Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County, Registered at Greensburg, Pennsylvania

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY, REGISTERED AT GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. ABSTRACTED AND CONTRIBUTED BY MISS MARY ELLISON WOOD. ( Continued from Volume VI, page 6S.) Jacob Smith of Unity Township, yeoman, dated August 12, 1812, proved January 5, 1813; wife Marey and her father Daniel Bonbrit, Senior; children: eldest son John, under age, Betsey, Pulley, Jacob; mentions an article of agreement between his father-in-law, Daniel Bonbright, and himself for the maintenance, during life, of said Daniel and at his death making considerable payments to his heirs; friends, Paul Leasure and Paul Hugus executors; witnesses, Thomas McClelan and James Speelman. 2, p. 305. Reaehel Drafts, formerly Bechel Graflth of Donegal Township, dated November 9, 1812, recorded February 8, 1813; children: Jacob Centerman, George Conterman, Peter Conterman, daughters Rachel Conterman, Susannah Ambrose, Elizabeth Mathews, sons David Grifith, John Grifith, Benjamin Griffith, grandson George Mathews; eon in law John Ambrose, executor; witnesses, Frederich Ambrose and James McDowel. 2, p. 306. John McKisick of Hempfield Township, dated August 18, 1806, re¬ corded November 8, 1813; wife Elizabeth, tract of land called Belfast, upon which we live and the Mansion house; children: Robert, James, Marey, wife of Robert Culbertson, Elizabeth, Mary, Samuel and Henery ; executors, John Morison (merchant) and William Jack; witnesses, Adam George and Peter George. Codicil: to grandchildren, heirs of my son John, deceased, viz. Elizabeth, William and John. 2, p. 307. Jacob King of Washington Township, dated December 24, 1812, re¬ corded February 16, 1813; wife Marey; children: Charles, John, Jacob, Abraham, Henery and George; executors, Samuel Paul, Esq. and Andrew Dove; witnesses, George Penter and Samuel Love. 2, p. 307. James Russel of Derry Township, dated February 21, 1813, proved March 4, 1813; brother David Russel; cousin Irish James Russel; niece Cathren Caldwell; nephew Caleb Russel “who has lived with me from a child,” rifle, gun, etc.; executor, Caleb Russel (1); witnesses, D. D. Hosack and William MeQuiston. 2, p. 308. Samuel Shannon of Donegal Township, farmer, not dated, recorded April 2, 1813; wife Martha; children: John, Samuel, Joseph, Martha, Rebeeka, Sarah, Margaret, Rachel, Robert and his two children, Margaret and Martha. Mentions legacy devised to me by my father in the hands of my brother John.” One daughter is married to Hugh Larimore, Jr. and one to Samuel Stewart ; executors, wife Martha and son in law Hugh Larimore, Jr.; witnesses, Hugh Larimore, Sr., John Nelson and John Ankney. 2, p. 309. («) ‘‘ Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. 47 John Mathews of Donegal Township; wife Elizabeth; eons, John, George and Joseph; other minor children not named. [This will, not dated and no executors named, was proved April 6, 1813, with John Nelson, Frederick Mathew and Mary Markle as witnesses. Letters of Administration, with will annexed, issued to Henry Heed and Frederick 2, p. 310. Hargnot. Recorded April 6, 1813]. John Means of Donegal Township, yeoman, dated March 21, 1813, proved April 6, 1813; to sister Agnes Barkley, all my estate in Westmore¬ land County or elsewhere; nephews, Jacob Barkley, George Barkley, Thomas Barkley; nieces, Fanny Barkley, Jane Barkley; to cousin’s daughter, Catherine Felger; executors, Ludwich Felger and Hugh Larimore, Junr.; witnesses, Henry Felger, A. 8. Vate Bockel and John Cairns. 2, p. 311. Ann Armor of Greensburg Township, dated February 27, 1813, proved March 20, 1813; daughter Hannah Ann Armour, under age; brothers, Joseph Herwick and William Herwick; sisters, Rebecca Morrison and Jean Graham; executor, brother William Herwick; witnesses, John Reed and William Graham. 2, p. 312. James Ferguson of Derry Township, dated April 3, 1811, proved April 10, 1813; wife Margaret; children not named; executors, Robert Saylor, John Drummond and wife Margaret Ferguson; witnesses, Nathaniel Doty and James Eggan. 2, p. 312. Thomas Patterson of Rostraver Township, dated March 18, 1813, re¬ corded April 2, 1813; children: Thomas, John, William, Gennet (Jenet), Sarah, Susannah, Mary (Polly) ; executors, John Oan and son John Patterson; witnesses, John Patterson, David Dunwiddon and William Patterson. 2, p. 313. Martha Grier of Unity Township, dated February 22, 1813, proved April 10, 1813; niece Margaret Armstrong, under 12 years of age, “daughter of my sister Margaret, deceased; $100 bequeathed me in my father ’s will, which is to be loaned to Sarah Miller for four years ; ’’ niece, Sarah Ann Armstrong, sister of above Margaret; brothers, John Grier and James Grier; sisters Sarah and Elizabeth; John Morrison of Unity Township, guardian foT two nieces, Margaret and Sarah; executor, Thomas Dunlap; witnesses, James Grier and Sarah Miller. 2, p, 313. Joseph Sterling of Derry Township, dated August 1, 1807, proved April 13, 1813; wife, not named; children: Jennet, Rebekah, Marey and William; nephews, Joseph Marshall, Joseph Robinson, Joseph Stirling, James Stirling; names a large Bible; executors, son William and son in law Samuel Marshall; witnesses, John Barnet and Jean Stirling. 2, p. 314. George Mathews of Fairfield Township, dated March 23, 1813, recorded April 17, 1813; wife Barbara; children: Jacob, Frederich, George, Joseph, Catherine, Elizabeth and Marey; grandsons, Matthew and John who live with me; executors, son Frederich and Eli Updegraff; witnesses, John McKelvy and Hugh Hamil. 2, p. 315. John Long of Derry Township, dated February 1, 1810, dated April 48 Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. ' 28, 1813; children: Agnes, Elizabeth, George, Bobert, James and John; grandson John Long, son of James Long; executors, son James Long and David Elder ; witnesses, Andrew Kincaid and John Kincaid. 2, p. 316. Henry Felger of Donegal Township, yeoman, dated April 13, 1813, proved April 28, 1813; wife Mary; three youngest sons, Adam, Stophel and George; daughter Catherine Hood; sons Ludwich, Henry and Daniel; executors, son Ludwig and son in law William Hood; witnesses, John Daske and John Young. 2, p. 316. Joseph Pounds, dated April 1, 1813, proved April 28, 1813 ; wife Sarah ; children: Sally, Hannah, Elisey, Joseph, Stephen and Eunice; executor, Zebulon Doty ; witnesses, Andred Kincaid and John Eggan. 2, p. 317. James Stewart of Bostraver Township, dated April 22, 1813, proved May 4, 1813; son Archibald, tract of land I now live on adjoining lands of Bobert Patterson, Stephen Lowry, Benjamin Davis, James Budd, and heirs of Bobert Moore; daughter Baehel, wife of James Lowrey, in the state of Kentucky or near to it the sum of $18 yearly for her support ; daughter Bebecca, wife of John Guffey; daughter Cornelia, wife of Beynolds Stewart (deceased) ; grand daughter Jean Stewart, daughter of my deceased son Beynolds Stewart ; to unborn child of daughter Cornelia Stewart ; in case of differences arising, my esteemed friend Philip Wright, Esq., John Flemin and Dr. Bela Smith, to be auditors; executors, sons, Archibald and Thomas and John Orr, Senr. ; witnesses, Alex* Anderson and J. Thomas Patterson. 2, p. 318, 319. Gerret Shuster, dated January 20, 1811, proved May 10, 1813; wife Anna Barbara, to choose to live with “my children or her children,” none of them named; executors, son John Shuster and Andrew Bow, Sr.; witnesses, Jacob Basleemith, Peter Huffman and Peter Shelhemer. 2, p. 319. Jacob Weimer of Mt. Pleasant Township, dated April 13, 1813, proved May 11, 1813; wife Martha; daughter Joanna; Jacob Lindensmith, son of Daniel, to have my rifle as his share ; children not designated by name ; executor, friend Christian Erret; witnesses, Jacob Painter and Jacob Farver. 2, p. 319. Philip Whitman, now of Ligonier Valley, Westmoreland County, dated March 15, 1813, proved April 17, 1813; friend John Bamsey “to have me buried with as little expense as possible ’’ ; house and lot in Williams, part and state of Mireland [Maryland!] to be sold and $100. be paid to my sister Elizabeth Whitman and remainder to brother Jacob Whitman, sister Barbara Whitman, nephew Samuel Oyster; executor, brother Whit¬ man; witnesses, John Bamsey and John Woodney. 2, p. 320. George Piper, Sr., of Donegal Township, dated May 1, 1813, proved ■’ May 22, 1813; wife Mary; children: Jacob, Isaac, John, George and Peter (last three minors) ; executors, Jacob Piper and any other person my son Jacob and wife Mary may appoint; witnesses, Charles Jonston and James McMillin. 2, p. 321. Joseph White of Derry Township, dated July 11, 1810, proved May 28, 1813; wife Hannah; no children; brothers, James White, Stephen Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. 49 White and Thomas White; executors, wife Hannah and Thomas Culbert¬ son, mentions James M'-Kain; witnesses, Daniel Pershon and Alexander Culbertson. 2, p. 322. Sarah Huston of Fairfield Township, Widow, dated May 12, 1810, proved May 25, 1813; daughter Elizabeth Henderson; son Robert Huston; daughter Sarah Hanlon; John Huston; Samuel Huston; Isabella Huston; Edward Huston; Margaret Huston; James Huston [apparently all chil¬ dren] ; executors, Andrew Hezlet and son John Huston; witnesses, Comelus Clawson and Alexr Love. 2, p. 323. James Robinson, Nuncupative Will; on May 20, 1813, personally called upon by James Robinson, Jr. of Fairfield Township, in his last sickness, James Robinson and John Archbald who heard him, the said James Robinson, Jr., make his last Will and Testament, viz.: that he, the said James Robinson, Junr., desired that all his effects should be sold and his debts to be paid and the fourth part go to his widow and the re¬ mainder to the use of his children and they to be scooled and put to trades; dated May 25, 1813; proved by said James Robinson and John Archbald, June 23, 1813. 2, p. 323. James Montgomery, Senr., of East Huntington Township, farmer, dated August 23, 1810, proved July 5, 1813 ; eons Samuel, Thomas and Joseph to have mansion house when they come of age; eon James to have mill now in his possession, lying in the PoTks of Youghiogeny River; Ann (daughter!) ; heirs of son Oliver; daughter Francis; sons John, William and David; grandaughter Nancy Ray, daughter of John and Francis Ray; executors, sons James and Samuel; witnesses, James Selbey and Gasper Farr. 2, p. 323. Patrick Kiskaden of North Huntington Township, farmer, dated August 17, 1812, proved August 24, 1813; wife Mary and only eon Patrick to share equally; executors, Gilbert Kirker and Daniel Fleming; witnesses, Robert Flack and Alexr Flack. 2, p. 324. John Finley of South Huntington Township, yeoman, dated September 6, 1813, proved September 14, 1813; mentions daughter Jenny Robertson; sons William and James; other minor children not named; executors, Revi William Swan and Andrew Finley; witnesses, James Thompson and John Finley. 2, p. 325. Hugh Bleakney of Washington Township, dated August 10, 1813, proved September 18, 1813; wife Susannah, who is to have one fourth part of a “ legacy left me by my mother in Ireland, ’ ’ the whole said to be ‘‘£80 Irish starling,” also one third part of rents, etc. of the place 4 ‘whereon I now live”; eon Robert Orr; daughters Mary, Jean and Anne; executors, wife Susannah, John Kirkpatrick and John Steel of Salem Township; witnesses, Andrew Love and James McKee. 2, p. 326. Robert McGuire, now of Allegheny County, not dated, probated Sep¬ tember 30, 1813; wife Nancy; children, James and Polly McGuire; exe¬ cutors, wife Nancy and Hugh Hamilton, Esq., of Westmoreland County; witnesses, William Longhead and Arthur Hill. 2, p. 327. Andrew McLean of Derry Township, dated August 27, 1813, proved 50 Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. October 2, 1813; wife Eleanor ; son Alexander; daughter Anne; land adjoining James Burns, deceased; brother Charles McLean; executors, James Lemmon and Robert Jonston; witnesses, John Anderson and John Carson. 2, p. 327. John Davison of North Huntington Township, dated December 14, 1807, proved October 7, 1813; children, Sarah (eldest daughter), James (eldest son), Margery, John, Jean, Joseph, Agnes, William, Abraham; executors, John Milligan, Esqr. and George Plummer, both of Westmore¬ land County, with my son John Davison, Esq. in the State of Ohio; witnesses, John Milligan, John Davison and Abraham Davison. 2, p. 328. John Muffly of Washington Township, dated September 25, 1813, proved October 23, 1813; children: John, David and other children not named; exeeutors, Daniel Ringle and Jacob Kuhns; witnesses, Samuel Paul and Christian Yoky. 2, p. 329. John McKean of Franklin Township, yeoman, dated June 4, 1804, proved November 4, 1813; wife Nancy; children: James and William (minors) to whom he leaves the home plantation and all smith tools, Hugh, Margaret, Catherine, Ann, Egnes, Polly, Sarah, Matty, Mary and Martha; exeeutors, Jeremiah Murray and son James McKean; witnesses, Joseph Collins and Ann Murry. 2, p. 329. James Hanlin of Fairfield Township, dated May 16, 1813, proved October 26, 1813; wife Sarah, to have the live stock that belongs ta his mother (mother still living) ; brother William, who is joint owner in the farm; an unborn child; sisters, Margaret Duncan and Jean McNear; executors, wife Sarah and brother William Hanlin; witnesses, David Louther and John Halferty. 2, p. 330. James Kirker, “a citizen of the United States and of the State of Pennsylvania,” dated October 16, 1813, proved November 1, 1813; wife Martha, real estate in Pennsylvania and Ohio; son William C. Kirker, a minor; brother Thomas Kirker to be guardian of son William C.; executors, brother Thomas Kirker and friend Robert Fulton, both of the state of Ohio; codicil, to nephew Joseph Kain and niece Margret Kain, orphan children of Jacob Kain, deceased; sister Mary Kain; nephew James McCail; mentions mother, but not by name; witnesses, A. Mc¬ Laughlin and S. W. Culbertson. Proved in Muskingham County, Ohio, the last Will and Testament of James Kirker, late of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, November 1, 1813 at Zanesville. The above is a copy. Original filed in Ohio. 2, p. 331. Robert McKee of Hempfield Township, dated November 9, 1813, proved November 23, 1813; wife Elizabeth; children: David, Mary, Samuel, John, Peggy, Betsy, Sally, Robert and Ann; mentions tract of land in the Keskeminites, adjoining Samuel Paul, Esq. ; Robert McKee, son of William and Mary McKee; executors, James Paul, Samuel McKee and Arthur Kiskaden; witnesses, John Smith and Rob. Williams. 2, p. 333. Jacob Sheveler of East Huntington Township, dated November 21, 1813, proved December 7, 1813; wife Nancy; children: Cathren, Polly, Henery, Jacob, Solomon, Franz, Susannah, Betzy, Sally, John and Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. 51 Levina (some being minors) ; executors, wife Nancy and John Vance; 2, p. 334. witnesses, John Vance and Tilman Bosenberger. James Kerr of East Huntington Township, dated November 16, 1813, proved December 7, 1813; wife Nelly; children: Manaaah, Patrick, Cathrena Dughan, Nancy Connor; grandchildren Nelley McBride and Francis McBride; Kitty McBride; grandson James Kerr; executors, son Manasah and John Vance; witnesses, Jesse McKinley and George Smith. 2, p. 335. William Smith of East Huntington Township, yeoman, dated March 19, 1810, proved December 8, 1813; children: William, Bobert, Elizabeth Starret, James and Peter; heirs of deceased daughter; executors, sons William and Bobert; witnesses, John Shutsler and Jacob Longnecker. 2, p. 335. John Bemeley of Franklin Township, dated August 9, 1813, proved December 9, 1813; children, John, Christian, George, Henery, Michael, Barbara, Christiene and Mary; granddaughter Susan Briney; executors, George Bose and Daniel Hankey both of Franklin Township; witnesses, Michael Bugh and Jacob Haymaker. 2, p. 336. Charles Campbell of North Huntington Township, dated November 23, 1813, proved December 17, 1813; wife Margaret, who is “to keep the three black children that now live with us until they come to age of 25 years,” also a small place in Hamilton Township, Franklin County, formerly property of James Brotherton, her former husband; daughters, Eliza and Meriah; also land in Franklin County containing 400 acres, formerly property of William Lean; brother James Campbell; sisters, Jean Holiday and Martha Campbell; brother (?) William Campbell; niece Sarah Gutrie; brother James Campbell, a tract of land adjoining North Mountains in Franklin County containing 130 acres; executors, wife Margaret and William Parks; witnesses, James B. McGrew and Sarah Guthrie. 2, p. 337. John Patrick of Derry Township, dated July 4, 1801, proved Decem¬ ber 25, 1813; children: James, Bobert, John, Thomas, Hanna Patrick and William; grandson John, son of Bobert; grandson Patrick son of Thomas; executors, son William -and friend Samuel Cochran; witnesses,. Wm. Crothers and Joseph White. 2, p. 338. William McGrew of North Huntington Township, dated 2 mo. 16 d.. 1806, proved February 5, 1814; wife Ann; children: Elizabeth, wife of Moses Cox, Hanah McGrew, Jean, wife of John Copeland, Finley McGrew, Ann, wife of Sampson Wiley, Nathan McGrew, Joseph McGrew and James McGrew; executors, sons, James and Nathan McGrew; witnesses, John Coplan and James B. McGrew. 2, p. 339. Thomas Jack, dated October 18, 1812. Appoints John Mariele and Henry Fulton, executors to dispose of all property for the use of Mother,. Elenor Jack, so much as is needed to maintain her during her life, the: remainder to be divided between said John Mariele and Henry Fulton;. attested to, by Samuel Bell and Joseph Bell; acknowledged in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1814. 2, p. 339., 52 Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. Andrew G. Graham, dated March 14, 1814, proved March 21, 1814; brother James Graham; nephew Dr. Wm. McLean, to be executor to dispose of all lands, etc. and divide proceeds equally among children (not named) ; witnesses, Thomas Fisher and Abraham May. 2, p. 340. William Hillis of Mt. Pleasant Township, dated January 3, 1814, proved March 24, 1814; wife Agnes; son Bobert; son John’s oldest child; son John’s widow; Peggy Hillis; Jean Hillis; John Hillis; executors, son Bobert and Francis Andrews; witnesses, John McFadden and John Andrews. 2, p. 341. James Shields of Greensburg, dated February 11, 1814, proved March 30, 1814; wife Elizabeth, plantation I bought of James Bingham in the Forks of Yough in Westmoreland, adjoining lands of Beverand William Wiley and others; land purchased from Bev. Bobert McGard and Alex¬ ander Guthrie; three houses in Greensburg; debts due Bobert Brown, Henry Bettall and Peter Bough; sister Bebecca Cannon all my undivided half of house and lot in New Alexandria devised to herself and me by -our father; three lots on bank of Loyalhanna opposite New Alexandria; James Shields Leasure, son of John Leasure, when 21; Joseph Wiley, son of Eev<i Wm. Wiley, at 21; Behoboth Meeting; sister’s daughter Nancy, plantation on Yough Biver ; children of my sister Bebecca Cannon ; execu¬ tors, Daniel Leasure, Bobert Brown and Bev<J William Wiley; witnesses, John Beed and Bobert Fulton; codicil, to Bobert Fulton who has lived with me for three years as apprentice, brass and smith tools; March 15, 1814; witnesses, Bobert Graham and William Herwick. June 23, 1853, Betters of Administration, C. T. A. D. B. N. granted to James Cannon of the city of Philadelphia. 2, p. 341-343. William Anderson of Unity Township, yeoman, dated September 27, 1811, proved April 5, 1814; wife Jennet; articles of agreement between me and my son Bobert and Thomas Hunter, lodged in the hands of Samuel Hunter; Homestead plantation adjoining lands of Arthur O ’hara, Wm. Anderson, Jr. and Philip Smith; children: William Anderson, Jr., Esther (wife of John Edger and her sons James and William Edger), Margaret, wife of Samuel Hunter, Janet, wife of Thomas Hunter, Bebecka, wife of Balph Hunter, John, Ezekiel and Bobert; executors, Jacob Smith, son John and son in law Samuel Hunter; witnesses, James Hunter and Paul Hugus. 2, p. 343. Samuel Stevenson of Hempfield Township, dated April 2, 1814, proved April 15, 1814; children: William, Beuby, Samuel, Nancy Meason, Molly McKee, Elizabeth Slone, Peggy Gourly and Ann; executors, William Stevenson and Thomas Meason; witnesses, James Chambers and Samuel McFarling. 2, p. 344. Thomas McFarling of Unity Township, dated April 9, 1814, proved April 22, 1814; wife Martha; children: eldest son Samuel, Mary, John, Benjamin, Bobert, William, David, Alexander, James and Wilson; exe•cutors, sons David and James; witnesses, James Sloan and Samuel McFarling. 2, p. 344. Patrick McVey of Washington Township, dated April 5, 1814, proved Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. 53 May 9, 1814; requests that body be interred “with my little son”; wife Ann and only son Edward; land at Slippery Rock ; eldest daughter Margaret McDonald and four unmarried daughters; executors, wife Ann and son Edward; witnesses, Patrick Murphy, John Murphy and Eleanor McVey. 2, p. 345. George Patty of Hempfield Township, dated May 29, 1807, proved April 22, 1814; wife, Elizabeth Patty; children: George, Belle Guilin, Rachel Guilin, Peggy, Rebekah Hays, Elizabeth McBonal and James; no executors named; witnesses, Robert Hunter, James Irwin and Samuel Shaw. 2, p. 345. Samuel Culbertson of Derry Township, dated February 16, 1814, proved February 25, 1814; wife Mary; children: Esther, Keziah, Margaret, James, Alexander, Hugh, Joseph, Robert and John; mentions a bound girl Nancy McGuire; Nicholas Chapman and Isaac Moore to make division of Real Estate; executors, sons, Alexander, James and Hugh and son in law John Huey; witnesses, Robert Lee, William Bell and Thomas McCartney. 2, p. 346. Ebenezer Walker of Rostraver Township, dated February 26, 1813, proved May 23, 1814; wife Mary; children: George, Rachel McGrew, Elizabeth Smith and others not named; executors, sister’s son James Campbell and my wife Mary; witnesses, James Cunningham, Robert Cunningham and Alexr Cunningham. 2, p. 346. Samuel Hoey, dated April 23, 1814, proved May 23, 1814; children: Ann Hoy, James, Elizabeth and Mary Kerns; executors, Michael Rugh and James Hutchinson, Sr.; witnesses, Andrew McElwain and John McElwain. 2, p. 346. James Hutchinson of Franklin Township, dated April 22, 1814, proved May 26, 1814; wife Martha; children: Richard, John, James, Benjamin, Martha, Ann and Persilla; executors, wife Martha, John Wells of Greensburg and Jeremiah Murray; witnesses, Andrew Laramore, Elizabeth Laramore and William Kain. 2, p. 347. Joseph Miller of East Huntington Township, dated December 13, 1812, proved May 25, 1814; wife Mary; children: William, Joseph, Esther, Robert, William and Alexander; executors, sons Joseph, William and Alexander; witnesses, Matthew McClanahan and John Rodgers. 2, p. 348. James Coulter of Derry Township, dated April 9, 1814, proved May 30, 1814; wife Margaret; son Charles; son Robert; daughter Betsy Miller; Ruth Humphreys; grandson James Humphreys; grandson James, son of Robert Coulter; grandson James Washington Coulter, son of Charles; son James Coulter; executor, son James Coulter; witnesses, Samuel Miller and Thomas Culbertson. 2, p. 349. James Brown of Fairfield Township, dated October 8, 1813, proved January 27, 1814; sons William, David and daughters Jean and Mar¬ garet; son in law Daniel Jones; witnesses, William Brown, Jr. and John Clark. 2, p. 349. Jacob Houseman of Rostraver Township, Nuncupative, proved May 22, 1814; wife Elizabeth; sons John and Christopher, three daughters 54 Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. all minors; witnesses, Sarah Eizzington and Wm. Eizzington, June 14, 1814. 2, p. 349. Andrew Larimore, dated May 15, 1814, proved June 13, 1814; wife, Elizabeth; sons, James, David and John (youngest son) ; daughter not named; executors, wife, Elizabeth and Robert Rainey; witnesses, Wil¬ liam Finley, John Shields and Mary Stewart. 2, p. 350. Mathias Bruck, dated February 7, 1814; wife Maria; mentions Georg Brack; Thrysa [Theresa] Brack, Mary Brack, Henry Bruck, Peter, Maria, Elizabeth, Margoretha, Catherina; German Will, recorded June 13, 1814. 2, p. 351. William Gilson of Derry Township, dated April 6, 1808, proved October 18, 1814; mentions grandson, William the eldest and Richard, sons of son John Gilson; son David, and his three children; daughter Betzy and her children, William, Hannah, Sally, Margaret and Ruth Trindle; grandchildren Hannah, William and John Campbell; son Thomas and his children William and “the rest of them”; daughter Margaret; son John’s son Alexander; executors, Thomas Culbertson and Uriah Matson; witnesses, John Shields and James Shields. 2, p. 351. David Kilgore of Mt. Pleasant Township, dated June 1, 1814, probated June 27, 1814; wife Sarah; son Jesse Kilgore “my big Bible”; eldest son James Kilgore “my watch,” etc.; son John Kilgore; land in Donegal Township, Westmoreland Co.; daughter Betzey wife of James Golf; sons William Kilgore, Ezekiel Kilgore, Daniel Kilgore, David Kil¬ gore; daughter Jenny, wife of John Edgar; grandchildren John Hull and David Hull; executors, friends Daniel Leasure and James Jack; witnesses, James White and John Leasure. 2, p. 352. William Orr of Elizabeth Township, Allegheny Co., Pa., dated July 1, 1814, probated July 1, 1814; mentions land in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland Co.; son Charles Orr and his son John Orr; “my bible to my son Charles and my carpenter tools”; daughter Margaret; son John Orr; eldest dau. Estella Douglass; second daughter Jean Watt and her husband; children of deceased daughter Eloner Douglass, viz.: Inary Douglass, Martha Douglass, Jean Douglass, William Douglass, Ann Douglass and Eloner Douglass, all under age; to grandson William Orr; four grandsons, viz.: Wm. Orr, son of Charles; William Orr, son of John Orr; William Douglass, son of Robert Douglass; son John Orr to the guardians of deceased daughter Eloner Douglass six children aforesaid; John Watt to be paid what is coming to him; executors, two sons Charles and John Orr and John Watt; witnesses, Hugh S. Myomery and John Mitchael. 2, p. 352. Christopher Houseman of Rostraver Township, dated October 24, 1809, probated July 2, 1814; son Jacob to have all land on condition he pay each daughter (not named) the sum of $50.00; grandaughter Sarah White (unmarried); executors, son Jacob and James Cunningham; witnesses, Bela Smith and John J. Houseman. 2, p. 354. Alan McLean of Laughlinstown, Westmoreland Co., dated August 8, 1814; probated August 22, 1814; wife Elizabeth; sons Charles McClain ’ Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. 55 and William, land adjoining Archibald Adams and others; executor, son Charles McLean; witnesses, James Clark and Abraham May. 2, p. 354. John McGrail, dated 27 day, 6 month, 1814, proved August 24, 1814; wife Mary McGrail; children Moses, Elizabeth and six others not named; executors, Mary McGrail and James B. McGrew; witnesses, Moses Black¬ burn and Sam’l McGrew. 2, p. 355. James Kain of Mt. Pleasant Township, dated August 13, 1783, pro¬ bated [no date probate]; wife Martha; children: William, Paul, John, James, Joseph, Elizabeth, Mary and Anna all minors; son John to be apprenticed to Wm. Finley; executors, James Walker, John Hutchinson and William Finley; witnesses, William Finley, James Walker and John Hutchinson; September 13, 1783, James Walker, William Finley and John Hutchinson renounce executorship; witnesses, Mary Perry and James Kinkead. James Hamelton of Oonemaugh Township, County of Indiana, Penn¬ sylvania, dated April 2, 1808, probated August 6, 1808; daughter, Eli¬ zabeth (insane) ; eldest son Hans; son James; Ann Getty (?) ; daughter Mary Henery; grandchildren, viz.: Ann and William Henery; daughter Margret Thornburg ; heirs of deceased daughter Cathrin Vane ; two youngest sons, William and John; executors, Alexander Craig, Joshua Simpson and James Parr, Esq., all of Westmoreland Co.; witnesses, James Parr, William Hunter and James G. Whelen; recorded 1814. 2, p. 356. James Bailey of Rostraver Township, dated July 11, 1814, probated October 1, 1814; mentions Mother Nancy Bailey; brother Nathaniel Bailey all share in the tract of land held and occupied by my Mother Nancy Bailey after her decease; brother Elias Bailey all my cooper tools; sister Nancy; executors, Mother Nancy Bailey, brother Nathaniel Bailey and Alexander Moorehead; witnesses, James Doughty and Nicholas Snyder. 2, p. 357. James MeCutchon of Washington Township, dated September 25, 1814, probated October 11, 1814; wife Margaret; son Samuel; son Alexander; youngest sons William and Andrew ; five daughters, not named ; executors, wife Margaret and sons Samuel and William McCutchon; witnesses, 2, p. 357. Benjamin Bunell and Jean Murry. Amos Bollman of Lexington, March 15, 1813. Dear Friend. Have waited long to hear from you and now feel it my duty to write to you, tho’ this letter will be a surprise and most unexpected to you and the contents of this letter equally unexpected. I might tell you without hesitation that I have volunteered my services for six months in defence of my country’s rights. You might ask why I have acted thus. I shall give you my reason in a few words. * * I think it the duty of every true honest hearted American to step forward in the defence of his country’s rights and if ever their assistance was needed it is at a crisis such as this. Another reason is that, I am fully sensible that I have been too much confined for the last twelve months being frequently — 56 — Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. unwell and I have not the least doubt but a summer ’s campaign will be¬ ef great use to me in regard of my health. * * I want you if you please to take a little trouble on yourself for me in case I should fall a victim to the unrelenting hand of the enemy. * * I want you to dispose of thesmall portion of landed property which falls to my share and collect the small sum that is in James Kelley’s hands, together with the small trifle that is coming from yourself, you will make an equal distribution be¬ tween my two little brothers Henry and Aaron. Remember at the same time to reserve as much in your hands as will amply pay you for your trouble. You may perhaps think this is an ungenerous devide as to my other brothers but the portion is so small that it is not worth while tomake many mouthfulls of it. They are my favorite brothers, I shall request you not to let it come to the ears of -the two boys that I have left them anything until you ascertain for certain that I am dead. * * I shall leave word with McOwens, the man I work with, to write you a few lines as he will have a better opportunity of hearing from the troops that go out from this place than you will * * the volunteers who were taken prisoners at the late battle on the 22nd, at the river Resen,, have generally returned which leaves room for others to take their place.. # * Our army to the west has been unsuccessful during the last six months but I hope some good will be done this summer. I trust our cause is good and our motive pure, if so the God of heaven will be our protectorand shield in the time of danger. We have had the melancholy news of your Uncle Smiley’s death announced in the public prints. # * We wiU march from here in a week or ten days. Please give my sincere love and esteem to aunt and the family and all my friends and -acquaintances. A last farewell from your sincere friend and well wisher. Amos Bellman. To John S. Adair. Attested by Robert Clark and John Young, Sr. before the Justice of Peace, Westmoreland Co., Pa., November 2, 1813, who swore to the hand¬ writing of said Amos Rollman. 2, p. 358-359. Adam Kline of South Huntington Township, yeoman, dated November4, 1814, probated December 19, 1814; wife Barbara; children: John, Polly, Barbara, Hannah, Daniel (minor under 14 years of age), Cathrens. Keple, Christiana Roods, and Betzy Stitejyisxeeutors wife and son John; witnesses, Andrew Finley and Daniel Hill.," 2, p. 359.. William Clayton of Rostraver Township, farmer, dated December 11, 1814, proved January 18, 1815; wife Rachel; no children; executors, Joseph P. Weddell and Rachel Clayton; witnesses, Elias Kerr and John Imphfield. 2, p. 360. Christian Stoner of East Huntington Township, dated March 13, 1813, proved December 30, 1814; wife Barbara; children: Barbara, Anney, Christian (minor) John, Abraham, Jacob, Daniel, David, Rebecca Wertz, Henry, Elizabeth Shirey; a lime kiln; executors, John Stoner and John Wertz ; witnesses, Nicholas Swope and Mathias Tintsman. 2, p. 361. Samuel Warden of East Huntington Township, farmer, dated January Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. 57 1, 1815, probated January 23, 1815; wife Molly; sons Paul, Samuel, Robert and John; daughter Matta wife of William Latta; executors, Robert Neel, son of William Neel and Samuel Neel, son of John Neel; witnesses, John Neel and Chas. Fullwood. 2, p. 361. Nancy McAvey, dated September 11, 1814, proved January 28, 1815; children: Edward, Margaret, Daniel, Eloner, Mary, Nancey and Sally; form of a letter ; no executors ; witnesses, Patrick McAvey and Sarah Price. 2, p. 363. Christopher Shocky of Frederick County, State of Maryland, dated June 8, 1773; wife Maria; son Valentine Shocky, a house I have sold him; sons: John, Jacob, Isaac, Abraham and Christopher; daughters, Elizabeth, Hallen, Barbara and Magtanca Stamback; executor, wife Maria; witnesses, Andrew Huber, John Huber and Henry Huber; pro¬ bated 10 December, 1796; recorded February 1, 1815. 2, p. 363. John Bell of Derry Township, dated April 4, 1813, proved January 30, 1815; wife Martha; son John, big Bible, etc.; son Walter, “160 acres I purchased of him in state of Ohio, the title being in my son John’s name, also farming implements which he is to take into Ohio with him, and who is to move to state of Ohio ; son James a minor ; other children not named; executors, son John Bell and son in law, George Pumroy; witnesses, William Bell and Samuel Moorehead. 2, p. 364. Charles Gillespy, dated February 7, 1815, proved March 4, 1815; son William and his children, land upon which he now lives; son John; daughter Jean; executors, Daily and David Drannon; witnesses, Hugh Mitchel and David Jennings. 2, p. 367. Henery Remely of Franklin Township, dated February 15, 1815, proved March 7, 1815; wife Caty; Adam Remeley now living with me; executor, Michael Remeley of Franklin Township; witnesses, Michael Rugh and Conrad Wall. 2, p. 365. Marey Saams of North Huntington Township, dated September 6, 1806, proved March 27, 1815; children: Hannah Weaver, Frederick Saam, Elizabeth Rittshooner, Margaret Mechlen and Adam Saam; exe¬ cutor, son Adam Saam; witnesses, Thomas Painter and William Parks. 2, p. 366. Michael Ring of Unity Township, dated February 25, 1815, proved March 27, 1815; wife Catherine; children: Elizabeth, Catherine, John, Margaret, Susannah, Mary, and Miehael; house in Town of Pleasant, Unity Township; executors, wife and Henry Hugus; witnesses, John Momeyer and Paul Hugus. 2, p. 366. Mary Turner of Derry Township, dated June 2, 1809, proved April 5, 1815; eldest son Robert Turner; son in law Andrew IVicPherrin, “a note due me from him dated August 1, 178» to be his and his wife Margaret’s’’; son John Turner; daughter, Mary Gibson; daughter t Martha Anderson; son George Turner, note from him to me due Sep¬ tember 23, 1784; son Joseph Turner; money in possession of Robert Donovan; granddaughter, Mary, daughter of Joseph Turner; son in law John Anderson; executor, Joseph Turner; witnesses, James Anderson 2, p. 367. and Andrew Kincaid. 58 Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. Jacob Holms of Donegal Township, dated March 28, 1815, proved April 14, 1815; wife Catherine; children: Daniel, Caty, Polly, John, Jonas, Susannah, Elizabeth and Joseph; Adam Neeley, June., to be his guardian; executor, Georgs Kelk of Ligonier Valley; witnesses, Robert Montgomery and 'William Jenkinson. 2, p. 368. Joseph Ogden of Fairfield Township, dated April 5, 1815, proved April 14, 1815; wife Susannah Ogden; children: (oldest) John and James; eldest daughter Elizabeth Hendricks; sons George and Armstrong; two youngest sons Amos and William; youngest daughters Mary and Susannah ; executors, James Willson .and Robert Piper; witnesses, James Donaldson and Joseph Howel. 2, p. 369. Joseph Hills of Rostraver Township, dated March 9, 1815, proved May 5, 1815; wife Molly; children: John, Jacob, Isaac and Andrew, Sally, Kitty and Betty; executors; James Cunningham and John House¬ man; witnesses, John Robinson and Jesse Reeves. 2, p. 370. James Beverly of North Huntington Township, dated March 4, 1815, proved May 9, 1815 ; wife Marey, large Bible, etc. ; Rachel McKinney, wife of John McKinney; James Beverley McKinney son of John McKinney; Mary Rankin of Ireland; Jean Wallis; Margaret Clemens; James Gant; executors, James Gant and Paul Warden; witnesses, Francis Andrews and John Andrews. 2, p. 370. Morres McClosky of Franklin Township, dated November 15, 1813, proved May 24, 1815; wife Rosanna; children: Daniel, James and Elinor; land adjoining Michael McClosky, John MeConnel and Isaac Moore; chil¬ dren are minors; executors, George Ament, Sen. and Isaac Moore; wit¬ nesses, Wm. McQuead and John McGonell. 2, p. 370. Henry Assure of Hempfield Township, yeoman, dated March 15, 1810, proved Juno 2, 1815; wife Margaret; children: Henry, William and others not named; executors, wife Margaret and Jacob Werner; witnesses, William Wever and Nicholas Long. 2, p. 372. Robert Shields of Derry Township; dated August 24, 1803, proved June 22, 1815; son James Shields; daughter Rebecka Cannon; grand¬ daughter Rachel Cannon; lots in New Alexandria; son Robert Shields if he return; executors, son James Shields and son in law James Cannon; witnesses, Robert Boyd and Adam Kerr. 2, p. 373. John Crooks of Washington Township, dated July 4, 1814, proved June 23, 1815; eldest son, Wm. Crooks, land whereon I live adjoining lands of Judge Wallace, Frances Beverly and David Alter; second son James Crooks, land adjoining above and Hugh Mellon’s; son John Crooks; eldest daughter Rachel McLaughlin; John McLaughlin; daughter Mary (unmarried) ; executors, three sons William, James and John; wit¬ nesses, John Ross and William Ross. 2, p. 374. Sarah Anderson of South Huntington Township, dated June 24, 1815, proved July 3, 1815; to James son of Thomas Anderson; Robert son of Thomas Anderson; Sally daughter of Thomas Anderson; daughter Betzy; son John Anderson; no executors; witnesses, Charles Mitchel and John Barr. 2, p. 375. Abstracts of Wills of Westmoreland County. 59 Philip Bare of South Huntington Township, dated May 29, 1815, proved August 1, 1815; crops in the ground and money coming from same in Virginia; wife Barbara; children: Joseph, Christian, Jacob, Samuel, David, Margaret, John and Philip; mentions a deed of con¬ veyance to John Bear of Virginia agreeable to Last Will and Testament of Christopher Bear; executors, John Tintsman and Henry Bare; wit¬ nesses, Jacob Tintsman and David Brenemen ; German Will. 2, p. 375. Rev. Wm. Weaver of Hempfield Township, Preacher of the Gospel; dated July 14, 1815, proved August 5, 1815; wife, Anne Maria; sons: David, John, Abraham, Jacob, Nicholas, William (to have my large Bible) ; daughters not named; executors, son in law, David Punk, brother in law, Adam Saam, and Daniel Kendig; witnesses, Lenerd Beck and Jos. Weigley. 2, p. 376. James Robb of Sandy Creek Township, Crawford Co., Pa., dated, April 15, 1803, wife, not named, land adjoining John Pollock Robb, John Montgomery and Robert Morgan; children: Thomas Robb, John Pollock Robb, Mary Willson, Elizabeth McMillen, Margaret McMillen and Hannah Elrood; executors, son Thomas Robb and My Wife; land in South Huntington Township, Westmoreland Co., names James Willson; daughter Mary Willson and her children, viz. : James, Elizabeth, Martha and John Willson. Andrew Pinley, Esq. and daughter Mary Wilson to be executor of last part of will pertaining to Westmoreland Co. property; witnesses, William Wylie, Itthiel Dod; acknowledged in Mercer Co., Pa., April 15, 1803; recorded in Mercer Co., in Will Book A, p. 58; proved in Westmoreland Co., July 3, 1812; proved in Mercer Co., 22 June, 1815. Jacob Steer of Donegal Township, dated August 5, 1803 proved August 23, 1815; children: Conrod, Barnett and Catherin; executor son Conrod; witnesses, Peter Gay, Peter Hinds and Adam Byerly. 2, p. 377.