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

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, REGISTERED AT PITTS¬ BURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. ABSTRACTED AND CONTRIBUTED BY HISS MARY ELLISON WOOD. ( Continued from page 61.) Joseph Cox of Beaver County, dated December 1, 1802, proved June 30, 1803; son Josiah land adjoining that deeded to James Wilson and Thomas Porter; nephew Josiah Cox son of brother John Cox of Kingdom of Ireland if yet living, if not, then to his brother Moses ; grandson John Hainill; son Josiah and John Laurence executors; wit¬ nesses, Samuel Johnston and John Hannah. 1, p. 181. William Greer of Bedford County, now Pittsburgh, dated September 12, 1803, proved September 19, 180fe ; four children of widow Agnes Parker, viz: John, George, Agnes and Elinor; James Biekey of Westmore¬ land County near Greensburg farmer; John Reed tavernkeeper and John Wilkins, sr., of Pittsburgh executors; witnesses, William Miller Flinn, James Black and John Reed, jr. 1, p. 182. Caspar Sheets of Borough of Pittsburgh, dated January 31, 1802; proved October 3, 1803; wife Catherine sole heir and executor; witnesses, Samuel Mercer and Henry Wolf. 1, p. 183. Adam Patterson of Allegheny County, dated September 17, 1803; proved October 8, 1803 ; sister Martha Boyd, widow, ‘‘with whom I live”; her youngest son George (under age) a' house and lot in Middleton and Perry wheron Thomas Boyd now lives; brother Joseph Patterson and his son Adam Patterson; brother-in-law Thomas Boyd; sister Margaret Linch who is in Ireland ; Robert Vance and sister Martha Boyd executors; witnesses, Robert Vance, Andrew McKineley and Thomas Mitchel. 1, p. 184. Elizabeth Cunningham, dated October 15, 1803, proved December 8, 1803; children: Catherine Winebiddle, Conrad Winebiddle, Barbara Nigley and William Cunningham brick house in Pittsburgh purchased of Alexander Shaw, Philip Winebiddle; Jacob Nigley mentioned; estate coming from former husband Conrad Winebiddle, deceased; Jacob Nigley executor; witnesses, Andrew Richardson and Thomas Bracken. 1, p. 185. Alexander Barr of San Clear Township, dated January 3, 1804, proved January 14, 1804; children: Flora, Mary and Catern; witnesses, Mar¬ garet Gordon, Ell Creedy and John Nevin. 1, p. 186. John Malladay, dated December 8, 1803, proved January 21, 1804; To Mary Stewart daughter of James Stewart and her brother Jordon (136) Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 137 Stewart a silver watch; Jordon, William, Jean, Nancy (no surname given but possibly Stewart) ; Samuel Jordon and Jean Flemin; Indebtors mentioned Moses Hopkins, Jackson Lafferty, John Anderson, Peter Cook and Samuel McEllily;- Samuel Jordon executor; witnesses, Benjamin Hull and Nathan Means. 1, p. 187. John N. Bobb of St. Clair Township, dated April 20, 1804, proved April 28, 1804; wife Mary; children: Mary Christy, Isaac, John, James, William; Margaret Winters, Elizabeth, Bobert and Joseph; wife Mary and son Joseph executors; witnesses, John Williams, Thomas Williams and Joseph Philips. 1, p. 188. Bobert Neill of Borough of Pittsburgh, dated December 1, 1801, proved May 31, 1804; children: Nancy McCarty and her daughter Elizabeth McCarty at age of 18, Mary Willson, Elizabeth McCullough, Jean when 18, house in Fourth St. adjoining John Irwin and James O’hara, Martha when 18 and Jean two youngest; guardian John Wilkins, Esq., of Pitts¬ burgh; Francis Willson and John Irwin, merchant, executors; witnesses, G. Steward and John Wilkins. 1, p. 189. Hugh Scott of Borough of Pittsburgh, date March 19, 1804, proved May 28, 1804; nephew James Steen now living with testator, gold watch with request never to part with it; servant Bichard Tanner; John Nicholas now living with testator; Henry Baldwin and Thomas Baird executors; witnesses, E. Denny, Andrew Bichardson and James Biddle. 1, p. 190. Thomas Boyd of Midle Town, Allegheny County, dated November 11, 1803, proved January 25, 1804; wife Mary; children, Martha, Catherine, Sarah, James, Bobert, Thomas, Joseph, Mary and George, several of them under age; “land in Allegheny County and elsewhere”; wife Mary and John Way, Esq, executors; witnesses, John Way and Sarah Boyd. 1, p. 191. Lewellen Howell of Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, dated Sep¬ tember 29, 1799, proved June 26, 1804; wife Esther; children: James, Esther, Andrew, Lewellen, Sarah, Mary, Jane and Philip; Jane Pearce, daughter of my daughter Esther when 18 ; two sons Philip and Andrew executors; witnesses, Thomas Morton and John Tilbrook. 1, p. 192. George Strochan; a statement; died November 17, 1804; left all to his 1, p. 194. ‘‘old woman ’ ’ with Hugh Caldwell as executor. John M'-'Masters of Plumb Township, Allegheny County; wife Jane; niece Eebecea Perry four lots opposite the Garrison in Pittsburgh; nephew Joseph M'’Masters money due from the Treasury of Westmore¬ land County; sister Hannah Perry wife of James Perry merchant of Charlestown; brother-in-law John Irwin of Turtle Creek; Polly Duncan wife of David Duncan; bound boy Timothy Calaghan; nephew John McMasters who now lives with testator, farm on the Hill called in the patent Jacobs’ Ladder, also Tavern or Hotel in Borough of Pittsburgh known by the name of “the Bear”; John McMasters son to my late brother Bobert McMasters of the County of Down, Ireland; brothers James and Thomas and any of their children that may bear the name of 138 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. .John; John Grove, Janies Gutherie, Esq., of Greensburg and David Wallace executors; witnesses, Robert Galbraith and John Thompson. 1, p. 195. John Bell of Deer Township, Allegheny County, dated October 24, 1804, proved June 1, 1805; wife Sarah; children: Nehimiah (youngest son), Peggy, Martha, George, Jean Moore, Betzy Huts and John, jr. ; son-in-law Samuel Coil; witnesses, Isaac Voris, James Jack and James Pulton. 1, p. 197. Andrew Mclntire, dated May 15, 1805, proved June 5, 1805; brother .Tames Mclntire; mother Margaret Mclntire; sisters Jane (widow of Robert Patterson) and Liley (widow of Ninian Boggs; orphan nieces Nancy and Liley Hopkins; Alexander McLaughlin, James Irwin and Boyle Irwin executors; witnesses, Nathaniel Bedford and John Smith. 1, p. 198. Joseph Blakeney Ormsby of New Orleans, dated May 30, 1803, proved New Orleans, June 10, 1803; letters of instruction to his father; men¬ tions sister and brother; sole heir is John Ormsby Gregg, a lot in town of Pittsburgh and land on Monongahela River which was destined by his father for said Jos. B. Ormsby, he to be educated in French and Spanish; Henry Woods and Hugh H. Brackenridge ; witness, James Huston. 1, p. 199. John Wilkinson or Wilkeson of Payette Township, dated June 18, 1805, proved August 7, 1805; wife Jane or Jean; children: John, Samuel, Esther, Jane (all married) and unmarried children (not named) ; estate divided into elevenths; James Boyd and Samuel Wilkinson executors; witnesses, John Riddle, John Huston and Robert Boyd. 1, p. 200. Thomas Storer of Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, dated May 10, 1805, proved August 13, 1805; wife Martha; only child Thomas (under age); brothers: John, Samuel, William, Ezekeal, Richard and Stacy Storer; brother William Storer executor; witnesses, William Mc¬ Clure and William Mitchell. 1, p. 201. James Caldwell of Pittsburgh, died September 24, 1803, proved Sep¬ tember 27, 1803 ; * ‘son John all real and personal estate except that part of my estate now in Ireland which I reserve for the use of my father ’ ’ ; Mary Cochran mentioned, nuncupative will sworn to by Rev. Robert Steel and Dr. John Brice. 1, p. 203. Martha Finney of Elizabeth Township, dated July 28, 1804, proved November 4, 1805; children: William and Mary; son William executor; witnesses, Samuel Wylie and Matt"- Jamison. 1, p. 204Peter Wolf, sr., of Pitt Township, dated October 27, 1803, proved October 14, 1805; children: Christian, Jacob, Peter, Catherine and Elizabeth 1000 acres in Muskinggum Settlement purchased of Heckenwelder of that place ; estate held in Dauphin County sold to Albert Klinefelter; mill site on present property; son Christian executor; wit1, p. 205. nesses, John Thorne and Jacob Kelker. Nicholai Curry of Versailes Township, dated October 29, 1805, proved November 18, 1805; wife Susanna Clark; sisters Margaret Johnston and -- Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 139 Jane Martin; cousin Nancy Brown; “my child if reaches maturity”; brother William Gurry; brother William Curry and William Shaw execu¬ tors; witnesses, Hugh Martin, James Curry and John Curry. 1, p. 207. Samuel Ewing of Moon Township, dated October 16, 1804, proved De¬ cember 24, 1805; wife Jean; children: John, Samuel (the youngest), William, Mary Morgan, Isabella, Jean, Peggy, Susanna and Sara; wife Jean and James Ewing executors ; witnesses, James Ewing, Wm. Morgan and Wm. Stewart. 1, p. 208. Tarleton Bates, dated January 7, 1806, proved January 14, 1806; son James to finish his education at Letehfield; mother; brother Frederick; Henry Baldwin executor; no witnesses. 1, p. 209. James Brawdy (Brady) of St. Clair Township, dated February, 1805, proved March 15, 1806; wife Elizabeth; children: John (eldest), Mary, William, Moses, Aron and George; land adjoining Henry Beltzhoover; wife Elizabeth, son John and William Sill of Elizabeth Township execu¬ tors; witnesses, James Brison, Lydia Brison and Valentine Hulgar. 1, p. 210. Alexander Fowler, dated June 2, 1798, proved March 5, 1806; wife Sarah; name sake and nephew Alexander Fowler; adoped boy Devereaux Henry Fowler; plantation of 400 acres of Virginia Military lands situ¬ ated between the Miamee and Scioto; To Nathaniel Jones as a mark of gratitude; James Kelly residing with wife; wife Sarah executor; wit¬ nesses, William Amberson and Stewart Heney. 1, p. 212. Jane or Jean Watson, dated February 15, 1805; proved February 8, 1806; children: Elizabeth, Margaret Torrance, Mary (if she return), and Emilia and her daughter Jean; Jenny Torrance, daughter of James my son-in-law; brothers Alexander Steel and David Steel; witnesses, David Steel and Frances Kerns. 1, p. 213. Frances McCully of St. Clair Township, dated March 4, 1806, proved September 17, 1806; Frances Green McCully (daughter to James Mc¬ Cully) ; Fannie Rollance (wife to Jehu Rollance) ; Sarah Cully (wife to William Cully) ; Thomas Cully and wife (not named) ; sister Elizabeth and Sarah Cully; Elizabeth McCully (daughter to William McCully) ; William McCully executor; witnesses, James Glen and John Smith. 1, p. 214. Jacob Miller of Borough of Pittsburgh, dated May 12, 1806; proved August 18, 1806; wife Mary; son William to be educated in English to fit him for mercantile business; when 21 years of age, he then to open a store; daughter Henrieta to be educated; sister-in-law Eve Hamshire and her son Abraham Hampshire; witnesses, F. Bowand, Peter Magnier 1, p. 214. and William Reiger. John McDowel of Noblestown, Allegheny County (undated), proved August 11, 1806; wife Agnes; son Archibald McDowel; grandchildren (children of son Archibald) viz: John, William, Joseph and Alexander; negro boy King Pomp ; Alexander McClealin and Henry Sturgeon execu¬ 1, p. 215. tors; witnesses, John Wilkin, Jas. Best and Jas. Edgar. John Bracken or Broken of state of Pennsylvania but now of the 140 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. Sweet Springs, Monroe County, state of Virginia, dated August 9, 1806, proved September 1, 1806; mother Mary Braken; Anney Braken, brothers Caleb Braken (deceased) and Thomas Braken; brother-in-law James Morrison; John Shaw mentioned; Andrew McFarlin, Thomas Braken and James Morrison, executors; witnesses, Thomas Braken and John McClure, October 5 Cumberland County, Before Francis Gibson, Esq., Register, John McClure appeared. 1, p. 217. Andrew Jameson, dated September 8, 1806, proved September 18, 1806 ; wife Abigail; nephew William Gamble land in Mercer County; niece Martha Morrison; friend Polly Morrison; George Robinson, Esq., and David McElhaney, Esq., Saddler, executors ; witnesses, Robert McElheney, Alexander Willoek and John McCombs. 1, p. 218. Andrew McCullagh, yeoman, of Versailles Township, near or joining to McKeesport, dated March 9, 1804, proved October 27, 1806; wife Mary; money coming from Major William Shaw; son Joseph and his wife the Big Bible; daughter Margaret and her husband Adam Johnston; daughter Jane and William Young; grand-son Andrew (son of son Joseph); wife Mary and son Joseph executors; witnesses, William McAllister, Andrew Armstrong and Ann Armstrong. 1, p. 219. John Turner of Fayette Township, dated October 29, 1806, proved November 17, 1806; wife Elizabeth; children: Nancy, Betsy, Sally, Samuel and John (youngest) ; sister-in-law Ann Patridge (single) ; Rev. John McClain and Thomas Patridge executors; witnesses, George Cavit and M. Fisher. 1, p. 220. Jesse Lukens, Captain in 2d Regiment Infantry in service of United States, dated April 10, 1801, proved August 8, 1801; brother Thomas Lukens land lying in Lycoming County on Lycoming Creek containing 474 acres conveyed by Edith Lukens to Jesse Lukens by deed, also a tract in County on both sides of Big Fishing Creek on the Susque¬ hanna surveyed by William Montgomery, Esq., in 1784 by warrant to Jesse Lukens containing 425 acres “my part’’ of estate of Gen. John Lukens, Esq., late Surveyor General of state of Pennsylvania, deceased; all my plate to sister Nancy; my silver watch to my brother-in-law George Armstrong; Capt. Peter Shoemaker and Daniel Smith, Esq., of Sunsbury executors; witnesses, Z. M. Pike and J. Park. Wilkinson Ville. August 8, 1801, Lieut. Z. M. Pike swore to validity of will of Capt. Jesse Lukens. 1, p. 222. Edward Hopkins of Mifflin Township, dated October 10, 1806, proved December 31, 1806; wife Rebecca land on waters of Sciotha; children: Moses, Robert, Matthew to divide this land between them, (Robert and Matthew under age), Mary Waugh, Sarah Herron, Rebecca Logan, Eliza¬ beth Hoffman, Phebe Kykendall, Rachel Hopkins and Nancy Hopkins, two last under age; wife Rebecca and son Moses executors; witnesses, John Allen and Coartlen King. 1, p. 223. Joseph Cummins of Fayette Township, dated November 29, 1806, proved January 14, 1807; James Cummins son of brother William; Richard Simpson Cummins son of brother John; sister Jane Achinson; — -- ! Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 141 brothers James Cummins and Thomas Cummins; mother Elizabeth Mur¬ dock; sister Elizabeth Murdock and half brother Emberson Murdock; David Bowen and Thomas Acheson executors; witnesses, Bebekah Mur¬ dock, Martha Bowen and John Moore. 1, p. 224. Mary Bichardson, widow of James Bichardson, deceased, dated De¬ cember 22, 1805, proved August 12, 1806; child Jane (youngest) wife of Obadiah Holmes house in Noblesburgh, also stone house near Noblesburgh; no executors; witnesses, Presley Nevill, William Lee and John Jones. A release signed to Jane Bichardson Holmes, dated April, 1806 by children of James and Mary Bichardson, viz: Ephraim Jones and Eachel Jones, James Bichardson, Daniel South, jr., and Mary South and Isaac Bichardson. 1, p. 225. James Burke formerly of Kingdom of Ireland but now of Pittsburgh, dated January 9, 1807, proved January 25, 1807 ; wife Bachel formerly Perrins, “my brother Michael Burke merchant in Kingdom of Ireland having died and left all to me it is necessary I leave America and return to Ireland to claim the same. My wife leaving England to accompany me on my removal to America to be my sole heir in case I do not return’’; wife Bachel and Archibald Taylor of Pittsburgh executors; witnesses, Alexander Addison, Bobert Steel, John Taylor and Archibald Taylor. 1, p. 227. Henry Low of Allegheny County, dated February 1, 1807, proved February 28, 1807 ; wife Margaret ; children : Jonathan Low, Elizabeth Smith, John, Merry Mooney, a lot in McKeesport, other children not named; wife Margaret and son Jonathan executors; witnesses, James Carrel, George McMillen and John Gormley. 1, p. 228. John Pearce of Elizabeth Township, dated March 15, 1805, proved January 12, 1807; wife Ann; children: John plantation on which testa¬ tor now lives, Sarah Williams and Mary Hinners; Emerine oldest son of Sarah; Martha daughter of daughter Mary by first husband De haven; estate comprises mills and farms; wife Ann, son John and Aaron Kinney executors ; witnesses, Sarah Beckett, Nicholas Pearce, Daniel Hines and Joseph Beckett. 1, pp. 229 & 234. Daniel Hastings or Hastin of Allegheny County, dated October 14, 1806, proved March 12, 1807; wife Margaret; children: John (eldest), James, Mary, Daniel, Samuel, Thomas and William (youngest, not of age) ; wife Margaret and son James executors ; witnesses, William McConnol, John Taylor and James Means. 1, pp. 231 & 237. Joseph Pearce, yeoman, of Forks of Yough, Allegheny County, dated March 10, 1807, proved April 28, 1807; wife, Susanna; children: Elisha (eldest), Joseph, John, William, Alen, Isaac, Susanna, and Polly, Betzy, Nancy (under age), David; devises land in north east 54 section No. 18, in township 13, Bange 12 ; southwest l/A section number 8, in township 13, Bange 12; southeast ]/A section 17, township 13, Bange 12, and north¬ west J4 section of section 17, township 13, Bange 12, all lying in the Indian County, which testator entered in his own name ; wife, son Elisha and George Sheilds executors; witnesses, Thomas Warren, William John¬ ston and Stephen Warne. 1, p. 232, 142 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. John Call of Plumb Township, Allegheny County, dated December 23, 1803, proved April 18, 1807 ; nephews John Call and Matthew Call ; nieces Margaret, Jannet, Mary, Agness And Susanna Call; nephews James McElroy, Thomas M'-'Elroy, Kobert McElroy and John McElroy; nieces Margaret McElroy (lots at Perry’s Port) and Susanna McElroy; sister Susanna McElroy; brother-in-law William McElroy; Will. McElroy, Robert Cunningham and John McMasters executors; witnesses, William Johnston and James Donaghy. 1, p. 236. Mary Whitmore of St. Clair Township, dated April 20, 1807, proved May 11, 1807; children: Catherine Carrol, Elizabeth Couch, Mary Whit¬ more, John and Petre; Joseph Philip executor; witnesses, Peter Kinney and John Manners. 1, p. 239. William Henderson of Allegheny County, dated February 22, 1800, proved March 24, 1807; wife Mary and Dorcas Pulton her daughter; wife executor ; witnesses, Andrew Richardson and William Jones. 1, p. 240. John Whelen of Borough of Pittsburgh, dated April 13, 1807, proved May 11, 1807; wife Letitia ; children: James (eldest), Catherine, Mary Ann, John, Letitia and Jane; wife and Jeremiah Murray of Westmore¬ land County executors; witnesses, James Mountain, John Johnston and Joseph McClurg. 1, p. 240. Charles Morgan of Allegheny County, dated May 6, 1800, proved November 8, 1808 ; wife Francis ; children : Betty wife of William Foulks (land in the Little Friars, it being in a warrant in her own name procured by Col. Presley Nevill, 300 acres of Military Lands in north-west territory at Forks of Scioto Brush Creek, a survey belonging to Thomas Rardin, money due from William Smith in Farquier County, Va.), oldest son John (land adjoining Thomas Aten 300 acres in north¬ west territory lying on Egle Creek Waters about twenty miles from Ohio River, also 1000 acres on Egle Creek), second son William (400 acres called Dawson’s Tract including part where Robert Campbell lives), third son Daniel (part of Dawson’s Tract where Daniel Stewart lives), Mary, fourth son James (lot No. 61 in town of McIntosh on Beaver Creek, land which I warranted on Brush Creek whore Adam Wolf lives land purchased of John Beesley and Andrew Allison on Egle Creek, five miles from Ohio River), fifth son Simon (666 acres on Sun Fish Creek a branch of Scioto about six miles below Kirk, land testator claims at mouth of Big Sandy), Nancy (land on Ohio Brush Creek adjoining John Chapman and others purchased of John Beesley and John Allison), little Sarah youngest daughter; James, Simon, Nancy and Sarah under age; sisters Sussanah Clark and Catherine Bradford wife of William Bradford of Farquier County, Va.; brother Joseph Morgan in said County; Charles Morgan in State of Kentucky; land on Stoner’s Fork of Licking Creek in Kentucky, also land in Hardens . . adjoining Washington Town, of which 200 acres are in dispute with General Lee; mentions Simon Morgan; mentions surveying instruments; son John, Joseph Scott and George Vallandingham executors; witnesses, Joseph Scott and Samuel Ewing. 1, p. 241. . Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 143 David Robinsen or Robinson, farmer, of Elizabeth Township, dated December 18, 1807, proved January 12, 1808; wife Helen; children: John, Mary widorv of John Dremen, Elizabeth wife of Hugh Wilson, Isabel wife of Joseph Reynolds and Helen wife of John Crawford and her children, viz: Mary Elizabeth, John, David and Isabel at age of 18; Rev. Matthew' Henderson and David Dremen executors; witnesses, Robert Curry, sr., William Roseburgh and Robert Curry. 1, p. 246. John Peden of Elizabeth Township, dated December 30, 1807, proved January 19, 1808; children: James, Polly, Finey and Sarah Hamilton; mentions Jean Hamilton and Peden Hamilton; daughter-in-law Jean Peden; adm. son James; witnesses, Robert Wilson and William Douglas. |1, p. 247. Margaret Clark dated May 3, 1806, proved June 9, 1807 ; John Clark Mallice son of William and Mary Mallice; John Clark Hickby son of Benjamin and Catherine Hickby (when 21); Mary Murphy; Margaret Murphy; slave Dido; William Jones; to Jefferson College money due testator from United States, certificate in hands of Mr. Isaac Snowden, Esq., of Phila., and residue of estate to same to educate poor youths for the ministry; Rev. John McMillen and Craig Ritchie, Esq., executors; witnesses, William Woods and Abraham Tidball. 1, p. 248. William Elliot of Bulliek Pens, Allegheny County, dated September 10, 1806, proved June 25, 1807; wife Barbara; children: Archibald, Robert, Barbara, Jane, Margaret McNare, Mary Noble, Patty Beare, William, John, and George M. Bequeaths to wife and above named children the following tract of land viz: Patented land called Bulliek Pens and Bull pens lying on the Great Road leading from Pittsburg to Colonel McNairs adjoining Dr. Smith, John Peden, John Pollock, Peter Perehment; land in Westmoreland County lying on Brush Creek; Donation lands in Third District No. 591; tract in Pitt Township, Allegheny County adjoining James O’hara; two lots near Erie; Wife Barbara, Henry Noble and George Mallice (Wallace?) executors; witnesses, James Mallace (Wallace?) and Dunning McNair, and William Elliot, sr. 1, p. 250. Peter Fleming of Elizabeth Township, dated December 8, 1792, proved September 15, 1807; wife Margaret; children: Susannah, Joseph, Mar¬ garet Reynolds and George; son George executor; witnesses: William McClure, Joseph Fleming and Philip Young. 1, p. 252. David Magwire or Megwire of Robinson Township, August 27, 1807; father Peter Megwire of Parish of Clones, County Fermanagh, Ireland and brother Thomas of same; William Ewing and his wife Elizabeth; John Nesbit; three last named for care of testator; “still & whiskey"; William Ewing of Robinson Township and John Nesbit of Moon Town¬ ship executors; witnesses, Lavis Bail and James McClurg. 1, p. 253. Christian Lisnet of Fayette Township, dated June 27, 1806, proved October 10, 1807; wife Christianna; stepdaughter Nancy Vance; chil¬ dren: Suffiah Rowley, Peggy Boyce, Christianna Neil, Fretheric, Francis, Christopher and George; John Vance and Robert Johnson executors; wit¬ nesses, William Fife and Margaret Fife. 1, p. 253. I 144 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. Francis Willson of Pitt Township, dated October 20, 1807, proved November 2, 1807; wife Mary Willson (otherwise Neel), lot on Front and Second Street and land on Grant’s Hill, adjoining Dr. Bedford; sister-in-law Martha Stewart (otherwise Neel), land purchased of Archi¬ bald Campbell Reed; Sister Mary Gault, otherwise Willson; nephews James Willson, John Willson and Peter Willson; neices Jane Beard, Rachel Johnston, Sarah Willson and Mary Armstrong (otherwise Willson); John Armstrong son of neice Mary Armstrong; Mary Medfield (otherwise Willson); Elizabeth Shaw (otherwise Willson); George Willson; Thomas Willson; Francis Willson; three bound children resid¬ ing with testator; bequeathes a house and lot in Cincinnati, and two lots in Newport, Kentucky, three hundred acres in the Indian Territory, Knox County, near White River; two hundred acres of Donation lands in Fifth District, near Mercer, and land which testator held in partnership with Colonel Nevill; wife, Matthew Stuart and Thomas Willson, execu¬ tors ; witnesses, Robert Steel, John Irwin and R. Graham. 1, p. 254. David Williams of Elizabeth Township dated December 31, 1800, date of probate not given; children: Walter, John, Susannah, Cynthia, Jacob (under age), James, David and Thomas; son Walter executor; witnesses, William McClure and Walter Williams. 1, p. 256. Thomas Lapsley or Lapsly of Mifflin Township, dated December 29, 1807, proved January 11, 1808; wife Margaret plantation whereon we live is patented in name of Martha Lapsly; children: John, Thomas, Samuel, Robert, Elizabeth,, Jean, Margaret, Barbara, Mary and Martha; land adjoining David Calhoon and James Irwin; James Patterson, Esq., Robert Thompson and William Allison, sr., executors; witnesses, John Sheilds and Robert Sheilds. 1, p. 257. William Porter of Pittsburgh, dated September 12, 1808, proved Sep¬ tember 17, 1808, wife Jean; children: Eliza, Mary, Jean and Sophia; Robert Steel and Eliza Steel children of Christopher Steel; children of my brother Moses Porter; sisters Margaret, Hanna and Sophia; William Cochran son of sister Sophia; Anthony Beeling, Alexander McLaughlin and Zaehariah Tannehill executois; witnesses, Robert Steel, C. Cowan 1, p. 258. and William Hamilton. William Boggs of St. Clair Township, neighborhood of Pittsburgh, dated August 7, 1808, proved September 1, 1808; children of brother David Boggs and his wife Mary, viz: William, David, Agnes and Peggy lots 2, 6 and 7 in Manor of Pitts which testator held with his brother; Col. Presley Nevill and brother David Boggs, executors; witnesses, 1, p. 259. Robert Shawhan and Joseph Hughey. Ephraim Jones of Jones Ferry opposite Pittsburgh, dated September 13, 1806, proved 1807; wife Rachel; children: Thomas eldest son (ten lots on which testator opposite Pittsburg, has a ferry), James (lower Jones Ferry situated between Liberty and Penn Sts.), John third son (tract of land on Chartiers Creek purchased of Jones Richardson, adjoining lands of Gen. Nevill), Ephraim (lot of land on Coal Hill adjoining William Herd), Presley (lot in Pitts No. 1 in Turnbull’s plan, situated Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 145 on Liberty St., younger children Polly Plummer, Marshall and Elanor; son Thomas living at the Perry and son John at Chartiers Creek; Thomas Jones, James Jones, Presly Nevill and Abraham Kirkpatrick executors; witnesses, John Park, Peter Mowry and Robert Johnson. 1, p. 260. William Herd, dated March 9, 1808, proved April 4, 1808; children: John, Andrew and Catherine Hopkins; housekeeper Martha Peirce; no executors; witnesses, John Taylor and Thomas Magee. 1, p. 263. Samuel Sample, dated February 8, 1808, proved April 13, 1808; sonin-law Steel Sample sole heir and executor; witnesses, Henry Haslet' and James Such. 1, p. 263. Abraham Hays, dated March 8, 1808; wife Prances; children: Francis (land in Mifflin Township adjoining Edward West, John McDowel (de¬ ceased), James McKinney and Aaron Whitaker), John, Thomas, Isaac, Abraham, Jacob and Sarah; heirs of daughter Martha; to sons Abraham and Jacob land in Butler County where they now reside; wife Frances and son Thomas executors; witnesses, John McDowel and Abraham Whitaker. 1, p. 263. Robert Sampleÿ dated August 10, 1808, proved August 16, 1808 ; wife Elizabeth; son-in-law William Hay and nephew James Sample executor; witnesses, Henry Haslet, David Evans and James Cooper. 1, p. 265. Elizabeth Hannah otherwise McDowel, dated March 26, 1807, proved August 17, 1808; children: Jane Whary, otherwise IJannah and Elizabeth Hannah Morrow; grand-daughter Hannah Adams; son-in-law Henry Morrow executor; witnesses, Joseph Reed, William Morrow and Henry Morrow. 1, p. 265. Joseph Arbuckle of Mifflin Township, dated July 30, 1808, proved September 13, 1808; children: Alexander, Rebeckah McMillan, two young¬ est James and Leah; James Kidoo and William Willson executors; wit¬ nesses, James Fletcher, Richard Davis and David Davis. 1, p. 265. Agnes Sample of Ohio Township, Allegheny County, dated April 29, 1807, proved October 24, 1808; grand-children: John Willson, Margaret Willson, James Willson, Agnes Willson, Henry Wilson and Ann Wilson all under age; John Way, Esq., executor; witnesses, John Way, Mary Way and Abis Way. 1, p. 266. John Anderson of Pine Township, dated February 19, 1808, proved November 16, 1808; wife Mary; children: John, James, Margaret and Sarah; wife, son John and Samuel Man executors; witnesses, Francis Deary, Samuel Mann and Robert Kidd. 1, p. 269. John Byars or Bayers of Moon Township, Allegheny County, dated October 25, 1808, proved December 13, 1808; wife Margary; children: James, David, Margaret, Rabecka, Nancy (and her children), John, Ross and Samuel; grand-daughter Mary Buchanan and Margery Dun¬ ning; three grand-children each named Jonathan; wife Margery and son John executors; witnesses, John McLene and Hugh Kirkpatrick. 1, p. 268. James Carnahan of Deer Township, dated December 12, 1808, proved December 28, 180S; wife Mary; children: James, Sarah Cowan and Jean; 146 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. wife and son James executors; witnesses, William Waddle, John Waddle and Robert Donaldson. 1, p. 270. John Robinson or Robertson of Mifflin Township, dated September 26, 1800, proved January 11, 1809; wife Silvia; children: Thomas, Wash¬ ington, Andrew, Elizabeth, Ethelinda, natural daughter Ann Rowen (?) wife of Samuel Swan; all children under age land in Kentucky; negro boy Frank and girl Fillis; Jacob Farre and Robert McFarland executors; witnesses, William Gilkison, William W. Robertson and Robert McFarland. 1, p. 271. William Algeo, dated July 12, 1808, proved February 13, 1809; wife Rebecca; children: Mary Myers, James Algeo, John Algeo, Ellenor, Peggey, William, jr., Sarah, Jane and Samuel; Thomas Algeo and Wm. Gormley of Pittsburgh executors; witnesses, Mary Algeo and Gregg Algeo “as a child’ 1, p. 272. Thomas Crawford of St. Clair Township, dated January 13, 1809, proved February 6, 1809; cousins Jane Sterret and Edward Peoples; Margaret Finley daughter of John Finley; brother James Crawford; sister Nancy Bess and brother James Lester; sister Marthe Calhoon and her children; Thomas Reed, Daniel Morison, Nancy Walles men¬ tioned; John Finley and James Mitchel executors; witnesses, Joseph Logan, James Reed and Thomas Reed. ♦ 1, p. 272. Obadiah Hickby of St. Clair Township, dated December 24, 1808, proved February 18, 1809; wife Ann; children: Samuel, Mary Rigs, Sarah Applegate, Abigail Wright, Stephen, Joseph, Benjamin, Rhoda Hull, Obadiah and Nancy Fletcher; wife Ann and Benjamin Hickby executors; witnesses, Thomas Fletcher and Leonard Boyer. 1, p. 273. Alexander Hintz of Deer Township, dated October 3, 1805, proved March 3, 1809; wife Abigaile; children: Jacob Alexander (Butler’s Improvement on the Grassy Run), Henry, Elizabeth and Margaret; wife Abigail and son Henry Hintz executors; witnesses, John McClelland and Reuben Ayers. [Most of the will is missing on the record book and there is no signature]. 1, p. 274. Henry McBride, yeoman, dated May 2, 1805, proved March 20, 1809; wife Gennet ( 1) ; son-in-law William McCandless, sr. ; land adjoining Archibald McBride, Albert Farrence, George Eliot and widow Jeffery on jesters of Mountain Run; John Logan and John Marshal executors; 1, p. 275. witnesses, John McLene, James McAdow and Gennet McBride. Lewis Gallagher or Gallaher of Sewickley Township, Beaver County, dated February 13, 1808, proved March 26, 1808; wife Jean; children all under age: Hervey, Margaret French Gallagher, Easter, Milton, Sarah and Cathrine; Ebenezer Galaher, sener and Robert James executors; witnesses, Robert Ritchie, Abram Berry and Victor K. McElheney. 1, p. 276. (To be continued.) i