Wills: Will of Richard Prigg (1719); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Liz Harrison LHTravelerkings@aol.com *********************************************************************** * USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Will of Richard Prigg I Richard Prigg of the City of Philadelphia in the Province of Pennsilvania ---- - going sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory and calling to mind the frailty of this life and that all flesh must dye do make and ordain this my last will and testament as follows revoking all former and other legacies wills and bequests by me at any time heretofore made willed or bequeathed either by word or writing. First I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and discharged by my executor herein after named. Also I give devise and bequeath unto my dear wife Catharine the sum of fifty pounds lawful money of America in ---- and in place of her thirds joynture or dower. Also I give devise and bequeath unto my son William Prigg the sum of fifty pounds money aforesaid. Also I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Anne Prigg the sum of fifty pounds money aforesaid and if either of my said children dye during minority and without issue then living my will is that such deceased childs portion and legacy shall go to the survivor of them. Also I give devise and bequeath all the residue and remainder of my estate goods and chattells to be equally divided amongst my said wife and two children share and share alike and I hearby nominate and bequeath and appoint my wife Catharine said executrix of this my last will and testament in writing wherefore I Richard Prigg have put my hand and seal unto this my last will and testament dated the eighteen day of August in the sixth year of our Sovereign Lord George by the grace of God King of Great Britain Anno Domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Nineteen Richard Prigg his mark seal signed and delivered by the said Richard Prigg as his last will and testament in the presence of Paul Wilmorton John Goheen and Jno Cadwalader Philadelphia September 29, 1719 There personally appears Paul Wilmorton and John Cadwalader two of the witnesses to the foregoing will and on their solemn affirmations according to said did declare they saw Richard Prigg the testator sign seal publish and declare the same as his last will and testament and that at the doing he was of sound mind memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge. Coram Pet Evans Reg Genl Be it remembered that on the 29th day of Sept 1719 the last will and testament of Richard Prigg decd was proved in due form of law and probate and letters of admin was granted to Catharine Prigg Executrix thereby named being first sworn well and truly to adm and to bring an inventory of this said estate unto the reg generals office at Philadelphia at or before the 29th of October next and also to render another when required. Given under the Seal of said Office. Pet Evans Reg Genl