6. Richard MARTIN Jr . (See his page)

Richard’s will dated  6/2/1686 and probated 5/7/1695 names no wife.

At the Rhode Island Historical Society Library at Providence, in D.A.R. record books of Vital Statistics compiled by various Chapters, by years. In Vol. for year 1956. Abstracts of Wills and Probates of Pawtucket, R.I.

Probate of Will;

Name; Richard Martin of Rehoboth, Colony of New PlymouthDate; June 2, 1686 Probated; May 7, 1695
Wife; None mentioned
Sons; Richard Martin, Jr.; John Martin; Francis Martin.
Grandsons; John Martin (Richard’s oldest son).
John ORMSBY  (Grace’s eldest son).
Daughters;  Grace ORMSBY , Annis ChaffeeExecutor; John Martin assisted by Deacon Samuel Newman, and Wm. Carpenter.

Item: It is my will that my grandson,  John Ormsby,  my daughter Elanor’s son, shall posses and enjoy and improve my lands on the North of the Town of Rehoboth, divided and undivided, until my grandchildren in Old England come over to make use of them, and if, they never come over —- the said John Ormsby to have and enjoy them for ever.

*Note here that the genealogist uses the name Elanor for Richard Martin’s daughter, but at the probate proceedings the name Grace is used, as it is in other records.

Sources:

http://www.genealogyofnewengland.com/b_m.htm

http://www.ormsby.net/genie/John/John_1641.html#anchor19851704

http://www.gawer.org/genweb/I10 68.html

http://www.ormsby.net/genie/Miscellaneous/Upham.html#anchor35274590