Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford County, Registered at Bedford, Pennsylvania

ABSTRACT OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS OF BEDFORD COUNTY. REGISTERED AT BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA. CONTRIBUTED BY THE LATE MISS NINA LEA. (Continued from Volume X , page 272.) Benjamin Trewax, Senr. [Truax] ; dated April 7, 1801; proved May 29, 1801; sons Samuel and Benjamin, my mansion house and Plantation; daughters Rebeekah and Bethane eaeh one hundred pounds ; lands in Bel¬ fast Township to be exposed to Publiek Sale. Executors : Son Benjamin and Aaron Cleavenger my son-in-law. Witnesses: Tho». Bunyan and p. 159. Jacob Swesher. Thomas Leazear; dated 3m. March, 1801; proved June 6, 1801; wife Nancy one hundred and twenty five acres whereon I now live during widowhood; there is a considerable sum due on my land to Charles Coxe, Esqr. ; son Elijah to remain with his mother ; youngest son Thomas ; other children mentioned but not named. Executors: Wife Nancy and son p. 161. Elijah. Witnesses : Tho*. Bakin, John Lazear, John Robinson. Conrad Sammel of Bedford township; farmer; dated 2let. July, 1797; proved August 22, 1801; wife Evah one third of plantation whereon I now live; son-in-law George Earnest and his wife Elizabeth, my eldest daughter; daughter Magdalena, wife of Jacob Richard. Executors: Michael Dibert and Michael Sill, Jr. witnesses: George Sill, John Ling, p. 163, Michael Sill, Junior. John Fishal of Woodbury township; dated 7th. June, 1801; proved August 10, 1801 ; wife Mary thirty pounds and all effects and bonds she owned at the time of our marriage, also the Bond payable to me by Rich¬ ard Richard which is now lodged in the hands of George Nau, Junior and also to have four Notes which are now in the hands of George Kerlinger, Esqr.; the remainder of my Estate to be divided equally among my six children and to be paid to them as they come of age; daughter Eve; my four sons to be taught to read, write and arthemetic. Executors : Simon Potter and John Hippie. Witnesses : Henry Markley, Andrew Dixon and William Diltz. Codicil. Dated 12th. July, 1801; wife Mary an added bequest of thirty pounds and extra grain and use of land lying along the fence. Witnesses: Henry Markley, Andrew Dixon, William Diltz. p. 166. George Steel of Hopewell township; dated 20th. January, 1801; proved August 31, 1801; wife Margaret during her natural life the House I now reside in and meadows laying between the Juniata and the house where my son Jacob now lives; eon Jacob all the land I purchased of Benjamin Sutor containing fifty acres in the Township of Hopewell; sons Abraham, George and Philip and daughters Mary, Elizabeth and Catherine. Exe¬ cutors: son Jacob. Witnesses: William Harvey, Henry Swarts, Amos Evans. p. 167. (39) 40 Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford Co. Henry Hinish of Hopewell township ; dated 1st. October, 1801 ; proved October 29, 1801. Executors: George Hinish and Elizabeth Hinish, my wife. I order the said George Hinish and John Hinish to get my Planta¬ tion by paying four hundred pounds. Children Mary Ogden, Susanna, Elizabeth, Catherine and son Adam. Witnesses : Thomas Fanagan, Garred p. 169. Warsing, Melchoir Smith. James Dunlap of Bedford township, farmer; dated 4tt». June, 1800; proved October 7, 1801; wife Mary to live on my Plantation during her natural life; daughters Sarah and Margaret wife of David Anderson; grandson John Dunlap Anderson; children William, Jane, wife of Matthew Gililan, Nancy, wife of James Gordon each five shillings; land adjoining Henry Ooontz’s Survey and Dunning’s Creek. Executors: Friends William Proctor, Eeq*. and John Moore, Esqr. Witnesses: J ames p. 170. Heydon, Ann Anderson and John Anderson. John Friend yeoman; dated 27th, December, 1801; proved January 7, 1802; daughters Elizabeth Taylor and Eleanor Johnson; son Joseph debts now due in Bedford County, and as he ean not take care of himself, I bind my two daughters to care for him. I purchased Two Tracts of my Brother-in-law Philip Philips, now deceased, of one thousand acres each, lying on the waters of Keany river in the State of Tennessee for which 1 gave him a tract of three hundred acres lying on the Waters Shirtee near Peters Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania, which tract I since Conveyed to Joseph Moss by the orders of David Phillips who was impowered by the said Philip Philips to receive Deed from me. Executors: Daughter Elizabeth Taylor and Son-in-law Joshua Johnson. Witnesses: p. 173. Joseph Stewart, John Friend, Junr., Philip Sheafer. Letters of Administration on estate of Bernard Bower, late of town¬ ship of Cumberland Valley, Bedford County, were granted unto Margaret Bower and John Bower, 10th. February, 1802. Sureties: George Waltman and Frederick Rice, all of Bedford County. Witnesses: Jacob Bonnett, Thos. Hays. p. 176. Letters of Administration on estate of John Oakes of Bedford County were granted unto Joanna Oakes and Isaac Oakes, September 1, 1801. Sureties: Andrew Mann and Philip Steel. Witnesses: Jacob Bonnett and Jacob Bishop. p. 178. Letters of Administration on estate of Mary Fissel [Fishal], were granted unto John Hippie and Henry Markley, November 27, 1801. Sureties: Jacob Butterbaugh and Adam Burket. Witnesses: Jacob Bon¬ nett, Jacob Hill. p. 180 Letters of Administration on estate of Joseph Kelly late of the town¬ ship of Cumberland Valley, were granted unto Susanna Kelly and George Kelly, November 8, 1801. Sureties: John McCoy, Henry Wertz, Senr. all of Bedford County. Witnesses: Jacob Bonnett, Joseph Kelly. p. 182 Letters of Administration on estate of Thomas Bradshaw were granted unto Mary Bradshaw, September 16, 1801. Sureties: Anthony Smith and Patrick Heany. Witnesses: Jacob Bonnett and David Reiley. p. 183 Letters of Administration on estate of William Buchannan were granted unto Elizabeth Buchannan and Andrew Sheetz, both of Bedford County, Abstract of Wills and Adwmistrations of Bedford Co. 41 July 18, 1801. Sureties: Elizabeth Buchannan and Andrew Sheetz. p. 185. Witnesses: Jacob Bonnett and Jaeob Hill. Philip Miller of Dublin Township, farmer; dated 6th December, 1801; proved March 22, 1802; all property to be sold at Publick Sale; wife Catheren; my ten children; boys Philip and David necessary Schooling and to be put to trades at the age of eighteen; some of my children are married. Executors: George Dansdill and Jaeob Whitmore both of Dublin Townshtip. Witnesses: George Dansdill, Michael Wollet, John p. 187. Barnhard. John Cessna, Sen*, of township of Bedford; dated 8** March, 1802; proved April 15, 1802; being stricken in years; wife Elizabeth tract of Land known by the name of John Scrickly ’s Improvement in Cumberland Valley Township; tract of land purchased of Jacob Holtz to be divided among my four sons Charles, Evan, James and Henry; daughter Sarah Rose Cessna moveable estate. Executors: Sons John Cessna, Jonathan Cessna and Henry Williams. Witnesses: Michael Boor, Sent1., John p. 188. Williams and Nichols Boor. Mark Brayfield of Bedford County; dated 2“d. of June 1802; proved June 23, 1802; eldest son John; second son Samuel; eldest daughter Mella Blair ; second daughter Kerenhapuch Houser ; third daughter Sarah Hartelo; youngest daughter Mary Worley, each five shillings. My plan¬ tation on Flintston Creek, Allegheny, State of Maryland, to my son-in-law Simon Houser, who I make my executor. Witnesses: Christian Houser, p, 189. Abraham Chaney, Charles Chaney. Joseph Mac Daniel of Providence township; dated 1st. August, 1802; proved August 9, 1802 ; after debts are paid my wife Ann to have entire use of my estate during her widowhood; eldest son Amos; six children Amos, Joel, Peter, Ruben, Mary and Susanna; son Joel is not at home; eldest son Amos one hundred and fifty acres adjoining his brother Peter; Son Peter one hundred and ten acres adjoining Uriah Hughs; youngest son Reuben one hundred acres adjoining the land I give Amos; two daughters twenty five acres at the east end of Esquire Riddle’s land. Executors: Wife and son Amos. Witnesses: William Cornell, George p. 190. Hivner, John Shaver, Junr. Francis Cromer of Providence township; dated 2nd. December, 1802; proved December 10, 1802; wife Elizabeth all my Estate both real and personal and if she marry after my decease then her husband shall have no power to sell, embezzel or have any interest in it. Executors: Wife Elizabeth, friend Valentine Holler and Miehael Richey. Witnesses: Wil¬ liam Cornell, Jacob Snider (A German name). p. 192. Robert Atkins, dated 22*>d. November, 1801; proved January 3, 1803; of Reiley Bedford to inherit and enjoy all my estate both real Martin and personal and the donation Lands to which I am entitled for serving as a Serjeant in Capt. John Boyd’s Company of Penna. Rangers cam manded by him in the years 1782 and 1783, also the lands to which I am Entitled by an Act of Congress for services rendered to the United States by me. Witnesses : David Reiley, William Mosey. p. 193. Robert Campbell of Cumberland Valley township; dated 6th. July, 1798; proved January 8, 1803; wife Charity the possession of my dwell- 42 Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford Co. ing house during life 5 step Son Jonathan Hendrickson plantation lying in Cumberland Valley township, where I now live except the part I have bequeathed unto his mother, my Wife Charity, which he is to have at her decease, he paying his sister, Charity Fry, fifteen pounds. Executors : Wife Charity and her son Jonathan Hendrickson. Witnesses: Henry p. 194. Williams, Valentine Wyrick. Isaac Deremer of Providence township, 22nd. January, 1803; proved February 12, 1803 ; wife Elizabeth one third of estate both real and per¬ sonal; eldest son John two shares in my estate upon condition that he stays at home and takes care of his mother and the five youngest children; children each to have one share, to wit Lydia, Robert, Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, Sarah, Elizabeth and William. Executors: My wife Elizabeth and eldest son John. Witnesses: Daniel Means, Jacob Martin, Sarah p. 195. Hall. Conrad Playsing of Belfast township, yeoman; dated 31st. March, 1803; proved April 26, 1893; daughters Elener, wife of James Dougherty; Catrina, wife of John Steel; Elizabeth, wife of Francis Oastenday; Eve Playsing; Christian, wife of Peter Park; Mary, wife of John Swisher; Susanna Playsing; Barbery Playsing; son Michael Playsing; certain be¬ quests to above mentioned children and remainder to wife during her life, but after her decease to my five sons Jacob, Conrod, Philip, George and Nicholas. Executors: Wife Catrina and friend John Will. Witnesses: p. 196. Franeis Welch, Barnard Mooney, Sen*. Lodowick Mowin of Greenfield Township, Widdower. Dated 23rd April; proved August 24, 1803. It is my Will that my five Sons shall learn trades, viz. Peter, Daniel, John, David and Lodowick and my two daughters Molly and Prudey to have Schooling as is proper for girls to have. Executors: My brothers Steven Mowin and Daniel Mowin both of Franklin County, Penna., farmers. Witnesses: Henry Bennett, Jacob p. 198. Deaal, John Justice. Philip Isor of Dublin Township ; dated 28th. March, 1797 ; proved August 29, 1803. Wife Anna shall have in her possession all Estate both real and personal until my youngest Son Joshua arrives at fourteen years of age. Daughters Elizabeth and Anna. Sons Peter and Philip each fifty pounds. Sons John and Henry. Executors: Friends Joshua Dellaplaine and John Davis. Witnesses: Daniel Bloom, Philip Coleman, Michael Young. p. 199. Benjamin Jones of County of Bedford; dated 2 let. August, 1803; proved September 7, 1803. Wife Margrett. Children mentioned but not named. Executors: Wife Margrett Jones and Thomas Blackburn, Senr. Witnesses : Abraham Moore, Senr., Thomas Moore, Joseph Moore, p. 200. William Scovil of Bedford Township, carpenter. Dated 25th. May, 1803; proved September 12, 1803. Wife Mary, and my land not to be sold during her widowhood. Son Henry to be Guardian to keep the place in order. Executors: Wife Mary and son William. Witnesses: James William and Peter Ling. N. B. At the decease of Mary, my Wife and William my Son the place shall fall to Henry and his sister Sally. p. 201. Azariah McClane of Bedford County. Dated 5th. March, 1797 ; proved Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford Co. 43 November 3, 1803. Wife Sophia, the house where I now dwell and all household furniture, and certain lands during widowhood. My six chil¬ dren. Sons, eldest Samuel, second John and youngest William. My three daughters, eldest Sarah Keiser, second Sarah Harding and youngest Elizabeth McClane. Executors: Wife Sophia and eldest son Samuel. Witnesses: Joshua Delaplane, Samuel Charlton, Wilhelm Ebrecht, Geo. p. 202. Ross. Nathan Chaney of Providence Township; dated 28th. July, 1803; proved February 11, 1804. Wife Susanna. Children all minors, viz. John, Ezekiel, Anne, Susanna and Elizabeth. Executors: Wife Susanna and Bon John. Witnesses: Thomas Fanagan, John Foor and John p. 203. Bomgardner. Andrew Vallentine of Cumberland Valley Township; dated 19th. May, my of estate. 1804; proved May 29, 1804. Wife Margret three parts One part to Conrod McDannel the first son of Mary McDannel. Exe¬ June, Witnesses Conrad : Hardinger. and : George cutors Frederick Rice, p. 205. Hardinger, Lawrence Slyger. William Robinson of Southampton Township, yeoman; dated 8th. Febru¬ ary, 1804; proved April 30, 1804. To be buried in decent Christian burial with pompos Grandure »at the discretion of my Executors. Daughter Nancy Robinson. Wife yain. Other children mentioned but not named and all Estate to be kept together until youngest child arrives at full age. Executors: Wife Jain and Thomas Robinson, my son. Witnesses: p. 206. James Shreve, James Robinson, Thomas Moode. Caleb Willson of Bedford Township, Farmer; dated 17th. May, 1804; proved May 26, 1804. Wife Mary. Children to wit, Abigail Helm, Isaac Willson, Easter Hitue, Mary Helm, Elizabeth Sleek, Sarah Jones each ten shillings. Other children William and Susanah. My Wife’s grand¬ child Elizabeth McPake. Executors: Thomas Blackburn, Senior and Mary Willson. Witnesses: Joshua Pierson and William Willson, p. 207, William Sloan of Air Township, yeoman; dated 10th. November, 1803; proved June 15, 1804. Wife Frances. Unmarried daughters Mary and Sarah. Four married daughters Martha, Ann, Susanah and Jean. Sons John and Thomas. William, the oldest son of Thomas to have fifty pounds when of age. My deceased daughter Jean’s husband fifteen pounds. Executors: Wife Frances and sons James Neilson and John Sloan. Witnesses: William Alexander and William Knox Alexander. p. 208. Jacob Stifler of Greenfield Township; dated 9th, July, 1807; proved November 9, 1807. Wife Catarina one third of my Estate. The re¬ mainder to be divided into four parts and distributed as follows sons John, Michael and Conrad each a share. The fourth part to be divided into Six equal parts and given to Eifa, wife of Henry Belsel; daughter Elizabeth Feesol; son Peter; daughter Catharina, wife of Fartenant Ticherhof and their four heirs Catarina, Jacob, Henry and daughter Elizabeth; son Adam and his heirs; son Henry. Executors: Jacob Schmitt, William Dickey and wife Catarina. Witnesses : Matthias Sheply, Peter Smith, John McConly. p. 209. John Graham of Bedford Township; dated 16th. December, 1799; 44 Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford Co. proved October 13, 1804. Being old and stricken in years. Wife Agnes use of all estate during her life. Children: Esther, wife of James Burns; Son John; son George; Daughter Elener, wife of John Webster; Daugh¬ ter Agnes, wife of John Parker; Daughter Martha Graham; Daughter Catharine Graham; Grand-daughters Agnes Burns, Eleanor Webster and Eleanor Parker. Executors: Wife Agnes and sons John and George p. 211. Graham. Witnesses: Alexander McVieker, James Taylor. Joseph Powel of Bedford Town; dated 3rd. June, 1800; proved No¬ vember 28, 1804. Being far advanced in years. Wife Rachel. Five daughters Mary, Elenor, Anna, Rebekah and Rachel each four dollars over and above what they have already received. My books to be divided amongst ray eight children. Two eldest sons Joseph and Samuel land where I live after decease of my Wife. Youngest son John has Set up a Trade and worked for himself before he was of age. Executors: Wife Rachel and eldest son Joseph. Witnesses: John Stillwell, Jacob p. 212. Hart, John Hart. James Williams of St. Clair Township; dated 22nd. December, 1797; proved January 7, 1805. Wife Mary. Son Benjamin, Tract of three hundred and twenty acres situate on the head Waters of Will’s Creek and on both sides of the Glade road, now in Londonderry Township, Bedford County, surveyed on an Order in the name of John McClure. Daughters Hannah Berry and Mary Ogle. Daughter Sarah’s daughter Nancy thirty pounds when she is eighteen. The tract whereon I live as divided by Thomas Vickroy to my sons Ephraim and James, who are my executors. Tract on the mill hill. Witnesses : Thomas Yickroy, William p. 214. Clark, Mary Clark. Codicil. James Williams of St. Clair Township; dated 12th. May, 1804. Whereas I have given my son Benjamin the Tract whereon he now lives in Somerset County the same is to be in full of his Legacy. I devise to my sons Ephraim and James two tracts situate on the Waters of Will’s Creek in the Counties of Bedford and Somerset surveyed in the names pf James Dayley and John McHaffey. Witnesses: Thomas Vickroy, Robert Appleby, Benjamin Williams. p. 215. Thomas Richey of Providence Township; dated 3rd. March, 1805; proved April 2, 1805. Wife Catherine three hundred pounds. Children, Samuel, Henry, Michael, John, Christianna, Jacob, Philip, Isaac and Abraham to share my estate equally. Grand-daughter Mary Stiffler. Executors: Friend Samuel Teal and son Samuel Richey. Witnesses: John Hersberger, Jacob Snider, Philip Fishburn, Adam Bottomfield. April 2, 1805. Samuel Teal of Colerain Township, renounces executorship. p. 217. John Blackwood of Belfast Township; dated 16th. January, 1804; proved June 6, 1805. Wife Rebeckah use of Plantation during Widow¬ hood. Children: James, (eldest) William, Janey Blackwood, Ezable Blackwood and Nancy Blackwood each fifty pounds. Executors: Sons James and William. Witnesses: Jacob Wink, Sener, and James White. p. 219. William Shaw of Air Township, yeoman; dated 12th. August, 1805; proved September 3, 1805. Wife Jane. Children of my eldest daughter Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford Co. 45 Jane Hedleston, deceased, each, five pounds, Second daughter Nelly Caldwell ten pounds, and daughter Martha Shaw one hundred pounds. William Wallace (the boy that now lives in my family) fifty pounds upon that he lives with my Wife until he is twenty one. Executors: Wife Jane Shaw and James White. Witnesses: Charles Taggert, Daniel p. 220. Layering, John Scott. Henry Amerine, Senior of Londonderry Township; dated 29th. April, 1804; proved September 23, 1805. Wife use of homestead until young¬ est daughter comes of age. Oldest son George. Daughter Mary at eighteen years of age. Other children mentioned but not named. Executors: David Bonnell and George Carpenter. Witnesses: Andrew p. 221. Woolford, Christian Woolford, Charlottia Woolford. Allen Bose of Bedford Town; dated 13th. September, 1803; proved November 11, 1805. Daughters Baehel, Ann and Mary moveable estate. Remainder of estate to my seven sons, to wit, William land where he now lives, Allen, Thomas, John, Edward and Samuel land where I now live, and Arthur who is not of age. Executors: Brother-in-law John Kinton and sons William and Edward. Witnesses: Thomas Vickroy, p. 222. William Drinning, Samuel Bose. John Dilts, Senr. of Woodberry Township; dated 20th. March, 1805; proved November 27, 1805. Wife Margret all estate real and personal during Widowhood, and then to be divided amongst my seven children Viz William, John, Ann, wife of John Hippie; Mary, wife of Henry Deal; Magdelena, wife of Joseph Shoup; Sufia, wife of John Bennet and Doratha, wife of Isaac Cronk, likewise Margret Hector, daughter of Sabastian Heetor, my grand-daughter, to have her deceased Mother's share. Executor: Son William Dilts. Witnesses: Jacob Puderbough, p. 224. Adam Borger. John Kendell of Air Township; dated 10th. April, 1805; proved November 26, 1805. Wife Martha, house I now live in during her life and I leave her Mary Linn until she comes of age. Children Mary, Robert, William and Isabel twenty dollars each and the same to my grand¬ daughter Martha Gibson, and grandson John, son of Francis Kendall when he comes of age. Son James. Executors: Sons Francis and James and William Alexander, Senr. Witnesses; Robert Alexander, Robert McClean. p. 225. George Nixon of Hopewell Township; dated 27tb. January, 1806; proved February 4, 1806. Wife my homestead during her life and then to be divided between my daughter Mary Young and grandson John Nixon. Children Sarah Guthrie, Margaret Bradshaw, George Nixon, Jr., William Nixon, Rebeckah Fanagan, each five shillings. Thomas Fanagan to have all my right, interest and claim of a military right which I claim, now in the hands of Samuel McCulloek for recovery, if recovered, said Fanagan is to give John Nixon, education and Cloathing. Executors: Thomas Fanagan, John PipeT, Junior. Witnesses: James Piper, Walter Elder, Alexander Young. p. 226. Jacob Wink, Senr. of Bedford County; dated 20th. November, 1805; proved February 10, 1806. Wife Elizabeth fifty pounds and also the part of land where we now live and one fifth of grain on plantation 46 Abstract of Wills mid Administrations of Bedford Co. whereon Adam, Jacob and Elias Wink now live. 3>aughter Mary Davis fifty pounds for her children. Children of my deceased daughter Eli¬ zabeth; daughter Rebecca; daughter Ida Melot. My five sons all my landed estate Viz Jacob, Adam, John, Uriah and Elias and they to be Executors. Witnesses: Thomas Morton, William Morton. Codicil. Dated 20th. November, 1805. My wife to have certain lands during widowhood. Witnesses: Thomas Morton, William Morton. p. 227. Joseph Friend of Township of Colerain; dated 6th. January, 1806; proved May 6, 1806. Wife Rachel together with my sons John, Joseph, William, Jonas, Jacob and James and my youngest daughter Rose all estate both real and personal. Son James and daughter Rose to be decently supported and to receive necessary schooling. Indentured ser¬ vant, Rebecca Rosane Miller. Four married daughters Mary Dreunen, Elizabeth Wilson, Sarah Williams and Rachel McCarlin each fifty pounds. Executors: Sons John and William Friend. Witnesses: Joseph Stewart, p. 228. John Cessna, Joseph Friend, Jun*. of John Friend. Christian Keyser of Dublin Township; dated 1st. October, 1804; proved May 7, 1804. Son John the improvement he now lives on adjoin¬ ing my other lands and containing two hundred acres, for which the heirs of Ryer McClain are to make him a sufficient Title. Wife Mary sole executrix and after her decease remainder of estate to following Legatees: Son John, Daughter Rachel Baird, Thomas, Martha Lieser, Catharine Risst, the heirs of Susanah Miller and Sally Statlesmyer and Mary Taylor, also a boy named John Fouteh if he stays with my Wife the time out. Witnesses: Jacob Shock, William Loggart, Daniel Bloom. Codicil herein annexed shows the Subscriber claims a certain Legasie from his father John Keyser in Bucks County and appoints son John p. 230. to recover the Estate. Same Witnesses. John Feight of Colerain Township; dated 15th. March, 1806; proved May 13, 1806. Wife Mary executrix and use of estate during her life. One hundred and ninety nine acres in Colerain Township to sons John and George. Son Frederick. Unmarried daughters Catherine, Elizabeth and Mary. Witnesses : Cornelius Sullivan, Henry Whetsone, Adam Henning, Solomon Dehl. p. 230. Joseph Friend, Junr. of Coleraine Township; dated 5th. May, 1806; proved May 26, 1806. Nephew Peter, son of Joshua and Eleanor Johnson tract of land lying on Nolen Creek, Harden County, Kentucky, containing two hundred and forty six acres. Tract containing three hundred acres lying on the Watters of Town Creek, Southampton Township, Bedford County to be sold. Nephews William Stewart, John Johnson and Peter Johnson and Niece Mary Johnson. Sister Eleanor Johnson my Negro man Dick now in possession of Joseph Kirkpatrick, living in Hardin County, Kentucky. Executors: Joshua Johnson, my brother in law and Anthony Smith. Witnesses: Robert Gordon, Patrick Heany, Joseph Stewart. p. 231. John Cramer of Hopewell Township, yeoman; dated 28th. May, 1806; proved June 16, 1806. Reduced to a low State of bodily strength. Wife Elizabeth. Son Simon and daughter Catharine, both minors and Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford Co. 47 to be raised by my wife out of her thirds. Children John, Mary Kunce, Jacob, David, Daniel, Hannah Lower and Sueana Cramer each five shillings. Executor : friend Henry Mick. Witnesses: Rich Silver, Casper p. 233. Muck, Henry Dasher. David Potts of Bedford Town 5 dated 16th. May, 1797 ; proved June 15, 1805. Wife Alee entire use of house in which we live and appertenances during her life. Son Jonathan tract whereon he now live together with the land I bought of Rhinehart Wolf adjoining the same. Children: daughter Ann, wife of Elisha Gready; daughter Hannah, wife of Peter Swesey; daughter Rachel, wife of Archabald Adams. Grandaughter Mary, daughter of daughter Hannah at eighteen years of age. Execu¬ tors: Wife Alee and son Jonathan. Witnesses: William Griffith, Henry p. 234. Caldwell, Jean Caldwell. Andrew Beltz of Coleraine Township, yeoman; dated 2nd. September, 1805; proved July 12, 1806. Son Frederick plantation on which I live. Children Catharina Newswanger, Andrew Beltz, Juliana Exline, Henry, Frederick, Elizabeth Beltz and Adam. Executors: Mr. George Waltman and son Frederick. Witnesses: George Waltman, Fredrick Beltz, p. 235. Christian Hanker. Jane Breathed, Senr. of Bethel Township; dated 27th. January, 1806; proved August 4, 1806. Children: William; Eleanor, widow of John Thomas; George; Raney; Catharine Hunter; James; Isaac; Jean Breathed and Francis. Son John to have remainder of Estate. Three apprentices Mary Swartswelder, Ann Pka and Margret Peal. Executor Son John Breathed. Witnesses: James Parsons, James McKee, Thomas p. 236. Moode. John Trewex of Belfast Township ; dated 8th. November, 1806 ; proved January 23, 1807. Eldest son Obediah. Sons Samuel, Jacob, John and Riehard to have possession of all my lands at marriage or death of their mother, my beloved wife. Daughters Ann, Beththenia, Sarah, Rebeckah, Elizabeth and Jean. Some of my children are married. Executors: Sons Obediah and Samuel. Witnesses: Thoe. Runiyan, James Hollenshead, Stilwell Truax. p. 237. Harman Fetterman of Woodberry Township; dated 6th. August, 1806; proved January 31, 1807. Wife Elizabeth all estate during her life. Sons Philip, Daniel and Michael. Executors: friendly Jacob Buttenbough and Michael Fetterman, my son. Witnesses: Willis Gibboney, Joshua Cumston, John Kirker or Kencher. p. 238. Thomas Stephen of Air Township; dated 4th. October, 1795; proved February 10, 1807. Wife Mary. Children Levy, Thomas, Margret, Mary, Richard, Sarah, Samuel and Gemima each an equal part in my estate but it is not to be divided until the youngest is eighteen years of age. Executors: Eldest son Levy and Thomas Stephen, Jr. Witnesses: Jacob Hart, Benjamin Stephen. p. 239. Codicil. 8th. January, 1807. My Wife to have her thirds and each of my sons fifty pounds above that given to the girls. Witnesses: Jacob Hart, Benjamin Hart, William Truax. p. 240. John Metsger of Woodberry Township; dated 6tb. May, 1806; proved February 6, 1807. My estate to be sold and divided among my children 48 Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford Co. deducting what they have already received, viz John; Henry; Jacob; Elizabeth; Susana; Catharine, wife of Henry Bender; Christina; Mary, now deceased, was wife of Ludwick Clappert, leaving four children; Executor: Andrew Ludwick. Witnesses: Jacob Ruderbough, Casper p. 241. Diely. Jane Stewart of St. Clair Township; dated 20«». February, 1807; proved March 4, 1807. Three children James, Charles and Susanah to share equally in my estate. Executor: Friend Robert Adams. Wit¬ p. 243. nesses: James Adams, William Adams, Mary Adams. Tommes Betel of Colrain Township, yeoman ; dated Is*. February, 1807 ; proved March 14, 1807. Executrix: Wife Mary. Children Benjamin and Betty, wife of Samuel Backly. Witnesses: Peter Arnolt, George Hofman, p. 244. Betholomey Rboharty of Air Township, farmer; dated 1st. April, 1807; proved April 28, 1807. Ann Linn fifty acres on North side of my plan¬ tation adjoining Lawrence Bulger up to John Davises lands. Lodowick Cunneham fifty acres to be laid off adjoining Erwin’s line. Certain sum for the use of building a meeting house for the Presbyterian Con¬ gregation living in the great Cove, the Meeting house to be built in McConnell’s Town, Air Township. Executors: William Patterson and James Nilson of Air. Witnesses: Abednego Stephen, Lawrence Bulger, p. 245. Philip Butner, Abraham Bulger, Ludwick Garnegain. Thomas Johnston of Hopewell Township; dated 7th. December, 1806; proved July 24, 1807. My House and Lands in Franklin County with all my personal estate to my beloved wife Ann and after her decease to be sold and divided amongst my surviving children, who are not named. Executors: Thomas Davis and my wife Ann. Witnesses: George p. 246. Reynolds, James Hodge, James Johnston. George Woods of Bedford Town; dated 25th. August, 1807, proved September 29, 1807. My wife and child to inherit and enjoy all my Estate. Executors: Dr. John McDowell my Father in Law, Henry Woods, my brother and Dr. John Anderson. Witnesses: Hugh Barclay, W» Proctor, Junf. p. 246 Jacob Trewex, Sen*. of Belfast Township; dated 24th. February, 1803; proved October 27, 1807. Wife Ruth. Nine children, namely, Richard, Jacob, Beththeanna, Benjamin, Charity, Sarah, Ruth, John and Mary. Executors: Sons Richard and Jacob Trewex. Witnesses: Thos. Runyan, James Ilollenshead. p. 247. Hugh Barclay of Bedford Township; dated 17th. November, 1807; proved December 28, 1807. Wife and children all estate which is to be sold and divided. Executors: Wife Hetty and friends William Proctor, Junr. and Josiah Espy, Esqr. of the Town of Bedford. Witnesses: Geo. D. Foulke, Sami. Davidson. p. 248. Zacheriah Chaney of Hopewell Township, yeoman; dated 6th. February, 1803; proved December 3, 1807. Wife Nancy all lands in Bedford County and personal estate during her life. Brother Greenberry Chaney, Nephews: Joshua and William Chaney. After the decease of my wife all lands in Bedford County to my relation Susannah Horton and her husband Abner Horton. Executors: my wife and above named Abner Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford Co. 49 Horton of Hopewell Township. Witnesses ; Amos Evans, Zachariah Davis and Miles Evans. December 3, 1807. I, Anne Cheney (Widow of Zaeheriah Cheney, deceased) am in a very poor state of health and in no wise able to go to Bedford or to attend to the business of the last Will and Testament of my late Husband. Therefore, I would wish my Nephew Abner Horton to undertake the same. Witnesses : Amos Evans, Miles Evans. p. 250. Samuel Hull of St. Clair Township; dated 20th. January, 1808; proved March 2, 1808. Wife Elizabeth to live on my farm. Son-in-law Henry Snider to be guardian of my son Benjamin who is to be put a trade when, he arrives to the years. Daughters Catherine, Susana and Sarah to have enough furniture to make them equal with my daughters Polly, Rebecca, Hannah and Elizabeth. My son Gabriel and daughter Pheaby have received part of their portion. Whereas Peter Hull late of Lan¬ caster County did bequeath unto my father Isaac Hull five pounds which I was impowered to collect and whieh has not been done. I now direct my son Gabriel to collect said bequest. Executors: Ephraim Williams and Joseph Hewitt. Witnesses: John Hewitt, James Williams. May 10, 1808. Joseph Hewitt of St. Clair Township renounces executorship. p. 252. Witnesses: Jacob Bonnett, George Smith. Nicholas Lybarger of Londonderry Township; dated 3rd. July, 1803; proved March 11, 1808. All my worldly estate to be sold, my wife to have one half and remainder divided amongst all my children. Executors: sons Henry and Ludwick. Witnesses: Ezek Whiteman, David Moyer, Nicholas Moyer, Tobias Oswalt, Jacob Burkey. p. 253. (To be continued.)