Henthorn, George Washington

George Washington Henthorn

Notes for George Washington HENTHORN-145

BIOGRAPHY: George Washington Henthorn was a bachelor farmer and active in community, political, and Masonic fraternal affairs. At one time he was a RFD carrier.

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PROBATE: Will of George W. Henthorn
I, George W. Henthorne of Ripley County and the state of Indiana being of sound mind, and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament:

Item first: It is my desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid.

Item second. I give all of my personal property to Alice B. Bruner and Fannie M. Henthorn to be divided between them equally by my Executor hereinafter mentioned.

Item third. I give and bequeath all of my Real Estate that I may own at the time of my decease to Alice B. Bruner and Fannie M. Henthorn to be divided equally between them by my Executor hereinafter mentioned.

Item fourth. I hereby appoint Fannie M. Henthorn to be my Executor.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 1st day of October 1894. s/ George W. Henthorn {seal}

signed, sealed, published and declared by the said George W. Henthorn as for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

s/ Carl E. Wood } witnesses
s/ C.N. Peters

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OBITUARY:
Geo. Henthorn, died at his home west of town [Milan, IN], Saturday May 18, 1912, after an illness of several weeks of organic heart trouble. His parents died years ago leaving the responsibility of keeping up the home to George. This place he filled nobly. He was a loving brother, a kind neighbor, and was loved and respected by all.

He has been a rural route mail carrier for almost 10 years, a position which he creditably filled.

The community has lost one of nature's noblemen. He was a member of the Masonic Order; the I.O.O.F. and the K. of P. and was also a member of the Eastern Star.

He leaves to mourn, seven sisters and one brother and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral was at his late home, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. D.P. Liston.

The pall bearers were Judge F.M. Thompson, J.P. Day, Everett Shockley, John Warneke, Chas. Powell and Jesse P. Conyers. Burial at Moores Hill under the auspices of the Masonic Order.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Geo. Henthorn were: Joe Stewart and wife, Mrs. Ellsworth Bruner and son and daughter and Mrs. Maggie Dean, of Indianapolis; James Henthorne and Mrs. Myrtle Kestler of Shelbyville, and Mrs. ... Vincent.
(Source: Probably Versailles Republican, 22 May 1912)

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Obituary
George W. Henthorn was born August 24, 1853, on the farm near Milan, where he spent most of his life, and passed away May 12, 1912. He was converted and joined the Zion M.E. Church in 1870, under the ministry of Charles E. Edwards.

He joined the Masonic order at the age of 21 and became a member of the Eastern Star.

In 1880 he became a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, also the Daughters of Rebecca; and in 1886 of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters.

He is survived by seven sisters and one brother, a number of relatives and a host of friends.

He was an affectionate brother, of a cheerful disposition, thoughtful of others, one of the world's useful men, highminded, modest, a faithful friend and an esteemed citizen.

We can say with the great poet, "His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This was a man.'"

Resolution of Respect
Thou art gone our Brother,
Gone beyond this vale of tears,
But in Memory you will linger,
With us through the passing years.

In Memory of Geo. W. Henthorn, who died May the 13th, 1912.

Once again Death hath summoned a Brother Odd Fellow, and the golden gateway to the Eternal City has opened to welcome him to his home. He has completed his work in the ministering of the wants of the afflicted, in shedding light into darkened souls and in bringing joy into the places of misery, and as his reward, has received the plaudit, "Well done," from the Supreme Master.

And Whereas, The all-wise and merciful Father has called our beloved and respected brother home;

And Whereas, He has been a true and faithful Brother, in our Order, therefore be it

Resolved, That Milan Lodge No. 270, I.O.O.F. of Milan, Indiana, in testimony of her loss, tenders to the family of the deceased brother our sincere condolence in this deep affliction, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of our lodge.
Robert H. Borders, Jas. M. Spencer, J.C. Powell, Committee

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PROBATE: The will was probated on 29 May 1912 at Versailles, Ripley Co., IN with Charles N. Peters, witness to the signing of the will, testifying the will was valid.

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Will of Catharine (Frazier) Ridgeway - 18290526

Will
of
Catharine (Frazier) Ridgeway
Widow of Lott Ridgeway (d. 1796)
Monongalia, VA
26 May 1829

I Catharine Ridgeway being weak in body but of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament this 26 day of May 1829.

First, I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my personal estate.

Secondly, I will and desire that my son Lott Ridgeway shall have all the land conveyed to me by John Moore and Pheve his wife for fourty four acres on ***** run except for two acres to be laid off in a square to include the sand spring and to join Henry Shavers line, which two acres I will to all my children thats liveing to wit: Noah Ridgeway, Rachel Jaco, Patty Jeffery, Phebee Moore, Sarah Henthorn, Mary Watson, Darcus Pierpoint and Lott Ridgeway and their heirs forever to have equal and joint interests in the same.

Thirdly, I will to Harriest Foster one bed and bedding and one cow, one spinning wheel and reel.

Fourthly, I will to Noah Ridgeway all my sheep.

Fifthly, I desire that whatever personal property or money there may be left after my debts and funeral expenses are paid that the same shall be delivered by my executors to Darcus Pierpoint.

Sixthly and lastly, I appoint Zacquill Pierpoint and Lott Ridgeway executors to this my last will and testament.

Signed sealed published and declared by the said Catharine Ridgeway to be her last will and testament in presence of us who attested the same in her presence and at her request.

Catharine Ridgeway

Larkin Pierpoint
Jonah Vandervort

Wills

While this blog is titled Henthorn Genealogy Obits there is more here than just obituaries.

For example, this is where I post "Wills" that I found and typed over the years. As of today there are eighteen pages with the tag "Wills." To create, and view, a set of the wills scroll down looking at the sidebar on the right until you find the "Wills" label. Click on it to see all of the wills that are available to date.

If you have a will you are willing to share here, send me a copy attached to an Email and I will post it.

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Will of Lazarus Rine II - 18471211

Will of Lazarus Rine II of Marshall County, VA/WV:

"Will book no. 1..Page 104....(This is Lazarus II, son of the first Lazarus)
11 Dec 1847

The last will and testament of Lazarus Rine of Marshall County State of Virginia. In the name of God Amen. I Lazarus Rine considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory (Blessed be Almighty God of the same do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say."

Will of Frank Conger - 19020322

22 Mar 1902
New York Times
Will of Frank Conger

Brooklyn people were much interested yesterday by a romantic story revealed by the filing of the will of Frank Conger of that borough at Ithaca, N.Y. Mr. Conger who died in a hotel at Detroit recently, left an estate worth several millions of dollars. He was a bridge builder.

By many it was thought that his fourteen-year-old daughter, Oressa Stewart Conger, was his own child, but it not appears that the girl was really an adopted daughter of Mr. Conger. She was picked up by him in a train wreck at Hamburg, N.Y. twelve years ago. Her parents were killed in the wreck, and she was afterward legally made the daughter of Mr. Conger.

By the terms of Mr. Conger's will the adopted daughter is to share with the widow of the testator, during the widow's lifetime the income of $350,000, and is to receive the entire income after the death of Mrs. Conger. Miss Conger and Mrs. Conger are now in Groton, N.Y.

Will of John Conger - 17110111

PROBATE: Will of John Conger, 11 Jan 1711

In the name of God, Amen, the 11th day of January 1711. I JOHN CONGER of Woodbridge, in the county of Middlesex, and Province of East New Jersey, Planter, being in bodily health and in perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to God, therefore: Calling in mind the mortality of this body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it, and for my body I recommend it to the earth, to be buried in a Christian-like and decent manner, at the discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but at the general

Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, to bless me in touching such worldly estate, wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life. I give, devise, and dispose of the same in the follow manner and form:

ITEM: My will is that my farm or plantation on which I now dwell to be equally divided into two parts, beginning at the River and running with a direct line through the whole length of my said farm or plantation, the Eastern division whereof I will and bequeath to my son BENJAMIN CONGER, to be by him quietly and peacable possessed, and enjoyed as soon as he shall arrive at the age of 21 years, and if my son JOSEPH please, he shall have the liberty to live upon it 10 years after my decease, paying the charge arising thereon.

ITEM: The use and improvement of the western division of my said farm or plantation, and my dwelling house standing thereon I give to my wife during her state of widowhood and when her condition shall change either by marriage or death I will and bequeath the said western division of my farm together with my now dwelling house and all other buildings thereon to my son JOB CONGER.

ITEM: I will and bequeath to my son JOSEPH all my freehold right in the towne of Woodbridge (Will also specifies as conveyed to Joseph his rights to Woodbridge common lands yet to be divided.) I give to my son my Carts and Ploughs with all the tackling belonging to them to my son JOSEPH to have liberty to use them when they can be spared so long as he lives upon the place, he being at equal charge at repairing them.

ITEM: My will is that if either of my three sons above mentioned, JOSEPH, JOB or BENJAMIN, shall die without issue, then what land I have willed to them do descend to the survivor or survivors, and be equally divided between them.

ITEM: I give to my son JOHN ten schillings; to my son JONATHAN five schillings; to my son GERSHOM five schillings; and to each of my daughters five schillings, all to be paid by my son JOB, if demanded.

Lastly, I give all my cattle, horses, sheep and household stuff, to my faithful and beloved wife, SARAH CONGER, whom I do nominate and appoint my sole Executrix, to see that this, my last will, be punctually fulfilled, and I do declare this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me formerly made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day and year above written.
JOHN CONGER X (His Mark)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Conger, as his last
Will and Testament, in the presence of us, the subscirber viz:
--James Connet, James Connet Jr., Richard Pangbourner, John Bishop

CODICIL: June 14, I the above name John Conger, being very sick in body and not expecting many hours of this life, and my son GERSHOM being born since the making of this my Will, above written, do declare that my will & desire is that my three sons, JOSEPH, JOB and BENJAMIN, as they come to age, give unto my son GERSHOM, ten schillings, each of them and that seven pounds out of my movable estate be put out for his use when he comes to age, this I declare to be my desire before thise witnesses.
--John Stille, John Moore and John Bishop

Proved before Thomas Gordon, the 27th of August, and approved and sealed by his Excellency, Col. Hunter, the 17th day of Oct 1712. (Some say he died on 27 Aug 1712. Maxine Leonard states he died in September 1712.)
(J. Bass. Liber I, folio 382, New Jersey Wills, Secretary of States Office.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 19-20 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)


CONFLICT: Codicil Confusion
The naming of a youngest son, Gershom Conger, in the Codicil has caused confusion and conjecture among Conger researchers, owing to the fact that an elder son of John Conger, named Gershom who had been born in 1685, was listed in the last "ITEM" of the 11 Jan 1711 will. At the time the will was written, the elder Gershom was married and was father of David, born in 1707 and Phoebe, born in 1708.

Researcher, Charles L. Conger, believed that the Gershom Conger, born in 1711, was the son of Gershom Conger, born in 1685. Gershom Conger, b. 1685, supposedly died before his father, a date of death of, Abt. 1710/1711 in Union Co., NJ, has been listed by some researchers.

It seems highly unlikely that John Conger would have had a son in 1711. At that time, his health was probably already failing, since he had drawn up a will. And, his second wife, Sarah Cawood, who had been born in 1660, would have been 51 years old.

It seems more reasonable that either the person drawing up the Codicil made a mistake when he wrote, " . my son Gershom being born since the making of this my Will ." or that John Conger was confused in his last days, and that the family pampered him in his belief that his grandson was indeed his son. If the Gershom, mentioned in the Codicil, was indeed the grandson of John Conger this would raise the question of why this grandchild was the only one that John Conger chose to mention, by name, in his will.
[Note: This discussion from CFA II, p. 20, has been edited by Richard E. Henthorn in order to clarify and expand on some of the points made.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 20 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Will of Alvin J. Henthorn - 19301213

Last Will and Testament

of

Alvin J. Henthorn

Blount Township, Vermilion Co., IL

13 Dec 1930

I, Alvin J. Henthorn, of Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament:

First - It is my will and desire that all my just debts, including my funeral expenses, be fully paid.

Second - I hereby will, bequeath and devise to my son, Harry Henthorn, all the property, both real, personal and mixed, wherever situated, that I may own at the time of my death.

Third - I hereby nominate and appoint S.E. Brittingham, of Danville, Illinois, Executor of this, my last will and testament, and revoke all former wills by me made and request the attesting witnesses to this, my last will and testament, to sign the same as attesting witnesses thereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 13th day of December, A.D. 1930.

Alvin J. Henthorn (Seal)

The above and foregoing instrument, consisting of one sheet, including this certificate, was at the date thereof, signed, sealed, published and declared by the testator, Alvin J. Henthorn, in our presence, to be his last will and testament; and we, at his request, scribed our names as attesting witnesses of it thereof, and we further certify that at the time of signing said instrument, we believe the said Alvin J. Henthorn to be of sound and disposing mind and memory, and to be acting without coercion or restraint.

Dorothy E. Burd
W.T. Henderson

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 19301213.txt

Will of Stephen Henthorn - 18740305

Will of Stephen Henthorn

Richland Co., Wisconsin

5 Mar 1874

March the 5th AD 1874
My last will and testament.

I Stephen Henthorn of the County of Richland and State of Wisconsin do make and publish this my last will and testament.

First, I direct that my body be decently intered and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my Estate and situation in life, and as to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of the same in the following manner, to wit.

I direct first of all, that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible out of the first money that shall come into the hands of my Executors from my personal property. I also direct that my wife Sarah have and hold the East half of the south East quarter of section seventeen (17) town 11 Range 2 west, or my late homestead for her own support, if she should survive me all the days of her natural life, and after the death of my wife Sarah I direct that the above described land revert in fee simple to my son George Washington.

I also direct that my son James Madison Henthorn have five dollars from my personal property.

I also direct that the South East fourth of the North East fourth of section twenty (20) town 11 Range 2 west be disposed of at public or private sale after my death.

I also direct that my son Washington Henthorn have five dollars out of my personal property.

I also direct that my son Adam Henthorn have six hundred dollars out of my personal Estate.

I also direct that my son William Henthorn have ten dollars out of personal Estate.

I also direct that my daughter Margaret Ewing have five dollars out of my personal Estate.

I also direct that my daughter Isabel Wheeler have five dollars out of my personal Estate.

I also direct that my wife Sarah shall have and hold in her own right all my personal property and ready money on hand at my death, if any remains, after the above monies are paid, during her natural life, and after her death what remains of my personal estate I direct that it be equally divided between my three sons William Henthorn, Adam Henthorn, and George Henthorn.

I also appoint my own sons Adam Henthorn and William Henthorn to execute this my last will and testament to make such sale of my personal property as shall be deemed necessary to pay my just debts and funeral expenses.

In witness whereof I Stephen Henthorn the testator set my hand and seal the day and date above written.

/s/Stephen Henthorn /seal/

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18740305.txt

Will of Adam Henthorn - 18670205

Will of

Adam Henthorn

Monroe Co., OH

5 Feb 1867

This last Will and Testament of Adam Henthorn of the town of Baresville, Monroe County and State of Ohio.

In the name of god I Adam Henthorn considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and now being of sound mind and memory. I, Adam Henthorn do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows:

Item 1st to wit; All my just depts doctor bills, funeral expenses to be paid out of any money that may be under my control, at the time of my death or as soon as it may be convenient by my legal agent or my wife Susanna should she be then living or the person that my wife may appoint to attend to her businefs with the same power that she has.

Item 2nd I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Susanna Henthorn, all my estate, real, personal or mixed, with that of any money that may be at my control, at the time of my death, also all notes, books and book accounts, she be for the use and support of her my said wife Susanna, during her natural life, with full power to collect debts pay out money, as she may think proper for her support or she may appoint an agent to do her businefs for her.

Item 3rd It is my will all my estate to remain in the hands of my sife, should she live longer than myself, without any appraisement of property, or administration on my estate.

Item 4th I give and bequeath the one third of all my estate real, personal and mixed with that of any money that may be at my control at my death with full power to dispose of it as she may think proper after both of our deaths our personal property she may sell at any time after my death our real estate to be sold, within one year after both of our deaths, at private sale, if the estate is sold on payments, the money so collected may be paid out to the heirs as it is collected, both of my heirs, and that of my wife's that are named in our last Wills.

Item 5th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ellener Morgan two hundred dollars out of my two thirds

Item 6th The balance of my two thirds of the whole estate that we may die possessed of, is to be divided as follows, I give and bequeath, Nephew John J. Henthorn, Martha his daughter, Charles and Washington his two youngest sons, to them to have the one third of my two thirds, it to be equally divided between them four here mentioned. I give and bequeath unto my Nephew Nimrod Henthorn the one third of my two thirds of the estate that we may be possessed of, also I give and bequeath unto Cassie Ann Wife of Adam Henthorn the same amount that is given to Nimrod for the use and support of her family's comfort and support, the same, any of our friends that may desire to be put in the vault with us if there are room may do so.

In testimony thereof I do revoke all former Wills by me made. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of February in the year of our Lord 1867.

I do appoint Samuel Hofer and M. Mason to settle up our estate after we are both dead, with full power to sell and make good deeds for any of our real estate that we may be possessed of at both our deaths, with full power to collect any of the debts thas [sic] has or may accrue, with the same power that I would of had if still living, all the interliving was before signing.
Adam Henthorn {seal}
Signed and acknowledged in presence of: J.A. Boice, N.E.Henthorn
The State of Ohio, Monroe County, SS:
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of Adam Henthorn's Will admitted to probate in the Probate Court of said County April 29th 1867
{seal} Witnefs my signature and official at Woodsfield, April 30th 1867
W.T Sinclair, Probate Judge.

Probate Court, Monroe County, Ohio, Woodsfield April 7th 1870.
Application to admit copy of Will to record.
This day came into Court Samuel Hofer and produced an instrument of writing purporting to be a copy of the last Will and Testament of Adam Henthorn, late of Monroe County, Ohio, deceased, and the Court being satisfied that said Will had been duly admitted to probate in the Probate Court of said County, and that the original Will with the record thereof, had been destroyed by fire in the burning of the office of this Court with its contents on the 13th day of June 1867. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the copy of said Will be filed and admitted to record in this Court and recorded therein, and notice of such record be published in the Spirit of Democracy for three months, as required by law.
Attest: W.T. Sinclair, Probate Judge
(Source: Will Book 1, page 104-105, Monroe Co., OH)

[Note: Much has been written about the wills of Adam and Susana Henthorn which isn't backed by the facts. Photo copies of pages 104 and 105 of Will Book 1, Monroe Co., OH were obtained by Mr. Gordon Paul and shared with REH. The will of Susana is included in its entirety above, having been typed from the cursive copy by REH. There seems to be no doubt that the wife of Adam was Susana Risher, the sister of John Risher and Catharine (Risher) Barten. REH]

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18670205.txt

Will of Susana Henthorn - 18631228

Will of

Susana Henthorn

Monroe Co., OH

28 Dec 1863

The last Will and Testament of Susana Henthorn the wife of Adam Henthorn Sr. of the County of Monroe and State of Ohio.

In the name of God, I Susana Henthorn considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and now being of sound mind and memory, blessed be God for the same, I Susanan Henthorn do make and publish this as my lat Will and Testament, in manner and form as follows: to wit,

Item 1st I give and bequeath unto my brother, John Risher and his heirs should he the said John Risher be dead before the entire estate of the said Susana Henthorn and that of her beloved husband Adam Henthorn, shall be fully settled up then the amount of two hundred dollars, that I intend for my brother John Risher are to be equally divided among this children.

Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my sister Catharine Barten the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, should the said Catharine Barten be dead before the estate is fully settled up, as above, then fifty dollars of her share is to go to Barbary Patton should the said Barbary Patton be dead, then her daughter Catharine is to have her mother's share. One hundred dollars of the amount that is willed to my sister Catharine Barten, should she be dead before the estate is settled as above, then that hundred dollars is to go to Susana Morrison. Should she be dead, then her three daughters are to have her share equally.

Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my niece Susan Dogles fifty dollars, should she the said Susana be dead, before the estate is settle as above, then her share is to go to her daughter Margaret Dogles, the balance of the estate that is willed to me by my husband that is the one third of all the estate that we hold or possess, at the time of both of our death, after taking out John Risher's and Catherine Barten's Shares, the balance of my estate I give and bequeath unto my niece Mary Hofer wife of Samuel Hofer.

None of the heirs are to be paid until the estate is fully settled up. I make this my last Will, revoking all other wills by me made. In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of December 1863.
Susana Henthorn {Seal}
{stamp} Perry Cline T.G. Allen
(Source: Will Book 1 at Monroe Co., OH, page 105)

Summary of the Will of Susana Henthorn
Written 28 Dec 1863
Book 1, page 105 at Monroe Co., OH. (no date of probate, but she died in 1870).
States: Susana Henthorn, wife of Adam Henthorn, Sr.
Bequests to: John Risher, brother and his heirs
Catharine Barten, sister, then Barbary Patton, then
her daughter Catharine to have her mother's share Catharine Barten,
then Susana Morrison,
then her three daughters Susanna Dogles, niece, then her daughter Margaret Dogles balance to niece Mary Hofer,
wife of Samuel Hofer
Witnesses: Perry Cline and T.G. Allen.
(Source: Norma Henthorn and/or Betty Cronin with modifications by REH)

[Note: Much has been written about the wills of Adam and Susana Henthorn which isn't backed by the facts. Photo copies of pages 104 and 105 of Will Book 1, Monroe Co., OH were obtained by Mr. Gordon Paul and shared with REH. The will of Susana is included in its entirety above, having been typed from the cursive copy by REH. There seems to be no doubt that the wife of Adam was Susana Risher, the sister of John Risher and Catharine (Risher) Barten. REH]

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18631228.txt

Will of Sarah (Ridgeway) Henthorn - 18610518

Will of

Sarah (Ridgeway) Henthorn

Monongalia, VA

18 May 1861

In the name of God amen.

I Sarah Henthorn of Monongalia county and State of Va, being somewhat weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say

First, after my funeral expense is paid and all my just debts, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary all my real estate suppose to be forty four acres which is my maiden estate, also all my household and kitchen furnature, also what grain I may have on hand or what may be growing in or on the ground.

Secondly, I do also give to my other four children, Lott Henthorn, Nancy Stuart, Juley Everly and James Henthorn the balance of my estate, equally between them all, say what stock I may have and what money I may have is to be equally divided between the four above mentioned, this my last will and testament revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of May 1861.

John Rude Sarah (X) Henthorn
Thomas Jaco Witneses
James House

At a county court held in and for Monongalia county October term 1861.

The last will and testament of Sarah Henthorn, deceased was this day produced to court, duly proven by the oaths and exam. of John Rude and James House, two of ...

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18610518.txt

Will of Jacob Baker - 18521113

Will of Jacob Baker

Monroe Co., OH

13 Nov 1852

In the name of God, Amen, I Jacob Baker of Monroe Co. being in tolerable good health of body and of sound mind memory and understanding, thanks be to God for the same, but considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs and therefore be the better prepared to leave this world when it shall please God to call me hence, to therefore make and arrange this my last will and testament in manner and form following:

First, I commit my soul to the hands of the Almighty God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian-like manner direction of my executor hereinafter named, and after my debts and funeral expenses are paid I devise and bequeath as follows, viz:

To my four sons, Henry Baker, John Baker, Andrew Baker, and Jacob Baker, I give and devise the quarter section on which I now reside the same being the NE 1/4 S.11, T.7, R.7, the said 1/4 section to be divided into 4 equal parts by right lines running north and south, the said lots to be numbered from east to west, the first or eastern lot to belong to Henry Baker, the second to John Baker, the 3rd to Jacob Baker, and the 4th or western lot to Andrew Baker, each to pay the sum of $125.00 to my 4 daughters and granddaughter hereinafter named, 1/2 to be paid in 2 years and the remaining half within 3 years from my decease.

I give and devise to my 5 (sic) daughters, Eleanor Martin, Sarah Ingraham, Margaret Baker, Elizabeth Reynolds and Mary Ann Stephens, dau. of my dau. Elizabeth Reynolds all my personal property.

To Mary Stephens 1 bed and bedding, a bureau and cow, and all the dresser wares and the remainder of my personal property to my daughters and granddaughter, share and share alike, or to as many of them as may be living at my decease.

John Baker and Andrew Baker to be my executors - dated 13 Nov 1852, and witnessed by James Atkinson and G.H. Hays.

(Source: Records of the Court of Common Pleas, Record Book 18, page 362-363 - 4 Sep 1871 found in Fedorchak, unknown volume, page 84-85 - furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18521113.txt

Will of David Jennings, Jr. - 18510102

Last Will and Testament

of

David Jennings, Jr.

Menallen Township, Fayette Co. PA

2 Jan 1851

I David Jennings of Menallin Township, Fayette County, Pa. being weak and infirm in body but sound of mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and I do here by make and ordain this to be my last will and testament and here by this do revoke all others here to fore made or published. My body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian like manner and as touching such worldly estate as I may die possessed of I give and dispose of in the following way, to wit, I will unto my son Enoch one certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in Morgan County in the State or Ohio on which he now lives adjoining the lands of E. Tolbridge on the north and John Rusk on east and others, containing about eighty acres.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my son John the sum of two hundred dollars to be paid to him by my executors on or before the first of January, eighteen hundred and fifty two.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my son David's children that piece or parcel of land that I purchased of Jese Plummer, laying in Allen Co, State of Ohio near the forks of Hogg Creek adjoining the land of John Claybough on the east and Staly on the south.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my son Benjamin that piece or parcel of land I purchased of Barnet Wyer lying in Allen Co., State of Ohio being the north half of the south fourth of section twenty five in Township nine, south of range eight. I will and bequeath unto my son Jared that piece or parcel of land I purchased of the United States laying in Allen Co., State of Ohio, section two, Township three, range eight the south half of the northwest quarter being on the waters of Sugar Cr.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my son Elijah the south part of my farm according to a survey made by Joseph Boyd, subject to the following reservations that is to say that my son Henry is to have the prevealedge of as much stove cole out of the bank now opened or anyone that may be opened as will serve for house use. Also a piece of ground of the following dimention including the graveyard that is to say commencing at a walnut in the south east corner and running six perches due west and running six perches due north and running six perches due east and running six perches due south to the place of the beginning.

Also my son Elijah is subject to the payment of one hundred dollars to my son John in the time specified in this my will and bequeath unto my son Henry the north part of my farm according to a survey made by J. Boyd.

I also will to my son Henry all my moveable property. My son Henry also subject to the payment of one hundred dollars to my son John as is prescribed in this my will.

And last I do nominate constitute and appoint my sons Elijah and Henry both of the Twp. of Menallen and County of Fayette to be my sole executors of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I here unto set my hand and seal this second day of January 1851,

Signed sealed and pronounced and delivered by the said David Jennings as his last will and testament in the presence of us.
William Malaby
Simon Johnson David Jennings SEAL

(Note: David died on May 23, 1851 and his will brought to probate on June 14, 1851)

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18510102.txt

Will of Henry Henthorn - 18420306

Will of

Henry Henthorn

6 March 1842

Will Book #1, Page 147

Monongalia Co., WV

I, Henry Henthorn of Monongalia county and State of Virginia, do hereby make my last will and testament in the manner and form following, that is to say,

First, I desire that all of my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my perishable property.

Second, that my wife Sary shall have the tract of land that we now live on during her life time, and I also give my wife Sary my black horse for her own use to do as she sees proper with.

Third, I give my wife one cow with red sides and a white back, also six grown sheep and six hoggs one head stead bed and beding for the same one cupboard and cubbard furniture one oven, one skillet and two small potts, six chirs.

Forth I further give my wife Sary the eighteen acres of land adjoining lands of Thomas Dunn and E.T. Ellicotte and Co. which come to her from her Father's estate for her to sell or do as she sees proper with.

Fifth, I leave my eight hundred and eighty acre tract of land adjoining Wiremans land laying on the head watters of Deckers Creek and Booths Creek to be sold and the money applied to paying my debts.

Also I wish my flatt boat in partnership with Nicholas Vandavert to be run and sold and my part of the proceeds of the boat and freight to be applied to my debts.

Sixth, at the death of my wife Sary my home tract of land is to be sold and my daughter Mary is to be paid one hundred dollars out of the proceeds of the sale and the remainder of the money is to be equally divided amongst all my heirs, sons and daughters that is now living and their heirs and it is understood that Mary is to receive her equal part over and above the hundred dollars above mentioned.

Seventh, and if any money should be left out of the proceeds of other sails after my debts is paid it is to be equally divided between all my heirs as above mentioned.

Eighth, I further give my wife all the wheat, corn and oats that is now on hand to her own use.

Ninth, the Executer of this last will and testament is requested to proceed to sell the within mentioned land that is to pay my debts by small persolls (parcels, N.H.) or the whole to geather as he or they may think best for to release part of the first clause in this will so far as it would interfere with the perishable property that I have give to my wife in the other clause of this will.

Tenth, I further appoint Seth Staffod my Executor of this my last will and testament and I denie of having any other one but the present one as witness my hand and seal this six day of March, one thousand eight hundred and forty two. 1842.

/s/Henry Henthorn
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presents of us,
Thomas Cole, David Lowe, John Bayls (X)

Recorded, March term 1842 on the oaths of David Lowe and John Bayls.
Attest. W.T. Willey, Clerk

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18420306.txt

Will of Daniel Kyger - 18370307

Will of

Daniel Kyger

7 Mar 1837

Vermilion County, IL

I Daniel Kyger of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois now haveing perfect mind and memory considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and the certainty of death do now make and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit:

1st - that all my just debts be paid

2d - I give unto my daughter Nancy Sue C. Briggs one dollar

3 - I give and bequeath unto my daughter Hannah Kyger thirty-five acres of land of the North end of the East half of the South East quarter of Section 22 and also twenty acres of the North end of the East half of the South West quarter of Section 22 - in Range Eleven W-township No-Eighteen North

4th - I give unto my son John Kyger one dollar

5th - I give unto my daughter Sidney Walton one dollar

6 - I give unto my son James Kyger fifty dollars

7 - I give unto my son Henry Kyger one hundred dollars

8 - I give unto my daughter Brooky Morgan sixty dollars

9 - I give unto my daughter Eliza Sheetz one dollar

10th - I give unto my daughter Maryan Kirkpatrick one dollar

11 - I give unto my daughter Marmaduke seventy dollars
(Note: other sources show Marmaduke as a son. Amount of money is not clear.)

12 - I give unto my son Dan Kyger one hundred and fifty dollars

13 - I give and bequeath unto son Adam Kyger forty acres of land of the South end of the East half of the South East quarter of Section 22, also forty acres of the South end of the West half of the South East quarter of Section twenty two, also sixty acres of the South end of the East half of the South West quarter of Section twenty two all in Range Eleven West township No. 18N.

14th - I give unto my daughter Maminee Kyger one hundred and fifty dollars

AL. Now whereas I have given unto my daughter Hannah Kyger and my son Adam certain tracts of land my will and wish is for them to pay unto my Executor the sum of five hundred and eighty five dollars that is Hannah to pay one hundred and ninety five dollars and Adam three hundred and ninety dollars which will enable my Executor to pay all the sums I give unto my other named children. My will and wish is for Hannah and Adam to pay this money yearly each in proportion to this sum that is one hundred dollars a year until paid. My wish is for all my personal property to be at the disposal of my wife Anna Kyger.

I also appoint my son John Kyger my Executor to this my will now revoking all former wills by me made. Signed sealed and executed in presence of Jacob Brazelton and William Stowers on the 7th day of March in the year of our Lord AD - 1837.

Attest
/s/Jacob Brazelton Daniel Kyger (seal)
William X Stowers (mark)

Whereas I Daniel Kyger the above testament have heretofore given my children certain property that now when my will is executed and settled and paid that I have made an equal distribution amongst my children.

/s/Dan Kyger

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18370307.txt

Will of William Robinson - 18331223

Will
of

William Robinson

Barnesville, OH

23 Dec 1833

I William Robinson give and bequeath to ... ... sons in ... Henry and Beadmore one quarter section to be equally divided between them on condition of them paying my daughter Jane 100 Dollars to be paid 6 months after my death, the above land being situated on Sunfish Creek Monroe County.

s/illegible Robinson

Witnefses { John Dearden
Joseph Earnshaw
Elijah C. Moore

(Note: Barnesville is in Warren Twp., Belmont Co., OH. Belmont County is the county just to the north of Monroe County, where Sunfish Creek is located. This transcription was done, by Richard E. Henthorn from a xerox copy of an original document. The first line of the will may have read: "I William Robinson give and bequeath to Jane's sons in law, Henry and Beadmon one quarter section...". A last line, before the signature has been crossed out and all but 3 words can still be read, "... give and bequeath my ... ... to my Daughter Jane." This document was in the effects of Nathaniel Henthorne and is in the possession of Paul Henthorne of Idabel, OK, as of April 1993.

Is it possible that Jane Alee, who 1st married William Foggin and later William Henthorn was married 3 times? Could there have been a 1st husband, Unknown Alee? Or are the two persons mentioned in the first line, the sons of William Robinson?

Since the 3rd child of the marriage of William Foggin and Jane Alee was named, Robinson Foggin, and since this document is from the effects of Nathaniel Henthorne, son of Jane Alee's marriage to William Henthorn, I think it is probable that Jane Alee was the daughter of William Robinson and that she named one of her sons, Robinson, in honor of her maiden name. REH, 1 May 1993)

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18331231.txt

Will of David Jennings - 18190707

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

OF

DAVID JENNINGS

Menallen Township, Fayette Co., PA

7 Jul 1819

In the name of God Amen. I David Jennings of the township of Menallen in the County of Fayette and State of Pennsylvania being in weakness of body but of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding, thanks be given to God Therefor, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say after the payment of all my just debts and the charges of my funeral which is to be directed and conducted at the discretion of my Executors here after mentioned, I devise and bequeath as followeth.

Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Katherine Jennings the one third of all my personal estate and the one third of all my rents and profits of my real estate to be paid to her annually during her life. Likewise all the household and kitchen furniture that she brought with her when we were married.

Item I devise and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Jennings one hundred and fifty seven acres of land and the allowance as followeth. Beginning at two white oaks on the line of Jasper Yarnall thence south thirteen degrees west nineteen perches and six tenths to a post thence sixty three degrees east sixteen perches and two tenths to a jack oak thence south forty degrees west seventy perches and three tenths to a jack oak thence north eighty degrees and one quarter west one hundred and seven perches and eight links to a Spanish oak in the line of John Brown. Thence by the land of Hugh Lovesing North twenty nine degree west two hundred and fifty perches to a hickory in the line of Robert Boyds land thence north twenty three and one half degrees east thirty eight perches and seven links to a corner of a piece of land that I gave to my son David Jennings thence by the James south fifty five degrees east one hundred and twenty four perches and ten links to a post thence north forty degrees and - east sixteen perches to a post thence south fifty five degrees and one quarter east one hundred and twenty six perches.

I further bequeath unto my son Benjamin Jennings all my sawmills plantations where on Joshua Down now lives with the appurtenances thereto belonging containing the dam with the privilege of raising, for the benefit of sawing, six inches higher than what it is now.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son David Jennings one hundred and fifty seven acres of land and the allowance, Beginning at stones in the line of Robert Boyd and a corner of land I have bequeathed to my son Benjamin thence north - seventy three degrees east one hundred and eighty nine perches and seven tenth to stones in the line of my sawmill place thence by the James south sixty seven degrees east one hundred and eight perches to a white oak in the line of James Ebert and thence by the James and Joshua Woodwards land south twenty six degrees west one hundred and twenty perches and five tenths to a Jack oak and thence south eighty five degrees west eight perches to a post thence south for thirteen degrees west thirty nine perches and four links to a post and two white oaks a corner of the land that I gave my son Benjamin thence by a division line through my farm agreeably to a late survey to the place of the beginning.

I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Cooper the sum of one hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Frances Brooks the sum of fifty dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mehetable Cooper the sum of fifty dollars. I give and bequeath unto my grandson Henry Jennings, son of my son, Jonathan Jennings the sum of fifty dollars. To my daughter Mary McCracken and Rebecca Woodson I make no bequest in consequence of what I have given them heretofore.

The above legacies to be paid at the end of one year after my decease. My will further is that if my final estate shall amount to more than will pay the above legacies that the overplus be equally divided between the above named legatees. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my two sons Benjamin and David Jennings executors of this my last will and testament. Revoking and annulling all wills heretofore made testifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this seventh day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.

Signed sealed published and declared to the said David Jennings to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator.

Daniel Johnson (signed) David Jennens
James Ebert

Footnote:

All of David's children are mentioned in his will with the exception of his daughter Margaret,

David died on March 29, 1824 and his will was brought for probate, in April of 1824.

David also mentions his grandson, who was the son of his son Jonathan. Jonathan, according to the best available records died around 1814.

Note should be made of the fact that David mentions "thence by the James (River) and Joshua Woodwards land". Elizabeth Woodward, a daughter of Joshua Woodward, in 1828, marries Enoch Jennings, David's grandson.

We do know that Mary (Henthorn), David's first wife died in April of 1815; no record has ever been found to indicate who "my beloved wife Katherine Jennings", might have been before her marriage to David. Indications are however that she could have been a widow as he mentions-that she is to have "all the household and kitchen furniture that she brought with her when we were married"...)

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18190707.txt

Will of Susanah Henthorn - 17990202

Will of Susanah Henthorn
Ohio County, Virginia
2 Feb 1799
Book 1, Page 47

In the name of God Amen; I Susanah Henthorn of the County of Ohio being very sick & weak in health of Body but of perfect mind & memory thanks be given unto God Calling unto mind the mortallity of my body & knowing that it is appointed for all women once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testat. that is to say principally I first of all I give & recomend my soul into the hand of allmighty God that give it & my body I recomend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian Burial at the discretion of my Execus. nothing doubting but at the general Resirection I shall receive the same again by the might power of God and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in his life for all my Just debts to be paid. I give demise and dispose of the same in the following maner & form.

First, I give & bequeath to my beloved Son James my horse and potcrock, second I give & bequeath to my son Adam one third of my plantation & one cow & bed & beding, third I give & bequeath to my grandson William, the son of James the remainder part of the place, fourth I give & bequeath to my daughter Sarah one cow & heifer & a black gound what with paying Mary the half price one dutch oven three puter plates a pair of tongs & a bible, fifth I give & bequeath to my daughter Mary two heifers one of them a springing to calf a gound & a peticoat a puter dish & five plates & four spoons and a apron.

Sixth I give and bequeath to my daughter Rebeca a cloak a iron kittle a spining wheel a crack dish and four plates and five spoons and plow irons one of the old Baggs a knife and fork and a piggin for Lydia: Seventh I give & bequeath to my daughter in law Elizabeth the Remainder part of my movebables. I appoint my son James to be my Executor for this and this is my last will and all others to be void.

Signed before us the second day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred & ninety nine

Witness Present Enterline before signed

Andrew White her
Wm. Howell Susanah x Henthorn
David Howell mark

Copy Teste
Moses Chapline Clk

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Posted: 21 Sep 2009
File: 17990202.txt

Will of James Henthorn - 17750311

Will of James Henthorn
11 Mar 1775
Berkeley County, Colony of Virginia

Will filed at the Court House, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Book I, Page 53.

In the name of God Amen; this eleventh day of March, in the year of our Lord 1775, I JAMES HENTHORN, of Berkeley County, in the Colony of Virginia, being sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks to Almighty God, for all his mercies and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die; I therefore first of all Recomment my soul to Almighty God that gave it to me, and my body to the Earth, to be buried in a Christian like manner, at the discretion of my Executers hereafter named, and as touching such worldly estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with in my life; I will and dispose of in the following manner; that is to say principally and first I will that all my just debts and charges be first paid and discharged.

ITEM - I Will and bequeath to Mary, my beloved wife, and my estate both real and personal, during her natural life, and I do constitute and appoint Mary, my beloved wife, and my son James Henthorn, to be my Executors of this my last will and testament.

ITEM - I give to my eldest daughter, Mary Jackson, one shilling sterling to be paid at her Mother's decease, which I allow to be her full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my son, Adam Henthorn, twenty pounds, Pennsylvania money, to be paid at his Mother's decease, which I allow to be his full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my daughter, Ann Watson, one shilling sterling, to be paid at her Mother's decease, which I allow to be her full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my son, James Henthorn, before named, thirty pounds Pennsylvania currency, to be paid at his Mother's decease, which I allow to be his full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my son, William Henthorn, thirty pounds Pennsylvania currency, to be paid at his Mother's decease, which I allow to be his full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my daughter, Sarah Collins, one shilling sterling, to be paid at her Mother's decease, which I allow to be her full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my daughter, Susannah Robb, twenty pounds Pennsylvania currency to be paid at her Mother's decease, which I allow to be her full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my son, John Henthorn, fifteen pounds Pennsylvania currency to be his full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to Joseph Henthorn, the son of my son Adam Henthorn, five pounds Pennsylvania currency, to be paid when the above legacies come due.

ITEM - I give to Mary, the daughter of George Watson, ten pounds Pennsylvania currency, to be paid when the above legacies come due.

ITEM - I will that my now dwelling Plantation be sold as soon as possible after my decease, at the direction of my Executors and I allow James Yelligin, on his behaving well, the remainder of his service twenty shillings Pennsylvania currency, when free.

ITEM - I will that the remainder of my Estate, if any there be, shall be equally divided among all my sons and daughters before mentioned. And I do revoke, disallow and disanull all former Wills, Legacies, Executors by me before made, or named or ordained, ratifying and confirming this and no other, to be my last Will and Testament in the presence of us.

s/JAMES HENTHORN

Sealed and declared and prenounced by James Henthorn to be his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, John Johnson, Valentine Stillman, Daniel Estall and John Champion. At a Court held for Berkeley County, the 21st of May 1776.

This last Will and Testament of James Henthorn deceased, was presented in Court by James Henthorn, Executor, and Mary Henthorn, Executrix, Therein named, who made oaths thereto and the same being proved by the oaths of Valentine Stillman, Daniel Estell and John Champion, Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the action of the said Executors who entered into Bond with John Champion and Amos Nicholas, their securities in the Penalty of one thousand pounds, conditioned for their true and faithful administration of the said Estate, certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form of Law.

Teste,
W. Drew -- C. CWD.

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Posted: 21 Sep 2009
File: 17750311.txt

Will of David Watson - 17690102

Will of David Watson
2 Jan 1769
Frederick County, Province of Maryland

PROBATE: Last Will and Testament of David Watson
2 Jan 1769, Frederick Co., Maryland

In the Name of God Amen Know all Men by these Presents that I
David Watson of Frederick County and Province of Maryland
Farmer, being weak in Body but of sound Mind and memory;
revoking all former Wills by me heretofore made, do make this
my Last Will and Testament in manner and Form following. Imprimis
I leave and bequeath to my son John Wattson five pounds
Sterling. Item to my son George Wattson five pounds Sterling.
Item To my Daughter Mary Fugate five pounds Sterling which
several Legacies are to be paid to the Respective Legates
Provided the Lands I expect to hold become my property, and
not otherwise, Likewise it is my Desire and full Intention that
M. Henry Hall Convey to my Daughter Mary Fugate and her Heirs
One hundred and Sixty five acres of Land including the Houses and
Cultivated Lands and Spring whereon She now Dwelleth, which
said Lands are part of the Thousand Acres Sold to Michael
Miller. Item I leave to my Daughter Mary all that quantity of
Land which George Coler stands obligated to make over to me or
my Heirs, Provided the said Mary or her Husband Peter Fugate
pays unto the said George Coler or his Heir's the Purchase agreed
upon between him and me. Item It is my Will and Desire that my
Wife Sarah and my Son William be joint Heirs and Inheritors of
all the Residue of my Estate both Real and Personal. Likewise I
Constitute and appoint my Wife Sarah and my Son William Wattson
Joint Executors of this my Last Will and Testament In Witness
and Confirmation of all and Singular the foresaid Premifses I
have hereunto affixed my hand and Seal this second Day of
January 1769

s/David Watson {Seal}

Signed Sealed and perfected in the presence of
Jos Perry
Andrew Hoover
Peter (his mark)Knowls

On the back of the aforegoing Will was thus Written Viz.

On the 13th Day of February 1769 Came Peter Knowles one of the
Subscribing Witnesses to the aforegoing Will and made Oath on
the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that he did see the
Testator David Wattson Sign and Seal the said Will and heard him
publish pronounce and declare the same to be his Last Will and
Testament, and that at the Time of his so doing he was to the
best of his apprehensions of Sound disposing mind & memory
and that he also saw Joseph Perry and Andrew Hoover the other
Subscribing Witnesses to the said Will Sign their Names as
Witnefses thereto and in presence of the Testator and in
presence of him.

Sworn before s/JBowles Depy Com
Examined Fred. County

[Note: This will typed, by Richard E. Henthorn, on 20 Aug 1998, from a copy of the orignial obtained by Clive F. Watson.]

(Source: Prerogative Court Records (Wills) Frederick County, Maryland, 1769. Liber 37, Folio 293-294, SR 4431, Maryland State Archives - furnished by Rosemary A. Colvin and Clive F. Watson)

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Posted: 4 Aug 1998
Revised: 21 Sep 2009
File: 17690102