Wills: Sarah Rogers, 1844: Unity Twp, Westmoreland County, PA

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WILL OF SARAH ROGERS 

February 22, 1844

Will Book 3, Page 115, No. 1517

Westmoreland County., PA


 

Transcribed in original spelling and grammar by

Richard A. Kelanic 

December 30, 2000

Will of Sarah Rogers 

1517

"In the name of God amen. I Sarah Rogers widow of Peter Rogers deceased, of Unity Township 
Westmoreland County and State of Pennsylvania, Being weak in body but of sound mind, memory 
and understanding, considering the uncertainty of this transitory life, think fit to make 
this my last Will and Testament in the following manner, Viz. I recommend my Soul to God who 
gave it, and my body to the Earth, to be buried in a christian like manner, and as touching 
such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bestow upon me in this world. I give and 
dispose of them in the following manner, after all my Just debts and funeral expenses is paid 
Thus first and last I give and bequeath all my personal property unto Henry McGuire. My only 
child - with the exception of my wearing apparel, which I have given to Mary Newhouse daughter 
of George Newhouse my dress Bonnet, two callico dress frocks, and one Green quilted Petticoat. 
Also one dress Shawl I have also given all the balance of my wearing apparel to Cathrine Richard 
And I also give my deceased husbands profile to his father John Rogers And I do constitute and 
appoint Hugh Jamison, of the before mentioned township, County and State, Executor of this my 
last will and testament. Revoking all other former wills by me made , and giving him full power 
and authority to execute the same. In testimony Whereof I Sarah Rogers, the testator, have to 
these presents, it being my last will and testament set my hand and seal dated this 
twenty - second of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Forty - four"


[Signature] Sarah [her X mark] Rogers

Signed Sealed and acknowledged by the testator in presence of us the subscribers to be her last 
Will and testament

[Signatures]

Charles Richard

Wm S. Richard } Legally proved and aproved the 8th day of June A.D. 1844. Same day recorded. 
Letters Testamentary issued the 12th day of June A.D. 1844

Executor sworn before me [Signature] D. Cooke Reg’r.