Isaac Dennis

Isaac Dennis, a Vermont native and descendant of the Pilgrims, located at Dennis Corners in 1812 (Route 39 and Lake Hiram Road) and is believed to have been the first settler in the unbroken wilderness of that portion of the town. He was accompanied by or preceded by Ephraim Dennis, who maintained a tavern and store at the southwest corner. The family was large, the first generation having been buried on the David Anderson farm, while numerous children migrated into western states. They intermarried with the Elihu Daggett family that resided in Freedom and at the south end of Liberty Street. Source: History of Wyoming County, New York

WILL

In the name of God Amen. I Isaac Dennis of the town of China in County of Wyoming in the State of New York of the age of Seventy nine years and being of sound mind and memory do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner following that is to say: First. I give and bequeath to my wife Hannah and to be acepted and received by her in liew of Dower All of my personal estate goods and chattels and property of Every name or nature to have and to hold the same for her use and benefit during her natural life.--- And from and immediately after her decease I give and bequeath the same (or so much as their remains unexpended by my said wife) to my Son Ephraim his heirs and assigns forever.

Second: And Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Ephraim to be the executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

   In witness whereof I have thereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and sixty one.

Isaac Dennis {seal} The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed sealed published and declared by the said Isaac Dennis as and for his last will and testa- ment in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto,

  U.P Crane residing in Freedom Cattaraugus County

  Silvester Campbell residing in Pike Wyoming County Inscription: Aged 82y 2m 28d

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