Abstracts of Wills and Administrations of Allegheny County, Registered at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, REGISTERED AT PITTS¬ BURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. ABSTRACTED AND CONTRIBUTED BY MISS MARY ELLISON WOOD. ( Continued from page 146.) James Millegan, dated January 20, 1804, proved April 15, 1804; wife Ann; land where James Williams now lives; James son of brother George Millegan; wife executor; witnesses, Hugh Fleming and William Moore. 1, p. 277. Melcheor or Melchor Beltzhoover, dated April 8, 1806, proved May 29, 1809; wife Elizabeth; children: Henry, George, Elizabeth, Daniel, Samuel and William; land in St. Clair Township on Saw Mill Run; sons Henry and Daniel executors; witnesses, William Musthoff, John Johnston and 1, p. 278. William M. Belch. James Woodburn of Moon Township, dated April 29, 1809, proved June 7, 1789 (18097); children: John, William, Nancy wife of Robert Russel, Margaret Marshal, Martha Miller, Jain Ralston and Mary Sproat; William Woodburn and William Willson executors; witnesses, James 1, p. 279. Thornburgh and James Walker, Jr. William Fife, Sr., of St. Clair Township, dated July 16, 1808, proved 1808; wife Margaret; children: John (place testator purchased of John Robins), Andrew (place in Elizabeth Township purchased of Thomas Burney, when 21), William, Nathaniel (mansion farm, when 21), Samuel, and daughters not named; land in Kentucky left by testator’s father John Fife; Joseph Philips, Esq., and Alexander Gillfillian executors; wit¬ 1, p. 280 nesses, John Douglas and John Gillfillan. Thomas Wikard, July 29, 1806; Benjamin Power of Allegheny County sole heir; Benjamin Power and John Shaw executors; witnesses, Cor¬ 1, p. 281 nelius McAuley and John Shaw. James Moira of Pitt. Township, November 2, 1807 ; wife Susanna nee Butler; children: Marth M. Mun, Agnes M. Barker, Elizar Moirs, Mar¬ garet Currey, Sarah Moirs, Elizabeth Moirs, John, Ann Moirs and Butler; children of daughter Polly Barker; wife Susanna Butler Moirs executor; 1, p. 282. witnesses, John Frickman, Thomas Sands and John Mires. Samuel Roseburgh of Pittsburgh, dated December 19, 1807, proved 1808; wife Agnes; children: John, Jannet, Agnes, Martha, Jane, Thomas and William; sons John and Thomas executors; witnesses, James Young 1, p. 283. and A. Downing. Joseph Barnett, dated November 6, 1804, proved 1809; grand-children, viz.: Mary daughter of son William, Joseph son of son John, Joseph and Alexander sons of daughter Margaret, Joseph son of son Joseph, Joseph (226) Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 227 son of son Thomas, Joseph son of daughter Elizabeth when of age; six children, viz.: John, Joseph, James, Thomas, Moses and Elizabeth; daughter Mary Humes and her son Joseph; daughter Margaret McClure; sons John and Joseph and son-in-law Samuel Sherer executors; codicil mentions Mary daughter of son Moses Barnett ; witnesses, Alexander Thompson and John Turner. 1, p. 283. Jacob Weitzel or Weigell, yeoman, of Pine Township, dated July 10, 1809, proved July 13, 1809; wife Catherine “the upper place called John Peries Cabin”; children: Philip, George (the lower place), Elizabeth, Jacob and Joseph; wife and son George executors; witnesses, Richard Morrow, Samuel Drake and Sami Jones. 1, p. 285. Isaac Greer of Elizabeth Township, dated February 20, 1809, proved July 30, 180- ; wife; indented children Mordeeai and Phebe Price; chil¬ dren: Jesse, James, Martha wife of John Mclile Heiney, Janet wife of Alex. Eason and her children; land in Miami Country; a saw mill; John Robinson and John Wilson executors; signed James Greer; witnesses, Thomas Morton, John Milligan, Matthew Henderson and Andrew' Howell. 1, p. 286. A. Richardson, dated April 10, 1808, proved August 5, 1809 ; wife Sally sole heir and executrix ; witnesses, B. Brunot, Delia Waters and Will Woods. 1, p. 288. Robert McKnight of Pittsburgh, dated June 25, 1809, proved October 30, 1809; brother William McKnight; Abner and Jeremiah Barker exe¬ cutors ; witnesses, Henry Haslet, Joseph Barker and Thomas C. Barker. 1, p. 289. Mathias Westbay of Elizabeth Township, trader or merchant, dated July 11, 1807, proved July 29, 1807; three brothers and a sister; John Wilson and Henry Westbay of Elizabeth Township executors; witnesses, J. F. Gray and David McKebben. 1, p. 289. Jacob Ferree, dated August 13, 1807, proved August 17, 1807 ; wife Alice; children: Isaac, Jacob, William, Rachel, Olif, Mary and Levinia; Joel Ferree, Isaac Ferree and John McMichael executors; witnesses, Samuel Richey and Elizabeth White. 1, p. 290. Matthew McKinney or McKinnie of Elizabeth Township, farmer, dated March 18, 1808, proved December 23, 1808; wife Ann; children: James, Henry (land adjoining Adam Ashcraft), Agnes, Mary Snodgrass and John (two stills); sons James and Henry executors; witnesses, Reuben R. Case, Joseph Beckett and Jonathan Wicofif. 1, p. 291. John Jones of Deer Township, yeoman, dated September 21, 1809, proved November 21, 1809, wife Rosanna; children, some under age, Evan, Joseph, Hannah, Rebecca, Mary, John, Samuel, Edmond, Jesse, James, Martha, Phoeby and Catherine; wife and John Davis executors; witnesses, James Fulton and James Clendennen. 1, p. 292. Charles Harah or Haragh of Elizabeth Township, dated February 27, ll809, proved December, 1809; wife Margaret; children: William, Alex¬ ander, Samuel, James G., Sarah Howell, Nancy Baldwin, Margaret Dunn, Mary Laughead and Jean Long; son-in-law William Laughead and son 228 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. Samuel Haragh executors; witnesses, James Cord, Robert Douglas and John Rankin. 1, p. 294. William Thompson of St. Clair Township, dated October 7, 1809, proved November 21, 1809; wife Orsilla; land on McLaughlin’s run adjoining Matthew Boreland, Robert Mcllhenney; children: Mary wife of William Hannah, Margaret wife of David Cowan, Samuel (under age), Orsilla wife of William Willet, Elinor, Agnes, Daniel (blacksmith’s tools), Elizabeth (under age), James (under age) ; land adjoining Joseph Philips, Esq., and Joseph Couch, William (land deeded from Thomas Pollock) and John; Enoch Wright of Washington County and William Wilkins of Pittsburgh exeeutors ;' witnesses, Joseph Philips and Richard Hultz; codicil dated November 13, 1809 witnessed by Enoch Wright and John Thompson. 1, p. 295. John Wilkins of Pittsburgh dated February 6, 1808, proved December 14, 1809; first wife not named; second wife Catherine; children: John (lot adjoining Alexander Addison), Charles, Stewart, Margaret Tannehill, Rachel Hollensworth, Catherine Earnest (“my crazy child”), William (lot 353 in Pittsburgh), Mary Ann Hollensworth Wilkins (lot 354 where testator lives), Matilda Denny Wilkins (house fronting public square adjoining Dr. Mowry and Joseph Davis being lot 394 formerly belonging to William Cogan), Jane Wilkins when of age (lot 356 ad¬ joining Henderson’s and Negley’s now occupied by Henry Wolf), Eluisa Wilkinq (youngest, • lot 202 on Scotch Hill adjoining George Robin¬ son fronting Monongahela River occupied ( ?) by Peter Eldenhead) and Susan Wilkins (lot on Scotch Hill adjoining John McCloud formerly property of Blind Knox; land in Pitt Township formerly prop¬ erty of William Knox) ; four youngest children all minors Mary Ann, Matilda, Jean and Eluisa; son-in-law Ebenezer Denny; guardians Wil¬ liam Wilkins and Charles Wilkins attorney in Pittsburgh ; present wife Catherine, eons John and William and Ebenezer Denny executors; wit¬ nesses, Joseph Davis, Henry Wolf and Robert Steele. 1, p. 297. William Rigdon of St. Clair Township, dated May 22, 1810, proved May 31, 1810; wife Nancy; children: Carvel, Sidney, Loammi (to be a phieician), daughter Lacy (all minors) ; lands adjoining John Larimer, John Murray, James Wallace, Edward Riggs and Thomas Rigdon; wife, and Joseph Philips, Esq., executors; witnesses, Ebenezer Gallahar, Thomas Rigdon and David Philips. 1, p. 300. James Torrance or Torrence of Mifflin Township, dated April 19, 1808, proved June 23, 1810; wife Jennet; children: Hugh,, Matthew, David, Isabell, Agnes, John, Elizabeth Kincaid (and her children), Albert, James and William; wife and James Patterson executors; witnesses) Robert Sheilds and John Sheilds. 1, p. 302. John Gilmer of Elizabeth Township, dated January 1, 1810, proved January 17, 1810; wife Ann; children: Benjamin, David, Joseph, Mary, Thomas, Jane, William and John; William and Samuel Gaston of Wash¬ ington County exeeutors; witnesses, William McClure and Joseph Fleming. 1, p. 303. — - Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 229 Jacob Ritchey of Bucks County, Penna., now in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, dated March 20, 1810, proved April 2, 1810; six cousins, viz.: Henry Riggle, George Biggie, Jacob Riggle, Elizabeth Riggle, Mary Riggle and Sally Riggle, all children of Henry Riggle of Bucks County; Samuel Peebles of Pittsburgh and Henry Stoufifer of Bucks County exe¬ cutors; witnesses, William Jones and John Beitler. 1, p. 303. Martin McKean of St. Clair Township, dated February 8, 1810, proved 1810; wife Ann; children: Robert, Sarah Vandevort, Hugh, Mary Brody and Elizabeth; son Robert’s Uncle James Martin (sic); bound girl Elizabeth Bracken; James Martin and William Willtins executors; wit¬ nesses, Nath ’1 Plummer, Elizabeth Long and James Martin. 1, p. 304. John Murray or Murry of St. Clair Township, dated June 1, 1810, proved June 29, 1810; wife Margaret; children: Rachel, Margaret Nevins, Henry, George, Jane Nevens, John, Samuel and Joseph; grand-daughter Letty, a minor; wife and son George executors; witnesses, David Philips, James Kidoo, Robert Johnston and Joseph Moss. 1, p. 305. Hugh Willson of Elizabeth Township, dated November 28, 1809, proved April 27, 1810; wife Marget; children: John a minor (smith’s tools), Janet Bell, Robert, David, Sally and Joseph Pearse (to live with his uncle David Willson); wife Margret and David Willson executors; wit¬ nesses, John Peairs and James Scott. 1, p. 307. William C. O ’Hara of Pittsburgh, dated July 22, 1809, proved February 1, 1810; wife Mary C. sole heir and executor; witnesses, Morgan Nevill, William Robinson and Fayett Neville. 1, p. 307. John Knox of Pittsburgh dated September 10, ,1810, proved October 7, 1810; brother James Knox (silver watch); nephew Glauduus (7) McFarlane (another silver watch) ; sister Nancy Knox, who is named as executrix; witnesses, Robert Christy, John McCleland and John N. J ohnston. 1, p. 308. Henry Hulls, Sr., dated April 22, 1807, proved November 28, 1810; wife Jane; children: Richard, Henry, Zadock and Miriam; Joseph Philips, Esq., and Rev. David Philips executors; witnesses, Nathan ’1 Plumer and Nathaniel Plumer, jr. 1, p. 308. George Vallandingham of Fayette Township, dated June 13, 1809, proved November 15, 1810; children: Clement, George C., Elizabeth McClelland, Agnes Walker and Mathew Turner; son George C. and Henry Noble executors; witnesses, Robert Johnston, Henry Sturgeon and Hugh Sterling. 1, p. 309. John Johnston of Pitt Township, dated March 8, 1810, proved August 15, 1814; wife Martha; children: James, John, Robert and George; land adjoining Samuel Edward’s Sandy Creek, Dunning McNair, Thomas Sampson and Matthew Wilson; wife, James Horner, Esq., and Thomas Sampson executors; witnesses, John Frichinan and Geo. Wallace. 1, p. 310. 19, 1811; (unde¬ Agnes Irwin, dated January 25, 1810 proved cipherable), mentions daughter Jane Ferree, son John, Mary Ir-, Wil¬ liam M. Irwin, son David Irwin, Henry Haslet, Nancy Noland, Jane 1, p. 312. Ferree. - 230 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. William Reddick of Moon Township, dated May 5, 1810, proved Febru¬ ary 21, 1811; children: John and Margaret; son-in-law Isaac; grand¬ daughter Betzy Justice; Hugh McBride; Samuel Hall; John Kerr, Esq.; Patrick Cavitt (?) and John Wilson executors; witnesses, Patrick Cavitt, John Wilson and James Menor. 1, p. 315. Thomas Plumer of Versailles Township, dated February 21, 1811, proved November 13, 1811, wife Ann (plantation purchased of brother Janies); children: Jonathan, John, William, Oamrin, Thomas, Nancy and unborn child; wife and brother George Plumer executors; witnesses, William Hard and John Ingram. 1, p. 315. Robert Miller of Allegheny County, dated April 20, 1811, proved April (May) 1, 1811; wife Elizabeth; children: George and two other sons not named, wife ’s son Samuel Scott, all under age ; Matthew Fisher and John McMichael executors; witnesses, James McMehon and John Marks. 1, p. 317. James Matthews of St. Clair Township, dated September, 1808, proved May 21, 1811; wife Mary; son John plantation whereon Robert Gamble lives; friend Thomas Jones executor; witnesses, James Jones, William Jones and Charles Impson. 1, p. 318. James Wall of Elizabeth Township, dated May 6, 1811, proved May 24, 1811; wife Catherine; children: Garret, Andrew, Nicholas, Mary wife of James Applegate, Naomi wife of James Wall and Hannah wife of Isaac Ferree; son Nicholas Wall and friend James Wall executors; witnesses, Andrew Howell, Hezh Douthitt and Isaac Wall. 1, p. 318. Thomas Fletcher of Allegheny County, dated March 2, 1811, proved Juno 6, 1811; wife Anti; children: John (eldest), Thomas (youngest), William, Mary Ann, Sarah and Cetsy (daughters all single) ; and a married daughter Everinah Bracken; sons John and Thomas executors; witnesses, Gustavus Henry and Archibald Fletcher. The will is not signed. 1, p. 320. Anthony Ramsey of Pine Township, Allegheny County, dated May 7, 1810, proved June 14, 1811; wife Elizabeth; children not named; land in Montgomery County, Pa.; brothers Hugh, James and Alexander Ramsey; brother Alexander Ramsey executor; witnesses, John Ashton, Samuel Parks and James Ramsey. 1, p. 320. John Cassedy, yeoman, of Ross Township, dated February 1, 1811, proved 1811; wife (not named) sole heir and executrix; witnesses, Eramus 1, p. 322. Cooper, John McKnight and John Brown. Daniel South, dated June 17, 1811, proved August 17, 1812 ; wife Euphamy; children: Daniel, Benjamin, Joseph, Mary Bell (deceased), Elizabeth Burns; Metilda Ross, Nancy Guthery, Zilpha Burns, Abigail, and Euphamy; grandson South Bell; Moses Middleswart and Robert Johnson executors ; witnesses, Hugh Thompson and John Ross. 1, p. 322. Henry Hoalt, dated June 22, 1811, proved August 3, 1811 ; wife Gracey (executrix); children not named; witnesses, Major Harman, William Martin and It. Stewart. 1, p. 324. John McLure or McClure of Mifflin Township, dated November 16, Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 231 1805, proved August 3, 1811; children: John (land on Monongahela River in Mifflin Township), Mary wife of Richard McClure (sic) of Elizabeth Township and their daughter Elizabeth McLure when 21, Denny and his wife Margaret, William, and James; son-in-law John Hoge; son William McClure (sic) of Elizabeth Township and son-in-law John Hoge of Washington executors; witnesses, Joseph West, William McClure and Lowrey Hay. 1, p. 324. Jean Donaldson of Butler County, dated May 20, 1809, proved August 13, 1810; Francis Hamilton sole heir for his care of her; witnesses, William Johnston and Janies Anderson. 1, p. 325. Rachel Flatcher, dated and proved August 18, 1807 ; daughter Jean sole heir ; witnesses, Hugh Thompson and J ohn Faucett. 1, p. 326. Rhinard or Reinhard Andes, sr., of Pitt Township, dated March 26, 1808, proved November 19, 1811; wife Katherine; children: Rhinehart Artis (sic) (provided he returns home), Dourithy Troft, Susannah De huff, Christina Brant and Martha Sloan; step-daughter Ketty now Kath¬ erine Fisher; oldest son of daughter Susannah De huff lot 25 in Perry’s Town and to her other children land at mouth of Tartle Creek; oldest son of daughter Christine Brant lot 41 in Perry’s Town and her other children mentioned; John McDowell and George Wallace, Esq., both of Pitt Township executors; witnessese, James Crozier and William Crozier. 1, p. 326. Robert Gibson, dated August 29, 1811, proved November 11, 1811; children: Jane (oldest daughter), Esitella, George, John and William; daughter Esitella, son John and “my confidential friends’’ Jacob Negly and James Ross of Pittsburg executors; witnesses, James Patterson and Janies Benford. 1, p. 327. Thomas Seatin of Moon Township, dated October 21, 1811, proved November 30, 1811; wife Margaret; daughter Margaret when 21 land in Beaver County District No. 4, Donation land No. 1; James McCormick and Benjamin Miller executors; witnesses, Robert Miller and M. Fisher. 1, p. 328. Thomas McCormick, farmer, dated November 3, 1811, proved Decem¬ ber 2, 1811; wife Agness; children: Thomas, Jean, Molly, Sally, Agness, Ann and Peggy; David Gadd mentioned; son Thomas and James Bogan executor; witnesses, James Logan and Samuel McAllister. 1, p. 329. Robert Lytle of Miffling Township, dated August 2, 1811, proved December 14, 1811; wife Ann; five children of son James and six chil¬ dren of son Thomas, possibly other children ; Samuel Heth, jr., executor. A codicil dated October 5, 1811 names David Lytle, John, William, Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Samuel and John Holcroft; witnesses, Robert Ritchey, Gabriel Castor, Sampson Castor and Henry Heath. 1, p. 330. Robert Greenlee, dated July 2, 1811, proved December 18, 1811; wife Mary; sons Thomas and Robert; son Thomas executor; witnesses, John McMiehael and Isaiah Mixter. 1, p. 331. Robert Smith, “advanced age,’’ of Pittsburgh, dated October 29, 1811, proved December 16, 1811; niece Jane Drake (lot on Fifth St.); step- 232 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. daughter Agnes Knox; nephew Bobert Smith; brother Andrew Smith; stepson William Knox; Bobert Smith and his wife Jane, Bobert Davis, Bobert Campbell mentioned, John Boseburgh and Agnes Knox executors; witnesses, Samuel Emmitt, William Henderson and William Jones. 1, p. 331. Michael Humbord or Humbert of Pittsburgh, dated December 9, 1811, proved January 24, 1812; wife Christine; children: William, Michael (other sons dead), Catherine and Sarah (minors); James Brison of St. Clair Township executor; witnesses, Joseph Oliver and Joseph Boseman. 1, p. 332. Daniel Applegate of Elizabeth Township, dated October 2, 1810, proved February 4, 1812; wife Elizabeth; children: Frederick Brown, George Applegate, Aaron, Isaac, children of son John Applegate, Elizabeth Wall, Baehel Boss and Hannah Davis; sons Frederick Brown and Isaac Applegate executors; witnesses, Moses Quick, John Penny, jr., and Jonathan Quick. 1, p. 333. Hanah or Hannah McBoberts of Mifflin Township, dated February 12, 1812, proved March 5, 1812 ; children : Elizabeth Allison, Susanna Allison, William Allison and his children William and Hanagh (sic), George Allison and his children William and Hanagh, Bobert M«Boberts and his children John, Margaret and Hanah, (Susanna) McBoberts, son John McBoberts and children James and William; Andrew Finney and John Large executors ; witnesses, Andrew Finny and Bobert Bitchey. 1, p. 334. Joseph McKnight of St. Clair Township, dated November 27, 1811, proved April 17, 1812; children: Bebekah, John, Elizabeth (under age), Sarah (under age), Mary, James and Joseph; “money willed by my father”; wife and son John executors; witnesses, John Kennedy and Peter Sharp. 1, p. 335. Bichard Menown of Elizabeth Township, dated May 1, 1811, proved April 1, 1812; children: William, John, Bichard and Prudence; nurse Jane Ardon late ITmphres; plantation purchased of Bichard Johnson adjoining John Menown, heirs of Andrew Pearse and Joseph Beckett ; son John, Joseph Beckett, Esq., and John Beckett executors; witnesses, Solomon Johnson and Joseph Johnson. 1, p. 336. Isaac Bobinson of Yersailes Township, dated March 2, 1812, proved April 26, 1812; wife Jean; children: Ephraim, Matthew (or his child¬ ren), Buth, Elizabet, John and Susannah; William Bobinson and Mat¬ thew Bobinson executors; witnesses, William Bobertson and Matthew Bobinson. 1, p. 337. William Gordon of Moon Township, dated August 7, 1811, proved May 6, 1812; wife Prudence ; children: David (land on waters of Bacoon), Jane Gaston, Mary Smith, John, Joseph, Bobert, Baehel Aeten (?), Wil¬ liam, Ellen Cross, Thomas, James and Nathaniel; lands sold to David and Joseph Gordon) ; Alexander McCandless and Nathaniel Gordon of Moon Tqwnship executors; witnesses, John Hooper and Peter Pustot. 1, p. 338. Leonard Dobbin, dated May 8, 1812, proved May 13, 1812; John Irwin, Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 233 merchant, of Pittsburgh sole heir; William Steel and John Gilliland, Esquires, executors ; witnesses, John Koseburgh, Geo. Boggs and J. Gilliland. 1, p. 340. William Fulton, dated April 28, 1812, proved May 25, 1812; wife Vilet; land on Big Sugar Creek adjoining Dickson and Samuel Starlin; David Steele mentioned; land bought of Abraham Mackey; after death of wife property to son John; witnesses, Noble Calhoon and Robert Stewart. 1, p. 341. John Stevenson, dated March 20, 1812; children: Robert (eldest son), Elizabeth (eldest daughter), Ann Frees (second daughter), John (second son), James (third son), Mary (third daughter), William (fourth son) and Mark (fifth son), two last under 15 years; Jonathan Philips executor; witnesses, William Bell and Charles Hamilton. 1, p. 341. William Cecil of Pittsburgh, dated January 10, 1812, proved July 13, 1812; wife Mary (plantation on Girty’s Run); children: Charlotte Sophia (lot on Liberty and Penn Sts.), Susannah, Maria (land adjoin¬ ing Enoch McCormick), William and Charles (land on South Fork of Big Bone lick Creek in Kentucky containing 1000 acres; David Evans and William Hays of Pittsburg executors; witnesses, James Ross, Abrm Long and John Linton. 1, p. 342. John Greer (signed John Greer, sr.) of Elizabeth Township, dated November 26, 1811, proved July 28, 1812; wife Sarah; children: John, George (land on Forks of Nehanok in Mercer County), James, Selena Hartshorn (eldest daughter), Jane Crossen and Elizabeth Barkhamer; wife and trusty nephew Jesse Greer executors; witnesses, Henry Huey and Jas. Brice. 1, p. 343. William Kirkpatrick of Fayette Township, dated August 26, 1811, proved August 18, 1812; wife Mary; children: Mary, Samuel and William when 21 (land adjoining John Short and Joseph Walker) ; wife and Matthew Fisher of Moon Township executors; witnesses, John Cochran and James McLaughlin. 1, p. 345. George Wallace of Braddock’s Feild, Allegheny County, dated Decem¬ ber 15, 1803, proved August 25, 1812; wife Jane; children: George, Thomas, William, Henry, Irwin, Charles, Arabella and Eliza, minor ’s, planatation called Braddock’s Feild, land purchased of Thomas Hutchins, Esq. (in name of son George), land purchased of James Blain and General Butler; John Wilkins, jr., Alexander Addison and George Wallace, Jr., executors; witnesses, John Scull and Wm. Boggs (on August 25, 1812’ Wm. Boggs was deceased). 1, p. 346. Hugh Black of Pittsburgh, dated August 16, 1812, proved August 25, 1812; wife Sorner; James only son; wife, William Willock and David Pride executors ; witnesses, Thomas Hunt and Dan ’1 Hunter. 1, p. 347. William Scott of Pitt Township, dated May 16, 1812, proved October 14, 1812; Robert, oldest son of brother John; Martha Wilkinson; William Scott Wilkinson; Nancy McCluer daughter of brother John; William sou of Robert Scott; William son of Dunkin Galbreath; Margaret Sterrett wife of John Sterrett ; sister Jenet Galbreath; John Thompson son of - 234 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. sister Elspey; William son of James Thompson; Jane Webb; Ann daugh¬ ter of brother John Scott; Elsspy widow of Bobert Galbreath and her son Bobert; John son of brother John; William Stinson son of testators’ sister; sister Margaret wife of John Loughrey; Janet wife of Daniel Loughrey; John Eoughrey son of testator's sister; Thomas Boss and James Sample executors ; witnesses, Joshua Boss and John Boss. 1, p 348. John Yance of Fayette Township, dated August 29, 1812, proved No¬ vember 11, 1812; wife Nancy; brother Isaac Yance and his children viz.: John, Henry, Samuel, Isaac and Joseph all estate willed by my father; negro woman Bhoda; wife executrix; witnesses, Bobert Johnston and William Gilmore. 1, p. 349. George Moyer, dated November 10, 1812, proved November 16, 1812; William Clement, farmer, of Pittsburgh, three houses in Philadelphia situ¬ ated corner of Conkle and Tammany Sts.; George Schlitz a laborer at Sugar house Phila.; Jacob Chur; sisters in Germany or their children; Jacob Chur and Geo. Schlitz executors; witnesses, David Graham, G. Dawson and Frederick Felgentreflf. 1, p. 349. James Byan formerly subject of Great Brittain now citizen of U. 8. A., of Pitt Township, Allegheny County, dated October 26, 1810, proved October 23, 1812; body to be buried in testator’s plantation; children: Ambrose (second son), William (oldest son), Jane Guffy (eldest daugh¬ ter), Bebecca Oarrol (second daughter), Isabella Large (third daughter), Sarah McDonald, Matty Booker and Nancy Booher ; grandson James son of Ambrose; Samuel Weir (?) and Thomas May of Pitt Township executors; witnesses, James McCutcheon, John Thompson and James Bogers. 1, p. 350. David Allison, Senior, of St. Clair Township, dated January 20, 1813, proved February 3, 1813; wife Eleanor; children: Archibald, David, Polly Lea, Jenny, Eleanor, Elizabeth and Sarah under 18, all unmarried; niece Sidney Quillan; no executors; witnesses, Joseph Kerr and William Mackey. 1, p. 351. Samuel Graham, dated November 27, 1812, proved February 6, 1813; brother Hamilton to be educated, preferably for the ministry; place whereon my father and brother Willis now live situated on Ohio River ; William Graham, attorney; children of brothers John and Bobert; Wil¬ liam Graham and James Mountain both of Pittsburgh executors; wit¬ nesses, Ph. Gilland and James Mountain. 1, p. 352. Sarah Adams of Plumb Township, dated November 29, 1810, proved March 24, 1813; Elizabeth Little; William Little; children of David Harron by Jane Adams, viz. : Sally, Margaret, Elinor and William ; Eliza¬ beth Morrow, sr. ; children of John Little; John Little and William McJunkin executors; witnesses, John Foster, William McKeag and Bobert Greer. 1, p. 353. William Cunningham of Pittsburgh, stonecutter, dated March 3, 1813, proved March 24, 1813; son William sole heir (minor) ; William Watson, sr., and William Watson, stone cutters, and John Darragh, Esq., executors ; witnesses, Andrew Watson, Will Woods and John Miller, stone cutter. 1, p. 354. Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 235 Thomas Nealy of Robinson Township, dated May 19, 1810, proved June 6, 1810; son-in-law and daughter Joseph and Ann Sharp; son James Neely; two youngest daughters Margaret and Mary Neely; witnesses, Samuel Neely and William McCabe. 1, p. 354. George Adams of Pittsburgh, dated April 1, 1801, proved August 8, 1801; wife Mary Adams widow and relict of the late Enies McKay; * children of Stephen f and Elizabeth Bayard, viz.: Samuel McKay Bayard, George Adams Bayard (both minors), John Bayard, Ann Carter Bayard, Mary A. Bayard and Susanna Berland Bayard; Abner Barker, merchant, of Pittsburgh and Geo. Wallace of Pitt Township executors; witnesses, 1, p. 355. Jerk Barker, Peter Mowry and Jesse Barker. Benjamin Sparks of Elizabeth Township, yeoman, dated July 26, 1801, proved September 19, 1801; wife Rachel; children: Andrew (eldest son) land warranted in Kentucky, Elizabeth, Elijah, Massa, Catherine, Ben¬ jamin and Charity, in order of age ; John Reed of Kentucky mentioned ; son Andrew and Frederick Brown of Elizabeth Township executors; witnesses, Garret Wall, Mary Wall and Alexr Sutherland. 1, p. 356. John McDermitt of Mifflin Township, dated September 15, 1801, proved October 28, 1801; wife Mary; children: Rebeckah, Elizabeth, John and James, (minors); wife and friend James Forsyth, jr., executors; wit¬ nesses, James Patterson and Henry Huey. 1, p. 358. Thomas Stover, dated February 20, 1800, proved November 28, 1801; wife Elizabeth; children: Thomas, John, Samuel, Mary, Margaret, Wil¬ liam, Nancy, Ezekiel, Richard, Stacy, Rebeckah and Elizabeth ; wife and William and Thomas Stover executors; witnesses, Jonathan Leet, Isaac Leet and Nancy Burcham. Release of Elizabeth Stover signed by her mark and witnessed by William Mitchell and John McHaphy. 1, p. 358. [end of Will Book I]. * Colonel Stephen Bayard a gallant Revolutionary officer of the Pennsylvanla Line. See Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, vol. x, pp. 646-7 ; Albert’s History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, p. 93. -j- .Eneas Mackey, 1721-1777, Colonel of Blight Pennsylvania Regiment, Con¬ tinental Line, died in service, at Trenton, New Jersey, February 14, 1777 ; buried in the First Presbyterian Churchyard, Philadelphia. See Albert’s His¬ tory of Westmoreland County, pp. 92-93.