Ripley Estate Files #1710-#1892
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Go to Nova Scotia Probate Records 1760-1793.
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Locate the appropriate estate file group in the left hand column.
Enter the image number or click the link to jump directly to the file.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 352 and 353
#1728
John Ripley of River Philip bonded son James Ripley to his brother-in-law Robert Read 27 Dec 1827.
James died after two years and 8 1/2 month of service and John Ripley was paid out of Robert Read's estate for services James had rendered. I believe this is Robert and Isabella’s son John Ripley (1770-1853). His sister Mary Ripley (1760- between 1830 and 1835) was the wife of Robert Read (1752-1830).
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 956-975
#1746
Estate files of William Ripley (1769 or 1774-19 June1845) of Maccan.
William was the son of Robert Ripley and Isabella Beane. His first wife was Hannah Coates (1775-1817) and his second wife, named in the will, was Christiana Ennis Shipley (1780-).
This collection includes a lengthy will made in 1840, a codicil to the will made 6 January 1844, and an estate inventory.
The will confirms that the Hannah Ripley (1817-1876) who was raised by Mary Ripley and Robert Read and married John Holmes Smith was his daughter. The bequest to Matilda (Riley) Ripley, wife of Henry Ripley is a little puzzling.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 976-1007
#1747
Estate files of Phoebe B. Ripley (1853-1907) of Maccan.
Phoebe Isabella Ripley was the daughter of Robert Ripley (1810-1865) and Rebecca Vickery (1818-1903).
Includes an inventory. She did not marry.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 1016-1040
#1749
Estate of Renie J. Ripley of Fenwick.
This is Arenia Jane Smith (1869-1907) who married George Wellington Ripley (1860-1937). Her file contains a lengthy discussion of the guardianship of her children.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 1042-1046
#1750
Estate of Henry Ripley (1762-1835) of Nappan.
Henry was the son of Robert Ripley and Isabella Beane and he married Mary Fawcett (1770-1837).
The collection includes a very readable version of Henry’s will made 5 July 1834 and inventory of his estate.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 44-53
#1752
Estate of John Henry Ripley (1795-1872) of Nappan.
John was the son of Henry Ripley and Mary Fawcett. His first wife was Amelia Cove (1802-1842) and his second wife mentioned in the will was Francis Dickinson (1794-1877).
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 54-76
#1753
Estate of Robert Ripley (1810-1865) of Maccan.
Robert was the son of William Ripley and Hannah Coates. His wife was Rebecca Vickery (1818-1903).
Includes will made 2 November 1865 and inventory, papers indicating how his land was to be divided among his sons.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 112-135
#1756
Estate of Robert Ripley (1766-) of Maccan.
Robert died sometime between the making of his will 13 June 1840 and granting of probate 20 May 1843).
Robert was the son of Robert Ripley and Isabella Beane. He married Jane Rushton (1779-) who is not mentioned in these papers. Sons Thomas and William are mentioned but not son Henry, who has likely passed away by this time.
Includes Robert’s will made 13 June 1840. Robert left his farm to son Thomas Ripley and a Charles Storey. He also made provision for 3 granddaughters Margaret Ann Ripley, Jane Ripley, and Sarah Storey, previously unknown to me. In 1847, Jane and Sarah, then 14, requested that Charles Storey be appointed their guardian. I suspect Sarah Storey may have married Jamieson Brown, but have no confirmation.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 250-286
#1766
Estate of Robert Ripley (1800-1853) of River Philip (Mt. Pleasant)
Robert was the son of John Ripley and Margaret Donkin. His first wife was Elizabeth O’Brien (1798-1841) and his second wife, named in the will was Isabella Tait (1796-1870).
Includes extensive inventories and accounts of auction, drawing of homestead and properties.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 827-832
#1780
Estate of James E. Ripley (1879-1899) of Nappan.
James was the son of Lucinda Ripley (1850-) who married George Gates (1866-).
Died intestate.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 58-67
#1794
Estate of Robert B. Ripley (1806-1873) of Nappan.
Robert was the son of Henry Ripley and Mary Fawcett. His wife was Ann Harriett Cove (1806-1887).
Includes will signed 20 Dec 1872.
Image 62 may actually be Robert Ripley (1810-1865) of Maccan.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 68-99
#1795
Estate of William Ripley (1822-1881) of Mt. Pleasant.
William was the son of Robert Ripley (1800-1853) and Elizabeth O’Brien (1798-1841). His wife was Margaret Dickie (1823-1899).
Includes his will signed 14 May 1881.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 152-157
#1797
Estate of Joseph Ripley (1814-1856) of Nappan.
Joseph was the son of Henry Ripley and Mary Fawcett. His wife was Mary Read (1817-1886).
Includes will signed 10 October 1855.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 158-160
#1798
Will of Isabella (Beane) Ripley (1743-1830) of Amherst.
Isabella was the wife of Robert Ripley (1734-1797).
This version of Isabella’s will, signed 20 March 1830) is very readable. Isabella mentions all of her children and many of her grandchildren in the will. The first page is on image 160.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
#1806
Images 332-349
Estate of James Coates Ripley (1804-1878) of Maccan.
James was the son of William Ripley (1769-1845) and Hannah Coates (1775-1817).
He did not marry and left his property to the sons of his brother Robert Ripley and Rebecca Vickery.
Includes will signed 20 Nov 1878 which details how properties will be split.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 414-425
#1809
Estate of William Ripley of Fenwick.
This is William T. Ripley (1832-1893) who married Abigail Pipes (1841-1917).
Includes will signed 7 July 1893.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 593-601
#1820
Estate of Rufus Ripley, M.D. (1840-1883) of Amherst.
Died intestate.
Married Lois Lewis.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 667-676
#1829
Estate of Joseph Ripley (1833-1888) of Springhill (Windham Hill).
He married Phebe Herrett (1841-1882) and Amy Elizabeth Holt (1853-1923) who is mentioned in the will signed 15 Nov 1887.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 689-718
#1831
Estate of Thomas Ripley (1806-1886) of Nappan.
Thomas was the son of William Ripley and Hannah Coates. He married Jane Bulmer (1808-1889).
Thomas owned a great deal of property on which his sons had already been settled. The papers include the will signed 28 Aug 1886 and long descriptions of each property. The estate papers help confirm that the property on which Enoch Ripley lived had indeed been the original homestead of Thomas and Jane.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 789-794
#1837
Will of Robert Ripley (1734-1797) of Amherst.
Robert married Isabella Beane (1743-1830) and they were the progenitors of the Cumberland County Ripleys.
Includes will signed 11 September 1797 and inventory but no record of dispersals.
This transcription includes a bequest to daughter Mary Reed that does not appear on the transcription in Will Book A. This transcription also includes a signature whereas in the Will Book A transcription Robert signs with a mark.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1845-1892 (R-S)
I did not find any Ripley wills in this book.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 729-764 (F)
#741, Images 206-219
Estate files of Elizabeth (Ripley) Fullerton (1841-1899). Elizabeth was the daughter of Andrew C. Ripley and Elizabeth Pipes. She was married first to Oman Lewis (1823-) and second to Alfred Coates Fullerton (1862-1948). In her will she left her real estate and personal property to her husband and made provision for her adopted children Minnie and Laura.
Cape Breton Probate Files
1928-1929 EW16-EX30 (missing EW37)
Images #1149-1174)
Estate files of Robert Salter Ripley (1847-1928) son of Andrew Ripley and Elizabeth Pipes. Robert Salter Ripley's first wife was Hannah Elizabeth Ripley (1851-1910) and his second wife was Edith Hyatt (1872-1954), the main beneficiary. Includes will and receipt of minor bequests signed by each of the living children.
Also see the following wills for Robert and Isabella's daughter Jane and several sons-in-law:
Estate files 1764-1938, no 441-474 (C)
Images 209-215
#451
Estate files of Jane (Ripley) Coates (1772-1843), daughter of Robert and Isabella. Bequests to living sons, daughters, and grandchildren.
Estate files 1764-1938 no 518-558 (CD)
Images 49-59
#525
Estate files of Robert Coates (1773-1817), husband of Robert and Isabella's daughter Jane Ripley (1772-1843). Includes Robert's will and inventory of assets.
Estate files 1764-1938 no 642-668 (D)
Images 153-155
#649
Estate files of Thomas Donkin (1775-1831), husband of Robert and Isabella's daughter Esther Ripley (1780-1859). Includes a copy of Thomas's will.
Estate files 1764-1938 no 1568-1627 (O-P)
Images 599-677
#1609
Estate files of David Pugsley (1759-1841), husband of Robert and Isabella's daughter Elizabeth Ripley (1767-1841). Elizabeth died just a few months after David. The settlement of the estate appears to have been a complicated affair. Includes several deeds, a Supreme court ruling, and depositions from their children.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 348-373
#1728
Estate files of Robert Read (1752-1830), husband of Robert and Isabella's daughter Mary Ripley (1765-sometime before 1835). These papers relate to the final settlement of Robert's will. Mary had apparently died before her husband as her 30 pound legacy from Isabella Ripley became part of Robert Read's estate. Robert had raised William Ripley's daughter Hannah Ripley after her mother, Hannah Coates, died shortly after giving birth to her. Robert Read had left a bequest to Hannah Ripley but there is no indication it had been paid.
Additional related files from later generations:
Estate Files 1764-1937 no 2174-2222.
#2193, Images 374-434.
Estate files of John Wood (1796-1845). John Wood was the husband of Elizabeth Ripley (1798-1882) daughter of William Ripley and Hannah Coates. Includes inventory, guardianship papers, and map of his homestead which bordered the Harrison homestead on the Maccan River.
Estate Files 1764-1937, no 1163-1208 (L)
#1179, Images 250-255
Estate files of Alexander "Alec" F. Lewis (1825-1897). Alec was the husband of Mary Ripley (1838-1906), daughter of Andrew Ripley and Elizabeth Pipes. Alec died intestate; this file includes a debt owed by Jesse Olny Lewis and confirmed by Sabra Lewis.
Estate Files 1764-1938, no 4515-4546 (S)
#4717, Images 41-51
Estate files of John C. Smith (1833-1913). John C. Smith was the husband of Hannah Ripley (1839-1930) daughter of Andrew Ripley and Elizabeth Pipes. John left a small amount of cash and no real estate to his son Walter R. Smith. Son Parkson J. Smith and wife Hannah received small bequests. The will indicates that Hannah has already been paid a share of his estate.
Go to Nova Scotia Probate Records 1760-1793.
This link should put you on the Cumberland Page.
Locate the appropriate estate file group in the left hand column.
Enter the image number or click the link to jump directly to the file.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 352 and 353
#1728
John Ripley of River Philip bonded son James Ripley to his brother-in-law Robert Read 27 Dec 1827.
James died after two years and 8 1/2 month of service and John Ripley was paid out of Robert Read's estate for services James had rendered. I believe this is Robert and Isabella’s son John Ripley (1770-1853). His sister Mary Ripley (1760- between 1830 and 1835) was the wife of Robert Read (1752-1830).
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 956-975
#1746
Estate files of William Ripley (1769 or 1774-19 June1845) of Maccan.
William was the son of Robert Ripley and Isabella Beane. His first wife was Hannah Coates (1775-1817) and his second wife, named in the will, was Christiana Ennis Shipley (1780-).
This collection includes a lengthy will made in 1840, a codicil to the will made 6 January 1844, and an estate inventory.
The will confirms that the Hannah Ripley (1817-1876) who was raised by Mary Ripley and Robert Read and married John Holmes Smith was his daughter. The bequest to Matilda (Riley) Ripley, wife of Henry Ripley is a little puzzling.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 976-1007
#1747
Estate files of Phoebe B. Ripley (1853-1907) of Maccan.
Phoebe Isabella Ripley was the daughter of Robert Ripley (1810-1865) and Rebecca Vickery (1818-1903).
Includes an inventory. She did not marry.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 1016-1040
#1749
Estate of Renie J. Ripley of Fenwick.
This is Arenia Jane Smith (1869-1907) who married George Wellington Ripley (1860-1937). Her file contains a lengthy discussion of the guardianship of her children.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 1042-1046
#1750
Estate of Henry Ripley (1762-1835) of Nappan.
Henry was the son of Robert Ripley and Isabella Beane and he married Mary Fawcett (1770-1837).
The collection includes a very readable version of Henry’s will made 5 July 1834 and inventory of his estate.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 44-53
#1752
Estate of John Henry Ripley (1795-1872) of Nappan.
John was the son of Henry Ripley and Mary Fawcett. His first wife was Amelia Cove (1802-1842) and his second wife mentioned in the will was Francis Dickinson (1794-1877).
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 54-76
#1753
Estate of Robert Ripley (1810-1865) of Maccan.
Robert was the son of William Ripley and Hannah Coates. His wife was Rebecca Vickery (1818-1903).
Includes will made 2 November 1865 and inventory, papers indicating how his land was to be divided among his sons.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 112-135
#1756
Estate of Robert Ripley (1766-) of Maccan.
Robert died sometime between the making of his will 13 June 1840 and granting of probate 20 May 1843).
Robert was the son of Robert Ripley and Isabella Beane. He married Jane Rushton (1779-) who is not mentioned in these papers. Sons Thomas and William are mentioned but not son Henry, who has likely passed away by this time.
Includes Robert’s will made 13 June 1840. Robert left his farm to son Thomas Ripley and a Charles Storey. He also made provision for 3 granddaughters Margaret Ann Ripley, Jane Ripley, and Sarah Storey, previously unknown to me. In 1847, Jane and Sarah, then 14, requested that Charles Storey be appointed their guardian. I suspect Sarah Storey may have married Jamieson Brown, but have no confirmation.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 250-286
#1766
Estate of Robert Ripley (1800-1853) of River Philip (Mt. Pleasant)
Robert was the son of John Ripley and Margaret Donkin. His first wife was Elizabeth O’Brien (1798-1841) and his second wife, named in the will was Isabella Tait (1796-1870).
Includes extensive inventories and accounts of auction, drawing of homestead and properties.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1751-1792 (R)
Images 827-832
#1780
Estate of James E. Ripley (1879-1899) of Nappan.
James was the son of Lucinda Ripley (1850-) who married George Gates (1866-).
Died intestate.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 58-67
#1794
Estate of Robert B. Ripley (1806-1873) of Nappan.
Robert was the son of Henry Ripley and Mary Fawcett. His wife was Ann Harriett Cove (1806-1887).
Includes will signed 20 Dec 1872.
Image 62 may actually be Robert Ripley (1810-1865) of Maccan.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 68-99
#1795
Estate of William Ripley (1822-1881) of Mt. Pleasant.
William was the son of Robert Ripley (1800-1853) and Elizabeth O’Brien (1798-1841). His wife was Margaret Dickie (1823-1899).
Includes his will signed 14 May 1881.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 152-157
#1797
Estate of Joseph Ripley (1814-1856) of Nappan.
Joseph was the son of Henry Ripley and Mary Fawcett. His wife was Mary Read (1817-1886).
Includes will signed 10 October 1855.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 158-160
#1798
Will of Isabella (Beane) Ripley (1743-1830) of Amherst.
Isabella was the wife of Robert Ripley (1734-1797).
This version of Isabella’s will, signed 20 March 1830) is very readable. Isabella mentions all of her children and many of her grandchildren in the will. The first page is on image 160.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
#1806
Images 332-349
Estate of James Coates Ripley (1804-1878) of Maccan.
James was the son of William Ripley (1769-1845) and Hannah Coates (1775-1817).
He did not marry and left his property to the sons of his brother Robert Ripley and Rebecca Vickery.
Includes will signed 20 Nov 1878 which details how properties will be split.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 414-425
#1809
Estate of William Ripley of Fenwick.
This is William T. Ripley (1832-1893) who married Abigail Pipes (1841-1917).
Includes will signed 7 July 1893.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 593-601
#1820
Estate of Rufus Ripley, M.D. (1840-1883) of Amherst.
Died intestate.
Married Lois Lewis.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 667-676
#1829
Estate of Joseph Ripley (1833-1888) of Springhill (Windham Hill).
He married Phebe Herrett (1841-1882) and Amy Elizabeth Holt (1853-1923) who is mentioned in the will signed 15 Nov 1887.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 689-718
#1831
Estate of Thomas Ripley (1806-1886) of Nappan.
Thomas was the son of William Ripley and Hannah Coates. He married Jane Bulmer (1808-1889).
Thomas owned a great deal of property on which his sons had already been settled. The papers include the will signed 28 Aug 1886 and long descriptions of each property. The estate papers help confirm that the property on which Enoch Ripley lived had indeed been the original homestead of Thomas and Jane.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1792-1845 (R)
Images 789-794
#1837
Will of Robert Ripley (1734-1797) of Amherst.
Robert married Isabella Beane (1743-1830) and they were the progenitors of the Cumberland County Ripleys.
Includes will signed 11 September 1797 and inventory but no record of dispersals.
This transcription includes a bequest to daughter Mary Reed that does not appear on the transcription in Will Book A. This transcription also includes a signature whereas in the Will Book A transcription Robert signs with a mark.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1845-1892 (R-S)
I did not find any Ripley wills in this book.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 729-764 (F)
#741, Images 206-219
Estate files of Elizabeth (Ripley) Fullerton (1841-1899). Elizabeth was the daughter of Andrew C. Ripley and Elizabeth Pipes. She was married first to Oman Lewis (1823-) and second to Alfred Coates Fullerton (1862-1948). In her will she left her real estate and personal property to her husband and made provision for her adopted children Minnie and Laura.
Cape Breton Probate Files
1928-1929 EW16-EX30 (missing EW37)
Images #1149-1174)
Estate files of Robert Salter Ripley (1847-1928) son of Andrew Ripley and Elizabeth Pipes. Robert Salter Ripley's first wife was Hannah Elizabeth Ripley (1851-1910) and his second wife was Edith Hyatt (1872-1954), the main beneficiary. Includes will and receipt of minor bequests signed by each of the living children.
Also see the following wills for Robert and Isabella's daughter Jane and several sons-in-law:
Estate files 1764-1938, no 441-474 (C)
Images 209-215
#451
Estate files of Jane (Ripley) Coates (1772-1843), daughter of Robert and Isabella. Bequests to living sons, daughters, and grandchildren.
Estate files 1764-1938 no 518-558 (CD)
Images 49-59
#525
Estate files of Robert Coates (1773-1817), husband of Robert and Isabella's daughter Jane Ripley (1772-1843). Includes Robert's will and inventory of assets.
Estate files 1764-1938 no 642-668 (D)
Images 153-155
#649
Estate files of Thomas Donkin (1775-1831), husband of Robert and Isabella's daughter Esther Ripley (1780-1859). Includes a copy of Thomas's will.
Estate files 1764-1938 no 1568-1627 (O-P)
Images 599-677
#1609
Estate files of David Pugsley (1759-1841), husband of Robert and Isabella's daughter Elizabeth Ripley (1767-1841). Elizabeth died just a few months after David. The settlement of the estate appears to have been a complicated affair. Includes several deeds, a Supreme court ruling, and depositions from their children.
Estate files, 1764-1938, no 1710-1751 (P-R)
Images 348-373
#1728
Estate files of Robert Read (1752-1830), husband of Robert and Isabella's daughter Mary Ripley (1765-sometime before 1835). These papers relate to the final settlement of Robert's will. Mary had apparently died before her husband as her 30 pound legacy from Isabella Ripley became part of Robert Read's estate. Robert had raised William Ripley's daughter Hannah Ripley after her mother, Hannah Coates, died shortly after giving birth to her. Robert Read had left a bequest to Hannah Ripley but there is no indication it had been paid.
Additional related files from later generations:
Estate Files 1764-1937 no 2174-2222.
#2193, Images 374-434.
Estate files of John Wood (1796-1845). John Wood was the husband of Elizabeth Ripley (1798-1882) daughter of William Ripley and Hannah Coates. Includes inventory, guardianship papers, and map of his homestead which bordered the Harrison homestead on the Maccan River.
Estate Files 1764-1937, no 1163-1208 (L)
#1179, Images 250-255
Estate files of Alexander "Alec" F. Lewis (1825-1897). Alec was the husband of Mary Ripley (1838-1906), daughter of Andrew Ripley and Elizabeth Pipes. Alec died intestate; this file includes a debt owed by Jesse Olny Lewis and confirmed by Sabra Lewis.
Estate Files 1764-1938, no 4515-4546 (S)
#4717, Images 41-51
Estate files of John C. Smith (1833-1913). John C. Smith was the husband of Hannah Ripley (1839-1930) daughter of Andrew Ripley and Elizabeth Pipes. John left a small amount of cash and no real estate to his son Walter R. Smith. Son Parkson J. Smith and wife Hannah received small bequests. The will indicates that Hannah has already been paid a share of his estate.