Bedford
Co., Pennsylvania Wills, Volume 1
pages 152-200
Submitted by James Boar
(It is always a good idea to consult the original records as transcription
errors do occur no matter how careful the transcriber is. You are welcome to use
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Bedford Co.
JOHN HUNTER
Wife: Mary
1. First I desire my body to be laid as near my late brother William, and sons
William and Thomas and dau Rhoadas
2. 400 to Theological Seminary city of New York under care of Rev. Dr. J. W.
Mason
3. 10.00 To Pastor John Linn of Ref. Cong. of this place.
4. To wife 40 shares in Union Bank of Md. 1/3 my rents of lands in
McConnellsburg.
5. Sister Elb Galloway
6. Sister Agnes Galloway
7. brother Daivd my watch from bro. William
8. brother Alexander
9. my father my Bible & Psalm Book
10. Sister Rhoda 50 dollars
dau. Mary Ann (rents and interestes) my house in Partnership with Geo. W. Darrah,
be sold & money he used as directed.
Exec. My honored Father-in-law Thomas Johnston, my brother David
Witt: Thos. W. Clellan, David Hunter
Probt. June 26 - 1811
page 302 - 303
Bedford Co. 2 Sept. 1804
ADIS LINN
Wife: Gemima Linn
(1) dau. Mary Traxel
(2) dau Effy Stimits
(3) son Adis Linn (tract 200 a adj. Vancleaf - Sounders & the state line)
Exec. my sons Elisha & Adis Linn
Witt: John Vanbusherk, Levi Linn, Sam'l Powell
Prob't. Aug. 3- 1811
page 303 - 304 - 305
Belfast Twp. Aug. 19 - 1798
WILLIAM MORTON Sen.
Wife: Margaret
(1) dau Elenor
(2) son John
(3) son William
(4) son James
(5) son Edward
(6) son Ritehard
(7) dau Jenn
Exec. sons John & William
Witt: Francis Reynolds, Thos. Morton
Prob't. Nov. 15 - 1811
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page 305-306-307 Woodberry Twp.
8 Nov. 1811
ALEX MOCK
(1) son John
(2) dau Elb wife John Garber
(3) son Alexander
(4) son Jacob
(5) dau Sarah wife Daniel Longanacre
(6) dau Ann wife Samuel Gerber (Garver)
Exec: my sons - John - Alex & Jacob
Witt: Jacob Snowberger, Daniel Cameres, Daniel Kensinger
Prob't. Dec. 2 - 1811
page 307-308-309 Woodberry Twp.
Apr. 19 - 1811
FREDERICK HARTLE
Wife: Margaret
(1) son Frederick (tract I now live on)
(2) dau Elizabeth wife of Michael Lance (14.00)
(3) dau Ketty wife of David Hoover (14.00)
(4) son Jacob (364.00 paid after my wife's decease)
(5) dau Margaret wife of Daniel Sloneker (364.00 after wife's decrease)
(6) dau Susey wife of John Snowberger
(7) dau Polly wife of Henry Smith
(8) dau Julian wife of Adam Shoyer
(9) dau Barbara wife of Samuel Rhoades
(10) dau Sally wife of Christian Hoover.
(11) dau Eve
(12) dau Esther
(13) dau Faney
(14) Son John (track land Huntingdon Co. which I hold by deed of conveyance from
Jacob Snowberger & Catharine - Apr. 26 - 1803 - 125 a.)
Exec. my neighbors Coonrod Martin, Jacob Houser
Witt: John Wareheim, Joseph McCune
Probt. 21 - Dec. 1811
page 309
Frederick Hartle & wife Margaret - Transfer his share to wife, at her dec'd. it
goes to son Frederick.
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page 310-311 Air Twp.
Mar. 14 - 1801
JAMES RANKIN
1. my eldest sister Jane
2. Hugh Rankin (son of my brother John) 1/2 of remainder est. only he is to pay
his brother James after my dec'd one third
Exec. John & Hugh Rankin
Witt: Thos Nesbit, Rob't Alexander, Francis Kendall
Prob't 23 Jan 1812
page 311 - 312 Bedford Co.
Mar. 1 - 1808
PETER STIFFLER
Wife: Catharine
(1) sons Michael }
(2) son Powell }
} 250 A tract Dunnings Creek, Pat 3 Oct 1788
(3) son Henry
(4) son Geo.
(5) son Jacob
(6) David
(7) Frederick
(8) dau Chatherena
(9) dau Mary
(10) dau Elb.
The dau of Peter named Rebeckah 5 pounds - John Stiffler the son 5 pounds.
Exec: Michael My son
Witt: John Miller, John Dibert
John Dibert living in state of Ohio
Prob't Nov. 26, 1810
page 313-314-315 AGREEMENT
Nov. 24 - 1810
Catharine Stiffler widow of Peter Stiffler dec'd -
Michael Stiffler - Paul - Henry - George - Jacob - David - Frederick, sons Peter
Stiffler dec'd.
Paul Wertz and Catharine his wife - Frederick Beeghley & Mary his wife: Jonathan
France and Elb. his wife Which paid Catharine - Mary - Elizabeth - dau's. Peter
Stiffler dec'd.
(she Catharine widow released her dower & rights).
The above named all signed.
Witt: Christopher Reily, Jacob Bonnett
by Geo. Stiffler & David Stiffler in presence John Lyon, Thoams Hunt
Filed & Reb. 6 Feb. 1812
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page 315, 316, 317
FREDERICK HARTLE, dec'd. Apr. 7, 1812.
Court presented Jonathan Walker Esq., John Dicky & John Moore Esq. Ass. Judges
of court & David Mann Register:
Court appoint Christopher Reily Esq. to take depositions & appeal from the
decision of the Reg on probate of last Will & Test. of Frederick Hartle, dec'd,
on one hours notice to Frederick Hartle Jun.
Apr. 1812 To Judges of court.
The Heirs of Frederick Hartle late Woodberry Twp - showed he died leaving
personal & real estate. The deceased was not of a sound mind at time of
execution. (Request to annul will)
signed
Margret x Hartle
Frederic x Hartle
John Hartle by guardian C. Rode
Franey & Esther by guardian C. Rode
Margaret Hartle widow & relict Frederick Hartle of Woodbery Twp. dec'd. released
all rights to adm. of husbands Est. & request son Frederick be appointed adm. of
husbands est.
Apr. 8 - 1812
Witt: Andrew Dunlop, James Russell
page 317 - 318 St. Clair Twp.
THOMAS BOWEN
Wife _______
My brothers & sisters namely - - -: Apr. 4, 1812
Rachaell Russell
Sarah Wilson
William Bowen's heirs - Thomas & David
Mary Fields, (John Bowen & Lydia Mathers are to come in on their mother's share.
said Thomas & David their Fathers share
Exec: Bro. Jonathan, Thoams Blackburn (son of Anthony)
Witt: thos. Blackburn farmer, Wm. Griffith
Filed & Registered Apr. 6 - 1812
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page 318 - 319 Bedford Co.
Jan. 21 - 1811
ACOR WORLEY (Married 3 times)
(1) son eldest John (born to me by this last wife)
(2) son second Joseph } a field toward stoney lick containing 193 acres.
(3) son third Samuel
(4) dau Polly, (5) dau Susana, (6) dau Nancy (7) dau Hamey
Son Thomas plantation he lives on and to pay my 3 dau. Polly, Susana & Christena
each 5 pounds.
Exec: son John.
Note: I acor Worly do herely ratify & confirm, saving & excepting that the
children which I thot with my tow first wives they are to be satisfied with what
they have received of me - shall go in full satisfaction
Witt: Jacob Adams, John Diehl, Michall Barkman (in Ger)
Prob't. Apr. 6 - 1812
page 320 - 321 Providence Twp.
Apr. 3, 1809
GEORGE ENSLY SENIOR
Wife: Barbarough
(1) son George Jr.
I empower my wife to recover from my son George Ensly
Jr. all my lands, money or property which may appear due me agreeable to any
contracts heretofore made & entered into by us said George Ensley Senr.
George Ensley Junr.
Exec: wife (signed in German)
Witt: Benj. Martin Jr., John Mann, Elb. x Mann
page 321 - 322 - 323 Colerain Twp.
Mar. 7, 1812
GEORGE FARE
Wife: Catharenah (100.00 that Boston Cagg's now due me) (Sabastian Kegg)
(1) son George (place he lives on)
(2) son John
(3) dau Mary
(4) dau Catremah
(5) dau Elb (the place her husband lives on Jacob Filips)
Exec: Abraham Rasler, David Cruse
Witt: Joel McDaniel, Christian Shryack, Daniel Beegel
Prob't. May 2 - 1812
Note: (acknowledgement of witness gives their names as thus - Abraham Raisler &
David Coons.)
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page 323 - 326 Providence Twp.
Sept. 17 - 1806
WILLIAM CONELL
Wife: Hannah
(1) son Jacob }
(2) son William }
(3) son Benjamin }
} each 10 pounds
(4) dau Margaret
(5) dau Hannah
(6) dau Anna (1 pewter dishes which was formerly her Mothers)
(7) dau Rachel (youngest)
a. To grandson William Slider
b. To my 5 grandsons William Cornell: William Davis,
William Wells & William Johoon & Johoon 2 dollars each
c. One legacy to be divided between the whole of my
children to wit. John, Jacob, Smith, William, Richard & Benjamin: - Mary
sliders children: Margaret, Hannah, Anna & Rachel.
Exec: no sons Smith Cornell, Richard Cornell
Witt: Uriah Hughes, John Blankly
Prob't. July 1 - 1812
page 326 St. Clair Twp.
WILLIAM WILLIS
Wife: Susannah
(1) son William (5 pounds)
(2) dau Mary Brown (18 pounds)
(3) son Henry (18 pounds)
(4) son James (18 pounds)
(5) son Jesse (15 pounds)
Exec. Samuel Way, Thos. Griffith
Witt:: Jonathan Bowen, John Bowen"
Prob't. Aug 4 - 1812
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page 328 - 329 - 330 St. Clair Twp.
30 Aug. 1812
THOMAS OLDHAM
Wife: Lydia
(1) Son William }
(2) son Thomas }
} All Real Estate to be divided among their heirs.
(If Thomas can agree with his step mother he is to work on place for her)
(3) dau Alice Garrietson
To My Niece Mary dau. of John Oldham.
Exec. Thomas Jennings, James McGraie
Witt: Johnathan Bowen, Thos. Blackborn
Prob't. Sept. 26, 1812
page 330 Town of Bedford
SIMON CLAAR
Wife: Eve Catharine (House & lot on premises I now live)
(1) son Jacob
(2) son George
(3) son John
(4) son Frederick
(5) son Henry
(6) son Samuel
(7) dau. Catharine
(8) dau. Mary
(9) dau. Elizabeth
(10) dau. Sarah
Exec: John Claar my son
Witt: Jacob Bonnet, James Taylor, John Tod
Prob't Oct. 1 - 1812
page 331 - to 335 Woodbury Twp.
Apr. 8 - 1811
GEORGE MYER
Wife: Hanna
(1) son Daniel Myer
My Exec. shall and may sell other half aforesaid tract of land and my mills in
Frankston GAP
Exec: John Hipple, Christian Snider
Witt: Jacob Puderbough, John Snowberger, Daniel Boyer
Prob't. Oct. 8, 1812
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page 335 - 336
Woodberry Twp. Sept. 23, 1812
HENRY SNEIBELY
Wife: Elizabeth
I request my Execs to Bind my sons to traids
Exec. Adam Sowden & Geoye Stoll
Witt: Daivd Burger - Abraham Road - David Holder
Prob't. Oct 30, 1812
Note: See Renunciation of Execs. or Henry Schenbly registered on page 382.
page 336 - 337
Napier Twp. Jan. 4, 1813
JANE RYAN
A. To Mary Kierny my sistie-in-law & my gold broatch on silk gown - shawl 3
gowns
B. To Margaret Armie Girl living with me my clothing to Rev. W. Terence Wgar 5
pounds
(1) My son Derry Ryan
To grandson George (son of Derry Ryan)
Exec: Thomas Heydon - Dr. John Anderson
Witt: William Anderson - Witt: John Anderson - Witt: Jacob Rentzi
page 338 - 340
Providence Twp. May 5, 1812
JACOB STUDINBAKER FARMER
Wife: Mary
Dau. Susan intermaried with David Snidier
Dau. Catharine intermaried with Samuel Stooky
Dau. Barbara intermaried with Jacob Richey
Son David
Dau. Elizabeth intermaried with Isaac Kerns
Son Jacob
Son John
Son Abraham
Dau. Mary intermaried with Hershberger
Dau. Hannah intermaried with David Putierbaugh
Son Samuel
" Sarah
Dau. Margaret
I have given David 400 dollars to take out of his share
to pay for the land he now lives in Miama County Ohio.
Exec: Jacob Snyder & Dr. John Anderson
Witt: Geo & Jasiah Espy & David Reic or 1 ey.
page 340 - 341
St. Clair Twp. Maris - 1815 (Note by
typist Donna K. Clark - Could this be March 18, 1815?)
Oct. 19, 1810
DAVID BOWSER
wife Elizabeth
Dau. Catrent & Dau Elizabeth & Dau. Mary & Dau. Catharine
Son Valentine & Son John
Dau. Ester
My Grandson John Mock.
Exec. James Clark Sr & William Clark Esq.
Witt. John McDonnald - Thomas Bowen - David Bouisier
Prob't. March 22, 1813.
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page 341. Bedford Twp.
March 24, 1813
ROBBERT HEMPHILL VOIEMAN
Dau. - Mary Johnston
Son - Samuel
Dau - Rebecca Slick & Dau Martha
Son - Adley
Exec. My Friend David Anderson & son Adley Hemphill
Witt: Riejd. Alexander Boyd & John Rodgers
Prob't. Mar. 30, 1813
page 342 - 343 Bedford Twp.
ANDREW MOWRA
Wife Margaret
Sons - Michael & Jacob
Dau. Sara intermarried with Samuel Deal
Dau. Molley intermarried with Michael
Dau. Phebe
iemick (Smick)
Son Andrew
My Execs. to Rent House and Lot to Jacob he now occupies
Exec: My son-in-law Michel Emich
Witt: Jacob Bielor & Robert Miller
Prob't. 12, Apr. 1813
page 343 - 344 St. Clair Twp.
16 May 1803
JOHN STONEKING
Wife Jode
Exec: Wife Jude & John Ieacke's Junr. (Ickes)
Witt: John Tod & Christopher Rieley
Prob't. Apr. 12 -1813
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page 345 - 346 Napier Twp.
9 Apr. 1813
THOMAS BLACKBURN
Wife: Rebeckah
Sons Thomas & William
Daus. Margaret, Elizabeth Ann, Maria
Three youngest sons, Moses Joseph & John.
Exec. my two beloved brothers William & Anthony Blackburn
Witt: Thos. Blackburn & Thos. Blackburn Jr.
Prob't. 17 Apr. 1813
page 346 - 347 St. Clair Twp.
Apr. 24, 1813
WILLIAM SHEPHERD
Wife Phebe
Son Thomas, & Daus Rebeca & Mary.
Exec. Thomas Penrose & Thomas Jennings
Witt Rob't Oldham, John Rogers & Thos. Ellis
Prob. Apr. 26 1813
page 348 - 349 Napier Twp.
Apr. 1813
JOHN HEWITT
Dau Elizabeth - 100 acres on S. side strikine Chestnut Ridge
son Joseph - part of land lives on
dau. Mary Ann - remainder land adj. Peter Mcgnew & others.
Exec. Thomas Bowen & James McCrail
Witt: John Hammer & William Owens
Prob't. May 1, 1813
page 349 - 350 London Derry Twp.
Apr 12, 1813
JOHN HAINS SENR., Yoeman
Wife Lenar
Sons Daniel, Henry, John Junr., Leonard, George
Daus. Hannah & Lenore Junr.
Exec: my beloved sons: Daniels, George, Lenord
Witt: David Bonnell - Ludwick Lybarger - Aron Devore
Prob't. May 3, 1813
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