Genealogical Gleanings from Orphans Court Records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Genealogical Gleanings From Orphans Court Records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Abstracted by SOPHIE SELDEN ROGERS T °THIS final installment concludes Mrs. Roger's extracts from the Or' phans Court records of Lancaster County. Entries in this issue run from 9 March 1754 through 14 March 1758, and follow in time those published in the last issue of this Magazine (Volume XXIV, No. 2), pages 118 to 139. As in previous issues, the spelling as transcribed by Mrs. Rogers has been retained. Where there was some doubt as to its accuracy, such has been indicated either by the introduction of "sic" or by a parenthetical question mark. A small amount of punctuation has been introduced for clarity. The bracketed numbers on the left of the entries indicate the page of the original record. The reader is reminded that these abstracts represent only genealogical gleanings and not the complete record relating to the individuals named therein. For the complete record and for accuracy the originals should be examined. Volume I, Part Three p.) ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the day of March 1754. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn, James Smith, John Allison, Witham Jevon and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. James Armstrong & James Armstrong, Sadler, are appointed Guardians over Catharine, Agnes & Samuel Means, Orphan children of SAMUEL MEANS,. deceased. James Armstrong, Sadler, appointed Guardian over Robert Means, Orphan Son of Samuel Means, deceased. Upon Settling the Administration Ace of Robert Taylor & Andrew Stephen, Surviving Executors of Samuel Means, deceased. It appears there is a Balance to be distributed to Eleanor, a daughter, now married to Joseph Hamilton. A debt paid to Arthur Andrew. A Debt due Geo. Gibson. Bad debt due from Stephen Chesney. Allowed for For prior proceedings in the Means enate, see The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine (PGM). XXIV, In the will abstract cited there, from Abstracts of Lancaster County Wills in the Collections of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP), not all the children were named. 26. 193 194 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Six five Shilling Legacies. Allowed for a Colt left by the Decal to his eldest Son Samuel. Salience to Samuel, the eldest Son, Son Robert and Daughters, Catharine, Agnes and Grisle. [2] Upon the Affirmation of Emanuel Carpenter, Esquire, of the due Service of a Citation issued for Gabriel Carpenter, Guardian of Margaret Rench, Wife of Joseph Rench, late Margaret Bare, Daughter of MICHAEL BARE, 2 deceased, to Appear at this Court to render a just & true Account of his Guardianship and he not appearing. It Is Ordered that an Attachment of Contempt do issue against him. William Allison, a Minor Son of HUGH ALLISON, deceased, chuses James Montgomery as Guardian. Thomas [sic- —Jamesi] Montgomery appointed guardian over David Allison a Minor Son of Hugh Allison. Mary Allison, Widow and Robert Barker appointed guardians over Agnes and Mary Allison, Orphans and Minor children of Hugh Allison, deceased. Elizabeth Simmons, an Orphan Daughter of SAMUEL SIMMONS, deceased, and a legatee named in the Will of DAVID STODGELL,° her late Uncle, chuses James Finney as Guardian. Alexander and Margaret Diver, Orphan Children of JOHN DIVER, deceased, chums James Finney as Guardian. James Finney is appointed Guardian over John and Charles Diver, Orphan Children of John Diver, deceased. [3] Upon Petition of Margaret Murphy, widow, that Guardians might be appointed over Elizabeth and Anthony Murphy, Orphans and Minor children of BRYAN MURPHY,* her late husband, deceased. The Court appoint the said Margaret Murphy and James Webb, guardians. Christena and Dorothea Adam, Orphan Children of NICHOLAS ADAM, deceased, chute John Coln- as Guardian. Susanna Adam, an Orphan Daughter of Nicholas Adam, deceased, chuses Bernard Adam, her Brother, as Guardian. Upon Settling the Administration Account of Hugh Gilliland. John McCullough and Ann his Wife, (late Ann Gilliland, Wid.) which said John McCullough and Ann are Executors of the last Will and Testament of HUGH GILLILAND,° there appears to be a Ballance to be Distributed to Ann, the Widow, Mary, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Ann and Agnes Gilliland. Ann and Elizabeth, Orphan minor Children of Hugh Gilliland chute John McCullough their father-in-law as their Guardian. [4] Peter Shirk and Christopher Weitman appointed Guardians over Elizabeth, Catharine and Christopher Ernst, Orphan minor Children of WILLIAM ERNST,. deceased. Thomas Morgan, Orphan Son of JOHN MORGAN, deceased, chums John Davies as Guardian. John Morgan, Orphan Son of John Morgan, deceased, chutes Daniel Jones as For prior proceedings in the estate of Michael Bear, see PGM, XXIV, 19, 22. There is no will or administration for Daniel Stodgell listed in the Index to the Will Books and Intestate Records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1729-1810 (19161, prepared by Eleanor J. Fulton and Barbara Kendig Mylin. Where Isis will was probated has not been determined for this record. For prior proceedings in the estate of Samuel Simonds, see PGM. XXIV, 27. The will of Bryan Murphy of Lancaster Boro, dated 16 Oct. and proved 30 Oct. 1753, named Thomas McGuire and James Webb executors, wife Margaret, and children Anthony, Bamabus and Elizabeth Murphy, Will Book B-1, 231753. 0 For prior proceedings in the Gilliland mate see PGM, XXIV, 127, 133. .According to the Index eked in Note 3 above, William Ernses will was entered in Will Book Y-2, 537, in 1750. A notation in she Abstracts of Lancaster County Wills, cited in Note 1 above, states all records of this estate are lost! Genealogical Gleanings 195 Guardian. Samuel Morgan, an Orphan Son of John Morgan, deceased, chuses Daniel McFerson as guardian. William Douglass and Isaac Richardson appointed guardians over Sarah and Ruth Morgan, Orphans and Minor children of John Morgan, deceased. Upon hearing the Petition of William Willson preferred to this Court, the 4" day of December last past, whereby the Court had been induced to appoint him Guardian over John Scot, an Orphan Son of DAVID SCOT and Legatee under the Will of his late Uncle JOHN SCOT? deceased. The Court finding the Matters therein Set forth are not true. The said Orphan is appointed an Apprentice to the said William Willson. Ills Ordered that Thomas Harris be Guardian for said John Scot (in the room of William Willson, who is discharged.) It Is Ordered that Thomas Harris, the present Guardian of John Scot, nephew of John Scot, deceased, do pay unto William Willson, the late Guardian, the sum of for has duchargement and trouble. [5] Valentine Weaver appointed Guardian over Conrad Eppleman, an Orphan and Minor Son of GEORGE EPPLEMAN, deceased. Martin Weidman and George Webb appointed guardians over George Michael Ulland, John George Ulland and Catharine Ulland, Orphan and Minor children of ADAM LTLAND, deceased. Mr. David Stout is appointed guardian over Eleanor Baker, an Orphan Child of JOHN BAKER, deceased (m the room of Martin Mylen, deceased) together with Edward Dougherty and Peter Worrell, formerly appointed. Pursuant to an Order of this Court dated the fifth day of June 1753, Balser Seis, Samuel Royer, Valentine Stover, Nicholas Smith and Jacob Magic do now return in [sic — Writing their appraisement of Real Estate of JOHN EGIDIUS HOOFMAN Hoffman] at the Sum of £110. Ordered that Michael Hoofman, the Eldest Son, (on paying the respective shares of the other Children) Hold and Enjoy said Real Estate. Pursuant to an Order of this Court dated the third day of March 1752, Emanuel Carpenter, Gabriel Zimmerman, Abraham Bare, Michael Burger, Jacob Kota and Frederick Heckleberger do now return in Writing the 20 . of March 1752 their Valuation of Real Estate of CHRISTIAN GARBER,° deceased, at £600. It is ordered by the Court that John Garber, the Eldest Son (on paying the respective Shares of the other Children) Hold and Enjoy said Real Estate. [6] Pursuant to an Order of this Court dated the sixth day of March 1753, Nicholas Servas, Philip Eppright, Wyrick Pence, John Aurick and John Schaffer do now Return in Writing dated the 12. day of March 17f 3. That they have Valued the Real Estate of CHRISTIAN BOLLINGER," deceased at the Sum of £280. It is ordered that Jacob Bollinger the eldest son (on paying the other Children their respective Shares) do Hold and Enjoy said Real Estate. Pursuant to an Order dated the fifth day of December 1753, Conrad Verns, Nicholas Zerf as, Philip Eppright and Rudolph Brenison do now return in Writing dated the 7' day of January 1754. That they have valued and appraised the Real Estate of JOHN LEONARD KELLER n deceased at £180. It is Ordered that Jacob Keller, the Eldest 'The will of John Scott of Drumore Twp., dated 5 July and proved 13 Dec. 1752, mined ordy his wife Mary and children William, Abraham, John, Esther, Mary, Joseph, Lydia and Thomas Scott. &moron appointed wax his wife Mary and Abraham Scott. Will Book 2411712. For prior proceedings in the David Scot estate see FG31, XXIV, 136. s For earlier proceedings in the Hoffman estate see ibid., 133. For earlier proceedings in the Garber estate see ibid., 128. 5 . For earlier proceedings ;11 the Bollinger estate we ibid., W. 31 pee eediee proceedings in the Keller mute see ibid., 131, 137. 196 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Son and heir at law (on paying or Securing the respective Shares of the other Children) do hold and Enjoy said Real Estate. Upon Application of Mary Mills (formerly Mary, late widow of ROBERT MACKEY, deceased) for an Order to be paid by James Whitehill, Esqr. the sum of £10 to Mary Mills for maintenance of the Orphan Children of the said Robert Mackey. Pursuant to an Order of the Court dated the fourth day of December 1753, Isaac Whitlock, Admr. of Estate of ABRAHAM NEIDE," deceased, doth now return an Order for Sale of an Eighth part of a Tract containing 300 acres. The one eighth part sold to William Moore and the eighth part of the remaining 100 acres to Jonas Chamberlain. [7] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster, the fourth day of June 1754. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon .and James Snuth, Esqrs. Justices. Upon Petition of peter Grubb, an Orphan Son of GRUBB, deceased, to have a Guardian appointed. Samuel Grubb his Uncle is appointed his Guardian. Joseph Shank, an Orphan . Son of JOHN SHANK, 15 deceased, chases Jacob Lumen, his Brother-m-Law, as Guardian in place of Jacob Myer and Christian Shank, his former Guardians. The Court approve of Michael Coffman and John Miller as his Security. Wendle Zwetzer is appointed Guardian over Henry, Adam and Catharine Weiss, Orphan and Minor Children of GEORGE ADAM WEISS, deceased. William Howard, an Orphan Son of GORDON HOWARD, 14 deceased, chuses his Brother Joseph Howard his Guardian. [8] Upon Petition of Martha McClenachan, Widow and Relict of WILLIAM McCLENACHAN, deceased, to have Guardians appointed over Rachel and Andrew McClenachan, Orphan and Minor Children of Will. McClenachan, deceased. The Court appoint John Woods and James McClenachan. Mary Allison and James Ramsey, Administrators of JOHN ALLISON, 10 deceased, produced an Account whereby it appears there is a Ballance of 826.3:2. To be distributed to the Widow, William the eldest Son, David, Agnes and Mary. Christian Core, an Orphan Son of MICHAEL CORE,. deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chuses Casper Core, his Brother as Guardian. Peter Stump, an Orphan Son of JOHN STUMP," deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chuses Wolf .Newcumber as Guardian. Christiana Stump, an Orphan Daughter of John Stump (being above the Age of fourteen Years) Chases Valentine For earher proceedings m the Heide mate see ibid., 136. 1 . The will of a John Shank, dated 11 Sept. and proved 4 Dec. 1744, mentioned children Michael. Chrutian and Barbara, and named Michael Shank examen Will Book Y.2, 23:1744. But a John Shank appears to have died intestate in 1752, according to the fade.% cited in Note 1 above, who probably was the father of the Joseph Shank, orphan, of the text. " The will of Gordon Howard of Donegal Twp., dated 15 March and proved 26 March 1754, named his wife Rachel and Joseph Howard executors, and mentioned as children Thomas, Joseph, John, William, Robert and Martha. Will Book B-1, 41:1754. This John Allison does not appear to be identical with the John Allison of Derry Tsp., whose will, dated 5 Apr and proved 15 May 1747, named his wife Jeanet as executrix, and mentioned children Robert, Jean, Isabel, Margaret, Jemet and James Allison. Will Book J-1, 4:1747. 1 . For prior proceedings in the Core estate see PGM, XXIV, 34. 1, The will of John Stump of Leacock Twp., dated 28 Dec. 1748 and proved 3 May 1749, named Ins wife Maria Catharine, and children George, Yelous (sic — Yellis), Peter, Christiana, Stephen and Maria. Philip Beker and Wolf Newcomer were named executors. Will Book A-1, 172'1749. Genealogical Gleanings 197 Baker her Uncle as Chaudian [sic — Guardian]. Valentine Baker is appointed Guardian over Mary Stump, an Orphan Daughter of John Stump, deceased. [9] John McCullough is appointed Guardian over Agnes and Hugh Gilliland, Orphan and Minor children of HUGH GILLILAND, deceased. Eleanor McFadan, an Orphan Daughter of WILLIAM McFADAN,. Deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chutes Adam Simon Kuhn, Esquire, and Robert Thompson, Esquire, as Guardians. Adam Simon Kuhn, Esqr. and Robert Thompson, Esqr. are appointed Guardians over John McFadan, an Orphan and Minor Son of William McFadan, Deceased. Ph June 1754 James Ramsey, one of the Executors of the last Will and Testament of JOHN SCOTT,. deceased, produced an Account passed by him and Thomas Scott the other Executor. It appears there is a Balance of £148:1:6. The said James Ramsey produced a Receipt from John Vanleer for 15s. and another from Robert Ramsey for £3110:1, also an Account proved by Samuel Dinsmore for 2s. 6‘1. which several sums making in all £4s7:7 not being charged in said Administration Account. [10) Isaac Saunders, Guardian over Robert Patterson, an Orphan Son of ROBERT PATTERSON,°° dec'd, produced an Account: For Maintenance of ye Orphan 4 Years & 9 mos. at Six Pounds Pr Annum. Clothing etc. from 5 of Sept. 1749 to June 5 . 1754: £28:10:0 Debt paid Jacob Rogue: O. Legacy from Richard McAlacy: £5. Joseph Williamson for laying a Hearth & repairing the Lot: £0:13:0. Thomas Poulteny: £1. He also allows Credit for Rents received from Samuel Stevens, Joseph Williamson, John Preston, Ann Jacobs and Felix Donaly. [11] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the first day of July 1754. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Christian Shank and Jacob Moyer, Administrators of JOHN SHANK, deceased, produced an Account whereby it appears there is a Ballance to be distributed to the Widow and children, John Shank, Mary, wife a Jacob Immell, Ann Shank, Jacob Shank and Joseph Shank. It is Ordered that the said Christian Shank do keep the Plantation conveyed to him by his Father in his Life time and that he be excluded from having any other portion. [12] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 18 . day of July 1754. Before Robert Thompson, William Jevon & Esqrs. Justices. Isaac Whitelock Administrator of ABRAHAM NEIDEY [sic], deceased, produced an Account. It appears there is a Ballance to be distributed. [13] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the Eighth Day of August 1754. Before Emanuel Carpenter, John Allison, Samuel Anderson and Adam Reed, Esquires, Justices. Thomas Mayes and Peter Fleming, Administrators of SAMUEL TUCKER, Deceased, Produced an Account. It appears there is a Balance to be distributed to the eldest Son John Tucker, Mary Tucker, Agnes Tucker and Jane Tucker. The Administrators paid £4:12:8 for Expences at the funerall of the Decedents Widow. For prior proceedings in the McFadden estate see PGM, XXIV, 55. The will of this John Scott of Donegal Twp., dated II Nov. 1748 and apparently proved the same Fur, named his sisters Mary Beard and Agness Johnson, his brother Thom. Scott, and appointed James Ramsey and Thomas Scott executors. Will Book J - I, 2321748. as Foe prior proceedings in the Patterson estate see PGM, XXIV, Si, 54- 198 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine James Murdock appointed Guardian over Mary Tucker, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Samuel Tucker, deceased. Robert Dugan, one of the Guardians over Mary Park and Anthony Park, Orphan Children of SAMUEL PARK, deceased, is allowed f4.50 for his Trouble. [14] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster, the 34 day of September 1754. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn, James Smith, Robert Thompson, William Jevon, Esqrs. Justices. John Wilkins, an Orphan Son of JOHN WILKINS,. Deceased, chases his Mother Rachel Howard, Wid° as his Guardian. Rachel Howard is appointed Guardian over Jennet Wilkins, her Daughter by John Wilkins, Deceased. Wendell Hull is appointed Guardian over John Hull, Peter Hull and Wendle Hull, Orphan and Minor children of JOHN HULL,. deceased. Upon Application of Alexander McIllheney, Guardian of Agnes, Mary and Thomas Mcillheney, Orphan Children of JOHN McILLHENEY,as to be appointed Guardian of Elizabeth and Ann McIllheney, two other Orphans of John McIllheney, deceased, in the room of Martha Henry, their Mother. Upon the Petition of Jacob Wise, eldest Son of JACOB WISE, deceased (who died Intestate) Praying that he may be permitted to hold and enjoy a certain tract of land late of the said Jacob Wise, deceased, situate in the Township of Cocolico containing 140 acres, he paying the respective shares of the other heirs according to valuation made by Martin Weidman, Michael Feasor, Valentine Hercleroadt and John Shut.. The heirs being Barbara Wise, the Widow, George Michael Wise the other Son of the said Intestate, Martin Widdle and Elizabeth his Wife, one of the Daughters of said Intestate, Susanna Wise, another Daughter, and to the Children of Catharine, another Daughter of said Intestate, now deceased, by her two Husbands Michael Kitch and John Berger, that is to say, Michael, Elizabeth, Sophia and Martin Kitch, and Anna, Barbara, Leonora, Margaret and Catharine Berger, or to their heirs. [15] Emanuel Carpenter, Esqr. is appointed Guardian over Elizabeth, Sophia and Martin Kitch, and Anna, Barbara, Leonora, Margaret and Catharine Berger, Orphan and Minor children of Catharine, one of the Daughters of Jacob Wise, deceased. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 11'° day of September 1754. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson 8t Al: Esquires, Justices. Paul Weirsel, Casper Shaffner and Margaret Sowderen are appointed Guardians over John Schriver, George Schriver and Lodwick Schriver, Orphan and Minor children of ADAM SCHRIVER," deceased. [16] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 14° day of September Anno Dom: 1754. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, James Smith and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. Sufficient cause being shown to this Court by Martha Henry (late Martha McElheney, Widow) against Alexander McElheney being Guardian over Elizabeth and Ann McElheney, Orphan and Minor children of her late Husband, JOHN McELHENEY, deceased. It is ordered that the said Martha Henry be continued their Guardian. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 22' day of October 1754. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, James Smith and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. 21 Foe prior proceedings in the Wilkins mate see ibid., 127, 132. aa For prior proceedings ill the Hull estate see ibid., 129. .a For prior proceedings in the Mclibeny estate see ibid., 127. ...For prior proceedings in the Schreiber estate see ibid.,136. Genealogical Gleanings 199 Upon Petition of James Semple, Administrator of JOHN SEMPLE, deceased, setting forth that the personal Estate of the said Decedent is not Sufficient to pay and discharge the Debts. That the said Decedent dyed Seized of a Certain Tract of Warrant Land situate in the Township of Donnegal containing about three hundred acres, and praying an Order to sell the same. Request granted. [17] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 6Th day of November Anno Dom: 1754. Before Robert Thompson, James Smith and Samuel Anderson, Esquires, Justices. Pursuant to an Order of Orphans Court of the 22 ° day of October last, James Semple, Administrator of JOHN SEMPLE, Deceased, doth now Return that on the fourth day of November he did expose for Sale the three hundred acres, and sold the same to Leonard Neigly for £190. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 8th day of November 1754. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. Peter, John and Elizabeth Smeltzer (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chose John Smeltzer their Father their Guardian over Estate bequeathed them by MICHAEL CORE, their Grandfather, and the said John Smeltzer is appointed guardian over his chil dren Margaret, Sabina, Jacobina and Jacob Smeltzer (under the Age of fourteen). [18] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 9u day of November AD: 1754. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and William Jevon, Esquires. Ordered that James Wright, Guardian over John Conolly, a Minor and Orphan Son of JOHN CONNOLLY 05 late of Lancaster County, deceased, do pay such Debts as appear due. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 8Th day of November 1754. Before James Smith, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Robert Greer and Catharine his Wife (late Catharine Fools, Widow and Executrix of JAMES FOSH, deceased) are appointed Guardians over Elizabeth and James Posh, Or phan and Minor children of the said James Posh. The said Robert Grear and Catharine his wife produced an Account whereby there appears a Ballance to be distributed to the Widow, to Elizabeth Fosh, a Daughter, and James Posh, a son. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 3 4 day of December 1754. Before Robert Thompson, James Smith and Adam Simon Kuhn, Esquires. Justices. Thomas Cookson, an Orphan and Minor Son of DANIEL COOKSON, chums Isaac Whitlock and Peter Worrell to be his Guardians in the room of Benjamin Saville, his late Guardian. [19] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 3° [sic] day of December 1754. Before Emanuel Carpenter, James South, Robert Thompson, John Allison and Adam Simon Kuhn, Esquires, Justices. Upon Petition of David Reed and Alexander Scott, Executors of the last Will and Testament of ROBERT FORSYTH," deceased. Setting forth that since passing an Account of the Administrators they have paid sums to Thomas McAfee, John Dunn, etc. The some amounting to 81:2:3. The Balance amounting to £176:3:11 is distributed to the Widow, Mary Forsyth a Daughter, James Forsyth a Son, Ann Forsyth a Daughter, and RoW Forsyth a Son. =For prior proceedings is the Connolly mete see ibid., 135. .5 1he will of FLobert Forsyth of Manic Top., dated 15 Apr. and proved 17 Apr, 1752, named his wife Eliza and children Mary, James, Acme and Robert Forsyth. David Reed and Alexander Scott were named executors. Will Book At. 201:1712. 200 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Upon Petition of Joseph Shank, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN SHANK, deceased, praying that Hans Christy may be appointed his Guardian in the room of Jacob Immell his former Guardian. Samuel Poor, an Orphan and Minor Son of ALEXANDER POOR," Deceased, chutes Thomas Harris as his Guardian. [20] Upon Petition of Abraham Farney, eldest son of PETER FARNEY, 28 late of County of Lancaster. Setting forth that at an Orphans Court held the 5 . day of September 1749 Gabriel Carpenter, Rudy Stone, John Landus and Jacob Sensinne did report they had appraised the value of two hundred and eighty six acres with buildings thereon at £570. Seventy five acres of rough Ground granted by Patent to John Smith, the said Peter Funey's Wife's Father. The said Petitioner as eldest Son is willing and desirous to hold and enjoy the said Tracts and pay the respective Shares of the other heirs. 455 December 1754. Before the same Justices. Ordered that James Wright the Guardian of the children of the WIDOW CON- NOLLY, deceased, do pay James Starret the Subscription of THOMAS EWING, deceased, to the Meeting at DonnegaL Gabriel Carpenter, Guardian of MARGARET BARE, Deceased, late Wife of Joseph Rench, being brought into Court on an Attachment for not appearing on a Citation. The Court orders that the said Gabriel Carpenter do pay the Sum of £50 with what interest is due thereon, bang the remaining part of the Deceased Margaret's portion to her surviving husband, Joseph Rench. [21] Charles Harlagher and Jeremiah Wolf are appointed Guardians over Henry, Isaac and Jacob Deardoff, Orphans and Minor Children of HENRY DEARDOFF, 2. deceased. Thomas Harris appointed Guardian over John McKinney, Mathew McKinney, Hugh McKinney and Mary McKinney, Orphans and Minor Children of JOHN McKINNEY,.° deceased. Upon Petition of Abraham Deardoff, eldest Son of HENRY DEARDOFF, Deceased. Setting forth that the said Henry Deardoff made his last Will and Testament and therein bequeathed a great part of his Personal Estate but died Intestate as to his Real Estate, not having devised the same. It is ordered that Emanuel Carpenter, Jacob Sensinne, John Bare, Jacob Wise, John Erbe and Jacob Erbe do value and appraise the Real Estate. [22) ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 30t 0 day of December 1754. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. Leonard Mummer and George Michael Wise appointed Guardians over an Orphan and Minor Son of CHRISTIAN MUMMER, deceased. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 9th day of January, A. D. 1755. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. John Neave appointed Guardian over Jacob Stoneman, an Orphan and Minor son of CHRISTIAN STONEMAN, Deceased. B., The will of Alexander Poor, dated 14 July and proved 27 Aug. 1739, appoInted James Harris and Janus Morrison executors, and mentioned only Ins wife Margaret Poor. iS Poe prior proceedings in the Forney estate are ?GM, Yaw, 27, 24, 25. 29 The will of Henry Deardorff, dated 23 Nov. 1749 and entered in Will Book I-I, 96, appointed Edward Bailey executor, mentioned his wife but not by name, and children Abraham, Christine and Henrr No date of probate was irren in the Abstracts, mentioned in Note 1 above. 2 . The will of John MaKinnie of Paxton Twp., dated 25 Now and proved 29 Nov. 1749, named his mother Martha McKinnie, brother Henry and brother-in-law Thomas Harris executors, and named wife Jean, but only mentioned me son John, though there were other children. Will Book A-1, 18401749. Genealogical Gleanings 201 ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 5. day of February, A. D. 1755. Before Thomas Edwards, Emanuel Carpenter, James Smith, Samuel Anderson, Thomas Holliday, John Allison and Adam Reed, Esquires, Justices. James Gillespie and William Richardson the Guardians of James Porter and Samuel Porter, Orphan and Minor children of ROBERT PORTER," deceased, applying to the Court for leave to put out to interest the Money in their hands belonging to the said Minors which they believe will amount to about 28 pounds. Permission given to let out the same 28 pounds to Robert Porter. [23] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 6. day of February 1755. Before John Allison, Thomas Holliday and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. Robert Howard an Orphan and Minor Son of GORDON HOWARD, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chases Joseph Howard as his Guardian. Joseph Howard is appointed guardian over Martha Howard an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Gordon Howard. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 6. day of January 1756 [sic]. Before Robert Thompson, James Whithill, John Allison, Adam Reed and Thomas Forster, Esquires, Justices. James Mays, an Orphan and Minor Sort of ANDREW MAYS," deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses James Starret as Guardian. Rachell Mays, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Andrew Mays, Deceased (being above the Age of Fourteen Years) chooses Thomas Mays as Guardian. Thomas Mays is appointed Guardian over Rebecca Mays, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Andrew Mays, deceased. Thomas Mays is appointed Guardian over Margaret Mays, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Andrew Mays, deceased. [24] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 4m day of March 1755. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson, William Jevon and James Smith, Esquires, Justices. Upon Petition of Robert Patton, Administrator of JAMES MOORE, deceased, Setting forth that the said James Moore died Intestate. That at the time of his death he was possessed of or interested in a certain Tract of the London Company's Land situate in Strasburgh Township in the County of Lancaster containing three hundred and forty six acres or thereabouts and requests permission to sell same for payments of debts. Request granted. Tobias Pickle and Jacob Hemmerling appointed Guardians over Anna Maria, Eva Elizabeth, Anna Margaret and Catharine Wolf, Orphan and Minor children of JONAS WOLF." [25] Christian Lauer and Adam Dieferbach appointed Guardians over Catharine Goldman and Magdalen Goldman, Orphan and Minor Children of CONRAD GOLDMAN, deceased. Daniel Shuey, Executor of the last Will and Testament of JONAS WOLF produced an Account and there appears a Ballance to be distributed to the Widow and the four children: Anna Maria, Eva Elizabeth, Anna Margaret and Catharine. "For prior proceedings in the Porter estate see PGM, XXIV, 23, 34. " The will of Andrew Mays, dated 16 Apr, and proved 27 June 1754, named hi, wife Rebecca and brother Thomas Mays executors. Children mentioned were James, Mary, Rachel, Rebecca, Margaret and Susanna. Will Book B-I, 52,1754. , a The will of Jonas Wolf of Bethel Twp., dated 6 May and proved 5 Aug. 1754, mennoned only his wife Anne, and appointed Daniel Shuey executor. Will Book Y-2, 95:1754. 202 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine John Brandon, Administrator of JAMES DEMPSEY, deceased, produced an Account passed before Thomas Cookson, Esq. late Deputy Register whereby there appears to be a Ballance, out of which he has paid debts due Andrew Allison, John Paxton, John Miller, Peter Whitmer, Casper Weaver, Michael Shank, Marcus Young and Abraham Hare. [26] Ordered that a Citation do issue to Andrew Johnson and Rebecca Johnson to appear the 25t1 day of March ins' at the Court to answer the complaint of Margery Gay, an Orphan Daughter of JAMES GAY, Deceased. Upon the petition of Robert Howard and Martha Howard by Joseph Howard, Guardian over Robert Howard and Martha Howard, Orphan and Minor Children of GORDON HOWARD deceased, setting forth that Gordon Howard in his Will stated the said Robert and Martha Howard should be maintained and educated out of the Profits of his Plantation. They have been maintained by their Guardian at his own Expence since the Decease of their Father. And Praying the Court to order the Widow of said Gordon Howard (in whose hands and possession the plantation now is) to repay said sums. Ordered that Joins Allison, Samuel Scott, James Sterret and Barnabas Hughes do value the place whereon Rachel Howard the Widow now lives. [27] 5". March 1755. Before the SAM! Justices. Pursuant to an Order of Orphans Court of the 4. day of December last, Emanuel Carpenter, John Bare, Jacob Wise, John Erb and Jacob Erb, five of the persons appointed to value the Real Estate of HENRY DEARDOFF, deceased, state they value the one hundred and twenty seven acres at £400. Ordered that Abraham Deardoff the eldest son do on paying the respective shares of the other children, hold and enjoy the same. Magdalena Henneberger, Administratrix of JOHN HENNEBERGER,. 4 deceased, cloth now return under an Order of the Orphans Court of the day of June, she hath sold to Martin Offner a five Acre lot of Ground near the Borough of Lancaster for £90, [28] The Court Order and direct Abraham Deardoff, eldest son of HENRY DEARDOFF, deceased, to pay to Daniel Bollinger, Husband to Elizabeth, late the Widow of Henry Deardoff, the Sum of Eight pounds yearly during her life. The said Abraham to pay Christian, Daughter of said deceased, to Henry a Son, to Isaac a Son, to Jacob a Son, certain sums of money. Upon Petition of John Frances, eldest Son of BALSER FRANCES (who died Intestate) Setting forth that Balser Frances died possessed of a Plantation situate in Cocalico Township containing two hundred and thirty six acres. That the Petitioner is willing to pay his Brothers and Sisters their Respective Shares, and retain said Plantation. Ordered that John Bare, Jacob Sinsenny, Jacob Each, Daniel Bollinger and Jeremiah Wolf do Value and appraise said Tract. [29] Abraham Frances and Elizabeth Frances, Orphan and Minor Children of BALSER FRANCES, deceased (being above the age of fourteen Years) choose George Michael Wise as Guardian. Christophal Frances an Orphan and Minor Son of Balser Frances, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen years) chooses George Swingle as Guardian. Elizabeth Zimmerman, Widow, Aclministratrix of NICHOLAS ZIMMERMAN, Deceased. Produced an Account, whereby there appears to be a Ballance to be distributed unto Barbara, the Wife of Paul Poorman, one of the Daughters; unto Leonard Mummer and Michael Wise, the guardians of John Mummer an Orphan and Minor Child of CHRISTIAN MUMMER, deceased, and legal representative of Margaret Mummer, late Margaret Zimmerman, the other Daughter of Nicholas Zimmerman. For prior proceedings in the Henneberger mate see PGM, XXIV, 133. Genealogical Gleanings 203 Michael Net; Administrator of SEBASTIAN NETZ, deceased, produced an Account whereby there appears to be a Ballance to be distributed to Margaret the Widow, the children, Sebastian, Margaret, Barbara and Catharine Net., and to the Administrator, Michael Net; Eldest son. [30] Upon Petition of Christian Fox and Magdalena his wife, late Magdalena Ernstberger, Wide of HENRY ERNSTBERGER," deceased. Setting forth that the Decedent left a Personal Estate of £106:19:6, That he was seized of a Tract of Land Situate in Donnegal Township in Lancaster County containing two hundred and twenty five acres and request permission to sell the some for payment of debts. Request granted. Upon Petition of Jacob Abey, second Son of PETER ABEY," deceased, setting forth that the said Peter Abey devised a part of his Real Estate, but as to the other part died Intestate. And prayed the Court to appoint Persons to Value the Real Estate. That the Petitioner may (if his eldest Brother will not) an payment of the respective Shares of the other Children hold the Land of which his Father died Intestate. It is Ordered that Emanuel Carpenter, Christian Wenger, Gabriel Carpenter, George Line, Richard Owen and Jane [sic] Bare do Value and appraise the Real Estate. [31] Whereas it is further set forth in the said Petition that the said PETER EABY, deceased, duetted a part of his Real Estate to be appraised which he devised to his son Christian and praying it might be appraised. It is Ordered that Emanuel Carpenter, Christian Wenger, Gabnel Carpenter, George Line, Richard Owen and John Bare do Value and appraise the same. Upon Petition of Catharine Williams, Widow and Relict of ABRAHAM WILLIAMS, deceased, Setting forth that she had the Charge and Maintenance of the Decd. three Children for two years past entirely at her own cost. That sometime after her Husbands Decease, Benj. Clark, Administrator on said Estate took all Effects into his own hands, that she the Petitioner is not able to maintain said Children without some reasonable Allowance. The Court Ordered Benjamin Clark and Adam Reed, the Guardians of James, Thomas and Benjamin Williams, Orphan Children of Abraham Williams, deceased, to pay unto Catharine Williams the Petitioner the necessary sums to maintain the Children. [32] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the eh day of March 1755. Before Robbert Thompson, William Jevon and AI: Esquires, Justices. Isaac Saunders, Guardian over Robert Patterson an Orphan Son of ROBERT PATTERSON, deceased. Produced his Account which is as follows: To Maintenance of the Orphan at £6 pr. Annum: £4:10:0. To 9 me Schooling: £0:15:0. Other charges in all amounting to £40:19:2. He has received £310 from Felix Donely and £21:12:3 from other sources. It is Ordered that Robert Patterson be bound to Isaac Saunders until he arrive to the age of twenty one. [33] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 7 . day of March 1755. Before Robert Thompson, William Jevon & Al: Esquires, Justices. James Forsythe and Mary Forsyth Orphan and Minor Children of ROBERT FORSYTHE, deceased (being above the age of fourteen Years) chose Samuel Simpson as guardian. Samuel Simpson appointed Guardian over Ann and Robert Forsythe, Orphan and Minor Children of Robert Forsythe, deceased. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 25 . day of March 1755. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson, John Allison, Samuel Anderson, James Smith and Adam Reed, Esquires, Justices. 55 The will of Henry Ernstberger, dated 25 Jan. and proved 6 March 1754, appointed his wife Magdalena executrix, but trimmed no children. Will Book Y-2, 127:1754. 55 For prior proceedinee in the Eby-Ebry eatate see PGM, may, 51, 124. 204 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine John McDowel (miller) appointed Guardian over Margery Gay an Orphan and Minor Daughter of JAMES GAY, deceased. [34] Upon Petition of William Smith and Anna Maria his Wife, late Anna Maria Bredeston, Widow and Administratrix of LEONARD BREDESTON, deceased. Setting forth that the said Leonard Bredeston died Intestate, possessed of an Improvement or Tract of about two hundred acres situate on a Branch of Muddy Creek in County aforesaid. That the Intestate did not leave a Personal Estate sufficient for Maintaining and Educating his Children. And Praying for an Order to Sell said Improvement. Request granted. Maria Margaret Bredeston, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Leonard Bredeston chooses David Shirk as her Guardian. Maria Fronica Bredeston, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Leonard Bredeston chooses Daniel Sober as her Guardian. David Shirk and Daniel Sober are appointed Guardians over Anna Mary, Jacob, Christian, Christena and Eva Bredeston, Orphan and Minor Children of Leonard Bredeston, deceased. Samuel Boyd, Robert McElheney and William Montgomery are appointed Guardians over James, Samuel, Robert, Margaret, John, Thomas and Frances Maxwell, Orphan and Minor Children of ROBERT MAXWELL,'' deceased. [55] Upon Petition of Elizabeth Cookson, Widow and Administratrix of CHARLES COOKSON,. deceased. Setting forth that the Petitioner the 5° day of April 1753 preferred a Petition which set forth that the said Charles Cookson dyed intestate not leaving sufficient personal Estate to pay his debts. That he was seized of a Tract of Land containing three hundred acres situate in Salsbury Township in the County of Lancaster for which a Warrant was taken out in the name of DANIEL COOKSON, deceased. Praying she might be at Liberty to Sell and convey said Land that she might pay the debts of decedent. The said Petitioner sold the same, but there remains a Deficiency to pay all the debts. That part of said Tract was taken in Execution by the Sheriff to pay a debt due to Thomas Cookson, the said Intestates Brother. Petitioners received an Order to repair the Mill which she claims to maintain and bring up the said intestates two children. [36] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 29 ° day of March 1755 Before Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon and Al. Esquires, Justices. James Ewing, an Orphan and Minor Son of THOMAS EWING,. deceased, (being above the Age of fourteen Years) Chuses Robert Thompson, Esquire, together with James Wright as Guardian (in the room of William Hamilton, formerly appointed with the said James Wright.) [37] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the ninth day of April 1755. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. The Persons appointed the fourth day of March last to Value and appraise the Real Estate of PETER ABLY, Deceased, do now return as follows: They value the two hundred and fifty acres at £650. One hundred acres at another place (part of a Tract of three hundred acres) at £240. And two hundred acres (the Remainder of the three hundred Acres) with a Grist Mill devised to his Son Christian Abey at £400, amounting in all to £1290, 8, The will of Robert Msswell, dated 22 July and proved 1g Aug. 1752, named his wife Catharine, mentioned only his son James by name, and appointed Samuel Boyd, ltobert McKenney and John Clark executors. Will Book I-1, 339:1752. aa For prior proceedings in the Cookson estate see PGM, XXIV, 129, 112 ibid., 20. as For prior proceedings in the Ewing estate Genealogical Gleanings 20 5 Christian Abey the Eldest Son refusing to hold the Real Estate, Jacob Abey the Second Son has set forth by Petition to Orphans Court the fourth day of March last, that he is willing and desirous to hold and enjoy the same and pay the respective Shares of the other Children. The Court Order that Jacob Ahoy the second Son of Peter Ahoy, Deceased, do pay the respective shares to the other children, being Peter Abey, Henry Abey, Abraham Abey, Barbara Abey, Ann Abey, Dourst Abey, Martin Abey and John Ahoy. [38] It appearing that Hans Dewalt Lickty and Barbara his Wife, late Barbara Ahoy, the Widow and Relict of the said Peter Ahoy, have released all her right in Consideration of /225 paid to them by Abraham Bare and Michael Sharer, the Guardians of the Children. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 17° day of April 1755. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Abraham Witmore appointed Guardian over Benedict Ashelman, an Orphan and Minor Son of DANIEL ASHELMAN, 4° deceased. Henry Neiff appointed Guardian over Magdalena Ashelman, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Daniel Ashelman. Jacob Brubaker appointed Guardian over Barbara Ashelman, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Daniel Ashelman, deceased. [39] Upon Petition of Daniel Ashelman, eldest Son of Daniel Ashelman, deceased. Setting forth that the said Deceased made his last Will and Testament and therein devised a part of his real Estate. As to a certain Tract of Land containing about three hundred and eight acres situated in the County of York, died Intestate. The Petitioner as eldest Son is willing and desirous to hold and enjoy the said Tract and pay the respective Shares of the other Children. It is Ordered that Henry Need, Jacob Need, Jacob Brubaker and Benjamin Bare do value and appraise the same. The said Henry Need, Jacob Neiff, Jacob Brubaker and Benjamin Bare did value the three hundred and eighty acres situate in York County at £565. It is ordered that Daniel Ashelman enjoy the same and pay the other Children their respective shares. [40] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 3. day of June 1755. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson, James Smith and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Henry Need is appointed Guardian over John Bowman, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN BOWMAN, deceased. Christian Carver appointed Guardian over Elizabeth Bowman, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of John Bowman, deceased. Garret Graham appointed Guardian over William Willson, an Orphan and Minor Son of WILLIAM WILLSON, deceased. Elizabeth Newswanger, Widow and Administratrix of ULRICK NEWSWANGER, deceased, doth now in Obedience to an Order of the Orphans Court held at Lancaster the third day of June 1752 [make report]. She did make Sale of Improvement and Tract of Land situate in the Township of Donegall containing one hundred and sixty acres to Jacob and Peter Roadt for £291. [41] Upon Petition of Adam Shalley and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Breckbill, Widow and Relict of BENEDICT BRECKBILL, deceased. Setting forth that the said Benedict Breckbill dyed Intestate leaving a Personal Estate of £84:19:5 and it not being sufficient to satisfy his debts it is ordered to sell a certain Plantation or Tract of Warrant Land situate in Township of Lebanon in County of Lancaster containing about one hundred and fifty acres. iO The will of this Daniel Eshleman was probated in 1749 and entered in Will Bask A-I, 571. By error, the abstract of ha will, entered in Abstracts of Lancaster County Wills, cited in Note I above, is a duplicate of the will of a later Daniel Eshleman whose will was proved in 1770 and entered in Will Book B-1, 618. 206 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Upon Petition of Henry Neil, Guardian over John Bowman, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN BOWMAN, deceased. Setting forth that he thinks it will be for the Benefit of the said Minor to bind him out to some trade. It is Ordered that the said John Bowman be bound an apprentice to Henry Charles (Weaver) till he arrive to the Age of Eighteen years. [42] Upon Petition of Katharine Werf el, Widow and Henry Rockey, Administrators of MELCHOR WERFEL, deceased. Setting forth that Melchor Werf el dyed Intestate, leaving a personal Estate not Sufficient to pay his debts, and a Tract of Land situate in the Township of Bart in the County of Lancaster containing one hundred and fifty acres surveyed to Melchor Werfel by Vertue of a Warrant from the Proprietors. That he left seven small children and requests permission to sell said Tract. Requests granted. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 4. day of June 1755. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Michael Cryder, an Orphan and Minor Son of JACOB CRYDER,“ deceased (being above the age of fourteen Years) chuses John Miller (his Father in Law) as Guardian in the room of Mich Myer and Jacob Mummer formerly appointed. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 9. day of June 1755. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. [43] Philip Jacob Getz an Orphan and Minor Son of PETER GETZ an (being above the age of fourteen Years) chooses Philip Doyle as Guardian. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 10. day of June 1711. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson and Al: Esquires, Justices. The Persons appointed the 5. day of March last to value and appraise the Real Estate of BALZER FRANCES, deceased, consisting of two hundred and thirty six acres situate in Cocolico Township, County of Lancaster. John Frances, eldest Son of said Deceased, upon paying the respective shares to the Widow and other children might hold and enjoy the same. It is Ordered that John Frances, eldest Son of Baltzer Frances do pay and distribute the said £518 unto Anna Barbara, the Wife and Relict of Baltzer Frances, to George Frances, to Michael Frantz, the Husband of Anna Maria Frances, one of the Daughters, to Conrad Charles, Husband of Catharine Frances, another of the Daughters, to Stophell Frances another son, to Michael IGtch, the Husband of Elizabeth Frances another Daughter, to Abraham Frances another Son. [44] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 2° day of September 1755. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson, John Allison, James Smith & Al: Esquires, Justices. Katharine Werfel and Henry Rockey, Administrators of MELCHOR WERFEL, deceased, do now return in writing. That in Pursuance of an Order of Orphans Court the 3. day of June last, they did sell the Tract to George Werfel for £255. [45] Upon Petition of Albert Clinef eller and Ulrich Stettle and Catharine his Wife, late Catharine Spesser, which said Albert and Catharine are Administrators of JOHN CLINEFELTER, deceased. Setting forth that the personal Eastate of deceased is not Sufficient to pay the debts and requests permission to sell a certain Tract of Warrant Land Situate in Township of Warwick, County of Lancaster. Request granted. Upon Petition of Elizabeth Folkman, Widow and Relict of JOHN FOLKMAN, deceased. That John Baird of Leacock Township was on the 4th day of September 1754 " See PGM, XXIV, 25, 27, for prior proceedings in the est.te of Jece , Old". "For prior proceedings in the Getz estate is ibid., 129., Genealogical Gleanings 207 appointed Guardian over the Estate of her Daughter Jane Folkman. That she has been at considerable Expence in Maintaining and Educating etc. her said Daughter and now prays the Court to Order John Baird to pay her certain Sums until the Child arrive to the Age of fourteen. [46] Upon the Petition of Henry Simon and Christena his Wife, Administrators of LAWRENCE UPMYER, deceased. Setting forth that the personal Estate is not sufficient to pay the debts and maintain the child and request permission to sell a House and Lot of Ground in the Borough of Lancaster. Request granted. [47] Upon Petition of John Walsh, son of JAMES WALSH late of Lancaster County, Yeoman, deceased. Setting forth that the said James Walsh dyed Seized of a Tract of about two hundred acres which the Petitioner has agreed to buy for £280. He hath already paid £120 and therewith settled many of the debts. He requests permission to sell a Tract of two hundred Acres situate in Sadsbury Township and also a certain Tract of four hundred and ten acres in Paxton Township. Request granted. Upon Petition of Henry Renick, Guardian of James Renick in behalf of the said James. Setting forth that the said James Renick being in 1750 an Inf ant under thirteen years and then did bind himself apprentice to John Allison, a Clothier, but he has not been properly instructed nor likely to be thro' the default of the said John Allison. The Petitioner states the Lad is illegally detained and praying the Court to examine into the premises. [48] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 3 5 day of September 1781. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn and Will. Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Michael Hubly and Michael Byerly, Junr. are appointed Guardians over Jacobine Sowers and Anna Maria Sowers, Orphan and Minor Children of WILLIAM SOWERS, deceased. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster, the third day of December 1755. Before Robert Thompson, James Smith and Thomas Holliday, Esquires, Justices. James Caldwell, Administrator of PATRICK ORR, deceased, who died Intestate, produced an Account whereby there appears a Ballance which is ordered to be paid into the hands of Daniel Orr, a Brother of the Deceased. James Hamilton and Katharine Hamilton, Orphan and Minor Children of JOHN HAMILTON," late of Chester County, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) choose Thomas Holliday, Esquire as Guardian. [49] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 17. day of January 1756. Before William Jevon, Adam Simon Kuhn and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. Upon Petition of Martin Cryder and Paul Weitzel, two of the Administrators of WILLIAM GARDNER, deceased, who died Intestate. Setting forth that the personal Estate of the Decedent was not sufficient to pay the debts. That the decedent died possessed of a House and Lott situate in Duke Street in the Borough of Lancaster and praying the Court to make an Order to sell the same. Request granted. 55 Th, will of James Welsh of Paxton Top., dated 21 Jan. and proved 3 May 1754, named his wife Mary, children John, Thomas, James, Rob., Joseph, Jean, Rubel [sic] and Mary, and appointed his wife and John Welsh executors. Will Book 13-1, 48:1754. as The will of John Hamilton of Londonderry Top., Chester Co., dated 31 May and proved 29 Aug. 1755, named his wife Jean and three children, James, John and Catherine, all under age. To his youngest son John he devised a plantation and fulling mill in Cumberland Co., and named Josiah Scott of Lancaster Co. his guardim till the boy came of age. As executors he named Dn Robert Thompson of Lancaster Co.. Alexander Johnston of New London, and Robert Allison of Charlestown, Md. Chester Co. Will Book D, 16:175S- 208 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine [50] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 650 day of February 1756. Before Emanuel Carpenter, John Allison and James Whitehill, Esquires, Justices Upon Petition of George Michael Wolf, eldest Son and Heir of GEORGE MICHAEL WOLF, late of Earl Township. Setting forth that the Intestate died possessed of two hundred acres in Earl Township and left nine children, many whereof are yet under Age. That the Petitioner is desirous to hold the said Estate and praying the Court to appoint six honest Men to value the real Estate. The Court Ordered Gabriel Carpenter. Michael Oberly, George Young, Michael Tensor, Hans Graff and Christian Herman to appraise the said real Estate. [51] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the rn day of March 1756. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn, James Smith and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. George Michael Shryner, Son of MICHAEL SHRYNER, 45 deceased, being above the Age of fourteen Years, chooses Bernard Hubly as Guardian. Philip Shryner and Bernard Hubly appointed Guardians over Philip Shryner and John Shryner, Orphan and Minor Children of John Shryner, deceased. David Longanacre the Younger appointed Guardian over Mary Light, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of JACOB LIGHT, deceased. Henry Light and Peter Schwar appointed Guardians over Henry Light, Elizabeth Light, Fronica Light and Barbara Light, Orphan and Minor Children of Jacob Light, deceased. Conrad Wolf, an Orphan and Minor Son of GEO: MICH' WOLF, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Jeremiah Wolf as Guardian. Bernard Wolf, an Orphan and Minor Son of Gm: Mich' Wolf, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Wendle Zwetzer as Guardian. Wendle Swetzer and Joseph Rutter appointed Guardians over Henry Wolf, Ann Wolf, Abraham Wolf and Susannah Wolf, Or phan and Minor Children of Geo: Mich' Wolf, deceased. [52] Pursuant to an Order of Orphans Court of the 6. day of Feb, last, the persons appointed to value and appraise the real Estate of George Michael Wolf, deceased, consisting of a Plantation and Tract of two hundred acres situate in Earl Township, state that George Michael Wolf, the Eldest Son, may hold the same at 050 on paying the Widow and Children their respective shares. John Myer, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN MYER, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years, chooses Ulrich Soopinger as Guardian. Hans Garber the younger appointed Guardian over Fronica Myer an Orphan and Minor Daughter of John Myer, deceased. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the third day of March 1756. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn & James Smith, Esquires, Justices. Hans Baughman, John Stoner & Christian Baughman appointed Guardians over Christian Stoner, John Stoner, Elizabeth Stoner and Magdalena Stoner, Orphan and Minor Chil dren of JACOB STONER, deceased. Barbara Stoner and Michael Baughman, the Administrators of Jacob Stoner, deceased, produced an Account, whereby there appears a Ballance to be divided to the Widow Barbara Stoner, Christ' Stoner, Eldest Son, John Stoner another Son, and Daughters Catharine Stoner, Elizabeth Stoner and Magadalena Stoner. as The will of Michael Schreiner of Manheim Twp., dated 8 July 1754 and apparently proved the same day (I) appointed his wife Barbara, Philip Lenherr and Johannes Shriver executors, and named children George, Philip and John. Will Book B-I, 54:1754. Genealogical Gleanings 209 [53] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 20 March 1756. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Thomas Holliday and James Whitehill, Esquires, Justices. Robert Anderson and Elizabeth his Wife, late Elizabeth Bowen, Executrix of JOHN BOWEN," deceased, having been cited to appear this day at the Instance of John Ford to pass the Account of their Administration that a distribution might be made. The said Elizabeth being unable to appear, it is continued until the next Court. Michael Bright & Wendle Laudermilk are appointed Guardians over Elizabeth, Catharine, Maria and Salome Bunch, Orphan and Minor children of JOHN MICHAEL BUNCH, deceased. [54] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 27. day of March 1756. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. James Mackey, an Orphan and Minor Son of ROBERT MACKEY, deceased, being above the Age of fourteen Years chooses David Lowry as Guardian. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 6° day of April 1756. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. Josias Scott appointed Guardian over John Hamilton, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN HAMILTON late of Chester County. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 6. day of May 1756. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Thomas Holliday and James Smith, Esquires, Justices. Emanuel Carpenter, Esquire, Administrator of JOHN SMOOSE, deceased, exhibited an Account since the Settlement of his Administration amounting to 117:7:5. Abraham Imoberstag, Attorney to the Heirs being present. It appears there is a Ballance to be distributed to the heirs of 1194:12:3. [55] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 14. day of May 1754. Before James Whitehill, Robert Thompson and Thomas Holliday, Esquires, Justices. James Jervis, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOSEPH JERVIS,. deceased (being above the age of fourteen Years) chooses James Smith, Esquire and Isaac Whitlock, Gent: as Guardians. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 1. 5 day of June 1756. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Thomas Holliday, James Smith, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Upon the Petition of Jacob Reigar, Administrator of PATRICK SUTTON, deceased. Setting forth that the Personal Estate of Decedent is not Sufficient to pay and Satisfy the debts. That the said Intestate dyed possessed of a Tract of Land consisting of sixty two acres situate in Warwick Township in the County of Lancaster and praying an Order to sell the same. Request granted. [57] Upon the Petition of Henry Soudder, Administrator of PETER ROSENBERGER, deceased. Setting forth that the personal Estate of the said Intestate is not Sufficient to pay and satisfy the Debts of said deceased. That the Intestate was possessed of a certain Plantation situate in Bethel Township containing about one hundred and fifty acres, which became vested in the petitioner and which he prays permission to sell to satisfy the debts. Request granted. Upon Petition of Grace Scott, Widow and Relict of THOMAS SCOTT, who was one of the Executors of JOHN SCOTT, deceased. It is ordered that Thomas Harris, the Guardian of John Scott, an Orphan and Minor Son of the said John Scott, deceased, do pay the said Grace Scott five pounds out of the Orphans Estate, having provided for said Orphan while he lived at her house. 45 5 PGM, XXIV, 122, Ill, for prior proceeding* in the Bowen thew 5 15e ibid., 129. for Prior poi.ordinr a she Prv‘11 210 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Albright Clinefellow, Hans Ulrich Strode and Catharine Stettle, late Catharine Spaser, Widow, which said Albright and Catharine are Administrators of JOHN CLINEFELLOW, deceased. Do now return an Order of this Court, dated 2° of Sept' 1755 to sell the Real Estate of John Clinefellow, deceased, and they have sold an Improvement and Tract of one hundred and seventy three acres to Michael Myer and George Myer for £180. Ordered by the Court that Joseph Howard (who appeared this day on a Citation) do make up the Account of his Executorship. [58] Mary Musgrave and Caleb Musgrave, Administrators of JOHN MUSGRAVE,°° deceased, produced an Account whereby there appears to be a BaIlance to be divided to the Widow and Children. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 9 50 day of June 1756. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson & Al: Esquires, Justices. Upon Settling the Administrators Account of Elizabeth Cookson, Widow, Administratrix of CHARLES COOKSON, deceased. It appears there is a Ballance. The said Administratrix has paid £200 for rebuilding the Mill and prays the remainder be divided between herself and her two children by said Charles Cookson. She has maintained the two children for four years last past. (Note: Isaac Whitelock, guardian of the children, has certain sums in his possession.) [59] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 19. Day of June 1756. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Reed and Adam Simon Kuhn, Edquires, Justices. John Michael Hack, Son of JOHN HACK,. deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Henry Walter as Guardian. John Hack, an Orphan and Minor Son of John Hack, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Jost Hoffman as Guardian. Mary Barbara Hack, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of John Hack, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses George Conrad as Guardian. Andrew Saltsbeter and George Conrad are appointed Guardians over Jacob Hack, Christopher Hack, John George Hack, John Nicholas Hack, Christian Hack and Catharina Hack, Orphan and Minor Children of John Hack, deceased. John Adam Hoffman, an Orphan and Minor Son of HENRY HOFFMAN, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Leonard Ho!stone as Guardian. [60] Jost Hoffman, George Treare and Hieronirnus Trautsman are appointed Guardians over Elizabeth Hoffman, Catharine Hoffman, Jost Hoffman, George Hoffman and Mary Hoffman, Orphan and Minor Children of HENRY HOFFMAN, deceased. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 1 0 day of July 1756. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and Edward Shippen, Esquires, Justices. George Sprecker and Eva Margaret his Wife, late Eva Margaret Swobe, Widow and Administrators of JOHN SWOBE, deceased, Produced an Account whereby there appears a Ballance to be distributed to the Widow Eva Margaret, and a daughter aged about Si Months who also dyed about five Months after the said John Swain. Ordered that the half of said Infants share be paid to the Mother and the other half to George Michael Swobe, eldest Uncle and legal Representative of said Infant. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the g5 day of July 1758. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and Edward Shippen, Esquires, Justices. as See ibid., 136, for prior proceedings in the Musgrove estate. .0 The will of John Haag of HeMelberg Top., dated 23 Feb. 1733 (sic] and proved 11 Apr 1755, appointed as executors Andrew Crease and Philip Breitebach, named his wife Dorothea, and children Michael, John, Jacob, Christopher, George, Nicholas, Chrktian, Elizabeth and Barbara. Will Book Y-2, 310:1755. Genealogical Gleanings 211 up. Petition of Daniel Mytinger, Administrator of JOHN RICE deceased, Setting forth that John Rice died in Debt to sundry Persons and not leaving sufficient personal estate to satisfy his debts. He was siezed of a Messuage and Lot of Ground in the Borough of Lancaster and praying permission to sell the same. Request granted. [61] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 7th Day of September 1756, Before Thomas Edwards, John Allison, Robert Thompson, James Smith, Thomas Holliday, James Whitehill, Adam Simon Kuhn, Esquires, Justices. Maria Barbara Tollrnan and Sabina Tollman, Orphan and Minor Children of ADAM TOLLMAN, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) choose Vincent Cooper as Guardian. John Snook is appointed Guardian over Magadalena Tolbman, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Adam Tollman, deceased. Peter Pannecook and Catharine his Wife Late Catharine Feits, Widow and Adrninistratrix of JACOB FEITS, deceased. Produced an Account whereby there appears a Ballance to be distributed to the said Catharine the Widow, to John Feits the eldest Son and to Daughters Magdalena and Elizabeth. [62] Jacob Casper Stoever and Conrad Brown appointed Guardians over John, Magdalena and Elizabeth Feits, Orphan and Minor Children of Jacob Felts. Ordered that a Citation do issue to William Snodgrass, Executor of ROBERT STEWART," to appear at an Orphans Court to be held the first Day of October next to pass the Account of his Administration. Edmund Postlethwaite, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN POSTLETHWAITE," deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Joseph Pugh as Guardian. Isaac Whitelock appointed Guardian over Richard Postlethwaite, an Orphan and Minor Son of John Postlethwaite, deceased. Rebecca Patten, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of JAMES PATTEN," deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Hugh Patten as Guardian. Hugh Cunningham and Hugh Patten appointed Guardians over Esther and Elizabeth Patten, Orphan and Minor Children of James Patten, deceased. , ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 18. of October 1756. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson, William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. William Snodgrass, Executor of ROBERT STEWART, deceased, produced an Account passed by Edward Shippen, Esquire, Deputy Register, whereby there appears a Ballance to be distributed to Agnes the Widow, and is assigned her. A Note from Hugh Thompson, Notes form Thomas McClenaghan and James Thompson, Note from John Smith, Bond from Samuel Hatboro, which she agrees to take in full of her said Legacy. [63] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the fifth Day of November 1756. Before Robert Thompson, James Smith and Thomas Holliday, Esquires, Justices. Robert Anderson and Elizabeth his Wife, late Elizabeth Bowen, Widow and Executrix of JOHN BOWEN, deceased, exhibited an Account whereby there is a Ballance to be distributed to the said Elizabeth and to Joseph Bowen, the Decedents Son. The said 5, The will of Robert Stewart of Lancaster Borough, dated 6 July and proved 5 Aug. 1754, named his wife Agnes and child Robert, and appointed William Snodgrass executor. Will Book B-1, 59:1754. According to Franklin Ellis and Samuel Evans' History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, .ah Biographical Sketches (Philadelphia, 15851, 927, Stewart also had a brother Charles in Ireland, a brother John in Leacock Twp., md a sister Sarah, wife of William Snodgrass. For prior proceedings in the Postlethwaite estate see PGM, XXIV, 136. The will of James Patten of Manor Twp., dated 10 Feb. and proved 28 Feb. 1755, appointed Martha and Hugh Palm executors, and named one child: Martin. Will Book 13-5. 54:1755. The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 212 Guardians Elizabeth and Joseph Bowen are to pay Legacies to John Bowen and Ann Bowen, two Children of Decedent, when they arrive to the Age of twenty one years respectively. [64] Joseph Bowen, an Orphan Son of John Bowen, deceased (being above the age of fourteen) chuses Robert Anderson (his Father in Law) Jobs Jenkins and William Douglass as Guardians. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 19. Day of November 1756. Before Robert Thompson, James Smith and Edward Shippen, Esquires, Justices. William Jackson and James Miller, Executors of JAMES MILLER,. late of Leacock Township, produced an Account whereby there appears a Balance to be distributed according to the Will of the Decedent. [65] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 7. Day of December 1756. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Hans George Dietrick, Administrator of FRENA DIETRICK his late Wife, deceased, who was Administratrix of HANS MYER," her former Husband, produced an Account whereby there appears to be a Balance of t8:173. The Accountant prays a further allowance of sums paid by him to Dan' Engst for Carpenters work done to the Msll, to Mathias Strayer for Mason's Work done to the Mill. The remainder to be distributed to the Decedents son John and Daughter Frena or their Guardians. Abraham Miller, an Orphan and Minor Son of ANDREW MILLER, deceased, chooses John Garber and Felix Landes as Guardians. John Garber and Felix Landes are.appointed Guardians over Jacob Miller and Andrew Miller and Christena Miller, Orphan and Minor Children of Andrew Miller. [66] Leopold Jost is appointed Guardian over Benjamin Bowman and Joseph Bowman, Orphan and Minor children of JACOB BOWMAN,. deceased. Upon petition of William McNeely and James Marshall, Executors of JOHN TURNER,. deceased. Setting forth that the Personal Estate is not Sufficient to satisfy the debts. That the said John Turner died seized of a certain Tract of Warrant Land situate in Drumore Township containing about three hundred acres. Praying the Court for an Order to sell aforesaid tract. John Galbraith, an Orphan and Minor Son of ROBERT GALBRAITH," deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses James Work as Guardian. Mary Leviston appointed Guardian over William Leviston, her Son. John Miller of Strasburg Township appointed Guardian over Martin Kendrick, an Orphan and Minor Son of HENRY KENDRICK. The will of James Miller of Leacock Top., dated 4 Apr. 1749 and apparently proved the same day ■ (!) named his av fe Ruth, child James Miller, sons-in-law Thomas Hess (5), Isaac Jackson, William Jackson, Willism Farguer (sic), James Jackson and Thomas Millhouse, and grandchildren, all the children of Isaac Jackson James, Katharine, William, Isaac, Nathmiel and Elizabeth Jukson. Executors were William Jackson and James Miller. Will Book A-I, 168:1749. n4 For prior proceedings in the awe of Ham Myer see PGM, XXIV, 128. For prior proceedings in the Bowman estate see ibid., 24. The will of John Turner of Drumm Top., dated 18 Sept. 1754 and proved 5 Feb. 1 7 55, named no wife but mentioned children James and Christena by name, and four others not named. William McNeely and James Marshall were appointed guardians. Will Book B-I, 761755. The will of Robert Galbraith, dated 23 Feb. 1746 and proved 13 March 1746, named his wife Rebecca executrix, and children Rebecca and John Galbraith. WE Book A-1, 129:1746. Genealogical Gleanings 213 [67] James Snodgrass, ass Orphan and Minor Son of JAMES SNODGRASS," deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses William Snodgrass his Brother as Guardian. Barbara Shriner, Philip Lenhear and Johannes Shriner, Executors of MICHAEL SHRINER. Produce an Account; it appears there is a Enhance to be distributed to the Widow of Deceased and Sons George Michael, Philip and John. Andrew Johnson being sworn to the due service of a Citation on Adam Breniman to appear this Day to settle the Account of his Administration of JOHN BRENNIMAN, deceased. The said Adam not appearing according to the Citation, It is ordered by the Court on Motion of Mr. Ross that an attachment do issue against him. William Snodgrass and John Snodgrass are appointed guardians over Martha, Thomas & James Johnson, Orphan and Minor Children of PATRICK JOHNSON. Upon Petition of Margaret Krey and Jacob Sensinney, administrators of PETER KREY, deceased. Setting forth that the Personal Estate of said Decedent is not SufGcient to pay and satisfy his Debts. That the said Peter Krey died seized of a Certain Tract of Patented Land situate in Leacock Township containing about one hundred and sixty six acres. Praying an Order impowering them to sell said Tract to enable them to settle said Debts and bring up the children of the Decedent. Request granted. [68] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 4. Day of February 1757. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. Casper Snebley and Henry Tupps, Executors of MARTIN CAPLER," deceased, produced an Account signed by the Deputy Register praying the Court order them to distribute to heirs according to last Will and Testament of Martin Capler. [69] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 1 0 day of March 1757. Before Robert Thompson, Thomas Holliday, Adam Simon Kuhn & James Smith, Esquires, Justices. The Administrators of PETER KRAY, deceased, Pursuant to an Order of last Court did sell a part being eighty eight acres of said Tract to John Kray for £381. John Myer, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN MYER, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses John Kneagy for Guardian. Abraham Brubaker, an Orphan and Minor Son of JACOB BRUBAKER °' (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Henry Hare as Guardian. Adam Brenniman, Administrator of JOHN BRENNIMAN, deceased, produces an Account whereby there appears to be a Balance to be distributed to the two Children of the Decedent, namely Catharine Burkholder, Widow of JACOB BURKHOLDER, and Ann the Wife of John Burkholder. Adam Bender and David Bender, Orphan and Minor Children of ADAM BENDER, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) choose Nathaniel Lightner and John Bare as Guardians. tO The will of James Snodgrass of Marti< Twp., dated 1 May and proved 11 May 1750, mentioned his wife without naming her, and children William, James, Ann, Sarah, Elizabeth and Mary. Andrew Cowlwall (sir) and John Snodgrus were named executors. Will Book 9-1, 216:1750. The will of Martin Capler of Bathe( Twp., Lancaster Co., dated 1 March 174B/9 and proved 9 Apr. 1749 at Philadelphia, sauced he wife Marialis, children Abraham, Crate (Gretel), Esely (Esther?), and four others, not named, by his first wife. His executors were Caspar Schnebly and Henry Dubs. Philadelphia Will Book I. 96, #59:1749. 00 The will of John Jacob Brubaker of Marne Twp., dated 24 June 1754 and proved 17 Apr. 1755, appokned his wife Barbara and John Brubaker executors, and named children John, Titre (Dieter), Abraham, Anna and Jacob Brubaker. Will Book 11-1, 89,1755. 214 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine [70] Upon Petition of Hans Garber and John Kneagy, Guardians of the children of HANS MYER, deceased, Setting forth that upon the Plantation late of the said decedent there is a Mill much out of repair and Praying an Order to make repairs. Request Granted. Upon Petition of John Haltyman, Administrator of FELIX MINCH Setting forth that the personal Estate of said Felix Minch is not Sufficient to satisfy the debts. That the said Felix died seized of an Improvement and Tract of Land in Bethel Township in County of Lancaster. Praying an Order to make sale of same. Margaret Krey and Wetulle Hotbox appointed Guardians over Esther, Peter, Jacob, Diana, Isaac and Ann Krey, Orphan and Minor children of PETER KREY. [71] John Lighty one of the Executors of JACOB LEMAN appearing upon a Citation acknowledges the Receipt of 014:15:3 about four years ago. And Valentine Hercleroad the other Executor not appearing upon the Citation, Order that an attachment do issue against him, returnable the 25° Inst. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 19. Day of March 1757. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and 'William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Martin Waltz, an Orphan and Minor Son of MARTIN WALTZ, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Conrad Waltz and George Werf el as Guardians. Conrad Waltz and George Werf el are appointed Guardians over Elizabeth and Christina Waltz, Orphan and Minor Children of Martin Waltz, deceased. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 23 ° Day of March 1757. Before Robert Thompson, Thomas Holliday and Edward Shippen, Esquires, Justices. John Skyles, acting Executor of the last Will and Testament of HENRY SKYLES,. 2 deceased, produced an Account whereby there is a Ballance to be paid according to the direction of the Testator in his Will. [72] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 25. day of March 1757. Before Robert Thompson, John Allison, Adam Reed, Thomas Holliday, Adam Simon Kuhn and James Whitehill, Esquires, Justices. Rebecca Patten, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of JAMES PATTEN, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Hugh Cunningham as Guardian in the room of Hugh Patten formerly appointed. Hugh Cunningham is appointed Guardian over Esther Patten, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of James Patten, deceased, in the room of Hugh Patten formerly appointed._ Jacob Greeninger and Dorothy his Wife, late Dorothy Haag, Widow and Administrator of JOHN HAAG, deceased, produced an Account whereby there appears to be a Ballance to be distributed to Dorothy the Widow, to Michael, John, Jacob, Christopher, George, Nicholas, Christian, Elizabeth, Barbara and Catharine Haag, all children of said deceased. [73] Upon Petition of Samuel Hunter in behalf of himself and Katharine his Wife, late Katharine Chambers, Widow of and Administrator of JOSEPH CHAMBERS, deceased. Setting forth that the said Catharine is unable to travel to Lancaster to settle the Ac51 The will of Jacob Leman, dated 20 Jan. md proved 7 Sept. 1742, in Philadelphia, named children Jacob, George, Hoary, David, Maria Elizabeth, Maria Greta and Maria Barbara. Executors appointed were Chan= Laos.,, George Weyrick, Hans Licktey (sic) and Valentin Hercleroad. Philadelphia Will Book F. 125, #295:1742. For prier proceedings in the Lemao estate, see PGM, XXIV, 27. 00 The will of Henry Skyles of Lescock Twp., dated 19 Ape and proved 1 June 1750, named as executors Edward Barwick and John Skyles. His wife Catharine and children William, Henry, Peter, Harmon, Elizabeth Rutter, John, Catharine Ann Dobbins, James and Margaret Skyles were mentioned. Will Book J-1, 23101750. An earlier will, dated 10 Feb. 1749, in which John Cowan and John 'Williamson were named executors appears not 55 have been probated, but entered of mord. Genealogical Gleanings 215 counts of the Administration. And praying the Court to appoint three or more Justices of this Court to hold an Orphans Court in Paxton Township that he and his Wife may make an Account. Request granted. ORPHANS COURT held at the House of Samuel Hunter in the Township of Paxton the thirtieth and thirty first days of March and first of April 1757, on the petition of the said Samuel Hunter and Catharine his Wife, late Catharine Chambers. Before John Allison, Thomas Forster and Adam Reed, Esquires, Justices, with Consent of Orphans Court held at Lancaster the 25. day of March 1757. The Accomptants exhibited an Inventory of said Deceased which amounted to £1138: 11:9. The Real Estate of the deceased cannot at present be sold nor the deceased's Heir at Law give security to pay the distributive parts of the Estate to his Mother, Brother and two Sisters. Samuel Hunter offered £40 for one years rent without making any charge for repairs to Mill called the upper Mill. [74] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 4° day of April 1757. Before Robbert Thompson, William Jevon and Edward Shippen, Esquires, Justices. Upon Petition of Barbara Brubaker, John Brubaker and Ulrich Yotly, Executors of the last Will and Testament of JACOB BRUBAKER, late of Marta Township, deceased. Setting forth that the Personal Estate of said Decedent is not sufficient to discharge the Debts. That the Deceased died possessed of a certain Plantation or Improvement situate in Martick Township containing about one hundred and fifty acres which by his will he made subject to the Payment of yearly grain and necessities to his Widow during her life, also use of Dwelling House. But the Personal Estate falls short of paying debts and it is necessary to sell said Improvement. [75] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 13. Day of April 1717. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. Barbara Brubaker, Widow of JACOB BRUBAKER, deceased, acknowledges she has come to an agreement with the children of said Decedent for the Legacy bequeathed her by his Will and is Satisfied that the whole Plantation be sold for payment of debts and bringing up the children. [76] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 23° day of April 1757. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Upon Application of Andrew Salsgeber and George Conrad, Guardians over the Estate of John Hoak, Christopher Haak, Jacob Mask, John Nicholas Haak, Christian Haak and Catharine Haak, Orphan and Minor children of JOHN HAAK deceased. It is Ordered that a Citation be issued to Jacob Greeninger and Dorothy his Wife, late Dorothy Hook, Widow of John Hook, to appear on Thursday the 5. day of May next to pay or give security for the Shares of the children. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 21ts day of April 1757. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Casper Shaffner, Jacob Kuntz, John Barr and Mary Walter, Executors of the last Will and Testament of HENRY WALTER,°° deceased, produced an Account whereby there appears to be a Balance to be distributed to his Widow, Son and Daughter. Jacob Weaver and Anna Martha his Wife, late Anna Martha Walter, daughter of said Deceased, having already received part of her Share. [77] Jacob Reigre appointed Guardian over Peter Walter, an Orphan and Minor Son of Henry Walter, deceased. 00 Will of Henry Walter of Lancaster Dora, dated 10 Dec. 1754 and proved 20 May 1755, named his ‘Afe Anna Maria and children Peter and Anna. Caspar Shatiener and Jacob Kuntz were named executors. Will Book B-1, 92,1751. 216 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Paul Weitsell and Marla Elizabeth Gardner, two of the Administrators of WILLIAM GARDNER, deceased, do now return that Pursuant to an Order of the Court of the 17. of Jan,' 1755 They did sell the House and Lot of Ground situate in Duke Street in the Borough of Lancaster to Casper Shaffner for 002. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 650 day of May 1757. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Simon Kuhn and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. [78] Ordered that Andrew Critzer, Peter Shell, Christian Walburn and Martin Batsdone do value the yearly Rent of the Plantation late of JOHN HAAK. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 27. Day of May 1757. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. John Singleton, Administrator of JAMES POTTS, deceased, produced an Account showing he has disbursed for Debts, etc. more than he received. [79] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 7 0 Day of June 1757. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson and Adam Simon Kuhn, Esquires, Justices. Wendle Hall who was formerly (to wit) on the 1 0 of March last, together with Margaret Kray appointed Guardian over Esther, Peter, Jacob, Diane, Isaac and Ann Kray, Orphans and Minor children of PETER KRAY, deceased. Said Wendle praying he may be discharged therefrom. Request granted. John Mcfadden, Orphan and Minor Son of WILLIAM McFADDEN, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Robert Thompson, Esquire as Guardian. Catharine Werfel and Henry Rockey, Administrators of MELCHOR WERFEL, produced an Account whereby there appears a Ballance to be distributed to Catharine the Widow, George, eldest Son, Maria Elizabeth Werfel, Susannah Werfel, Catharine Werfel, Hans Adam Werfel, Henry Werfel and Philippina Werfel. William Smith and Anna Maria, his Wife, late Anna Maria Bredeston, Widow and Administratrix of LEONARD BREDESTON, deceased, that Pursuant to an Order of Orphans Court of the 25 50 day of March 1755 They sold the Improvement or Tract containing about two hundred acres situate on a Branch of Muddy Creek to Benjamin Lessly for f172.15:0. [80] William Smith and Maria his Wife late Anna Maria Bredeston, Widow and Administratria of Leonard Bredeston, deceased, do produce an Account, whereby there appears a Ballance to be distributed to the Widow of deceased, to Jacob Bredeston eldest son, and to each of the other children (to wit) Margaret, Veronica, Christian, Eva and Christina Bredeston. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 0" day of September 1757. Before Emanuel Carpenter, Robert Thompson, Thomas Holliday, James Smith and Adam Simon Kuhn, Esquires, Justices. Henry Balspach, an Orphan and Minor Son of PETER BALSPACH," deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) requested the Court to appoint Bernard Hubley of the Borough of Lancaster, his Guardian. Jacob Sing, an Orphan and Minor Son of PAUL SEIG, deceased (being above the Age of fifteen) chooses Adam Shalley as Guardian. [81] Joseph Huey is appointed Guardian over Martha Nicholson, an Ideot and Orphan Daughter of ROBERT NICHOLSON, deceased. John Carpenter and Mary his Wife (late Mary Ferree) only Daughter and Heir of So PGM, XXIV, 54 for press proceedings in the Balspach estate. Genealogical Gleanings 217 DANIEL FERREE,. deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Henry Carpenter as Guardian. Upon the Petition of John Read. It is Ordered that a Citation do issue for James Porterfield and Catharine his Wife, Administratrix of SAMUEL NICHOLSON, to appear at the next General Orphans Court to show cause why the Letters of Administration to them granted should not be revoked. Joseph Forney and Adam Shalley are appointed Guardians over Magdalena, Juliana, John, Christena and Paul Seig, Orphan and Minor Children of PAUL SEIG, deceased. Petition of Philip Doyle, Administrator of JACOB VINEGARD, to have Guardians appointed over Conrad Vinegard, an Orphan Son of Decedent. Lodwick Lowman is appointed Guardian. ROBERT STEWART having by his last Will and Testament bequeathed sundry legacies to Persons in Ireland on Condition of their Coming to this Country within a certain time limited and on default of their appearing bequeathed the same to his Son. Agnes Stewart the Widow of Decedent appearing now in Court to issue a Citation for 'William Snodgrass the Executor to appear and give Security for the Legacies (the Legatees not having appeared to demand them.) It is Ordered by the Court that a Citation do issue returnable on Tuesday the 4 55 October next. [82) Robert Lyres is appointed Guardian over George Fisher, an Orphan and Minor Son of WILLIAM FISHER, deceased. Jacob Rudisill, an Orphan and Minor Son of PHILIP RUDISILL, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) Chooses Susannah Rudisill (his Mother) and Frederick Zeisar as Guardians. It appearing that James Galbraith, Esqr. and Janet Galbraith, Executors of JOHN GALBRAITH," deceased, have been duly served with a Citation to appear this Day to make up the Accounts of the Executorship and not appearing. Ordered that an attachment do issue against them on Friday the fourth of November next. Upon Petition of Thomas Douglass, Administrator of ANDREW LITLE, deceased. Setting forth that the said Andrew Lisle died intestate seized of a Tract of Land in Colerain Township containing about one hundred acres, leaving several young Children and indebted to divers persons. That the Personal Estate is insufficient to pay the Just debts and maintain said children. Praying an Order to sell the Real Estate. Request granted. [83] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 4 55 day of October 1757. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. William Snodgrass, Executor of ROBERT STEWART, deceased, having appeared agreeable to a Citation, but not having his Security. It is ordered that he attend at the Orphans Court to be held here on Monday the 31 .. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the said County the 14. day of October 1757. Before Robert Thompson. Adam Simon Kuhn and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. The will of Daniel Ferree, Jr. of Strasburg Twp., dated 10 Aug. and proved 4 Sept. 1750, mentioned childr. Salome, Mary and Daniel, and appointed Emanuel and Henry Carpenter executors. Will Book WI, 606,1750. 00 Th, will of John Galbreath of Donegal Twp., dated 15 Sept. and proved 10 Oct. 1755, appointed Isis wife Janet and Jane, Galbreath executors. Children named were Elizabeth. Margaret and Eleanor, grandchildren John and Bertram Galbreath. Legatees named were John and Joseph McKinley. Will Book B-1, 98'1755, 218 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Petition of Frederick Seiger who intermarried with Mary. the Daughter of HENRY HAINES and CHRISTIANA his Wife.. Praying the Court to make distribution of the Estate of the said Henry Haines according to the Laws. And also of the Estate of the said Christiana according to her last Will and Testament. The Court having examined the Account of Rudy Halos and Casper Keeler, Executors of the last Will and Testament of the said Christiana Haines, deceased, who was Administratrix of the said Henry Haim, They do find BaHance to be distributed, the share of Christiana, the Widow, Abraham eldest Son, and son William and Daughter Mary. [84] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 31°' day of October 1757. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Michael Wiebright is appointed Guardian over Magdalena Wiebright and Anna Wiebright, Orphan and Minor Children of JACOB WIEBRIGHT, deceased. Jacob Greeninger and Dorothy his Wife, late Dorothy Haag, Widow and Administratrix of JOHN HAAG, deceased, having been cited by Virtue of an Order of Orphans Court to appear this Day to give security for the payments of the shares of John Haag, Christopher Haag, Jacob Haag, Jn" Nicholas Fhag, Christian Haag and Catharine Haag, Orphan and Minor children of said John Haag, deceased, The said Jacob Greeninger do pay or give Security of the respective shares of the children to their Guardians, Andrew Saltsgeber and George Conrad before the first Tuesday of December next. [85] Michael Holsteiner, an Orphan and Minor Son of LEONARD HOLSTEINER, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Alexander Shafer as Guardian. Andred Kreiker and Michael Koppahaffer are appointed Guardians over Eva Barbara Holsteiner, Catharine Margaret Holsteiner, Orphans and Minor children of Leonard Holsteiner, deceased. William Snodgrass, Executor of the last Will of ROBERT STEWART, deceased, produced a further Account. Paid John OneII, Nathaniel Lightner, George Sanderson, Mary Black, Mathias Slough, George Gibson. Total 621:0:2. Upton the Petition of John Shafer. Setting forth that he Married the Widow of JACOB WIEBRIGHT, deceased, who is also deceased and during her life time lived upon and occupied part of the Plantation late of said Jacob Wiebright in lieu of her Dower. That he bath been at great Expence in repairing the Mansion House and Barn. Praying the Court for an Allowance. Ordered that George Bard and Emanuel Carpenter, Esquire, do view said premises. [86] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 10. Day of November 1757. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. A Citation having been issued to Isaac Saunders, one of the Executors of the last Will and Testament of WILLIAM BAXTER," deceased, to appear this Day. On Motion of Mr Mather in behalf of John Buchannan and Elizabeth his Wife, late Elizabeth Baxter. Widow of said William Baxter, for an Allowance for bringing up John Baxter, an Or phan and Minor Son of William Baxter. Request granted. John Buchannan (Husband of Elizabeth, lace the Widow of William Baxter, deceased) is appointed Guardian over John Baxter, an Orphan and Minor Son of the said William Baxter. James Morrison and Abraham Nellson as Security. For prior proceedings in the Haines estate see PGM, XXIV, 128. The will of Christiana Haines of Lancaster Trip., widow of Henry, dated 31 Oct. 1751 and proved 29 Dec. 1757 (sir —1752), named children Abraham, William and Mary. and appointed Rudy Haines and Cupar Keeler executors. Will Book I - 1, 199:1752. The will of William Baxter of Drumore Tam., dated 22 Apr, and proved 30 Apr. 1750, named his wife Elizabeth and Jesse (sit) Saunders executors, and one child John Baxter , Will Book A-I, 189,178.1). Genealogical Gleanings 219 [87] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 21. Day of November 1757. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Upon the Petition of Jacob Eshleman and Valentine Miller, Administrators of JOHN BAUGHMAN, deceased. Setting forth that the said John Baughman died Intestate seized of a certain piece of Land situate in Martick Township, County of Lancaster, containing about eighty nine Acres. That the Personal Estate is insufficient to discharge the debts. Praying an Order to sell said Land. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 6' day of December 1757. Before Emanuel Carpenter, James Smith, Thomas Holliday and James Whitehill, Esquires, Justices. Thomas Douglass, Administrator of ANDREW LITLE, deceased, doth report That in obedience to an Order of the Sixth day of September 1757 he did on the 24. Day of September last make sale of that Plantation of which the said Andrew Litle died seized situate in Colerain Township, containing about one hundred Acres, to James Cooper of County of Chester. [88] Thomas Douglass, Administrator of Andrew Ode, deceased, produced an Account, passed this Day, whereby there appears to be a Ballance and is Ordered to distribute as follows:' To Martha, the Widow, to John Eldest Son, and to Children Susanna Litle, Andrew Litle, Isabell Lisle and Rosanna Line. James Porterfield and Catharine his Wife having appeared this Day on a Citation to them issued to shew cause why the Letters of Administration on Estate of SAMUEL NICHOLSON, deceased, should not be revoked. It is Ordered that the Letters of Administration remain firm and Stable. John Buchanan at an Orphans Court held the 16" of November, last, having been appointed Guardian of John Baxter, an Orphan and Minor Son of 'WILLIAM BAXTER, deceased. On Motion of M' George Ross to have the Order of Guardianship set aside, having offered sundry Reasons to the Court. It is Ordered that the Order to the said John Buchanan be set aside. William Montgomery is appeinted Guardian 'in the room of Said John Buchanan. [89] Isaac Saunders, one of the Executors of the last Will and Testament of William Baxter, produced an Account of his own and Elizabeth Buchanan (late Elizabeth Baxter, Widow, the other Executor) passed, whereby there appears to be a Ballance, having paid Esther Wiltshire a Legacy left her by Will and paid other items. The Balance to be distributed to John Buchanan and Elizabeth his Wife and John Baxter, Son of deceased. John Mickley and Elizabeth Mickley, Orphan and Minor Children of JACOB MICKLEY, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) choose Melchor Brermiman as Guardian. Daniel Lingerfield, an Orphan and Minor Son of GEORGE LINGERFIELD deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) Chooses Christian Wallbone as Guardian. [90] James Scott and Joseph Rippey, Executors of the last Will and Testament of JACOB WILFINGTON,'°° deceased, produced an Account whereby there appears to be a Ballance. Insolvent debt due by Andrew McIntyre. Paid James Gilcreast, paid Widow Graham. Ballance distributed to the Widow, Son John, Daughters Agnes and Mare. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Laneaster the 7n day of December 1757. Before Emanuel Carpenter, James Smith, Thomas Holiday & James Whitehill, Esquires, Justices. The will of Jacob Wilfintor, of Drumore Twp., dated 23 July and proved 25 Sept. 1753, appointed James Scott and Joseph Ripy executors, named his wife Nelly and children John, Margaret and Nancy. Will Book 6-1, 20:1753, 220 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine The Persons appointed at an Orphans Court held the 31. of October last to Value the Improvement made by John Shafer on the Mansion House and Plantation of JACOB WIEBRIGHT report it is of their opinion that John Shafer should be paid 1:55100. On Motion of Mr Ross the first Tuesday in March next is appointed for hearing the objections made by him in behalf of the Legatees of JOHN GALBREATH, deceased. [91] By the Accounts of James Caldwell, administrator of PATRICK ORR, deceased, settled the 3 0 day of December 1755, it appears there is a Ballance. And it also appears to the Court that an Agreement was made between Daniel Orr (a Brother) and James Hunter in fact for William Orr, Father 82 Natural Guardian of William and John Orr. Brothers of the half blood to the said Patrick Orr. Gerrard Brenner, Guardian of John Geesy, Henry Geesy, Mary Elizabeth Geesy and Philip Geesy, four children of JACOB GEESY, asks for an allowance for money paid for said children. A debt due Jacob Reigre, leaving a Ballance to be distributed amongst the children. Eldest Son Philip, Son John, Son Henry and Daughter Mary Elizabeth, wife of Ulrich Seiler. [92] William Snodgrass, Executor of the last Will and Testament of ROBERT STEWART now exhibits a further Account. Paid a Note due by George Bigham, also Anthony Tuntebergs, also with Cash received from James Potts. The said Accountant prays to be allowed the following payments: To Adam Simon Kuhn, Geo, Ross, NI' John Ross, M' David Stout, Robert Watson. Debts due Anthony Tunteberg, Felix Gallacher, Moses Mendenhall. Paid Expences of keeping Testator's House in his illness. The said William Snodgrass producing to the Court five several Bonds from Samuel Hathorn to the Deceased, each for £50. Asks to retain the three first mentioned to reimburse himself, and the two remaining to be lodged in the hands of James Smith, Esquire, for the Legatees under the Will of Robert Stewart. [93] Barbara Brubaker, Ham Brubaker and Ulrich Yorty, Executors of the last Will and Testament of JACOB BRUBAKER, late of Martick Township, do now report that in pursuance of an Order of the 4. Day of April last, They did on the 21. day of April last expose for sale a Plantation of the said Jacob Brubaker containing one hundred and fifty acres and sold the same to Jacob Graff for 014. Thomas Smith of same Township appeared and praying the same may not be confirmed. It is Ordered that on the 31 8' day of December Ins' [tie]. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 7 50 Day of January 1758. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and Wiliam Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Michael Fox, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN FOX, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Mathias Slough as Guardian. [94] Mathias Slough is appointed Guardian over John Fox, George Fox and Mary Fox, Minor and orphan Children of John Fox, deceased. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 23 5" Day of January 1750. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. John Brandon, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN BRANDON, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Robert Beaty and Samuel Nelson as Guardians. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 9. Day of February 1758. Before Emanuel Carpenter, John Allison, James Galbreath, Thomas Holliday, William Smith and John Harris, Esquires, Justices. James Ramsey, Executor of the last Will and Testament of THOMAS WADDLE,. 5 ° The will of Thomas Wadle of Donegal Two., dated 20 Apr. and proved ii Oct. 1756, appointed James Ramsey and John Middleton executors, and named as brothers William and John Wadle. Will Book B-I, 138:1756. Genealogical Gleanings 221 deceased, exhibited an Account, whereby there appears a Ballance to be applyed as the Will of the Decedent directs. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 10. Day of February 1758. Before Emanuel Carpenter. Adam Simon Kuhn and Robert Thompson, Esquires, Justices. On Motion of IA' Ross to the Court in behalf of John Buchanan. It is ordered that a Citation do Issue to Isaac Saunders, one of the Executors of WILLIAM BAXTER, to appear at next Court and render an Account. [95] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 23 9 Day of February 1758. Before Adam Simon Kuhn, Robert Thompson and William Jevon, Esquires, Justices. Barbara Forster and William Forster are appointed Guardians over David Forster, Mary Forster, Catharine Forster, Margaret Forster and John Forster, Orphan and Minor Children of JOHN FORSTER, deceased. Barbara Forster and William Forster, Administrators of John Forster, deceased, produced an Account whereby there appears a Ballance Which is Ordered to be distributed as follows vizr. To said Barbara, David Forster eldest Son, Mary Forster, Catharine Forster, Margaret Forster and John Forster. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 7. Day of March 1758. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon, Thomas Holliday, Andrew Work and Isaac Richardson, Esquires, Justices. Anna Margaret Spesser, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of PETER SPESSER, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Ulrich Stellery as Guardian. Benedict Dome is appointed Guardian over Anna Kreadle Spesser, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of Peter Spesser, deceased. Michael Spesser is appointed Guardian over Michael Spesser, an Orphan and Minor Son of Peter Spesser, deceased. [96] Ulrich Stettle and Catharine his Wife (late Catharine Spesser) and Albright Clinefellow, Administrators of Peter Spesser, deceased, produced an Account, whereby there appears a Ballance to be distributed to Catharine for her thirds, and children Michael Spesser, Anna Mare Spesser and Anna Kreadle Spesser. Anna Maria Bossier, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of CONRAD BOSSLER, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Valentine Grosh as Guardian. Upon Petition of Henry Sharer, eldest Son and Heir at Law of JOHN SHARER late of the township of Rapho, deceased. Setting forth that the said John Sharer dyed Intestate, seized of a certain Tract situate in the Township of Rapho containing two hundred and fifty Acres. Also certain Tract of warrant land situate in the Township of Donnegall containing about two hundred Acres and leaving a Widow and several children. That the Petitioner is desirous to hold and enjoy the said two Tracts of Land, and to pay the respective Shares of the rest of the Children. Rudy Beam, John Hare, Jacob Haldeman, Christian Hershey, John Leman and Michael Beam are Ordered to Value and appraise the two Tracts of Land. [97] Jacob Carpenter is appointed Guardian over John Herman, an Orphan and Minor Son of DANIEL HARMAN,I 1 deceased. Jacob Bras is appointed Guardian over Catharine Werfel, an Orphan and Minor Daughter of MELCHOR WERFEL, deceased. Albright Klinefellow and Christina his Wife (late Christina Waltz) and Conrad Waltz, Administrators of MARTIN WALTZ, produced an Account, whereby there appears a Ballance to be distributed to Christina her thirds, Conrad Waltz oldest Son, Martin Waltz, Christina Waltz and Elizabeth Wait.. 51 The will of Daniel Harman of Lampeter Two., dated i t Nov. 1744 and proved 8 Jan. 1752, named c hil dren Chrisuan, Nichol, Emanuel, DanWl, Apolonia, Mary, Sara and Salmena, and appointed Daniel Harm an executor. Will Book As 1. aimless. 222 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Mary Johnson, Administratrix of PATRICK JOHNSON, deceased, produced an Account whereby there appears to be a Ba!lance to be distributed to Mary Johnson her thirds, Thomas Johnson eldest Son, and children James Johnson, Martha Johnson and Margaret Johnson. Isaac Leman and John Watt are appointed Guardians over John Given, Alexander Given, Orphan and Minor Children of JOHN GIVEN, deceased. [98] Upon the Petition of Lodowick Metz of the Township of Rapho, eldest Son of LODOWICK METZ, deceased. Setting forth that the deceased dyed seized of a certain Tract of Land Patented, situate in the Township of ,Rapho, containing three hundred acres. And also a certain Tract of Warrant Land adjoining the above Tract in Rapho Township containing . eighty two acres or thereabouts, leaving a Widow and several children. That he is desirous to hold and enjoy the said two Tracts and to pay the respective Shares of the rest of his said Father's Children. The Court Ordered that Jacob Rohrer, John Reiss, Henry Neissleyo Martin Crydor, Peter Crydor and Peter Acker do Value and appraise the said Two Tracts of Land. John Meckley, an Orphan and Minor Son of JACOB MECKLEY, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Melchor BrennIman as Guardian. Abraham Sharer, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN SHARER (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses John Hare as Guardian. Christian Hershey, Catharine Sharer and Michael Shank are appointed Guardians over Jacob Sharer, Madlena Sharer, Anna Sharer, Christian Sharer and Elizabeth Sharer, Orphan and Minor Children of John Sharer, deceased. [99] Jacob Haag, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN HAAG, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Andreas Kreiteer as Guardian. Christian Walburn, Andrew Critzer, Peter Shell and Martin Battdorf do now return That Pursuant to an Order of the 6. day of May 1757 to Value the yearly Rent of the Plantation [of John Haag], They have viewed said Plantation and do value the Yearly Rent at £19. James Given, an Orphan and Minor Son of JOHN GIVAN, deceased (being above the Age of fourteen Years) chooses Isaac Lemon as Guardian. ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the 8 1" Day of March 1758. Before Robert Thompson, Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon, Thomas Holliday, Andrew Work and Isaac Richardson, Esquires & Justices. Barbara Brubaker, John Brubaker and Ulrick Yorty, Executors of the last Will and Testament of JACOB BRUBAKER, exhibited an Account whereby there appears a Bel lance to be distributed as the Will of the Decedent directs as follows. To the children, Sons Jacob Brubaker, John Brubaker, Titus [sic] Brubaker, Abraham Brubaker, Daughter Anna Brubaker (in Germany?). Pursuant to an Order of the 7 0 of December last, the Executors of the last Will and Testament of Jacob Brubaker do now return that agreeable to the directions they did expose the Real Estate for sale. It being a Plantation or Improvement situate In Martick Township containing about one hundred and fifty acres and sold the same to Henry Hare. [100] John Breckbill and Dourst Breckbill are appointed Guardians over Maria Elizabeth Breckbill, John Peter Breckbill and John Jacob Brecklaill, Orphan and Minor Children of BENEDICT BRECKBILL. Petition of Kern Starret in right of Mary his Wife, late Mary Mays, one of the Daughters of ANDREW MAYS, deceased, Rachel Mays, Rebecca Mays, Margaret Mays and Susanna Mays. Setting forth That their Father the said Andrew Mays by his last Will and Testament directed that two hundred and nine Acres be sold, and the money Genealogical Gleanings 223 arising to be divided among his children. That their Mother, one of the Executors, bath since intermarried with Samuel McElheney. It is Ordered that Samuel McElheney and Rebecca his Wife, late Rebecca Mays and Thomas Mays, Executors do make sale of the lands according to the direction of the last Will and Testament of Andrew Mays. [101] Upon the Petition of the Administrators of PETER SKYLES, deceased, Setting forth that the Personal Estate is insufficient to pay the Debts. The said Peter Skyles died possessed of a Messuage and about two hundred acres of Warrant Land. It is Ordered that Isaac Richardson, Esq., William McCausland, John Woods, John Cowan and William Cowan do view said Land and Improvement and make report to the next Court. kIenry Sunder, Administrator of PETER ROSENBERGER, deceased, cloth now return that in Pursuance of an Order of the first day of June 1756. He did on the 14 5t day of June 1756 Expose to Sale the Tract containing one hundred and fifty Acres and sold the same to Jacob Eppright. [102] ORPHANS COURT held at Lancaster the 14 50 Day of March 1758, Before Adam Simon Kuhn, William Jevon and Edward Shippen, Esquires, Justices. Upon the Application of Elizabeth Creed (late Elizabeth Erwin, Widow and Relict of WILLIAM ERWIN:eu deceased) and James Erwin, Margaret Erwin and Magdalen Erwin, Children of the said William Erwin, deceased. Praying the Court to settle and order the Method of Distribution of the Estate of JOHN WILLIAMS, who was one of the Executors and who produced an Account and the Balance was Ordered to be distributed to Elizabeth Erwin, Widow, To Jane a daughter, To James Erwin a Son, To Margaret and Magdalen Erwin, Daughters. [End of extracts] The will of William Mae, dated 3 Oct. and proved 9 Nov. 1741, appointed Sohn Williams and John Davis executors, and mentioned his wife and children, but not by name. Will Book A-1, 184:1741, George Etter, wheelwright, in the White Oak Land, Rapho Township, Lancaster County, seeks his son Christian who was indentured in Philadelphia several years ago to Wilhelm Mueller in the Jerseys. 16 June 1754 Pensylvanische Berichte Jacob Franck, late glazier in Lancaster, and his wife are both dead. Their friends, brothers and sisters, viz: Christoffel Franck, Henrich Franck, Andreas Franck, Anna Maria Franckin, Maria Gertraut Muelletin, Michel Mueller and Christian Mueller, are asked to apply to the executors for their inheritance. Friedrich Dambach, Johannes Eberman, Krafft Rooter, executors. Mid:, 19 February 1757