N. Y. I give to the said Thomas Farrington (vis., him called Town Thomas), 25 pounds to be paid at the same time and manner." Ibid, p 107.

Matthew married Hannah Embree. Hannah (daughter of Living and Living) was born in 1669 in Flushing, Queens County, New York; died in Sep 1740 in Flushing, Queens County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Will of Cornelius Marston, yeoman, Flushing, Queens County, New York, dated August 10, 1754, proved September 27, 1754. Cornelius named his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Brown, his daughter Margaret NOW WIFE OF Thomas Farrington of Westchester, and his daughter Martha wife of John Wilkins of Flushing. Daughters Elizabeth and Martha were each to have a horse, and the three daughters, Martha, Margaret and Elizabeth, each a cow. To his son John, Cornelius left a wagon, plough and farm utensils. All the rest of his movable estate was to be sold by his executors at public v endue, along with all of his lands at Flushing, Jamaica and elsewhere. Proceeds from the sales were to pay all debts and the expenses of the executors, and the rest to his son John and his three daughters. Friends and cousins, Bernardus Rydel and Leonard Marston, both of Flushing were appointed executors. Witnessed by Hannah Field, Jr., William Field and Benjamin Hickman. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. III, published by The New York Historical Society.

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"Consent of Inhabitants of Flushing that William Lawrence Obtain a Patent to Land in Their Town."
Document 22:lll, February 15, 1670, "(. . . ) am that com (. . . .. ... . . . . . . . .. . . . I (. . .. . ) hee H (. . )ies (. . . . . . . . . . . the place where gr(. . . . . ) (. .)ad a faller and so (. . . . . . )into the (. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . )common lands I conce(. . .)lettall ore noe benefett toe the inhabettantes bec(. . .)es itt is most P(. . . )apes and land uncapabell of manuwering: therefor itt is the request of William Lawrence that those that are willing that hee should have that (. . . .)name land would signify of it by fatsce(...)ing (.......) names. Richard Cornell Elias Doughty, Edward Farrington, John Forbes, Thomas Willett, John Hinchman, Charles Bridges, John Thorne, Thomas Stor...)ke(...), Jehu (. . . . ) Rich (. . . . . . . . ) mark, James (. . . . . ). The mark T of Thomas Stiles. The mark ( X ) of William Pegan. John Bowne, William Hobp(2), Robard Terry, Joseph Thorne, Thomas Bowne, Edward Greggen, Thomas Hickes, Jonothan Wright. (Endorsed:) . . . of Records in New Yorke, Matthias Nicolls, Secretary. A Patent to bee recorded with Long Island purchases, etc. entered. "New York Historical Manuscripts, English," Volume XXII, Edited by Peter R. Christoph, pub. under the Direction of The Holland Society of New York, republished, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, Md, 1980.

Will of Edward Farrington, Flushing, Queens County, New York, dated the 4th day of the 4th month, 1673. He devised to his wife Dorothy, all housing lots and orchards lying together in Flushing, and "my upland and meadow in Foster's Neck during her lifetime, and then to my eldest son, John Farrington, and his heirs, male, and then to the next male heir of the blood of Farrington, and from generation to generation forever. To son Edward Farrington, a 50 acre lot #33 and a share of salt meadow No. 3 in Flushing. To son Thomas Farrington, the other 50 acre lot, #34, and a share of salt meadow. To son Matthew Farrington, 20 acres of land at the east end of Robert Terry's lot and the meadow formerly called Gray's Meadow. Also a share of fresh meadow #13 and another share of fresh meadow lying in the upper meadow. No other children's names were given. Executrix, wife, Dorothy. Witnessed by John Forbes and Francis French. "Abstracts of Wills," Vol. II, published by The New York Historical Society.

"Whereas Edmond Farrington of Flushing upon Long Island, in his will appointed his wife Dorothy, his executor, and the original having been transmitted to the Office of Records, where it now remains, the said Dorothy is confirmed executrix, July 1, 1675." Liber 1-2, p 118. "Unrecorded Wills," Vol. XIII, p. 31. published by The New York HIstorical Society.

"Whereas Dorothy Farrington, widow and executrix of the will of Edmund Farrington, late of Flushing, Queens County, New York, died intestate, and her eldest son, John Farrington, making application on the 13th of this month for Letters of Administration. Granted June 24, 1678. Ibid, liber 1-2, p 196, p 48. "Abstracts of Will," Vol. I, p 48, published by The New York Historical Society.

Edmund Farrington became a Quaker on his arrival at Flushing, Long Island, Queens County, New York.

Edmund married Dorothy Browne. Dorothy (daughter of Living) was born on 14 Aug 1631 in Matlock, Derbyshire, England; died on 24 Jun 1675 in Lynn, Massachusetts, Flushing, New York?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Will of John Marston dated February 14, 1670/71, Flushing, Queens County, New York. "I will that my two sons, John and Cornelius, shall live with my well beloved friend John Hinchman and to be wholly at his disposal till they come of age, and he is to have the oversight of all my estate." Leaves to his two sons when of age. Leaves to daughter Elizabeth a gold ring and to daughter Katherine, a silver thimble. "This is my full will and my sons" desire, as witness our hands this 14th February 1670/71. Witnesses Robert Terry, Joseph Thorne, John Marston, Sr., John Marston, Jr., Cornelius Marston. "Abstracts of Wills" Vol. I, p 15, published by The New York Historical Society.

Notes: Relationship undetermined. "The Marston Farm", Land Patent September 29, 1677. In 1749 the farm was purchased by Nathaniel Marston of New York, merchant. By his will of February 8, 1776, the Marston farm passed to his son Thomas Marston, except the 8 acres gotten by John Brown from Waldron, which Marston left to his son John, who sold it to Thomas Marston June 6, 1795. The Prospect Farm, as it was called, was sold in parcels by Thomas Marston.

Nathaniel Marston was the original Vestryman of Trinity Church, New York City from 1697 until 1731. His son Nathaniel Marston, II, married Margaret, daughter of Abel Hardenbrook. They had John Marston who married and went to Jamaica, West Indies, Ann Marston who married Ebenezer Grant, and Nathaniel Marston, III, (died October 21, 1738, age 75) who married Margaret Crock. Nathanial II, succeeded his father as Vestryman and in 1779 was made Warden. His children were Nathaniel, Thomas, born 1739 ((age 75 January 13, 1814), John, Margaret and Frances. Riker.