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Will of John Steel 

 Will of John Steel

Will Book Vol. 2 Mercer Co., PA

 

The last will and testament of John Steel of Mahoning Twp. Mercer Co. I John Steel considering the uncertainty of the mortal life and being of sound mind and memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say. First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine Steel all my real property or estate for and during her natural life. Item. I give and bequeath to my son William Steel the one half of my real estate (the west end and place where he now lives) after the death of my said wife. Subject nevertheless to his paying the one half of the purchase money yet due and unpaid on the land, should payment ever be required and his also paying the sum hereafter mentioned to my son John Steel. Item. I give and bequeath to my son David Steel the one half of my real estate (the last end of the place where I now live) after the death of my said wife subject never the less to his paying the one half of the purchase money yet due and unpaid on the land should the same ever be required and also his paying the sum here after mentioned to my son John Steel. Item. I give and bequeath to my son John Steel one horse (the spotted Charley) also the sum of fifty dollars, twenty dollars of which to be paid by my son William Steel and the remaining thirty dollars to be paid by my son David Steel after the death of my aforesaid wife. Item. I give and bequeath to my son David Steel aforesaid one horse (the young bay mare). Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Allin one cow. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine Allin one cow. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Allin two sheep. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Allin to sheep. Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine Steel aforesaid all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate, goods and chattels of what kind of nature so ever, whom I hereby appoint my sole executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal the thirteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.

John Steel 

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His mark

Signed sealed published and declared by the above named John Steel to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses there unto.

William Allen, Walter Oliver Registered September 24, 1833

Letters of Testament issued March 10,1834 to Catherine Steel.

(Source: Submitted by Rita Crosby)

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