Wills: Jacob Chunrath/Conrad, 1770: Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co, PA

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The following translation from German was found (along with the original
version) in the library of Lancaster Historical Society: 

In God's Name, Amen. On the 28th day of December, in the year one thousand seven
hundred and fifty- seven, I Jacob Chunrath in Donegal Township, Lancaster County, in
the Province of Pennsylvania, am ill and  weak in my body but in good reason and
understanding, thanks be given to God, that he appoints to all men  once to die and
I make and order this my Last Will and Testament, that is to say for all things ...

I give and recommend my soul to God who gave it and my body to be given a Christian
burial. God  understands my worldly agreements and He has blessed my life. This is
my last will and testament. I give the  following 

After my death all bills shall be paid. 

Then I give to my beloved wife Christina Chunrath the plantation, 227 acres of land
with the house, and  house furniture, and she shall raise the young children during
their minority, and she shall remain single until  the youngest son is grown up. 

When the youngest son becomes of age the land shall be divided between the two sons,
each half with all  appertenances, and they shall pay the sister her share. The
oldest son Daniel shall get £5 extra. The oldest  son to take care of his mother;
When he gets married the younger son shall take care of her She shall live  there
and shall be given each year food and fodder for the cow, 100 lbs. of meat, and 10
bushels of wheat. 

Witnesses: Phillip Schumacher and Michael Shelly. 

Affirmed before me by Phillip Shumaker and Michael Shelly, two of the witnesses,
Dec. 28, 1770. 

Edw. shippen, Recorder. 

Will Book C, vol. 1, p. 188.