From The New York Historical Society Collections, this 1898 volume features abstracts of wills on file in the Surrogates Office, City of New York, from 1766-1771. Bibliographic Information: Abstracts of Wills Vol VII 1766-1771, The New York Historical Society, 1898.

In the name of God, Amen, November 2, 1761. I, THOMAS KIRKUM, of the manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County. All debts and funeral expenses to be paid. I leave to my grandson, Solomon Kirkum, 5 shillings. To my daughter, Mary Shaw, one third of all household goods. To my grandson, Thomas Farrington, one third. To my wife Esther one third during her life, and then to my sons Thomas and Zebidee, and I leave them all the rest of my estate, and make them executors.
Witnesses, Moses Travis, Elisha Travis, Martha Travis. Proved, October 29, 1765.