Hopewell Township    

Bedford Co, PA

Jan 27, 1806

Book 1, pg 226

     In the name of God Amen, I George Nixon of Hopewell Township,

Bedford Co, PA, being weak and feebled in spirit, but perfectly

sound in memory and senses, thanks be to Almighty God. This

being my last Will and Testament, revoking all others

heretofore made for me.

     First, I order all my lawful debts to be paid.

     Secondly, I order my beloved wife to ____ my homestead

place and all grain  ___ the ground together with all my

stock except one black cow, a calf, and a two year old filly,

which is to be given to my grandchild, John Nixon, also she

is to have the whole household furniture by her paying all

debts lawfully due by ___ out of the same, also she is to

have the place during her natural life, and at her decease, I

allow my daughter, Mary Young (md to Alexander Young) and

said John Nixon, to have said place to be equally divided

between them.

     Secondly, I order Sarah Guthrie to get five shillings.

     thirdly, I order Margaret Bradshaw to get five shillings.

     fourthly, I order George Nixon Jr, to get five shillings

     Fiftly, I order Wiliam Nixon to get five shillings.

     Sixthly, I order Barbara Hughs to get five shillings.

     Seventhly, I order Rosanna Pettite to get five shillings.

     Eighthly, I order Thomas Nixon to get five shillings.

     Ninthly, I order Rebeckah Fanagan five shillings.

     Tenthly, I order Thomas Fanagan to have all my rights

with interest and claims of military rights which I claim;___

in the hands of Samuel McCulloch for recovery, if recovered,

said Fanagan is to give John Nixon education and clothing.

     Eleventhly and lastly, I order Thomas Fanagan and

John Piper Jr. to be the Executors of this, my last will

and testament, given under my hand and seal this 27th day

of January 1806.

signed, Sealed and delivered in

presence of us

   James Piper

   Matthew Elder                  George Nixon (seal)

   Alexander Young

Will Probated Feb 4th, 1806