Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
List of names mentioned below with the surname of BAKER:

Baker, ???
Baker, Aaron
Baker, Abel
Baker, Abigail
Baker, Abraham
Baker, Adam
Baker, Alice
Baker, Ann
Baker, Anna
Baker, Anna Barbara
Baker, Anna Catharine
Baker, Anna Maria
Baker, Anna Paulina Louisa
Baker, Anne
Baker, Anthony
Baker, Barbara
Baker, Bartholomew
Baker, Benjamin
Baker, Bernard
Baker, Bernerd
Baker, Betsey
Baker, Betsy
Baker, Caleb
Baker, Catharina
Baker, Catharine
Baker, Catharine Louisa
Baker, Catherine
Baker, Cathrine
Baker, Charity
Baker, Charles H.
Baker, Charlotte
Baker, Christ
Baker, Christeena
Baker, Christian
Baker, Christiana
Baker, Christina
Baker, Christopher
Baker, Conrad
Baker, Cyrus
Baker, Daniel
Baker, David
Baker, Deborah
Baker, Diller
Baker, Dilworth
Baker, Dobel
Baker, Dobell
Baker, Dorothy
Baker, Edward
Baker, Eleanor
Baker, Elias
Baker, Elisabeth
Baker, Elisha
Baker, Eliza
Baker, Elizabeth
Baker, Elizabeth Louisa
Baker, Elizeth
Baker, Ester
Baker, Esther
Baker, Eve
Baker, Frances
Baker, Frederick
Baker, Frederick D.
Baker, George
Baker, George A.
Baker, George Adam
Baker, Gertrude
Baker, Godfrey
Baker, Godfried
Baker, Hannah
Baker, Henry
Baker, Hester
Baker, Hilary
Baker, Hilary Creed
Baker, Hilary K.
Baker, Hilary Kreider
Baker, Hilary R.
Baker, Hillary
Baker, I. H.
Baker, Isaac
Baker, Isbella
Baker, Jacob
Baker, James
Baker, Jane
Baker, Jasep
Baker, Jean
Baker, Jehu
Baker, Jeremah
Baker, Jeremiah
Baker, Jesse
Baker, Jno. Chri
Baker, John
Baker, John Adam
Baker, John C.
Baker, John Christopher
Baker, John H.
Baker, John H. C.
Baker, John Head
Baker, John Henry Christopher
Baker, John Hilary
Baker, John L.
Baker, John Lewis
Baker, John R.
Baker, John S.
Baker, John W.
Baker, Jonathan
Baker, Joseph
Baker, Joshua
Baker, Josiah
Baker, Josph
Baker, Judith
Baker, Juliana
Baker, Lettice
Baker, Levi
Baker, Lewis
Baker, Lidia
Baker, Love
Baker, Lydia
Baker, Magdalena
Baker, Magdalene
Baker, Margaret
Baker, Margaret H.
Baker, Margaret M.
Baker, Margaretta
Baker, Margery
Baker, Margret
Baker, Maria
Baker, Maria Louisa
Baker, Maria Louisa Elizabeth
Baker, Maria Theresa
Baker, Martha
Baker, Martin
Baker, Mary
Baker, Mathias
Baker, Michael
Baker, Moses
Baker, Mrs. ???
Baker, Nancy
Baker, Nathan
Baker, Nehemiah
Baker, Ninon Head
Baker, Patience
Baker, Paulina Catharine
Baker, Peter
Baker, Phebe
Baker, Philip
Baker, Phillipina
Baker, Rachel
Baker, Rebecca
Baker, Rebecka
Baker, Rebekah
Baker, Regina
Baker, Richard
Baker, Richard H.
Baker, Richard M.
Baker, Richard Mace
Baker, Richard S.
Baker, Robert
Baker, Ruth
Baker, Sally
Baker, Sally Ann
Baker, Samuel
Baker, Sarah
Baker, Sophia
Baker, Sophia Catherina
Baker, Susanna
Baker, Susanna Louisa
Baker, Susanna Margaret
Baker, Susannah
Baker, Susannah Louisa
Baker, Thomas
Baker, Valentine
Baker, Wendall
Baker, William
Baker, William Augustus
Baker, William Henry
Baker, William I.
Baker, William J.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Berk Co., PA Wills, 1752-1785, Will Abstracts

BAKER, FREDERICK, Exeter. January 9, 1755. May 16, 1755.
Provides for wife Christeena use of all land until son comes of age. To 
my little son, Frederick, all my lands in Exeter and remainder of 
personal estate, paying legacies. To my daus., Elizabeth, Rebecca, 
Esther, Mary, Deborah and Sophia £50 each when of age.
Exr. wife Christeanna and friend, Jacob SNIDER.
Wit: William BOONE, Samuel HUGHES.

BAKER, CHRISTIANA, widow of Frederick, Exeter. January 27, 1757.
Adm. to Jacob EASTERLY and wife Elizabeth, eldest dau. of decedent.

KELLER, CONRAD, Alsace.
April 26, 1782 - June 5, 1782. B - 40.
To wife Barbara, all real and personal estate during widowhood.
To son John George, my mansion house and 1/2 of my lands, he paying to 
my other heirs £123, in gold or silver.
To son Conrad, the other 1/2 of my plantation, paying £123, in gold or 
silver. To daus Catharina Maria, Christina, Margaret, Magdalena and 
Elisabeth, £40 like money, each.
To son in law Godfrey BAKER £1, in full for the portion my dau. 
Gertrude, might yet have to claim against my estate.
Exr: wife Barbara.
Wit: Henry DERST, John GOODMAN and Christian KRAUS.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Berk Co., PA Wills, 1785-1800, Will Abstracts

HEYER, GEORGE, Alsace.
December 3, 1785 - May 8, 1790.
To eldest son Adam 5 shillings beforehand.
Son Jacob shall have the land and pay £125 in equal shares to son Adam, 
dau. Anna Maria HICKS, dau. Magdalena BAKER and her 2 children by her 
first husband, Leonard and Elisabeth BOYER, dau. Margaret BICKLEY and 
dau. Catharine BAHM. Exr: Jacob HEYER.
Wits: John Isaac FELIX and John William BOOS.
Translation.

NEUKOMMET, CHRISTIAN, Bethel.
October 15, 1792 - April 20, 1795.
To eldest son John £6 for his birthright.
To son Peter my plantation in Bethel containing 1731/2 acres, also 
tract in same Township containing 20 acres, paying £900 therefor.
Estate to be equally divided among 8 children, viz:  John, Jacob, Peter,
Christian, Maria wife of Daniel LEHMAN, Anna, Barbara, Magdalena wife 
of Robert ASSMAN.
To son Jacob tract in Bethel Township, Dauphin County, containing ... 
for £400. Exrs:  Friend Daniel BICKSLER in Dauphin County and sons 
Jacob and Peter. Wits:  Henry HOUTZ and Jacob BAKER.
Translation.

STIEFF, FREDERICK, Reading.
July 28, 1789 - November 21, 1795.
Executors to sell real estate and all estate for support of wife 
Elisabeth during life.
Remainder at her death to dau. Regina wife of Jacob GROFF.
Exr:  Friend Godfrey BAKER.
Wits:  George BOWER and Benjamin SPYKER, Jr.

BATTORFF, CHRISTIAN, Bethel.
April 2, 1797 - May 15, 1797.
Provides for wife Rosina.
Executors to sell certain described tracts of land.
To son John when 21 my plantations 2 tracts of land in Bethel, 
containing 113 acres 21 perches, paying executors £900.
To son Christopher, when 21, remainder of my plantation whereon I now 
live in Bethel containing 170 acres, and a tract of mountain land 
containing 50 acres, at appraised value.
To dau. Elisabeth £20 in full of her share of my estate.
Remainder to children:  Christian, Magdalena, Catharina, Christopher, 
Eve, Christina, Barbara and George in equal shares.
Exrs:  Friends Wendel KOUTZ and John LEHMAN.
Wits:  Johannes SMITT and Jacob BAKER.

ZERBE, PETER, Tulpehocken.
February 19, 1797 - October 2, 1797.
To dau. Anna Elisabeth, wife of David BAKER, £100 and to each of her 
children £50 when 21.
To wife Elisabeth my small plantation in Tulpehocken containing 6 acres 
20 perches and all personal estate.
Exr:  Wife Elisabeth.
Exrs:  Valentine BENDER and John ZELLER.

GOSCH, JOHN CHRISTIAN, Alsace.
January 26, 1798 - February 20, 1798.
Wife Hanneta Frederica to have all in her possession during life to 
keep the 2 youngest children.
To son Christian my dwelling plantation in Alsace containing 89 acres, 
paying to 3 daus. £90.
To Elizabeth, wife of George HEYER, Susanna Margaret, wife of Henry 
BAKER, and Catharine Elisabeth £30 each.
Exrs:  Wife Hanneta Frederica and friend Daniel LEINBACH.
Wits:  Peter ROTHENBERGER and John SPYKER.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Berk Co., PA Wills, 1800-1825, Will Abstracts

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.

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.

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.

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.

BAKER, GODFREY, Reading.
March 22, 1806 - March 29, 1806.
To wife Magdalena my dwelling and lot in Reading for £300. Executors to 
sell tract of land in Alsace containing 28 acres and town lot, and all 
other estate after decease of wife.
To stepson Peter STICHTER £40.
To 3 daus, viz: Christina wife of George YEAGER, Eve wife of Adam GLAZE,
and Magdalena wife of John KROUSE, all remainder of estate in equal 
shares. Share of Magdalena to be held in trust for her children.
Exrs: Stepson Peter STICHTER and William MANNEBACH.
Wits: Daniel LEVAN and Henry BETZ.

KOBEL, JACOB, Bethel.
May 23, 1808 - August 1, 1808.
Provides for wife Margaret.
To son John my plantation in Bethel, 118 acres,and tract of woodland in 
same Township, 100 acres, paying to my 3 daus. £80, viz: Catharine, 
Elizabeth and Margaret Elizabeth, the latter probably unmarried.
Mentions having conveyed to son-in-law John Jacob BATTORFF a tract over 
the mountains for which I never received any satisfaction.
Son John and son-in-law George SCHNEIDER executors and 
guardians of dau. Margaret.
Exrs: Son John and son-in-law George SCHNEIDER.
Wits: John KATHERMAN and Jacob BAKER.

NOLL, BALTHAZAR, Tulpehocken.
August 10, 1805 - April 2, 1810.
All estate to 3 children, John, Margaret wife of Jacob LEITNER and 
Magdalena wife of Leonard ETRIS.
Sons having received land, that is, George BALTHAZER.
Exrs: Son John and son-in-law Leonard ELTRIS.
Wits: Godfried ROHRER and Jacob BAKER.

HOLTZMAN, HENRY, Bethel.
July 19, 1796 - January 18, 1814.
Plantation, 100 acres, to wife Anna Maria.
Exr: Wife Anna Maria.
Wits: Christian SCHUEY and Isaac BAKER.

KILLMER, NICHOLAS, Tulpehocken.
August 6, 1808 - November 15, 1814.
Provides for wife Elizabeth.
Mentions 3 sons and 4 daus., David, Jonathan, Nicholas, Barbara wife of 
Benjamin LOWER, Magdalena wife of Andrew KATTERMAN, Elizabeth wife of 
Valentine ULRICH, and Eve wife of Michael ULRICH.
Exr: Friend Philip THEISS of Lebanon Township, Dauphin County.
Wits: George NOLL and Jacob BAKER.

BAKER, ISAAC, soldier in the late war.
February 9, 1819.
Adm. Frederick BAKER, brother.
The mother renouncing.

LEVENGOOD, JOHN, Douglass.
January 30, 1818 - Codicil May 4, 1818 - Probate March 25, 1819.
Family to remain on farm 8 years after decease.
Provides for wife Catharine and son Jacob to have house and lot.
Other children are Samuel, Henry and Peter and dau. Catharine, wife of 
George BECHTEL.
Real estate to be appraised by brothers Henry and Peter LEVENGOOD and 
four bros.-in-law: Henry MAUGER, Henry BAKER, John BAKER and Sebastian 
BUCHER. Exrs: Sons Jacob and Samuel.
Wit: Henry BAKER, John BAKER, Sr. and Ludwig WORMAN.

BAKER, VALENTINE, Amity.
October 20, 1821 - November 2, 1821.
£100 to the Church at New Store, in Amity.
To brother-in-law David RICE'S children, as follows: Valentine £300 and 
to George and Abraham each £200.
To my brothers John, Philip, John Adam BAKER and sister Elizabeth 
DEARTH remainder of estate if demanded within 10 years.
Exrs: Jacob FRANCIS and George MOSER.
Wit: Daniel RHOADS and Gabriel PREIZ.

DOWIS, GEORGE, Bethel.
September 29, 1820 - January 22, 1821.
Provides for wife Anna Elizabeth.
Remainder to 3 children: Solomon, Anna Maria and Catharine.
Exrs: Friends John REYER and Christian BATTORFF.
Wit: Peter ANSPACH and Jacob BAKER.
 
KINTZEL, MARY, Bethel.
September 6, 1820 - January 22, 1821.
All personal estate to be sold and money divided among children of my 
brother John KINTZEL and children of my sister Magdalena who was 
married to Jacob MILLER, Catharine who was wife of David MERKY and Anna 
who is wife of Christian LEHMY.
To my cousin Sarah MERKY my undivided half in tract in Bethel, 12 acres,
during life and afterwards to devises of present estate.
Exrs: Nicholas ECKERT of Lebanon County.
Wit: George SCHNEIDER and Jacob BAKER.

ZELLER, FRANCIS, Tulpehocken.
June 21, 1820 - October 24, 1821.
Mentions son Jacob, his share in the plantation conveyed to him.
Balance divided among 11 children: Catharine, John, Benjamin, Peter, 
Elizabeth wife of Christian HOUTZ, Daniel, Valentine, Anna Maria wife 
of Frederick KUSTER, Jonathan, Henry and David. Dau. Catharine was 
unmarried. Exrs: Sons John and Jacob and dau. Catharine.
Wit: Adam SHEETS and Jacob BAKER.

KEELY, JOHN, Douglass.
April 13, 1820 - February 25, 1822.
Mentions having conveyed to his children certain real estate, viz: To 
son Jacob 5 tracts, 22 acres, in Douglass.
To son Henry 4 tracts adjoining in Douglass, 184 acres.
To son-in-law Henry BAKER 2 tracts, 104 acres.
Remainder to Jacob, Henry, and Elizabeth wife of Henry BAKER.
Exrs: Brother Jacob KEELY and son Henry.
Wit: John LAVER and Ludwig WORMAN.

BAKER, HENRY, Douglass.
May 3, 1822.
Adm. John, son.
The widow renouncing.

SIERER, NICHOLAS, Bethel.
June 8, 1822.
Adm. John, son, and Jacob BAKER, Esq.
The widow renouncing.

SHEETZ, ADAM, Tulpehocken.
June 9, 1824 - August 27, 1825.
To son Jacob the plantation in Tulpehocken where I live, 248 acres, 
subject to wife's interest and payments to dau.
To son John my plantation in Heidelberg, 280 acres, subject to certain 
payments. To son Samuel my plantation in Tulpehocken adjacent to that 
devised to Jacob, 159 acres.
Makes provision for wife Susanna.
To dau. Elizabeth wife of John BREIDENBACH £2400 to be paid by sons 
Jacob and John.
Exrs: Sons John and Jacob.
Wit: John MILLER and Jacob BAKER.


Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Bucks Co., PA Wills, 1685-1785, Bucks County Wills, Book A. Vol. 1

Page 17.  Ralph Smith.  2nd mo., 9th day, 1685. Proved 3rd mo., 2nd day,
1686. After House is built, money remaining to sister Jane Lloyd and 
Susannah Pike of Shaules Town in New England.  Sister Susannah, 193 
acres back of Pennsbury called "Little Money Hill" with new House there 
on now to be built by Charles Brigham.  Priscilla wife of John Rowland. 
110 acres joining Robert Hall, Richard Lundy and Edmond Lovet, to be 
sold.  James Harrison and James Atkinson, exrs. (letters granted to 
Harrison). Wit: John Martin, Richard Wilson, Jon. Clark.
Appraisers Henry Baker, Lyonel Brittain.


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Abstracts of Bucks Co., PA Wills, 1685-1785, Bucks County Wills, Book No. 1

Page 16.  William Beal of Bucks Co. Yeoman.  January 1, 1714.  Proved 
January 6, 1714. Wife Elizabeth, sole extx.  Son Alexander 325 acres of 
land in Buckingham adjoining Mathew Hughes North and by East. Son John 
225 acres residue of Tract bought of Thomas Stevenson, when 21. Wife 
Elizabeth residue of real and personal estate during life then to Daus. 
Ann, Elizabeth, Rebecka, and Martha. Wit: Abel Higston, William Baker, 
James Smyth, William Beal. 

Page 18.  Thomas Hearl of Makefield Twp. County of Bucks, Carpenter.  
April 13, 1715.  Proved April 28, 1715.
Wife. --- Samuel Baker and Neighbor John Burroughs, exrs. Son Joseph 
£5. Son John, land at Pigeon Swamp near Bristol. 4 Daus. Sarah Duncan, 
Catharine Wilmerton, Ann and Mary Hearl Tract of land at Wrights Town 
except 50 on side next John Pidcock's Creek devised to cousin John 
Hawkins. Wit: John Burroughs, Hannah Downey.

Omitted.  Will of Mary Baker, widow. Proved 1715.
Recorded Book 1.  Page 19.

Page 59.  Isaac Atkinson of Co. of Bucks.  December 23, 1720.  Proved 
December 5, 1721. Wife Sarah, extx.  3 children, John, Jane, and Thomas 
(under age). Samuel Baker to assist wife.
Wit: John Clowes, Richd. Brock, Wm. Atkinson.

Page 119.  Willoughby Warder of Makefield.  March 5, 1728.  Proved 
March 31, 1728. Wife Mary, ex'rx.  Brother Saml. Baker to assist her. 
Son Jeremiah £5 when of age, if he dye to Kinsman Henry Baker.
Wit: Robert Pidcock, Thos. Craven, Rachel Baker.

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Abstracts of Bucks Co., PA Wills, 1685-1785, Bucks County Wills, Book No. 2

Page 17.  Matthias Harvye, of Makefield Twp., Yeoman.  August 19, 1742. 
Proved October 9, 1742.
Wife Elizabeth and son-in-law Joseph Simcock, exrs. Sons Henry, Mathias,
(land bought of John Whitacre, Junr. leased to Thos. Scott) John and 
Abraham (land on which I dwell adj. Bro. Thomas).  Daus. Elizabeth, 
wife of Randal Hutchinson, Mary wife of Joseph Simcock, and Sarah and 
Jane Harvye. Wit: Jos. Baker and Chas. Bryan.

Page 49.  Johannes Vandegrift, of Bensalem, Yeoman.  March 16, 1732.  
Proved March 28, 1745.
Wife Nealke and son Phalcort, exrs. Children, Phalcort, Jacob, Abraham, 
Rebecca, Christian, and Lenah Vandegrift.
Wit: Jacob Vandegrift, Wm. Baker, Wm. Smart.

Page 77.  Benjamin Abbitt, of Makefield Twp.  December 23, 1746.  
Proved March 16, 1746/7.
 Father-in-law John Burroughs, of Trenton, Hunterdon Co., N.J. and 
Brother-in- law Thomas Whitson of Huntingdon, Suffolk Co., New York, 
exrs. Children, James (eldest), Benjamin, Edith Burroughs, Joseph, John 
and Hannah (all minors). Wit: Joseph Baker and Charles Bryan.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Bucks Co., PA Wills, 1685-1785, Bucks County Wills, Book No. 3

Page 5.  Rachel Baker, of Upper Makefield, Widow.  1st mo., 26th day, 
1760.  Proved February 16, 1760.
Son Henry and son-in-law John Burroughs, exrs. Eldest son Samuel, sons 
Henry, Nathan, and Joseph. Daus. Sarah Janney, Anna Maria Biles, Lydia 
Burroughs, and Margaret Tomlinson. Granddau. Hannah Burroughs.  Barnet 
Taylor, £5 for use of Friends of Makefield Mtg.
Wit: James Rose, Grace Vanhorn, John Beaumont.

Page 29.  Samuel Baker of Upper Makefield, Farmer.  June 25, 1758.  
Proved September 29, 1760.
Wife Elizabeth, £12 per year.  Bal. to be divided between children when 
of age. Bro. Joseph Baker and Bro-in-law John Burroughs, exrs.
Wit: John Beaumont, Henry Baker, and Edmund Briggs.

Page 82.  John Orr, of Bedminster, Yeoman.  December 4, 1761.  Proved 
June 16, 1762. Wife Jane and Thomas Boy of Buckingham, exrs. Son 
Thomas. Dau. Isabella Patterson. Granddaus. Rebekah Orr and Rebekah 
Baker. Wit: Anthony Kennard, John Townsend, Edward Murphy.

Page 96.  Josiah Wood of the Falls Twp., Yeoman.  March 24, 1764.  
Codicil March 24, 1764.  Proved May 5, 1764.
Wife Elizabeth. Wm. Yeardley and Henry Baker, exrs. Son Josiah, dau. 
Sarah Morgan. Son William, Plantation in Tenure of Chas. Clark.  adj. 
River and lands of John Roberts and Benjamin Linton. Son John, 
Plantation where I live. Wit: John Anderson, Mahlon Kirkbride, Joshua 
Linton, Asher Carter, Margaret Gerton.

Page 125.  Henry Baker, of Upper Makefield, Whellwright.  November 16, 
1764.  Proved May 4, 1765.
Wife Mary and Bro-in-law John Burroughs, exrs.  Dau-in-law Hannah 
Mathias.  5 daus.
Wit: Jos. Baker, John Burroughs and John Beaumont.

Page 128.  John Merrick, of Middletown.  October 2, 1765.  Proved 
October 23, 1765. Sons George and John, exrs. Son George, 3 Lots 
purchased of Jos. Bennet, Christian and Henry Vanhorn and Jos. 
Stackhouse. Son John, 2 Lots in Bristol purchased of Mary Shaw and Jas. 
Downey and Lot in Middletown purchased of Jeremiah Woolston. Son Joseph,
3 Lots in Bristol purchased of John DeNormandie. Son Timothy, Part of 
Plantation in Upper Makefield adj. Land of Heirs of John Harvey, on 
Road leading from Newtown to Baker's Ferry. Son Robert, residue of 
Makefield Plantation adj. Joseph Johnson. Dau. Hannah. Wit: John 
DeNormandie, Jos. Stackhouse, John Woolston. 

Page 179.  David Wilson, of Southampton, Mason.  May 16, 1768.  Proved 
June 6, 1768.
Wife Grace and Sons, Thomas, Jonathan and Asaph, exrs.  Sons Robert and 
David and Jesse. Daus. Elizabeth Baker, Dinah Besor, and Rachel 
Harding. Granddau. Sarah Scattergood.
Wit: Joseph Carter, Deborah Willet and William Carter.

Page 229.  Jacob Vandegrift, of Bensalem Twp.  October 4, 1770.  Proved 
May 11, 1771.
Sons John and Bernard, exrs. John £20 beside Plantation already given 
him.  Bernard, Plantation in Lower Dublin Twp. late belonging to Peter 
Keen, 210 acres also 5 acres of Meadow late Neels Boon's. Son Jacob, 
Plantation "whereon I dwell." Daus. Charity and Hellen. Bro. Abraham.
Wit: Wm. Baker, James Horn, Anne Foster.

Page 385.  William Biles, of the Falls Twp.  April 11, 1770.  Proved 
February 11, 1775.
Codicil dated November 20, 1773. Son William, Island called "Great 
Island." Wife Jane. Son Thomas. Daus. Susanna Thorn and Ann Mott and 
granddau. Sarah Baker.  gdson William Douglass.  Son William, Thomas 
Thorn, and Edward Pennington, exrs. Wit: Isaac Smith and Sarah 
Stevenson. 

Page 399.  William Baker, of Bensalem Twp., Cordwainer.  December 8, 
1774.  Proved March 1, 1775 "Friend" Giles Knight, exr.
and residuary legatee. Sister Elizabeth Jones.  Kinswoman Hannah 
Shields (late Baker).  Kinsman John Baker (if living), 3 relations 
Henry, Samuel, and John Bennett, sons of Charity Bennett (late Baker) 
Mary Bennett, dau. of Charity. Abel and Israel Knight. Elizabeth Knight,
dau. of Giles. Wit: Jos. Mitchell, Mary Mitchell, Evan Thomas.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Bucks Co., PA Wills, 1785-1825, Bucks County Wills, Book No. 4

Page 473. Stephen Watts of Southampton, yeoman. January 24, 1783. 
Proved November 23, 1784.
Wife Elizabeth. Son Arthur and Thomas Folwell exrs. Dau. Hannah Smith 
and her ch. James Smith, Hannah Baker, Stephen, John, Elizabeth, Thomas 
and Fanny Smith. Dau. Sarah Shaw and her ch. Elizabeth Colbert, Mary 
Fenton, Rachel Shaw, John and Joseph Shaw. Dau. Elizabeth wife of 
Thomas Folwell and her ch. Nancy, William, Elizabeth and Mary Folwell. 
Son Stephen Watts. Gddau. Rachel Watts, dau. of John Watts. £5 to Anti 
Baptist Church at Southampton. Wits: John Folwell and William Van 
Horne. 

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Bucks Co., PA Wills, 1785-1825, Bucks County Wills, Book No. 6

Page 227. George Weicher, Senr., Lower Milford, Esq. March 4, 1794. 
Codicil dated July 21, 1799. Proved November 15, 1799.
Wife Magdalena and son George exrs. Sons George and Jacob. Daus. 
Elizabeth wife of Henry Shellesark, Catharina wife of Jacob Barnes, 
Magdalena, Hannah wife of Abraham Samsell, and Sally. 3 ch. of Dau. 
Barbara, December'd., late wife of Peter Shull.
Wits: Jacob Baker, Jacob Sheetse, Paul Samsell, Jacob Shuck, Jacob 
Bruner. 

Page 348.  John Nutt, Falls Twp., "about 88 years of age." 11 mo.-20-
1795. Codicil dated November 5, 1796. Proved September 15, 1801.
John Hulme and Daniel Wharton Junr. exrs. "No children." Housekeeper 
Elizabeth Baker. James Townsend, gdsn. of sister Hannah. Nephews 
Jonathan, Joseph and Edmond Nutt.
Wits: Elizabeth Baker, Is. Hicks, William Wharton, Junr.

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Page 61. Thomas Wilson, Southampton Twp., yeoman. "Growing old and 
infirm." 6 mo.-4-1799. Proved March 20, 1805.
Sons Joseph and Jesse exrs. Son Amos and his two ch. Thomas and Rachel. 
Sons John, Joseph and Jesse, the latter a cripple. Daus. Elizabeth and 
Rachel. Wits: Jeremiah Croasdale and Nathan Baker.

Page 146. Sarah Stackhouse, Middletown Twp. May 4, 1801. Proved 
February 21, 1806. Joseph Croasdale exr. All money Bonds and Notes to 
Ann Stevenson and Rachel, wife of Joseph Croasdale. Sarah Croasdale 
dau. of Joseph, Bed &c. Ann Bunting wearing apparel.
Wits: Jeremiah Corasdale and Nathan Baker.

Page 203. Bridget Smith of Plumstead. April 30, 1805. Proved September 
23, 1806. John Townsend and Jonathan Fell exrs. Bro. Thomas Dillon. 
Sisters Esther Doan and Elizabeth Townsend. Nieces Mary Doan and Rachel 
Vickers, dau. of my sister Rebekah Vickers each £20. £10 each to the 
following persons "vizt; Elizabeth Doan (dau. of sister Esther Doan), 
Moses Dillon, Rachel Baker (dau. of Moses Dillon), John Townsend, Mary 
Fell, Esther Michener dau. of sister Rebekah Vickers, Mary Mendenhall, 
Mercy Heaton, Amos White, Sarah Vickers (dau. of Abraham Vickers), 
Robert Smith (son of John Smith) and Martha Hilbern and Margery White. 
"Elizabeth Fell dau. of Jonathan Fell pewterpot." John Townsend "large 
bible." Elizabeth Templeton pewter dish and plates. Martha Hillbern 
dau. of Bro. Thomas Dillon, Margery White dua. of Amos White, wearing 
apparel. Wits: Daniel Carlile, William Robinson.

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Page 125. Samuel Baker, Junr., Upper Makefield Twp. February 22, 1810. 
Proved March 24, 1810.
Thomas Norton exr. Bro. Thomas Savery, interest of all estate for use 
of Father and Mother, during their lives. At their death to Bro,. John 
H. Scottergood, Henry Baker Junr., Elizabeth wife of John Brooks and 
Margaret H. Baker. Sister Margaret H. Baker stock utensils &c. John 
Hedley $50.00. James Headley, minor, a batteau (n?). Patence Johnson 
$10 for services during late illness. Wits: Thomas K. Biles, Robert 
Beatty, Jolly Longshore. 

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Page 250. Joseph Hayhurst, Middletown Twp. March 21, 1814. Proved March 
9, 1818. Jeremiah Croasdale exr. Wife Ann $1400. Sarah, widow of Joseph 
Jackson of Shrewsbury. Ann wife of David Butler. Catharine wife of 
George Scott. Joseph son of Samuel and Mary Eastburn. Mary Paxson dau. 
of James and Rachel Paxson. Letitia and Samuel Eastburn ch. of Robert 
and Rachel Eastburn. Abi, wife of Evan Townsend. Margery, wife of 
Nathan Baker. Robert Croasdale Senr. and Jonathan Croasdale.
Wits: John Blakey and Phineas Paxson Jr.

Page 258. Ann Hayhurst, Middletown, widow of Joseph Hayhurst lately 
December'd. 3-10- 1818. Proved April 13, 1818.
John Blakey exr. Bro. Jacob Drake. Margery wife of Nathan Baker. 
Deborah Livezey. Rachel Croasdale dau. of Jonathan Croasdale. Joseph H. 
Croasdale son of Robert, David Cutler. Jonathan Croasdale, Robert 
Croasdale Senr., Larence Jackson. Sister Elizabeth Drake.
Wits: Jeremiah Croasdale and David Landis.

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The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1713-1748, Will Abstracts

JACKSON, ROGER. Chester.
January 23, 1711. November 15, 1715. A. 27.
To friends Joseph Baker Sr. of Edgmont and Thomas Powell of Providence 
all my lotts of land in and near Chichester and dwelling house and 
lotts in Chester and all other real estate in trust to be sold and 
proceeds divided among such or so many of my relations in England as 
shall within 7 years come over here. Executors: Thomas Powell and 
Joseph Baker. Letters to Baker the other being deceased.
Witnesses: John Baldwin, Nicholas Fairlamb, John Remington and David 
Lloyd. 

BAKER, ROBERT. Middletown.
May 9, 1716.
Adm. to Joseph Baker, father. Susanna the widow, renouncing.

BAKER, JOSEPH. Thornbury.
December 26, 1716/7. February 10, 1717. A. 53.
To daughter Sarah Baker, £30 when 21. To daughter Hannah Baker, £30 at 
21 or married. Also provides for a possible child yet to be born. All 
remainder of estate to wife Mary for bringing up the children.
Executors: wife Mary and friend Isaac Taylor.
Witnesses: Ann Worrilow, John Cluse, Jos. Selby.

BAKER, ROBERT.
September 13, 1728.
Adm. to Caleb Baker.

WHITTAKER, CHARLES. Ridley.
February 12, 1807/8. April 8, 1720. A. 453.
to my 2 daughter by former wife, viz Sarah and Mary Whittaker, articles 
of household furniture to be divided among them by their uncle Joseph 
Baker and their aunts Mary Cobourn and Hannah Yarnall. To wife Hannah 
1/3 of estate, remainder to children Samuel, Elizabeth, Susanna and Ann 
Whittaker. Directs that son Samuel be placed with Jonathan Hood of 
Darby. Elizabeth with John Simcock of Ridley. Susanna with John 
Blunston of Darby and Ann with Jacob Simcock of Ridley, to serve until 
daughter are 18 and son 21. Executors: John Maris, Francis Yarnall.
Witnesses: Jacob Simcock. John Simcock Jr, Wm. Smith.
Executors refused to act. Letters cta to Anthony Lea.

BAKER, RICHARD.
March 15, 1731/2.
Adm. to Elizabeth Baker.

BAKER, JOHN. Goshen, yeoman.
January 26, 1733/4. February 22, 1733/4. A. 405.
Provides for wife Rachel, remainder to 3 children, viz Hannah, Joseph 
and Mary. Joseph to have a double share as the law directs.
Executors: wife Rebecca and father in law Alex Hunter.
Witnesses: Stephen Beaks, John Collins.
[John Baker and Rachel Hunter married Christ Church, March 4, 1728.]

BAKER, JOSEPH. Edgmont.
August 27, 1731. March 10, 1735/6. A. 448.
Provides for wife Mary. To Francis Yarnall and his 3 children 5 
shillings each. To son Richard and his 3 children 5 shillings
each. To son Aaron £10. To daughter Ann and her husband James
Sill £10. To daughter Susanna £10. To daughter Jane and her husband 
Thomas Thomas 5 shillings and their 4 children £3 each. To son Jesse 
£10. To daughter Sarah and her husband 5 shillings. To son Joseph the 
plantation. To daughter Rachel £10. To son Nehemiah £10. To son John 
£10. Legacies to be paid by son Joseph.
Executors: wife Mary and Sons Richard and Aaron.
Witnesses: Evan Howell, Eph. Jackson, Sarah Howell.

HUNTER, JOHN. Newtown, yeoman.
January 30, 1734. May 19, 1736. B. 4.
Provides for wife Margaret. To son George, son John daughters Marth 
Cole, Ann Baker 5 shillings each. To granddaughter Margaret Baker £20 
at 21. To daughter Elizabeth Steel £20. To daughter Mary Hill £20. To 
daughter Margaret Hunter £30, household goods. To son Peter £50 at 21. 
To sons William and James, my plantation in Newtown and remainder of 
personal estate, also executors. Witnesses: Jos. Hawley, Francis Wayne, 
Wm. Owen, Saml. Cawley. 

BAKER, JOSEPH. Edgmont, yeoman.
July 15, 1736. August 31, 1736. B. 7.
To my mother Martha Baker the rents of my plantation in Edgmont until 
brother John is 21 and then I devise said land 200 acres to my brothers 
Nehemiah and John, subject to the charges in will of my father Joseph 
Baker, also £10 to be paid my sister Sarah. Remainder to brothers and 
sisters equally. Executor: brother Jesse Baker.
Witnesses: Abraham Howell, John Taylor.

BAKER, ADAM. Whiteland, yeoman.
March 17, 1741. August 6, 1741. B. 87.
Provides for wife Margaret. To daughter Sarah Guest my plantation 
whereon I live containing about 100 acres also to said daughter and her 
husband Thos. Guest all farming utensils, stock, they paying to 
daughter Mary Davis £40. Give 30 shillings for use of the poor of 
people called Quakers. Mentions servant lads John Hitching and Wm. 
Bradley. Executors: Thos. and Sarah Guest.
Witnesses: Saml. John, Wm. Owen, Richard Jones.

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WILLIAMS, THOMAS.                   BAKER, JOSEPH.
April 11, 1748.                     May 1, 1748.
Adm. to Catherine Williams.         Adm. to John Taylor, Esq.

EDWARDS, JOHN.  Middletown.  Yeoman.
October 13, 1744.  July 31, 1749.  C. 146.
Provides for wife Mary.  To son John, daughter Mary Baker, daughter 
Elizabeth Lawrence, son Nathan, daughter Hannah Harvey, son Moses and 
daughter Phebe Worrall 2 shillings 6 each.  To son Amos £50 at 21.  To 
son Joseph my plantation where I live in Middletown containing about 
200 acres, paying debts and legacies.
Executors:  Sons Nathan and Joseph.
Wit:  George Smedley, Mary Smedley, Cadwallader Evans.

OTTEY, PHILLIP. 
October 30, 1750.
Adm. to Sarah Ottey &
Nehemiah Baker.

REGESTER, DAVID.  Edgmont.  Yeoman.
January 13, 1750.  April 24, 1751.  C. 276.
To son Robert 5 shillings and to his son David my large Bible.  To 
daughters Mary Jackson, Lydia Baker and Ann Baker 5 shillings each.  To 
grandson David, son of Jesse Baker £5 at 21.  To grandchildren Nathan 
and Lydia Scott £7 due from their father, John Scott.  To son William 
wearing apparel and household goods.  To son John my plantation in 
Edgmont where I live containing about 100 acres and all other estate.
Executor:  Son John.
Wit:  Abel Green, Jonathan Howell, Cad. Evans.

HUNTER, ALEXANDER.  Middletown.  Yeoman.
October 12, 1751.  May 11, 1752.  C. 348.
Provides for wife Hannah.  To grandson Joseph Baker the plantation 
where I now dwell containing 150 acres.  To sons in law Henry Pierce 
and Charles Moore £10 each.  Remainder to wife.  Test signed.
Executors:  Sons in law Henry Peirce and Charles Moore.
Wit:  Isaac Howell, Thomas Grisell, Joseph Talbot.
* Mentions 16 grandchildren besides Joseph Baker (no names).

CHAMBERLIN, MARY, widow.  Concord.
November 21, 1750/1.  October 31, 1751.  C. 315.
To daughter Susanna, wife of John Pyle £15 and to her children, viz., 
Jacob, William, Ebenezer, Stephen and Israel 10 shillings and to her 
daughters Mary, and Susanna 20 shillings each.  To the 5 children of 
son Robert, viz., to Robert £3, to John 20 shillings, to Susanna, wife 
of Jacob Yearsley, 50 shillings.  To granddaughter Mary, wife of Joseph 
Sharpless £6.  To grand-daughter Susanna, wife of John Griste £5.  To 
granddaughter Hannah, wife of Robert Pennell articles named.  To 
grandson Benjamin Chamberlain 20 shillings.  To granddaughter Mary 
Baker £3 and to her brother John Chamberlain 50 shillings and to her 
other 2 brothers William and Isaac £3 each and to their sister Ann 5 
shillings.  Remainder to son Joseph Chamberlain, also Executor.  Test 
signed M. Wit:  John Newlin, William Trimble, Samuel Sharpless.

WEIRE, GEORGE.  West Marlborough.  Cooper.
December 3, 1750.  July 11, 1754.  C. 488.
Provides for wife Elizabeth including profits of plantation during life,
afterward to be sold.  To daughter Jane Webb, wife of Samuel, and 
grandchildren, viz., William, Constant, Jane, Faithful, George and 
Samuel Webb, after wife's decease all estate to be divided among them 
at 21 and 18 years.  William to have £20 more than the others.  To 
Elizabeth Webb, alias Hall, my granddaughter 5 shillings and no more.  
To Samuel Haselet £10 when 18.  Test signed. Executors:  Friends Aaron 
Baker, John Pusey and Joshua Pusey. Wit:  John Williams, Henry Hayes, 
Thomas Maguire. 

KEY, ELIZABETH, widow of Moses.  Aston.
October 15, 1758.  February 3, 1759.
To granddaughter Rebecca Key, daughter of my daughter Ann Key all 
household goods and £50 at 18.  In case she dies before reaching that 
age, legacy to go to granddaughter Hannah Sharpless, daughter Lete's, 
grandchildren by Joseph Baker and son Moses.  To son Moses bond I hold 
against him for £10.  To granddaughter Mary, wife of Andrew McCoy 20 
shillings.  To granddaughter Rebecca, wife of Richard Patton 1 
shilling.  To grandson Allen, son of William Key 5 shillings.  To great-
granddaughter Lettice, daughter of Joseph Baker deceased 10 shillings.  
To son in law John Sharpless riding shay.
Executors:  Son in law John Sharpless and James Lindsay.
Witnesses:  David Johnson, Abraham Martin, John Lindsay.

ALLEN, JOHN.  East Marlborough.
August 30, 1759.  October 26, 1759.
To mother Esther Allen £40.  To sister Tamer Colson £10.  To sister 
Patience Allen £10.  To brother James all my lands in York County and 
in or near Oxford, also my share of a lot in Charlestown paying to 
sister Patience £40.  To Londongrove Meeting £10.  To cousin John 
Woolman £5 and to Elizabeth Woolman £5.  To East Nottingham Meeting 
£10.  To uncle Isaac Allen my stone colt and saddle.  To Mary Baker Jr. 
my printed books.  Remainder to sister Patience.  Letters to William 
Allen, executors named renouncing. Executors:  Joshua Brown and George 
Churchman, Jr. Witnesses:  William Swayne, Israel Taylor, Thomas 
Smith. 

WEIRE, ELIZABETH.  West Marlborough.
April 3, 1758.  February 26, 1760.
To granddaughter Elizabeth Webb alias Hall £50 and wearing apparel.  
All remainder of my ready money to daughter Jane Webb and her children 
excepting Elizabeth Hall.  
Executors:  Aaron Baker, John and Joshua Pusey.
Letters to Baker, the others renouncing.
Witnesses:  Aaron Baker, Jr., Mary Baker, Thomas Maguire.

DAVIS, ROBERT.  Kennett.
April 29, 1760.  May 27, 1760.
Plantation in Kennett containing about 150 acres bought of Executors of 
James House, to be sold.  1/3 of all estate to wife Dinah and remaining 
2/3 equally divided among children who are not named.  Said Executrix 
to be governed by the advice and counsel of friends Aaron Baker and 
Thomas Harlan. Executrix:  Wife Dinah.
Witnesses:  Stephen White, Joshua Baker, Thomas Harlan.

CHANDLER, THOMAS.  Birmingham.
October 8, 1753.  June 25, 1761.
Provides for wife Mary.  Watch, large Bible and desk to Thomas Chandler,
son of brother William.  To my sister Ann Jones and her 2 daughters and 
grandson Henry Chads £15 to be divided.  To John Chandler, son of 
brother George £15.  To Isaac son of brother George £20.  To Ann, Mary 
and Moses, children of brother William £15 to be divided.  To Mary, 
daughter of Thomas and Hannah Chandler £5.  To George Chandler, son of 
brother George 5 shillings.  To Thomas Chandler, son of brother William 
plantation where I now live subject to wife's interest, also residuary 
legatee and Executor. Witnesses:  Jonathan Langley, Thomas Gibson, 
Richard Baker. 

MATTHEWS, JOHN.  West Bradford.
July 7, 1761.  July 24, 1761.
All estate real and personal to be equally divided between "my brothers 
and sisters children."  
Executors:  Brother Thomas' son, Oliver Matthews and Nathaniel Way, 
Jr. Witnesses:  James Alen, Richard Baker, James Marshall.

HOLLINGSWORTH, JAMES.  Kennett.
February 2, 1763.  March 5, 1763.
Estate to be sold.  1/3 of proceeds to wife Mary.  To 2 sons Valentine 
and Abner 2 shares of remainder at 21.  Thomas Carleton, Jr. to be 
their guardian.  Remainder of estate to 7 daughters, viz., Betty, Ann, 
Sarah, Susanna, Mary, Hannah and Rebecca to be divided at 18.  
Executor:  Friend Aaron Evans.
Letters to Aaron Baker, sole Executor named in will.
Witnesses:  Adam Redd, William West, Thomas Harlan.

HUNTER, HANNAH, widow.  Middletown.
February 10, 1757.  June 2, 1766.
To Aaron Baker, son of daughter Elizabeth £2.  To Mary Howell, daughter 
of daughter Elizabeth £2.  To Richard Baker, son of daughter Elizabeth 
£2.  To Hannah Davis, daughter of John Baker £2.  To Joseph Baker, son 
of John Baker £2.  To Hannah Peirce, daughter of Henry Peirce £2.  To 
Henry Peirce, son of Henry Peirce £2.  To Rachel Peirce, daughter of 
Henry Peirce £2 and to the 2 other sons of said Henry Peirce, William 
and John £2 each at 21.  To William Moore, son of Charles Moore £2 at 
21.  To Hannah Moore, daughter of Charles Moore £2 and to the 2 other 
daughters of said Charles Moore, Margaret and Rachel Moore £2 each at 
18.  To Philip Moore, son of Charles Moore £2.  All remainder to 2 
daughters Elizabeth Moore and Sarah Peirce, also Executors. Witnesses:  
Samuel Sharpless, Thomas Grissell. 

BALDWIN, WILLIAM.                   HARVEY, DAVID.
July 1, 1766. W. Bradford.          July 23, 1766. E. Nottingham.
Adm. to James Marshall.             Adm. to John Warnock.
Widow Ruth renouncing in
his favor June 30, 1766.            PUSEY, JAMES.
Wit: Joel Baily & Richard           July 31, 1766. Londongrove.
Baker.  Sureties James              Adm. to Joshua Pusey.
Marshall & George Gilpin.
Inv. £12.18.6.  Appraisers          LINN, HUGH, JR.
George Carter & Joel Baily,         August 7, 1766.
affd. July 2, 1766.  Advance        Adm. to Anne Linn.
on sales £6.10.3.  Nothing left.

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RING, NATHANIEL.  West Marlborough.  
November 29, 1766.  December 20, 1766.
To wife Elizabeth 1/3 of all estate absolutely.  To wife's 
granddaughter Margaret Rankin £50 at 18.  To wife's son Archibald 
McNeal £20.  To son Benjamin Ring £10.  All remainder of estate real or 
personal to daughter Hannah wife of Thomas Gibson.  Executors to sell 
tract of land in East Fallowfield, also tract in West Marlborough 
bought of David Reynolds, also tract in Kennet and New Castle Co. 
purchased of John McFarson.  Executors:  Wife Elizabeth and kinsman 
John Hannum. Wit:  Aaron Baker, Wm. Harlan, Geo. Passmore.
Letters to Elizabeth the other renouncing.

MARSHALL, ABRAHAM.  West Bradford.
April 12, 1760.  February 24, 1768.
Provides for wife Mary.  To son Isaac £10.  To son James £5.  To 
daughter Hannah Gibbons £5.  To son-in-law Wm. Woodward £50 to divide 
among his children as he sees cause.  To oldest son Saml.'s daughter 5 
shillings.  To son John's widow 5 shillings.  To son Abram's widow 5 
shillings.  Remainder to wife. Executors:  Sons Humphrey and James.
Wit:  Richard Baker, Joel Baily, Faithfull Stuart.

EVANS, CADWALLADER.  Yeoman and tanner.  Edgmont. 
November 16, 1768.  December 7, 1768.
Provides for wife Anna.  To son Pennell £10.  To 3 grandchildren by my 
son Pennell, viz., Cadwallader, Sarah and Ann Evans, remainder of tract 
of land bought of Executors of Job Harvey deceased in Berks Co.  To son-
in-law Rowland Parry £10 and to my daughter Hannah his wife £150 (the 
interest during life only).  To son-in-law Jonathan Morris £50.  To son 
Robert Evans £100.  To daughter Ann, wife of Joshua Cowpland £150.  To 
Middletown Meeting £5.  To son Thomas tract of land in Edgmont whereon 
I now dwell willed me by my father-in- law Jos. Pennell, also tract 
adj. containing about 30 acres.  To wife Ann 2 lotts of land bought of 
Jacob Yarnall. Executors:  Wife and son Thomas.
Wit: Nehemiah Baker, Danl. Bromall, Danl. Calvert.

GRUBB, SAMUEL.  Kennett.
January 19, 1768.  January 30, 1769.
Provides for wife Lydia.  To son Isaac 160 acres part of the plantation 
whereon we formerly lived in Brandywine Hundred, the est end[ing] 
thereof paying £50 to my Executors.  Refers to his brother John having 
60 acres left him during life by his father "and then to fall into my 
Estate."  To son Samuel, all my plantation in Kennett whereon I now 
dwell purchased of Jos. Harlan and John Clark ,at 21, paying £50 to my 
Estate.  Son-in-law Thos. Robinson to have two lotts in Wilmington 
purchased of Esther Bishop.  Remainder of land to be sold.  Makes 
provision for a child expected to be call John if a male or Hannah if 
female.  Remainder divided between daughters Jemima Robinson, Prudence, 
Mary, Rachel, Rebecca, Charity, Sarah and Lydia Grubb as they come of 
age. Executors:  Wife Lydia and brother-in-law Richard Baker of West 
Bradford. Wit:  Adam Redd, Moses Mendenhall, Thos. Gibson.

SEAL, WILLIAM.  Birmingham.
October 5, 1769.  October 30, 1769.
Provides for wife Rachel.  Real estate to be sold in 3 years to be 
equally divided among 9 children, viz., Hannah wife of Peter Baker, 
Joseph, William, Caleb, Benjamin, Thomas, Rachel, Abraham and Joshua, 
by my brother Caleb and brothers-in-law Thomas Temple and Abraham 
Darlington. Executors:  Brother Caleb and friend James Bennett.
Wit:  Abraham Darlington, Jr., Wm. McFatrich.

BAKER, ALICE alias PENNOCK.  East March[lborough]  November 14, 1772.  
Adm. to Moses Pennock.

BAKER, JOHN.  West Marlborough.  March 15, 1774.  Adm. to Hannah 
Baker. 

SILL, JAMES.  Edgmont.
July 3, 1772.  April 15, 1774.
Provides for wife Ann.  To son James plantation in Edgmont subject to 
wife's life interest.  To son Joseph £20.  To son Richard £20, also all 
interest due me at my decease.  To sons George and Michael £20 each.  
To daughters Mary Morris, Martha Holston and Ann Kennedy £20 each.  To 
grandson James Regester £20 for services he did for me.  Executors to 
sell plantation in Willistown.  Remainder to wife Ann and son James, 
also Executors. Wit:  Nehemiah Baker, Lydia Baker, Nathan Baker.

REESE, WILLIAM.  Willistown.  February 13, 1775.  Adm. to Mary Reese 
and Nehemiah Baker.  (At Orphans' Court September 19, 1775 Enoch 
Yarnall and Nathan Baker were appointed guardians of Lydia, Hannah, 
Nehemiah and William Reece, children of William.)

BAILY, JOEL.  West Marlborough.
May 7, 1773.  December 19, 1775.
Provides for wife Betty.  To son Joel £25.  To son Isaac tract of land 
in West Marlboro purchased of Edward Tatnel containing 130 1/2 acres 
with 61 acres adjoining the remainder of tract purchased of Aaron Baker 
(except 5 3/4 acres to son Joshua).  To son Joshua tract of land 
whereon I now dwell containing 166 1/2 acres, also 5 3/4 acres of above 
tract.  £150 received from sale of house and lott in Wilmington, 
Delaware, to son Joel to be divided between daughter Betty 1/4 part, 
daughter Ann 1/4, daughter Mary 1/8.  To grandson Thos. Harlan 1/8 at 
21, daughter Phebe 1/4.  To grandson John Webster 5 shillings.  Legacy 
to Ann, wife of David Hayes, in trust.  If Thomas Harlan should die 
under age, his share to his brother Israel and sister Lydia.
Executors:  Wife Betty and son Joel.  Letters to Joel, the other being 
deceased.  Wit:  James Kenny, Samuel Worth, Rachel Baker, Richard 
Baker. 

WILLS, ANN.  Widow.  Thornbury.
October 10, 1775.  November 23, 1776.
To grandson Wills Hemphill son of daughter Ann and his brother Thomas, 
coat with silver buttons, silver shoe buckles and books.  To daughters 
Jane Burns, Ann Black, Elizabeth Oliver, Mary Black, Elizabeth Hemphill,
Christian Baker, Susanna Richards and Ann Hemphill all remainder of 
estate to be equally divided. Executrixes:  Daughters Christian Baker 
and Ann Hemphill. Wit:  Patrick Dougherty, Martha Baker, Persifer 
Frazer. 

BAKER, MARGERY.  Widow.  Chichester.
June 3, 1773.  December 11, 1776.
To daughter Mary Dickey the cow and to son Richard Baker the large 
Bible.  My slave Adam to be free at my decease and £20 given for his 
maintenance if he should become incapable.  All remainder to be divided 
among my children, viz., Mary Dickey, Sarah Reynolds, Richard, Robert 
and Wm. Baker and Lydia Grubb. Executors:  Son Richard Baker and Benj. 
Reynolds. Wit:  Jacob Dingee, Samuel Carpenter.

BAKER, LYDIA.  Edgmont. October 21, 1778.  Adm. to Jos. and Nehemiah 
Baker. 

BAKER, NEHEMIAH.  Edgmont.
April 13, 1778.  October 21, 1778.
Provides for wife Lydia.  To daughter Mary Reece £5.  To son Joseph £5. 
To daughter Hannah Baker £5.  To daughter Lydia Richardson £10.  To son 
Nathan the north end of my plantation now in his possession containing 
about 40 acres, also £5.  To daughter Phebe Baker £5.  To son Nehemiah 
my plantation in Edgmont and Thornbury where I now dwell, also stock.  
To grandson Nehemiah Richardson £5, grandson Nehemiah Baker £5, 
grandson Nehemiah Reece £5.  To grandson Aaron son of Nathan Baker £5 
when they arrive at 21. Executors:  Sons Joseph and Nehemiah.
Wit:  Daniel Broomall, Thomas Evans.

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SILL, ANN.  Edgmont.
September 2, 1779.  No date of probate.
To daughter Ann Cannady £10 etc. To son George silver buckles and 
sleeve buttons. To son Richard tea kettle. To daughter Mary Moris 
pewter plates, etc. To daughter Martha Houlston arm chair, etc. To 
granddaughter Ledy Sill my saddle. To granddaughter Sarah Cannady 
chinaware. Executors: Brother Nehemiah Baker, son James.  No record of 
letters. Wit: Lydia Baker, Joseph Robins.

HAYES, MARY.  E. Fallowfield.
April 23, 1777.  October 21, 1782.
To son Nathan all my right of the plantation where he now dwells on Doe 
Run. To 4 sons-in-law, Aaron Baker, John Jones, James Clark, Isaac 
Stroud 20 shillings each. Of the remaining 4 parts to be given my 4 
children, Nathan Hayes, Sarah Baker, Hannah Clark, Lydia Stroud, and 
the remaining part to be equally divided between my 4 grandchildren, 
Evan, James, Mary and Sarah Jones at 21. Executors: Son Nathan, son-in-
law Aaron Baker. Wit: William Davis, William Moode, Phebe Moode.

GREENFIELD, JAMES.  Londongrove.
January 17, 1777.  December 16, 1782.
Provides for wife Elizabeth. To son John £12. To son James £90. To son 
Aaron £60. To daughter Sally £30, etc. To daughter Lydia Harlan's 3 
eldest children £3 each when of age. To son-in-law ---- Baker 1 
shilling. To daughter Hannah, wife of Benjamin Allen, £10. To daughter 
Mary Greenfield £15, etc. Executors: Son-in-law Benjamin Allen, 
neighbour Samuel Sharp. Letters to Sharp, the other renouncing.
Wit: John Curle, Joseph Taylor, William Miller.

BAKER, AARON.  Londongrove.
March 15, 1783.  September 27, 1783.
Provides for wife Mary. To the 3 children of son John, deceased, £15 to 
be divided. To daughter Mary £40 and to her 6 children £120 to be 
divided. To daughter Martha £100. To daughter Esther £100. To son Aaron 
2/3 of my lands, that is 50 acres in W. Marlboro and my now dwelling 
plantation in Londongrove. To son Samuel 1/3 of the said land. To 
grandson Aaron Baker, my gun. Executors: Sons Aaron, Samuel.
Wit: Moses Edwards, Thomas Edwards.

HAINS, JACOB.  Uwchlan.
October 4, 1776.  September 11, 1784.
To deceased wife's daughter Kizia now in tuition of Daniel Cookson, 5 
shillings. All remainder of estate to 2 sons Daniel and Samuel at 21, 
with rev. in case of their death to Uncle Rudolph Hains, paying to my 
mother Mary Wolf £25 yearly during life.
Executor: Rudolph Hains.
Wit: Benjamin Davies, Evan Williams, Cathrine Baker.

BAKER, JOSEPH.  Edgmont.
January 6, 1787.  February 27, 1787.
To wife Hannah all estate absolutely except wearing apparel to nephew 
Methusalem Davis.
Executors: Wife Hannah, brother-in-law Joseph Baker.
Wit: John Worrall, Jesse Haines.

CARRINGTON, THOMAS.  E. Marlboro.
October 20, 1775.  April 2, 1787.
"Being about to take a voyage from hence beyond the seas to Great 
Britain" -  Provides for wife Mary, including plantation containing 
about 100 acres until son Aaron is 24, when all estate is to be sold 
and equally divided among wife and all children, daughters Mary and 
Sarah excepted, sons at 21 and daughters at 18. To sons Aaron and John 
the 2 volumes of that worthy Friend Isaac Pennington and my large 
Bible. Remainder of books to be divided between my 6 daughters. To 
daughter Mary £5 and to her 4 children now born £10. To daughter Sarah 
£30. Executors: Friends Thomas Sugar, Jr. of W. Bradford, Aaron Baker, 
Jr., W. Marlboro.
Letters to Baker.
Wit: Jacob Wright, Caleb Jackson.

BAKER, ELIZABETH. Pikeland. Late of Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co.
September 16, 1786.  April 5, 1788.
To daughter Phillipina, wife of Leonard Walter, 5 shillings. To son-in-
law Frederick Shimer and Mary, his wife, all my right, etc. to 
plantation in Whitemarsh Township, containing 33 acres, also all 
remainder of estate, and executors.
Executors Letters to Frederick Shimer.
Wit: Peter Hartman, John Harley.

BAKER, AARON.  Edgmont.  November 17, 1788.  Adm. to Mary and Richard 
Baker. 

GREEN, ABEL.  Edgmont.
November 25, 1788.  December 24, 1788.
Provides for wife Jane. To son Abel £5. To son Robert plantation 
purchased of Jacob Yarnall in Edgmont, containing about 150 acres. Also 
30 acres [des], part of tract bought of Peter Worral's, executors. To 
son George plantation, etc. whereon I now live and remainder of land 
purchased of Executors of Peter Worral. To daughter Margaret, wife of 
Isaac Burns, £3 yearly during life and £50 to her children at her 
decease. To daughter Esther, wife of Daniel McGowen, £70. To daughter 
Jane, wife of Edward Baker, £100. To daughter Sarah Green £80. To 
grandson Joseph Pratt £30 at 21. To granddaughter Mary James £20 at 18. 
To Jesse Rees, a son of Lydia Minshall, £20 at 21.
Executors: Sons Robert and George
Wit: William Russell, Sarah Calvert, Josiah Lewis.

BAKER, SAMUEL.  W. Marlboro. March 9, 1789. Adm. to Martha Baker.

BAKER, RICHARD.  Middletown.  Mason.
August 25, 1788.  September 26, 1789.
Executors to sell all my lands whereon I now live in Middletown, 
containing about 100 acres, and divide proceeds among the children of 
my brother Aaron Baker, and my sister Mary Howell, share and share 
alike. To Aaron, son of brother Aaron, my watch.
Executors: Richard Baker, son of brother Aaron, Richard Howell, son of 
sister Mary.
Wit: Josiah Lewis, Samuel Lewis, Josiah Lewis, Jr.

BLACK, MARY.  Widow. Westtown.
September 9, 1789.  September 11, 1789.
To son James Black £50. To daughter Mary, wife of Hugh Gorley, £50. 
Executors to sell plantation and 2 tracts of land in Middletown, laid 
off to me as my part of my father's estate, also my share of those 2 
tracts in said township, late the property of my sister Christian 
Baker. Remainder equally divided among all children, Thomas, Mary, 
James, Elizabeth and Rachel. Executors: Son-in-law Hugh Gorley, kinsman 
Wills Hemphill. Wit: William Kennedy, James Hemphill, Jr., Jonathan 
Smith. 

WORTH, JOHN.  E. Fallowfield.  November 6, 1790.  Adm. to Richard Baker 
and Jesse Buffington.

PASSMORE, JOHN.  W. Marlborough.
May 12, 1791.  May 23, 1791.
To son Ellis all my lands, etc. situate on the north side of my forge, 
also 1/2 part of my forge or iron works, with the land I had of my 
father, paying to daughter Margaret £50 and my 5 next eldest daughters, 
Margery, Hannah, Mary, Lydia and Phebe £125 each as they attain 21 
years. To son George, when 21, the land I purchased of Thomas Maguire, 
containing about 145 acres, also 1/2 of forge and other land, he paying 
to my 2 youngest daughters Sarah and Elizabeth £125 each when 21.
Executors: Brother George Passmore, brother-in-law Jeremiah Barnard, 
Jr., son Ellis.
Wit: Michael Harlan, Aaron Baker, Joshua Pusey.

BAKER, MARY.  Chester Co.  August 31, 1791.  Adm. to Isaac Taylor, Jr.

ROSS, JOSEPH.  Londonderry.
December 27, 1792.  May 16, 1796.
To wife Mary my plantation in Londonderry and all personal estate, and 
to her heirs and assigns, she paying in case she marries, £16 each to 
children, Robert and Martha.
Executors: Wife Mary, Aaron Baker.
Letters to Mary, Baker renouncing.
Wit: William M. Whan, Jesse Mecutchan.

PENNOCK, JOSEPH.  Londongrove.
September 21, 1799.  December 18, 1800.
Provides for wife Phebe, including all that she hath by virtue of the 
Will of Adam Kirk, also Bond of £50 I hold against her son Caleb Kirk. 
To son Jesse tract of land in Londongrove, adjoining that whereon he 
lives, containing 100 acres and tract in E. Marlborough, containing 30 
acres, also lot in Wilmington, Delaware. To son Isaac £300 and his Bond 
for £810. To daughter Hannah, wife of John Edwards, £100. To grandson 
Joshua Baker £150. To grandson Joseph Pennock my mansion house and 
adjoining land, bought of Joseph Pyle, containing 100 acres, also 20 
acres of that I bought of Caleb Pyle, at wife's decease. To 
granddaughter Sarah Wollaston £100. To grandsons Abraham Liddon and 
Casper Wistar Pennock all my 1/3 part of the 500 acres of land, situate 
above the upper Ferry on Schuylkill. To Londongrove Meeting £100 for 
use of poor, also £100 to said Meeting for school purposes. Remainder 
to son Jesse and the children of son George, deceased, Abraham Liddon, 
Casper Wistar, Mary Liddon, Sarah and Isabella Pennock, their 
grandfathers Abraham Liddon and Casper Wistar to be guardians for 
them. Executors: Son Jesse, friend William Moode, great-grandson Joseph 
Pennock. Wit: Joshua Pusey, John Pennock.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1801-1825, Will Abstracts

KIRK, PETER B. Pikeland.
March 8, 1802.
Jacob Baker, Administrator.

BAKER, JESSE. Pennsbury.
July 26, 1802.
Hannah and Elias Baker, Administrators.

BAKER, JOHN. Tredyffrin.
Betsy Baker, Administrator.

BAKER, RICHARD. West Bradford.
June 19, 1803: November 23, 1803.
To son Thomas £20, clock, &c., beside what he has received, and to his 
daughter Rachel a case of drawers.
To daughter Rachel Buffington and granddaughter Rachel Buffington, 
furniture. To son Richard big Bible, &c. and to his daughter Rachel 
silver spoons. Residue to daughter-in-law Hannah Baker, daughter Rachel 
Buffington and son Richard.
Executor: Son Richard Baker.
Wits.: Abm Baily, Moses Marshall.

BENTLY, ROBERT. Fallowfield.
November 18, 1799: January 2, 1804.
To brother Bezaleel Bentley £10. To Phebe Baker, of Thomas and Sarah, 
£5. Residue to sister Sarah Powell and her children, and Prudence, wife 
of John Powell, in equal shares.
Executors: Nephew John Powell.
Wits.: Bezaleel Bentley, John Powell, Thomas Baker.

HARLAN, MICHAEL. West Marlborough.
May 9, 1790: October 28, 1806.
All estate to my 4 children, Hannah, Sarah, Mary and Susanna, to be 
equally divided between them.
Executor: Son-in-law Aaron Baker.
Wits.: Eli Harlan, Samuel Coates.

MARSHALL, CALEB. Newlin.
Nuncupative Will.
June 1, 1807: July 3, 1807.
To wife Mary $100 and what the law would give her, &c.
To son Isaac a gun that was his grandfather's.
To son Samuel a watch, &c. To daughter Rachel the looking glass.
Land to be sold and estate divided among all children, who are not 
named except as above.
Executors: Wife Mary and Humphrey Marshall.
Wits.: Richard Baker, Rachel Marshall.

PRESTON, GEORGE. London Britain.
October 12, 1807.
Jane Preston, Administrator.
On petition of Jane Preston, widow of George, Joseph Baker was 
appointed guardian of Margaret, Ann, Mary and George, under 14 years of 
age. 

JONES, RICHARD. East Bradford.
June 24, 1807: August 10, 1808.
To wife Ann plantation in East Bradford during life; also £400 and all 
household goods.
To sister Ruth Hayes my plantation in Londonderry, containing about 87 
acres, now in tenure of Peter Mulberry.
To Elisha Baily and Hannah, his wife, my other plantation in 
Londonderry, containing about 240 acres, now in tenure of George Bird, 
paying to Samuel Breckinridge and William Henry Baker £25 each.
To Mary Carter, Elizabeth Carter and Rachel Carpenter and John Worth my 
other plantation in Londonderry, containing about 50 acres, now in 
tenure of Margery Passmore.
To my nephew James Jones & his wife Ann my plantation in E. Bradford 
where I reside, at wife's decease, paying to his sisters Mary, and 
Sarah £40 each. To nephew Reuben Hayes £150. To James Millison £100.
To Sarah, daughter of Jonathan Buffington £30. To Jane, daughter of 
John Courtney £25. To Margaret Watson, Sr. and Margaret Watson, Jr., 
£15 each. To Abraham Woodward, Darius Minks and John McNelly £10 each. 
To William Stephens £6. To Joseph Ingram £30 in trust for the schooling 
of poor children under care of Bradford Meeting.
Executors to sell house and lotts in West Chester and divide remainder 
of estate among the following persons: William Woodward, John Woodward, 
Joseph Woodward, Jas. Woodward, Eli Woodward, Abram Woodward, James 
Underwood, Joseph Thornbury, John Young, Richard Millison, Robert 
Thornbury and his daughter Mary Pennock, and John Butler, Jr., son of 
John Butler. Executors: Nephew James Jones and Elisha Baily.
Wits.: Moses Baily, Abraham Baily.
Will contested and a verdict in favor of its validity August 10, 1808.

SPEAKMAN, EBENEZER. Newlin.
March 11, 1809: April 8, 1809.
Provides for wife Mary.
To son George the plantation whereon I now live, containing 185 acres, 
except the piece run off for son Joshua, containing about 30 acres, and 
20 acres he has since purchased.
To son Jacob best hat, big coat and boots.
To daughter Margaret Speakman £30, &c. To daughter Lydia Ladley £15.
To daughter Mary Baker £20. To son Jacob £25.
Said legacies to be paid by son George.
Executors: Sons George and Joshua Speakman.
Wits.: Joshua Buffington, Thomas Baldwin.

WALKER, SAMUEL. Londongrove.
April 10, 1809.
Margaret Walker and Aaron Baker, Administrators.

MASSEY, LEVI. Willistown.
August 20, 1810: November 24, 1810.
To son George the tract of land whereon I now live, containing 18.4 
acres; tract ... containing 5 acres, 6 perches also about 15 acres of 
woodland; being the same 3 tracts of land devised to me by my father 
Thomas Massey; he paying to son William £200.
To son John about one acre of land adjoining where he lives and £15.
To son Thomas the plantation bought of Daniel Massey, in Willistown 
containing 57 acres; paying to daughter Sarah Baker £80, and to 
daughters Mary and Phebe Massey £100 each; also to said daughters £60 
each out of the personal estate. To son William £35, &c. Remainder to 7 
children, George, Thomas, Sarah, Mary, John, William and Phebe.
Executors: Sons George and Thomas Massey.
Wits.: Elijah Lewis, Joseph Massey, Joseph Massey, Jr.

PYLE, JOSEPH. West Marlborough.
January 30, 1805. July 30, 1811.
Provides for wife, who is not named. To son James the north end of 
plantation where he lives, as described, cont. 60 acres, 84 perches; he 
paying to dau. Susanna £10. 
To son Robert remainder of plantation, &c. To the three children of 
dau. Ann Baker, December'd., $20 each. To dau. Betty Thompson $60. Rem. 
to 4 daus. Alice Wilkinson, Sarah Chandler, Jane John and Susanna 
Pyle. Executors: Sons James and Robert Pyle.
Wits: James Smith, Joseph Smith, John Baily.

HAYES, ABRAHAM. East Marlborough. May 7, 1812.
James Baker, administrator.

MASSEY, MARY. Willistown.
August 25, 1811. April 15, 1812.
To my brother William Massey £100, being part of a legacy bequeathed me 
by my father Levi Massey. To sisters Sarah Baker and Phebe Massey all 
wearing apparel & household goods. 
Rem. to bro. John Massey and two sisters above named.
Executors: Bro. William Massey.
Wits: Joseph Davis, Joseph Davis, Jr.

BAKER, AARON, SR. West Marlborough.
August 13, 1811. August 10, 1812.
Provides for wife Sarah. To dau. Hannah £10. 
To 4 eldest sons, James, Elisha, Nathan & Aaron 20 s. each. 
To son Levi £200. To son Joshua £200. To daus Rachel & Mary £100 each. 
To dau. Sarah £75. 
To son John my dwelling plantation, paying certain legacies. 
To grandson Abishai Ottey £30. To gr.son Levi, son of Levi, £20 at 21. 
To 4 sons-in-law, William Brogan, Jeffrey Bentley, Jesse Miller & 
Thomas Wiley 10 s. each.
Executors: Wife Sarah and son John Baker.
Wits: Obadiah Bonsall, Aaron Skelton, Thomas Hayes.

BAKER, JOHN. West Marlborough. December 21, 1812.
Mary Baker, administrator.

MARSHALL, MOSES, Esq. West Bradford. October 7, 1813.
Alice Marshall, Abm. Baily & Richard Baker, administrators.

LOCKHART, WILLIAM. West Marlborough.
March 8, 1814. March 11, 1814.
To Ann Spence, my half-sister, $400. To Alice Cros, $300. 
Rem. to Richard Allen, Thomas Allen and William Allen, sons of the 
aforesaid Richard Allen, and Kezia Rankin & Jacob, son of Isaac Farlow, 
in equal shares. Executors: Nathan and Elisha Baker.
Wits: John Broomhall, Aaron Baker.

BAKER, RICHARD. West Bradford. April 25, 1814.
Rebecca Baker, administrator.

WILSON, JOHN. Londonderry.
May 13, 1814. May 28, 1814.
To wife Martha $800. Rem. to my 6 children, Sarah, James, Mary, Samuel, 
Hannah and Phebe, in equal shares.
Executor: Wife Martha Wilson.
Wits: Elisha Baker, Aaron Baker Jr.

SPEAKMAN, AMOS. Londongrove.
May 21, 1814. August 4, 1814.
Provides for wife who is not named. To Lydia Hannum & Phebe Wickersham 
$150 each. To youngest dau. Mary $200 at 21. 
Rem. of estate to 6 sons, Joshua, Amos, Jacob, Ephraim, Elisha and 
Thomas, in equal shares.
Executors: Joshua Speakman, Londonderry, & Amos Speakman, Londongrove.
Wits: Abraham Pennock, Aaron Baker, Elisha Baker.

CHALFANT, GEORGE. East Fallowfield. January 5, 1815.
James and Nathan Baker, administrators.

SMEDLEY. JOHN. Tanner. Willistown.
July 22, 1815. September 19, 1815.
To wife Mary my plantation whereon I live, in Willistown, containing 91 
acres; also lot of woodland cont. 22 acres, until son Richard Baker 
Smedley is 21, when I devised said plantation to him, paying legacies: 
To daus. Phebe, Eliza Ann, Sarah, Mary and Christian, $300 each. Also 
to dau. Christian my share of reversions of estate of bro. Thomas 
Smedley , December'd. Remainder to wife.
Executors: Friends Joseph and Thomas Ashbridge.
Wits: Amos Garrett, Benjamin Yarnall.

BAILY, ELISHA. West Marlborough.
July 24, 1816. August 3, 1816.
Provides for wife Hannah, and mentions legacy left her by her grand 
father Jones. To son Richard my mansion house & farm where I now live, 
with stock and farming utensils.
To son Obed the 50 acres of land I purchased of Aaron Baker and the 10 
acres purchased of John Baily.
To son-in-law Maris Taylor and wife Ann the bond for $1413.75 which he 
gave me for land conveyed to him in Londonderry.
To son-in-law Joseph Jefferis & wife Mary the bond for $1413.75 which 
he gave for land conveyed to him in Londonderry.
To son-in-law Israel Baily & wife Hannah the house they now live in and 
remainder of land in Londonderry.
Executors: Sons Richard and Obed. (Letters to Richard, Obed a minor.)
Wits: Thomas Passmore, James Pyle.

BAKER, SARAH. Widow of Aaron. West Marlborough.
6 mo. -- 1816. April 23, 1817.
To my 6 sons, James, Elisha, Nathan, Aaron, Levi & Joshua Baker $3 
each. To children of son John, December'd., $3.
To gr.son Abisha Ottey $400.
To gr.son Levi Baker, son of Levi, $140 at 21.
To daughter who is March to Jesse Miller, $400 intrust for her use as 
she needs it.
Ramainder to daus. Rachel Bentley & Sarah Wiley, in equal shares.
Executor: Son Nathan Baker.
Wits: Aaron Skelton, Jeremiah Barnard.

DAVIS, CALEB. Londongrove.
February 19, 1818. May 26, 1818.
To dau. Elizabeth £120. To sons, Elisha, £50: Caleb, £120, Jonathan, £1 
and Amos £110.
To gr.dau. Mary Trego £3.
To gr. daus. Sarah & Hannah Cook £10 each, and to children of son 
Jonathan £70. Executor: Aaron Baker of Londongrove.
Wits: Warner Haworth, Lewis Baker.

BONNELL, MARY. Newlin.
October 18, 1818. October 31, 1820.
To daus. Alice Bentley and Mary Pyle £40 each.
To children of dau. Ann Nichols $30.
To dau. Elizabeth Bonnell all remainder of estate, real & personal.
Executor: Dau. Elizabeth Bonnell.
Wits: Joseph Baker, Elias Stanely, George Standley.

BARNARD, ELIZABETH. Newlin.
October 6, 1819. February 10, 1821.
To Exrs. $400 in trust for use of mother Lettice Barnard during life, 
with remainder to sister Lettice Barnard.
To bros. Jeremiah & Cyrus Barnard $80 each.
To bros. Joseph & Richard Barnard & sister Rachel Reynolds $100 ea.
To my 3 sisters Mary Thompson, Lydia Darlington and Judith Baily $140 
each. To my aunt Mary Baker and friend James Barnabe articles named.
Remainder to 4 sisters.
Executors: Bros. Joseph and Richard Barnard.
Wits: Mary Wilson, Benjamin Parker, John Valentine.

BAKER, BETSY. Tredyffrin. June 25, 1821.
Edward Siter & John Patterson, administrators.

BARNARD, LETTICE. Newlin.
May 24, 1819. August 28, 1821.
To my 4 sons, Jeremiah, Joseph, Richard & Cyrus Barnar $1 each.
To dau. Rachel Reynolds $26 2/3, &c. To my 4 gr. daus. Lettice, dau. of 
son Joseph, Lettice, dau. of Rachel Reynolds, Lettice, dau. of Mary 
Thompson, and Elizabeth, dau. of son Richard $14 each.
To my 5 daus., Mary, wife of Wm. Thompson, Lydia, wife of George 
Darlington, Judith, wife of Moses Baily, Lettice & Elizabeth Barnard 
$400, to be equally div.; also all rem. of estate.
Mentions sister Mary Baker.
Executors: Son Richard and dau. Elizabeth Barnard.
Wits: Thomas Martin, Joseph Barnard, Samuel Coates, Jr.
Letters to son, daughter being deceased.

EDWARDS, THOMAS. Sadsbury.
April 21, 1821. February 24, 1823.
Provides for wife Hannah, inc. use of farm during life.
To Moses Edwards, a minor now living with me, the plantation whereon I 
now live in Sadsbury, cont. about 95 acres; also my limestone lot in 
Coatesville, at wife's December, and all other est. 
Executor: Daniel Kent.
Wits: James Baker, Henry Baker.

BAKER, MARTHA. West Marlborough. February 4, 1823.
Joshua Baker, administrator.

HAYES, NATHAN. West Marlborough.
May 7, 1818 & April 22, 1820. April 22, 1823.
To my 3 nephews James, Elisha & Nathan Baker my plantation on 
Brandywine Creek in E. Fallowfield, which I purchased of Moses Coates.
To my niece Ann, wife of Levi Baker, Jr. the plantation I live on, with 
part of the mill tract; also part of the Indian field tract, cont. 133 
acres and a piece of woodland in W. Fallowf'd.
To my nephew Levi Baker, Sr. rem. of Indian Field tract.
To nephew Abishai Clark the land &c., where he lives with slitting mill 
&c., also $1500 out of what he owes me.
To my nephew James Clark the mill & premises he now occupies; also 15 
acres of woodland.
To my nephew Joshua Baker part of the Davis Mill tract, inc. mansion.
To nephew Aaron Baker rem. of Davis Mill tract.
To my 2 nephews James and Evan Jones my plantation now occupied by 
Jason Davis; also 30 acres of land in Londonderry.
To nephew Thomas Clark $5000 out of what he now owes me.
To 2 nephews Hayes Clark & Thomas Storde $5000 each.
To my 9 nieces, Maria Ogle, Sarah Meredith, Rachel Bentley, Sarah Wiley,
Mary Way, Rachel Baldwin, Lydia Babb, Hannah Harlan and Elizabeth 
Cresson $1000 ea. To Jason Davis $1500. To Dinah, wife of John Passmore 
$1000. To Abisha Ottey $1000. To my niece Sarah Whitaker $100, 
deducting what her late husband owes me.
To my December'd. nephew John Baker's 3 children $150 ea.
To John B. Hannum's 2 children $150 ea.
To my housekeeper Rachel Holllingsworth $300.
To niece Mary Miller $1000, after deducting what her husband owes me.
Rem. to nephews James Baker, Abisha & Hayes Clark & Thomas Strode.
Executors: Nephews James Baker and Abishai Clark.
Wits: James Smith, Isaac Broomell.

McNEIL. WILLIAM. West Marlborough.
January 14, 1823. June 9, 1823.
To wife Sarah, during life, plantation I now live on: at her December 
to be sold and proceeds divided among my 5 children, William, Lewis, 
Jemima, Sarah, and Lavina. To son William part of my land, as described,
cont. 22 acres; also privilege of limestone quarry for 10 years; also 
use of saw mill for 12 years. To my 3 daus., Jemima, Sarah and Lavina 
McNeil, all rem. of my real estate; they paying to dau. Ann Baker 
interest of $800 during life, and principal to her children; also 
paying to my dau. Mary Baker, $100, and to her 3 children, Sarah, Jehu 
& Aaron $100 each. Executors: Son William McNeil and Maris Taylor.
Wits: Elisha Baker, Thomas Vandiver.
Letters to Taylor, the son renouncing.

BAKER, JOSHUA. West Marlborough. August 23, 1823.
Catharine & Samuel Baker, administrators.

BAKER, MARY. New Garden.
March 22, 1821. October 15, 1824.
To my sister Elizabeth, wife of James Brown $50.
To Mary Thompson $200. To Lydia Darlington $50.
To Judith Baily $50. To the 4 daus. of William and Mary Thompson $50 
each. To Hannah, dau. of George & Lydia Darlington $25.
Of the rem. one-half to daus. of Joseph Barnard, viz: Dinah, Lettice, 
Grace and Lydia, and the other half to Elizabeth, dau. of Richard 
Barnard. Executors: Nephews Joseph and Richard Barnard.
Wits: Hiett Hutton, Jacob Shortlidge, Jane Thompson.

EDWARDS, DAVID. Upper Oxford.
October 15, 1824. February 18, 1825.
To my dau. Alice Edwards $200. To dau. Keziah Clark $50.
To dau. Martha Edwards $260. To dau. Maria Baker $30.
To daus. Rebecca & Ann Edwards $200 each. To gr.son David Edwards Clark 
my watch at 18.
Exrs. to sell real estate and div. all rem. among my 6 daus., Alice, 
Kezia, Martha, Maria, Rebecca and Ann.
Executors: Joshua B. Linton and daus. Alice & Martha Edwards.
Wits: Joshua Ladley, William Linton.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Cumberland Co., PA Wills, 1750-1785, Will Abstracts

MAGAW, WILLIAM. October 15, 1752/24 November 1752.
Wife Elizabeth. Children, Robert, Samuel, Sarah and William Magaw.
Exs.: wife Elizabeth, William McIlvain, merchant in Phila., and David 
Magaw. Wit: Wm. Alison, Wm. Smith, Robert Baker. A. 21.

BLAIR, JOHN. February 13, 1769/24 May 1769.
Plantation, 200 a. and Negro man and woman to be sold.
Wife Elizabeth.
Son Thomas Blair, 10 lbs.
Son-in-law John Holliday.
Son-in-law William McGibbin, tract in partnership with William Alison, 
300 a., for which I obtained a warrant in Fennet Township, adjoining 
land of John Elliot, Robert Willson and Alexander Lowry; also Negro boy 
Bob. Dau. Kathrine Blair, minor, 200 lbs.
Grandson John Blair, son of Thomas Blair, 130 a., in the Shade Valley 
which I purchased of John McClellan.
Step sister Elizabeth Black, debt due me by estate of Robert Baker, 
December'd., 5 lbs., 6 shillings.
Exs.: John Holliday and Thomas Blair, son and son-in-law, and wife 
Elizabeth and James Maxwell.
Wit: Robert Anderson, Robert Moore, Will: Maxwell. B. 21-23.

ROSS, ARCHIBALD, Tyboin. September 4, 1777/14 October 1783.
Son-in-law, John Baker, dau. Jean Baker.
John Ross, son of William Ross.
Exs.: son-in-law and dau., John Baker and Jean Baker.
Wit: Samuel Henderson, George Brown, Thos. McCoy. D. 176.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
Abstracts of Cumberland Co., PA Wills, 1785-1825, Will Abstracts

SHANNON, ROBERT, Newton.  November 21, 1795. February 19, 1796.
Wife Jean.
Son Robert and his son Robert.
Bound boy Samuel Baker.
Son Samuel and his son Robert.
Son Joseph and his son Robert.
Son John.
Son-in-law Samuel Finton.
Son-in-law Hugh McElhenny and his son Robert.
Son-in-law John Patton.
Son-in-law Elisha Carson, his step sons William, Robert and Joseph, and 
his step dau Mary; his son Ezekiel and his dau Margaret.
Son-in-law Andrew McElwain and his son Robert and dau Jeny McElwain.
Son-in-law William Porterfield.
Exs.:  Sons John Shannon and Joseph Shannon.
Wit.:  James Nicholson, James Stevenson.  F. 13-14.

DILLER, CASPER, Middleton.  September 11, 1796. November 24, 1796.
Wife Margaret.
Son Casper.
Son Martin.
Five sons John, David, Benjamin, George and Solomon, minors.
Dau. Elizabeth, wife of Abraham Pollinger.
Dau. Catherina, wife of George Carle.
Dau. Molly, wife of George Fossler.
Dau. Juliana, wife of Abraham Richter.
Dau. Christina Diller, a minor.
Jacob Craven and Abraham Pollinger, guardians of sons David, Benjamin, 
George and Solomon and dau. Christiana.
Exs.:  John Craven and Philip Baker.
Wit.:  James Duncan, Petr Fass, Daniel Harkins.   F. 44-51.

BAKER, PHILIP, Middleton.  April 18, 1798. April 28, 1798.
Wife Catherine. Three children, viz., Michael, Jacob and William, 
minors. Aged father.
Exs.:  Bro. John Baker and Peter Fishburn.
Wit.:  William Levis, Saml. Postlethwait, Saml. McCoskry, John Dunbar.
  F. 102.

SANDERSON, ROBERT.  October 16, 1803. March 10, 1804.
Wife Mary.
Son George.
Deed from Penn.
Another from William Armstrong.
Lands bounded by Ross Mitchell, John Baker, William Brown, decd., James 
Lamberton, Alexander Blaine, decd., and the Glebe.
Where James Simpkins lived adjoining George Sanderson.
To William Hawling.
Land at head of Shearman's Valley in possession of Robert Morrow.
Mill place adjoining John Sanderson's and John Cormans.
Grandchildren Robert McClain, James McClain and Maria McClain, children 
of dau. Martha McClain.
Dau. Jane Hawling.
Son Alexander Sanderson.
Son William Sanderson and his children.
Exs.:  Wife Mary and son George Sanderson.
Wit.:  John Wightman, George Elliott.  G. 26.

BECKER (BAKER), JOHN, Middleton.  September 29, 1806. August 15, 1810.
Wife Catharina.
Four sons William, George, Philip and Martin, minors.
Plantation purchased from John Creigh, Esq., and Ross Mitchell.
Plantation in Rapho Township, Lancaster Co., adjoining land of Widow 
Reigh, Jacob Meshey and others.
Daus. Catherine wife of John Finkly, Margaret wife of Henry Matthews 
and Elizabeth.
Exs.:  Wife Catharina, Wm. Becker and Philip Beeker.
Wit.:  James Cameron, Jacob Eyler, Geo. Logue.  H. 57-59.

GOODYEAR, FREDERICK, yeoman, Allen.  February 4, 1815. March 14, 1815.
Wife.
Sons Daniel, Frederick, Jacob and Abraham.
Daus. Rosannah wife of Rudolph Krysher and Elizabeth wife of David 
Cockey. Son Samuel.
Land joining lands of Daniel Baker and Samuel Martin.
Exs.:  Sons Daniel, Frederick, Jacob and Abraham.
Wit.:  Jacob Strock, John Miller.  H. 310-312.

ELLIOTT, THOMAS, Tyrone.  June 24, 1815. October 30, 1815.
Sons Charles and Robert.
Daus. Mary intermarried with Andrew Patterson and Catherine.
Exs.:  Sons Charles Elliott and Robert Elliott.
Wit.:  Nicholas Ikass, Thomas Simonton, Peter Baker.   H. 351-352.

HELTRICK, CATHERINE, widow of George Heltrick, North Middleton.  
September 17, 1815. October 11, 1816.
Sons Peter and Abraham Hetrick.
Dau. Susanna Hettrick.
Dau. Mary Baker.
Son John Hettrick.
Ex.:   Son Peter Hettrick.
Wit.:  Henry Sailor, Wm. Ramsey.  H. 431-432.

RAMSEY, WILLIAM, Senr., farmer, South Middleton.  October 24, 1816. 
November 4, 1816. Wife Elizabeth.
Sons William and David.
Two daus., viz., Sarah and Elizabeth Ramsey when children are of age.
Exs.:  Searight Ramsey and William Barber, Senr.
Wit.:  Thomas Baker, David Davidson.      H. 445-446.

BAKER, MAGDALENE, Frankford.  February 22, 1814. August 15, 1818.
Son John Bock.
Dau. Machtelina Darr.
Exs.:  Son John Bock and son in law Henry Darr.
Wit.:  Henry Snyder, Daniel Reoe.  I. 82-83.

BAKER, JONATHAN, Westpennsbro.  October 5, 1821. October 31, 1821.
Wife Catherine.
Father in law Andrew Heikes.
Children, minors.
Son to go to my father in Canada.
Exs. and Guardians of children:  John Heikes and John Hawenstine.
Wit.:  Samuel Allen, John Bear.  I. 217-218.

HEIMERDINGER, JACOB, distiller, Carlisle.  February 7, 1822. March 18, 
1822. Bro. John Heimerdinger.
Jacob Crone (son of sister Elizabeth).
William Baker of North Middleton, guardian of sd. minor, Jacob Crone.
Sd. Jacob to be apprenticed to Christian Fertig of Manheim, Lancaster 
Co., to learn boot and shoemaking.
Heirs of bro. Eberhard Heimerdinger.
Heirs of bro. George Heimerdinger.
Ex.:   William Baker.
Wit.:  Jacob Hendel, Abraham Barnett.   I. 229-230.

GIVLERD, ANNA MARY, Allen.  November 1, 1822. December 21, 1822.
Two daus. Elizabeth and Susanna.
Exs.:  Adam Brandt and Daniel Baker.
Wit.:  John McCanel, John Baker.  I. 271.

RINE, MARGARET, widow, Carlisle.  May 17, 1823. July 29, 1825.
Cyrus Rine and Hannah Rine, son and dau. of Daniel Rine.
Catherine Plitt and Mary Crise.
Father George Rine, decd., late of Lancaster Co.
Davis Rine (son of Daniel Rine).
Exs.:  David Smith of Carlisle and William Baker of North Middleton 
Township. Wit.:  J. Sheilds, Jacob Hendel.
Codicil:  December 1, 1824.
To Elizabeth Rine, who now lives with me.
George Rine.
Wit.:  Wm. Ramsey, Saml. C. Smith.  I. 414-415.

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GREEN, JANE, relict of Abel GREEN, Edgmont, December'd.
March 17, 1796 - December 25, 1797.
Daughters Lydia MINSHALL, Esther McGOWING, Jane BAKER, Sarah SMEDLY, 
and Margret BURNS, granddaughters Jane GREEN, daughter of Robert GREEN, 
Jane GREEN daughter of Abel GREEN, Abigail BAKER and Jane BAKER, 
daughter in law Hannah, son Daniel REGISTER, sons Abel, Robert and 
George. Exrs: Son Daniel REGISTER and two sons in law Edward BAKER and 
Daniel McGOWING. Wits: Robert GREEN, Ann YARNALL and George RUSSELL. 
#117. 

LEWIS, JOSIAH, Edgmont.
January 17, 1798 - February 13, 1798.
Wife not mentioned, children Samuel, Elizabeth LEWIS, Abraham, William, 
Phebe wife of Joseph BAKER and Esther wife of Jesse BAKER, grandson 
Josiah son of William and Josiah son of Abraham. Samuel 2/3 and 
Elizabeth 1/3 of plantation along county line from Aaron GARRETT'S to 
William HAYMAN'S Ford - mentions Rising Sun Tavern, Chester Great Road, 
Moses MEREDITHS and James SILLS. Son Abraham southern part of 
plantation. Josiah rest of estate. Exrs: Sons Samuel and Josiah.
Wits: Thomas JOHNSON and Joseph McAFEE. #119.

TAYLOR, NATHAN, Upper Providence, Chester County.
January 20, 1787 - April 30, 1801.
Legacies to daughters Hannah WILKINSON and Ruth BAKER, son Evan TAYLOR 
and wife Amy, housekeeper Mary BRAINARD (or BRANON), son Enoch TAYLOR 
to have residue of estate in Providence and to be executor.
Exrs: Son Enoch TAYLOR.
Wits: John TAYLOR and Peter TAYLOR, Jr. #180.

HUNTER, GEORGE, yeoman, Edgmont.
March 6, 1803 - July 21, 1806.
Nephew George HUNTER, cousin George IRWIN and Richard IRWIN sons of 
Nathaniel and Elizabeth 100 acres at south east and of the home estate 
lines of John BAKER and Abel GREEN. Housekeeper Hannah GRIFFITHS and 
heirs the John MULLIN house and lot also woodland adjoining the Forge 
Road on the north west side of same. Richard SCOTT son of John and Ann, 
of Willistown, rest of home plantation subject to payment of certain 
legacies. Charles BARRINGTON and heirs of Philadelphia, land in Edgmont 
called Hunting Hill formerly property of brother Jonathan HUNTER, 
December'd., Executors to sell lands in Honey Brook Twp. Chester County 
tenanted by Nathaniel IRWIN and title to property known as the Bull's 
Head Tavern and two lots in Burrow of Chester also formerly brother 
Jonathan's, cousin Mary wife of Jesse SMEDLY, Elizabeth and Ann 
daughters of John and Ann SCOTT, Eli YARNALL in trust for Friends 
Middletown Meeting, Hunter SMEDLEY son of Jesse and Mary, cousin Martha 
wife of Charles BARRINGTON. Exrs: Friends John HUNTER and Edward HUNTER 
of Newtown and Benjamin YARNALL of Willistown.
Wits: Cassell GRIFFITHS, Amos YARNALL and Lewellin GRIFFITHS. #267.

WOOLLAS, NICHOLAS, Edgmont.
May 11, 1808 - June 3, 1808.
Wife Sarah, children: Sarah MENDENHALL, Mary MATSON, Rachel MENDENHALL, 
Phebe and William HART and John (minor). To Phebe north east of 
Enkurius BEATY tract in Catawissa Twp, Northumberland County. To son 
John the homestead, should he die before majority then to four 
daughters. Exrs: Wife and son in law Aaron MENDENHALL.
Wits: Edward BAKER, Anthony BAKER and Benjamin YARNALL. #297.

WATSON, MARGARET, Thornbury.
February 17, 1804 - February 16, 1811.
Son William YARNALL wife Sarah, Mary BAKER husband Joseph, 
grandchildren: Margaret HALL, Margaret YARNALL, William HALL, Norris 
HALL, Thomas HALL, John HALL and Robert HALL.
Exrs: William YARNALL and Joseph BAKER.
Wits: Joseph CHEYNEY and Curtis CHEYNEY. #339.

REECE, JESSE, Newtown.
April 1, 1810 - December 19, 1812.
Son Lewis and heirs the plantation inherited from father David REECE 
subject to payment of $5000 to son Enos and £500 to daughter Debby 
REECE, same to Mary wife of William BAKER.
Exrs: Son Lewis REECE.
Wits: Mordecai DAVIS and Robert LEWIS. #375.

MINSHALL, THOMAS, Middletown.
February 8, 1813 - January 6, 1814.
Wife Lydia, son Abel part of plantation to STARRS'S Line Jacob 
MINSHALL'S, Ambrose SMEDLEY'S, George MILLER'S and Ridley Creek. Legacy 
to William BAKER, husband of daughter Sarah he to pay widow annuity. 
Son John remainder of plantation in Middletown and Providence.
Exrs: Sons Abel and John and son in law William BAKER.
Wits: Jacob MINSHALL, George MILLER and Amor BISHOP. #398.

REECE, LEWIS, Newtown.
February 23, 1814 - May 7, 1814.
Provides for wife Rebecca, daughter Elizabeth L. REECE to have 
plantation inherited from father Jesse REECE, brother Enos REECE 
plantation in Tredyffren, Chester County, lines of David MAXWELL, John 
HENRY less 5 acres of quarry, etc., also lot adjoining Adam RICKABOUGH 
bought of Rebecca and Elizabeth LOWELLIN subject to $2000 to sister 
Debby REECE and annuity of $60 to sister Mary BAKER and $1000 at her 
decease to her children, £50 in trust to William LATTY, for use of 
Presbyterian Congregation in the Valley. Daughter Elizabeth L. REECE 
the Limestone Quarry, should she die without issue then her share to 
brother Enos REECE he paying sister Debby REECE $5000 and $5000 to 
heirs of sister Mary BAKER.
Exrs: Brother Enos REECE and friend Elijah LEWIS.
Wits: Mordecai DAVIS and Robert LEWIS. #414.

BAKER, ESTHER, Middletown.
September 20, 1814 - October 6, 1814.
Names Margret BAKER, Margret NEWLIN and Ann KING, then their mother 
Mary NEWLIN, Susannah BAKER and Mary KING, then her sisters Mary NEWLIN,
Elizabeth BAKER and ---, Margret BAKER, then Sally Ann BAKER, Nathan 
BAKER, John NEWLIN, Samuel BAKER and Ruth GARRET. Residue to brothers 
and sisters. Exrs: Nehemiah BAKER, Sr.
Wits: Esther BAKER, Joseph BAKER, Jr. and Nehemiah BAKER. #420.

BAKER, AARON J., yeoman, Birmingham.
January 15, 1816 - January 31, 1816.
Wife Hannah, son Dilworth (minor) right in undivided tract willed by 
father Richard BAKER, situated in Edgmont, in case of sons death 
without issue equal shares to my brothers and sisters, Jesse MERCER, 
guardian. Exrs: Friend John BRINTON.
Wits: Joseph BENNETT and William DILWORTH. #453.

YARNALL, JAMES, Edgemont.
November 22, 1816 - March 8, 1817.
Wife Jane, all incomes until Alben is of age, children: Mary PENNELL, 
Isaac, Sidney, Rachel, Rheuben, James and Alben - mentions property 
occupied by David COWPLAND - mentions a joint road with Abraham 
PENNELL. Exrs: Sd. sons Isaac and James.
Wits: Thomas SMEDLEY and Nehimiah BAKER. #476.

BROOMALL, DANIEL, Thornbury.
June 14, 1816 - April 8, 1817.
Children: James, John, Isaac, Nehemiah, Jacob, Joseph, Nathan and 
Rachel widow of Caleb TEMPLE, Hannah SMITH, December'd., wife of John 
and her children: Jane WAY widow of Jacob, Joseph, Sarah ENTRIKIN wife 
of Samuel, David, John, Isaac, Martha BAKER wife of Nathan and Enoch; 
Elizabeth FRAME late wife of Isaac and her son Daniel, son James home 
plantation bounded by lines of John EDWARDS and Thomas HEMPHILL subject 
to comfortable maintenance of blind son David. Exrs: Sons John and 
Nehemiah BROOMALL and friend Nehemiah BROOMALL. Wits: Joseph BAKER, 
Elizeth. BAKER and Thomas HEMPHILL. #479. 

WORRALL, HANNAH, widow, Edgmont.
August 18, 1816 - May 28, 1818.
Children: Mary HAWES and eldest son (name not given), Sarah BROOMALL 
wife of Daniel and her daughter Hannah, Hannah SMITH, Lydia MINSHALL, 
and a daughter Susanna BAKER who gets only five dollars and a gown. 
Right in plantation bought of George GREEN to Sarah in own right, 
profits on same subject to Samuel WORRALL'S annuity and at Daniel's 
death the title. Exrs: Nephew John FOX and cousin Thomas HEMPHILL to 
hold certain property in trust during D. BROOMALL Jr.'s life.
Wits: Samuel HEWES and Hugh CALDWELL. #501.

MINSHALL, LYDIA, Middletown.
July 1, 1817 - December 2, 1820.
Children Abel and John MINSHALL; Jesse REECE and Sarah BAKER wife of 
William BAKER.
Exrs: Jesse REECE and William BAKER.
Wits:  George MILLER, Jr., Phebe MILLER and George MILLER. #540.

HAHN, JOHN, Darby.
May 6, 1821 - November 20, 1821.
Children: Catherina wife of James RUDOLPH, Elizabeth BAKER, son William 
PARRISH alias HAHN, John, Casper, Mary and Henry HAHN and Rosina wife 
of James KINNEY, bound girl Matilda MEREDITH.
Exrs: John RIVELY and Halliday JACKSON.
Wits: George SERRILL and Thomas SEMANS. #556.

MORRISON, JOSEPH, Birmingham.
January 2, 1824 - July 26, 1824.
Sons, Emmor, William, John and Joseph; daughters, Mary BULLOCK, Jane 
BAKER and her daughter Lydia ROGERS, Elizabeth FRAME. Lot purchased of 
Nehemiah BAKER in W. Caln Twp.
Exrs: Sd. sons Emmor, William and Joseph.
Wits: Isaac ARMENT and Robert N. GAMBLE. #620.

BAKER, JOSEPH, yeoman, Middletown.
October 8, 1823 - October 25, 1825.
Brothers and sisters, Henry and wife Susannah their children: John, 
Henry, Joseph, Hannah JOHNSON, Margaret PLANKENTON, Mary BAKER, Susanna 
BAKER, and Martha BAKER, John BAKER, Peter BAKER, Mary NEWLIN, Martha 
"ARCHABOLD", Aaron BAKER and his son Aaron. Lines of Samuel SHARPLESS, 
Joshua SHARPLESS and Nathan BAKER. Lot now in possession of Cornelius 
WRIGHT. Appeal taken by Cyrus and Elizabeth BAKER January 17, 1825, 
October Term 1825. Find for plaintiff Henry BAKER.
Exrs: William BAKER of Edgmont and Joshua "SHARPLES" of Middletown.
Wits: Nathan YEARSLEY and Joshua SHARPLES. #658.

BAKER, EDWARD, Edgment.
July 23, 1827 - August 15, 1827.
Wife (Jane), children: Anthony, George, Edward, Lidia and son Aaron 
BAKER, Abel, Abigail VOGDES wife of Israel, Mary ASHBRIDGE, Lidia 
BROOMHALL, Jane GARRETT. Names Anthony BAKER, Joseph SMITH, Thomas D. 
SMEDLEY. Exrs: Brother William BAKER and son in law Israel VOGDES.
Wits: Israel MASSEY and Aaron MASSEY. #687.

DILWORTH, JAMES, Birmingham.
October 19, 1829 - April 23, 1833.
Wife Mary, sons Thomas and Ziba DILWORTH. (*Ruth wife of Henry MERSHON, 
Hannah wife of Jessy PARRY, Ann wife of Isaiah DYSON, Rachel BAKER, 
James DILWORTH, Joseph DILWORTH) - mentions line of Edward DARLINGTON 
also Thomas BEYERS as a tenant.
Exrs: Sd. son Ziba DILWORTH.
Wits: Cheyney WESTON, Cyrus DARLINGTON and William H. TAYLOR.
*All these probably children but not so designated. #813.

HEMPHILL, ANN, Thornbury.
____, 1825 - May 21, 1834.
Children: Joseph, Christian (a daughter), Thomas, Ann, Mary, Elizabeth 
and Susanna HEMPHILL.
Exrs: Christian, Ann, Mary and Elizabeth HEMPHILL.
Wits: James BROOMALL and Henry BAKER. #841.

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Abstracts of Lancaster Co., PA Wills, 1732-1785, Will Abstracts

May 7, 1753      July 3, 1754
BAKER, JOSHUA
      Wife. Rebecca Baker. Children: Isaac, Mary wife of Rev. John 
Elder, Joshua, Ann and Eleanor.
      Ex. George Creage, Robert Tompson and Rebecca Baker. Lancaster 
Borough. 

April 6, 1768      August 13, 1770
BAKER, BERNERD
      Children: John, Philip, Elizabeth and Anna wife of Peter 
Heffich.      Ex. Philip Baker. Lancaster Borough.

December 5, 1782      January 16, 1783
BAKER, PETER
      Wife. Elizabeth Baker. Children: Jacob, Regina, Elizabeth, 
Catharine, Mary, Juliana, Rebecca and Hannah.
      Ex. Martin Urich and Jacob Baker. Lebanon Twp.

August 10, 1784      February 3, 1785
BAKER, PETER
      Wife. Charlotte Baker. Children: Elizabeth wife of Leonard 
Ellmaker, Catharine and Maria.
      Ex. Leonard Ellmaker. Earl Twp.

September 23, 1745      October 22, 1745
PATTERSON, WILLIAM
      Children: Samuel, Francis, Anna, Caytron, Jayn and Mary.
      Ex. Robert Taylor and Robert Baker.  Paxton Twp.

December 19, 1749      January 3, 1753
WILSON, REBECCA
      Child: Rebecca wife of Josiah Baker.
      Ex. David Stout.  Twp. omitted.

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April 5, 1797      April 30, 1798
BAKER, JOHN
Wife. Christiana Baker. Children: Philip, Catharine wife of John Meck 
and Mary wife of John Amend.
Ex. Philip Brussel and George Messersmith. Conestoga Twp.

July 11, 1814      June 9, 1815
BAKER, FREDERICK
Wife. Margaret Baker. Children: Elias, Diller, Elizabeth, Mary wife of 
David Ferree, Catharine and Margaret. Child by former wife -- Susanna 
Smith. Ex. Margaret and Frederick D. Baker. Salisbury Twp.

April 14, 1815      April 6, 1816
BAKER, HENRY
Wife. Christiana Baker. Child: Elizabeth.
Ex. Christiana Baker and Jacob Bowman. Cocalico Twp.

May 7, 1807      June 9, 1807
ESHLEMAN, ISAAC
Wife. Christiana Eshleman. Children: John, Ann wife of John Baker, 
Christiana wife of Christian Wohlgemuth, Elizabeth wife of Dorst 
Shneeberger, David, Mary wife of Noah Flory and Henry. Grandchild: John 
Eshleman (son of Henry). Ex. David Eshleman and Christian Wohlgemuth. 
Rapho Twp. 

October 3, 1814      April 10, 1815
MILLER, SOPHIA
Children: Jacob and Elizabeth wife of --- Jefferies.  Grandchildren: 
Charlotte, Sarah, Sophia, Susanna and Elizabeth Jefferies.
Ex. John Baker and Jacob Brubaker.  Donegal Twp.

September 23, 1745      October 22, 1745
PATTERSON, WILLIAM
Children: Samuel, Francis, Anna, Caytron, Jayn and Mary.
Ex. Robert Taylor and Robert Baker.  Paxton Twp.

September 25, 1793      September 6, 1794
SIGNER, THOMAS
Children: Melchoir, (There were others, names not given).
Ex. Peter Shweitzer and Peter Baker.  Brecknock Twp.

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BULL, WILLIAM. Norriton.
February 10, 1783. November 8, 1787. 1.127
To daughter Mary, house, cow &c. and negro girl "Philles". To daughter 
Elisabeth, wife of Christopher Stuart, farm occupied by Robert 
Archibald and negro girl. To daughter Rebecca, wife of Henry Pawling 
Jr. negro girl, Susannah. Rem. to be sold by exrs. and money equally 
divided among 3 daughters: Rebecca, Elisabeth and Mary.
Execs: Daughter Mary and son in law Henry Pawling Jr. Wit: Robert Curry,
John Baker, Jacob Auld.

BAKER, ELISABETH. Whitemarsh.
June 19, 1785. May 9, 1788. 1.149
To daughter Philipbeana Elisabeth Walteren, 5 pds. To daughter Mary 
Magdalena Shimer, 5 pds. Rem of estate to daughter Philipbeana's 
children and daughter Mary's children.
Exec: David Shoemaker. Wit: Barent Jacob, John Howell.

FOUT, HENRY. Limerick.
March 4, 1791. October 22, 1794. 1.416
To wife Catharine, in lieu of dower, furniture and maintenance. To son 
Martin, 5 acres, 122 perches in Limerick in addition to 12 acres 
previously given. To son Henry, farm, 20 acres. At wife's death home 
farm to be sold. Money equally divided among 4 daughters: Barbara, 
Susannah, Catharine and Mary. Exec: Son Martin. Wit: Daniel Baker, 
William Baker, Benjamin Dismant. 

HENRY, ROBERT. Abington.
August 6, 1796. November 14, 1796. 1.528
Exrs. to sell farm and personalty and make payments as follows: to 
Esther Yerkes, wife of Daniel Yerkes, 25 pds. To Jane Worrel, daughter 
of Demas Worrel, 50 pds. To 5 children of daughter Demas Worrel: Tacy, 
Elizabeth, Martha, Alice and Isaac, 50 pds. equally. To Trustees of 
Presbyterian Church at Abington, rem. of estate.
Execs: John Collon, Samuel Leech. Wit: Baker Barnes, Thomas Livezey.

ROBERTS, SAMUEL, Providence.
April 8, 1793. September 16, 1797. 2.22
To son Samuel, farm, 130 acres. To son Edward, 10 pds. to be paid by 
son Samuel. To daughter Mary, widow of James Sands, December, 20 pds. 
To daughter Elisabeth, wife of John Baker, 20 pds. To daughter Hannah, 
wife of Michael Horning, 20 pds. To daughter Catharine, wife of William 
Nelson, 20 pds. To daughter Rebecca, wife of James Curry, 20 pds. To 
son Arnold, farm, 50 acres, where he now dwells. To granddaughter 
Catharine, daughter of son John, December 10 pds. To granddaughter 
Hannah, of son John, 10 pds. above legacies paid by son Arnold. 
Personalty divided among 5 daughters: Mary, Elisabeth, Hannah, 
Catharine and Rebecca. Exec: Son Samuel. Wit: Derick Casselberry, 
Norris Jones, Philip Shambough. 

WILBERHAM, THOMAS. Limerick.
December 17, 1797. February 3, 1798. 2.42
To wife Margaret, furniture, use and income of farm during life; at her 
death to be sold, money divided among children, equally.
Execs: Wife Margaret, Benjamin Dismant. Wit: William Baker.

BARNES, ROBERT. Moreland.
August 23, 1798. October 22, 1798. 2.69
Estate to be sold, except 1 acre To son in law Peter Lukens; money 
divided as follows: to son Samuel, 100 pds.; he paying 20 pds. to 
granddaughter Elizabeth Barnes, daughter of son Robert. To son Baker, 
100 pds. To son Stephen, 100 pds. To son Timothy, 100 pds. To daughter 
Abigail, 100 pds. To daughter Mary, wife of Peter Lukens, use of 85 
pds.; at her death divided among her children.  Rem. to be put on 
interest for wife Abigail; at her death principal  divided into 8 
shares: 1 share each to sons: Samuel, Robert, Baker and Stephen and 
Timothy, daughter Abigail, granddaughter Elizabeth Barnes and remaining 
part income to daughter Mary. To wife, household goods, &c. and estate 
in New Jersey. Rem. of personalty to be sold; money divided among 5 
sons, and daughter Abigail and use of remaining share to daughter 
Mary. Execs: Sons Robert and Baker. Wit: Jarret Spencer, Nathan B. 
Boileau. 

HOLLAS, ABRAHAM. Norriton.
November 1, 1796. March 14, 1799. 2.87
To nephew Abraham Hollas, son of Edward Hollas of Ireland, all estate
Execs: Christopher Stuart, Ezekiel Rhodes. Wit: John Baker, Wm. Kidd.

BELTZ, JACOB. Limerick.
December 20, 1800. April 13, 1802. 2.252
To son John, plough, bedstead, &c. To son Philip, bed. To son George, 
bed, &c. To daughter Christina, bed, bedstead, &c. To 4 sons: Jacob, 
John, Philip, and George, wearing apparel. Rem. of estate to be sold 
and money divided among children. Sons to receive 2 shares; daughters 
to have 1 share: Jacob, John, Philip, George, Elizabeth Baker, Maria 
Fisher, Hannah Michael and Christina. Codicil dated December 20, 1801. 
Son John to keep 3 sheep, 2 for daughter Christina and 1 for son 
George. To daughter Christina, linen. Wit: John Harst, Jacob Crous.
Execs: Sons John and Philip. Wit: Jacob Crous.

BLARE, MARY. Worcester.
February 14, 1809. March 27, 1809. 3.112
To Mary Baker, 30 pds. and 5 pds. yearly. Farm. 1 acre, 20 perches to 
be sold. To Mordecai Jones, 10 pds. To Jonathan Jones, clock, etc. To 
wife, tea table. To Elizabeth Jones, 10 pds. etc. To Martha Jones, 5 
pds. To Mary daughter of Daniel Shoemaker, bed, etc. To Catharine, of 
Daniel Shoemaker, beds, etc. To Elizabeth Shoemaker, cupboard, etc. To 
Rosanna Miller, stove and 5 pds. To Jonathan Jones, 3 chairs. To Daniel 
Shoemaker, rem. of personal estate. To Mary Osborn, arm- chair. To 
Daniel Shoemaker, bond. Rem. of estate to nephews and nieces: Jacob, 
David, Henry, and Casper Goldy, Christian, Mary and Catharine, and 
Jacob, and Daniel Baker, equally.
Exec: Mordecai Jones. Wit: Adam Homshire, Joseph  Lewis.

BAKER, GEORGE. Norriton.
February 26, 1813. June 26, 1813. 3.499
To daughter Sarah, household goods, and 300 pds. to be paid to her by 
son Frederick. To son Frederick, farm, during term of single life. To 
daughter Nancy, wife of John Shade, 100 pds. to be paid to her by son 
Frederick. To son Frederick, tract of land in Norriton, containing 172 
acres subject to the payment of 440 pds. to sisters Sarah and Nancy. 
Rem. of money after debts and funeral expenses are paid equally divided 
among son John and daughters Sarah and Nancy.
Execs: Son Frederick, and Frederick Conrad. Wit: Jacob Derrick, Nathan 
Custer. 

EMERICH, VALENTINE. Skippack and Perkiomen.
January 25, 1810. May 26, 1814. 4.20
To wife Elizabeth, farm, and household goods, and interest of 150 pds. 
during widowhood, and wearing apparel. To son John's 5 children, 5 s. 
each. To son George, one equal share of estate. To daughter Catharine, 
interest of 50 pds. and after her death to her children, equally. To 
daughter Dorothy interest of 150 pds. To son Philip, one equal share of 
estate, and wearing apparel. To daughter Elizabeth, interest of one 
equal share of estate and after her death to her children, equally. To 
Michael Climer, 5 s. To Mary Baker, interest of 50 pds. and after her 
death to her children. To granddaughter Catharine, interest of 25 pds.
Execs: John Rahn, and Jacob Rosenberger. Wit: Andrew Todd, and Samuel 
Grop. 

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BAKER, JOHN.  Late of Edgmond in Shropshire in old England.  
Husbandman. January 12, 1684.  June 31, 1685.  A. 19.
Wife's name is not given.  Estate to children Rebecka, Mary, Dorothy 
and Sarah. Executors:  Dennis Rothford, his brother Joseph Baker and 
Evan Oliver. Witnesses:  Joseph Brow, William Roules, Dennes Rothford.

COEBURNE, THOMAS.  Middletown, Chester Co., PA  Carpenter.
March 21, 1697.  March 6, 1698/9.  A. 444.
Wife's name is not given.  Son Joseph Coeburne and Susanna his wife who 
had two sons and a daughter whose names are not given; daughter Ann 
Butler in Virginia; daughter Martha and her husband Daniel Ridge and 
their son Thomas; son Thomas Coeburne in Ireland; daughter Cisely and 
her husband Francis Baldwin and son William and four other children 
whose names are not given; son William Coeburne and Mary his wife and 
son Samuel and three other children whose names are not given; daughter 
Mary and her husband William Cureton and their two daughters whose 
names are not given.  Caleb Pusey and Joseph Baker are mentioned in 
connection with property sales. Executors:  Sons William and Joseph 
Coeburne. Overseers:  Jacob Chandler and John Beal to both of whom a 
legacy is given. Witnesses:  William Browne, Richard Woodward, Dinah 
Chuckman. 

WHITE, ELIZABETH.  Middletown, Bucks Co.
September 11, 1699.  November 7, 1699. B. 13.
Sons John, Peter, William, Francis, Joseph and Benjamin.  Daughters 
Sarah Huett and Elizabeth Nowell.
Executors:  Sons John and Peter.
Witnesses:  Samuel Baker, Thomas Yardley, Job Bunting.

HOULDSTONE, JOHN.  Edgemont, Chester Co.
April 17, 1698.  March 14, 1701/2.  B. 254.
Father and mother living.  Four sisters names not given.  Cousin James 
Serrill and cousin Mary Serrill and their two children.  Children of 
Peter Taylor and William Gregory names not given.  A protest signed by 
Joseph Baker, John Worrilaw, John Bowater, David Ogden, Edward Jones, 
Frances Bowater, Eliz. Houldstone, Francis Worrall, Sarah Taylor and 
Rebecca Gregory was filed in August 1701 and the will was eventually 
set aside by the Orphans' Ct. Executors:  Wife Ann and son John.
Witnesses:  John Goulding, John Musgrave, Edward Jones and Peter 
Taylor. 

YARDLEY, THOMAS.  Bristol, Bucks Co.
November 27, 1702/3.  March 10, 1702/3.  B. 287.
Son William.
Executrix:  Wife Esther.
Witnesses:  Nathan Baker, William Yardley, Rachel Bunting.

BAKER, HENRY.  Bucks Co.
March 7, 1698.  May 23, 1705.  B. 427.
Children Margaret, Phebe, Hester, Nathan and Samuel.  Daughter Rachel 
Bunting's children.  Daughter Sarah Wilson and her three children.  
Daughter Rebecca Willford.  Cousin Sarah Canby.  Friends Thomas Canby, 
James Yeats and William Ellet.
Executors:  Son Samuel and Enoch Yardley.
Overseers:  Phineas Pemberton, Richard Hough.
Witnesses:  Enoch Yardley, Richard Radcliffe, Richard Hough.

BAKER, JOHN.  Moreland, Philadelphia. Co.
July 8, 1704.  July 5, 1705.  B. 436.
Daughter wife of George Gwinnup, her son George and her other children 
names not given.  Friends Thomas Kimber and Mary Lester.
Executors:  David Marple and John Butcher.
Witnesses:  Edm. McVeagh and Henry Strike.

BOWATER, JOHN.  Westown, Chester Co.  
May 20, 1705.  September 17, 1705.  C. 10.
Children Mary, Elizabeth, Anne, Alice and Phebe.
Executrix:  Wife Frances.
Overseers:  John Bennett of Birmingham and Joseph Baker, Sr. of 
Edgmond. Witnesses:  John Turner, Robert Baker, Joseph Baker, Jr.

OGDEN, DAVID.  Middletown, Chester Co.
May 16, 1705.  November 17, 1705.  C. 14.
Children Jonathan, Martha, Sarah, Nehemiah, Samuel, John, Aaron, Hannah 
and Steven.
Executrix:  Wife Martha.
Witnesses:  Joseph Baker and John Goulding.

WOODWARD, RICHARD.  Middletown, Chester Co.  Yeoman.
September 6, 1706.  January 8, 1706/7.  C. 45.
Other children Thomas, Jane, Mary, Sarah and Martha, wife of --- 
Baker. Executors:  Wife Jane and son Joseph.
Overseers:  Sons Richard and Edward.
Witnesses:  Joseph Jarvis, John Worrilaw, James Cooper.

WEST, JOHN.  Late of Bristoll in Great Britain and now of Philadelphia. 
Mariner.
December 2, 1712.  January 2, 1712/13.  Codicil - Of even date and 2nd, 
December 13, 1712.  C. 329.
Daughters Mary, Martha and Elizabeth.  Codicil - Brother William West, 
sister Mary Bromage, and Henry Little, gentleman, all of or near 
Bristol. Executors:  William Winston, gentleman and --- Baily, clerk of 
St. James Parish, Bristol, and John Eyres, of Philadelphia, baker.
Witnesses:  Henry Munday, George Mifflin, John Cadwalader, William 
Smith and William Jacob.

LOFTUS, LEESON.  Philadelphia.  Boulter.
October 19, 1721.  May 18, 1724.  D. 393.
Daughter Sarah Hannis and her husband Andrew, daughter Anne.  Son 
Thomas. Executrix:  Wife Ann.
Overseers:  Friends George Fitzwater, Andrew Robinson and Thomas 
Tresse. Witnesses:  Samuel Baker and Richard Redman.

WARDER, WILLOUGHBY.  Falls Township, Bucks County.  Maultster.
February 24, 1724.  May 19, 1725.  D. 424.
Son Willoughby, daughter Rachel wife of Samuel Baker and her children 
unborn.  Wife Mary.  Cousin John Warder of Philadelphia, hatter, and 
friend John Sotcher of Falls Township, yeoman, in trust.
Executor:  Son Solomon.
Witnesses:  Job Goodson, George Calvert and Charles Brockden.

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DENHAM, THOMAS.  City of Philadelphia.  Merchant.
March 15, 1728/8.  July 29, 1728.  E.84.
Cousins:  John, Robert and Grace Rowland.  Friends:  John Baker, 
Abraham Strong, Grace and Mary Breintnall, Mary and Edward West.  Exec: 
Richard Martin, Clement Plumsted.
Witnesses:  Tho. Grame, Thomas Shute, Robert Robertson.

BAKER, JOHN.  City of Philadelphia.  Merchant.
October 6, 1734/5.  October 15, 1734.  E.301.
Wife:  Hannah.  Child:  John.  Elizabeth Sutton.  Dutch Lutheran Church 
of Philadelphia.  Christs Church in Philadelphia.  Exec:  Benjamin 
Morgan, Thomas Bourne, Hannah Baker.
Witnesses:  Thomas Dunning, Samuel Dunning, Francis Sherrard.

BAKER, JOHN.  Philadelphia.  Merchant.
June 16, 1737.  September --, 1739.  F.130.
Exec:  Thomas Carter.
Witnesses:  John Tildsley, James Benbridge and Caleb Cash.

WAGNER, MICHAEL.  Germantown, County of Philadelphia.  Weaver.
December 15, 1743.  September 8, 1744.  G.112.
Children:  Dorothy, Elizabeth and Christiana.  Son-in-law:  Richard 
Robb.  Exec:  Richard Robb and Nicolous Rausch.
Witnesses:  Peter Baker and Henry Frederick (his mark).

SMITH, WILLIAM.  Philadelphia.  Feltmaker.
September 1, 1746.  September 8, 1746.  H.147.
Wife:  Mary.  Exec:  Joseph Stretch.
Witnesses:  William Baker and John Reily.

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DUBOY, ABRAHAM.  City of Philadelphia.  March 20, 1748/9.  March 29, 
1748.  J.89.
Brother-in-Law:  Henrick Reinhart.  Poor of the Congregation.  Friends: 
Alexander Mackshall, Peter Baker, John Frick.  Exec:  Peter Grauling.
Witnesses:  Christopher Saur, George Baltzer Gantz.

POSTETHWAITE, JOHN.  Conestogoe, Co. of Lancaster, Penna.  February 22, 
1748/9.  July 10, 1749.  J.139.
Wife:  Mary.  Children:  Susanna, John, Samuel, Catherine, William, 
Edmund, Richard.  Son-in-Law:  Isaac Baker.  Friend:  Sarah Cartlidge.  
Exec:  Thomas Cookson, George Smith.
Witnesses:  Edward Taylor, Jacob Shonk, Jno. Love.

RINCKER, HENRY.  Lower Milford, Co. of Bucks, Penna.  September 13, 
1749/50.  October 31, 1749.  J.186.
Wife:  Fronicka.  Children:  Anne Barbara, Anna Mary, John Jacob, Anne 
Elizabeth and Henry.  Exec:  John Breghall, John Rodrock.
Witnesses:  Peter Baker, Peter Kreiling.

HEAD, JOHN.  City of Philadelphia.  Joiner.  5 mo. 11, 1754.  October 
18, 1754.  K.208.
Wife:  Rebecca.  Children:  Sarah (Brian), Martha (Lawrence), Samuel, 
John, Hannah (Heolen, Heoten?), Mary (Warder), Rebecca (Jones), Esther 
(Baker) and Susannah.  Exec:  Sons John and Samuel, son-in-law William 
Lawrence. Witnesses:  W. Montgomery, Joseph Johnson, Hezekiah 
Williams. Codicil:  9 mo. 19, 1754.
Witnesses:  Samuel Bell, Joseph Johnson, Hezekiah Williams.

BAKER, FREDERICK.  Norriston Township, Co. of Philadelphia.  Farmer.  
July 22, 1757.  August 19, 1757.  K.559.
Children:  George, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Frederick, Anna, Sarah, Jacob 
and Susannah.  Exec:  Wife Mary and son George.
Witnesses:  Conrad Stemm, Malchoir Waggoner, Baltzar Stemm.

BAKER, PETER.  Schippack, Co. of Philadelphia.  May 2, 1756.  May 15, 
1758.  L.119.
Wife:  Dorothy.  Child:  Mary.  Son-in-Law:  Rudolph Harley.  
Grandchildren:  Catherine and Peter Stump, Mary Bechtelsheimer.  Exec:  
Dorothy Baker, Rudolph Harley.
Witnesses:  Johannes Kempffer, Michael Baserman.

BAKER, JOHN.  Kensington, City of Philadelphia.  House carpenter.  June 
10, 1758.  January 6, 1759.  L.202.
Children:  Mary Fare and two children, Isaac, William and Francis.  
Exec:  Henry Dennis.
Witnesses:  William Pearson, Nathaniel Richardson, James Hunter.

BAKER, JOHN.  City of Philadelphia.  Shipwright.  October 4, 1756.  
January 14, 1759.  L.206.
Child:  Sarah.  Brother:  Joseph.  Nephew:  John Baker.  Exec:  Joseph 
Baker. Witnesses: Wm. Cooper, Paul Isaac Voto.

MUIR, WILLIAM.  City of Philadelphia.  Bookbinder.  November 4, 1761.  
January 2, 1762.  M.234.
Legatees:  Sister Mary; Mrs. Rogers (wife of Thos. Rogers); Jas. Black, 
wife and daughter Hannah; negro Dina.  Exec:  William Sword and James 
McGronger. Witnesses:  Joseph Baker, Joseph Claypool, Paul Isaac Voto.

KNIGHT, JOSEPH.  Co. of Philadelphia.  Yeoman.  2 mo. 7, 1754.  May 6, 
1762.  M.291.
Wife:  Abigail.  Children:  Mary and Giles.  Grandchildren:  Joseph, 
Giles, Mary, Susannah, Abigail, Rebecca, Elizabeth Knight; and Lydia, 
daughter of James Thornton.  Exec:  Son Giles.
Witnesses:  Thomas Knight (his mark), William Baker, Eve Weaver (her 
mark). 

VANLEER, WILLIAM. N. Liberties. Co. of Phila.
December 6, 1763. February 27, 1764.
Brothers: Benjamin, Samuel, George. Exec.: George Vanleer. Witnesses: 
John Baker, John Proby, Jr., Joseph Job. (N:107)

DUNCAN, JOSEPH. City of Phila. House Carpenter.
July 13, 1765. July 30, 1765.
Father and Exec.: William Duncan (Bensalem Township). Witnesses: Jasep 
Baker, Peter Thompson. (N:258)

BAKER, JACOB. Kensington. City of Phila. Fisherman.
May 21, 1765. July 3, 1765.
Wife: Sophia Catherina. Brothers: Peter, Valentine. Two children (no 
names given). Execs.: Sophia Catherina and Conrad Baker. Witnesses: 
Andrew Hertzog, Ax Allaire, Peter Thompson. (N:283)

BAKER, JEREMIAH. Salem Co. NJ.
March 19, 1765. March 23, 1767.
Children: Jeremiah (Exec.), Samuel and Mary. Witnesses: Joseph and 
Elizabeth Bettle and Jos. Sims, Jr. (O:95)

SCHWERWER, WILLIAM. Phila. Co. Laborer.
January 28, 1768. February 2, 1768.
Wife: Udilia. Children: Catherine and Catherine Elizabeth, (unknown 
child). Execs.: Jacob Cline, Francis Senner and Bartholomew Baker. 
Witnesses: Christopher Field, Jeremiah Bollin and Barbara Butler. 
(O:196) 

POLDWINE, JEREMIAH. Phila. Co.
March 6, 1768. March 19, 1768.
Wife: sole legatee; no name. Witnesses: Bartholomew Baker and Jacob 
Cline. Administration C. J. A. granted. (O:214)

ENOCH, HERMAN. Phila. Co.
March 15, 1768. May 10, 1769.
Wife: Mary. Execs.: Mary Enoch, Jos. Baker and Herman Enoch. Ann, Mary 
Thomasina, Susannah (daughters of John Evans). Herman, Eleanor and Mary 
(children of John Norfitt). Joseph commonly called Joseph Enoch. Wife's 
relatives: William and Catherine Waugh. Trustees of the Meeting House 
at Bensalem. The Public School. Witnesses: Wm. Lindsay. Robt. Skee and 
Jos. Enoch. (O:369)

WIRE, THOMAS. Phila. Physician.
January 15, 1770. February 2, 1770.
Wife and Exec.: Mary. Children: John and Mary. Witnesses: Love Baker 
and Benj. Davis. (O:451)

STRETCH, SARAH. Phila. Spinster.
1(?) March 1770. April 5, 1770.
Brothers: William and Joseph. Sister: Elizabeth. Mother: name not 
given. Execs.: cousins Israel and Peter Shields [Stretch]. Witnesses: 
Wm. Crispin and Samuel Baker. (O:489)

GERHART, LEONARD. Norriton. Phila. Co.
February 1, 1769. July 4, 1772.
Wife: Elizabeth. Children: Sarah, Peter, Frederick, Christeen, 
Elizabeth, Catherine, Margaret. Sons in law: Peter Sander, Palaser 
Kremer, Michael Mehlberg, Arnold Van Fossen. Execs.: Palaser Kremer, 
Michael Mehlberg. Witnesses: Isaac Adams, John Shannon, George Baker. 
(P:282) 

CLARK, DAVID. City of Phila. Yeoman.
October 5, 1772. October 22, 1772.
Wife: Mary. Children: John, Mary, Hannah, Benjamin, David, Elizabeth, 
Martha. Exec.: Mary Clark. Witnesses: John Baker, Mary Baker. (P:317)

OVERNOLS, ELIZABETH. Worcester. Phila. Co. Widow.
August 22, 1772. February 23, 1773.
Brother: Samuel. Baptist Meeting House at Mathachen. Poor of Worcester 
Township. Friends: Elizabeth, William, Jacob, Cunrad, Mary, Philip and 
Joseph Vert. William and Margaret Rittenhouse. Exec.: William 
Rittenhouse. Witnesses: Jacob Zimmerman, Frederick Baker, Jacob Umstat. 
(P:367) 

PENN, THOS. of Stoke House. Bucks Co. Eng. Esquire.
March 18, 1771. June 28, 1775.
Wife: Lady Juliana. Execs. for elsewhere than America: Lady Juliana 
Penn, son in law Wm. Baker of Bayford, Hertford Co., Esq. Execs. in 
America: nephew Richard Penn (Lt. Gov of PA) and Richard Hackley of 
Phila. Guardian: wife and at her decease son in law William Baker and 
his wife. Trustees in England: John Conyers of Copth---, Essex Co.), 
Esq., David Barclay of London, Merchant. Trustees in PA: James Hamilton,
Esq., the Rev. Richard Peters and Richard Hockley, Esq. of Phila. 
Children: John, Granville, Juliana and Sophia. Brother: Richard. 
Nephew: Richard Penn. Mrs. Duffield Williams of Swansea, Glamorgan Co. 
Eng. Witnesses: Geo. Hamilton (Rector of Taplow and Hen. Duckworth 
(Vicar of Stoke). Codicil. July 11, 1772. Witnesssed by Frs. Coningesty,
G. Howard and Peter Upsdell.
Codicil. July 18, 1772. Witnessed: Lucy Rice, Hen. Duckworth and Peter 
Upsdell. Mrs. Harriott Gordon of London, Grace Armag and Mary Clarke.
Codicil. June 23, 1774. Witnesses: Hen. Duckworth, Mathias Palmer and 
Peter Upsdell. (Q:154)

BRYAN, SAMUEL. Phila. Shipwright.
July 30, 1766. August 20, 1775.
Wife and Exec.: Sarah. Haron, Susanna, Esther, Samuel and Joseph 
(children of brother Haron Bryan). Witnesses: Benj. Hooton, Joseph 
Baker and Robt. Worril. (Q:197)

CREPNER, PAUL. Phila. Gentlemen.
June 7, 1775. April 15, 1776.
Wife: Susannah. Execs.: Susannah Crepner, brothers in law Samuel Bryan 
and John Head. Ann, Susannah, Margaret and Paul (children of Wm. 
Vanakin); Susanna (daughter of Samuel Head); Susanna (daughter of Benj. 
Hooton); Rachel (daughter of Joseph Baker). Witnesses: Geo. Morrison, 
Wm. Dawson and Peter Thomson. (Q:278)

PARROCK, SARAH. Phila. Spinster.
July 13, 1773. June 19, 1776.
Aunt Gertrude Greenwood; brother John Parrock; Abel Jones, Merchant of 
Phila.; the Penn Hospital. Exec.: brother John. Witnesses: Rebecca 
Whitman, Deborah Price and Hilary Baker, Jr. (Q:305)

BAKER, GEO., of Kesington, Phila. Co.
June 5, 1775. June 25, 1776.
Children: Conrad, Catherine Brayny, Anna Maria Schniffin, Barbara 
Pfistern, Michael. No Exec. Witnesses: Mathew Hall and Gotlieb Nebel. 
(Q:308) 

BOWER, MICHAEL. Phila. Victualar.
February 29, 1784. March 16, 1784.
Wife: Christiana Dorothy. Execs.: Christiana Dorothy Bower, Philip Hall 
(victualar) and Andrew Geyer (stationer). Daughters: Anna Catherin 
(wife of Henry Homiller) and Christian Dorothy (wife of Michael 
Krauss). Witnesses: Geo. Goltfried and Christopher Baker. (Q:429)

CHARLES, NICHOLAS. Phila. Cordwainer.
September 24, 1784. October 15, 1784.
Wife: Barbara. Execs.: Barbara Charles and John Ludwig. Sister: Barbara 
Hickman. Godson: Nicholas Dorr. Witnesses: Henry Helmouth and 
Christopher Baker. Codicil. September 2, 1784. Same witnesses. Brother: 
Jacob Charles. (Q:452) 

SCHULER, WM. Phila. Cordwainer.
September 20, 1783. March 9, 1784.
Execs.: mother Elizabeth and brother Henry. Brothers: Henry, John and 
Gabriel. Witnesses: Geo. Leib, John Feyand and Christopher Baker. 
(Q:423) 

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WILLAR, ANTHONY. City of Phila. Yeoman.
February 28, 1777. April 15, 1777. R.26.
Wife: Eve. Children: Thomas, Catharine, Mary. Son-in-Law: Charles 
Greer. Grandchildren: Elizabeth Greer, Jacob Baker. Exec: Eve Willar, 
Henry Schreiber. Wit: John Reed, Isaac Phipps, Peter Miller.

GEARHART, ELIZABETH. Norriton, Co. of Phila. Spinster[?].
September 23, 1776. April 28, 1777. R.34.
Children: Peter, Frederick, Elizabeth, Sarah Catthrain, Christina. 
Exec: Son-in- Law: Arnold Vanfossen.
Wit: George Baker, William Armstrong.

BAKER, REBECCA. Relict of Late Joshua Baker. Lancaster Co., 
Pennsylvania. February 25, 1775. November 21, 1778. R.130.
Child: Isaac. Gospel Minister in the Scotch Presbyterian Church. Spruce 
St. between Third and Fourth Sts., Phila. Friends: Rev. William 
Marshall [son of former husband and the Rev. James Anderson, decd.], 
Edward Dougherty, Mary Harris, Mrs. Robert Harris, Frances Baker, 
Rebecca Wallace, George and Robert Moore, Adam Hunter, Thomas Willson. 
Exec: Robert Harris, George Moore. Wit: George Campbell, William Adams, 
Matthew McGlathery. 

BAKER, JOHN. N. Liberties, City of Phila. Baker.
October 1777. February 3, 1779. R.158.
Wife and Exec: Catharine Baker. Children: John, Jacob.
Wit: John Stillwagon, Anthony Seyfert.

CRAMP, JOHN. Kensington, City of Phila. Fisherman.
March 3, 1779. April 3, 1779. R.193.
Wife: Dorotea. Children: [No names given.] Exec: Dorotea Cramp, Jacob 
Hill. Wit: Jacob (his mark) Hill, Peter (his mark) Baker, Daniel 
Pohlman. 

SENNER, FRANCIS. City of Phila. Taylor.
May 25, 1779. June 12, 1779. R.197.
Wife: Mary. Children: Mary, John, Ann, Margred. Exec: Paul Esling, 
Jacob Cline, Bartholomew Baker.
Wit: Robert Maffitt, Phillip Mittman.

HARRISON, SUSANNAH. City of Phila.
October 7, 1779. November 12, 1779. R.227.
Child: William. Niece: Susanna Harrison. Daughter-in-Law: Rebekah 
Harrison [Widow of Son, Joseph, decd.]. Exec: William and Thomas Bliss, 
Rebekah Harrison. Wit: John Baker, Natt Curren.

BUDD, THOMAS. City of Phila. Hatter.
December 9, 1779. February 3, 1780. R.257.
Wife: Susanna. Children: John, Elizabeth, Thomas. Exec: Susanna Budd, 
John Cobourn.
Wit: John Pennington, Peter Thomson, Hilary Baker, Junr.

RORER, HENRY. Bristol, Co. of Phila. Yeoman.
January 20, 1780. March 18, 1780. R.267.
Wife: Margaret. Children: George, Joseph, Jacob, John, Henry, Elizabeth 
Gerstor [Wife of Ferdinand Gerstor], Sopia Gerstor [Wife of Jacob 
Gerstor], Barbara Pecky [Wife of Jacob Pecky], Ellis [Wife of Henry 
Young]. Exec: Margaret and John Rorer.
Wit: Adam Baker, Rudolph Pecky.

SMITH, GEORGE. City of Phila. Blacksmith.
May 9, 1780. July 10, 1780. R.297.
Wife: Christina. Children: Valentine, Michael, Mary, George, Catharine, 
Christina. Exec: Christina Smith, Christopher Baker.
Wit: Hilary Baker, Valentine Hoffman, Andrew Busart.

HORN, JOHN. N. Liberties, City of Phila. Glazier.
June 29, 1780. July 13, 1781. R.313.
Wife: Elizabeth. Children: Catharine, Michall, John. Exec: Philip 
Klumberg. Wit: Hilarius Besser, Abraham Buckman, Hilary Baker.

BAKER, JACOB. Late of the Northern Liberties, Norriton, Co. of Phila. 
Fisherman. August 13, 1778. March 5, 1782. S.91.
Wife and Exec: Anna Maria Baker. Children by first wife: Bernard, 
Wendall, Anna Barbara, Anna Maria, Margaret. Children by present wife: 
Michael, Daniel, Catharine, Christiana, Mary, Jacob.
Wit: Peter Thomson, Peter Thomson, Junr., William Thomson.

PARKER, RICHARD. City of Phila. Brass Founder.
November 9, 1769. February 4, 1783. S.266.
Wife and Exec: Susannah Parker. Children: Margaret, Richard, Mary, 
Susannah. Wit: Joseph Redman, Henry Kammerer, Hilary Baker, Junr.
Letters Admin. granted unto Richard and Margaret Parker.

HANNIS, JOHN. Passyunk, Co. of Phila. Gentleman.
August 12, 1783. September 17, 1783. S.315.
Wife: Mary. Children: John, Andrew, William, George, Joseph, Benjamin, 
Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Rebecca. Exec: Mary and John Hannis, Joseph 
Baker. Wit: Joseph Williamson, John Sydenham Cropper.

HAINES, HENRY. City of Phila. Innholder.
September 15, 1783. October 13, 1783. S.426.
Wife: Catherine. Children: Catherine, Henry Adam, Margaret, Henry, John,
Jacob. Exec: Catharine and Henry Adam Haines.
Trustee and Guardian: John Steinmetz.
Wit: John Miller, Jacob Dirbing, Hillary Baker.

BAKER, JEREMIAH. City of Phila.
July 14, 1776. December 8, 1784. S.505.
Wife and Exec: Ruth Baker.
Wit: Charles Hughes, Jacob Comley, Benjamin Seyoe.

DESHONG, PETER. N. Liberties, Co. of Phila. Miller.
September 9, 1784. September 16, 1784. T.65.
Wife: Susanna. Children: Godfrey, Peter, Maurice, Mathew, Elizabeth. 
Exec: Brother Christian Deshong, Godfrey Gebler.
Wit: George A. Baker, Martin Gillman, Christian Baker.

JOHE, ADAM. N. Liberties. City of Phila. Innholder.
May 1785. July 7, 1785. T.160.
Wife: Christina. Children: Jacob, George, Elizabeth Protzman, Susanna 
Heller, Adam, Rebeccah Bachman, Jacob. Exec: Christina and Adam Johe, 
Christian Kunckel. Wit: Andrew Mattern, Peter Shuth, Hilary Baker.

MENG, CHRISTOPHER. Germantown, Co. of Phila. Yeoman.
September 30, 1784. November 7, 1785. T.217.
Wife: Catharine. Children: Melchior, Wollery, Barbara [Wife of John Van 
Lashet]. Grandchildren: Children of Daughter Dorothy, decd. [Late Wife 
of Jacob Schreiner]. Stepson and Son-in-Law: Jacob Schreiner. Stepson: 
Nicholas Schreiner. Stepdaughter: Charlotte [Wife of Philip Will]. 
Stepson: John Gansel [Charleston, South Carolina]. Exec: Catherine Meng,
Jacob Schriner. Wit: Catharine Baker, Christopher Baker, Richard 
Taylor. 

FLEMMING, ROBERT. City of Phila. Baker.
September 1, 1784. January 10, 1786. T.267.
Wife: Margaret. Friends: Patience Smith [Daughter of Ann Clingan], 
Charles Marshall [Druggist of Phila]. Pennsylvania Hospital. Nephews 
and Nieces: John Flemming [Son of Brother John of Duawady, Ireland] and 
William [of Dublin], Joseph Flemming [Son of Brother Joseph of New 
Jersey]. Sister Esther's Children. Sister Maria's Daughter [in 
Belfast]. To Brother John's Grandchildren [in Longar, Ireland], Jean 
Flemming [Brother John's Daughter at Red Hall]. To Robert and William 
Macawlough [Aunt's Grandchildren]. To Friend: James Alexander, Tavern 
Keeper [Corner Spruce and Dock Sts]. Robert Higgins. Ann and Mary 
[Daughters of Brother-in-Law William Parr]. Friends Meeting [Second and 
Market Sts] for Poor and Afflicted. Exec: Samuel Baker, James Whiball, 
Margaret Flemming.
Wit: Joshua Collins, Hugh Howell, Thomas Howard.

COHEN, ABRAHAM ELIAZER. City of Phila. Schoolmaster.
November 9, 1785. February 13, 1786. T.286.
Wife: Barbara. Friend: Emanuel Josephson [Parnas and acting Elder of 
the Jewish Congregation for the Year 5546]. Exec: Philip Lambach.
Wit: Isaac Cohen, Catharine Baker, Christopher Baker.

SOLOMON, HENRY. City of Phila. Hair Dresser.
March 15, 1786. March 27, 1786. T.304.
Parents [No names given]. German Lutheran Congregation [In Trust]. 
Sister: Margaret Driveler. Nephews and Nieces: Children of Sister 
Margaret. Eldest Apprentice. Exec: John Gartley, Hilary Baker.
Wit: John Stuckert, Hilary Baker, George Minnick.

WALTER, PHILIP PETER. City of Phila. Cordwainer.
April 30, 1786. May 8, 1786. T.319.
Wife: Elizabeth Gertrude. Stepdaughter: Catharine Druckenmiller [Widow, 
Relict of Philip Druckenmiller]. Children: Peter, Junr., Magdalin [Wife 
of John Yerger], Susanna [Wife of John Heyler], Christina [Wife of 
William McSparran]. Exec: Peter Walter, Junr., Son-in-Law John Yerger.
Wit: Martin Reisser, Battes Fleisher, Christopher Baker.

MAUS, FREDERICK, SENR. City of Phila. Hosier.
March 15, 1785. June 14, 1786. T.329.
Wife: Susanna. Children: Philip, Daniel, Frederick, Junr., Matthias, 
Elizabeth [Wife of William Stoy]. Grandchildren: William Maus [Son of 
Son Charles], Elizabeth Kirchlein, Catharine, Elenore, Susanna, Joseph 
and Mary Grove [Children of Daughter Gustava Frederick, decd. and 
Samuel Grove], Margaret Dydell, Sophia, Charlotte, Catharine and 
Leonard Rost, Junr. [Children of Daughter Charlotte, decd. and Leonard 
Rost]. Exec: Susanna, Matthias, Jacob Maus.
Wit: Catharine Baker, Richard Taylor, Christopher Baker.
Codicil: Signed March 20, 1786.
Granddaughter: Susanna Maus [Daughter of Son Jacob]. William Maus [Son 
of Son Charly].
Wit: Anthony Hookey, R. Whitehead.

KEARSLEY, JOHN. City of Phila. Practitioner in Physick and Surgery.
October 23, 1775. June 12, 1786. T.454.
Wife: Mary. Children: Mary, John, Joseph, Harriet, Elizabeth. Brothers 
and Sisters [in England]: Paul, David, Timothy, Mary and Ann Kearsley. 
Exec: Wife Mary, Daughter Mary, Son John Kearsley, Abel James, William 
Pollard [and Guardians for said Children].
Wit: Daniel Robardeau, Stephen Bayard, Peter Miller.
Codicil: Signed February 11, 1776. Exec: In Trust.
Wit: John Hay, Thomas Armor, Hilary Baker, Junr.

SHEIBELL, THEOBOLD. City of Phila. Hair Dresser.
April 6, 1778. February 26, 1787. T.461.
Wife: Agnes. Four Children [No names given]. Exec: Frederick Wholpert.
Wit: Philip Heyel, Charles Snyder, Christopher Baker.

WILT, ABRAHAM. City of Phila. Gentleman.
April 21, 1787. May 31, 1787. T.502.
Wife: Barbara. Children: Abraham, Junr., Christian. Grandsons: Peter 
and John Paris. Exec: Abraham, Junr. and Christian Wilt.
Wit: George Fleck, Isaac Roush, Christopher Baker.

HESTER, PHILIP CONRAD. N. Liberties, Co. of Phila. Yeoman.
Signed: September 29, 1787. U.26.
Wife: Eleanore Catherine. Children: John Conrad Hester, Anna Maria 
Hester, Christiana Catherine Hester. Exec: Eleanore Catherine Hester, 
Brother-in-Law John Kunckel, John Nicholas. Wit: Christian Kunckel, 
Catherine Baker, Christopher Baker.
Codicil: Signed: September 29, 1787.
Nephew: Johann Jacob Hester [Son of Brother Casper]. Godson: Philip 
Conrad Kunckel [Son of Brother-in-Law John]. Wife's Sister: Anna 
Margareth [Wife of George Sturmfels]. Wife's Brother: Christian 
Kunckel. Wife's Sister: Anna Maria [Wife of Andrew Mattern]. Maria 
Christina [Wife of John Sheive of New Jersey]. Wit: [As Will].

SHULTZ, CHRISTOPHER. City of Phila.
Proved: June 21, 1788. U.123.
Wife: Barbara. Exec: Barbara Shultz, John Hile.
Wit: Jacob Cline, Bartholomew Baker.

SEFFERENCE, PETER. City of Phila. Cordwainer.
July 3, 1788. July 7, 1788. U.129.
Child: George. Brother: George. Nephews and Nieces [Children of Brother 
George of York Town, Co. of York].
Exec and Guardian: Peter Kraft.
Wit: Conrad Haas, John Hayter, Christopher Baker.

LANDENBERGER. MATTHIAS. N. Liberties, Co. of Phila. Baker.
October 23, 1788. October 31, 1788. U.177.
Wife: Mary. Children: Jacob, Thomas, Margaret, Mary, Rachel, Sarah, 
Elizabeth [Wife of Jacob Masoner]. Son-in-Law: Jacob Masoner. Exec: 
Brother-in-Law John Weaver, Jacob Barge, George Grotz.
Wit: George Leib, Jacob Weaver, Christopher Baker.

WEISMAN, GEORGE PHILIP. City of Phila. Nailor.
April 7, 1789. May 1, 1789. U.256.
Wife: Catherine. Children: Christina Elizabeth [Wife of Jacob 
Heyberger], John Christian Frederick, Susanna Louisa, George Philip, 
John William, Catharine Margeretta, John Frederick, Christian Samuel, 
Nicholas Emanuel. Exec: Catharine and John Christian Frederick 
Weisman. Wit: John Baker, Christopher Baker, Michael Fox.

BECK, JOHN DIELMAN. City of Phila. Taylor.
March 30, 1789. June 16, 1789. U.282.
Wife: Catherine. Children: John, Elizabeth, Catherine, Sarah, John 
Dielman Beck, Margaret [Wife of John Smith, Norfolk Virginia], George 
[and others]. Exec: Catherine Beck, John Weber, Godfrey Haga.
Wit: Daniel Rees, Isaac Wampole, Christopher Baker.

WEBER, ANNA CATHARINE. City of Phila. Widow of John Weber, decd.
April 29, 1789. August 12, 1789. U.335.
Son: Melchior Landenberger [in Germany - by her first husband]. 
Ministers, Vestrymen and Church Wardens of the German Lutheran 
Congregation. Poor Widows of said Congregation. Grandson: Jacob 
Landenberger [Germantown, Phila]. Niece: Mary Goetz [Sister's 
Daughter]. Exec: Andrew Bossert, Michael Goetz. Wit: George Kelso, 
Isaac Wampole, Christopher Baker. 

LEE, HONOR. Widow of George Lee. Southwark , Co. of Phila.
July 15, 1789. October 17, 1789. U.369.
Sister: Jean Fleming [alias Daly and her Children]: Timothy, James, 
Darby, Mary, Eleanor and Honora. To Joan Long [Daughter of Catharine 
Fleming, alias Long]. Clergy of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary 
[Phila]. Friend: Susanna [Wife of Thomas Newly]. Exec: Rev. Francis 
Beeston, Rector of St. Mary's Church, John Stacy, Joseph Baker, Junr.
Wit: William Beers, Joseph Butler, John Adam.

HELFFENSTEIN, JOHANN ALBERT CONRAD. Germantown, Co. of Phila. Minister 
of the Gospel.
April 29, 1790. May 27, 1790. U.503.
Wife: Anna Catharine. Sons: Samuel, Johan Philip, Jonathan, Charles, 
Alburtus. Brother and Guardian: John Henry Helfrig. Minister of the 
Gospel at Weissenberg County of Northampton. Exec: Anna Catharine 
Helffenstein, Jacob Engle, Sebastian Unruh.
Wit: William Holby, Isaac Wampole, Christopher Baker, Bernard 
Matthias. 

MELCHER, ISAAC, ESQ. Grame Park, Horsham, Co. of Montgomery.
May 22, 1788. July 9, 1790. U.542.
Brothers and Sisters: Adam, Jacob, Maria Hassenclever [Widow], 
Elizabeth [Wife of Jacob Shallus]. Niece: Maria Vanderen. Friends: Miss 
Eleanor Clifton [of Phila] and her Sisters: Elizabeth, Mary