Wills: Will of Benjamin Ellis (1753): Chester County, PA

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ELLIS, BENJAMIN.  
Easttown Township.
Written: March 5, 1753.  
Proved: July 20, 1753.  
Will Book C, Page 427.

To wife Ann plantation where I live and all other lands with stock
until son Ellis Ellis is 21 for maintenance of herself and children.
To son William part of my land as described containing 29 acres.  To
eldest son Ellis the remainder of land where I live when 21.  To son
Thomas the messuage now in possession of Isaac Hughes.  To daughter
Rebecca £25.  To my other 3 daughters, viz., Mary, Rachel and Hannah
£20 each at 18.  To John Brooks £6 and mare. 

Executors:  Wife Ann and friends Thomas Macy and Thomas McKean. 
Wit:  William Silleker, Elizabeth Brooks, William Lewis.