Information contained at this site has been personally taken from the actual wills at Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA, unless otherwise noted.
Wills or Abstracts currently contained at this page:
Acker / Ocker, Ann
Acker, Casper (1764)
Acker, Esther
Acker, Florence A. (1976)
Axer, George L. aka Ross (1946)
Axer, Harry A. (1922)
Auxer, Harry F. (1959)
Auker, Hettie A. (1956)
Acker, Jacob
Axer, Jacob (1843)
Acord, Leonard (1765)
Acker, Margaret (1871)
Acker, Margaret (1912)
Acker, Mary E. (1937)
Acker, Peter (1793)
Auxer, Samuel (1909)
Acker, Susan (1921)
Creamer, Christian
Cramer, Peter Sr.
Cramer, Peter Jr.
Eberly, Peter
Erb, Messach
Fainot, George Frederick
Fetter, Jacob Sr.
Heiney, John
Heiney, Sarah
Hoover, John
Keen, Dennis
Keen, Eslie H.
Keene, Henry H.
Keene, Sophia
McColough, Alexander
McCullough, George
McCullough, Gracey
McCullough, Hugh (1)
McCullough, Hugh (2)
McCullough, John
McCullough, Margaret
McCullough, Mary
McCullough, Robert
McCullough, Samuel
McCullough, Sanders
Miller, Benjamin
Miller, Christian
Miller, Felix
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Jacob
Miller, James
Miller, John
Miller, John Sr.
Miller, Jno.
Miller, John Adam
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, John
Miller, Leonhard
Miller, Martin
Miller, Michael
Miller, Roudy
Miller, Samuel (1739)
Miller, Samuel (1885)
Miller, Toby
Myers, Isaac B.
Rote, Charles
Rote, Christopher Columbus (C. C.)
Sanders, Isaac
Widely, Frederick (aka Weidele)
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Will of Acker / Ocker, Ann
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
H-1-42
Hempfield Twp.
signed 26 May 1796
probated 16 Dec 1800
children:
Peter
Jacob
Casper
Henry
Esther (unmarried)
Barbara
Ann
Martha
exec: Henry Ocker, Raphoe Twp.
Christian Metz, Raphoe Twp.
witnesses:
Jacob Hoffman
Daniel Nissley
Christian Rohrer
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Will of Acker , Casper
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Y-2-19 / I-1-2
Hempfield Twp., Lancaster, PA
signed: 1764 Sep 8
wife: Eve
5 lb. to go to the poor
exec: wife Eve
witnesses:
John Bassler
John Jacob Walker
Christian Killhofer
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Will of Acker, Esther
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
H-1-43
Acker, Esther (Estar)
Hempfield Twp.
signed 15 Dec 1800
probated 7 Mar 1801
bro Casper
exec: Henry Acker & Jacob Seigrist
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Will of Acker, Florence A.
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
Microfilm# 748
1976
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Will of George L. aka Ross Axer
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
W-3-272
1946
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Will of Harry A. Auxer
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
C-3-341
1922
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Will of Harry F. Auxer
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
I-4-461
1959
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Will of Auker, Hettie A.
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
F-4-273
1956
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Will of Axer, Jacob
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
T-1-210
Lancaster City, PA
signed: 1843 Feb 20
prob: 1843 Apr 1
wife: Susanna
childn: two sons
John
Other son unnamed
Catharine McGinnes wife of Andrew McGinnes
Wife to receive house and 2 lots on High St., corner house in Bethelstown
Tavern on south side of W. King St. adjoining property of Mrs. Hoover on east and Mrs. Rote on west to be sold for $2000 to children, or sold if none want it
Another house beside one on High St.
Daughter Catharine to receive 3 houses on east side of Prince St.
Exec: John Daveler
Susanna (wife)
Witnesses:
John Yost
William Boas
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Will of Acker, Jacob
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Y-1-158
Rapho Twp., Lancaster, PA
signed: 1863 Oct 19
prob: 1864 May 9
wife: Elizabeth
children:
Ann wife of Samuel Widmeyer
Maria wife of Samuel Shelly
Henry Acker
Catharine Acker
Elizabeth Acker
Fanny Acker
Susanna Acker
Sarah Acker
Harriet Acker
exec:
Christian M. Martin, friend
Henry Acker, son
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Will of Leonard Acord
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
B-1-426
1765
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Will of Margaret Acker
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
A-2-329
Earl Twp., Lancaster, PA
signed: 1864 Nov 15
prob: 1871 Oct 25
childn:
Elizabeth
Margaret
Catharine
Elmina
Frances
Susanna
These children to share �house & lot bought from John Vogan in Voganville�
Unknown if these are the only children
exec: William Acker, son
witnesses:
Harman S. Hoffman
C. S. Hoffman
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Will of Margaret Acker
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
U-2-319
Ephrata Twp., Lancaster, PA
died: 1911 Oct 6
signed: 1909 Apr 10
prob: 1911 Oct 26
sisters:
Lucella (?)
Ellen
Nieces & nephews unnamed
Tombstones to be erected for sisters
exec: Elam B. Stoner (?)
*have d.a.
*see obit sister Rebecca Acker
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Will of Mary E. Acker
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
P-3-485
Mt. Joy Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
Widow
died: 1937 Oct 5
signed: 1937 July 24
prob: 1937 Oct 15
3 children:
Ira E.
Elmer
Elizabeth Lichty
Exec: David L. Landis
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Will of Peter Acker
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Y-2-15/ F-1-496
Hempfield Twp., Lancaster, PA
�plantation�
signed: 1789 Dec 28
prob: 1793 Nov 2
wife: Ann
childn:
Peter �eldest son�
Esther �eldest daughter�
Jacob
Casper
Henry
Barbara
Ann Wolgemuth
Magdalene
Elizabeth
exec: John Longenecker, friend
witnesses:
John Shwahr
John Heestand
Jacob Greider
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Will of Samuel Auxer
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
S-2-391
Lancaster City, PA
died: 1909 Jan 5
signed: 1898 Sep 1
prob: 1909 Jan 22
wife: Rebecca Caroline Auxer
exec: wife
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Will of Susan Acker
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
B-3-162
Elizabeth Boro
died: 1921 Jan 29
signed: 1920 Mar 11
prob: 1921 Feb 2
Brothers and sisters unnamed
exec: Benjamin H. Nissley, friend
*have d.a.
*have will
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Will of Christian Creamer
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Will Book U, vol 1, pg 649
declared: 24 May 1848
probated: 22 Jan 1849
Martick Twp.
wife: Hannah
13 children:
Mary
Cathrine
Valentine
Adam
Henry
Fanny
Peter
Hannah
Christian
Robert
Samuel
Jacob
Hiram
exec:
Adam Creamer, son (appointed guardian of minor children)
Peter Creamer, son (appointed guardian of minor children)
witnesses:
Henry Hast
William S. Hough
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Will of Peter Cramer the father
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
1836, Will Book R, vol 1, pg 274
of Martick Twp, Lanc Co., PA
Christian Cramer executor
signed 6 Mar 1834
submitted 4 Oct 1836
wife: Mary
sons:
John Cramer
Christian Cramer
Peter Cramer
Valentine Cramer
David Cramer
daughters:
Mary Drum
Elizabeth Miller
grandsons:
John Mackquay
Abraham Mackquay
witnesses: Geo. S. Savery, WM. C. Boyd
I, Peter Cramer Sen'r of Martick Township Lancaster County State of Pensa, being of sound mind & memory, and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs whilst I have strendth and capacity so to do, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made.
Peter Cramer (Seal)
Published as the last will and testament of Peter Cramer, in his presence and at his request we have hereunto subscribed our names.
Geo. S. Savery Wm. C. Boyd
Lancaster County. On the 14th day of October A.D. 1836 Before me the subscriber personally appeared George S. Savery and William C. Boyd and on their oaths did say that they saw & heard Peter Cramer the testator sign, seal, and publish pronounce and declare the same as and for his last will and testament, and at the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing mind memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge, observation and belief.
Imprimis, I desire all my just debts and funeral expences to be paid.
Item, I give and bequeath, the sum of one hundred dollars to my son Christian Cramer, in trust for the benefit and use of two of my grandchildren, John Mackquay and Abraham Mackquay; to be equally divided between them; the sum of fifty dollars to be paid to each of them, as he attains the age of twenty one; and, I desire and direct, that the said sum of one hundred dollars be placed at interest and in good and solvent hands; and that the interest accruing thereon, be annually expended on these my said grandchildren, in such manner and way, as my said son Christian Cramer may think fit and proper.
Item, I desire that my personal estate, be sold and disposed of.
Item, I authorize and empower my executor hereinafter named and mentioned, to sell and dispose of my real estate; or to divide it, if he think fit and proper to divide it; and after the following manner I desire and direct, that it shall be divided or distributed, whether sold or not sold, to wit: one third of it, to my beloved wife Mary Cramer, for and during her natural life, and the other part thereof to my sons John Cramer, Christian Cramer, Peter Cramer, Valentine Cramer, and David Cramer, and my daughters, Mary Drum & Elizabeth Miller, to be equally divided or distributed amongst them.
Item, I give and bequeath to my said beloved wife Mary Cramer, one third of my real & personal estate for and during her natural life, that is to say I desire and direct, that the interest, or rent, or profit, or emolent, on or from the one third of my real and personal estate, be annually given or paid to my said beloved Mary Cramer, for and during her natural life.
Item, after the demise of my said beloved wife Mary Cramer, I give & bequeath the said third part of my real and personal Estate, to my said sons John Cramer, Christian Cramer, Peter Cramer, Valentine Cramer, & David Cramer and my said daughters Mary Drum and Elizabeth Miller, their heirs and assigns, to be equally divided amongst them.
Item, all the rest and residue of my estate, real and personal, I also give and bequeath to my said sons John Cramer, Christian Cramer, Peter Cramer, Valentine Cramer and David Cramer, and my said daughters Mary Drum and Elizabeth Miller, their heirs and assigns to be equally divided amongst them. Lastly I hereby nominate and appoint my said son Christian Cramer, sole executor of this my last will and testament. My witness, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of March A.D. 1834.
H. Mehaffy Regr.
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Will of Peter Cramer the son
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Peter Cramer, 1865, Will Book Y vol 1, pg 449
of Martic Twp, Lanc Co., PA
Christian Hackman executor
signed 23 Sep 1861
submitted 26 Dec 1865
wife Catharine
Children:
George
others not named
grandson: Henry Miller
witnesses:
John McLune (a convict at the time of Peter's death)
Edward Galen
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Will of Peter Eberly
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
O-2-228
Ephrata Boro
died 1 Apr 1901
signed 1 Aug 1900
probated 29 Apr 1901
sons:
Thomas J. - $1
Jacob K. - all & Bible
exec: Jacob Eberly, son
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Will of Messach Erb (1756 - 1833)
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Messach Erb, 1833, Will Book Q, pg 409
22 May 1833
of New Providence, Martick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
3/4 acre of land adjoining James Rice, Christian Mayer, John Peoples
Children:
Esther (& Daniel Zittle)
Elizabeth (& Jacob Rockafield)
grandchildren:
Ann (& Joseph Bowman)
Rachel (& Joseph McElree)
Meshach Rockafield
Adam Rockafield
Hetty Rockafield
Elizabeth Rockafield
Catharine "Kittie" (& Adam Lefever)
Joseph
John (died before 1833)
grandchildren:
Elizabeth
John
Christian
Fanny (& John Bierly)
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Will of George Frederick Fainot
Wills - Lancaster County, PA
Wills copied from the Lancaster County, PA Will Book by
Mrs. Eugene H. Bashore, Geneaological Records Chairman, Col. Tench Tilghman Chapter, Bethesda, MD
B: 8/28/1728, Seloncour, France
Signed, stated, published, and declared by the Testator as his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us witnesses thereto called John Roberts, Jacob Long, Lancaster County, on the 7th day of January, Anno Domini, 1818. Before me the Subscriber personally appeared, Jacob Long, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within Will, who being duly sworn according to Law did depose and say that he was present and saw and heard George Frederick Fainot, the Testator, sign, seal, publish, pronounce and declare the within writing as and for his last Will and Testament and that at the doing thereof he was of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge, observation and belief. And that he did also see John Roberts the other witness (who is now deceased) subscribe his name to the execution of the within Will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and in the presence of this despondent..... Jacob Long.
Be it remembered on the 7th day of January 1818, The Last Will and Testament of George Frederick Fainot, deceased, was proved in due form of Law and therein and thereby appointed his wife, Francaise (who is now dead), his Grand Daughter Catharine (who is removed to Europe) and William Rechenbach who........... the Executors within named, and that Letters of Administration with the will annexed were in due form of Law, granted Jacob Bitner, he having first given sufficient sureties will truly to administer the Estate of said deceased. Especially, to Exhibit a true and perfect inventory thereof unto the Registers Office at Lancaster within ine month from the date hereof and to render a true and just account of his Administration on said Estate within one year.
M: 11/13/1753, Halifax, N.S., Francisca Menico
D: 12/23/1817 Lancaster, PA
In the name of God, Amen. I, George Frederick Fainot, of the Borough of Lancaster, in the county of Lancaster, State of Pennsylvania, Gunsmith, being old and in weak in Body, but of sound mind, memory, and understanding, considering the uncertainty of this Transitory life do therefore make this my last will and Testament in manner following, to wit:
Principally, I commend my immortal soul into the hands of God, and my Lord, and my body to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors herein afternamed, by whom all my funeral expenses and othe just debts shall be paid out of my estate as soon as conveniently may be. And as to the remainder of my worldly Estate I dispose of the same in manner following, to wit:
I give and bequeath the whole of my Estate, real and personal, to my beloved wife Francoise during her natural life, and allow her freely to use and dispose of it, and part thereof, for her maintenance and support as she shall find it necessary. And of the remainder that shall be left after her decease, It is my will and I hereby direct my surviving Executor or Executors to pay such of my Grand Daughters as shall attend her or their Grandmother on her deathbed, such a sum as shall be proportional to herefor their trouble and to be thought reasonable by my Executors which shall be over and above her equal share hereinafter mentioned. I also give and bequeath over and above their equal shares to my Grand daughters, Mary Fetter the sum of Ten Pounds, and to my Grand daughter Sophia Fetter the sum of Five Pounds......... so to be paid to them respectively, toward their education, but shall not be paid to them when of full age, after the decease of my said wife. And as to the remainder of the Estate which shall be thus left after the decease of my said wife, I give and bequeath the same unto my said Grand children, the Children of my deceased Daughter Catharine Fetter, viz. Catharine Fetter, Rebecca Fetter, Frederick Fetter, Jacob Fetter, Sophia Fetter and Mary Fetter, or the survivors of them and the heir of such survivors share and share alike, so that each of the six Grandchildren may have an equal share of the remaining value of the Estate, real and personal, to be given and paid unto them when and as they shall come and arrive at their full age. The moveables may be sold may be sold publicly or divided amongst the heirs aforementioned by my Executors, as these shall find it would best suit my Grandsons and Granddaughters. And concerning the house and half lot, where I now live, I direct hereby my Executors hereinafter appointed, to sell the same to the highest bidder, and to give or grant to the purchaser Deed in Fee simple And lasly I nominate and appoint my said wife Francoise;my Grand Daughter Catharina and my Trusty Friend William Reichenbach, of this borough to be Executor of this my last will, revoking hereby all other wills heretofore made; and declaring this and no other, to be my last Will and Testament, given under my hand and seal this....... day of ........ in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Three.
George Frederick Fainot
(SEAL)
Sworn and subscribed the same day and year.
; William Bausman
Register.
Given under the seal of said Office,
William Bausman, Register
Note: George Frederick Fainot was a Huegenot, born at Seloncour, France, August 28, 1728, married at Halifax, N.S. November 13, 1753 to Fransisca Menico. He was a Gunsmith in the Revolutionary War. His daughter, Susanna Catharine Fainot, was married to Jacob Fetter Jr. also a Revolutionary Soldier from Lancaster, PA.
Mrs. Eugene H. Bashore
DAR Rat. No. 262, 284.
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Will of Jacob Fetter (Sr.)
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster County, PA
Wills copied from the Lancaster County, PA Will Book by
Mrs. Eugene H. Bashore, Geneaological Records Chairman, Col. Tench Tilghman Chapter, Bethesda, MD
Born: Dec. 1709, Pfaltz
Came to America 1729
Married: 1) 1748 Maria Magdalena Bertolet
2) c1754 Christina Metz
Died: 6-3-1777 Lancaster, PA
Will Book 1776, Book I, Vol. 1, p 144
Jacob Fetter
IMPRIMIS, It is my will and I do order that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid of and discharged by my Executors herein named as soon as may be done after My God grant happy decease.
ITEM I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Christina all the wheat and meat I have in the house for the use of herself and the children, I also give and bequeath unto her my said loving wife Christina my best bed and bedsted, curtains, sheets, coverlets, and all the appurtenances whatsoever thereto belonging I likewise give and bequeath unto my said loving wife all such other necessary kitchen utensils as she perhaps may immediately want.
ITEM I will order and direct that my herein after named Executors the survivors or survivor may be, shall sell the house and lot of ground whereon I now live, as also a lot in Mosserstown together also with all the singular my Hook and household goods whatsoever (except what I have given and bequeath on the former page of this sheet to my loving wife Christina) and I do hereby impower my hereinafter mentioned Executors or the survivors or the survivor of them to make and give unto the purchaser or purchasers of my said real estate or estates so sold good and lawful deeds under their hands and seals, the same to have and to hold tothem their heirs and assigns forever, and out of the monies arising from the sales of my house and lots, stock and household goods, I order and direct my Executors and survivors or survivor of them to pay all my just debts, and after they are discharged, it is my will and I do hereby order that the over plus of the benefit and support and maintenance of my said loving wife Christina during her natural life, with proviso, she stays my widow, but in case she my said loving wife should marry again, then and in such a case, I give and bequeath unto her, one fourth part of the above said overplus money, and after my said loving wifes marriage or God grant happy decease, which perhaps might happen first; I first give and bequeath unto each of my four following children vizt. John, Jacob, Catharine, and Eve, the full sum of fifteen pounds, lawful money of Pennsylvania, to have beforehand in order to put them on an equal footing with the rest of my elder children, and then I will and order the rest or residue of the remaining money, to be equally divided amongst all of my children vizt. Daniel, Godlip, Peter, Jacob, John, Salome, Catharine, Eva, their heirs and assigns, share and share alike AND LASTLY I nominate and appoint my said loving wife Christina, my trusty friend Henry Dehuff and Peter Fetter my son EXECUTORS of this my last will and testament, revoking hereby all former will or wills, testament or testaments by me at any time made heretofore, and declaring this and no other to be and contain my last will and testament. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the day and year herein written.
Signed sealed published pronopunced and declared by the testator as his last will and testament in the presence of us John Miller, Peter Reitzel, J.E. Loeser.
BE IT REMEMBERED That on the seventh day of July Anno Domini 1777. The last will and testament of Jacob Fetter late of the Borough of Lancaster, yeoman, deceased, was proved in due form of law, and Letters Testamentary thereon were granted to Christina Fetter, Henry Dehuff and Peter Fetter the Executors therein named, they having first been duly qualified well and truly to administer the estate of said deceased, and to exhibit a true and perfect Inventory thereof, into the Registers Office at Lancaster on or before the seventh day of September next, and to render a true and just account of their Executorship on the said estate, when thereto lawfully required. GIVEN under the seal of this said office, by me.
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN: I, Jacob Fetter of the Borough of Lancaster, in the County of Lancaster and in the Province of Pennsylvania, Chairmaker, being aged and at present under some indisposition, but thanks be to God, of sound and perfect mind, memory and understanding, Do on this thirteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following to wit. I recommend my soul to God, and my body I commit to the earth, to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, at the discretion of my herein after named executors, in humble hopes of pardon and remission of all my sins in and through the merits and intercessions of my blessed Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ and an happy admissions into the Regions of Bliss and immortality, and as for my worldly estate, I give devise and dispose of the same as follows vizt.
the mark of
X
Jacob Fetter (SEAL)
Lancaster County, to wit, on the seventh day of July Anno Domini 1777, Before me the subscriber personally appeared John Miller and Peter Reitzel two of the subscribing witnesses to the above will, and on their corporal oaths did severally depose and say that they were present and saw and heard Jacob Fetter the testator above named, sign seal publish pronounce and declare the above writing as and for his last will and testament, and that at the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing mind memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge, observation and belief.
Peter Hoffnable Register
Peter Hoffnagle, Register
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Will of John Heiney
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
John Heiney, 1880, Will book D, vol 2, p 492
signed 18 Aug 1871; died 29 Sep 1880
Manor Twp, Lanc Co., PA
dau: Martha, wife of John Rinier
exec: John Rinier
witnesses:
A.R. Witmer
Christian Sourbeer
Henry Manning Sr.
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Will of Sarah Heiney
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Sarah Heiney
signed 21 May 1914; died 21 Dec 1928
"single woman of Lancaster"
adopted dau Sarah M. Heiney
adopted 25 Feb 1911 in Court of Common Pleas, Lanc. Trust Book #22 pg 91
exec: Sarah M. Heiney
Chas. S. Martin in the event of Sarah M. Heiney's preceding death
witnesses:
Geo. A. Law
Milton G. Kiebel
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Will ofJohn Hoover
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
W-1-116
Signed May 25, 1854
Probated Apr 24, 1856
Strasburg twp. (2 acres)
Children
Ann Miller w/o John Miller
John
Jacob
Veronica w/o John Weaver
Mary w/o Benjamin Landis
Elizabeth w/o Benjamin Groff
Susanna w/o John Landis
Benjamin
Magdalena w/o Isaac Weaver
Isaac
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Will ofDennis Keen
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
G-1-242
Hempfield Twp.
signed 12 Oct 1794
probated 4 Nov 1794
brothers: Dormick O'Cane (eldest)
James O'Cane
sister Elizabeth in Ireland
exec: Joseph Gochnower, friend
Benjamin Hershey, friend
witn: Barney McAnnally
Hugh Workman
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Will ofEslie H. Keen
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
N-3-24
died 6 Jul 1934
signed 25 Feb 1919
Christiana, PA
grain & feed business in Parkesburg, PA
wife Ella M.
sons: Arthur E. Keen (also E. Arthur)
William Rollin Keen
exec: Wife & son Arthur E. Keen
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Will ofHenry H. Keen
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
B-3-91
also KEEN
Quarryville Boro
died 30 Jan 1919
signed 4 Mar 1914
probated 17 Feb 1919
children:
Lizzie Aulthouse
Maud Seiber
grandchildren:
Edward W. Keene (son of late Dr. A.W. Keene)
Leon Keene (son of late Dr. A.W. Keene)
exec: George Aulthouse & Ezra Seiber
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Will ofSophia Keen
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
B-3-234
Lancaster City
signed 9 Mar 1918
died 12 Nov 1919
husband Lewis, deceased
children:
Barbara Ellen Landis
Mary Newman
John R. Keene
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Will ofAlexander McColough
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
signed 15 Jan 1746
probate 6 May 1747
wife Mary
brothers:
Joseph McColough in Ireland
Samuel McColough in Ireland
nephews of wife:
William George (less than 18 years old)
Robrt George (less than 18 years old)
witnesses:
Fred Douglass
John Chambers
Hugh Davis
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Will of George McCullough
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
K-1-395
signed 17 Oct 1806
probate 1807
Little Britain Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
wife: Isabella
children: George
William
Robert
Sampson
Jane wife of James Clark
Mary wife of David Evans
Betsy wife of Thomas Grier
Bella wife of Joseph Morrison
Margaret wife of Jno Vance
exec: William (son) & David Evans
witnesses: John McNey & Levi Brown
William McCullough vs. Robert McCullough -established as last will & testament 12 Aug 1812
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Will of Gracey McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Will Book V-1-625
written 7 Feb 1853
probated 31 Mar 1854
son: Sanders McCullough
"two survivng daughters":
Margaret Long
Amelia F. McSparren (recieved the Bible)
Granddau (fa is Samuel Maxwell):
Mary Maxwell
Gracey A. Maxwell
Jane E. Maxwell
Granddau (father Thomas C. Collins):
Mary E. Collins
Gracey Ann Collins
Sarah M. Collins
exec: Sanders McCullough
witnesses: Thomas C. Collins & Samuel Maxwell
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Will of Hugh McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
U-1-537
signed 18 Jun 1839
probate 17 May 1848
Drumore Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
wife: Gracy
son: Sanders
dau:
Jane Bell Maxwell
Gracy Collins
Margaret Long
Amelia Frazer McSparren
exec: Sanders (son)
witnesses: James Evans, Christian Bachman & J. Carpenter
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Will of Hugh McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse; Lancaster, PA
U-1-826
signed 29 Jan 1850
probate 11 Feb 1850
Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
dau: Sarah McCullough (exec)
witnesses: Samuel Groff & Benjamin Davis
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Will of John McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse; Lancaster, PA
H-1-380
signed 3 Jul 1802
probate 8 Oct 1803
Drumore Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
wife Mary
children:
Hugh (to recieve real estate, part in Drumore Twp, part in Little Britain Twp)
Isaac
John
James
Margaret McPherson
Mary McCullough
Eliz/sabeth McCullough
Catharine McCullough
exec: sons Hugh & James; & John Steele
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Will of Margaret McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse; Lancaster, PA
B-1-720
signed 12 Nov 1773
probate 22 Nov 1773
Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
son: Samuel Hayes (eldest)
dau: Elizabeth Jones (eldest)
grdau: Jenneat Good
"child yet unborn" (pregnant)
exec: friends William Snodgrass Jr. & James Snodgrass
witnesses: John Haslet, Adam Moore & Ann Haslet
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Will of Mary McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse; Lancaster, PA
M-1-226
signed 5 Nov 1812
probate 18 Feb 1819
Drumore Twp., Lancaser Co., PA
grdau: Mary Saunders McPherson
daus: Elizabeth Mitchel, Catharine Mitchel, Mary Rice
sons: Isaac, John, James, Hugh
grch (ch of Isaac): Catharine, Eleanor, John, & Ann McCullough
grdau: Mary Saunders Mitchel dau/of James Michel
grdau: Mary Saunders Mitchel dau/of Robert Michel
exec: James Johnson of Little Britain Twp.
witnesses: George Retzer (dc'd 1819) son/of George Retzer; Margaret Hanna (insane in 1819)
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Will of Robert McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse; Lancaster, PA
D-2-427
signed 19 Apr 1880
died 31 May 1880
probate 21 Jun 1880
Bart Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
wife Elizabeth
exec: wife
witnesses: Elizabeth J. Ferguson & WM Cooper
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Will of Samuel McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse; Lancaster, PA
E-1-310
probate 6 Dec 1785
Martick Twp
wife (unnamed)
Robert
Alexander
John
Joseph
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Will of Sanders McCullough
Lancaster Co. Courthouse; Lancaster, PA
F-2-468
signed 10 Sep 1878
probate 3 Jul 1885
Oxford, Chester Co., PA
wife: Jennett S. McCullough (to receive land, house, carriage, furniture, $30,000)
Chestnut Level Presb. Church ($500)
more missions
sis: Jane B. Maxwell, Gracey Collins, Margaret Long, Amelia F. McSparran
niece: Grace A. Evans
Eleanor E. Sides (relation?)
exec: wife & William T. Fulton of Oxford Boro
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Will of Benjamin Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT (full Will appears below)
X-1-422
Benjamin Miller
W. Lampeter Twp.
children:
John H. Miller
Mary A. Miller
Elizabeth E. Bachman, wife of Eli Bachman
Isaac B. Miller
George H. Miller, husband of Hetty Ann
Catharine A., wife of Martin Herr
also named:
Catharine Eckman, widow of Daniel Eckman
property:
9 acres of woodland in Martic twp. adjoining lands of Daniel Eckman, Daniel Herr and others
witnesses:
N. Ellmaker
Benj. F. Baer
P. Cassidy
Jacob Heidlebaugh
signed: 30 Aug 1858
codicile: 3 May 1862
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
Will Book X-1-422
Benjamin Miller
Benjamin Miller
Signed, sealed, published, pronounce and declared by Benjamin Miller, the testator above named, as and for his last will and testament, in presence of us, who in his presence at his request and in presence of each other have there unto subscribed our names as witnesses.
I Benjamin Miller of West Lampeter township, Lancaster County Pennsylvania, having made and duly executed my last Will and Testament, in writing on one sheet of paper, bearing date the thirtieth day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight, to which N. Ellmaker and Benj. F. Baer, are witnesses, Do now hereby make and publish this Codicile to be added to my said will (and direct the same to be annexed thereto and taken as part thereof) in manner following, to wit.
Benjamin Miller
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Benjamin Miller, and for a codocile to his last will and testament in the presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other, have at his request subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
Lancaster County, fs.
Lancaster County, fs.
deceased
In the name of God, Amen. I Benjamin Miller of West Lampeter township, in the County of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, being in good health of body and of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding praised be God for the same, but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life, and being desirous of settling and arranging my worldly affairs while I have strength and capacity to do so make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and following to wit.
First. It is my will, and I order and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid by my Executor hereinafter named, as soon as conveniently can be after my decease.
Second. I give, devise and bequeath, unto my son John H. Miller, and my daughter Mary A. Miller, as tenants in common, in equal interest of All that certain tract or piece of wood land now owned by me, situate in Martic township, Lancaster County adjoining lands of Daniel Eckman, Daniel Herr and others, containing nine acres more or less, they my said son John and daughter, Mary A. to pay annually to Catharine Eckman, widow of Daniel Eckman, deceased, the interest of the sum of money remaining charged on said tract for her use during life and at her death they shall pay the ----- sum remaining charged thereon to the heirs and legal representatives of said Daniel Eckman, deceased, To have and to hold the said Tract as aforesaid, to them the said John H. Miller and Mary A. Miller, their heirs and assigns forever.
Third. It is my will, and I hereby order, authorize and direct my Executor hereinafter named, to sell by public sale, all my real estate not herein before disposed land for this purpose, I hereby authorize him to sign, execute, acknowledge and d----- all such deeds of conveyance, or other instruments in writing as my be needful and necessary to convey and assure the same to the purchaser or purchasers therof, and also to sell and dispose of all my personal properly, collect, recover any and all monies due me by any manner or means whatever.
Fourth. It is my will and I order and direct that after the payment of all my debts and the expenses of selling my estate, the balance remaining of the purchase money of my real and personal estate, and monies due me, collected by my Executor, together with the monies, I have advanced or loaned to my sons and daughters and to the husbands of such of my daughters as are now married, or may be married at my decease, shall be added together, and where so added will form the net amount or balance of my estate. This net amount or balance I order and direct to be divided into six equal shares or parts.
One equal sixth part therof, I give and bequeath unto my son John H. Miller and to his heirs and assigns.
One equal sixth part, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth E. Bachman, wife of Eli Bachman and to her heirs and assigns.
One equal sixth part therof, I give and bequeath unto my son Isaac B. Miller and to his heirs and assigns.
One equal sixth part therof, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Ann Miller, and to her heirs and assigns.
One equal sixth part therof, (after deducting from said one sixth, any and all monies loaned, advanced to, or paid by me for my son George H. Miller) I give and bequeath unto my son John H. Miller, my Executor, (whom I also appoint Trustee for that purpose.) In trust for the use of my son George H. Miller. He my said son John H. Miller shall put said sum out at interest upon good redal estate security, and shall on the first day of April in each succeeding year pay over unto my said son George H. Miller, the interest of said sum at five percent interest annually accruing thereon, be liable in the hands of said John H. Miller, Executor and trustee as aforesaid for any debts contracted or to be contracted by my said son George, but said interest shall be paid to him during life, and at the death of my said son George, said principal sum shall as by my said son John, Trustee as aforesaid or his successor, paid to and distributed in equal shares among the children of my said son George H. Miller.
And the other one equal sixth part thereof, (after deducting from said one sixth part, all amounts loaned or advanced by me to my daughter Catharine, or paid by me for, or loaned or advanced by me to her husband Martin Herr) I give and bequeath unto my son John H. Miller, my Executor, (whom I also appoint Trustee for that purpose) In trust, for the use of my daughter, Catharine A. Herr. He my said son John H. Miller, shall put and keep said sum out at interest upon good real estate security, and shall on the first day of April in each succeeding year pay over to my said daughter Catharine the interest of said sum at five per cent, so long as she shall live, but in no case shall said principal sum or the interest annually accruing thereon, be liable in the hands of said John H. Miller, Executor and trustee as aforesaid, for any debts contracted by my said daughter Catharine or her husband Martin Herr, but said interest shall be paid to my said daughter Catharine, during life, and her separate receipt shall be sufficient receipt to said Trustee not withstanding her coverture, and at her death said principal sum shall be by my son John Trustee as aforesaid, or his successor, paid to and distributed in equal shares amonth the children of my said daughter Catharine A. Herr.
Fifth. It is my will and I order and direct that any and all monies loaned or advance by me to my children or any of them, and all monies paid by me for any of my children, or for any of the husbands of my daughters, or loaned to any of my daughters husbands, shall be deducted from and considered as part of such son's or daughter's share in the distribution of my estate.
And lastly, I nominate, constitute and appoint my son John H. Miller, to be the Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking, annulling and making void all other Wills, legacies and bequests by me at any time heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof, i have hereunto set my hand and seal this Thirtieth day of August, A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight. (1858)
N. Ellmaker, Benj. F. Baer
Whereas I have in my said last Will directed the net amount or balance of my estate as therein mentioned to be divided into six equal shares or parts, and "one sixth part thereof (after deducting from said one sixth, any and all monies loaned, advanced to or paid by me for my son George H. Miller, I gave and bequeathed unto my son John H. Miller, the Executor thereon named, whom I also therein appointed Trustee for that purpose, In trust for the use of my said son George H. Miller as in said Will forth and contained. I do now hereby revoke said bequest in said Will given my son John H. Miller, in Trust for the use of my son George H. Miller. I do hereby give and bequeath the said one sixth part of the said amount or balance of my estate, (as in said Will mentioned) after deducting from said one sixth, any and all monies loaned, advanced to, or paid by me for my son George H. Miller, unto my daughter-in-law Hetty Ann Miller, wife of my son George H. Miller, and direct the same to be paid to her by my Executor John H. Miller and in case she should die before receiving the same, the my said executor shall pay the same to the Guardian or Guardians of her children, for the use of said children. And the separate --- of my said daughter-in-law Hetty Ann Miller, to my Executor shall be a --- and sufficient discharge for said legacy notwithstanding her coverture.
And I do hereby ratify and confirm my said Will in all other re--- and particulars.
In witness whereof, I have hereuto set my hand and seal, this third day of May, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty two. (1862)
P. Cassidy, Jacob Heidlebaugh
On the 16th day of May A.D. 1862 before --- subscriber personally appeared N. Ellmaker and Benj. F. Baer, the subscribed witnesses to the preceding Will, and on their solemn Affirmation did declare and --- that they were present and saw and heard Benjamin Miller, the testator therein --- sign, seal, publish, pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that at the time of the doing thereof he was of sound and wel disposing memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge, observation and ---.
John Johns, Deputy -----
On the 17th day of May A.D. 1862 before me the subscriber, personally appeared, P. Cassidy and Jacob Heidlebaugh, subscribing witnesses to the preceding Codocile, and on their solemn Affirmation declare and say that they were present and saw and heard Benjamin Miller...
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Will of Christian Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
B-1-622
signed 1762
probate 6 Dec 1762
written in High Dutch
exec: Benjamin Landis, Jr. & Jacob Hartman
witnesses: John Whitmore & Christian Jauffman
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Will of Felix Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
A-1-152
written in German
probated 6 Jun 1748
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Will of Jacob Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
I-1-350
signed 29 Jun 1796
probate 21 Jul 1796
Lancaster Boro
wife Sophia
children:
Jacob
Elizabeth
witnesses: Henry Zehmer & Cas. Shaffner
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Will of Jacob Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
F-1-452
signed 21 May 1793
probate 26 Jun 1793
Manheim Twp
1000 lots of land bought from Peter Overcash
wife Mary Agnes
children:
George Miller (eldest)
Catharine, wife of George Sahm
Jacob
David (deceased, heirs to have portion)
John
Barbara, wife of Christopher Weisert
exec: George Sahm & Samuel Ensminger (friend)
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Will of Jacob Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
H-1-404
signed 26 Jul 1800
probate 17 Dec 1803
Warwick Twp
90 acres adjoining Martin Shenk, Peter Eby, Leonhard Miller, Michael Berringer
part along Harrisburg Road to go to son Leonhard Miller
part of property that is woodland to go to son Jacob Miller
children:
Leonhard
Jacob
Anna Maria (deceased; unnamed grandchildren)
exec: Peter Elser
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Will of Jacob Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
M-1-41
signed 1 Jul 1816
probate 23 Jul 1816
hatter
New Holland, Earl Twp
wife Mary
minor child unnamed
brother: Henry Miller of Manheim
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Will of Jacob Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
M-1-306
signed 3 Aug 1819
probate 10 Sep 1819
Strasburg Boro
wife Elizabeth
"6 children:"
George
Elizabeth, wife of John Pime
Daniel
Mary, wife of Michael Stambacher
Jacob
Samuel
exec: George Miller, brother, Strasburg Boro
William Echternach, Strasburg Boro
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Will of Jacob Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
P-1-41
signed 26 Apr 1827
probate 28 May 1827
Lancaster City
wife Catharine
8 children:
Henry
Charlotte, wife of Jacob Leibly
Frederick
Ann Miller
George
Peter
Abraham
William
exec: son Henry
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Will of Jacob Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
P-1-237
signed 5 Aug 1828
probate 8 Sep 1828
Strasburg Twp, 40 acres land adjoining land of Jacob Miller, heirs of Joseph Potts (dc'd), Samuel Herr,
Christian Brackbill & John Kendig
also owned 100 acres of timberland in Drumore Twp adjoining Jacob Miller & Landis
wife Barbara
children:
Christian (to receive land in Strasburg Twp & 10 acres of the land in Drumore Twp)
Jacob
Henry
John
Emanuel
Susanna, wife of John Road
Mary, wife of Henry Road
Ann Miller ("state of lunacy," son Jacob to be guardian)
Barbara Miller
Esther Miller
Martha Miller
exec: Abraham Buckwalter, Lampeter Twp
Christian Brackbill, Strasburg Twp
Will of Jacob Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
U-1-1014
signed 25 Jan 1849
probate 14 Mar 1851
Strasburg twp
children:
5 single daughters: (to share house & 120 perches & 19 acres woodland in
W. Lampeter Twp adjoining land of Jacob Witmer, Christian
Brackbill, Abraham Herr,& Abraham Hess)
Esther
Susan
Mary
Anna
Frany
Jacob (to receive plantation of 109 acres in Strasburg & Leacock Twps
adjoining land of John Graff, & adjoining Jacob Denlinger & John Ranck)
Catharine, wife of David Hostetter & children unnamed (to recieve 77 acres
in Strasburg twp
Elizabeth, wife of Henry Shaub & children unnamed (to receive 82 acres in
W. Lampeter Twp adjacent to Daniel Keeports & 3 acres in Drumore
Twp adjacent to Henry Philips)
Hannah, wife of Witmer Berge & children unnamed (to receive 3 acres in Drumore Twp)
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Will of James Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
A-1-168
signed 2 Apr 1748
probate 4 Apr 1749
Leacock Twp
wife Ruth
son James Miller, Chester Co.
sons-in-law:
Thomas Milhouse
Thomas Hiett
William Jackson, Chester Co.
William Farguer
James Jackson
Isaac Jackson
his children:
Thomas Jackson
James Jackson
Kathrine Jackson
William Jackson
Isaac Jackson
Nathaniel Jackson
Elizabeth Jackson
exec: James Miller, son & William Jackson, son-in-law
witnesses: Richd Owen & Benjamin Owen
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
A-1-98
signed 11 Mar 1744/1745
probate 21 Jun 1745
"taylor"
sister Margret, wife of Christian Sensenick of "Erltown"
brother Adam in High Germany
"to the poor of those people called Mennonites in county Lancaster"
exec: John Snevely Sr of Manheim
Daniel Eshleman of Hempfield Twp
witnesses:
Andrew Hirsha
Jacob Snebeli
George Honey
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Will of John Adam Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
"Hans Adam"
B-1-306
signed 30 Apr 1760
probate (no date given)
Hempfield twp
wife Cathrina
children:
Christian (to receive "plantation")
more unnamed
exec: Christian Geiger & Peter Godshal
witnesses: Abra. Myer & Jacob Brite
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
B-1-706
signed 11 Oct 1771
probate 3 Jan 1772
Salisbury Twp, "plantation"
wife Elizabeth
children:
Agnes
James
Maragret
Thomas
Mary
Hanna
Joseph
Alexander
exec: wife
Joseph, son
Alexander, son
witnesses:
John Miller
James Proudfoot
Jean Proudfoot
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Will of John Miller Sr.
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
C-1-359
signed 2 Mar 1767
codicile 4 Sep 1767
probate 5 May 1776
Cogallico Twp
wife Sybilla
children:
Abraham (eldest)
John
Tobias
David
exec: Jacob Genseman & Benj. Bowman
witnesses:
Jacob Nagley
Peder Mohr
Christian Heible
witness to codicile:
Peter Miller
Peter Mohr
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
signed 29 Dec 1782
codicile25 Jan 1790
& 28 Dec 1801
prob. 13 Mar 1802
Lancaster Co. Courthouse
Lancaster, PA
John Miller, Lampiter
sons:
John, "previously given east side of tract where I live"
David, "previously given west side of tract where I live"
Jacob, deceased, previously given tract in Strawsburgh twp
dau:
Elizabeth, wife of David Miller
Barbara, wife of David Esleman, late Barbara Graff, wife of deceased John Graff
"2 youngest grdau": Mary & Elizabeth Graff
Anna, wife of Abraham Hare
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Will of Jno. Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
D-1-146
signed 22 Feb 1777
probate 12 Jan 1782
Manor Twp - 187 acres
wife Anna (pregnant)
daughter: Barbara (less than 15 yrs)
son: John (less than 21 yrs)
bro-in-law: John Steinman
appraisers: Jacob Whisler & Abraham Newcomer
executors: Joseph Musser & Christian Stover
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
F-1-21
signed: 28 Dec 1787
probate: 30 May 1788
Lancaster Boro, "Adams Town"
wife Ann Margret
Reformed Congregation of Lancaster
Catharine, wife of John Becker, Martinsburg, VA
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
F-1-88
signed: 27 Oct 1788
probate: 17 Jan 1789
Cocalico Twp
wife Margaret
children:
Henry (eldest)
John
a son unnamed
exec: wife & John Yount
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
K-1-289
signed 17 Mar 1809
probate 5 Sep 1810
Lancaster Boro
owned properties on Queen St., King St., Prince St.
wife Margaret
children:
Anna Maria Sheaffer, widow of Philip Sheaffer (child unnamed)
George Miller (child unnamed)
John Miller
Susanna, wife of Philip Eberman
Elizabeth Weidler
Catharine, wife of Henry Hibshman
son-in-law: Michael Weidler
"property":
"negroe wench Phillis"
"negroe boy Richard"
"negroe Michael"
"negroe girl Jul"
exec: wife Margaret & Henry Hibshman
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
M-1-49
signed 3 Oct 1815
probate 1 May 1817
Strasburg Twp
wife Esther
children:
Benjamin (to receive 50 acre in Lampeter Twp)
John
Samuel
Mary, wife of Henry Hartman
Esther, wife of John Taylor
Elizabeth, wife of Nicholas Hoffman
exec: Nicholas Hoffman
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
N-1-306
siganed 10 May 1822
probate 5 Apr 1823
Cocalico twp
children:
John Miller (deceased; has 7 children)
Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Shimpf (receive 5 acres in Brecknock Twp)
Catharine, wife of George Sweigart
Hannah, wife of Jacob Fry (deceased)
children of Jacob Fry:
John Fry
Jacob Fry
Hannah Fry
Abraham Fry
4 minors unnamed
John (deceased; children to be excluded from will)
Susanna (deceased; children to be excluded from will)
son-in-law: John Stober
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Q-1-519
signed 7 Sep 1833
codicile 17 Jan 1834
probate 15 Apr 1834
Lititz, blue dyer
house in Warwick Town
children:
John (wife's name Elizabeth)
Jacob
son-in-law: Frederick A. Zitzman
exec: Frederick A. Zitzman
codicile changes:
John Jr. now deceased, his wife is excluded from will and his children are to inherit son's portion
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
T-1-395
signed 20 Feb 1844
probate 4 Apr 1844
Elizabeth Twp
60 acres adjoining son Samuel
children:
John Miller (2nd)
Samuel (eldest)
Elizabeth, wife of John Gerhart
exec: John Miller, son & Samuel Miller, son
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
U-1-558
signed 30 May 1842
probate 11 Jul 1848
Conestoga Twp
sister: Ann Miller
nephew: Christian Miller
gr-nephew: Amos Miller (son of Christian Miller, to inherit mansion & 103 acres
in Conestoga Twp adjoining land of Christian Miller & Martin Kendig heirs-
also 12 acres woodland in Martic Twp)
witnesses: John Warfel & Jacob Fehl
exec: Amos Miller, gr-nephew
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
U-1-945
signed 12 Aug 1850
probate 5 Oct 1850
East Hempfield twp
land on road from New Holland to Marietta, about 1 acre with house
wife Elizabeth (to take in John's mother)
children:
Daniel
Susanna
exec: Daniel Miller, son & Daniel Stauffer, neightbor
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Y-2-475
signed: 6 Jun 1787
probate: 25 Aug 1787
Manor Twp
wife Mary (rcvd land)
sons:
Tobias (eldest)
John
dau: Susanna
exec: John Stoufer & Henry Musser
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Will of John Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
D-2-76
Last Will and Testament of John Miller
John Miller died November 19th 1878 at 11 o'clock in the afternoon as per affidavit filed. Attest C.H. Fasnacht Dep. Regr.
In the humble hope of Salvation alone through the grace and mercy of God, I John Miller of Conestoga township Lancaster Co. Pa. do make and publish this as my last will & testament.
I direct that a provision of five hundred dollars ($500.) be made for the education of each, and everyone of our children while in their minority, whatever amounts used in this way shall be charged to them respectively, and whatever parts of this sum shall not be used by any of them, may be in case of need, and if funds will warrant it, to be paid to them in cash at the age of twenty one years. All are required to attend at least one full term at an Academy or Normal School, any one, who may remain and labor in the interest of the family, over twenty one years of age shall be paid liberal wages. Should funds be short, but not otherwise, The Kendig property may at any time be sold a small judgement or Mortgage given on the rest.
The Premiums on my life Insurance policies having been always paid by myself, I direct that the proceeds if any, shall be applied to the payment of debts that remain on the property.
For valuable services to to myself and Mother, I give to Barbara Erb a free home in the family during her natural life.
As some of our children are already pretty well up in years, I think it would be best to get a trusty man, at a good salary, until some of the Boys are old enough, to take his place and manage the farm, as from present appearances some of them may be worth more on the farm than any where else. But if it cannot be carried on with pecuniary advantage it must then be rented, on shares, but cannot be sold until the oldest living heir shall have arrived at the age of twenty five years, when the Executorship may be trasfered to the two oldest surviving sons. The property can then be held jointly, divided or sold as the majority of heirs may elect. In case of sale, the widows dower, one-third to remain charged on the property during her natural life or widowhood, and after her death or marriage to be equally divided amongst their heirs.
I give to my wife, Annie, our household and kitchen furniture together with all the money she shall need for her use and comfort, and the support of the family. Horses, cattle and farm implements to be used in interests of the family. The chestnut timber lot to be held for repairs.
I authorize my hereinafter named Executor to use his own Judgement, do the same as though he were doing it for himself, (and with the consent of the heirs keep everything in excellent repair) or if I myself were living, reposing full confidence in his integrity.
I nominate and appoint my friend David H. Miller as the Executor of this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of February A.D. 1877.
John Miller (seal)
Signed, sealed, declared and published as and for the last will and testament of the aforesaid John Miller in the presence of us.
David H. Miller
Lancaster County
Charles Denues
On the 23rd day of November 1878 before me, the subscriber, personally appeared David H. Miller and Charles Dunues subscribing witnesses to the preceding will, and on their solemn affirmations did declare and say, that they were present and saw and heard John Miller the testator therein named, sign, seal, publish, pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that at the time of the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing mind, memory and understanding, to the best of their knowledge.
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Will of Leonhard Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
(Leonard)
B-1-350
signed 2 Nov 1761
probate 28 Nov 1761
Warwick Twp
wife Barbara
children:
Jacob (eldest)
Leonhard
Susannah
Sophia
Elizabeth
Barbara
Cathrina
Christoph
Andreas
exec: John Weidman & Valentine Stober
witnesses:
Martin Wedman
John Weidman
Geo. Wittman
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Will of Martin Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
B-1-721
signed 7 Jan 1773
probate 15 Mar 1773
Strasburgh Twp
wife Margareth
father Jacob Miller
1/2 bro Abraham Miller (to care for & live with wife)
children:
Samuel (to receive 200 acres)
John (to receive 200 acres)
Joseph (to receive 50 acres)
Magdalena, widow of Jacob Carpenter
Catharina, wife of Jacob Haines
stone quarry to be shared
maid to wife: Ann Stover
exec: Jacob Neff (bro-in-law) & Jacob Kendrich (bro-in-law)
witnesses: Jacob Miller Jr. & Everard Graber (Gruber)
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Will of Michael Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
(also Mickel Mileors)
A-1-37
signed 23 Mar 1737
probate 20 Aug 1739
wife Barbara
children:
Jacob
more unnamed
witnesses:
Jacob Brubacher
Christian Stoveman
John Dehuf
Jacob Shelly
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Will of Roudy Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
(also Rudey, Millars, Millor)
A-1-9
signed 27 Nov 1731
probate 21 Feb 1732/33
"Conastogoe"
wife Barbrey
children:
Henry
Jacob
Anna, wife of Mikell Springle
witnesses:
Tobias Hendricks
John Postlewait
Joshua Lowe
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Will of Samuel Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
A-1-40
signed 1 Nov 1739
probate 12 Dec 1739
Lampeter Twp
wife Magdalena (to receive land)
exec: wife
witnesses:
Tho. Cookson
Henry Shank
Jacob Hastner
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Will of Samuel Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
G-2-5
probate 1885
Rockland St., Lancaster Twp.
wife Catharine
dau: Theodosia Miller
bros: Abraham & John
sis: Susan Rote
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Will of Toby Miller
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
A-1-111
signed 1 Dec 1745
probate 22 Apr 1746
wife unnamed
witnesses:
Barbara Johnin
John Stidham
John Garmete
James Sohn
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Will of Isaac B. Myers
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
X-2-143
Leola, Upper Leacock Twp.
signed 13 Feb 1914
probated 24 Mar 1914
wife: Anna W. Myers
daughter: Debra W.
brother: Jacob B. Myers, Earl twp.
exec: Jacob B. Myers, brother
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Will of Charles ROTE
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
V-3-305
Lancaster City
died 7 May 1945
signed 5 July 1917
probated 10 May 1945
wife: Alice E.
note: refer to Marriage license A-3-402
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Will of Christopher Columbus (C. C.) Rote
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
C.C. Rote: Died January 27th, 1933.
I, C. C. Rote, of Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, being of sound and disposing mind, do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner following:
First: I order all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid as soon as can be after my decease, and that I buried in Riverview Cemetery at the highest point overlooking Duke Street, and that suitable monument be erected over my grave.
Second: I direct that in the event of the prior death of my wife, the home where we now live and the lot across the street shall be sold by my executor at public sale and the proceeds distributed as hereafter provided in my will. In the event of my dying before my wife, then the house and the lot become here absolutely, and the same will not be part of my estate.
Third: I direct my executor, at my decease, to sell at public sale all of my personal property (except what is in the house which I give to my wife absolutely) and my shop and garage on Duke Street and out of the same to pay my just debts and funeral expenses and erect a suitable monument for myself and my wife, and if any balance remain to invest the same on mortgage in good real estate security and pay the interest semi-annually to my wife, Eva A. Rote, during the term of her natural life.
Fourth: Any money I now have or any insurance payable upon my life, shall be invested and kept invested during the life of my wife by my executor, and the income paid semi-annually to my life, Eva A. Rote, during her natural life.
Fifth: After the death of my wife, Eva A. Rote, I direct my hereinafter named executor, to pay the cost and expenses of her funeral out of my estate, and suitably inscribe the tombstone already erected, and I direct my executor to distribute the net balance of my estate after the payment of all costs and expenses, equally between my eight living children and the children of my deceased son, Harry Rote, or their heirs, the children of any now dead, or that may die before me to take the share which their father or mother would have taken if living, and if any die before me leaving no children, that share or shares to vest in and be distributed to my remaining children. It is my intention that my executor shall act as trustee of the fund during my wife�s life, and that he can file an account after my death or after the death of my wife as he sees fit. Any of my children excepting to or making any trouble after my death, shall forfeit all interest to any share in my estate.
Lastly: I nominate, constitute and appoint Edwin M. Gilbert, to be the executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12 day of October, 1926.
C. C. Rote (SEAL)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named C.C. Rote and for his last will and testament in the presence of us.
A. W. Witmer
Chas. S. Martin
WILL PROBATED AND LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED TO EDWIN M. GILBERT ON FEBRUARY 1, 1933.
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Will of Isaac Sanders
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
From Abstracts of Lancaster Co. Wills 1721-1820 at LMHS
Drumore Twp., Lancaster Co.
signed 25 Mar 1776
probated 13 Apr 1781
wife: Mary
child: Mary wife of John McCullough
exec: Samuel Steel & John McElroy
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Will of Frederick Widely aka Weidele
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA
ABSTRACT
Lancaster Borough
signed 24 July 1773
probated 30 Aug 1773
wife: Anna Elizabeth
sons: John Widely, Michael Widely
brother-in-law: Leonard Kline of Lancaster Borough
brother: Christian Widely of Lancaster Borough
exec: brothers
WILL
Frederick Weidele (his mark)
Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the Presence of us who in his Presence and at his Request have hereto set our Hands as Witnesses thereto.
Lancaster County fs. On the Thirtieth Day of August Anno Domini 1773 Before me the Subscriber personally approved Henry Stuber, Charles Klugh and Christian Ilgner the three Subscribing Witnesses to the within Will on their Corporal Oaths did depose and say that they were present and saw and heard Frederick Weidely the Testator within named sign, seal and publish pronounce and declare the within Writing as and for his last Will and Testament, and that at the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing Mind Memory and Understanding to the best of their Knowledge, Observation and Belief,
Be it remembered that on the Thirtieth Day of August Anno Domini 1773 the last Will and Testament of Frederick Weidley late of the Borough of Lancaster Yeoman deceased was proven in due Form of Law and Letters Testamentary thereon were granted to Christian Widely and Leonard Kline the Executors therein named, they being first duly qualified well and truly to administer the Estate of the Decedent and to exhibit a true and perfect Inventory thereof unto ----
In The Name of God, Amen.
I, Frederick Widely of the Borough of Lancaster in the County of Lancaster and Province of Pennsylvania, Cordwainer being sick, but of sound and disposing Mind Memory and Understanding do make this my last Will and Testament in Manner of Loving to wit. I commend my Soul to God an my Body Icommit to the Earth in Hopes of a glorious Resurrection and a happy Admission into the Regions of Bliss and Immortality an and through the Merits and Mediation of my Saviour Christ Jesus. And as for such worldly Estate wherewith God hath blessed me. I do give devise and dispose of the same on the following Manner viz.
Imprimis it is my Will and I do order that my just Debts and Funeral Charges be paid off and bequeath unto the Religious Society of People called Moravians in the Borough of Lancaster the Sum of Five Pound lawful Money of Pennsylvania to be paid out of my personal Estate unto Marius Young of the Borough aforesaid within Six Months after my decease for the Use and Benefit of the said Society and to be by him paid and applied as the Elders of the said Society for the Time being shall direct. Item after payment of my Debts, Funeral Charges and the before mentioned Legacy out of my personal Estate, I do give and bequeath all the Rest Residue and Remainder of my said personal Estate if any unto my beloved wife Ana Elizabeth Widely, to hold unto and for the Use and Behoof of my said wife Anna Elizabeth her Executor Administrator and Assigns forever. Item, in Case my said personal Estate shall not be sufficient to discharge my said Debts, Funeral Charges and Legacy, then and in that Case, I do hereby authorize direct and impower my Executors of this my Will or the Survivor of them by public or private Sale as to them or him shall seem proper to sell and dispose of my Real Estate Lands and Tennements or such Parts thereof as to them or him shall seem meet and most fo the Advantage of my Estate to be disposed off and the Residue of the Moneys arising from such Sale or Sales after discharging my Debts, Funeral Charge and Legacy aforesaid. I order to be placed at Interest by my Executor aforesaid, and that the yearly Interest thereof be regularly as the sam can be collected paid and applied by my said Executor to and for the Support and Maintence of my said Wife during her natural Life. Item it is my Will that while my real Estate Lands and Tennements remain unsold by said Executors or some or one of them as aforesaid the yearly Rents, Issues and profits thereof be paid and applied by them or him to and for the Support and Maintenance of my said Wife (except such Parts or so much thereof as may be necessary to keep down the Interest on the Mortgagae given by me to George Graff while that Mortgage Money remains unpaid) and I hereby empower my said Executors or the survivor of them to let and set the same to the best Advantage and to apply the Monies first in discharge of the said Interest and the Residue to her Use untill such time as as they or he shall think proper to sell and dispose of. Item, as to all such principal Moneys arising from the Sale of Lands or Tenements or any Part thereof, as shall remain after the Payment of my Debts, in the Hands of my Executors at the Time of the Death of my said Wife not sold or not then necessary to be sold by my Executors, for the Payment of my Debts, I do give devise and bequeath the same unto my two sons Jphn Widely and Michael Widely their Heirs and Assigns forever to be equally divided between them as Tennants in Common, that is to say, only Moiety or half part thereof I do give devise and bequeath unto my Son John Widely his Heirs and Assigns forever. And I do give the other Moiety or half part thereof I do give devise and bequeath unto my Son Michael Widely his Heirs and Assigns forever. And I do hereby nominate constitue and appoint my Brother Christian Widely and my Brother in law Leonard Kline of the Borough aforesaid and the Survivor of them Executors and Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby impowering them and the Survivor of them to make and execute unto the Purchasor or Purchasors of all or any Part of my Lands or Tennements such good and sufficient Deeds and Conveyances as shall be proper and necessary to assure unto such Purchaser or Purchasers on Estate or Estates in --- Simple in the Premisses. And hereby revoking all former and other Will or Wills by me made, and declaring this and no other to be and contain my last Will and Testament. In Testimony whereif I have here unto set my Hand and Seal the Tenty fourth Day of July A.D. One thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy three.
Henry Stuber, Charles Klugh, Christian Ilgner
Edwd Shippen D Register
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