Wills: Will of Ruth Hoskins (1739): Delaware County, PA

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HOSKINS, RUTH. 
Widow. 
Chester Boro.
Written: July 3, 1739. 
Proved: October 8, 1739. 
Will Book B, Page 43.

To granddaughter Ruth Mather, daughter of son in law John Mather 
the house and lot where Aubrey Bevan now lives in Chester known by 
the name of the Pennsylvania Arms. To son in law John Mather, the 
house and lotts of land which I purchased of Wm. Hurteen in 
Chester, he paying £40, to 3 grandchildren, viz John, Ruth and 
Mary Hoskins the children of my son Stephen when 21. To grandson 
Joseph Mather, my negro woman Maria and her child Caesar. To 
daughter in law Sarah Hoskins, bed. To sister Abigail Bell, 
wearing apparel. To son Joseph Hoskins my silver tankard. 
Remainder real and personal to son in law John Mather, also
executor. 

Witnesses: Joseph Parker, Jas. Houston, James Mather.