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INDEX [Surnames of deceased] HILL MERCKEL/MERKLE ROTHERMEL STANDT =============== Page 123 Registers office Reading Pa., Aug 13, 1898 9 AM Will Book Vol 2, Page 8 MERCKEL/MERKLE Will of Christian Merckel (indexed Merkle). In the name of God Amen, I Christian Merckel of or near Mussillie Creek in the County of Philadelphia in the province of Penna yeoman being at present in good health Etc. First gives to his two sons Peter Merckel & George Merckel (they paying the legacies hereinafter mentioned) all my lands & Estates both Real & personal whatsoever to be held in Equal Shares. It is my will & I give to my two other sons Christian & Caspar Merckel, that is to Each of them 100. I also give to Each of my five daughters viz Catherine (Stover) Frankrina (Rugh) Mary (Hill) Anne Maria (Cramer) and Annie Lena Merckel 40 Each. Executors Peter & George to pay 50, in one year after his decease & a like am't each year until all are paid. Will dated Apr 25, 1749. Witnessed by Peter Reift & Andreas Frey in German characters. Will proven May 22, 1766. Berks County was organized in 1752 so says the Registers clerk. Will signed Christian (his mark) Merckel. Page 124 Will Book D. Page 113. MERCKEL/MERKLE Will of Christian Merkle (indexed Christian Merckle) I Christian Merkle of the Borough of Reading Co of Berks being in good health Etc yet considering my advanced age Etc wills as follows, First my Real Estate, being my house & lot in Reading to be sold at public sale three months after my decease & also his personal Estate to be disposed of & the whole divided onto five parts. One fifth to go to my son George One fifth to go to my son Jacob. One fifth to go to the children of my daughter Elizabeth Shaffer taking into consideration the sums advanced to their father John Shaffer. One fifth to go to use of my daughter Magdalena wife of William Thompson. One fifth to go to use of my daughter Maria wife of Isaac Hahn. the last two fifths willed to Exes in special trust, interest to be paid to the daughters & principal at their death to their children. George Merkle & Mathias Ludwig appointed Executors Will dated Apr 1, 1808 Signed Christian Merckel (Seal) Witnessed by Isaac Addams & George K. Nurtz (or Nutz) Will proven June 16, 1814 before Sam'l Feather D. Reg's Page 125 Will Book B. Pages 136, 137, 138 & 139 MERCKEL Will of Peter Merckel I, Peter Merckel of Richmond Township Berks Co. Pa, being weak & sick Etc. Item. To my dear wife Catharina Merckel, the yearly reservations to be kept & done by my son Christian Merckel in an agreement between him & me in hands of my trusty friend Paul Grosscup Item. Have already given to my oldest Son Christian Merckel his full share but give him in addition five shillings. States that his Estates is in yearly bonds or payments of his son Christian which he gives unto his seven children hereinafter named as follows To my son Bernhard bond for 100, due May 27, 1780. To my son Gideon Merckel bond of Conrad Stanger 100 due May 27, 1780. To my daughter Catharina intermarried to John Rothermel Junior, bond for 100, due May 27, 1791 To my daughter Elizabeth, intermarried Jacob Zoll 100 due May 27, 1791. To my daughter Sophia intermarried to Daniel Standt 100 due May 27, 1792 To my daughter Maria Merckle 100 due May 27, 1792. To my daughter Esther Merckel 100 due May 27, 1793. & giving Each various other payments & stating his intention that Each of his sons Bernhard & Gideon should have 500. & Each of his daughter Catherina, Elizabeth, Sophia, Maria & Esther 300, & after these are paid remainder to go to his wife during her life & at her death to go to his two youngest daughters Maria & Esther Merckel Equally & appoints beloved brother Christian Merkel of Bor. of Reading sole Executor, signed May 14, 1785. Peter (his mark) Merckel Witnesses Casper Merckel Conard Stenger. Will proven June 20, 1785, on oath of Casper Merckel one of Subscribing witnesses & on June 28, 1785 by Conrad Stenger the other. Page 126 Will Book B Pages 11, 12 & 13 MERCKEL Will of George Merckel I, George Merckel of the Twp of Richmond Berks, Co. Pa, Miller am well in body Etc. [margin note says] 2nd My beloved wife Christina Marckel to Enjoy benefit of land whereon my son Casper now dwells until my son Christian Marckel attain to the age of 21 yrs, & to have considerable personal property on Condition that she maintain & clothe my minor children Anna Elizabeth Christina Rebecca and Daniel & send them to School. Son to be in her care unto 21 & daughter until 18 yrs of age. Also gives her 500. [margin note says] 4th Casper Markel all my land in above Twp where I now dwell with the mill & States that it adjoins Peter Markel, Ctg 200 Acres more or less. He had Slaves & willed Michael Gross & Elizabeth Gross to wife until Christian was 21 & then Michael to go to Casper, Casper to pay out 1500 for other heirs, 1/2 in one year & 1/2 in three years. [margin note says] 5th to my son Christian Markel, plantation in above Twp which I bought of Peter Teisher & John Johnson Ctg 218 Acres, when he arrives at 21 yrs he to pay out 1500. 1/2 in 3 yrs after arriving of age & 1/2 in six years thereafter. [margin note says] 6th to my daughter Catharine 500, to be pd 6 mos after my decease to my daughter Mary 500 to be pd 6 mos after my decease to my daughter Christina 500 to pd 2 yrs after my death & 40 for a bed & furniture to my daughter Ann Elizabeth 500 to be pd 2 yrs after my death & 40 for a bed & furniture to my daughter Rebecca 500 to be pd 2 yrs after my death & 40 for a bed & furniture to my son Daniel Markel 1000, in discretion of Exr but remarkable to relate says that it shall be paid before he arrive to his lawful age. (pd to Guardian I presume however) [Margin note says] See Page 139 [Margin note says] 9th Directs his Exrs to make deed to John Markel for lot No 505 in the Town of Reading which I sold to him. Lastly names as Executors my beloved* Christian Markel (pg 127) of Reading & my son Casper Markel & appoints them guardians over the persons & Estates of his minor Children, & States that in case his wife Christina should marry again the guardians to take the children from their mother & put them to such places as they think proper. "My will is and I desire my Executors or the survivors of them Shall truly & faithfully Execute & discharge the trust as Executors but if in all case the time of war or other unavoidable accident should prevent them from acting in all cases according to the Laws of the land then they other surviving of them shall not be bound to make good any loss to my children if they have done according to the best of their ability & Knowledge." "In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal October the third 1778." George Marckel. Witnessed by Peter Marckel William Reever Samuel Eby. Will proved Feby 24, 1779 before Henry Christ, Register. Will Book B Pages 50 & 51 ROTHERMEL Will of Peter Rothermel I Peter Rothermel of Maiden Creek Twp Berks Co Pa Farmer, being weak & sick Etc. Item to my dear wife Maria Magdalena besides the bed & bedstead wherein we now Sleep the one full one third part of all movable Estate & also the 1/3 of my lands in Maiden Creek & in Roscombmanor Twp to be enjoyed by her during widowhood & to have one room on 2nd floor fitted up for her in which to nourish & care for my small children till Each arrive to age of six years. Also states that the undivided (pg 128)third part of a tract of land in Northumberland County which I have in partnership with Paul Rothermel (at this point when twelve o'clock noon arrived & had to close office being closed until 8 AM Monday 15th) (Monday morning Aug 15th 8 AM) and Jacob Maurer as also my share or part of tract of land I have in name of my s'd dear wife as heir to the Seventh part situate over the Blue Mountains in Northumberland Co shall be sold & the money laid in good hands upon interest for my children to be divided among them Share & Share alike to wit Daniel Rothermel, Catharina Rothermel, Peter Rothermel, Jacob Rothermel Abraham Rothermel and to such wherewith my wife may now be pregnant. Directs his lands in Maiden Creek & Roscombmanor Tp to be let to person well recommended subject to reservations to his deaf wife who is to go to & fro without molestation, likewise my dear Father & Mother in their proper right. Directs when youngest son becomes 21, the sons to chose [sic] men to appraise land & oldest is to have first choice to take it & if he refuse then 2nd, 3rd & So on. Directs that children be well learned to read & write & be Educated out of his Estate. Appoints dear wife Maria Magdalena & beloved Brother Daniel Rothermel, Executors, signed Mch 12, 1782 witnessed by George Bryfode, Jacob Rothermel & Paul Grosscup. Peter Rothermel Proven Apr 18, 1782 before Henry Christ, Reg Will Book B Page 517. ROTHERMEL Will of Magdalena Rothermel I, Magdalena Rothermel of Richmond Tp Berks Co Pa widow, being of an old age and weak & sick in bodily health. First wills that "all my grand daughters the daughters of hereinafter named children... (pg 129)shall Each & Every of them, have one new flax linnen sheet or so much of my flax linnen that will make a sheet." Directs the whole of her Estate to be divided into seven Equal parts. To my son Martin Rothermel, 1st Share To my son Peter Rothermel, 2nd Share To my daughter Catharina, intermarried to Henry Kepper 3d Share To my daughter Sibilla intermarried to Paul Grosscup 4th Share To two grandchildren the two sons of my daughter Maria Deceased to wit Solomon Hegeley & George Hegely 5th Share To my daughter Margaret, intermarried to Jacob Long, 5 Shillings out of 6th Share & Remainder of 6th Share to be divided in 2 Equal parts, the first Equal part bequeathed to the first born son of daughter Margaret Vz Solomon Seivert to be paid to him if he lives to be 21 yrs old & other Equal part She gives to all the children of my said Daughter Margaret, born of her body in Equal Shares, Except the said Solomon Seivert. To my daughter, Magdalena intermarried to Conrad Stenger 7th Share. Appoints her son in law Paul Grosscup Esq & her beloved son Martin Rothermel Executors. Signed June 9, 1787. Magdalena Rothermel Witnessed by Conrad Finck, David Kemp. Proven Apr 14, 1798 before Chrsr Bamanstine D.Reg. Will book Vol 8 Page 138 & 189 ROTHERMEL Will of Susannah Rothermel I Susannah Rothermel of Alsace Tp, Berks Co. Pa, Direct that my tract of land Ctg 100 Acres more or less in said Tp adjoining John Rothermel's heirs, Peter Rothermel Et al be divided Equally between my brother John Rothermel Peter Rothermel and sister Hetty (wife of Daniel High) (pg 130) & directs that her brother Peter is to have his third of said land cut off next to his farm in accordance with an agreement this day releasing same to him, which is cut off the western part of her farm. Appoints brothers Peter & John & brother in law Daniel High, Exes. Signed March 8, 1839. Signed Susannah Rothermel Witnessed by Geo Fox & John Zacharias. Proven May 11, 1839 before Joel Ritter Reg. Will Book 6 Page 390 ROTHERMEL Will of Leonard Rothermel I Leonard Rothermel of Windsor Tp, Berks Co Pa "am far advanced in years" Etc. States that at various times he had made advancements to his childrens to wit (Second Clause) To daughter Catharine intermarried to John Fritz have advanced $100. To son Daniel Rothermel have advanced 278 & 10 Acres of land at $20 per Acre To daughter Elizabeth intermarried to Henry Long have advanced $100. To Son Lawrence Rothermel, 10 Acres at $20 per acre & have advanced 28. To daughter Maria intermarried to Jesse Tyson have advanced 69. To son Peter Rothermel 5 Acres at $20 per acre & also have advanced 19. To daughter Hannah Rothermel have advanced 34.50 States that children all to be made Equal first then 3rd to my son John has given abt $200, & gives him in addition $200. more "in consideration of his long & valuable services rendered to me after he was upon age, & the want of a mechanical trade, which my other sons have acquired." 4th To daughter Hannah $40 in cou. [sic] of her being my faithful nurse, & then directs Bal & personal to be sold & divided among all my children to wit. Catharina, Daniel, Jacob, John, Elizabeth, Lawrence, Maria, Peter & Hannah. Appoints sons Jacob & John Exes. Signed July 8, 1829 Leonard (his mark) Rotharmel Witnesses Adolph Hatzfield & John Barckey. Proven Nov 24, 1829 before Dan'l Rhoads, Reg. [note added at bottom] See Book 10 Page 434. Page 131 Will Book 10, Page 317 ROTHERMEL Will of Peter Rothermel I Peter Rothermel of Maiden Creek Tp, Berks Co Pa, Farmer. 2nd To my wife Magdalena, various & numerous articles & an annuity of $100. 3d To my fine sons Equally viz Daniel, Peter, Jacob, John & Abraham all my Estate they however to pay out as follows: To the children of my daughter Mary decd who was married to Dan'l Price $1000 To my daughter Susannah intermarried with Samuel Gross $560. To my daughter Sarah intermarried with Joseph Pike $1000 (principal to go to her children) To the children of my daughter Anna Decd who was married to Gideon Deisher $800. To my daughter Hannah intermarried with Martin Drebelbis $1172 To my daughter Elizabeth intermarried with Daniel Wanner $1260 To my daughter Sivilla intermarried with Gideon Deisher $1340 Lastly appoints sons Daniel & Peter, Excs. Signed Sept 6, 1845 Peter Rotharmel Witnessed by Samuel Babb & Jeremiah B. Rotharmel (See Book 10 P 434) Proven Feby 16, 1856 before Daniel Baskirk, Reg. Will Book 10 Page 318 ROTHERMEL Will of John Rothermel I John Rothermel of Maiden Creek Tp, Berks Co Pa give my wife (name not mentioned) a home & dower on farm with complete provision for her comfort & my plantation in above Tp of 122 Acres more or less, "I give & devise unto my daughters Susannah Hoch (wife of Benneville Hoch), Hannah Rothermel & Sarah Amanda Rothermel daughter of my son Peter A. Rothermel Decd & their heirs. Should my grand daughter Sarah Amanda die without heirs" Her share to go to daughters Susannah & Harriet (although named Hannah above) Provide a home for his son Peters widow as long as she remains at the home with them unmarried & she to succeed to her mother in laws dower rights at her death, during her widowhood. Signed Nov 1, 1849 John Rothermel seal Witness A.F. Miller & Peter Rothermel. Proven Feby 25, 1856 before Daniel Buskirk, Reg. Page 140 Will Book 7 Page 118 ROTHERMEL *Will of Jacob Rothermel of Richmond Twp, Berks Co. Pa. To my wife Magdalena, one cow, one hog (choice) Kitchen & household as she desires & as much money as her necessities demand. To my son, Jacob, 10 having given him 600 in land. To my son, John, 10 having given him 600 in land. To my son, Jacob, Messnagor [best guess] tenement, Oil Mill, & tract of land whereon I now reside ctg also 271A 15P land in Ruscombmanor Twp To my son, David, Land in Richmond Tp adjoining land of Joseph Rothermel & the land bequeathed to my son Joseph & Set of Cooper tools. Also land in Ruscombmanor Tp adjoining Casper Merkle Et al ctg 8 Acres more or less. To my son, Simon, Tract of land in Richmond Tp. Ctg 32 A34 P adj Joseph Rothermel, Peter Roth & David Deisher also 9 A 70 in Ruscombmanor Tp To my daughter Esther, Intermarried with Daniel Fegely 350 less advancements. To my daughter Susannah, Intermarried with Daniel Yost, 350 less advancements To my daughter Hanna, Intermarried with John Deisher 350 less advancements To my daughter Elizabeth, 350 less advancements. To my step son Abraham Rothermel & Step daughter Catharine, the wife of John Eisenhower Each the sum of 10. to be paid 4 yrs after my death. Appoints Joseph, Simon & Jacob Rothermel, 3 sons, Executors. Signed Apr 1, 1828 Jacob Rothermel (Seal) Witnessed by Benjamin Hoch & Benj Parks & proven May 17, 1833. Page 148 Will Book No 9, Page 492 MERKEL Will of Jacob Merkel I Jacob Merkel of Richmond Tp Berks Co Pa Farmer, Gives to his wife Catharina what household furniture she wants & the yearly interest of $4,000, during life said sum to be cloughed [best guess] on my will property in Richmond Tp. Gives to Elias & Esther Moyer, Children of my daughter Elizabeth who was intermarried with Elijah Moyer $5. Each being in full of their mothers share of my Estate. Directs Exs to sell Everything & collect all money (Except providing for above bequests) & bequeaths whole am't to "my nine children hereinafter named & their heirs equally to witt" To my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Miller, 1/9 To my son John, 1/9 To my daughter Catharina wife of Daniel Hoch 1/9 To my son Jacob Merkel 1/9 To the children of daughter Mary who was the wife of Jno Kauffman 1/9 To my son Samuel Merkel 1/9 To my daughter Susannah wife of Jacob Rahn 1/9 To my daughter Hannah wife of Jacob Leibelsperger 1/9 He speaks of nine last mentioned Children but only Eight are named. Appoints sons John, Jacob & Joseph Merkel Executors, Signed Oct 18, 1847 Jacob Merkel (seal) Witnessed by Aaron Brith, Herman Beard & Jas Donagan Proven Jany 7, 1851. MERKEL/MERCKLE Will of George Merkel (signed however in German George Merckle) from a translation filed with the will. "Amen Lord Jesus Amen, In the name of God Amen on the year of our Lord Christ's 1767th year the 3d Apr & in the 7th year of the reign of our King George the Third, George Merckel of Greenwich Twp in Berks Co. had made... (pg 149) his last will and testament to wit. as followeth. First after the death of my wife Margaretha ten pounds in money Shall be bequeathed to the Church in Greenwich Township. Secondly after death of my wife Margaretha Shall be bequeathed to our God Children according to proportion. First to George Konig ten pounds Second to Anna Margaret Konig nine pounds 3d to Daniel Konig 8 4th to Anna Maria Konig 7 5th to Martin Diehl's daughter Margareth 6 6th to Frederick Byere's son George Frederick 6 7th to Jacob Merckel's son John George 5 8th to Philip Straub's daughter Anna Margareth 4 9th to Philip Roger's son John George 2 And after his death his wife Margaretha & Andreas Dressler shall be as Executors. So done the above date in our presence as witnesses George Merckel Witnesses Michael Euderes, George Kamp Will Book No 2, Page 70 HILL Will of *Jacob Hill I Jacob Hill of the Western Dist in Berks Co yeoman being sick & weak. To my Eldest son John Hill, house & plantation on which he now lives & a lot laying between it & Manatowney with 5. To beloved wife, house furniture one cow & int on 500 during life. To my youngest son Jacob Hill my house & plantation I now live on Etc To my daughter, Catharine & her husband treter [best guess] Mathew house & 39 acres on which they now live. To my five daughters Catherine, Mary, Elizabeth, Hannah & Susannah 1000. Appoints his son Jacob Hill & friend John Old Excs Signed May 29, 1767 (29th day of fifth month) Proven Mch 1, 1770 Page 150 Will Book 2, Page 248 Will of John Jacob Hill. HILL I John Jacob Hill of the twp of Windsor, Berks Co. To my son* Jacob Hill, all my land in Windsor Tp, horses, cows, swine Etc ithorly" *George Nicholas Hildebrand and An Mary his wife and Adam Myer & Caterini his wife and John Hill having rec'd their full part wich [sic] I intended for there Sheare [sic] therefor [sic] the [sic] shall make no demand on my son Jacob Hill. "fourthly" To my son in law *John Heffely 30. "fithy" To my son Peter Hill 20 to receive his money in one year "sixthy "To my son Frederick Hill, 50 "Seventhy" To my son Casper Hill 50 "Eightly" To my son Jacob Hill must let my wife Elizabeth have leave in the dwelling house & to have my bed Etc. Lastly Ordains his friends (well beloved) George Merkel, Michael Lesher & John Daniel Hill sole Executors, signed Nov 22, 1775 John Jacob (his mark) Hill Witnessed by George Kelchner, Jacob Triner & Daniel Kamp. Proven Jany 17, 1776 & letters issued to George Merckel & Michael Lesher (Jno Daniel Hill having renounced) Page 216 MERKLE Will Book 5 Page 543 Will of Plantina Merkle I Plantina Merkle of Richmond Twp, Berks Co Pa widow bequeath as follows: To my daughter Maria, wife of John Sweyer $100 to be paid in 1 yr. To my daughter Hanna, wife of Stanly Kirby all my wearing apparel To William Merkle the son of my son Solomon my desk made of wild Cherry To Sarah Merkle, Hanna Merkle & Catherine Merkle two beds & bed stands with sufficient feathers, linen & coverlets to make them complete to be divided by them in Equal shares as they may agree upon. The rest of my Estate whatsoever I give to my four children viz Jacob Merkle, Benjamin Merkle, Hanna Kirby & Elizabeth Dreibelbiss and to the children of my son Solomon. Appoints sons Jacob Merkle & Benjamin Merkle Executors Dated Dec 22, 1823 Plantina (her mark) Merkle Witnesses John Messersmith & Benjamin Parks. Proven Oct 13, 1826 before Dan'l Rhoads Rgr. Page 217 ROTHERMEL Will Book D. Page 212 Will of Martin Rothermel I, Martin Rothermel of Alsace Tp Berks Co yeoman being sick & weak will as follows: To Dan Haas lately married to my daughter Esther (now dead) a house & 10 Acres land in Alsace Tp To Elizabeth, wife of my son Jacob, deceased, life Estate in 15A 113P. in Alsace Tp & at her death to Jacob's children & heirs. To my daughter Maria, wife of John Boyer life Estate in 16 Acres in Alsace Tp & at her death her children & heirs. To Samuel Smeck, son of my daughter Sarah intermarried with Jacob Smeck 10A Woodland along road as he wants. To wife Hanna all the rest of my Estate minus what is sold, also all Stock, farming utensils, & house hold furniture. It is my will to sell all my property together with grist mill & tenements adjoining & land on East side of road as will take to pay all my debts. Also for my Excs to sell all the property given to my wife (presumably after her death) & with money left over from grist mill viz: To children of daughter Esther 1/4 less 300 at which am't I value the land given to their father Dan Haas To children of son Jacob Decd 1/4 less 450 at which I value the property given to them after their mothers death. To my other daughter Maria 1/4 less 300 at which I value the property devised to her. To my daughter Sarah 1/4 less 200 at which I value the land given to Sam'l Simcok further provision about Jacobs widow. appoints wife Hannah Rothermel & John Roadermel & Peter Rodermel Executors, Dated Nov 12, 1818 Martin Roadermel Witnesses Jacob Heyer, Mathias S. Richards. Proven Dec 2, 1818. Will Book Vol 8, Page 580. Will of Debora Rothermel ROTHERMEL Debora Rothermel of Alsace Tp Berks Co Pa wills as follows: To my youngest daughter Rebecca } Household goods to be divided in Equal To my son Peter } shares as they desire. To my son Peter Rothermel & my daughters Catherine, Sara, Tebra & Rebecca all that is left over in Equal parts, giving Peter her son $3. more. Appoints Peter Rothermel Exc Dated Jany 22, 184 Debora Rothermel Witnesses Jacob Gehret, John Messersmith Proven Mch 19, 1844 Page 218 Will Book 11 Page 137? Will of Daniel Merkel MERKEL I Daniel Merkel of Richmond Tp Berks Co Pa Will as follows: To my son John Merkle the farm where I now live provided he keeps my wife Maria during the time God permits her to live Etc. To my son Jacob Merkel $2000. To my daughter Catharine, married to John Shollenberger $2000 To my son Benjamin Merkel $2000 To my son Daniel Merkle $2000 To my daughter Esther married to Geo Schaffer $2000 To my daughter Elizabeth married to Solomon Merkel $2000 To my son John Merkel $2000 To my son William Merkel $2000 To my son Solomon Merkel $2000 To my son Isaac Merkel $2000 If any of my children dispute this will by a lawsuit his share shall be equally divided among the rest. Appoints his sons Jacob, Benjamin, & John Merkel his Excs. Dated Nov 20, 1843 Daniel (his mark) Merkel Witnesses, Geo Bieber, Henry Heist. Proven May 17, 1852. Will Book No Page, MERKEL Will of Jacob Merkel, Sr. I, Jacob Merkel Sr of Richmond Tp Berks Co Pa give my home farm to son James for a period of three years. All Chattels ready money Etc to my wife Elizabeth. Dated June 12, 1862 No executor named. Jacob Merkel Witnesses Jack Kelchner & Wm Bernhard Proven July 7, 1862? Will Book 11, Page 635 STANDT Will of Daniel Standt Daniel Standt (of Womald Tp, Berks Co?) orders all his Estates to be sold & proceeds to be divided Equally between his five children, Peter Standt, Susanna Schaffer, Sarah Zerben, Samuel Standt & Reuben Standt. Appoints Wm Klee Exc Dated June 20, 1866. Witnessed by John T. Burkhart & Samuel M. Klee. Prove July 19, 1867. Page 219 HILL Will Book D or P? Page 138 Will of Maria Hill I, Maria Hill of Richmond Tp, Berks Co, Pa, widow will as follows: To my son Jacob Hill } $100 To my son Frederick Hill} The rest of my effects I give to my daughters Maria (wife of Abr Deisher) Plantina (wife of Casper Merkel) Susanna (wife of Abr Biehl) in Equal shares & further do appoint my son Jacob Hill Executor. Signed Feby 8, 1811 Maria Hill Witnesses Samuel Heibein & Jacob Sell, Proven Jany 27, 1815. HILL Will Book A Page 358 is will of Jacob Hill dated Mar 23, 1797 in German, Witnessed by John Shomo & Eberhard Sheppel Proven Apr 3, 1797.