Wills: Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825: Chester Co, PA (Will Book B, pages 100-199)
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Chester County Will Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825
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INDEX Will Book B pages 100-199.
ABRAHAM, JOSEPH. May 23, 1743. Adm.
ADAMS, JAMES. Londonderry. October 27, 1741. B. 101.
ALLISON, ALEXANDER. Nottingham. April 25, 1743. B. 135.
ANDERSON, MARGARET. November 25, 1741. Adm.
BARRETT, ARTHUR. June 1, 1743. Adm.
BELL, THOMAS. December 30, 1743. Adm.
BENNETT, JACOB. September 21, 1742. Adm.
BENNETT, JOHN. January 14, 1744/5. Adm.
BISHOP, SAMUEL. W. Caln. December 14, 1741. B. 103.
BIZALLION, PETER. E.Caln. August 31, 1742. B. 113.
BOGGS, JAMES. Whiteland. March 15, 1742/3. B. 130.
BONSALL, THOMAS. December 16, 1745. Adm.
BOYCE, JOSEPH. Ridley. January 1, 1742. B. 125.
BRINTON, THOMAS. March 25, 1745. Adm.
BROWN, ROBERT. November 4, 1743. Adm.
BRUCE, JAMES. August 31, 1742. Adm.
BUFFINGTON, SAMUEL. February 6, 1745/6. Adm.
BULLER, JOHN. W. Caln. March 29, 1744. B. 156.
CALDWELL, JAMES. May 19, 1742. Adm.
CARLTON, THOMAS. Londonderry. November 8, 1743. B. 145.
CARR, JOHN. October 1, 1743. Adm.
CASSELL, ANDREW. October 1, 1745. Adm.
CHARLTON, HENRY. Londonderry. July 30, 1745. B. 182.
CHEYNEY, JOHN. Thornbury. October 1, 1745. B. 190.
CLOUD, JOHN. Brandywine Hundred. December 10, 1744. B. 172.
CLOUD, MORDECAI. Of or near Bradford. August 27, 1745. B. 187.
COLE, STEPHEN. Chester borough. January 17, 1744/5. B. 173.
COLLIER, JOSEPH. August 1, 1743. Adm.
CONNER, JAMES. October 8, 1742. Adm.
CONNOLLY, CONSTANTINE. December 16, 1741. Adm.
CONSTABLE, THOMAS. November 2, 1745. Adm.
CREIGHTON, JOHN. August 23, 1745. Adm.
CRESWELL, WILLIAM. Derry. February 24, 1743/4. B. 154.
DAVIS, DAVID. Uwchlan. August 9, 1742. B. 111.
DAVIS, HUGH. Uwchland. February 22, 1742/3. B. 131.
DAVIS, LEWIS. July 29, 1743. Adm.
DAWSON, JAMES. November 25, 1741. Adm.
DENESTON, JAMES. Nottingham. September 6, 1744. B. 164.
DENNER, JAMES. December 25, 1741. Adm.
DEVONALD, MARY. October 21, 1745. Adm.
DUCKER, JOHN. October 8, 1743. Adm.
DUTTON, JONATHAN. January 8, 1745/6. Adm.
EAVENSON, JACOB. February 12, 1744/5. Adm.
EAVENSON, JOSEPH. Concord. April 23, 1745. B. 179.
EAVENSON, RALPH. Concord. April 9, 1744. B. 157.
EDWARDS, RICHARD. Nantmeal. February 24, 1741/2. B. 105.
ELLIS, EVAN. Easttown. August 30, 1743. B. 139.
ELLIS, HUMPHREY. Haverford. March 17, 1741/2. B. 106.
ELLIS, LYDIA. Easttown. December 29, 1742. B. 123.
EVANS, HANNAH. Goshen. August 31, 1742. B. 112.
FARR, RICHARD. Edgmont. October 8, 1744. B. 167.
FINLEY, ROBERT. W. Nottingham. November 24, 1741. B. 101.
FLEMING, ROBERT. Londonderry. March 14, 1742/3. B. 128.
FOREMAN, JOHN. December 21, 1744. Adm.
FRINSTER, JOHN. October 23, 1741. Adm.
FUREY, HUGH. New London. September 18, 1742. B. 116.
GARDNER, JAMES. January 4, 1741/2. Adm.
GARRAT, MARY. Darby. March 14, 1742/3. B. 129.
GARRATT, SAMUEL. Darby. March 8, 1743/4. B. 154.
GATLIVE, CHARLES. Uwchlan. March 14, 1742/3. B. 132.
GATLIVE, CHARLES. November 16, 1743. Adm.
GIBBONS, JAMES. Westtown. May 2, 1745. B. 180.
GILBERT, THOMAS. March 5, 1744/5. Adm.
GILPIN, ISAAC. October 1, 1745. Adm.
GORSUCH, WILLIAM. U. Providence. August 22, 1744. B. 163.
GRAGE, WILLIAM. April 3, 1742. Adm.
GRAHAM, WILLIAM. Londonderry. February 25, 1744/5. B. 175.
GRAHAM. DANIEL. May 2, 1745. Adm.
GRIFFITH, WILLIAM. September 17, 1745. Adm.
GRIMES, CATHERINE. March 22, 1742/3. Adm.
HACKNEY, JOSEPH. May 30, 1744. Adm.
HAINES, JACOB. W. Nottingham. September 13, 1742. B. 116.
HALE, WILLIAM. December 25, 1744. Adm.
HANNUM, MARGERY. Concord. September 10, 1742. B. 115.
HARLAN, JOSHUA. Kennett. July 13, 1744. B. 164.
HARLAN, RUTH. Kennet. February 12, 1743/4. B. 153.
HARLAN, THOMAS. Kennett. February 27, 1745/6. B. 196.
HARRIS, ROBERT. February 16, 1741/2. Adm.
HARVEY, BENJAMIN. February 9, 1744/5. Adm.
HASTINGS, DAVID. December 21, 1743. Adm.
HAYES, HENRY. E. Marlborough. December 30, 1745. B. 195.
HAYES, RICHARD. W. Marlborough. March 18, 1742/3. B. 133.
HAYWARD, ADAM. September 7, 1744. Adm.
HEDGES, CHARLES. Londonderry. November 8, 1743. B. 144.
HENDERSON, JOHN. Sadsbury. September 21, 1745. B. 189.
HENDERSON, JOHN. August 28, 1744. Adm.
HIBBERD, JOSIAH. September 4, 1744. Adm.
HICKMAN, BENJAMIN. Westtown. December 11, 1742. B. 121.
HINDMAN, JOHN. November 24, 1741. Adm.
HORNE, WILLIAM. Birmingham. November 25, 1743. B. 147.
HUGHES, THOMAS. October 8, 1745. Adm.
HULBERT, JOHN. May 10, 1744. Adm.
HUNT, JOSEPH. Darby. September 22, 1743. B. 141.
IRWIN, WILLIAM. E. Nottingham. January 13, 1743/4. B. 149.
JACKSON, SAMUEL. November 9, 1745. Adm.
JACKSON, THOMAS. January 23, 1745/6. Adm.
JEFFERIS, JAMES. E. Bradford. November 17, 1745. B. 192.
JENKIN, DAVID. Uwchland. May 2, 1743. B. 136.
JENKIN, JOHN. Vencent. February 17, 1741/2. B. 105.
JOHNSON, HUGH. December 21, 1742. Adm.
JONES, JACOB. Newtown. October 1, 1742. B. 117.
KELLER, OWEN. October 1, 1741. Adm.
KENDALL, THOMAS. Sprinfield. December 21, 1741. B. 104.
KEYSER, NICHOLAS. October 16, 1744. Adm.
KILPATRICK, WILLIAM. Birmingham. December 26, 1745. B. 194.
LAMPLUGH, NATHANIEL. October 12, 1742. Adm.
LEEPER, ISABELLA. New London. August 27, 1745. B. 187.
LEWIS, MORDECAI. Newtown. January 25, 1743/4. B. 150.
LOGAN, JAMES. Londonderry. December 12, 1744. B. 173.
LOUGHLIN, TERRENCE. February 16, 1741/2. Adm.
LOVE, SAMUEL. December 27, 1743. Adm.
MARIS, RICHARD. Springfield. August 14, 1745. B. 184.
MARRS, GEORGE. September 26, 1745. Adm.
MARSH, WILLIAM. Sadsbury. October 1, 1744. B. 166.
McCLELLAN, ROBERT. October 2, 1741. Adm.
McCLELLAN, SAMUEL. Ches. Co. November 1, 1743. B. 143.
McCUIN, JOHN. September 25, 1741. Adm.
McGARR, MICHAEL. April 2, 1742. Adm.
McNEILE, ARCHIBALD. April 6, 1743. Adm.
McTEAR, HENRY. October 1, 1742. Adm.
MENDENHALL, BENJAMIN. Concord. October 1, 1743. B. 141
MILLER, GAYEN. Kennett. August 31, 1742. B. 114.
MILLER, JOSEPH. May 25, 1742. Adm.
MILLER, MARGARET. Kennett. January 26, 1743/4. B. 152.
MILLISON, JOHN. Goshen. September 12, 1744. B. 165.
MOORE, JOHN. March 15, 1742/3. Adm.
MORGAN, JOHN. Uwchlan. January 23, 1744/5. B. 175.
NEELY, ROBERT. October 1, 1743. Adm.
NOX, WILLIAM. November 25, 1741. Adm.
OBRYAN, HENRY. August 21, 1742. Adm.
PALMER, JOHN. Concord. July 16, 1742. B. 110.
PALMER, MARY. Concord. March 18, 1744/5. B. 177.
PARSONS, JOSEPH. February 7, 1744/5. Adm.
PASSMORE, WILLIAM. Kennet. October 13, 1744. B. 168.
PATTEN, WILLIAM. W. Marlborough. December 29, 1742. B. 122.
PATTERSON, WILLIAM. October 1, 1745. Adm.
PATTISON, ROBERT. May 30, 1743. B. 137.
PEDRICK, PHILIP. August 22, 1745. Adm.
POWELL, ELIZABETH. N. Providence. December 7, 1741. B. 102.
PUMMELL, HENRY. May 27, 1742. Adm.
PUSEY, ELIZABETH. W. Marlborough. May 31, 1742. B. 109.
RASAMOND, NATHAN. October 20, 1742. Adm.
READ, JOHN. October 19, 1743. Adm.
REECE, DAVID. Newtown. September 17, 1745. B. 188.
REYNOLDS, WILLIAM. October 20, 1741. Adm.
RHOADS, BENJAMIN. October 21, 1742. Adm.
ROADES, ADAM. Darby. March 26, 1745. B. 177.
ROBB, WILLIAM. Londongrove. April 1, 1746. B. 198.
ROBINSON, JOHN. E. Nottingham. October 29, 1744. B. 169.
ROBINSON, RICHARD. W. Bradford. May 27, 1746. B. 199.
ROGERS, PHILIP. October 31, 1743. Adm.
ROSS, THOMAS. London, Britain. October 31, 1744. B. 170.
ROWLAND, JOHN. Whiteland. April 30, 1746. B. 198.
RUSSEL, JACOB. Late Sussex Co, Del. December 2, 1743. B. 148.
SALKELD, WILLIAM. Chester. February 21, 1742/3. B. 126.
SAVAGE, SAMUEL. E. Nantmeal. May 26, 1742. B. 107.
SCARLET, HUMPHREY. Chichester. March 27, 1746. B. 197.
SEAL, WILLIAM. Birmingham. October 1, 1742. B. 118.
SHARP, JOHN. August 4, 1742. Adm.
SHELLEY, ROGER. Chichester. August 5, 1745. B. 183.
SHUAN, SARAH. May 6, 1743. Adm.
SIMPSON, GEORGE. Chester borough. May 1, 1745. B. 179.
SMITH, MARY. Birmingham. October 1, 1743. B. 140.
STEEL, NINIAN. New London. December 17, 1745. B. 193.
STUART, GEORGE. September 27, 1745. Adm.
SUMMERS, THOMAS. October 1, 1742. Adm.
SWAIN, ELIZABETH. February 7, 1742/3. Adm.
TAYLOR, ISAAC. November 16, 1745. Adm.
TAYLOR, JACOB. Edgmont. November 3, 1742. B. 120.
TAYLOR, JACOB. February 26, 1745/6. Adm.
TAYLOR, JOHN. October 17, 1745. Adm.
TAYLOR, JOSEPH. Kennet. July 13, 1744. B. 162.
TAYLOR, RICHARD. Kennett. November 17, 1744. B. 171.
TAYLOR, THOMAS. August 13, 1743. Adm.
TEMPLIN, WILLIAM. February 15, 1742/3. Adm.
THOMAS, DAVID. May 31, 1742. B. 109.
THOMAS, JAMES. October 1, 1742. Adm.
THOMAS, RICHARD. Whiteland. April 25, 1744. B. 158.
THOMAS, WILLIAM. Darby. December 9, 1745. B. 193.
THOMPSON, ALEXANDER. New London. November 18, 1743. B. 146.
THOMPSON, JOHN. March 25, 1742/3. Adm.
THOMSON, AARON. U. Providence. May 31, 1745. B. 182.
THOMSON, MOSES. Marple. August 12, 1745. B. 184.
THORNBURY, ROBERT. August 3, 1745. Adm.
THORNBURY, THOMAS. May 31, 1742. Adm.
TIPPING, ROBERT. Newtown. January 27, 1742/3. B. 126.
TOWNSEND, JAMES. December 11, 1745 Adm.
TRANTER, RICHARD. W. Bradford. October 5, 1742. B. 119.
TREECE, THOMAS. August 15, 1744. Adm.
TREGO, JAMES. April 20, 1745. Adm.
TURNER, ELEANOR. Birmingham. January 21, 1745/6. B. 196.
TURNER, WILLIAM. August 18, 1742. Adm.
WALL, ABSALOM. August 27, 1745. Adm.
WALTER, THOMAS. February 2, 1744/5. Adm.
WASHBORN, SAMUEL. Nantmell. December 31, 1742. B. 124.
WAY, EDWARD. August 5, 1744. Adm.
WEBSTER, WILLIAM. August 8, 1745. Adm.
WELLDON, JOHN. February 10, 1741/2. Adm.
WHAREY, MARGARET. January 4, 1744/5. Adm.
WHARREY, DAVID. E. Nottingham. March 27, 1744. B. 155.
WHITE, ALEXANDER. [London Britain]. May 27, 1743. B. 138.
WHITE, JOHN.W. Nottingham. December 29, 1743. B. 148.
WHITTING, RICHARD. London, Britain. March 24, 1742/3. B. 134.
WICKERSHAM, JOHN. May 25, 1742. Adm.
WIDOWS, JAMES. Aston. March 5, 1742/3. B. 127.
WILLIS, JOHN. Thornbury. August 16, 1745. B. 186.
WILLSON, ARTHUR. November 19, 1741. Adm.
WRIGHT, JOHN. May 27, 1742. Adm.
YARNALL, DOROTHY. Edgmont. October 1, 1743. B. 143.
YOUNG, JOHN. October 20, 1742. Adm.
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FINLEY, ROBERT. W. Nottingham.
October 10, 1739. November 24, 1741. B. 101.
To wife Sarah £10. To son Robert £10, large bible, gun. Remainder to
wife and every one of my children in equal shares, children not named.
Refers to his son John Johnson and daughter Mary. Executrix: wife Sarah
and Wm. Finley of Chestnut Level and Saml. Anderson of W. Nottingham,
trustees. Witnesses: John Dick, John Johnson.
ADAMS, JAMES. Londonderry.
December 2, 1740. October 27, 1741. B. 101.
Appoints John Bleakly executor and directs him to return all estate to
brothers and sisters in Ireland to be equally divided among them,
except brother Wm. Adams who is to have but 5
shillings. Refers to the bonds notes left with Wm. and John Neil.
Letters C. T. A. to Wm. Neil, Bleakly renouncing.
Witnesses: Wm. Neil, John Neil, James Geery.
POWELL, ELIZABETH. Widow of John Powell. N. Providence. May 1740.
December 7, 1741. B. 102.
To sons Joseph and Thomas Powell and daughter Mary wife of Enoch
Jenkins my plantation in N. Providence containing 150 acres they paying
to my daughter Margaret Davis the 1/4 of the rent of said land every
year during her life. Remainder to said 4 children who are also
executors. Witnesses: Robt. Stevenson, John Moor, John Beeke.
BISHOP, SAMUEL. W. Caln, yeoman.
November 28, 1741. December 14, 1741. B. 103.
To son Joseph 5 shillings. To daughters Susanna, Hannah, Sarah, Alice,
Lydia, Mary, son John, daughter Priscilla, son Charles and daughter
Rose 1 shilling each. All remainder of estate real and personal to wife
Alice not named also executrix.
Witnesses: Jason Cloud, Geo. Jefferis, John McNabb.
KENDALL, THOMAS. Sprinfield. Plaistere.
December 9, 1741. December 21, 1741. B. 104.
To son Thomas the plantation where I now live in Springfield containing
about 166 acres. To son John the plantation in Bucks Co, containing 190
acres, also that tract in Bucks Co, surveyed to me by warrant
containing 310 acres adj the 190 acres. To my 3 grandchildren Thomas,
Margaret and Hannah Woodward children of Jesse Woodward by daughter
Jane £3 each when of age. To daughter Mary Hall £10. To daughter Ellin
Kendall £20 and other provision while unmarried. Remainder to son
Thomas also executor. Witnesses: Thos. Cummings, John Dutton, Alice
Cummings.
McCUIN, JOHN.
September 25, 1741.
Adm. to Sarah McCuin and David
Allen.
KELLER, OWEN.
October 1, 1741.
Adm. to Thomas Wiley.
McCLELLAN, ROBERT.
October 2, 1741.
Adm. to Elizabeth McClellan.
REYNOLDS, WILLIAM.
October 20, 1741.
Adm. to Nathaniel Jenkins.
FRINSTER, JOHN.
October 23, 1741.
Adm. to Wm. Snadden.
WILLSON, ARTHUR.
November 19, 1741.
Adm. to James Willson.
HINDMAN, JOHN.
November 24, 1741.
Adm. to James Buchanan.
NOX, WILLIAM.
November 25, 1741.
Adm. to Catherine Nox.
DAWSON, JAMES.
November 25, 1741.
Adm. to Elizabeth Dawson.
ANDERSON, MARGARET.
November 25, 1741.
Adm. to Hugh Vogan.
CONNOLLY, CONSTANTINE.
December 16, 1741.
Adm. to Edmund Connelly.
DENNER, JAMES.
December 25, 1741.
Adm. to Andrew Makomson.
JENKIN, JOHN. Vencent. Tailor.
January 19, 1741/2. February 17, 1741/2. B. 105.
To wife Elizabeth all estate.
Executors: wife and Thomas Morgan.
Witnesses: Evan David, Mathew Reading, Jane Williams.
EDWARDS, RICHARD. Nantmeal. Husbandman.
November 21, 1741/2. February 24, 1741/2. B. 105.
To daughters Lettice and Mary £3 each. To daughter Susanna £5. To
daughters Hannah and Elizabeth £15 each. To daughter Jane £30. All
remainder of estate and moveables to wife Mary. Executors: wife Mary &
brothers son John Edwards. Letters to Mary.
Witnesses: John James, Timothy Kirk, Wm. Williams.
ELLIS, HUMPHREY. Haverford.
September 8, 1731. March 17, 1741/2. B. 106.
To sons Humphrey and Jeremiah 10 shillings each. To daughter Rachel 10
shillings. To daughter Eleanor £5. To granddaughters Perthiana and
Sarah 5 shillings each. Remainder inc land and plantation to son
Subilynus and daughters Margaret and Mary subject to maintenance of
wife Jane during life. Executors: sons Subilnus and Jeremiah.
Witnesses: Amos Lewis, Enoch Lewis, Thos. Vaughan.
SAVAGE, SAMUEL. E. Nantmeal.
September 22, 1741. May 26, 1742. B. 107.
Provides for wife Anne, inc 2 plantations during life. To son
Samuel when 21 my part of Warwick Furnace. To son Samuel and
daughters Anna, Martha, Ruth and Mary my 2 plantations in Nantmeal and
Coventry at their mother's death, also to said 4 daughters £50 each at
18. Executrix: wife Anna. John Taylor, Henry Hawkly and John Potts to
assist her. Mentions brother Thomas.
Witnesses: William Jones, Robert Hogg, James Speary. [See deed book T.
275.]
PUSEY, ELIZABETH. W. Marlborough.
October 9, 1740. May 31, 1742. B. 109.
To son John Pusey 1/2 rent due me from my husbands real estate and £10.
To son Joshua the other 1/2 of said rent. To son William £80. To
grandson John Baily £20. Remainder to 4 daughters, viz Elizabeth
Baldwin, Jane Pennock, Mary and Hannah Pusey.
Executors: sons John and William.
Witnesses: John Strode, George Carson, Jeremiah Barnard.
THOMAS, DAVID.
May 17, 1742. May 31, 1742. B. 109.
To wife Anne 1/3 of estate during life. To my mother Elizabeth Chandler
1/3 of estate during life. To daughter Mary Thomas 1/3 ditto when 18.
To brother Thomas Thomas son Solomon £5. To brother Philips son David
my land if daughter Mary dies under 18.
Executors: brother Philip and cousin David Thomas.
Witnesses: Jonathan Davis, Philip Thomas, Elizabeth Davis.
[Mary Thomas married William Gilkey.]
PALMER, JOHN. Concord.
February 22, 1739/40. July 16, 1742. B. 110.
Provides for wife Mary inc use of real estate during life. To son John
the real estate at his mothers deceased paying the following legacies.
To each of my daughters, viz Catherine Skears, Alice Buffington,
Margery Kerlin, Ann Trimble and Mary Trimble £10.
Executors: wife Mary and son John.
Witnesses: John Norrey, Jos. Armstrong, John Anderson.
DAVIS, DAVID. Uwchlan, yeoman.
March 10, 1738/9. August 9, 1742. B. 111.
To son in law Philip Davis and daughter Elizabeth Davis all estate real
and personal they to provide for wife Margaret and son Thomas Davis
during their lives. To daughters Mary Wadkin and Sarah Phipps £5 each
after wifes decease. Executors: Philip and Elizabeth Davis.
Witnesses: Jonathan Roberts, Awbrey Roberts.
EVANS, HANNAH. Widow. Goshen.
June 29, 1740. August 31, 1742. B. 112.
To daughter Jane and son in law David Davis £15 and all furniture. To
son John Jones £10. To daughter Lowry Evans £10. To daughter Sarah
Cowpland £5. To daughter Margaret Ashbridge £10. To son Edward Jones
£5. Remainder of money to eldest son Richard Jones. To granddaughter
Margaret Mather articles named. To daughter Jane Davis, wearing
apparel. Executors: son Richard Jones and son in law David Davis.
Witnesses: Ress Jones, Thomas Brinton, Benj. Jackson.
BIZALLION, PETER. E. Caln, yeoman (ancient).
January 9, 1741/2. August 31, 1742. B. 113.
To the poor at discretion of executor £5. To wife Martha all real and
personal estate also executrix [names 8 negroes among his estate].
Witnesses: William Pim, Robert Miller, George Larow, Wm. Harlan.
GARDNER, JAMES.
January 4, 1741/2.
Adm. to John and James Gardner.
WELLDON, JOHN. of Chichester.
February 10, 1741/2.
Adm. to Elizabeth Welldon.
[Married Edward Brogdon. Deed book F. 361.]
LOUGHLIN, TERRENCE.
February 16, 1741/2.
Adm. to James Miller.
McGARR, MICHAEL.
April 2, 1742.
Adm. to Isaac Wickersham.
GRAGE, WILLIAM.
April 3, 1742.
Adm. to Martha Grage.
CALDWELL, JAMES.
May 19, 1742.
Adm. to William McKnight.
WICKERSHAM, JOHN.
May 25, 1742.
Adm. to Isaac Wickersham.
HARRIS, ROBERT.
February 16, 1741/2.
Adm. to James Harris.
MILLER, JOSEPH.
May 25, 1742.
Adm. to Jane Miller.
WRIGHT, JOHN.
May 27, 1742.
Adm. to William Neill.
PUMMELL, HENRY.
May 27, 1742.
Adm. to William Jones.
THORNBURY, THOMAS. W.
Bradford.
May 31, 1742.
Adm. to Elizabeth Thornbury.
SHARP, JOHN.
August 4, 1742.
Adm. to Ezekiel Harlan.
TURNER, WILLIAM. Chester.
August 18, 1742.
Adm. to Eliza Turner and Geo. Ashbridge.
OBRYAN, HENRY.
August 21, 1742.
Adm. to Thomas Vernon.
BRUCE, JAMES.
August 31, 1742.
Adm. to Deborah Bruce.
MILLER, GAYEN. Kennett, yeoman.
March 31, 1742. August 31, 1742. B. 114.
To son William £5. To 4 sons, viz Robert, Patrick, Samuel and
Benjamin £5 each. To my 2 daughters, viz Sarah wife of Joshua
Johnson and Elizabeth wife of Joseph Dickinson £5 each. To son
James 4 children, viz Sarah, Deborah, James and Jesse 10
shillings each. To daughter Mary's 3 children, viz, Saml., James
and Mary 10 shillings each. To son Benjamin part of a tract of
land by Pequea Creek in Lancaster Co now in his possession. To
son John the remainder of said tract, estimated to be 250 acres.
To son Josephs widow Jane Miller and her 2 children, Samuel and
Rebecca £6. To son George 1/2 of plantation where I dwell and the
other 1/2 at wifes decease. To wife Margaret all remainder of estate
real and personal.
Executors: wife Margaret, son William and cousin Jas. Miller.
Witnesses: Rachel Miller, George Miller, David Bradford.
HANNUM, MARGERY. Widow. Concord.
July 19, 1737. September 10, 1742. B. 115.
To sister Mary Palmer £5. To daughter Margery Baldwin articles named.
To son John Hannum the int of what money he now owes me. To daughter
Mary Smith gold ring. To daughter Elizabeth Bronun, do. To
granddaughter Mary Broom £5. To granddaughter Sarah Scott £2-10. To
grandson James Hannum, great Bible. To grandson John Way a colt, he
paying to his cousin Robert son of Jacob Way £3. To son Robert Hannum
£20. Remainder to 5 daughters, viz Mary, Elizabeth, Margery, Sarah and
Ann. Executor: son Robert.
Witnesses: Mary Brownhill, Henry Peirce.
HAINES, JACOB. W. Nottingham.
March 24, 1742. September 13, 1742. B. 116.
To eldest son Joshua and youngest son Stephen my land at Pequea to be
equally divided. Provides for wife [not named]. Remainder of personal
estate to children, Prudence, Jacob, Jeremiah, Mary and Sarah Haines.
To sons Jacob and Jeremiah my plantation in W. Nottingham containing
490 acres. Executors: wife Mary and Joshua Brown.
Witnesses: Jeremiah Brown, Joseph Haines, Henry Reynolds.
FUREY, HUGH. New London.
September 14, 1742. September 18, 1742. B. 116.
To wife Elizabeth 1/3 of estate real and personal. To sons and
daughters, Wlliam, Thomas, Mary, Catherine and Margaret 5 shillings
each. Remainder equally divided among the rest of my children.
Executrix: wife Elizabeth.
Witnesses: Arthur Latimore, James Moot, James Latimore.
JONES, JACOB. Newtown, yeoman.
May 28, 1742. October 1, 1742. B. 117.
Executors to sell tract of land whereon I live in Newtown containing
200 acres. To wife Ellen 1/3 of estate. Remainder to all children,
daughter Esther to £3 in advance, the minor children Abram and Mary
being named. Executors: wife Ellen and eldest son John.
Witnesses: Saml. Lewis, John Fawkes, Mordecai Morris.
SEAL, WILLIAM. Birmingham, yeoman. July 8, 1742. October 1, 1742. B.
118. Provides for wife Hannah. To son Joseph my plantation where I live
in Birmingham he paying to his 3 brothers £20 each. To sons William,
Joshua and Caleb my lotts of land in Wilmington, when they are of age.
To daughters Rachel and Hannah Seal £30 each. Executors: wife Hannah
and friends Abm. Darlington and Jos. Mendenhall.
Witnesses: Jos. Chambers, Rachel Peirce, Abm. Darlington Jr.
TRANTER, RICHARD. W. Bradford, yeoman.
September 19, 1742. October 5, 1742. B. 119.
To son Richard all wearing apparel at 18(21?). To daughter Esther
Bishop my iron hackle. Remainder of estate to wife Priscilla, to enable
her to bring up my youngest son Samuel.
Executrix: wife Priscilla.
Witnesses: Thos. Parke, Samuel Patteson, George Jefferis.
TAYLOR, JACOB. Edgmont. Wheelwright.
September 22, 1742. November 3, 1742. B. 120.
To friend Mary wife of Joseph Pratt 20 shilling, remainder of estate to
Alice and Ann Pratt the 2 youngest daughters of Joseph Pratt. To my
brother in law Philip Norbury wearing apparel. To Elizabeth wife of
said Norbury a gown that was my deceased wifes Deborah.
Executor: Joseph Pratt.
witnesses: James Sill, Simon Hampton, Josiah Lewis.
HICKMAN, BENJAMIN. Westtown, yeoman.
(died December 7th). December 4, 1742. December 11, 1742. B. 121. To
son Benjamin my plantation in Westtown. Remainder equally to my 6
children, viz Mary Hunt, Elizabeth Vernon, John and Francis Hickman,
Ann Cheyney and Hannah James. Executors: friend Caleb Peirce and son
Francis. Witnesses: Sarah Pyle, Henry Peirce.
PATTEN, WILLIAM. W. Marlborough. Farmer.
September 5, 1742. December 29, 1742. B. 122.
To eldest son James 5 shillings and wearing apparel. To grandson John,
son of James Patten £10. To second son Robert my tract of land at Moss
Creek in Lancaster Co. To my 3 grandchildren Wm., Elizabeth and John
Graham my eldest daughter Jane's children £6 to be divided. To son
William my plantation in W. Marlborough with stock. To daughter
Elizabeth Brandon £10. Directs sale of lotts in Wilmington. Remainder
to son James and daughters Jane Graham and Elizabeth Brandon.
Executors: son William and friend Joseph Sharp Sr. Letters to son the
other renouncing.
Witnesses: James Forguson, David Forguson, Richd. Ryan.
ELLIS, LYDIA. Widow. Easttown. Being aged.
November 25, 1742. December 29, 1742. B. 123.
To daughter Rebecca wife of Richard George of Radnor all household
goods, her daughter Lydia George being mentioned. To grandson Ellis son
of said Rebecca £6 at 21 and 40 shillings each to her other sons when
21. To children of daughter Bridget wife of John David of Radnor 30
shillings each when 21. To the children of daughter Elizabeth Price
deceased 10 shillings to sons and 20 shillings to her daughters. To
children of son Joseph 10 shillings each. To children of son Benjamin
10 shillings each. Mentions son Evan Ellis and his daughter. To nurse
Susanna Skelton 2 ewes. Executor: son Benjamin Ellis.
Witnesses: Susanna Skelton, Thos. Thomas, Mirick Davis.
WASHBORN, SAMUEL. Nantmell. Clerk.
August 30, 1742. December 31, 1742. B. 124.
To mother Sarah Washborn 40 shillings. To brothers John, Nicholas and
Richard Washborn 1 shilling each. To sister Jane Washborn 10 shillings.
To friend Matildith Shepard all remainder of estate and after her
decease to Ann Action of white lady Auston in England, her daughter.
Executors: friends Alexander Buller of Philadelphia and Hen Hockley.
Witnesses: Saml. Savage, John Bound, John Martin.
BENNETT, JACOB.
September 21, 1742.
Adm. to Esther Bennett.
McTEAR, HENRY.
October 1, 1742.
Adm. to Margaret McTear.
SUMMERS, THOMAS.
October 1, 1742.
Adm. to Robert Kirkum.
THOMAS, JAMES.
October 1, 1742.
Adm. To Margaret Thomas.
CONNER, JAMES. Sadsbury.
October 8, 1742.
Adm. to Mary Conner.
LAMPLUGH, NATHANIEL.
October 12, 1742.
Adm. to Jacob Lamplugh.
YOUNG, JOHN.
October 20, 1742.
Adm. to Henry Camm.
RASAMOND, NATHAN.
October 20, 1742.
Adm. to Thomas Pennell.
RHOADS, BENJAMIN.
October 21, 1742.
Adm. to Catherine Rhoads.
JOHNSON, HUGH.
December 21, 1742.
Adm. To David Johnson.
BOYCE, JOSEPH. Ridley.
November 9, 1742. January 1, 1742. B. 125.
To wife Phebe 1/3 of estate. To 2 sons Joseph and John when John is 21
my plantation in Ridley whereon I live. To my 2 daughters Mary and
Margaret Boyce £10 each.
Executrix: wife Phebe.
Witnesses: Aaron Hibberd, John Lewis, Stephen Gardner.
TIPPING, ROBERT. Newtown, yeoman.
January 20, 1742/3. January 27, 1742/3. B. 126.
To friend William Reilly all the lands, tenements now in my possession.
To kinsman John Atkinson of London £30.
Executor: Wm. Reilly.
Witnesses: William Fling, John Smith, Jane Anderson.
SALKELD, WILLIAM. Chester. Blacksmith.
November 6, 1742/3. February 21, 1742/3. B. 126.
To daughter Agnes Salkeld my share of tract of land in Caln Twp which
my father devised to myself and brother David with reversion to brother
John's son John Salkeld. Remainder of estate real and personal to wife
Mary for the bringing up and educating my daughter till she is 18.
Executors: wife Mary and brother John Salkeld. Letters to Mary
the other renouncing.
Witnessed by Agnes Salkeld, Moses Minshall. Mentions mother Agnes
Salkeld.
WIDOWS, JAMES. Aston.
August 4, 1742. March 5, 1742/3. B. 127.
To Elizabeth Owen born in my house £5 when 18. Remainder to friend
Henry Peirce for his care in my last sickness also executor.
Witnesses: Dennis Higgins, Elizabeth Pike.
FLEMING, ROBERT. Londonderry.
September 25, 1741. March 14, 1742/3. B. 128.
Provides for wife [not named]. To son David £40 and benefit of the
plantation until his son Robert is 18 when it is to be his that is
grandson Roberts. To granddaughter Jane and grandson John £5 each. To
grandson Robert £10. To granddaughter yet unbaptized £5.
Executors: wife and son David and friends John Fleming and Stephen
Coughron to be overseer.
Witnesses: John Fleming, Stephen Coughron, James White.
GARRAT, MARY. Widow. Darby. Died December 11, 1742/3.
December 4, 1742/3. March 14, 1742/3. B. 129.
To sons John and Joshua bed each. To son William £15 when of age. To
daughter Mary articles named. To daughter Hannah £20 when 21. To the
meeting at Darby El- 10. Remainder to sons and daughters, viz John,
Elizabeth, Isaac, Martha, Joshua, Mary, Hannah and William.
Executors: son John and son in law Isaac Pearson.
Witnesses: John Paschall, Joseph Levis, Jos. Parker.
BOGGS, JAMES. Whiteland, yeoman.
January 22, 1742/3. March 15, 1742/3. B. 130.
To youngest son Alexander all estate moveable and immovables except as
hereafter devised. To son William one cow. To John's son one heifer. To
son Joseph one cow. To Margaret Johnson 3 sheep. To Josephs daughter
Margaret 2 sheep. To Williams eldest son 2 sheep. To son John 1
shilling. Executor: son Alexander.
Witnesses: Wm. Johnston, Joseph Boggs, Alex Walker.
DAVIS, HUGH. Uwchland, yeoman.
November 19, 1742/3. February 22, 1742/3. B. 131.
To wife Ann £6 yearly as mentioned in a certain agreement between me
and Henry Atherton dated June 30, 1734 also the profits of place where
we live. To Mary wife of Hugh Pugh, Sarah wife of Thos. Thomas, Dinah
daughter of Richard Richards and Hugh son of Richard Richards. To
Elizabeth widow of John Davis, Edward son of Jona. Jones of Merion.
Ruth wife of David Jones of Radnor. Articles named. To the 4 meetings
Uwchland, Radnor, Haverford and Merion all remainder of estate in equal
shares for use of the poor. Executors: friends Cadwallader Jones and
Hugh Pugh. Witnesses: Thomas Thomas, Richard Thomas Jr, Richard
Richards.
GATLIVE, CHARLES. Uwchlan.
December 12, 1742. March 14, 1742/3. B. 132.
To wife Margaret my plantation in Uwchlan containing 83 1/3 acres. To
son James 1/2 of the tract of land on which I live containing 200
acres. To eldest son Rees, the other 1/2 of said land. To my 2
daughters Elizabeth and Mary Gatlive all my goods, chattels debts..
Executor: son Rees, Thos. Downing and Saml. John Sr, overseers.
Witnesses: John Rigg, Jonathan Pugh, Henry Atherton. Letter adm.
to Thos. Downing during minority of executor named.
HAYES, RICHARD. W. Marlborough.
December 9, 1742. March 18, 1742/3. B. 133.
Provides for wife Mary including dwelling plantation until son Henry is
21. To son Henry when 21, my dwelling plantation the part bought of
Danl. Davis excepted he paying to my daughter Margaret £30. To daughter
Mary £30 and to sons George, Jonathan and Jesse £40 each when they are
21. Executors: wife Mary and brothers Wm. and Joseph Hayes.
Witnesses: John Strode, John Hall, Thos. Maguire.
WHITTING, RICHARD. London, Britain, yeoman.
January 18, 1742/3. March 24, 1742/3. B. 134.
To daughters Elizabeth and Anne £20 and a cow each. To daughter Mary
£10 when 12. To son John the tract of land I now live upon containing
200 acres when 21, paying £8 yearly to his mother during life and to
son Benjamin £30 and to son Thomas £20 when they are 21. To wife Hannah
all remainder of estate also executor. Richard Thomas and Hugh Evans,
overseers. Witnesses: John James, David William, Owen Thomas.
SWAIN, ELIZABETH.
February 7, 1742/3.
Adm. to William Swain.
TEMPLIN, WILLIAM.
February 15, 1742/3.
Adm. to Jos. Edwards and John Jones.
MOORE, JOHN.
March 15, 1742/3.
Adm. to John Taylor.
GRIMES, CATHERINE.
March 22, 1742/3.
Adm. to Michael Lynch.
THOMPSON, JOHN.
March 25, 1742/3.
Adm. to Andrew Alexander.
ALLISON, ALEXANDER. Nottingham, yeoman.
September 22, 1744. April 25, 1743. B. 135.
To daughter Martha 1 shilling. I also acquit my son in law James
Bohamen all debts due from him to me. To daughter Mary £40. To daughter
Rebecca 1 shilling. To daughter Elizabeth 1 shilling. To 2 sons, viz
David and Alexander, my 2 plantations, viz the one I live on and one on
Christiana Creek in New Castle Co. Executors: sons David and
Alexander. Witnesses: John Kees, Saml. Ingram, Robt. Hynman.
JENKIN, DAVID. Uwchland, yeoman.
March 17, 1742/3. May 2, 1743. B. 136.
Provides for wife Gwin. To daughter Mary wife of William Bayle £20. To
son John all lands and remainder of personal estate also executor. Test
signed . Witnesses: John Morgan, Evan Jenkin, John Rigg.
[William Bayle and Mary Davis married May 17, 1736. Christ Ch.,
Philadelphia.]
PATTISON, ROBERT.
November 10, 1742. May 30, 1743. B. 137.
To wife Mary £12. To sons Mole and James daughters Margaret and Agnes
and son Robert, remainder of estate.
Executors: wife Mary and James Mole.
Witnesses: Robert Mordah, Robert Shippard.
WHITE, ALEXANDER. Farmer. [London Britain].
May 10, 1741. May 27, 1743. B. 138.
To wife Jean 1/2 of all moveable estate. To daughter Susana White 5
shillings she having got her part when married. To daughter Agnes Cross
5 shillings. To son Alexander 5 shillings and to his son Joseph £4. To
daughter Ilender Gutey 5 shillings and to her son Alexander Gutey £3.
To son John the plantation from the main road north to Christiana. To
daughter Mary Ranken 5 shillings and to her son Alexander 100 acres of
land called Plom Pount Fork. To daughter Elizabeth Jamson 5 shillings.
To daughter Martha Steel 5 shillings "having got her part before only 8
acres about your house." To son David the plantation I now live upon
from the main road south only 8 acres belonging to son in law James
Steels house, also the plantation called Raccoon Point.
Executrix: wife Jane.
Witnesses: James Steel, Moses Alexander, Moses Steel.
ELLIS, EVAN. Easttown. Merchant.
April 24, 1743. August 30, 1743. B. 139.
"Intending to proceed on a voyage from hence to the West Indies." To
wife my upper plantation on Newtown Road during life afterward to
daughter Lydia Ellis. To said daughter Lydia at 21 my lower plantation
with reversion if she die without issue to the children of my brothers
and sisters. Remainder to wife Sarah also executrix. Brothers Bejamin
Ellis and John Yarnall and friends Geo. Ashbridge and Cadwallader Evans,
trustees. Witnesses: John Marran, Thomas McKean, Wm. Ramsey.
SMITH, MARY. Birmingham.
August 22, 1743. Codicil: September 3, 1743. October 1, 1743. B. 140.
To son John the plantation his father left when he is 21, also stock.
To my grandson John Broom £20 when of age. Remainder equally to
daughters Ann Willis and Hester Broom.
Executors: brother Wm. Webb of Kennett and James Broom of Wilmington,
Delaware. Cod gives to Ann Smith daughter of my now husband Thomas
Smith £10 out of the estate of my former husband John Willis.
Witnesses: Saml. Hollingsworth, Joseph Way.
HUNT, JOSEPH. Darby. Weaver.
August 31, 1743. September 22, 1743. B. 141.
To wife who is not named all estate real and personal during
widowhood if she marry the house and lot given me by my father to my
said father James Hunt and mother Elizabeth Hunt, my brother John Hunt
and sisters Elizabeth Marshall, Hannah Elliot and Mary Hunt. To wife
that lott of ground given me by father Job Harvey. Executors: wife and
brother John Hunt. Letters to Mary and John Hunt.
Witnesses: John Marshall, John Paschall, Hannah Bonsall.
MENDENHALL, BENJAMIN. Concord.
February 26, 1743. October 1, 1743. B. 141
Provides for wife Lydia. To son Samuel 1/2 of the tract of land I now
live on paying to his sisters Martha and Lydia Mendenhall £30 each when
20. To son Joshua the other 1/2 of my land when 21, paying to his Lydia
£10 when 20. To daughters Mary and Hannah Mendenhall £45 each.
Executors to sell tract of land in Caln.
Executors: wife Lydia and friend Thomas Gilpin.
Witnesses: Thos. Carleton, John Buckingham, Alice Buckingham.
YARNALL, DOROTHY. Edgmont.
March 9, 1743. October 1, 1743. B. 143.
To son Thomas Yarnall £20. To son Nathan Yarnall £5. To daughter
Rebecca Jones £20. To daughters Sarah Ellis, Rebecca Jones and Mary
Milinor all household goods. Remainder to all children, viz John,
Philip, Thomas, Nathan and Samuel Yarnall and 3 daughter above named.
Executors: sons John and Philip Yarnall.
Witnesses: Joshua Hoopes, William Lang.
McCLELLAN, SAMUEL. Ches. Co.
January 5, 1742/3. November 1, 1743. B. 143.
Provides for wife Martha. To son James £20. Remainder to wife.
Executors: wife Martha, and Gilbert Bughanon.
Witnesses: David Porter, Nathaniel Walker, John Glen.
McNEILE, ARCHIBALD.
April 6, 1743.
Adm. to Elizabeth Mc Neile.
SHUAN, SARAH.
May 6, 1743.
Adm. to Saml. Hollingworth.
ABRAHAM, JOSEPH.
May 23, 1743.
Adm. to Richard Barry.
BARRETT, ARTHUR.
June 1, 1743.
Adm. to Hannah Barrett.
DAVIS, LEWIS.
July 29, 1743.
Adm. to John Davis.
COLLIER, JOSEPH.
August 1, 1743.
Adm. to Mordecai Thompson.
TAYLOR, THOMAS. of Haverford.
August 13, 1743.
Adm. to Phebe Taylor.
NEELY, ROBERT.
October 1, 1743.
Adm. to John Neely.
CARR, JOHN.
October 1, 1743.
Adm. to William Rowan.
DUCKER, JOHN.
October 8, 1743.
Adm. to Daniel Boyle.
READ, JOHN.
October 19, 1743.
Adm. to Margaret Read.
ROGERS, PHILIP.
October 31, 1743.
Adm. to Elizabeth Rogers.
BROWN, ROBERT.
November 4, 1743.
Adm. to Sarah Brown.
GATLIVE, CHARLES.
November 16, 1743.
Adm. to Thomas Downing.
HASTINGS, DAVID.
December 21, 1743.
Adm. to Jennet Hastings.
LOVE, SAMUEL.
December 27, 1743.
Adm. to James Cochran.
BELL, THOMAS.
December 30, 1743.
Adm. to John Taylor.
HEDGES, CHARLES. Londonderry, yeoman.
October 12, 1743. November 8, 1743. B. 144.
To son Andrew £50 towards the payment for the place sold him whereon we
lived. To sons John and Joseph £16 each. To daughter Mary Bishop £16.
To son Peter £10. To son John oldest Bon a colt. To Ezekiel son of
Peter Hedges, a colt. Executors: sons John and Andrew.
Witnesses: Christopher Springer, Wm. Cleneay, John Gordon.
CARLTON, THOMAS. Londonderry.
September 6, 1742. November 8, 1743. B. 145.
To son John 1 shilling and to sons Thomas and Arthur 1 shilling each.
To daughter Isabella Perry and Ann Geatenby 1 shilling each. To
daughters Jane, Elinor, Mary, Letice and Alice Charlton £20 each.
Remainder of money and personal estate to wife Allice and son Poynton
Charlton also executors. Witnesses: Thomas Charlton, Henry Charlton.
THOMPSON, ALEXANDER. New London.
November 5, 1743. November 18, 1743. B. 146.
To wife Mary 1/3 of all estate real and personal. To son John 5
shillings. To daughter Mary McDonald and her husband John McDonald a
cow and sheep. To grandson Alexander McDonald all remainder of estate
at wifes deceased with reversion to his brother Isaac.
Executors: son in law John McDonald of Miln Creek, New Castle Co and
John Ross. Letter to Ross the other renouncing.
Witnesses: David Wiley, Geo. Correy, Robt. McDowell.
HORNE, WILLIAM. Birmingham, yeoman.
December 28, 1742/3. November 25, 1743. B. 147.
To friend William Horne of Darby £50, etc. To William Horne my
brother's son that lives with me £50 when of age. To my cousin Grace
Clayton that now lives with me £50. To cousin Thomas Hopes of Kennet my
clock. To wife Elizabeth all estate real and personal during life the
legacies to be paid after her decease. Executors: wife Elizabeth and
kinsman John Chads. Witnesses: Benjamin Ring, Bathsheba Ring, Geo.
Deeble.
RUSSEL, JACOB. Late Sussex Co, Del.
December 27, 1742/3. December 2, 1743. B. 148.
To my mother [not named), cow and calf. To brother Joseph Russel my
mare. To sister Sarah Russel my plantation in Sussex containing about
34 acres also my undivided right of a tract of land in same, etc.
Executor: brother Joseph.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Rhoads, Charles Bevan, Henry Lewis.
WHITE, JOHN. W. Nottingham, yeoman.
August 30, 1743. December 29, 1743. B. 148.
To brother Thomas White wearing apparel. To wife Catherine my
plantation and all moveables also executrix.
Witnesses: Thomas Stockton, Frances Stockton, John Poak.
IRWIN, WILLIAM. E. Nottingham. Farmer.
September 17, 1743. January 13, 1743/4. B. 149.
To wife Mary 1/3 of estate "as the law directs." To son Thomas the
plantation bought of Wm. Peterson and 1/3 personal estate. To son
Samuel the plantation bought of Robert Wilson and 1/3 personal estate.
To son William £40 when 19. To daughter Martha £25 when of age or
married. Directs sons Thomas and Samuel "to such trades as suits their
genius and constitution." To brother Thomas wearing apparel.
Executors: David Linn and Robert Mackey.
Witnesses: James Rammels, David Irwin, Mammas Lambe.
LEWIS, MORDECAI. Newtown, yeoman.
September 29, 1743. January 25, 1743/4. B. 150.
Provides for wife Ellen including plantation whereon I now live during
widowhood. She keeping my daughter Mary until she is 11 years of age.
To said daughter Mary all lands messuages in Edgmont and elsewhere with
reversion to brother Jonathan Lewis. To said brother my land in
Hattenfield Philadelphia Co. To cousin Evan Pennell son of Joshua my 2
lotts in Wilmington, Delaware. To Newtown Meeting £10 for use of poor.
To sister Hannah wife of Joshua Pennell mare and colt. Mentions his
mother Mary Waln and Uncle Lewis Lewis. Executors: brother in law
William Lewis of Haverford and cousin Wm. Lewis of Newtown.
Witnesses: Joshua Pennell, Reece Howell, M. Davies.
MILLER, MARGARET. Widow of Gayen. Kennett.
January 11, 1743/4. January 26, 1743/4. B. 152.
To son George Miller all estate except as other wise devised. To
granddaughters Margaret Dickenson and Margaret daughter of William
Miller articles named. To sons Patrick, Benjamin and John Miller and
Joseph Dickenson £5 each. Executor: son George.
Witnesses: Stephen White, Mary Jackson, Jos. McDowell.
HARLAN, RUTH. Widow. Kennet.
January 10, 1743/4. February 12, 1743/4. B. 153.
To sons Ezekiel, Joseph and Benjamin Harlan 5 shillings each. To
daughter Mary widow of Daniel Webb £5. To daughter Elizabeth White and
daughter Ruth wife of Daniel Leonard wearing apparel also to daughter
Ruth the house and 14 acres of land where I now dwell during life and
afterward to son Benjamin. Son Benjamin to be put apprentice to brother
in law Charles Turner of Birmingham to learn to trade of Cordwainer.
Executor: son Ezekiel and son in law Wm. Harlan of W. March,
overseers. Witnesses: Jos. Taylor, John Walker, Thos. Worrall.
CRESWELL, WILLIAM. Derry. Farmer.
September 8, 1741. February 24, 1743/4. B. 154.
To wife Mary £60. To son James EBO. To son William £40. To son Samuel
£60. To son Robert £40. To son Abraham £40. To daughter Susanna wife of
John Dunwoody £1.
Executors: son James, John Smith of Nottingham and David Greswell
of Cecil Co. Letters to son James and John Smith. Witnesses: James
Smith, Abraham Smith.
GARRATT, SAMUEL. Darby, yeoman.
November 30, 1743/4. March 8, 1743/4. B. 154.
To granddaughter Mary Oldman £5. To my 3 daughters, viz Mary Eldridge,
Hannah Lewis and Jane Garratt 2/3 of estate to be equally divided.
Remainder to 4 sons, viz Samuel, Nathan, Joseph and Thomas.
Executors: son Nathan and Thomas.
Witnesses: John Garratt, Margaret Hestermarry, Benj. Pearson.
Sons Joseph and Samuel and sons in law Obadiah Eldridge and Wm. Lewis,
trustees.
WHARREY, DAVID. E. Nottingham.
July 12, 1743. March 27, 1744. B. 155.
Provides for wife who is not named. To 2 sons James and David my
plantation and other effects to be equally dis they paying to my
son in law John Lusk £3. Letters C. T. A. to sons.
Witnesses: Samuel Dickey, Patrick Hanigen.
BULLER, JOHN. W. Caln, yeoman.
March 22, 1743/4. March 29, 1744. B. 156.
To my kinsman Richard Buller 5 shillings. To Jane daughter of Wm.
Brinton Jr and wife of Joseph Walter £20. To Thomas son of said
Wm. Brinton £20. Remainder both Real and Personal to my kinsmen
Thomas Booth and Elizabeth his wife also executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Gilpin, Isaac Taylor.
EAVENSON, RALPH. Concord.
March 24, 1744. April 9, 1744. B. 157.
To son Jacob the plantation formerly George Lees except 50 acres of the
east end, he providing for his mother Grace during her widowhood. To
son Joseph the plantation I now live on and the 50 acres above
mentioned subject to provision for his mother. To daughter Phebe
Eavenson and grandson Enoch Woodward my lot in Wilmington. To daughter
Hannah Woodward 20 shillings. Executors: wife and son Joseph.
Witnesses: Jos. Eavenson, John Palmer, John Cheyney.
THOMAS, RICHARD. Whiteland, yeoman.
December 12, 1743/4. April 25, 1744. B. 158.
Provides for wife Grace. To daughter Hannah £30 besides what she has
already received. To daughter Mary £100 at 27 unless she marry sooner.
To daughter Grace £100 at 27. To daughter Elizabeth £100 at 27. To my
sister Mary in Wales and her children 10 shillings each if she come to
this county and demand it. Remainder to son Richard also executor.
Witnessed by Hugh Pugh, William Beale.
HULBERT, JOHN.
May 10, 1744.
Adm. to Mordecai Howell.
HACKNEY, JOSEPH.
May 30, 1744.
Adm. to Charity Hackney.
HARLAN, JOSHUA. Kennett, yeoman.
June 18, 1744. Codicil: June 22. July 13, 1744. B. 164.
Provides for wife Mary. To son Joseph his choice of plantation as
described. To son Joshua the other part of plantation my 1/3 part of
the corn mill also 1/3 of sawmill ground to be sold and money applied
for use of sons, Samuel and Caleb until they are 25. To Samuel Pyle 1/3
of saw mill and ground. To John Packer 1/3 of do. To my 3 daughters,
viz Deborah wife of Thomas Evans, Sarah and Rebecca Harlan remainder of
personal estate. Executor: son Joseph.
Witnesses: Wm. Webb, Saml. Pyle, Rebecca Webb. Mentions brother James.
TAYLOR, JOSEPH. Kennet.
May 9, 1744. July 13, 1744. B. 162.
To the children of son Joseph deceased and his wife Catharine, viz John,
Susanna, Elizabeth and Joseph £100 to be divided at 21. To sons Richard
and Benjamin £100. To grandson Jeremiah son of Jeremiah deceased £150
when 21. To Joseph Taylor son of my daughter in law Mary Smart formerly
wife of son Jeremiah deceased 5 shillings when 21. To daughter Hannah
wife of Wm. Temple £250. To daughter Sarah wife of John Jones a tract
of land containing 26 acres in E. Bradford, purchased of John Collier
during life afterwards sold and divided among her children, viz William,
Edward, John, Hannah, Benjamin and Lydia. Executor: son Benjamin.
Friend Edward Brinton and Jona. Rumford, trustees. Witnesses: Thomas
Worrall, Saml. Savill, Samuel Taylor.
GORSUCH, WILLIAM. U. Providence. Sadler.
June 2, 1744. August 22, 1744. B. 163.
Provides for wife Rebecca. Remainder of estate to be sold and divided
among children, viz John, Thomas, Ebenezer, Hannah, Lydia and Mary
Gorsuch. Orders the sale of that part of his estate in Queen Anne
County, Md. Executrix: wife Rebecca and friend Caled Cowpland. Letters
to the widow the other renouncing.
Witnesses: Henry Camm, Nathan Taylor, Thos. Pennell.
DENESTON, JAMES. Nottingham.
January 8, 1742/3. September 6, 1744.
To be buried in grave yard at Nottingham where wife Margaret was
buried. To wife Martha her thirds during widowhood. To daughter
Elizabeth 2 rings. To son James the cattle and clothier tools. To
eldest daughter Mary Cashwell 5 shillings. To second daughter Isabella
Cashwell 5 shillings. Executors: wife Martha and John Betty.
Witnesses: Martha Deniston, John Betty, Wm. Douglass.
MILLISON, JOHN. Goshen, yeoman.
August 25, 1744. September 12, 1744. B. 165.
Provides for wife Mary. To son James 5 shillings. To daughter Ann wife
of Thomas Wade living in Chester 5 shillings. To daughter Hannah wife
of George Slone in Lancaster Co 15 shillings and a colt. To son
Jonathan the land I now live on purchased of heirs of Nathaniel Newlin,
Clement Plumstead and John Taylor containing 90 acres with 40 odd acres
purchased of Clement Plumsted and Saml. Powell and about 90 acres adj
purchased of John Taylor and remainder of personal estate also
executor. Witnesses: John Taylor, John Townsend, Wm. Rettew.
MARSH, WILLIAM. Sadsbury.
August 10, 1744. October 1, 1744. B. 166.
Provides for wife Sarah. To son William 150 acres of the south side of
my plantation. To son Gravner 150 acres of land now in his possession.
To son Henry 200 acres of land now in his possession. To sons James and
John £20 each when of age. To 3 youngest daughters, viz Deborah,
Susanna and Rachel Marsh £5 each. To daughters Mary, Sarah, Eleanor,
Lydia and Elizabeth Marsh 5 shillings each. Executors: sons William and
Gravner and son Henry, overseers. Witnesses: Daniel Ker, John
Hetherinton.
FARR, RICHARD. Edgmont, yeoman.
May 14, 1743. October 8, 1744. B. 167.
Provides for wife Alice inc plantation where I now live during life
afterward to brother Edward Farr he paying legacies. To daughter in law
Sarah Warner 50 shillings. To daughter in law Hannah Mattson 50
shillings. To brother Wm. Farr 20 shillings.
Executors: wife Alice and friend Joseph Pratt.
Witnesses: Wm. Griffith Sr, Thos. Goodwin, Cadwallader Evans.
PASSMORE, WILLIAM. Kennet, yeoman.
July 24, 1744. October 13, 1744. B. 168.
To 2 sons Humphrey and Enoch my plantation where I now live containing
about 400 acres when 21. To sons Joseph and George my tract of land on
West side of Susquehanna when 21. To daughter Lydia, Hannah and Phebe
Passmore my land in Bradywine Hundred containing about 50 acres, also
my interest in 140 acres adj above and houses and lotts in Newport and
20 acres in Kennet. To daughters Mary and Susanna Passmore, my land in
Christiana Hundred containing about 197 acres when 18.
Executors: Robert Lewis, Wm. Levis and Samuel Levis Jr.
Witnesses: Thos. Carleton, Jacob Chandler, Jos. Mendenhall.
ROBINSON, JOHN. E. Nottingham.
April 15, 1744. October 29, 1744. B. 169.
To wife Martha the full right of my land during life and remainder of
goods to be at her discretion. To children, viz John, Aaron, Mary, Ruth,
Martha and Miriam 5 shillings each.
Executrix: wife Martha and Wm. Bean (who renounced).
Witnesses: William Bean, Alexander Yung.
[Martha was daughter of Aaron Coppock.]
ROSS, THOMAS. London, Britain, yeoman.
April 5, 1744. October 31, 1744. B. 170.
Provides for wife Jane. To daughter Margaret wife of Thos. Jordan 10
shillings. To daughter Eleanor wife of John Reed £25. To grandson John
Jordan and Thomas Jordan, articles named. Thos. Jordan and wife to
occupy plantation until grandson John Jordan is of age.
Executors: wife and Thos. Jordon.
Witnesses: John Alexander, Patrick Miller.
TAYLOR, RICHARD. Kennett, yeoman.
August 21, 1744. November 17, 1744. B. 171.
Provides for wife Eleanor including plantation in Kennett during
widowhood or until sons are 21. To sons John and Joseph when 21 the
above plantation they paying legacies to daughters Sarah and Hannah and
another child yet unborn. Executrix: wife Eleanor. John Marshall and
Saml. Seller, overseers. Witnesses: John Brinton, John Jones, Jos.
Harlan. March 27, 1747. By inter marriage of Eleanor the widow to
Thomas Huston her executorship terminated and letters were granted to
John Marshall and Saml. Sellers.
CLOUD, JOHN. Brandywine Hundred.
March 19, 1743/4. December 10, 1744. B. 172.
To son Edward £40 which he owes me. To daughter Ann 5 shillings. To
daughter Susanna Bird 5 shillings. To son John all remainder of estate
also executor. Witnesses: Adam Buckley, John Buckley.
LOGAN, JAMES. Londonderry.
October 29, 1744. December 12, 1744. B. 173.
To wife Anne 1/3 of all estate. To daughters Katherine, Jane and Ann
and son James each 1/6 of estate.
Executors: wife Ann and Jos. Donnell. Robt. Smith and Wm. Porter,
overseers. Witnesses: William Smith, William Porter.
WAY, EDWARD. HAYWARD, ADAM.
August 5, 1744. September 7, 1744.
Adm. to Jane Way. Adm. to Jennett Hayward.
TREECE, THOMAS. KEYSER, NICHOLAS.
August 15, 1744. October 16, 1744.
Adm. to Anne Treece. Adm. to William Moore.
HENDERSON, JOHN. FOREMAN, JOHN.
August 28, 1744. December 21, 1744.
Adm. to Anne Henderson. Adm. to Susanna Foreman.
HIBBERD, JOSIAH. HALE, WILLIAM.
September 4, 1744. December 25, 1744.
Adm. to Anne, John, Benj. and Adm. to Frances Hale.
Jacob Hibberd.
COLE, STEPHEN. Chester borough, yeoman.
December 26, 1744. January 17, 1744/5. B. 173.
Provides for wife Martha. To son Stephen my lott of land in Chester
containing about 12 acres when 21 also £10. To sons John, James,
William and Mark and daughter Elizabeth Cole, 5 lotts of ground in
Chester when of age. Executors: wife Martha and friends Thos. Cummings
and Res Richd. Backhous. Witnesses: John Mather, James Mather.
[Some of the sons went to Fayetteville, NC about 1758.]
MORGAN, JOHN. Uwchlan. Taylor.
July 3, 1744. January 23, 1744/5. B. 175.
To only daughter Sarah Morgan 1/2 of estate. To son Jacob the other 1/2
of estate. [He was under 12 years of age].
Executors: James Rees and Samuel James.
Witnesses: Griffith John, John Jenken.
GRAHAM, WILLIAM. Londonderry, yeoman.
November 25, 1743. February 25, 1744/5. B. 175.
Provides for wife Anne. To son James the plantation where I live with
stock, when 21 paying legacies. To daughter Cathrine £20. To daughter
Agnes £20. To daughters Anne and Frances £20 each when of age. TO Bon
John £20 at 21. Refers to mother in law Agnes Adams.
Executors: wife Anne, son James and George Curry.
Witnesses: Robert Caldwell, Wm. Finney, Robert Adams.
PALMER, MARY. Widow. Concord.
March 28, 1744. March 18, 1744/5. B. 177.
Directs £10 to be laid out in buying bibles for grandchildren. To
daughter Eals Buffington my saddle. To daughter Catherine Seares,
pewter dish. Remainder to children, viz John Palmer, Catherine Seares,
Ealse Buffington, Margery Kerlin, Ann Trimble and Mary Trimble.
Executors: son John and son in law Wm. Trimble.
Witnesses: John Roberts, John Chamberlin, John Anderson.
ROADES, ADAM. Darby.
August 15, 1740. March 26, 1745. B. 177.
To son Joseph 200 acres with buildings, being part of the plantation
where I dwell paying to son Adam £5. To daughter Elizabeth Kirk
remainder of plantation paying to Adam £5. To son Adam 165 acres of
land in Easttown. To son Samuel my plantation in Blockley, Philadelphia
Co. To daughter Hannah Thomas £20. To daughter Sarah Nickinson £10. To
daughter Elizabeth Kirk £20. To daughter Mary Roades £50. To
granddaughter Katharine Thomas 10 shillings. To granddaughter Katherine
Kirk 10 shillings. To grand daughter Katherine Roades 10 shillings. To
brother Jacob Roades 40 shillings yearly during life. Executors: son
Samuel and son in law John Nickinson. Son Adam and son in law Wm. Kirk,
overseers. Witnesses: George Wood, Thos. Pearson, Benj. Pearson.
WHAREY, MARGARET.
January 4, 1744/5.
Adm. to Margaret Charter.
BENNETT, JOHN.
January 14, 1744/5.
Adm. to Sarah and John Bennett and Nathanl Pennock.
Sureties Abra. Darlington,
Daniel Corbit Jr.
Inventory By Abra. Darlington and Edward Brinton.
WALTER, THOMAS.
February 2, 1744/5.
Adm. to Samuel Bettle. Ann Walter the widow renouncing. Acct file 1746
charges for 2 coffins and two graves estate insolvent.
PARSONS, JOSEPH.
February 7, 1744/5.
Adm. to Robert Pearson.
HARVEY, BENJAMIN. Darby.
February 9, 1744/5.
Adm. to Mary Harvey.
EAVENSON, JACOB.
February 12, 1744/5.
Adm. to Joseph Eavenson.
GILBERT, THOMAS. March 5, 1744/5.
Adm. to Samuel Lamplugh.
BRINTON, THOMAS.
March 25, 1745.
Adm. to Joseph Walter.
TREGO, JAMES.
April 20, 1745.
Adm. to Elizabeth and James Trego.
EAVENSON, JOSEPH. Concord, yeoman.
March 12, 1744/5. April 23, 1745. B. 179.
To mother Grace Eavenson during life the plantation left me by my
father Ralph Eavenson during life, afterward to my sister Phebe Guess
also that plantation left by my father to my brother Jacob Eavenson. To
kinswoman Mary Arnold £5. To kinsman Enoch Woodward £1. Remainder to
mother. Executors: mother Grace Eavenson and brother in law James
Guess. Witnesses: Henry Pierce, Josiah Arnold, John Cheyney.
SIMPSON, GEORGE. Chester borough.
December 18, 1743/4. May 1, 1745. B. 179.
Provides for wife Ruth. To son Zebulon the house and lott where I now
live after wifes deceased. Remainder to son Zebulon also executor.
Witnesses: Thos. Cummings, Dinah Russell.
GIBBONS, JAMES. Westtown, yeoman.
November 20, 1744. May 2, 1745. B. 180.
Provides for wife Jane, including plantation where I now live until
eldest son James is 21. To son James the said plantation which my
grandfather John Gibbons by deed, October 4, 1708 conveyed to my father
James Gibbons and which he devised to me containing 500 acres, also to
said son my part of Goshen Society Mill. To younger sons, William and
Thomas my tract of land in Nantmell containing 1200 acres, patented
March 4, 1733. To only daughter Jane Gibbons £400 at 18 unless she
marries by other means than the rules of the people called Quakers,
then she shall have only 10 shillings. Executors: wife Jane and friends
Caleb Peirce, Jos. Brinton, Edwd. Brinton and Richard Jones,
overseers. Witnesses: David Davis, Jane Davis, John Cheyney.
THOMSON, AARON. U. Providence. Tailor.
November 9, 1744. May 31, 1745. B. 182.
All estate real and personal to be sold. To wife Jane 1/3 part and
remainder equally divided between sons Daniel and Joshua at 21, they to
be apprenticed at 14.
Executors: brother Joshua Thompson and friend Wm. Malin.
Witnesses: David Malin, Thomas Pennell.
CHARLTON, HENRY. Londonderry.
July 18, 1744. July 30, 1745. B. 182.
To sons John, Edward and Henry Charlton 1 shilling each. To son in law
John Charlton 1 shilling. To daughter Lettice Charlton £20, provided
she marries with consent of my executors. All remainder of estate to
wife Isabella and son Thomas also executors.
Witnesses: John Gordon, Jane Charlton.
Also leaves to wife "the orphan child called Mary Richardson."
SHELLEY, ROGER. Chichester, yeoman.
May 4, 1745. August 5, 1745. B. 183.
Provides for wife Elizabeth. To daughter Esther Larkin 20 acres of land
adj to Jos. Parker. To son Nathan 15 acres of land adj the above. To
daughter Sarah Cassell 10 acres of land adj above. To daughter Rebecca
Roads £10. To daughter Lydia Shelley £10. To son and heir James Shelly
the remainder of lands when 21. Executors: wife Elizabeth and son
James. Letters to the widow. James being under 14 years of age.
Witnesses: Moses Key, John Larkin, John Riley.
THOMSON, MOSES. Marple. Husbandman.
July 31, 1745. August 12, 1745. B. 184.
To wife Mary 1/3 of estate and remainder equally divided among
children none of whom are named all young.
Executors: wife Mary and brother Joseph Sheldon.
Witnesses: Joshua Thomson, Joshua Thomson Jr.
MARIS, RICHARD. Springfield, yeoman.
October 25, 1742. August 14, 1745. B. 184.
Provides for wife Elizabeth including 2 tracts of land during life also
plantation now in tenure of Robert Caldwell to contain 250 acres
absolutely. To eldest son Jonathan the part of my land on north side of
Darby road containing about 300 acres. To youngest son Joseph, the
plantation where I now dwell in Springfield containing 300 acres. To
daughter Elizabeth Bartram 150 acres of land in Marple. Remainder of
land to Jonathan. Executrix: wife Elizabeth. Cousin Bartholomew Coppock
and Kinsman Mordecai Lewis, trustees. Witnesses: Thos. Taylor, Thomas
Shipley, Ellin Lewis. Mentions land in tenure of John Earl and of Wm.
McAfee.
WILLIS, JOHN. Thornbury, yeoman.
March 28, 1745. August 16, 1745. B. 186.
Provides for wife Esther including plantation I now live on containing
about 270 acres during life. To son Benjamin the plantation at his
mothers death. To son Henry 1 shilling. To daughter Mary wife of John
Wall 1 shilling. To Jos. Webb, husband of daughter Ann in her lifetime
1 shilling. To son John's son John 1 shilling. To daughter Esther wife
of Stephen Foulk 1 shilling. To the surviving children of son Edward 3
shillings. To daughter Sarah wife of Thomas Ward 1 shilling.
Executrix: wife Esther.
Witnesses: Samuel Bettle, Joseph Brinton Jr.
CLOUD, MORDECAI. Of or near Bradford, yeoman.
June 23, 1745. August 27, 1745. B. 187.
To wife Abigail the plantation on east side of the road from Trimbles
Mill to Marlborough containing 200 acres during life also the
plantation I now live on until son Mordecai is 21. To son Mordecai the
aforesaid plantation on west side of said road containing 350 acres
when 21. To son Abner, the plantation of east side of the road on his
mothers decease. To daughter Betty £40 at 21 or married. To daughter
Sarah £50 at 21 or married. To daughter Susannah £50 at 21 or married.
To daughter Elizabeth £50 at 21 or married. To son Joseph £60 when 21.
Executrix: wife Abigail. witnesses: Jeremiah Cloud, Jere. Cloud Jr,
Joseph Davis.
LEEPER, ISABELLA. Widow [of Gavin Guyan]. New London.
October 9, 1742. August 27, 1745. B. 187.
To my cousin Mary Piper, all estate real and personal execpting so much
as she shall give unto her cousin Jean daughter of David Sumerill
"which it is my will that she do."
Executors: Mary Piper and David Sumeril. Letters to Mary.
Witnesses: Abra. Emmit, Alexander Morison. Wm. Gamble.
REECE, DAVID. Newtown, yeoman.
June 6, 1745. September 17, 1745. B. 188.
Provides for wife Jane. Remainder real and personal to be sold and
equally divided between 2 children, viz John and Joseph, who are to be
put to trades. Executors: wife Jane and brother Caleb Reece.
Witnesses: Thomas Massey, David Reece Sr, Wm. Lewis, father Thos.
Reece, father in law Francis Yarnall, trustees.
HENDERSON, JOHN. Sadsbury.
August 29, 1745. September 21, 1745. B. 189.
To brother Daniel Henderson 1/2 of plantation "whereon he and me
dwells." To cousin David Henderson the remainder 1/2 of said plantation
when 21 he paying to executors EBO with reversion to his brothers
Mathew and Joseph successively. To the issue of my sister Ann wife of
John Potter £20. To Joseph Talford £15. To nephew Wm. Henderson £15. To
nephew Michael Henderson £10. To Richd. Nickalson £5. To my cousin
Saml. Ramsey £5. To the Presbyterian Congregation of Upper Octorara
£10. To my sister Isabel wife of above said Daniel Henderson £15.
Executors: brother Danl. Henderson and brother in law John Potter.
Witnesses: James Boyd, John Boyd, James Boyd.
CHEYNEY, JOHN. Thornbury, yeoman.
September 8, 1744. October 1, 1745. B. 190.
Provies for wife not named including use of real estate until sons are
of age. To daughter Mary £50 at 18 to be paid by sons. To sons Thomas,
John, Joseph and Richard all lands when they are of age.
Executors: wife Ann and brother John Hickman.
Witnesses: James Gibbons, Joshua Hoopes, Cadwallader Evans.
GRAHAM. DANIEL.
May 2, 1745.
Adm. to Walter Stewart.
THORNBURY, ROBERT. W.
Bradford.
August 3, 1745.
Adm. to Susanna Thornbury.
WEBSTE, WILLIAM. Chester.
August 8, 1745.
Adm. to Thomas Webster.
PEDRICK, PHILIP. Chichester.
August 22, 1745.
Adm. to Edward Russell and
Jos. Cobowen.
CREIGHTON, JOHN.
August 23, 1745.
Adm. to Wm. Creighton.
WALL, ABSALOM.
August 27, 1745.
Adm. to John Wall.
GRIFFITH, WILLIAM.
September 17, 1745.
Adm. to Wm. Griffith.
MARRS, GEORGE.
September 26, 1745. Adm. to John Read.
JEFFERIS, JAMES. E. Bradford, yeoman.
August 19, 1745. November 17, 1745. B. 192.
To eldest son James my plantation on opposite side of Brandywine
in E. Bradford where I now dwell bought at three purchases
containing about 220 acres when of age. To younger son Emmor, my
land bought at several purchases adjoining the piece where I dwell,
about 266 acres after wifes decease. To daughter Abigail £100 at 20 or
married. To John Carter my wifes son by her former husband my right to
200 acres surveyed to me in West Bradford adjoining Robert Wilsons and
near the Great Valley. Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Executors: wife and Thomas Worth.
Witnesses: Wm. Kargin, Rebecca Coope, Christopher Hicks.
[He lived at the Carter homestead on west side of creek.]
THOMAS, WILLIAM. Darby. Innholder.
December 5, 1743. December 9, 1745. B. 193.
To wife the messuage in Darby where I now live and all other estate.
Executors: wife Sarah and friends Joseph Bonsall and Isaac Pearson.
Letters to Sarah Thomas.
Wintesses: Thos. Pearson, John Pearson, Benj. Harvey.
STEEL, NINIAN. New London, yeoman.
September 28, 1745. December 17, 1745. B. 193.
To wife Mary 1/2 of estate. To children, viz Robert, Martha, Samuel,
Susana, Ninian, William and the child my wife is now with each 1/7 of
remainder of estate.
Executors: James Allen and Wm. Alexander.
Witnesses: Samuel Steel, John Steel.
KILPATRICK, WILLIAM. Birmingham.
August 24, 1745. December 26, 1745. B. 194.
To my cousin Robert Kilpatrick my loom and tackling and wearing
apparel. To brothers James and Samuel and sister Anne Kilpatrick and
cousin Sarah Lasley remainder of effects.
Executor: cousin Robert Kilpatrick.
Witnesses: Walter Denny, Saml. Hollingsworth.
HAYES, HENRY. E. Marlborough. Husbandman.
April 1, 1745. December 30, 1745. B. 195.
To wife Isabella £200 "if she delivers that paper to my executors which
I signed to her before marriage." To son John £20. To son William 1
shilling. TO Bon Stephen £10. To daughters Mary and Joanna 1 shilling
each. Remainder of real and personal estate to daughters Margaret,
Elizabeth, Anne, Rachel, Ruth and Lydia. Margaret to have £20 more than
the others. Executors: sons Joseph and James.
Witnesses: Jonathan Jackson, George Carson.
TURNER, ELEANOR. Birmingham. Widow.
October 16, 1745. January 21, 1745/6. B. 196.
To granddaughter Jane Lowden £16. To grandchildren, viz Henry,
Anne, John, Mary, Joseph and Eleanor, children of John and Sarah
Harvey £10 each.
Executor: friend Abm. Darlington.
Witnesses: Moses Pyle, Robert Pyle, Wm. Seal.
STUART, GEORGE. HUGHES, THOMAS.
September 27, 1745. October 8, 1745.
Adm. to Wm. McCullough. Adm. to Elizabeth Hughes.
CASSELL, ANDREW. TAYLOR, JOHN.
October 1, 1745. October 17, 1745.
Adm. to Moses Wait. Adm. to Mary Taylor.
GILPIN, ISAAC. DEVONALD, MARY.
October 1, 1745. October 21, 1745.
Adm. to Mary Gilpin. Adm. to Hannah Devonald.
PATTERSON, WILLIAM. CONSTABLE, THOMAS.
October 1, 1745. November 2, 1745.
Adm. to Wm. Manson. Adm. to Thomas Moore Jr.
HARLAN, THOMAS. Kennett, yeoman.
August 19, 1745. February 27, 1745/6. B. 196.
Provides for wife Mary. To daughter Abigail Wilson £20 if she be now
living. To son Thomas the plantation where I live. To daughters Lydia,
Anne and Susanna £30 each when 18. Mentions father in law Robert
Carter. Directs that a tract of 200 acres in Nantmeal recently
purchased of Elizabeth Ring alias McNeill be reconveyed to her.
Executors: cousin Wm. Webb and son Thomas.
Witnesses: Richard Flower, Owen Evans, John Nickols.
[To son Isaac 5 shillings.]
SCARLET, HUMPHREY. Chichester, yeoman.
September 16, 1745. March 27, 1746. B. 197.
Provides for wife Anne including all estate during life. To eldest son
John 5 shillings. To sons Nathaniel and Humphrey £30 each. To
grandchildren Shadrach, Anne, Else and Phebe Scarlet 1 shilling each
when 21. To son in law Richard Cox 1 shilling. To son Nathaniel and son
in law Thomas Hall the plantation where I now dwell containing 135
acres to be sold after wifes decease and proceeds divided as follows
2/3 to daughters, viz Mary Hall, Susanna Brown and Rebecca Brown and
1/3 to 3 sons above named. Executors: son Nathl. and Thomas Hall.
Witnesses: John Brown, Edward Whiteker, Susanna Whiteker.
ROBB, WILLIAM. Londongrove.
December 19, 1744. April 1, 1746. B. 198.
To son George 20 shillings. To daughter Mary and Margaret and son
Robert 5 shillings each. Remainder real and personal to son
William and wife Sarah who are also executors.
Witnesses: Archibald Young Jr, Wm. Boyd.
JACKSON, SAMUEL.
November 9, 1745.
Adm. to Mary Jackson.
TAYLOR, ISAAC. TOWNSEND, JAMES
November 16, 1745. December 11, 1745
Adm. to John Taylor. Adm. to Sarah Townsend.
BONSALL, THOMAS. JACKSON, THOMAS.
December 16, 1745. January 23, 1745/6.
Adm. to Esther and Abraham Adm. to Lydia Jackson.
Bonsall.
BUFFINGTON, SAMUEL.
DUTTON, JONATHAN. February 6, 1745/6.
January 8, 1745/6. Adm. to Samuel Grubb.
Adm. to Richard Dutton.
TAYLOR, JACOB. Whiteland. Blacksmith. February 26, 1745/6.
Adm. to John Taylor.
[Surety Josiah Lewis bond £300 adm. accounts show total estate 385-16-
8. Expenses and commissions £144-13-6. Paid Amos Davies for his wife
and childs coffins £2-3-0. Paid Robert William for digging two graves
£0-16-0. Account dated August 20, 1749. Filed 10.]
ROWLAND, JOHN. Whiteland, yeoman.
April 4, 1745. April 30, 1746. B. 198.
To my grandchild the surviving issue of son James deceased in South
Carolina £15. To daughter Catherine wife of Thomas Williams £20. To
daughter Anne wife of Morris James £20. To son John £20. To son William
£20. To wife Letitia all household goods also my right and title to 100
acres of land in Tredyffrin with fulling mill, by virtue of bargain and
sale from Samuel Lilly also my right and interest in the real and
personal estate of brother James Rowland deceased. Executors: wife
Letitia and sons John and William. Witnesses: Thomas Hubart, Thomas
Lloyed, M. Davis.
ROBINSON, RICHARD. W. Bradford. Farmer.
April 16, 1746. May 27, 1746. B. 199.
To son Ralph £5 also provides for a child yet unborn. Remainder to Mary
who is also executrix.
Witnesses: John Buffington, Saml. Savill.