Abstricts of Wills and Administrations of Allegheny County, Registered at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, REGISTERED AT PITTS¬ BURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. ABSTRACTED AND CONTRIBUTED BY MISS MARY EDLISON WOOD. John Boyd of Pittsburgh Township, dated February 7, 1789.; letters of adm. to Ann Boyd. 1, p. 1. Robert Montgomery of St. Clair Township, died intestate, letters of administration dated March 27, 1789, to Isabel Montgomery. 1, p. 4. John Bredy, layman, of Franklin County, dated April 14, 1788, proved March 31, 1789; “being now on my journey from mouth of Yough River to Port Vinston on Wabash River”; John McKee sole heir and executor; witnesses, George Armstrong and John McLaughlin. 1, p. 6. Michael Strain of Pittsburgh Township, dated April 17, 1789; letters of adm. to widow, Margaret Strain. 1, p. 8. William Dean of Pittsburgh Township, dated April 21, 1789; letters of adm. to Jane Dean and Abraham Dean. 1, p. 10. John Dousman of Pittsburgh Township, dated May 6, 1789; letters of adm. to Catherine Dousman. p. 10. James Whitaker of Washington County, dated June 16, 1788, proved June 15, 1789; wife Catherine; sons Aaron, Abraham and Isaac; daugh¬ ters Charlotte (money that is in Mareyland when it is gained by the law), Mary, and Elizabeth; to Ellinor a negro girl Cass; wife Catherine, sons James and Daniel executors; witnesses, Simon Fletcher, James Patten and Isaac Hays. 1, p. 15. William Bradin of Pittsburgh Township, dated July 24, 1789; letters of adm. to John Gibson and David Duncan. 1, p. 17. George Forbes of town of Pittsburgh, dated April 6, 1789, proved July 24, 1789; brother-in-law, James Todd; sister Catherine his wife; my mother; my two brothers and my sister that are now living in that part of Great Britain called Scotland; James Todd, executor; witnesses, William Gray, William Beaumont and John Shaw. 1, p. 18. James Speirs or Spiers of Robinson Township, dated December 17, 1788, proved August 1, 1789; sons Andrew, Alexander and James; daughter Jean’s son, James Aidy-; other daughters mentioned but not named; eldest son Robert executor, “if he Bhould not return to see it executed I appoint William McCoy my son-in-law to occupy his place ’ ’ ; witnesses, Sam’l Phillips, Jonathan Phillips and Alexander McCoy. 1, p. 19. Lewis Leech, “Late a soldier,” dated August 8, 1789; letters of adm. to Joseph McMachan of town of Pittsburgh. 1, p. 21. (44) Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 45 William Warden, Farmer, dated September 14, 1789, proved October 3, 1789; two brothers James and George Warden and their heirs; land divided equally by Montriers Run; sisters Margaret and Mary Neaile; my worthy friend Robert M<Mine ; Fanny MeMine ; George Willis ; John Keir (Kur) ; Elmer McMine; trusty friends Joseph Scott and James Ewing executors; witnesses, Joseph Scott, Sam’l Jeffery and John Miller. 1, p. 21. George Justice, dated October 13, 1789; letters of adm. to Isaac Justice. 1, p. 23. Benjamin Kuykendall of Mifflin Township, Washington (now Alle¬ gheny) County, dated September 26, 1789, proved November 6, 1789; youngest sons Benjamin and Nathaniel; plantation on Monongahela Rivsr ‘‘whereon I now life [live] ’’ ; wife Sarah ; oldest son Moses Kuykendall now living in Kentucky; daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Susannah, Sarah, Margaret, Christina and Rebecca “all my land situate in Kentucky on Kentucky River 40 miles from mouth of said River ’’ ; youngest daughter Annotckey Kuykendall land on Racoon Creek, Washington County; negro boys Sam and Ned; brother Nathaniel Kuykendall, Moses my eldest son and Sarah Kuykendall executors; witnesses, John Tuk and John Treber. 1, p. 23. Frederick Smith, Soldier in Oapt. David Ziegler’s Co., 1st American Regiment, dated October 26, 1787, proved November 25, 1789; good friend David Jacobs soldier in same company and regiment all my pay due from regiment, also one tract of land granted me by State of Penn¬ sylvania for my services in late war, the Deed or Patent now in hands of Capt. David Zeigler; witnesses, George Walker, N. Burney, Thos. Wil¬ liams and John O’Brian. 1, p. 25. Jacob Wise, dated February 3, 1790; letters of adm. to Mary and John Wise of Pittsburgh Township. 1, p. 27. William Evins, dated March 6, 1790; letters of adm. to Joseph Newton of Pittsburgh. 1, p. 27. Eliezer Meirs or Miers of Pitt Township, dated February 28, 1790, proved March 20, 1790; wife Elizabeth; eldest son John Miers; second son James Miers tract “whereon I now live, said tract being known by the name of the Widow Meirs Tavern Place”; third son William Miers when he arrives at age of 21 years ; fourth son George Meirs tract called West’s Place situate near Forbeses old Road; daughters Martha and Margaret; Col. John Irwin of Brush Creek and Eli Colter “my loving friends” executors; witnesses, Robert Galbraith, John Wright and John Carson. 1, p. 28. Isaac Sailers, late of Kentucky, dated April 3, 1790; letters of adm. to James Morton of Allegheny County. 1, p. 31. James Butland of Alegany County, dated March 11, 1790, prpved April 5, 1790; wife Mary; eldest son James land in North Hamton, Penna. and East Jarseys; son John land in Bedford County, Penna., and swamp in West Jarsey; daughter Mary land on North Branch of River of Petomack and Rye Township, Cumberland County, Penna.; executor Hugh 46 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. McClenahan towards settling all my business on West side of Mountains, and John Young and James Butland Turner both of city of Philadelphia executors for south side of mountain; Abraham Creal son of Thomas Greal land in Wick wire Creek in state of Virginia [illegible] ; wit¬ nesses, Thomas Burch, James Allen, John Nesbit, Thomas Creal and James Kirkpatrick. 1, p. 31. Torence Fitzpatrick, dated April 3, 1790; letters of adm. to Charles Hanah. 1, p. 33 Daniel Elliot, dated June 12, 1790; letters of adm. to Elizabeth Elliot and William Elliot. 1, p. 33. Hugh Eippey, dated July 3, 1790 ; letters of adm. to Mary Bippey. ... 1, p. 33. John Shreader, dated August 28, 1790; letters of adm. to Elizabeth Shreader. 1, p. 33. William Troop, dated October 20, 1790; letters of adm. to Mary Troop. 1, p. 34. William Troop, Farmer, of County of Yachagenea, dated August 1, 1776, proved September 15, 1790; wife Mary Smitten sole testator and executor; witnesses, John Tompson, Nile McLeny and Neel McCaughney. 1, p. 34. Jennet Fraizor of Mifflin Township, dated September 1, 1790, proved October 12, 1790; step-son Samuel Fraizor; daughters Elizabeth Craige and Sarah McCoy in Kentucky; Michael Phillips; daughter Jennet Phil¬ lips; Thomas Crawford; grand-sons David and John McCoy; “my Cozzin” Jennet Stewart; Hugh Sterling and John Findly executors; witnesses, John Douglass, William Henry and John Nisbitt. 1, p. 36. Sebastian Boush or Boosh of Alegania County, dated March 25, 1789, proved December 20, 1790; wife Charlotte (that is with child); wit¬ nesses, Simon Fletcher, Charles Baker and William Baker. 1, p. 37. Gabien Miller, dated January 11, 1791; letters of adm. to Ann Miller. 1, p. 39. James Whitacre, dated January 19, 1791; letters of adm. to Catherine 1, p. 39. Whitacre. Samuel Cunningham of Allegheny County, dated December 30, 1790, proved Mareh 3, 1790; son John when 21 years old “land whereon my father now lives, land bounded by Loudorback Ellom, Monongahela Biver and Snodgrass”; father John Cunningham; mother Mary Cunningham; wife Elloner; children, Elizabeth, Mary, Jeneybell, Nathaniel, Samuel, Thomas Patterson and James all under age; my Freand Alexander Snod¬ grass executor; witnesses, John Carmichael, Bachel Neel and Thos. B. 1, p. 40. Patterson. John Book, soldier in the Ninth Virginia Begiment, dated April 14, 1, p. 42. 1791; letters of adm. to James Morrison. Jonathan Welsh, late soldier in the Ninth Virginia Begiment, dated 1, p. 42. April 14, 1791, letters of adm. to James Morrison. Michael Kearns, late soldier in the Ninth Virginia Begiment, dated 1, p. 42. April 14, 1791; letters of adm. to James Morrison. Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 47 Eaneas McCoy, late of Ninth Virginia Regiment, dated April 14, 1791; letters of adm. to James Morrison. 1, p. 43. Richard Roach, late of Ninth Virginia Regiment, dated April 14, 1791; letters of adm. to James Morrison. 1, p. 43. Isaac Devore, late of Ninth Virginia Regiment, dated April 14, 1791; letters of adm. to James Morrison. 1, p. 43. Francis McElwain of Allegheny County, dated April 21, 1791; letters of adm. to widow Abigail McElwain. 1, p. 44. William Moore of Allegheny County, dated June 2, 1791; Isabel Moore executrix; witnesses, Nathaniel Points, Thomas Drennon and John Perry. 1, p. 44. Daniel Carrel of Allegheny County, dated June 7, 1791; letters of adm. to William Conner. 1, p. 44. Thomas Steel of Allegheny County, dated June 18, 1791; letters of adm. to Ephraim Steel. 1, p. 45. William McDowell of Allegheny County, dated July 2, 1791; letters of adm. to David Irwin. 1, p. 45. William Butler of town of Pittsburgh, dated May 12, 1789, proved August 1, 1791, late Colonel commanding 4th Penna. in service of U. 8. America, now an inhabitant of Pittsburg; wife Jinney; sons Richard and William; daughters Rebecca, Harriet and Maria share and share alike, all children in their minority; honored Father and Mother Thomas and Elinor Butler; my beloved and much esteemed brother Gen. Richard Butler and his wife Mary; brother Capt. Edward Butler and his wife Isabella; brother Thomas Butler and his wife Sarah; sister Elenor Butler now Elenor Brown wife of Brown; wife Jinny, brothers Gen. Rich¬ ard and Capt. Edward Butler and friend Robert Galbraith attorney-atlaw, executors; witnesses, George Wallace, Matt Ernest, William Tilton and George Adams. 1, p. 46. John Douglass of St. Clair Township, dated August 17, 1791; letters of adm. to widow Agnes Douglass. 1, p. 49. Moses Ward, late of 9th Virginia Regiment, dated August 29, 1791; letters of adm. to James Morrison. 1, p. 50. Hugh Gardner of Pittsburgh, dated September 7, 1791 ; letters of adm. to William Wilson. 1, p. 50. Able Wayman, late captain in the Jersey line, now residing in Pitts¬ burgh in county of Westmoreland, dated August 9, 1786, proved Septem¬ ber 17, 1791; my friend Marmaduke Curtis, Hatter, of Pittsburgh, all my title to land granted me as Captain in late War wherever this land may be situated, he to be sole heir and legatee; witnesses, Robert Gal¬ braith, James Morrison and James Chambers. 1, p. 51. Arthur McCune of Pittsburgh, dated November 4, 1791, proved No¬ vember 7, 1791; wife Margaret; son John; daughters Mary and Jane; friends Major John Irwin and James Bowles executors; witnesses, Mordeeai McDonald and Mason Smith. 1, p. 52. Thomas Gibson of Pitt Township, dated November 15, 1791, proved December 3, 1791; daughter Elizabeth Burrows; son of James Burrows; - 48 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. land on Nine Mile Bun; grand children Thomas, Ann, Margaret and Sarah Burrows when they come of age; friends David Gilliland and Jacob Summennan executors; witnesses, Peter Bennet and John Zimmer¬ man. 1, p. 53. Coort or Court Johnson of Allegheny County, dated May 19, 1790, proved January 20, 1792; wife Hannah plantation “whereon I now live”; sons Jonathan (the eldest), David, Andrew, John, William and Joshua; daughters Catherine, Mary, Sarah, Anna and Bachel, all children under age except Jonathan; wife Hannah and Isaac McMichael exec¬ utors; witnesses, Stewart Mcready and William Young. 1, p. 54. James McMichael of Robinson Township, Washington County, dated July 16, 1788, proved January 20, 1792; sons John and Isaac; “my wife Priscilla and her girl Mary Hamm”; daughters Abigail, Elizabeth wife of William Marks and Mary McMichael; witnesses, George Yallandingham, John Bail and George Bail. 1, p. 56. David Duncan of Pittsburgh, dated December 13, 1791, proved April 18, 1792; wife Margret; negro woman Catherine; sons Samuel ami David; daughters Hanna, Mary and Margret; wife Margret, George Wal¬ lace, Edward Cook and Abraham Kirkpatrick; witnesses, John Scull and James Morrison. 1, p. 57. Ebenezer Mitchel of Westmoreland County, dated October 9, 1780, proved March 5, 1792; wife Jean; father-in-law not named; children David, John, Matthew, Jean and Isabel; executors brother Matthew Mit¬ chel and Alexander Mitchel, Esq.; witnesses, Benjamin Brown and Robert Jameson. A codicil made October 10 mentions land bought of Nathaniel 1, p. 58. Green. Andrey Breaky of Mifflin Township, dated March 21, 1792, proved June 5, 1792; Daniel Mclver and James Adams all my land in Davidson County, North Carolina, they sole heirs and executors; witnesses, Robert Ritchey, Daniel Mclver and Sarah Stout. 1, p. 59. Robert Grey, dated February 29, 1792; letters of adm. to widow Ann Grey. 1, p. 60. Daniel Gotshalk of St. Clair Township, dated April 21, 1792, recorded July 30, 1792; wife Mary sole heir and executor; witnesses, John Neville, 1, p. 60. John Bell and James Martin. William McMullen of Mifflin Township, dated May 12, 1792, recorded May 21, 1792; wife Sarah; Sarah McClellan; son-in-law John Forbit; Margaret Forbit ; Sarah Forbit ; grand-son William McMullen son of my son William; sons John and Thomas; daughters Mary Fergueson and Janet McElheney; son John McMullen and Jacob Ferree executors; wit¬ nesses, Robert Ritchey, William Wright, Jacob Ferree and John Yerner. 1, p. 61. Jacob Deheaven of Elizabeth Township, dated May 19, 1792; recorded August 23, 1792; wife Mary; child or children if she be with one; my brother-in-law John Peairs, jr., and wife Mary executors; witnesses, 1, p. 62. Joseph Peairs, Isaac Peairs and Isaac Pearce. David Boyes of Moon Township, dated August 23, 1792, recorded Sep- Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 49 tember 7, 1792; eldest son James; second eldest son John; grand¬ daughter Elizabeth Kennedy oldest daughter of James Kennedy; daugh¬ ter Betzy Porter; third and youngest son David; unmarried children John, Nancy, David, Sarah, Ann Margaret and Martha; son James and son-in-law James Kennedy executors; witnesses, William Baker, Sam. Wilson and Thomas Kennedy. 1, p. 62. John McDonald of Petars Township, Washington County, dated Feb¬ ruary 13, 1787, recorded December 13, 1792; son Thomas plantation on which I now live; wife Johannah; eldest daughter Rachel Noy; Katrinia Noie when she arrives at 18 years; daughters Ann Wallace and Hannah Custard; Henry Hulce and Thomas McDonald executors; witnesses, John Douglas and Joseph Hulce. 1, p. 63. William Kenedy or Kenady, Senior, of Rostraver Township, Westmore¬ land County, dated March 12, 1787 [no date of record] ; wife Elizabeth; grand-son Henry Kennedy son of Hugh Kennedy ; grand-daughter Sarah Sill daughter of George Sill; sons James Kennedy, Hugh Kenedy and son Hugh Reym; son George Sill; son Robert Kennedy; son William Kenedy; David Robeson and Henry Westbay executors; witnesses, Henry Westbay, John Laird and Margret Patterson. 1, p. 64. Samuel Holliday of Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, dated Octo¬ ber 17, 1792, recorded January 31, 1793; wife Susannah; Mr. John Wright; mentions a case of drawers left at Caleb Ways Tavern at the sign of the Waggon in Lancaster road, Chester County, Penna. when testator came out to this country; two youngest sons Thomas Korlin Holliday and William Holliday when they come of age land next to Sam’l Wilson’s and widow Michels’ and Robert Jackson’s; daughters Susannah, Mary and Elizabeth all under age; son Johnny; daughter Rachel wife to John Daily and her son Sam’l Holliday Daily, when he comes of age; daughters Jean Case, Joanna Robinson, Ann Sample and Sarah Jack; son Sam’l Holliday; legacies to my first wife’s children one year after my decease; wife and John Daily executors; witnesses, M. Jamison, Nath’l Boyd and Sam’l Wilson. 1, p. 65. Thomas Lowden of Allegheny County, dated April 3, 1793, proved June 4, 1793; my nephew Thomas Lowden; wife Rachel; wife and Joshua Meek executors; witnesses, Peter Barns, William Sutton and Samuel Johnston. 1, p. 66. Henry Heath or Heth of Allegheny County, dated March 13, 1793, proved September 2, 1793 ; wife Agnes ; sons William, John, Harry and Andrew; Richard McHeath. Land on the Miamnia River; wife, sons Wil¬ liam, Harry and Howard, and son-in-law Gabriel Peterson executors ; wit¬ nesses, Elizabeth Bradford, William Wood and Gabriel Peterson. 1, p. 67. Bartholomew Shoemaker of Washington County, farmer, dated July 5, 1787, proved November 8, 1793; wife Barbara; children Elias, Michael, Dorothea Hapner and Barbar Shoemaker; children of son Elias not named; wife and son Michael executors; witnesses, John Bael, Josh. Scott 1, p. 68. and Laurence Fesel. Jeremiah Vanguilder of Allegheny County, dated November 13, 1793, 50 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. proved December 13, 1793 ; wife mentioned ; three daughters not named ; eons John and Peter; step-son Nicholas Fzed(T) ; Peter Sharp and Sam¬ uel Seas executors; witnesses, Joseph Irwin and William Riddle. 1, p. 69. Abraham Whitaker dated February 17, 1792, no date of probate; wife Susannah; children Martha Yaughen, Isaac, James and John; wife Su¬ sannah and William Vaughen executors; witnesses, Simon Fletcher, Joseph West and Robert McNair. 1, p. 70. David Strawbridge of St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, dated April 20, 1792, proved August 13, 1794; wife Ann; children: Jean, Eliza¬ beth Rutherford, Margaret Bennett, and Ann Kennedy; nephew Adam Rutherford; James Rutherford; mentions patented land known by name of “Castle Shannahand”; friends Hugh Sterling and Edward Hughey executors; witnesses, James McMullin, John Patterson and Thos. Gilfillin. 1, p. 71. Samuel Alexander of Fayette Township, Allegheny County, dated April 3, 1794, proved August 29, 1794; wife Elizabeth; children: Thomas, Joseph, Elizabeth Steward and Rebecca McCurdy; sons Thomas and Joseph executors; witnesses, Alexander Gilfillin, Ephraim Herriott and Thomas Patterson. 1, p. 74. William Fife, dated January 23, 1789, proved November 29, 1794; wife Jane; children: James, John, Agnes, William; son Bartholomew Dimes; Dr. Hugh Thompson and Edward Huey executors; witnesses, 1, p. 75. Robert Huey and Hugh Thompson. Joseph Wilson of Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, dated October 6, 1793, proved March 2, 1795; wife mentioned, but not named; children: Martha Kiddoo, Abraham, John, Samuel, James and William; sons Abra¬ ham and William executore; witnesses, James Kiddoo, John Tidball and James Stewart. 1, p. 76. Josiah Moore of “Bentley Farm Garrison,” dated May 5, 1795, proved May 20, 1795; “In consideration of my present situation I wish to dis¬ tribute moneys due me from United States together with my wearing apparel here in this Garrison and Carlisle to my particular friends, to wit, Sergant Crawford, Sergant Long, Sergant Wallace, Sergant Marshall and Corporal Lowrey”; witnesses, Hugh Mitchell, James Anderson and John McCloran. 1, p. 77. Peter Harshay, Carpenter, of Allegheny County, dated May 1, 1795, proved June 1, 1795; nephew John Hershey son of my eldest brother Jacob Hershey; brothers and sisters, Jacob, Andrew, John, Barbara Funkhauser and Esther Taylor; Abraham Taylor and Benjamin Davis executors; witnesses James Menteith, Joseph Cornell and Thomas Van 1, p. 78. Kirk. James Wilson of St. Clair Township, dated June 2, 1795, proved June 26, 1795; wife Phebe; children: Ann, Joseph, Rebecca and Elizabeth; wife Phebe and James Martin executors; witnesses, David Kennedy and 1, p. 79. Peter Cool. Thomas Sampson or Samson, dated 1795, proved June 27, 1795; wife McElroy exec¬ Agnes; children: Mary (under age) and William; 1, p. 80. utor; witnesses, Thomas Gray and James Samson. - Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 51 William Withrow or Witlierow, farmer, of Elizabeth Township, dated August 1, 1795, proved September 7, 1795; wife Rachel; children: John, William, Hannah, Dinah, Mary and Rachel. John is under 30 years and daughters are all under 23 years ; wife Rachel, Henry West bay, Esq., and Matthew Jameison executors; witnesses, Samuel Larimer, Thomas White and Mattw Henderson. Phillip Chriner or Philip Criner, yoeman, of Versailles Township, Alle¬ gheny County, dated August 10, 1795, proved September 7, 1795; wife Agnes; children: Catherine (eldest daughter) and four youngest daugh¬ ters mentioned but not named; daughter Agnes; son John; wife Agnes, Michael Hillman and James Pulton executors; witnesses, John Herrin and James Clark. 1, p. 83. Nathaniel Patterson of Mifflin Township, dated July 31, 1795, proved September 8, 1795; wife Elizabeth; children: James and others not named; wife and son James executors; witnesses, Jn H. Vdutz(?) and John W. Dunlap. 1, p. 84. John Lovjoy of Versail Township, Allegheny County, dated March 23, proved September 7, 1795; wife Ephamy; children: Benjamin, Abigail, Susannah and Providence; son-in-law George Brittle; daughter Liddy Brittle ; son Benjamin and son-in-law George Brittle executors ; witnesses, Daniel Bayles, Robert Fowler and Jacob Trask. 1, p. 85. Conrad Winebiddle of Pitt Township, Allegheny County, dated Sep¬ tember 3, 1795, proved September 17, 1795; wife Elizabeth, houses on Market St., Front St., adjoining Geo. Wallace and Water Sts. ; children : Catherine and Conrad (two youngest) land bought from sheriff of West¬ moreland County belonging to George Croghan, deceased. A negro boy Jacob and negro girl Nell. Plantation called Tubs Place at the Four Mill Spring; son Philip (under age); daughter Barbara Negley; negro girl Poll; wife Elizabeth and son-in-law Jacob Negley executors; witnesses, John Anderson and Samuel Deermon. 1, p. 87. David McKee of Allegheny County, dated February 13, 1793, proved December 10, 1795; wife Margaret plantation and ferry; sons John (eld¬ est) and James; son Robert’s children; son David’s children, viz. James, Sarah, John and David; daughters Mary Pebbles and Margaret now Margaret McKee; daughter’s children mentioned; wife and son James executors; witnesses, Andrew McCullagb, Thomas Ocheltree and Isabella Menaugh. 1, p. 89. James Reed yoeman, of Pitts Township, dated February 19, 1795, proved February 13, 1796; wife Rosanna; children: Sarah wife of Ezra Lane, John and James; son James and Ezra Lane executors; witnesses, John Wilkins, Jos. Fleming, James Milligan and Henry Woolf. A codicil dated November 26, 1795 mentions children of Sarah and Ezra Lane as Mary and Sarah under age. 1, p. 90. Joseph Roe, dated February 9, 1787, proved January 28, 1796; brother James Roe sole legatee and executor; witnesses, William Littell, James Ingles and Hugh Grahams. 1, p. 92. James Moore of Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, dated September 52 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County, 16, 1795, proved March 15, 1796; wife Elizabeth; children: James, Wil¬ liam, Isaac, Benjamin and Sarah; wife and brother William Moore exec¬ utors; witnesses, William McKee and James Patterson. 1, p. 93. Thomas How of Yersaile Township, Allegheny County, dated May 25, 1795, proved March 26, 1796; wife Ann, land in Yersaile Township ad¬ joining David Shane’s; children: William and others not named; wife Ann, John M«'(Jollogh and John Gill executors; witnesses, David Black and James Gill. 1, p. 93. John Nardon or Bardon, dated March 16, 1796, proved April 5, 1796; children: Thomas, John, William, Moses, Timothy, Jacob and Nelly, to each child one penny; Anne “my housekeeper the mother of all mis¬ chief” two pence to pay doctor for setting crupper bone she got broke when put out of house; all estate to friend John Witheroe; witnesses, William Littell, James Ingles and Robert McElhemey. 1, p. 94. Norris Morrison of Allegheny County, dated May 13, 1796, recorded May 17, 1796; “living on head branch of Lowry’s Kim known by name of Brackenridge Tract, ’ ’ wife Matta ; youngest daughter Mary when of age; wife Matta and James Kerwin of Pittsburgh executors; witnesses, Charles Mayersback and [German name]. 1, p. 95. Samuel Robertson or Robinson of Allegheny County, dated March 2, 1796, proved July 8, 1796; wife mentioned but not named; three daugh¬ ters, Jennet, Salley and Peggy. Land adjoining John Small, Peter Pat¬ terson, Sanders Barr, Joseph Irwin, Daniel McDermott and Edward Pettigrew; Joseph Irwin and Robert Thompson executors; witnesses, 1, p. 96. Robert Thompson, Joseph Erwin and Daniel Tredway. James Ramsey of Fayette County, dated August 22, 1796, proved Oc¬ tober 1, 1796; wife Martha; children: Joseph (land adjoining James Whitesides), Samuel, Sarah Atehenson, Thomas and John; wife Martha and Joseph Walker executors; witnesses, John Logan, James Kennedy and John Walker. 1, p. 97. Joseph Nicholas, dated June 17, 1796, proved October 14, 1796; wife Martha; children: Elizabeth Bond, Edward, Joseph, Mary, Thomas, John, Matilda, Nancy and William; Nathaniel Irish and Samuel Ewalt exec¬ 1, p. 100. utors ; witnesses, Jos. Tannehill and John Bradley. James Miller, farmer, of Allegheny County, dated August 30, 1795, proved August 10, 1796; wife Margaret; children: Samuel (the young¬ est), Robert and others not named; Joseph Scott and John Miller exec¬ 1, p. 101. utors; witnesses, Alexander Gray and Samuel McCormack. William Wilson, Marchant, of City of Pittsburgh, dated May 15, 1793, no date of probate or recording; wife Ann, an island in the Allegheny River; negro girl Dolly; Andrew Boggs nephew; natural son William Wilson whose mother was Elinor House, 1000 acres on Little Miami near George Wallace, Esq.; brother Robert’s son William 100 acres on Green River ; mentions land on Holston River, Virginia, for which Ben¬ jamin Stevens is accountable for”; wife Ann, James Brison, Esq. and nephew Andrew Boggs, executors; witnesses, John Scull and John 1, p. 103. Mowry. - ‘‘ Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 53 Daniel McLeod, taylor, of Pittsburg, dated January 9, 1797, proved January 10, 1797 ; Mordie McLeod, citizen of Pittsburg, lot of ground in Perrystown No. 92; land leased from Joseph Beaty in Plum Township; brother John’s oldest son in Phila. “if he is living”; mother mentioned but not named; Mordie Me McLeod and John Morrison of Pittsburgh executors; witnesses, John Parker and Joseph Brown. 1, p. 105. Richard Tettrington, carpenter, now of Presquile in Allegheny Co., Penna., nuncupative will dated January 26, 1797, proved June 3, 1797 ; executor James Gossman of City of New York, Master Carpenter, sole guardian of my four youngest children, the eldest of whom is John, next Adam, Matthew, youngest son Bichard; eldest son Joseph; John Bark¬ ley; James Irwin mentioned; witnesses, James Irwin, James Smith and Russel Bissel. “Richard Tettrington died 26 Jan. 1797 at Presquile Capt 2 Regt O mmanding at Presquile. ’ ’ 1, p. 106. Robert Smith, of St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, dated April 15, 1797, proved July 1, 1797; wife Jenet; children: John, William, Mary, Robert and Elizabeth Miskelly. wife Jenet and son William ex¬ ecutors; witnesses, John Rowland and James Creighton. 1, p. 107. Henry Long of Yersailes Township, dated April 26, 1797, proved June 28, 1797; mentions wife and children without naming them; witnesses, Isaac Lloyd, John Long and William Grimes. 1, p. 108. John Clark of Allegheny County, dated February 4, 1793, proved July 26, 1797; wife Margaret, executor; Margaret Clark Kerr, daughter of Rev. Nathan Kerr; John Clark Boyless, son of Elias and Rachel Boyless; John Clark Parks, son of Joseph and Rebecca Parks; mulatto slave Dido; mentions money due him from U. S. of America, the certification being in possession of Isaac Snowden, Esq., of Phila., to be applied to the edu¬ cation of poor but pious youths for the Presbyterian ministry; mentions Reverends James Finley, John McMillan, James Dunlap, Thaduce Dodd and Joseph Patterson; William Jones whom testator brought up from infancy; brother Joseph Clark; sisters Mary Gibbs, Rachel Kennedy, Ann Fullerton, Rebecca Parks, Susannah Young and Margaret Kerr; sister-in-law Mary Tapscott; Rev. John McMillen, James Dinsmore and John Sheilds executors; witnesses, Thomas Douglass, David Tidball and William Jones. 1, p. 109. Marey Steward or Mary Stewart of Dicksings, Washington County, Penna., dated December 30,-, proved December 17, 1796 ; son William and his wife and daughter Marey; son John; daughter Marey Long; son John executor; witnesses, Joseph McDowell and William Wightman. 1, p. 110. Ebenezer Buchanen, blacksmith, of Moon Township, Allegheny Co., dated August 29, 1797, proved November 4, 1797 ; two daughters, Marey, to be in care of Archibald McBride, and Marthew, in care of James Parker; Archibald McBride and George Elliott executors; witnesses, Ed¬ 1, p. 111. ward Tucker and William Tucker, Sr. Conrad Lowderbach or LowdeTback of Mifflin Township, not dated, recorded December 4, 1797; wife Barbara lot 169 in McKeesport; chil- 54 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. dren: Barbara Martain, Ketty Cuntz, Peggy Woods and Tenny[?] Four; sons John, Lakery, Michael, Andrew and Peter; mentions Bodowick Hafner; wife Barbara and sons John and Peter executors; witnesses, John W. Dunlap and James Forsythe. 1, p. 112. William Wilson of Franklin, Allegheny County, dated November 15, 1797, proved December 13, 1797; a copartnership between testator and Oliver Ormsby, jr., of Pittsburgh as a Firm; brother James Wilson; sister Margaret Berry; brother Thomas; nieces Margaret Mead, Eliza¬ beth Mead and Sarah Mead; nephews William Mead and Darius Mead; brother Thomas and David Mead executors; witnesses, George Power. Jno Andrews, Edward Hale and Th. R. Kennedy. 1, p. 114. Adam Deemer, farmer, of Allegheny County, dated September 3, 1797, proved February 2, 1798; wife Dorety; four youngest children, Jacob, Dorety, Andrew and Sarah; son John Deemer; daughters Christina and Mary; son Adam; wife and son John executors; witnesses, Jos. Scott and John Menor. 1, p. 115. John Morgan of Allegheny County, dated July 29, 1796, proved June 5, 1798; wife Mary; son Samuel, land adjoining Samuel McKown, Wil¬ liam Brice and Ephraim Harriot; son Hugh; son Samuel and Ephraim Harriot executors; witnesses, William Brice, Samuel McKown and Daniel Herbert. 1, p. 117. John Metzger or Metzgar, Esq., of St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, dated February 4, 1798, proved June 2, 1798; wife Elizabeth; brother Adam Metzgar; two sisters’ children, Catherine and Christinea; four negro slaves; John Wilkin, Sr., Esq., and John Scott, Esq., exec¬ utors ; witnesses, Timy P. Rourk, Samuel Beam and John Mulhall. 1, p. 11S. Alexander Ewing of Allegheny County, dated February 12, 1798, proved August 13, 1798 ; wife Jane ; children : William, under age, John, Ann and Margaret; wife Jane and John Short executors; witnesses, John W. Hillard and Alexander Cook. (Sworn to before Justice of the 1, p. 120. Peace, Washington County, Penna.) James Garr or James Gaw, dated September 7, 1798, proved October 20, 1798; Matthew Neel, John Gilmore, John Lesslie, John Neel, jr. ; father (if alive) ; mother (if alive) ; brothers Samuel Garr, William Garr and James Garr; son to brother John Garr; sister Sarah Garr; David Red as guardian to sister Sarah; sister Agnes Garr; Alexander Wright and James Walker executors; witnesses, Alexander Thompson and John Neel. 1, p. 121. John Campbell of Allegheny County, dated March 13, 1799, proved March 25, 1799; Jacob Haymaker and James Robinson sole legatees and executors for “care during illness”; witnesses, William Wasthoff, John Haymaker and William Robinson. 1, p. 123. James Calhoon or Calhoun, yeoman, of Mifflin Township, dated Sep¬ tember 9, 1796, proved July 6, 1799; children: Matthew (eldest son), David, Martha now Taylor, Agnes now Stewart. Sarah now McCormick, James, John, Jane now Peden, William and Mary; James Alexander; sons David and James executors; witnesses, Andrew McCullagh, Mary 1, p. 122. MeCullagh and Margaret McCullagh. Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 55 John Hart of Seweakly Township, dated November 1, 1798, proved March 7, 1799; wife Nancy, land in Crowstown Bottom on Ohio River; children: Deborah and Martha; Jonathan Coulter and Abner Lacoek, Esq., both of Sewickly, executors; witnesses, A. Lacock, James Davidson and James Alexander. 1, p. 124. David Thompson, dated July 26, 1799, proved January 1, 1800; Leg¬ acies to father and mother, Samuel and Jane Thompson ; brothers Samuel and Hamilton and sisters Jane, Margaret and Nelly if they be alive and not removed out of the Kingdom to bring them to America. Land near Cincinnati property of James Lyon purchased of Rezin Webster. Land purchased of Samuel Creigh lying on Little Miami being part of Military Warrant of John Bradshaw. Lands devised to father and mother & others should they come over; Robert B. Jameson merchant of Alexan¬ dria and Caleb Swan paymaster general for U. S. Army executors; wit¬ nesses, J. Hark, Samuel Creigh and Hugh Scott. 1, p. 125. Daniel Thompson of Elizabeth Township, dated January 22, 1799, proved March 13, 1799; wife Uniee; children of sisters who are married to John Imlay and Christopher Haydon; wife’s brother Enoch Dye’s son and daughter Daniel Dye and Eunice Dye; John Imlay and Christopher Haydon executors ; witnesses, James Perry and James Walls, Sr. 1, p. 126. David Hoge of Borough of Pittsburgh, dated January 15, 1800, proved February 25, 1800; wife Mary; children: Nancy, Jean and John (under age); Thomas Bracken of Pittsburgh executor; witnesses, John Wilkins and James Anderson. 1, p. 127. Samuel Culbertson, late of Allegheny County, dated March 2, 1799, proved April 25, 1800; wife Elizabeth; brother James Sharp; Little Crawford Hancock son of John “a Gun that is at Cusewago”; to James Cook; “to all my other relations”; wife and brother Edward Work ex¬ ecutors. Memoranda. Sister Lindsay, deceased. Land in Allegheny County on French Creek adjoining James Herington and Capt. Buchanan. In partnership with John Hancock land on the waters of Sandy. Witnesses, Edward Cook, Isabella Cook and Martha Cook. 1, p. 128. Elizabeth Culbertson, widow of Samuel, dated May 20, 1799, proved October 19, 1799; father Henry Work; James Sharp half brother to my late husband; brothers Edward Work and Andrew Work; Edward Work and John Hancock executors; witnesses, Edward Cook, Isabella Cook and Martha Cook. 1, p. 129. James Reed of Pitt Township, dated June 8, 1799, proved April 30, 1800 ; wife Margaret ; child John ; wife Margaret Reed and John Turner executors; witnesses, John Reed and David Hull. 1, p. 130. William Deel, butcher, of Boro of Pittsburgh, dated April 20, 1800, proved May 22, 1800; wife Mary; only child Samuel; son Samuel and John Wilkins, Esq., executors; witnesses, William Deel and Anthony 1, p. 131. Dewalt. Charles Richards of Pittsburgh, dated July 23, 1798, proved May 22, 1800; wife Lucy; daughter Nancy’s son Charles Cissko and daughter Susana Ennis; two children of Benjamin Richards, Nancy and Frank; 56 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. George Wallace, Esq., and John Wilkins, Sr., executors; witnesses, Samuel Magee and Andrew Willock. 1, p. 132. John Taylor of Mt. Pleasant Township, Allegheny County, dated June 5, 1800, proved June 18, 1800; wife Jean; children: Thomas, John, Elizabeth wife of William Latta, Jennet wife of Patrick McKay, and Mary; land adjoining Thomas McElroy and James McConnell; wife, son Thomas and Robert Beveard executors; witnesses, James Erwin and Wil¬ liam Graham. 1, p. 133. Devereux Smith of Pitts Township, dated July 13, 1798, proved No¬ vember 29, 1799; wife Elizabeth; children: Edward, Mary Amberson, Elizabeth Greenough, Sarah Fowler wife of Alexander Fowler, Margaret Small, Jean Heany and Hannah Means, others dead; Ephraim Douglass of Fayette County, Thomas Greenough of Allegheny County and wife Eliza¬ beth executors; witnesses, James Kelly and Nathaniel Jones. 1, p. 134. Peter Rowleter of Allegheny, dated June 2, 1797, proved April 11, 1800; wife (not named) land in Perrys Town; children: Catherine wife of Benjamin Lovejoy and Polly wife of James Powers; grand children not named; son-in-law James Powers and George Wallace executors; wit¬ nesses, Nathaniel Point and James McCallam. 1, p. 136. James Ferril, laborer of Allegheny, dated March 19, 1800, proved Sep¬ tember 11, 1800; sole legatee Mary Ann Holsingworth Wilkins, daughter of John Wilkins, Esq., a tract of land in Sherman’s Valley, Cumberland County, Penna., adjoining land of John Watts, Robert Hunter and John Brown now in possession of Ephraim Blain of Carlisle; Maryann sole legatee; John Wilkins of Pittsburgh and Ephraim Blain of Carlisle ex¬ ecutors; witnesses, John Ferril and James Anderson. 1, p. 137. John Drenon or Denan of Elizabeth Township, dated July 12, 1800, proved September 23, 1800; wife not named; children: David, Hugh, John Elinor, Mary and Thomas land bought of John Perry lately the widow Moore’s place; daughter Jennet when of age; brother Hugh Drenen and his son John; John Drenen son to. brother William; son David and Matthew Jamison executors; witnesses, Hugh McDill, Johu McDill and Neall McNaughten. 1, p. 138. Jacob Lodwick of Verselles Township, undated, proved September 23, 1800; wife Madelen; children: Catherine, George, Jacob, John, Abrahams Adam and Elizabeth; brother Conrad Lodwick of Westmoreland County, Michael Helman and George Miller of Allegheny County executors; wit¬ nesses, Wm. Wallace, Michael Helman, George Miller and John Heron. 1, p. 139. Benjamin McCormick of Alleghehy County, dated August 16, 1799, proved October 3, 1800; wife Ann; grand-daughter Sarah; sons Hugh and James ; daughters Margaret Miller, Mary Kelso and Elizabeth Evins; cousin John McCormick; two sons James and Hugh executors; witnesses, Benjamin Hall and Robert Simpson. 1, p. 140. John Campbell of Jefferson, Virginia, dated July 21, 1786, proved be¬ fore the Court in Fayette County, Kentucky, January 13, 1800; .Tames Milligan, Charles Simms, Richard Taylor, William Elliot and Philip Ross Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 57 (who are named as executors) to sell slaves and personal estate and sun¬ dry Virginia Land Warrants issued in consequence of military services; land both in Pennsylvania and Virginia; father Allen Campbell of town of Snobane, County Tyrone, Kingdom of Ireland; half brother Allen Campbell at age of 21 ; sister Sarah Beard and her children ; land within five miles of Beargrass, Jefferson County, if my half brother becomes a citizen of the United States and if my sister comes to America; James Milligan of New York City Comptroller of the Continental Treasury; brother Robert Campbell; witnesses, Harry Innis, T. Perkins and Christo Greenup; James Milligan, Charles Simms of town of Alexandria, County Fairfax, attorney-at-law, Richard Taylor of Jefferson County, William Elliot of Westmoreland County, Penna., and Philip Ross of Washington County, Penna. executors. A codicil of April 5, 1791 annuls James Mul¬ ligan as executor. 1, p. 141. Robert Martin, farmer, of Washington County, dated May 14, 1800, proved October 14, 1800; wife Jean; children: Ann, Mary, Jenny, Mar¬ garet, Sarah, Robert, William and Samuel, two last under age; Archibalt Ralston and Joan Martin executors; witnesses, James Leeper, John Ram¬ sey and Archil Ralston. 1, p. 146. Thomas Swaney of Moon Township, Allegheny County, dated February 6, 1800, proved October 14, 1800; wife Catherine; children: Thomas eld¬ est son, James second, Andrew third, John, Robert youngest son, two last under age, and Jean ; executors not named ; witnesses, Thomas Parks and John Willson. 1, p. 148. John Fife of St. Clear Township, dated November 16, 1800, proved November 26, 1800; wife Margaret; children: Jean, John (my place in Barkley County, Virginia), William, Elizabeth Fife, Margaret Fife, and Mary Patterson ; grandson Thomas Thompson land in state of Kentucky ; grandson John, son of my son John; grandson John son of my son Wil¬ liam Fife son of my daughter Elizabeth land in state of Kentucky; grandson John Fife son of my daughter Margaret ; granddaughters men¬ tioned but not named; son John Fife, Alexander Gillfillan and James Morrow executors; witnesses, Hugh Thompson and Alex. Gillfillan. 1, p. 149. John Galbraith or Galbreath of Allegheny County, dated October 10, 1795, proved August 18, 1800; wife Agness; children: William, James, David, Martha, Elizabeth, Jean, John, Samuel, Mary, Sarah, Robert, Agness, Thomas, Rebecka and Rachel ; son David ’s wife Margaret West ; land sold to Hugh Hall; Joseph Scott, Esq., and David Smith executors; witnesses, John Gray, Thomas Seetin and Samuel Johnston. 1, p. 150 Alexander McAlister the Elder, of George Town, at present in Alle¬ gheny County but lately set off into Beaver County, Penna., dated Decem¬ ber 7, 1800, proved March 24, 1801; wife Anney money due from Alex¬ ander Gray; children: Hannah, William, Alexander, James and Jane Calhoon; grandson Alexander son of son William; Benone Dawson the Elder and John Beaver executors; witnesses, James Hall, Woloston Kim¬ berly and David Davis. 1, p. 151. 58 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. Margaret Logan of Beaver Township, Beaver County, dated June 2, 1800, proved April 4, 1801; children: John, Rachel, Mary and Ketty; father and mother mentioned but not named; John Sharp and brother Samuel Parks executors; witnesses Thomas Hughes, James Alcorn and James Parks. 1, p. 152. Joseph Patterson dated February, 1799, proved June 25, 1801; about to be absent on a journey and exposed to personal casualties; Bequeathes to Joseph Patterson and Ann Patterson (children of John Patterson), Joseph Patterson and Mary Patterson (children of James Patterson) all four under age; John McMasters executor; witnesses, W. Woods, Robert Simpson and W. M. Dunning. 1, p. 153. Gilbert Cammeron of Pitt Township, dated May 30, 1801, proved De¬ cember 30, 1801; wife Hannah; children: William, Mary, Gilbert, Archi¬ bald and Hugh, all except first named under age ; wife and son William executors; witnesses, John Kennady, John Konnidy, jr. and Joseph Beaeher. 1, p. 154. David White of Allegheny County, dated June 26, 1798, proved Jan¬ uary 20, 1802; children: Moses, Patrick, Margaret, Elizabeth, Mary, Jane and John; son John executor; witnesses, John Way, Andrew Way and John Porter. 1, p. 155. Samuel Philips of Robinson Township, dated February 24, 1802, proved March 3, 1802; wife Margaret; children: Thomas land on Moon Run, Alexander, Jonathan, Samuel (youngest), William, Ann (eldest daugh¬ ter), Mary, Margaret and Hannah; John Philips, Jonathan Philips and Margaret Philips executors ; witnesses, Patrick Watson and John Collins. 1, p. 156. Nathan Couch of Sinclair Township, dated March 14, proved 1802 [sic]; wife Abigail; children: Joseph, Henry, Benjamin, Philip, Nathan, Sarah Manners, Mariam Andrews and Freelove McCann (wife of Thomas McCann) ; son in law John Manners; John Findley mentioned; executors, James Martin, Esq., Richard Hulce, Alexander Gilfillan to assist Joseph Philips, Esq., and Robert Johnson, Esq.; witnesses, Alexander Gilfillan, 1, p. 157. Richard Huls and William Thompson. James Hartley of Slipery Rock Township, Butler County, Penna., dated March 3, 1782, proved April 22, 1802; wife Isabel; children men¬ tioned but not named; wife Isabel and Robert Reed executors; witnesses, 1, p. 158. Robert Lee, James Hardley and James Sheilds. James Finny or Finey of Elizabeth Township, dated May 29, 1802. proved September 30, 1802; children: Thomas, James, Jean (widow of Smith), William, Margaret (wife of James McCutcheon), John, Mary, Andrew and Robert; Samuel Wilie and sons William and Andrew Finney executors ; witnesses, Matthew Mitchell, sr., Matthew Mitchell, jr. 1, p. 158. and Matthew Jamison. John Allen of Versailles Township, dated May 10, 1802, proved June 7, 1802; all estate to brother William Allen, Ballitegard in the eounty of Antrim, Parish of Kilraths, Ireland, if alive; mentions still and all dis¬ tillery vessels; neighbors Mr. John McGill, David Shaw and John For- -- Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 59 syth executors ; witnesses, William Quigley, Robert Dinsmore and Patrick Murdagh. 1, p. 160. John Bail of Allegheny County, dated September 3, 1802, proved Sep¬ tember 27, 1802 ; bequeath George Bail, Lewis Bail, Elizabeth Bail, Lewis Bail, Joseph Bail, William Bail, equal parts; daughter Abigail, eldest daughters of Elizabeth Young and Abigail Young; John Young and John McMichael executors; witnesses, John M''Michael, John Young and Robert Yanee. 1, p. 161. Elizabeth Trough of St. Clair Township, Late Elizabeth Metzgar, widow of Robert Metzgar, dated June 25, 1802, proved October 9, 1802 ; husband Peter Trough; late father George Katzo, deceased; mother Sarah Katz; brothers and sisters not named; James Brison executor; witnesses, John Hicks and Elizabeth Hicks. 1, p. 160. Jonathan Peirce of Elizabeth Township, undated, proved October 20, 1802; mother Sarah Parce; brother James Peirce; sisters Hannah Brody and Sarah Taylor; brother Lewis Pearce and Lewis’ son Jonathan; brothers Andrew Pearce and Lewis Pearce executors; witnesses, Stephen Harne, Stephen Pearce and Joseph Becket. 1, p. 162. William Lea of Sin Clair Township, dated August 19, 1802, proved October 2, 1802; wife Dorothy Lea; children: William, Samuel, Robert (under age), Jenny Nixon, Mary Richardson, Margaret Lea, and Eliza¬ beth ; bequest to Episcopal Church Congregation ; son William and James Martin executors; witnesses, Grarner Marsh, John Graham and James Martin. 1, p. 163. Robert Callender or Callendar, Councellor at Law, of Pittsburgh, dated November 15, 1802, proved November 23, 1802; wife Harriet Butler; Trustees, George Wilkins, younger George Wallace and Alexander Addi¬ son, Esquires; mother Prances Reed formerly Callender all family plate; sister Mary Thompson and her children; a mulatto servant William and negro woman Nell; land in the Mississippi Terretory; brother-in-law and sister William Noland, Catherine his wife; witnesses, Jeremiah Baker, Isaac Meason and Alexander Addison. 1, p. 164. William McKnigh or McKnight of Peters Township, Washington County, Penna., dated February 20, 1788; proved October 12, 1802; wife Margaret McKnight, eldest son Jacob Alexander McKnight and one un¬ born ; paper currency of state of Virginia ; wife Margaret executor ; wit¬ nesses, John Douglass, John Shurman and Mary Wallace. Proved in Scott County, Kentucky, by John Douglass and John Shurman, in Allegheny County by Mary Wallace. 1, p. 165. John Sloan of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, dated October 13, 1801, proved February 2, 1803; brother-in-law John Atwell sole heir and executor; witnesses, Robert Lee and John Atwill. 1, p. 166. John Huey, farmer, of Mifflin Township, dated February 11, 1801, proved February 23, 1803; wife Nancy; children: Jane McKnitt, Isabella McCullugh, Mary M'-Dermin, Elizabeth, Sarah McDonnel, Margaret Holloday, Henry, William and Robert McCullough (son in law) ; Robert Breerely and James Forsyth, jr., executors; witnesses, Samuel Taylor and James Callhoon. 1, p. 166. 60 Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. John McQuiston, farmer, of Sewickley Township, Beaver County, dated February 20, 1802, proved March 12, 1803; wife Margaret; children: David and Mary both under age; William plantation in the Conogonice, purchased of James Boss attorney; land sold to Mark Clark, wife Mar¬ garet and David Leech of Washington Town executors; witnesses, John Clark, William Clark and Mark Clark, jr. 1, p. 167. James Imbrie, dated December 20, 1802, proved Mbrch 4, 1803; chil¬ dren: sons James, Bobert, John and George (two last under 15) land in the Connecticut Beserve; daughters Effy, Jean, Margaret, Catherine, Elizabeth and Mary plantation on Mill Creek; James Leiper, David Im¬ brie and James Imbrie executors; guardians, Hugh Miller and John Neilson the Elder; witnesses, William Frazier, James Creigh and James Neilson. 1, p. 168. Alexander McClure, “advanced in years,” dated February 24, 1803, proved April 1, 1803; wife Martha; children: William, Margaret wife of Francis McClure and other sons not named; Frances McClure executor; witnesses, Alexander Snodgrass, Thomas Snodgrass, John Snodgrass and Adam Burchfeild. 1, p. 169. James McClelland of Pine Township, Allegheny County, dated January 24, 1803, proved April 23, 1803; nieces Mary Ann Boil and Elizabeth Wiland; sister Mary Kirkpatrick money to pay passage of herself and children to this country; nephew William Boil, jr. ; Peter Mowry, jr., town lot No. 57; Jacob Suttenfield mentioned; Samuel McCord and Mary Ann Boil executors; witnesses, John Ashton, James Glover and Barnet. Gilliland. 1, p. 170. Jacob Milck of St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, dated March 10, 1801, proved May 7, 1803; wife Mary; step sons Jacob Horger and Henry Horger; witnesses, David Carnahan, James Carnahan and William Carnahan. 1, p. 171. William Tucker of Fayette Township, Allegheny County, dated April 21, 1803, proved May 3, 1803; wife Anna land whereon Jonathan West now lives; grandson Lewis Tucker son of son Lewis deceased; grand¬ daughter Clementina daughter of same ; daughters Mary Wine and Eliza¬ beth Scott; grand-children Mary and William Thornsburg; sons William and Edward; daughter Clementina Thornsburg mother of Mary and Wil¬ liam; Alexander McCandless and Alexander Burns both of Moon Town¬ ship executors; witnesses, Edward Tucker, M. Fisher, Alexander McCandless and Alexander Burns. 1, p. 172. John Stuck, dated May 15, 1803, proved June 6, 1803; wife Suscany; children not named; “land to come from my father”; wife Suscany and Lewis Fry executors; witnesses, Jacob Haymaker and John Hay¬ maker. 1, p. 173. Henry Craig or Creage of Allegheny County, dated September 18, 1801, proved June 17, 1803; wife Jane nefi Montgomery; William Leatherns “who lives with us”; William Campbell, Henry Craig and Jane Craig mentioned; wife Jane, William Frazier and Samuel Seawright exec¬ utors; witnesses, John Gilmer, William Campbell and Samuel Seawright. 1, p. 174. Abstracts of Wills of Allegheny County. 61 William Vance of Commonwealth of Penna., dated April 28, 1798, proved June 17, 1803; wife Mary; children: Andrew, William, John, Mary (all under age), Ann Thompson, Agness Gamble and Jane Boyd; wife Mary executor; witnesses, Samuel Searight, Thomas Swaney, jr., and Thomas Swaney, sr. 1, p. 174. John Cunningham of Allegheny County, datdd May 19, 1802, proved June 20, 1803; each grand-daughter $1.00; daughter Margaret Foreman and her daughter Sarah McKee ; daughters Elizabeth Wilson, Jean McKee and Mary Wright; lot No. 15 in McKeesport; John Dunlap and John Pendals mentioned; daughter-in-law Eleanor Cunningham; grand-son John Cunningham; Thomas Foreman and William Black executors; wit¬ nesses, William Whigham and William Black. 1, p. 175. James Rotherford or Rutherford of St. Clair Township, dated June 1, 1803, proved June 29, 1803; children: Adam, eldest (lands adjoining John Verner, James McNulIy and Joshua Long) ; David (lands adjoining Robert McKee, Henry Keever, John Lalferty and Mrs. McCully) ; William (lands adjoining James Brody and William Kennedy) ; Ann and Jenny (lands adjoining Jane Strawbridge) ; son Adam and James Morton exec¬ utors; witnesses, James Brison and Jane Strawbridge. 1, p. 176. Francis Nisbit or Nisbet, dated October 4, 1802, proved July 7, 1803; wife Anna Nesbet land No. 86; children: Elizabeth Espy (land sold in Cumberland County) ; John (part of 86 in first district of Donation Lands adjoining William Woods) ; Anne Nisbet, Francis and William Allen (three last under age); wife Anna and son John executors; witnesses, Joseph Pollock and Elizabeth Donnan. 1, p. 177. John Neville, dated April 20, 1801, proved August 10, 1803; wife dead and not named; grand-son (eldest) Morgan Neville; granddaughter (eldest) Harriet Craig; Mary Sturges eldest daughter of John Hallen; only two children of testator Presly Neville and Emilia CTaig ; son Presly Neville and Isaac Craig executors, ‘ being signed and sealed in 1801, but fully written June 7, 1797 just after the death of my wife but not signed”; witnesses, Benj. Brewster, John D. Littleford and Geo. Cochran. 1, p. 178. James Blaekmore of Beaver Township, Beaver County, (not yet organ¬ ized,) dated December 28, 1800, proved September 28, 1801; wife Mary; children: Samuel (eldest) land adjoining lands of Thomas Dawson; Thomas D., Elizabeth D. (youngest daughter) and Rebecca (eldest daughter) land in Brook County, Va. ; wife Mary, John Beaver and Thomas Foster executors; witnesses, Benoni Dawson, Thomas Blaekmore and Thomas Moore. 1, p. 180. ‘ (To be continued.)