NOTE: The dates represent the date that the will was written and the date the will was proved. These records are not in chronological order.
DANNER, JACOB, Longswamp.
October 22, 1800 - January 5, 1801.
Provides for wife Maria Margaret, including possession of all real estate until grandson Jacob Danner is 21 when I devise said real estate in Longswamp, containing 107 acres, to said grandson of Jacob DANNER, deceased, at appraised value.
All estate after wife's decease to heirs, viz: 1/3 to dau. Catharine wife of Daniel KERCHER, 1/3 to children of son Jacob deceased, viz Jacob, Catharine and Elizabeth DANNER, and 1/3 to dau. Anna Barbara wife of Jacob LONG.
Exrs: Wife Maria Margaret and friend Daniel FENSTERMACHER.
Caveat filed November 20, 1800 but withdrawn.
Wits: Adam HELWIG and Paul GROSSCUP.
KEEN, CHRISTIANA, Reading.
November 20, 1800 - January 10, 1801.
To brother Peter KEEN £100.
To brother Reynold £100.
To sister Sally all clothing and a ring of my father's hair.
To sister Mary silver teapot and porringers.
To my mother-in-law a ring of the value of £20.
To Miss Lucy SALTER a pair of earrings.
All rest of estate to my 3 sisters Henrietta, Mary and Sally.
Exr: Brother-in-law Charles EVANS.
Wits: John SPAYD and E. G. BRADFORD.
BEARD, MICHAEL, Robeson.
Probated January 9, 1801.
To wife Susanna all of real and personal estate during life.
After her decease to son Adam £5.
To son Samuel £20.
To son Elisha £20.
To dau. Hannah £50.
To son Jeremiah £20.
To dau. Christina £20.
To son Ezekial £20.
To son Amos £20.
To dau. Sarah £20.
To son Mark £20.
Son Amos to have first refusal of plantation, upon complying with my bequests, otherwise to any of the sons except Adam. (Amos accepted the property.)
Exrs: Sons Ezekiel and Amos. Caveat filed by Adam BEARD October 13, 1800.
Wits: Reese MOORE and Henry KLICKENSTINE.
ROTH, MATHIAS, Colebrookdale.
November 13, 1798 - January 21, 1801.
Provides for wife Margaret.
Daus. Catharina and Susanna £220 each.
Son Conrad 2 tracts of land in Colebrookdale containing 22 acres 8 perches and 2 acres 10 perches.
Also £100 to sons Mathias and George.
All remainder of plantation where I now live, 2 tracts containing 126 acres and 5 acres 100 perches, both subject to payment of £350 to son Jacob when 21, being the property conveyed to me by my brother Adam ROTH (alias REDD) by deed dated November 6, 1759.
To son Stephen during life use of my plantation over the Blue Mountain whereon he now lives, containing 215 acres 92 perches, and at his decease to my 4 grandsons Conrad, Mathias, George and Jacob.
Also to Stephen £25.
Sons George and Jacob were minors.
Exrs: Son Conrad and cousin Jacob ROTH (RHOAD).
Wits: Thomas CHERINGTON, George ROTH and Jacob KOCH.
SEYLER, CHRISTIAN, Tulpehocken.
December 20, 1800 - February 23, 1801.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Mentions children Anna Barbara, Philip and Henry.
Exrs: Son Henry and in his absence Valentine SEYLER.
Letters issued to Valentine.
Wit: Christopher LEISS and Philip PFEIFFER.
REITER, GEORGE CASPER, Rockland.
January 26, 1801 - February 24, 1801.
Wife Catharine to enjoy all estate real and personal for support of my 2 minor children, viz George and Jacob, until said
children are 21.
After which I beqeuath to oldest son Martin 5 shillings.
To son Godfried 2 shillings.
My real estate about 9 acres and buildings to above named minor children, subject to wife's life interest.
Exr: Friend Jacob GRIESENER.
Guardain of children GRIESENER.
Letters to Joseph HOCH and Daniel BECKLEY.
LANDIS, GEORGE. Colebrookdale.
February 5, 1801. March 3, 1801.
Plantation and all personal estate to be sold. All children: viz Michael, John, George, Samuel, Maria wife of Samuel EISS and the 2 children of Anna shall have equal shares.
Exrs: Sons, John and George.
Wits: Henry HIGH and Matthias RICHARDS.
REINER, PHILIP. Colebrookdale.
June 29, 1796. March 4, 1801.
Provides for wife Eve Elizabeth.
To son, David all my land whereon I live consisting of 2 tracts of 35 acres and 47 acres and a grist mill being the same land John CLEMENTS by deed April 3, 1768 conveyed to me subject to the payment of £20 each to daus. Susanna wife of George BRAND, Magdalena wife of Jacob WERSHLER and Elizabeth wife of Conrad REIFF. To sons Henry and Abraham REINER 5 shillings in addition to what they have received.
Exrs: Eizabeth and son David. Letters to David, the other being deceased.
Wits: Nicholas JOHNSON, Peter RICHARDS and Michael YEAGER.
WEISE, MAGDALENA, widow, Reading.
February 6, 1801 - March 5, 1801.
To niece Anna Maria KELCHNER house and lot in Reading, and £75 and all personal property, she paying to the Presbyterian and Lutheran Congretations of Reading £6 each.
Exr: William FESIG.
Letters to Anna Maria KELCHNER, FESIG renouncing.
Wits: Christopher DIEHM and Henry BETZ.
SIEGENTHALER, GEORGE, Cumru.
October 19, 1790 - March 5, 1801.
To wife Barbara my plantation in Cumru and all moveables during life.
Afterwards to children, as follows:
To eldest son George £20 in advance, and then to receive an equal share with his brother and sisters, viz: Peter, Barbara, Margaret Anna, Elizabeth and Catharine SIEGENTHALER.
Exrs: Wife Barbara and friend John WALDSCHMIDT.
Wits: Wm. WALDSCHMIDT and Frederick GERNER.
Translation.
MILLER, GEORGE, Windsor.
November 1, 1800 - March 7, 1801.
Provides for wife Margaret.
All estate real and personal to remain in the hands of sons George and Jacob until 1810.
Sons George, Jacob and John to inherit all estate.
Jacob to have £100 more than the others.
To son Philip £5.
To dau. Magdalena wife of George KAYSER £5.
Exrs: Sons George and Jacob.
Wits: George HINCKEL and Henry GOTTEL.
Caveat filed by Philip MILLER February 12, 1801.
Translation.
KRICHBAUM, ADAM, Pinegrove.
December 27, 1800 - March 16, 1801.
Wife Barbara to have all in her hands 6 years and then son John shall take the place for £350, to be paid to brothers and sister, beginning with John William. Exrs: John GEORGE and John Adam KRICHBAUM.
Wits: Henry ABEL and Jacob ROHRER.
Translation.
SHOEMAKER, GEORGE, Amity.
July 31, 1796 - March 25, 1801.
To son George 21/6.
Remainder to sons John, Henry, and Jacob and daus. Christina FREY, Mary MILLER, Barbara BREYTEGAM, Dorothea, Magdalena Catharina WINCHIN, Elizabeth FETHER and Susanna GROFF in equal shares.
Exr: Son John of Reading.
Wits: Michael REITER and Christoph SHERRER.
Translation.
KALBACH, ADAM, Heidelberg.
February 18, 1800 - April 9, 1801.
Provides for wife Maria (Eva Maria).
Children: Adam, Philip, John, Michael, George Adam, Henry, Susanna, Regina, Catharina Sophia, Maria Sibilla, Elizabeth.
Exrs: Son-in-law Matthias WENRICH and son Michael.
Wit: George GRUBER and Matthias MILLER.
WEISS, JOHN, Tulpehocken.
December 16, 1800 - April 13, 1801.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Remainder to be sold and divided between wife and 2 children, Henry and David.
Exrs: Brother Ludwig WEISS and brother-in-law Peter LENIG.
Translation.
IMHOFF, BENEDICT, Heidelberg.
October 17, 1795 - April 14, 1801.
Wife Magdalena to have all real and personal estate during widowhood. What remains at her death to my stepson Benedict LONG.
Exr: Wife Magdalena.
Wits: Daniel GROFF and John GERMAN.
HERTZLER, JOHN, Heidelberg.
July 23, 1800 - April 18, 1801.
Provides for wife Veronica, including £400 bequest as she pleases.
Children, viz: John, Jacob, David, Christian, Barbara wife of Jacob REGEINBACH, Elizabeth wife of John REGEINBACH, Veronica wife of Stephen KURTZ and Catharina wife of Christel ZUG shall inherit alike.
Exrs: Friends Joseph WEIDMAN and Stephen KURTZ.
Wits: Christian BEILER and John BEILER.
Translation.
ROSE, ERHARD, Reading.
November 3, 1800 - April 30, 1801.
Provides for wife Eve.
After her death all estate to be sold and divided among children, viz: Daniel and Philip, Barbara widow of Rev. Theobald FABER, Eve wife of Jacob BRIGHT, Juliana wife of Henry BROWN, Elizabeth wife of Abraham WITMAN and Catharine wife of Daniel OYSTER, in equal shares.
Shares of daus. Barbara and Catharine shall be in trust for their children. Exrs: Son-in-law Jacob BRIGHT and son Daniel.
Wits: Henry DUCKLE and George BICKLEY.
WITZ, CARL (CHARLES), locksmith, Reading.
December 25, 1799 - May 5, 1801.
To stepdau. Elizabeth NEYMAN the house and lot for life on Penn Street. Also gives her certain clothes and property of deceased wife.
To Magdalena WITZ, widow of son Jacob, £5.
Also mentions children: Philip, John, Christina BRUNNER and also stepdau. Charlotte REIFSCHNEIDER.
Exrs: Step-son-in-law Herman REIFSCHNEIDER.
Wit: John FOLWEILER, Jr. and Christophel SCHERRER.
GEIGER, MARY EVE, widow of Paul, Robeson.
June 23, 1800 - May 18, 1801.
To dau. Elizabeth PENTER £15.
To dau. Jane AMANS £25.
My clothes shall be divided among the 4 girls.
Exr: Son Paul GEIGER.
Wits: Henry CARBERRY and Ephriam JACKSON.
KAMB, DAVID, Richmond.
April 30, 1801 - June 2, 1801.
To son David £30.
To son John £15.
To dau. Dorothea wife of Michael DAUPERT £30.
To dau. Catharine wife of Abraham FREY £30.
To dau. Eve £85.
To dau. Maria £60.
The above legacies to be paid by son Henry for the land sold him.
Exr: Friend Daniel LIEBELSPERGER.
Wits: Henry SHOEMAKER and Samuel ELY.
Translation.
HEHN, ADAM, Heidelberg.
April 6, 1800 - June 3, 1801.
Provides for wife Mary, including plantation whereon I now live until John is 21, for raising and educating the children.
To son John my plantation in Heidelberg containing 280 acres, a tract of 3 acres adjoining and 40 acres of woodland, for £1500, to be paid to dau. Elizabeth HEHN.
To son Peter when 21 my plantation with grist mill in Heidelberg containing 225 acres, paying £1500 to dau. Catharine HEHN.
Executor to sell plantation bought of Conrad KERSHNER and remainder to wife and 2 daus. above named.
Exrs: Uncle Adam RUTH and brother-in-law John FISHER, Jr.
Wits: John RUTH and John LUDWIG.
PEIL, DANIEL, Douglass.
September 8, 1800 - June 4, 1801.
To dau. Elizabeth wife of Henry DENGLER £350 in the hands of Ludwig WORMAN to be paid to her at his discretion as her husband has not treated her as he ought to do.
To dau. Mary, wife of Jacob SILFIO £400 in trust.
To George 5 shillings.
To oldest son Daniel all remainder of estate.
Exrs: Son Daniel and Ludwig WORMAN.
Wits: Jacob VANREED and Thomas BOONE.
ZERR, GEORGE, Hereford.
November 16, 1796 - June 10, 1801.
Provides for wife Sophia.
To son Jacob my other plantation in Hereford adjoining my old messuage and containing about 160 acres, for £300.
To youngest son, George, the plantation on which I live, containing about 105 acres for £300.
To 3 daus., viz: Catharine wife of Conrad FINK, Magdalena wife of John RICHEL and Mary wife of Jacob KEIFER £200 each.
Exrs: Son Jacob and friend Peter FINK.
Letters to son Jacob, FINK renouncing.
Wits: Peter FINK and Isaac BOWER.
ELY, DANIEL, Reading
April 6, 1801 - June 23, 1801.
All estate real and personal to wife Maria Margaret.
Exr: Wife Maria Margaret.
Wits: Adam KRICK and Christian BARRANSTINE.
MATTHIS, PHILLIP, Earl.
May 15, 1801 - June 27, 1801.
Provides for wife Mary.
To 2 sons Philip and Jacob my real estate when Jacob is 21, to pay £200 to other children, viz: Elizabeth, Margaret, Abraham and Daniel.
Exrs: Brother Jacob MATTHIS and John HARTMAN.
Wits: Yost HARTMAN and Henry STEFFEN.
JESRO, GEORGE, Reading.
July 9, 1801 - August 17, 1801.
Provides for wife Martha, including use of house and lot in Reading during life. After her decease all estate to 4 children, Peter, George, Catharina and Sarah wife of Christian LANG, in equal shares.
Exr: Wife Martha.
Wits: Nicholas DIETZ and Philip SMITH.
LEDERMAN, PETER, Tulpehocken.
June 4, 1801 - August 17, 1801.
Executor to sell plantation whereon I now dwell in Tulpehocken and all personal estate.
Provides for wife Catharine Elizabeth.
Remainder divided into 5 shares to children, viz: to deceased son Peter's children, viz: Peter, John and Catharine, to dau. Barbara wife of Andrew BRAUCHER, dau. Catharine wife of Thomas GERHART, dau. Margaretha wife of John BRAUCHER, and dau. Christina wife of Adam WOLF.
Exr: Son-in-law Andrew BRAUCHER.
Wits: George LAUX and Leonard SELTZER.
Translation.
RHEIN, DAVID, Reading.
July 28, 1801 - August 31, 1801.
To wife Maria Appolonia house and lot in Reading and all personal estate during life.
After her decease to my 4 children, viz: sons Henry and Daniel, daus. Rosina wife of Ludwig HERTZ, and Barbara wife of William STRUNCK in equal shares.
Exrs: Sons Henry and Daniel.
Wits: Peter FILBERT and William GRAEFF.
Translation.
SEYDEL, DANIEL, Maiden Creek.
August 18, 1801 - September 15, 1801.
Provides for wife Maria.
If the oldest of my children is 21 it shall have the right to take possession of this my plantation and shall give to the other heirs according to appraised value.
No children mentioned by name.
Exrs: Nicholas GRETT and brother Jacob SEIDEL.
Wits: Daniel RIESER and Jacob DETWEILER.
Translation.
SEYDEL, HENRY, Maiden Creek.
August 12, 1801 - September 16, 1801.
Provides for wife Catharine.
To my 6 sons, viz: Michael, Henry, John, Daniel, Jacob and Philip £100 each more than my 2 daus. Margaret and Maria.
Son Daniel to pay the money he yet owes for the land sold to him to the above heirs.
All the heirs to release to son John the land on which he lives without compensation.
Exrs: Sons Henry and John.
Wits: Henry RIESER and Adam GILBERT.
Translation.
SASSAMAN, JOHN, Greenwich.
August 20, 1801 - September 16, 1801.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Estate to be divided into 6 equal shares to children.
To child of dau. Catharine when she is 21.
To dau. Maria's children when 21.
To children of Magdalena when 21.
To 3 yet living daus. Maria Elizabeth, Margaretha and Elizabeth.
Exrs: Sons-in-law Frederick KREMER and Michael SHARRER and friend Philip GEEHR. Letters to sons-in-law, a caveat being filed against GEEHR.
Wits: George HELDENBRANDT and Henry GEREK (GEHRIG).
Translation.
FOGT, PETER, Windsor.
Will proven September 24, 1801.
Lettes to George FOGT, a son executor named therein.
Provides for wife Margaretha.
Sons George and John to have the plantation for £900 to be paid to the remaining children, viz: John George, Frederick, John Jacob, Peter, Magdalena, the remaining children of Elizabeth, namely Catharina, Christina and Maria. Exr: Son George.
Wits: Peter WILL and Peter BAUSHER.
Translation not found.
FETTERMAN, GEORGE, Maxatawny.
September 3, 1800 - September 24, 1801.
Provides for wife Catharine.
Estate to be sold.
Mentions a plantation (2 plantations) and divide into equal shares among children: dau. Magdalena, son Nicolas KIEFER £50 when 21, to her son John BILLIG £50 when --.
Mentions son John and daus. Elizabeth and Magdalena but there were probably other sons.
Exrs: Son John and wife Catharina.
Wits: George HAUER and William CERCHNER.
Translation.
FOGT, PETER, Windsor.
September 10, 1801 - September 24, 1801.
Provides for wife Margaretha sons George and John shall have the plantation for £900 to be paid to remaining children, viz: John George, Frederick, John Jacob, Peter and Magdalena.
The remainder to children of Elizabeth, Catherina, Christina and Maria.
Exrs: Son George.
Wits: Peter WILL and Peter BAUSHER.
Translation.
BRESLER, GEORGE, Pinegrove.
April 28, 1801 - October 5, 1801.
All estate to wife Maria Catharina.
Exr: Wife Maria Catharina.
Wits: Jacob HOTZEL and Jacob WERNER.
Translation.
FEATHER, PETER, Reading.
March 12, 1797 - October 24, 1801.
To wife Maria all real and personal estate during life, she to sell plantation in Cumru.
After her decease estate equally divided among children: Isaac, Peter, Samuel, Henry Jacob, Margaret wife of Henry SWEYER, Elizabeth wife of Jacob MILLER and Maria FEATHER.
Mentions Margaret's former huband Henry ALLES.
Two houses and lots in Reading to wife Maria absolutely.
Exr: Wife Maria.
Wits: Michael WOOD and Lewis JACOBY.
GODFREY, JOHN, Robeson.
June 29, 1798 - October 26, 1801.
To granddau. Elizabeth LEWIS £100, £50 being in hands of her husband.
To granddau. Lucy EVANS £75.
To granddau. Jane CAHILL £75, £50 being in the hands of her husband.
To granddau. Ann HENDERSON £75.
To dau. Jane DAVIS who was mother of above grandchildren all the interest of my money during life. After her death, I give to my great granddau. Mary JONES, dau. of Jonathan JONES £20.
Remainder of estate to grandsons John Caleb and Daniel JONES.
Mentions that some dispute is likely to take place with my grandchildren concerning the sale of their father's plantation.
Exr: Friend Wm. LEWIS.
Wits: Frederick KOPP and Edward GOHEEN.
KLEIN, CATHARINE, Bern.
December 28, 1799 - October 26, 1801.
Estate divided amongst these 8 children: Philip, Conrad, Peter, Greth Lis, Catharina, Barbara, Elisabeth and Anna Maria KLEIN in equal shares. Letters to Philip KLEIN and John TOBIAS.
Wits: John MAYER and Magdalena MAYER.
Translation.
ZIMMERMAN, DANIEL, Hereford.
August 25, 1801 - October 28, 1801.
To wife Barbara all real and personal estate during life and 1/2 absolutely, the other half at her decease to brothers and sisters (not named).
Exrs: Peter SEIDY and Abraham STOVER.
Letter to John GREGORY and Abraham ZIMMERMAN, the executors named and the widow, Barbara, renouncing.
WORRALL, JONATHAN, Robeson.
September 13, 1801 - October 29, 1801.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
To sons George and Benjamin and daus. Phebe MOORE, Kezia ELLIS and Hester BOYER, 5 shillings each.
All remainder of real and personal estate on decease of wife to dau. Lydia WORRALL.
Exrs: William and Benjamin SCARLETT.
Letters to William, the other renouncing.
Wits: John ROBERTS and Benjamin SCARLET.
SHUEY, MARTIN, Bethel.
March 7, 1795 - November 25, 1810.
Provides for wife Margaret, including house and tract of 7 acres in Bethel during life.
To son John £5 for his birthright.
To children of John, viz: John, Catharine wife of Philip MOYER, Anna Maria wife of Henry HOLTZMAN, Barbara wife of John Nicholas SEERER, Margaret Elizabeth wife of John MOYER £500 to be equally divided on wife's death. Remainder divided between 5 above named children and 3 grandchildren, the children of dau. Magdalena, deceased, who was the wife of George SEERER, viz: Elizabeth, John and Jacob SEERER.
Exr: Martin SHUEY of Dauphin County.
Wits: Samuel ROYER and Christian WALBORN.
STARR, JOHN, Maiden Creek.
March 12, 1796 - November 30, 1801.
To wife Eunice part of plantation in Maiden Creek described as containing 29 acres 132 perches, her heirs and assigns, also all household goods. To son Jeremiah all remainder of dwelling plantation described as containing 189 acres. Remainder of personal estate subject to the payment of £850 to daus. Deborah WRIGHT, Eunice and Ann STARR, and grandson John PEARSON.
Exrs: Son Jeremiah and son-in-law Thomas WRIGHT, Jr.
Wits: Thomas LIGHTFOOT, Joshua STARR and Benjamin WRIGHT, Jr.
YOUNG, ADAM, Exeter.
May 24, 1794 - November 30, 1801 - Codicil August 10, 1796.
Provides for wife Maria.
To son Adam my plantation in Exeter containing 140 acres.
Pay to daus. Maria wife of John SNYDER, Rebecca wife of Nicholas SHELL, Deborah, Christina wife of John FOLWEILER, and Elizabeth, wife of Christopher KISSLING £700. To son-in-law John SNYDER the £100 bond he gave me.
Remainder to wife Maria.
Exrs: Wife Maria and friend George RITTER.
Wits: Abraham WITMAN amd Henry BROWN.
CLARK, WILLIAM, Hereford.
September 29, 1801 - December 3, 1801.
To friend Rachel BROWN £25 and case of drawers.
To Roman Catholic Church in Hereford £25.
To friend Andrew BROWN all wearing apparel and to his dau. Catharina £25. Remainder to any branch of my family in Ireland that May come to America in 3 years after my decease.
A box of mine at John CONNERS I give to Catharine BROWN aforesaid.
Exrs: Friends Rev. ERNST and Abraham HERP.
Letters to Ernst HERP.
Wits: John HOFF and John B. COVELY.
BEYER, ADAM.
September 20, 1800 - December 3, 1801.
Wife Anna Margaret to have the place until oldest son John is 21 when he shall have the place, maintain his mother, and pay £60 to the other children (not named).
Exrs: John BEYER and Nicholas HITTLE.
Wits: George KREMER and Michael STRUBHAR.
Translation.
STOUDT, JOHN, Maiden Creek.
June 28, 1801 - December 7, 1801.
To wife Anna Maria all real and personal estate during widowhood to bring up and school minor children.
Afterwards divided among the children, viz: George, Catharine wife of Henry BODY, Barbara wife of George SCHNYDER, Elizabeth, Jacob, John, Daniel and Samuel in equal shares.
Exrs: Brothers Michael and George STOUDT and son George.
Letters to brother Michael and son George, the other renouncing.
Wits: Henry BODY and John ECKERT.
LIES, FREDERICK.
Will proven December 14, 1801.
Letters to Yost SCHLABIG and John Henry PLAT.
Exrs: Yost SCHLABIG and John Henry PLAT.
Translation not found.
MILLER, PETER, Reading.
September 1, 1801 - December 17, 1801
To wife Margaret house and lot in Reading and all personal estate absolutely, she to pay John and Mary WALTER of Reading £5 to be divided.
Exrs: Wife Margaret.
Wits: Hartman WEYL and Henry BUTZ.
TYSHER, STEPHEN, Richmond.
September 26, 1801 - December 28, 1801.
To son Jacob plantation whereon I dwell, containing 100 acres, also 100 acres of a large tract in Ruscombmanor, for £500.
To dau. Maria wife of Jacob HOCH £20, she having received her share.
To son Abraham £3, he having received his share.
To son David £10, he having received his share.
To son Peter £15, he having received his share.
To dau. Elizabeth wife of John DUNKLE, £150.
To grandson William, son of son Jacob, £10.
To grandsons Jacob and John sons of David £5 each.
To grandsons John, George and William DUNKLE £5 each.
To grandson son of Peter £5, to be paid them at 21.
Remainder to son Peter during life.
After his decease to his children Charles and Sarah.
Exrs: Son David.
Wits: Jeremiah HESS and John HESS.
KELCHNER, JOHN, Bern.
December 25, 1801 - January 2, 1802.
Non-cupative will.
All estate to wife during life.
Afterwards to be divided equally among all children except Henry who shall have £5 more than the others.
Letters to Margaret KELCHNER.
Wits: Stephen KAUFMAN and Dan HERTZLER.
KAUFMAN, ISAAC.
Will probated January 2, 1802.
Letters to Stephen and Christian KAUFMAN.
Exrs: Stephen and Christian KAUFMAN.
Translation not found.
OSWALD, JOHN, Rockland.
March 20, 1788 - January 6, 1802.
To wife Maria Barbara my land and tenement where I now dwell, containing 6 acres 6 perches, and all personal estate, she paying to oldest son Jacob one English shilling.
Exrs: Wife.
Letters to son Jacob.
The widow renouncing.
Wits: Jacob MERTZ and Jacob GEIGER.
HEHN, MARIA BARBARA, Heidelberg (widow of Christian).
January 2, 1802 - January 25, 1802.
Son Abraham HEHN and dau. Elizabeth to have all her things and Elizabeth FOLTZ a petticoat because she milked her cow, etc.
Letters to Abraham HEHN.
Wits: Michael FISHER, and John FISHER.
Citations were issued to George HEHN and Abraham HEHN, sons, John HEHN, grandson, and Frederick MICHAEL and wife Ursula, late widow of Samson HEHN, deceased.
BITTING, SUSANNA, widow, Cumru.
November 6, 1801 - January 28, 1801.
To son Philip 5 shillings.
To daus. Catherine wife of Philip SIESHOLTZ, and Esther wife of William REYLAND and sons John and Daniel all estate.
Exrs: Son Daniel.
Wits: John SPYKER and Paul MAURER.
WELLER, PETER, District.
December 6, 1798 - January 30, 1802.
To Wife Elizabeth all real and personal estate except cash until Polly is 14. After which time I give her a tenement and 26 acres of land in District Township during life, and at her decease to be sold.
To son Adam after said dau. is 14 a plantation and 2 tracts of land whereon I now live containing 100 acres and 57 1/4 acres, for £1000.
To son Peter all remaining lands for £400.
Estate divided among all children, viz: Philip, Adam, Peter, Catharine wife of George MEYER, Magdalena and Polly.
Exrs: Son Adam and son-in-law George MEYER.
Wits: Michael MOSSER and James THOMPSON.
GANTZEL, GEORGE, Bern.
October 9, 1801 - February 2, 1801.
Provides for wife Dorothea.
To son George the loom and gears belonging and personal estate.
To dau. Catharina and her husband Peter WEBER £50.
To dau. Magdalena and her husband Allbright STRAUS £50.
Remainder to three children above named.
Exrs: Peter KIRSHNER and John HIESTER.
Wits: Jacob DUNDOR and Frederich STAM.
Translation.
WILLY, THOMAS, Pinegrove.
November 28, 1801 - February 5, 1802.
Provides for wife Elizabeth and children named Peter, Elizabeth HACKIN, Catharine MILLER, Margaret SEVENGEN and Barbara.
Exrs: Peter WILLY and Conrad LENGEL.
Wits: John LENGEL and George UHLY.
Translation.
BATTORFF, HERMAN, Tulpehocken.
December 4, 1801 - February 9, 1802.
To my housekeeper Catharine CHRISTMAN household goods named.
Real estate and remainder of personal estate to be sold and divided into 3 equal shares - to my 2 brothers Leonard and John BATTORFF and children of sister Eve formerly wife of John EVENINGER deceased, viz: Jacob, John, Sarah EVENINGER. To my 2 step brothers Jacob and Jonathan BATTORFF and step sister Catharine BATTORFF 5 shillings each.
Exrs: Brother Leonard BATTORFF and friend Martin WALBORN.
Wits: Thomas CLARK and George WINTER.
STOUDT, JACOB, Richmond.
January 15, 1800 - February 13, 1802.
Provides for wife (not named).
After her decease all children to have equal shares of estate, viz: John, Adam, Henry, Daniel, Barbara wife of John SHUCKER, Mary wife of Michael KNITTLE, Catharine, and Elizabeth wife of William EBLING.
Exrs: John and Adam STOUDT and William EBLING.
Wits: Valentine ECKERT and Conrad FINCK.
KREMER, ELIZABETH, Greenwich.
August 14, 1799 - March 9, 1802.
To Christopher KREMER with whom I at present live all estate.
Exrs: Christopher KREMER.
Wits: John WISSER and Leonard SCHLOUGH.
REIMER, HENRY, Richmond.
December 3, 1801 - March 24, 1802.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Remainder to be sold.
After her decease divided among children, viz: Henry, Cathrina, Eve, Elizabeth, Susanna.
Son Matthias has received his share in my lifetime.
Exrs: Wife Elizabeth and friend Samuel ELY.
Wits: Melcher RAUSCH and Jacob FINBON.
Translation.
REISS, HENRY, Amity.
June 9, 1792 - April 1, 1802.
All estate to sister Mary Elizabeth wife of Valentine BACKER.
Exr: Valentine BACKER.
Wits: George LORAH and Peter MAURER.
LEE, SAMUEL, Exeter.
April 26, 1799 - April 5, 1802.
Provides for wife Margaret.
To son Thomas £3 he having been advanced.
Dau. Hannah BOONE £50.
Dau. Rachel CHERINGTON and dau. Esther FINCHER £50 each.
Dau. Mary DEWEESE my plantation in Wyoming Township, Northumberland County containing about 160 acres being the same whereon she now lives. To dau. Jane EVANS £50.
To sister Esther LEE the house on my land wherein she now lives during life. To youngest son John my plantation in Amity whereon he now lives, containing 150 acres.
To 2nd son Ellis remainder of land in Exeter and Amity whereon I live, containing 170 acres.
Exrs: Sons Ellis and John.
Wits: Thomas HUGHES and Samuel HUGHES.
SEIDEL, JACOB, Windsor.
February 5, 1802 - April 6, 1802.
Provides for wife Margaret.
To sons Jacob and John the right of all my land and remainder of personal estate for £1250. They shall pay to Andrew KELLER £100 for his hereditary portion. To Andrew (son) £150.
To dau. Christina, dau. Cathrina, and dau. Maria £130 each.
To son George £140.
To dau. Elizabeth £130.
Exrs: Sons Jacob and John.
Wits: John KOLLER and Jacob KUMMERER.
Translation.
BROWN, FREDERICK, Maxatawny.
March 29, 1802 - April 6, 1802.
Provides for wife Louisa.
Sons Peter and John shall have 5 shillings for their portions.
Daus. Elizabeth, Catharine and Susanna shall have £100 each.
Son Michael £100.
My whole property shall belong to sons Frederick and Benjamin when they have given to their brothers and sisters what is written.
Exrs: Sons Frederick and Benjamin.
Wits: Jacob SIGFRIED and David HOTTENSTEIN.
Translation.
BRENINGER, ANNA MAGDALENA, widow of Martin, Cumru.
February 1, 1802 - April 20, 1802.
To dau. Anna Catharine wife of Nicholas MILLER during life my house and land containing 48 acres 121 perches wherein I now live.
After her death to my grandchildren John, Nicholas and Peter MILLER.
To son-in-law John GELSINGER a tract of land in Cumru containing 47 acres 101 perches together with the tract whereon he now lives, containing 47 acres 26 perches.
Exrs: Trusty neighbor Frederick WEITZELL.
Wits: John WIES and John LUDWIG.
HUET, JACOB, Exeter.
March 6, 1799 - April 27, 1802.
To dau. Maria wife of Frederick MEYERLY £100 besides the £45 I have assumed to pay for him.
To each of my children, viz: Henry, Ludwig, John, Jacob, Philip and Catharine £235.
Provides for wife Anna Maria.
Executors to sell tract of land in Cumru, and £100 invested for use of dau. Maria.
Exrs: Sons John and Jacob.
Wits: John NEUKIRCK and John SPYKER.
SCHWENK, GEORGE, Albany.
January 22, 1802 - April 30, 1802.
Provides for wife Maria Catharine.
All estate to oldest son John paying £300 to my 3 children Magdalena SCHWENK, Peter and another not named.
Exrs: Wife Maria Catharina and John KNEPPER.
Wits: George GERHART and John George SCHWENCK.
Translation.
KLINGER, ALEXANDER, Reading.
March 29, 1802 - May 1, 1802.
Provides for wife Anna Elizabeth.
To son George Adam the tract of land on which he now dwells in Mahantango Township, Berks County, containing 200 acres at £1.2.6 per acre. To son-in-law Gideon WILLIAMSON the tract of land on which he now lives in Mahantango Township containing 200 acres at £1.5.0 per acre.
After wife's decease estate divided as follows: Granddau. Eve Elizabeth wife of Abraham HAFFA and dau. of my dau. Eve Elizabeth shall have £50 and residue in 5 equal shares to sons George Henry and George Adam, to dau. Elizabeth wife of William SHENER, to dau. Eve Elizabeth wife of Gideon WILLIAMSON, and the remaining part to the children of my son John, deceased, viz: Jeremiah, John, Polly and Catherine, share of dau. Elizabeth to be in trust.
Exrs: Son George Henry and Peter NAGLE, Esq.
Wits: Nickel DIEHL and John SPYKER.
WRIGHT, THOMAS, Windsor.
June 3, 1799 - May 8, 1802.
Provides for wife Sibilla.
To son Thomas my dwelling plantation in Windsor 180 acres, subject to payment of £250.
To son Benjamin £20.
To son Isaac £10.
To son Joseph £25.
To daus. Hanna LIGHTFOOT, Phoebe HUGHES and Ann PILKINGTON £50 each.
To grandson Levi son of dau. Esther HUGHES deceased and to 3 grandsons Thomas, Vincent and Isaac children of dau. Margaret WILY deceased £5 each. To dau. Phoebe HUGHES £25 for compensation for services.
To grandsons Thomas and John children of son Thomas my 3-year old colt.
Exrs: Sons Benjamin and Joseph.
Wits: Mordecai LEE, Evan HUGHES, John TOMLINSON.
DAYMOND, JOHN, Ruscomb Manor.
April 13, 1802 - May 8, 1802.
To wife Maria the plantation in Ruscomb Manor whereon I live and all moveable goods to do with as she pleases.
Exrs: Friend William HIMMELREICH.
Wits: William HIMMELREICH and John STOTZOL.
SHREIBER, GEORGE, Mahantango.
April 12, 1802 - May 13, 1802.
To wife Caty all my land, tenements and household goods, etc. during life, to raise and maintain my children.
After her death to my heirs (not named).
Letter of Adm. to Cattey, the widow.
Wits: Michael STUMP and John HOLDERMAN.
MENNICHER, YOST, Earl.
March 25, 1802 - May 15, 1802.
To wife Rosina all estate during life.
After her death son Frederick to have plantation at appraised value, and the whole shall be divided among the children in equal shares, and the 3 sons of my oldest dau., the children of Benjamin HUETTER shall have equal share with the rest of the sons.
Exrs: Sons Georg and Frederick.
Wits: John HAUCK and Daniel EISZ.
Translation.
ALBRECHT, DANIEL, Bern.
April 19, 1802 - May 18, 1802.
Wife, not named, to have all personal estate and keep house until Jacob is of age.
Then all shall be sold and divided among the children (not named).
Exrs: Henry REISER and Henry ALBRECHT.
Wits: Michael and John STOUT.
Translation.
KABBIS, MARTIN, Brecknock.
February 22, 1802 - May 20, 1802.
To wife Ann all real and personal estate until my sons hereafter named are 21. To son John at 21 my plantation in Brecknock for £400.
To son Abraham when 21 my other plantation in Brecknock for £400.
Other children named Rachel, Ann, Martin, and Elizabeth.
Mentions 8 bonds due from Henry LAUSH who May have been son-in-law.
Exrs: Wife Ann and friend Jacob VonNEDA.
Wits: Wm. ADDAMS and Christian GEHMAN.
MILLER, PETER, Reading.
May 12, 1802 - May 28, 1802.
To wife Margaret house and lot in Reading and all personal estate absolutely.
Exrs: Wife Margaret.
Wits: John CUNNIUS, Sr. and John SPYKER.
MUNCH, LEONARD, Pine Grove. [MINNICH]
April 12, 1793 - June 9, 1802.
Provides for wife Magdalena.
Children: Peter, Christian Adam and Leonard.
Devises farm for £300.
Refers to 2 boys.
To 4 girls who receive no land.
Exrs: Baltzer HAUTZ and Frederick RUTHY, both of Pinegrove.
Wit: Daniel SERBE and Jacob ROHRER.
Caveat filed April 26, 1802 by George and Christian MINNICH. Withdrawn June 4, 1802.
FUCHS, JOHN, Bethel.
August 28, 1797 - June 10, 1802.
To brothers and sisters Jacob, and George, Elizabeth widow of Christian ACKER, Eve Maria wife of Peter HASSINGER, Anna Maria wife of John YUND, Margaret wife of Henry FREY and Anna wife of Abraham HERB, £35 to be divided. To wife Catharine my plantation in Bethel containing 100 acres. All other estate to wife.
Exrs: Wife Catharine.
Wits: Jacob BAKER and John HAUTZ.
SCHABBERT, EVA BARBARA, Reading.
May 25, 1795 - June 25, 1802.
To dau. Magdalena LEMAN £5.
To dau. Magdalena HART £5.
To dau. Anna Maria MORFY the house and lot in Reading.
Exr: Dau. Anna Maria MOREY.
Wit: Michael SPATZ, Jr. and Christophel SCHERRER.
SHABBERTON, EVA BARBARA.
Probated June 25, 1802.
Letters to Anna Maria MORFFY.
LATSHAR, FRANCIS, Hereford.
March 31, 1802 - July 1, 1802.
Provides for wife Esther.
Sons Francis and Jacob my plantation in Hereford and tract of land in adjoining hills, paying £1200 to remaining children of whom Eve, wife of Peter ANDREW is named.
Exrs: Son John and friend Abraham BECHTEL son of John.
Letter to son John BECHTEL renouncing.
Wits: Abraham SCHULTZ, Jacob FOCHT and John BUCKWALTER.
EVANS, NATHAN, Caernarvon.
February 1802 - July 12, 1802.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Remainder to children.
To sons James, Gabriel and David, double as such as to their sisters Margaret, Susanna, Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah.
Exrs: Wife Elizabeth and Robert JENKINS of Lancaster County.
Wits: Caleb JONES and Everhard McCLEES.
BECHTEL, PETER, Exeter.
May 14, 1802 - July 22, 1802.
To son George tract of land in Exeter, 10 acres bought of Benj. BOONE.
To dau. Susanna wife of John WEILER house and tract of land in Exeter 37 acres 64 perches.
To my apprentice boy Frederick OX £50 when he is 21. Remaining estate to my 4 children, Jacob, George, Catharine and Susanna in equal shares.
Exrs: Son-in-law Henry BECHTEL.
Wits: Thomas CHERINGTON and Jacob THOMAS.
KRIEGER, PETER, Tulpehocken.
April 4, 1789 - July 23, 1802.
Provides for wife Eve Elizabeth.
To eldest son Jacob £4 in advance.
To dau. Margaret £4 in advance.
Then they shall inherit with the others.
To son Peter the plantation now in his possession, paying to his brothers and sisters £100.
To dau. Elizabeth £100 in advance. Plantation on which I now live to be sold and money divided equally.
Exrs: Son Peter and George LEONARD.
Letters to son Peter, Leonard having moved from these parts.
Wits: Gottfried ROHSOE and John HOPPLE.
Translation.
WILY, JOSEPH, Alsace.
March 11, 1793 - July 24, 1802.
To dau. Ruth wife of John WILLIAMS 5 shillings.
To dau. Sarah wife of Joshua MOREN 5 shillings.
To Esther WILEY 5 shillings.
To dau. Mary wife of John HELSBY 5 shillings.
All remaining estate to wife Mary.
Exrs: Wife Mary and kinsman Isaac PENROSE.
Letter to PENROSE.
The widow renouncing.
Wits: Owen HUGHES and Thomas LIGHTFOOT.
GEHRET, ELIZABETH, Alsace.
Probated August 1802.
Land in Alsace 220 acres to be sold and money divided in equal shares to sons and daus., Michael, Henry, Jacob, Adam, Catharine, Elizabeth, Anna Margaret, Maria Barbara and Anna Maria GEIER.
Exrs: Son Michael and son-in-law Peter GEIER.
Wits: John and Solomon MILLER.
Translation.
KNOB, HENRY.
Probated August 27, 1802.
Letters to Adam LEISS and John ALTHOUSE.
Translation not found.
BEGHTLE, DANIEL, Union.
July 10, 1802 - August 28, 1802.
Provides for wife Barbara.
Plantation to be sold and all estate for her use.
Mentions his sister Anna and brother Joseph BEGHTLE's children.
Refers to a number of bonds due from Jacob MALSBERGER, Jr.
Exrs: Friends David TITLOW of Coventry and Christian BEERY.
Wits: Bartholomew WAMBACH and Sebastian STUBBLEBEIN.
LEBO, HENRY, Tulpehocken.
March 24, 1802. Codicil June 8, 1802. Probate August 28, 1802.
Executor to sell plantation on which I live in Tulpehocken.
Provides for widow Catharine.
Son Henry to have £10 in advance, then all my 7 heirs share equally, viz: Henry, Susannah, Catharina, Anna Maria, Elizabeth Magdalena, and deceased son John's dau. Magdalena.
Exrs: Son Henry and Gotfried HOLTZMAN.
Wits: Mathias WAGNER and Simon RIEGEL.
Translation.
LAPP, MICHAEL, Maiden Creek.
August 5, 1802 - September 2, 1802.
Provides for wife Catharine.
Real estate to be sold and all estate divided among the children, viz: Rebecca, John and Abraham.
Exrs: Brothers John and Jacob and brother-in-law John REICHENBACHER.
Wits: Jacob FARNI and Andrew FREYER.
Translation.
BEIDLER, BARBARA, Cumru.
June 28, 1800 - September 11, 1802.
To sons John and Peter 5 shillings each.
To my 2 daus. Maria wife of John SPOHN and Elizabeth wife of Adam SOPHN all money, bonds, etc. and all other goods.
Exrs: Son Peter and son-in-law Adam SPOHN.
Wits: Jacob YOUNG and John SPYKER.
Translation.
SPYKER, BENJAMIN, Tulpehocken.
October 30, 1798 - September 20, 1802.
To nephew Benjamin SPYKER all my title interest in a tract of land in York County, PA, after wife's decease.
To my god-dau. Polly SPYKER dau. of Henry SPYKER, Esq., £25 after wife's decease.
Executor to sell all real and personal estate and divide money as follows, to friend and kinsman Dorothea LAVINGER 1/4 part, to Barbara wife of Christian LOWER 1/4 part, to Catharine wife of John BONEWITZ 1/4 part, and to Susanna wife of John GARDNER 1/4 part.
Makes no mention to wife.
Exrs: Friends Christian LOWER and John BONEWITZ.
Wits: Christian FISHER and William WOOD.
HERBEIN, ELIZABETH, widow, Oley.
May 8, 1800 - September 22, 1802.
To son David £50 in advance.
To dau. Maria HERBEIN, my cow, etc.
Remainder to all children, viz: Peter, Samuel, David, Maria, Sarah KENTZY and Susanna KNABB in equal shares.
Share of deceased dau. Esther SCHNEIDER to her children, viz: Jacob, Daniel, John, Peter, David, Susannah and Elizabeth SCHNEIDER.
Exrs: Sons Peter and Samuel.
Wits: Abraham HERBEIN and Daniel LEINBACH.
Translation.
GALLAGHER, JOHN, Union.
August 26, 1802 - September 24, 1802.
To Neal O'KEAN of Union Township all my household goods and money due me from Taunton Forge and Hopewell Furnace, he paying 21/2 guineas to my sister Hannah GALLAGHER.
Wits: Fred BLAND and Clement BROOKE.
WOODS, BRYAN, Robeson.
September 18, 1802 - September 24, 1802.
To Neal KEAN all debts owing me at Taunton Forge and Hopewell Furnace.
Letters to Neal O'KEAN.
Wits: John McGANLEY and Peter McGANLEY.
LOOS, CONRAD, Bern.
September 21, 1802 - October 2, 1802.
To son Jacob the plantation whereon I now live, containing 250 acres also tract of woodland at the mountain, containing 40 acres, for £1300. To dau. Catharine house, lot, and 20 acres of land in Reading for £700. Provides for wife Christina.
Exrs: Wife Christina and Jacob LOOS.
Wits: John LOOS and Fred BRENDEL.
Translation.
SWEYER, NICHOLAS, Maxatawny.
June 4, 1799 - October 5, 1802.
Provides for wife Catharine.
To son George £5 in full.
To son Jacob 5 shillings.
To son Peter £10.
To son Christian £10.
To granddau. Judith of son Henry £10.
To wife's granddau. Catharina ROUSH a cow.
To grandson Nicholas son of Nicholas my family Bible.
Remainder in 4 equal shares to son Henry, to son Nicholas, one share to the children of dau. Elizabeth wife of Valentine MILLER, and remaining share to dau. Barbara SHOEMAKER's children (deceased).
Exrs: Son Henry and friend John BEAVER.
Wits: Fred. AXE and Jacob KNORR.
This will appears to have been presented for probate August 6, 1800 and contested by Peter SWEYER, and citations issued September 5, 1800 for a hearing before the Register.
TSCHUDY, JOHN, Windsor.
July 1, 1799 - October 8, 1802.
To son John my plantation in Windsor for £200, as follows: to dau. Barbara wife of Daniel RIEGEL £100, to William WILLIAMSON husband of dau. Anna Maria £100 in trust for their children.
Exrs: Son John.
Wits: John MYER and Henry FIESTER.
Translation.
LESH, BALTHASER, Bethel.
July 12, 1802 - October 19, 1802.
Provides for wife Christine.
To son John plantation whereon I now live in Bethel containing 131 acres for £1182.
To son Benjamin tract of land and sawmill in Bethel containing 113 acres for £847.10 also £80 for working with me 4 years over his age.
All estate divided among all children, viz: Jacob, Anna Maria wife of Ludwig SHUEY, Peter, Baltzer, Salome wife of John HOLDEMAN, George, Barbara wife of John EATER, Catharine wife of Mathias ZIMMERMAN, Benjamin, Elizabeth wife of George COBLE, John, and the 2 children of dau. Christine MYER deceased, viz: Ann and Christina, in equal shares.
Exrs: Sons George, Baltzer and Peter.
Wits: Valentine SEILER and Thomas CLARK.
HAHN, HENRY, Reading.
November 3, 1800 - November 1, 1802.
Provides for wife Catherine including use of house and lot and income of all estate during life.
After her death all estate divided among children: Henry, Catharine SHOLL, Juliana HAHN, Christina DOTTERER, Adam, John, Maria, Sabina HAHN in equal shares.
Exrs: Sons Henry and Adam.
Wits: Henry HOMAN and Alexander EISENBEIS.
LENINGER, JACOB, Heidelberg.
November 11, 1797 - November 2, 1802.
Provides for wife and divides estate among 8 children, none named except Peter to whom he had sold his plantation.
Exrs: Son-in-law John PALM.
Wits: Daniel GROFF and William WOOD.
CRAMER, ANDREW, Manheim.
July 6, 1802 - November 3, 1802.
Provides for wife Margaret.
To son Andrew my plantation containing 280 acres, paying £460 to his brothers and sisters beginning with Magdalena BERKHEISER and next Anna Maria REICHIN and son in accordance to seniority, others not named but youngest under 14 years.
Exrs: Son Andrew.
Wits: Peter STALLER and Nicholas STALLER, Jr.
WEIDNER, LAZARUS, Oley.
May 3, 1797 - November 26, 1802.
To Elizabeth LOBACH dau. of John LOBACH £15 when 21. To dau. Catharine SIESHOLTZ 1/10 of estate to be in trust.
Son Abraham 1/10 of estate.
To grandchildren issue of Elizabeth PREISS 1/10.
To dau. Mary YODER 1/10.
To dau. Susanna YODER 1/10.
To son Jacob 1/10.
Son Daniel 1/10 and 30 hour clock.
To son Isaac 1/10.
To David 1/10.
Son John 1/10.
Exrs: Son Jacob and sons-in-law George YODER and John PREISS.
Letters to son Jacob, YODER and PREISS renouncing.
Wits: Thomas LEE and John BECHTEL.
SCHAUM, CHRISTOPHER, Tulpehocken.
April 14, 1798 - December 3, 1802.
To son Christian all estate and moveable goods subject to payment of £100 to his sister Barbara FABER wife of Christopher.
Exrs: Friend Christian FISHER and son Christian.
Wits: Peter SPRICKMAN and Jacob KEVER.
MORRIS, WILLIAM, Robeson.
August 12, 1795 - December 7, 1802.
To dau. Catharine SCARLET £20.
To son Enos £5.
Plantation and money divided between sons Mordecai, John and Isaac.
Exrs: Sons Mordecai and Isaac.
Wits: William HUMPHREY, John WILLIAMS and Thomas THOMAS.
KADERMAN, JACOB, Tulpehocken.
September 16, 1788 - December 7, 1802.
Provides for wife Catherine.
To son John my clock and Bible, he having received his portion of my plantation which I have granted to him.
To granddau. Elizabeth, child of son Michael deceased £10.
Remainder divided into two equal shares, one to dau. Elizabeth wife of Simon KEESCHER and the other to grandchildren, viz: John, Catharine, George, Elizabeth, Michael, Simon and Margaret the children of son Michael deceased.
Exrs: Son-in-law Simon KEESCHER, renouncing.
Letters adm. to John KATTERMAN, signed by KATTERMAN.
Wits: Henry KUBLINGER and Adam SMITH.
CLASMEIER, JOHN PETER, Longswamp.
November 11, 1799 - January 4, 1803.
All estate to wife Anna Catharine during life.
After her death to my children as follows: Jacob, Abraham, John George, Philipina wife of Adam GENSEL, and Catharine wife of Jacob SHELL, 1/6 each in full.
To son John £20, remainder to Catharine, Joseph and Appolonia CLASMEIER in 3 equal shares.
Exrs: Wife Anna Catharine.
Wits: John REICHEL and Peter DeLONG.
EMRICH, JOHN, Bethel.
November 21, 1793 - January 4, 1803.
Mentions having sold his plantation to sons Jacob and John, February 19, 1790 and directs that the money due thereon be divided among 8 children, viz: to Andrew £80, children of dau. Catharine deceased late wife of Martin FISHER £50, dau. Catharine wife of Thomas May £70, and remainder equally amongst 5 younger children who were probably - Jacob, George, John, William and Margaret Elizabeth.
Exrs: Sons John and William.
Wits: Balzer EMRICH and Philip KEMP.
SCHALL, GEORGE, Earl.
April 7, 1802 - January 5, 1803.
To grandson Andrew BACHMAN my watch or £16.
To my 6 daus. viz: Magdalena wife of Andrew BACHMAN, Margaret wife of John WEILER, Maria wife of Charles WAGONHORST, Elizabeth wife of Andrew KNERR, Sally wife of Nicholas KEYSER, and Catharine wife of Jacob HERTZOG £100 each.
After wife's decease all remainder of estate.
Wife not named and no provision for wife.
Exrs: Sons George and son-in-law Jacob HERTZOG.
Also mentions son Tobias.
Wits: William DUNDAS and Henry BETZ.
MARBURGER, SIMON, Manheim.
May 22, 1802 - January 8, 1803.
Provides for wife Anna Maria.
Sons Daniel and Simon shall have the place and son John shall have £40 beforehand, and then share equally with the daus.
The girls shall have all personal estate, viz: Christina, Lies, Catharine, Cret and Anna Maria.
Exrs: Sons Daniel and Simon.
Wits: Sebastian RUBSAMEN and George GRAUL.
Translation.
BECHTEL, JACOB.
July 12, 1790 - January 29, 1803.
Money arising from bonds given me by my sons, viz: Peter, Jacob, John and Henry, shall be equally divided between the other of my children, Susanna, Elizabeth, Maria and Dietrich, and my sons-in-law John HOCH and Jacob HOCH. Remainder of personal estate to wife Maria Elizabeth.
To 4 sons named 1 shilling each, they having received their portions in land sold them.
Exrs: Son Peter and John SPYKER.
Wits: John RIGHTMEYER and James May
BROBST, PETER, Bern.
February 7, 1803 - February 18, 1802.
Non-cupative will. All estate to be sold at Vendue, and 1/3 thereof given to wife Catharine, remainder 2/3 to dau.
The estate bequeathed him by his father should be divided in same manner.
Exrs: Wife Catharine and father-in-law Daniel GLUCK.
Wits: Everhart SAMAN and Stephen KAUFMAN.
WENGER, JOHN, Union.
March 14, 1791 - February 22, 1803.
Provides for wife Rebecca.
To son Abraham all remainder of estate agreeable to a settlement made with him, and my other children, viz: Samuel, Elizabeth, Jacob, Hannah, Magdalena.
Exrs: Son Abraham.
Letters to Susanna WENGER widow, and adm. of Abraham WENGER.
Wits: Samuel WENGER, John MILLER and Jacob WENGER.
BRUMBACH, HERMANUS, Oley.
December 18, 1802 - February 25, 1803.
Provides for wife Catharine, including use of real estate during widowhood for victualling and schooling younger children.
Afterwards to be sold and divided among all children, as follows: Matthias, Samuel, Jacob, John, George, Abraham, Daniel, David, and William.
Exrs: Sons Samuel and Jacob.
Wits: Jacob RHOADS and George YODER.
SCHNEIDER, PETER, Bethel.
January 11, 1803 - March 3, 1803.
Provides for wife Christina.
Refers to brothers and sisters for whom he makes provisions.
Residue to father George SCHNEIBER and wife Christina.
Mentions also "his old father Goodfried ROHRER."
Exrs: George SCHNEIDER, Jr. and Jacob ROHRER.
Wit: Isaac HARVEY and Jacob MILLER.
BARTLET, MARY, widow of Philip.
September 13, 1802. Codicil December 11, 1802 - March 11, 1803.
To son Frederick £20.
Remainder to dau. Elizabeth.
Exrs: Adam KRAUSER and John SPAYD.
Wits: Hartman WEYL and Jacob MERCKEL.
LOOS, GEORGE, Bern.
January 28, 1783 - March 28, 1803.
Provides for wife Anna Margreta.
Children: Conrad who received entire estate, to pay his brothers and sisters £50 each.
Exrs: Son Jacob and wife Anna Margarita.
Wit: Andreas WINTER and Conrad SCHNEIDER.
James LOOS having renounced.
Letters were granted to Melchior FIEGEL.
Wit: Bernhart GOTTSCHALL and Jacob LOOS.
LOOS, GEORGE.
Probated March 28, 1803.
Letters to Melchior FIEGEL, and Jacob LOOS, surviving executor renouncing.
Exrs: Jacob LOOS.
MILLER, JACOB, Manheim.
June 18, 1802 - March 30, 1803.
Contested and by verdict of jury August 13, 1806, letters granted September 2, 1806. To son Jacob £5 in full.
Sons John Adam and Michael had their share in land.
To Ludwig and John the plantation whereon I live in Manheim for £800, paying to their brother £160 and to their sister Catharine Miller £216.13.4. The remainder they shall have as their portions.
Provides for wife Anna Margaret.
Exrs: Wife and son Ludwig.
Wits: Ludwig KIMBERLING and David KINNEAR.
BROWN (BRAUN), CONRAD, weaver, Reading.
October 25, 1802 - April 19, 1803.
Mentions son-in-law John HUBENER.
5 shillings to dau. Margaret KOCH, and house in which she and testator jointly live.
Mentions also 3 grandchildren, children of dau. Catharine FESSLER deceased. Also grandchildren of dau. Sophia HUBENER, viz: George, Daniel and Elizabeth HUBENER.
Grandson Daniel to receive no inheritance until he becomes married.
Refers also to Dorothea RAPP wife of his stepson George RAPP.
Mentions also Conrad HEINRICH who owes to the estate a bond of £100.
Exrs: Brother-in-law Michael KRAUSS and dau. Margaret.
Wit: Samuel HOMAN and Henry HAHN.
Renunciation of Margaretha SEITZINGER filed, dated April 19, 1803.
Wit: Christ. BARRANSTINE and Nicholas SEITZINGER.
BROWN, CONRAD, Reading.
Probated April 19, 1803.
Letters to Michael KRAUS.
Executor named, dau. Mary KOCH renouncing.
Exr: Michael KRAUS.
BICKSLER, PHILIP, Bethel.
November 28, 1801 - April 27, 1803.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
To son Daniel my plantation and 3 contiguous tracts of land in Bethel containing 108 acres 134 perches, paying therefor £300 which sum with the money from sale of personal estate shall be divided among all children, Daniel, Barbara wife of Jacob PEFFLY, Peter, Catharine wife of Henry MEYER, Elizabeth, Henry, Anna Maria and Anna BICKSLER.
Exrs: Brother Daniel BICKSLER.
Wits: John SMITH and John BAKER.
ZIEGLER, PHILIP, Tulpehocken.
February 19, 1803 - May 9, 1803.
All estate to remain in hands of wife Ragenah during life. After her death son Philip shall have my tract of land adjoining that I have heretofore sold him, containing about 80 acres, for £400. All estate divided among 8 children (not named).
Exrs: Sons Philip and John.
Wits: Peter HOlTZMAN and Mathias FRANZ.
DICK, MARIA, widow, Reading.
May 28, 1802 - May 16, 1803.
To grandson Nicholas son of son Nicholas my large Bible.
To grandson Jacob son of son Jacob my sermon book.
Remainder to son Nicholas at appraisement, he paying 1/3 thereof to son Jacob and 1/3 to dau. Anna Elizabeth, wife of Michael MADERA.
To stepdau. Maria REDDICK the £8 she is indebted to me.
Exrs: Son Nicholas.
Wits: George SCHWARTZ and John SPYKER.
READ, LEONARD, Tulpehocken.
April 4, 1796 - May 16, 1803.
To children of my son Jacob my plantation in Heidelberg containing about 120 acres on condition that my son Jacob and his wife have the privilege to live on same during their lives.
To my 2 daus. Catharine, wife of George FOHRER and Elizabeth wife of Daniel BROWN £100 each.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Remainder after wife's decease to my 6 children, viz: Valentine, Jacob, Adam, John, Catharine and Elizabeth in equal shares.
Exrs: Sons Valentine and Adam.
Wits: Adam ANSPACH and John MARKEY.
JAMISON, ELIZABETH, widow, Reading.
May 6, 1803 - May 30, 1803.
All estate to dau. who now lives with me named Fanny JAMISON.
Exrs: Adam KRAUSER and John SPAYD.
KRAUSER guardian of said child.
Wits: Thomas RUNYON and Abner WILLIAMS.
STAUFFER, HENRY, Colebrookdale.
April 25, 1800 - July 21, 1803.
Provides for wife Maria.
After her decease estate divided among all children.
Share of dau. Susanna to be in trust for her support.
Other children not named except Jacob who probably received testator's land.
Exrs: Son Jacob.
Wits: Matthias RICHARDS and Henry M. RICHARDS.
SWARTZ, LEONARD, Bethel.
January 26, 1803 - August 5, 1803.
All estate to be sold and divided among 4 children, viz: Ludwig, Barbara wife of John LESHER, Jr., Catharine wife of Adam REGEL and Anna Maria wife of Henry KRUM, and 4 children of son John deceased, viz: John, Magdalena, Anna Maria and Catharine in equal shares.
Exrs: Son Ludwig and son-in-law Henry KRUM.
Wits: Andrew ZELLER and William WOOD.
Caveat filed by sons-in-law, July 2, 1803.
FISHER, JACOB, Tulpehocken.
October 5, 1802 - August 15, 1803.
To my 3 daus., viz: Catharine wife of Christian NOECKER, Magdalena wife of Jacob REED, and Elizabeth wife of Adam KREITZER £500 each.
Remainder to 6 children, viz: Adam, John and Christian and 3 dau. named above in equal shares (sons had received their portions in land).
Mentions being bound unto Rev. Henry MUHLENBERG deceased, to pay 1/8 part of costs and charges which might accrue concerning some lands in company with the heirs of Conrad WEISER, Esq., and orders executors to set apart £300 for that purpose.
Exrs: Son Christian and son-in-law Christian NOECKER.
Wits: John ANSPACH and Christian LOWER.
CUPP, GEORGE, Amity.
March 30, 1803 - August 15, 1803.
Mother (not named) to have use of estate. If she is not in want of it remainder divided among Henry son of Frederick CUPP, Nammy OXE dau. of George OXE and Elizabeth his wife, Mary CHRIST dau. of John and Sue CHRIST, Jacob CHRIST son of John and S. CHRIST, and George CHRIST son of John CHRIST and S. CHRIST his wife in equal shares, only George CHRIST shall have £20 more than the others.
Exrs: Friend Abraham BROWER of Union.
Wits: John ARMSTRONG and Christopher MASTER.
FISHER, NICHOLAS, Alsace.
November 15, 1785 - August 18, 1803.
Provides for wife Gloria.
Plantation to be rented for 12 years and proceeds applied for support of widow and education of youngest sons William and Adam, and youngest dau. Susanna. After expiration of time land to be appraised into 2 parts for oldest sons Daniel and Valentine and all estate divided among 4 sons and 2 dau., viz: Daniel, Valentine, William, Adam, Eve Elizabeth and Susanna.
Exrs: Brother John FISHER and friend Francis SHALTOR.
Wits: Adam HEYER and Adam GEHRET.
LEE, JOHN, Exeter.
October 11, 1795. Codicil April 26, 1801. July 22, 1802, and September 2, 1802.
Provides for wife Anne.
To son Mordecai the plantation whereon he and I now live in Exeter containing 200 acres.
To son Isaac a tract of land in Earl and Oley containing 52 acres 54 perches. Also a tract in District Township containing 521/2 acres.
To son-in-law John HUGHES and Eleanor his wife plantation whereon they now live in Northumberland County containing 284 acres 52 perches.
To son Nathan plantation whereon he now lives in Northumerland County as the same was surveyed off to him by Hezekiah BOONE, containing 434 acres 151 perches.
To son-in-law Rowland HUGHES and Susanna his wife 45 acres formerly included in the above tract and also a contiguous tract of 188 A., altogether 2331/2 acres, being plantation whereon they now live.
To son-in-law Henry BERREL and wife Ann, Plantation whereon they now live in Northumberland County containing 143 3/4 acres.
To Kezia LEE dau. of said Ann BERREL, tract of land in Northumberland County containing 521/2 acres.
To grandson John LEE, son of Jesse deceased, tract of land in said county containing 223 acres, subject to payment of £150 to his sisters Eleanor, Martha and Esther as they arrive at age of 21.
To grandson Mordecai, son of Jesse LEE deceased, tract in said County containing 177 acres, he paying to his sister Ann £50 when she is 21.
To dau-in-law Sarah LEE tract of said county containing 61 acres 146 perches. Codicil of April 26, 1801 mentions that wife Anna is now deceased and gives articles bequeathed to her to her brother Robert EDWARDS, sister Mary ROBINSON and nephew Mordecai DAVIS.
Codicil of July 22, 1802 mentions that dau. Ann BERREL is now deceased and revokes the devise to her and gives it to Kezia COHOE wife of Aly COHOE.
Exrs: Sons Isaac and Nathan.
Wits: Thomas CHERRINGTON, Thomas HUGHES and Samuel HUGHES.
PAINE, MARY, widow of Thomas, Robeson Township.
July 27, 1803 - September 3, 1803.
To Sarah DEWEESE my husbands dau. by a former wife £10. Remainder to children of my sister Susanna SHEPHERD and sister Elizabeth CARRUTHERS.
Exrs: Friend John BEIDLER.
Wits: Jacob LEBO and John FINCHER.
FISHER, PHILIP, Heidelberg.
July 12, 1803 - September 12, 1803.
Provides for wife Anna Maria.
Children: Michael, who is devised farm in Heidelberg for £1100, Maria Elizabeth my dau. Lichtin?, Anna Rosina, Philip, Sarah, Catharine, Anna Maria. Gives his dau. Magdalena an English shilling in as much as she received her share in his lifetime.
Exr: Son Michael.
Wit: Wilhelm ROTHER and John STOUDT.
ROTHERMEL, SIBILLA, (maiden name HOCH, widow of Peter ROTHERMEL), Richmond.
August 30, 1803 - September 29, 1803.
To dau. Anna Margaretha her entire estate (she married Abraham DREBELBIS) and to Abraham ROTHERMEL a stove and Bible.
Letters grandson to Daniel DREIBELBIS.
Wit: Peter WANNER and Daniel DREIBELBIS.
BRETZIUS, MICHAEL, Pinegrove.
January 22, 1803 - September 30, 1803.
To dau. Eliza KEPHART and dau. Juliana KRAULL £300 each to be paid from bonds given me by sons Michael and Nicholas.
Mentions that he had given deeds to sons George and John for the lands whereon they live.
To sister Mary BRETZIUS £20.
Provides for wife Sarah who with son George are executors.
Exrs: Wife Sarah and Son George.
Wits: Christopher BERNHARD and David KINNEAR.
NAFZINGER, BARBARA, Bern.
September 23, 1803 - October 1, 1803.
Mentions brother Adam NAFZINGER devises of farm.
Refers to mother and father, father deceased.
Sisters Anna NAFZINGER and Magdalena NAFZINGER.
Gives to Anna Margaret UMBENHAUER quilts, etc.
Provides for her mother.
Exr: John UMBENHAUER.
Wit: Philip MENG and John UMBENHAUER.
October 3, 1803 renunciation of John UMBENHAUER filed.
Wit: Christ. BARRANSTINE and Jacob HAMMAN.
Letters to Henry HAFZINGER.
DIEFFEBACH, JACOB, Bethel.
June 7, 1803 - October 1, 1803.
Wife Sabina to carry on the farm until son Jacob is 21 and then plantation in Bethel containing 150 acres devised to him, subject to provision for his mother and payment of £900.
All estate divided among children, viz: Christian, Catherine wife of Charles BAUMBERGER, Adam and Jacob.
Exrs: Sons Christian and Adam.
Wits: John SCHUY and Philip MEIER.
BAUMGARTNER, CHARLOTTE, Reading, widow.
September 3, 1803 - October 24, 1803.
To son William BAUMGARTNER all estate and if he should die without issue to John BOAS of Reading. John BOAS executor and guardian of son until he is 14.
Exrs: John BOAS.
Wits: John WELDY and Henry BETZ.
KISTLER, BARBARA, Albany.
March 25, 1800 - November 7, 1803.
Son-in-law Lawrence BACHMAN whose 1st and 2nd wives were my daus., having received a contribution from deceased husband John KISTLER, shall have £12 less for each of my aforesaid daus.
Sons-in-law Paul HERTZOG and Philip ANTON shall each have £12 less than my five legitimate sons: John George, William, Jacob, Abraham and John. Then estate shall be divided among all the children named.
Exrs: Son William.
Wits: Conrad STUMPF and John SMITH.
Translation.
SCHUCKER, TOBIAS, Tulpehocken.
August 8, 1803 - November 19, 1803.
Provides for wife Anna Maria.
Children: Jacob, John, George, Michael, Jacob, and John, devises of the farm, they to pay the widow her dower and to give to George and Michael, sons, each £150.
Exrs: John RIEGEL and Philip KEMP, both of Tulpehocken.
Wit: John SAEMAN, Jacob DITLER and Henry MAYER.
RUTH, MICHAEL, Cumru.
February 4, 1801 - November 21, 1803.
Provides for wife Anna Maria.
To son John my plantation whereon I now dwell in Cumru and Heidelberg, containing 110 acres, also tract in Heidelberg containing 75 acres and 2 tracts of woodland containing 30 and 50 acres, for the sum of £1200.
Remainder of estate to sons Adam and Michael and daus. Catharine wife of Nicholas HAWK, Margaret wife of Daniel GRAEFF, Barbara wife of David HEHN, Magdalena wife of Peter HEHN and Elizabeth RUTH, allowing Adam £100 more than the others for his birthright.
Son Christian having already received his full portion gets nothing more.
Exrs: Sons Adam and Christian.
Wits: Sebastian MILLER and Jacob LUDWIG.
HEBERLING, GEORGE VALENTINE, Mahantongo.
October 14, 1803 - November 22, 1803.
All estate to wife Anna Maria during life and to which child she lives with shall have the remainder of estate at her death.
Exrs: Wife Anna Maria and son John.
Letters to John, the other not being present.
Wits: Conrad TREWITZ and John HOREWF.
Translation.
SAVAGE, JACOB, Earl.
June 8, 1803 - November 25, 1803.
Provides for wife Catharine.
Tenement 10 acres 6 perches where I now live to be sold and estate to be put out on interest for use of children in equal shares (none named).
Exrs: Friend Daniel YODER.
Wits: William SAVAGE and Thomas LEE.
MOYER, NICHOLAS, Maxatawny.
July 10, 1801 - November 30, 1803.
All estate to wife Christina during life.
After her death in 7 equal shares to sons, Philip, Nicholas, Jacob, children of dau. Veronica wife of John KEISER, but to be applied to her use if she should come to want, dau. Elizabeth wife of George DELP, dau. Maria wife of Philip ALTENDERFER, and dau. Christina wife of Benedict SHOLLENBERGER.
Exrs: Wife Veronica and son Philip.
Letters to son Philip.
Wits: George FISTER and Paul GROSSCUP.
DREIBELBIS, ABRAHAM, Richmond.
May 25, 1803 - November 30, 1803.
Provides for wife Anna Margaret.
To son Daniel my plantation whereon I live containing 239 acres, for the sum of £1300.
To son Abraham my grist mill and 10 acres of land adjoining, also 16 acres in Rockland for £500.
To son Peter 3 tracts of land, 80 acres, in Richmond, 30 acres of meadow by grist mill and 38 acres in Ruscomb Manor for £300.
To dau. Maria Barbara wife of John HAAK £900.
To son Isaac £900.
To son Joseph £900.
Remainder to above named 6 children in equal shares.
Exrs: Son Daniel and son-in-law John HAAK.
Wits: John Christian SCHLEGEL and P. GROSSOUP.
SHERDEL, MARIA CATHERINE.
October 8, 1803 - December 5, 1803.
Orders gravestone for herself and husband John SHERDEL.
Divides estate among children, viz: Daniel, Catharine, John, Bernard, Philip and Jonas.
All that I have to receive of my mother Catharine Elizabeth RIEGEL.
Exrs: Daniel SHERDEL.
Wits: Jacob SHERDEL and Jacob LONG.
Translation.
BOLLMAN, JOHN, farmer, Cumru.
January 24, 1803 - December 12, 1803.
Provides for wife Barbara.
Children: Jacob, John, Magdalena, Maria Catharine, Anna Maria, Catharine and Barbara.
Sons Jacob and John are devisees of farm and all real estate in Cumru, 322 acres for £1370.
Exrs: Jacob BOLLMAN and Christian RUTH.
Wit: Michael RUTH and John SCHARMAN.
ZIMMERMAN, MARY, widow of Anthony ZIMMERMAN, Reading.
August 14, 1800 - December 13, 1803.
All estate to be sold and divided as follows:
To Rebecca and Susanna daus. of Michael RAPP £5 each.
To Polly dau. of William MANNERBCH £5.
To son William MANNERBACH my brick messuage and lot in Reading.
To daus. Catherine wife of Michael RAPP and Mary wife of Leonard MILLER 5 shillings each.
Exrs: Son William MANNERBACH.
Wits: Godfried BAKER and Joseph HOCH.
WILL, VALENTINE, Cumru.
August 13, 1803 - December 13, 1803.
Provides for wife Anna Maria.
After wife's death plantation to be sold and all children shall have equal shares (not named). Christian under 14 years.
Exrs: Friends Joseph WEITMAN and Jacob KEMP.
Wits: John BEAR and Jacob WEIT.
LENHART, PHILIP, Greenwich.
September 29, 1803 - December 28, 1803.
All property to wife Anna to do with as she pleases. She also named executor.
Exrs: Wife Anna.
Wits: Peter STAIGER and Henry LENHART.
Translation.
TEYSHER, JACOB, Maxatawny.
December 17, 1803 - January 6, 1804.
To dau. Magdalena wife of Michael WEAVER 4 Spanish dollars in addition to what she has already had.
To son Daniel 4 dollars and to his children, viz: Jacob, Maria, John, Esther, Peter, Catherine, Deborah and Elizabeth a plantation in Hereford containing 215 acres for £700, and provide for their father and mother during lives. To dau. Esther wife of Henry ROMICH £650.
To dau. Deborah wife of Philip MILLER £700.
To son Jacob 2 Spanish dollars.
To son John a plantation in Maxatawny containing 160 acres for £700.
To dau. Maria wife of Daniel BIDDING £700.
Remainder to son Peter.
Exrs: Sons John and Peter.
Wits: Jacob HUMBERT and John M. HYNEMAN.
Caveat filed December 16, 1803 by Daniel BITTING, son-in-law.
PELMAN, CONRAD, Amity.
December 19, 1803 - January 9, 1804.
All estate to be sold and divided between wife and children as the law directs (nobody named).
Catharine GRINER the natural dau. of wife Mary to have an equal share with my children in consideration of services in my family.
Exrs: Wife Mary and Thomas BOONE.
Wits: Harman BUNN and John KLINE.
GELBACH, CHRISTINA, Amity.
August 1, 1794 - February 4, 1804.
To dau. Elizabeth wife of George KERST 1/3 of all estate.
To dau. Catharine late wife of Daniel GULDIN 1/3 of estate.
To dau. Magdalena wife of Christian HUNTER 1/3 of estate.
Exrs: Son-in-law George KERST and grandson Daniel GULDIN.
Wits: George LORAH and Thomas CHERINGTON.
FRESHER, WILLIAM, Bern.
November 29, 1800 - February 7, 1804.
To son Adam £20.
Remainder chiefly in money, cattle and household goods, to wife Catharine.
Exrs: Friends Nicholas LIEB and Henry HETERICK.
Letter to HETERICK, LIEB renouncing.
Wits: Frederick STAM and Frederick KIEBAUCH.
FISHBACK, JOST, Heidelberg.
November 22, 1802 - February 15, 1804.
Provides for wife Catharine.
To 2 daus., Susanna wife of Adam SHUTZ and Elisabeth wife of Ludwig FISHER, my plantation on which I now dwell.
To grandson Ludwig William FISHBACK £1600 to be invested in land for him when he is 17.
Mentions that son Simon had already received his share.
Exrs: Sons-in-law Adam SHUTZ and Ludwig FISHER.
Wits: John ECKERT and Frederick BECHTEL.
BARTOLET, JOHN, Oley.
December 17, 1803 - February 20, 1804.
To sons John and Daniel my plantation in Oley, subject to certain provision for wife Susanna.
To dau. Hester wife of John LORAH £300.
To dau. Elizabeth wife of Abraham KNABB £300.
To dau. Sarah wife of George LORAH £300.
To dau. Catharine £400 to be paid by sons John and Daniel when she is 18. To son Amos £500 by above sons when he is 19 (all the sons were minors).
Exrs: Wife Susanna and son-in-law John LORAH.
Wits: George LORAH, Sr. and Peter KNABB.
CAKE, JOHN, Robeson.
February 10, 1802 - February 23, 1804.
All estate to wife Anna during life.
After her decease real estate consisting of 114 acres to be sold and of the money son Jacob shall have £100.
Remainder of estate in 5 equal parts to son John, dau. Sophia, son George, dau. of deceased son Henry named Margaret, and of remainder 2/3 to dau. Anna and 1/3 to her dau. Anna wife of Jacob JOHN.
Exrs: Friend Christian DANEHOWER.
Wits: John HOMAN and John BAER.
BRAUCHER, CHRISTIAN, Greenwich.
January 23, 1804 - February 27, 1804.
Plantation where I now live in Greenwich, containing 150 acres, to be sold. Provides that Dewald BIEBER who lives on the plantation shall be maintained thereon during life.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Remainder of estate in 9 equal parts, to wife Elizabeth, dau. Catharine wife of Peter ZIMMERMAN, son Johannes, dau. Christine wife of Jacob WILDTRAUT, son Jacob, dau. Magdalena, son Daniel, Peter and Conrad.
Brother Peter BRAUCHER and Frederick LEIBY guardians of minor children and executors.
Exrs: Brother Peter BRAUCHER and Fred LEIBY.
Wits: Conrad SPOHN and Conrad BRAUCHER.
Translation.
LEESE, HENRY, Oley.
December 25, 1803 - March 6, 1804.
To wife Maria Barbara all my estate during life.
After her death divided among all children share and share alike.
Exrs: Wife Maria Barbara.
Wits: Jacob KEMP and Daniel HOCH.
YODER, JACOB, Rockland.
March 12, 1803 - March 14, 1804.
Plantation where I now live and all other estate to be sold and divided as follows: to sons Daniel, Peter, John, Abraham, and Jacob and dau. Elizabeth GRAEBER, dau. Catharine ANSTAT, dau. Magdalena ANSTADT, dau. Esther BARTO, dau. Mary MONSCH, each 1/12, and children of dau. Susanna HERNER, deceased 1/12, and children of dau. Barbara OYSTER deceased 1/12.
Exrs: Son Abraham and son-in-law Abraham ANSTAT.
Wits: Thomas LEE and Samuel LOBACH.
GIBSON, HENRY, Hereford.
February 21, 1804 - March 15, 1804.
Provides for wife Elizabeth, dau. Margaret wife of George HOP 1 English shilling.
To son George 1 shilling and no more.
To son Joseph 1 shilling.
To dau. Catharine wife of Frederick RENNINGER 1 shilling.
To son Henry 1 shilling
To dau. Mary wife of Adam HACK 1 shilling.
To son John all blacksmith tools if he learns the trade, otherwise £6 when 21. Remainder for use of wife and 2 youngest children Susanna and Elizabeth until they are 12 years of age.
Exrs: Wife Elizabeth and friend Abraham HERP.
Letters to widow, HERP renouncing.
Wits: Daniel FOCHT and John B. COVELY.
LUDWIG, GEORGE, Bern.
January 30, 1804 - March 30, 1804.
Provides for wife Maria.
Son Peter evidently had received his share in land.
No other children named.
Exrs: Wife and Peter, widow renouncing.
Wits: Valentine GRIM and John FILIBS.
Translation.
GEHRIS, SIMON PETER, Hereford.
February 10, 1804 - April 3, 1804.
Provides for wife Maria Elizabeth.
Son Jacob to have land at appraisement.
Estate divided into equal share except dau. Anna shall have £10 in advance for attention to her mother.
Exrs: Son Peter and son-in-law Peter HANCK.
Wits: John WACHTER and Michael CONRAD.
Translation.
KEYSER, PHILIP, Mahantango.
February 19, 1804 - April 7, 1804.
Provides for wife Eve.
Remainder of estate to be sold and divided among children in equal shares (none named).
Exrs: Friend John Jacob STINE and wife Eve.
Wits: George BURCKHART, Bernt ZIMMERMAN and Michael LOTZ.
EIS, NICHOLAS, Colebrookdale.
August 7, 1798 - April 23, 1804.
To son Daniel 5 shillings he having received his portion.
To son Abraham 5 shillings.
To dau. Maria wife of Conrad BEAR 5 shillings.
To dau. Elizabeth wife of Lorentz REITER 5 shillings.
To children of dau. Susan deceased, late wife of Peter KEIM, 20 shillings to be divided.
Remainder of estate to wife Susanna.
Exrs: Friends Jacob ROTH (alias RHOADS) and his brother Mathias ROTH.
Wits: Thomas CHERINGTON and Conrad ROTH.
MOSSER, ADAM, Reading.
April 20, 1804 - May 1, 1804.
To brother Michael MOSSER, sister Eva wife of Philip ZECKMAN, and sister Catherine wife of Jacob YOUNG all real and personal property except my horse which I give to Michael MOSSER son of my brother Michael.
Exrs: Brother Michael.
Wits: Henry DIEHL and John CHRIST.
FRIEDENBERGER, EVE, widow, Hereford.
April 22, 1804 - May 12, 1804.
To the Roman Chapel (Catholic church at Bally) to which I belong £20.
Remainder to friend John GRATE, Sr. who with Bartel COVELY are executors.
Exrs: Friend John GRATE, Sr. and Bartel COVELY.
Wits: John KUNS and Stephen REPPERT.
HOLTZEEDER, PETER, Reading.
August 12, 1803 - May 12, 1804.
To son-in-law Balser OTTENHEIMER and Catherine his wife all personal estate also house and lot in Newmanstown, Dauphin County.
Exrs: Son-in-law Balser OTTENHEIMER and Catharine his wife.
Wits: John SPYKER and Peter WEYMER.
ROSE, JOHN, Womelsdorf.
April 8, 1804 - May 23, 1804.
All estate to wife Juliana and stepdau. Maria in equal shares.
The share of my stepdau. shall be for her sole use and of her child Elizabeth CONROD. Her husband George CONROD to have no benefit therefrom.
Exrs: Wife Juliana.
Wits: Robert COPLAND and William WOOD.
SCHNEIDER, DANIEL, Oley.
July 25, 1803 - May 26, 1804.
Provides for wife Barbara.
To dau. Mary wife of Benjamin CUSTER 3 tracts of land, one in Exeter and Alsace containing 221 3/4 acres, another in Alsace containing 102 acres 77 perches and the other in Exeter containing 33 acres 63 perches subject to wife's life interest.
To dau. Susanna, wife of Abraham HOCH a tract in Exeter and Oley containing 149 acres 44 perches and another in Exeter 11 acres, one other in Exeter containing 95 acres 5 perches and another in Alsace containing 113 acres 93 perches subject as above.
To dau. Esther wife of Jacob GEEHR a plantation and several tracts of land in Exeter, 1 in Oley containing 157 acres, another in Exeter containing 62 1/2 acres, another in Exeter containing 13 acres 140 perches and another in Alsace containing 69 acres 97 perches subject as above.
Exrs: Wife Barbara, son-in-law Benjamin CUSTER and Abraham HOCH.
Wits: Thomas CHERINGTON, Samuel HUGHES and Rachel CHERINGTON.
DEGLER, JOHN.
May 1, 1804 - July 18, 1804.
Wife and children to keep use of place until son John is 21 when he May take the place and pay the girls £900 (no other children named).
Exrs: Jacob DEGLER and Susanna DEGLER.
Wits: Benjamin GUNDY and John TOBIAS.
Translation.
LEFFEL, SEVILLA, Amity.
June 16, 1804 - July 28, 1804.
All effects to be sold at vendue and money divided into 7 equal shares, to children of son John deceased, to children of son Jacob deceased, to dau. Mary wife of John SCHRODER, to dau. Eve wife of Benjamin BOONE, to dau. Elizabeth wife of Philip MARQUART, to dau. Sevilla wife of John POTT, and to dau. Susanna wife of Henry REMELY.
Exrs: Friend John GERLING.
Letters to John POTT, executor named renouncing.
Wits: Jacob RHOADS and Jonathan BELL.
DEPPEN, DAVID, Heidelberg.
September 20, 1802 - August 11, 1804.
To wife Margaret the 50 acres in Hanover Township, Dauphin County where her mother at present lives, also £500 when all children are of age.
Remainder of estate shall be divided among children as follows: a son shall have £3, where a dau. gets £2, son Michael shall have my share of 200 acres of land I possess with my brother Jacob in Westmoreland Co., Pa. at appraisement, also a 5 acre lot in Heidelberg.
Exrs: Jacob KINTZER and John GERMAN.
Caveat filed by Margaret, the widow June 2, 1804 and on trial will was sustained by verdict of jury.
Translation.
GESELL, VERONICA, Oley.
May 25, 1800 - August 21, 1800.
To sister Susanna HERBEIN all estate but in case she should die before me I give the same to her 2 sons John and Daniel HERBEIN.
Exrs: Nephew Daniel HERBEIN.
Wits: John LINEBACH and Daniel LINEBACH.
SHAFFER, HENRY, Tulpehocken.
March 16, 1804 - September 18, 1804.
Provides for wife Margaret.
To sons Jacob and George my plantation where I now dwell they paying £940 to my 5 daus., viz: Mary, Elizabeth, Magdalena, Susanna and Maria in equal shares. Remainder divided among my children, viz: Michael, Jacob, George, Mary, Elizabeth, Magdalena, Susanna and Maria.
Son Michael having received £200 in my lifetime.
Exrs: Sons Jacob and George and son-in-law George FERLING.
Letters to sons, the other not being present.
Wits: Michael NUSHAAG and John LIVINGOOD.
CHRIST, MICHAEL, Exeter.
May 6, 1802 - September 20, 1804.
Wife Susanna to have use of all real estate during life.
Personal estate to be divided among all cihldren and on wife's decease real estate consisting of 178 acres to be sold and divided among children, viz: John, George, Abraham, Jacob, Daniel, Elizabeth wife of Jacob BECHTEL (of Jacob), Susanna wife of Baltzer ULRICH, and Maria Barbara wife of Jacob BECHTEL (of Peter) in equal shares.
Exrs: Friend Jacob SCHLEAR and son-in-law Jacob BECHTEL (of Jacob).
Letters to BECHTEL.
Wits: Jacob ESPENSHIP and John HETZEL.
ENGLEHART, GEORGE, Caernarvon.
July 31, 1804 - September 22, 1804.
To son John 6 acres on south side of plantation.
To wife Christiana remainder of plantation and personal property during life. Afterwards to be sold and divided among my 4 children, viz: Margaret, Christianna, George and John.
Dau. Christianna to have £5 more for her kindness to me during my stay in her house.
Exrs: Sons John and friend Frederick YOHN.
Wits: John HOFFMAN and George AMMA.
ROMICH, JOHN, Earl.
April 28, 1804 - September 22, 1804.
Provides for wife Anna Maria.
To Elisabeth wife of Jacob HEPPENHEIMER £25.
To son John all real estate in Earl and Douglass containing about 180 acres, for £1450.
Remainder to five children, viz: John, George, Christian, Jacob and Henry.
Exrs: Son John and friend Jacob KEELY, Sr.
Wits: Adam GILBERT and Benjamin MARKLEY.
RIETH, JASPER, Tulpehocken.
July 1, 1804 - September 22, 1804.
Provides for wife Maria Magdalena. Mentions having sold his plantation to son Jasper.
Remainder to be sold and divided into 9 equal parts, to son Frederick, dau. Anna Margareta wife of Jacob LAUCKS, son John, dau. Magdalena wife of Michael KALBACH, dau. Anna Maria wife of Jacob FIDLER, dau. Catharine, son Jasper, son Michael, dau. Barbara wife of George HAG.
Son Jasper to provide for dau. Catharine who has some infirmity.
Exrs: Neighbor Jacob KINTZER.
Wits: Jacob SCHOENFELD and Casper LAUX.
Translation.
KLAPP, JOHN, Bern.
August 29, 1804 - September 29, 1804.
Wife Susanna to have possession of all estate until 2nd son Jacob is 21, to bring up and educate younger chlidren.
To oldest son, John, the plantation on which I live, containing 162 3/4 acres, in Bern, subject to provisions for wife, and to pay £700 to 7 other children, viz: Christiana, Catharine, Jacob, Abraham, Daniel, George and Peter.
Exrs: Wife Susanna and friend John ERNST.
Wits: Bastian BENTZ and Daniel KELLER.
FREYBERGER, MARGARET, widow, Heidelberg.
August 29, 1804 - November 5, 1804.
All estate to be sold and divided as follows: All children to receive £20, remainder equally divided between children and stepchild.
Son-in-law David LASH to have £5 over and above the rest.
Sons Jacob and Philip to have £3 each over and above, and 2 daus. Eve and Susanna shall have £3.
Exrs: Son Jacob and son-in-law David LASH.
Wits: Thomas BOYD and William WOOD.
SWHARBACH, ANNA MARGARET.
April 24, 1804 - November 6, 1804.
Leaves all estate to Bernhard KEPNER, Jr., Esq. of Brunswick Township who is also executor.
Exrs: Bernhard KEPNER, Jr., Esq.
Wits: John MYER and Magdalena KENIG.
LEY, GEORGE, Greenwich.
June 6, 1804 - November 17, 1804.
All estate to wife Rebecca during life.
After her decease the plantation shall be appraised to son Jacob (containing 130 acres) and all money divided among children, viz: Hannah SMITHEN, Mary SOHEN, Susanna FOGTEN, Elizabeth HIMELEN, Catharine SOHEN, Barbara SOHEN, Jacob and Magdalena.
Exrs: Friend Valentine PROBST and son Jacob.
Wits: Jacob KREMER and Michael BRAUCHER.
Translation.
EULER, CHRISTOPHER, Reading.
September 18, 1804 - November 17, 1804.
To wife Elizabeth house and lot where I now live also 2 lots and all personal estate.
To brother Anthony 2 lots in Reading also house and lot where he lives.
Exrs: Wife Elizabeth.
Wits: George PREYS and Henry HAHN.
KAUFMAN, JACOB, Oley.
September 29, 1804 - November 19, 1804.
Provides for wife Hannah.
To son Jacob my plantation whereon I live in Oley 354 acres, 144 perches for £3000. All estate divided into equal shares among 8 children, viz: Jacob, Samuel, John, Peter, David, Nicholas, Susanna wife of Robert CLARK, and Catharine wife of Jacob SELTZER.
Exrs: Wife Hannah and son Jacob.
Wits: Jacob GREESEMER, Sr., Jacob GREESEMER, Jr., and Philip DeTURK, Jr.
POH, JACOB, Albany.
May 5, 1804 - November 30, 1804.
Provides for wife Elizabeth the land in Beaver Township, Northumberland Co. To sons Sebastian, Michael, and Henry 1 English shilling and no more. Remaining children, viz: George, John, Ferdinand and Magdalena shall be no heirs to the property I now have in possession because they have already received their inheritance.
Exrs: Adam REGER and Bernd EBERHARD.
Wits: Jacob KUMMERER and Philip BAUSCHER.
Translation.
TRAUTMAN, MICHAEL, Tulpehocken.
August 3, 1803 - December 3, 1804.
To wife Susanna 1/2 of property for herself and the other 1/2 divided into 3 shares and brother Valentine shall have 1 share, of the 2nd share brother John shall have £100, and the remainder to his son Michael, of 3rd share brother Philip shall have £100 and remainder to his children.
Exrs: Brother Philip TRAUTMAN.
Wits: Leonard ZERBE and Daniel DRESLER.
Translation.
STITZEL, JOHN, Oley.
September 15, 1804 - December 8, 1804.
To my 2 dau. Sibilla and Malie STITZEL all household goods with the land where I now live.
Remainder divided into equal shares among all children, viz: George, Jacob John, Adam, Ludwig, Sibilla and Malia STITZEL.
Exrs: Sons George and Ludwig.
Wits: Mathias FUCHS and Henry BREITEGAM.
Translation.
HOFFMAN, CASPER, Earl.
January 1, 1804 - December 22, 1804.
Provides for wife (not named).
Remainder to be sold and equally divided among children (not named).
Exrs: Sons John and Jacob.
Wits: Peter HILL and Henry DEROLF.
GLUCK, HENRY, Albany.
January 26, 1804 - January 1, 1805.
To son-in-law John Henry JAMPERT my plantation on which I live, 97 acres, for £900, and provide for wife Eva (above son-in-law married to dau. Sybilla).
To son-in-law Henrich KELLER married to dau. Salome £300, to with the last 10 bonds he yet owes me.
To daus. Magdalena and Maria £300 each.
Exrs: Wife Eva and son-in-law Henry KELLER.
Wits: Daniel GLUCK and Henrich GLUCK.
DEAROLF, ANDREW, Earl.
January 10, 1803 - January 1, 1805.
Wife not named.
All estate during life to her.
After her decease the real estate to son Peter, he to pay £150 to other heirs, viz: sons, Henry, Adam, John and Abraham and daus. Elizabeth wife of Philip ENDI, Catharine wife of John FAVER, and dau. of dau. Christina deceased named Elizabeth, all in equal shares.
Exrs: Son Peter and son-in-law John LAVER.
Wits: Jacob RHOADS and Samuel TROUT.
SHINFESSEL, LEWIS, Cumru.
March 28, 1803 - January 5, 1805.
All estate to my 4 legitimate children, viz: Andrew, Catharine, Elizabeth and Mary Anna, except bed and bedding I give to Catharine EZENERTH.
Exrs: Friend Henry MENGER.
Wits: Adam STEM and Frederick John.
Translation.
NAGLE, PHILIP, Reading.
June 22, 1799 - January 7, 1805.
To 5 children, viz: Philip, Catharine wife of John LUTZ, Elizabeth wife of Henry WINTER, Barbara NAGLE and Magdalena wife of --- STARR, 1 shilling each, they having received considerable from me in my lifetime. To my other dau. Maria NAGLE (who at present lives with me and keeps house for me) all my real and remaining personal estate. She is also named executor.
Exrs: Dau. Maria NAGLE.
Wits: Jacob YOUNG and John SPYKER.
SHAPPELL, JEREMIAH, Windsor.
February 11, 1803 - January 7, 1805.
To son Jacob £5.
To son Mathias £40.
To son Jeremiah £30.
Dau. Magdalena has received her portion, £40.
To dau. Catharine £40 except what she has received.
Exrs: Son Jacob.
Wits: Adam GILBERT and Jeremiah SHAPPELL, Jr.
Translation.
BARRELL, MICHAEL.
March 28, 1802 - January 8, 1805.
Mentions sons Anthony, Jacob, John, Deobald, and George and daus. Hanna, and Margaret.
Exrs: George FEGELY.
Letters to John, executor named renouncing.
Wits: Peter HILLER and Jacob FREIWITZ.
Translation.
WINGERTIN, CATHERINE, Windsor.
April 28, 1787 - January 10, 1805.
All estate including my share of land bequeathed to me by my late husband John SCHLEIGER, to son-in-law Christian GRUBER, subject to yearly provision for herself during life.
Letters to Christian GRUBER.
Wits: Philip MICHAEL and Valentine ECKERT.
Translation.
KAMP, GEORGE, Greenwich.
January 3, 1798 - January 14, 1805.
Leaves £5 to the "Stone Church" in Greenwich Township.
To son Andrew £5 in full.
All estate in money or bonds to my remaining sons, viz: Henry, John, Frederick, and George.
Son-in-law Stophel KRAMER who has my dau. shall keep the large Bible he has from me.
Exrs: Son Andrew.
Wits: Adam SINGMARTHER and Frantz ARNOLD.
Translation.
GESCHWIND, MARIA ELIZABETH, widow of John, Bern.
June 9, 1804 - January 21, 1805.
To sons Henry and Jacob £15 each beforehand.
Remainder to all children in equal shares, viz: John, Daniel, Catharine wife of Godlieb WESTPHAL, Christina wife of John PLATT, Henry and Jacob.
Exrs: Sons Henry and Jacob.
Wits: George SCHLABBICH and George ROTH.
Translation.
HELDEBRANT, GEORGE, Greenwich.
March 11, 1798 - January 29, 1805.
Provides for wife Anna Maria.
To my 6 children, viz: George, Michael, Anna Abolonia wife of Godfried KRAMER, Barbara wife of George RING, Philipina wife of Frederick HILL, and Hanna wife of Samuel SHAFFER £120 each. Mentions having sold the land to son John.
Exrs: Wife Anna Maria and Son Michael.
Letters to Michael, wife Anna Maria renouncing.
Wits: Frederick KREMER and Samuel ELY.
Translation.
FUCHS, JACOB, Norwegian.
March 16, 1804 - February 7, 1805
Provides for wife Barbara.
To daus. Elizabeth and Susanna FUCHS all my land, etc. at value, paying to son John £5.
Of the remaining 1/4 part to son George (the other parts evidently to John and themselves).
Exrs: Dau. Elizabeth FUCHS and Christian WEBBER.
Letters to Elizabeth and her husband Peter STARR and WEBBER.
Wits: Christian WEBBER and Michael WEBBER.
KILPATRICK, WILLIAM, Heidelberg.
February 11, 1804 - February 9, 1805.
Provides for wife Abigail, including 1/2 of plantation, and to Richard JACOBS the other 1/2.
To wife's son Jacob FRY £16, etc.
Remainder to wife and Richard JACOBS who are also executors.
Exrs: Wife Abigail and Richard JACOBS.
Wits: Ludwig SWEITZER and Dewald GUTTLEMAN.
DEGER, PHILIP, Robeson.
November 28, 1804 - February 18, 1805.
All estate to be sold.
To wife Sevilla the profits of all estate until John is 21.
To son John the plantation at appraised value subject to wife's life interest, and payments to daus. Susanna and Mary DEGER their equal shares.
Exrs: Wife Sevilla and relation Daniel BITTLER.
Wits: Michael BITTLER, John EVANS and Amos BARD.
SASSEMANHAUSEN, ANDREAS, Maxawtawny.
June 26, 1793 - February 21, 1805.
Provides for wife Anna Elizabeth GERTRAUT.
Mentions having sold to son Jacob all real estate, etc. for £550 to be divided in equal shares to son Henry and 2 sons-in-law Rev. Henry HELFFRICH, and John SIGFRIED, and to granddau. Catharine ZIMMERMAN, dau. of my dau. Catharine deceased.
Exrs: Sons Henry and Jacob.
Wits: Kilian LEIBY. Breing.
HIGH, DANIEL, Richmond.
August 24, 1800 - February 23, 1805.
To son Philip the eastern part of my dwelling plantation in Richmond, containing 140 acres 104 perches, for £600.
To son David the remainder of said plantation described as containing 126 acres 86 perches, for £500.
To son Samuel 5 shillings.
To son John 5 shillings.
To sons Daniel, Jacob, Abraham and Joseph 5 shillings each.
To son Isaac 10 shillings he having been advanced, and to his children £100 to be divided at 18 and 21.
To dau. Debroah SWARTZ £150.
To dau. Esther WANNER £150.
To dau. Katharina HIGH £150, and certain privileges while she is unmarried. To dau. Hannah ERNST £150.
Remainder in equal shares among all my sons, viz: Samuel, John, Jacob, Daniel, Abraham, Joseph, David and Philip.
Exrs: Sons John and Daniel.
Wits: Samuel SHWARTZ, David BERTO and Thomas LIGHTFOOT.
WOMELSDORF, JACOB, Amity.
February 21, 1805 - March 12, 1805.
Plantation whereon I live and all other estate to be sold and money divided as follows: To son Daniel £60.
Remainder divided among all children, daus. Catharina and Hannah being named. Exrs: Sons Daniel and Frederick.
Letters to Daniel, Frederick being out of these parts.
Wits: Nicholas JONES and Michael LUDWIG.
SPECHT, JOHN, Ruscomb Manor.
November 12, 1804 - March 13, 1805.
Provides for wife Catharine.
After her death to be shared equally by all cihldren, viz: Elizabeth, Peter, Catharine, Hanna, Anna Maria, Magdalena and Barbara.
Executors to sell plantation and everything after my death.
Exrs: Daniel PETER and John EISTER.
Wits: John OHLINGER and Jeremiah HESS.
Translation.
WALLS, FREDERICK, Schuylkill Township.
February 20, 1805 - March 16, 1805.
To wife Magdalena all my estate during widowhood.
Afterwards to my children (not named)
Exrs: Stepson John SELTZER.
Wits: Henry SHAFFER and George DeFIEHN.
FOLWEILER, JOHN, Reading.
December 10, 1804 - March 18, 1805.
To wife Maria Elizabeth house and lot where I live in Reading No. 187, as long as she lives.
After her decease to be sold to grandson Samuel FULWEILER son of John, articles named.
Remainder of personal estate and all estate divided as follows: Son John shall have 4 shares, son Samuel 4 shares, dau. Sally SHULTZ 1 share.
Exrs: Son John and friend John MESSERSMITH.
Letters to son John, the other renouncing.
Wits: Andrew KEPNER and Christopher SCHERER.
Translation.
BOWER, MOSES, Amity.
March 14, 1805 - April 3, 1805.
Provides for wife Catharine.
To son Michael the lower end of the plantation divided according to directions, he paying to Catherine, Henry, Jacob, Sarah, Abraham, children of son John £40 each when 21.
To grandson Jacob BOWER son of Moses all remaining land, he paying to Elizabeth and Moses BOWER, children of son Moses £40 each and to John, Mary, William, Elenor and Abraham children of John deceased £40 each, and to grandchildren Rosanna and Catharine BOWER daus. of Labright BOWER, also to George, Daniel, Samuel, David, John and Michael, sons of Moses £40 each when 21. To grandson Labright BOWER son of Labright £40. Remainder after wife's death to son Michael and grandson Jacob.
Exrs: Friends John RHOADS and Peter JONES.
Letters to JONES, the other renouncing.
Wits: John RHOADS and John HINE.
STEBELTON, TOBIAS, Albany.
July 14, 1801 - April 6, 1805.
August 9, 1805 by verdict of jury.
To sons Johannes and Robert all my real estate in equal shares except the land over the Blue Mountains that shall be the property of my son Robert. To the children of Simon WERTMAN £110.
To the children of son Jacob £110.
£100 to the children of Jacob DRIES.
Remainder to the children which are left of Johannes, Robert, Simon WERTMAN, Jacob STEBELTON and Jacob DRIES.
To Johannes' son Jacob my gun and to his dau. Barbara my bed.
Exrs: Simon WERTMAN and son Robert.
Wits: John Adam GREUTZ and Jacob KUMMERER.
Caveat filed April 6, 1805 by Benjamin LONG married to one of the heirs.
Translation.
ZERBE, JOHN, Cumru.
August 31, 1801 - April 8, 1805.
Provides for wife Catharine.
Plantation in Cumru, 99 acres, to be sold and children inherit equally. Mentions children of son John deceased and dau. Elizabeth deceased, others not named.
Exrs: Wife Catharine and son Jacob.
Wits: John BEAR and Daniel GREINER.
POTT, JOHN, Rockland.
November 27, 1804 - April 20, 1805.
To the overseers of the poor the income of £100 during such time as the 2 blind girls called Delps girls shall live and be a chargeable to Rockland Township. To son John £3000 including what I advanced him.
To son William my dwelling plantation in Rockland containing 105 acres, also tract of woodland containing 54 acres, also my 1/3 interest in lot of land at bank of Schuylkill in Amity at valuation of £1500.
To dau. Esther wife of Daniel WEISER £2200 incluing what she has received. Share of youngest dau. Catharine to be £1800 when she is 21.
To John, William, Jacob, Benjamin, Mary and Catharine POTT children of deceased son Benedict, £3000 to be divided when 21.
Remainder to children, viz: John, William, Esther WEISER, Magdalena BAUER and Catharine POTT.
Exrs: Sons John and William.
Letters to John, the other being absent.
Wits: Samuel LOBACH and Benjamin PARKS.
VOLCK, GEORGE, Richmond.
December 27, 1797 - April 25, 1805.
All estate to wife Maria Magdalena during life.
Exrs: Sons George and Jacob.
Letters to Jacob, George being deceased.
Wits: John Michael LOSHER and Lenhart SCHNEIDER.
Translation.
SELL, JOHN, Richmond.
March 9, 1805 - May 4, 1805.
Provides for wife Margaret.
To son Jacob when 21 1/2 of my land on which buildings stand, at valuation. To son John the other 1/2 of land at valuation.
To my 7 children, viz: Jacob, John, Catharine, Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret and Hannah all estate in equal shares as they arrive at legal age.
Exrs: Wife Mary and brother George SELL.
Wits: John SHARADIN, Conrad SITTLER and Benjamin PARKS.
BARTOLET, CATHERINE, widow, Oley.
March 28, 1796 - May 11, 1805.
All wearing apparel, household goods, etc. to daus., viz: Catharine, Mary, Rachel, Elizabeth, Sarah and Barbara BARTOLET.
To son Jon 1/9 remaining estate.
To dau. Susanna, wife of Martin WETZEL 1/9.
To children of dau. Esther NEYN deceased 1/9.
To above named 6 daus. 1/9 each.
Exrs: Son John and Thomas LEE.
Wits: Samuel LEE, Jr. and Daniel LEVAN.
SHENKEL, MARTIN, Oley.
November 19, 1804 - May 11, 1805.
Provides for wife Maria.
To grandson Philip DETURK during life.
After his death to his children, the plantation on which I live in Oley, 311 1/2 acres.
To grandson Samuel HOCH during life.
Afterward to his children a plantation in Oley containing 280 acres 54 perches, with revision to his sister Esther HOCH.
Also £300 to granddau. Esther HOCH during life.
Afterward to her children a messuage in Oley containing 46 acres 6 perches. To grandson John BERTOLET during life, etc. a tract of land in Earl containing 6 acres 104 perches.
To my 2 sons-in-law Samuel HOCH and Philip DETURCK £3 each.
To dau. Barbara SCHNEIDER 4 bonds against my son-in-law Daniel SCHNEIDER amounting to £645.
To Abraham HOCH, Jr., his bond for £60.
Exrs: Thomas LEE, and grandson Philip DETURCK.
Wits: Thomas CHERINGTON, Jacob KAUFMAN and Samuel LEE.
DUNDAS, THOMAS, Reading.
January 24, 1798 - May 22, 1805.
To son William my houses and lots in Reading, subject to an annuity of £25 which I am bound to pay to Mrs. Hannah RUSSELL for life.
To dau. Jane and her husband Marks John BIDDLE £3000.
Remainder divided between said son and dau.
Exrs: Son-in-law Marks John BIDDLE and son William.
Wits: James SCHULL and George ECKERT.
VANREAD, ANNA, widow, Amity.
April 11, 1805 - June 1, 1805.
To Catharine dau. of Henry ALTHOUSE of Easton Northampton County £40.
To Lydia wife of David STAUFFER of Nocamixon Township, Bucks County, she being a dau. of John DRISSELS, £12.
To Susanna wife of Henry STAUFFER of same place also dau. of DRISSELS £12.
To my niece formerly Susanna ALTHOUSE dau. of Henry of Easton £12.
To Anna dau. of Abraham RINKER deceased of Northampton County £22.
To my friend Anna wife of Philip WEAVER of Germantown and dau. of John KEISER £6.
To friend formerly Anna HOLGATE dau. of William HOLGATE of Chestnut Hill £6.
To friend Jacob VANREAD of Amity £24 and to his children, viz: Catharine, Jacob, and Elizabeth £10 each, and Henry, John, Joseph, David, Daniel, Samuel and Anna £8 each.
To Elizabeth dau. of Joseph DRISSEL of Tinicum, Bucks County, £18.
Remainder to friend Mary wife of John KEHR of Norristown.
Exrs: Friend Jacob VANREAD.
Wits: Samuel LUDWIG and Ludwig WORMAN.
KINERT, PETER, Robeson.
May 7, 1805 - June 6, 1805.
To wife use of house and goods during life.
After her death divided as follows: To son Jacob £50, to George CLEVENSTINE £50 and to his 3 children, viz: Mary, Elizabeth and Christina £25 each, and remainder, if any, to sons Jacob, Peter, Michael, and son-in-law George CLEVENSTINE.
Exrs: Friends Jacob WICKLEIN and Philip HUET.
Wits: James SCULL and Samuel ROBESON.
KAUB, CHRISTIAN.
May 18, 1805 - June 10, 1805.
All land to be sold and 1/3 of estate to wife Catharine.
To son Christian £10 beforehand, and then in equal shares according to age, to wit: Anna Maria, Christian, Peter, John, Jacob, Andrew and Michael.
Exrs: Sons Christian and Pau.
Wits: Bernard KEPNER, Jr. and Andrew BOLICH.
Translation.
MILLER, DOROTHEA, Reading.
June 21, 1805 - June 23, 1805.
To mother Catharine MILLER the house and 1/2 lot in Reading wherein she now lives and all other estate to dispose of as she thinks proper.
Exrs: Friend James DIEMER.
Wits: John SPYKER and Frederick HELLER.
RAHN, JACOB, Maiden Creek.
August 14, 1802 - July 18, 1805.
To sons Jacob and Philip 5 shillings each, they having received their inheritance.
Remainder to son Adam and son-in-law Conrad HERBST in 2 equal shares.
Exrs: Sons Adam and Jacob.
Wits: Henry HOTTENSTINE and Jonathan KIRSHNER.
Translation.
RIDENAUER, JOHN, District.
August 28, 1801 - August 3, 1805.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
To son Jacob a tract of land not yet measured for 40 or 50 acres whereon he now lives for £4 per acre.
To son Daniel £10 because he is my eldest son.
To son John the plantation whereon I now live in District, at the valuation and the money equally divided among all children: sons Daniel, John, Frederick, Jacob, Abraham and daus. Mary Elizabeth wife of George SEIBERT, Susanna wife of John STOUFFER, Barbara wife of Michael HOFFMAN and Catharine.
Exrs: Sons Jacob and Abraham.
Wits: Christian BREYMAN, John KLOTZ and John RAUCH.
LEVENGOOD, JOHN, Amity.
May 16, 1805 - August 12, 1805.
To wife Christina £225 out of personal property, £800 of bonds, and all the income of the plantation where I now live during widowhood.
To Elizabeth dau. of Henry BEETING £100.
To Catharine dau. of same £100.
To Christina dau. of William MABURY £100.
To Joseph son of Jacob LEVENGOOD £50.
To Mary dau. of same £50.
To John, Daniel, and Christina children of Joseph LEVENGOOD £25 each.
Remainder divided into 40 equal shares to brothers Peter and Daniel and sister Catharine BAKER and brother Jacob's children.
After wife's decease plantation to be sold and divided as above.
Exrs: Friends Moses YOCUM and Joseph LEVENGOOD.
Wits: Samuel DERR and Peter JONES.
STRUNK, MAGDELENA, Amity.
February 28, 1805 - August 19, 1805.
All property to be sold and money equally divided among my heirs.
Exrs: Son Jacob STRUNK.
Wits: Jesse BRUMFIELD and John LEE.
EPLER, PETER, Bern.
May 6, 1805 - September 20, 1805.
To son Jacob £5 in addition to land I conveyed to him.
To son Peter 129 3/4 acres, he paying to executors £300.
To son Valentine 100 acres 100 perches whereon I now live and 29 acres of woodland adjoining, paying £300.
To son Daniel the plantation whereon he dwells containing 113 acres, also 4 acres 15 perches of meadow, paying to executors £50.
To sons Adam and John the plantation whereon they now live, about 250 acres. To the heirs of dau. Magdalena 25 acres of land, she to enjoy the same during life, also to said dau. £250 in trust.
Exrs: Sons Peter and Valentine.
Wits: M. RICHARDS and Henry M. RICHARDS.
Draft of above tracts filed with will.
SHINER, GEORGE, Earl.
August 24, 1805 - September 30, 1805.
All property to be sold and money divided as follows: to wife Elizabeth 1/3, to son Jacob £25 as compensation for services after he was 21, and remainder to my five children, viz: Jacob, John, George, Elizabeth and Maria in equal shares, dau. Elizabeth having received £50 which is to be counted as part of her share.
Exrs: Friends Peter RICHARDS and John RISHEL.
Wits: Fred. REITENAUER and Peter ESCHBACH.
HECKMAN, GEORGE, Reading.
March 8, 1804 - October 17, 1805.
To stepdau. Hannah REIGLE one spotted heifer.
To wife Catharine all remainder of personal estate for use by herself and 4 children born of her, viz: Abraham, Isaac, Christina and Esther.
Exrs: Wife Catharine.
Wits: Jacob GOSSIN, Henry BETZ.
GEIGER, CHRISTOPHER, Robeson.
February 12, 1805 - October 21, 1805.
Provides for wife Mary.
To son Anthony £50.
To son Jacob £50.
To 2 granddaus. Catharine and Rachel daus. of Henry deceased 5 shillings each. To 3 grandchildren, viz: Daniel, Abigail and Catharine LEWIS children of dau. Catharine deceased 20 shillings each.
To my 4 grandchildren, viz: Nicholas, Elizabeth, Mary and Catherine DICK children of dau. Elizabeth deceased 20 shillings each.
To dau. Mary Magdalena wife of Joseph KENDEL £4.
To son John £700.
To dau. Sarah HINKEL £400.
To dau. Christina GEIGER £400.
To son Elisha £2, he having been advanced.
Remainder to 4 children, viz: Elisha, John, Sarah and Christina.
Exrs: Son Elisha and friend John BEIDLER.
Wits: Thomas CHERINGTON, Rees MOORE and John E. ROBERTS.
IMBODY, ADAM, District.
May 12, 1805- November 4, 1805.
Plantation whereon I live to be rented for use of wife Maria until youngest child Margaretha is 18.
After which it is to be sold and divided into equal parts to children of 1st and 2nd wife, viz: Maria, Susanna, Daniel, Michael, Johannes, George, Elizabeth, Jacob, Adam, Hanne, David and Margaretha and the children of deceased dau. Catharine.
Exrs: Frederick REITENAUER and son Daniel.
Wits: George FRONHEISER and Adam LUTZ.
Translation.
BOONE, HUGH, Amity.
June 14, 1805 - November 11, 1805.
Provides for wife Frances.
To stepdau. Frances MILLARD bed, etc.
To son Jonathan 5 shillings and all demands I have against him.
To grandchildren William and Mary PATTERSON, children of dau. Mary deceased 5 shillings each.
To granddau. Sarah wife of George RHOADS £40.
To Ann widow of son David and their five children, viz: Elizabeth, Edward, Hugh, James and Hannah, £180 and all demands I have against him. To dau. Hannah wife of Ezekiel EVANS £133.
Executors to sell tract of land in Exeter and Amity, 10 acres.
Remainder of estate divided in 4 equal shares to dau. Elizabeth wife of Peter JONES, son Isaac, son William and dau. Hannah EVANS.
To son Mordecai remainder of real estate in Exeter and Amity containing 190 acres subject to maintenance of son Owen during life.
Exrs: Son Mordecai and friend Thomas CHERINGTON.
Wits: Samuel RHOADS, Samuel MILLARD and John DETURCK, Jr.
JONES, MARY, Amity.
July 20, 1805 - November 11, 1805.
To brother Nicholas JONES my messuage where I now live.
To sister Susanna JONES £25.
To sister Phebe JONES £25.
To sister Christina MEHRWEIN £25.
To brother Jonathan JONES £25.
To Mary dau. of Nicholas JONES articles named.
To Mary wife of John MASON looking glass.
To sister Phebe remainder of household goods.
To brother Nicholas all remainder, also executor.
Exrs: Brother Nicholas.
Wits: Jonathan BELL and James JONES.
REICHART, GODFRIED.
October 12, 1805 - November 19, 1805.
Mentions that "as Henry SCHULTZ and his wife have taken me under their care out of compassion and have attended to me" I give to wife of said Henry SCHULTZ 3 watches and a gun which are in care of Abraham WITMAN, and all other estate. Exrs: Henry SCHULTZ.
Wits: Hartman WEYL and Christopher WISHEMAN.
Translation.
KETTNER, HENRY, Brunswick.
Probated November 25, 1805.
Mentions wife Catharine.
Son John to have the plantation for £300, also the moveables.
After wife's decease my 9 children, 6 sons and 3 dau. shall share equally from oldest to youngest - Catharine, Jacob, Michael, John Henry, John, David, Anna Magdalena, Barbara and Peter.
Letters to John KETTNER.
Wits: Paul BRICKLY and Paul HEIM.
Translation.
TRIEBEL, JOHN ADAM, Alsace.
August 24, 1805 - November 25, 1805.
To wife Catharine all land and moveables during life.
After her decease the land to son George at appraised value and he to pay to his sisters Barbara MARK, Susanna and Elizabeth TRIEBEL their equal shares.
Exrs: Friend Christopher SHERER.
Wits: John WENTZEL and Peter LIESZ.
Translation.
SHNEIDER, JOHN, Windsor.
September 11, 1805 - November 28, 1805.
To son John 5 shillings, he having had his share.
To son Philip articles named in addition to what he has already had.
To son-in-law Christian HEIMBACK £110.
To son-in-law Jacob HAHN £125.
Remainder to sons-in-law Jacob and Adam RAHN who are also executors.
Exrs: Sons-in-law Jacob and Adam RAHN.
Wits: Jacob MAHN and John ECKERT.
Translation.
FESIG, PHILIP JACOB, Reading.
May 15, 1805 - November 28, 1805.
To wife Susanna all personal estate and if there is any left after her decease it shall be divided among my eleven children, viz: Conrad, Peter, Philip, William, Dewalt, Daniel, George, Barbara wife of George HILLER, Susanna wife of Frederick HOMAN, Catharine wife of Anthony BICKLE and children of John deceased.
Exrs: Wife Susanna.
Wits: Philip FUCHS and Henry BETZ.
ZELLER, JOHN, Tulpehocken.
May 13, 1799 - December 23, 1805.
To eldest son Philip 5 shillings.
To son Francis 5 shillings, he having received his share in the plantation I deeded him.
Remainder of estate in 6 shares, as follows: To sons Philip and Peter, daus. Elizabeth wife of John REITENAUER, Catharine wife of Philip ZEHRUNG, Mary wife of Valentine SEILER, and children of dau. Mary LeFEVER, deceased, viz: John, Henry, George, Catharine and Mary.
Exrs: Son Francis and son-in-law Valentine SEILER.
Wits: Christian LOWER and Peter DIEFENBACH.
INGLES, JOSEPH, Union.
Probated December 26, 1805.
To wife Elizabeth all my yearly income during life.
I leave in the hands of John RICHT £19 to pay to Thomas LEDGER's daus. after wife's decease.
To her sister Edith KREEMER £10 yearly during life.
All remainder to St. Gabriel's Church in Amity.
Exrs: Wife and Jacob WARREN.
Wits: Jacob RAWN and James RICHARDS.
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