- Will of Peter Mabye, of Harrington Township, Bergen County, NJ, dated 6/5/1797, proved 6/27/1797. Mentions sons John (eldest), Isaac, Casparus, Myndert, Abraham and Jeremias "who is not capable of supporting himself" and daughters Gerretye, Sophia, Cathrina, Elizabeth and granddaughter Margaret (daughter of Anatie, who married Johanes Vanhorn). Not mentioned: sons Peter and Martinus.
NOTE: The published abstract of this Will does not include the name Casparus, although he is named in the written will. Related to this will is an entry in the NJ Orphan Court Books,1785-1823 (p.151-160,19 Sep 1797) which also lists these same children, to wit: Children of Peter Maybee, deceased: 1) John, oldest son; 2) Abraham, Jr, 2nd oldest son; 3) Isaac, 3rd oldest son; 4) Casparus, 4th oldest son; 5) Myndert, 5th oldest son; 6) Genetje, oldest daughter, wife of David Van Blarcom; 7) Sofya, 2nd oldest daughter, wife of John C; Haring; 8) Catharina, 3rd oldest daughter, wife of Michael Redman; 9) Elizabeth, 4th oldest daughter, wife of John Vlereboom/Flereboom; 10) Annatje, 5th oldest daughter, formerly the wife of Johannes Van Horn; Also to Margaret, granddaughter, and daughter of, Annatje, 5th oldest daughter
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