William Rippey of Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA; Will, 26 December 1818

Cumberland County Will Book I:141.
Elizabeth, wife, personal property, $1200, 1 cow, 1 horse, Negro Hannah, use of lower end of house. William Rippey Duncan, John Duncan, Daniel Duncan, grandsons and sons of daughter, Ruth and Joseph Duncan Esq, decd, $200 each. William Rippey, grandson, son of Samuel A. Rippey, decd, $200. William Kerr, grandson, son of daughter Isabella and Joseph Kerr, Esq, $200. William Stewart, grandson, son of daughter Jane and Alexander Stewart, $200. William Raum, grandson, son of daughter Catharine and John Raum, $200. Lawful heirs of son, Samuel A. Rippey, decd, 1/7 part of remainder of estate. Dr. John C. Rippey, son, 1/7 part of remainder. Margaret Chambers, daughter, 1/7 share of remainder. Ruth Duncan, daughter, relict of Joseph Duncan Esq., 1/7 share of remainder. Heirs of daughter Isabella and Joseph Kerr Esq, 1/7 share. Jane Stewart, daughter, wife of Alexander Stewart Esq, 1/7 share. Catharine Raum, daughter, wife of John Raum, 1/7 share. William, son, Bible [already given land] Negroes, Jim and Rachel, emancipate two months after decease, plus $50 each. Negroes, Charles and Nance to be sold to "purchasers of known humanity." Bury beside deceased wife [Elizabeth, above, must be (2) wife.] Executors: Doctor Alexander Stewart, John Raum Dated: 26 December 1818; proved 24 October 1819 Witnesses: David Nevin, Geo. Hamill


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