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Thomas Lyndall, Master Joiner
1792 - 1834
Furnished by : John G. Sharp

Thomas Lyndall 1792 - November 9, 1834
Thomas Lyndall, a Master Joiner at the Washington Navy Yard, died at the age of 40 Years and is buried at the Congressional Cemetery (grave site R30/76) next to his mother Sarah Rowen Lyndall (1756-1829).

Last Will and Testament of Thomas Lyndall (1792 1834), Washington Navy Yard Master Joiner
Transcription: This transcription was made from a copy of the holographic manuscript of the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Lyndall , Aug. 12, 1834, probated Nov. 19, 1834; Book 4, pp. 245-247; O.S. 1756; Box 12) filed in the District of Columbia Orphan's Court (Probate Court). The spelling, punctuation and the use of ampersands are those of the original documents.		Acknowledgement : My thanks to Mr. Ali Rahmann Archivist, District of Columbia Archives, for generously providing a copy of the Thomas Lyndall's last will and testament for transcription
John G. Sharp                 October 4, 2008

Considering the uncertainty of life and the necessity of preparing for the event of Death - I Thomas Lyndall of the city of Washington in the District of Columbia being at this time sound in body and mind hereby declare my last will and testament as follows, to wit- It is my will and desire that my executors hereinafter names shall settle and pay all my just debts as it may be practical - I give and bequeath to my Nephew George Lyndall my gold patent lever watch to be retained however by my Wife till her Death of or marriage during her will and pleasure to her death and or marriage. I also give and bequeath to my Nephew George Lyndall, my double barrel percussion gun- and to my Nephew William Lyndall my single barrel percussion gun and single barrel flint gun - I direct my said Executors to Sell to dispose of all my remaining possessions of every Description/excepting and reserving such articles of household furniture as my widow may desire to retain, which I give and bequeath to her forever/ and to invest the proceeds thereof in such manner as in their opinion may produce the greatest income arising consistent always with the best security And the income there from I give and bequeath to my Wife Mary for her to be used and benefit as long as she remains my widow, and in the event of her marriage the payment of the said interest or income shall cease in which case I give and bequeath one third of my whole property in which shall be set off and paid to her fro her sole use and benefit, and her heirs and assigns for ever- In the event of the marriage of my widow, I give and bequeath the remaining two thirds of my whole property to my Nephews who may be living at the time of my Death that is to say the male children of my brothers and sisters share and share alike to them their heirs forever. A division to when my said Nephews shall successively arrive at the age of twenty one years and the income accruing on the whole or two thirds in the case above mentioned shall be paid annually to the properly authorized person for the sole use of my said Nephews During their minority according to their several proportions- I hereby nominate and appoint my Nephew George Lyndall and Cornelius Tiers of Philadelphia, Executors of this will and request that they will see it carried into effect according to the true intent and meaning thereof - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 12th day of August 1834 - Witnesses } Thomas Lyndall Jno Etheridge } (SEAL) Richard Barry } Wm Belt } District of Columbia } Orphans Court Washington County to wit } November 19, 1834 - This day appeared John Etheridge one of the Subscribing witnesses to the aforegoing last will and Testament of Thomas Lyndall late of the County if Washington aforesaid; deceased, and made on the on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God that he did see the Testator therein named sign & seal this will - At the same time appeared Richard Barry one other of the subscribing witnesses to the will of Thomas Lyndall aforesaid and made Oath other Holy Evangels of Almighty God that said Testator did acknowledge the signature of "Thomas Lyndall" to said will, to be his act and deed - that he did in their hearing apprehend his doing, he was to the best of their apprehension of sound & disposing mind, meaning & understanding - and they together with William J. Belt the other subscribing Witness, respectively subscribed their names as witnesses to this will, in the presence & at the request of the Testator & in the presence of each other - Test, Henry O'Neal Reg of Wills

END NOTES Thomas Lyndall is buried at the Congressional Cemetery next to his mother Sarah Rowen Lyndall (1756-1829). Per his gravestone Thomas Lyndall d. 9 Nov 1834 40 yrs Congressional Cemetery grave site R30/76 One of the Thomas Lyndall's heirs, mentioned in the his will is his nephew, George Lyndall, who is listed as a Joiner's Apprentice on the 1829 list of Washington Navy Yard employees 1829 Washington Navy Yard George Lyndall was one of the leaders in the 1835 Strike at the Washington Navy Yard see National Intelligencer August 13, 1835 Obituary from the National Intelligencer dated November 11, 1834 On Sunday the 9th instant, Mr. Thomas Lyndall, in the 41st year of his age. The deceased was a native of Philadelphia, and for eighteen years had been the Master Ship Joiner in the Navy Yard of this city. As a mechanic, he was surpassed by none of his profession, and, during the entire period of his service, he discharged the important duties of his station with an ability and fidelity which won for him the highest commendations of the Navy Board, and the respect and confidence of the successive Commandants of the station. Thus faithful and intelligent in public employment, he was no less amiable, generous, and upright in domestic life and the social circle. Distinguished by such qualities, society and the public service sustain in his death no ordinary loss. His acquaintances are invited to attend his funeral, which will proceed this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from his late residence near the Navy Yard. 1830 Washington DC Directory List Thomas Lyndall as: "Master joiner at Navy Yard; dwelling I south between 4 and 5 east" Thomas Lyndall, Manumission of William Allison 19 April 1825, Thomas Lyndall owned William Allison jointly with two fellow WNY employees James Owner WNY Master Shipwright and Thomas Howard WNY Clerk of the Yard. Manumission of William Allison The three men received $ 200 as consideration for the manumission of William Allison. In all likelihood the three had leased Allison to the Yard. See WNY List for 1808, 1811 & 1829 for slaves owned by Howard and Owner which were leased to the Navy Yard. Washington Navy Yard 1808 Reduction in Force 1811 Washington Navy Yard 1829 Washington Navy Yard Besides his economic interest in William Allison, Thomas Lyndall's, prosperity is apparent in his employment of a free black woman named Anna Beall prior to his death (see Dorothy Provine Registration No. 1521 dated 11 July 1837)

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