Will Abstract of William DOWNEY (1790); Washington County, MD

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William Downey of Saulsbarry Hundred, Washington County.

Will dated 21 May 1790, weak.

To wife Jean: mare, saddle, bed & beddings, chest, tea table, and all my land 
except what my executors reserve for the use of my wife and children.

Land to three daughters Polly, Isabella, and Betsy equally, reserving  one-third 
for support of my wife while she remains a widow. Executors to build a house for 
her and one Negro wench to be purchased for her.

Residue of my personal estate to wife and daughters, except one chest to dau. 
Isabell and all my books to daughters when they come of age.  wife and my 
brother-in-law David Dinwiddie and my brother James  Downey, executors

/s/  WIlliam Downey, Wit.: Ludwick Camerer, John Schnebely, James McLanahan. 
Proved 14 June 1790 

From Western Maryland Genealogy
Vol. 10 No. 3 1994
PP 121

Orig: At Maryland State Archives