Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Bedford County, Registered at Bedford, Pennsylvania

ABSTRACT OP WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS OF BEDFORD COUNTY. REGISTERED AT BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA. CONTRIBUTED BY THE LATE MISS NINA LEA. ( Continued from Volume XI, page 49.) Charles Beegle of Colerain Township, dated 3rd February; proved April 5, 1808. Wife Catharina one hundred dollars and her thirds. Eldest son Frederick one hundred dollars. My two daughters Eva Margaretha and Catharine. Youngest son Daniel plantation whereon I now live. Executors: Wife Catharina and son Frederick. Witnesses: Wil¬ liam Jones, Daniel Shumaker. February 3, 1808. N. B. If there is any overplus after settlement, my four children are to receive the same equally. Witnesses: Christian Vol. 1, p. 255. Hacker, Daniel Shumaker. William Wilkins of Belfast Township, Bedford County, yeoman. Dated 13th. February 1808, proved May 23, 1808. Wife Bridget use of estate during widowhood. Five sons and two daughters, Viz. Francis, Thomas, Samuel, John, William, Elenor Wilkins and Rebecca Calhoun. Grandson William, son of Thomas Wilkins. My desire is that my sons Samuel, John and William remain and assist their mother. Executors: Sons Samuel and John. Witnesses: Francis Welch, W®. Lavering. p. 256. John Dibert of township and County of Bedford. Dated 29th April, 1807, proved June 14, 1808. Wife Mary use of Plantation where I live during Widowhood, and then to descend to son John. Son David the plantation he now lives on near Stoystown in Somerset County. Daughers Eve, wife of Peter Fetter; Elizabeth, wife of Valentine Rhinehart; Barbara, wife of Valentine Fickes; Susannah, wife of Samuel Rroudebush; Cradle; Catharine; Mary; and Rachel to have an equal share in nine hundred pounds. Children under age to be supported. Executors: Wife Mary and Christopher Reiley, Esqr. of Borough of Bedford. Wit¬ p. 258. nesses: John Tod, David Keeffe. Francis Shives of Bethel Township, Bedford County. Dated 15th. February, 1808, proved August 4, 1808. Wife Mary use of Plantation whereon we now live until my youngest son comes of age and one third of all produce raised on both my plantations as long as she continues my widow. Eldest son Jacob one sixth part of my estate. Andrew Shives seventy dollars over the one sixth part. Son Daniel, daughter Sarah Shives and sons John and Peter. Executor: Jacob Hart. Wit¬ nesses: Joseph Jercy, Moses Gordon, Junr, Benjamin Pittman, p. 260. Frederick Rice of Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County. Dated 15th. November, 1804, proved December 26, 1808. Being very old and weak in body. Wife Catharine one third of estate during her (168) of Bedford County. 169 natural life and after her decease the same to he equally divided among my heirs. Catharine Hook at twenty one or day of marriage five pounds. Executors: My wife and son Frederick Rice, Junr. Witnesses: George Hardinger and Philip Rice. p. 261. John Rogers of Bloody Run, Bedford County. No dates. My estate to be divided equally among my children now in Ireland, namely, Mary Rogers now about twenty years of age, son Daniel eighteen years, Michael sixteen years and John fourteen. I wrote them some time in December last and gave a bill of £59. .12. . 6. .Irish money to James Conner of Baltimore, Clark to Smith and Steen to be remited to Robert Moor’s son in Derry, Ireland, for the use of my children. Executors: Friends Thomas Heyden and Joseph Esley of the town of Bedford. Witness : Ira Manvill. p. 263. Martin Holderbaum of Bedford Township, yeoman. Dated 30 March, 1804, proved June 2, 1804. Wife Margaret and daughters Polly, Eliza¬ beth and Joulian, Mother Joulian for careing for me while I was sick. Sons Martin and John. Executors: Frederick Reichard and my Mother Julian. Witnesses: German name, Peter Holderbaum. 1804, 21 May. Frederick Reaghert renounces executorship. 1804, 2 June. Juliana Ilolderbaum renounces executorship. Witnesses: Jacob p. 263. Bo'nnett, John Tod. Adam Stiger of Bethel Township, Bedford County. Dated 30 Janu¬ ary, 1807, proved 7 October, 1808. Wife Mary lot number seven in Warfordsburg with all the buildings thereon. Remainder of estate to be equally divided among my children. Executors : wife Mary and sonin-law Luke Fetter. Witnesses: William Jacques, James Strain, Joseph p. 265. Blair. Valentine Edlemon of Air Township; 29 September, 1807, proved 1809, February 15. Wife Elizabeth all estate both real and personal during her natural life. Children: Jacob, Mary Lovelcote, Caty Swank, Elizabeth Dishon and Vallentine Edlemon. Executors: Wife Elizabeth and son Vallentine. Witnesses: Daniel Lavering, Boltis Dishon, p. 267. Joseph Sparks, Senior of Providence Township. Dated 13 March, 1809, proved 3 April, 1809. Oldest son Joseph and sons Solomon and Jacob, and my five oldest daughters, Viz Mary, Rebeckah, Susannah, Elizabeth and Sarah, each £3. Youngest daughter Cloe all real estate during her life. Executors: Daughter Cloe and son Joseph. Witnesses: Amos McDaniel, Peter McDaniel, Joseph Neal. p. 268. — John Bowser of St. Clair Township, Bedford County; dated 3rd August, 1808, proved 20th May, 1809. Tract in St. Clair Township con¬ taining one hundred and eighty acres to my son George, he paying six hundred and seventy pounds to my other children. To wit, Michael; Elizabeth, wife of John Mauk; Ann Eliza, wife of Henry Beckly; Eve, wife of John Arthurs; Children of my deceased daughter Madlena Swoeland and my son John. Grandson John Bowser my Great Bible. Executors: Friends George M. Imler and Michael Rickie. Witnesses: p. 270. Charles McDowellj John Tod. 170 Abstract of Wills and Administrations John Williams of Bedford. Dated 17th January, 1809, proved 13th June, 1809. Children, viz Hannah French, William Williams, John Williams, Junr., Charles Williams, Anthony Williams, Samuel Williams, Wife Hannah. Son Solomon, Executor. Witnesses: Christian Felton, p. 271. Abr. Martin, Francis Reynolds. Kinehart(f) Wolf of Bedford Township. Dated 9th June, 1807; proved 2nd August, 1809. Children: John, William, Edward; Sarah, wife of Thomas Blair; Mary, wife of John Knicely; Rachel, wife of Abraham Knicely; Rose, wife of Peter Miller; Elizabeth having some time since decease, leaving issues, her share to Neal McMullin who is to divide the same, to her boys at twenty one and the girls at eighteen. Executors: sons John and William. Witnesses: George Smith, James Rea, Jacob p. 273. Bonnett. John Snider of Southampton Township, dated 18th April, 1809; proved 23rd August, 1819. Wife Mary. Eldest son John not of age; other children John, Philip, Jacob, Easter, Mary and Elizabeth. Execu¬ tors: Wife Mary and Joseph Sparks, Junior. Witnesses: Adam Wemmer, John Henry Kensmon, Jacob Wemmer. 1819, August 14. Renun¬ p. 274. ciation of Joseph Sparks as executor, filed. Adam Beem of Bedford County, will proved 4th January, 1810. Eldest son Jacob one hundred and eighty pounds. Second son Frederick one hundred and ninety pounds. Son-in-law Casper Swend ten pounds. Son-in-law Christopher Baker fifty pounds. Sons Jacob and Frederick my plantation situated in Friends ’ Cove in Bedford County. Wives of my three sons, Priscilla, Eve and Margaret, and my two daughters, Mary, wife of Michael Cook and Elizabeth, wife of Christopher Baker, the residue of my estate to be equally divided. Executors: George Beem and Michael Cook. Witnesses: Jacob Fletcher, John Fletcher. p. 275. Ludwich Sample of Bedford Township, Farmer; dated 16th Decem¬ ber, 1809; proved 8th January, 1810. Brother Adam Sample one half of all my property. Sister Susanna. Adam Mock, son of sister Eliza¬ beth. Mother Christina Sampel the other half of my estate during her p. 277. life. Witnesses: Frederick Rinehart, George Earnst. John Crisman of Bedford Township, Farmer; dated 20th May, 1805; proved 16th January, 1810. Wife Hannah. Sons Jeremiah, John, Ben¬ jamin, and daughters Sarah Brown, Catharine Fligle, Mary Swager, Rachel Wertz, Hannah Hull, Ruth Crisman, wife of Elijah Crisman, and grand-daughter Abigail. John and Elizabeth, children of George Cris- mun, deceased, ten pounds each. Executors: Wife Hannah, son William Crisman and Valentine Wertz. Scott. Witnesses: Nathan Hammond, John p. 278. George Mock of Bedford County, dated 8th January, 1810; proved 2nd April, 1810. Wife Eve all wool which is now dipt of the Bheep and one third of my estate during widowhood. Children: Jacob, George, Jr., Michael, Catharine Engle and Polly Mock. Executors: Son John Mock of Bedford County. and friend Jacob Smith. William Justice. 171 Witnesses: George Lingenfel, Jesse Justice, p. 282. Hugh Ferguson of Providence Township, dated 8th june 1805; proved 4th April, 1810. Wife Elizabeth use of estate during her life. Children, vizt. Jean, oldest daughter, and wife of William Rider, now deceased; John, Mary, Ann, Elizabeth, Rebeccah, Joseph and Isabelah each an equal share. Robert and Hugh, sons of William Rider, deceased, each five pounds. Daughters, vizt. Ann Gibson and Rebecca Laferty each a cow. Children, Vizt. John Ferguson, Mary Moore, Ann Gibson, Eliza¬ beth Mortimer, Rebeckah Laferty, Joseph and Isabella Davis each an eaqual share of my estate. Executors: Son John Ferguson and son-inlaw William Davis. Witnesses: John Henricks, Jacob Snider, William Snider. p. 283 Joseph Hewitt of Sinkeleer (St Clair) Township, dated 25th Novem¬ ber, 1809 ; proved 26th April, 1810. Son John Hewitt my whole and sole estate both bonds and notes. Son George three pounds. Son Jonathan three pounds. Son Joseph fifteen pounds. Daughter Mary Hewitt ten pounds. Executors: sons Joseph and John. Witnesses: Tobias Ham¬ p. 286. mer, John Border. Jacob Miller of Bedford County, dated 25th June, 1809; proved 21st May, 1810. Wife Eve all estate during her life and then to be divided amongst my children. Executrix: Wife Eve and son George Miller. Witnesses: John Develbiss, Jacob Miller. “January 4th 1832. Death of Eve Miller, one of the Exeeutors, sug¬ gested the same day, [the] Renunciation of George Miller the other Executor, and Letters of Administration granted with the Will annexed to Anthony Shoemaker, Esq.” Sureties: Samuel Morrow and George Mullin. p. 289. Samuel Paxton of Bedford County, dated 19th April, 1809; proved 6th August, 1810. Wife Elizabeth all estate and who I appoint Exeeup. 289. trix. Witnesses: Frederick Simons, Samuel B. Beall. Elizabeth Ferguson, widow, of County of Bedford, dated 8th August, 1810; proved 24th August, 1810. In consideration of the many services rendered unto me by my grand-daughter Elizabeth Mortimer, I be¬ queath to her certain moveable estate. Her mother Elizabeth Mortimer, Senr. remainder of Estate to be disposed of according to the Will of my late Husband. Witnesses: John Moore, Joseph Mortimer. p. 90. Henry Lavering of Bedford County, Blacksmith; dated 18th October, 1809; proved September 14, 1810. Wife Ann personal estate and in¬ terest of one hundred and ten pounds, fifteen shillings in the hands of Christopher Brewer during her life. Son William three hundred acres on the East side of the Mountain. Children: Margaret, Daniel, Eliza¬ beth, John, Mary Ann. Aholibanna and Rebecca. If Margaret Stouett stays her time, thirty dollars. Sons Daniel and William shall erect a good post and rail fence round the Grave yard and they are to be my executors. Witnesses: John Ockarman, Sami. Wilkins, John Wilkinsp. 291. 172 Abstract of Wills and Administrations William Young of Hopewell Township, dated 26*h February, 1810; proved December 17, 1810. The amount of William Lane’s note which is sued for in my Son Alexander Young’s name, on Esqr. Fannagans Docket to be paid to my Wife, when recovered and use of all estate during her life, and at her decease the remainder to my son Alexander. Executors: My Wife, son Alexander and John Piper, Junr. Witnesses: p. 292. Abraham Fluck, Henry Stover, Junr., Alexr. M. Piper. Ellis Rodgers of St. Clair Township, dated 20th September, 1810; proved December 29, 1810. Wife Ester certain income during widow¬ hood. Three eldest sons Eli, Lewis and John. Son Abner one half of the Herrican tract across the Branch and he to have the upper end and the other half to my daughter Elizabeth. Son Ellis the tract I now live on and tract that lays Northward of John Sweezes. Five Daugh¬ ters: Ruth, Rebecca, Rachel, Ester and Mary. Executors: Samuel W’ey and Alexander McGriger. Witnesses: John Thomas, Amos Penrose. N. B. 1 have thought for the Better Securing and confirming this my Last Will and Testament to make this supplement, that is I impower and authorize my Executors to make any alteration they may think best in any Respect that will be to the advantage of my wife and children. p. 294. Witnesses: John Thomas, Amos Penrose. Jonathan Scott of the County of Bedford, dated 18th September, 1810; proved February 1, 1811. Brother John Scott Executor and all real estate. Sister Martha Graham five pounds. Witnesses i Daniel Layer¬ ing, William McKinley. p. 296. Elizabeth Young of Township of Hopewell, Widow; dated 10th March, 1810; proved March 5, 1811. Son Peter fifty pounds. Son Christopher one hundred pounds. Son William six pounds. Children of daughter Mary Rinehart. Daughters: Catherine Boolman, Elizabeth Foard and Sarah Kay. Grand daughter Polly, daughter of Elizabeth Foard. Grand daughter Rebecca, oldest daughter of Sarah Kay and Sarah, daughter of Mary Rinehart. Eight children: John, Frederick, Peter, Christopher, Catherine, Elizabeth, Sarah and heirs of daughter Mary Rinehart. Nich¬ olas and Elizabeth, children of C. Boolmar. Executors: Sons John and Christopher. WHneses: John Piper, The*. Buck. Codicil. Son John Young two Shares of the remainder of my estate as a Compensation for Trouble and expense he may have by my Living with him. To his Daughter Elizabeth a Walnut chest marked with the Two first Leters of Adam Young, Deceased. p. 297-299. John Hunter of Bedford County, dated 18th April, 1811; proved June 25, 1811. I desire that my body may be laid as near my late brother William and sons William and Thomas and daughter Rhoada as may be in the dust. Four hundred dollars to the permanent fund of the Theo¬ logical Seminary in the City of New York, under the care of the Rev. J. M. Mason. Ten dollars annually to the Rev. John Linn, pastor of the Reformed Congregation in this place, while he remains the pastor. Wife Mary the yearly interest on forty shares in the Union Bank of Maryland and also one half of my personal estate as well as one third rent of my lands and house in McConnellsburg. Sister Elizabeth Gallaway one hun- of Bedford County. 173 Sister Agnes Gallaway one hundred dollars. Brother David the watch given me by my late brother William and also certain books. Brother Alexander six of my books. Honored Father my Margin Bible and other books. Sister Rhoda a legacy. Daughter Mary Ann Hunter is not of age and is to be in the care of her mother. House and lot I own in partnership with George W. Darrah to be sold. Executors: Father-in-law Thomas Johnston and brother David Hunter. p. 300. Witnesses: Th°. McClellan, David Hunter. dred and fifty dollars. Adis Linn of Bradford County, dated 2na September, 1804; proved August 31, 1811. Wife Jemina. Daughters Mary Trocel, Effy Stimits. Son Adis two hundred and six acres lying in Bedford County adjoining lands of William Y&ncleaf, Sawders and state line, and the desk called Adises desk and the Crop-cut-saw. Executors: Sons Elisha and Adis. p. 302. Witnesses: John Yanbuskirk, Samuel Powell, Levi Linn. William Morton, Senr. of Belfast Township, dated 19th August, 1798; proved April 2, 1811. Daughter Elinor Morton. Sons John, William, James, Edward and Richard each an equal share on my lands. Daugh¬ ters Mary and Jean Morton both under age. Wife Margret to have a competent sustainance during her widowhood. Executors : sons John and William. Witnesses: Francis Reynolds, Thomas Morton. p. 303. Alexander Mock of Woodberry Township, dated 8th November; proved Decamber 2, 1811. Portions I have given to my children at the time of their marrying to be deducted from their shares in my estate. Eldest son John, Eldest daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Gerber, sons Alex¬ ander and Jacob, daughter Sarah, wife of Daniel Longacre. Daughter Ann, wife of Samuel Gerber the interest on three hundred pounds an¬ nually and at her decease the same to be equally divided among her children. I live with my son Jacob and his wife who attend to me. Land I bought of Daniel Camerer. Executors: sons John, Alexander and Jacob, all of Woodberry Township. Witnesses: Jacob Snowberger, p. 305. Daniel Camerer, Daniel Kensinger. Frederick Hartle of Woodberry Township, dated 19th April, 1811; proved December 21, 1811. Wife Margaret one third of all rents arising from tract on which I now live during her widowhood. Children: Fred¬ erick, Elizabeth, wife of Michael Lane; Kitty, wife of Daniel Hoover; Jacob; Daughter Margaret, wife of Daniel Stoneker; Daughter Susey, wife of John Snowberger; Polly, wife of Henry Smith; Julian, wife of Adam Shoyer; Barbara, wife of Samuel Roads; Sally, wife of Christian Hoover; Eve, Ester, Fanny. Son John a tract of land situate in Hunt¬ ingdon County which I hold by deed of conveyance from Jacob Snow¬ berger and Catharine his wife, executed 26'th April, 1803, and containing one hundred and twenty five acres. Executers: Two confidential neigh¬ bours Conrod Martin and Jacob Houser. Witnesses: John Wareheim, Joseph M<Cune. p. 307. James Ranken of Air Township, yeoman; dated 14th March, 1801; proved January 23, 1812. Eldest sister Jane. Hugh, son of any brother John, one half of my estate and he is to pay his brother James fifty 174 Abstract of Wills and Administrations pounds when he eomes of age. Remainder of my estate to be divided among the children of my brother John. Executors: John and Hugh Ranken. Witnesses : Thomas Nisbet, Robert Alexander, Frances Kendall. p. 310. Peter Stiffler of Bedford, dated 1 March, 1808; proved November 26, 1810. Wife Catharine use of certain estate during her widowhood. Sons: Michael and Powell two hundred and fifty acres being on the waters of Dennings Creek as the patent will show, which is dated 3 Octo¬ ber, 1788. Michael and Powell to care for their mother. Children: Henry, George, Jacob, David, Frederick, Catherena, Mary and Elizabeth. Bebeckah, daughter of son Peter, five pounds, and his son John five pounds. Son Michael sole executor. Witnesses: John Miller, John Dibert, (John Dibert is now living in State of Ohio.) p. 311. This agreement made the 24tfr day of November, 1810. Between Catharine Stiffler, widow of Peter Stiffler, deceased, Michael, Powell, Henry, George, Jacob, David and Frederick Stiffler, sons of said Peter Stiffler, deceased, Paul Wertz and Catherine his wife, Frederick Beegely and Mary his wife, Jonathan Fawee and Elizabeth his wife, which said Catherine, Mary and Elizabeth are daughters of the said Peter Stiffler, deceased. Whereas the said Peter Stiffler left a will, in writing, dated first day of March, A. D. 1808, nominating the said Michael Stiffler sole ExecutorSaid will is not yet proved. Now to settle all disputes this agreement Witnesseth that the said Catharine Stiffler, widow, is to receive certain articles, cattle etc. in return for her release of dower in right of lands. Here follows signature of the children. Witnesses: Christopher Reiley, Jacob Bonnett, by George Stiffler and David Stiffler in presence of John Lyon and Thomas Hunt. p. 313. 7th. April, 1812. Appeal from decision of the Register on probate of the last Will and Testament of Frederick Hartle. The Application and petition of the subscribing heirs and representa¬ tives of Frederick Hartle, late of Woodberry Township. The subscribers and all the other heirs of the said Frederick are well satisfied that the deceased was not of a sound and disposing mind at the time of the execution of the paper purporting to be his last will. John Hartle, by his guardian O. Rode. Margaret Hartle. Franey and Esther Hartle by their Fredrick Hartle. Guardian C. Rode. Eve Hartle. April 8, 1812. Margaret Hartle, widow of Fredrick Hartle, late of Woodberry Township, releases right etc. to administer on estate of her p. 315. late husband to her son Frederick Hartle. (To be continued )