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WILLS PROVED AT PHILADELPHIA, 1692-1697

From volume 1, starting at page 84. (Originally published in the Publications of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, Volume II, June 1900.)
transcribed by Donna K. Clark (The spelling is as originally printed by the society.)

No. 80.  JOHN WILLIAMSE BOCKENOGEN, Cooper. Children Stephanus and Sytie Bokenogen to have Fifty Guilders Holland money for their Sparing Box, with some silver trinkets, etc., what remans, he leaves to his wife Dina Hubers, after her death to be divided between his two children. Appoints John Goodson and John Du Plonis of Phil^a to assist in care of children.
     Signed, 5-24-1688.     Proved 4-7-, 1692.
     Wits: Angenietsi Boon, Jan Du Plouvys.

No. 81 ONLY NEELSON, Countie of Phil^a Yeoman. Sick in Body.
     Signed Aprill 6, 1692.     Proved 4-17-, 1692
     Wife Sinthia Neelson, House I now live in and one Acre of Land, bedding, house hold goods during life, two cows and two heiffers. Rest of property & Cattle to Sonns and daughters. Sonns Neels and Erick Neelson. Daus. names not given.
     Witnesses: Peter Rambo, Neels Neelson, Erick Neelson, John James.  Signed with his mark.

No. 82  At the falls of Delaware River in West Jersie 9^th of 9^th mo., 1690, OLLIVER HOOTEN. Executors Unckle Lambert & John Snowden, to each of whom I give five pounds. Legacies to Cousins Elizabeth, Thomas, John, James & Mary Lambert, Cousin John Snowdons two children, Thomas Sharp of Lincoln, England & Elizabeth Eliza Smith of Balmly in Nottinghamsheir. Land to father in England.    Proved 4-17-, 1692.
     Witnesses: Thomas Roberts, Jane Austin, Theodore Roberts. (Signed with his mark.)

No. 83  EDMOND BENNETT of Phil^a, Yeoman; being weak & sick of Body. Bequeath all Reall and Psonall Estate to Wife Elizabeth Bennett, she to be Sole Executrix. Legacy to nephew John Bartlett now in England. Overseers, Friends John Livesey, John Jones & John Otter.
     Signed Sept. 5, 1692.     Proved 7-24-1692
     Witnesses: Thomas Roberts, Jan Austin, Theodore Roberts.  (Signed with his mark.)

No. 84  Sarah Eckley of Phil^a, widdow & sole executrix of John Eckley. All Reall Estate boath in this Province and elsewhere to be equally divided between my three children - William Burge, Mary Burge & Sarah Eckley. Daughter Sarah Eckley two hundred pounds at age of twenty one years of married. Ten pounds mony of this Province to men's meeting at Philadelphia. Five pounds for women's meeting of Friends. Late husband's sonn John Eckley.
     Thomas Lloyd, Samuell Carpenter and John Delavall of Philadelphia to bee executors in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in America, and John Lewis, Perigrine Musgrave and Richard Stafford, Jun^r, all of South Wales executors in those parts.
     Signed 6-17, 1692     Proved Sept. 25, 1692.
     Witnesses: John Goodson, Allexand^r Beardsly, James Fox, Abraham Hardiman, Dad Lloyd.

No. 85  SARAH WILLCOX, Schoolkill, Co. of Philadelphia. Executors, sonns George and Joseph. All estate that my Husband was possessed of and y^t I am possessed of shall be divided equally betwixt my children. Daughter Rachell, youngest. Mill, husband purchased of Will^m Clayton. Daughters Rachell & Abigail to have Legacies before estate is divided equally amongst my five children - George, Joseph, Hester, Hannah & Abigall. Care of youngest dau. Rachell to sonn Joseph. John Bristoe of Chester and Paul Sanders of Schoolkill to assist Executors.
     Signed with her mark 4-20, 1692.     Proved 9-30, 1692.
     Witnesses: Paul Sanders, John roads, James Frapell.

No. 86.  NATHANIELL ALLEN.  Wife Ellinor, Plantation called Allenbury, near Neshaminy Creek - excepting fifty acres adjoyning my sonn Nehemiah Allen, which I give to my grandson Nathaniell, son of Nehemiah Allen. To sonn Nehemiah Allen and his two sonns Nathaniell & Nehemiah and their heirs, Land in township of Warminster to be equally divided. Daughter Lyddia all my Lott and Houses in the Bank in Philadelphia, between Ph^p James' and Jn^o Goodsons Land. Wife Ellinor one moiety of all Rents or Profits of the above named Lott and Houses during her naturall Life, after her decease the whole to Daughter Liddia and her Heirs. Daughter Joyce Brewer, and he Heirs sixty acres of Liberty Land.
     Executors, son Nehemiah Allen, Thomas Bradford and Thomas Paschall.
     Signed Aug. 21, 1692.     Proved 11-25, 1692/3.
     Witnesses: John Shippey, Joanna Paschall, John White.

No. 87.  RICHARD HUMPHRY, township of Radnor in Welch Tract and Province of Pensilvania, Planter.  Five pounds to bee sent to the Land of my nativity to be disposed of as followeth - to my Brothers John and Owen Humphry each one pound - one pound to Cousin John Owen and one pound to my sister Katherine or to her children. Lydia Elliss, Rebecca, Ann, Daniell, Benjamin and Joseph Humphrey each two pounds. Two pounds and tenn shilling toward service of truth to be disposed of at the discretion of friends in Monthly Meeting. John Humphry, brother-in-law 156 acres of Land, appointing him sole Executor.
     Signed with his mark 12-2, 1691.    Proved 12-18, 1792/3.
     Witnesses: Lydyer Roberts, Benjamin Humphrys, Rowland Elliss.

No. 88. ELLIN ELLISS, Township of Haverford, widdow of Thomas Ellis. Estate, Household stuff, Cattells and Chattells to daughter Rachell Elliss; Land where I now live, with all Houses, Barns, & Buildings to sd. daughter Rachell and her Heirs; in defalt of such Issue to Right Heire of Thomas Elliss. If Rachell dye before the age of sixteen or without Issue, sd. Goods to six children of my two sisters Lowry and Gwen. Trustees: Griffith Owens, William Howell, Edward Jones, John Roberts. Robert Owen & John Humphrey to assist.
     Nephew Daniell Humphry, Executor. To be burried in Haverford. Signed with mark.
     Signed 1-27, 1692.     Proved 12-18, 1692/3.
     Witnesses: David Lewillen, Benjamin Humphrys, Theodore Robert, John Humphrys.

No. 89.  THOMAS LIVEZEY, Township of Dublin, County of Philadelphia. Bond and Mortgage from my sonn Jonathan Livezey for the Payment of 100 pounds being for Purchase of two hundred and fifty acres of Land. Legacies to Dau. Ann Littlemore and her three eldest children. Daughter Margarett Lorenson and her three eldest children. Daughter-in-law Rachell Livezey. Grandson Thomas Liveazey. Granddaughter Mary Livezey. Richard Dungworth and William Preston. I order six pounds for my Coffin and Funerall Expences. Sonn Jonathan Livezey, 250 acres of Land during his life, then to his sonn Thomas Livezey. Sonn Jonathan Livezey, my riding horse, and my bed with what bedding belongs to it. Granddaughter Mary Livezey one great Chest. Ex. Jonathan Livezey and William Preston.
     Signed 6-12, 1691.     Proved 4-22, 1692.
     Witnesses: Joseph Paull, William Preston.

No. 90.  JOHN DELAVALL of Philadelphia. Merchant. All Estate both Reall & Psonall within this Province and elsewhere to wife Hannah Delavall, until son John comes to the age of one and twenty years, then sd. son shall have one half of said estate; if he die, one quarter of sd. estate equally divided between my two sisters, Rebecca and Marrgerett. The other three quarters shall remain to my wife. Property sold by me to Samuel Carpenter. Wife Hannah Delavall sole Executrix. Father-in-law Thomas Lloyd and friends Samuel Carpenter, Alexander Beardslie and James Fox, Executors in trust.
     Signed 6-10, 1693. Proved Sept. 20, 1693.
     Witnesses: Arthur Cooke, Sam^l. Jennings, Sam^l. Richardson, Da^d. Lloyd.

No. 91.  THOMAS HOOTON of Phil^a. Being this 29^th day of ye 7^th mo 1693 under some weakness of body. Wife Elizabeth Sole Executrix. Mother Elizabeth Hooton Forty pounds, on condition that if my sd. mother should have any of the sd. moneys left at y^e time of her decease it shall be given amongst my children equally, excepting five pounds. Legacies to Friends George Keith, Mary Bradshaw, servants Jacob Usher and Ann Newington. My Plantation Lott & Land in West Jersey, excepting such as is given by my father to my son Thomas, shall be sould. Wife to have he possession of Estate untill son Thomas comes of age, then son Thomas shall have full share and fifty pounds over, he shall have my great Brick house and Lott in y^e ffront Street in Phil^a. Dau. Mary, Friends, Thomas Holme, Andrew Robeson, Thomas Budd and Joseph Willcox, Trustees, each five pounds.     Proved 9-5, 1693.
     Witnesses: John Dupluis, Bulah Jaques, John Wilkinson.

No. 92.  RICHARD HILLERD, lying very sick. To sons Richard, Phillip & Joseph, Dau. Mary each five shillings to be paid when they come to age of twenty one if it be lawfully Demanded. Wife Mary Hilliard Sole Executrix, to whom I give all Estate both Psonall & Reall, that she pay all my just Debts.
     Signed with his mark 7-23, 1692.     Proved 7-5, 1693.
     Witnesses: Thomas Curtis, Wm. Trotter, Martha Shattick, Elen^r Roberts.

No. 93.  PETER DEBUE, now of Philadelphia, gentleman. Legacies to Hon. Wm. Markham, Caesar Guislin, Goldsmith, Bernard Vige.  Use of poor of the towne and County one hundred pounds. Friends, Governour Markham, Andrew Robinson and Robert Turner to join with Executor. Samuell Pere, sole Executor, to whom I give the residue of my estate. Unto Father Smith, now, or Late of Talbott County, in Province of Maryland fiftie pounds.
     Signed 10-14, 1693.     Proved 10-20, 1693.
     Witnesses: John Holme, John Amery, P. Bourdet, Theo^r Roberts.

No. 94.  JONAS NELSON, of Kingsess, Co. of Philadelphia. Being very sick & weak of bodie. I desire my body to be Christianlie buried att Wiccacoe. Wife Yertrue, one halfe of all my Cattle and Movables. Son Jonathan, my housing and one hundred acres of Land at Kingsessing whereon I live, with the woods joyning to James Hunts, also one half my Swamps and Meadows att Kingsess and land bought of Peter Yocum and joyning Robert Longshores Lands, the same to remain in possession of wife Yertrue until sd. son comes of age; if he die, before he attains that age, then all Lands, Goods and Chattels to use of wife Yertrue. Son, Jonas, remaining ninety four acres at Kingsess and other one half of meadows and Swamps. Son Mountze one hundred acres whole front to ye Schuylkill between Peter Yocum & my son Nels Lands. Son Neels seventy acres. Son Andrees one hundred acres. Legacies to sons John & Peter, daughters Guley, Gunla, Christian & Bridgett. Executors, wife Yertrue, Robert Longshore and Eusta Eustason.
     Signed with his mark 1-14, 1691.  Proved 10-23, 1693.
     Witnesses: Thomas Paschall, James Hunt, Rt. Longshore.

No. 95.  CADWALLADER LEWIS of Philadelphia Countie (nuncupative). Legacies to the wife of Owen Foulke and the poore children that live at Griffith Jones' house. All the rest of his Estate, reall & personall to sister Mary Thomas. Declared Sept. 4, 1693.     Proved Oct. 28, 1693.
     Witnesses: Robert Jones, Thomas Andrew.

No. 96.  JOSHUA FEARNE of Darby, County of Chester, Yeoman.  Wife's name is not given. Son Joshua, Land bought of Thomas Worth and Samuel Bradshaw, with all buildings, plantings and Improvement, also unimproved Land bought of Anthonie Morgan in Darby Township Joyning Lands of Robert Naylor. Daughter Mary, Land is aforesaid Townshipp. Rest of Goods & Chattels with a Lott in Philadelphia to disposall of Executors for bringing up my children.
     Executors: Mother Elizabeth Fearne, Michael Blunstone and John Wood. Overseers, Samuel Levis & John Blunstone.
     Signed 4-6, 1693.     Proved 12-2, 1693.
     Witnesses: George Wood, John Smith, Edmund Cartlidge, Benjamin Cliffe.

No. 97.  ALEXANDER CROOKSHANKS, of Parsion, Philadelphia County. Daughter Hester, a "niger girle" named Hanah. The rest of Reall and Personal estate to wife Elizabeth, after children come of age, she to have her third. Wife Executrix. Friends David Lloyd and Henry Badcock, Trustees to assist.
     Signed with his mark Oct. 3, 1693. Proved Dec. 11, 1693.
     Witnesses: Henry Badcocke, Nehemiah Allen, James Forman, Robert Wilkins.

No. 98.  JOHN WHITE of Philadelphia. To son James, Lott bought of James Thomas, and all my wearing apparell.  Children, James, Mary, and Grace.  Wife Mary White, one third of all my estate. Executors to send some token of my Love to my sister White.  Wife, Executrix, Samuel Jennings to assist.
     Signed 7-26, 1693.     Proved Jan. 15, 1693.
     Witnesses: John Lyman, Thomas Makin, Edward Farmar.

No. 99. THOMAS MILLER, of Kent Countie, Penna. First to satisfy Capt. John Dubroissis.  Son Thomas Miller, Land bought of Francis Roonalds, obliging my sd. son to remain with his master untill he shall arrive at the age of one and twenty years, and my other three children to remain with my wife untill they shall arrive att their respective age, or till their marriage. When youngest shall shall arrive att age or be married then my estate to be divided, one third to my wife Sarah Miller, other two thirds to be equallie divided between my four children. If son Thomas Miller decease before age aforesaid then sd. Lands & that part of my personall estate, that is unto him bequeathed to descend to my other three children - Rebecca, Sarah and Easter Miller. In case all die before they arrive at their respective ages, then to my wife Sara Miller, she to be Exor. Legacy to Daughter Joan Dearis.
     Signed with his mar Nov. 10, 1693.     Proved Mar. 24, 1693/4.
     Witnesses: John Robbisson, Thomas Skidmore, Sam^ll Skidmore.

No. 100.  WILLIAM HUDSON, of Philadelphia, Bricklayer. Legacies to son John and daughter Elizabeth Hudson. Remainder of Estate to wife Ann Hudson, she to be Exrx.
     Signed 6-29, 1693. Proved Sept. 1, 1694.
     Witnesses: John Hart; Mary Dunton, John Parsons.

No. 101.  ANDREW SWANSON, Wiccoco, County of Philadelphia. Estate to wife Anna Swanson and children. Eldest son, Gunner - Christopher, Andrew, Catherine, Elizabeth, Christian and Margaret. Executors, Swan and Wollow Swanson, Andreas Bankson, Lassy Cock and Peter Yocham.
     Witnesses: Richard Rodes, Rich^d. Reynolds, Henry Flower.
     Signed with his mark Jan. 8, 1687/8.
     Proved Sept. 25, 1694.

No. 102.  ANDREW GRISCOM, Philadelphia, Carpenter. Estate to my children and my wife Sarah, who shall be sole Exrx. Legacies to mother Grissell Morris & to wife's brother John Dole.
     Overseers: John Dole, Philip James, Joseph Wilcox. Mentions Property in Germantown and a lot adjoining Joseph Brown's lot.
     Signed 7-4, 1694.     Proved Oct. 1, 1694.
     Witnesses: John Buzby, Mary Buzby, Francis Cooke.

No. 103.  CHARLES PICKERING of Philadelphia, Merchant.  Wife Ann all my Household goods and furniture also sum of one hundred pounds. All Lands improved or otherwise within Pennsylvania or elsewhere to be disposed of by Andrew Robeson, Joseph Wilcox & John Moore, gent. of Phil^a. Legacies to Andrew Robeson, Joseph Wilcox, John Moore, John Hart, Rachell Prestin, Brother Richard Pickering, sister Mary Lancaster and Richard Thompson of Chester Co.  William Salway my coat with silver buckles, William Busey, wearing aparrell. Executors, Andrew Robeson, Joseph Wilcox, John Moore and wife Ann.
     Signed Jan. 25, 1694/4.     Proved Oct. 9, 1694.
     Witnesses: Humphrey Morrey, Tho: Hill, Thomas Willard, James Shattick.

No. 104.  JOHN FELLOWS of Chester and Co. of Philadelphia.  Joyner (Nuncupative).
     Declared Oct. 3, 1694.     Proved Oct. 12, 1694.
     Estate to wife Margaret Fellows and child, name not given.
     Witnesses: Abraham Hooper, John Songhurst, Arthur Cooke.

No. 105.  THOMAS LLOYD, of Philadelphia.  Wifes Children Enoch and Marcy Story.  Executors to sell Estate in New York, Penn^a or elsewhere in America. Children Mordecay, Thomas Hannah, Rachell, Mary, Elizabeth and Deborah.
     Five negroes called Mingo, Wisten, Julious, Marria and Sarah to be hired out, one half their wages to be paid my wife yearly, other half sd. wages divided between aforsd. children. Wife Patience Lloyd all her household stuff and furniture, the rest of the estate to my children.
     Executors, wife Patience, son Mordecay, son-in-law Isaac Norris and kinsman David Lloyd.
     Signed 7-10, 1694.     Proved Oct. 22, 1694.
     Witnesses: Sam^ll Carpenter, Alexander Beardsley, John Jones.

No. 106.  WILLIAM BRITWEN, Phil^a Cuntie, Butcher (Nuncupative).
     Declared 6-20, 1694.     Proved Oct. 26, 1694.
     Wife Hannah Britwen, all estate both reall and psonall, she to be sole executrix.
     Witnesses: Griffith Owen, William Hudson, Margaret Cook.

No. 107. RICHARD BASSNETT of Burlington, West New Jersey. Legacies to son William Basnett, daughter Mary, wife of Edward Hunlock and their daughter Sarah. Daughters Elizabeth and Hannah. Son-in-law Thomas Frampton. Daughters-in-law Elizabeth and Sarah Frampton. Wife Elizabeth Bassnett, executrix, Friends James Marshall, Francis Davenport and James Hill, executors in trust, each five pounds.
     Signed Oct. 8,m 1694.     Proved Oct. 13, 1694.
     Witnesses: Benjamin Wheat, Bernard Devonish, Phill Richards.

No. 108. RICHARD PEARLE, of Burlington, West New Jersey.
     Signed Oct. 8, 1694. Proved Oct. 13, 1694.
     A Chest in y^e house of Widdow Guest of Phila with all therin, both money and Cloaths to George Peacocke, now of Burlingten and John Lowell and Benjamin Stanley, both of Philadelphia. Widdow Guest of Phila twelve shillings. George Peacock, Ex.
     Signed R. P.
     Witnesses: thomas Bibb, Sam^ll Oldale, Jn^o. Hickman.

No. 109. WILLIAM HAWKES, Township of Chickester, Chester Co., Penna.
     Signed 11-30, 1693/4.     Proved Nov. 20, 1694.
     Legacies to Sons-in-law and daughters-in-law George Chandler, Jane Jeffries, Swithin Chandler, Wm. Chandler, Thomas Chandler, Charity Chandler and Ann Chandler. Wife Jane Hawkes, sole Executrix and the rest of the state to be at her disposal.
     Witnesses: Robert Jeffries, Jacob Chandler, Edward Foard.

No. 110.  GEORGE WILCOX of Philadelphia, Mercht. "Intending (God willing) Shortly a voyage to Sea." Legacies to Sisters Rachell and Abigale Wilcox, Sister Hannah Roads, & brother Joseph Wilcox's children. The rest of my estate both reall and personall to my brother Joseph Wilcox, Ester, Abigall and Rachell Wilcox and their heirs. Brother Joseph Wilcox, Sole Executor.
     Signed Feb. 17, 1693/4.     Proved Nov. 24, 1694.
     Witnesses: Griffith Jones, John Duplouvys, Jn^o. Moore, Albertus Brandt.

No. 111.  THOMAS LAMBERT of Nottingham, Burlington Co, West New Jersey, Tanner. Legacies to my children from Brother Oliver Hooton may be satisfied. Wife Elizabeth Lambert, Son John Lambert, Land not yet taken up, one mare and four heffers bought of Henry Grubb. Son Sam^ll Lambert, Land lying by Wm. Watsons Land. Olliver Hooton the younger left legacies to four of my Children Thomas, John, James and Mary Lambert. Dau. Elizabeth twenty pounds. Son Thomas plantation where I now live w^th housing and Tan Yard, Lands by Asenpinck and Town Lotts in Burlington. Provided that wife shall care to live at Hall where I now live she shall have a Convenient Roome, Rent free and a Cow or two. All the Rest of my Goods and Chattels not above given, to be equally divided amongst my children, Thomas, Sam^ll, Hannah, Mary and Ruth Lambert. Wife have Negro woman called Phillis. Executors, wife Elizabeth and eldest son Thomas Lambert. Fraqncis Davenport to assist.
     Signed 9-20, 1693.     Proved Dec. 8, 1694.
     Witnesses: John Lambert, Senr. Elizabeth Wright, Mary Embley.

No. 112.  JOHN RODNEY, Phil^a Gent.
     Signed Sept. 15, 1694.     Proved Dec. 12, 1694.
     Wife Ann Rodney, all my worldly goods and Chattels in America, West Indies, Old England or elsewhere, also all Lands and Tenements untill son Ceasar Rodney come to age of twenty one years.  Wife to give son Ceasar four slaves provided there are eight then living, also Negro called Nero. Daughter Penelopy Roach twenty shillings to buy a mourning ring. Legacies to nephew Wm. Rodney of Jones Co. and Friend Thomas Boleman, to buy mourning rings. Wm Rodney, Phillip Richards & John Jones merchants of Phil^a to assist wife, each to receive twenty shillings to buy a mourning ring. Wife Ann Sole Executrix.
     Wits: John Wilkinson, John Stephens, Alexander Deverex, Esther Wilkinson.

No. 113.  SAM^L MORE of Phil^a, son and heir of Nicholas More, "being very sick & weak of body and unlikely for a Continuance of Life in this world." After Legacies are paid, Mother (name not given) to have one third part of estate. Father-in-law John Holme, all wearing Cloaths. Adam Burch, mare and furniture. Brother Nicholas and sister Sarah More, Residue of Estate, both Reall and Personall to be equally divided. Father-in-law John Holme, Sole Executor.
     Signed Nov. 6, 1694.     Proved Dec. 14, 1694
     Witnesses: William Salway, John Duplouoys, Thomas Fairman.

No. 114.  JOHN BRISTOW, Township of Chester, Penna. Edge tool maker.
     Signed 6-27, 1694.     Proved Dec. 15, 1695.
     Legacies to kinswoman Mary Whitaker, and for finishing of meeting house at Chester, to be paid in twelve months after my death.
     All Goods and Chattells and his three negroes to be sold by Executors to best advantage. Children; John William and Hester Bristow to have equally divided amongst them, the dwelling house I now live in with mault house, barn, fields, fences and all other Improvmt^s, also Tract of Land called Crysells purchased of Albert Hendrickson. If all my children die before they reach the age of twenty one years, the estate to Brother Richard Bristow living at Bristoll in Old England. Son John Bristow, freehold estate bought of Jasper Cause, of Bristoll, called lime kills he, paying to my son William and daughter Hester Bristow twenty pounds. Executors, Joseph Wilcox of Phil^a and Caleb Pusey of Chester Co., each tenn pounds.
     Witnesses: Henry Worley, Sarah Howell.

No. 115.  ANDREW ROBESON of Phil^a, merchant. Estate to wife Elizabeth Robeson, who is Sole Executrix. Friends Robert Turner and John Moore to assist.
     Signed Nov. 12, 1694.
     Witnesses: Thomas Tresse, James Murral, James Potter.
     Codicil - To Andrew Robeson of West Jersey, Yeoman, Land upon Raccoon Creek, adjoining y^e fishing place. Legacies to friends, Robert Turner and John Moore.
     Signed Nov. 16, 1694.     Proved Dec. 24, 1694.
     Witnesses: Griffith Jones, Joseph Wilcox, John Duplouvys.

No. 116.  FRANCIS ROSSELL of Bucks Co. Body to be burryed in Burlington. Legacies to Sister Jane, wife of _____ Wells, surgeon of London; Jone, wife of Tho: Brock; her daughter Mary Huff; John Towne; Deborah, the wife of John Town a Large Brass pott w^th a patch on it; Servant W^m Smith, Land bought of Richard Lundey, beyond Wrightstown, Bucks Co^y, y^t adjoins an Indian Town; John Hough's children, Land bought of William Penn in England. Legacies to the poor of the Quakers and the other poor in Bucks Co. Land to sons of Sam^ll Burgis, Phineas Pemberton and Ralph Boom of Bucks Co. His loving friend and partner Sam^ll Carpenter sole executor.
     (signed F. R.)
     Signed 8-5, 1694.
     Witnesses: Isaiah Labahy, Louis Lavalles, Susannah Collins.
     Codicil: Legacy to Richard Wilson, of Bucks County, the rest of his personall estate and all lands not before disposed of to Sam^ll Carpenter.
     Witnesses: Louis Lavalles, Isaiah Labahy, Susannah Collins.
     Signed 8-5, 1694.     Proved Jan. 1, 1694/5.

No. 117. KATHERINE DEAN, widdow of Richard Deane, late of Phil^a, nailer. Estate to Children Nathaniell and Deborah. Executors and Guardians, Sam^ll Carpenter, Alexander Beardsley and William Forrest.
     Witnesses: Da^d Lloyd, Thomas Morris, Henry Clifton, Richard Gove.
     Signed 9-12, 1694. Proved Jan. 3, 1694/5.

No. 118.  HENRY WADDY OF Waddys Grange, of Oxford, Phil^a Co. If anything should happen not to be disposed of, to be given to Richard Cony, hosyer living in Holborn in Old England and to Ann Cony, his wife, my sole daughter, whom I appoint executor and executrix. On account of great distance of their abode he appoints as trustees, his trusty friends, John Goodson of Phil^a and Joseph Paul, of Oxford, Phil^a Co. Legacy to be given to such deserving poor as my trustees shall see fit; Legacy to Daniel Hall, "my ungrateful kinsman" to be paid him y^e 28^th of March 1696, but if he dye before y^t, to be given to my son and daughter.
     Witnesses: Daniel Hall, Richard Jones.
     Signed 9-20, 1694.
     And further to confirm this my w^thin mentioned will, I sign and seal it y^e 21st of 9^th mo. 1694, in y^e presence of John Fletcher, Robert Adams, William Preston.
     Codicil: To Daniel Hall, in addition to what already given, one bedstead, corded, one fether bed, one large Brass pott wth iron handle, one chare in the kitchen, one trunk, &c.
     Witnesses: James Dilworth, Oliver Wells, Gunley Cock.
     Signed 9-24, 1694.      Proved Jan 5, 1694/5.

No. 119.  DAVID M^CKEWEN. Wife Ann McKewen, my chest, silver headed cane, gold ring, hat, &c. to be sent by Ed. Smout to her. Joseph Allford in Barbadoes to have a legacy left in the hands of Richard Keies & Edward Smout. Mentions Richard Potts, James Stanfeild, John Sedgewick, Edward Farmer, Widdow Waterman, George Bersans.
     As to his estate in Barbadoes, he leaves according to Testament made there.
     Exs. Richard Keies, Edward Smout.
     Signed Dec. 26, 1694.     Proved Jan. 7, 1694/5.
     Wits: James Johnstown, Richard Potts.

No. 120. WILLIAM ROYDON, late of London, England, now of Phil^a, Merchant. Ex. John Tizack, Merchant, of London.
     Signed May 20, 1693. Codicil Sept. 8, 1694. Proved Jan. 31, 1694/5.
     Andrew Robeson, Merchant, and Joshua Carpenter, bruer, Trustees or agents under my Ex. to manage and dispose of all estate within the province of Penn^a and West Jersey to such uses, intents and purposes as in and by my said Last will and Testament is mentioned, each of whom is to receive five pounds.
     Witnesses: Peter Reuerdey, Margarett Cooper, J. Moore, Mary Carpenter.

No. 121.  WILLIAM SALWAY, of Penna, Merchant. Wife's name not given. Land I now live on with all improvements to son Sam^ll Salway at twenty one years. Issues, Rents, proffitts &c. in the mean time, to the maintainance and education of s^d son and daughters Mary and Hannah Salway. If children die before they are twenty one years of age, then to my niece Margaret Salway when she shall arrive at that age.
     Executors to acknowledge to Mary White a conveyance granted to her husband of part of a bank lott sold him.
     Ex. son Sam^ll. Trustees and Guardians, Andrew Robeson, Joseph Growdon, Pat: Robinson and John Parsons, each of whom to receive five pounds.
     Witnesses: John King, Jn^o M^cComb, Anthony Taylor.
     Codicil: Legacy to niece Margaret Salway.
     Witnesses: Jn^o M^cComb, Jn^o Crapp, James Standfield.
     Signed Nov. 12, 1694.      Codicil 9-13, 1694. Proved Feb. 1, 1694/5.

No. 122.  RICHARD WALL. Wife's name not mentioned. Desires funerall charges shall be moderate. All Lands in Kent Co. Pa. and Lott on Society Hill near Sam^l Rolands in Phil^a to be sold by Exrx. Three children, Richard, Mary and John Wall. Exrx. Rachell Hill, widdow, requesting her to care of the two youngest children, Mary and John.
     Signed with his mark Dec. 27, 1694. Proved Feb. 10, 1694/5.
     Witnesses; Thomas Hartley, Thomas Harris.

No. 123,  THOMAS HOLME, Dublin township, Phil^a Co. Seventy years of age. Money in hands of Patrick Robinson. Daughters Elinor Moss and Hester Crispin. Legacies to Children of Richard Holcomb by dau. Sarah. Niece Susanna James. Grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca, Mary, William, Thomas, Elinor and Hesther, children of Silas and Hester Crispin. Land to John Fletcher and John Osborne, who came from England with him. Ten pounds to Charity. Son-in-law Silas Crispin sole Ex., Patrick Robinson to assist. Pyne Spring Plantaiton in Upper Dublin Township, Phila Co. and Well Spring Plantation, Phil^a Co. mentioned.
     Signed 12-10, 1694.     Proved April 8, 1695.
     Witnesses: Sam^ll Jones, George Eaton, Edmund Veagh.

No. 124.  ROBERT TAYLOR of Springfield, Chester Co. Wife Mary, half of real estate in England, which was settled upon her at time of Marriage. Sons Thomas and Jonathan Taylor, Land in Marple. Daughter Martha, son Jacob Taylor. The rest of psonall estate in Penna. to be divided amongst my nine children.
     Wife and Jonathan Heyes, Executors.
     Witnesses: Walter Fausit, John Maris.
     Signed April 20, 1695. Proved May 15, 1695.

No. 125.  EDWARD WILLIAMS, Late of Haverford, Chester Co., Taylor (Nuncupative). All estate to his Aunt Catherine Davies, who had been very kind to him, and her children, names not given.
     Witnesses: Josiah Taylor, Henry Davies.
     Declared 1-2, 1694-5.     Proved May 15, 1695.

No. 126.  JOHN GREEN.  Estate to mother Margaret Green, who is made sole Executrix.
     Witnesses: Richard Lawrence, George Lawrence.
     Signed Dec. 14, 1691.     Proved May 16, 1695.

No. 127.  WILLIAM CREUS, Phil^a, Potter. To wife Elizabeth, the house I now live in, excepting the new brick building annexed, furniture belonging to best chamber, one cow and fortie pounds per annum. Son John Crcus, my new brick building, work house tools &c., finding his brother James Creus, sufficient meat, drink, washing and lodging during minority, sd. James behaving himself obedient to his brother John. When James becomes of age, estate to be divided equally between two sons. Estate in Old England in Wallford Parish, Hereford Co. at Castles brooke. Son John Creus Sole Ex. Overseers, wife Elizabeth, Edward Bolten and John Kinsey.
     Witnesses: Edward Bolton, John Kinsey, David Powell. Signed 9-14, 1694.     Proved May 20, 1695.

No. 128.  WILLIAM HUNT, Phil^a. Friend Mary Serey Land near Waterman's plantation. Legacy to Abigall Sercy - the remainder of Estate to his master John Parsons, making him sole Executor.
     Witnesses: Daniel Radley, Jacob Taylor, Phil^a.
     Signed 9-4, 1694.     Proved June 1, 1695.

No. 129.  GRACE THOMAS of Phila. widdow. Brother-in-law James Thomas, money I lately lent to Morgan Jones. Legacies to Sons Micah and Gabriell and daughter Elizabeth Thomas if she comes to this countrie within two years after proof of will, if not, the same to be divided amongst my other four children. Daughters Marie Snead and Ratchell Wharton, Marie Hilliard Jane the wife of Evan Oliver. Son James Thomas Ex.
     Witnesses: Henry Clifton, Robert Burrow, Marie Helliard.
     Signed with her mark 11-25, 1694/5. Proved June 1, 1695.

No. 130.  THOMAS HOGAN, Late of y^e Island of Barbados, but now of Phil^a. Ex. Samuell Carpenter. All Estate both in Barbados and Pennsylvania to my wife and children. Legacy to Edward Smoutt. My negro boy to be left with Ex. until my wife sends orders about his disposall.
     Witnesses: David Lloyd, James Chick & John Willis.
     Signed, Mar. 17, 1694.      Proved, July 4, 1695.

No. 131.  THOMAS ATCHLEY of Phila. Estate to wife Martha Atchley. Twenty pounds to son Thomas Atchley when he comes of age. Wife and friend Thomas Tress Exs.
     Signed 5-3, 1695.     Proved July 16, 1695.
     Witnesses: Tho. Malin, Francis Jarnis, Elizabeth Walker.

No. 132.  CHARLES BUTLER, Phil^a. (Nuncupative). Estate to Charles Bagley.
     Witnesses: William Hanson, Isaac Goodin.
     Declared May 6, 1695.     Proved June 14, 1695.

No. 133.  KATHARINE HOWELL, Phil^a, widdow of Thomas Howell, Late deceased of West New Jersey. Legacies to Sons Daniell & Mordacay. Daughter Miriam Johnson, wife of Henry Johnson. Granddaughter Katherine Shout. Hannah, daughter of Daniell Howell. Youngest daughter Katherine Robinson, wife of James Robinson, whom she appoints her Ex.
     Witnesses: Joshua Tittery, Millisent Hodgkins & Prudence West.
     Signed Aug. 17, 1695.     Proved Oct. 4, 1695.

No. 134.  JOHN ARSE.  Eldest son James Arse.  Wife Maria Arse all estate, she to be Executrix. Daughters Hanna, Sarah, and Maria Arse.
     Signed 11-2, 1694. Proved 9-20, 1695.
     Witnesses: Joseph Fisher, Robert Adams, Peter Taylor.

No. 135.  JOHN LOFTUS.  Late of Chester Co., now of Phil^a. Planter. To John Hart, of Bucks Co. one cow & calf that is at John Calverts. Legacies to James Jacobs, Ann Pickering, widdow, & Ratchell Furnis, the dau. of Henrie Furnis, Thomas Tress, Thomas Peart, James Powlter & Wm. Snowden. John Gardiner of Phil^a Co. & Robert Whitten of Chester Co. Land in Chester Co.
     Exrs. Thomas Powell, of Chester Co., & James Jacobs.
     Signed 6-31, 1695.     Proved Dec. 2, 1695.
     Witnesses: Samuel Robeson, Henrie Furnis, James Wood.

No. 136.  WILLIAM LESTER of the Mannor of Rockland, County of New Castle. Wife not named, Dau. Marcy Hunt. Kinsman, George Lester, plantation with all Improvements. Legacies to Cousin Peter Lester, Friends Dorothy Cartmell, Jacob Chandler, Valentine Hollingswoth. Overseers to dispose of Overplus to such poor friends as are deserving. Valentine Hollingsworth, Jacob Chandler & Henrie Hollingswoth, Executors and Overseers. Estate given me by Joan Richardson, I give unto Henry Hollingsworth and George Robinson.
     Signed 9-24, 1694. Proved Nov. 5, 1695.
     Witnesses: Thomas Hollingswoth, Samuel Hollingsworth, Wollo Torsey.

No. 137.  GEORGE LESTER.  Estate to kinsman Peter Lester. "I give my grey horse to Wm. Sharpless as a Legacie." Friend Marie Sharpless.
     Signed with mark 10-1, 1694. Proved 10-14, 1695.
     Witness: Mary Sharpless.     Cor: Empson.

No. 138.  MARIE BEAKES widdow of William Beakes of Bucks Co., Penna. All Estate here and in England to her four sons William, Stephen, Samuel and Abraham or their Survivors.
     Executors, two sons Stephen and Abraham Beakes.
     Signed with mark 12-5, 1694.     Proved Feb. 28, 1695/6.
     Witnesses: Edward Lucas, Joseph Kerkbride, William Biles.

No. 139.  JOHN DAY of Phil^a.  "Going to sea."  wife Hannah Day Land on Taconie Creek, and in Phil^a. Co., near More's Manor to be kept in good repair, she to live in brick house on Delaware Front St.  Land near Germantown, in Phil^a. city, liberty lands.  Land on High St. adjoining Thomas Holmes Lott and in Salem Co.  Daughters Grace, Hannah & Sarah. Sister Margaret Cook and her daughter Mary, both in Old England. Cousin Hannah Gardiner's dau. Hannah.  Property on High St. between Third and Fourth Sts. for the use of Friends, either to build a Meeting or School house as the Quarterly meeting shall order.  Legavy to John Parsons.
     Exrs. Wife, Hannah Day and John Parsons.
     Signed 8-15, 1692.     Proved Aprill 15, 1696.
     Witnesses: Richard Sutton, Margarett Scott.

No. 140.  WILLIAM PASCHALL of Phil^a. Silversmith. Estate to Wife Susannah with one hundred and fifty pounds due her from her father Budd. Son William. Father and Mother Thomas and Joanna Paschall. Sister Mary Paschall. Mary and Rose Budd. John Budd's sons and his wife Mary. John Morrey's two sons, Humphrey and Thomas. Mentions Grand Rent in Wallnutt Street. Wife to be Exrx.
     Signed 12-16, 1695/6.     Proved April 29, 1696.
     Witnesses: Henry Flower, Jn^o. Budd, Jr. and Francis Cooke.

No. 141.  WILLIAM MALIN, Upper Providence, Chester Co., (Nuncupative). Wife Ann Malin one half of his Estate during her widdowhood, the other half to his daughter Ann. Trustees Randle Malin and George Smedley.
     Declared April 12, 1692.      Proved April 20, 1696.
     Witnesses: Randle Malin, George Smedley and William Edwards.

No. 142. ANDREAS SWANSON BOONE, Phil^a Co.  To be buryed at Wiccoco.  Wife Anneka, one third part of all my movables, she to live upon and keep in her possession my share of the Island whereon I now live, at her decease, sd. share of Island to sons Wolla and Andreas, the other two thirds to be divided amongst all my children, Swan, Peter, Hance, Catherin, Neeles, Wolla, Margarett, Bredgett, Andreas & Ambo Jr.  Land on Calcoon hooke, Carcus hook, and that exchanged with Joseph Wood in Darby township, meadow land on Booke Creek. Exrs. Swan and Peter Boone.
     Wit: Swan Boone,m Peter Boone, Rt. Longshore.
     Signed Aprill 18, 1694.     Proved June 1, 1696.

No. 143.  MARGARET HOWELL, Township of Merion, Phila County. Widdow.  Legacies to Brother James Mortimer, Lewis David, John Hastings, Merion Meeting House, Meeting House at Haverford, Catherin Priss, her maid, Lewis Waker & to her negro. Personal Property to nephew James Mortimer, John Simons, Nathan Thomas, Owen Thomas, "John Harvart one bay mare that was had from Lewis Waler," William Havart, Ann Harvart, Elizabeth Thomas, Catherin Thomas, Bettie Lewis, Margaret Lewis, "David Pugh one gray mare that was had of him,: Sister Margarett Thomas, Cousin Bettie Thomas, Marie Walker, Joan Priss, "Marie Humphrey, the wife of Ben Humphrey, the great brass pot for her use and for her son Humphrey, after her," Marie Morris, the wife of David Morris; "I give unto old John Humphrey the warming pan for his time and to young John Humphrey after him." Husband left considerable in hands of Peregrine Musgraves, which she now bequeaths to her brother-in-law David Jones.
     Exrs. Morris Lewellin and James Thomas, Jun^r.
     Signed with her mark Sept. 12, 1696.  Proved Sept. 25, 1696.
     Witnesses: Edward Jones, David Havard, John Humphrey.

No. 144.  FRANCIS HOWELL, Merion Township, Phil^a Co., Yeoman. Wife Margaret, sole Executrix, to whom he leaves all Estate during her life, after her death to brother Thomas Howell. Land at Dufferyn Mawr and in Merion Township. Legacies to sisters Elizabeth, Margarett, Mary and Susan, James Mortimer.
     Wits: John Bevan, William Howell, John Humphreys.
     Signed 1-15, 1695.     Proved Sept. 25, 1696.

No. 145.  SWEN SWENSON, Wiccacoe, Phil^a Co., husbandman. To be burried at Wiccacoe.  Wife Catherin Swenson. Two youngest daughters, Barbara and Katherine unmarried. Wife Katherine Swenson be allowed to remain at my dwelling house at Wiccacoe for six months or until she can be otherwise provided for. Deed of sale for Land formerly given to Swedish Congregation at Wiccacoe, for use of sd. congregation and buriall ground. Dau. Bretta and Swen Boon, her husband.  Dau. Margarett & John Cock, Jr. her husband. Grandsons Andrees Boon & Swan Cock. Son-in-law Swen Boon & Jn^o. Cock Jr. Exrs.  Overseers, Lassie Cock, Andrew Bankson, Neels Jones & Andrew Rambo.
     Signed July 21, 1696.     Proved Oct. 8, 1696.
     Wit. W^m Burge, Sam^l. Robeson.
     Overseers, Lasse Cock, Andrew Bankson, Neels Jones, Andrew Rambo.

No. 146.  THOMAS TERWOOD, Phil^a Co., Yeoman.
     Legacies to William Beavan; John Barnes and his wife. Joseph Wright; John Sankless; John Lewis; Joseph Fisher, Sr. One half of remainder of Estate to Joseph Fisher, Jr., the other half to Mary and Martha Fisher. Friend Joseph Fisher, Sen^r. to be sole Exr.
     Signed Dec. 13, 1696.     Proved Jan. 12, 1696/7.
     Witnesses: Joseph Wright, George Fisher, Edward Farmer.

No. 147.  JOHN WHITPAINE, Phila.  Wife Content Whitpaine Sole Exrs, she to have power to sell al Estate both real and personal.  Father Richard Whitpaine.  Legacy to dec^d. brother Zachariah Whitpaines three children, whose names are not mentioned.  Trustees, David Lloyd and John Budd, Jun^r.
     Signed Feb. 1, 1696/7.      Proved, Feb. 15, 1696/7.
     Witnesses: John Budd, Thomas Mowray.

No. 148.  PETER LYKELL alias NEALSON of Shakamaxon, Phil^a Co.  Estate to sons Andrew and Hanse, they to pay to his three daughters, Anneca, Mallee and Breitta each twenty pounds when they arrive at twenty-one years. Brother Mykell Lykell, Otta Earnest Cock and son Nealls Lykell, Exrs.
     Signed, 11-21-1691/2.     Proved Mar. 10, 1696/7.
     Witnesses: Swan Swanson, Wm. Preston.

No. 149.  MORGAN DAVID, Merion Township, Phil^a Co., Yeoman.  Land to sons John, Evan and David.  Wife, Kathrin David to have the residue of the Land, she to be Executrix.  Daughters, Catharine and Elizabeth, sixty pounds to be equally divided.  Legacy to meeting house in Haverford.  William Howell, Morris Llewellyn, Francis Howell and David Lawrence to be Overseers and Guardians. Leaves legacy to meeting house at Haverford.  Mentions property called Chessnutt-well and Beech-well.
     Signed with his mark 12-15-1694/5.     Proved 7-18-1695.
     Witnesses: Robert Owen, Rowland Powell, John Humphreys.

No. 150.  WILLIAM WALKER, "intending by Gods permission to take a voyage to England."  Wife Elizabeth Walker to be sole Exrx.  Estate to be divided equally between wife and daughter Elizabeth.
     Signed, 11-6-1693.     Proved May 24, 1697.
     Witnesses: Richard Jones, Thomas Duckett, Sam^ll Jennings.

No. 151.  OLIVER COPE, New Castle Co.  Wife Rebecca Cope, half of the estate during her widowhood, the other half to the children, two sons to have double share. Daughters, Elizabeth and Ruth. Sons William and John. If wife marry, her half to be divided equally amongst the four children. Wife, sole Exrx.  John Buckley and Richard Buffington, Trustees.
     Signed with his mark 3-21, 1697.     Proved June 10, 1697.
     Witnesses: Jer. Collett, Hance Justice, John Childe.

No. 152.  ELIZABETH WALKER, Phil^a, Widow.  Estate to only daughter Elizabeth Walker, she to remain under the care of Samuel Carpenter or be placed with such person as the woman friends of the monthly meeting shall think best to appoint.  Brother, William Reynolds of Winsberry in Therburry Parish.  Children of brother John Reynolds. Children of sister Joan Llewelin.  Sister Susannah Barker's children.  Monthly Meeting of Phila. Samuel Carpenter and James Fox both of Phil^a to be Exrs. Samuel, John, and Hannah Carpenter, children of Samuel Carpenter.
     Signed 5-24, 1697.     Proved Aug. 14, 1697.
     Witnesses: Joan Forrest, Ann Hasketh, Elizabeth Walker.

No. 153.  JOSEPH WALKER, Phil^a, Skinner.  Wife, Margaret to have one third part of all Estate during her life, the other third part to be equally divided between two Children, Joseph and Sarah.  After death of wife, all estate to sd. children. Thomas Boyer of Phil^a, turner, wearing aparrell. wife Margaret Exrx. and Son Joseph Exr. Francis Cook. and Abel Noble, Overseers.
     Signed Aug. 10, 1697.     Proved Sept. 1, 1697.
     Witnesses: Seemercy Adams, John Moone, Michal Gamlin, Hugh Bawden.

No. 154.  ALEXANDER BEARDSLY of Phila.  Estate to wife Margaret Beardsly, who is sole Exrx.  Legacies to Grandsons George and Joseph, sons of daughter Mary Gray each of them to pay sd. daughter five pounds yearly, and to the poor friends of Phil^a to be paid as the monthly meeting of friends shall direct.
     Signed 12-18, 1696.     Proved Oct. 12, 1697.
     Witnesses: Rachell Preston, Robert Owen, David Lloyd.

No. 155.  RICHARD HAYS, Sen^r., Haverford Township, Chester Co.  All Estate both real & personal to wife, whose name is not mentioned, and to his son Richard, youngest son John; Richard to pay him a yearly allowance. Cousin Sarah James. Money to the meeting house at Haverford, towards the Repair thereof. Wife and son Richard Exrs.  Trustees, David Lawrence & Roland Powell.
     Signed with his mark 8-4, 1697.     Proved Oct. 30, 1697.
     Wits: Wm. Jones, Adam Roades, William Howell, Henry & Samuel Lewis.

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