Wills: Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825: Chester Co, PA (Will Book A, pages 300-399) Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Thera tsh@harborside.com USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ____________________________________________________ (Note from Contributor: In the case of the will abstracts, the first date is when the will was written, and the second date is generally when it was proven. Before 1752, March 25th (Feast of the Annunciation) was the first day of the new year by traditional acceptance of the ecclesiastical calendar. When the Gregorian calendar was adopted double dates were used from January lst until March 25th. In some case, the dates are followed by the Will Book letter and page number. I know nothing further on any person mentioned in any of the abstracts or administrations. -- Thera) Chester County Will Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825 Alpha Index thanks to Betty Lynne..... NOTE: some pages numbers added, if not abstracted, to aid in location of the will abstract. Admins are in groups and filed by date. ____________________________________________________ INDEX Will Book A pages 300-399. ALLEN, JAMES. W. Nottingham. May 11, 1733. A. 396. ANDREWS, THOMAS. February 16, 1731/2. Adm. ARMSTRONG, DAVID. August 1, 1730. Adm. BAILY, ISAAC. Marlborough. October 5, 1732. A. 383. BAILY, JOEL. Marlborough. April 8, 1732. A. 363 BAKER, RICHARD. March 15, 1731/2. Adm. BALDWIN, JOHN. Chester Borr. March 7, 1731/2. A. 352. BALDWIN, THOMAS. Chester. July 2, 1731. A. 334. BARNARD, THOMAS. October 5, 1732. Adm. BARNES, WILLIAM. March 2, 1731/2. Adm. BARNS, AARON. May 31, 1732. Adm. BARTRAM, ELIZABETH. Darby. May 5, 1733. A. 395. BONSALL, OBADIAH. December 18, 1732. Adm. BOON, SWAN. Darby. November 26, 1729. A. 306. BOOTH, JONATHAN. January 1,1731/2. Adm. BROOMALL, JOHN. Nether Providence. August 21, 1729. A. 303. BROWN, MESSER. May 6, 1732. Adm. BUNTING, WILLIAM. August 2, 1732. Adm. CAIN, THOMAS. May 31, 1732. Adm. CHALFANT JR, JOHN. November 14, 1730. Adm. CHAMBERLIN, JOHN. September 29, 1732. Adm. CHAMBERLIN, ROBERT JR. Concord. March 10, 1731/2. A. 356. CHAMBERLIN, ROBERT. Concord. April 12, 1732. A. 367. CLEMENTS, JEREMIAH. January 28, 1730/1. Adm. COOKSON, ELIZABETH. September 2, 1731. Adm. COOPER, JAMES. Newtown. November 4, 1731. A. 369. COWPLAND, JOSHUA. Chester. December 28, 1732. A. 389. CRAFFORD, JOHN. New London. February 28, 1731/2. A. 348. CRAWFORD, JOHN. December 26, 1729. Adm. CRIGHTON, JOHN. New London. January 6, 1731/2. A. 342. DAVID, THOMAS. Whiteland. November 29, 1729. A. 307. DUTTON, EDWARD. Bethel. March 14, 1731/2. A. 357. DUTTON, THOMAS. Aston. January 10, 1731/2. A. 343. EMMITT, ABRAHAM. Ches Co. March 25, 1730. A. 315. EVANS, EVAN. May 12, 1731. Adm. EWING, JOHN. December 23, 1730. Adm. FEARN, JOSIAH. Darby. March 30, 1731. A. 330. FINIKIN, RICHARD. Chester Boro. May 16, 1729. A. 300. GIBBONS, JAMES. Westtown. June 3, 1732. A. 374. GIBBONS, JOHN. March 9, 1731/2. Adm. GOSS, CHARLES. E. Nottingham. June 1, 1732. A. 374. GRAHAM, JAMES. February 25, 1731/2. Adm. GRAY, NIGEL. New London. February 29, 1731/2. A. 360. GRIST, JACOB. October 14, 1732. Adm. GUNSTON, ANN. Birmingham. October 20, 1730. A. 326. GUNSTON, HENRY. Birmingham. September 29, 1730. A. 324. HANNUM, JOHN. Concord. February 8, 1730/1. A. 328. HARLAN, AARON. Kennet. October 2, 1732. A. 381. HARLAN, EZEKIEL. Kennet. December 14, 1731. A. 341. HARLAN, MICHAEL. Londongrove. July 1, 1729. A. 301. HARLAN, SOLOMON. April 12, 1732. Adm. HARLAN, STEPHEN. April 8, 1732. Adm. HARLANF SOLOMON. Londongrove. April 8(12?), 1732. A. 365. HEALD, JOSEPH. March 25, 1731/2. Adm. HENDERSON, EDWARD. New London. April 7, 1732. A. 360. HOULDSTON or HOULSTON, JOHN. Edgmont. August 16, 1732. A. 380. HOWELL, HUGH. May 20, 1729. Adm. HUBBARD, JOHN. Ches Co. March 3, 1732/3. A. 392. HUGHS, RICHARD. Newton. June 16, 1733. A. 399. HUNTER, PETER. December 31, 1730. Adm. JACKSON, EPHRAIM. Edgmont. March 30, 1733. A. 394. JACKSON, JOHN. August 1, 1730. Adm. JACKSON, MARY. December 20, 1729. A. 310. JENKINS, THOMAS. London Britain. Mary 23, 1732. A. 373. JOB, ENOCH. February 15, 1731/2. Adm. JOHN, THOMAS. May 12, 1731. Adm. JOHNSON, ROBERT. New Garden. November 28, 1732. A. 386. JONES, PETER. U. Providence. January 25, 1731/2. A. 346. KILGORE, JOHN. March 9, 1731/2. Adm. KINIKIN, JAMES. May 26, 1729. Adm. LARKE, THOMAS. January 25, 1730/1. Adm. LEA, GEORGE. March 13, 1730/1. Adm. LEWIS, HENRY. Newtown. May 29, 1733. A. 397. LEWIS, STEPHEN. August 9, 1732. Adm. LEWIS, WILLIAM. Newtown. October 1, 1731. A. 335. LIGHTFOOT, MARGARET. Darby. July 13, 1732. A. 378. LLOYD, DAVID. Chester. April 15, 1731. A. 333. LOCKHART, JOHN. May 20, 1731. Adm. LOCKRY, JAMES. September 13, 1729. Adm. MARSHALL, ANN. New Garden. February 10, 1729/30. A. 314. MARSHALL, JOHN. Darby. December 1, 1729. A. 310. MATHEWS, EDWARD. April 23, 1729. Adm. MCCAIN, SUSANNA. New London. February 21, 1730/1. A. 329. McCONNEL, ALEXANDER. May 19, 1729. Adm. McGUISTON, DAVID. April 19, 1732. Adm. MENDENHALL, MOSES. Kennet. April 8, 1732. A. 360. MERCER, JOSEPH. May 5, 1732. Adm. MILLER, HENRY. Upper Providence. March 16, 1731/2. B. 23. MILLER, JAMES. Kennet. April 8, 1732. A. 361. MILLER, MARY. New Garden. August 10, 1730. A. 320. MILLSON or MILLSOM, EDWARD. January 24, 1731/2. Adm. MINSHALL, ISAAC. Providence. February 1, 1731/2. A. 347. MONTGOMERY, JOHN. New London. June 18, 1730. A. 318. MORGAN, JOHN. Providence. October 11, 1731. A. 337. MORRIS, THOMAS. London, Britain. December 16, 1731. A. 340. MOULDER, BENJAMIN. Chichester. November 19, 1731. A. 338. NEWLIN, MARY. July 23, 1730. A. 319. NEWLIN, NATHANIEL. Concord. February 29, 1731/2. A. 349. NEWLIN, NATHANIEL. May 29, 1729. Adm. NIXON, THOMAS. Fallowfield. January 19, 1732/3. A. 391. OBORN, WILLIAM. Concord. March 25, 1732. A. 358. PARKS, RICHARD. Goshen. March 29, 1733. A. 393. PASCHALL, WILLIAM. August 11, 1732. Adm. PENICK, CHRISTOPHER. Bethel. March 7, 1731/2. A. 355. PENICK, EDWARD. Bethel. January 18, 1731/2. A. 345. PENNICK, JOHN. February 7, 1729/30. Adm. PRESTON, JOHN. Thornbury. May 30, 1733. A. 398. PRYOR, SILAS. Kennet. June 13, 1732. A. 376. PUSEY, WILLIAM. May 14, 1731. Adm. PYLE, ROBERT. Bethel. August 29, 1730. A. 322. RAWSON, ANDREW. September 25, 1731. Adm. REYNOLDS, ROBERT. New London. January 24, 1730/1. A. 327. RICHARDS, NATHANIEL. August 25, 1730. Adm. ROADS, JOSEPH. April 7, 1732. Adm. ROBISON, JOHN. May 30, 1732. Adm. ROMAN, PHILIP. Chichester. January 21, 1729/30. A. 312. SCAWTHORN, NATHAN. April 1, 1731. Adm. SCOTT, JOHN. December 18, 1732. Adm. SELLERS or SELLARS, SAMUEL. Darby. April 22, 1732. A. 389. SHEWARD, JAMES. April 8, 1732. Adm. SIDWELL, HUGH. W. Nottingham. August 26, 1729. A. 304. SMITH, EDWARD. Darby. April 3, 1731. A. 331. SPEAKMAN, THOMAS. October 1, 1732. Adm. SPENCER, JOHN. Londongrove. October 1, 1729. A. 305. STOCKIN, THOMAS. Whiteland. November 29, 1729. A. 309. TAYLOR, JEREMIAH. October 5, 1732. Adm. TAYLOR, PHILIP. Thornbury. December 13, 1732. A. 387. THOMAS, WILLIAM. September 15, 1732. Adm. TOWNSEND, AMOS. June 13, 1732. Adm. TOWNSEND, JAMES. Birmingham. April 10, 1732. A. 366. TOWNSEND, THOMAS. Concord. October 20, 1732. A. 384. WALL, JAMES. May 26, 1729. Adm. WALTER, JOHN. Sadsbury. May 8, 1732. A. 371. WHITE, JOSEPH. Nottingham. May 18, 1732. A. 371. WHITING, SAMUEL. December 29, 1729. Adm. WICKERSHAM, THOMAS. Marlborough. August 20, 1730. A. 321. WILLIS, EDWARD. April 28, 1732. Adm. WILLIS, JOHN. Thornbury. April 28, 1732. A. 368. WOOD, JOSEPH. Darby. October 5, 1730. A. 325. WORTH, THOMAS. Darby. April 15, 1731. A. 332. ____________________________________________________ FINIKIN, RICHARD. Chester Boro. January 1, 1728-9. May 16, 1729. A. 300. To Prudence Dangor £5. Remainder to friend John Mather who is to see me decently buried in the churchyard with Tombstone placed over my grave. Letters to Mather. Witnesses: J. Reyners, John Young, Josiah Gates. HARLAN, MICHAEL. Londongrove. December 13, 1728/ July 1, 1729. A. 301. To son George 1/2 the land I purchased on a branch of Elk river. To son in law Richard Flower that part of said tract he now dwells upon. To son James the tract of land upon Octorara Creek being 400 acres paying to daughter Dinah Harlan £30. To son Michael 150 acres of land in Londongrove with 40 acres of the tract I now live upon. To son Solomon my dwelling house and plantation except above 40 acres. To son Thomas £10. To son Stephen £10. To granddaughter Dinah son George's daughter £5. Remainder of land to be sold. Refers to wife thirds but does not name her. Executors: sons George, Thomas and Stephen. Witnesses: Edward Flower, Jer. Starr. BROOMALL, JOHN. Nether Providence, yeoman. April 20, 1729. August 21, 1729. A. 303. To son John my plantation in N. Providence subject to wifes 1/2 int during life, he paying to daughters Lydia, Ellen, Mary and Jean £4 each. Remainder to wife. Executors: wife Mary and friend John Crosby her assistant. Witnesses: Susanna Crosby, Wm. Biron, Andrew Crozer. SIDWELL, HUGH. W. Nottingham, yeoman. July 6, 1729. August 26, 1729. A. 304. Provides for wife Elizabeth. To son Richard the plantation whereon I live with brick house and barn. To sons John and Hugh my right in the proprietors lott. Executor: son Richard. Witnesses: William Harris, John Harris, Thomas Rogers. SPENCER, JOHN. Londongrove. August 28, 1729. October 1, 1729. A. 305. Wife who is not named to have house and plantation during widowhood and directs that the land be purchased if possible and is so to go to son Thomas at 21, he paying to his sisters Dinah and Elizabeth and "the child my wife is now with" £10 each when of age. Executors: father in law Thomas Black, Wm. Miller, Jeremiah Starr. BOON, SWAN. Darby. November 2, 1729. November 26, 1729. A. 306. To daughter Catherine Rambo, a piece of land lying upon Relkenhood Island containing 3 acres. To son Andrew remainder of lands and all moveables, also executor. Witnesses: Neels Boon, Andrew Boon, Benj. Pearson. DAVID, THOMAS. Whiteland. October 22, 1729. November 29, 1729. A. 307. To wife Catherine and son James my land and plantation whereon I live during their lives and after their decease to son David. Refers to articles of agreement with son David dated October 28, 1728 in regard to Fulling Mill and 15 acres of land. To daughter Sarah now in Wales £10 provided she comes over. To daughter Ann 5 shillings and to her daughter Elizabeth spinning wheel. To son John great iron pot and to each of his 6 children 1 shilling. To son Thomas all wearing apparel and to his daughter 1 shilling. To daughter Ann's 3 children, viz. Thomas, Evan and Elizabeth 1 shilling each. Executors: wife Catharine and son James. Witnesses: Isaac Malin, Wm. Paschall. STOCKIN, THOMAS. Whiteland. October 1729. November 29, 1729. A. 309. To wife Ann 1/3 of all estate. To servant Wm. Scall, Wm. Brown and Martha Hood, 1 year of their time. To my father Francis Stockin remainder of estate real and personal if living. To mother in law Catherine Freviller £3. To John Lecock £6. To brother in law Wm. Treviller, wearing apparel in case my father is deceased I give £50 toward building a church intended to be built near Thomas Davids. Executrix: wife Ann. Witnesses: Wm. Paschall, Griffith Lewis, David Meredith. Mentions Michael Wills. [Widow Ann married February 28, 1730- 1 Richd. Rickison.] MARSHALL, JOHN. Darby, yeoman. September 8, 1729. December 1, 1729. A. 310. To wife Sarah 110 acres of land in Blockley Township, Philadelphia Co. and all personal estate except legacies. To eldest son John 5 shillings and to his children, viz Thomas, Abraham, Sarah, Margaret and Joanna 1 shilling each. To children of son Thomas, viz Ann, Benjamin and Thomas 1 shilling each. Executrix: wife Sarah. Witnesses: Samuel Seller, Edward Ease, Saml. Bunting, son Thomas and cousin Abraham Marshall, overseers. JACKSON, MARY. Widow of Thos. Marlborough. August 28, 1729. December 20, 1729. A. 310. Mentions that she is now at sea aboard the "Sizargh" of Whitehaven, Jeremiah Cowman master bound for Philadelphia." To sons in law, Saml., Isaac and Benjamin Jackson 20 shillings each. To daughter in law Ruth Martin in Co Cavin, Ireland, £20. To brother John Wiley in Pennsylvania £40. Remainder to executors. Executors: Michael Samuel and Jacob Lightfoot, Abigail Wiley, Eliza Jones and Margaret Starr. Witnesses: James Miller, Lambert Emerson, Robert White. ROMAN, PHILIP. Chichester, yeoman. September 25, 1728. January 21, 1729/30. A. 312. Provides for wife Dorothy. To son Philip my plantation in Chichester containing 205 acres paying as follows. To daughter Martha late wife of Isaac Taylor £30. To son Jonah £10. To son Jacob the messuages, land in Chester purchased of John Child also all he owes me. To son Jonah, my tract of land in Caln containing 170 acres, but not to sell the same with out consent of sons Philip and Jacob and grandson John Taylor the object being to secure said land for the benefit of Jonah's children, viz Jonah, Joshua, Rachel and Mary. To daughter Martha £120. To grandson William son of Robert Roman £20 at 21 and to grandson Thomas son of Robert Roman £20 at 21. To grandson John Taylor £5. To Sarah wife of Saml. Grave and daughter of Wm. Bezer deceased £5. To Wm. Harlan son of Ezekiel and Mary his wife who was daughter of said Wm. Bezer £5. Remainder to son Philip and grandson John Taylor who are also executors. Robert Pyle and John Bezer, assistants. Witnesses: Joseph Bond, William Hughs. MARSHALL, ANN. Widow. New Garden. September 30, 1729. February 10, 1729/30. A. 314. Describes herself at "late from Ireland." To sons, John and William all estate to be equally divided when 21. Executors: friends Wm. Halliday and Benjamin Fred of New Garden. Witnesses: John Griffith, Sismer Wright, Wm. Read. [She was daughter of John Griffith and had brother Christopher as appears by Ecrs Accts.] EMMITT, ABRAHAM. Ches Co., yeoman. February 13, 1729/30. March 25, 1730. A. 315. To wife Jane 1/3 of estate real and personal. To son Josiah the land he now lives on being part of a tract of 625 acres [described] containing 132 acres. To son Abraham my right to a tract in Prince George Co, Maryland on Eastern branch of Potomac containing 504 acres, also £10. To son William £30. To son David remainder of personal estate plantation I now live on and 1/2 of Grist Mill paying the legacies herein bequeathed. To grandson Josias Emmitt 100 acres of land called Carlok between the branches of Elk river in Cecil Co., MD, also £21- 10. To granddaughter Sarah Emmitt 1661 acres of land lately purchased of Robt. Smith in New London. Executor: son David. Brother in law David Miller and Andrew Miller and cousin James Smith, assistants. Witnesses: Wm. Gelaspy, Joseph Houston, David Wallace. MONTGOMERY, JOHN. New London. September 26, 1729. June 18, 1730. A. 318. Provides for wife Ann inc real estate until son William is 21 and all person al estate except legacies. To son Robert the grey filly. To my 3 daughters Alice, Joan and Ann £5 each at 21 or married. To daughter Margaret 5 shillings. To son Michael £20 at 21. To son John £20 at 21. To son William all real estate at 21. Executrix: wife Ann and son Robert, overseer. Witnesses: Abraham Ayers, William Roe. NEWLIN, MARY. May 9, 1730. July 23, 1730. A. 319. To grandson in law Nathan son of Nathaniel Newlin £5. To Sarah daughter of John Newlin £5. To Mary daughter of Ellis Lewis £5. To Mary Everson £5. To granddaughter in law Mary Baily £5. To kinswoman Hannah Shewin £3 and the remainder of her time to my father. To sisters Rebecca Bennet and Sarah Swain all wearing apparel. Remainder to father and brothers Jonathan and John Fincher and sisters Rebecca Bennet and Sarah Swain and to my sister Elizabeth Cox's 3 children. Executors: father John Fincher and brother Francis Fincher. Witnesses: William Swain, Martha Mullin. MILLER, MARY. Widow. New Garden. May 12, 1730. August 10, 1730. A. 320. To son William Miller all my real estate lying upon White Clay Creek paying £80 towards legacies. To son James a colt. To daughter Martha Jordan £20. To daughter Susanna Miller £15. To granddaughter Mary Jordan £12 at 18 or married. To kinsman John Tos a colt. Remainder to 6 daughters, viz Mary Hutton, Martha Jordan, Sarah Hutton, Elizabeth Chambers, Susanna Miller and Elinor Chambers, they paying £30 in my executor's hands to pay the passage of 3 of my brother Andrew Ignews children coming to this country provided they come within 2 years of my decease. Executor: son William. Witnesses: James Miller, Nathl. Richards, Michael Lightfoot. WICKERSHAM, THOMAS. Marlborough. Husbandman. June 16, 1730. August 20, 1730. A. 321. To wife Alice the plantation I now possess during widowhood afterward to son James paying to son Richard £10. To son Isaac £10. To son Thomas 1 shilling. To son John 5 shillings. To son William 5 shillings. To daughter Ann and Alice 5 shillings each. To daughters Elizabeth and Jane 20 shillings each. To son in law Wm. Wilton the 2 city lotts. Executors: wife Alice and son Richard. Witnesses: Joel Baily, Betty Caldwell, Henry Hays. PYLE, ROBERT. Bethel, yeoman. January 2, 1729/30. August 29, 1730. A. 322. To wife Susanna £100 and 1/2 household goods. To son William £50 and to his children £50 to be divided at 21. To son John all my right title to that 200 acres of land in Marlborough which I lately leased to one Holt on condition that he pay to his son Moses £30 when 21 also to his daughter Sarah Pyle £20 at 21 or married. To son Joseph £30. To grandson Robert son of Joseph my tract of land in Marlborough containing 224 acres. To son Daniel £70 paying to his daughters Susanna and Mary £15 each at 21 or married. To daughter Mary Moore £50, she paying to each of her children £5 at 21 or married. To grandson Aaron Vernon £15. To granddaughter Rachel Green £15. To George, James and Dorothy Turner my now wifes children £4 each. To grandchildren Saml. Pyle and the 3 daughters of son Robert 10 shillings each. Executors: wife Susanna and sons Wm. and Joseph. Witnesses: John Hopton, Rachel Hopton, Jos. Bradford. GUNSTON, HENRY. Birmingham, yeoman. August 20, 1730. September 29, 1730. A. 324. To wife Ann all real and personal estate also executrix. Witnesses: Elizabeth Sharp, David Eckhoff. GUNSTON, ANN. Birmingham. October 2, 1730. October 20, 1730. A. 326. To my friend John Green all my land messuages and other estate, also executor. Witnesses: Eliza. Sharp, David Eckhoff. WOOD, JOSEPH. Darby, yeoman. April 27, 1730. October 5, 1730. A. 325. To sister Hannah Wood £100 at 21 also riding horse. To my mother Rebecca Wood of Darby all my land in Darby also a marsh in Kingsess and all personal estate. Executors: mother Rebecca Wood and friend Thomas Worth Jr. Witnesses: Isaac Lea, Jos. Hibbert, John Pearson. REYNOLDS, ROBERT. New London, yeoman. January 18, 1730/1. January 24, 1730/1. A. 327. All estate into 3 parts, one to wife and the other 2 for use of my child and if child should die its portion to be divided between wife and my sister Margaret Reynolds. To niece Mary Brown I bequeath her indentures. Also to Wm. Brown and niece Agnes Brown one year of their time. To sister Margaret Brown and her family 20 bushels of Indian Corn. (name spelled Ryandel in the original papers]. Executors: Johh McClenahan and Wm. McCain. Witnesses: Wm. Waugh, Archibald Scott. MATHEWS, EDWARD. April 23, 1729. Adm. to Joshua Harlan. McCONNEL, ALEXANDER. May 19, 1729. Adm. to Elizabeth McConnell. HOWELL, HUGH. May 20, 1729. Adm. to Ann Howell. WALL, JAMES. May 26, 1729. Adm. to Martha Wall. KINIKIN, JAMES. May 26, 1729. Adm. to Joseph Kinikan. NEWLIN, NATHANIEL. May 29, 1729. Adm. to Nicholas Newlin. Mary the widow renouncing. LOCKRY, JAMES. September 13, 1729. Adm. to Edmond McKollagh. CRAWFORD, JOHN. December 26, 1729. Adm. to Mary Crawford. HANNUM, JOHN. Concord, yeoman. July 13, 1730. February 8, 1730/1. A. 328. Provides for wife Margery. To daughter Mary wife of Thos. Smith £10. To daughter Elizabeth wife of Thomas Broom £10. to daughter Margary wife of Anthony Baldwin 50 shillings. To daughter Ann wife of John Way 50 shillings. To daughter Sarah wife of Jacob way 50 shillings. To son Robert £5. To son John my plantation in Concord containing 231 acres with stock. Reminder to wife. Executors: son Robert and sons in law Thos. Smith and Thos. Broom. Witnesses: Henry Pearce, John Palmer. MCCAIN, SUSANNA. New London. December 28, 1730. February 21, 1730/1. A. 329. To sons William and Thomas McCain the 400 acres of land I now possess with stock. To daughter Barbara Murrah £30 to be paid by sons. To sons John Craghton 2 ewes. To son in law John Henderson 1 shillings and to daughter Margt. Henderson 1 shilling. To Mr. Saml. Gelston 20 shillings. Servant maid Rachel the last year of her time. Executors: sons John Greaghton and Wm. and Thos. McKean. Witnesses: John Ross, Wm. Waugh. FEARN, JOSIAH. Darby. March 10, 1730. March 30, 1731. A. 330. To daughter Sarah Bunting 5 shillings. To daughter Rebecca Fearn £100 also lott of ground when 21. To granddaughter Elizabeth Hibbert £10 when 21. To grandaughter Mary Bunting £5 when 21. To son Josiah all remainder of estate real and personal. Executors: friend Saml. Sellus and son Josiah. Witnesses: Benj. Lobb, Richd. Parker, Benj. Cliffe. SMITH, EDWARD. Darby. March 10, 1730/1. April 3, 1731. A. 331. To wife 50 acres of land purchased of John Hood adj the place I now live on and 300 acres of land and 1/2 the sawmill lying over the river in partnership with Saml. Shivers. To son William the land I now live on when of age, he paying to his sister Martha £40. To son John 1/2 of the 500 acres purchased of John Easto in Londongrove paying to sister Martha when she is of age £40. To son Edward the other 1/2 of said tract paying to sister Martha £40 when he is of age. Executrix: wife Mary. Witnesses: Bernhard Vanleer, Martha Deacon, Benj. Yard. WORTH, THOMAS. Darby, yeoman. March 9, 1729. Codicil February 2, 1731. April 15, 1731. A. 332. To son Thomas my plantation in Darby being 222 acres. To 3 granddaughters Sarah, Hannah and Mary daughters of eldest son John deceased, my 500 acres of land in Bradford Township in forks of Brandywine also £10. To son Thomas, 4 daughters Susanna, Lydia, Rebecca and Hannah £10 to be divided and to Saml. and Ebenezer Worth one guinea in gold. Remainder to son Thomas and son John's 3 daughters. Cod gives to son Thomas 6 acres of the above 500, at the mine hill adj to Richard Woodwards. Executors: Saml. Garrett, John Davis. Witnesses: Benj. Cliff, David Thomas, Benj. Pearson. WHITING, SAMUEL. December 29, 1729. Adm. to John Littler. PENNICK, JOHN. February 7, 1729/30. Adm. to John Taylor. JACKSON, JOHN. August 1, 1730. Adm. to Wm. Betty and Colin Campbell. ARMSTRONG, DAVID. August 1, 1730. Adm. to David Betty. RICHARDS, NATHANIEL. August 25, 1730. Adm. to Margaret Richards. CHALFANT JR, JOHN. November 14, 1730. Adm. to Solomon Chalfant. EWING, JOHN. December 23, 1730. Adm. to Robert Jackson. HUNTER, PETER. December 31, 1730. Adm. to Jonathan Hunter eldest son. Esther the widow renouncing, December 30th. LARKE, THOMAS. January 25, 1730/1. Adm. to Samuel Ash. Widow Donti renouncing. CLEMENTS, JEREMIAH. January 28, 1730/1. Adm. to Richard Barry. LEA, GEORGE. JOHN, THOMAS. March 13, 1730/1. May 12, 1731. Adm. to Isaac Lea. Adm. to Gwen John and John Elliman. SCAWTHORN, NATHAN. April 1, 1731. PUSEY, WILLIAM. Adm. to Mary Scawthorn. May 14, 1731. Adm. to Elizabeth Pusey. EVANS, EVAN. May 12, 1731. LOCKHART, JOHN. Adm. to Margaret Evans. May 20, 1731. Adm. to John Lockhart. LLOYD, DAVID. Chester. Gent. March 29, 1724. April 15, 1731. A. 333. To the children of my niece Jane wife of Thomas Smith now on late living in New England £50. To servant Jane Fen £10. To wife Grace all remainder of estate real and personal, also executrix. Witnesses: Francis Knowls, Owen Owen, Joshua Lawrence. BALDWIN, THOMAS. Chester. Blacksmith. March 17, 1730/1. July 2, 1731. A. 334. To son Thomas 1 shilling. To heir of son Joseph deceased 1 shilling. To heir of son William deceased. To son Anthony 1 shilling. to daughter Mary Baldwin 1 shilling. To daughter Martha Grice 1 shilling. To daughter Elizabeth Weaver 1 shilling. To wife Mary remainder of estate and executrix. Witnesses: Wm. Rattew, Gouldsmith Edward Folwell, John Pike. LEWIS, WILLIAM. Newtown, yeoman. June 5, 1731. Codicil: June 8, 1731. October 1, 1731. A. 335. Provides for wife Lowry Lewis. To son Nathan 20 shillings besides what I have already confirmed to him. To son William my plantation whereon I live in Newtown containing 200 acres, also £50 towards bringing up and educating my younger children, viz Joseph, Gideon, Ann, Ambrose and Japhet. To sons Jeptha and Enos, my tract of land in Gwynned purchased of Humphrey Bate containing 307 acres. Also to Enos £50 and to Jeptha £20. Remainder to younger children Joseph, Gideon, Ann, Ambrose and Japheth. Cod states that Joseph and Ann are now deceased and gives their shares to all surviving children, viz Nathan, Wm, Jephtha, Enos, Gideon, Ambrose and Japheth. Executors: wife Lowry and son Wm. Witnesses: Thomas Evan, John Goodwin, Richd. Jones. MORGAN, JOHN. Providence, yeoman. August 5, 1731. October 11, 1731. A. 337. To wife Margaret all lands and plantation forever. To 3 brothers David, Evan and Thomas Morgan a bond of Wm. James. To my niece, brother David's second daughter, my bible. To Owen Thomas the baptist minister £10. To ye baptist meeting at Philadelphia £3. To John Beckingham £5. Executors: wife Margaret, brother Thomas and father in law John Powell. Witnesses: Peter Taylor, John Needham, Rebecca Minshall. MOULDER, BENJAMIN. Chichester. Marriner. April 27, 1731. November 19, 1731. Provides for wife Prudence including house and lott lately purchased of Abel Clayton in Chichester during life. To son Joseph a lott of 300 ft. front on Delaware river. To son Robert the house where I now dwell with remainder of land. To sons Benj. and Wm. my tract of land in Manor of Rockland, New Castle Co. To daughter Mary Moulder £200. To sons Benj. and Wm. the house devised to wife after her decease. To the 3 children of brother Thomas deceased, viz Peter, Elizabeth and Deborah Moulder £5 each at 21. Executors: wife Prudence and son Robert. Witnesses: Wm. Weldon, James Boydon, Jo. Parker. MORRIS, THOMAS. London, Britain. November 26, 1731. December 16, 1731. A. 340. To eldest brother Evan Morris 1 shilling. To sister Elinor wife of David Thomas £l. To nephew Solomon David £l. To Owen Thomas and Richard Whitting for the use of the meeting house that is in the Indiantown in London, Britain £2. Remainder to wife Elinor also executrix. Witnesses: John Jones, John Devonald. HARLAN, EZEKIEL. Kennet, yeoman. November 14, 1730. December 14, 1731. A. 341. Mentions "being about to take a voyage into old England." To sons William and Ezekiel, daughters Mary wife of Daniel Webb and Elizabeth wife of William White 5 shillings each. To sons Joseph and Benjamin 500 acres of land part of the tract of which I dwell. To daughter Ruth Harlan £50 bringing up and education minor children, also executrix. Witnesses: Joseph Robinson, Wm. Webb Jr., Wm. Henderson. CRIGHTON, JOHN. New London. December 24, 1731. January 6, 1731/2. To sister Barbara Murray my plantation at £80 to be paid to my sister Margaret and brothers Wm. and Thomas. To cousin Wm. Waugh my best cow, also to Mr. Gellson a cow. Remainder to brothers. Mentions servant Dugal. Executor: brother Thomas McKane. Witnesses: Wm. McKane, John Henderson. DUTTON, THOMAS. Aston. October 9, 1731. January 10, 1731/2. A. 343. To son Richard house and tract of land on which I live in Aston containing 200 acres paying to son John £15 at 21 and to my daughters Lydia, Mary and Sarah Dutton £15 each at 18. To son David my tract of land in Middletown purchased of Aaron Coppock, containing about 50 acres. To son Jonathan my tract of land in Aston purchased of Aaron Coppock lat John Neelds containing 50 acres. To son John £30 when 21. To children Richard, David, Jonathan, John, Lydia, Mary and Sarah all remainder of estate in equal shares. Executors: friends Thomas Banet of Aston, Wm. Pennell of Middletown. Witnesses: Thomas Cummings, John Carter. PENICK, EDWARD. Bethel, yeoman. April 29, 1731. January 18, 1731/2. A. 345. To brother John Penicks 8 children, viz Joshua, Edward, Ruth, Roman, Lydia Whitaker, Mary Perkins, Rachel Stapleton, Sarah and Hannah Penick 1/6 shillings each. To brother Christopher Pennock of Bethel all remainder of estate real and personal and executor. Executors: John Bezer, Esther Bezer. JONES, PETER. U. Providence, yeoman. October 29, 1731. January 25, 1731/2. A. 346. Estate to wife Ann and unborn child. To mother 8 bushels of wheat per annum. If child dies under age to sister Mary Jones £10. Executors: wife Ann, Peter Taylor and Amos Lewis. Letter to wife and Lewis. Taylor renouncing. Witnesses: John Neddham, Daniel Broom, Robt. Livingston. MINSHALL, ISAAC. Providence, yeoman. December 9, 1731. February 1, 1731/2. A. 347. Provides for wife Rebecca inc. plantation in Providence until son Isaac is 21 for bringing up my younger children when Isaac is to have 100 acres at S. W. corner and son Samuel to have 108 acres at N.E. corner when 21 and son Edward. 100 acres at S.E. corner when 21 and son Jacob the dwelling house at N.W. corner 700 acres in all. To sons Aaron and Griffith my tract of land in Goshen cont 200 and odd acres they paying their sister Rebecca Minshall £40. Executors: son Aaron and Griffith and friend Peter Dicks. Witnesses: Bartho. Coppock, Jacob Minshall, Thos. Minshall. CRAFFORD, JOHN. New London. March 6, 1730/1. February 28, 1731/2. A. 348. To wife Rebecca all estate also executrix. Witnesses: Hugh Stewart, Robt. Linton, Henry Geesbred. NEWLIN, NATHANIEL. Concord, yeoman. January 10, 1731/2. February 29, 1731/2. A. 349. Provides for wife Jean. To son Nathaniel my plantation where I dwell with 275 acres of land at the west end when 21 also stock. To son Joseph 400 acres of land being part of a tract in -Township, next to land of Henry Hayes also £20 and the gun that was his grandfathers, when 21. To son Nicholas 400 acres being part of 785 acres on Doe Run also £20 at 21. To son Nathan 125 acres part of my home tract also £25 at 21. To daughters, viz Rachel, Elizabeth, Jane, Mary and Martha £50 each at 18. Executors: wife Jane and Edward Woodward of Middletown. Witnesses: Jos. Pyle, John Robertson, Robert Green. Trustees: John Newlin, Ellis Lewis. BALDWIN, JOHN. Chester Borr. Codicil: September 9, 1731 and November 11, 1731/2. April 2, 1731. March 7, 1731/2. A. 352. To grandson John Baldwin the house lot wharf where I now dwell in Chester with rev to grandson Joshua. To grandson Joshua the house and lott on easterly end of Chester Bridge also to said grandsons various properties in Chester and vicinity and my 600 acres of land in Caln Township. To brother Thomas £5 per year during life to be paid on 29th day of 7 months yearly. Executors: Mercer Brown, Peter Dicks and Joseph Parker. Cod. gives to Thos. Baldwin son of brother Thomas £20 and to Anthony son of bro. Thomas, and Thomas and John sons of brother Francis £10 each. Also £5 towards building a school house upon the lott I lately conveyed for that purpose. £5 to Martha Thomas and £5 towards repairing the meeting house and names Thomas Cummings as executor. Letters to Peter Dicks and Thos. Cummings. Messer Brown being deceased and Jos. Parker renouncing. Witnesses: Richd. Barry, Robt. Willson, Benj. Kendall, John Tomkins. PENICK, CHRISTOPHER. Bethel, yeoman. January 22, 1731/2. March 7, 1731/2. A. 355. To cousin Edward Penick son of brother John that part of my land of N.E. side of road to Concord. To cousin Ruth Roman and cousin Rachel Stapleton £10 each. To cousins Lydia Whitaker, Mary Perkins, Sarah Penick and Hannah Penick 5 shillings each. To cousin Joshua Penick that part of my land on S.W. side of Concord road also remainder of personal estate and executor. Witnesses: John Bezer, Moses Key. CHAMBERLIN JR, ROBERT. Concord, yeoman. December 28, 1731. March 10, 1731/2. A. 356. To wife Ciecly use of plantation during widowhood for bringing up children afterward to 5 children, viz Jacob, Susanna, Robert, John and James. Son Robert being lame to have £5 more than the others. Executors: wife Cicely and Jonathan Munroe of Concord. Witnesses: Wm. Arnent, Elizabeth Arment. DUTTON, EDWARD. Bethel, yeoman. October 24, 1731. March 14, 1731/2. A. 357. To wife Gwin 100 acres of land where I now live during life and after her decease to son John. To son William if living £20 to be paid him within 3 years of his coming here. To daughter Mary wife of Daniel Davis £5 at wifes decease. Wife Gwin executrix. Witnesses: Wm. Lindley, Mary Mackall, Moses Key. OBORN, WILLIAM. Concord. December 7, 1731/2. March 25, 1732. A. 358. To wife Elizabeth all personal estate and use of the house and plantation for 12 years then to be rented until the child my wife is now big with comes to age. With rev in case of childs death to sister Hannah and Susanna. Executors: Father Henry Oborn and Thos. Hollingsworth. Witnesses: Ralph Eavenson, Thomas Gilpin. COOKSON, ELIZABETH. September 2, 1731. Adm. to Joseph Jervis. RAWSON, ANDREW. September 25, 1731. Adm. to Sarah Rawson. [Left child Gantree under 1 year. Widow married James Causey or Casey. Andrew Rossen and Sarah Bloair married July 28, 1780, Swedes Church, Del.] BOOTH, JONATHAN. January 1, 1731/2. Adm. to Philip Taylor. MILLSON or MILLSOM, EDWARD. January 24, 1731/2. Adm. to Kathrine Millson. [Children John, Thomas and Mary.] JOB, ENOCH. February 15, 1731/2. Adm. to Abigail Job. ANDREWS, THOMAS. February 16, 1731/2. Adm. to John Ketton. GRAHAM, JAMES. February 25, 1731/2. Adm. to Colin Campbell. BARNES, WILLIAM. March 2, 1731/2. Adm. to James Few. Elizabeth the widow renouncing. GIBBONS, JOHN, of Bethel. March 9, 1731/2. Adm. to Sarah Gibbons [who married Joseph Pyle November 10, 1732. Inventory filed April 18, 1732 by Joseph Pyle and Robert Gwen, apparently about £42 15-6. One child Mary Gibbons.] KILGORE, JOHN. March 9, 1731/2. Adm. to John McClehan. BAKER, RICHARD. March 15, 1731/2. Adm. to Elizabeth Baker. HEALD, JOSEPH. March 25, 1731/2. Adm. to John Heald. HARLAN, STEPHEN. April 8, 1732. Adm. to Hannah Harlan. SHEWARD, JAMES. April 8, 1732. Adm. to Elizabeth Sheward. HARLAN, SOLOMON. April 12, 1732. Adm. to James Harlan. C.J.A. ROADS, JOSEPH. April 7, 1732. Adm. to Abigail and John Roads and Mordecai Massey. GRAY, NIGEL. New London. Gent. February 4, 1731/2. February 29, 1731.2. A. 360. To son George my plantation, horses. Remainder of estate to wife Mary and son James to be equally divided by Abraham Emmit and son in law Joseph Steel who are guardians of sons. Executors: friend James Smith and son George. Witnesses: William Gelaspy, Saml. Carson, Wm. Boyd. MILLER, HENRY. Upper Providence. February 14, 1731/2. March 16, 1731/2. B. 23. To son George the 247 acres of land in Providence which was surveyed for and verbally granted to son John since deceased together with a tract adjacent containing about 100 acres, also my share of the water corn mill, known by name of Providence Mills, also £100 when 21. To son Henry my plantation where I now live in Providence cont about 279 acres, also £50 he to maintain my daughters Dorothy and Sarah while unmarried. To said daughters £120 and household goods to value of £50 each. To friends of Providence Meeting £10. To cousins George Turner, James Turner, Elizabeth Deeble, George Deeble and Jane Deeble £5 each. Remainder to 2 sons and 2 daughters. Executors: friends Wm. Hammans, Peter Dicks, Geo. Smedley. Witnesses: Sarah Minshall, Susanna Pyle, Thos. Minshall. HENDERSON, EDWARD. New London. February 16, 1731/2. April 7, 1732. To wife Jane Henderson alias Menarn, my servant James Geary and all other goods to be equally divided among wife and children who are not named. Executors: brothers John and David Henderson. Witnesses: Wm. Neill, Robert Greer. MENDENHALL, MOSES. Kennet, yeoman. September 27, 1731. April 8, 1732. A. 360. To son Caleb 1/2 of tract of land I now live on at 21. To son Moses the other 1/2 of said tract at 21. To daughter Alice Mendenhall £30 at 18. To daughter Phebe estate until sons are of age. Executors: brother Joseph and friend Ellis Lewis. Witnesses: Thos. Chandler, Jane Sheward, Ruth Jones. MILLER, JAMES. Kennet, yeoman. January 8, 1731/2. April 8, 1732. A. 361. Provides for wife Rachel including plantation where I now dwell containing 250 acres during life paying to daughter Sarah £40 at 20 also the legacy her grandmother Katherine Fred left to her. To son James 250 acres of land in Sadsbury he paying to daughter Deborah £50 when 20. To son Jesse my plantation where I now dwell at wifes decease. Executors: wife Rachel and brother in law Benjamin Fred. Witnesses: John Smith, William Beverly, Barnet McHendy. BAILY, JOEL. Marlborough. December 10, 1728. Codicil: December 9, 1731/2. April 8, 1732. A. 363 To son Daniel £8. To son Isaac £4. To son Joel £10. To son Thomas 193 acres of land in Marlborough part of a tract of 400 acres bought of Richard Barnard. To son John 207 acres the remainder of said tract. To son Josiah my new dwelling plantation containing 100 acres paying to son Thomas £15. To daughter Mary and Ann £10 each. To granddaughter Ann Stewart £10. Executors: sons Thomas and John. Cod. directs son Josiah to pay daughter Mary Harlan £10 and divides the 400 acres equally between Thomas and John. Witnesses: John Strode, Richard Hays, Jos. Taylor. To cod. Wm. Webb, John Hope, George Carson. HARLANF SOLOMON. Londongrove. December 22, 1731/2. April 8(12?), 1732. A. 365. To brother James Harlan my 250 acres of land he keeping mother during life and paying to cousin Dinah Harlan daughter of brother George deceased £5 at 18. Also all personal estate. Executors: Thos. Speakman and John Allen. Witnesses: Enoch Hollingworth, John Maris Jr. TOWNSEND, JAMES. Birmingham,, yeoman. January 8, 1731/2. April 10, 1732. A. 366. Provides for wife Hannah. To son James my plantation in Birmingham containing 275 acres. Executors: wife Hannah and sons in law Wm. Brinton and George Baily. Letters to widow and Baily. Brinton renouncing. Witnesses: James Nesbit, Harry Young, John Bennet. CHAMBERLIN, ROBERT. Concord, yeoman. March 26, 1730. April 12, 1732. A. 367. Provides for wife Mary including plantation containing 93 acres in Concord during widowhood afterward to son Joseph he paying legacies as follows. To sons John and Robert and daughter Susanna wife of John Pyle £5 each; also to grandson Jacob son of Robert Chamberlin £5; also to said grandson 20 acres of land being the remainder of my tract over and above the 93 acres during life afterward to son Joseph. To son in law Daniel Pyle 1 shilling. To kinswoman Eliza Moore 20 shillings. Remainder in 5 equal shares to sons, John, Robert, daughter Susanna, son Joseph and the 2 daughter of son in law Danl. Pyle, viz Susanna and Mary. Executors: wife Mary, Henry Osbourn and John Taylor to be assistants. Witnesses: John Goor, Saml. Sharpless, Fughny Ferry. WILLIS, JOHN. Thornbury. No date. April 28, 1732. A. 368. Directs burial at Birmingham. To son John all real estate when of age, wife Mary to possess the same until that time. To daughters Esther and Ann all personal estate when of age. Executrix: wife Mary. Witnesses: James Webb, Thos. Price, Joseph Wray. [Widow married Thomas Smith.] COOPER, JAMES. Newtown. October 25, 1731. May 5, 1732. (died November 4, 1731, buried Middletown Presb Ch). Provides for wife Ann. To son John £20 at 21. To son James the house where he now dwells and 2 acres of land belonging. To daughter Mary Cooper £10. To daughter Ann Tasey 1 shilling. To daughter Martha Dickey 1 shillings. To son Thomas my land in Newtown containing 140 acres. Executors: wife Ann and son Thomas and friend Richard Iddings, trustees. Witnesses: John Williamson, John Patterson. WALTER, JOHN. Sadsbury. Carpenter. April 19, 1732. May 8, 1732. A. 371. To wife not named 1/3 of estate real and personal. To son John of remainder. To daughters Mary and Elizabeth Walter the remainder. Executor: brother and friend Caleb Peirce. Witnesses: Andrew Moor, John Musgrave, Wm. Walter, Morgan Jones. [October 12, 1736. Martha Walter,,Wm. Webb and John Pyle appld guardians of Mary, John and Eliza.] WHITE, JOSEPH. Nottingham. Carpenter. March 13, 1731/2. May 18, 1732. A. 371. To wife Elizabeth the plantation during widowhood, afterward to son Joseph who is to maintain daughter Sarah White during life. To daughter Mary Aldham 5 shillings. Executors: wife Elizabeth and John Ruddell. Witnesses: Wm. Lacy, Robt. Patton, Richard Francis. JENKINS, THOMAS. London, Britain. Weaver. May 11, 1732. Mary 23, 1732. A. 373. All estate to be sold and divided among children, viz Sarah, David and Isaac Jenkins if the property is not sufficient to pay the debts directs that 2 sons "shall be put out to service to earn money to pay the remainder of the debt." Executors: Thos. Edmond of New Castle Co. Witnesses: David John, Thos. James, John Evans Jr. GOSS, CHARLES. E. Nottingham. March 21, 1731/2. June 1, 1732. A. 374. Father in law Evan Powell to have all estate and take care of wife and children who are not named, also executrix. Witnesses: Elisha Gatchell Sr, John Boggo. GIBBONS, JAMES. WESTTOWN. January 15, 1731/2. June 3, 1732. A. 374. Provides for wife Ann including 100 acres of the land I live on during life, afterward to son James. To eldest son James remaining part of the land I live on which my father gave me being 400 acres. Also 1200 acres near the head of Brandywine and 1/2 of tract of land I bought the right of James Harlan being 500 acres and 1/2 of my share of the Society Mill at Goshen. To son Joseph 400 acres of land adjacent the land I live on bought of Reece Thomas and Anthony Morris, also 100 acres which lies on branch of Conestoga and 1/2 of Harlan tract my share of Mill. To Aaron James and Edward Brinton £5 each. Remainder to Ann, also executrix. Witnesses: William Brinton, Benj. Mendenhall, John Borras. PRYOR, SILAS. Kennet, yeoman. April 14, 1732. June 13, 1732. A. 376. All estate real and personal to wife Susanna during widowhood. To daughter Joanna wife of Thomas Heald £5 and my great bible. To sons James and Joseph all real estate at wifes decease. Estate entailed to heirs of sons and failing them to heirs of daughter Susanna "so long as wood grows or water runs in and upon this Terestiall Gobb of Earth and water." Executors: wife Susanna, Ellis Lewis and Jos. Mendenhall, overseers. Witnesses: Moses Cason, Thomas Parvin. McGUISTON, DAVID. April 19, 1732. Adm. to Andrew Vance. WILLIS, EDWARD. Birmingham. April 28, 1732. Adm. to John Willis, father, widow Katherine renouncing. Witnesses: Jos. Parker, John Marris. MERCER, JOSEPH. May 5, 1732. Adm. to Ann Mercer. [Ann married Daniel Coyle]. BROWN, MESSER. May 6, 1732. Adm. to Dinah Brown and Henry Reynolds. ROBISON, JOHN. May 30, 1732. Adm. to Mathew Robison. BARNS, AARON. May 31, 1732. Adm. to James Few. CAIN, THOMAS. May 31, 1732. Adm. to John Cain. TOWNSEND, AMOS. June 13, 1732. Adm. to Mary Townsend. [Acct filed by Mary Yarnall 1752 in which son Thomas and Ann are named]. BUNTING, WILLIAM, of Wellistown. August 2, 1732. Adm. to John Faroks [married 1724 Mary, daughter of Thos. and Hannah Taylor left 2 children, John born April 1725 and another son.] LIGHTFOOT, MARGARET. Widow. Darby. April 14, 1732. July 13, 1732. A. 378. To the Quakers of Darby meeting £5. To the Quakers of Springfield £5. To my brother Thos. Pulford £60. To cousin Elizabeth Hueston and to Hannah Hannams, articles named. To my brother Michael Blunston one great bible. To son in law Saml. Blunston the silver pot that is so called in my husband John Blunston's will. To Sarah Bethel and Hannah Blunston £2 each. To Adam Roads and wife, Saml. Blunston and wife and Ann Gibson 10 shillings each. To Michael Lightfoot and wife and Saml. Lightfoot and wife, Arthur Jones and wife, Joseph Willey and wife, Isaac Starr and wife, John Willy and wife and Jacob Lightfoot, 10 shillings each. To cousins Margaret and Abigail Woodward articles named. To Rachel Shanton, d. To James Hines £2. To cousin Joseph Stidman his bond for £20. To Jacob Simcock £2. To cousins Thomas and James Hewston, sons of James near Brandywine £5 each when 21. Wearing apparel to 5 cousins Margaret and Abigail Woodward, Hannah Jane and Abigail Edge. To John Salkeld and Michael Lightfoot £10 each. To John Smith of Marlborough £20. Remainder at disposal of executors John Smith and Michael Lightfoot. Witnesses: Saml. Garrett, David Thomas, John Davis. HOULDSTON or HOULSTON, JOHN. Edgmont, yeoman. August 1, 1732. August 16, 1732. A. 380. Provides for wife Sarah. To daughter Sarah a cow. To daughter Ann £12. To son John remainder of lands. To son Benjamin the land devised to wife when he is 21. To daughters Elizabeth and Rebecca £12 each. To daughter Hannah £24 1/2 to go towards bringing her up to 14 years of age. Executors: wife Sarah and her brother Saml. Phipps and cousin Peter Taylor and son in law, John Quland. Trustees. Witnesses: Thomas Williamson, Eph. Jackson. HARLAN, AARON. Kennet, yeoman. May 5, 1732. October 2, 1732. A. 381. Provides for wife not named inc real estate until Bon George is 21. To son George when 21 my now dwelling place being the last part of my tract of land on Brandywine, containing about 300 acres. To son Samuel when 21 the west part of said tract as lately surveyed by Zachariah Butcher containing 230 acres. To son Aaron when 21, my plantation in Kennet whereon my father in law now lives. To son Jacob when 21 an equal portion of my estate as either of above named sons. To daughter Charity one gray filly. To daughters Mary and Elizabeth £20 each when 21. Lands to be valued and sons shares to be made equal. Executors: wife and friend Samuel Hollingsworth and Saml. Pyle and brother Joshua Harlan. Trustees. Witnesses: Thomas Strode, Geo. Hollingsworth, Dinah Heald. BAILY, ISAAC. Marlborough, yeoman. March 6, 1731/2. October 5, 1732. A. 383. Provides for wife Abigail including plantation till eldest child is 21. To son Isaac 1/2 of the tract I live on. To son Joel the other 1/2 of tract - when they are 21. To the child my wife is now big of, £30 when of age. Executors: wife Abigail and brother Daniel Baily. Witnesses: Robert Sharman, Joel Baily, Joshua Johnson. TOWNSEND, THOMAS. Concord, yeoman. August 13, 1732. October 20, 1732. A. 384. To son Nathaniel all my land upon Long Island and in West Chester Co., New York. To 2 youngest sons Thomas and John £600 to be put to interest for them March 1, 1733. To daughter Hannah Underhill £30 besides what she already has. To daughter Sarah Titus £140 when 20. Provides for wife Sarah, sons were all minors. Executors: wife Sarah and son Nathaniel. Witnesses: Henry Obourn, John Hannams, Wm. Rattew, John Townsend and Thos. Hollingsworth. Overseers. JOHNSON, ROBERT. New Garden. Glaizer. January 26, 1732. November 28, 1732. A. 386. Provides for wife not named. To sons James, Joshua and Robert £20 each. To daughters Abigail and Ann £15 each. To son Benjamin, my plantation whereon I now dwell containing 300 acres, he paying above legacies. Executors: son Joshua and friend Benjamin Fred. Witnesses: Saml. Miller, John Willson, Benj. Fredd. TAYLOR, PHILIP. Thornbury, yeoman. October 12, 1732. December 13, 1732. A. 387. Provides for wife Ann including plantation in Thornbury containing 200 acres during widowhood and afterward to son Stephen, he paying to daughter Phebe £50 when 21. To son John my plantation lot of Reece Thomas, Antho. Morris and Ann --- in Westtown, containing 200 acres, he paying to his sister Phebe £30. To son Philip, my tract of land on West Branch of Brandywine containing 300 acres which I purchased of Richard Clayton and Mary his wife. Executrix: wife Ann. Witnesses: Goe Ashbridge, John Yearsly, Benj. Cox. SELLERS or SELLARS, SAMUEL. Darby, yeoman. November 1, 1732. December 14, 1732. (died April 22, 1732). A. 389. To son Samuel 5 shillings having already done well for him. To eldest daughter Sarah Ashmead 1 shilling. To daughter Mary Vernon and Ann Pritchett 1 shilling each. Remainder to wife Anna. Executors: wife Ann and son Samuel. Witnesses: Richd. Parker, James Mark, Saml. Bunting. COWPLAND, JOSHUA. Chester. Cordwainer. December 12, 1732. December 28, 1732. A. 389. To my father Wm. Cowpland £6 yearly during life. To my sister Abigail £5. To sister Sarah Stackhouse £10. To brother Caleb Cowpland £10. To brother David all remainder of estate. Executors: brothers Caleb and David. Witnesses: John Young, Joseph Parker. LEWIS, STEPHEN. August 9, 1732. Adm. to John Parry, Jr. PASCHALL, WILLIAM. August 11, 1732. Adm. to Hannah Paschall. THOMAS, WILLIAM. September 15, 1732. Adm. to James Thomas and Lewis William. CHAMBERLIN, JOHN. September 29, 1732. Adm. to Lettice Chamberlin. SPEAKMAN, THOMAS. October 1, 1732. Adm. to Ann Speakman. BARNARD, THOMAS. October 5, 1732. Adm. to Sarah Barnard. TAYLOR, JEREMIAH. October 5, 1732. Adm. to Joseph Taylor, father. Mary the widow renouncing. GRIST, JACOB. October 14, 1732. Adm. to Hannah Grist. BONSALL, OBADIAH. December 18, 1732. Adm. to Joseph Bonsall, son. Sarah widow, renouncing. SCOTT, JOHN. December 18, 1732. Adm. to John Scott. NIXON, THOMAS. Fallowfield. January 4, 1732/3. January 19, 1732/3. A. 391. To servant maid Ann Ballar all household goods. Remainder to said Ann's 2 children Thomas and Lydia and James Painston which I have raised from a child I would have put to the shoe making trade. To Wm. Hamilton £2. Executor: Wm. Hamilton, Jr. Witnesses: Wm. Hamilton, Mary Halloway, Hannah Travilla. HUBBARD, JOHN. Ches Co. Weaver. August 25, 1728. March 3, 1732/3. A. 392. To my grandchildren issue of only daughter and child deceased 1 shilling each. To wife Mary all other estate real and personal and executrix. Witnesses: Jacob Buchholts, Jacob Sprint, Margt. Wittersin. Testator signed in German script. PARKS, RICHARD. Goshen. December 10, 1732/3. March 29, 1733. A. 393. To each of my 4 eldest children, viz Thomas, Jennet Huff, Saml. and Richard Parks £1-6-8 being the bequest of their grandfather unto them. To wife Susanna Huff 10 shillings. Remainder of estate to 5 youngest children, viz., Saml., Richard, Susanna, John and Benjamin at 18. Executors: wife Susanna and son Saml. Witnesses: Richard Jones, Rees Jones. [Widow married John Fincher, 1735.] JACKSON, EPHRAIM. Edgmont, yeoman. September 11, 1732. March 30, 1733. A. 394. To wife Rachel £125 and furniture. To sons John and Joseph £10 each. To son Nathaniel all the book debts he oweth me. To son Samuel £10. To son Ephraim £20. To daughter Mary £10 and to her husband 20 shillings. To daughter Rachel £10 and to her husband 20 shillings. To son Nathan £30. To granddaughter Elizabeth and grandson John £5 each when 21. Remainder divided among all children living except Elizabeth and John. Executors: wife Rachel and friend Wm. Hammons. Proven by consent of all the parties interested. BARTRAM, ELIZABETH. Darby. December 5, 1732. May 5, 1733. A. 395. To brother William Bartram now living at or near Cape Fear £2. All remainder of estate to uncle Wm. Smith also executor. Witnesses: John Davis, John Shaw, Mary Hughs. ALLEN, JAMES. W. Nottingham. Cooper. April 1, 1733. May 11, 1733. A. 396. To wife Mary all estate during widowhood, afterward divided among all children, viz Ann Harris, John, Morril, James, William, Isaac, Mary and Nathan the last named to have £10 more than the rest. Executrix: wife Mary. Witnesses: Thos. Brown, Sarah Hametton, Thos. Rogers. LEWIS, HENRY. Newtown. Husbandman. December 22, 1729. May 29, 1733. A. 397. To son Thomas 5 shillings. To wife Jane and daughter Elinor Goldsmith all personal estate and executors. Witnesses: Richard Iddings, David Morgan. PRESTON, JOHN. Thornbury. May 12, 1733. May 30, 1733. A. 398. To Mary daughter of Florence Donelson all estate after funeral expenses are paid also to said Mary £30 sterling under care of my brother John Fell of Green Lane in Pennington Lancashire, Eng. £20 under the care of Adam Squire of Airton near Settle in Yorkshire, to be paid her at 18. Executors: Joseph Eranson and Timothy Ward. Witnesses: Saml. Bettle, Nathl Ashbrook, Thos. Price. HUGHS, RICHARD. Newton. Cordwainer. May 11, 1733. June 16, 1733. A. 399. Executor to sell all lands and other estate and proceeds to wife for bringing up children and apprenticing them to trades at 14, none named. Executrix: wife Margaret. Witnesses: Benj. Hughs, David Wiiliam, John Evans.