Collection of wills and estate inventories. 1737-1836.

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Collection of wills and estate inventories. 1737-1836.

Wills and estate inventories of Shakers living in the Hancock, Mass., New Lebanon, N.Y., and New Canaan, N.Y. communities. A Shaker will was drawn up to confirm the surrender of property made at the time an individual joined the Society.

30 items ; 33-40 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7156002

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