Thus she died at an advanced age of about 78 years old, far beyond the life expectancy at the time. Her will dated Aug. 12, 1717, bequeaths portions of her estate to many children, in-laws and grandchildren. She had 11 children (10 Corey, 1 Timberlake), four of which predeceased her.
She gave significant (if modest) bequeaths to most of the family, but she gave an unusual (and humorous) gift to her son-in-law:
"I give and bequeath to my son in law Charles Gonzales Moreno the five cords of wood that he owes me."
That was it. That unpaid wood kept him from getting a larger share of the estate! Lesson: Don't get on the wrong side of your mother-in-law. (However, his wife received a good portion.)
There was another interesting bequeath. Mary had an Indian girl as an indentured servant. I have found no evidence that any of my ancestors owned a slave, and this is my first knowledge of a servant. They are, of course, much different things. This was bequeathed to her one Timberlake child. The will states:
"I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Jeffries the term of years I have in my Indian girl Dina, she performing covenants according to Indenture."
Two interesting entries.
