HANCOCK COUNTY, WV PROBATE RECORD EXTRACTS 1870-1879/1880-1889/1890-1899 Taken From Microfilm Note: 1869 is missing from microfilm Also most of 1870 is missing. Submitted by Janet Waite Testator: PORTER, William Date: 9/30/1870 Place of Residence: Hancock Co, WV Devisees: Mother: Elizabeth Brothers: John and James Phebe, Mariah and Connie (no relationship given) Presbyterian Missions Witness: Thomas MILLER Jasper M. PORTER Testator: McCREA, John Date: 9/29/1870 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Martha Sons: William E., Robert, Walter, John, and Ollie Daughters: Julia, Nancy, Elizabeth, Mary Margaret Witness: Joseph BELL Ephriam ATKINSON Testator: MOORE, Thomas Date: 8/27/1871 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Jnae Adopted Son: Samuel Robert F. BRADLEY, Thomas Moore BRADLEY s/o Robert F. BRADLEY Thomas MOORE s/o William MOORE Thomas MOORE s/o James MOORE Thomas Moore SHAY s/o William SHAY Frank Moore SHAY Thomas Moore SAHY s/o ? SHAY Thomas McDOLE s/o William McDOLE Thomas FITCH s/o William FITCH Foreign Missionary Society Witness: James G. MARSHALL, Thomas DURBIN Testator: PROSSER, Robert Date: 3/14/1871 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: William, James and John T. Daughters: Mary Jane PROSSER (KOUNTZ), Elizabeth DAVIS MERCER, (Nancy) Martha Ann MAYLONE Witness: Eli F. BUCHER Asa GEER Testator: BROWN, John Date: 5/21/1871 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: John Scott BROWN Daughters: Laura H., Catherine Alice, Nancy D. Brother-in-law: A. DESELLEM Witness: A.G. DESSELLEM, Daniel DONEHOO Testator: MORROW, Susan Date: 6/26/1871 Place of Residence: Butler Township, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Robert, Alexander, James W. Daughters: Susan, Mary, and Margaret SWEARINGEN Witness: J.S. OWINGS A. FLANAGIN John SUTTON, Jr. Testator: MILLER, Elvira S. Date: 7/17/1871 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sisters: Amanda, Martha W., Evaline GREER Brothers: Thomas and J. ?. MILLER Brother-in-law: Rev. S.F. GREER Witness: J. H. ATKINSON 1 other Testator: SPIVEY, Samuel Date: 12/?/1871 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Ann Eliza Sons: Frank, George, and Albert Alexander Brothers: William and Nicholas Sarah M. ABRAMS Witness: John CAMPBELL James CAMPBELL Testator: DOUGLASS, James Date: 1/26/1852(?) Place of Residence: Clay Township, New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Thomas, Andrew, John, James Thompson Daughters: Rebecca, Nancy, Elizabeth and Mary Jane Witness: John F. DANIELS William SHANLEY, M.D. Testator: MORROW, Alexander Date: 2/19/1872 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: James E., William W., Robert, Calvin, S. Marquis Daughters: Dora and Mary Witness: James G. MARSHALL Daniel DONEHOO Testator: SPIVEY, William Date: 4/24/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Nephews: Frank, George, Albert Alexander, and Edgar Sister-in-law: Eliza Sister: Eliza Jane Brother: Nicholas Kate, wife of Nicholas James SMITH and wife Eliza Jane Sarah ABRAMS Nieces: Jennie SMITH, Elizabeth GARDNER Samuel SWEARINGEN and wife Martha Witness: John H. CAMPBELL Benton LANGFITT Testator: ALLISON, Jonathan Sr. Date: 6/14/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Jonathan Jr., James and Ross Daughters: Elizabeth WORK, Sarah FOWLER, Mary HUFF Moses PUGH Witness: James G. MARSHALL S.W. WILSON Testator: FRESHWATER, David Date: 9/10/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Anna Daughter: Mary SMITH Sons: David, Isaac, and William Witness: Robert MORROW William ANDERSON, Jr. Testator: HOBBS, Eliza Jane Date: 10/16/1872 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Mother: Eliza Nieces: Mary E. WILKIN, Etta HOBBS Sister: Mary E. WARD Witness: Alexander EDIE J. G. DANIELS Testator: JOHNSTON, Thomas Date: 11/20/1872 Place of Residence: Grant Township Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughters: Mary Jane and Isabella A. Sons: Ephriam, Wesley, John S. and Andrew Witness: James G. MARSHALL William SHAY Testator: WILCOXEN, George II Date: 11/25/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son William and his heirs vis; George, Thomas, William, Ida, Florence, Ellen and Lizzie Witness: Daniel DONEHOO J.W. HOBBS Testator: FOWLER, Elizabeth Date: 12/26/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: John, William, Joseph, Jacob, Thomas and Richard Daughters: Mary ALLISON, Verlinda ARBUCKLE, Anne PITTENGER, Sussanah MICK Witness: James STEWART Wesley JOHNSON Testator: CASSIDAY, Sarah Date: 12/31/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son-in-law Robert Sr. Presbyterian Foreign Missions Presbyterian Board of Education Jane LINDSEY, Hephzibah CASSIDAY, Heirs of John McCARTY, Timothy McCARTY Hugh D. McCARTY, Rebecca BLACK, Sarah MATHEWSON, Keziah FORBES, Elizabeth M. PORTLOCK Witness: J. H. ATKINSON John W. THAYER Testator: NISWONGER, Elizabeth Date: 4/21/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: James D. ROBB Foster Daughter: Malinda BLACKWELL Sister: Catherine Brothers: not named Witness: George JOHNSTON Watson S. JOHNSTON Testator: WITHERSPOON, Thomas S. Date: 4/21/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Mother: Margaret Wife: Annie E. Witness: Edward CAMPBELL John GLASS Testator: GRAFTON, William H. Date: 4/21/1873 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: Jehu, Nathan, John and Parker Heirs of son William H. Daughter: Margaret CHAPMAN & Sarah Grandchildren: Bryant GRAFTON, Samuel GRAFTON, Catherine GRAFTON, Mary GRAFTON, William H. BRANDON, Nancy Jane BRANDON William G. BONSALL Witness: W.L. BIGHAM Manuel DORNAN Testator: WILCOXEN, Henry H. Date: 10/20/1873 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Harriett Sons: Robert H., William A., and John Daughters: Almyra Agnes, Viola Anna, Emaline, Elizabeth WHITEHILL, Mahala Jane McCLOUD, Martha Valinda CHAMBERS, Deborah CHAMBERS Witness: James G. MARSHALL John R. SCOTT Testator: COCHRAN, William Date: 10/20/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Margaret Sons: Samuel, Davie, William and Robert Daughter: Emaline WHITSON Granddaughter: Minerva SMITH Witness: Jeremiah RALSTON William J. CABLE Testator: WYLIE, John Date: 12/15/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Wife: Eliza C. Son: William W. Daughter: Adeline Granddaughter: Emma Estina Witness: J. H. ATKINSON E. A. ATKINSON Testator: JEWELL, John Date: 12/15/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Sarah E. Witness: Allison MARTIN Alex B. ALLISON Testator: McGAVRAN, Sarah G. 12/16/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: John G. Daughter: Mary L. Witness: G. W. STEWART B. J. CAMPBELL Testator: SHIPLEY, Samuel Date: 10/10/1874 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: name not given Son: Henry Daughters: Josephen CABLE, Elizabeth CARTER, Louisa PYLES, Amanda OWINGS Witness: William ROBERTS G. L. HENDRICKS Testator: CRAWFORD, Robert Date: 11/17/1874 Place of Residence: Steubenville, Jefferson Co., OH Devisees: Wife: Mary Son: John Daughters: Elizabeth, Amanda MOONEY, Salina MILLER Witness: Robert SHERRARD, Jr. Thomas MEANS Testator: McCOY, David Date: 11/17/1874 Place of Residence: Saline Township, Jefferson Co., OH Devisees: Sons: William L., James Daughter: Martha G. Grandson: David Witness: William McCOY Daniel DONEHOO Testator: GLASS, Elizabeth Date: 12/16/1875 Place of Residence: Hancock Co, WV Devisees: Brother: William W. Mother: Eliza Witness: J. ATKINSON Rebecca SUTOR (?) Testator: COLVIN, Isabella Date: 5/26/1875 Place of Residence: Edgeworth, Allegheny Co., PA Devisees: Grandson: William WILSON Granddaughter: Annie WILSON Witness: Thomas CONNER Grace FINLEY Testator: EDIE, John Date: 10/16/1875 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Catherine Sons: John H., Henry B., James E. Daughter: Alice Virginia Witness: J. O. MILLER Alex EDIE B.J. CAMPBELL Testator: McCLURG, William Date 10/18/1875 Place of Residence: Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Verlinda Sons: Fielder, William K., James, Reason, and John Daughters: Melissa GORDON, Margaret Ann GARDNER Witness: John KNOX William M. LEE Testator: MILLER, John Date: 12/11/1875 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: John Leyda, Benjamin, David, Stewart B., and Alexander Daughters: Elizabeth E. MILLER, Thorn(?) COWAN, Mary Jane MOORE, Emma L. HOBBS, Levina MARSHALL Witness: John WILSON Samuel MOORE J.W. HOBBS Testator: SMITH, Ann Date: 1/11/1876 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughters: Louisa CONN, Sarah SHIERS, Hannah SIMPSON, Maria WHEELER, Elizabeth Grandson: Henry SMITH Witness: William STEWART Absalom BAXTER Testator: MILLER, Benjamin Date: 7/21/1876 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary Hannah Sons: John P., Martin Luther, Morgan H., Lemuel Daughters: Emily Ann SNOWDEN, Maggie MILLER Witness: Samuel MOORE A. Mc. FLANAGIN Testator: SUTHERN, William Date: 9/27/1876 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Hugh, James, Robert, Martin, Willilam Lincoln Daughters: Elizabeth WILSON, Margaret GODWIN, Sarah Ann SUTHERN Witness: J. H. ATKINSON John LYONS Testator: CAMPBELL, Robert Date: 12/14/1876 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Margaret Sons: James V., John H., Robert Elliott Daughters: Melissa MILLER, Eliza Jane SCOTT, Margaret MILLER Witness: William SHAY A. Mc. FLANAGIN Testator: COOPER, John Date: 1/23/1877 Place of Residence Morris Township, Washington Co., PA Devisees: Son: Thomas Daughters: Elizabeth PATTERSON, Dalina ATKINSON, Mary McNEAL, Harriett PATTERSON, Nancy DAY, Amelia SIMPSON, Sarah Jane CARY Grandchildren: Mary Jane COOPER, John Ephriam COOPER, Flora Samantha COOPER, Theodore SIMPSON Witness: Matthias MINTON Harvey LINDLEY Testator: ANDREWS, Catherine Date: 9/4/1876 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: George H., Jacob, Joseph Daughters: Susan MELVIN, Catherine MORROW, Rachel McBRIDE Witness: John P. MILLER James G. MARSHALL Testator: SUTOR, Sophia Date: 9/15/1876 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Thomas and Robert Daughters: Mary, Margaret JOHNSON Witness: Ephriam BRICE John A. CAMPBELL Testator: STEWART, Joseph Date: 3/31/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Joseph M., Edwin R., William E. Heirs of son John STEWART Daughters: Emily SHANE, Jane ? Witness: James R.M. STEWART William Cooper Testator: MINOR, James G. Date: 5/5/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: James B., John D., Isaac Scott Granddaughters: Elizabeth Jane ALLISON, Ellen MINOR, Sarah M. MINOR Grandsons: James Calvin MINOR, James Scott MINOR Witness: John F. DEEMER Caleb GRETZINGER Testator: MELVIN, James Date: 5/14/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Philena Sons: John H., Thayer, J. A. B. MELVIN Granddaughter: Sarah MOORE Witness: J. G. HUNTER Simon GILDER A. Mac. FLANAGIN Testator: SNOWDEN, Emily Ann Date: 5/21/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughters: Elizabeth V., Nannie L. Sons: Elmer E., Frank A., Willie E. Brother: Morgan H. MILLER Witness: John WILSON R. H. BROWN Testator: HERRON, Robert Date: 6/1/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: William, A. J., Robert Daughter: Rachel LAKE Witness: Thomas BAMBRICK Thomas MAYHEW Testator: McCOWN, John C. Date: 6/19/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: C. A., A. R., John, and H. D. Son-in-law: Daniel DONEHOO Daughters: Ellenor DONEHOO, 1 other Witness: ? COLLINS A. Mac. FLANAGIN Testator: ARBUCKLE, John Date: 7/3/1877 Place of Residence: Allegheny City, Allegheny Co., PA Devisees: Daughter: Margaret WATSON Charles, John, Margaret, Catherine, Christina, Children of son Thomas John and Jeanette children of son James. Witness: Alex H. MILLER Nathaniel HOLMES Testator: LATHAN, John Date: 7/14/1877 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: William Daughters: Mary GROMO, Rebecca BRANDON, Nancy BERNARD Grandsons: Thomas DURBIN, John A. GROMO Witness: Charles STEWART James B. MINOR Testator: JACKSON, William L. Date: 8/7/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: Levi Jones JACKSON, Josiah Fredie Dales JACKSON, George Washington JACKSON Daughters: Elizabeth HUFF, Rebecca Anne DURBIN, Virginia Bell JACKSON, Mary FINNEY, Margaret Ellen ALLISON Grandchildren: William Jackson MERCER, Mary Matilda MERCER Witness: J. W. ALLISON, Peter PUGH and 1 other Testator: GARDNER, Reason Date: 9/11/1877 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Melvina M. Son: John A. Witness: H. R. HILL W. T. THOMPSON Testator: NISWONGER, George Date: 12/24/1877 Place of Residence: Grant District Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: George Elbert, Clarence Oliver Daughters: Olly May, Maggie Bell Witness: James B. ALLISON Ephriam JOHNSTON Testator: ROACH, Jesse Date: 10/27/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Robert H., John P., Daughter: Ruhanna FIGLEY Granddaughter: Laura MACKEY Lucinda, wife of Robert H. Witness: James CHAMBERS George B. CHAMBERS Testator: BAMBRICK, Thomas Date: 1/12/1878 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: James P., Lewis S., Thomas, William M., George Thompson Daughters: Mary STEWART, Honor BAXTER, Isabella BAMBRICK Witness: John MAYHEW John WILSON Testator: BRASHEAR, Anna Eliza Date: 5/8/1877 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Father: Jesse BONSALL Brothers: John A. BONSALL, John BONSALL, Thomas BONSALL Niece: Lena H. BONSALL Mary BRANDON, Victor T. KISSINGER, Mary WINTERS, Jane SK?TO Nephew: William BONSALL Witness: Mary CAMPBELL J.M. DODD M.B. CAMPBELL and 1 other Testator: SCOTT, John Date: 3/14/1878 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Margaret and Sarah, children of son John; deceased Sons: Rev. George SCOTT, James C. Daughter: Mary CARSON Witness: Samuel MOORE Anderson SHAY James G. MARSHALL Testator: WITHERSPOON, Margaret Date: 6/15/1878 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: John Daughters: Elizabeth, Agnes, Isabella Witness: M. B. CAMPBELL John CAMPBELL Testator: MAYHEW, John W. Date: 7/8/1878 Place of Residence: Hanover Township Beaver Co., PA Devisees: Wife: Ella Son: Rezin W. Daughter: Ila M. Witness: William SWEARINGEN Basal SWEARINGEN Testator: WILCOXEN, Rachel Date: 10/10/1878 Place of Residence: Allegheny City, Allegheny Co., PA Devisees: John Thomas GLASS Charles N. COLLINS Witness: N. D. BILDERBACK D. F. PATTERSON Testator: PROSSER, Seneca Date: 10/24/1878 Place of Residence: Grant Township Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Anne Sons: Eli, Daniel, Washington, Jonathan Daughters: Rachel DAVIS, Phoebe BROWNLEE, Sarah ANSELMAN, Ruth LOCKARD, Mary BURT, Lydia PARISH Witness: Asa GEER 1 other Testator: BROWN, Jacob Date: 4/2/1879 Place of Residence: Brooklyn Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Richard Hooker BROWN, Edward M. BROWN, George Burns BROWN, Jacob B. BROWN Daughters: Anna L., Ella W., Virginia, Barbara Hendrie (or Heirs) Witness: P. C. McLANE 1 other Testator: WARWICK, Agnes Date: 4/21/1879 Place of Residence: Butler Township Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Presbyterian Board of Missions Son: Anthony Daughter: Jane McWHA, Mary Anne STEWART, Agnes HERRON, Eliza FULTON, Margaret MORROW Witness: John S. OWINGS James W. MORROW Testator: ROBERTS, Samuel Date: 4/21/1879 Place of Residence: Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Margaret Son: John Daughter: Mariah Witness: W. BROWN David CAMPBELL Testator: BROWN, Mary A. Date: 5/12/1879 Place of Residence: New Lexington, Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: Harry Witness: George BROWN James G. MARSHALL Testator: BRENNAMAN, Jacob Date: 5/3/1879 Place of Residence: Grant Township Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Margaret Sons: Cyrus E., Christian C., William J., John R., George C. Daughters: Sarah Alice, Elizabeth Jane HIBBS Witness: W. M. HEWITT E. W. HEWITT Testator: SUTTON, John Sr. Date: 9/13/1879 Place of Residence: Butler Township Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Eliza A. Sons: William W., John, Jr. Daughters: Mary MURDOCK, Rachel A. LONGSTREOTH, Elizabeth IRWIN, Margaret ALLISON, Amanda JENKINS, Emaline PATTERSON Granddaughters: Mary E., Chidester Witness: James G. MARSHALL, Samuel MOORE Testator: CUMMINS, Elizabeth Date: 10/20/1879 Place of Residence: Clay District Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: David Brother: Charles C. FULTON Sister: Mary REED Niece: Mary HAYS John Lyons ? Witness: William LODGE Robert HERRON Hancock County, WV Probate Court Extracts 1880-1889 Taken from Microfilm Submitted by Janet Waite Testator: JOHNSTON, Robert E. Capt. 1st U.S. Infantry Date: 1/17/1880 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Brothers and Sisters- not named Colored Ward: Lizzie Watson S. and Rev. George E. Brothers Witness: A. C. BERGEN W.A. SURGEON Testator: HUFF, Samuel Sr. Date: 4/10/1880 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Nancy Daughter: Nancy Ann Grandson: Samuel L. MURRAY Witness: W. W. McMILLIN James G. MARSHALL Testator: BROWN, Oliver Date: 5/3/1880 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: Elizabeth Sons: William and Robert C. Grand Children: Emma, Anna, Mary, Eliza, Alice, Stephen Witness: Samuel ROBERTS William GRAHAM Testator: BIGHAM, William L. Date: 4/24/1880 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary J. Nephews: James C. BIGHAM, Isaac FULTON Grand Nephew: Davidson CAMPBELL Niece: Gertrude FINNEY Witness: Smith F. GRIER J. H. ATKINSON Testator: BURNS, Jane R. Date: 8/21/1880 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: Ella F. Son: Charles McC. Step-son: John N. Friend: John WILSON Witness: George E. RABBITT R. S. DONEHOO Testator: WYLIE, William Date: 12/4/1880 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Frank (or Frances) <-- exactly as typed on film Sons: Lester Allen, William Warren, Walter Rodgers, John Power Daughters: Melissa Lincoln, Ann Eliza Witness: J. H. ATKINSON D. M. WYLIE Testator: WILCOXEN, Harriett Date: 4/15/1881 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: Almyra A. Witness: W. M. SCOTT D. WARD Testator: HIBBITS, Margaret Date: 4/25/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: James H. Sister: Catherine MURRAY Brother -in-law: Daniel HIBBITS James son of Daniel Margaret A. McSWIGGEN ? Brother: James HEWITT Other brothers and sisters not named Witness: R. H. BROWN R. B. BROWN Testator: MAYHEW, John Date: 5/10/1881 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: James N., William, and David V. Daughters: Mary CUSTER, Lydia TRAVIS, Nancy FULTON, Eliza A. SUTTON, Rebecca ALABAUGH Rezin and Ila children of John W. (deceased) John and Elizabeth children of William V. Witness: John WILSON James G. MARSHALL Testator: ANDERSON, Margaret Date: 7/2/1881 Place of Residence: Fairview, Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: William SHAY, Robert Anderson SHAY, James M. SHAY, Maggie SHAY, Robert A. MOORE son of Rebecca S. MOORE, John S. MOORE son of Rebecca S. MOORE Robert CARSON Daughter: Sarah C. SHAY Witness: George W. RABBITT James G. MARSHALL Testator: RALSTON, Samuel Date: 7/1/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Alexander, William, George W., Francis, James Daughters: Martha Jane OSBORNE, Margaret SMITH, Barbara GON (or GOW) Witness: William BROWN D. H. KEGGY Testator: ATKINSON, Ephriam Date: 8/30/1881 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: Thomas J. Wife: Mary A. Daughters: Martha A. CUNNINGHAM, Elizabeth D. HOUSEHOLDER, Mary A. SWEENY Grand Children: Mary Elizabeth ATKINSON, George A. WHITE Witness: J. H. ATKINSON J. B. STEWART Testator: MOODY, James A. Date: 10/31/1881 Place of Residence: Green Township, Beaver Co., PA Devisees: Wife: Isabel Son: Robert and his children Daughter Elizabeth COBURN and her children Elizabeth PUGH and her children Martha and her children Witness: James D. BABB Robert W. STEWART Joseph McCREEDY Testator: GRAHAM, Gilbert Date: 11/22/1881 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Rosa Witness: J. H. ATKINSON Jacob WILSON Testator: ALLISON, James B. Date: 12/17/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co, WV Devisees: Sons: Richard F. and Thomas Baker Daughters: Mary Ann BEALL, Arbell Jane, Elizabeth Verlinda Witness: Alex ALLISON E. W. ALLISON Testator: BROWN, Anna Date: 12/20/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: James W. Jr., William J., Richard, John, L.H. BROWN Daughters: Barbara, Honor E., Anne LOGAN, Hannah Amanda, Mary C., M. K. WILSON Granddaughter: Mary Idella Witness: I. M. Young Robert Morrow Testator: ALLISON, Burgess Date: 2/18/1882 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Joseph W., Enoch W. Daughters: Keziah BRENNAMAN, Elizabeth BARTHOLAMEW Several grand children-- could not read names on film Witness: John WILSON James G. MARSHALL Testator: PEAK, Daniel Date: 4/17/1882 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Amy Daughter: Emily ALLISON Son-in-law: Alexander B. ALLISON Brother: William PEAKE Ward: Wilson McKINNON Witness: Jonathan ALLISON, Jr. Daniel DONEHOO Testator: CAMPBELL, James H. Date: 6/5/1882 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Isabel Daughters: Margaret TAYLOR, Levina J. HUDSON, Elizabeth YOUNG, Mary CAMPBELL, Nancy CAMPBELL, Clarinda E. FRESHWATER, Hannah G. MILLER, Virginia CAMPBELL Granddaughter: Anna Bell YOUNG Witness: Thomas YOUNG T.C. CAROTHERS Testator: MILLER, J. C. Date: 6/10/1882 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: Ralph Cowl children: not named Witness: John McDONALD Charles SCHAUBLE (SHAUBLE) Testator: MARQUIS, Elizabeth Date: 8/7/1882 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: Ebenezer Daughter: Julia Ann MANYPENNY Granddaughter: Caroline HOBBS Witness: S. H. BAXTER Basil J. DORNAN Testator: RICHARDSON, John Date: 10/25/1882 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisee: Wife: Mary Witness: Joseph C. BELL John H. HOBBS Testator: McWha, Robert Date: 10/25/1882 Place of Residence: Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Drusilla Daughters: Georgiann, Eliza Grandson: Robert LEE Witness: John PATTERSON J. W. STEWART Testator: JOHNSTON, Sarah L. Date:1/10/1883 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisee: Presbyterian Foreign Missions Witness: J. M. STEWART William M. HAMILTON Testator: MURRAY, William C. Date: 4/6/1883 Place of Residence: Poe District, Fairview, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Emily Daughters: E. J. MURRAY, Harriet N. SCOTT, Bertha WILHELM Grandsons: Samuel Edward MURRAY, William Hooker MURRAY Witness: Cyrus BEALL Anderson SHAY Testator: ASHBRIDGE, Mary Date: 5/23/1883 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: Isabel ABRAMS Granddaughter: Mary ABRAMS Witness: R. S. DOUGLASS William HOOPER Testator: FLOWERS, Sarah J. Date: 10/1/1883 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: Hezekiah Son: W.H. Daughters: Mary Anne, Lizzie, Jessie, Samilda, Emma Witness: W. B. GRAFTON W.H. FLOWERS Testator: FOWLER, Richard Date: 12/7/1883 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Martha Ann Children: not named Witness: A. S. ALLISON J. H. ALLISON Testator: HOBBS, Emma L. Date: 2/15/1884 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: John Marshall HOBBS, Oliver Ray HOBBS Daughter: Carrie Witness: James G. MARSHALL E. WILSON Testator: HAGER(?), Lawson Date: 5/31/1884 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary A. Witness: W. PUSSY Robert MURRAY Testator: SUTTON, William W. Date: 4/17/1884 Place of Residence: Ross Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio Devisees: Wife: Jane Sons: Thomas B., George B., Robert W., Andrew Daughters: Annie, Rebecca, Amy Witness: James SHANE B. F. SMYTHE Testator: MANYPENNY, Thomas Date: 5/29/1884 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Julia Ann Daughters: Ann Eliza BARTON, Martha SNYDER, Mary BARTON, Melissa HALE, Margaret WILCOX Sons: Alexander, George W., William Witness: A. D. McCARTY J. H. ATKINSON Testator: MORROW, William Date: 6/10/1884 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: Jesse, Clemans, Jerry Daughters: May, Lizzie Witness: J. H. ATKINSON Silas CABLE W. L. CRAWFORD Testator: NEELY, Catherine Date: 7/2/1884 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughters: Frances A., Catherine A., Nancy, Lucy, Emma J., Sarah A., Mary L. Daughter-in-law: Mary L. NEELY Sons: William, Samuel C. Witness: William HEWITT J.W. REILLY Testator: SANDERS, Benjamin Date: 5/2/1885 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: Edward Lewis Daughter: Mary Jane ROBERTS Granddaughters: Delphene MILLER, Cynthia Constance ROHL Grandson: John SHUBROOKE Witness: Robert MORROW William ANDERSON Testator: CUMMINS, David Date: 10/6/1885 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Nephew: David C. GLASS Housekeeper: Mary REED John LYON ? Friend: William Houge Niece: Ruth REED Witness: Robert HERRON Anthony WYCOFF Testator: ALLISON, Elizabeth Date: 11/?/1885 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: James Sisters: Sarah Melissa MINOR, Eliza PITTENGER Brother: James B. MINOR Witness: A. Mac FLANAGIN 1 other Testator: CRAWFORD, John C. Date: 12/8/1885 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisee: Wife: Mary P. Witness: Richard HOOKER W. M. LEE Testator: BLACK, James Date: 4/17/1886 Place of Residence: Hanover Township, Washington Co., PA Devisees: Wife: Margaret Sons: Samuel M., Thomas A. Daughters: Eliza A. LAWTHERS, Sarah E. BLACK Grandson: John C. ARNOLD Granddaughter: Dolly M. ARNOLD John C. EATON ? Witness: John HANLIN George F. HANLIN Testator: DEEMER, Adam Date: 6/14/1886 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Margaret Son: John F. Daughters: Amanda Jane HUNTER, Eleanor HOPPWOOD, Sarah MOORE, Charlotte W. REED Grandson: John A. GRETZINGER Witness: J. M. RALSTON D. S. EVANS Testator: BEALE, ???ggie Date: 8/17/1886 Place of Residence: West Union, Fayette Co., Indiana Devisees: Husband: John Ruth CAMPBELL- relationship not given ? Presbyterian Church of Hollidays Cove Mother: Drusilla McWHA Witness: Van B. BAKER William BROWN Testator: DEEMER, Margaret Date: 10/2/1886 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Margaret McKINLEY daughter of niece Rebecca Nephews: Thompson ANDREWS, Nathan, Robert Presbyterian Church of Tomlinsons Run Witness: John F. DEEMER Vesta V. ALLISON Testator: BRUNSON, Elizabeth Date: 11/3/1886 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: James Daughter: Martha Ann COCHRAN or her heirs Step-daughter: Marthat Jane FERGUSON Grandson: Alfred E. FERGUSON Granddaughter: Elizabeth COCHRAN Elizabeth SUTTLE, Mary M. BRUNSON (nie) Westley F. CUNIKER ? Witness: David L. EVANS Frank SILVERTHORN, John R. DONEHOO Testator: BROWN, Charles Date: 12/6/1886 Place of Residence: Grand District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: John H., Holmes Children of deceased son Alexander M. Daughter: Eliza Ann, Mary F. BRENNAMAN, Martha BRENNAMAN, Nancy BROWN Wife: Eliza Sons: William F., Robert B. Grand Children: Lucy B. SPIVEY, Hugh Holmes SPROULS Witness: Watson S. JOHNSTON George BAXTER Testator: PATTERSON, Robert Date: 1/?/1887 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Margaret Witness: John H. ATKINSON John M. JOHNSON Testator: HOBBS, George N. Date: 2/22/1887 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary J. Sons: W.A.?. HOBBS, George E. W. HOBBS, James F. HOBBS Witness: A. Mac. FLANAGIN Samuel HOBBS Testator: PITTENGER, Henry Date: 4/19/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Rachel Grand Children: Lizzie CAMPBELL, Maggie WAGGONER, Anie WAGGONER, John WAGGONER, John WAGGONER, Willie WAGGONER Witness: John P. MILLER John S. MILLER Abraham PITTENGER Testator: CHAPMAN, Margaret Date: 3/19/1887 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: John C. Christian Missionary Convention Church of Jesus Christ of New Cumberland Witness: Samuel H. CULLEN John CAMPBELL Testator: PORTER, Elizabeth Date: 4/4/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: James Moore PORTER, William David PORTER Eliza, widow of deceased son Robert Daughters: Sepore, Fannie P. McBRIDE Mary P. CRAWFORD - relationship not noted Edwin Lewis PORTER, son of deceased son George McCandless Elizabeth MCCandless PORTER, Emma Lewis PORTER, Leonora PORTER children of deceased son Robert. Witness: John PORTER James PORTER Testator: McWHA, Drusilla Date: 5/18/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Daughter: Eliza J. BAKER Grandson: Robert McWha LEE Witness: J. H. S. MINOR John W. MINOR Testator: CARSON, James K. Date: 5/17/1887 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: David M., Mathew V., Martin Luther, Samuel H., John Mitchel, James M., William M. Daughters: Sarah WEST Anna SIMINS Grandson: James SIMINS Witness: John C. Pugh A. Mc. FLANAGIN Testator: BROWN, Ella W. Date: 5/20/1887 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sister: Anna L. BROWN Witness: Joseph MOORE R. H. BROWN Testator: STONE, Oliver F. Date: 5/28/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Sally Witness: Thomas SUTOR Silas CABLE Testator: CAMERON, John Date: 9/19/1887 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: James Daughter: Phoeba Ann WILCOXEN Esther Jane JENKINS Witness: Eleanor M. DONEHOO James M. SHAY Testator: McDONALD, William Date: 11/1/1887 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Harriet Son: James Wilson Witness: Jasper A. SMITH A. W. BROWN Testator: MERCER, Levi Date: 1/7/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Alice Sons: Levi Dallas, Harry Grant, George E., William E., Andrew J. and John Weatley Daughter: Mary E. PUGH Witness: E. W. GEER A. Mac. FLANAGIN Testator: FREEMAN, Samuel D. Date: 5/24/1888 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Marie L. Witness: J. H. ATKINSON J.L. FREEMAN Testator: MARTIN, Jane Date: 4/11/1888 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Allison, James Daughter: Jane JACKSON Witness: W. C. PUSEY John F. CUNNINGHAM Testator: McCLOUD, Eleanor Date: 4/11/1888 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Benton, Alexander, Venoni, Daniel Daughters: Christina McCLOUD, Elizabeth WILCOXEN, Lucinda MORROW Witness: Levi GARDNER John McC. TOPE Testator: SPROULE, HUGH Date: 11/17/1888 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: H. Holmes, James W., Daniel D. Daughters: Lucy B. SPIVEY, Eliza A. MAYHEW, Mary J. SPROULE, Delia R. SPROULE Witness: Joseph S. POMEROY J. W. PLATTENBURG Testator: BIGHAM, Mary J. Date: 8/13/1888 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Nephew: David McGill MARSHMAN Nieces: Mary MARSHMAN and Josa MARSHMAN Presbyterian Foreign Missions Presbyterian Home Missions Presbyterian Committee on ? (not able to read) Western Treat Society Witness: Annie J. IRWIN A. E. GORDON Testator: ALLISON, Enoch W. Date: 9/8/1888 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary A. Sons: Burgess, Joseph, Enoch, Sherman, Columbus, 1 other Daughter: Mary M. CONANT Witness: A. Mac FLANAGIN John F. DEEMER Testator: JOHNSTON, Elizabeth Date: 10/23/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sister-in-law: Isabel KIRK and Bertie Bell JOHNSTON her daughter Charles ALLISON and children- Flora POMEROY, William ALLISON, Harry ALLISON, Agness OWINGS, Anna ALLISON, Nellie ALLISON James ALLISON and children- William C., Mary Ellen, Sarah Isophene, Joanna, Anna Bell, Elizabeth Lauretta ALLISON, daughter of Alexander (deceased) William ALLISON and Children-John A., Cassius, Agnes Brother-in-law: Thomas H. FOWLER and children- ALSON, McC., John, Sarah Isophene, Loretta, Mary Agnes, Ella Dora, and Elva Montana Children of Elizabeth Ellen McGELVARY (deceased) Father and Mother Witness: A. S. ALLISON A. Mac. FLANAGIN Testator: BUNTING, Alexander Date: 10/24/1888 Place of Residence: Grant Township, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: Samuel, John, Oliver C. Sister: Nancy Witness: James INGRAM J. W. RILLEY Testator: ALLISON, Alexander Date: 11/3/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth S. Sons: John Smiley, George, Alexander, William Morton Daughters: Laura Ann, Vesta Virginia HUNTER, Emma Elizabeth Grandson: Harry Alexander McMILLAN Witness: Ephriam JOHNSTON James ALLISON Testator: KNOX, John Date: 3/9/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Alonza, Albert H. Daughters: Mary HINDMAN and Susan GILMOR Witness: D. M. GRIFFITH C.H. TAYLOR Testator: WYLIE, Andrew Date: 5/14/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: United Presbyterian Foreign Missions United Presbyterian Church of Oakland Son: Daniel M. Daughters: Mary M. ARCHER, Isabela H. CAMPBELL, Jane E. FULTON, Teresy MAXWELL, Sami P. CRAWFORD Witness: Joseph PETERSON D. S. FULTON J. Paul JONES Testator: MARKS, Alfred B. Date: 5/16/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Agnes E. United Presbetyrian Congregation of East Liverpool, OH Sons: S. Ferrel, James H. B. Daughter: Hattie 3 other children not named Witness: H. HILL Hugh NEWELL Testator: SHANLEY, William Date: 8/19/1889 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: James J., William P., Frank N. Daughter: Rebecca Jane MORROW Witness: W.C. Pomeroy D. B. DRISCOLL Testator: CHAPMAN, Alfred Date: 10/5/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: Thomas S., John B., William J. Daughter: Barbary Helen SWEARINGEN Witness: John CAMPBELL G. W. NEWMAN Testator: BAXTER, Samuel Date: 11/14/1889 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Absalom, George L., Edmond C. Daughters: Mary E. SHANLEY, Damarise E. MARSHALL, Ruth A. HERRON, Hannah FOWLER, Rachel STEWART, Catherine ELDON, Ella V. BLACKBURN, Sarah M. BAMBRICK Granddaughter: Rachel BAXTER Witness: Robert LINDSAY A. Mac. FLANAGIN Testator: CASSIDY, Hepsibat Date: 12/19/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: John M., Robert F., H.A. Daughters: Sarah J. OWINGS, Maggie ? Sarah- wife of son H. A. Grandsons: Lee L. and Lee D. Witness: James C. EDWARDS 1 other Testator: MERCER, Robert Date: 12/28/1889 Place of Residence: Grand District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Robert Garret, Elmer E., William J. Wife: Mary Daughters: Mary M. ALLISON, Catherine V. HERRON, Sarah A.L. SWEARINGEN, Leulla STEWART, Dora Bell LEACH, Maggie Nora PATTERSON, Stella May MERCER, Rosella MERCER, Mary M. MERCER Witness: Harry B. SMITH A. Mc. FLANAGIN Hancock County, WV Probate Extracts 1890-1899 Note: 1896 is missing from microfilm Compiled from microfilm Submitted by Janet Waite Testator: HUFF, Malhon Date: 5/15/1890 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: William K. Other children not named Witness: George D. PROSSER William HUFF Testator: O'BRIEN, James Date: 5/20/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: Sara Jane Sons: Owen, Joseph and Phillip Granddaughter: Katie Witness: John THOMPSON, Eliza IRWIN Testator: HOBBS, Eliza Date: 6/3/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughters: Mary Ella WARD, Matilda R. WISE, Lily Ann WILKIN Sons: George R., Columbus, R. S. Grandchildren: Mary Frances HOBBS, Wilbur Arthur HOBBS, Watson Frederick HOBBS Witness: W. A. SCOTT Charles CAMPBELL Testator: PROSSER, Eli Date: 6/30/1890 Place of Residence: Green Township, Beaver Co., PA Devisees: Daughter: Mary Susan PHILLIPS Sons: B. R., Eli R., Harry, and McClain Witness: W. H. S. THOMSON and 1 other Testator: LINDUFF, Isaac Date: 9/9/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: John Daughters: Alice Ann CAMPBELL, Mariah Jane MACKEY, Sarah Elizabeth TOPE Grandson: David Hunter Witness: J. W. HOBBS, John BISHMAN, A. McC FLANAGIN Testator: RILEY, Enoch Date: 1/16/1890 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: William Henry, Daniel, Edward Enoch, Frederick James, and Frank L. Daughter: Mary E. ALLISON Grandsons: Joseph and Thomas BOYD Witness: Jacob SHENKEL, H. R. HILL Testator: ALLISON, Thomas Date: 1/8/1891 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: William Gardner, Samuel Daughters: Mary BELL, Lucinda MARTIN, and Elizabeth VAUGHN Witness: J. W. HOBBS James G. MARSHALL Testator: EDWARDS, Ruth Date: 1/26/1891 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: George W., James E., and Richard E. Daughters: Mary Ellen, and Amanda BEAUMONT Witness: J. F. SWENEY Robert E. LINDSAY Testator: CHAPMAN, John G. Date: 2/2/1891 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Nephew: John C. Witness: ? ? MARSHALL Robert E. LINDSAY Testator: POTTS, Mary Date: 3/5/1891 Place of Residence: ? Devisees: Sisters: Susanna STEWART, Eliza J. LEACH, Nancy J. STROUD Son: Orion A. Brother: John J. ANDREWS Witness: A. J. SWEARINGEn W. J. HUFF Testator: MESSER, Wells Date: 5/20/1891 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: John W. Daughter: Martha E. Witness: E. D. MARSHALL D. M. CUNNINGHAM Testator: SMITH, Buckner J. Date: 12/15/1891 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Jasper, Frank H., Harry D., Sobieski G., Howard H. and Charles E. Wife: Rachel Amanda Daughter: Charlotte M. Witness: George M. PORTER James LAMBERT Testator: HOBBS, Leonard Date: 6/22/1891 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: John Marshall, Oliver Daughter: Carry Witness: John W. HOBBS D. R. S. HOBBS Testator: JOHNSTON, Thomas M. Date: 9/9/1891 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Sally Sons: Franklin, and Harry Daughter: Mamie Witness: John S. OWINGS Silas CABLE Testator: WARD, William Date: 9/29/1891 Place of Residence: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA Devisees: Sisters: Kate GRIMES, Mary SNYDER, Eliza RANKIN Brother: G. Hardin WARD & wife Mary Daughters: Louise, Lenore LAWMAN, Mary E. HODKINSON, Matilda F. WHITAKER Son: George H. Children of John (deceased son) Children of William H. (deceased son) Witness: James LITTLE A. JOHNSTON Testator: CAMPBELL, George W. Date: 5/2/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Eliza J. Sons: Robert H., F. L., Oscar B., Howard N. , William S. Heirs of deceased son G. F. Daughters: Mary K., Jennie E. Witness: William NONNAMAKER J. H. ATKINSON Testator: BOYLE, Thomas G. Date: 11/27/1891 Place of Residence: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA Devisees: Sister: Jane M. Father and Mother: not named Friend: A. E. DAUM Friend: Charles Edward POPE Witness: None Testator: PROSSER, Eliza C. Date: 11/4/1891 Place of Residence: Hamilton Town, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: Johathon Witness: Burgess A. GEER, Lewis C. ORR, James W. CLARK Testator: MORROW, James Date: 1/?/1892 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Nancy Children not named Brother-in-law James CUNNINGHAM Witness: Ephriam BRICE Robert MORROW Testator: JOHNSTON, George B. Date: 1/28/1892 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Watson S. and George N. Daughters: Caroline MARTIN, Laurinda INGRAM, Mary E. JOHNSON, Sarah L. JOHNSTON Children of Harriett SAVAGE, deceased daughter Children of Eliza SIN CLAIR, deceased daughter Witness: William McDONALD John M. BUNTING Testator: HUFF, William Sr. Date: ?/8/1892 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Ruth Sons: Isaac and Samuel Daughters: Minerva WRIGHT, Sally GAMBLE, Polly COOK Children of deceased son William- Harry, Frank, Eliza Witness: Frank W. STEWART A. J. SWEARINGEN Testator: CAMPBELL, John B. Date: 10/7/1892 Place of Residence: Steubenville, Jefferson Co., OH Devisees: Wife: Levina Brothers: Bartley, James and Archibald Sister: Nancy PATTON Witness: Mathew STEELE, Sr. Mathew STEELE, Jr. Testator: DeSELLEN, Abram G. Date: 3/3/1893 Place of Residence: Saline Township, Jefferson Co., OH Devisee: Son: Howard Chase Witness: R. B. HEWITT James HEWITT Testator: BEAUMONT, Judith Date: 3/14/1893 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: Christiana G. BRANDON Witness: W. H. ROBB Winfield JONES Testator: SPROULE, Daniel D. Date: 8/28/1893 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Mother: Nancy D. Brother: James W. Witness: R. S. DONEHOO D. E. MAYHEW Testator: SWEARINGEN, Margaret Date: 10/4/1893 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Frank, John F., George, and Elmer Daughter: Josephene Witness: John WILSON R. S. DONEHOO Testator: STARR, Mary Date: 11/20/1893 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: M E Church of New Martinsville, WV Disciple Church of New Cumberland, WV Brother: John W. GOSNEY or his heirs Sister: E. R. WILLIAMSON Virginia LANE, Virillia G. HAY, Ophelia MILLER (relationships not given) Witness: P. C. McLANE William TEESDALE Testator: GARDNER, James Date: 10/12/1893 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Levi, David, Samuel, James M. Daughters: Eliza Jane CAMPBELL, Julia LOCKHART Grandchildren: Sarah Dales CAMPBELL, James LOCKHART, Stella GARDNER, and Celia GARDNER Witness: William ?, G. W. CALDWELL, Jacob CAMPBELL, M. G. KUNTZ, Freeman GRADY, J. M. BRADEN, L. McCARRELL, Henry PALARD Testator: EVANS, Isaac Date: 1/2/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Benoin D., William P. McC Wife: Ruth Daughters: Rebecca M. SMITH, Sarah J. LOWERY Witness: John CUNNINGHAM, James G. MARSHALL, Robert MORROW Testator: MARSHALL, Mary Date: 1/?/1894 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Elizabeth RAINEY, Mary LANGFITT, Sylva LANGFITT, Elizabeth GLASS, Darla HINDMAN, Ada ADAMS, Mary E. LANGFITT, Carrie ? (may be sisters) Benton LANGFITT, Jackson SNOWDEN, Ebenezer LANGFITT Presbyterian Church of Fairview Witness: W. W. WILSON S. G. POMEROY Testator: DONEGAN, John Date: 3/13/1894 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Methodist Church of New Cumberland, WV Methodist Protestant Church Foreign Home Missions Witness: Arthur H. STEWART Hattie E. STEWART John SCOTT Testator: SPIVEY, Nicholas Date: 9/3/1894 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Kate Sons: William W. and Lon F. Daughters: Jennie CAROTHERS, Mary SPIVEY, Eva COWAN Witness: ? Testator: EATEN, Levi H. Date: 9/3/1894 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: General Christian Missionary Convention, Cincinnati, OH Witness: John S. SWANEY Nora HOUSEHOLDER Testator: MORROW, Alexander Date: 11/28/1894 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Rebecca Sons: James, Edward and Robert Daughter: Phoebe Witness: J. H. ATKINSON John H. JACOBS Testator: PUGH, David Date: 3/14/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: Robert W. and Peter A. Daughters: Elizabeth M. BROWN Sarah Ann SPIVEY Witness: Anderson SHAY G. W. MARSHALL A. Mac. FLANAGIN Testator: McLAUGHLIN, Elizabeth Date: 1/12/1895 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: Henry Heirs of deceased son William Daughter: Mary DUNLEVY Witness: L. H. HUDSON J. C. MACKEY Testator: GOPPERT, Frederick Date: 3/5/1894 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Louisa Sophia Sons: George, Frederick Jr., Adam Henry, and George Andrew Daughter: Katherine GRIM Grand children: Frederick Willima SCOTT, Clara Bell GRIM, Ferdinand GRIM Witness: S. F. ROSE James BETZ Testator: WILLIAMS, Henry M. Date: 3/10/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Samuel B. and John H. Daughters: Ruth, Mary and Ellen Witness: George BAXTER R. B. HEWITT Willaim HAWTHORN Testator: MACKEY, Jane Date: 2/19/1895 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: David Brother: David Hunter Sister: Sarah Elizabeth TOPE Witness: Owen SWEARINGEN Frank S. EVANS Testator: HUDSON, John Date: 4/2/1895 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Brother: David Sisters: Jane & Leath Witness: William WARWICK W. FRESHWATER Testator: ANDERSON, William Date: 9/1/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Kersin Sons: Lewis and George Witness: Thomas H. RALSTON P. T. FRESHWATER Testator: RODGERS, Mary A. Date: 4/3/1895 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Sons: Melborn S., George E., and Howard B. Daughters: Eliza J. STEWART, Clarissa McHENRY Grandsons: Benjamin H. STEWART and Heber M. STEWART Witness: Caroline E. BLACKMORE James G. MARSHALL Testator: TARR, Andrew Jackson Date: 4/4/1895 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Mary Anne Sons: John C., Wylie, Mason, Campbell, Peter, Casper Daughters: Mary M., Sarah H., Agnes L. CROUSE Grandson: Harry TARR Witness: William BROWN James McCONNELL Testator: PORTER, Ann Eliza Date: 5/14/1895 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughters: Emma Lewis PORTER, Elizabeth DONEHOO Grandson: Robert Porter DONEHOO Son-in-law: James C. DONEHOO Nephew: Edwin Lewis PORTER Witness: Daniel DONEHOO Daniel TAYLOR L. D. JUDD John L. GIBSON Testator: YOUNG, Jane Date: 5/27/1895 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Edgar Young MILLER son of Morgan M. Malissa MILLER wife of Morgan M. Mary Jane MILLER daughter of John P. Witness: R. ? PUGH and 1 other Testator: RALSTON, George Sr. Date: 5/20/1897 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Martha Jane Son: Joseph M. Daughters: Nancy Virginia LYONS, Mary Bell WALTERS, Kizzia ANDERSON, Sarah Ann McCAUSLAND Witness: Samuel N. NEELY G. G. RALSTON Testator: GODWIN, Thomas Date: 5/21/1897 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Martha E. Sons: William, John, Thomas, Henry Daughters: Emma L., Sarah Smith Witness: C. S. MARSHALL E. CARSON Testator: CUNNINGHAM, Alexander Date: 6/19/1897 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Alexander D. BELL, son of W. BELL Melissa WHITE-? W. BELL-? Niece: Sarah Gibson CUNNINGHAM Eliza J. ? Relationship not given Nephew: Robert James GIBSON Abel CUNNINGHAM, son of James James, Frank and Oliver, sons of Abel Witness: ? Testator: McCULLOUGH, Samuel Date: ?/?/1897 Place of Residence: Allegheny Co., PA Devisees: Brother: William G. Sisters: ? BLAIR and Lula BLAIR Witness: Can not read (2) Testator: GEER, ?rang Date: 11/14/1897 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Amanda Son: Charles A. Daughter: Margaret Elizabeth REBMAN Witness: Elliott GEER George W. GREGORY Testator: SMITH, Samuel Date: 11/27/1897 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: susan M. CARSON Witness: A. G. RAMSEY W. H. MURRAY Testator: CINNAMOND, Ann Date: 12/23/1897 Place of Residence: Knoxville, Allegheny Co., PA Devisees: Son: Thomas Daughters: Sarah V. COWAN, Rebecca BRICE Witness: A. J. GLENDENNING Charles A. KEAGES Testator: FOWLER, Thomas W. Date: 1/3/1898 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: Alson M. Daughters: Mary Agnes, Elvy BELL, Ella Dora ALLISON James, Thomas, and Charlie FOWLER, Children of Eliz. FOWLER Children of Isophene MARTINS Witness: None Testator: TRUAX, Jane Date: 4/4/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Son: Charles S. Daughter: Mary A. CAMERON Witness: None Testator: CHAMBERS, James Date: 4/2/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Joanna Sons: George B., David, and John C. Witness: A. W. BROWN G. S. MARSHALL Testator: CAMPBELL, Edward Date: 4/4/1898 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Esther Daughters: 2 can not read Witness: 4 can not read Testator: COWL, John Date: 3/29/1898 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Ralph M, Wattman C., John, and William R. Daughters: Mary BRENNAMAN, Sarah O. MILLER Methodist Protestant Nessly Chapel Witness: W. A. FLANAGIN E. FLANAGIN Testator: CAMPBELL, John Date: 7/18/1898 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Emily L. Sons: William C., Basil J. Daughters: Emma B., Sarah Ann DOAK, Aletha Ann HERSHA Witness: C. E. SMITH Daniel DONEHOO Testator: McDONALD, William Date: 4/27/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Martha A. Witness: Allen E. McDONALD Testator: GRIFFITH, Michal Date: 7/19/1898 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Brothers: John N., William Sister-in-law: Eleanor Sisters: Ella, Cora, and Lillian Presbyterian Church of Hollidays Cove Witness: John C. DENNY Charles E. TAYLOR Testator: SCADDEN(?), Ann Date: 8/22/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: William Witness: S. F. PUGH Martha ? Testaor: FOWLER, William B. Date: 11/4/1898 Place of Residence: East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH Devisees: Wife: Ann Sons: John, Richard Patterson, Smith Daughter: Sarah Elizabeth ALLISON Granddaughter: Alice L. McCONNELL Witness: James HILBERT William HILL Testator: CAROTHERS, T. C. Date: 2/27/1899 Place of Residence: Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Nannie L. Daughters: Maria P., Jennie A., and Annie L. Testator: JONES, William A. Date: 2/27/1899 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Eliza Sons: Winfield and John Paul Daughters: Mary J. HOBBS, Martha HUDSON, Lucinda McINTOSH Sarah SWEARINGEN, Prusia ROBB, Jemima SITHERSPOON Witness: W. M. MURRAY A. FLANAGIN Testator: ALLISON, Jonathan Date: 4/4/1899 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: Garret D., Hooker Winfield, James Harman, Milton Milroy, and Thompson Daughters: Sarah E. ROSE and Christina HOUGE Witness: G. S. MARSHALL Richard S. ALLISON Testator: Nannie L. Date: 3/21/1899 Place of Residence: East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH Devisees: Daughters: Hattie May, Ada N. ANDREWS, Dolly S. WHITE, Clara H. SMITH Disciple Church of New Cumberland, WV Disciple Church of East Liverpool, OH Disciple Church of Wellsville, OH Friends: Jack CURRY, Frank CURRY, Mrs. Thomas WIGGINS Witness: W. J. CURRY Frank CURRY Testator: JOHNSTON (or Johnson), Robert Date: 3/27/1899 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Rhody, Thomas Reed, William Daughters: Mary E. DAVIS, Maggie MACKALL, Ettie JOHNSON Witness: Frank D. KERR M.D. George H. GALLOP Testator: CLARK, Sarah Date: 3/3/1899 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: Nannie HOOPER Children of decesed son James Witness: A. H. STEWART Poe WRIGHT Testator: GODWIN, Martha Date: 9/15/1899 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Daughter: Emma Lucus LYONS Witness: J. W. JOHNSON O. S. MARSHALL Testator: NEWMAN, George W. Date: ?/27/1899 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Wife: Amanda Daughters: Joanna SHETTERS, Margaret H. GROUNDS, Mary Genevie WARD Witness: Henry F. SMITH A. F. WILKIN Testator: BUCHER, John W. Date: 8/8/1899 Place of Residence: Riverside Co., California Devisees: Wife: Alice W. Sisters: Mary and Alice Witness: George A. BOYLE Horatio M. BOYLE Testator: SMITH, Amanda M. Date: 12/5/1899 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV Devisees: Husband: Jasper A. Sisters: Martha W. MILLER, Elizabeth J. McLARA, Maggie S. STEWART Brother: Thomas Nephew: Ralph C. MILLER Niece: Emaline Grier MILLER Presbyterian Church of No. America Witness: Oliver MILLER 2 others Copyright 1997 Janet Waite. Janet has submitted this file for use in the WVGenWeb Archives. It may be copied for personal use, but may not be sold or used in a commercial project without expressed permission of the submitter.