WILL  RECORD
(or records stating relationships)

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1-99 WILLS

10.1 Mary A. LICKLIDER: left all her property to Bessie B. LICKLIDER, wit. Henry B. Maddex and Geraldine James Maddex, Henry W. MORROW , nephew, executor. (WVJE21, L423, 1964)

16.4 William H. MORROW named son Norville W., daughter Mineola H. SYDNEY, wife Julia, written 14 Jul 1898, probated 18 May 1900. Wills 9-1900 Book 16 p135, Packet M7. (MOPI11)

24 David Hunter MYERS: In the name of God. Amen, I David MYERS of Berkeley Co., WV, being of sound and disposing mind make this my Will and testament. to wit, I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Ann MYERS my real estate in Hard Scrabble also all my personal property to be absolutely hers to displace of as she chooses and also to my beloved wife Elizabeth Ann MYERS, during her natural life the rents and profits from the Thompson Farm (now occupied by my son William H. MYERS) the taxes and expenses to be annually deducted from the rents and the entire residence to go to her for life at the death of my wife Elizabeth Ann, I give to my son William H. MYERS the privilege of taking the said Thompson farm at forty dollars an acre, the money arising from said farm to equally divided between my sons, William H., James H., Wendel S. MYERS of their heirs. The Bowman farm I will and bequeath to my three sons first paying all my debts, and two hundred dollars to James H. MYERS in consideration of repairs made by him on the house he now occupies the residence to be equally divided between my three sons above named. I leave to them to sell or dispose between my three sons above named. I leave to them to sell or dispose of it as in their judgement they may deem best I leave as Executors to this my last will my three sons above named. Witnefs my hand this twenty third day of October of 1876. Signed David MYERS; attest J. S. Fleming, B. F. Harrison, State of WV, County of Berkeley, 25 Oct 1878. This last will and testament of David MYERS deceased was produced and proven by the oaths of J. S. Fleming, B. F. Harrison the subscribing witnesfes thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste C. W. Doll, C. B. C. (WVBE18)

32.1e Martha E. MORROW, Estate: Application for letters of Administration, d. 18 Feb 1912. Survivors: Cora MONG, niece Greenville, OH; Rose WESTERFIELD, niece, Greenville, OH; Olive FOKERTH, niece, Greenville, OH, Cora SNORF, niece, Greenville, OH; Noah LANDIS, nephew, Shepherd, MI; Orlando LANDIS, nephew, Urbanan, IL; Margeret LANDIS, great-niece, Greenville, OH, Emma KERLIN, niece, Greenville, OH; William PITZENBERGER, nephew, Columbus, OH; Thomas PITZENBERGER, nephew, Columbus, OH; Alonzo PITZENBERGER, nephew, Latonia, KY; Harry PITZENBERGER, nephew, Indianapolis, IN. (OHDA10)

32.1f 9s (spouse) John W. SNYDER: book 39-269, 5-443, Doc. K443, Case #14411, date 9 Jun 1928, d. 20 May 1928, survivors: Mrs. Nell KREITZER, Dayton, OH, May MOTE, Greenville, OH, Guy SNYDER, Dayton, OH, Harry SNYDER, New Weston, OH, Aletha HOFMAN, Dayton, OH, James A. SNYDER, brother. (OHDA15)

32.6b5 Jacob H. MORROW, wife Julia S. MORROW, sons Stanley A., and Carlyle B., written 10 Jan 1950, probated 18 Jan 1950 (in St. Louis). Witnesses, Martha Mays Clark, George R. Wolf. (MOLE10)

32.9 F. B. S. MORROW: names wife Mary C., dau. Allie KILMER, son Williard, dau. Minerva HUDGLE w/o David, son F. B. S., dau. Roberta VAN METER w/o Warner, dau. Mary Virginia, wife Executor, mentions land bought from Joseph MORROW. (WVBE18-Book 23 p471)

32.9s  (spouse)Mary C. MORROW:  names dau. Alemeda KILMER, son Brown and wife Mattie, son Willard and wife Ida and his daughters Mary Virginia and Martha Catherine, dau. Minerva HUDGEL and her children Florence, Frank, and Mary, granddaughter Mary Morrow VANMETER d/o of Roberta and brother Roy VANMETER. (WVBE18-Book 24 p160)

36 William C. WALTON, written 10 Jan 1832, probated 7 Mar 1834, Hartford Co., CT, 21 Apr 1832, Jefferson Co., VA: Left entire estate to Robert Jameson of Alexandria, VA, and John T. Hargrave of Jefferson Co., VA for the purpose of: (1) annual incone to support my wife and support of children until their majority; (2) $1000 to each child when mature; (3) if wife remarrie the support shall cease; (4) on marriage or death of my wife each child, except William C., Lucinda, and Eliza, to get $2000 addition to $1000 named above; (5) to William C. and Lucinda M. already own 2/3 of an estate from Mr. MUSE, also received estate left deceased sister Margaret Ann of $2000, should also receive $1000 upon death of my wife; (6) to sister Frances Rutherford $100 and William Walton Hargrave s/o John T. Hargrave $100; (7) Servants George and Armistead to be freed at age 21 and that they live in Liberia or out of VA; (8) Residue of estate to American Bible Society; (9) Land belonging to William and Lucinda at Federal Hill, upon my death a clar title shoud be made to Mr. Joseph Myers. /s/ W. C. WALTON.  (WVBE18)

38 Lewis NEILL: Wife Corbina E., and son Lewis received the whole of the estate for the common use, support, and maintenance of the whole family; after death of the wife, the estate to be equally divided among all the children. In Lewis' words, "My beloved wife Corbina E. having been the devoted and faithful partner of my life, and having watched over and nursed me in my most affectionate manner during my protracted illnesses. I am unwilling to leave her to the portion of my estate  provided by law, I do here fore desire and bequeath to her and my son Lewis NEILL, jointly my estate, both real and personal.....". Corbina E. and Lewis, executrix and executor of the will. 14th. May 1844. Witnesses William Grove, John J. H. Straith, Andrew Hunter. Teste, J. A. Moore. Book 10, pgs. 405-06. (WVJE4)

48 Henry MYERS: In the name of God Amen. I Henry MYERS of Berkeley Co., and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and taking in consideration the uncertainly of this mortal life, and wishing to settle my worldly affairs, do make and publish this to be my last will and testament and hereby revoking all other former wills by me made. First It is my will that my executor herein after named to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses out of my personal estate. Secondly I will and bequeath all the balances of my estate both real and personal to be divided equally among my children as follows; to Elizabeth COUCHMAN wife of John COUCHMAN, David MYERS, Mary SMALL wife of Adam SMALL, Catherine MYERS, Jacob MYERS, Henry MYERS, Susannah HERRING wife of D. K HERRING each to have one ninth part and to the children of my daughter Harriet HERRING now deceased one ninth part equally divided between them, and to the children of my daughter Sarah COUCHMAN now deceased one ninth part to between them. Thirdly It is my will and desire that the share bequeathed to the children of my deceased daughter Harriet HERRING, is to remain in the hands of my executor and by him managed to the best advantage, until they arrive respectively at the age of 21 years or day of marriage, at which time he is to deliver the whole property and the proceeds thereof to them share and share alike. But in case they both die under the age of 21 years unmarried and without issue their in that event their whole share is to revert back to my estate and be equally divided between my other heirs named in this will and upon the same terms and conditions of the other bequeath in this will in no event is any part of their share to go to their father but must revert back to my other heirs named in this will. Fourthly It is my will and desire that the share allotted to my daughter Susannah HERRING is to into the hands of my son David MYERS as her trustee, but in case he refuses to act or may die then it must go unto the hands of any person she may select, be to pay her the proceeds of the same annually during her natural life and at her death go to her children, but in case she should die without having any living issue the whole share is to revert back to my estate and be equally divided between my other heirs named in this will, upon the same terms and conditions of the other bequeaths in this will but in case she shall survive her husband Daniel K. HERRING, in that event her trustee is to deliver the whole share to her that she may have the full possessions and enjoyments of the same with the privilege to dispose of it as she may see proper. Lastly, I nominate and appoint my son David MYERS to be executor hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 20th day of August 1856. Henry MYERS seal in presence of A. W. McCary, Henry Welshans; Virginia in the County Court of Berkeley, Feb Term 1860, The last will and testament of Henry MYERS deceased was produced in court and proven by the oaths of Henry C. Welshans and Andrew W. McCleary witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of David MYERS, the executor therein named who made oath according to law, who thereupon entered into the acknowledged bond in the penalty of $6000, conditioned according to law certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate of said will in due form. A copy teste, E. G. Alburtis, C. B. C.; Recorded in Will Book 20 page 375; State of West Virginia, County of Berkeley, 12 December 1903. The within will was this day produced in my office and readmitted to record. Teste I. L. Bender, Clerk, Count of Berkeley, West Virginia (WVBE18)

50 John LAYMASTER: 14 Feb 1831, 11 Jun 1827, and 11 Jan 1836; Will of John LEMASTER of  Berkeley Co., VA, dated 21 Feb 1825, probated 26 May 1825; My wife Nancy. My colored people: Andrew and Kesia to be released from bondage. A house to be built in Morgan County for their "reception and accomodation". Ch: William LAYMASTER, John LAYMASTER, Elizabeth Ann LAYMASTER, Margaret LAYMASTER, Eliza LAYMASTER. Should my wife Nancy be "in the family way", said child shoudl share with balance of children. Bros: George and Philip LAYMASTER to take my father's place. My bro. Daniel LAYMASTER. All my sons to be "learned to the rule of three, Decimal fractons and Interest included, my daughters to the rule of Three". Son William to learn tanning trade. If wife Nancy wishes to move to Pennsylvania. Exec. Bro. George LAYMASTER; witnesses Edmund Randall, William Morrison, and John Cross. (WVBE18, PAFRB4)

58 Christopher MCALLISTER: names Barbara MCALLISTER, George DECK, administer, 8 Jun 1840; estate settled 5 Sep 1844. (WVBE5)

59 Barbara MCALLISTER: estate settled in the amount of $277.40, 1853, by James M. Newkirk, Administrator. (WVBE5)

66 Henry HARTSOCK: 16 May 1811, Book 1 p311, Executor Joseph HARTSOCK; William HARTSOCK 10 pounds currant, and property; Sarah MORROW 250 pounds, and Negro boy, Peter; granddaughter, Mary MUMFORD, 50 pounds; three sons John, Joseph, and David equal division of the disposed estate; Joseph appointed executor; witnesses; Robert Cumming, George Coleman, and Christian Wagner. (FH2, MDFR15)

72 John WALTON: dated 21 Mar 1805, Hardy Co., VA, probated 11 Jan 1809, Moorefield, Hardy Co., VA. All real estate and personal property left to wife Nancy WALTON after debts are paid for her natural life; remaining part should be delivered to son William C. WALTON; friends Abel and Aaron Seymour, and wife appointed executors; Attest: John Brumley, Alex Chisholm, Frances Toler. Ed Williams, Clerk. (WVHA1) 

76 Abraham NEILL:, written 2 Nov 1826, altered 14 Jun 1828, probated 4 Nov 1829; sons, Thomas, Lewis, Joseph, William; brother Lewis; grandson Lewis; executors Lewis and Joseph NEILL; witnesses Richard Willis, Jacob Leonard, David Henning; witnesses to alteration; Jacob Leonard, M. Steel, David Henning. (VAFR10, Book 15 p423)

77 Rachel NEILL: Written 18 Nov 1845, probated 5 Jan 1846, grandchildren, Samuel, Abraham, Edwin, s/o Lewis; son Joseph; witnesses J. W. Walls, James Chipley. (VAFR10, Book 22, p32)

78 Walter BAKER: written 2 Feb 1819, probated 27 Mar 1820; wife Jacobina; friend, James M. Lane; daughter Corbina; sons Alexander, Thomas, Washington; Negros Frederick and Juliet; witnesses Francis HAMILTON, Thomas HAMILTON, Dennis O'Laughlin, Aaron Jewet, James Lane, John BAKER. (WVJE4) RETURN

80 Conrad LICKLIDER: written 16 Sep 1843, probated 20 Jan 1845. Estate not to be sold during wife Margaret's lifetime: To wife Margaret the farm, and monies on hand; sons Conrad, Daniel, Adam LICKLIDER, and Jacob Staley, each $10; after death of wife all property to be sold and proceeds distributed: to dau. Barbara RONEMUS $700 for caring for her parents during their infirmities; monies to be divided equally to my children: Jacob, Henry, George, Thomas, Lewis, Samuel, Susanna ENGLE, Rebecah MOLER, Mary HOFFMAN, and Barbara RONEMUS. Son George appointed executor. Witness: Joseph MCMurran, Robert P. Magruder, and Joseph Welshans. (WVJE21)

84 Peter HUMRICKHOUSE Sr.: Written 28 Aug 1833, probated 6 Mar 1837; bank stocks and real estate to be used by his wife, also the funiture and household goods; the remainder of his estate to be sold, including his Negroes, except Anthony and his wife, who are to be taken care of, and the proceeds to be divided equally among his children: one share each to deceased John's children, deceased Margaret HANNENKAMPF'S children, to Peter and heirs, to Frederick and heirs, to Albert and heirs, to Peter son of deceased William, to Charles and heirs, to deceased Eliza O'FERREL'S heirs, to Samuel and heirs. the Executors, Frederick and his wife; son Peter custodian to all my grandchildren that may be minors at my deceased. A codicil demanded that Charles was to not to receive any part of the estate. (MDWA20)

84.4 Peter HUMRICKHOUSE: dated 9 Aug 1839, mentions wife; when youngest son comes of age, among my children; sons, Thomas, George, son-in-law, William K. JOHNSTON; Exec. William K. JOHNSTON; wit: John and Jacob Elliott, probated 15 Oct 1839. (OHCOB3)

86 John George WEIS: written Jan 1833; probated 14 Feb 1833: to wife Elizabeth house and lot in Shepherdstown; all real estate in MD to be sold by the executor; after wife's portion, estate distributed between 4 sons and 2 daughters; Children: John George, Samuel, Daniel, Elizabeth HUMRICHOUSE w/o Albert, and Ann Maria REESIDE w/o James REESIDE. (MDWA20)

90 Michael RICKARD: written 31 Jul 1809, probated 28 Oct 1821, names widow Elizabeth Jackman RICKARD, daughters Polly, Nancy, and Eliza, son Elijah Jackman RICKARD. (WVJEB5)

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100s WILLS

WILL:
120 George TABLER: George deeded land to his children or left in will to: Michael 1025 acres in Ohio Co., VA, and $100 plus what he had already received; Polly and husband 600 acres Ohio Co., near Wheeling, also $600 and a slave (land from Henry CRONE; William 295 acres in Berkeley Co., not in will; Henry 200 acres in Berkeley, 180 acres plus 20 acre plots; Christian 249 acres in Berkeley, home place and 194 acres; Balance to William, Henry, Christian; children's debts forgiven. (WVBE18); George TABLER: Will 12 Nov 1826, Dau. Polly RUTHERFORD; Henry, Christian, Michael, William, sons; Others. (WVB2)

122 Peter OLLER: Written 1 Jan 1823, probated ? Mar 1823; wife Catherine; dau. Elizabeth and children, Catherine, Thomas, and Joseph; son Jacob; dau. ___? TABLER; son George; dau. Catherine MORLEY; son Peter; son John; dau. Hanna WOLLAM. Wit. John MORLEY and John Myers. (WVBE18); 122 Peter OLLER: Will ? Mar 1823; Catherine wife; Peter, Jacob, George, sons; Elizabeth BARBER, Catherine MORLEY, dau.; others. (WVB2)

122.3 John OLLER: written 13 mar 1838, probated 20 Jun 1838; witensses Henry McCleary, Jacob OLLER, Thomas R. Hamilton; sons, John, Henry, David; dau. Mary Eve DOWNS, Susannah JOHNSTON; appraisers John Cutler, henry Eversole, Thomas R. Hamilton; Executors: Catherine the wife, and Abraham Eversole; Security Leander Stone and Peter OLLER. (OHDEB5)

151.1 John RIELY: will 15 Oct 1793, lists John, George, Magnus, William TATE, half brothers, others; his father's, the first wife of Mary MCCORMICK, will: Terrill RILEY, will written 1 May 1757, probated 1 Jun 1757, (name signed RAELY), wife Margaret named Extcx. Schoolmaster, 1 suit of clothes; witnesses Bryan Bruin, Elizabeth Bruin, John MCCORMICK. (WV2, VAFRB2)

152 Lewis NEILL: names Ann REES, w/o Henry REES and her children, Lydia, Lewis, Ann, Gideon, and Margaret; Negro, Forrester; sons, John, Lewis, Abraham (393 acres), Thomas, and Joseph; Negro Harry and son Samuel, and daughter Catherine, and her two children; Executors: five sons; witnesses, Milford Meof, Samuel McFerran, Benjamin Carter; mentions William NEILL at court recording. Written 10 Aug 1775, probated 5 Mar 1776. (VAFR10, book 4, p316). 

156 Walter BAKER: written 30  Sep 1873, probated 17 Oct 1786; to wife Elizabeth, Negro wench Henny; to sons Walter and Corbin, the home dwelling plantation equally divided; to dau. Elizabeth, Negro girl Sarah, 5 y. old, d/o Phillis; to dau. Harriet Negro girl Barshaber, 6 mo. old, d/o Charity; All land which lay on waters ot the Ohio River to be surveyed and cleared out of the land office as the expense of my four children, as also the suit against Mathias Yoakum recovery of land Patrick Doran purchased from me of James Harrord, 3 miles from Harrord Town be carried to General Court in case said Yoakum will not relinquish his right and give possession. Land in OH to be sold for benefit of my four children to be sold at discretion of my wife and money put in ___? for their benefit. Wife Elizabeth Executor; witnesses Thomas Hart, George Smallwood, and John BRISCOE, Jr. (WVB2, WVBEB15,p94, WVBE5, 18) RETURN

160 Conrad LICKLIDER: Barbara LICKLIDER, Adm. of Conrad, dec., Martin Derr and Peter LICKLIDER also of Frederick Co., are held and firmly bound unto Catherine Pinkley, Jacob LICKLIDER, John LICKLIDER, Adam LICKLIDER, Peter LICKLIDER, George LICKLIDER, Conrad LICKLIDER, Harringer?, Barbara LICKLIDER, and Ludwick LICKLIDER, the heirs and Representatives of said deceased in the paid sum of 403 lbs. 16 sh, 2 Aug 1783. (G.M. 420 pt.1, p31-32, Fred. Co., Wills)

160.2j Solomon VEACH, Shenandoah Co., VA, written 19 Jan 1846, probaged 19 mar 1846; wife Polly; sons Jacob (youngest), Levi, Isaac; daus. Anna, Catherine, Leah, Elizabeth, Polly, Christina, harriet; sons. Washington, William Harrison (left home at an early age, is not to be treated equally); Executors: David McInturff; witnesses: Henry McInturff Sr., Henry S. McIinturff, Silas Munch, Frederick McInturff. (VASHB3)

160.5 Adam LICKLIDER, Shenandoah Co., VA, written 8 Dec 1826, probated 8 Jan 1827; to Son Henry 109 acres where I live; to Adam remainder of 95 acres; other children: Conrad, Catherine w/o Henry SEIBERT, Jacob, Daniel, Barbara w/o John KNEISLY, David, Magdalena w/o Solomon SMITH; Executors: Jacob and Henry; Witnesses: John Shipe, Daniel Shipe, and John Jones. (VASHB3)

160.1d Adam FRUSHOUR: written 17 Oct 1870; probated 13 Feb 1881; wife Lydia Ann; son John, and Barbara BRUNNER named. John C. Motter, executor. (MDFR17 JPP1 p185)

162 Jacob FRUSHOUR: (Division of land Deed); names Catherine w/o Jacob LAYMAN, Peggy w/o Conrad LECHLITER, Elizabeth w/o Jacob KING, Henry, Jacob, George, Susannah, and Henry. Henry GERNHART guardian of John, George, and Susannah, 24 Mar 1804. (MDB5 v4 p87)

162.6 George FRUSHOUR: written 9 Jul 1837, probated 9 Aug 1837; wife Nancy gets all real and personal property, appointed executorix; sons George Washington and Henry Alexander to build house and barn on property for their mother; daughter Rosanna MUMFORD house and lot in Lewistown; Sevilla w/o Jacob LAYMAN, Mary Ann, Lovinia, Moranda, Isabell. Children to get money after death of wife. (MDFR17 GME 2 p266)

162.6a Henry A. FRUSHOUR: written 3 May 1881, probated 13 May 1881, residing in Cavetown, Washington  Co., MD; wife Mary L., lot and house in Cavetown, and farm in Wolfsville; 3 mountain lots and Wolf's Sawmill to be sold and money divided equally among the children; daughter Martha Jane STOTTLEMYER w/o Denton L. STOTTLEMYER; Sophia Catherine WELLER w/o John C. WELLER; son Richard Henry Nelson FRUSHOUR, executor; and son Andrew Jackson. (MDFR17 JPP1 p129)

162.6a3 Richard H. N. FRUSHOUR: written 5 Nov 1901, probabed 22 Jun 1903; William J. Black, executor; dau. Alice GROVE and Lavinia G. FRUSHOUR; sons, Martin Luther, Noble G. Martin. Each child $50, plus $50 to the Cemetery Association of the United Brethren Church in Thurmont. (MDFR17 CES1 p462)

162.6b George Washington FRUSHOUR: written 27 Apr 1870, probated 4 Oct 1870; wife Julia Ann all property, appointed executorix; daughters Ann Matilda, Mary Catherine, Emma Jane, Julia Ann, Ann Elizabeth, Alice Virginia, Laura Missouri; sons George Coleman, Charles Eli, Jacob Marshall, and Ulysess Grant; all children to be paid $100 by the wife. (MDFR17 SGR1 p94)

166 Samuel TEMPLIN: Written 2 Jan 1816, probated 28 Feb 1816. Executor Thomas POWELL, et.al.; sons William, Jacob, Samuel dec., to children; Rebecca RIDGELEY and children Anna, Samuel, Joshua, and Rebecca BECKWITH; Mary (Polly) SUMAN; Hannah POWELL; Anna SUMAN; Elizabeth  YEAST; Sarah RIDGELEY; Catharine SHAWN and dau. Sarah SHAWN; Son Richard, son-in-law Thomas POWELL, and friend Adam Lorentz, Executors. (MDFR15, Book H.S. 1, p185)

168 Thomas POWELL: Probated 15 Feb 1776: Frederick Co., MD, farmer, son George, sole executor; Wife Sarah 1/3 of my personal property; to George land tract called Beddlesoms Content, 47 1/2 acres, also tract called Smithborough, 50 acres, also tract Hopewell, 200 acres, plus 2/3 of my personal estate; to dau. Eliz CHENEY 5 shillings; to hei4s of son John 5 shillings; to dau. Mary MARKLEFISH 5 shillings; to dau. Ann ISNER 5 shillings; to son Thomas 5 shillings; to Sarah 50 lbs paid to Sarah POWELL to be paid by Joseph POWELL when she is 16; to dau. Rachel 50 lbs to be paid by George when she is 16; to dau Mary 50 lbs. by George when she is 16; to John POWELL by my second wife 50 lbs. when he reaches 16; to unborn child 50 lbs. If Georfge should die whthout issue, then Joseph shal linherit all. Witnesses: Thomas Benner, Peter Diol, Alexander Fahena?. (MDFR17)

174 Wilhelm HEISER: probated 27 Feb 1890; Anna, wife, inherited the Stone House; sons William and Jacob, the coppersmith shop; George WEIS and Catha for their lifetime, the plantation where they live. (MDWA4)

176 Philip Adam ENTLER: probated 4 Feb 1794; names wife Magdalena; sons Martin, Philip, Michael, Adam; granddaughter Elizabeth BUTLER; Exec. Michael Cookus Sr.; wit. Zomes Slouf, Morgis Cave Sr.,  (WVB2, WVBE18, book 2, p242)

176.4 Adam ENTLER: will 20 May 1777, Mechlenburg (Shepherdstown), VA; wife Juliana; dau. Margaret and Elizabeth; Estate record 19 Apr 1786. (WVB2, WVBE18); inventory 1786, will Book1; Account book 1 p429; appraisal book 1 page 422; sale book 1 p423. (WVBE5)

176.4a5a2as Roy C. BROWN: written 2 Feb 1968, probated 12 mar 1980, names son Charles F, Omaha; dau. Velzoe, Santa Cruz, Ca; son Jay P., Omaha; Robert R., San Luis Obispo, CA; Ruth CRONKITE, Omaha, NE; wife preceded Roy in death; Roy C. BROWN, grandson, Executor. (O6, Omaha, NE)

176.4a5a2a1 Charles F. BROWN: names Elsie widow; Charles I. BROWN, son, Omaha; Charla BROWN, Lafayette, CA; Roy C.  BROWN II, Omaha, d. 28 Aug 1981 (O6, NEDB11)

178 John WELSH: of York Borough, written 6 May 1813, probated 26 Jan 1818, widow Catherine; Issue listed in the will: John, wife Sarah; Jacob; Martin deceased, left children not named; Esther m. Joseph DOLL; Polly m. Martin EICHELBERGER; Sarah m. Philip ENTLER; and Catherine m. John SMALL; John made his mark. Witnesses Peter Englemoore, Benjamin Beitzel, I___? Leiter; Appraisal 20 Apr 1818, by Charles _____? and Benjamin Beitzel; Admininstrative Account 5 Apr 1822; Final Settlement 5 Mar 1829. (PAYO4)

176.4 Adam ENTLER: will 20 May 1777, Mechlenburg; wife Juliana; dau. Margaret, Elizabeth; estate 4/19/1786. (WVB2, WVBE18)

196 Wendel SEIBERT  written 11 Dec 1797, probated 26 Oct 1802; Sons, Henry, Christian, Peter, Jacob, Wendel, Frederick, Michael, and John deceased; Daus. Maria, Elizabeth, Catherine; Executors: sons Wendle, Henry, and Frederick; Witnesses: Jacob Hoffman, Ephriam Gaither, and John Hoffman (WVBE15 p133, 18 Book3 p457); Inv. 10/27/1806, Berkeley Co., VA. (WVBE5) 216 in CRIDER Family

198.5 Jacob MONG: Adm. Jacob B. MONG, Barbara (widow); 17 Mar 1820, names widow, Jacob B.,  John, George, Peter, Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Amelia. Total Distribution $4,690.18. (MDWAB7)

198 George Nicholas  MONG of Washington Co., MD, yoeman, will dated 28 Jan 1792, very sick; to wife Mary Catherine, all money in bonds or lint out plus interest forever; to possess the dwelling and all household goods, etc., for live, except the items she has no use of to be shared with heirs equally, plus certain provisions of food. To two older sons, Adam and Jacob, my plantations if they stand to the will. If not, land to next oldest sons Henry and John; provisions to my wife to be supplied by the possessors of the pantation. Son Adam, and John SEIBERT executors, signed George Nicholas MONG; George Hoopner, Ludwig Young, Daniel Rudel, porved 11 Feb 1792. (MDWAB10, 20)

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200s WILLS

202.1 William LEYMASTER, farmer, Bern, written 4 Oct 1814, probated 29 Aug 1817; wife Elizabeth; children: Phlip, Jonathan, Jacob, Elizabeth w/o Werner KLEIN, Catharine w/o Peter MEIRS, Magdalena w/o John WAGNER, Maria w/o Jacob DRUCKENMILLER, and  Christina w/o Henry MILLER; Executor Jonathan, son-in-law Peter MEIRS; witnesses Valentine Machel and John Eckert. (PABAB26 p606)

200.1s Elizabeth LEYMIESTER, widow, Bern, written 25 Dec 1819, probated 12 Oct 1822, names daughter Elizabeth m. Werner KLEIN, sons Jacob, Philip, and Jonathan; Executor Jonathan; witnesses Simon Wertman and Daniel Bucks. A second source states Elizabeth w/o Werner KLEIN, to receive a  new bed and bedding. (PABEB26 p633, 29 p254)

202 Jacob HECK, Bern, written 26 Mar 1782, probated 28 Mar 1782, had no land at present, provided for wife; eldest son Jost 15 pounds and equal shares with the rest of the children (not named), except Barbara, who received items named at her marriage; executors wife Judith and son John; witnesses David Bright, and John HECK. (PABEB12 p286, PABEB21, 30 p145)

202.1b1 Matilda LOW, written 16 Feb 1885, probated 18 Aug 1885, names brothers John HECK (dec.) children, Alfred, Henry, Adam, Jane, and Louisa; brothers Philip and James HECK; sister Susanna BRUNNER, Margaret HECK, Joanna HECK, and Doras RALPHSNIDER; Gustavius LOW, Philip M. LOW, and Matilda Ann LOW, and Dennis M. THORNE (relationship not stated); George Roby and Abraham Wiseman (x), witnesses, Executor Joshua LOW. (WVMNB1)

202.1b4 J. A. HECK, written 12 Dec 1864, probated 12 Mar 1889, names son Alfred, and wife Sarah; witnesses Levi Prichett and William Drummond. (WVMIB6) John A. HECK, written 16 Nov 1864, probated 12 Dec 1864. (WVMIB7)

202.1b4i Louisa H. HECK, wirtten 9 Apr 1888, probated 20 Apr 1888, names Sarah A., mother, Nancy V., sister, Henry J., brother, Adam T., brother, Alfred E. 1/2 brother, Jerome D., brother; witnesses Henry NEPTUNE and R. C. Brooks. (WVMIB6) Louisa H. HECK, Book 2, p395, 9 Apr 1888-20 Apr 1888. (WVMIB7)

202.1b6 James C. HECK, written 12 Aug 1889, probated 5 Jul 1890, names Martha A. dau., Adam O, son, and William E. son, witnesses Henry J. HECK and Thomas NEPTUNE. (WVMIB6) James C. HECK, Book 3, p21, 10 Aug 1889-5 Jul 1890. (WVMIB7)

202.1b6b5 Jonathan HECK, Book 3 p212, written 3 Feb 1897, probated 27 Feb 1898, names Elizabeth R. A., mother, Emery, brother; witnesses E. V. Vincent, J. F. Morgan, and Joseph Williams. (WVMIB6)

202.1e Justice HECK, written 29 Jun ___?, probated ____?, names wife, sons, George, Addam, Phillip, Justice, David; dau., Susannah, Sarah, Rachel, Elizabeth; wit., John West, John Dewies, Joshua Thorn, and John Long; Exec. Wife and George HECK. (WVMIB7); Justus HECK Book 1, written 11 Apr 1853, probated May 1853. (WVMIB7)

202.1i9s Alexander ORRAHOOD: will probated 3 Mar 1885, Doddridge Co. WV, names grandchildren, William, Mary, Francis, and Alvin. (WVDOB1)

212 Peter WITMER of Lebanon Twp., Dauphin Co., PA, written, 31 Oct 1794; names dau., Fronica's children, her share; dau., Catherine's children, her share; son Peter, Power of Attorney; Wit. Tobias KREIDER, Lanz___?, Samuel Jones, Peter (his mark) WITMER. Probated 1795. (FH24)

212.3 Nathaniel NESBITT, written 13 Apr 1805, probated 1897, Washington Co., MD, names sons Nathaniel, John, Jonathan, Peter, Jacob; daughters Anne, Catherine, Mary, and Fanny; witnesses A. Clayton, Jacob Myers, Thomas Greeves; Executors: Nathaniel and Peter. (FH24)

216 Wendel SEIBERT  written 11 Dec 1797, probated 26 Oct 1802; Sons, Henry, Christian, Peter, Jacob, Wendel, Frederick, Michael, and John deceased; Daus. Maria, Elizabeth, Catherine; Executors: sons Wendle, Henry, and Frederick; Witnesses: Jacob  Hoffman, Ephriam Gaither, and John Hoffman. (WVBE18 Bk3 p457) 196 in MYERS Family

218 Samuel FUNK, deed written 14 Apr 1791, recorded 7 May 1791, names the following children: Philip HILBARGER and Ann, John SEIBERT and Elizabeth, Adam MONGE and Margaret, Jacob MONGE and Barbary, John RISE and Susannah, Henry FUNK, Michael FUNK, and Jacob FUNK, for 476 pounds current money paid by Samuel FUNCK, sell to said Samuel FUNCK, part of a tract of land called Harrods Profit. (MDWA3)

240 Melchoir TABLER, probated 1804, names sons George and William receiving 1 shilling; Jacob, Adam, Peter, and Michael; daus. Christina WIMER, Barbara WHIPP w/o Jacob, Catherine GETZANDANNER, w/o John, Elizabeth w/o Jacob MARTIN. (MDFR17, GMRB1 p39)

242.6s Lewis DUCKWALL: Written 8 Jun 1841; wife (not named); sons Henry, Frederick, John, Jacob, Samuel, Lewis, Daniel; dau. Mary HILL, Elizabeth CLOUSER, Nancy EVANS; Executors Samuel and Lewis; witnesses: William Moberly, Amos Moberly, Cary DUCKWALL, John H. MITCHELL; appraisers: Cary DUCKWALL, James Mitchell, and Stephen Fenner. Proved 17 Jul 1847. (OHHIB8 p39)

240.6cs William HILL: written 12 May 1837; wife Elizabeth; Children: William, Ann Keys, Hugh, Elizabeth DUCKWALL, John, Joseph Atkinson, Sally Evans, Emily Jane; Executor: Hugh; witnesses Amos Evans, William Scott, John Hill; proved 10 Jul 1837; Surety: Samuel E. Hibben, Samuel Keys, Sr.; appraisers Robert Stuart, Andrew Bashns, Christopher Aruthr. (OHHIB8)

242 Conrad CRONE: written 28 Apr 1807, probated 20 Nov 1808; to dau. Catherine TABLER 78 pounds Maryland currency; to dau. Mary FORNEY 78 pounds Maryland currency; to dau. Marillia LAWRENCE 5 pounds Maryland currency; to dau. Barbara MILLER 5 pounds Maryland currency; to dau. Margaret CRONE, my house and all Lotts adjoining Middletown with all ground rent as long as she lives. If she dies without heirs, said property to be equally divided among my children; to dau. Susannah DUCKWALT 78 pounds Maryland currency; to son Henry CRONE 78 pounds Maryland currency; to son Conrad CRONE. the whole of the land attached to the plantation where I live. In two years after my decease he is to pay the other children the devised amount, and is to sell all my furniture and equally divide among himself and the children; to dau. Christine EPPARD 78 pounds Maryland currency my house and lott at the warm Springs in VA. Signed (his x mark) Wit.: Irving Lanslot, Jacob Jackson, and Nicholas Bowlus. (MDFR17)
242.8d Henry Crone of C., will APK-1-258, filed 2 Feb 1863, Executor, John W. Ramsburg. (MDFRB44)

242.6g Samuel DUCKWALL: written 20 Apr 1869; wife Mary  Catherine St. Clair; children: Lewis R., John S., William C., Susan E., Jennie SMITH, G_____; two dau. to be removed from New Market Cem., and interred at Hillsboro; Executors: W. C. DUCKWALL; Witnesses: Elizabeth Shaffer, Samuel Murphy; porved 17 Jun 1869; Sureties: James W. Doggett, Mary DUCKWALL, Stacey S. Storer; Appraisers: S. S. Storer, David Wilkins, S. H. Johnson (OHHIB8 p94)

242i Daniel DUCKWALL: written 22 Apr 1867; wife Clarissa; son Charles, guardian child; nephew William D; witnesses A. G. Mitchell, Samuel H. Mitchell; the widow elected to take under the will; proved 8 Jun 1867. (OHHIB8 p88)

246-John OTT: written 10 Feb 1783, probated 9 Jan 1789, Frederick Co., MD: son John 120 acres incuding dwellings, cow, and orchard; son Michael 50 acres 1/3 of orchard, mare, and cow; son George 150 acres; dau. Mary Barbara MILLER 50 pounds; dau. Catherine OLLER 50 pounds; dau. Margaret 100 pounds and a cow; wife Appolonia bed, furniture, 4 sheep, 2 cows, cash from debts; sons. to care for their mother, sell property on her death and divide it equally among children: Executor John FLOWER (MDB6 v2 p147)

246.1 Maria Barbara OTT BLUMENSHEIN MILLER: written 27 Jun 1823, Frederick Co., MD; bonds, notes, cash to the children: deduct $158 from William, debt to Daniel TOMS; money to Catherine after her death to her children, express priviso that no money got to Daniel TOMS; granddaughter Mary Ann MILLER a bureau. son William, Executor. (MDB6 v2 p148)

246.2 George OTT: probated 22 Feb 1832, Frederick Co., MD; wife marillas Elizabeth use of plantation 'Swan Harbour' plus $200 annually; Executor to collect debts, divide it equally among the seven children (Catherine, Elizabeth, Mary GRIMES' children (( Vinah, George, Mary, and Ann GRIMES)), Rebecca, Sophia, Sarah, and Lydia); son Frederick received his share; Elizabeth's share in trust so husband Frederick can not use it. Executor Henry KRISE (MDB6 v2 p149)

246.3 Jacob OTT: written 29 Aug 1822, probated 3 Feb 1823, Frederick Co., MD; plantation 'Jacobs Fancy' to be sold, money equally divided among children; deduct following John $850; Jacob $200; George $350; Michael $150; David $160; Elizabeth $675; Susannah $275; Executor William MILLER and son John. (MDB6 v2 p149)

246.7 Michael OTT: written 16 Feb 1827, probated 9 Apr 1827, Frederick Co., MD; wife Elizabeth mentally afflicted, entire estate to Susan; son John to take care of wife; grandson Thomas OTT $300 at age 21 for his education to be paid from the estate, total amt. $600; Executor William MILLER. (MDB6 v2 p157)

246.7a Susan OTT: left all real estate to brother, John in Frederick; to William MILLER lot called 'The Mill Seats'; nephew Thomas OTT half of Personal Property; Executor William MILLER. (MDB6 v2 p151)

246.8s John VALENTINE: written 28 Aug 1823, probated 22 Jul 1844, Frederick Co., MD; left son John tract 'Walnut Bottom'; other children paid $800 each, deducting sums advanced to them; Frederick, David, Mary w/o Jacob CROUSE, Solomon, Catherine w/o Samuel SNYDER. (MDB6 v2 p151)

254 James WALLINGFORD: dated 1825/29?; Nicholas WALLINGFORD; son James WALLINGFORD; dau. Fanny BUCKLES w/o John; dau. Susanna WALTERS w/o Isaac; dau. Sarah WOOD w/o Thomas; dau. Ann CHAPMAN w/o William; gns. James BUCKLES s/o Fanny; gns. James WALTERS s/o Susanna; gns. James WALTERS s/o Nicholas; gns. James WOOD s/o Sarah; gnd. Polly BLUE d/o John L. BLUE. (WVJE21)

298 Lawrence BATTAILLE: written 7 Mar 1773, probated 11 Nov 1773; wife Sarah BATTAILE, sons, Lawrence, dau. Elizabeth, Catherine, Sarah; sisters Mary ROGERS and Rachel MCWILLIAMS. Col. George MUSE, and nephew Battaile MUSE; Executors: wife, son Lawrence BATAILLE, and Catherine ROBINSON; wit. Joseph Robinson Jr., Tennet, Thomas Robinson, and Battaile MUSE. (VACA1)

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300s WILLS

302 John MCCORMICK: will written 8 May 1768, probated Nov 1768, names wife Ann MCCORMICK, sons James, John, Francis, William, George, and Andrew; daughters Mary TATE (Magnus), and Jean BRYAN (James); Executors: wife, and son James. (VAFR4, p48, VAFR10)

306 Abram (Abraham) HOLLINGSWORTH: written 23 Sep 1748, probated 1 Nov 1748; wife Ann; son George; son-in-law Benjamin CARTER; son Isaac; daughter Lydia NEILL; Executors; Lewis NEILL, wife, and son Isaac; witnesses William Dobbins, James Dunbar, Joseph Lupton. (VAFR10, Book 1, p203) Abraham HOLLINGSWORTH, written 23 Sep 1748, probated Nov court 1748; wife Ann to receive the best feather bed, riding horse and saddle; son George 250 acres of land, being part of 1000 acres-250 acres lying and adjoining to the land I gave Benjamin CARTER on both sides of the creek called Beaver Dam; to son Isaac 582 acres of land; to son George 7lb 10s; to daughter Lydia NEILL, feather bed and furniture. Executors: wife Ann, son-in-law Lewis NEILL, son Isaac; witnesses William Dobbins, James Dunbar, Joseph Lupton. (VAFRB2, p5)

307 Ann HOLLINGSWORTH, written 2 Mar 1748, probated 5 Apr 1749; sons George and Isaac; daughters Margaret CARTER and Lydia NEILL; Executor George (son) and Lewis NEILL; witnesses, William Glover, James Knight, Joseph Lupton. (VAFR10, Book 1, p273)
-Ann HOLLINGSWORTH, writtenn 2 Mar 1748, probated 5 Apr 1749; to son George a piece of cloth that was made betwixt me and my son Isaac, my son George paying for the weaver; to daughter Margaret CARTER, a cow and calf and young mare; a quantity of linen yard I have at the weavers to my two daughters Margaret CARTER and Lydia NEILL; I give and bequeath what is left me by my husband unto the above two daughters. Executors, son George and son-in-law Lewis NEILL; witnesses William Glover, James Knight, Joseph Lupton. (VAFRB2)

312 Nicholas BAKER: planter, of Frederick Co., MD; will dated 24 Jan 1763; names sons John, land he lives on plus 100 acres adjoining both part of Knave's Dispute and Ridges, also L20 to be paid in goods and chattels; to son Ignatius tract of Rock Creek called Tobacco Bed of 19 acres and L100, half paid in money and half in goods and chattels; to son Walter, land on Seneca Creek called Wolfkill and Pigpen of 384 acres plus 30 acres of Baker's Choice, also L60, half in money; to son William land I dwell on and tract lying on Rock Creek Called to Lost Hammer of 104 acres, plus 36 acres adjoining, being part of Batchelor's Forest, and 100 acres adjoining the plantation plus L20 currency; to son Ignatius L60 over and above L100; residue equally divided among 4 daughters, Eleanor, Margaret, Rachel, and Cassandra, 100 acres now occupied by Samuel Moland; wife Mary executor, Nicholas BAKER. Witnesses: Alexander Williamson, James Beall, Thomas Swearingin. Proved 26 Mar 1764 by Beall and Swearingen. (MDFR15)

314 John BRISCOE: probated 20 Jan 1789; wife Ann; Hezekiah, Parmenas, John sons; Exec. John BRISCOE, wit. Sarah SLAUGHTER, Elizabeth BAKER, Frances DAVIS, daughters; others. (WVB18)

324.3 Wendel FRUSHOUR, written 20 Aug 1793, probated 15 Oct 1793, names wife, Margaret; sons John, Frederick, George; daus. Mary (m. Peter PUTTMAN), Caty, Barbara, Lucy, Sophia. Executors: Mary and John; witnesses: Christian Weaver, John Weaver, and Catherine Weaver. (WVBEB15)

324.3h Peter STORM: Twin Twp., Ross Co., OH; wife Barbary 1/3 of the estate, son Jacob 2/3; names other sons George, John, Peter, Daniel, and Joseph; Samue to be provided fro by charging George $25, John $75, Peter $70, Daniel #35, and Joseph 440, to be deducted from the dividend; Susanna, Polly, Elizabeth, Rebecca 1/3 of household goods after the death of their mother; witnesses Andrew Gullifillen and Adam Gullifillen; Executors Fred Pengit and Alex Gullifillen. (OHROB7)

324.3a John FRUSHOUR: Twim Twp., wife Margaret, house and all movables; tract of land on Deer Creek divided 5 ways between Abraham, Daniel, Nathan, and Ephraim (only names 4 sons in division); dau. Mary and Elizabeth 45 each; son John; dau. Peggy, Esther, Anna, Milca; Exectuors: Isaac McCrackin, Henry Stipp; Wit: John Boswell, John Sommersville, and James McGinnia, probated 28 Oct 1841. (OHROB7)

324.10 Adam FRUSHOUR: written 23 May 1809, probated 10 Jun 1809; wife Anna Maria, land and household goods; daughter Mary, and son Jacob; Jacob and Christian Brengle, executors. (MDFR17 RB1 p29)

324.10bs Margaret FRUSHOUR: written 8 Apr 1845, probated 21 Apr 1845; dau. Sophia KEIFER w/o Nicholas; granddaughter, Elizabeth KEIFER; Phillipi Reich, executor. (MDFR17 GME3, p89)

396 Godfried MONG, Frederick Co., written 29 Mar 1750, probated 8 Mary 1750;  To wife and children yet unborn, but over and above to dau. Catherine, some cattle. Jacob Roarer, Frederick Roarer, George Michael ?, executors; wit. Joseph Perry, Arthur Charlton (unable to read other names) (MDB2, Vol 10, p106, MDWAB10)

397 Maria Barbara MOLLISTER (MOHEITER), Frederick Co., Widow, w/7 Jul 1774, p/28 Apr 1774; To son Theobald MONG, my part of 100 acres called "Delight", being 20 acres and all that part left to me by my father Bartholomew JESSERONG being 40 pounds. To my son Theobald MONG and to my son Adam MOLLISTER and to my dau. Eve Maria SHEIDEKER, movables. To my dau. Peter FRANCHES wife, 1 shilling. To dau. Barbara HUBER'S two children, 1 shilling each when of age. That the inventory of George MOLLISTER be settled before my personal estate is divided. to my brother Daniel JESSERONG'S dau. Catherina JESSERING, 5 pounds or a cow and calf. Wit: Andrew Huber, Frederick Geiser, Andres BRANDSTIDER. (MDB26,p162)

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400s WILLS

426-Michael BAUGHMAN: Written 28 Mar 1755, probated 20 Oct 1756; written in German, names Catherine his wife, who got use of most of the household goods, son Peter a tract of land in Lebanon Twp., , John, 323 acres in Lebanon Twp., Michael, 233 acres in Lebanon Twp., son-in-law Jacob STONER and wife Barbara, 237 acres in Lebanon Twp., son-in-law Peter WITMORE and wife Anna, 259 acres in Lebanon Twp., son-in-law Sebastian LESHER and wife Lifsey, 240 acres in Warwick Twp., son-in-law Christian HERSHY and wife Elizabeth, 240 Acres in Marion Twp., daughters Frena, 267 1/2 acres in Lebanon Twp., and Maudlina( Magdalena), 463 acres in Middle Creek, executors Peter, Michael and Christian HERSHEY; Witnesses: :Ulrick Rott, and Charles MORSE. (FH24E)

480: LEONARD TABLER:  will that was written November 4, 1737: "In the name of God Amen. Whearas I am in good health and understand that I must die, I think it necessary to leave my house in order how I think be kept after my death.I recommend therefore my soul to my God and creator and my body to the earth and the....in general. I do choose two executors, Anna Maria TABLEREN  and George TABLER to execute my will. In the first all my lawfull debts shall be paid. I give to my son George TABLER, the plantation except fifty acres of wood alnd shall be for my wife during her life time is she continues a widow, and after her death it shall fall to my eldest son George TABLER should it belong to the same plantation. My youngest son, Melchoir TABLER shall have all the movables chattes and house goods, but not before my wife is death. My son Mathias TABLER and my daughter Maria Barbara wife of David TOLD have both their share of my in Germany, and shall have no further demand on their brethren here in this country. This is my last will and testament which I have made by sound understanding and memory and have put my hand and seal so it.Witness Present: George Cash, Ludwig CollinerSigned X by Leonard DABLER. This will was contested by wife and heirs' agreement was compiled and translated by Conrad Weiser and filed for probate in Philadelphia On the 16th day of November 1738 there is an agreement made by the widow and the heirs of Leonard TABLER, deceased. George TABLER shall have and keep on half of the plantation for him and his wife Catorina Margaret together with one fourth part of the moveables. The widow of the late Leonard shall have the other half of the said plantation during life time if she continues a widow. Together with the first third part of all the movables belonging to the last Leonard estate and after her death that one half of the said plantation will all what she has left shall be equally divided amongst the four children of the late Leonard. Melchoir TABLER shall have one fourth part of the rest of the movables. Mathias TABLER shall have one fourth part of the said movables. Maria Barbara, David TOLDINS, wife shall have one fourth part of the said movables. They bind themselves into lack other under the.......of fifty pounds that no shall make any further demand for the performances hereof the have paid this hand and seals it is agreed before the j....sealing hereof that the....shall be equally divided by the widow and George TABLER.Signed: Anna Maria TABLER, George TABLER, Matthais TABLER, Anna Barbara, Melchior TABLER. Witnesses Present: Jacob Miller, John George Meyer, Wolfgang Miller, Conrad Wiesner. NOTES: The original will of Leonard TABLER was written in German. The English translation was done by Conrad Weiser. Copies of both are available from Index of Wills & Adm. Records, Philadelphia, PA 1682-1782, File Box 78, Bk 8, pg 80.The Heirs Agreement was filed for probate at Philadelphia, PA. I believe this was also originally done in German as the one in English was done by Conrad Weiser.The will of Leonard's wife Anna Marie - Index of Wills & Adm. Records, Philadelphia, PA 1682-1782, "Mary" TABLER, 1739, File 96, Will Bk F, pg 100. (INT12)

500s WILLS

508.1 Joseph WALLINGFORD, names wife Margaret; nephews Nicholas s/o Benjamin; Nicholas s/o James; and Mark s/o Benjamin. (WVJE21)

508.1e1s Anthony PAYTON: written 12 Aug 1853, recorded 22 Nov 1853, Parke Co., IN: wife Margaret, son Thomas; direct Laurens Douglas, PAYTON, John L. PAYTON, and Harvey PAYTON to have a good common education and shall have a good setting out as I have given my other children; children: Juliana, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Laurens Douglas, John L., and Harvey; Witnesses: Jesse matiches, Zebulon Collings. Executor: James, in case of death or inability, son, Thomas. (INPAB19)

600s WILLS

628s Elizabeth BRISCOE, account, widow of Philip 2; Elizabeth BRISCOE administrix of all and singular the Goods, Chattels, Rights and Credits of Philip BRISCOE, late of St. Mary's County Deceased. Net personal estate is 271 lb. 1s 63/4p. Balance to be disposed to one third to the Deceased's widow, the residue to John, Philip, Edward, James, Walter, George Cole, Elizabeth, and Sarah orphans of the deceased, dated 17 Jul 1745. (MDB2)

628.2 George Cole BRISCOE, written 9 Feb 1802, probated 9 Jul 1805, Charles Town, Jefferson Co., VA, to 7 sons tract of land where I live, between 500 and 600 acres, equally divided between John, George C., Cuthbert, Philip, Samuel, Harrison, and Edward. Elizabeth HEDGES, personality; Executors friends John BRISCOE, and James Purvis, and son John BRISCOE; witnesses Richad McSherry, George S. Washington, and Andrew Rhonemus. A final account on 12 Sep 1810 of his estate included 20 slaves, 10 horses valued at $6266.16. (MDB63 p80)

628.2a John M. BRISCOE, written 16 Jul 1814, probated 18 Aug 1817; wife Moriah to have 1/3 of the estate, next to children: George, Patsy, Edward, and Samuel; Executors: brother Harrison BRISCOE, and Joseph HEDGES; witnesses Samuel BRISCOE, T. Hall, and George SIMPSON. (KYNEB1 p84, 87)

630.2 John MCMILLION written 25 Aug 1800, probated Jun 1804; names sons William and Joseph; daus. Jane, Catherine, Sally, Nancy, Mary, Elizabeth, Betty, Hannah; wife Martha; all land went to William; witnesses David and Rebecca Hannah, David and Peggy McCue. (WVGRB2)

630.2b1 John MCMILLION written 4 Jun 1857, probated Aug 1857; son Joseph received land where I live, 322 1/2 acres, and John the remainder of the land 320 acres; sons. Joseph, John W., Ballard, Nathan, and James. (WVGRB2)

630.2e John MCMILLION, written 30  Apr 1848, probated (n.d.); wife Rachel; Andrew land I live on and 50 acres on Spring Creek; Beverly remainder of land I live on and ; 514 acres on Spring Creek to Beverly, and daughters Martha McCoy, Caroline and Ann; sons: Beverly, Andres, and John; daughters Martha, Ann, Caroline, Hannah MCCLUNG, Jane MCMILLION, Elizabeth NEAL, and Rebecca KNIGHT. (WVGRB2)

630.2f John WILLIAMS written 7 Jun 1830, probated 1830; children John, Mary HINKLE, Nancy HINKLE, Sarah BUTT, Martha PULLIN, Ann KINGLAN (KINGAN), Elizabeth DONNALLY, Cynthia DONNALLY, Margaret CHURCH, Thomsey? DORSET; grandchildren: Sabrina, Martha and John CHURCH; James and Martha Ann KINGLAN; witnesses: John WILLIAMS, James McFerrin, Janes Knight. (WFGRB2)

630.2f3 Philip HINKLE, written 30 Dec 1859, prob. 1863; left 208 acres each to William, Jacob, and John; 1/3 to wife, Nancy; duas. Synthia (Cynthia), Elizabeth, Clara, Catherine, Nancy. Witnesses: A. A. HINKLE, Bevery W. MCMILLION, and John HINKLE, Jr. (WVGRB2)

1000s WILLS

1016.6 James WALLINGFORD: Anne Arundel Co., MD, written 22 nov 1775, probated 14 Jan 1777, wife Mary; witnesses Nicholas WALLINGFORD, Caleb Burgess, Moses MacCubbins.  (MDB28). 

1017-Elizabeth WALLINGFORD: Prince George's Co., written 11 Apr 1741, probated 24 Jan 174_?. Children: John, James, Nicholas, Benjamin, Joseph, Elizabeth DOVE, Sarah BRASSHEARS; grandson, Benjamin WALLINGFORD; the entire estate; Wit. George Mackson, Edward Holmes, Thomas Howard. (MDB20)

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1200s WILLS

1256 Philip BRISCOE Sr.: Charles Co., MD, probated 25 Apr 1724, written 29 Jan 1724; to wife Susannah, dwelling plantation, "Morris's Venture" during her lifetime; at he decease to son Joh, executor and heirs; and 1/3 personal estate; son Philip and heirs, 80 acres had of Father SWANN; son Edward and heirs, "Hitchin" bounded by  Thomas Davis; 111 acrs of "Loves Enjoyment"; grandson Leonard (s/o George deceased) part of "Cahptico mannor" dring term of lease; daughters Sarah LEONARD, Judith ASHCOM, Susannah COMPTON, and Ann WOOD, personality; son John, largest silver tankard; son james and heirs, 200 acres of "Loves Enjoyment:"; sons John, Philip, Edward, and James and daughters Susannah and Ann residue of personality equally. Test: John BRISCOE Jr., Thomas Mercer, Robert Lang. (MDB17 p183)

1257 Susannah BRISCOE: Charles Co., MD, written 5 Feb 1739/40, probated 24 Jul 1740. to brother Samuel SWANN personality; daughter Elizabeth personality; child of John (died) viz., Samuel Williamson, Philip, James, Hezekiah, John, Martha WILLSON, personality; daughter Ann Wood and her daughter Mary, personality; granddaughter Elizabeth GARNER, personality; grandson William HOWARD, personality and all remaining children of daughter Sarah HOWARD, 1 shilling each; granddaughter Sarah PARKER, personality; granddaughter Susannah WHITELY, personality and al Children of daughter Susannah COMPTON, 1 shilling each; grandsons Robert Briscoe DAVIS and George DAVIS, personality; grandson Robert s/o George BRISCOE (deceased) an to all other children of said son, 1 shilling each; grandson Leonard 1 shilling; grandsons Williamson BRISCOE, and Henry SMOOT, 1 shilling each; sons Philip and James, executors, residue of estate. (MDB17)

1256.3d1b John BRISCOE: written 1850, probated 1854; wife Jane; names Philip, John Jr., Savilla Emison w/o Hugh, Anderson, William T., Ann M. INLOW'S children: Jane D., Savilla, James W., Abraham A., Artemesia, and John; granddaughter Sarah Jane BRISCOE d/o Ralph D.; grandsons John B. and Henry P. BRISCOE s/o Ralph D.; grandchildren John D. JONES and Mary Jane JONES children of Artemesia JONES dec., former w/o Heath JONES; Executors John and Anderson. (MORAB8 p25)

1256.3d1b5 Hung EMISON, wife Sevilla, son James W., daughter Mary Jane MCCUNE w/o Samuel C. MCCUNE, sons John T., Hugh Anderson, Samuel, and Robert; Executors the sons; Witnesses: Alpheas Payne, and John Ralls; written 1868, probated 1868. (MORAB8 p32)

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