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Franklin County Wills

Surname Given Name Written Proved Executors Witnesses Information
Gales George Adam         Ltr of Adm granted to Anthony Snider 18 Oct. 1786
Gallagher James         Frankling Co, Heoman. Ltr of Adm granted unto Frances Gallagher 24 Nov. 1795. Sureties: Barney Murrow, Goerge Devor 100#
Gallaher Charles         Ltr of Adm granted to Patrick Campbell 10 Dec. 1784. Chambersburg
Gallaher William         Ltr of Adm granted to Wm McClelan 15 Jun 1793
Galledy Joseph 2 May. 1785 13 Jun. 1785 son Jacob, Frederick Byers, blacksmith James Johnston, John Lawrence, Mathew Hamilton Antrim Twp farmer. Son Jacob. Wife Elizabeth. other children: Susannah Unger, Elizabeth, John, Martha, Catherine, Abraham, Rebeckah, Mary, Ann, Esther & Isaac. Plantation to be appraised by Elias Davison, Henry Pawling and Andrew Snively
Gamel Samuel 5 Sep. 1796 28 Feb. 1797 sons Samuel & William George & Samuel Paul Fannet Twp. Wife Elizabeth her best bed and bedding with all her wearing apparel and she is to have the management of the house as formely as long as she remains a widow; 3 sons Samuel, Wm & James all the land of which I am now possessed and they are to keep for my dau Jean and her children with Breeding cow and her children is to be kept free of all charges while she remains a widow or until the children is come of age. Daus Jean Kennedy, Polly Morton, Shusana Elder and Peggy Elder the sum of 50#
Gamel William 20 Mar. 1786 2 May. 1786 Samuel Gamel, Nathaniel Pal, Bro Samuel Gamel Wm Campbell, Wm Paul, Robert Kerr Fannet Twp. Children: Wm, Samuel (2 youngest children), Ann, Margaret. Mentions Benoni Carmichael, Wm Paul relationship not given. Sis. Mary. Tract of land in Fannet Twp 300 acres; another tract on north side of Juniata River about 500 acres
Gardner John 23 Feb. 1803 4 mar. 1803 wife Jean & trusty friend David Humphreys James McCoy, George StClare Mercersburg. Wife Jean #10 in full of her share or dower out of my esate; sister Jean Gardner $20. Dau Franciana Gardner 1 mahongay buroe. Annas Gardner 1 mahogany buroe. 4 children: Franciana, Anness, polly and Mariah Jean Gardner
Gass William         Ltr of Adm granted John Shryock and James Brotherton 16 Jun. 1803. Sureties James Jack & Simon Hailman
Gaut Solomon         Ltr of Adm granted mary Gout, widow & James Gaut 2 Nov. 1802. Sureties Wm Hall, john Wardon
Getgood John         Ltr of Adm granted to John Andrew 20 Feb. 1793
Gibbs Hugh 7 Oct. 1788 16 Oct. 1788 Josiah Crawford, James Jack Robert Boyd, jeremiah Mahony, Thomas Sheron Chambersburgh. Wife Rachel house & lot where they live formerly willed to her by Robert Jack, furniture & 'the old sorel mare" children: Wm, Samuel, Hugh and Rachel. Wm to be taught trade
Gibson James         Franklin Co, yeoman. Ltr of Adm granted to margaret Gibson, widow 3 May. 1796. Sureties; John Reynolds, David Reynolds. 100#
Gibson James         Franklin Co yeoman. Ltr of Adm granted Wm Gibson 1 Mar. 1798. Bon in sum of $1200 with John Gilmor Strasburg merchant & Nicholas Patterson, farmer as sureties
Gibson John 18 Nov. 1788 26 May. 1789 wife Mary James McLenahan Jr, John Kerr, James McLenahan wife Mary, son James
Gilchrist Charles 7 Jul. 1790   wife Agnes & Robert Smith Dr. John Simpson, James Dunn nuncupative. Heard Charles Gilchrist at his resident utter the words of his last will & testament. He died 8 Jul. 1790, the following day.
Gillespie Reuben         Ltr of Adm granted to Mathew Duncan 19 May. 1801. Sureties James Brotherton & George Hetich. Margaret, widow renounced right
Gordon Joseph         Ltr of Adm granted to Robert Gordon 28 Nov. 1794
Graham David         ltr of Adm granted Agnes Graham 27 Oct. 1794
Graham Hugh         Ltr of Adm granted to Wm Herron & Thomas Wilson 16 Dec 1793
Graham Mary 29 Jun. 1787 29 Apr. 1789 son Francis John White, James Cummins, John Graham Lurgan Twp. Son Francis, Jean w/o David Jordan; Margaret w.o James Paterson, Mary w/o James Pumry, Esther w/o Charets Gibson, Hannah w/o John Pumry, Elizabeth w/o John McCarrel, Sarah w/o Joseph McKibbins.
Greasing George 27 Jul. 1796 30 Jan. 1797 Joseph Armstrong Jr & George Hetich to prosecute the ejectment now pending against Matthew Wilson John Madeira, Jacob Dechert, Joseph Spahr Chambersburg, yeoman. All personal estate to be sold, also all reasl esate, except the two lots hereinafter devised to trustees to be sold. The money arising from the above sale to be divided as follow: 1/2 to my wife Catherine; 1/4 to John Calhoun & Stephen Rigler in trust; 1/4 to dau Elizabeth Greasing; also to John Calhoun & Rigler, trustees, the lot where I now live situate in Chambersburg joining the German Church, also the half lot situate ont he west side of Main St in said town join John Madeira, now in the tenure of John Shyrock, one half of yearly rents to be paid to wife Catherine and 1/2 to dau Elizabeth, dau Catherine Kelly and her children to be provided for and no part whatever thereof shall be paid to her husband Wm
Greer George 8 Aug. 1801 30 Oct. 1801 Malchi Brindle, Joseph Strock Mechia Brindle, Catherine Strock, Wm Reynolds Peters Twp. Wife Molly. Provision for these children: Polly, Jacob, Betsy, Peggy and the one my wife is now pregnant with.
Greer Isaac 21 Aug. 1794 22 May. 1797 Thomas Greer Jr, & Michael Greer John Culbertson, Wm Scott of Southampton Twp, Michael mack Southampton Twp. Thomas Greer Jr 40#, Isaac Greer 20#, Michael Greer 20#, Alexander Greer 6s, Martha Greer 5#, Mary Greer 4#, Margaret Greer 5#, Jennet Greer 5#, my sis Mary Greer 20#
Greer Thomas 17 may. 1794 31 may. 1798 Sons Thomas & Michael Hugh Mckean, James Reilly, Robert Smith Southampton twp. Wife Martha use of testator's dwelling house & furniture, 10# money; eldest son Thomas 250acres land adjoinging Thomas Paxton, James Smith & Archibald Mahan; youngest son Michael remainder of land; second son isaac 25#, dau Martha 1 sheep & 40#, dau Mary 40#, dau Jennet 40#
Grimes John         Ltr of Adm granted to Isabella Grimes 2 Apr. 1792, probably 1793
Grove Abraham 28 Apr. 1790 15 May. 1790 Daniel Lehman, John Hoover Christian Reeser, Abraham Reeser Letterkenny Twp. Wife Freney. 'entire & exclusive right to bedroom where her and me sleeps and full liberty and access to and from said room in the ususal way and liberty to open the door in the petition nearest to the stove which door is for the purpose of advantage from heat of stove' son Abraham the plantation; Christily, Freyney, John, Mary, David & Joseph
Grove George         Ltr of Adm granted Eve Grove 7 Feb. 1791
Grub Christian 20 Jan. 1792 1 Dec. 1802 Edward Wishard & Frederick Nicodemus James Crooks & Henry Miller, Frederick Nicodemus Washington Twp. Wife Margaret. Children under age of 18
Grumber John         widow Elizabeth renounces right to admin nad requests ltrs granted to Peter Gruber 16 Mar. 1803
Guy Ritchard 11 Nov. 1784 10 Mar. 1785 Wm Lowrey & Robert Campbell Robert Gordon, innes George McCrea, N B Newcastle Co DE. Children: Mathew Guy oldest son; Ann Guy only dau; John Robeson Guy, youngest. Prentice boy Andrew Toland may return to his mother at expense of estate. None of wife's clothes to be disposed of but be kept in care of executor for dau Ann
Hages Henry         Ltr of Adm granted Catherine Hagens 4 Aug. 1803. Sureties John Harmoni and Edward McVitty
Halm Michael       witnesses to statement made by widow Elizabeth were James Crooks, Abraham Stoner Washington Twp. Ltr of Adm granted to sons Jacob & Michael 25 Nov. 1785.
Hamilton Hans 21 Oct. 1788 6 Dec. 17888   Geo. Clingan, Samuel Calhoun, Wm Brotherton late from Ireland, Chambersburg. Mentions bro Wm Hamilton, Gortee, Co Dunnigall Ireland, friend Josiah Crawford Jr Franklin Co, horse, saddle & bridle. Sis. Martha Woods, niece Mary Crawford
Hamilton William         Ltr of Adm granted to James Hamilton 22 Jul. 1793
Hannah William 3 Mar. 1785 25 Nov.1 785 son-in-law, James Morrow & son John Hannah   wife Elizabeth. Had land on Conocoheague, land about 12 miles from Fort Pitt, formerly in Bedford Co. sons-in-law James & Henry Morrow, John Wherry & Samuel Adams.
Hanshee Henry 29 Oct. 1794 10 Jan. 1795 friend Henry Snively SR, son Henry, son-in-law John Fleckiner James Poe, Jacob Snively, Henry Resler, Wm Newell Antrim Twp. Wife Barbara. Sons David a minor & Henry. Daus Barbara & Elizabeth
Harman John 1801 21 Feb. 1801 sons Adam, Peter & John Christian Wolf, George Hetich Guilford Twp yeoman. Wife christina easter half of testator's dewell & 20 ft square of garden; sons Adam, peter & John to maintain mother. Son Adam plantation whereon he lives adj Edward Crawford Esq, Peter Snider, Peter Harmon & others 220acres. Son Peter plantation whereon he lives adj Edward Park, Adam George & John Harmon 220 acres. son John plantation whereon he lives adjoing Anthony Snider, Adam Stump & Clark 220 ares. Dau susanna w/o Simon Sahnk, dau Anna Mariah w/o Adam Cook, dau Magdalena w/o Coon, dau Catherine w/o Baltzer Coon, dau Christina w/o Henry Stemple, each to have 200# money
Harmony Ludwick         Ltr of Adm granted 20 Nov. 1790 to Eberhart Dena Harmony & Am Harmony
Harris Rowland Sr 3 mar. 1797 19 Apr. 1797 sons Richard, Rowland & Ephraim Henry Work, John Roberts, Susanna Ramsey Peter Twp. Wife Elizabeth to be maintained by sons Richard, Rowland and Ephraim. Son Richard to have 1/4 of the lands I now live on, including the mill, son Rowland 1/4 part of my lands including my grist mill; heirs of son james the other part. Dau Anna Ewalt 133# 6s 8p, dau Sarah Armstrong 133# 6s 8p. Above land to be divided by Wm Elliott and Henry Work. James, son of Richard; grdau Rebeckah Harris, d/o son Richard, my bed & bedding
Harshbarger Jacob 2 Mar. 1782 25 Nov.1791 sons Christian, Jacob & Samuel Adam Pritz, Samuel Boyers Washington, Cumberland Co. wife Mary. Children: Christian,Jacob & Samuel plantation whereon testator lives adj John Johnston, James Moor & others
Hartsough George 30 Dec. 1788 1789 Judeah & Nichlous Snider John Andrew, Peter Snider, Andrew Hertzog Guilford Twp. Wife Judagh. Chidlren: Caterene, Mary, George, Henry & perhaps others
Hartzough George         Franlin Co yeoman. Ltr of Adm granted to Nicholas Snider 1 Jun. 1796. Sarah Hartzough renounced her right to admin 31 May. 1796. Witnesses: Jacob Snider. Sureties: Nicholas Snider & Conrad Snider 200#
Harvey James   31 Jul. 1789 Fracis Eliot, Archibald Eliot Wm Gallaugher, Alexander Long Fannet Twp. Mother living not named, sis Elizabeth Brice, sis Sarah Neely, sis Mary Ramdels, bro Wm Harvey, bro Thomas deceased had son Thomas, bro Henderson & John
Harvey James         Ltr of Adm to Hannah Harvey 16 Apr. 1793
Harvey Thomas         ltr of Adm granted to James McConehy 7 Mar. 1790
Hauck Jacob 10 Nov. 1794   trusty friends Michael Klebsaddle Jr & Peter Sherrer both of Franklin Co Mathia Smyser & Casper Greeger late of Hamilton Twp but now of York, wagonmaker. Wife Salome. Purchased land in Hamilton Twp from Wm Archabald adj Samuel McCutcheon, Philip Hauck & heirs of Mr Thompson contents 26 acres. Upon receiving deed widow is to convey good title to Jacob Stauffer contract now in the hands of George Hetig
Hawkins John         ltr of Adm granted to Agnes Hawkins, widow & Charles Hawkins og Chambersburg 6 May. 1800. Sureties: Samuel Purviance & Samuel Calhoun.
Hefner David 17 Mar. 1791 30 Aug. 1791 wife Mary Hefner, Abraham Stoner Sr Patrick Money, John Boums, Matthias Mejner Washington Twp. Wife Mary. Children Veronica, Benjamin, Mary, Catherine, David, George, Miriam, Daniel, Esther, Samuel, Elizabeth, unborn child.
Helm Henry 7 Mar. 1787 18 Mar. 1789 Ricahrd Bard, wife Rebecca _____Maxwell, Alexander McCutcheon children: John, David, Rebecca Wallace, Jean w/o John Long, George, Mary Long, Ann Smith, Margaret Long, Elizabeth Vance, Arthur, probably deceased had 2 children who are minors. Wife Rebecca
Helman George         Ltr of Adm granted to Christian (probably Christina, wife) & Geo Helman. 13 Apr. 1787
Hemphill Andrew   16 Dec. 1790   Thomas Snodgrass, John Knox wife Margaret, children: Matthew, Elizabet, John & Andrew
Hershman Peter         Ltr of Adm granted to Christian Hershman & Peter Palmer 4 Jun. 1792
Hicks Jacob 19 Sep. 1795 5 Oct. 1795 friend Daniel Poorman, Abraham Covel Adam Cook, Wm Harmony Guilford Twp. Wife Mary. Children: Jacob, John, Frederick, Lodwick Hicks, Elizabeth deceased has son Jacob Coleman, Eve Smith, Rebecca Sellers
Hilands Nathan         Ltr of Ad on est of Nathan Hilands, late of Franklin Co, dec'd yeoman were granted to Martha Hilands, widow of Nathan & Samuel patton 18 Nov. 1795. Sureties: Samauel Patton & Christian Oyster 600#
Hindman Robert         late of Antrim Twp. Ltr of Adm granted to Alexander Armstrong 21 Nov. 1794. Wife Jean renounced right
Holms Jacob         widow Mary renounced right to adm est 24 Apr. 1799. Ltr of Adm granted to daniel Royer Esq 24 Apr. 1799. Sureties: John Weynand, John Coughran
Horn John         Ltrs of Adm of estate in Washington Twp granted until Elias Horn and Daniel Foreman 28 Mar. 1803. Sureties John Heefner & David Foreman
Hosler George         Ltr of Adm granted to Betsy & Mary Hosler 25 Nov. 1800. Sureties: Philip Houk & Henry Imhoof
Houcke philip 23 Dec. 1797 1 Feb. 1798 sons Philip & John Joseph Graham, Wm Arichibald & Daniel Gallentien wife Madlena 20# per yr; dau Christina 70#, dau Elizabeth 70#, dau Mary 70#, dau Rachel 70# and 2 cows when she marries; sons Philip & John to have my plantation.
Houk John 26 Nov. 1798 5 Feb. 1799 wife Margaret Rosanna & Frederick Byers Jr Antrim Twp blacksmith. Wife Margaret all of estate and after her death to the children of testator's sister, Hanna Foss
Hucheson John 9 Sep. 1788 29 Nov. 1788 wife Esther, bro George Hucheson & bro-in-law Alexander Morehead Alexander McCoy, Adam Murrow, Wm Rannells Hamilton Twp. Wife Esther plantation in Westmoreland. Children: Wm 2 horse, 2 cows; Esther my black mare and a saddle; James & George under 21; John & Robert to be taught trades
Humbarger Henry 22 Jul. 1802 31 Aug. 1802 son Adam & John Myers Henry Davis, Adam Stinger, john Sollinger Strasburg, yeoman. Wife Katharina 1/2 house and lot where testator lives. Sons Peter, henry & Benjamin 2 tracts in Lurgan Twp adj Wm Turner, Samuel Perry, James Mckibbins and 1 other tract called Duncansburg adj James McCall, Andrew McPherron & Henry Humbarger, reserving 10 acres sold to Dewald Keefer, Esq and 14 acres sold to Henry Humbarger now in possession of a Hofman widow. son John and dau Christina w/o Jacob Right ground rents from lots in Strasburg. son Adam to have lots 11, 12, 19 & 20 and small piece of land, late the property of Geoge Lucas and all stock on hand in tanyard. Son Jacob sum of money when he becomes 21.
Humphreys David, Sr 5 Sep. 1790 21 Dec. 1795 son David & son-in-law Oliver Anderson John Davies, Joseph Bogle Montgomery Twp. Son David the whole of real & personal estate, he paying the several legacies left to the rest of the children: son George 20#, son Robert 30#, son John 34#, son Wm the lands he has located in KY & 30#, son-in-law oliver Anderson & Jane his wife 10 shillings & to their 3 children 29# 10 shillings. dau Anne Humphrey 1/2 of household furniture & 55# in gold & silver, but I would be understood as not meddling with anything brought to the house by my daughter-in-law Nancy when m. to my son David. John Williamson, an aged & helpless man who has been in my family for some time past to be cared for y my son David; dau Anne to live with son David as long as she remains single.
Huston Agnes 15 Nov. 1776 14 Mar. 1787 son David Huston & son-in-law Wm Rankin John McCarrel, Rachel Work, John Work widow & relict of Archibald Huston of Peters Twp, Cumberland Co. bequeathed to 2 grchildren in SC, sons of Robert Shaw deceased "who was my well beloved son by my first husangd, Robert Shaw" 20 lb. Living children: David Huston, Mary Huston aka Rankin
Huston David 3 Apr. 1793 7 Apr. 1794 sons Archibald & David & trusty friend John McMullen John Wray & Isaac Wray Montgomery Twp. Wife Susannah. Sons: Archibald, David, John, Samuel, Wm, James & Joseph. Daus: Agnes, Jean, lydia & Susannah. Owned land in Wash Co PA & Ohio Co VA
Huston James         Ltr of Adm granted to Susannah Huston, widow, David Humphreys & Archibald Rankin 7 Aug. 1802. Sureties John Shyrock & James Orbison
Immell John   6 Mar. 1792 son John Immel, friend Geo. Hetich Paul Immel, Nicholas Hebling Green Twp. Wife Anna Barbara negro girl Dine, plantation adj. Ruben Gelaspy, Thomas Crawford & big road; also land purchased from Wm Sharp. Sons. John, Jacob & Michaedl. Dau. Elizabeth. grchildren Elizabeth Diller to be schooled to learn to read and write Dutch. Sons Jacob & Michael to learn to read & write both English & Dutch. Son-in-law Martin Diller
Ingold Theodorus         Franklin Co yeoman. Ltr of Adm granted Theodorus Snowberger 25 Sep. 1797. Sureties: John Brown, Alex, Mock of Washington Twp 600#
Irwin Archibald 21 Mar. 1798 6 Feb. 1799 son James & son-in-law Matthew Vanlear John King & Peter Shields Montgomery Twp. Wife Jane. Son Archibald plantation whereon testator lives. Sons James & Wm plantation in Peters Twp. Daus Agnes Findlay, Elizabeth Smith and Mary Vanlear. Negro boy Charles Ramsey
Irwin James 5 Jun. 1784 7 Jan. 1785 James Irwin s/o Archibald & James Maxwell Archibald Irwin, Wm Lowrey, J Maxwell Peters Twp., Cumberland Co. wife Rebecca. Son John; bro Archibald had son John; bro John had son James; bro Joseph had son James; sister Elisabeth Ferrence; sisters Martha Neely, margaret Patton, Mary Nesbit & Lidia Porter
Irwin Jean         Lt of Adm granted unto Phineas Porter
Irwin Joseph         Nathan McDowell h/o Jane Irwin 7 John Sterrett h/o Mertella Iwin d/s Joseph Irwin, of Peters Twp deceased. Enter caveat against the probate of a paper purporting to be the last will of Joseph IRWIN< alleging that the same was obtained by undue influence and that was of unsound mind 6 Oct. 1803. Corut met in Chambersburg 31 Oct. 1803. Robert McDowell testified that on Wed morning at 11 o'clock previous to the death of Joseph irwin, who died Sunday following, he was sent for to see him and seemed in his senses. he had a will to some parts of which he objected. He suggested that I write another whreein he would give his wife the power of dividing his estate. During the latter part of the day and all nigt he was out of his senses, next morning he was able to converse, said he wanted his estate left to his wife. I decided to see my father & Archibld Bard. I wrote a will for him and read it to him, but he was to sick to sign it. James Irwin, Esq happened in and suggested the family sign their approbation. A
Irwin Martha 11 Apr. 1793 3 Sep. 1794 John Ogille & David Somerville German name, Samuel Cox, Samuel Montgomery Southampton Twp. Dau May w/o John Mitchell, Jean w/o Wm Strain, Martha w/o David Simrall, Margaret Irwin, son Wm Irwin. Grchildren: Wm Irwin Hunter & Martha Hunter c/o dau Elizabeth Hunter deceased
Irwin Mary 14 July. 1772 13 Dec. 1784 Wm Duffields & Thomas Orbison John Orbison, George Duffield, Wm Duffield Jr Peterys Twp, Cumberland Co widow. Children: Wm Irwin, Martha Lapsley
Irwin Robert 20 Nov. 1792 25 Mar. 1793 John McCoy & Wm McKee Thomas Wason & Abraham Myers Peters Twp. Mentions friend John McCoy & his children: Mary, Esabela & James
Irwin William         Southampton Twp. Martha Irwin, widow, declined right to Adm due to infirmity of old age. Son John Irwin & David Somerville, son-in-law, appointed 27 Sep. 1790
Irwin William         Ltr of Adm granted Jane Irwin & John Irwin 2 Oct. 1798. Surety: Frederick Roemer
Jacob Martin 4 May. 1789 9 May. 1803 sons GeorgeHenry & Michael Michael Boors, Anthony Bells Washington Twp. Dealy beloved wife Anna Barbara 600 wight of flour for bread, 100# of park, a good milk cow, 2# of coffee, 2# of tea and house room and firewood in the old house. 3 sons George, the eldest 1 English shilling for his first birth, Henry and Michael all my lands
Jacobs George         Ltr of Adm granted to Martin jacob & Christian Leiter 27 Nov. 1790. Madlena Jacobs renounced right to Adm
Jacobs Michael         Pege, widow renounces her right to adm 16 Aug. 1803. Ltr of adm granted Philip Ripple & Henry Jacobs 16 Aug. 1803
Jeffries John 11 Jan. 1787 28 Mar. 1798 son Benjamin Fra's Robison, James Piper,Fras McMorran Hamilton Twp. Farmer. Wife Rachel 1/2 of all chattels & moveables on the place 2/3 of the place; at her decease it shall fall into the possession of son Benjamin; son Thomas 7s 6p, dau Sarah Stewart & son, grdau Rachel Stevenson horse, saddle & bridle, bed and clothing & to have the liberty to stay on the place till she please to leave it without charge, she behaving as formerly. Codicil: grdau Rachel Stevenson 50# to be paid to her 7yrs after my decease. Witnessed by James Piper & Joseph Kyle
Jerritt John 10 Feb. 1800 5 Mar. 1801 James Irwin of Mercersburg John Ramsey, Hugh Dever Montgomery Twp. All of estate to friend Archilbald Irwin with whom testator lived who was to pay legacies to John Irsin, s/o James, john Savage, thomas Fletcher.
John Johnston         ltr of Adm granted Henry Davis 7 Apr 1802. Sureties John Sellers & Cairns Sterett
Johnston James         laborer, noncupative will. Thomas Boggs stated he had heard James Johnston who was in ill health but sound mind say that he 'did not expect to be long in this world' and that after debts were paid the remainder be given Wm Eaker for 'extraordinary trouble when he lay sick' Further stated Johnston departed this life on the morning of the 18th. Sworn to 22 Feb. 1792. Died at home of Wm Eaker, Antrim Twp 5 Mar. 1793. Ltr of Adm granted to Geo Eaker & Joseph Davis
Johnston John 4 Jun. 1785 2 May. 1786   James Smith, Thomas Moor, Matthew Henderson Southampton Twp. Wife Margaret nego wench Phillis. Children: Geo, Benjamin the negro "Judge"; Margaret (unmarried) Robert tract of land where he now dwells, Lurgan & Southampton Twps adj. Wm Johnston, Jacob Haman, james Brackenridge. Mentions own home site and land of Thomas Greer 150 acres. Son George to have 'my old tract' adj. James Smith also negro boy named Lip now 10 yrs old to serve until he arrives at the age of 35. Dau. Jemima w/o John Rankin
Keen Richard 6 Oct. 1785 1 Nov. 1785 Jin Bea (female) Jacob Zacharia, Ann Ambrose, Jacob Weider Antrim Twp. Mentions John Ervin Jr, James Brotherton, Jin Bea, Jacob Wider
Kellar Mary         Guilford Twp. Ltr of Adm granted David Kellar, a son 7 Oct. 1799. Surety, Jacob Keller
Kennedy Joseph         Ltr of Adm granted to Samuel Crunkleton of Antrim Twp 25 Oct. 1798. Surety: John Nigh of Antrim Twp. Widow Sarah renounced right to adm 25 Oct. 1799
Kerr John         ltr of Adm granted John Gabby & Samuel Irwin 14 Nov. 1799. Sureties: James McConnell Esq of Franklin Co & Samuel Irwin of Huntingdon Co
Kershman Jacob         Ltr of Adm granted to Mary & Christian Kershman Jr 22 Apr. 1791
Kesey John 21 Apr. 1800 6 Nov. 1801 son John, son-in-law Barnet Shutter R Childrestone, Peter Shearer Metal Twp. Wife Mary to be maintained by son John. Other children: Barbara, Elizabeth, Nancy & Mary. Nancy had issue by 1st husband, Wm Stingar. Son John to have plantation.
Killough Allen 3 May. 1785 11 Apr. 1785 Robert Smith at the meeting house, George Crawford, John Work John Work, David Kenedy Montgomery Twp. Cumberland Co. wife Hannah; son Francis, grson John Campbell to remain with grandmother and work place; Mary Killough, widow of son Allen, daus: Jean Campbel, Elizabeth Edmiston, Rebecca Smith & Hannah McConnell
Killough Hannah 7 May. 1785 13 Jan. 1786 John Campble, Thomas Cellar Wm Davis, Esther Dean Montgomery Twp. 5 surviving children: Jane Campble, Frances Kellough, Elizabeth Edmeston, Rebekah Smith, Hannah McConnel. Grson David Campble who lived with testator.
Kindline Leonard 19 Feb. 1799 9 Mar. 1799 Christian Oyster, Frederick Blecher David Cumfor, henry Lautenhiser Chambersburg. Wife Catherine 1/3 of estate & "seat in my house so long as she shall go by my name or during her widowhood" when son john is of full age wagon maker tools and residue of estate, is to be sold and money divived among children.
Kirk John         ltr of Adm granted to John Miller 14 Jun. 1790
Knox James 7 Apr. 1794 16 Apr. 1794 son Thomas & friend John Holiday Thomas Knox & Samuel Holiday Peters Twp. Eldest dau Lettice. Son Thomas land has tract adj Wm mcDowell, John Holiday, John Over deceased & Wm Montgomery. Daus: Hannah, Elizabeth & Jeane, grson James s/o Thomas
Knox Thomas 1 May. 1802 19 May. 1802 son Patrick & James Piper John Piper, James Kerr, Wm Reynolds Hamilton Twp. Children: James, John, Mary, Hannah, Reynolds, Patrick, Thomas, Joseph. Son James has 3 children: Maria, Jane & Thomas
Kyle William         Ltr of Adm granted Thomas Kyle 24 Dec. 1785
Kyll Samuel 23 Jul. 1784 16 Jun. 1785 sons Samuel & Thomas Thomas Kennedy, Hugh Long, Joseph Shannon Montgomery Twp. Cumberland Co. children: Ann Fleming has son Samuel Bell Fleming; Mary Wilson, Jean Orleson, Isabella Garretson has one son Samuel Kyll Garretson, John has son Samuel, Joseph has son Samuel, son Samuel, Robert James, Thomas. Grdau not named. Land adj Wm Shannon & Wm Nowal
Lamb Moses 4 Jan. 1790 15 May. 1790 friend John Andrew, son Geo Lamb John Andrew Jr, Wm Baster Guilford Twp. Wife Hannah. Oldest son james, George & Joseph Lamb. Grson Moses under 21
Laughlin Emanuel M         Ltr of Adm granted Charles Daugherty 20 Sep.1786
Laughlin Thomas         Ltr of Adm granted Joseph Snively 5 Jul. 1803. Sureties James Orbison & Thomas Johnston
Lawson James         Ltr of Adm granted to Sarah, widow and Carnes Sterritt 24 Jan. 1799. Sureties: Samuel Sterrit, James Huston of Montgomery Twp
Lay Casper 3 Sep. 1796 12 Sep. 1796 Benjamin Koobenhofer & Dewalt Keafer George Shaller & Peter Young Southampton Twp. Wife Sophia room in the house on plantation where testator now lives; son Geo plantation where he lives; sons John & Philip lantation whereon testator lives and to maintain the widow. Son Ludwick 50#, son Christian 150#, dau Sophia 35# for her 4 children; daus Barbara, Elizabeth & Magdalena each 100#
Leap John         Ltr of Adm granted to Daniel Leap 1 Apr. 1791, Barbara Leap widow renounced right
Lear John         ltr of Adm granted Mary & Henry Lear 12 Aug. 1793
Lee Casper         Ltr of Adm granted George Lee 14 Mar. 1802. Sureties John Lee & Philip Lee
Lehman John 19 Feb. 1800 25 Jan. 1802 John & Jacob. Donald Keefer, Leonard Forrer Letterkenny Twp. Wife Christina. Son John to 181 acres plantation whereon testator and John live. Son jacob to 176 acres where he lives. Daus: Elizabeth w/o Martin nisley, Ann w/o Christian Sherk, Barbara. Tract bought of Wm Davis to son John & Jacob. Codicil states after death of wife Christina testator's stepchildren: Elizabeth, Abraham, Henry & Christina are to have sum of moeny
Lind Mathew, Rev 17 Jul. 1797 17 Oct. 1800 son-in-law David Fullerton & son Mathew Humphrey Fullerton, George Linn, Thomas Fullerton Antrim Twp. Wife Jennet sum of money with bound girl, mary McIntire, while she lives a widow with son mathew; if she should choose to separte, son Mathew is to build her a house 24 X 16 ft in the clear with 2 rooms below and 2 rooms above, with 2 fireplaces below and 1 above. Children: Jean Hemphill, Joanna Fullerton, John, Elizabeth sums of money; son Mathew to have balance of estate. Rev. Alex Dobbins and wife to dispose of library. son-in-law David Fullerton & friend Humphrey Fullerton be guardians over estate of son John & dau Elizabeth.
Lindsay John         Ltr of Adm granted James orbison 9 Nov 1799. Surety John Madeira
Lindsey Fulton 7 Jun. 1788 13 Mar. 1789 James Lindsay, bachelor, James Lindsay, farmer Edward Crawford, Wm Johnston, Robert Boyd Guilford Twp. Wife Jane. Children: Fulton, Wm, James, Elizabeth, Margaret, Jane & Martha
Loar Conrad 6 Apr. 1801 10 Aug. 1803 son Baltzer Christian Grove, Geo Hetich Green Twp. Yeoman. Dau Margaret w/o Adam Wolf 5s, dau Elizabeth 300#, and all personal estate left by my dau Catharine at her death. Son Baltzer the resideu of my estate. Caveat entered 14 Jul. 1803 with citation to Adam Wolf, Geo Hetich, a witness, says he wrote the testators will and that he always said that his dau m. to Adam Wolf should never have any part of his estate; Christian Grove, a witness, said he had known testator about 25 yrs and he had been blind about 9 yrs and that he died the 1st of Jul. 1803. Stephen Rigler testified; Martin Wengert Testified he had known the testator about 25yrs. Adam Wolf, present had no testimony
Long Alexander         Ltr of Adm granted to Duncan Robeson 5 Jan. 1801. Sureties: Gullip Evert & Solomon Patterson
Lowman Jacob       Wm Berryhill, James Watson ltr of Adm granted to Jacob Stahl 17 Jan. 1798. Widow Catherine renounced right 9 Jan. 1798. Surety John Stahl 200#
Lowrey John 25 Aug. 1795 20 Oct. 1795 Friend John Thompson s/o Wm deceased and son John W B Scott, Michael mcCloskey, haggin Michael McCloskey Hamilton Twp. Wife Elizabeth & only son John to share in proceeds from real & personal est. Dau Mary w/o Wm Moorehead, dau Margaret w/o James Cochran to receive one dollar each; each of my surviving children if any of them are spared their lives shall receive the sum of 40#.
Lowry William, Sr 14 Aug. 1784 10 Mar. 1785 son Wm Lowry J Maxwell, James Innes Montgomery Twp., Cumberland Co. children: Wm the plantation, Margaret, Robert oldest son, Jean Crawford. Grson: Wm Crawford
Lucas Robert         Ltr of Adm granted to Thomas Lucas 29 Oct. 1793
Lutge Anthonly Ulrich 4 Feb. 1796 7 Mar. 1796 wife Sophia Louisa & trusty friends Jacob Lank & Ludwick Dainigh all of Chamberburg Geo. Hetich, W B Scott & Peter Dunkle Jr Chambersburg, Reverend. Wife Sophia Louisa all my estate during widowhood, said wife to maintain each & every one of my children until they arrive to their full age.
Lyons Joseph         Ltr of Adm granted to Joseph Stahl 2 Jun 1794
Maguire Charles         Ltr of Amdm granted George Hetich 7 Oct. 1802. Sureties James Brotherton, James Jack
Magwier Robert   27 Mar. 1785 beloved friends & bros-in-law James Hervey & John Walker James Walker, James Reynolds Fannet Twp., yeoman. Father Philip Magwier. Wife Mary, son John had 2 children
Mahan Archibald 12 May. 1798 6 Jan. 1802 John Brackenridge Sr & John Herron Esq Thomas Greer, henry Mahon Southampton Twp. Wife Jean. Dau Jean w/o Robert Mahan. Dau Mary, grdau margaret d/o son John.
Mahan David & Agnes 28 Apr. 1800 30 oct. 1800 Robert Mahan & John Herron Joseph Culbertson, Paul Immel & Jonathan Hirst Green Twp (Agnes Nee Mahan) Archibald Mahan eldest bro of David, the testator; bro Henry Hahon; (our sister Ann" w/o Samuel Clark, James John, Wm & Archibald Mahan bros of Agnes, the testator & Jean Mahan, Elin Forshan, Rachel Right & Mary Kelly sisters of Agnes. balance of estate to Robert Mahan s/o Robert, deceased including 50 acres of land in Green Twp adj James Steward
Maher Edward         Ltr of Adm granted to Jacob Santmyre 6 Mar. 1790
Mains Joseph         Warren Twp.Ltr of Adm granted to Martha Mains, widow & philips Mains of Washingto Co Md 20 Nov. 1800. Sureties Henry Davis & Alexander Bevin of Warren Twp
Mairs John 28 Jun. 1791 30 Jun. 1791   Samuel Huey, Ann McLaughlin, Ruth McLaughlin nuncupative. Wife Elizabeth. son Alexander. Ltr of Adm granted to Elizabeth Mairs
Marshall Andrew 6 May. 1788 17 Nov. 1789 Joseph & Wm Marshall George & James Mathews Hamilton Twp. Wife Mary. Children: Joseph, Wm, Samuel, John, Katherine, Martha & Andrew youngest son
Marshall William         Ltr of Adm granted John Marshall his son 13 Aug. 1802. Sureties Oliver Anderson
Martin John         yeoman, Ltr of Adm granded to Margaret Martin 28 Nov. 1796
Mathews Agnes         Ltr of Adm granted to Isaac Eatton 7 Feb. 1803 sureties Samuel Patton, John Shyrock
Mathews Isabella 22 Jul. 1801 12 Aug. 1801 Col Joseph Armstron of Hamilton Twp James McConnel, Abram Kieffer, Daniel Kieffer widow of George of Hamilton Twp. Grchildren: Isabella Nash, Geo Mathews, Isabella Wilkinson & Isabella-----. 4 youngest dau: Isabella, Elizabeth, Agnes & Mary. Sons Samuel & Wm
Matthews George         Ltr of Adm granted unto Isabella Matthews widow, James Matthews & James McConnell 9 Oct. 1795
Maxwell Patrick         ltr of Adm granted to Hanbnah & James Maxwell 14 Nov. 1786
McAllen George         Ltr of Adm granted to Ellenor McAllen & Thomas McDowell 8 Sep. 1791
McAllister John         Peters Twp yeoman. Ltr of Adm granted James McKinney of Peters Twp 9 Dec. 1797. Susanna, widow, renounced right 9 Dec. 1797 Witnessed by Edward Crawford. Surety: James McCoy the son of John 200#
McBrier Rebecah         Hamilton Twp renounces right to admin est of her husband & requests that ltrs be granted her son David. Ltr of Adm on est of Wm McBrier, yeoman, were granted unto David McBrire 19 Oct. 1795. Sureties: David McBrire & Wm Nesbit 900#
McCalister John 31 Dec. 1789 18 Apr. 1796 John Scott & Samuel Drydon Robert Boyd, Owen Aston, Archibald Maconkey Chambersburg. John Scott Esq & Samuel Drydon of Chambersburg all lands due & owing to me from the sate of PA. Also all lands due me for my service in the army of U>S> Margaret Higgins, d/o John Higgins; Agnes Dryden, d/o Samuel Dryden; Mary Duncan d/o Alexander Duncan of Chambersburg
McCamey Joseph         Ltr of Adm granted to Mary McCamey & Samuel Patton 24 Jul. 1792
McClelan William         Ltr of Adm granted Ruth & Wm McClelan 13 Sep. 1786
McClintock Daniel 25 Jan.1 790 6 Feb. 1790 John Thorn of Guilford Twp, Mathew Wilson of Chambersburg Robert Boyd, John Baxter, Mathew Wilson Chambersburg. Wife Mary. Daus: Agnes, Margaret, Jane, mary
McCloskey Edward         ltr of Adm granted Nehemiah Kilgore 31 Oct. 1794
McCloskey John         Ltr of Adm granted Dennis McCloskey 31 Oct. 1801. Sureties: Jacob Rohra & Jacob Cook
McCombs John 4 Jun. 1803 12 Sep. 1803 wife Martha, son Thomas, David & John Duncan Robert Shannon, John Herron Lurgan Twp. Wife Martha 30# per year with the privilege of 1/3 of my mansion house. Dau Margaret w/o David Johnston 150#. Three sons: Thomas, David and George all my lands on which I now live, son David lives in Southampton Twp on the Condoquinet Creek; tract of land #10. twp#9 or range #1 sold to David Justice.
McConnel Robert 25 Mar. 1799 2 Jun. 1801   James, John & Wm McConnel Letterkenny Twp. Wife Elizabeth. dau Agnes w/o Thomas Taylor; John & Joseph
McConnell Alexander 5 Sep. 1791 22 Aug. 1792 Samuel Patton, James McConnell John McConnell, Robert McConnel Hamilton Twp. Wife living, dau Rosannah w/o Wm McConnel; grdau Elizabeth under 21. Alexander eldest s/o bro Wm. Wearing apparel to be divided between Samuel Patton, bro & nephew James of Letterkenny Twp. Alexander Ervin, Grson
McConnell William         ltr of Adm granted to Wm Scott 28 Nov. 1793
McConnell William         Franklin Co, yeoman. Ltr of Adm granted unto Mary McConnell, spinster, 20 Apr. 1796. Sureties: John Stewart & Robert Porter both of Chambersburg 200#
McCowan Malcolm         Commission from Reg of Lancaster Co to prove will of Malcolm McCowan late of said Co, deceased, which was accordingly done and the testament transmitted to Lancaster Co to be recorded
McCoy Daniel 16 Jun. 1785 31 Dec. 1798 sons James & Wm John McCoy, Wm Beatty, James Johnston Washington Twp. Wife Agnes dwelling & use of plantation until son Wm comes of age, to have living, to school & maintain children. Sons to have plantation, James the upper place, Wm the lower place. Dau Mary McCoy, Daniel s/o Robert Irwin & Martha, his wife, given sum of Money. Trustyfriend John Johnston to be guardian over children.
McCoy John         Ltr of Adm granted to James & John McCoy 2 Jun. 1801. Sureties: Walter McKinnie & James McCoy
McCoy William         Ltr of Adm granted to Mary McCoy, widow & James McCoy 18 Apr. 1799. Surety John Marshall
McCullough Hans         Ltr of Adm granted John McCulloch & John McClelan
McCullough James 26 May. 1778 15 Mar. 1786 sons John & Hanse, trusty friend John McClellan I Maxwell, John Hunter, John McClellan Peter Twp. Wife Martha. Children: John Hance, Jean McClellan, Mary Forster. Bro. Archibald McCullough grson James McClellan. Mentions Jennet Harren, Rachel Harren, James Holliday
McCune Mathew         Ltr of Adm granted to Joseph Ritts 16 Aug. 1793
McCune Samuel         Ltr of Adm granted James Irwin, merchant, 5 Sep. 1797. Hannah, widow, renounced right to admin 4 Sep. 1797. Surety: James Maxwell Esq 500#
McCurdy Daniel 31 Mar. 1791 9 Mar. 1796 John Kerr of Entrim Twp & James Clark of Montgomery twp Robert Johnston, James Ramsey, Henry Downes Franklin Co. Wife Agnes 1/2 of personal property; real esate to be sold. Wife Agnes to receive 300#, 50 of which she is to use in bringing my bro John McCurdy from Ireland or sent it to him for his own use. Mentions James McClealland Jr, s/o James, Westmoreland, 7 nephews: Geo Kirkpatrick, Alexander, Daniel & John Kirkpatrick, John StCleare, Robert & John McCurdy. Executors to pay to commissioners of Associated Reformed Congreation in the corner where I live the sum of 10# 8 yrs after my decease. sister Mary St Cleare. John Kerr & James Clark due to the infirmities of age renounce their right to adm. ltr of Adm were granted to John McCurdy 18 Mar. 1796
McCutchen Samuel 1 Oct. 1796 4 Oct. 1796 sons Alexander & Robert Wm Huston, Bejamin jeffery Hamilton Twp. Wife Catharine 30# and benefits arising from the plantation wheon testator lives. Son James 20# & his son Samuel 10#; son Alexander 120#, dau Nettie 160# & her dau Catharine McCuthion 50#. Testator's land in Westmoreland Co on the waters of Pokketty adj sons James & Samuel to son Robert. son Samuel 30# grchildren, ch of son Wm, Samuel & Wm 10# each. Nelly 20#
McDEowell Jno 29 May. 1794 3 Sep. 1794 sons-in-law, Dr John King & Elias Davison Jno Allison, jno McClelland, Geo Nigh Peters Twp. Bonds to be paid by Christian Beam. Children: Mary Brownson, Elias Davison, Dr John King & George King (apparently last two were sons-in-law) 'my child Hugh Davison'
McDowell Nathan 21 Apr. 1800 2 Oct. 1801 Son Nathan John king, Henry Work, Wm McDowell Peters Twp. Children Maxwell McDowell, Mary Holiday
McElhaney           Ltr of Adm granted to Margaret McElhaney & Barnabas Doyle 11 Nov. 1793.
McFall Neail 24 Sep.1 785 25 Oct. 1785 Adam Traupe, Wm Duffield John Clark, Wm Thompson, another name in German Montgomery Twp. Son John had Benjamin, Lettice & Ann; dau Mary Irwin; bro Brise McFall ( had dau Agnes Bard with 6 children; Wm, John, Francis, David, Gabela & Agnes Bard) grdaus Elizabeth & Sarah Bard; bro Brise McFall's dau Isabella Hermin
McFarlane James 18 Mar. 1798 12 Apr. 1798 John Holiday, james Campbell Jr & son John James, Wm & Robert McFarland Hamilton Twp. Son James the part of land which I have lived on joining Wm Dickson, James & Thomas Campbell & Houks'a heirs; son John to have all the remainder of said tract with the bldgs thereon. Dau Sara negro wench named Venus; dau Margaret 3#, dau Mary 30#, dau Ann 30#, tract of land in Westmoreland Co containing 250 acres disputed at law by a certain Samuel Dickson, which if gained to be divided between sons John & James, sons James & John a part of the estate of john Rannals Esq bequeathed to me
McGarvey Samuel 4 Oct. 1792 9 Oct. 1792   James Ardrey & George Stuart tailor, Fannet Twp. Nuncupative. By statement 4 Oct 1792 bequeathed estate to father James Ardrey & his bro John McGarvey. Died 4 Oct 1792 'one or two hours' after making statement; further stated his home had been where he died for at least 3 yrs prior to death. Ltr of Adm granted to John McGarvey 31 Oct. 1792
McGee James         Mary McGee widow renounces right to adm in favor of her father Robert. Letter granted 2 Sep. 1794
McIntire Patrick         Ltr of Adm granted to John McIntyre 16 Jan. 1790
McKee Hugh 18 Nov. 1794 22 May. 1795 son Thomas & son-in-law Geo Dickey Alexander Glendening, Walter McKinnie & Adam Rusk Peters Twp. Wife Mary. Children: Martha, Ann, James, Andrew, Mary Isabel, Elizabeth, Thomas, William. Mary Wilson mentioned, probably d/o Mary above
McKee James Sr 9 Dec. 1794 16 Oct. 1795 wife Elizabeth, son James & Bro John McKee John Maclay, David Maclay Lurgan Twp. Wife Elizabeth, three younger children: Isabella, Robert & Wm; sons Benjamin, James, Joseph & Alexander, James to get still vessels. Two oldest daus Jane Miller & Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
McKee Robert         Ltr of Adm granted Alexander Alexander in estate of Robert McKee 12 Mar. 1788
McKibben James 24 Jan. 1786 13 Feb. 1786 Robert Peebles, Andrew Wilson Wm Turner, Andrew McFerran, Mathew Henderson Lurgan Twp. Tract of land in Northumberland to be sold. Plantation in Lurgan Twp. Wife Lettice, 5 sons; James, John, Hugh, Wm, David. Daus: Agness, Hannah, Margaret w/o James McCarrell, Lettice w/o Edward White
McLanahan John, Sr 7 Jul. 1797 28 Sep. 1797 sons John, Thomas & Michael Thomas Wallace, Daniel Royer, John Wallace Washington Twp. Wife Martha the sun of 600# spcie: sons John, Thomss 7 Michael all real & personal estate, son Samuel 100#, son Josiah 400#, dau Martha 20s, also 100#; dau Jean, Rebecca, lettis & Elizabeth 250# each; dau Elenor 400# out of which she is to bet sufficent schooling.
McLaughlin Bryan         yeoman. Ltr of Adm granted John Crawford & Edward Crawford 20 Jun. 1785
McMath An 4 Jul. 1788 17 Mar. 1790 trusty friend, James Poe, Joseph Irwin James Erwin, Richard & Isaac Bard Peters Twp. Bro Wm Price has sons Thomas & Wm and other children; bros Reece, John. Sisters: Catherine, Mary, Elizabeth, Martha. Also mentions Joseph Irwin & wife Vilot have children but relationship not given. Vilet may be d/o sister Mary. John McAdoos children: John McMath, mary, Wm, Ann, James & Jospeh. Thomas grson of sis Mary by Dau Ann
McMath John 12 Apr. 1783 15 Jun. 1785 wife Ann & Wm Ranken Wm Beatty, James Toe, Samuel_____ Antrim Twp. Cumberland Co. wife Ann. Mentioned and relationship not stated; Archibald Thompson, John McDov, Mary McAdoo, John McMath McAdoo
McMullan Daniel 13 Jul. 1790 May. 1791 James Johnston, Thomas Johnston Wm McCoy, James Stitt, Alexander McDonald mason, Washington Twp. Bequeathed estate to John McNair (taylor) and son John McNair & his dau Susannah. No relationship sitated.
McNitt William         ltr of Adm granted to Joseph McNITT OF Hanover, Dauphin Co 9 Dec. 1795 in estate of Wm McNitt. Surety: Joseph Barnet 400#
McNulty Michael 4 Sep. 1794 7 May. 1799 Elias Davison & Hugh McAnulty Elias Davison, James Cooper Franklin Twp. Wife Mary 1/2 of lot No 10 Chambersburg. Children: John, Mary, Stuard, Robert to have lot in Greencastle No 10 whre he now lies, Hugh house & lot in Chambersburg wherein testator lives.
McPherrin Thomas, Rev 25 Dec. 1801 3 Feb. 1802 wife Rebecca, friends John McClanagan of Greencastle & Joseph Chambers Geo Crawford, James Rea & Josiah Price wife Rebecca clock & the whole of the household furniture which she brought with her and teaspoons marked R.M.P.. Son Thomas watch. Son Wm gun & shoe buckles & knee buckes testator was accustome to wear. Another set of Knee buckels and stock buckles Thomas may have. dau Eliza to have 6 tablespoons marked E.M.P. daus Juliet & Peggy Charlotte. Grson Thomas Chambers, s/o Benjamin. Servant girl Letitia to be set free at 21 yrs.
Mears Samuel         Ltr of Adm granted to Samuel & John Mears 2 May. 1793
Menor George 3 Apr. 1791 10 May. 1791 friends, Somomon Segrist & Jacob Snowberger Ulrick Snowberger, Henry Flood, Daniel Royer Washington Twp. Wife Susanna. Oldest son Joh; daus Mary & Elizaqbeth; son Henry; daus Eve, Catherine, Esther & Susanna youngest dau; being children of 2nd wife having left a legacy unto them by their grfather George Mensor. Son Joseph
Menor William 24 Jul. 1795 10 Oct. 1795 wife, trusty friend Robert Beaty of Westmoreland Co James Chambers, Thomas McDowell, Andrew Walker Peters Twp. Wife Martha. Daus Mary, Martha & Elizabeth plantation on Plum Run, Allegheny Co warranted in name of Wm Menor. Eoldest sons Samuel & Wm plantation on Turtle Creek warranted in name of Mary Menor also in Allegheny Co. sons Josiah & John. Surname is Mennor in probate record. wife's name is given as Margaret when sworn to file inventory
Mentzer Elizabeth         ltr of Adm granted Abel Mentzer of Franklin Co & Joseph Kellar of Shenandoah Co VA 22 Aug. 1800. Sureties: Frederick Foreman & David Mentzer
Meredith John 27 Jun. 1787 30 Jul. 1787 Hugh Meredith, Charles Meredith, Abraham Chapman Jolly Longshore, Amos Chapman, Edward Bowlby New Britain Twp. Bucks Co. but now of co of Annapolis, Province of Nova Scotia. Bequeathed to friend Abraham Chapman, Co of Annapolis 'as proof of grateful sense I have of his unmerited kindness and attention to me' 150 lbs Nova Scotia currency; Mary 2/o Abraham 20 lbs; John w/o Abraham 20 lbs. Appointed 'brother Simon Meredith by Ltr of Atty to act in my stead in receiving monies from father's estate or any other person in PA. Bequeathed to Charles Meredith, s/o bro Hugh all money which shall remain of my compensation, legacies to Abraham, Mary & John Chapman. Legacy also to Elizabeth Meredith & such other children of bro Hugh & may be living at time of decease.
Miller Abram         Ltr of Adm granted Christian Foulkman, 30 Jul. 1799. Sureties: Peter Shearer & Adam Long all of Montgomery Twp
Miller Christian         Ltr of Adm granted to John Stoner & wife Ann, late Ann Miller 9 Apr. 1787
Miller George         Ltr of Adm granted to Catherine Miller 16 Oct. 1793
Miller George         ltr of Adm granted to George Ludwick 20 mar. 1794. Susanna Miller widow renounced right to adm
Miller Hannah 2 Jun. 1798 28 Mar. 1799 Jacob Miller John Christy & Robert Cross Antrim Twp. Son Jacob. Susannah Miller Sheaven mentioned but relationship not stated.
Miller Hanse Michael 28 Sep. 1784 30 Oct. 1784 son John & son-in-law, Abraham Stones Elias Davison, Henry Pawling Antrim Twp. Wife, Elizabeth. children: Daniel plantation in Frederick Co MD; Rebecca Bense, Hannah Cigar 1/2 plantation she now lives on, situate upon New Creek which empties into north branch of Potonack In VA, under Allegheny Mts, in Hampsire Co; Christina Baker w/o Peter Baker; margaret Stoner; Susanna Stover; John plantation in Antrim Twp & negro boy Charles; Michael 1/2 plantation John Cigar lives on
Miller Henry         Ltr of Adm granted Margaret Miller, widow of Henry & Joseph Crunkleton 1 Dec. 1789
Miller Janet 15 Sep. 1792 22 Aug. 1793 John Brackenridge Andrew Brackenridge, Robert Scott Southampton Twp. Widow. Dau Sarah Brakenridge; Jane Johnston also mentioned
Miller John         Barbara widow renounces right to serve as Adm 10 Apr. 1787. Ltr of Adm granted Conrad Snider & Daniel Poorman
Miller Thomas         Lt of Adm granted to margaret & Isaac Miller 23 Feb. 1791
Minich George Michael 22 Oct. 1798 10 Nov. 1798 son Simon & friend John Stump Jno Hetick, Geo Girgle Green Twp. Wife Maria Magdalene maintained by estate. Lands to be sold among children, if agreeable. Children: Simon, John, Daus. Married & unmarried (John Myers appt guardian for youngest daus. 10# cash toward bu8ilding German Lutheran Church.
Minor Isaac         Ltr of Adm granted to Mary Minor 4 Apr. 1794
Mitchel James 29 Apr. 1796 30 Mar. 1797 Jesse, Nathaniel & Joseph John, Robert & James McConnel letterkenny Twp. Son James 325#, son John 325# to be paid out of the last payments now to become dur from Abraham 7 Peter Keefers for the land which I sold to said Abraham keefer. Daus Elizabeth w/o Robert McConnel, Margaret w/o James Anderson, Sarah w/o john Cochran each the sum of 50#. son Jesse 50#, grson James s/o Jesse 50#, son Nathaniel 50#, grson James s/o nathaniel 50#, son Joseph 50#, grson James Patterson s/o son joseph 50#; dau-in-law Margaret, w/o son Joseph; grdau Elizabeth, d/o son Jesse
Montgomery Mary         Lt of Adm granted to Samuel Montgomery 7 Mar. 1793
Montgomery Thomas 14 Apr. 1785 13 May. 1785 Samuel Montgomery, Samuel Hannah at North Mtn. James McKee, Wm. Strain, Robert Lewis Lurgan Twp. Wife Mary servant girl Agness Galaher. Children; Samuel indentured servant John Doyle, son Humphrey, Martha w/o Matthew Hannah, Wm, Thomas, Jane
Moor William 26 Aug. 1788 23 Feb. 1791 wife Mary Moor, son Amos Moor Wm McClelland, James Wallace, Samuel Beaker son Robert; Margaret Montgomery, Mary Star; Ann Alexander, Temperance. Wife Mary. Servant man Andrew Thompson. Son Amos
Moor James 22 Mar. 1786 2 May. 1786 Robert Kerr, Nathanil Paul James Harvey, Wm Moor & Wm Harvey Fannet Twp. Mentions: Samuel moor, son ob bro John Moor of Kingarve Parish of Hilbraths Co Antrim Ireland; John son of bro David, Bally Kregah Parish Co Antrim; John Moor eldest son of sister Ann Moor of Haggles Parish of Bally Co Antrim, James Moor son of Sister Ann; Alexander Moor, son of bro John of Kingarve, living in town of land of Artikilly, Parish of Ahamloo Co Londonderry; Jean dau of sis Ann; John patterson, son of Peter, storekeeper town & Parish of Ballymoney Co Antrim; Elizabeth Biggard dau of sis Ann, Shirtee, Wash Co; Nancy Henery of Ballykregal. Samuel son of bro John

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