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June 23, 1817. 6.463. ALEXANDER, JOHN. June 23, 1817. 6.462. ALLEN, MILLER. October 13, 1817. 6.519. ARCHER, JAMES. Phila. July 21, 1817. 6.482. ASH, RACHEL. Phila. March 8, 1817. 6.408. AUSTIN, MARTHA. Township of Lower Dublin. Phila. Co. March 22, 1817. 6.413. AVERY, JAMES. April 5, 1817. 6.422. BACON, REBECCA. Phila. December 22, 1817. 6.540. BARCLAY, MARGARET. Phila. September 25, 1817. 6.514. BARTON, SARAH PENNINGTON. Phila. January 14, 1817. 6.385. BATTEIGER, VALENTINE. Phila. November 12, 1817. 6.525. BEARD, MARY. District of Southwark. November 3, 1817. 6.523. BICKHAM, JOSHUA. Phila. July 5, 1817. 6.472. BIRCHALL, CALEB. Phila. January 16, 1817. 6.386. BOOTH, ELIZABETH. December 26, 1817. 6.535. BOSWELL, WILLIAM. Phila. November 11, 1817. 6.525. BOURGEOIS, MARY DINAH. September 12, 1817. 6.507. BROWN, JAMES. Southwark. Phila. Co. January 17, 1817. 6.386. BROWN, ROBERT. Northern Liberties. Phila. September 15, 1817. 6.509. BUCK, GEORGE. Northern Liberties. Phila. April 14, 1817. 6.429. BURNS, HELEN. Phila. August 5, 1817. 6.497. BYRNE, JAMES MURPHY. Horsham, Montgomery Co. March 5, 1817. 6.403. CANER, CHARLES. Phila. February 11, 1817. 6.392. CARMALT, CALEB. Phila. November 26, 1817. 6.531. CARVER, JOHN. Township of Byberry. Phila. Co. March 11, 1817. 6.410. CASSAN, LEWIS. Southwark. May 19, 1817. 6.452. CAVALHO, EMANUEL NUNEZ. Phila. April 28, 1817. 6.435. CLAPHAMSON, JOHN FISHER. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. October 6, 1817. 6.516. CLARK, HANNAH. Phila. April 2, 1817. 6.416. CLYMER, ROBERT. Phila. January 13, 1817. 6.539. COLDWELL, JOSEPH. Township of Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. 6. 486. COLLINS, PETER. Phila. December 10, 1817. 6.536. CRESS, PETER. Phila. December 13, 1817. 6.537. CRITHER, MARY. Phila. Co. September 17, 1817. 6.509. CROCK, GEORGE. Penn Township. Phila. Co. April 22, 1817. 6.433. CROCKER, JOHN. Late of Baltimore City, Maryland. May 8, 1817. 6.445. CROZIER, WILLIAM. Phila. March 6, 1817. 6.404. DALLAS, ALEXANDER JAMES. January 23, 1817. 6.388. DAVAN, KINGSMILL. Phila. March 29, 1817. 6.415. DENNISON, ARCHIBALD. Phila. June 25, 1817. 6.466. DONNALDSON, MARY. Phila. July 23, 1817. 6.483. DOUGHERTY, ROGER. Phila. August 5, 1817. 6.492. EGER, SARAH. Phila. January 24, 1817. 6.389. EVANS, BARBARA. Germantown Township. Phila. Co. September 13, 1817. 6.508. EVANS, DAVID. Phila. April 29, 1817. 6.436. FORBES, MARY. Germantown. February 26, 1817. 6.397. FOREPAUGH, GEORGE. Phila. December 30, 1817. 6.544. FORTUNE, PATRICK. Phila. March 8, 1817. 6.408. FREYMUTH, WILLIAM. Phila. October 15, 1817. 6.520. GOURLEY, JOHN. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. November 26, 1817. 6.533. GRAVY, HENRY. Northern Liberties. Phila. February 17, 1817. 6.394. GRIFFITH, ISAAC. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. October 30, 1817. 6.522. GRIFFITTS, HANNAH. Phila. September 1, 1817. 6.505. HALFPENNY, JANE. Phila. July 22, 1817. 6.483. HARRISON, MATTHIAS. Phila. June 26, 1817. 6.465. HAY, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS. Phila. December 4, 1817. 6.536. HAZARD, EBENEZER. June 17, 1817. 6.458. HEARN, ANTHONY. Penn Township. Phila. Co. May 7, 1817. 6.494. HEISZ, FREDERICK. Phila. April 30, 1817. 6.442. HEMPHILL, JANE. Phila. June 27, 1817. 6.464. HEMSLEY, ANNA MARIA. Phila. January 11, 1817. 6.382. HENRIKEL, JACOB. Phila. December 18, 1816. 6.434. HERBERT, MARY. Phila. March 4, 1817. 6.400. HERMAN, MARY. Southwark. May 28, 1817. 6.454. HIBBARD, SARAH. Blockley. Phila. Co. June 7, 1817. 6.460. HIBBS, MAHLON. Lower Dublin Township. Phila. Co. October 13, 1817. 6.519. HINKLE, SUSANNA. Penn Township. Phila. Co. February 20, 1817. 6.395. HOE, BARBARA. Phila. Co. September 1, 1817. 6.504. HOUCK, CHRISTIAN. Phila. July 14, 1817. 6.480. HOWELL, REBECCA. Phila. November 28, 1817. 6.535. HUDSON, SUSANNA. Phila. July 29, 1817. 6.487. HUGHES, MARGARET. Phila. September 11, 1817. 6.518. JACKSON, SAMUEL. Phila. January 4, 1817. 6.381. JAGERS, JOHN. Phila. July 25, 1817. 6.485. JARDEN, SAMUEL. Phila. July 28, 1817. 6.489. JONES, DANIEL H. Phila. August 25, 1817. 6.503. JONES, EDWARD. Southwark. August 14, 1817. 6.499. JONES, ELIZA. Late of Germantown. July 8, 1817. 6.476. JONES, ELIZABETH. Blockley Township. Phila. Co. November 22, 1817. 6.531. JUSTIS, PEDRO. Southwark. December 11, 1817. 6.534. KATZ, CATHERINE. Whitemarsh Township. Montgomery Co. April 23, 1817. 6.432. KENTZINGER, GEORGE. Southwark. Phila. Co. February 25, 1817. 6.396. KURTZ, GEORGE. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. November 26, 1817. 6.530. KURTZ, HENRY. March 4, 1817. 6.402. LACKEY, JAMES. July 25, 1817. 6.485. LAMPATER, CATHARINE. Phila. November 4, 1817. 6.524. LAREMORE, JANE. Phila. July 8, 1817. 6.473. LATIMER, JANE. Phila. October 16, 1817. 6.520. LAWRENCE, ELIZABETH. Southwark. Phila. Co. May 21, 1817. 6.452. LEECH, JANE. Phila. October 8, 1817. 6.517. LENTZ, JOHN. Moyamensing Township. Phila. Co. September 30, 1817. 6.514. LEWIS, GEORGE. Southwark. May 21, 1817. 6.453. LINEHAN, MARGARETTA. Phila. December 19, 1817. 6.541. LORAIN, JOHN, JR. Phila. February 26, 1817. 6.529. LUTZ, FREDERICK. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. December 29, 1817. 6.543. LYCAN, ANDREW. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. July 3, 1817. 6.471. MARSH, EDWARD. Phila. October 3, 1817. 6.515. MARTI, MARTIN. Nicetown. Phila. Co. November 13, 1817. 6.526. MARTIN, ROBERT. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. September 12, 1817. 6.508. McARTHUR, ELEANOR. Phila. December 17, 1817. 6.538. McINTIRE, JOHN. Kensington, Northern Liberties. Phila. March 8, 1817. 6.409. McKEAN, THOMAS. Phila. June 27, 1817. 6.467. McKENZIE, REBECCA. Phila. October 10, 1817. 6.518. McLANE, ELIZABETH. November 1, 1817. 6.524. McMAKEN, SAMUEL. Phila. November 25, 1817. 6.534. MECHLIN, SAMUEL. Germantown. Phila. Co. July 14, 1817. 6.479. MEREDITH, DAVID. March 1, 1817. 6.399. MEYER, CATHARINE. Phila. August 5, 1817. 6.493. MILLER, GEORGE. Kensington. Northern Liberties. Phila. May 31, 1817. 6.456. MITCHELL, BENJAMIN. Phila. April 12, 1817. 6.424. MONACH, JANE M. District of Southwark. Phila. Co. June 11, 1817. 6. 461. MOORE, JOSEPH. Phila. December 29, 1817. 6.542. MORRIS, JACOB. Lower Merion Township. Montgomery Co. May 24, 1817. 6.453. MURGATROYD, THOMAS. Trenton, New Jersey. July 29, 1817. 6.487. MUSGRAVE, AARON. Phila. February 28, 1817. 6.422. O'DONNELL, JOHN. Phila. February 3, 1817. 6.390. OAKFORD, CHARLES. Phila. January 8, 1817. 6.381. OGLE, WILLIAM. Phila. April 10, 1817. 6.423. PARKE, JACOB. Phila. March 25, 1817. 6.414. PARKINSON, MARTIN H. District of Southwark. Phila. February 18, 1817. 6.394. PHILSON, ALEXANDER. Phila. Co. November 19, 1817. 6.528. POLLOCK, JOHN. Northern Liberties. Phila. May 9, 1817. 6.445. PRAHL, SOPHIA. Northern Liberties. Phila. January 15, 1817. 6.385. RAY, AGNES. Southwark. Phila. April 7, 1817. 6.421. RAYBOLD OR REYBOLD, MARY. Northern Liberties. Phila. June 28, 1817. 6.461. REDDINGER, JOHN. Township of Penn Co., of Phila. August 15, 1817. 6.500. REMINGTON, ISAAC. Phila. Co. May 19, 1817. 6.451. RICARDS, THOMAS. Phila. April 19, 1817. 6.427. RICHARDS, WILLIAM. To Phila. April 2, 1817. 6.417. RITTENHOUSE, HENRY. Germantown Township. Phila. Co. May 14, 1817. 6.449. ROBERTS, MARY. Phila. March 5, 1817. 6.406. ROSS, JAMES. Phila. January 22, 1817. 6.388. ROW, JOHN MARTIN. Phila. January 21, 1817. 6.387. ROYAL, GEORGE. Germantown. February 13, 1817. 6.393. SHEAFF, BARBARA. Phila. August 18, 1817. 6.501. SHIPLEY, JOHN. Penn Township. Phila. Co. April 23, 1817. 6.431. SHUSTER, DAVID. District of Spring Garden. Phila. Co. July 21, 1817. 6.481. SMITH, HENRY. Township of Oxford. Phila. Co. March 8, 1817. 6.407. SMITH, JOHN. Northern Liberties. Phila. March 7, 1817. 6.405. SMITH, SAMUEL. Phila. September 19, 1817. 6.510. SMITH, STEPHEN. Late of Phila. June 6, 1817. 6.405. SPROGLE, EDWARD. Township of Moyamensing. Phila. Co. March 20, 1817. 6.411. STANBURY, SARAH. July 1, 1817. 6.467. STEVENSON, WILLIAM, SR. Phila. May 21, 1817. 6.447. STRATTON, FITHIAN. Kensington Co. of Phila. October 31, 1817. 6.526. STRAYLINE, GEORGE. Penn Township. Phila. Co. March 1, 1817. 6.398. STRICKER, CATHARINE. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. September 6, 1817. 6.506. STRIEPY, MARIA. Phila. December 17, 1817. 6.535. STURGESS, JOSHUA. June 7, 1817. 6.460. THACKARA, WILLIAM, the elder. Phila. April 21, 1817. 6.428. THOMAS, ALEXANDER. Phila. May 12, 1817. 6.448. THOMAS, ELINOR. Southwark. Phila. Co. May 17, 1817. 6.450. UHL, JOHN. Phila. December 1, 1817. 6.532. VIAN, MADELAINE. Phila. April 7, 1817. 6.420. VINCENT, JOHN. District of Southwark. Phila. Co. November 15, 1817. 6.539. WADMAN, PEACE. Phila. April 19, 1817. 6.430. WALTON, HANNAH. Township of Byberry. Phila. Co. August 22, 1817. 6.503. WATKINS, JOHN. Phila. April 19, 1817. 6.427. WEAVER, HENRY. Southwark. March 12, 1817. 6.411. WEBSTER, ROBERT. Phila. November 11, 1811. 6.419. WHITEALL, HESTOR. April 4, 1817. 6.419. WILKINS, CALEB. Phila. May 27, 1817. 6.455. WILLIAMS, THOMAS. Moreland Township. Phila. Co. October 22, 1817. 6.522. WILLIAMSON, JOSEPH. Southwark. Phila. May 7, 1817. 6.443. WILSON, ARCHIBALD. Bristol Township. Phila. Co. July 31, 1817. 6.490. WINTON, MARY. Late of New York, now of Phila. August 12, 1817. 6.496. WOODLAND, MARY. Northern Liberties. Phila. April 28, 1817. 6.435. YOUNG, JOHN. Phila. May 12, 1817. 6.447. ZIMMERMAN, JEMIMA. July 1, 1817. 6.471. ____________________________________________________ JACKSON, SAMUEL. Phila. Now in occupation of keeping a Livery Stable. December 4, 1816. January 4, 1817. 6.381. All estate to my wife, Anna Jackson. Executors to have care of Mary Moore (a blind girl) to provide for her and John Beswick. Execs: Said wife, Anna Jackson, Charles Keyser, teacher. Wit: Samuel Allen, Samuel Whitehead. OAKFORD, CHARLES. Phila. Storekeeper. December 24, 1816. January 8, 1817. 6.381. To my children, Grace and Julian Oakford and Rachel, Mary, Charles and Isaac Oakford, when they arrive at 21 years of age. All residue of estate to wife, Elizabeth, daughter, Susanna Averly. Execs: Said wife, my friend William Hill of Kingsessing Township, Phila. Co., farmer. Wit: Richard Renshaw, John Mercer. Elizabeth Oakford, affirmed. HEMSLEY, ANNA MARIA. Phila. Widow. February 13, 1815. January 11, 1817. 6.382. To brother, William Tilghman. To my niece, Elizabeth Hemsley, wife of Thomas Hemsley, Esq., of Queen Anne's Co., Maryland. To niece, Elizabeth Margaret Tilghman, daughter of my said brother, William Tilghman. To negro slave, Rachel, wife of William Dobson, residing in Maryland, also absolute freedom to her and all her children, except William, to whom I give freedom at 28 years, and Henry Dobson, whom I have already manumitted. To Executor for education of my grandniece, Maria Lloyd Hemsley, daughter of Philemon Hemsley, Esq., until eighteen years, she to live with my daughter-in-law, Sarah Troup, wife of Dr. John Troup of Queen Anne's Co., aforedsaid. After my decease, all residue of my estate to said grandniece, Maria Lloyd Hemsley, my nephew, Richard Lloyd, nephew James Tilghman, son of deceased brother, James Tilghman, and his sisters, Elizabeth Hemsley, wife of Thomas Hemsley, Esq., Maria Tilghman, Ann Brown, wife of Robert Brown, Esq., and Margaret Tilghman. Exec: My brother, William Tilghman. Wit: Benjamin Tilghman, Edward Earle. Codicil: August 17, 1815. Wit: Sophia C. Necklin, Benjamin Chew. BARTON, SARAH PENNINGTON. Phila. September 9, 1816. January 14, 1817. 6.385. Estate to mother, Mary P. Barton, whom I appoint sole Executrix. Wit: Elizabeth Sergeant, Elihu Spencer Sergeant, Thomas P. Barton. PRAHL, SOPHIA. Northern Liberties. Phila. Widow. August 19, 1815. January 15, 1817. 6.385. To my children: Sarah Prahl, Elizabeth Wilson, Samuel Prahl. Executrix: Said daughter, Sarah. Wit: Jacob Sheble, Jr., Joseph Morehane. BIRCHALL, CALEB. Phila. Hatter. December 12, 1816. January 16, 1817. 6.386. To wife, Sarah Birchall. Execs: Abraham Patton, William Gerhard. Wit: William Hancock, James Birchall. BROWN, JAMES. Southwark. Phila. Co. November 1, 1816. January 17, 1817. 6.386. To Joseph Hassall, Sr., after decease of my wife. Exec: Appointing said Joseph. Wit: Samuel Barclay, John Tripp. ROW, JOHN MARTIN. Phila. Baker. January 6, 1816. January 21, 1817. 6.387. Estate to my son, Henry Row, he to give legacies to my son, Frederick Row, now living at Lewestown, Delaware. To son, George Row, and to my granddaughter, Catharine Olliphant. Execs: Philip Mason, George Rees, the elder. Wit: John Menzies, Enoch Watson. Philip Mason, one of Executors affirmed, February 11, 1817. ROSS, JAMES. Phila. Tavern Keeper. March 6, 1810. January 22, 1817. 6.388. To my wife, Elizabeth Ross, otherwise Lee, appointing her sole Executrix. Wit: Thomas Bennis, Samuel Reed, William Morgan. DALLAS, ALEXANDER JAMES. District Attorney for Pennsylvania. August 10, 1804. January 23, 1817. 6.388. Estate to my wife, Arabella Maria Dallas, and my children: Sophia, Alexander, George, Maria, Matilda, Trevanion. To said George, the portrait of Governor Mifflin, after whom he is named. To said daughter, Matilda, the miniature of my sister, Mrs. Byron. Executrix: Said wife. Codicil: January 31, 1806: Daughter Sophia, now married. Jared Ingersoll, Esq., of Phila. and Robert Egglesfield Griffith, of Phila., merchant, affirmed. EGER, SARAH. Phila. Widow. March 17, 1815. January 24, 1817. 6.389. To Roman Catholic Society of St. Joseph for educating poor children in Phila. To John Ashley, Lewis Ryan and Joseph Snyder, blacksmith, for poor widows of Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary's, Phila. Execs: Said John Ashley, Lewis Ryan, Joseph Snyder. Wit: John W. Moore, Israel F. Whitehall. Edward Garrigues, Jr., of Phila., affirmed. Letters to John Ashley. O'DONNELL, JOHN. Phila. Proprietor of Hack Carriages. January 23, 1817. February 3, 1817. 6.390. To wife, Bridget O'Donnell, and to my two children, John and Mary. Execs. and Guardians of said children: Kernan Fitzgerald, stablekeeper, James Brady, Morocco dresser, both of said city. Wit: Lewis Ryan, Thomas Mitchell. ALBERT, MARY. Phila. Widow. February 8, 1816. February 6, 1817. 6.391. Execs: Son, George Durfor, and my daughter, Ann Catherine Galley. To my four children: said George Durfor, Catherine Galley, Philip Albert and Henry Albert. Wit: Henry Leech, Frederick Beates. CANER, CHARLES. Phila. Coach Painter. October 21, 1808. February 11, 1817. 6.392. To my nephews, John C. Herman and Charles Caner. To my brother, Michael Caner, and sister, Catherine Herman. Exec: Said brother, Michael. Wit: Thomas Newborn, Joseph Grimer. ROYAL, GEORGE. Germantown. Phila. Victualler. January 15, 1816. February 13, 1817. 6.393. To wife, Mary, and my four sons: George, William, Jacob and Edward. Execs: Said wife and four sons. Wit: Alexander Prevost, John DePrefontaine. Letters to Mary Royal and George Royal. GRAVY, HENRY. Northern Liberties. Phila. Inn Keeper. January 31, 1817. February 17, 1817. 6.394. Estate to wife, Elizabeth Gravy, and after her decease, to my natural son, Henry Gravy, who now lives in the country. Executrix: Said wife, Elizabeth. Wit: Thomas Coates, Jr., Frederick Hoeckley, John Louder. PARKINSON, MARTIN H. District of Southwark. Phila. Mariner. December 26, 1816. February 18, 1817. 6.394. To my wife, Rebecca Parkinson, and my children, Martin H. Parkinson, Sarah Parkinson, my step-daughter, Rachel Wilkey, sister-in-law, Rachel Welsh, and to my daughter, Margaret Ann Norman, late Parkinson. Executrix: My said wife. Wit: Michael Freytag, Robert S. Loughead. HINKLE, SUSANNA. Penn Township. Phila. Co. December 11, 1816. February 20, 1817. 6.395. To my daughter, Mary Oler. To daughter, Anna Hinkle. To daughter, Barbara. Son, Henry, to take charge of my daughter, Elizabeth, until 18 years, son Jacob until 21 years, daughter Barbara until 18 years. Execs: Son Henry Hinkle, George Knittle, Mary Riffert. KENTZINGER, GEORGE. Southwark. Phila. Co. Taylor. February 18, 1817. February 25, 1817. 6.396. To grandson, Charles Kentzinger, son of deceased son, Christopher. To daughter Catharine Woelpper. To my son-in-law, George Woelpper, in trust for daughter, Elizabeth Kentzinger. Sons George and William, having been considered, I give them no more. Exec: Son-in-law, George Woelpper. Wit: Peter Kotz, John Bartholomew. FORBES, MARY. Germantown. May 18, 1813. February 26, 1817. 6.397. To my son's son, commonly called James Forbes, to be held by Thomas Biggs until said James if of age. To my four nieces: Anne Lawler, Isabella Bevan, Tacy Ann Stacy, Anne B. Garrett. To Tacy Pryor, granddaughter of my sister, Tacy Pryor. To Mary Anne Garrett. To niece Anne B. Garrett, but if she should not survive me, then to her children, and the daughter of her brother, Benjamin Pearson, which he named after me. To nephews, Charles, Benjamin, Thomas and Beaven Pearson, the sons of my sister Anne Pearson and Matthew L. Bevan, the son of my brother, Davis Bevan. To Eve Maria Brownhultz. Execs: Nephews Benjamin Pearson, Matthew L. Bevan. Wit: Thomas Whitesides, Alexander Provest. STRAYLINE, GEORGE. Penn Township. Phila. Co. Yeoman. February 11, 1817. March 1, 1817. 6.398. To wife, Elizabeth Strayline, and my five children: George, Catherine, Charles, Elizabeth and William. Execs: Said wife, my friend John Adam Coleman. Wit: R. Whitehead, George Yensar, Matthias Zimmar. MEREDITH, DAVID. September 12, 1807. March 1, 1817. 6.399. To my son, David, my silver watch when 18 years. To wife, Sophia, and at her decease, to my three children and grandson, David McGray, when of age. Execs: Friend Jacob Fry, my brother-in-law, Samuel Lehman. Wit: Benjamin Lehman, John Frank. George Miller, Germantown, clock & watch maker, affirmed. HERBERT, MARY. Phila. Widow of Lawrence Herbert, deceased. February 18, 1814. March 4, 1817. 6.400. To Mary Shuster, now living with me. To Elizabeth Bausman, wife of John Bausman, and to her daughter, Anna Maria Herbert Bausman, and her sister, Caroline, their father and mother to have use of it. To Mary Witmer, wife of Henry Witmer, and daughter of late Michael Hay, and to her daughter Sarah Witmer. To Eliza Hay, sister of Mrs. Witmer. To Mrs. Hay, wife of my friend, John Hay. To Catharine Debler. To my friend, Mrs. Knerr, wife of Henry Knerr. To friend, Sophia Chrystler. To friend,William Hay, son of John Hay. To friend, Isaac Wampole, I give portrait of Alexander Hamilton, Esq. To Trustees of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of St. John's Church, of Phila., and vicinity. To Casper Shaffner, Jr., of Lancaster, for use of German Reformed Church of Lancaster. To Phila. Dispensary. Exec: Friend, Isaac Wampole, of Phila., scrivener. Codicil: September 9, 1815: Sarah Witmer, lately deceased. To Charlotte Harman, etc. Wit: Thomas M. Hall, Joseph D. Brown. Isaac Wampole, of Phila., conveyancer, and Jacob Christler, of said city, merchant, affirmed. KURTZ, HENRY. Proved: March 4, 1817. 6.402. To brother, Peter Kurtz's son, William Kurtz, I bequeath the place which I purchased from Christopher Meng and Peter Schneider, in Germantown, on conditions that in case Godfrey Schauwecker's wife should become a widow, to have use of frame house, etc. To wife of my brother's son's Charles, etc. and to each of her children. To each of my brother, Jacob's three children. To wife of my brother's son, Peter, and each of her children. To children of my brother's daughter, Nancy. To my brother's son, Henry. To Lutheran Church in Beggarstown, Union Society in Germantown. To George Kurtz's daughter. To three daughters of my sister, Stolz. To my brother, Peter's widow. If an heir of Christopher Berr, Apothecary in Heidelberg should appear in six years, he to have a legacy. To Hospital in Phila. To William Kurtz's two daughters, Elizabeth and Catharine. To be interred in Lutheran Grave Yard in Beggarstown. To wife of my brother's son, Peter Kurtz, and to each of her children, my clothes to her three sons. To little Catharine Grasbery, who lives with me. Execs: Brother's son, William Kurtz, John Fry, who resides in my house. Wit: George F. Stuckert, Alexander Armer, William Ulmer. John C. Baker, of Township of Germantown, Minister of the Gospel, affirmed. BYRNE, JAMES MURPHY. Late of Phila., now of Horsham, Montgomery Co. June 27, 1815. March 5, 1817. 6.403. To cousin Elizabeth Ann Byrne. To Roman Catholic Society of St. Joseph. To Sarah Lukens, wife of Seneca Lukins, of Horsham Township, aforesaid, and to his two daughters, Martha B. Lukins and Tabitha Kirk. Remainder of estate to children of Edward Carrell by my late sister, Maria. To sister Eleanor Maria Maher. To sister, Ann Jane Clopper. To brother, Patrick John Byrne. Execs: Said Patrick, John Byrne, my brother-in-law Francis C. Clopper. Wit: Seneca Lukens, Joseph S. Lukens. Michael Hurley, of Phila., Minister of the Gospel, affirmed. CROZIER, WILLIAM. Phila. Accomptant. January 7, 1817. March 6, 1817. 6.404. To be interred in the burying ground of Fourth Presbyterian Church, in Phila., if practicable. If not, any other burying ground most convenient. To Jane Dalzell. To Mary Potts, wife to the Rev. George C. Potts. To Grace Cochran. To Rev. George C. Potts. To Robert Bruce, my nephew. To William Bruce, my brother-in-law. To Jane Bruce, my sister, and wife to William Bruce. Execs: Gen'l. John Seele, collector of the customs for Phila., Robert Mercer, Esq., merchant of Phila. Wit: John Crombarger, George C. Potts. Entitled to military land, according to rank in late Army of U.S., as a Lieutenant in 32nd Regiment, legally discharged, etc. SMITH, JOHN. Northern Liberties. Phila. Superintendant of the incorporated part of said Liberties. January 20, 1817. March 7, 1817. 6.405. Estate to wife, Mary Smith, whom I appoint sole Executrix. Wit: Thos. Timings, Elizabeth Shelmire. ROBERTS, MARY. Phila. Widow of Thomas Roberts of said city. December 11, 1816. March 5, 1817. 6.406. To cousin, Robert Cochran, of North Carolina, and to his children now living. To Thomas Cochran, son of above-named Robert Cochran. To Mariah Delah Cochran, daughter of cousin, Richard Cochran, deceased. Executors to place head stones at graves of father and mother, brothers Benjamin and Richard, my aunt Mary and my own. To friend, Lydia Jones, wife of John M. Jones, of Phila. To Mary Cuthbert, daughter of Mary and Anthony Cuthbert, of Phila. To Jane Preston, wife of Dr. Jonas Preston, to be divided among the family of my late husband. To Lydia Thomas of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, a niece of my late husband. To Thomas Price, nephew of my deceased husband. To cousin, Elizabeth Reese, daughter of Asa Davis. To aunt, Catharine Davis, wife of Jesse Davis of Delaware Co., Pennsylvania. To George Betterton. To Harriot (a coloured woman). To Molly Lloyd. These last three are persons brought up in my father's family. To David Young of Lower Merion, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Household furniture to be sold, proceeds to children of cousins, Richard and Robert Cochran. To cousin, Nancy Lindsay, wife of Samuel Lindsay. All residue to said cousin, Robert. Execs: Friends James Hunter, Esq., Benjamin Tilghman, Esq., both of Phila. Wit: Robert Patterson, Robert M. Patterson. SMITH, HENRY. Township of Oxford. Phila. Co. Yeoman. February 21, 1817. March 8, 1817. 6.407. To my wife, Catharine Smith, and to my four children: Jacob, Margaret, Mary and Catharine Smith. Execs: Israel Kenton, Benjamin Shallcross of township aforesaid. Wit: William Cherrington, George Foulkrod, Jacob Weaugh. FORTUNE, PATRICK. Late of Ireland. At present of Phila. Labourer. February 20, 1817. March 8, 1817. 6.408. To Catharine Houlan, widow of Patrick Houlan, late of Phila., all my estate, appointing her sole Executrix. Wit: John P. Harper, Kyran O'Neill. ASH, RACHEL. Wife of James Ash of Phila., Esq. Mentions marriage agreement, in which the names of Charles Biddle, Esq., and Charles French, merchant, are mentioned. June 20, 1814. March 8, 1817. 6.408. To my seven childen: Maria Douglass, Jacob M. Douglass, George Douglass, Morgan Ash, Thomas F. Ash, John Ash, Rachel Ash and such other child as I May have. Execs: Friends Samuel Wetherill, Jr., John Sergeant, both of Phila. Wit: James C. Biddle, John Henderson. McINTIRE, JOHN. Kensington, Northern Liberties. Phila. Yeoman. May 30, 1815. March 8, 1817. 6.409. Estate to wife, Sarah, and daughter Catharine McIntire. Execs: Said wife, Sarah McIntire, friend John Weaver of Northern Liberties, aforesaid. Wit: George Cramp, Jacob Tees, John H. West. Signed: McEntier. CARVER, JOHN. Township of Byberry. Phila. Co. Yeoman. June 3, 1815. March 11, 1817. 6.410. Property in Townships of Byberry and Bensalem, Bucks Co., to sons, John and Joseph, they to pay my daughters, Martha Carver, Sarah Carver, Mary Worthington, Assemith Townsend, Hannah Carver and Elizabeth Townsend. Execs: Sons John and Joseph Carver. Wit: James Carter, Jesse Walmsley, Cuthbert Hayhurst. WEAVER, HENRY. Southwark. Dealer. February 13, 1816. March 12, 1817. 6.411. Estate to wife, Margaret Weaver, whom I appoint sole Executrix. Wit: Robert Grant, Shewbart Armitage. SPROGLE, EDWARD. Township of Moyamensing. Phila. Co. January 31, 1817. March 20, 1817. 6.411. To wife, Betsy K. Sprogle, and to my four children: Elizabeth M. Sprogle, Ann Louisa Sprogle, David M. Sprogle, Edward Croston Sprogle. Executors to be Guardians of daughters until 18 years and sons until 21 years. Execs: Wife, Betsy K. Sprogel, friends Isaac Johnston, Philip Peltz, Richard Peters, Jr., my sister Charlotte Evans. Wit: William Delany, Franklin Lee, James W. Delany. Signed: Sprogell. AUSTIN, MARTHA. Township of Lower Dublin. Phila. Co. Widow. March 9, 1817. March 22, 1817. 6.413. To daughter, Mary Austin. To Ann Robinson, daughter of Jonathan Robinson. To Friends Thomas Webster, of Abington, and Samuel Leech, Jr., of Cheltenham, in trust for daughter, Mary, aforesaid. To three children of late William Robinson. Execs. and Guardians to said daughter, my friends Thomas Webster and Samuel Leech. Wit: Elizabeth Ward, Anthony Yerkes. PARKE, JACOB. Phila. Late Iron Monger. January 8, 1817. March 25, 1817. 6.414. To niece, Sarah Williams, wife of Samuel Williams and daughter of late Benjamin Boultney, and my sister Hannah, both deceased. To niece Anne Biddle, the only surviving daughter of Owen Biddle and my sister, Sarah, both deceased. To Lydia Thompson, wife of James B. Thompson and daughter of said Benjamin Poultney, by his late wife. Remainder of estate to brother, Dr. Thomas Parke, said niece, Sarah Williams, niece Rebecca Smith, wife of John Smith, and the other daughter of said Benjamin Poultney, and my sister, Hannah, his wife, deceased. To all children of late nephew, John Biddle, who was eldest son of aforesaid Owen Biddle and my sister, Sarah, deceased. Children of late nephew, Owen Biddle, Jr., deceased, son of said Owen and Sarah Biddle, deceased. Sarah Biddle Thompson and Hannah Thompson, children of Peter Thompson and my late niece, Rebecca Owen Thompson, his wife, deceased, which Rebecca was a daughter of, aforesaid Owen Biddle and my sister, Sarah, deceased, said Anne Biddle, nephew Clement Biddle, only surviving son of aforesaid Owen Biddle and Sarah, deceased. Execs: Two nephews, James Pemberton Parke and Clement Biddle. Wit: Andrew Underhill, Peter Thompson. DAVAN, KINGSMILL. Phila. August 15, 1814. March 29, 1817. 6.415. To friend, James Maury of Liverpool, late American Consul. To St. Mary's and St. Augustine's Roman Catholick Churches for masses for repose of my soul. To St. Andrew's Parish, Dublin, Ireland, formerly called St. Lazarushill Roman Catholic Church, now Townsend's Church. This was Parish of my birth. Tombstones to be placed over graves of my parents in Church Yard near Dublin. Margaret Davan, daughter of William Stone, who died 1758, and her husband, James Davan, who died 1763, both of College Green. Remainder of property to my nieces and nephews, children of my late sister, Mary Davan, daughter to late Mary Davan who married my late father. My late sister married William Donovan, at Phila., returned to Ireland and settled in Dublin, these children, two boys and five girls, all grown up and if alive, in Dublin. To friend, George Simpson, Esq. Execs: Said George Simpson of Mr. Gerard's Bank, cashier, and James Maury, late Consul for United States. Wit: Joseph Roberts, William Fawcett. George Simpson sworn same day. CLARK, HANNAH. Phila. Widow of Samuel Clark. Signed 1810. April 2, 1817. 6.416. To sister-in-law, Lydia Bruer. To sister, Rebecca Richardson, and my friend, Rachel Cruckshank for use of poor Friends of Phila. Monthly Meeting, Pennsylvania Hospital. All remainder of estate to my two daughters, Mary Clark and Jane Clark. Execs: Said daughter, Mary, and said daughter, Jane, when she arrives at lawful age, my brother, Joseph Richardson, my friend, Ellis Yarnel of Phila. Mary Taylor of Northern Liberties, widow, and Rebecca Richardson, single woman, of Phila., affirmed. Letters to Joseph Richardson and Ellis Yarnel. RICHARDS, WILLIAM. To Phila. Grocer. December 20, 1815. April 2, 1817. 6.417. To wife, Margaret. To granddaughter, Sarah Coryell. To son, Benjamin Richards. To daughter, Elizabeth Boyer. To son, William Richards. To grandson, Charles Richards. Exec: Said son, Benjamin Richards. Wit: Lewis Taylor, Thomas Pearson. WHITEALL, HESTOR. February 7, 1817. April 4, 1817. 6.419. To sister, Joanna Sanders Whiteall. Money in hands of uncle, John Hastings, to be used for educating my son, Edmund. To Rebecca Chatwood. Execs: Archibald Binny, John Hastings. Wit: Hannah Lees, Rebecca Hastings, Joanna S. Whiteall, John Wright, John Hastings. John Hastings, one of Executors, sworn. WEBSTER, ROBERT. Phila. June 6, 1809. November 11, 1811. 6.419. To son, Samuel Webster, and daughter, Ann Kennedy. To son, Thomas Webster. Remainder of estate to daughter, Mary Houtzell, and her children. Execs: Friends, John Webb, William Blair of said city. Wit: Benjamin Hall, John Webb, James Butler, teacher. John Webb and William Blair, sworn April 7, 1817. VIAN, MADELAINE. Late of Port au Prince and Cape Francois, now residing in Phila. March 22, 1817. April 7, 1817. 6.420. To be interred in burial ground of Roman Catholic Chapel of St. Trinity, in Phila. To nephew, Louis Joseph Benjamin Vian, Phila., cabinet maker, whom I appoint Executor. Wit: John Wright, L. Prudot, Benjamin Nones, Notary Public. RAY, AGNES. Southwark. Phila. Widow. April 2, 1817. April 7, 1817. 6.421. Estate to my two children, Margaret Ann Ray and John Andrew Ray. Exec: Brother, David Johnston. Sister, Mary Johnston, Guardian for said children. Wit: Jesse Burrows, Andrew Mecaskey. AVERY, JAMES. Mariner, lately belonging to U.S. Sloop of War, Erie at Baltimore. March 16, 1816. April 5, 1817. 6.422. To friend, John C. Behuche [?], of Phila. Co., boarding house keeper, whom I appoint Executor. Wit: James Chambers, John Propet. MUSGRAVE, AARON. Phila. Merchant. January 18, 1817. February 28, 1817. 6.422. Property in Wayne Co., Pennsylvania, to be sold and invested for benefit of my wife, Abigail, and our two younger children, Esther and Abigail. After decease of said wife, estate to my daughter, Lydia, wife of Benjamin Cox, two grandchildren, Abigail and Jonathan Evans, children of my daughter, Deborah, deceased, and to my said daughters, Esther and Abigail Musgrave. Exec. and Trustee: My brother-in-law, John Cook. Wit: Daniel Pittman, Mary Wright. OGLE, WILLIAM. Phila. Mariner. March 20, 1817. April 10, 1817. 6.423. To wife, Catherine Ogle. To my sisters, Lucy Ogle and Mary Stuart. Execs: Said wife, Catherine, my friend Thomas Greeves, of said city, broker. Wit: Benjamin S. Janney, William Andrews. MITCHELL, BENJAMIN. Phila. January 22, 1817. April 12, 1817. 6.424. To my wife, Susanna Mitchel. To sons, James Mitchel and Thomas Mitchel. To said wife and sons, James and Thomas Mitchell, in trust for support of son, Benjamin Mitchell, and his wife, Mary, and family. Execs: Said wife, sons James and Thomas. Wit: Joseph P. Horner, Peter Thomson. RICARDS, THOMAS. Phila. Barkeeper of Golden Swan Tavern. April 15, 1817. April 19, 1817. 6.427. To father, Peter Ricards, brothers Michael and Peter Ricards, and my sister, Mary Ricards, all in Ireland. Exec: James Dillon. Wit: Thomas Rikards, James Dillon, Thomas Fitzgerald, Edward Fanell. WATKINS, JOHN. Phila. June 1, 1816. April 19, 1817. 6.427. To my wife, Margaret Watkins, and my children, all my estate, including property in the Parish of Standissiliogogo, County of Cardigan, South Wales, which property my brother, David Watkins, has a life estate in, and which at his demise, descends to me. Execs: Said wife, Margaret Watkins, my friends John R. Griffith and Josiah Evans. Wit: Timothy Thomas, Sarah Brown, George Shaw. Letters to Exec. THACKARA, WILLIAM, the elder. Phila. December 19, 1816. April 21, 1817. 6.428. To wife, Eleanor Thackara. To children, James Thackara, William Thackara, Jr., Ann McPherson and Samuel Thackara. Execs: Friends, John B. Palmer, James Musgrave of said city. Wit: Benjamin Jones, James Robertson. BUCK, GEORGE. Northern Liberties. Phila. Cedar Cooper. April 4, 1816. April 14, 1817. 6.429. To my granddaughter, Sophia Seip. To son, John Buck. To daughter, Sarah Buck, a minor. Exec: Friend, Frederick Schaumkessel of Phila, baker, and said son, John Buck. Wit: Robert Whitehead, Isaac Tyson. WADMAN, PEACE. Phila. Mariner. June 29, 1807. April 19, 1817. 6.430. To wife, Mary Wadman, and after her decease, to my daughters, Mary, Nancy and Christina Wadman. Son-in-law, Payne _____. Execs: Friends, Isaac Jones, Capt. William Davis. Wit: Robert Whitehead, Benjamin Brown, Mary Tovins. SHIPLEY, JOHN. Penn Township. Phila. Co. Farmer. March 9, 1817. April 23, 1817. 6.431. To wife, Ann Shipley, and to all my children: William, Joseph, Elizabeth, Jane and Thomas Shipley. Exec: Brother, Thomas Shipley, of Phila., merchant. Also to be guardian of estates of said children. Wit: Isaac Bartram, Frederick Stall, Nathan R. Potts. KATZ, CATHERINE. Whitemarsh Township. Montgomery Co. Widow. May 15, 1799. April 23, 1817. 6.432. To my two grandchildren, Henry Katz and George Katz, children of my son,Conrad Katz, deceased. To my three daughters, Catharine Haga, Mary Beck, Polly Haga. To son, Henry Katz. Exec: Son-in-law: William Haga. Wit: Richard Whitehead, Robert Whitehead, Philip C. Kunckel. Frederick Beates, of Phila., conveyancer, affirmed. CROCK, GEORGE. Penn Township. Phila. Co. Farmer. December 30, 1816. April 22, 1817. 6.433. To wife, Susanna Crock, charging her with maintenance of my mother, Mary Crock. After death of my said wife, estate to Samuel Elfree, the son of my present wife, my daughter, Elizabeth Root, wife of John Root, my daughter, Susanna Root, wife of Henry Root, my granddaughter, Catherine Root, a child of my daughter, Catherine Root, my sons Bartholomew Crock and George Crock, and my daughters, Anna Maria Crock, Rebecca Crock and my son, Michael Crock. Exec: Said wife. Wit: A. A. Browne, George Esher, John Fulmer. HENRIKEL, JACOB. Phila. Taylor. March 5, 1807. December 18, 1816. 6.434. Estate to my daughter, Wilhelmina Weiss, wife of John Weiss, and after her decease, to her children. Execs: Said daughter, Wilhelmina, my friends, Leonard Jacoby, Daniel Clawges. Wit: William West, John Britton, Jr., Robert Whitehead, Benjamin Brown. Wilhelmina Clawges, late Henrikel, one of Executors, sworn June 10, 1817. WOODLAND, MARY. Northern Liberties. Phila. Widow. July 10, 1811. April 28, 1817. 6.435. To brother, Philip Smith. To nephew, Peter Smith. To Mary Snethens, whom I have bro't up. Exec: Said Mary Snethens. Wit: Frederick Ulbert, Charles Hart. CAVALHO, EMANUEL NUNEZ. Phila. Hazan of the Hebrew Congregation, Michva,Israel. March 16, 1817. April 28, 1817. 6.435. My watch to my nephew, Solomon, the son of my brother, David. Residue of estate to my wife, Sarah, whom I appoint sole Executrix. Wit: Jacob S. Solis, A. Myers Cohen. EVANS, DAVID. Phila. February 29, 1813. April 29, 1817. 6.436. To my daughter, Gulielma Evans. To sons Charles Evans and David Evans. To granddaughter, Mary Evans, daughter of said son, David. If she should die without issue, then other child or children of said son, David. To granddaughter, Laetitia Jackson. To Ann Mayberry, daughter of John Mayberry and wife, both deceased, of whom I have had charge. I now leave her in charge of my daughter Gulielma Evans. To said son, Charles Evans, and my nephew, Thomas Williams, cabinet maker, and Reed Williams,merchant, a number of ground rents in trust for granddaughter, Laetitia Jackson, wife of Levin Jackson, and after her decease, to her children. Son-in-law, Richard Moore. Execs: Daughter, Gulielma, son Charles Evans, my friend, Isaac W. Morris, of Phila. Codicils: March 9, 1815 and March 21, 1817. Revoke appointment of my daughter and son as Executors, and appoint my nephew, Jonathan Evans of Phila, Co-Executor with Isaac W. Morris. Wit: Samuel Williams, George Pryor, Joseph Gibbons. HEISZ, FREDERICK. Phila. Merchant. January 3, 1816. April 30, 1817. 6.442. To granddaughter, Emily Markland. To sons-in-law, John Markland and Robert Morrell, in trust for benefit of all the children of son, Henry. To Trustees of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of St. John's Church, German Lutheran Congregation and German Reformed Congregation, all in Phila. and vicinity, for use of their schools. Land in Columbia and Schuylkill Counties, part of which is held with John Weidman, in trust for daughter, Elizabeth Morrell and her children. Execs: Sons-in-law, John Markland and Robert Morrell. Wit: James Morrell, John Smith. WILLIAMSON, JOSEPH. Southwark. Phila. Glazier. January 11, 1816. May 7, 1817. 6.443. To wife, Mary, and to my five children: Rebecca Flickwir, widow of David Flickwir, Sarah Williamson, wife of Jesse Williamson, Ann Williamson, Elizabeth Barnes, wife of John Barnes, John Gardener Williamson. In trust for son, Joseph Williamson. Execs: Son-in-law, Jesse Williamson, son John G. Williamson, son-in-law, David Williamson. Wit: Thomas Mitchell, Samuel J. Curtis. Jesse Williamson, John G. Williamson, affirmed. CROCKER, JOHN. Late of Baltimore City, Maryland. Mariner. June 11, 1812. May 8, 1817. 6.445. Father John Crocker, late of County of Baltimore, farmer, deceased. To Mary Inloes, wife of David Inloes, Cassandra Broadfoot, wife of James Broadfoot, Nancy Passey, wife of William Passey, all of City of Baltimore. Wm. Grinnel's (of Phila., planemaker) wife, Elizabeth Grinnell, and Actius Crocker of Richmond, Virginia. Exec: Said Willliam Grinnell. Wit: William Grinnell, Henry Statzell, John Bowers. POLLOCK, JOHN. Northern Liberties. Phila. Stone Cutter. October 4, 1816. May 9, 1817. 6.445. Legacies to sister, Mary, wife of Charles Chesnut, and to brother, Archibald. Remainder of estate to wife, Esther, and my daughter, Mary. Execs: Friend John McAllister, Sr., whip maker, Phila. Co., and my wife, Esther. Wit: Adam Traquair, Maria Osmond, Archibald Pollock. Letters to Esther Pollock. STEVENSON, WILLIAM, SR. Phila. House Carpenter. May 8, 1817. May 21, 1817. 6.447. To Executors, in trust for grandson, William, son of deceased son, William, until 21 years, and for son, Robert. Residue of estate unto my children: Cornelius, Ann Lake, wife of Thomas Lake, Hannah, John, Margaretta, Peter and Susan. To Mary Conrad. Execs: Son, Cornelius Stevenson, friends, Crooke Stevenson, merchant of said city, William Stevenson, also to be Guardians of minor children. Wit: Isaac Stevenson, Alexander Stewart. Cornelius Stevenson sworn. YOUNG, JOHN. Phila. Soap Boiler. March 18, 1817. May 12, 1817. 6.447. To reputed daughter, Maria Young, and to my wife, Martha. Execs: Friends, Daniel Creth, William Humes. Wit: Archibald Humes, George Humes. THOMAS, ALEXANDER. Phila. October 12, 1816. May 12, 1817. 6.448. To Daniel McNeilledge of Greenock. To James McNeilledge of St. Croix. To Isabella McFarland of Port Glascow. To Ann McFarland, wife of Robert McFarland, of Hillnorunnack[?]. To Peter McNeilledge, baker in Paesly. To Mary Clark, wife of John Clark of Port Glascow. To my brother, Peter McNeilledge of Paesly. All remainder of estate to wife, Elinor Thomas, of Phila. To my nephew, Alexander McNeilledge. To Peter Galbraith, watchmaker of Phila. To Peter Haines, Stewart of the ship, "Neptune." To be buried in Scotch Presbyterian burying ground. Execs: Wife, Elenor Thomas, said Peter Galbraith and Andrew Montgomery, teacher of Phila. Wit: George W. Jones, James Hamilton, James Smith, Robert K. Fisher, William Hawkins. Lewis Taylor, one of Executors, sworn. RITTENHOUSE, HENRY. Germantown Township. Phila. Co. Farmer. April 30, 1817. May 14, 1817. 6.449. To my wife, Margareth Rittenhouse. To my five children: Jacob, Peter, William, Joseph and Catharine. Execs: Two sons, Peter and William Rittenhouse. Wit: Joseph Bockins, Jacob Horton, John Beck. GREW, RACHEL. Phila. April 21, 1817. May 16, 1817. 6.449. To my brother's son, Theophilus Collin. Furniture in house of Martha Powell, where I have long lived, to my niece Rachel Kitchin, daughter of my brother, David. Wearing apparel to brother, David's wife and two daughters. To said brother, David's children, Rachel, Theophilus, Sarah and George. To be interred in grave with my father, Theophilus Grew. Execs: William Meredith and Thomas Parker, Jr. Wit: Ann P. Dawson, Thos. S. Smith. THOMAS, ELINOR. Southwark. Phila. Co. Widow. March 8, 1817. May 17, 1817. 6.450. To my mother, Helen Burn, all my estate, appointing her sole Executrix. Wit: Peter Williamson, Mary Lockton. REMINGTON, ISAAC. Phila. Co. Mariner. April 17, 1817. May 19, 1817. 6.451. To wife, Sarah Renington. After her decease, unto my children: Sarah Ann Renington, Elizabeth Elliot, Emily Renington. Exec: Said wife, Sarah Renington. Wit: William Beatty, Richard Renshaw. Norris Stanley of Southwark, Ship Master, affirmed. CASSAN, LEWIS. Southwark. Grocer. July 27, 1811. May 19, 1817. 6.452. Estate to mother, Hannah Cassan, whom I appoint Executrix. Wit: Richard Renshaw, John K. Drummond, Eliza McDougal. LAWRENCE, ELIZABETH. Southwark. Phila. Co. Widow. November 27, 1811. May 21, 1817. 6.452. All estate to son, Jacob Lawrence, whom I appoint sole Executor. Wit: Benjamin C. Burden, Peter Thomson. LEWIS, GEORGE. Southwark. Mariner. October 12, 1813. May 21, 1817. 6.453. All estate to friend, Rachel Piper, of said District, widow, appointing her sole Executrix. Wit: James McLinshey, John D. Maher, Richard Renshaw, Esq., of Southwark, affirmed. MORRIS, JACOB. Lower Merion Township. Montgomery Co. Yeoman. August 7, 1815. May 24, 1817. 6.453. To my wife, Meribah Morris. To Executors, in trust for use of daughter, Mary McClenigan. To my grandchildren: Blair, Morris, Mary, George, Jacob, Ann, Matilda and Charles McClenagan. Execs: Wife, Meribah, friend Horatio G. Jones, my grandsons, Blair and Morris McClenegan, if of age. Wit: Andrew Anderson, Nathan Lewis. Letters to Meribah Morris, Horatio G. Jones and Blair McClenegan. HERMAN, MARY. Southwark. Widow. May 20, 1817. May 28, 1817. 6.454. To stepson, William Herman, in trust for James McKeever, when 21 years. To sister-in-law, Catharine Herman, in trust, interest to my brother, John Seasfield. To Ann Maria Herman and such other children of said William Herman, as may hereafter be born. Exec: Said William Herman. Wit: Richard Renshaw, Thos. D. Ogilley. WILKINS, CALEB. Phila. Taylor. May 1, 1812. May 27, 1817. 6.455. To wife, Amy Wilkins. To my children: Samuel Wilkins, Sarah Haines Covert and Rachel Draper Wilkins. Executrix: Said wife, Amy Wilkins. Wit: Rachel Draper Wilkins, Sarah Potts, George Wilkins. MILLER, GEORGE. Kensington. Northern Liberties. Phila. Teacher. December 3, 1816. May 31, 1817. 6.456. To wife, Rosina Miller, she to maintain my four children: Maria Sophia, Hannah, George Godfrey and Sarah Ann, until fit to go to trades. Executrix: My wife, Rossina. Wit: John Christ, John Johnson. SMITH, STEPHEN. Late of Phila. March 7, 1817 -Nashville, Tennessee. June 6, 1817. 6.405. To aunt, Deborah Oldden. To sister, Ann Paxon. To sister, Phebe Speakman. To sister-in-law, Mary Oldden. To niece, Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Hugh and Rebecca Smith, when 20 years of age. To my nephew, Seneca Smith, son of Hugh and Rebecca Smith, when 21 years. To my four daughters: Mary North Smith, Phebe Ann Smith, Rebeccah Marshall Smith, Catharine Oldden Smith, I bequeath all residue of estate at the age of 20 years. Execs: My uncle, Samuel Scolfield, my friends, Austin Montgomery and Alexander Elmsley. Codicil: April 1, 1817. Revoke appointment of Alexander Elmsley as Executor. Appoint my brother, Cyrus N. Smith of Cincinnati, in his place. Wit: Samuel Oldden, Vincent L. Lewis, Washington Perkins, Charles Paxon, Mary Oldden. HAZARD, EBENEZER. April 20, 1813. June 17, 1817. 6.458. To wife, Abigail Hazard. To my children: Samuel, Elizabeth and Erskine Hazard. To Sarah Russeller. Execs: Said wife, Abigail, my sons, Samuel and Erskine Hazard. Codicil: January 27, 1817. Robert Ralston, affirmed. STURGESS, JOSHUA. November 14, 1816. June 7, 1817. 6.460. My land in State of Maryland, Winchester Co., bounding on Stephen and Maria Reading, to be enjoyed by my wife, Rachell, and after her death to my three children: Abraham, Esther and Joshua Sturges. Execs: Said wife, Rachell, my brother, Levin, to settle my affairs. Wit: Richard Allen, Richard Allen, Jr. HIBBARD, SARAH. Blockley. Phila. Co. September 5, 1815. June 7, 1817. 6.460. To Elizabeth Lees, the wife of Joseph Lees. To Sarah Smith, sister of George Smith. To John Smith of Kingsessing. To John Johnston, son of Abraham Johnston of Darby. All residue to George Smith, taylor, of Blockley, aforesaid. Execs: Friends, John Smith of Kingsessing, Abraham Johnston of Darby. Wit: Samuel Gibson, Evan W. Thomas, Jr., John Gibson. MONACH, JANE M. District of Southwark. Phila. Co. May 28, 1817. June 11, 1817. 6.461. To my mother, Mary Monach, all my property in Scotland to be held by her as Guardian to my brothers and sisters: James, Mary W., Margaret T. and Andrew B. Monach. Sole Executrix: Said mother. Wit: Charles Caldwell, James Sawer. RAYBOLD OR REYBOLD, MARY. Northern Liberties. Phila. December 2, 1799. June 28, 1817. 6.461. To daughter, Mary Hubbard, wife of Anthony Hubbard. Execs: Said daughter, Mary Hubbard, and her daughter, Mary Hubbard, Jr. Codicil: May 16, 1803. To children of my late daughter, Sarah Bender. Wit: Richard Whitehead, Robert Whitehead, Benjamin Brown, Benjamin Brown. Isaac Wampole of said city, conveyancer, affirmed. Letters to Mary Torens, late Mary Hubbard, Jr. ALEXANDER, JOHN. A private soldier in Capt. Isaac Roach, Jr's. Comp'y, Corps, U.S. Artillery, now stationed at Fort Mifflin, but late of New York, Clerk. August 29, 1816 (Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania). June 23, 1817. 6.462. Estate to my wife, Sarah, and my three children: Sarah Jane, Margaret Anna and William Daniel. Wit: Thomas Parker, David Barr, John Bringhurst. ALEXANDER, EZEKIEL. Phila. Storekeeper, late of Larne, County of Antrim, Ireland. June 14, 1817. June 23, 1817. 6.463. All estate to brother, William Alexander, and sisters, Elizabeth Alexander and Esther Alexander. Exec: My friend and countryman, William Faris, of Phila. Wit: Thomas Jameson, Eliza Sharp. HEMPHILL, JANE. Phila. Widow. June 18, 1817. June 27, 1817. 6.464. To Hudson Carlile of Phila., soap boiler and tallow chandler, all my estate, appointing him sole Executor. Wit: Thomas Hoskin, John Murphey. HARRISON, MATTHIAS. Phila. Gentleman. May 27, 1817. June 26, 1817. 6.465. To son, Henry Harrison. To my wife, Rebecca Harrison. Property in Centre Co., Pennsylvania and money due by Samuel Mifflin, to my brother, George Harrison, in trust for my daughter, Rebecca McMurtrie. Execs: My wife, son Henry, my son-in-law, James McMurtrie. DENNISON, ARCHIBALD. Phila. Mariner. May 24, 1815. June 25, 1817. 6.466. All estate to friend Barnard Payne of said city, whom I appoint Executor. Wit: Phebe Palmer, Richard Palmer. STANBURY, SARAH. January 1, 1817. July 1, 1817. 6.467. To sister, Jemima Zimmerman. After death of said sister, to Deborah Zimmerman. Execs: Friends, Benjamin Lehman of Germantown, Benjamin Warner of Phila. Wit: Mary Reedle, Eliza Henry. Letters to Benj'n. Warner. Benj'n, Lehman renounced. McKEAN, THOMAS. Phila. Passed my 80th year. August 13, 1814. June 27, 1817. 6.467. Property in Holmesburgh, etc. to my wife, Sarah. To my son, Joseph Borden McKean. To my granddaughter, Mary McKean, only child of my second son, Robert McKean, deceased. To Andrew Pettit, who intermarried with my daughter, Elizabeth, deceased, and by her had four sons and four daughters. In trust for my said grandchildren, property in Beaver Co. To daughter, Laetitia Buchanan, widow of Dr. Geo. Buchanan, land in Beaver Co., near Logstown, Centre Co. To Joseph B. McKean, in trust for use of Susanna, Mary, Thomas McKean and Anne Buchanan, four children of daughter, Anne Buchanan, deceased, property on Ohio River, formerly in County of Alleghany, and in Hanover Township, Co. of Luzerne, near Wilkesbarre. To daughter, Sarah Maria Theresa Marchiones de casa Yrujo, land in township of Ohio, Co. of Alleghany. To son, Thomas McKean, plantation called Chatham, in London Grove Township, Co. of Chester. To daughter, Sophia Dorothea, property in Bald Eagle Township, Co. of Centre. To grandson, Samuel Miles McKean, plantation called Mount Equity in Co. of McKean. Executors to sell property in Phila., not already divised, also in New Castle Co., Delaware. All rest of estate to my grandchildren: Thos. McKean Pettit, McKean Buchanan, Thos. McKean Buchanan, Charles Ferdinand de Yrujo and Henry Pratt McKean. Execs: Son, Joseph B. McKean, son-in-law, Andrew Pettit, my son Thomas McKean. Son, Joseph B., Guardian of children of daughter, Anne, deceased, and my daughter Laetitia, Guardian of her children, son-in-law, Andrew Pettit, Guardian of his children, and my son ---, Guardian of his son, Henry Pratt McKean. Wit: Jared Ingersoll, Joseph Reed. ZIMMERMAN, JEMIMA. January 1, 1817. July 1, 1817. 6.471. To my sister, Sarah Stansbury, and after her death, to my daughter-in-law, Deborah Zimmerman. Execs: Friends, Benjamin Lehman, of Germantown, Benjamin Warner, of Phila. Wit: Mary Reedle, Eliza Henry. Letters to Benjamin Warner. Benj'n. Lehman renounced. LYCAN, ANDREW. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. House Carpenter. June 22, 1817. July 3, 1817. 6.471. To Margaret Fox. To Catharine White. All rest of my estate unto my sister, Mary Stratton, wife of Allen Stratton, and my brother, George Lycan. Exec: Friend, Thomas Timings, Northern Liberties and County aforesaid. Wit: Isaac Church, Caleb Carmalt, Jr. BICKHAM, JOSHUA. Phila. Coach Maker. June 12, 1817. July 5, 1817. 6.472. All estate to wife, Elizabeth Bickham, whom I appoint sole Executrix. Wit: Isaac W. Morris, John C. Evans. George W. Bickham, of Southwark, coach maker, affirmed. LAREMORE, JANE. Phila. Gentlewoman. August 9, 1815. July 8, 1817. 6.473. Legacy to Executors, in trust for Mary McKenzie, widow of Caleb McKensie of Baltimore, and after her death, to all her children, excepting James Laremore McKenzie, hereinafter named. For Ann Jones, wife of Nathan Jones, Jr., and after her death, to her children. For Sarah Laremore of New Jersey, and after her death, to her daughter, Sophia Vantilberg. For Elizabeth Williamson, wife of Benjamin Williamson, and after her death, to her daughter Mary Williamson. For Mary Lawrence, widow of Benjamin Lawrence, and to her son, Samuel, and daughter, Deborah. To friend, Sarah Wright, or her children. To said Executors, in trust for support of Jane Eliza Laremore Smyth, daughter of Peter Smyth, until twenty-one years, then to receive principal. To James Laremore McKenzie, when of age. To Executors for education of Sarah Smyth and Hannah Smyth, daughters of above-named Peter Smith, to receive principal at 21 years. To friends, Ashbel Green and Jacob J. Janeway, Rectors of Presbyterian Congregation. To friend, George Williams, and his wife, Ann Williams. To friend, Ashbel Green, in trust for poor of 2nd Presbyterian Church in Phila. To William W. Woodward, of this city, bookseller. To Trustees of General Assembly of Presbyterian Church in U.S. of A. for supporting "Theological Seminary" -Bible Society of Phila. To James and Jane Taylor, children of John Taylor, Jr., deceased. To Cornelia Smith, widow, and to Elizabeth Larew, who now lives with me. To Ashbel Green, Jr., to Jane McKenzie, daughter of above-named Caleb McKensie. To Rebecca Smyth, wife of said Peter Smyth, Elizabeth Owen and Sarah Patton, sisters of Jane Owen, Mary Harbeson, daughter of late Benjamin Harbeson. To Martha Ralston, in trust for use of Orphan House in this city. To Mary Abeel, widow of Dr. Abeel, late of New York, deceased. To Martha Janeway. Remainder of estate to "The Magdalen Society of Phila." Execs: Friends, Ashbel Green, George Williams. Wit: Thomas Dobson, Isaac Elliott. Letters to George Williams. JONES, ELIZA. Late of Germantown, now visiting relations in Chester Co. March 8, 1817. July 8, 1817. 6.476. To following-named children of John and Sarah Johnson of Germantown: Elizabeth, Hannah, Ann, William, Margaret, Charles and Norton. To Thomas Connard, property in Detroit. To children of William and Ellenor Powel, Mary, Elizabeth and their two brothers. To John Roberts, son of Daniel and Sarah Roberts, my lot in Columbia, Lancaster Co. Lot in said county to the Adelphia School. To Jesse Kersey of Chester Co. To Norris, Clement and Ann Jones, children of Joseph and Catharine Jones, of Phila. To Ann F. Wheeler, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Wheeler, of Phila. To Elizabeth Paul, daughter of Jacob and Mary Paul. To Rachel Johnson, daughter of John and Rachel Johnson, of Germantown. To Mary Clement or Clemens, nurse. To Samuel and Martha Jones, in Phila., and their daughter, Elizabeth, and son, Jacob. To Martha Jones, daughter of Gibson Jones. To John Roberts, son of Jehu and cousin, Elizabeth Roberts. To Henrietta Leach, wife of Richard I. Leach, of Harrisburg. To Margaret Rieger, of Lancaster. To Phebe Miller, of Brownsvill. Legacy left me by my uncle, Thomas Roberts, I bequeath to his two children, Mary and Sarah. Residue to Elizabeth Roberts and her daughter, Ann. Execs: Friends, William Webb, of Lancaster Co., Samuel Paul, of Wissehickon. Codicil: April 9, 1817. Alters legacies. Wit: Jesse Kersey, Hunt Downing, David Gray, Israel W. Downing. Samuel Paul, of Germantown Township, Phila. Co., miller, affirmed. Letters to Samuel Paul. Other Executor renounced. MECHLIN, SAMUEL. Germantown. Phila. Co. Tanner. May 24, 1817. July 14, 1817. 6.479. To my relation, Jacob Mechlin, of Phila. All residue to son, Samuel Mechlin. Execs: Son, Samuel, friend Martin Ludie, Esq., of Phila. Co. Wit: William Dedier, William McCulley, Jr. HOUCK, CHRISTIAN. Phila. Grocer. January 14, 1817. July 14, 1817. 6.480. To my five children: Margaret, Sarah Dorrance, George, Maria and Charles. To my son-in-law, Maskell M. Carll. Excs: Said Sarah Dorrance, Maskell M. Carll. Codicil: May 16, 1817. Alters legacies. Wit: Isaac Wampole, Jr., Isaac Wampole, Mary Kneass. SHUSTER, DAVID. District of Spring Garden. Phila. Co. Victualler. July 19, 1817. July 21, 1817. 6.481. Estate to my wife, Margaret, and my three children: Adam, Henry and Thomas Francis Shuster. Said wife to support and educate children during minority. Execs: Wife, Margaret, my brother-in-law, John David Woelpper. Wit: Lewis Lowry, William Drum. ARCHER, JAMES. Phila. Cordwainer. July 7, 1817. July 21, 1817. 6.482. All estate to sister, Jane Archer, of Galligate, New Castle Apontine, if living at time of my decease, if not, to her daughter, Elizabeth. If both deceased, to John Archer, hair dresser of Galligate, New Castle, Apontine. Execs: Friends, Andrew Geyer, Patrick Lyon and Lewis Rush. Wit: Robert Short, Peter Parkinson. Andrew Geyer, Lewis Rush, sworn. HALFPENNY, JANE. Phila. Single Woman. December 30, 1816. July 22, 1817. 6.483. To sister, Rachel Halfpenny, widow of brother, Mark Halfpenny. To my niece, Frances Halfpenny, daughter of said Mark. Also, to nephew, James Halfpenny, brother of said Frances. To Mark Halfpenny, son of my later brother, James, (said Mark resides in the Western Country), also to his sister, Margaret Williams, the wife of Evan Williams (they also live in the Western Country), also to my cousin, John Larcum, and to his brother Thomas Larkum, also to his sister, Margaret Burden, wife of Henry Burden. To my friend, Prudence Marshall. To my friend, Catharine Foulke. Execs: William Waln, Jacob S. Waln, Jr. Codicil: July 2, 1817. Alters legacies. Wit: Nicholas Waln, Jr., Ann Mifflin. DONNALDSON, MARY. Phila. Widow of Hugh Donnaldson. April 8, 1803. July 23, 1817. 6.483. To my daughter-in-law, Sarah Donnaldson, wife to my son, John. To son, John. To my grandson-in-law, William H. Tod, in trust for my daughter, Helen Campbell, wife of George Campbell, Esq. All residue to said daughter, Helen Campbell. Execs: Son-in-law, George Campbell, Esq., my grandson, William H. Tod. Codicil: April 25, 1816. Daughter, Helen Campbell, deceased. I bequeath to granddaughter, Sarah C. Wynkoop, and to my four grandchildren, children of daughter, Helen Campbell. Wit: James McIlhenny, Isaac Wampole, John C. Otto, Catharine Stipe. JAGERS, JOHN. Phila. July 17, 1817. July 25, 1817. 6.485. To daughter, Phebe. To granddaughter, Zippy. To children of son, John. To son, Daniel. To son, Abraham. To daughter, Hannah Fox. To son, Joseph. All residue to son, Jonathan Jagers, whom I appoint Executor. Wit: Jacob Erringer, William Sagathy, Jacob Trexler. LACKEY, JAMES. May 21, 1817. July 25, 1817. 6.485. To wife, Elizabeth Lackey, all estate, making her sole Executrix. Wit: John Fulmer, Andrew Way. COLDWELL, JOSEPH. Township of Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. 6.486. To wife, Susan. To my two daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah. To my mother, Sarah Coldwell. Execs: Friends, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Barton, both of Northern Liberties, Phila. Wit: George L. Tallman, Charles Hunter. Signed: Colwell. MURGATROYD, THOMAS. Trenton, New Jersey. May 11, 1811. July 29, 1817. 6.487. All estate to my wife, Sarah Philips Murgatroyd, whom I appoint sole Executrix. Wit: Pearson Hunt, Susan Brittain, Rachel Hunt. Richard Rundle of Blockley, and Thomas F. Leaming, of Phila., merchant, affirmed. HUDSON, SUSANNA. Phila. June 20, 1814. July 29, 1817. 6.487. To Jacob Ridgway, Bond and Mortgage of William and Sarah Morris. To my niece, Rebecca Ridgway. To Robert T. Rawle, ground rent in possession of Hannah Pemberton, etc. To Robert Rawle. To James Carman. To my niece, Susan Parke, ground rent, late in possession of Robert Ewen and Abraham Wilt. To my niece, Ann Parke. To Samuel Carman and his sister, Rachel, ground rent late in possession of William Sheaff. After their death, to their mother, Sarah Carman. To Susan Morris, daughter of Luke Morris, ground rent in possession of Samuel Salter and John Means. To my niece, Susan Ridgway, and to her sister, Ann Ridgway. To Elizabeth Balderston. To Sally Carman, and to her son, William, also to her daughter, Sally Carman, not mentioned in my will. To children of my nephew, Luke Morris. To Mary Fisher. To niece, Jane Parke. To Samuel Langdale. To William Hudson. To Mary Pleasant. To Rebecca Jones. To Lidia Love. To niece Rebecca Ridgway. Execs: Friend James Smith, Jacob Ridgway, Rebecca Ridgway. Executors to dispose of my personal estate to Sally Parke and my sister, Molly, only two persons not already mentioned. June 26, 1814. Codicil: June 26, 1814. Niece, Rebecca Ridgway, deceased. Estate given to her, to her five children: Susanna Rotch, Phebe Ann, Benjamin, Caroline and John Jacob Ridgway. Wit: Richard C. Wood, Wm. Andrews of Phila., conveyancer, Richard C. Wood, of said city, Attorney at Law, affirmed. JARDEN, SAMUEL. Phila. Plaisterer. June 10, 1817. July 28, 1817. 6.489. To my wife, Catharine Jarden. To my sister, Mary Killegan. To sister-in-law, Mary Maag. Residue to sons, Robert, John, Samuel and William, daughter Catherine, son Jacob. To Executors, in trust for daughter, Maria McLaughlen, wife of John McLaughlen. After her death, to her children. Execs: Wife, Catharine, my friend, John Maag of Passyunk Township. Jacob Ballenger and said John Maag, Guardians of minor children. Wit: Reuben Savidge, Frederick Beates. WILSON, ARCHIBALD. Bristol Township. Phila. Co. Farmer. June 18, 1817. July 31, 1817. 6.490. All estate to wife, Mary Wilson, and after her decease, to my six children: Silas, Rebecca, Sarah, Archibald, Rudolph and William. Execs: Sons Silas and Archibald Wilson. Wit: George DeBenneville, Jacob Peeky. DOUGHERTY, ROGER. Phila. March 10, 1817. August 5, 1817. 6.492. To Michael Dougherty and Thomas Dougherty, sons of my nephew, Daniel Dougherty of said city, when twenty-one years. Said Daniel Dougherty to be their Guardian. To Mary Dougherty, wife of said Daniel. To Roger Dougherty. To Owen Dougherty, son of Owen Dougherty. To Michael Dougherty and John Dougherty, sons of John Dougherty, when at lawful age. To Bell Duffy. Exec: Said Daniel Dougherty. Wit: Elihu Wright, John Allison. MEYER, CATHARINE. Phila. Widow. October 13, 1816. August 5, 1817. 6.493. Estate to daughter, Rosanna. Execs: Friend, Matthias Rouch of Phila., said daughter, Rosanna. Wit: Peter Auner, Frederick Beates. HEARN, ANTHONY. At present, Penn Township. Phila. Co. Born in Waterford, Ireland. Resided about 30 years in Cadiz, Spain and afterward about 17 years in Goshen, Pennsylvania. May 16, 1816. May 7, 1817. 6.494. To be interred in Roman Catholic burying ground of St. Augustine's Church, Phila. Annuity to Roman Catholic Pastor of the Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania. To my wife, Sarah Jenkins. To Valois, Noble and Co. of Cadiz. To Solier Cabanes & Jugle of Cadiz, Spain. To Guiaza brothers & Co. of Cadiz. To Joseph Belduque. To Philip Walsh of said Cadiz. To French & Hopson of London, in Great Brittain. To Thomas Walpole & Robert Ellison of London, aforesaid. To B. Burton Forbes & Gregory of said London. To Robert Waters of Whitehaven in said Kingdom. My interest in British funds under care of Sir John Lubbock & Co., of London, also under care of Messrs. Christopher & Rich & Puller of said city of London. Discharge from debt John Sharpless, Rev. Patrick Kenny, Charles Kenny, Esq., of West Chester, Conrad Seybert of Phila., Martin Folk, John Patterson, Newberry Smith, Redmond Byrne. Demand against estate of deceased William Barron of Cadiz, Spain, under direction of William Power of said city. Execs: Redmond Byrne and John Carrell, merchants, and Joseph Snyder, blacksmith of Phila. Wit: Nathaniel Potts, Ger'ld. Byrne, Redmond I. Taggart. Codicil: February 26, 1817. After my decease, forward to friend, William Power, Esq., Jr., letter to Rob't. Anth'y. Valois & Co. or Anthony Rob't. Valois & Co. of Cadiz, Spain. WINTON, MARY. Late of New York, now of Phila. Widow. August 5, 1817. August 12, 1817. 6.496. Legacy to the widow, Catharine McDermott, residue of my estate to my brother-in-law, Horatio Boate, whom I appoint Executor. Wit: William Hamilton, Michael Walter. BURNS, HELEN. Phila. Widow. July 12, 1817. August 5, 1817. 6.497. To daughter, Catharine. To sister, Jane Galloway. Residue of my estate to John S. Smith and James Sawer, both of Phila., in trust for use of said daughter, Catharine. After her decease, to my grandson, John Wainwright. To sister, Jane Galloway, or if she be dead, to her child or children. To my husband's sisters, Catharine Burns and Isabella Richardson, if living. If not, then to their children. If said daughter shall die without issue, then I give to my two sons, William and Robert. If they die without children, then to my brother and sister in Scotland. Execs: Said James Sawer, John S. Smith. Wit: Joseph Allen, James S. Smith. JONES, EDWARD. Southwark. Sea Captain. March 29, 1817. August 14, 1817. 6.499. To wife, Marhon Jones. To mother, Patience Jones, and after her decease, to my brother, Reuben Jones, and my sisters, Sarah Gay, Dille Fuller and Barshe Fuller, and the children of my sister Zilpha Green, deceased, and the children of my brother, John Jones. Execs: Said wife, my friend Phineas Eldridge of Southwark, aforesaid. Wit: Peter Williamson, Richard Renshaw. Nathaniel Holland affirmed. REDDINGER, JOHN. Township of Penn Co., of Phila. Farmer. January 2, 1815. August 15, 1817. 6.500. To sons, Frederick and John. To daughter, Mary, wife of George Gotwolls, and after her decease, to her children. To daughters Ann and Elizabeth. Annuity to wife, Elizabeth. Execs: Sons, Frederick and John. Wit: John K. Duy, Walter Sim, Joseph Sorber. SHEAFF, BARBARA. Phila. Widow. August 5, 1813. August 18, 1817. 6.501. To my daughter, Mary, widow of Henry W. Muhlenberg. To my daughter, Catharine, wife of John K. Helmuth. To my son, George Sheaff. To my niece, Sophia Gray, late Sophia Seckel, daughter of Henry Seckel, deceased. To my son, John D. Sheaff. To William Guier of Phila., merchant, and Thomas Ross of Norristown, Montgomery Co., attorney at law, in trust for my daughter, Susanna Zantzinger, and after her decease, to her children. Execs: Son, George Sheaff, son-in-law, John K. Helmuth. Wit: Henry K. Helmuth, Samuel Baker, Damaris Murphy. WALTON, HANNAH. Township of Byberry. Phila. Co. June 27, 1809. August 22, 1817. 6.503. To Rebecca Warrington. To brother, Benjamin. To Benjamin Peart. To Thomas Peart. To Rebecca Wilson. To Beulah Comfort, Phebe Walton, Rebecca Walmsley and Mary Walton, brother William's daughter. After legacies are paid, all residue of my estate to my daughter, Mary Vermityea, and brother, William Walton. Exec: Said William Walton. Wit: David Comfort, Beulah Comfort. JONES, DANIEL H. Phila. Shopkeeper. July 24, 1817. August 25, 1817. 6.503. To my natural daughter, Eliza Jones, now living at John Morgan's, at 21 years of age or marriage. My father, Nathan Jones, to be her Guardian. All residue of my estate to my said father, whom I appoint sole Executor. Wit: Thomas Dobson, Nathaniel Holland. HOE, BARBARA. Phila. Co. Widow. July 21, 1817. September 1, 1817. 6.504. To my sons, John Hoe and Jacob Hoe. To children of my late daughter, Mary Borsler, or Bouler. To Joseph Parker Norris, of Phila., and John Hoe of county aforesaid, in trust for use of son, George Hoe. After his death, in trust for his daughter, Eliza Hoe. Exec: Son, John. Wit: Charles Norris, Adam Beinhard. GRIFFITTS, HANNAH. Phila. June 1, 1812. September 1, 1817. 6.505. Execs: Kinsman, Joseph Parker Norris and Dr. Samuel Powel Griffits, of Phila. To my cousin, Deborah Logan, wife of Dr. George Logan. To Mary Fisher, wife of Redwood Fisher. To Hannah Jones, granddaughter of Mordecai Moore, deceased, and to her sisters, Martha Jones and Margaret Jones. To Elizabeth Morris, who now resides with me. To Deborah Dawes. To Mary Welch. To my cousin, James Griffitts. To Executors, for single women and widows of worthy character, who are in want. To Rebecca Jones. To the Young Women's Benevolent Society. To Female Benevolent Society. To each of the three Monthly Meetings in said city for poor of said meetings. All residue to said Executors. Codicil: November 29, 1815. Alters legacy to Hannah Jones. Wit: John Elliot, Jonathan Fell, Jr., Daniel Elliott. STRICKER, CATHARINE. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. Widow. May 22, 1817. September 6, 1817. 6.506. Estate to son, George Stricker. One of my sittings in Crown Street Church, to be kept for said son. After my death, he to be put to Mrs. Mary Dugan's to board, and when of proper age, to learn a trade. If he should die under age, or without issue, then to my sister, Sarah, for use of my brothers and sisters. Uncle, John Ashmead, to be Guardian of son, George, also to be Executor. Wit: James Nice, Washington Nice. BOURGEOIS, MARY DINAH. February 9, 1816. September 12, 1817. 6.507. To my brother, William Chamberlain, one dollar. To William Priestman, Sr., and to his son, William Priestman, Jr. To Emma Priestman. To Sarah Ann McDonnell, my god-daughter, to be received at 21 years. To St. Joseph Orphan Society. To the dispensary. To Ely Pricket and Mary Collis. To be buried in St. Augustine Church Yard. To Sarah McDonnell, if she wishes to learn a trade, etc. Execs: William Priestman, Sr. and son. Wit: Thomas Cooper, Joseph Bell. MARTIN, ROBERT. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. Late Storekeeper. August 18, 1817. September 12, 1817. 6.508. Estate to wife, Catharine, whom I appoint sole Executrix. Wit: Thomas Mitchell, John Fullmer. EVANS, BARBARA. Germantown Township. Phila. Co. Widow of Isaiah Evans, late of Phila. Plasterer. May 29, 1812. September 13, 1817. 6.508. To son, Anthony Conrad. To daughter, Elizabeth Keyser. To my four grandchildren, the children of my son, Peter Conrad, deceased: Joseph Conrad, John Conrad, Mary Conrad, Elizabeth Conrad. Execs: Son Anthony Conrad, daughter, Elizabeth Keyser, friend John Livezey of Roxborough Township, miller. Wit: Caspar Follar, Jacob Bannar. BROWN, ROBERT. Northern Liberties. Phila. Tanner. July 23, 1817. September 15, 1817. 6.509. Legacy to sister, Ann, now in Ireland. To sister, Margaret. Remainder of estate to my brother, William Brown, whom I appoint Executor. Wit: Robert Whitehead, David Ennet. CRITHER, MARY. Phila. Co. September 13, 1817. September 17, 1817. 6.509. To daughter, Sarah, and her husband, Henry Habbick. Legacies to sons Adam and George Crither, and daughters, Mary Kalehoff and Julian Rumel. Execs: Henry Hablick, Samuel Harris. Wit: George Clymer, Samuel Harris. SMITH, SAMUEL. Phila. Flour Merchant. April 14, 1814. September 19, 1817. 6.510. To my wife, Mary Smith. After her death, to Lydia Woolston, wife of Joshua Woolston of Middlestown, Bucks Co., and to her daughter, Lydia Woolston, Jr. To said Joshua Woolston and his son, Joshua Woolston, Jr. To nephew, David Smith. To Othniel Alsop, of Phila., nephew Thomas Smith's son, John. To niece Rachel Fulton, now residing in Virginia. To niece, Elizabeth Heston. To niece, Phebe Smith. To my six nephews: Edmund, Thomas, Joseph, John, Abraham, Benjamin Smith. To nephew, Samuel Smith of Wrightstown, Bucks Co. To nephew, Robert Smith of Buckingham, Bucks Co. To my brother-in-law, Joshua Woolston. To my nieces, Sarah Woolston and Elizabeth Woolston, daughters of Jonathan Woolston, deceased. To nieces Sarah, Rachel and Ann Woolston, daughters of said Joshua. To niece, Susanna Atherton, daughter of Joseph Knight. To friend, Josiah Messer of London. To friends, Jonathan Willis and William Yardley of Phila, and my nephew Robert Smith and Stephen Woolston of Bucks Co. To cousin, John Stapler of Bucks Co. To Stephen Woolston in trust for use of my niece, his sister, Elizabeth Canby, her husband to have no control. To each of my wife's nieces, to Boarding School at Weston, Chester Co, under care of Yearly Meeting of Friends for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, etc. To Institution near Frankford, established by Friends of Phila., for members of said society, afflicted with insanity. Execs: Said wife, Mary Smith, friends Jonathan Willis and William Yardley, nephews, Robert Smith and Stephen Woolston. Codicil: June 21, 1816. To religious Society of Friends in Bucks Co., for Boarding School. To Samuel Smith, son of my nephew, Thomas. Wit: James Smith, Peter Thomson, George Williams. BARCLAY, MARGARET. Phila. Widow. January 6, 1813. September 25, 1817. 6.514. To my sons, John Barclay, Hugh Barclay and Richard Barclay. To my daughters, Mary Barr, Sarah Hufty. To daughter-in-law, Jane Barclay. Exec: Son, John Barclay. Wit: Sarah Medary, Christiana Lapp. LENTZ, JOHN. Moyamensing Township. Phila. Co. September 12, 1817. September 30, 1817. 6.514. To my wife, Sarah Lentz. To Executors, for use of son, William. To my four children: John, Mary, Rebecca and Sarah Lentz. Legacies given to son, John, and daughters, Mary and Sarah, when married. Execs: Friend, Philip Peltz, Esq., son, John Lentz, Jr., my son-in-law, Richard Peltz. Wit: John Gerritt, John Graham. MARSH, EDWARD. Phila. Mariner. September 13, 1814. October 3, 1817. 6.515. All estate unto my friend, Barnard Payne, of said city, Boarding House Keeper. Exec: Said Barnard Payne. Wit: Elizabeth Palmer, Richard Palmer. CLAPHAMSON, JOHN FISHER. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. Gentleman. February 5, 1817. October 6, 1817. 6.516. To wife, Ann, and my son, Samuel Claphamson, and his wife, Mary Ann. To my sister, Martha. Execs: Friend, William Adams of Phila., grocer, said son, Samuel. Wit: Thomas Mitchell, William Allen. LEECH, JANE. Phila. Widow of Duncan Leech, formerly of same place, deceased. November 3, 1809. October 8, 1817. 6.517. To my children, Edward Leech and Jane Berry, wife of Peter L. Berry. Granddaughter, Margaret Leech, daughter of John Leech. Grandson, Daniel, son of said Edward. Son, Daniel Leech, deceased. Execs: Friends, James Stuart and Edward Lane, both of Phila. Wit: John Richards, Jr., Israel Thomas. McKENZIE, REBECCA. Phila. Spinster. September 5, 1817. October 10, 1817. 6.518. All estate to father, Charles McKenzie, whom I appoint sole Executor. Wit: John W. Hamilton, James Wood. HUGHES, MARGARET. Phila. Widow. March 22, 1816. September 11, 1817. 6.518. Property in Northern Liberties to be sold, proceeds to sons, Samuel, Alexander, Thomas and daughters, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Margaret, and children of late son, James, deceased. To son, Alexander, in trust for daughter, Mary Torr. Execs: Samuel and Alexander. Wit: Isaac Wampole, Jr., Isaac Wampole. Letters to Samuel Hughes. ALLEN, MILLER. September 22, 1817. October 13, 1817. 6.519. To my sisters, Lydia Allen and Jane Annel. To mother, Jane Allen. Father, Thomas Allen, deceased. Exec: Samuel Allen. Wit: Bela Badger, Mary Pearson, Eliza Tomlinson. HIBBS, MAHLON. Lower Dublin Township. Phila. Co. September 13, 1817. October 13, 1817. 6.519. Estate to son, Mahlon Hibbs, except what Agnes Hibbs brought here. To Agnes Hibbs, for support of my son. If said son dies under age, Executors to pay his estate to John Overderff and Livinah Hibbs, when 21 years. Execs: Jonathan Thomas, Daniel Knight. Wit: Brian Wilkinson, Thomas Gilbert. FREYMUTH, WILLIAM. Phila. Yeoman. October 3, 1817. October 15, 1817. 6.520. To my friend, Catharine Richardson. To my brother, Benjamin E. Freymuth. To my nephew, William Freymuth. To my nephews and nieces, children of said brother, Benjamin. Execs: Friends, Henry F. Verchaux, William Richardson of said city. Wit: Evan Jones, Joel Jones. LATIMER, JANE. Phila. Single woman. July 3, 1817. October 16, 1817. 6.520. To sister, Margaret Geddes, wife of Henry Geddes. To Sarah B. Latimer, widow of my deceased brother, William G. Latimer. To Sarah Cuthbert, Ann Jane Cuthbert, Susanna Cuthbert. To Sophia Geddes, daughter of my sister, Margaret Geddes. To Elizabeth Latimer and Margaret Latimer, daughters of brother, George Latimer. To Sarah Banning, wife of Freeburn Banning, of Talbot Co., Maryland, and daughter of my sister, Margaret Geddes. To Sarah R. Latimer and Mary R. Latimer, daughters of my brother, Henry Latimer. To Sarah G. Cathcart and Jane L. Cathcart, daughters of my deceased sister, Susan, to be put in trust to their father, Rev. Robert Cathcart. To Mary Campbell, who now lives in family of my brother, George Latimer. To brothers, George and Thomas Latimer, my part of tract of land in Centre Co., Pennsylvania, belonging to estate of my father. To sister, Sarah Cuthbert, wife of Thomas Cuthbert. Sole Exec: Brother, George Latimer. Codicil: July 3, 1817. October 16, 1817. Sarah B. Latimer, widow of brother, William G. Latimer, deceased, legacy given to her, I bequeath to her children: James, William, Elizabeth, Sarah, George and Henry. To Grace Bayley, formerly a servant of my father. Wit: Ab'r. Claypoole, Charles Pettit, Peter Field, John Gouge. WILLIAMS, THOMAS. Moreland Township. Phila. Co. Musician. August 28, 1816. October 22, 1817. 6.522. To daughter, Elizabeth Williams. If she dies without issue, then to James Oram, son of Thomas Oram, an indented servant to Jacob Sommer. Execs: Said Elizabeth Williams, John Newell of Moreland Township, Montgomery Co., farmer. Wit: John B. Kroesen, John Newell. GRIFFITH, ISAAC. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. House Carpenter. October 27, 1817. October 30, 1817. 6.522. To my wife, Catharine Griffith, property conveyed to me by George Fox and Mary, his wife, also all other of my estate, appointing said wife Executrix, and my friend William Hallowell, Jr. of Northern Liberties, Executor. Wit: Joseph Rakestraw, Thomas Mason, John Simmons. BEARD, MARY. District of Southwark. Widow. May 22, 1817. November 3, 1817. 6.523. To my two nieces, Maria Richardson and Elizabeth Richardson, daughters of my late sister, Sarah Richardson. To my nephew, James Greeble, in case he returns within seven years. Exec: My friend, Benjamin Lyndal, of Phila., cabinet maker. Wit: David Coombs, Joshua Brittingham. Susanna Brittingham, wife of said Joshua, affirmed. LAMPATER, CATHARINE. Phila. Widow. December 27, 1816. November 4, 1817. 6.524. As my daughter, Elizabeth Speigel, has received her portion of my estate, the remainder to my four daughters: Christina Heimer, Margaret Fogel, Sarah Lawrence and Catharine Price. Execs: Friend and neighbour, Adam Cullman of District of Spring Garden, my said daughter, Christina. Wit: Jacob Gardner, Fred'k. Beates. McLANE, ELIZABETH. Widow of Samuel McLane of Phila. Proved: November 1, 1817. 6.524. To my nephew, Vincent Lockerman, and his children. To nephew, Joseph Miller Patten, and his children. Also to his sister, my niece, Ann Patten, and her children. All residue of estate to my brother, Samuel Miller. Execs: Friend William Flintham, merchant of Phila., my brother, Dr. Samuel Miller. Wit: William Flintham, Susan Flintham. BOSWELL, WILLIAM. Phila. Trader. April 5, 1813. November 11, 1817. 6.525. Estate to my wife, Margaret, and after her death, as follows: John Stephens, Jacob Stephens, William Boswell, George Boswell, Samuel Boswell, John Boswell, Elizabeth Boswell, Susanna Boswell, Mary Weaver and William Firtner. Exec: Joseph Shoemaker, silversmith. Wit: Joseph Shoemaker, Daniel Walton. BATTEIGER, VALENTINE. Phila. Merchant. October 29, 1812. November 12, 1817. 6.525. Estate to brother, Anthony Batteiger. To my sister, Maria Magdalen Koch. To children of late brother, George Jacob Batteiger, and to children of late sister, Maria Klein. Execs: Friends, Daniel Sutter, Frederick Gaul, of Phila. If Daniel Sutter should die before estate is settled, appoint friend, Peter Hertzog, of said city, merchant, in his stead. All my residuary legatees reside in Westheim, in Germany. Wit: John Goodman, Isaac Wampole. MARTI, MARTIN. Nicetown. Phila. Co. September 27, 1817. November 13, 1817. 6.526. To my wife, Maria Marti. To my children: oldest daughter, Salome, sons, Jacob and John, daughters, Maria, Barbara and Elizabeth. Exec: My friend, Anthony Roofner. Wit: John Wulzel, John Jacobi, Casper Wack. STRATTON, FITHIAN. Late of Cumberland Co., West New Jersey, now a resident of Kensington Co. of Phila. Minister of the Gospel. July 29, 1814. October 31, 1817. 6.526. To my wife, Sarah. To Daniel Parvin, my nephew, house and lot I bought of William Murphy in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, until his son, Fithian Stratton Parvin is 21 years. To Ephraim Stratton, son of my nephew, Fithian Stratton, Jr., on conditions that he pay legacy unto each of his three youngest sisters, Juda, Sarah and Ruth, when 18 years. To Samuel Stratton, son of Fithian Stratton, Jr., my nephew, property I purchased of Caleb Kemble and Othniel Comly at a place called Schooner Landing, in Cumberland Co., New Jersey, on conditions that he give legacy to Sarah Stratton, daughter of Joel Stratton, my nephew, when 18 years, also to Lot Stratton, son of my brother, William, (deceased), and who is now in Penns Valley, if he should demand it. To Enoch Heritage, son of my niece, Esther. To Thomas Stratton, my nephew, he to pay legacy unto three youngest daughters of William Stratton (deceased) when 18 years. After decease of my wife, to William Stratton, son of my nephew, William Stratton (deceased). Executors to have Guardianship of said William Stratton. To Samuel Parvin and his sister, Louisa, children of Aaron Parvin, my nephew. To Esther, Elizabeth and Clarity Stratton, daughters of my nephew, William Stratton (deceased). To Rachel Cooper, sister of my wife, Sarah Stratton. To my sister, Phoebe Woodruff. To Abel Whitiker. Residue to my nephews, Fithian, Joel and Thomas Stratton, and Daniel Parvin. Execs: Nephew, Daniel Parvin, friend, George C. Shively. Wit: Robert Hodgdon, William Cobb, Henry Shanonn. PHILSON, ALEXANDER. Phila. Co. October 16, 1817. November 19, 1817. 6.528. To wife, Jane. To son, Matthew, for his education. After decease of said wife, to my four children: Thomas, Frances E. Patton Philson (now Mrs. Breeder), Robert Alexander Philson, Matthew Philson. B. B. Breedir,husband of said daughter, Frances. To my son, James, one dollar on account of his improper conduct. I leave him in hands of his mother who will do justice to him if he reforms. Execs: Wife, Jane Philson, son Robert Alexander Philson, James Henderson. Wit: James Rush, John Deims, David C. Hopkins, John Haines. LORAIN, JOHN, JR. Phila. Merchant. Signed February 26, 1817. 6.529. All estate to my wife, Lydia, and after her death to my children by her, except my daughter, Elizabeth Shewell Lorain, for whom her aunt, Elizabeth Shewell, has made ample provision. Execs: Samuel Archer, James Wilmer, Lawrence Cauffman of Phila, merchant, my wife, Lydia Lorain. Wit: Peter Gaskill, Charles Lehman. Codicil: Samuel G. Wright, Executor, in addition to those named in Will. KURTZ, GEORGE. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. Victualler. November 14, 1817. November 26, 1817. 6.530. To my wife, Elizabeth. To my daughter, Elizabeth Barnhold, wife of Frederick Barnhold. To my daughter, Margaret Weaver, wife of Michael Weaver. To my grandson, George Weaver, son of said Michael and Margaret. To grandson, Frederick Barnhold, son of said Frederick and Elizabeth. To Mary Tailor. All residue to my wife and my three daughters: Elizabeth Barnhold, Margaret Weaver, Catharine Fricke. Exec: My friend, Tobias Beehler of Northern Liberties, Phila., grocer. Wit: Michael Baker, Frederick B. Robeson. JONES, ELIZABETH. Blockley Township. Phila. Co. May 8, 1815. November 22, 1817. 6.531. To my oldest son, William, and to daughter, Sarah Smith, each one dollar. To granddaughter, Elizabeth Jones. To son, Peter Jones, property adjoining that of Peter Rose and others. Execs: Said son, Peter, my nephew, Joseph Rose. Wit: Thomas I. Paschall, John Gibson, Gustavus A. Cox. Peter Jones affirmed same day. CARMALT, CALEB. Phila. July 22, 1812. November 26, 1817. 6.531. To my brother, Jonathan Carmalt. To my sisters, Rebecca Carmalt and Mary Howell. To Jonathan Carmalt, Jr. To Caleb Carmalt, Jr., and to his sisters, Susan and Rebecca, also to his sons, Jonathan, Isaac, James and daughter, Mary Ann. To James Howell. Execs: Brother, Jonathan Carmalt, my sisters, Rebekah Carmalt, Mary Howell. Wit: Joseph Moore, Joseph Crukshank. Jonathan Carmalt and Mary Howell affirmed. UHL, JOHN. Phila. October 12, 1814. December 1, 1817. 6.532. To wife, Catharine, she to support her mother, Eve Reiser. To my children: son John, eldest daughter Ann Maria Uhl, daughter Elizabeth Passey, youngest son William Reinhart Uhl. Execs: Wife, Catharine, my friend Conrad Wile. Wit: Jacob Mechlin, Samuel Mechlin. Samuel Keemle, of Phila., attorney at law, affirmed. Signed: Uhle. GOURLEY, JOHN. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. November 16, 1816. November 26, 1817. 6.533. Estate to wife, Elizabeth Gourley. Execs: Said wife, Elizabeth, Samuel Macferan, Esq. Wit: John Sowder, Michael Bowers. McMAKEN, SAMUEL. Phila. August 1817. November 25, 1817. 6.534. To my wife, Margaret, and after her death, to my children: Mary Sheble, Margaret M. Golder, Julia Ann McMaken, Susanna McMaken, Samuel McMaken, Eliza McMaken, William McMaken. Exec: Son-in-law, Adam Sheble, of Phila. Co. Wit: John Gray, Alexander Miller. JUSTIS, PEDRO. Southwark. Mariner. August 31, 1811. December 11, 1817. 6.534. Estate to my wife, Elizabeth, and her child or children. Exec: Said wife. Wit: Ebenezer Ferguson, Thomas Lake. BOOTH, ELIZABETH. Widow of William Booth of Phila. December 3, 1817. December 26, 1817. 6.535. All my property to my two children: Rachael, wife of Samuel Cornelius, and John Booth. Execs: Friends, Richard Nath, John Maris. Wit: Josiah Randall, Isaac Forsyth. STRIEPY, MARIA. Phila. Widow. April 30, 1812. December 17, 1817. 6.535. Exec: Grandson, William Herman. Estate to son, Adam Striepy, and said grandson. Wit: Andrew Way, Frederick Beates. HOWELL, REBECCA. Phila. July 15, 1807. November 28, 1817. 6.535. To my daughter, Mary Drinker. To granddaughter, Rebecca Drinker, and other children of said daughter. To grandson, John Drinker, the property devised to his sister, Rebecca, if she dies under age, he paying his brother half of valuation. Wit: John Drinker, Joseph Thomas, Nathan Thomas. HAY, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS. Phila. April 30, 1817. December 4, 1817. 6.536. Wearing apparel to brother, Francis. All residue of my estate to my sister, Mary Witmer, she may give to my brother and sisters as she thinks proper. Execs: Said sister, Mary Witmer, my brother-in-law, Henry Witmer. Wit: Isaac Wampole, John C. Otto. COLLINS, PETER. Phila. November 13, 1817. December 10, 1817. 6.536. To nephews, James Collins and Peter Collins. To my relation, Sarah Markens. To Michael Magrath, to be paid by him to Orphan Asyslum attached to Catholic Congregation of St. Mary's Church, in Phila. To wife, Margaret, and to my brothers, John, Anthony and William Collins, and my sister, Elizabeth Cannan. Execs: James McGill, of Phila., taylor, and John Kessler, Esq. of Northern Liberties, said city. Wit: John P. Milnor, Frederick Beates. Letters to James McGill. CRESS, PETER. Phila. Saddler. April 3, 1812. December 13, 1817. 6.537. Unto children of my deceased son, John Cress. Unto daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Henry Graff. Unto daughter, Esther Billmeyer. Unto daughter, Rebecca, wife of Henry Erben. To son, George Cress. To daughter, Juliana Hartley. Execs: Son, George Cress, my son-in-law, Henry Graff. Wit: Abraham Stein, Frederick Beates. McARTHUR, ELEANOR. Phila. Widow. August 12, 1817. December 17, 1817. 6.538. To sister, Sarah B. McArthur, whom I appoint Executrix. Wit: George Wilson, Thomas Latimer. CLYMER, ROBERT. Phila. October 9, 1811. January 13, 1817. 6.539. Estate to Clement Biddle, Thomas Biddle, and my son, Jacob Clymer, in trust for daughter, Barbara Clymer, and her children. After their death, to my children: Christopher, Charles, Jacob, George and Archibald Clymer. Execs: Said Clement and Thomas Biddle, my son, Jacob. Wit: John B. Orso, James C. Biddle. John G. Biddle, affirmed. VINCENT, JOHN. District of Southwark. Phila. Co. December 19, 1816. November 15, 1817. 6.539. Property to my wife, Elizabeth, and after her death or intermarriage, to my nephew James Townly, son to my sister, Sarah Townly, alias Vincent. To Elizabeth Morton, my indented girl, daughter to my nephew, John Morton. Execs: William Nesbitt and William Graham, of Southwark. Wit: John Lawrence, John Clarke, Joseph Keefe. BACON, REBECCA. Phila. Spinster. October 22, 1814. December 22, 1817. 6.540. To brother, Joseph Bacon. To sisters, Hannah Evans and Mary Mount. Exhonerate nephew, Joseph Scattergood, from payment of debt. To nephews: James Olden, Charles Bacon, William Evans, Joseph Evans, Joel Evans, Thomas Evans and Charles Evans. To nieces: Rebecca Ridgway, Sarah Bacon, Mary Bacon, Mary Evans and Hannah Evans, Jr. To Sarah Scattergood, widow of Thomas, and to her daughter, Rebecca Scattergood. To cousin, David Denn, of Alloways Creek, New Jersey, and to his sister, Martha Thompson. To cousin, Dorcas Eldridge. To my sister, Mary's grandson, George Oldden. To brother-in-law, Jonathan Evans, in trust for educating poor young women at Westtown Boarding School. To Rebecca Peirce, daughter of Caleb Peirce. To cousin, Sarah Wright. To Ann Bunting, niece of Thomas Hough, deceased. To Sarah Elfrith, daughter of Jeremiah Elfrith. To brother, Joseph Bacon, and brother-in-law, Jonathan Evans, in trust for Asylum for Insane near Phila. To nieces, Mary Evans and Ann Scattergood, in trust for use of poor. Execs: Two nephews, Joseph Scattergood and William Evans, to whom I leave residue of estate. Wit: Joseph Gibbons, Isaac Lloyd. LINEHAN, MARGARETTA. Phila. Spinster. November 6, 1817. December 19, 1817. 6.541. To step-brother, John Riley, for his education and maintenance. To my sister, Ellen Linehan, and my brother, Coleman Linehan. To my grandmother, Eleanor Green. To my aunt, Eleanor Wray. To "St. Joseph's Society in City of Phila." To brother, James Linehan. To black girl, Jane Faussett, now living with me. Should said Ellen and Coleman Linehan die under age, then to my three brothers: James Linehan, Maurice Linehan and Dennis Linehan. Execs: Grandmother, said Eleanor Green, also to be Testamentary Guardian of my step-brother, John Riley. Wit: Lewis Shoemaker, Henry Shoemaker. MOORE, JOSEPH. Phila. May 28, 1817. December 29, 1817. 6.542. To my housekeeper, Elizabeth Tustin. To granddaughter, Sarah Moore. To my four grandchildren: Mary Moore, Elizabeth Harr Maddock, Sarah Moore Maddock, Randal Malin Maddock. To grandson, Joseph Moore Truman, in trust for his sister, Susannah Baker. To Joseph Moore Truman, Jeffrey Truman, Richard Truman, George Truman, Joseph Moore, and Elizabeth Moore. Execs: Friends, James Truman, Thomas Rogers, both of Phila. Wit: Samuel Hildeburn, James Watson. Griffith Edwards of Phila., grocer, affirmed. LUTZ, FREDERICK. Northern Liberties. Phila. Co. Ceeder Cooper. October 7, 1816. December 29, 1817. 6.543. To wife, Hannah Lutz, and to children: Henry Lutz, John Lutz, Frederick Lutz, Hannah Lutz, Mary Ann Lutz, and such other child as May be hereafter born. Said wife to be Testamentary Guardian to all my children. Execs: Wife, Hannah, my friend Jonathan Thomas, living at present on Old York Road. Wit: Jacob Sheble, Jr., John I. Heriges. FOREPAUGH, GEORGE. Phila. September 29, 1817. December 30, 1817. 6.544. Legacies to my eldest son, Andrew, and to my son, George. To Mary Hood, sister to my son-in-law, John Hood. To Margaret Rain, my granddaughter. Residue to my daughter, Margaret, wife of John Ruddach. Execs: Friends, Ludwick Sharp, of Phila., merchant, Daniel Buckley, Northern Liberties of said city, and Archibald McCrellish of same place. Wit: John Anderson, Adam Trazuair, Charles A. Drosdoof. Execs. Ludwick Sharp and Archibald McCrelish, sworn.