Wills: Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825: Chester Co, PA (Proved 1766-7) 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: Will abstracts and Admins are in generally groups and filed by date. ____________________________________________________ INDEX Wills Proved 1766-7. ALEXANDER, SUSANNA. June 8, 1767. Adm. ANDERSON, SAMUEL. West Nottingham. May 25, 1767. ASGIL, WILLIAM. [Place not given.] October 26, 1767. BALDWIN, WILLIAM. July 1, 1766. Adm. BARNARD, RICHARD. September 8, 1767. Adm. BEARAT, JAMES. May 1, 1767. BELL, MARY. Vincent. June 1, 1767. BLACK, NEWTON. New Garden. October 1, 1767. BLACKBURN, JAMES. September 12, 1766. Adm. BONSALL, ISAAC. September 19, 1766. Adm. BOUND, JOHN. February 25, 1767. Adm. BOYD, JANE. Oxford. May 20, 1767. BOYD, WILLIAM. Oxford. May 20, 1767. BROWN, DANIEL. Upper Chichester. December 12, 1767. BROWN, JEREMIAH. West Nottingham. March 20, 1767. BULLAR, RICHARD. April 20, 1767. Adm. BURGESS, GERVASE. [Place not given.] November 17, 1767. BUTCHER, MARY. East Nottingham. June 29, 1767. BYERS, JOHN. East Caln. February 7, 1767. CAHOON, JOHN. May 16, 1767. Adm. CALDWELL, MARGARET. Aston. November 8, 1766. CALDWELL, ROBERT. Marple. May 22, 1767. CARSON, MARY. August 28, 1766. Adm. CARSON, SAMUEL. Londongrove. October 16, 1766. CHALFANT, ROBERT. Birmingham. April 6, 1767. COCHRAN, JAMES. West Fallowfield. September 20, 1766. COLVIN, JOHN. June 17, 1766. Adm. COOPER, ROBERT. Sadsbury. February 3, 1768. CUMMINGS, THOMAS. Chester Borough. August 22, 1766. CUNNINGHAM, JOHN. December 19, 1766. Adm. DAVIS, WILLIAM. Darby. November 10, 1767. DOUGHERTY, JAMES. [Place not given.] November 25, 1767. DURROUGH, BARTHOLOMEW. August 26, 1766. Adm. EAVENSON, NATHANIEL. October 12, 1766. Adm. ELDER, JAMES. New London. June 18, 1766. ELDRIDGE, JAMES. August 26, 1766. Adm. ELLIOTT, ENOCH. Darby. October 30, 1767. EVANS, JOHN. January 12, 1767. Adm. EVANS, THOMAS. Goshen. March 25, 1766. EVENWINE, ALVERTUS. February 26, 1767. Adm. FAIRLAMB, JOHN. Middletown. March 25, 1766. FEAGAN, CHARLES. May 14, 1767. Adm. FEW, ISAAC. East Bradford. June 20, 1766. FILLSON, SAMUEL. June 9, 1766. Adm. FILSON, WILLIAM. Frederick Co., Md. March 17, 1768. Adm. FINNEY, THOMAS. New London. November 25, 1767. FLEMING, HENRY. East Caln. June 17, 1767. FLEMING, JAMES. East Caln. May 27, 1767. FLEMING, JOHN. May 28, 1766. Adm. FLING, DAVID. September 12, 1767. Adm. FLOWER, THOMAS. August 14, 1766. Adm. FORD, PHILIP. Chester. November 3, 1766. FORREST, MATTHEW. September 19, 1767. Adm. FRIER, JAMES. Londonderry. October 20, 1766. GRANTHAM, GEORGE. Ridley. October 10, 1766. GRIFFITH, MAURICE. Willistown. February 15, 1766. GUY, SAMUEL. October 9, 1767. Adm. HAIR, JAMES. August 10, 1767. Adm. HALL, MATTHEW. Marple. September 18, 1766. HAMPTON, BENJAMIN. December 14, 1767. Adm. HARLAN, THOMAS. May 28, 1766. Adm. HARRISON, CALEB. Middletown. October 4, 1766. HARVEY, DAVID. July 23, 1766. Adm. HAVILAND, ARTHUR. January 9, 1768. Adm. HAYES, JOHN. Oxford. August 8, 1766. HENDRICKSEN, ISRAEL. April 15, 1767. Adm. HIBBERD, JOHN. November 11, 1766. Adm. HINDE, JAMES. Darby. September 19, 1766. HOBSON, FRANCIS. New Garden. October 27, 1766. HOLLYWOOD, FRANCIS. September 8, 1766. Adm. HOOPES, STEPHEN. Westtown. June 4, 1767. HOWELL, BENJAMIN. June 7, 1766. Adm. HOWELL, MARGARET. Thornbury. February 25, 1767. HUEY, GENNET. Westtown. October 1, 1767. HUNTER, HANNAH. Middletown. June 2, 1766. HUTCHISON, JAMES. New London. March 16, 1767. JACKSON, PAUL. November 20, 1767. Adm. JOHN, DAVID. October 23, 1767. Adm. JOHN, SAMUEL. Uwchlan. October 31, 1766. JONES, THOMAS. November 8, 1766. Adm. JONES, WILLIAM. November 25, 1766. Adm. KIRK, WILLIAM. East Nottingham. August 26, 1767. KIRK, WILLIAM. East Nottingham. August 26, 1767. LAWRENCE, HENRY. Haverford. February 24, 1766. LAWRENCE, RICHARD. October 20, 1766. Adm. LEWIS, ABEL. September 18, 1766. Adm. LEWIS, JOHN. West Nantmeal. October 14, 1766. LEWIS, SAMUEL. May 16, 1767. Adm. LINEDIGER, NICHOLAS. November 17, 1766. Adm. LINN, HUGH, JR. August 7, 1766. Adm. LOUGHRIDGE, JOHN. July 23, 1766. Adm. LOUGHRIDGE, JOHN. November 26, 1767. Adm. LOWNES, BENANUEL. October 8, 1767. Adm. MACE, GEORGE. August 15, 1766. Adm. MARIS, AARON. October 1, 1767. Adm. MARIS, REBECCA. November 18, 1766. Adm. MASSEY, LEWIS. August 18, 1766. Adm. McGLISTER, JOHN. August 15, 1767. Adm. McKEAD, JOHN. October 1, 1767. Adm. McKEE, JOSEPH. West Nantmeal. October 6, 1767. McLOGHLIN, PHILIP. October 29, 1766. Adm. MILLER, WILLIAM. November 14, 1767. MOORE, ELIZABETH. West Nantmeal. November 6, 1766. MOORE, JOB. October 13, 1766. Adm. MOORE, MOSES. April 3, 1767. Adm. MOORE, WILLIAM. Marple. October 13, 1767. MORRISON, ALEXANDER. New London. October 12, 1766. MORRISON, JAMES. Concord. January 30, 1767. MORRISON, WILLIAM. September 5, 1766. MORTON, SAMUEL. Londongrove. June 28, 1766. NETHERMARK, CHRISTIAN. Island of Tinecum. Ridley Twp. December 15, 1767. NEWLIN, NATHANIEL. Concord. November 14, 1766. NICKOLS, JOHN. Kennett. October 17, 1767. NORBURY, RACHEL. Chester. June 2, 1766. O'FARRAN, MICHAEL. October 13, 1766. Adm. O'HEER. New Garden. October 27, 1767. O'MULLEN, ROBERT. East Nottingham. February 24, 1766. OTLEY, JAMES. December 22, 1766. Adm. OWEN, EDWARD. November 28, 1766. Adm. PARKE, JONATHAN. April 25, 1767. Adm. PARKER, JOSEPH. May 31, 1766. Adm. PARKS, SAMUEL. January 19, 1768. Adm. PASSMORE, JOSEPH. Newberry Twp., York Co. November 25, 1767. PENNELL, JAMES. Middletown. March 6, 1767. PERGRIN, THOMAS. September 1, 1766. Adm. PHILLIPS, THOMAS. Darby. August 3, 1767. PHILLIPS, THOMAS. Darby. December 9, 1767. POWELL, JOHN. Marple. February 26, 1766. PUSEY, JAMES. July 31, 1766. Adm. PUSEY, JOHN. Londongrove. August 1, 1766. REA, GEORGE. December 13, 1766. Adm. REYNOLDS, ELIZABETH. Chichester. January 10, 1766. REYNOLDS, FRANCIS. January 6, 1768. Adm. REYNOLDS, HENRY. June 12, 1766. Adm. RHOADS, JOHN. Marple. November 26, 1766. RICE, JUDITH. August 12, 1766. Adm. RICHARDS, LYDIA. November 26, 1766. Adm. RING, BENJAMIN. Birmingham. November 14, 1767. RING, NATHANIEL. West Marlborough. December 20, 1766. ROSS, MOSES. Oxford. May 22, 1766. SMEDLEY, GEORGE. Middletown. December 8, 1766. SMEDLEY, WILLIAM. May 14, 1766. Adm. SMITH, JOHN. Uwchlan. August 26, 1766. SMITH, JOHN. Little Britain, Lancaster Co. November 15, 1766. STRINGER, JOSEPH. West Fallowfield. June 5, 1766. TALLEY, REBECCA. May 28, 1766. Adm. TARBET, HUGH. Oxford. August 13, 1766. TAYLOR, GEORGE. Springfield. November 1, 1766. THOMAS, DAVID. June 12, 1767. Adm. THOMAS, EDWARD. East Caln. August 27, 1766. TORTON, DANIEL. June 17, 1766. Adm. TOWNSEND, JOSEPH. East Bradford. September 22, 1766. VERNON, MOSES. North Providence. September 1, 1767. WARK, WILLIAM. London Britain. July 29, 1766. WEATHERBY, BENJAMIN. Tredyffrin. September 1, 1766. WEBSTER, ELIZABETH. East Marlboro. June 18, 1766. WILLIAMS, EDWARD. Easttown. August 25, 1766. WILLSON, ROBERT. December 25, 1766. Adm. WILLSON, THOMAS. West Fallowfield. August 22, 1766. WILSON, ALEXANDER. Londonderry. May 27, 1767. WILSON, HANNAH. Birmingham. May 26, 1766. WORRALL, PETER. Ridley. August 5, 1767. WRATH, WILLIAM. May 14, 1766. Adm. YARNALL, DOROTHY. May 10, 1766. Adm. YARNALL, MARY. Edgmont. November 8, 1766. YEARSLEY, NATHAN. Thornbury. March 11, 1766. ____________________________________________________ REYNOLDS, ELIZABETH, widow. Chichester. December 16, 1765. January 10, 1766. All estate to sons Benjamin, John, Samuel, Francis and daughters Lydia Talbot and Christian Hoopes and children of Henry Reynolds deceased and Prudence Dutton deceased in equal 1/8 shares. Executors: Son Benjamin and John Hoopes. Letters to Benjamin. Witnesses: John Talbot, Sarah Worrel, Archibald Sherer. GRIFFITH, MAURICE. Willistown. September 24, 1765. February 15, 1766. Provides for wife Mary. To nephew Benjamin Griffith after wife's decease 100 acres of the plantation whereon I now dwell including house and improvements together with my pew in St. Peter's Church paying 20 shillings yearly to the minister forever. To Rachel Lewis my wife's kinswoman remainder of plantation during life and at her decease to her son Joel Lewis. To brother William Griffith in Caermarthenshire 10 shillings if demanded. To Joel Lewis, son of Rachel Lewis £10. To nephew John Williams, son of Isaac Williams of Caermarthenshire £10 if demanded. To Lydia Lewis, daughter of Rachel Lewis £5 at 18. To Hannah Owen, daughter of Rachel Lewis £5 at 18. To sister Eleanor Williams 10 shillings. To Vestry of St. Peter's Church in Great Valley £20 for building wall round the grave yard. To the Minister that shall bury me and my wife £5. Remainder to daughters of sister Eleanor Williams. Executors: Rev. William Currie, Randle Malin and Joseph Williams. Witnesses: John Gronow, Lewis Gronow, Ezekiel Bowen. Letters to Malin and Williams, the other renouncing. O'MULLEN, ROBERT. East Nottingham. Weaver. September 26, 1765. February 24, 1766. To daughter Marthew all that remains of my worldly goods. Executors: James Tood, Gaven Morrison. Letters to Tood. Witnesses: John Morrison, Molly Tood. LAWRENCE, HENRY. Haverford. Blacksmith. August 23, 1762. February 24, 1766. To daughter Jane Lewis £10. To daughter Mary Jones £20. To 5 grandchildren Mordecai, Joseph, Joshua, Samuel and Mary Lawrence 20 shillings each. To 7 grandchildren Abner, Rachel, Henry, Mary, Enos, Lewis and Hannah Lewis 20 shillings. Provides for daughters Margaret, Ellen and Hannah Lawrence while they remain unmarried. To son Henry messuage where I now live containing about 200 acres paying to my aforesaid daughters £400. All remainder to 3 daughters Margaret, Ellen and Hannah Lawrence, also Executors. Trustees: Son Henry, son in law David Lewis, cousins Daniel Williams and William Lawrence and friend Samuel Humphreys. Witnesses: Edward Humphreys, William Lawrence. POWELL, JOHN. Marple. February 7, 1766. February 26, 1766. Provides for mother, wife and 2 children Mary and John until grown up. Plantation to be sold if necessary. If not sold, to son John at 21 paying to his sister Mary £80. Remainder divided among wife Ellen and 2 children. Executors: James Rhoads and Henry Lawrence. Witnesses: John Neilson, James Powell, James Maris. YEARSLEY, NATHAN. Thornbury. January 18, 1766. March 11, 1766. Provides for wife Susanna. To son Jacob Yearsley plantation in Thornbury and Westtown containing about 200 acres at 21. To daughter Elizabeth Yearsley £100 at 21. To daughter Sarah £100 at 21. If children die without issue, real estate to John Yearsley, son of brother Thomas. Executors: Brother Isaac, brother in law Jacob Wright and Thomas Taylor of Westtown. Witnesses: Nathaniel Eavenson, George Eavenson, Lawrence Townsend. FAIRLAMB, JOHN. Middletown. February 2, 1766. March 25, 1766. Provides for wife Susanna. To son Nicholas part of plantation lying between Edgmont Road and Chester Creek. To son Frederick the part of plantation lying between Edgmont Road and Ridley Creek, also £20. To sons Samuel and John £300 each. To each of 5 daughters Catherine, Anne, Susanna, Eleanor and Mary £150. Executors: Henry Hale Graham and son Frederick. H. H. Graham to be guardian of children. Witnesses: John Cox, Frederick Engle, Joshua Cowpland. EVANS, THOMAS. Goshen. October 5, 1765. Codicil: June 20, 1765. March 25, 1766. To daughter Margaret, wife of William Bane, clock and case and £50. To son David Evans £10. To daughter Esther, wife of Enoch Eachus £50. All remainder to 2 daughters Margaret and Esther. Codicil reduces David's legacy to 1 shilling and gives the £10 to daughter Esther Eachus. Executors: John and Thomas Hoopes of Goshen. Witnesses: Nathaniel Moore, John Speakman, Richard Jones. Witnesses to Codicil: Richard Jones, Ann Hankey. ROSS, MOSES. Oxford. May 11, 1766. May 22, 1766. Provides for wife Rosanna. To daughter Rebecca, wife of John Walker, 2 bonds of John Walker's £20 each. To daughter Sarah, wife of John Porter £10. To daughter Ann, wife of Samuel Crow £1 with the writings of plantation Samuel Crow now lives on to be delivered up to said daughter Ann. To daughter Mary, wife of Andrew Noble £20. To daughter Hannah £100 1/2 at 17. To son Joseph all real and personal estate paying legacies. Mentions his step son Hugh Bones. Executors: John Smith, Sr. and John Ross. Witnesses: George McCullough, Andrew Reed, Robert Smith. WILSON, HANNAH. Birmingham. March 14, 1764. May 26, 1766. To Elizabeth Willis, daughter of James Harlan £5. To Ann Harlan, daughter of James £10. To Solomon Harlan, son of James £10. To Henry Harlan, son of James £10. To the youngest son of James £10. To Susanna Harlan, daughter of James £10. To the children of Ezekiel Harlan £50 to be divided. Executor: James Wilson. Letters C.T.A. to Benjamin Mendenhall, the Executor named being absent beyond the sea. Witnesses: Hannah Mendenhall, James Knightley. YARNALL, DOROTHY. FLEMING, JOHN. May 10, 1766. Edgmont. May 28, 1766. Oxford. Adm. to Ephraim Yarnall. Adm. to Jennett Fleming & James Fleming. Sureties SMEDLEY, WILLIAM. David Fleming & Alexander May 14, 1766. Middletown. Gibson. Inventory £170.9. Adm. to Elizabeth Smedley. Widow Jennet and children James, Agnes, WRATH, WILLIAM. Margaret, Sarah & Jane. May 14, 1766. Ridley. Inquisition. Adm. to Rebecca Wrath. HARLAN, THOMAS. May 28, 1766. Kennett. Adm. to Mary Harlan & Joel Baily. MORTON, SAMUEL. Londongrove. October 14, 1765. June 28, 1766. To daughter Margaret and her husband John Hadley £5. To son Samuel Morton £50. To daughter Mary Morton £100. To 2 sons William and Thomas all real estate paying legacies. Executors: Sons William and Thomas. Witnesses: John Jackson, Joshia Jackson. HUNTER, HANNAH, widow. Middletown. February 10, 1757. June 2, 1766. To Aaron Baker, son of daughter Elizabeth £2. To Mary Howell, daughter of daughter Elizabeth £2. To Richard Baker, son of daughter Elizabeth £2. To Hannah Davis, daughter of John Baker £2. To Joseph Baker, son of John Baker £2. To Hannah Peirce, daughter of Henry Peirce £2. To Henry Peirce, son of Henry Peirce £2. To Rachel Peirce, daughter of Henry Peirce £2 and to the 2 other sons of said Henry Peirce, William and John £2 each at 21. To William Moore, son of Charles Moore £2 at 21. To Hannah Moore, daughter of Charles Moore £2 and to the 2 other daughters of said Charles Moore, Margaret and Rachel Moore £2 each at 18. To Philip Moore, son of Charles Moore £2. All remainder to 2 daughters Elizabeth Moore and Sarah Peirce, also Executors. Witnesses: Samuel Sharpless, Thomas Grissell. NORBURY, RACHEL, spinster. Chester. March 15, 1766. June 2, 1766. To nephew Jacob Norbury, niece Mary wife of William Key, niece Sarah wife of Thomas Pedrick £5 each. All remainder of estate real or personal to son William Herriot to be put into the hands of Jacob Howell and his wife Ann as Trustees. Executor: Abraham Martin. Witnesses: Joshua Cowpland, Elisha Price. TALLEY, REBECCA. PARKER, JOSEPH. May 28, 1766. May 31, 1766. Chester. Adm. to William Talley. Adm. to Mary Norris. STRINGER, JOSEPH. West Fallowfield. March 8, 1766. June 5, 1766. To brother William Stringer all personal estate until his son Joseph shall be of age when I give to my said nephew and namesake Joseph Stringer all my lands paying to his sisters Sarah McKim £10, Eleanor Stringer £10 and Martha Stringer £10 with reversion successively to his brothers William, George and John. Executors: Brother William Stringer and James Glendening. Witnesses: William Robb, John Huston, Mary Huston. ELDER, JAMES. New London. January 9, 1766. June 18, 1766. To daughter Martha Elder £50. To brother Robert Elder £10. To John Scott £10. Remainder to brother John Elder's children. Executor: Brother Robert if alive, otherwise John Fleming. Witnesses: James Elder, Thomas Scott, Elizabeth Hamilton. WEBSTER, ELIZABETH. East Marlboro. February 12, 1762. June 18, 1766. To son Evan Harry 10 shillings. To son Thomas Webster furniture. To daughters Ann Hutton and Hannah Chalfin household goods and wearing apparel. To daughter Mary Green 5 shillings. To granddaughter Phebe Hutton 5 shillings. Executors: John Hutton and James Chalfin. Witnesses: William Swayne, Isaac Swayne. HOWELL, BENJAMIN. TORTON, DANIEL. June 7, 1766. Chichester. June 17, 1766. Ridley. Adm. to Rebecca Howell. Adm. to Letitia Torton, Lawrence Garrett & Thomas FILLSON, SAMUEL. Thomas Smith. June 9, 1766. E. Fallowfield. Adm. to Robert Fillson. COLVIN, JOHN. June 17, 1766. E. Nottingham. REYNOLDS, HENRY. Adm. to Elizabeth & Robert Colvin. June 12, 1766. Chichester. Adm. to Sarah Reynolds. FEW, ISAAC. East Bradford. Weaver. February 12, 1764. June 20, 1766. To sons Richard and Joseph, daughter Dorcas Wollerton, sons Isaac, and Benjamin 10 shillings each. To son James all remainder of estate subject to maintenance of wife Jean and son Isaac as long as they live. Executors: Wife Jean and son in law James Wollerton. Witnesses: Benjamin Hawley, Jr., John Wollerton, James Kenny. WARK, WILLIAM. London Britain. Clothier. July 14, 1766. July 29, 1766. To wife Elizabeth Wark £20 and bed and bedding. All remainder to sister Rebecca Gilbreath. Executor: Evan Evans. Witnesses: Hugh Houston, Robert Ramsey. PUSEY, JOHN. Londongrove. March 19, 1766. August 1, 1766. Provides for wife Catherine. To son John Pusey plantation whereon I now dwell containing about 100 acres. To daughter Lydia, wife of Joel Baily 5 shillings having already provided for her. To son George £2. To daughter Jane Pusey £5. To son Nathan £40. To daughter Susanna £5 at 18. Executor: Cousin Joshua Pusey. Witnesses: Thomas Harlan, William Baily, Benjamin Wilson. BALDWIN, WILLIAM. HARVEY, DAVID. July 1, 1766. W. Bradford. July 23, 1766. E. Nottingham. Adm. to James Marshall. Adm. to John Warnock. Widow Ruth renouncing in his favor June 30, 1766. PUSEY, JAMES. Wit: Joel Baily & Richard July 31, 1766. Londongrove. Baker. Sureties James Adm. to Joshua Pusey. Marshall & George Gilpin. Inv. £12.18.6. Appraisers LINN, HUGH, JR. George Carter & Joel Baily, August 7, 1766. affd. July 2, 1766. Advance Adm. to Anne Linn. on sales £6.10.3. Nothing left. LOUGHRIDGE, JOHN. July 23, 1766. East Nottingham. Adm. to Elizabeth Loughridge. HAYES, JOHN. Oxford. July 31, 1766. August 8, 1766. Provides for wife Margaret. To daughter Mary, wife of James Dickey 20 shillings. To son David 200 acres of land paying £100 to my Executors. To daughter Elizabeth, wife of Walter Hood £10. To daughter Hannah, wife of William Baley £10. To daughter Ann £50. To daughter Mary £50. To son John all remainder of estate real and personal. Executors: William Bunting, Sr. and Walter Hood. Witnesses: John Smith, Robert Smith, John Arnatt. TARBET, HUGH. Oxford. January 13, 1763. August 13, 1766. Provides for wife Katherine. To son John Tarbet £10 and large Bible. To daughter Jane, wife of James Read £5. To daughter Ealse, wife of John Faron £5. To daughter Katherine £5 and cow. To son Hugh tract of land in Oxford containing 150 acres adjoining John Love, William Robb and David Brooks and £3. Remainder divided among children, viz., David, Margaret, Elizabeth, Allen, Jannet, and Robert Tarbet. Executors: Dorrinton Boyle, David Simpson and Hugh Tarbet. Witnesses: John Poston, Matthew Young, James Dunn. WILLSON, THOMAS. West Fallowfield. January 28, 1764. August 22, 1766. Provides for wife Elizabeth and possible children. To brother Joseph plantation whereon he now lives subject as above. Letters to Joseph Wilson, the other being deceased. Executors: Andrew Stirling and brother Joseph. Witnesses: William Boggs, Robert Hamilton, Alexander Dunlap. RICE, JUDITH. MACE, GEORGE. August 12, 1766. Bethel. August 15, 1766. Middletown. Adm. to Humphrey Johnson. Adm. to Susanna Mace. FLOWER, THOMAS. MASSEY, LEWIS. August 14, 1766. Chichester. August 18, 1766. Adm. to Prudence Flower & Adm. to James Massey. Richard Riley. CUMMINGS, THOMAS. Chester Borough. August 30, 1754. August 22, 1766. To wife Alice all estate real and personal, also Executrix. Witnesses: John Larner, Elisha Price, Henry Hale Graham. WILLIAMS, EDWARD. Easttown. November 27, 1762. August 25, 1766. Provides for wife Jane. To son William £15. To daughter Mary £2.10. To son Edward £80. To daughter Elizabeth £15. To grandson Simon Meredith £2, said Simon to abide with my Executor until 16. To son Griffith Williams 100 acres of land in Easttown where I now live and remainder of personal estate, also Executor. Assistants: William Godfree and Edward Jones. Witnesses: Thomas Rowland, Isaac Hughes, Griffith James. SMITH, JOHN. Uwchlan. February 12, 1761. Codicil: January 16, 1764. May 26, August 26, 1766. To son James 5 shillings having given him his portion. To son John wearing apparel having given him his portion. To son Abraham 5 shillings having given him his portion. To Robert 5 shillings having given him his portion. To Isaac 5 shillings having given him his portion. To daughter Elizabeth Graham 5 shillings having given her her portion. To daughter Susanna Armstrong 5 shillings having given her her portion. To daughter Mary Lewis 5 shillings having given her her portion. To daughter Sarah Smith 5 shillings having given her her portion. Provides for wife Susanna. On her death remainder divided among James, John, Abraham and Isaac and daughters Susanna, Mary and Sarah. Executors: Sons John and Abraham. Witnesses: William Denny, Samuel Denny, David Denny, James Creswell, John Dunwoody. DURROUGH, BARTHOLOMEW. ELDRIDGE, JAMES. August 26, 1766. E. Nottingham. August 26, 1766. Uwchlan. Adm. to Jane Durrough. Adm. to John Jacobs, Jr. THOMAS, EDWARD. East Caln. June 11, 1766. August 27, 1766. House and lot in Reading to be sold as conveyed to my by William Iddings. To brothers George and William, sister Ann and brother Ellis Thomas £10 each as they come of age. All remainder towards erecting and supporting a Free School amongst Friends. Executors: George Churchman of East Nottingham and John Milhouse of Pikeland. Witnesses: William Baldwin, Adam Richard, Samuel Johnson. WEATHERBY, BENJAMIN. Tredyffrin. Innkeeper. August 20, 1766. September 1, 1766. Provides for wife. Executors to sell land in East Caln and house and lot in Wilmington, Delaware, bought of George Ogden, also 65 acres part of that purchased of John Fairlamb sheriff, formerly the property of Anthony Wayne deceased. Money to be equally divided amongst wife and children now living, viz., Whitehead, Samuel, David, George, William, Benjamin, Septimus and Richard. Remainder of real estate to be sold on death of wife and divided as above. Executors: Son Whitehead and brother in law Barnhard Van Leer, Doctor, and friend Isaac Wayne. Witnesses: Joshua Evans, Samuel Turbet. MORRISON, WILLIAM. June 4, 1766. September 5, 1766. To Mary Price £10. To William Price horse. To Thomas and John Price £20. To Daniel Price £15. To Abjagh Price £25. To Vell Price £5. Executor: Daniel Price. Witnesses: Job Dicks, William Price. CARSON, MARY. HOLLYWOOD, FRANCIS. August 28, 1766. September 8, 1766. Ridley. Adm. to James McMichen, Jr. Adm. to John Bryan. PERGRIN, THOMAS. BLACKBURN, JAMES. September 1, 1766. Charlestown. September 12, 1766. W. Nottingham. Adm. to Issac Wayne. Adm. to Mary & Ephraim Blackburn. HALL, MATTHEW. Marple. September 8, 1766. September 18, 1766. To son David Hall plantation where I now dwell in Marple purchased of Abel Janney, he paying to daughter Margery Warner £6 per annum during the lifetime of her husband and £100 to her or heirs at his death. Also paying to daughter Sarah Pearson £100. To son Mahlon my plantation in Blockley whereon he now lives purchased of Veronica Warner, widow, also 10 acres of woodland in same township. To Mary, wife of John Mitchiner £10. Remainder equally divided among sons David and Mahlon, daughters Margery and Sarah. Executors: Sons David and Mahlon. Witnesses: William Fell, Seth Pancoast, Nathaniel Holland. HINDE, JAMES. Darby. August 28, 1766. September 19, 1766. To brother John Hinde, wearing apparel. To brother Roger 5 shillings if he comes to demand it. To brother John £60 to be paid by my 2 sisters Mary Hinde and Elizabeth Horne. To brother John's 3 children, Rachel, Hannah and Elizabeth £5 each at 18. To sister Elizabeth Horne's daughters Abigail and Benjamina £5 each at 18. To 2 sisters Mary Hinde and Elizabeth Horne my lands and plantation in Darby on which I now live paying legacies. Executors: Friends William Horne and Abraham Bonsall. Witnesses: John Serrill, Benjamin Lobb, Jr., Anthony Howks. LEWIS, ABEL. BONSALL, ISAAC. September 18, 1766. Radnor. September 19, 1766. Darby. Adm. to Elizabeth Lewis. Adm. to Joshua Bonsall. COCHRAN, JAMES. West Fallowfield. May 21, 1766. September 20, 1766. To daughter Ann, wife of Rev. John Roan, and granddaughter Isabel, daughter of son Robert deceased, and to 2 sons John and Stephen 1 shilling each having heretofore advanced them. To son James 100 acres of land adjoining land whereon I now live. Plantation where I now live to be sold and proceeds divided 1/2 to daughter Jane, 1/4 to son George and remaining 1/4 to son James. Executors: George and Jean Cochran. Letters to George Cochran. June 3, 1769. Letters to George Cochran, Alexander Mitchell and Jane his wife (late Jane Cochran). Witnesses: James McCormick, John Caruthers. TOWNSEND, JOSEPH. East Bradford. May 18, 1765. September 22, 1766. Provides for wife Martha including plantation whereon I lately dwelt in East Bradford containing about 185 acres and all personal estate during life, she to maintain my son William during her life. After her decease the plantation to son John except 64 acres he paying £12 yearly to my son William. To daughter Mary Woodward and her husband Henry 32 acres of land whereon they now dwell during their lives, after their death to their son Henry. To daughter Hannah Ryant 32 acres of land adjoining the above. To son Joseph deceased estate his bond for £100. Remainder divided. Executors: Wife Martha and son John. Letters to John, the other renouncing. Witnesses: Phineas Eachus, Alexander Forman, David Ferris. LEWIS, JOHN. West Nantmeal. March 31, 1762. October 14, 1766. To wife Christian Lewis all estate absolutely, paying £5 to granddaughter Elizabeth Rypole at 23. Executrix: Wife Christian. Witnesses: Abel Griffith, Robert Brown. HARRISON, CALEB. Middletown. July 22, 1753. October 4, 1766. Provides for wife Hannah. To eldest son Caleb my messuage in Middletown on death of wife, paying legacies as follows: To son John the £50 he owes me. To daughter Hannah maintenance while unmarried and £100 at marriage. To grandson Joseph Harrison £33.6.8 at 21. To grandson Richard Harrison £33.6.8 at 21. To grandson John Harrison £33.6.8 at 21. Executors: Wife, son Caleb and friend John Fairlamb. Letters to Caleb, the other being deceased. Witnesses: Jonathan Martin, John Hurford, Samuel Parks, Susanna Fairlamb. GRANTHAM, GEORGE. Ridley. September 16, 1766. October 10, 1766. Directs body to be buried "at the Church burying ground in Kingsess." To wife Margaret all personal estate and 10 acres of meadow in Darby, also 15 acres of upland bought of Andrew Boon her heirs and assigns. The landed estate in Ridley where I now dwell which devolves to me at death of my father, I give to be equally divided among my children at 21. Requests father to allow his wife to live on plantation without rent until children come of age. Executrix: Wife Margaret. Witnesses: Jacob Fritz, Lydia Grantham, Elizabeth Knowles. EAVENSON, NATHANIEL. Thornbury. October 12, 1766. Adm. to Elizabeth Eavenson and Moses Palmer. O'FARRAN, MICHAEL. West Fallowfield. October 13, 1766. Adm. to William Noble. MOORE, JOB. Uwchlan. October 13, 1766. Adm. to Joseph Rhoads. MORRISON, ALEXANDER. New London. January 11, 1759. October 12, 1766. Provides for wife. To sons Ephraim, Alexr., Joseph, Hugh and James, all real and personal estate paying legacies. To daughter Jean Morrison £60 at 18. To daughter Mary Gray 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Jean and Ephraim. Wit: William McMichen, Margret McMichen, Jas. McMichen. CARSON, SAMUEL. Londongrove. August 28, 1766. October 16, 1766. To Margaret wife of David Byers 2 shillings. To daughter Elizabeth McCarter wife of Abraham 2 shillings. To daughter Mary wife of Walter Carson 2 shillings. To daughter Rebecca Carson 2 shillings. To daughter Jane wife of Saml. Corry 2 shillings. To sons William and Walter and daughter Hannah Carson 2 shillings each. To daughter Agnes Carson 2 shillings. To son Francis £140 it being a just debt due for services done, also Executor. All remainder of estate to wife Sarah. Wit: Morris Thomas, David Wiley, Nathl. Wallas. FRIER, JAMES. Londonderry. October 12, 1766. October 20, 1766. To wife Jean 1/3 of all est. during life. To son Robert £130. To son in law Andrew Bear and daughter Jean Bear £5. To son James £70. To son in law Abel Hodgson £50. To servant boy John Owens £7 at expiration of his time. Executor: Son in law Abel Hodgson. Wit: James Law, Moses Corry. LAWRENCE, RICHARD. Lower Chichester. October 20, 1766. Adm. to Isaac Lawrence. MC LOGHLIN, PHILIP. Chester. October 29, 1766. Adm. to Branson Vanleer. HOBSON, FRANCIS. New Garden. June 24, 1758. October 27, 1766. Provides for wife Martha. To son Joseph plantation whereon I now live in New Garden subject to his mother's life interest. To daughter Martha £50. To daughter Mary Boyes £5 besides what she and her husband Robert hath already got. To sons Francis and John 10 shillings each. Executors: Wife and son Joseph. Wit: Thomas Hutton, Stephen McFarson, Nehemiah Hutton. JOHN, SAMUEL. Uwchlan. --, 1761. October 31, 1766. To son Samuel £20. To daughter Mary Griffith £5. To daughter Margaret wife of James John £5. To daughter Eleanor wife of Wm. Downing £10. To daughter Rebecca wife of Stephen Philips £10. Provides for wife Margaret. To son Daniel plantation whereon I now live cont. 130 acres, also Executor. "Note that Saml. John's daughter Mary Griffith above mentioned is now the wife of John Griffith." Wit: James Packer, Thomas Martin, Geo. Phipps. TAYLOR, GEORGE. Springfield. November 15, 1765. November 1, 1766. To wife Sarah £300 and all household goods. To sister Hannah wife of Nathan Thompson and her 2 children Esther and Margaret £30. To sister in law Margaret Palmer £5. To Springfield Meeting £5 toward enclosing their burying ground. Executors to sell plantation in Springfield containing 117 acres. Remainder of estate to child if one should be born to his wife, otherwise to sister Hannah. Executors: Friends Lewis Davis, Wm. Lewis. Wit: Wm. Fell, Joel Willis, John Taylor. (Wife Sarah married Philip Lynch.) FORD, PHILIP. Chester. October 23, 1766. November 3, 1766. Executors to sell tract of land on Tinicum Island bought of Thomas Taylor decd. and lotts of land conveyed to me by Joseph Taylor. Proceed div. as follows: To wife Margaret 1/3, also 1/2 personal estate. All remainder of estate real and personal to 5 children, viz.: William, Ann, Benjamin, Jane and Philip, to be equally divided as they attain the age of 21. John Morton guardian for children. Executors: Wife Margaret and John Morton, Esq. Wit: Benjamin Ford, John Taylor, H. H. Graham. SMITH, JOHN. Little Britain, Lancaster Co. April 20, 1762. November 15, 1766. To wife Dorothy £200. To daughter Lydia Allen £5. To son John £10 having given him and his sister their portion heretofore. To 3 daughters Ann Webster, Ruth Gregg and Sarah Webb £100 each. To son Thomas all remainder of estate. Executors: Son in law Wm. Webster. Trustees: Friends Geo. Churchman, Jr., Joshua Brown. Wit: Isaac Williams, Richard Stedman, Michael King. MOORE, ELIZABETH. West Nantmeal. April 11, 1764. November 6, 1766. To second son Moses £10. To youngest son John all household goods. To granddaughter Elizabeth Meek £3. To son Daniel £4 and to his son Wm. £3 and to his daughter Elizabeth £3. To daughter Sarah 5 shillings. To daughter Ann 5 shillings. To son John cow and calf. To daughter in law Jane Moore ewe and lamb. Executor: Son John. Wit: David Long, Mary Laverty. CALDWELL, MARGARET. Aston. February 24, 1759. November 8, 1766. To daughter Jane Moore 10 shillings. To grandson Wm. Moore £10 at 21. To grandson Robert Moore £15 at 21. To the other 3 children of daughter Jane Moore £20 to divided at 21. To daughter Elizabeth Buyers, bed and to the 4 children of said daughter £30 to be divided as follows: to John £10, to Robert £15 and to the other 2 £6 each to be put in the hands of their father Saml. Byers. All remainder to daughter Margaret Buyers. Executors: Friends Hugh Linn, John Fairlamb. Letters to Wm. and Margaret Byers, Executors named being deceased. YARNALL, MARY. Wife of Isaac. Edgmont. October 25, 1766. November 8, 1766. To eldest son James Yarnall £5 at 21. To son Benjamin large Bible. To daughter Abigail case of drawers. Remainder to 3 youngest children, viz.: John, Benj. and Abigail. Executors: Friends Abel Green, Thomas Bishop. Wit: Cadwallader Evans, Danl. Calvert, Margaret Mattson. JONES, THOMAS. Tredyffrin. November 8, 1766. Adm. to Hannah Jones and Sampson Davis. HIBBERD, JOHN. Willistown. November 11, 1766. Adm. to Phinehas, John and Samuel Hibberd. MARIS, REBECCA. Springfield. November 18, 1766. Adm. to Jesse Maris. JONES, WILLIAM. East Bradford. November 25, 1766. Adm. to John Jones. RICHARDS, LYDIA. Aston. November 26, 1766. Adm. to Jonathan Richards. NEWLIN, NATHANIEL. Concord. May 25, 1766. November 14, 1766. Provides for wife Esther. To daughter Edith wife of Saml. Schofield £5. To daughter Jane wife of Isaac Pyle £4. To daughter Mary Dickinson £19. To son Nathaniel part of my plantation in Concord containing 116 acres, also the plantation adj. purchased of my Uncle John Newlin containing 100 acres paying the legacies to my 5 daughters. To son Cyrus part of plantation in Concord containing 161 acres at 21 years of age, paying to daughter Tobitha £50. To daughters Abigail and Rebecca £50 each at 21. To son Thomas part of my plantation in Concord containing 124 acres at 21. Executors: Wife Esther and son Nathaniel. Wit: Wm. Seal, John Palmer, Joseph Peirce. RHOADS, JOHN. Marple. December 24, 1761. November 26, 1766. To mother Elizabeth Rhoads all estate during life and her decease to my brothers and sisters: Joseph, Isaac, Elizabeth and Mary Rhoads. Executor: Mother Elizabeth Rhoads. Wit: Seth Pancoast, Henry Lawrence, Jr., Jas. Rhoads. LINEDIGER, NICHOLAS. Lower Chichester. November 17, 1766. Adm. to John Marshall. OWEN, EDWARD. Tredyffrin. November 28, 1766. Adm. to David Jenkins and Jas. Evans. REA, GEORGE. Goshen. December 13, 1766. Adm. to Joseph Rea. CUNNINGHAM, JOHN. East Nottingham. December 19, 1766. Adm. to Jane Cunningham. OTLEY, JAMES. Goshen. December 22, 1766. Adm. to Anne Otley. WILLSON, ROBERT. Concord. December 25, 1766. Adm. to Rees Peters. SMEDLEY, GEORGE. Middletown. February 7, 1766. December 8, 1766. To son James plantation in Upper Providence containing 98 acres paying to son Thomas £50. To son Ambrose plantation where I now dwell in Middletown containing 198 acres paying to son Thomas £50 and providing during life for wife Mary. To son Thomas a piece of land in Middletown on the South side of great road, also 1/2 of my lott of ground in Philadelphia, also £100. To daughter Sarah Moore 1/2 of above mentioned lott in Philadelphia. To sons Joshua, William and Caleb and daughter Jane Larkin 2/6, each having heretofore advanced them. To cousin Sarah Yarnall £5 when of age. Remainder to wife Mary, also with son Ambrose Executors. Wit: Geo. Miller, Phebe Miller, Veronica Nuphrin. RING, NATHANIEL. West Marlborough. November 29, 1766. December 20, 1766. To wife Elizabeth 1/3 of all estate absolutely. To wife's granddaughter Margaret Rankin £50 at 18. To wife's son Archibald McNeal £20. To son Benjamin Ring £10. All remainder of estate real or personal to daughter Hannah wife of Thomas Gibson. Executors to sell tract of land in East Fallowfield, also tract in West Marlborough bought of David Reynolds, also tract in Kennet and New Castle Co. purchased of John McFarson. Executors: Wife Elizabeth and kinsman John Hannum. Wit: Aaron Baker, Wm. Harlan, Geo. Passmore. Letters to Elizabeth the other renouncing. MORRISON, JAMES. Weaver. Concord. December 3, 1766. January 30, 1767. Provides for wife. To sons Nathaniel and Robert and daughter Agnes 5 shillings each. To son Joseph plantation whereon I now dwell subject to wife's life interest and maintenance of daughter Esther and paying to children, Agnes, Mary, James, Elizabeth, Jane, John and Priscilla 1/2 the value of said plantation, "also the loom he weaves on." To daughter Mary, son James, daughter Elizabeth, daughter Jane, son John and daughter Priscilla 5 shillings each. Executors: Wife Mary and son Joseph. Wit: Nathaniel Newlin, John Reynolds, Daniel Green. EVANS, JOHN. Vincent. January 12, 1767. Adm. to James Evans. BYERS, JOHN. East Caln. May 31, 1766. February 7, 1767. To sons Samuel and William £20 each. To daughter Ann Creely £80 to be paid her as she stands in need of it. To daughter Elizabeth Byers £75 and to her 3 children by her first husband, viz., David, John and Mary Byers, £25 each. To daughter Florence Clark £40. To daughter Mary McFarlan £80. To the children of son Joseph deceased, viz., to John, Saml., Joseph and Margaret Byers £50 each. To grandson John son of Saml. Byers riding mare and saddle. To granddaughter Jane Clark colt. To wife Florence all remainder of estate, to wife Florence to dispose of as she sees fit. Mentions granddaughter Margaret Elliot. Executors: Friend Thos. Pimm and son in law John Clark. Wit: David Stewart, Alex. Stewart, Archibald Stewart. HOWELL, MARGARET. Thornbury. October 30, 1766. February 25, 1767. To sons Robert and John 1 shilling sterling each. To son Thomas and daughter Mary wife of Patrick Muller all remainder of estate. Executor: Son Thomas. Wit: John Hickman, John Cheyney, Cal. Peirce, Jr. EVENWINE, ALVERTUS. Coventry. February 26, 1767. Adm. to John Evenwine. BOUND, JOHN. Vincent. February 25, 1767. Adm. to John Conway. FILSON, WILLIAM. Frederick Co., Md. March 17, 1768. Adm. to John and Jane Filson. Copy of Maryland letters. Recorded August 28, 1769. PENNELL, JAMES. Middletown. December 22, 1763. March 6, 1767. Provides for wife Jemima. To son Timothy 1/2 part of plantation purchased of Stephen Ogden when he is 21. To son Jonathan the other 1/2 of ditto. at 21. To son William messuage where I now dwell containing 105 acres at 21 he paying to son James £50. To son Jonathan £20. To son Nathan £50 and to son Timothy £50 as they reach the age of 21. To son James tract of land in Middletown containing about 109 acres at 21. To son Nathan tract of land in Middletown containing about 111 acres at 21. To daughter Hannah Talbot 20 shillings. To daughter Edith £100 and to daughters Ruth and Rebecca £100 each. To granddaughters Mary Talbot £5. To son Thomas, messuage and 2 lots in Chester wherein my mother Mary Pennell now lives, at the decease of said mother. Codicil names Geo. Miller, Executor, John Fairlamb being deceased. Executors: Friends John Fairlamb and John Minshall. Wit: Geo. Miller, Robt. and Wm. Pennell. Letters to Minshall and Miller. HUTCHISON, JAMES. New London. April 16, 1766. March 16, 1767. To son James plantation whereon I now live. To son Joseph plantation in Londonderry and £20. To son David bond of £8 due me from John Orr. To son Samuel £10. To son Robert and daughter Agnes £2 each. Executor: Son David. Wit: John Fultorm, Thomas Minor. MOORE, MOSES. Lower Chichester. April 3, 1767. Adm. to Mary Moore. HENDRICKSEN, ISRAEL. Ridley. April 15, 1767. Adm. to Susanna and John Hendricksen. BULLAR, RICHARD. Newlin. April 20, 1767. Adm. to Jane and John Bullar. PARKE, JONATHAN. East Bradford. April 25, 1767. Adm. to Deborah Parke and Saml. Coope. FEAGAN, CHARLES. Newtown. May 14, 1767. Adm. to Sarah Feagan. LEWIS, SAMUEL. Newtown. May 16, 1767. Adm. to John Stull. CAHOON, JOHN. East Caln. May 16, 1767. Adm. to Phillis Cahoon. BROWN, JEREMIAH. West Nottingham. December 21, 1762. March 20, 1767. Provides for wife Mary. To heirs of son Jeremiah deceased 5 shillings having heretofore given my real estate to him by deed of May 14, 1749 on payment of £100 at my decease which I dispose of as follows. To daughter Patience Hadley £20. To son Joshua £20. To son Isaac £40. To wife Mary £20, also executor. Wit: Rebecca Trimble, Geo. Churchman, Jr., Jno. Churchman. CHALFANT, ROBERT. Birmingham. March 3, 1767. April 6, 1767. To wife Martha income of real estate during life. To 2 daughters Mary Shields and Ruth Frame messuage I now live on to be divided. To son Robert 5 shillings being already advanced. To son Thomas 1/2 of tract of land whereon he now lives. Executors to sell land that was formerly called Coopers. To granddaughter Martha Barnet £5. To granddaughter Jane Frame cow. To daughter Elizabeth Barnet £2 a year during life. Remainder to wife. Executors: Friends Nathan Frame and Robert Green, Jr. Wit: Nathl. Ring, Benja. Ring, Robert Green. BOYD, WILLIAM. Oxford. April 14, 1767. May 20, 1767. Executors to sell tract of land in Londongrove now in tenure of George Lockey. Provides for wife Jane including plantation where I now dwell until son James comes of age. To son James 2/3 of said plantation at 21 paying legacies. To each of my other children, viz., Hannah, Mary, John, William and Jane Boyd £50 as they come of age. Executors: Geo. Currey, Esq. and James Evans. Letters to Correy, the other renouncing. Wit: David Drew, David Fleming, Robt. Correy. BOYD, JANE. Relict of Wm. Oxford. April 25, 1767. May 20, 1767. To son James Boyd that 1/3 of real estate left me by my husband, at 21 paying to the other children, viz., Hannah, Mary, John, Wm. and Jane Boyd £5 each as they arrive at 21. Executors: Geo. Correy, Esq. and Jas. Evans. Letters to Geo. Correy. Wit: David Fleming, David Drew. CALDWELL, ROBERT. Marple. April 12, 1767. May 22, 1767. To my children, William, John, Mary, Martha, Robert, Sarah and Alexander £1 each. All rest of estate to wife Sarah. Executors: Wife Sarah and son-in-law David Cather. Wit: John Cochran, James Maris. Letters to Sarah, the other refusing. ANDERSON, SAMUEL. West Nottingham. December 19, 1766. May 25, 1767. Provides for wife Agnes including negroes Dinah and Syrus during life and then to son John. To son John £75. To son James mare. To son Henry 1/2 of plantation at wife's decease. To 2 daughters Rose Jameson and Sarah Glasgow 5 shillings each. Executors: Wife and son John. Trustees: Wm. Allen and Robt. Finley. Wit: Wm. Allen, Francis Boyd, Wm. Johnson. WILSON, ALEXANDER. Londonderry. February 21, 1767. May 27, 1767. Provides for wife Mary. To each of my children, Robert, Elizabeth and Sarah 1 shilling sterling. To daughter Jean 40 shillings at 18. Remainder of estate to sons James and John to be equally divided at 21. Executors: Wife Mary and friend Wm. Montgomery. Letters to Mary, the other renouncing. Wit: Wm. Montgomery, Robert Graham. FLEMING, JAMES. East Caln. April 27, 1767. May 27, 1767. Provides for wife Ann. To son Joseph plantation in East Caln containing 100 acres, he paying £388 in annual payments. To son William £25. To son Henry £20. To son Joseph £20. To daughter Sarah Davinson £25. To daughter Susanna Robb £25. To daughter Mary Hart [not given]. To daughter Ann Fleming £25. To daughter Margaret Fleming £100. To grandson James Fleming, son of John deceased £20. To Ann McBeth £5. To Susanna, widow of son Jas. Fleming deceased £5. Plantation I now live on to sons Henry and Joseph at wife's decease, they paying to their sister Mary Hart £40. Executors: Sons Henry and Joseph. Wit: John Fleming, Alexander Fleming, Thos. Pimm. BEARAT, JAMES. April 17, 1767. May 1, 1767. Children Mary, James and William to have equal shares of estate. Son James to be bound to Jas. Kirkpatrick to learn trade of shoemaker. Executors: Robt. and Thos. Ker. Letters to Robert. Wit: William Marsh, Andrew Kirkpatrick. ALEXANDER, SUSANNA. London, Britain. June 8, 1767. Adm. to Abraham Emmitt. THOMAS, DAVID. West Nantmeal. June 12, 1767. Adm. to Saml. Muckleduff. BELL, MARY. Vincent. January 20, 1767. June 1, 1767. To daughter Elizabeth new spinning wheel. To sons William and Edward Bell all lands tenements, also executors. Wit: David Thomas, James Evans, Erasmus Lloyd. HOOPES, STEPHEN. Yeoman. Westtown. March 21, 1767. June 4, 1767. To son Isaiah that part of my plantation whereon I now live lying on the west side of road from great valley to Chester paying to his brother Ezekiel £30. To son Ezekiel Hoopes that part of my land lying on east side of said road, subject to provision for wife Elizabeth. To daughters Margaret and Hannah Hoopes £40 each. To granddaughter Martha Thompson 20 shillings at 18. All remainder to 3 daughters, Elizabeth John, Margaret and Hannah Hoopes. Executors: Wife Elizabeth and brother Thomas Hoopes. Wit: John Hoopes, Jr., Amos Hoopes, David Hoopes. FLEMING, HENRY. East Caln. June 6, 1767. June 17, 1767. To only son John Fleming plantation I now live upon. To only daughter Alice Fleming lot of land bequeathed by my father, Jas. Fleming, after the decease of my mother. All my wife's apparel to be kept for her except a damask gown to my sister-in-law Sarah Babb and a black gown to Rose Vernon. Remainder to be equally divided when children come of age. Mentions brothers Joseph and Wm. Executor: Cousin John Fleming. Wit: Jos. Bishop, Jr., Alexander Fleming. BUTCHER, MARY. East Nottingham. October 3, 1766. June 29, 1767. All personal estate to be equally divided among my 5 sisters, viz., Margaret Collet, Susanna Passmore, Rachel Oldham, Hannah Butcher and Sarah Day. All my title to 3/4 of a tract of land formerly belonging to my father Zachary Butcher in East Nottingham to be sold and divided among 5 sisters above named. Executrix: Sister Hannah Butcher. Wit: David Brown, John Mears, John Cornthwait. PHILLIPS, THOMAS. Darby. July 6, 1767. August 3, 1767. To wife plantation I now live on during life, after her death to sons Griffith and Thomas they paying to daughter Sarah £200 and £100 to daughter Elizabeth. To daughter Anne all the land Jonathan Evans rents of me or 30 acres, 2 of meadow adjoining. To sons Griffith and Thomas £60 each. To daughter Ann £60. To daughter Sarah £40. To sister Rebecca £10. To cousin Wm. Jenkins £5. Executors to sell fulling mill in Darby when Wm. Davis makes a deed according to our articles. Executors: Wife Elizabeth, Lewis Davis and Wm. Lawrance. Wit: Isaac Davis, Wm. Davis, Jr., James Davis. WORRALL, PETER. Ridley. July 10, 1767. August 5, 1767. To brother Thomas best velvet breeches. To cousin Phebe wife of Wm. Worrall silver shoe buckles. To brothers Joshua and Benjamin remainder of wearing apparel. All remainder of estate to brothers Jonathan and Thomas and sisters Hannah Nuzum and Esther Worrall, except walnut chest to Saml., son of Richard Crosby. Executors: Cousin Wm. Worrall and brother Thomas. Wit: Richard Crosby, Elisha Worrall. HAIR, JAMES. West Bradford. August 10, 1767. Adm. to Lydia Hair. MC GLISTER, JOHN. Londonderry. August 15, 1767. Adm. to Wm. McGlister. (Two sets of papers, only one record of letters granted.) KIRK, WILLIAM. East Nottingham in Province of Pennsylvania or so reputed. May 18, 1767. August 26, 1767. To wife Mary plantation I now live on in East and West Nottingham until son Wm. is 21. Also profits of plantation bought of Jas. Dogherty in West Nottingham until said son is 21. To oldest son Joseph £80 and carpenter tools. To second son Abner my fulling and saw mills at 23, also land belonging thereunto. To 3rd son Wm. plantation bought of Jas. Dogherty in West Nottingham containing 100 acres at 21. To fourth son Nathaniel £80 at 21. Remainder to 3 younger children, viz., Ezekiel, Jacob and Elisha Kirk. Executrix: Wife Mary. Wit: Timo. Kirk, Edward Ramsey, Elisha Hughes. VERNON, MOSES. North Providence. July 18, 1767. September 1, 1767. Provides for wife Abigail. To son Nathan tract of land containing 120 acres. To son Elias tract of land adjoining above containing 60 acres, he paying £20 to my daughter Abigail wife of Frederick Engle. To daughter Mary Vernon tract of land containing about 11 acres, also £60. To son Moses remainder of land whereon I now dwell containing about 62 acres. To son Edward part of tract formerly Jos. Vernon's (the whole containing about 132 acres) containing about 61 acres. To son Gideon remainder of above tract about 71 acres, also £40 at 21. To daughter Abigail Engle £60. Mentions brother Aaron Vernon. Executors: Son-in- law Frederick Engle and son Nathan. Wit: John Sharpless, Job Ridgway, Wm. Swaffer. BARNARD, RICHARD. Newlin. September 8, 1767. Adm. to Jeremiah Barnard. FLING, DAVID. East Bradford. September 12, 1767. Adm. to Abigail Fling. FORREST, MATTHEW. Upper Providence. September 19, 1767. Adm. to Joseph Worrall. HUEY, GENNET. Westtown. September 5, 1767. October 1, 1767. To son James Huey my riding horse and to his wife Mary wearing apparel. To daughter Mary Enterkin remainder of wearing apparel. To grandson James Enterkin £50 at 21. To granddaughter Rachel Enterkin bed and bedding at 18. To granddaughter Eleanor Huey ditto at 18. All remainder to be sold and money divided among grandchildren; William Huey to have a double share. Eleanor, Mary and Jane Huey; George, Mary, Jane and Saml. Enterkin to have shares alike as they come of age. Executors: Isaac Haines, Jr. and Thomas Taylor. Wit: Wm. Johnston, Wm. Hawley, Alice Johnston. BLACK, NEWTON. New Garden. September 4, 1767. October 1, 1767. All estate equally divided between son William and wife Sarah Black. Moses Rowan of New Garden to be guardian of son Wm. Executors: Wife Sarah and Jas. Rowen. Wit: Morris Thomas, Saml. Miller, Hannah Black. MARIS, AARON. West Marlborough. October 1, 1767. Adm. to John Maris. MC KEAD, JOHN. Darby. October 1, 1767. Adm. to William Garrett. LOWNES, BENANUEL. Springfield. October 8, 1767. Adm. to Alice Lownes. GUY, SAMUEL. Oxford. October 9, 1767. Adm. to Isabella Guy. JOHN, DAVID. Vincent. October 23, 1767. Adm. to Margaret and James John. MC KEE, JOSEPH. Weaver. West Nantmeal. April 24, 1767. October 6, 1767. All estate to father if alive, otherwise to be equally divided between my 2 brothers John and Robert. Executor: James Hair. Wit: John McGoun, James Lusk. MOORE, WILLIAM. Marple. September 12, 1767. October 13, 1767. To brother Philip Moore my share of plantation in Marple lately belonging to father Charles Moore deceased. To 3 sisters Hannah Godfrey, Margaret and Rachel Moore 40 shillings each. All remainder to mother Elizabeth Moore. Executors: Mother and Henry Lawrence. Wit: Griffith Davis, James Maris. NICKOLS, JOHN. Kennett. September 10, 1767. October 17, 1767. To wife Ann £100 and all household goods she brought with her. To daughter Hannah household goods. To sons Thomas and James 20 shillings each. To grandchildren Robert and Phebe Clendennin 50 shillings each. Remainder divided between son Jacob and daughters Charity, Ann and Hannah. Executors: Brother Saml. Nickols and son Geo. Sharp. Wit: John Eves, Michael Gregg, Thomas Sharp. ASGIL, WILLIAM. [Place not given.] September 16, 1767. October 26, 1767. Appoints friend Alice Lownes to measure and value certain work done and collect balance due and use the same as she thinks proper, also Executrix. Wit: Jas. Lownes, Joseph Gibbons, Jr. O'HEER. Laborer. New Garden. October 5, 1767. October 27, 1767. Estate to be equally divided between brother Neil O'heer, sister Sarah Sands and her son Patrick Sands. Executors: Moses Montgomery and Jas. Orr. Letters to Montgomery, the other renouncing. Wit: Lawrence Woods, John Hanlin, James Murphy. ELLIOTT, ENOCH. Darby. August 13, 1767. October 30, 1767. Provides for wife Martha. To son John all my plantation westward of Darby Creek commonly called Smith's Fields reserving a house and 2 acres for a settlement for my old negro Primus during his life, also 2/3 of my island in the Delaware called Little Tenicum. To son Benjamin the plantation where he now dwells during life and then to his children. To son Peter plantation where I now dwell excepting my new house and 30 acres of land with reserve to his brothers. Also remainder 1/3 of Tenicum. To 2 granddaughters Martha and Elizabeth Hanbest £50 each at 21 with reserve to their brother Peter. To son Christopher new house and 30 acres as reserved above, a piece of marsh at Kingsess. Tract of land in Easttown whereon Geo. Turner now dwells, to kinsman Israel Moore when he is 27. Rents until that time to his 3 sisters, Mary, Elizabeth and Ruth. To grandson Peter Hanbest messuage where his father Robert now lives at 21. To brother Peter my 1/2 interest in 100 acres of unlocated land. £50 to go toward building a wall around the graveyard and at brother Peter's where some of our family have been interred. Personal property divided among sons including 8 negroes besides old Primus who is to be free. Executors: Brother Peter, son Christopher, and friend Benjamin Lobb, Sr. Wit: Jacob Webber, Isaac Lloyd, John Lenderman. DAVIS, WILLIAM. Darby. July 23, 1767. November 10, 1767. Provides for wife. To son William all lands in Darby, 1/2 of tract of land described paying to son James £50 and use of the shop he now works in. To son Isaac the other 1/2 of above mentioned land, he paying to daughter Hannah £15. To son Jesse 22 acres of land and buildings where John Cerns now lives, he paying to my daughter Elizabeth Moore £15. To son Asa all remainder of my lands paying to daughter Hannah £25. Executors: Wife Elizabeth, sons Isaac and Wm. Letters to sons, wife renouncing. Cousin Lewis davis to be assistant. MILLER, WILLIAM. At present of Kennett, late of New Garden. August 28, 1767. November 14, 1767. To daughter Mary wife of James Miller 1/4 of all estate real and personal. To granddaughter Ruth Miller, daughter of Jas. and Mary, bed &c. Executors to sell all estate and proceeds equally divided between daughter Mary aforesaid, daughter Hannah wife of Wm. Whitesides, daughter Margaret wife of Jonathan Hanson and my granddaughter Ruth. Executors: Nephews Jesse of Kennet and Saml. Miller of New Garden. Wit: Lydia Miller, David Hayes, T. Woodward. JACKSON, PAUL. Chester. November 20, 1767. Adm. to Jane Jackson. RING, BENJAMIN. Birmingham. December 8, 1767. November 14, 1767. "being by accident sorely wounded," to son Nathaniel plantation where I now dwell containing about 70 acres, also plantation purchased of Robt. Chalfant containing about 67 acres. Provides for wife Susanna. To daughter Elizabeth Chandler remainder of personal estate. Executor: Son Nathl. Wit: John Thatcher, Thos. Gibson, Benja. Ring, Jr. BURGESS, GERVASE. [Place not given.] September 18, 1766. November 17, 1767. To wife Elizabeth £30. To son John messuage &c.in Chester Twp. To daughters Elizabeth and Ann Burgess all remainder of estate to amount of £400, anything over that sum to son John. To cousin Saml. Shaw Jr. of Chester 10 pistoles. Executor: Cousin Saml. Shaw Sr., in case of his death his son John. Wit: Wm. Elliott, Thomas Horsfall. PASSMORE, JOSEPH. Blacksmith. Newberry Twp., York Co. April 16, 1767. November 25, 1767. Provides for wife Elizabeth. To 2 sons Joseph and Abraham 1/2 of remainder of estate at 21. Remainder to 3 daughters Phebe, Lydia and Elizabeth at 18. Provides for a child with which wife is now pregnant. Executors: Brothers-in-law Geo. Martin and Joseph Hayes. Letters to Hayes, the other renouncing. Wit: James Dilworth, Charles Dilworth, Jos. Pierce. LOUGHRIDGE, JOHN. East Nottingham. November 26, 1767. Adm. to John Morrison and John Galbreath. DOUGHERTY, JAMES. [Place not given.] June 24, 1766. November 25, 1767. Provides for wife Margaret. To son Samuel best coat and wastecoat. To daughter Mary Ferguson 7.6. To daughter Janet Davidson 2 ewes and lambs. Son John to be put to a trade "against the first of January in the 18th year of his age" and to have £25 when free. To daughter Martha £25. To son James 2/3 of all estate at 21 and remainder at death of wife. Executors: Wife and Jas. Glasgow. Guardians: Jonathan Hartshorn and Jas. Maxwell. Wit: John Beard, Archd. Henderson, Wm. Glasgow. FINNEY, THOMAS. New London. June 21, 1766. November 25, 1767. Provides for wife Mary. To son Robert £3 and all wearing apparel. After death of wife real estate divided into 3 parts between son Robert's. children and daughters Ann and Dorothea Finney. Executrix: Wife Mary and friend Patrick Ewing, assistant. Wit: David Hunter, John Finney, John Lane. PHILLIPS, THOMAS. Darby. November 22, 1767. December 9, 1767. To brother Griffith a bond of £100 I hold against him and all wearing apparel. To friend John Trapnall £10. Remainder to be equally divided between my mother, brother Griffith and sisters Elizabeth, Ann and Sarah. Executor: John Trapnall. Wit: Hans Boon, Israel Morton. HAMPTON, BENJAMIN. Willistown. December 14, 1767. Adm. to Rachel Hampton. REYNOLDS, FRANCIS. Chichester. January 6, 1768. Adm. to Saml. Reynolds. HAVILAND, ARTHUR. Westtown. January 9, 1768. Adm. to James Heany. PARKS, SAMUEL. Springfield. January 19, 1768. Adm. to Richard Parks. BROWN, DANIEL. Yeoman. Upper Chichester. January 19, 1767. December 12, 1767. To wife Susanna all real estate in Upper Chichester or elsewhere during life. At her decease to my 2 daughters Susanna wife of Nathan Newlin and Hannah wife of James Rigby. To sons Joseph and Nathaniel 5 shillings each having done sufficient for them. To granddaughter Rachel wife of John Dutton 5 shillings. Executor: Friend Edward Linvill. Wit: Christopher Dingee, Solomon Brown, Jacob Dingee. NETHERMARK, CHRISTIAN. Island of Tinecum. Ridley Twp. September 15, 1764. December 15, 1767. To grandson Luke Frederick six acres of land in Calcon Hook given me by my father. To granddaughter Christiana Frederick furniture &c. To granddaughter Sarah, daughter of son Mathias deceased, bed &c. Remainder of person[al] estate to 3 grandsons George, Luke and John, sons of daughter Elizabeth and Lawrence Frederick. To daughter Rebecca Taylor £10. To son Luke £5. To granddaughter Christiana Taylor £5. Executors: Son in law Lawrence Frederick and brother in law Danl. Culin. Letters to Frederick, the other renouncing. Wit: John Morton, Margaret Buntin. COOPER, ROBERT. Sadsbury. January 12, 1768. February 3, 1768. Provides for wife Margaret. To son James 1 shilling sterling. To son Robert £110. To daughter Margaret Cooper £50. To son William plantation in West Caln paying to his brother Robert £100 and to his sister Margaret £50. To son John plantation I now live on and all movables paying to his brother Robert £10. Executors: Sons Wm. and John. Wit: William Moore, James Boyd.