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

ABSTRACT OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS OF BEDFORD COUNTY REGISTERED AT BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA CONTRIBUTED BY THE LATE MISS NINA LEA. {Continued from Volume XI, page 174.) Thomas Bowen of St. Clair Township, Bedford County, dated first, fourth month, 1812 ; proved April 6, 1812. Brothers and sisters, namely Rachel Russell, Sarah Wilson and William Bowen 's heirs, namely Thomas and David Bowen; Jonathan Bowen, Mary Fields, John Bowen and Lydia Mathas to come in for their Mother's share, and the aforesaid Thomas and David Bowen, heirs of William Bowen, to come in for their father's share. Executors: Brother Jonathan Bowen and friend Thomas Black¬ burn, son of Anthony- Witnesses: Thomas Blackburn, farmer, and William Griffith. Vol. 1, p. 317. Acor Worley of Bedford County, dated 21»t January; proved April 6, 1812, Wife her thirds. John, Eldest son of my last wife, one hundred and fifty acres of the plantation whereon I now dwell, only not the field toward the stony lick. Second Bon Joseph, third son Samuel. Daugh¬ ters: Polly, Susana, Christena, Nancy and Harney. Son Thomas the plantation he now lives on. Executor: son John. Witnesses: Jacob Adams, John Diehl, Michael Barkman. February 4, 1812. Whereas I, Acor Worley, of Bedford County, have executed my last will in writing bearing date 21*t day of January, 1811, and every clause and devise therein contained I do confirm, excepting that the children I had with my two first wives, they are to be satisfied with what they have had of me. Witnesses: Jacob Adams, John Diehl, pp. 318-319. Michael Barkman. George Ensley, Senior of Providence Township, dated April 3, 1809; proved April 8, 1812. Being very far advanced in years. Wife Barbarough Ensley, my present wife. Son George Ensley, Jua*. I order that my wife pay to each and every person whose name is not mentioned in this Will the sum of twenty five cents on demand, first proving a lawful relationship to me. Witnesses: Benjn. Martin, Jr., John Marm, p. 320. Elizabeth Marm. George Fore, Sen*. of Coldrain Township, dated 7th March, 1812; proved May 2, 1812. Wife Catherenah one hundred dollars now due me from Boston Cagg, during her widowhood. John and George Fore the place I now live on to be equally divided between them. Daughters : Mary and Catrenah. Daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Filips. Execu¬ tors: Abram Easier and David Coons. Witnesses: Joel McDaniel, Chrisp. 321. tian Shryock, Daniel Beegel. William Conell of Providence Township, dated 17th September, 1806; proved first day of July, 1812. Wife Hannah use and occupation of the (260) Bedford Couniy. 261 plantation whereon I now live towards her maintenance and the main¬ tenance of my daughter Rachel until she is eighteen. Sons; Jacob, Wil¬ liam and Benjamin each ten pounds. Daughters: Margaret fifteen pounds and Hannah and Ann each ten pounds. Daughter Ann a pewter dish formerly her mother’s; all the above legacies are in lieu of small legacies left them by their mother's father. Grandson William Slider five pounds. Five grandsons: viz., William Cornell, William Davis, Wil¬ liam Wells and William Gohoon each two pounds. Tract lying to the south of Smith Cornell’s land, joining land with Smith Cornell, Peter O’Neal, Michael Hevner and Evan Evans. Another tract of three hun¬ dred acres for which the deed lays in Captain William Piper’s Office. Children to wit: John, Jacob, Smith, William, Richard and Benjamin, Mary Slider's children, Margaret, Hannah, Ann and Rachel. Executors: Sons Smith and Richard. Witnesses: Uriah Hughes, John Blankley. p. 323. William Willis of Township of St. Clair, dated 2“<J. day, 7th. mo. 1812. Wife Susannah household furniture. My plantation on which I now live to be rented and she to receive her share. Children: William five pounds, Mary Brown, Henry and James each eighteen pounds and fifteen shil¬ lings, son Jesse fifteen pounds. One half of the tract I bought of Joseph Enet to be sold immediately after my death and the money arising to pay Legacies. Son Jesse to have the care of his mother. Executors: Samuel Way, Thomas Griffith. Witnesses: Jonathan Bower, John Bower. August 4, 1812. William Willis and Henry Willis, sons of William Willis, late of St. Clair Township, enter a Caveat on behalf of them¬ selves and Susannah, widow of said William, deceased, against probate pp. 326-328. of supposed Will. Thomas Oldham of St. Clare township, dated 30tt» 8 mo. 1812; proved September 26, 1812. Two sons, William and Thomas Oldham, Jun<\, all my real estate to be equally divided between them; William to have the part adjoining Thomas Jennings, and Thomas that adjoining James Smith. Wife Lydia the possession of Thomas, Jun*. part of the place with the dwelling house, and if he does not agree with his Stepmother, then he is to work for her as another man would. Daughter Alice Garretson. Niece Mary Oldham, daughter of John Oldham, a legacy if she remains with her Aunt until she is eighteen. Executors: Friend Thomas Jennings and James McGraiL Witnesses: Jonathan Bowen and Tho: p. 328. Blackburn. Simon Claar of the Town of Bedford, dated 29 August, 1811; proved premises and where 1 now October 1, 1812. Wife Eve Catharine house live during her widowhood. Youngest son, Samuel, the Clock. Children, Vizt. : Jacob, George, John, Frederick, Henry, Samuel, Catharine, Mary, Elizabeth and Sarah. Executor: Son John Claar. Witnesses: Jacob p. 330. Bonnett, James Taylor, John Tod. George Myer of Woodberry Township, dated eighth day of April, 1811; proved October 8, 1812. Wife Hannah one half the land called the Hicory Bottom tract and household furniture during widowhood. Traet where my son Daniel now lives. My Mills in Frankstone Gap to be sold at the best convenieney. Part of my children and heirs have received 262 Abstract of Wills and Administrations part of their Legacy and that is to be deducted from the division. Executors: Trusty friends John Hippie and Christian Snider, Esqr., both of Woodberry, and Joseph MOune of Frankstown township, Huntingdon County, Witnesses: Jacob Buderbough, John Snowberger, Daniel Boyer. p. 332. Codicil, August 14, 1812. Wife Hannah during life the Interest of Six hundred dollars. Son Daniel to pay my Wife the one third of the grain during her life. My children who have received money from me are not to be charged interest for the same during my life. Son Joseph is to have my Black Mare. Witnesses: Jacob Buderbough, John Snow¬ berger. October 13, 1812. Joseph MeCune renounces executorship. Witnesses: C. Garher, Wn» Smith. pp. 333-335. Henry Sneibely of Woodberry Township, dated 270» September, 1812; very proved October 30, 1812. Being sick, I think not that I shall re¬ cover. Wife Elizabeth to live on the place as long as she remains my Widow. My children to have an equal share of all my estate after my youngest child is come of age. I request my Executors to bind my sons to trades, as they come fitt. My Executors to rent out the place until my youngest child is fourteen. Executors: Adam Souder and George Stoll. Witnesses: David Burges, Abraham Road, David Holder, p. 335. Jane Byan of Napier Township, dated fourth day of January, 1813; proved January 10, 1813. Mary Kenney my sister-in-law. Remainder of my cloa thing to Margaret Anner, the girl now living with me. Rev*1. Mr. Terence McGar five pounds. Son Derry one hundred pounds. Grand¬ son George Byan, son of Derry Ryan, residue of my estate. Executors: Friends Thomas Heydon, merchant in Bedford, and Doctor John An¬ derson. Witnesses: William Anderson, Jacob Kentzi, John Anderson. p. 336. Jacob Strichinbaker of Providence Township, dated the fifth day of May, 1812; proved March 13, 1813. Children: Susan, wife of David Snider; Catharine, wife of Samuel Stooky; Barbara, wife of Jacob Ritchey; David; Elizabeth, wife of Isaac Kerns; Jacob; John; Abra¬ ham; Mary, wife of [no name] Hershberger; Hannah, wife of David Ruderbaugh; Samnel; Sarah; Margaret. David now lives in the Miama Country. Wife Mary to receive the interest of one third of my estate, yearly. Executors: Wife Mary and friends Jacob Snyder and Doctor John Anderson of Bedford. Witnesses: George Espy, Joseph Espy, p. 338. David Deiley. David Bouser of St. Clair Township, dated 19ta October, 1810; proved March 22, 1813. Wife Elizabeth one third of all real and personal estate during her Widowhood, and at her decease the same to be equally divided between my children. Vizt. Catrout, Elizabeth, Mary, Catharine, Valen¬ tine, John, Easter, and my grandson John Mock. Executors: James Clark, Senior and William Clark, Esqr. Witnesses: John McDonnald, p. 340. Daniel McDonnald, Thomas Bowen, Junior. Robert Hemphill of Bedford Township, yeoman, dated March 24, 1813 ; proved March 30, 1813. Wife Nancy five hundred dollars and household goods. Daughter Mary Johnston two hundred and fifty dollars. Son of Bedford County. 263 Samuel five hundred dollars in case be returns to receive it. Daughter Rebecca Slick two hundred and fifty dollars. Daughters Nancy and Martha each three hundred dollars. Son Adley all real and personal estate on condition he pays the legacies. Executors: Son Adley and friend David Anderson. Witnesses: Alexr. Boyd, John Rogers, p. 341. Andrew Mowra of Bedford Township, dated first day of April, 1813; proved April 12, 1813. Wife Margaret the interest of one third of all my property. Son Michael thirty dollars. Son Jacob ten dollars. Daugh¬ ters Sarah, wife of Samuel Deal, and Molly, wife of Michael Emick, each twenty one dollars. Daughter Phebe thirty dollars. Son Andrew fifty dollars. My Executors to rent the house and lot now occupied by my son Jacob for one year to pay my debts. Executors: Son Michael and son in law Michael Emick. Witnesses: Jacob Rosala(f ), Robert Miller. p. 342. John Stoneking of St. Clair Township, dated 16th May, 1803; proved 12th day of April, 1813. Wife Jude all estate, to be enjoyed by her heirs. Executors: Wife Jude and John Eackes, Junr. Witnesses: Chris¬ topher Reiley, John Tod. p, 343. Thomas Blackburn of Napier Township, dated Ninth day of fourth month, 1813; proved April 17, 1813. Wife Rebeckah personal estate and grain on estate, house and plantation whereon I now live, and to sup¬ port my children. Sons Thomas and William to live with their mother. Pour daughters, Margaret, Elizabeth, Ann and Maria, all under eighteen. Three younger sons, Moses, Joseph and John, all under sixteen, to be put to trades. Executors: Brothers William and Anthony Blackburn. Wit¬ p. 345. nesses : Thomas Blackburn, Tho«. Blackburn, Junr. William Shepherd of St. Clair township, dated 14th day of December, 1808; proved April 24, 1813. Wife Phebe one third of estate and house¬ hold goods. Son Thomas ten pounds. Daughters: Rebecca and Mary. Boys: Joseph, Samuel, Joshua and David to be put to trades with con¬ sent of their Mother. Executors: Son Thomas; Penrose Jennings and Thomas Jennings. Witnesses: Robert Oldham, John Rogers, Thomas p. 346. Ellis. John Hewitt of Napier Township, dated 7th day of April, 1813; proved May 1, 1813. Wife all estate, she paying all indebtednesses. Children: Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary Ann to have schooling. Joseph and Eliza¬ beth each to have one hundred acres of the Land whereon I now live, situate on the South side striking the Chestnut Ridge on the pan where the Shuger Camp is. Daughter Mary Ann Tract of Land adjoining Peter McQnew and others. Executors: Thomas Bowen and James MCrail. Witnesses: John Hanner, William Owens (affirmed), f Otto. p. 348. John Haines, Sen*-, of London Derry Township, dated 20th April, 1813; proved May 3, 1813. Wife Leanor, moveable estate. Sons: Daniel, Henry, John, Junr., Leonard and George and daughters: Hannah and Leanor, all estate. Executors: Sons Daniel, Leonard and George. Wit¬ p. 349. nesses: David Bonnell, Ludwick Lybargar, Aaron Devore. Henry Clapper of Woodberry Township, dated 21»t. April, 1813;. proved May 4, 1813. Wife Eve. Son John one hundred pounds and remainder to be divided among my thirteen children. Viz: Catharine, — 264 Abstract of Wills and Administrations Christina, Hannan, Elizabeth, Henry, Ludwick, Susanna, Barbara, Magdalane, John, Abraham, Joseph and Jacob. Wife Eve land on which I now live until my gon Jacob arrives at the age of fifteen. Executors: Friends David Long of Woodberry Township and George Faulkner of Allegheny township, Huntingdon County. Witnesses: John Holsinger, Senr., Daniel Baker, John Holsinger, Junr. p. 351. James Adams, Napier Township, yeoman, dated 5th April, 1813; proved May 7, 1813. Wife Mary to remain in full possession of planta¬ tion until she marries, or youngest child becomes of age. Expected child. Oldest sons John and Edward land equally between them. Son JameB. Daughters mentioned but not named. Executors: Edward Rose and Robert Adams. Witnesses: Anthony Blackburn, John Adams, Nancy Rose. p. 352. John Croyle, County of Bedford, dated 7th December, 1810; proved May 27, 1813. Wife Catherine one third of farm produce. The children to get the same that the wife of Frederick Dibert got. Sons John and Jacob the plantation on which I live. Daughters: Mary, Margaret, Cath¬ arine, Christena and Hatty each one hundred pounds. Daughter Susanna. Executor: John Croyle, Junr. Witnesses: John Miller, Jacob Dibert. p. 355. Jesse Justice of Bedford County, dated 20th. May, 1813; proved June 11, 1813. Daughters: Nancy, Holly and Peggy. Sons: John, William and Elijah. Executors: Friends John Barnhart and Ulry Zeth. Wit¬ nesses: George Lingenfetter, Abraham Moyer. p. 357. Daniel Davis of Bedford County, farmer, dated 9th May, 1813 ; proved June 12, 1813. Wife Mary fifty pounds. Daughter Jane Davis fifty acres on north end of tract of land I bought of George Smith. Two sons, Joseph and David, each fifty acres. Sons Isaac and Henry. Daugh¬ ters Ann Clark, Honour Williams and Mary Little. Executors: Wife Mary and sons Joseph and David. Witnesses: William Maiken, John p. S58. Blackhart. Jacob Shock, Senr. 0f Dublin Township, dated 6th May, 1808; proved June 14, 1813. Three children of my daughter Esther Ambroshei, de¬ ceased, viz. Nancy, Jacob and Elizabeth, each forty pounds when of age. Son in law Jacob Ambrosher to keep my plantation together for my only son Jacob, taking Bpecial care of him, and said Jacob Ambrosher to have said plantation after decease of my son. Executors: Son in law Jacob Ambrosher and Jacob Whitmore. Witnesses: Henry Betz, Wilp. 360. liam Noble, John Noble. John Miller of Belfast Township, dated 28th May, 1813; proved June Five viz. children, Barbara, Jacob, John, David 14, 1813. Wife Martha. and Elizabeth. My land to be divided equally between the boys at twenty one and the girls at eighteen. Executors: Jacob Ambros and p. 362. Henry Betz. Witnesses: Ludwick Betz, John Harris. John Streight, Senr. of Township of Belfast, dated 23rd May, 1813; proved June 18, 1813. Division of my estate to my children Jacob, Peter and Daniel, and daughters Mary, Anna and Sarah. Executors: Daniel and William Straight, Junr. Witnesses: Daniel Daniels, George p. 363. Sipe, Junr , Alexander Smith. of Bedford County. 265 Abraham Koons of Bedford County, dated June 2, 1813; proved July 8, 1813. Wife Christina to hold all property until my youngest child is of age. Daughters Eve, Susanna, Rachel and Catharine, and two sons mentioned hut not named. Executors: Henry Koons, John Miller. Wit¬ nesses: Michael Stifler, George Croyle. p. 365. Peter Englebright of Bedford County, dated 30*h June, 1813; proved July 28, 1813. Wife Cheney income of place as long as she keeps my name. Daughters: Peggy, Cheney, Polly, Charlotte, and estate to be divided when youngest child is of age. Executors: Yentel Olt and An¬ thony Shoemaker, Esq*., both of Air Township. Witnesses: Philip Burdner, Nickles Shafer. p. 366. Gerret Irwin of Air Township, dated 13th April, 1813 ; proved August 20, 1813. Wife Susan to live with my son James. Plantation at Broadtop, in Hunterdon County, where I lately lived, to be sold. Sons James and Samuel. Grand-daughter Margaret, daughter of son James, grand¬ son Joseph, son of son Samuel certain legacies, and the remainder to be divided between my children now living, except son William. Daughter Elizabeth Noble and son Gerret. Executors: sons James and Samuel. Witnesses: William Martin, Samuel Kerr. p. 367. Valentine Hay, of Woodberry Township, dated 22nd April, 1813; proved August 28, 1813. Wife Catharina one third of my estate and twenty seven pounds which she brought to me, whenever the plantation is sold. Expected child. My children to be put out to trades. Execu¬ tors: George Hartle, John Hay, both of Woodberry Township. Wit¬ nesses : Hermon Dick, Simon Hay. [This will is a translation.] p. 368. John Bowers of Hopewell Township, dated 19th June, 1813; proved September 3, 1813. Wife Mary three hundred pounds. Sons John, Jacob, Matthew, Valentine and Peter each ten pounds. Daughters Mary and Elizabeth Bowers, Catharine Kline, Uley and Barbara Bowers. Ex¬ ecutors: Theodoris Snowberger and John Piper of Yellow Creek. Wit¬ p. 370. nesses: George Kay, William Williams. George Sills of Bedford Township, dated 27th November, 1811; proved September 11, 1813. Wife Dolly plantation whereon I now live during her life. Daughter Catharine, wife of f Errand. Son John a German book called the Wars of Christendom. Daughter Phebe, wife of Michael Olt. Sons: Abraham, John and Daniel.. Executors: Sons John and Daniel. Witnesses: James M. Russell, Esqr., Michael Sills, p. 371. Daniel McLeish of Bethel Township, dated 19th April, 1813; proved October 4, 1813. To John Graves of Township and County of Bedford, land in Washington County, Maryland, and near the upper end of Baid County, it being part of a larger tract called the resurvey on Mount Pleasant and adjoining Mr. Fuller’s land, containing two hundred and one acres; I also appoint him my Executor. Witnesses: Samuel Graves, p. 373, Thomas Moode, William Martin. Isaac Fickes, Jun*. of Bedford County, dated 21»t September, 1812; proved October 9, 1813. Wife and children all estate. Executor: My father Isaac Fickes, Senior. Witnesses: Henry Beekley, Jacob Moses p. 375. (affirmed). John Foster of Ross County, North western Territory, dated 11th day --- 266 Abstract of Wills and Administrations of July, 1799; proved February 11, 1800. Lewis Foster of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, two tracts lying in Aspewell Township. Sons Thomas, John, Benjamin and Joseph, and two daughters, Cassandra Chenowith and Rachel Chenowith, land lying in County of Ross contain¬ ing one thousand acres, it being the same I purchased of Doctor Knight, and lies six or seven miles above the mouth of Darby creek. Son Richard the tract I live upon, on Scioto river in the Pee Bee Town Bottom, con¬ taining three hundred acres. Executors: sons Thomas and Richard. Witnesses: James Pratler, James Cresap, M. Pratler, Sarah Pratler, John Johnson, George Johnson, John Gooden. p. 376. John Nekem of Providence Township, dated 26th April, 1812; proved October 16, 1813. Sons John and Jonathan the plantation whereon I now live. William Nekem, Lenhart Nekem, Peter Run, Michael Smauck and George Nekem each thirty pounds. Executors: John May and An¬ thony Smith. Witnesses: Philip Mackenhaupt, William Kegg. p. 377. John Martin of Lewisville [sic], Jefferson County, Kentucky, now in Bedford County, State of Pennsylvania, dated 29th August, 1813 ; proved November 4, 1813. My servant woman Patty Barnet shall be free from the day of my death. House and lot I owned in Newels Town, Ohio, to the heirs of John Griffith, late of Town of Wheeling, Virginia. To Joseph Martin and Joseph Fleming, both of Mifflin County, Pennsyl¬ vania, I give unto them negotiable paper at the Lewisville Branch Bank in trust for my sister Mary Walker, which trust shall cease the day of the decease of her husband, William Walker. They are to purchase a Tract of good Land in the State of Ohio, or Indiana Territory, for the benefit or use of said sister. To Joseph Walker of Mifflin County, Penna., one fifteenth of my real estate. Three fifteenths of my real estate to James Averstreet and William Parker in trust for Nancy Misner, wife of Henry Misner, carriage Maker, all of Lewisville, Ken¬ tucky. Cousin Mary McGinnis of Lewistown, Mifflin County, Penna., one fifteenth of my real estate. Cousin Ephya Gray of Frankford, Kentucky, late of Jefferson County, one fifteenth. Sister Elizabeth Fleming of Mifflin County, Penna., a Family Bible. My Executors to purchase and redeem two slaves, a Female called Easter, who is now owned by Josiah Fineblood of Indiana Territory, and who I purchased of a Gentleman near Pinkneyville in the Mississippi Territory. Dr. John OTawn of Shippingport can give particulars. The other, a boy Peter, whom I purchased of Thomas Connon, formerly owned by Taylor and Hamilton of Lewisville; I sold him to Capt. Brooks of the IT. S. A., who called himself an Agent for Col. Constant. They are to be set at Liberty. My half sister Polly Campbell and half Brother Alexander Thompson, the latter two are residing in Huntingdon County, Penna. Executors: Archibald Allen, Genb Robert Brackinridge and Richard C. Anderson, Esqr. in Lewisville, State of Kentucky. Witnesses: James Piper, David Piper, William Piper. 1813. September 6. N. B. It is my will that my Executors give Credit for the whole amount of interest due to Hugh Morrison and Warden Pope on their Bond payable to me. Notes, Bonds and accounts on Sundry persona in my desk to be destroyed. Witnesses: William p. 380. Piper, James Piper, David Piper. of Bedford County. 267 Abraham Gansinger of Belfast Township, but late of Antram Town¬ ship and County of Franklin, yeoman, dated l»t May, 1812; proved November 3, 1813. Son Daniel, his heirs and assigns all my Tracts in Bedford County on Morrison 's Cave, on the Waters of Clover Creek, and he is to pay the two sons, John and AbTaham, of my deceased son Abra¬ ham each, at twenty one years of age, one hundred pounds. Money from my Plantation in Antram Township, Franklin County, which I sold to John Wolford, I give six hundred and fifty pounds to each of my daughters, Esther Stale, Magdalene Crumbleton and Elizabeth Byers. To the children of my daughter Elizabeth Byers I give four hundred and fifty pounds to purchase land in Ohio State at the direction of my Executor, Henry Stall. Executors: Henry Stall, my grandson, and Jacob Stall, Senior. Witnesses: Frances Welch, Nathaniel Hart. p. 381. April 3, 1813. We, Adam Souder and George Stoll, Executors of Henry Sneibely, late of Woodberry, do renounce Executorship. p. 382. June 11, 1813. We, Jom Barnhart and Ulricke Zeth, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Jesse Justice, do renounce Executorship. p. 383. John Hargelraht of Colrain Township, dated 22nd January, 1814; proved January 26, 1814. My Wife the place I formerly took of Thomas Betle. Gulianay and Margaret, children by my first wife, and Abraham and others I had by my last wife. Executors: Sons in law Peter Kagg and Adam Deihl. Witnesses: Christopher Seigoler, Daniel Deihl. p. 383. Judith Stonekeng of St Clair Township, dated 28th April, 1813; proved February 31, 1814. Son Joseph Croil and son in law John Ickes to sell my property and divide the money equally between them and their heirs. I appoint them my executors. Witnesses: Samuel Way, p. 384. Joseph Hughes. Elizabeth Zink of Hopewell, widow, dated 15th January, 1814; proved February 3, 1814. Children: Enoch, William, Samuel, Hannah, John and Joseph. Brother Joseph Haw. Executors: Sons William and Samuel p. 386. Zink. Witnesses: Jeremiah Duvall, Samuel Brod. Edward Daniels of Bethel Township, Cooper, dated 23rd February, 1814; proved April 6, 1814. Wife Thankfull, household goods during life. Three children, David Daniels, Mary Mellott and Josiah Daniels. I have given David a tract in Providence Township containing one hun¬ dred acres. Son Beuben I have given one hundred acres in Providence Township on the Juniata river. Hannah Giles, now Hooper, who for¬ merly lived with me, three dollars. Son Josiah to provide for his mother. Executors: Friend John Hooper and Jacob Mann, Ju«\ Wit¬ p. 389. nesses Francis Welch, Abraham Hess. James Caldwell of Bedford Township, dated 3rd November, 1813; proved April 8, 1814. Plantation in Bedford Township, upon which I now live and joining land of Jonathan Potts, Joshua Pierson, Esq. and others, to Henry and Samuel Caldwell, both of Allegheny Township, Huntingdon County (the said land being subject to a right of dower to Jane Caldwell, widow of Henry Caldwell). Susannah, wife of William Patton of Bedford Township, four hundred dollars. A legacy of one hundred pounds given me by the Will of John Caldwell, late of County 268 Abstract of Wills and Administrations Derry in Ireland I give to Henry and Samuel Caldwell. Executors: Penry and Samuel Caldwell. Witnesses : John Keeffe, Jesse Sleek, John Tod. p. 390. Edward Thomas of St. Clair Township, dated 11 mo. 15, 1813; proved April 11, 1814. After paying my Wife Mary her thirds, the remainder of my estate to he divided equally between my brothers and sisters and Morgan Jones, Junr. John Bateman to have my part of his release to my Father ’s estate. Ruth Adams a legacy. Executors : Friends Thomas Griffith and Joseph Hewit. Witnesses: Amos Penrose, Joshua Davis. p. 392. John Lyon of Borough of Bedford, dated 18th February, 1814; proved June 10, 1814. My sister Margaret, wife of James Blair of Brownsville, gne third of my estate, and my nephew Alexander Lyon Bussell the re¬ maining two thirds. Executor James M, Bussell, Esqr. 1814, June 10. Affidavit of Jonathan Walker, Esqr. to above will. 1814, June 10. Affi¬ davit of Thomas Moore to above will, stating he was well acquainted with the handwriting of John Lyon, Esqr. (the testator), 1814, June 10. Letters of Administration granted to James M. Bussell, Esqr pp. 394-396. John Harclerode, late of Colerain township, dated January 22, last; proved June 11, 1814. He did bequeath as follows: “I Bequeath to my loving wife the place that I formerly bought of Thomas Bettle. Now I, E. H., do hereby make my election and do refuse to accept the said bequest and do hereby declare my intention to demand my right of dower and all other legal rights. Witnesses: John Todd, James M. p. 396. Bussell. George Arehart of Colerain Township, not dated; proved June 13, my Step Jacob son and children shall have 1814. Wife Magdalany. all an equal right in my estate. Sons John and George to be put to trades. Youngest daughter Sara to go to her godmother, Mary Stiffler. Execu¬ tors: Peter Koontz, Michael Smouge. Witnesses: Christopher Stiglar, p. 396. Daniel Martin. Obediah Truise of Bedford County, dated 20th. February; proved 18 June, 1814. Wife Mary all estate during her widowhood. Brother Bichard my Riffle gun. Executor: Jacob Truex, Sen**. Witnesses: Tho». p. 398. Bunyan, Samuel Truex. Isaiah Hixson of Bedford County, dated l*t. March; proved June 18, 1814. Eldest son Joseph, Second son Amos who is under age, and young¬ est son Timothy. Eldest daughter Mary and daughters Sarah, Anna and Elizabeth. Executors: Eldest son Joseph and John Shriere. Wit¬ p. 399. nesses: John Fletcher, David Andrew. (To be continued ) ”