Joshua was born in 1672 and passed away about 1740. [1]
WILL OF JOSHUA WRIGHT JR 1740, 7th day, 8th mo. (Oct.). Wright, Joshua, of New Hanover, Burlington Co., yeoman; will of. Son, Joshua (has already received his portion). Sons, Mahlon, Nathan and David, land being dividends of 4th and 5th divisions after payment of 200 acres to Jonathan Wright which I borrowed. Daughters, Elizabeth Knight and Rebecca, 600 acres in Nottingham, which adjoins upon Assunpink at Bear Swamp. Plantation adjoining Joseph Steward's and widow Fowler's as surveyed by Isaac DeCow. 200 acres upon Wading River in Little Eggharbour and 590 acres in Nottingham near the Falls Pond at the mouth of Watson's Creek. Brothers---Robert, Thomas, and Samuel Wright, and John Steward, to see that my land is properly divided. 10 grandchildren, 1 pound each. Wife Rebeckah, remainder of estate and executrix, with son Mahlon, brother Samuel Wright, and John steward. Wittnesses----- John Bower, Jos. Steward, Wm. Emley. Proved March 31, 1741. Lib. 4, p. 274. 1741, March 27. Inventory, 555.15.1 pounds; made by Isaac Horner, Benjamin Kirby, Wm. Lawrie, Sam'l Emley.
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