A Surnames - Will Extracts


Aaron, Elizabeth
4.127.  Elizabeth Aaron of Hilltown, Widow.
February 15, 1781.  Proved September 11, 1781.
Son-in-law John Kelly, exr. Sons Moses and Obed Aaron. Daus. Ann, wife of Thomas Morris; Rachel Kelly; and Hannah Jones, wife of Jonathan.
Wit: John Lap, Isaac Lap, David Evans.

Abbett, Jonathan
3.279.  Jonathan Abbett, of Northampton, Cordwainer.  
February 17, 1772.  Proved August 24, 1772.
Son William.  
Grandsons Jonathan, son of Jonathan Abbett, December'd., 
William, Henry and Dennis sons of son William.  
Bro. Richard Abbett, living in Government of Virginia (if living).  
Richard Leedom and Jacob Twining, exrs.  
£5 to overseers of Wrightstown Friends Mtg.  
£10 to overseers of Southampton Baptist Mtg. 
Wit: John Addis and Phineas Paxson. 

Abbitt, Benjamin
2.77.  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.

Adair, James
3.33.  James Adair, of the Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
July 2, 1760.  Proved November 19, 1760.
Wife Jane, extx. and sole legatee.
Wit: Amos Shaw and Robert Mearns.

Addis, Richard
2.164.  Richard Addis, of Northampton Twp.  
September 19, 1749.  Proved October 7, 1749.
Wife Susannah. Sons John, Simon, and Richard. 
Daus. Mary and Charity Addis. 
Brothers Jacob Benet and John Addis, exrs.
Wit: Robert Heslet and Evan Jones.

Adkinson, Thomas
A.50.  Thomas Adkinson of County of Bucks.  
8th mo., 10th day, 1687.  Proved 3rd mo., 21st day, 1688.
Wife Jane, extx., to sell 100 acres bought of Jos. English, Bro. John Adkinson, 100 acres. Children, Isaac, William, and Samuel.
Wit: Joseph Kirkbride, Richard Londes.
Signed Thomas Adkinson.
[Thomas Adkinson died 31st of 8th month, 1687.  See admin.]

Allen, John
3.93.  John Allen of Burrough of Bristol.  
1st mo., 30th day, 1758.  Proved October 15, 1763.
Wife Rebecca and Friend Jos. Atkinson, exrs. 
Dau. Sarah Dickinson, Son William and Dau. Rebecca, minors.
Wit: John Gilbert, William Board, and William Buckley. Dr. John 
DeNormandie being sworn, deposes and says that Wm. Board the last he 
heard of him he was at Fort Detroit or Niagara in the Kings Service.  
That Wm. Buckley died about 4 yrs ago. That he is acquainted with their writing, etc. 

Allen, Nicholas
2.205.  Nicholas Allen, of Bristol Borough.  
1st mo., 13th day, 1750.  Proved May 1, 1750.
Wife Margaret and Bro. Samuel Allen, exrs. 
Daus. Mary and Sarah Allen.
Wit: Thos. Marriott and Wm. Large.

Allen, Samuel
1.236.  Samuel Allen, of Bensalem, Cordwainer.  
November 13, 1735.  Proved June 22, 1737.
Son Samuel 60 acres I live on conveyed to me and my wife Jane by Thomas Fairman. Sons William, Richard (defect in sense), John and Nicholas. Daus. Ann Palmer, Jane Knight, Priscilla, Marsha and Sarah Allen. 
Brothers-in-law Richard Waln, sons Saml., Nicholas and Wm., exrs.
Wit: John Baldwin, Samuel Baldwin, Richard Johnson.

Allman, Benjamin
2.268.  Benjamin Allman, of Bristol Twp., Yeoman.  
February 9, 1754. Proved March 20, 1754.
Wife Mary and Philip Johnson, exrs. 
Son Lawrence. 
Daus. Rachel and Brichet each 1 shilling bal to wife.
Wit: Saml. Johnson, Wm. Bollard. Letters granted to Mary Allman only.

Amos, Ann
2.345.  Ann Amos, of Bensalem Twp., Widow.  
March 27, 1754.  Proved October 10, 1758.
Friend Edward Hill, who lives at Dunk's Ferry, exr. £2 to Minister at 
time of my decease at Trinity Church, Oxford Twp. £10 to Poor of said 
congregation. £5 to Poor of Byberry Twp. £5 to Poor of Bensalem Twp. 
Residue to Edw. Hill. 
Wit: David Thomas, Cornelius Vanosten, Thos. Stammers. 

Anderson, Eliakim
2.340.  Eliakim Anderson, Warwick Twp., "Pharmer."  
August 15, 1758. Proved September 9, 1958.
Wife Elizabeth, son John, Bro. Abraham, and Francis Vannoy, exrs. 
Sons, Cornelius (eldest, 5 shillings), Richard, Abraham, John, Theophilus, and Eligaah. 
Daus. Catharine Howes, Elizabeth, Jemimah, and Sarah Anderson. 
"Father's Homestead at Hopewell, after Mother's death."  
"2 Bonds of Andrew Titus to son John to pay Debt to Loan Office on 
Plantation I live on, bal. toward new house now building.."
Wit: Evan Thomas, Wm. Corbet and Hugh Barr. Letters to Elizabeth and John. 

Anderson, John
3.249.  John Anderson of Saulsbury Twp., Cordwainer.  
November 1, 1771.  Proved November 25, 1771.
Wife Sarah and Robert Henderson, of Buckingham, exrs.  
Son James, 
Father James Anderson. 
Bros. Israel, Joseph, David and Joshua. 
Nephew John Brooks, son of Thos. and Hannah.
Wit: Richard Vandike and John Kerr.

Angel, Philip
3.370.  Philip Angel of New Britain, Mason.  
November 19, 1769.  Proved August 16, 1774.
Wife Margaret, extx. Sister Margaret.
Wit: John Mathew, James James, and David Evans.

Archibald, Elizabeth
2.244.  Elizabeth Archibald, of Buckingham, Widow.  
January 10, 1748.  Proved March 11, 1752.
Only surviving, absent some time, supposed to have gone out of 
Province. Dau. Margaret, plantation for life then to her children and 
children of brother John Clerk, living in Scotland and Sister. Wm. 
Ramsey and Robert Bready of Warwick, exrs.
Wit: Moses Crawford, John McCllow (?). Letters to Ramsey.

Armstrong, Joseph
2.219.  Joseph Armstrong, of Bedminster Twp.  
August 4, 1750.  Proved October 11, 1750.
Bro. Samuel, exr. To provide for Father during life. 
Sister Agnes Creighton. Nefew Jean Creighton. 
Bro. James Armstrong. Lawful Heirs of Bro. William, December'd.  
Bro-in-law James McMullen. Nefew Christopher Hues. 
Wit: Robt. Smith, Adam Armstrong.

Ash, Thomas
1.238.  Thomas Ash, of County of Bucks.  
February 21, 1736/7.  Proved July 13, 1737.
Wife Ellinor and Joseph Kirkbride, Junr., exrs. 
Bro. Edmund Ash, son-in-law William Swift, dau.-in-law Lydia Hurst.
Wit: Joseph Wood, Henry Kirkpatrick, Anne Wood.

Ashburne, William
4.315.  William Ashburne of Newtown
Dated January 14, 1782.  Proved February 16, 1784.
Son John and Son in law John Thornton, exrs.
Son Jacob.
Grandchildren, William Blaker, Mary Dyer.
Elizabeth and Patience daus. of son William, December'd.
Ages Cary.
Sarah Terry and Hannah Beakes dau. of son John and Mary Griffith.
Bro. Jacob Ashburn.
Wit: Samuel Cary, Sarah Thornton, and Joseph Thornton.

Ashton, Mary
2.350.  Mary Ashton, of Springfield, Widow of Peter.  
October 6, 1758.  Proved December 9, 1758.
Sons Robert, John and Thomas Ashton. 
Robert and Thomas, exrs. 
Dau. Martha Christy.
Wit: Geo. Vanbuskirk, Thos. Adamson, Eben. Walker.

Ashton, Peter
2.348.  Peter Ashton, of Springfield, Yeoman.  
September 21, 1758.  Proved December 9, 1758.
Wife Mary, extx. 
Sons Robert (lands), John, and Thomas. 
Dau. Martha wife of Thomas Christy.
Wit: Geo. Vanbuskirk, Thomas Adamson, Ebenezer Walker. 
Wife being Dec'd. Letters to Robert and Thomas.

Atkinson, Ezekiel
3.181.  Ezekiel Atkinson, Weaver, Upper Makefield.  
5th mo., 4th day, 1768.  Proved June 23, 1768.
Wife Rachel, Bro. William and Cousin Samuel Smith, exrs. 
Children, Benjamin, Thomas, Watson, Rachel, and child unborn (all minors).
Wit: Christopher Atkinson, Cephas Atkinson, and John Stockdale.

Atkinson, Isaac
1.59.  Isacc 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.

Atkinson, John
2.241.  John Atkinson, of Upper Makefield, weaver.  
December 10, 1751.  Proved January 15, 1752.
Sons William and Thomas (exrs.), 200 acres on which I live paying rent 
due London Company. Dau. Mary Atkinson. Bro. Wm. Atkinson. Sons Ezekiel,
Christopher, Cephas. Servitude of apprentice Joseph Heaton to son Cephas. 
Wit: Henry Child, Cephas Child.

Atkinson, Joseph
4.112.  Joseph Atkinson of Bristol.
11th moAshburne, William
4.315.  William Ashburne of Newtown
Dated January 14, 1782.  Proved February 16, 1784.
Son John and Son in law John Thornton, exrs.
Son Jacob.
Grandchildren, William Blaker, Mary Dyer.
Elizabeth and Patience daus. of son William, December'd.
Ages Cary.
Sarah Terry and Hannah Beakes dau. of son John and Mary Griffith.
Bro. Jacob Ashburn.
Wit: Samuel Cary, Sarah Thornton, and Joseph Thornton.., 6th day, 1780.  Proved May 4, 1781. Wife Sarah and Bro-in-law Thomas Stapler, exrs. Children, Mary, Elizabeth, Anne, Joseph, Archable, James and Abigail.
Wit: Henry Wilson, William Bidgood, Junr. Letters granted to Sarah only.

Atkinson, Thomas
3.25.  Thomas Atkinson, of Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
December 18, 1759.  Proved August 13, 1760.
Wife Mary.  extx. 
Son Thomas, 200 acres I live on at 21. 
Bros. Ezekiel, William, Cephas and Christopher. Sister Mary Stockdale.
Wit: John Terry, Abrm. Chapman, Jno. Watson, Junr.

Atkinson, William
2.168.  William Atkinson, of "Burrough of Bristol."  
September 22, 1749.  Proved November 30, 1749.
"Far advanced in years." 
Dau. Rachel and Son Joseph, exrs. 
Son Samuel, dau. Mary Bankson, and other children.  
Son-in-law John Hall and Cousin Samuel Bunting, Overseers.
Wit: Samuel Bunting, Mark Watson, Thos. Cornthwaite.


B Surnames


Bailey, Thomas
1.205.  Thomas Bailey of Makefield.  
January 4, 1732.  Proved May 1, 1733. 
Wife Mary.  Sons Thomas and Edward, exrs.  
Daus. Mary Ellet and Ann Gumley. Granddaus. Mary Ellet and Deborah Gumley.  Plantation formerly James Makcomes 280 acres to son Thomas. Plantation formerly Amos Janney's 269 acres to son Edward.
Wit: Alexander A. Rickey, James Downey, Richard Hough.

Baines, Elinor
3.323.  Elinor Baines of Warminster.  
March 1, 1773.  Proved May 14, 1773. 
Daniel Longstreth, exr. Richard Sands and his Dau. Elinor Sands. 
Anna White, dau. of Bro. Mathew. 
Jesse, Phebe and Elizabeth Baines, children of Bro. James, Dec'd. 
Martha and Rachel Longstreth.  
Thos. Spicer Jones, son of Rev. Samuel Jones.  
Sarah Harding, dau. of Henry Harding.  
Residue to Hester and Mary Baines daus. of Cousin John Baines, 
their bros. Joseph and James Baines. 
Wit: John Folwell, Arthur Watt, and John Longstreth. 

Bains, Gabriel
1.114.  Gabriel Bains of Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
9th mo., 19th day, 1727.  Proved February 12, 1727.
Wife Ellin, Mark Watson, and Robert Sotcher, exrs. To be buried in 
graveyard at plantation of neighbor Thos. Watson. £1 to said Thos. 
Watson, toward repairing fence around said graveyard. 
Son Bryan Bains, Plantation at 21, if he die without issue, to Brother Thomas Bains. 
Sister Agnes Wood, Cousin Ann Hillburne and 
Cousin Deborah Lee's 2 children, John and Deborah Lee. 
Wit: Nehemiah Blackshaw, John Sotcher, Jos. Kirkbride, Junr. 

Baker, Henry
3.125.  Henry Baker, of Upper Makefield, Wheelwright.  
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.

Baker, Mary
1.19. Mary Baker, widow. 
Proved 1715.  

Baker, Rachel
3.5.  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.

Baker, Samuel
3.29.  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.

Baker, William
3.399.  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.

Balderston, John
4.17.  John Balderston Senr., of Solebury, Weaver.
4th mo., 29th day, 1773.  Proved November 22, 1778.
Wife Hannah and Son John, exrs.
Sons John, Jonathan, Bartholomew, Timothy, Jacob, Isaiah and Mordecai.
Daus. Hannah, Sarah, Lydia, and Mary.
Legacy bequeathed to children by Bartholomew Balderston of Great Britain, December'd.
Wit: Saml. Armitage, James Armitage and John Armitage.
Caveat filed by son Bartholomew November 16, 1778 on ground of failure of Testator
to take oath of allegiance. John debarred from executorship for same reason.

Baldwin, John
1.12.  John Baldwin of New Bristol, Co. of Bucks, Yeoman.  
August 24, 1714.  Proved November 29, 1714.
Wife Sarah, sole extx.  400 acres on Neshaminey Creek to be appraised. Sons John, Richard, and Joseph.  Dau. Sarah £50 and lot of 1/2 acre, land adj. Richard Mountain.
Wit: Benjamin Collins, John Large, John Rowland.

Baldwin, John
3.210.  John Baldwin, of Neshaminy Ferry.  
October 30, 1765.  Proved May 11, 1770.
Sons John and Joseph, exrs. John, 50 acres of Tract I dwell on in Bristol Twp. adj. Charles Edgar, Joseph Tomlinson, and William Sturgeon. Son Joseph, 150 acres of sd. Tract on East side of Neshaminy, also Flats, Utensils, and Vessels belonging to Ferry.  Residue to children John, Rachel Gilbert, Sarah Gilbert, Rebecca Lancaster, and son Joseph. Daus. each 1/2 acre Lot and House in Bristol Boro. adj. each other and adj. land late Wm. Large, December'd. where Davis Davis, Thos. Brown, and Rees Meredith live.
Wit: Edmund Sands, Charles Lovett, Wm. Davis.

Baldwin, William
1.57.  William Baldwin of Co. of Bucks.  
6th mo., 21st day, 1720.  Proved September 28, 1720.
Wife Mary and Son John (under 21) all estate.  500 acres in place called "Hilltown." Brother John Baldwin, Richard Hill of Phila. and Jos. Kirkbride, Junr.
Wit: Daniel Jackson, Joseph Headley, Edward Tuckett.

Banes, James
2.157.  James Banes, of Southampton, Blacksmith.  
May 2, 1749.  Proved July 12, 1749.Wife Elizabeth. Bro. Mathew Banes and Stephen Watts, exr. Children, Phebe, Jesse and Elizabeth.
Wit: Jos. Banes, Elizabeth Banes, John Hart.

Banes, Thomas
2.28.  Thomas Banes, of Middletown, Yeoman.  
January 8, 1742/3.  Proved July 25, 1743. Son-in-law Daniel Doane and Ann his wife, exrs. and sole legatees.
Wit: Jos. Richardson, Stephen Leighton, Jno. Duncan.

Bankson, Daniel
1.112.  Daniel Bankson, Bensalem Twp.
March 30, 1727.  Proved April 11, 1727. 
Wife Elizabeth, extx. and sole legatee.
Wit: William Hote, John Williamson, Jeffrey Pollard.

Barr, Mary
3.226.  Mary Barr, of Warwick, Widow.  
July 8, 1770.  Proved December 12, 1770. 
Son Adam Barr, exr. 
Son George and Thomas Barr under 16. 
Dau. Martha Hirst. 
Wit: William Corbet, John Thomas, Thos. Chapman. 

Bartholomew, Daniel
4.41.  Daniel Bartholomew, of Haycock Twp., Blacksmith.
January 5, 1777.  Proved December 15, 1778.
Wife Hannah and John Ludwick, exrs.
Children, minors.
Wit: Jacob Strawn and Alexander Hughes.

Barton, Joseph
3.456.  Joseph Barton of New Britain Twp., Yeoman.  
June 17, 1777.  Proved August 19, 1778.
Wife Elizabeth, money and effects she had before our marriage.  
Son Job Barton, exr. 
Daus. Hannah, Mary Stuart, Susannah Evans, Ann Weaver, and Amey Barton.  
3 grandchildren, Mary and Rebecca daus. of dau. Elizabeth Ewers and Joseph Gorely. 
Wit: John Dungan, Wm. Dungan, David Evans.

Barwis, John
2.188.  John Barwis of Bristol Twp.  
March 20, 1740/1.  Proved March 22, 1749. 
Wife Margaret, extx. 
Son Thomas.  
Daus. Margaret, Esther, Phebe, and Jane Barwis. 
Children by 1st wife each 1 shilling.
Wit: Wm. Atkinson and Margaret Atkinson. Signatures of wits. pr. by 
Rachel Atkinson, a dau. of Wm. and Margaret, and by John Hall who had 
married another of their daus.

Bates, Sarah
3.21.  Sarah Bates, late of Makefield, but living in Bensalem.  
May 16, 1760.  Proved July 7, 1760.
Sister Hannah, wife of Samuel Yeardley, extx. Aunt Hannah Janney. 
Cousins Charles Janney. Betty Janney, dau. of Abel Janney. 
Niece Sarah Bates, dau. of Bro. John. 
Cousins Ann and Elizabeth Janney. Bro. John and Job Bates. 
Wit: Sarah Growden, Margery Hibbs.

Bayly, Edward
4.57.  Edward Bayly, of Falls Twp., Yeoman.
7th mo., 25th day, 1778.  Proved November 15, 1779.
Wife Ann and bro-in-law Wm. Satterthwaite, exrs.
Sons, Edward, William,and Thomas.
Daus. Ann, Edith, Susanna, Mercy and Tace Bayly.
Land adj. Bro. John Bayly, Mark Watson, late Isaac Hodgson, Wm. White and Thos. Cornish.
Wit: James Moon, Richard Neeld, and Eli Neeld.

Baynes, Ellin
2.167.  Ellin Baynes, of Falls Twp., Widow.  
11th mo. (January) 2, 1744/5.  Proved November 28, 1749.
Thomas Cornthwaite and Wm. Atkinson, exrs. 1/2 of clear estate to Falls 
Mo. Mtg.  1/2 to be remitted to Shipley Mtg. of People call Quakers in 
Old England, (5 miles from Worminghurst) "1/2 thereof for service of 
Truth" 1/2 for Brothers John and Thomas Botting, living in Gillington 
Parish near Broad-full Bridge, near Red Hill in County of Sussex.
Wit: Thos. Yeardley, Thos. Marriott, Mahlon Kirkbride. 
Letters granted to Cornthwaite.

Baxter, Hugh
2.322.  Hugh Baxter, of Nockamixon, Farmer.  
September 13, 1757.  Proved December 15, 1757.
Wife Margaret and Bro. Thomas Baxter, exrs. 
Sons John and Thomas.
Daus. Hannah, Elizabeth, and Mary. 
Mother Elizabeth Baxter to have use of boys shares during their minority.
Wit: Daniel Jameson, James Loughrey.

Beakes, John
1.145.  John Beakes, of Falls Twp. (nuncupative), 
Declared June 21, 1731, Signed July 2, 1731.  Proved July 30, 1731.
Children of sister Mary Hamilton, Elizabeth, James, William, Mary, Jenitt and Stephen Hamilton.  John Howard, son of sister Grace Howard. Residue to sisters Mary Hamilton and Grace Howard.
Wit: Richard Pritchard, Ann Browne, Mary Clarke.

Beakes, Mary
3.123.  Mary Beakes, of Middletown, 
Dated. 10th mo., 9th day, 1764.  Proved March 23, 1765.
Daus. Ruth Walker and Lydia Beakes, exrs. 
Son Stacy Beakes.
Wit: Benj. Cutler, Richard Mitchell, Esther Beckerdike.

Beal, John
3.81.  John Beal, of Buckingham, Yeoman.  
July 24, 1760.  Proved April 22, 1762.
Wife Martha, extx. Cousin Patrick Malone to assist her. 
Son John 200 acres. Dau. Phebe, wife of John Tucker, 100 acres adj. Mathew Hughes, 
John Watson surveyor and Joseph Watson. Cousin Jonathan Beal to be 
under care of sisters Elizabeth Weldin and Rebecca Rickey. Wife, Log 
House standing S.E. of Plantation and 25 acres for life, then to son John. 
Wit: Ely Welding, John Fetter, Jos. Watson.

Beal, William
1.16.  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. 

Beal, William
2.242.  William Beal, of New Britain, Yeoman.  
December 24, 1751.  Proved March 11, 1752.
Wife Grace, her father Thomas Gill and my cousin Thos. Watson, exrs. 
Sons Thomas and Joseph, plantation when 21. 
Dau. Sarah.
Wit: John Fell, John Watson,Junr.

Beans, Elizabeth
3.239.  Elizabeth Beans, of Southampton, Widow.  
December 27, 1768.  Proved September 16, 1771.
Dau. Elinor and Son Joseph Beans, exrs. 
Sons Joseph, Mathew, Thomas, Timothy, Jacob, and William. 
Dau. Elizabeth Sands and Elinor Beans. 
Grandson Jesse Beans, son of James December'd.
Wit: Abel Morgan, Mary Morgan, Daniel Longstreth. Letters to Elinor.

Beans, Joseph
3.250.  Joseph Beans, of Southampton Twp., Yeoman.  
August 4, 1771.  Proved December 9, 1771.
Wife Hester.  
Sons Seth and James and Jos. Hart, exrs. 
Son John and his children, John, James, Hester, Mary. 
Wife use of House Garden and 3 acres of Meadow in Tenure of Joseph Van Pelt for life 
then to son Mathew.  
Residue to Seth and James.
Wit: John Brooks, Jesse Banes, Thos. Folwell.

Beatty, Charles
3.281.  Rev. Charles Beatty, of Warminster.  
April 13, 1772.  Proved September 14, 1772.
Son John and Friends Henry Wynkoop, Esq. of Northampton and 
Samuel Erwin of Moreland, exrs.  
Estate, real and personal to be sold.  Land in Hardwick Twp., Sussex Co. West Jersey. 
sold to Thomas Fleming of Bethlehem, W. Jersey to be confirmed to him by executors. 
Son John £100, residue to sons and daus., when of age. 
Dau. Mary Green.  
Sons Charles, Clinton, and Reading to attend College of N.J. 
Bro-in-law Rev. William Mills of Jamaica, overseer, also Rev. Richard Treat of Abington.
Wit: Adam Kerr, Nathl. Ellicott, Willm. Man.

Beelet, John
2.227.  John Beelet, of Tinicum, Yeoman.  
October 18, 1750.  Proved June 13, 1751.
Wife Elizabeth. 
Sons James and John, land I live on and 150 acres in Swamp. 
Dau. Mary. 
5 youngest children, viz., Elizabeth, Ann, Jean, Susanna, and Rebecca. 
Sister Jean. John Wigton, James Johnson, and Samuel Stewart, exrs. 
Wit: Joseph McKinney, Robert Patterson, and John Wallace. 

Beidleman, Elias
4.158.  Elias Beidleman of Springfield Twp., Yeoman.
August 10, 1770.  Proved December 28, 1781.
Wife Anna Maria. Sons Jacob and Adam, exrs. 7 sons Valentine, Jacob, Leonard, Adam, John, Samuel, and Abraham. Dau. Rosina, wife of George Hawke.
Wit: Peter Shuke, Henry Meier and Valentine ---.

Beidler, Jacob
4.106.  Jacob Beidler of Hilltown Twp., Yeoman.
October 5, 1780.  Proved March 26, 1781.
Wife Anne. Sons Henry and Jacob.  Dau. Anne (minors) Henry Oberholtzer and Henry Rickert, exrs.
Wit: Henry Lyse, Johannes Lyse, Abrm. Stout.

Bennett, Isaac
2.93.  Isaac Bennett, of Northampton Twp., Yeoman.  
September 9, 1747.  Proved December 11, 1747.
Wife Elizabeth.  
Son Isaac and other young children. 
George Bennet, William Bennett, and Jacob Bennett, exrs.
Wit: John Shaw, Leffert Leffertson, Barendt Van Hooren, Andrew Patterson. 

Bennett, Jacob
3.170.  Jacob Bennett, of Northampton, Yeoman.  
July 18, 1767.  Proved August 8, 1767.
Wife Moyke and sons Simon and Jacob, exrs. 
Daus. Hellena Ranasey (?), Charity, Moyke, and Angenite Bennett. 
Son Simon, Plantation on which I live. 
Jacob, that on which he lives.
Wit: Thomas Wilson, Andrew Copland, Henry Wynkoop.

Bennett, William
A.9.  William Bennett of Longford, Parish of Hammondsworth, County 
of Middlesex, Yeoman.  
August 9, 1683.  Proved 9th mo., 12th day, 1685. 
Wife Rebecka, extx.  Son William Bennett 1 shilling. Dau. Mary Chandler wife of --- Chandler.  Daus. Elizabeth, Rebecka, Anne and Sarah each 200 acres; "hereafter to be alloted to one in Pensilvania."
Wit: John Stevens, Thomas Turner, and Thomas Burromby.

Benson, Henry
2.245.  Henry Benson, of Northampton Twp.  
December 14, 1751.  Proved March 11, 1752.
Father Thomas Benson, Sister Elizabeth Benson, 
Wm. Ramsey and Thomas Benson, exrs.
Wit: John Comnes and James Boyd.

Bessonett, John
4.30.  John Bessonett, of Bristol Borough.
March 4, 1774.  Proved October 26, 1778.
Wife Joyce.
Son John of City of N.Y. and son Charles, of Bristol, exrs. Son John's son John.Daus. Catharine Goheen, Anne Boucher, and Martha Johnson. Children of late dau. Elizabeth Larzeler, Dec'd. Children of Dec'd. dau. Mary Mitchell. Children of Dec'd. dau.Sarah Bodine, Martha Brelsford dau. of wife Joyce.
Wit: Sims Betts, Jos. Brown.

Betredg, Joane
A.66.  Joane Betredg of Southampton, County of Bucks, Widow.  
12th mo., 2rd day, 1692/3.  Proved 2nd mo., 18th day, 1693.
Sons Mark and William Betredg, dau. Joan Betredg.  John Swift, exr. and trustee.
Wit: George Randle, Mark Betredg, John Smith.

Betts, Thomas
2.79.  Thomas Betts, of Newtown. 
February 23, 1746/7.  Proved April 6, 1747. 
Wife Susanna, extx. 1st wife's children, Thomas, John and 
Stephen Betts and Susanna Field.  2d. wife's children, Patience, 
Richard, Mercy, Zachariah, Meriom, and Wm. Int. in land in Chesterfield,
Burlington Co., N.J., now in possession of Meriom Wright.
Wit: Thos. Hillborn, Heath Horner, Jos. Davenport.

Betts, Thomas
4.288.  Thomas Betts, of Buckingham Twp.
April 12, 1783.  Codicil May 11, 1783.  Proved June 19, 1783.
Wife Sarah and son John exrs.
Sons William, John, Isaac, Stephen and Zachariah.
Daus. Sarah Hartly, Ann Sample, Rebecca Rose, Susanna Mitchell and Mary Bettes.
Grandson Thomas Betts, son of dec'd. son Thomas.
Wit: William Newburn, Susanna Newburn, John Terry, Jr.

Betts, Thomas, Jr.
Page 291.  Thomas Betts Jr. of Buckingham Twp.
March 18, 1777.  Proved June 19, 1783.
Bro. John, exr. Wife Elizabeth.
Wit: James Bonner, William Newburn, John Beaumont.

Biehn, John
4.168.  John Biehn of Rockhill Twp., Weaver.
September 7, 1779.  Proved January 13, 1782.
Sons John and Jacob, exrs.
Son Paul.   Daus. Anne and Mary.
Land in Hilltown Twp. adj. Abraham Cope and Levi Thomas. in Rockhill adj.
Isaac Dirstine, Ernest Hair, Saml. Bechtel, and Jacob Sabelkool.
Wit: Isaac Dirstine and Abrm. Stout. Signed "Johannes Biehn.."

Biles, Charles
2.366.  Charles Biles, Southampton.  
February 7, 1754.  Proved August 7, 1759. 
Wife Ann Mary, lot where I live bought of Harmon Enoch. 
Son Samuel "the old Place" 242 acres. Sons William and Langhorne, 
minors. Daus. Grace, Mary, and Hannah £50 each when they marry. 
Friend Langhorne Biles and Son Samuel, exrs. 
Wit: Ezra Croasdale, Thomas Edwards, and John O'Daniel. 
Letters granted to Samuel.

Biles, Langhorne
3.188.  Langhorne Biles, of the Falls Twp.  
February 18, 1769.  Proved March 20, 1769.
Wife Hannah and six daus. Sarah, Jonipher, Molly, Becky, Charlotte, and Nancy.  
When they come of age all estate.  
John DeNormandie and Gilbert Hicks and Thos. Yeardley, "Gentlemen" exrs. 
Wit: Rebecca Godly, Thos. Janney, Jr., and Richd. Gibbs.

Biles, Thomas
2.267.  Thomas Biles, of Middletown.  
January 14, 1754.  Proved February 8, 1754. 
Wife Sarah and uncle Langhorne Biles, exrs. Est. to 
be disposed of as under Intestate Laws.
Wit: Benj. Biles, Dan. Byles, Saml. Biles.

Biles, Thomas
3.374.  Thomas Biles, of Penna., Farmer.  
October 1, 1774.  Proved October 19, 1774.
Wife Abigail, sole legatee.  
Edmund Bainbridge of Maidenhead and his Bro. Absalom of Princeton, exrs.
Wit: Jane Biles and William Vasey.

Biles, William
1.267.  William Biles, Esq. of Falls Twp.  
December 3, 1737.  Proved September 27, 1739.
Wife Sarah.  Sons William, Charles, Langhorne, 2000 acres in Sagalen, Hunterdon Co., N.J.  Son Langhorne 600 acres in Whitpain sd. county. Daus. Sarah and Elizabeth each 1000 acres in Chepack sd. county. Dau. Ann wife of Isaac Pennington and Hannah, wife of Thomas Janney 1000 acres at Morris River, New Jersey. Grandchildren, William, Jeremiah, and John, Sarah and Hannah Beates, grandchildren, Edward, Mary and Sarah Pennington, Thomas and Margaret Biles, last two, 500 acres in Quohlockin, Salem Co., N.J. Son Lunhorne, 400 acres at same place.  
Sons William, Langhorne and Charles, exrs. 
Wit: Wm. Fry, Garret Vandike, John Duncan.  
Codicil. Island to wife for life then to son Wm. 
except 20 acres to Thomas, son of Thomas. 

Biles, William
3.385.  William Biles, of the Falls Twp.  
April 11, 1770.  Codicil dated November 20, 1773.  Proved February 11, 1775.
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. 

Bishop, Michael
4.164.  Michael Bishop of Lower Milford, Yeoman.
December 3, 1781.  Codicil December 13, 1781.  January 9, 1782.
Son Jacob and Saml. Foulke of Richland, exrs.
Sons Jacob and Michael.
Daus. Barbara, Ann Elizabeth wife of Andrew Stahlnecker,
Margaret wife of John Rothrock and Susanna wife of John Shaw.
Grandchildren, John and Mary Eve Dietz.
Tan Yard and Grist Mill in Milford Twp., Land in Upper Saucon adj.
Casper Yoder, Jacob Myer, Christopher Johnson and Ulrick Lutz.
In Bucks Co. adj. John Lloyd and Jacob Witmer.
Wit: Jost. Erdman and John Landis.

Black, John
4.302.  John Black of Bedminster Twp., Weaver.
November 4, 1782.  Proved 10-24- 1783.
Son Andrew and Wife Catarina exrs.
Daus. Anna, Elizabeth, Barbara and Margaret.
Wit: Dilman Kolb, Jacob Overholt.

Blackfan, Elinor
3.248.  Elinor Blackfan, of Solebury Twp.  
10th mo., 4th day, 1771.  Proved October 17, 1771.
Son William Blackfan, exr. 
Dau. Elizabeth Ely, all Est. except looking glass 
to granddau. Elizabeth Blackfan, dau. of Wm.
Wit: Thos. Ross, Thos. Smith.

Blackfan, William
3.246.  William Blackfan, of Solebury Twp.  
8th mo., 12th day, 1765. Proved October 17, 1771.
"Ancient and infirm" 
Wife Elinor.  Eldest son Crispin, exr.  Son William, 4 acres 100 P. adj. 153 acres 134 P. already conveyed to him adj. Pidkcocks Creek. Eldest Dau. Elizabeth Ely. Daus. Sarah Wood, Hannah Paxson, and Rebekah Bye. Twin Granddaus. Rebekah and Sarah, dau. of Crispin. Residue of land 200 acres as per Patent dated 11th mo., 1st day, 1733 to son Crispin. 
Wit: Cephas Atkinson, Thos. Smith, Wm. Lee, Junr. 

Blackshaw, Nehemiah
2.44.  Nehemiah Blackshaw of Falls Twp.  
6th mo., 11th day, 1743.  Proved January 7, 1744.
Wife Mary, son-in-law Joseph Linton and dau. Phebe, exrs. Dau. Mary Linton, 300 acres in Solebury, adj. John Fisher. Dau. Rebecca Wharton 50 acres formerly Peter Websters and 200 on Stony Hill. Dau. Phebe Blackshaw, tract I live on and 40 acres called Manangers. She to maintain my Bro. Joseph. Son in law Daniel Wharton.
Wit: John Burges, Samuel Burges, Wm. Atkinson.

Blaker, John
4.25.  John Blaker, of Northampton Twp.
May 15, 1778.  Proved January 4, 1779. 
Sons Peter and Paul, exrs. Sons John and Achilles. Grandson Peter Blaker son of John. 5 daus. Ruth Hibbs, Sarah Hibbs, Phebe Wiggons, Catharine Weisner, and Mary Hampton. Plantation adj. John Cooper "where Elizabeth Routledge lived." Plantation that was "my uncle Paul Blakers."
Wit: John Story, Henry Cooper, Paul Blaker.

Blaker, Samuel
4.120.  Samuel Blaker of Warwick Twp., Millwright.
March 9, 1776.  Proved June 18, 1781.
Wife Catharine and Andrew McMicken of Warwick, exrs. Son Peter. Daus. Mary Timms, Lydia ---, Sarah Hough, Judith Ellicott, and Hannah Foster. Son-in-law Joseph Ellicott, late sheriff. Bond agt. Jacob Miers and Henry Stover.
Wit: Thos. West, Wm. Heston, Edwd. Murphy.

Boare, Joshua
A.48.  Joshua Boare of County of Bucks, husbandman (nuncupative), 
made 1st mo., 28th day, 1688.  Signed 2nd mo., 7th day, 1688.  
attested 3 mo 22rd day, 1688.  Son Joshua.  Dau. Mary.  Richard to take dau. Mary. William Biles and Richard Ridgway, exrs.
Signed by Thomas Coverdale, Jane Coverdale, Daniel Hawkins, Elinor Beakes.

Bolton, Isaac
3.388.  Isaac Bolton of Southampton, Yeoman.  
7th mo., 1st day, 1771.  Codicil dated February 9, 1774. Proved February 11, 1775.
Wife Sarah and son Isaac, exrs. Sons Everard and Joseph. Daus. Sarah Rigby, Jemima Tomlinson, Margaret and Rachel Bolton.  Lot on Front St. Phila. in possession of son Joseph. 
228 3/4 acres in Southampton to son Isaac.
Wit: Danl. Longstreth and Jona. Clayton.

Bolton, Isaac
4.311.  Isaac Bolton of Southampton Twp.
February 3, 1783.  Proved December 18, 1783.
Wife Sarah and Bros-in-law Thos. Walmsby, exrs.
Children not named.
Wit: Thos. Austin, Joshua Comly, Henry Tomlinson.

Bond, John
2.90.  John Bond, of Southampton Twp., Yeoman.  
September 13, 1747.  Proved October 15, 1747.
Wife Sarah, extx. Sons Benjamin, Joshua, Abraham, John and Edward. Daus. Rebecca and Hannah. 
Wm. Duncan of Bensalem and Bro-in-law Robert Comly of Warminster, Trustees.
Wit: Jos. Gilbert, Edmund Duncan, Mary Duncan.

Boom, Solomon
2.32.  Solomon Boom, of Bristol Twp.  
December 6, 1743.  Proved December 20, 1743. 
Sons Solomon, Ralph, Joseph, dau. Elizabeth.  John 
Baldwin, John Cross, and son Solomon, exrs.
Wit: John Johnson, Wm. Atkinson.

Boyd, John
4.236.  John Boyd of the Falls Twp., Weaver.
January 28, 1782.  Proved November 9, 1782.
Wife Catharine.
Sons James and John, exrs.
6 sons Andrew, James, John, Jarrett, William and Mathew.
Wit: Samuel Hutchinson, John Milnor.

Bradfield, John
2.309.  John Bradfield, of Buckingham, Yeoman.  
4th mo., April 20, 1752.  Proved May 5, 1757.
Wife Jane and Joseph Fell of Buckingham, exrs. Son John, plantation 137 1/2 acres purchased of Robert Sanders. Son William and his dau. Mary. Son Joseph. Dau. Elizabeth Harman and her children, Jene, Sarah, and Ruth. Son John's dau. Martha. Benjamin Scrivener's sons James and Thomas.  
£3 to the Mtg. toward maintaining Grave Yard.
Wit: Sarah Pennington and Daniel Pennington, Junr.

Bradshaw, James
4.82.  James Bradshaw, of Buckingham, Weaver.
October 3, 1774.  Proved April 8, 1776.
Wife Ruth.
Eldest sons John and William, exrs.
Sons James, David, Amos, Joel, and George.
Daus. Rachel, Sarah, Ruth, Mary and Martha.
Grandson Israel Child.
Wit: Jos. Preston, Thos. Gilbert, Junr., Joshua Anderson.

Bratt, Daniel
3.271.  Daniel Bratt, of Middletown Twp., Yeoman.  
March 28, 1772.  Proved May 8, 1772.
Son Samuel land devised to wife Elizabeth by father-in-law John Cowley 
adj. Thos. Jenks, Junr., Patrick Gregg, and late Amos Palmer. 
Daus. Martha Ashton.  Dau. Margaret Johnston, land where she lives adj. 
Jonathan Carlile and others. 
Granddaus. Elizabeth Twining and Letitia, Pleasant, Silence, and Margaret Ashton. 
William Yeardley, exr.
Wit: Hw. Thompson, Andrew McMinn, and Patrick Gregg.

Breckenridge, Andrew
1.275.  Andrew Breckenridge, of Warwick Twp.  
October 9, 1739.  Proved November 19, 1739.
Alexander Jamison, exr. and sole legatee.
Wit: John Loock, John Carver, Robert Jamison.

Breece, Henrick
2.2.  Henrick Breece of Bensalem Twp., Yeoman.  
February 2, 1736/7.  Proved April 26, 1739.
Wife Hana.  Youngest daus. Sarah and Hana of age in year 1747. Sons 
Henry and John. Dau. Nealeha, Create, Sarah, and Hana. Wife and Philip 
Tilyer of Byberry Phila. Co., exrs.
Wit: Abraham Messer, Mary Staats, Peter Staats.

Brelsford, Abraham
3.98.  Abraham Brelsford, of Boro. of Bristol, Butcher.  
December 13, 1763.  Proved May 29, 1764.
Wife Joyce and Bro. 
Isaac, exrs. 
Daus. Rachel and Martha.  Dau. Mary Johnson. 
Land adj. Wm. McIlvaine to be sold. 
Wit: Joseph Church, Joseph Tomlinson, and Lawrence Johnson.

Brelsford, John
4.313.  John Brelsford of Middletown, Yeoman.
November 23, 1783.  Proved February 7, 1784.
Wife Rebecca and son William, exrs.
Daus. Rachel Stackhouse, Mary Nields, Martha Nields and Hannah Sisom.
money due from Thomas Wilson.
Wit: John Brown, Samuel Brown, Christian Lundy.

Brelsford, Samuel
3.63.  Samuel Brelsford of Middletown.  
January 25, 1748/9.  Proved September 5, 1761.
"Far advanced in years." Son Nathan and Cousin Solomon Headley, exrs. 
Sons Nathan (plantation I live on), Benjamin (20 shillings), Joseph (50 shillings), 
William (£5). Sons Samuel and Jacob.
Daus. Rebekah White, Martha Vanhorn, and Esther Harvey each 10 shillings.  
Son Benjamin's eldest son. Dau. Lydia's dau. Lydia and rest of her children. 
Wit: Wm. Atkinson, Jos. Atkinson, Saml. Atkinson.

Brelsford, William
1.151.  William Brelsford of Middletown, Carpenter.  
November 22, 1731.  Proved November 8, 1732.
Wife Elizabeth.  Sons John and Abraham and Isaac. Dau. Lydia.  Joseph Headly and John Sisom, exrs. Plantation whereon I live to John.  House Mill St. Bristol adj. Benj. Harris.  Lot in Bristol adj. John Priestly. share in Milford Mills to be sold if necessary.
Wit: Richard Jones, Hanah Headly, Samuel Brelsford.

Briggs, William
2.338.  William Briggs, Newtown, Yeoman.  
8th mo., August 15, 1758.  Proved September 9, 1758.
Sons Edmund and James, exrs. 
Sons Benjamin, Joseph and Samuel. Son John's children 
(his son John, 10 shillings more than his sisters). 
Son William's children.  
Daus. Elizabeth Chapman, Jane and Ellen Buckman and Margaret Briggs. 
58 acres in Warwick Twp. lately  Abraham Claypoole's to Edmund and James. 
Wit: John Twining, Jos. Hamton and John Story. 

Bright, Peter
4.228.  Peter Bright of Springfield, Joiner.
October 24, 1780.  Proved October 11, 1782.
Wife Mary Elizabeth. Children, John, Peter, Elias, and David. Land surveyed out to mother Margaret Bright. Neighbors John Trichler and Abraham Tayler, exrs.
Wit: David Zublin, Jacob Rothrock.

Brooks, John
2.46.  John Brooks, of Southampton, Yeoman.  
December 31, 1744.  Proved January 18, 1744/5.
Wife Mary. Son John Brooks (otherwise John Tucker), exr. Other children,
Thomas, Hannah, Humphrey, and Jacob. Robert Parsons, Senior, Trustee.
Wit: Robert Parsons, Junr., Thos. Hillborne, Jr., and Nicholas Tucker.

Brown, Alexander
4.239.  Alexander Brown of New Britain, Yeoman.
April 1, 1782.  Proved December 3, 1782.
Wife Esther. Son Josiah and son-in-law Andrew Ellicott and Wm. Shoemaker, exrs. Son Alexander, December'd.  Sons Josiah, John, Jonathan,. Son-in-law Ezekiel Haizley. Daus. Elizabeth Rich, Esther Ellicott, Martha Shoemaker and Mary Haizley. 3 of the children of dau. Elizabeth, viz. Mary Wells, Alexander and Joseph Rich. Tace Ellicott, dau. of dau. Esther.  Susanna Brown, dau. of son John. Thomas Brown son of son Jonathan.  Martha Haizley, dau. of dau. Mary. Levina Brown, dau. of son Alexander.
Wit: Robert Kirkbride, Jonathan Worthington, and Thomas Goode, Junr.

Brown, George
2.110.  George Brown, of Buckingham Twp.  
2nd mo., 29th day, 1749.  Proved July 26, 1748.
Wife Sarah.  Sons John and Jonathan, plantation.  
Daus. Susanna and Mary Brown.  
Son John and bro-in-law Joseph Shaw, exrs.
Wit: Cornelius Hilliard, Jona. Kinsey, and Jacob Holcombe.

Brown, George
4.327.  George Brown, of Falls Twp., Yeoman.
March 17, 1784.  Proved April 10, 1784.
Sons George and Thomas, exrs.
Daus. Martha Barnes, Ann Dean, Mercy, Sarah and Susanna Brown.
Land bought of Amos Shaw.
Wit: John MacKinney, John Moon, William Young.

Brown, John
1.118.  John Brown (nuncupative).  
February 2, 1727.  Proved October 1, 1728. 
"February 2, 1727, Then our Brother John Brown departed this life."  Plantation to 4 brothers, George, Thomas, Alexander, and Joseph Brown.  Legacies to George's 3 children, John, Jonathan, and Susanna.  Thomas' 4 children, Ann, Mathew, Hannah, and Moses Brown.  James Shaw's wife and her children, Joseph, Samuel, and John.  Sister Hester Brown.
Signed by Thomas Brown, Mary Brown, George Brown.

Brown, Joseph
2.107.  Joseph Brown of Plumstead Twp.  
2nd mo., 24th day, 1748.  Proved May 16, 1748.
Wife Ann. Bro. Alexander and Friend Nathan Preston, exrs. Sons Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Dawson. Daus. Ann and Leah. Land on Durham Road adj. John Rich. 
Wit: Arthur Allen, John Rich, Wm. Hough.

Brown, Samuel
3.201.  Samuel Brown, of the Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
4th mo., 15th day, 1761.  Proved December 25, 1769.
Son George, exr., All Lands. 
Dau. Mary Baldwin. 
Dau. Esther, Bed and furniture bought of vendue of Goods of Jos. Hutchinson, December'd. 
and yearly sum of £20. Samuel Bunting and Joseph White, Trustees for her 
under direction of Falls Mo. Mtg. 
Granddau. Martha Lovet and Gd.son Joseph Lovet, children of Daniel Lovet. 
Wit: Jonathan Palmer, Jas. Moon, Benja. Linton, Junr. 

Brown, Thomas
3.366.  Thomas Brown, of Bristol Twp., Yeoman.  
Dated February 18, 1761.  Proved June 20, 1774.
"Relation" George Brown, exr.  
Sons John, Joseph, Clark and Christian. 
Daus. Mary Thompson and Rachel Mitchell.
Wit: Joseph Hough, Wheeler Clark, Samuel Brown.

Buck, Peter
4.223.  Peter Buck, of Lower Milford, Blacksmith.
July 19, 1782.  Proved August 13, 1782.
Wife Mary.
Children, Katharine, Margaret, Henry, Mary, Peter, and Jacob.
Jacob Singer of Worchester Twp., Phila. Co., and Andrew Reed of Cosehopen sd. co. exrs.
Wit: Geo. Weicher, George Swigmaster (?), Jos. Phillips.

Buckman, Thomas
1.217.  Thomas Buckman of Newtown.  
5th mo., July 1734.  Proved September 12, 1734.
Wife Agnes and Abraham Chapman, exrs. Son Thomas and daus. Rebecca and Agnes and child unborn.
Wit: Mary Gibson, Esther Buckman, David Buckman.

Buckman, William
1.27.  William Buckman of Newtown.  
7th mo., 4th day, 1716.  Proved October 26, 1716.
Wife Elizabeth and eldest son William exrs. Son Thomas, land at Newtown when 21 years of age. Son David.  2 youngest daus. Elizabeth and Rebecca Buckman.  Dau. Ruth Blaker, son-in-law Edward Beck and his children, Sarah, Francis, and Edward. Dau. Mary Strawhen and her five children Ruth, Sarah, William, Henry, and John.
Wit: Stephen Twining, John Frost, Joseph Fell.
Signed William Buckman.

Buckman, William
2.274.  William Buckman, of Newtown, Yeoman.  
September 15, 1751.  Proved January 13, 1755.
Wife Hester and son Jacob, exrs. Son Jacob "Plantation I live on" to line dividing mine and son Wm.'s land. Son William, bal. of plantation, if he dye to his wife Jane and son William. Son John (5 shllings), Joseph (5 shillings), Thomas (£50), Isaac, Bond agt. son John.  Dau. Sarah Taylor. 
Wit: Charles Stewart, Thomas Buckman, Junr., Wm. Ashburn. 

Bunting, Samuel
2.369.  Samuel Bunting of the Falls Twp.  
12th mo., December 1, 1759.  Proved December 11, 1759.
Wife Priscilla.  Son Samuel, exr. Youngest son Benjamin, other children. 
Wit: Samuel Brown, George Brown, Elizabeth Brown.

Burges, Jeffrey
2.283.  Jeffrey Burges, of Solebury Twp. Wife Mary. 
Dated 8th mo., 10th day, 1754. Pr. December 23, 1755. 
Son John and Thomas Ross, exrs. 
Sons John, Hugh, Joseph, and Thomas. 
Daus. Ann, Martha, Elizabeth, Mary,and Sarah. 
Plantation to John.
Wit: Wm. Lee, Wm. Atkinson, John Ross.

Burges, John
2.76.  John Burges, of Falls Twp.  
9th mo., 5th day, 1746.  Proved February 3d. 1746/7. 
Son Samuel, exr. Dau. Ellin Harvey. 
Grandchildren, Mary and Mathias Harvey.
Wit: John Kirkbride, Joseph Wharton, John Nutt.

Burges, Samuel
1.9.  Samuel Burges of Hall Twp. Bucks Co.  
October 14, 1713.  Proved August 21, 1714.
Wife Eleanor.  
Eldest Son Joseph Burgess, 1 shilling. Son John 1 shilling. Daus. Priscilla and Sarah Burges £40 each. Son Daniel Burges, land and residue of estate. Son Samuel inadvertently omitted. 
Sons Daniel and John exrs. 
Wit: Peter Webster, Nehemiah Blackshaw, John Thornton. 

Burges, Samuel
1.26.  Samuel Burges of Makefield.  
February 13, 1715.  Proved March 25, 1716. 
Wife Ann, sole extx.  3 daus., Margaret, Rebecka, and Ann Burges. 
Wit: Samuel Beakes, Saml. Bunting, Wm. Biles.

Burley, John
2.145.  John Burley, of Makefield, Yeoman.  
June 12, 1748.  Proved April 5, 1749.
Wife Alice, and Friend George Logan, exrs. 
Children to be put to trades at age of 14 yrs.
Wit: John Scott, Mathias Harvye, Chas. Bryan.

Burr, Robert
4.28.  Robert Burr of Richland, Yeoman.
6th mo., 20th day, 1777.  Proved January 4, 1779.
Wife Christiana.
Thos. Foulke and Thos. Roberts, of Lower Milford, exrs.
"If I die without issue by my present wife." Son Joseph, all lands etc.
Bro. William Burr and Sister Rebecca Chapman.
Nieces Jane Deacon, dau. of brother-in-law, George Deacon and
Abigail and Rachel Ridgeway, daus. of Bro-in-law David Ridgeway.
Wit: John Lester, Saml. Foulke, Thos. Foulke, Junr.

Burroughs, Joseph
3.135.  Joseph Burroughs, of Newtown Twp., Farmer.  
February 9, 1760.  Proved March 4, 1766.
Bro. John Burroughs and his children.  
Bro. Jeremiah's son Abraham and his other children.  
Mary Headly and her bros. and sisters. 
Joseph Burroughs, son of Bro. James, Elizabeth Doughty, dau. of Thomas and Ann Doughty, 
20 acres lately bought of John Story "if she dye to her Sister Martha."  
Lands and tenements to Thomas Doughty, exr.
Wit: Samuel Sykes, Wm. Sykes, Saml. Smith.

Butler, Abiah
4.68.  Abiah Butler, of New Britain, Yeoman.
February 23, 1778.  Proved March 14, 1780.
Wife Elizabeth and Friend Amos Griffith, exrs. Bro. Benjamin and his daus. Rebecca and Mary Butler. Sister Margaret, wife of Nathan Mathews, now living in Virginia. Elie Mathews and 3 other children of Nathan. £10 to Baptist Church at New Britain.
John James, Jr. and Benjamin Mathews, Yeomen of New Britain, Guardians of minor legatees.
Wit: Henry Harrie, Wm. Dungan, George Congle.

Butler, Benjamin
2.228.  Benjamin Butler, of New Britain, Yeoman.  
April 7, 1750.  Proved June 13, 1751.
Wife Elizabeth and only child unborn. 
Bro. Simon, exr.  
Bro. Simon's children - eldest is Abiah. 
Friends and relations Isaac James and Griffith Owen, Trustee. 
Cousins John and Edward Mathew, Guardians. 
Plantation and Saw Mill. 
Wit: Simon Morgan, Lodowick Workman, John Hartshorn. 

Butler, Simon
3.108.  Simon Butler, Esq., New Britain, Yeoman.  
July 30, 1764.  Proved August 30, 1764.
Son Simon, 1/2 of Grist Mill and Lot. 
Grandson Abiah Butler, exr., land adj. Mill bought of James Steel, December'd., 
adj. Thomas Mathews and Henry Kelso. 
Also, 50 acres bought of Son Simon, exr. of Benj. Butler, December'd. 
Gd.son Benj. Butler, Land on Road leading from Mill to Montgomery 
adj. David John and Wm. Thomas. 
Granddau. Margaret Butler.
Wit: John Mathew, Benj. Thomas, Benj. Mathew, Wm. Davies, Junr.

Butler, Thomas
2.217.  Thomas Butler, of New Britain, Miller.  
August 25, 1750.  Proved September 7, 1750.
Wife Sarah and her children, Thomas, Isaac, and Thamer Jones. 
Son Joseph and dau. Mary Butler. 
Wife and uncle Thomas Gill, exrs.
Wit: David Eaton and Cephas Child.

Bye, Enoch
2.41.  Enoch Bye of Solebury, Yeoman.  
3rd mo., 5th day, 1744.  Proved October 1, 1744.
Mother.  Bro. Hezekiah, exr. Sister Sarah Bye. Sisters.
Wit: Reece Davis, Enoch Pearson, Jr., Wm. Pearson.

Bye, John
1.178.  John Bye, of Solebury, Shoemaker.  
6th mo., 23rd day, 1723.  Proved November 13, 1732.
Wife Sarah, extx.  Sons Enock and Hezekiah.  daus. Elizabeth Mitchell, Sarah, Deborah, Mary and Martha Bye (son Hezekiah 194 acres, son Enock 50 acres). 
Wit: Nathaniel Bye, Andrew Ellicot, Thomas Bye.

Bye, Joseph
3.371.  Joseph Bye, of Buckingham.  
July 7, 1769.  Proved October 1, 1774. 
Wife Rebecca, all Est for life. 
Nephew Joseph Ellicott and Hugh Ely, Jr. exrs. 
Children of bro. Thomas, viz., Thomas Bye, Junr.  
Elizabeth Hutchinson, Martha and Lydia Bye. 
Children of sister Ann, viz., Joseph, Andrew, Nathaniel, Thomas and John Ellicott 
and George Wall, Junr. and Mary Wall.  
Children of sister Margaret, viz. Martha Blackfan, Sarah Corgell and Mary Davis. 
Wit: Michael Harker, John Heaton, and Samuel Godfrey. 

Bye, Nathaniel
2.128.  Nathaniel Bye, of Buckingham Twp., Yeoman.  
May 20, 1748.  Proved January 5, 1748/9.
Wife ---.  Son Joseph and Rees Davis, exrs. Son Thomas. Daus. Martha and Mary Bye and Ann Wall.
Wit: Wm. Mitchell, David Stram, and John Quin.


C Surnames

Cadwallader, Isaac
1.--.  Isaac Cadwallader, of Warminster.  
9th mo., 10th day, 1739.  Proved November 25, 1739.
Wife Mary. Children, Abraham, Isaac, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret and Sarah. Father John Cadiwallader. Bro. Jacob. Thomas Kinderdine, John Roberts of Montgomery and John Roberts of Abington, guardians, Trustees,and Overseers.  Brother-in-law Robert Comly and Bro. John Cadwallader, exrs. 
Wit: John Cross, Joseph Naylor.

Caldwell, James
2.72.  James Caldwell, of Plumstead Twp., Farmer.  
January 1, 1745/6.  Proved October 20, 1746.
Wife Francisca.  Son David.  Daus. Jean, Agnes, and Mary.  
Rev. James Campbell, John Wigton, Yeoman, and Robert Jamison, Yeoman, and 
Alexander Harvey, Farmer, exrs.
Wit: Stephen Kitchin and Howell Thompson.

Canby, Benjamin
2.133.  Benjamin Canby, no residence given.  
10th mo., 16th day, 1748.  Proved February 16, 1748/9.
Wife Sarah. Children, Sarah, William, Anne, Thomas, and Samuel Canby. 
Wm. Hill, Wm. Yeardley, and Thos. Yearley, Junr., exr. "to make tryal 
of Iron Works" Cousin Elizabeth Head. Friend John Mills.  Defect in agreement 
between George Ely and myself concerning premises where George Ely lives. 
Wit: Randal Hutchinson, Geo. Ely, and Sarah Hill.

Canby, Thomas
2.209.  Thomas Canby of Solebury Twp., Yeoman.  
9th mo., (November) 18, 1742. May 25, 1750. 
Wife Jane. Sons Benjamin and Oliver, exrs. Son 
Thomas. Daus. Sarah Hill, Elizabeth, Mary, Phebe, Esther, Lydia, Rachel,
and Ann. Martha, Jane and Rebecca Wilson. Son Benjamin, Real estate in 
Partnership with Anthony Morris, Land, Mill, and Saw Mill.
Benj. being December'd. and Oliver a non-resident and also having 
renounced Executorship. Letters granted to Wm. Hill, Wm. Yeardley, and 
Thos. Yeardey (sic), Jr., exrs. of Benj. Canby.

Carlile, Jonathan
2.13.  Jonathan Carlile, of Bucks Co., 
Date 8th mo., 28th day, 1741. Proved November 3, 1741.
Sons John and Jonathan, plantation in Plumstead bought of Richard Hill. 
Dau. Elizabeth.  Alexander Brown and Benj. Cutler, exrs.
Wit: Samuel Stackhouse, Agnes Strickland, Elizaeth Ellit.

Carr, Joseph
2.307.  Joseph Carr, of Warminster, Weaver.  
February 18, 1756.  Proved March 2, 1757.
Wife Mary, Wm. Long, and Andrew Long, exrs. 
Sons John, William, Joseph, and Andrew. 
Daus. Margret and Isabel and Mary.
Wit: James Wallace and Moses Barrol.

Carter, John
1.35.  James Carter of Southampton.  
December 5, 1714.  Proved March 15, 1714. 
Wife Susanna.  Eldest son William when 21, 200 acre lot of father-in-law, John Griffith.  
Son John when 21, 50 acre lot of Samuel Griffith.  Dau. Ann Carter's 5 youngest children James, Richard, Joseph, Benjamin, and Ann Carter. Jeremiah Langhorn and John Cutler, both of Middletown, exrs. 
Wit: Robert Cobbert and Jeremiah Bartholomew.

Carter, William
2.189.  William Carter, of Southampton, Yeoman.  
February 7, 1749/50.  Proved March 22, 1749/50.
Wife Sarah and Bro-in-law John Plumly and James Thackeray, exrs. 
Daus. Sarah and Mary. Sons James and William.
Wit: David Wilson, James Stuart, John Hart.

Carver, William
2.353.  William Carver, of Buckingham.  
February 10, 1753.  Proved January 30, 1759.
Wife Elizabeth.  Sons William and Henry, exrs. Eldest son Joseph, 80 
acres adj. Reynold's Tract "so called." Residue to sons William and 
Henry. Daus. Elizabeth, Mary and Rebecca.
Wit: Samuel Worthington, Nicholas Tucker, Jos. Rickey.

Cary, Samson
1.265.  Samson Cary, of Borough of Bristol.  
February 9, 1732.  Proved September 11, 1739.
Wife Mary, £100 and profits of Real estate during life. Brother John's children, viz., Hannah, Thomas, William, John, Mary, and Samson. Brother William's children, viz. Samuel, Margaret, Abigail, and Jane.  Brother William's son William, Brother William's son Samson, living in Bristol.  Brother Samuel's sons Sharp and Samuel, the latter, exr. and residuary legatee. Every of wife's children £10.  £10 toward enclosing Friends Burying Ground at Bristol. 
Wit: John Priestly, Joseph Burleigh, Wm. Atkinson. 

Chadwick, Jane
2.360.  Jane Chadwick, of Solebury, Widow of William Chadwick, late of Solebury, Yeoman.  
January 11, 1749/50.  Proved March 15, 1759.
Children of Jonathan Hough, viz., Daniel, Samuel, Thomas and Letitia Hough. 
Dau. Mary, wife of Benj. Crips. Dau. Hannah, wife of Isaac Fell. 
Granddau. Sarah Hains, dau. of Daniel Hains, December'd. 
Granddaus. Mary and Jane Fell.  
Son-in-law Isaac Fell, exr.
Wit: Titus Fell, Geo. Fell, Jno. Watson, Junr. 
Codicil 11th day of 3d mo. ---.  
Wit: to codicil Joseph Duer, John Watson, Junr.

Chapman, Abraham
2.277.  Abraham Chapman, Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
January 9, 1752.  Proved March 21, 1755.
Wife Susanna and Sons John and Abraham, exrs. 
Son John land bought of John Routledge adj. John Linton, 
Bro. John and Jno. Laycock and Jos. Hampton. 
Son William land adj. John Chapman Sr. and Town Square. 
Daus. Jane Lacey and Elizabeth Chapman. 
Son Thomas.  Joseph.  Benjamin, Tract 
of land at Tohickon "over against son William's shop." Mtge of
Mathew VanScar and Jane his wife. Land conveyed to me by John Parsons for use 
of John Verity's children, to be conveyed to John Verity eldest son of 
John Verity, December'd. Bond of John Lacey Sr. to dau. Jane Lacey.
Wit: Ann Chapman, Sarah Wilkinson.

Chapman, John
2.30.  John Chapman of Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
April 6, 1743.  Proved September 16, 1743.
Wife Ruth, Bros. John and Abraham and cousin John Wilkinson, Junr., exrs. Bro. Abraham's grandsons, John and Abraham Chapman. Son John, plantation I live on and land where William Giffon lives, also tract lying by River Delaware where Joseph Don liveth. Thomas Wilson, 100 acres where John Lucas lives in Jerseys upon Pohatcunk, share in Grist Mills at Pine Run, and share of saw mill to Bro. Joseph. Cuzon, Thomas Croasdale, 100 acres in Jerseys. Cuzons Joseph and Elizabeth Chapman.
Wit: Luke Sevens, Jer. Bowman, Mary Wilson.
2.84.  John Gosline, of Middletown Twp., Carpenter.  
March 24, 1746/7. Pr. April 22, 1747. 
Wife Rebekah. Sons William, John, and Jacob. 
Daus. Rebekah and Martha. 
Relation Wm. Burras and Friend John Bessonet, exrs. 
Wit: Peter Peterson Vanhorne, Henry Mitchell, James Bodine, Robert Brodnax. 

Chapman, Joseph
2.246.  Joseph Chapman, of Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
7th mo., 6th day, 1746.  Proved March 13, 1752.
Son Isaac, tract called Neshamyne Hollow, also 30 acres bought of Jos. 
Kirkbride and lot where Andrew Vanbuskirk lives, both sides of road 
leading to Richard Mitchells Mill, with Saw Mill2.342.  Benjamin Fell, Buckingham, Yeoman.  
9th mo., 6th day, 1758.  Proved September 22, 1758.
Wife Sarah. Son John and Friend Joseph Watson, exrs.  Son John, 50 
acres bought of half Bro. Thomas Fell suvyd. by Jno. Watson, Jr. Son 
Asa, 42 acres bought of Adam Harker and 20 acres bought of Wm. George 
adj. Thos. Martin. Son Benjamin, land bought of Jonathan Brightwell. 
Sons Levi and Thomas 125 acres devised by Father Joseph Fell. Son Asa, 
lots in Phila. bought of Robert Scarborrough and Jos. Houseworth. 
"Little Son Morrs" 63 acres purchased of Wm. George.  Levi to live with 
his uncle Isaac Cleaver till 21. Daus. Phebe, Deborah, and Hannah, last 
two left to care of their aunts Mary Good and Rebekah Cleaver. Lots in 
Northern Liberties bought of Wm. Seiter and Isaac Dawson. 
John Watson, Junr. and Samuel Foulke, Guardians.
Wit: Nathaniel West, John Brown, Titus Fell.. 
Youngest daus. Mary, Jane, and Margaret Chapman. 
Daus. Sarah Wilkinson and Ann Chapman. 
Land adj. Meeting House and land in tenure of James Hill. 
Son Isaac and Dau. Ann, exrs. 
Wit: Abraham Chapman, Benjamin Chapman, Joseph Hamton.

Cherry, Henry
2.293.  Henry Cherry, of Newtown.  
May 11, 1756.  Proved June 22, 1756. 
Wife Martha, sole exrs. 
Bro. James, Overseer. Sons John and Charles. 
Daus. Sarah and Ruth.
Wit: Jos. Gibson, Saml. Smith.

Chestnut, William
2.275.  William Chestnut, of Plumstead.  
October 19, 1754.  Proved January 24, 1755.
Wife Mary "good will of place I live on." 
Children, John, William, and Margaret. 
John Brittain and Thos. Moore, exrs.
Wit: Wm. Ramsey and Joseph Stewart.

Child, Cephas
2.290.  Cephas Child, of Plumstead, Yeoman.  
3rd mo., March 13, 1756.  Pro. April 6, 1756. 
Wife Mary. 
Sons John and Isaac, exrs. 
Sons Henry (interest due on his bond), Chephas (interest due on his bond), 
John (200 acres on which I live), Isaac, residue of Real estate paying 
unto John Lloyd, exr. of Adam Harker, £20 I owe on Bond. 
Kinswoman Margaret Smith. 
Wit: Wm. Martin, Isaac Parsons, Jacob Fox.

Clark, John
1.171.  John Clark of Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
November 28, 1731.  Proved June 24, 1732.
Wife Rachel and father-in-law Solomon Warder and Jos. Kirkbride, exrs. Sisters Sarah Richards, Ann Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Mary and Christian Clark.  400 acres in Makefield adj. London Co. Tract of land in Hunterdon Co. N.J. which Father John Clark agreed to sell to John Hart of Co. of Hunterdon. Plantation I live on to be sold except Grave Yard. 3 Sons Charles, Joseph, and Wheeler. 
Wit: Enoch Anderson, Eliakim Anderson, John Bates. 

Clattre, Casper
2.152.  Casper Clattre of Plumstead Twp.  
July 25, 1748.  Proved May 23, 1749.
Wife Jane. 
Sons Simeon and John, exrs.  
Sons Paul, William, and Jacob. 
Daus. Ann, Lanah, Caterin, and Elizabeth. 
John Rose and Matthew Hughs, Junr. exrs.
Wit: Ichabod Wilkinson, John Smith, Junr., and John Price.

Clay, Esther
2.171.  Esther Clay, Widow of John Clay, late of Bristol, Blacksmith, December'd.  
November 27, 1749.  Proved December 17, 1749.
Dau. Mary Aspril and her daus. Mary, Sarah, and Lydia. 
Daus. Sarah and Catharine and their children.  
John Hall and Saml. Bunting, Junr., exrs. 
Wit: Thos. Stanaland, Thos. Stanaland, Junr., Darby Brannyn.

Clinkenbird, William
2.269.  William Clinkenbird, of Northampton Twp.  
May 15, 1741.  Proved June 4, 1754.
Wife Johanna, all Est. for life, then to children and grandchildren, 
viz, William Clinkenbird, Barbara Cooney, Else Broadast, Mary West, 
Elizabeth Vanhorn, Johanna South, William Clinkenbird, son of son John, December'd., 
Johanna and Josiah daus. of Josiah Clinkenbird, December'd. 
Barnard Vanhorn of Northampton Twp., Yeoman, and 
Solomon Fussell, of City of Phila., Chainmaker, exrs. 
Wit: Geo. Wilson, Henry Kreusen and John Pickering. 


Clough, George
1.143.  George Clough of County of Bucks.  
10th mo., 26th day, 1729. Proved March 30, 1731.
Wife Pleasant.  Son George.  Dau. Mary Shaw.  Dau.-in-law Isabel Heyworth.  £5 to Friends Mtg. of Bristol.  Dwelling House and Boulting House to be sold.  Son-in-law Joseph Shaw and Wm. Atkinson, exrs.
Wit: Tho. Clifford, William Silverstone, Benjamin Harris.

Clowes, John
A.44.  John Clowes of County of Bucks, Yeoman.  
Dated 11th mo., 29th day, 1686.  Proved 7th mo., 4th day, 1687.Wife Margery, 500 acres adjoining Delaware River called by one "The Clough" at her death to son William, Daus. Margery, wife of Richard Hough, and Sarah, wife of John Bainbridge of West New Jersey, dau. Rebecka Clowes.  Son Joseph, wife Margery extx.
Wit: Phinehas Pemberton, Richard Ridgway.

Coffing, Jacob
1.175.  Jacob Coffing of Northampton, Senior.  
August 26, 1732.  Proved October 9, 1732.
Sons William and Abraham, exrs. All lands. Eldest Son Jacob 5 shillings. 
Wit: Robert Heaton, John B. Brock, Danl. Brock.

Collins, Benjamin
1.5.  Benjamin Collins of the Town of Bristol, County of Bucks.  
1st mo., 23rd day, 1713.  Proved April 17th day, 1714.
Nathaniel Cleamans, Carpenter Tools, axes, etc. Ezekiel Cleamans coat, etc.  Lydia Cleamans.  Abraham Cleamans £3.10.  Wife Elizabeth Collins, residue of estate, real and personal, and sole extx.  Friend George Clough to assist her. 
Wit: Henry Tomlinson, Thomas Marriott, William Atkinson. 

Comely, Henry
A.8.  Henry Comely, of County of Bucks.  
June 26, 1684.  Proved 4th mo., 10th day, 1685. Wife Joan - Son Henry, 200 acres bought of Governor and 100 acres "on which I live."  Daughter Mary, 100 acres, uncultivated land. Friends Wm. [Edmd.?] Bennett, David Davis, and Wm. Paxson, exrs. to act with advice of monthly meeting of friends.
Wit: James George. Letters granted to David Davis, others refused.

Cooper, Jeremiah
2.135.  Jeremiah Cooper, no residence given.  
January 31, 1748/9.  Proved February 21, 1748/9.
Wife Rebecca, David Kinsey, and Thos. Atkinson, exrs. 
Children, Isaac, Rachel, Jeremiah, Rebecca, and Job.
Wit: Wm. Lee, Jabol Cooper, Wm. Smith.

Cooper, Sarah
1.233.  Sarah Cooper, Widow of Abraham, of Warminster Twp.  
4th mo., 1st day, 1736.  Proved March 18, 1736/7.
Son Joseph Cooper.  Daus. Lucretia and Tabitha. 
Jeremiah Langhorne and William Huddleston, exrs.
Wit: John Jones, Penman, Robert Pugh.

Cornish, Thomas
2.176.  Thomas Cornish, of the Falls Twp., Cooper.  
September 22, 1747.  Proved January 24, 1749.
Wife Tamer and Sons John and Thomas, exrs. 
Dau. Elizabeth Burroughs. 
Sons Thomas, 43 acres he lives on part of tract bought of Samuel Cary, 
and 30 acres bought of Thos. Cadwallader, also sword and gun.
Wit: Paul Wilmerton, Joseph Ashton, Samson Cary.

Crawford, Moses
2.232.  Moses Crawford, of Warwick Twp., Joiner.  
September 2, 1751. Proved October 31, 1751.
Wife Isabel and Robert Scott of Warwick, exrs. 
Sons Archibald, Robert, John, James, Moses and Samuel. 
Daus. Elinor, Anne and Jane.
Wit: William Abernethy, James Pook, Elinor Poak.

Creighton, William
2.254.  William Creighton, of Warrington Twp., Turner.  
August 16, 1746. Pr. June 17, 1747. 
Wife Agnes, plantation during life or widowhood for use of children. 
exrs. Richard Walker and John Gray of Warrington, Planters, 
Thomas Craig of Forks of Delaware, Esq., Richard Graham of Twp. of Rocky Hill 
and Joseph Armstrong of Bedminster Twp. 
Moveable to be sold to help clear the place and make a purchase thereof. 
Wit: John Gourley, Saml. Harper, Saml. Kennedy. Letters 
granted to Thos. Craig only on March 12, 1753.

Croasdale, Ezra
2.8.  Ezra Croasdale of Middletown.  
2 mo. (April) 17, 1727.  Proved August 2, 1740.
Wife. ---, sons William (eldest) and Jeremiah exrs. Grandsons John 
Croasdale, son of Wm. Ezra Croasdale, son of Jeremiah 200 acres in 
Solebury. Land in Newtown and Middletown.
Wit: Jonathan Carlile, Elizabeth Carlile, Elizabeth Randal.

Croasdale, Jeremiah
2.140.  Jeremiah Croasdale, of Middletown.  
11th mo., 23rd day, 1748.  Proved March 8, 1748/9.
Wife Grace, sons Ezra and Robert, Daus. Grace, Mercy, and Ann. 
4 younger children, Eber, Abijah, Macry, and Achsah. 
Son Ezra, James Thackeray, and Cuthbert Hayhurst, exrs.
Wit: Abrm. Chapman, Junr., John Evans, John Woolston.

Crosdale, William
1.22.  William Crosdale of Town of Bristol.  
1st mo., 30th day, 1715.  Proved January 10, 1715.
Grandson William Hill.  Daughter Agnes Hill, extx. Son-in-law Richard Hill.  Sis. Mary Smith's 8 children, Sis. Alice Pott's 10 children, Sis. Bridget Cougill's 4 children, Bro. John Croasdale's (dec'd.) 2 daus.  Money in hands of William Bleakey to People called Quakers at Bristol Meeting. George Clough and John Hall to have care of same. Brother-in-law John Cutler and David Potts.  Balance between me and Bro. Wm. Smith to Elizabeth Smith. Bal. between me and Marrah Wildman to her daughter Ruth Croasdale. 
Wit: Joseph Bond, James Moon, and William Atkinson. 

Cruson, Derrick
1.155.  Derrick Cruson of Southampton, Yeoman.  
January 4, 1729.  Proved December 25, 1731.
Wife Elizabeth.  Sons Garret, Francis, Nicholas, John Derrick, Henry.  Dau. Catharine. Plantation in Southampton to wife for life. 
Sons Garret and John, exrs.
Wit: Jacobus Vansand, Jacob Stricklin, John Hart.

Cumings, James
2.213.  James Cumings.  
July 1, 1750.  Proved August 13, 1750.
Caveat filed July 27, 1750. 
Wife Jane.  Bro. Robert, Rev. Chas. Beatty and Rev. Richard Treat, exrs. Bro. Robert, his wife Mary, sons John and James and dau. Jane. Bro. John and his sons Robert and James. Sister Margaret wife of John Gallasby of the Kingdom of Ireland. Kinsman Jacob Lindsey and James Lindsey, son of David. Daniel MacLean.  £50 to Rev. Charles Beatty and Rev. Richd. Treat in Trust for use of Presbyterian Church at Newtown.
Wit: Jonathan Bavington, David Lindsey, and John Hart. 
Caveat filed July 27, 1750 by widow, Jane Cummings. John Hart testified to writing will at dictition of Testator, other wits. and Evan Jones, testify. Pr. August 30, 1750 before Abraham Chapman, Richard Mitchell and John Abrm. Denormandie, Justices of Court of Common on Please and Lawrence Growden, Dep. Register.

Cutler, John
1.50.  John Cutler of Middletown.  
11th mo., 7th day, 1718.  Proved June 6, 1720.
Wife Margery, sole extx.  Son Benj. 56 acres in Middletown at age of 21. Daus. Elizabeth and Mary Cutler.  Neighbors John Stackhouse and Brother-in-law John Hayhurst.
Wit: Henry Barton, Thomas Thwaite, Cuthbert Hayhurst.

Cutler, Margery
1.75.  Margery Cutler of Middletown Twp., Widow.  
12th mo., 22nd day, 1722.  Proved August 20, 1723.
Son Benjamin to dwell with his uncle Cuthbert Hayhurst until of age. 2 daus. Elizabeth and Mary to be under their uncle's care and advice. 
Brothers John and Cuthbert Hayhurst, executors.
Wit: Joseph Walker, Ann Stackhouse, and Thomas Thwaite.

Cutler, William
1.8.  William Cutler of Southampton, Bucks County.  
5th mo., 23rd day, 1714. Proved July 30, 1714.
Mother Isabel Cutler £4 per annum during life.  Bro. Thomas Cutler, Sis. Margaret Briggs, Ellin and Jane Cutler.  Elizabeth, Mary and Benjamin Cutler, children of John Cutler, 
Sister Ellin Cutler, sole extx. 
Wit: John Routledge, John Wildman, John Cutler.


D Surnames


Darke, John
1.132.  John Darke of Makefield, Yeoman.  
April 27, 1730.  Proved July 23, 1730.
Wife Jane, sole ex'rx, all estate real and personal, paying children 5 shillings each.
Wit: Edward Lucas, William Gregory, Stephen Edwin.

Darke, Martha
1.182.  Martha Darke, Widow, of Falls Twp.  
March 7, 1725/6.  Proved December 26, 1732.
Friend Samuel Beakes, exr.  Brother John Worral of Chester County.  Cousins Ellin, Elizabeth, and Martha, daus. of Thomas Worrall, Martha dau. of Robert Thomas of North Wales. Mary Darke.
Wit: Henry Margerum, Samuel Coomb, Jane Margerum, Junr. 
Letters of Admr. c.t.a. granted to William Mead. 
Jane Margerum was Jane Scarborogh at the time of Proof of Will.

Darke, Samuel
1.77.  Samuel Darke of Falls Twp.  
April 22, 1722.  Proved December 4, 1723. 
Wife. ---- sole extx. Plantation and all estate except £50 to cousin John Darke. 
Wit: Thomas Worrall, Wm. Lacey, Robert Thomas.

Darrogh, Thomas
2.197.  Thomas Darrogh, of Bedminster Twp.  
March 16, 1749/50.  Proved April 3, 1750.
Wife Mary and William Means, exrs. 
Sons Robert (190 acres), Thomas (180 acres), William, Henry and James. 
Daus. Agnes, wife of John Davis, Esther, wife of George Scott, and Susannah Darrogh.
Wit: Francis McHenry, Thomas Morris.

Davies, John
2.88.  John Davies, of New Britain Twp., Yeoman.  
January 28, 1743/4.  Proved September 16, 1747.
Wife Isabel.  John and Tristram, exrs.  
Sons Nathaniel, Wm. John, Baxter and Tristram. 
Daus. Elizabeth Rogers and Elizabeth ---. 
Grandsons John Poak and John Crawford.
Wit: Richd. Walker, Benj. Snodgrass.

Davis, Daniel
2.256.  Daniel Davis of New Britain, Yeoman.  
September 27, 1751.  Proved April 13, 1753.
Wife Mary, sole extx. 
Eldest son John, 40 acres adj. David Evans and Benj. Griffith. 
2d. son Abel, 40 acres adj. Jenkin Evans and Jonathan Drake. 
3d. son David Davis, 130 acres I live on. Dau. Mary Davis.
Wit: Benj. Griffith, Junr., Benj. Griffith, Isaac Williams.
Codicil dated March 2, 1753.  Wit: Thos. Bartholomew.

Davis, William
2.120.  William Davis, of Bristol.  
August 25, 1748.  Proved October 3, 1748. 
Wife Sarah and Wm. Buckley, exrs. Est. to wife and all children. 
Wit: John Priestly, Samuel Jackson, John Frohock.

Dawes, David
2.144.  David Dawes of Wrightstown Twp., Yeoman.  
12th mo., 20th day,1748/9.  Proved March 27, 1749.
Wife Rebekah.  
Daus. Sarah Twining and Elizabeth Dawes. 
Plantation bounded by land of Warner, Eleazer Doan, and Bezebeel Wiggins. 
Grandchildren, Elizabeth, Mary, and Joseph Twining. 
John Twining, Junr., dau. Elizabeth Dawes, and Joseph Tomlinson, exrs.
Wit: John Linton, John Hampton, Joseph Hamton.

Dawson, John
2.364.  John Dawson, of Solebury.  
5th mo., 31, 1753.  Proved May 26, 1759. 
Dau. Anne Brown of Plumstead, granddau. Elizabeth Brown. 
Granddau. Martha Harvye of Makefield. 
Esther, Rachel, and Sarah, daus. of son Thomas Dawson. 
Son Thomas, exr.
Wit: Samuel Eastburn, Rees Davis, Henry Paxson, Junr.

Dawson, Robert
2.73.  Robert Dawson of Northampton Twp., Weaver.  
November 7, 1746. Proved December 2, 1746.
Wife Mary and Robert Parsons, exrs. Son Isaac.  John Dawson, son of 
Benjamin Dawson of Phila., Hatter.
Wit: Sarah Pritchard, John Evans, Samuel Pritchard.

Day, Christopher
2.141.  Christopher Day, of Plumstead, Yeoman.  
September 1, 1746.  Proved March 25, 1748/9.
Wife Martha.  Son Mathew, exr. 
Son Christopher 50 acres he lives on adj. Alex. Brown. 
Sons Joseph and Nathaniel. Daus. Abigail Poe and Ursula Fenton. 
Wit: Clement Doyle, Jno. Watson.

Dickinson, Thomas (or Dickerson)
A.34.  Thomas Dickinson [also Dickerson].  
5th mo., 23rd day, 1687.  Proved 10th mo., 29th day, 1687. Wife Alice, land on which I live and to be sole extx.  200 acres of land in "Writes Town" to kinsman Thomas Coleman.
Wit: Wm. Biles, John Cuff, Robt. Lucas, Tho. Dickenson.
Indorsement on will dated 5th mo., 25th day, 1687, declares bequest to wife to be to her and her heirs.

Doan, Eleazer, Jr.
2.308.  Eleazer Doan, Junr., of Makefield Upper.  
December 28, 1756. Proved March 31, 1757.
Wife Elizabeth.  
Thos. Atkinson and John Terry, both of Wrightstown, exrs. 
Children, Jonathan, Susanna, Rachel, and Ruth. Real estate to be sold. 
Wit: Bezebel Wiggins, Humphrey Parker, Junr., Grace Doan.

Doan, Eleazer, Sr.
2.319.  Eleazer Doan, Senr., of Upper Makefield, Yeoman.  
September 17, 1757.  Proved October 24, 1757.
Wife Rebeckah, son Benjamin, Abraham Chapman, and Thos. Ross, exrs. 
Elizabeth, widow of son Eleazer, December'd., and her children.  
Son David Doan, son John and his wife Hannah, each 5 shillings.  
Their children, plantation he lives on lying on Tohickon Creek near the 
Haycock, they are paying such sum for the support of their father as exrs. direct.  
Son Benjamin, plantation I live on bought of Widow Hillbourne con. 15 acres.  
Dau. Rebekah Doan (£120). 
Wit: Humphrey Parker, Junr., John Hayhurst, Grace Doan. 

Doane, Daniel
2.34.  Daniel Doane, of Newtown Twp., Carpenter.  
October 24, 1731.  Proved December 20, 1743.
Wife Mary and Joseph Wildman, exrs. Children Daniel, Eliezer, Elijah, 
and Joseph Doane, Lydia Stradling and Rebecca Randal.  Son-in-law 
George Randall. My children by wife Mary, viz., Samuel, Mary, Thomas, 
Sarah, and Ebenezer Doan. Wit: Henry Nelson, Joseph Yeates, John 
Worstall. Codicil dated 11th mo., 9th day, 1742, Euclides Longshore, 
exr., Jos. Wildman above named being December'd. 

Donham, Nathaniel
1.168.  Nathaniel Donham of Co. of Bucks, Yeoman.  
March 28, 1732.  Proved May 12, 1732.
Wife Hannah, sole ex'rx. and guardian of son Ephraim. Dau. Elizabeth House and Lot in Newtown now rented by John Frohock. Son Ephraim 48 acres in Newtown purchased of Joseph Lupton.
Wit: James Yeates, Sarah Twining, John Frohock.

Drake, Jonathan
2.271.  Jonathan Drake, of New Britain Twp.  
December 15, 1751.  Proved July 30, 1754.
Wife Mary. 
Sons George and Jonathan and Simon Butler, Junr., exrs. 
Sons George, William, Jonathan, and Thomas. 
Daus. Mary Bevan (eldest), wife of Mordecai Bevan, £30 for life then to her children.  
3 youngest daus. Deborah, Catharine, and Aphie Drake, £40 each. 
Son-in-law Mordecai Bevan £5 in consideration of his charge for building house he lives in. 
Thomas Humphrey and Isaac James both of Moungomery, exrs.
Wit: John Marks, Alexander Wright, Benjamin Griffith.

Dungan, Thomas
A.36.  Thomas Dungan, of Cold Spring, County of Bucks.  
12th mo., 3rd day, 1686.  Proved 11th mo., 24th day, 1687.Wife Elizabeth, sole extx.  3 sons, Thomas, Jeremiah, and John. Daus. Elizabeth West, Mary, Rebecka, and Sarah Dungan. Sons William and Clement. 
Wit: Arthur Cooke, John Cook, Wm. Dungan.
Appraisal made 12th mo., 4th day, 1687 by Edmond Lovet and Abraham Cox.

Dungan, Clement
1.175.  Clement Dungan, of Northampton, Senr.  
August 26, 1732.  Proved September 25, 1732.
Brother Jeremiah, sole exr. All lands.  Thomas Dungan of Warminster.  Nephew Wm. Dungan to pay Judey McCarty £6 due me. James Carrell to pay Bro. Thomas Dungan £3 and £3 to our new meeting house and be quit of debt he owes. Edward Doial to pay Jeremiah Dungan's youngest dau., Mary. 
Wit: David Drake, George Dungan, Daniel Brock, 
Jenkin Jones of Phila. and Joseph Earton of North Wales. 
Bond due from John Hart.

Dungan, Thomas
2.356.  Thomas Dungan, Warminster, Yeoman.  
December 1, 1758.  Proved February 3, 1759.
Wife Esther. 
Son Thomas and son-in-law Silas Yerkes, exrs. 
Son Abel, house where he dwells and 40 acres. Sons David, Enoch, and Benjamin. 
Daus. Hannah Yerkes, Elizabeth and Sarah Dungan.
Wit: Samuel Griffith, Garret Vanbuskirk, and John Hart.

Dungan, Thomas
2.365.  Thomas Dungan, Northampton, Yeoman.  
February 9, 1758.  Proved July 4, 1759.
Son John, exr. Plantation of 200 acres where he lives. 
Sons Thomas, Joseph, and James. 
Samuel, Jacob, and Jonathan, sons of son Jonathan, December'd. 
Daus. Elizabeth Hellings, Mary Barton, and Sarah Stephens.
Wit: Nath. Dorland, Jacob Carrell, Jemima Colton, John Hart.

Dungan, William
1.1.  William Dungan of County of Bucks, Yeoman. 
August 21, 1711.  Proved December 16, 1713.
Wife Deborah, extx. Sons, Thomas, William and Jeremiah. Daus. Deborah and Elizabeth Dungan.
Wit: John Smith, Ester Clay, Rebecka Smith.
Signed Willm. Dungan.

Dunkan, John
1.123.  John Dunkan of Bensalem, Yeoman.  
January 24, 1728.  Proved June 20th day, 1729.
Wife Margaret and son William, exrs. and sole legatees. 60 acres whereon I live to William.
Wit: John Kelohr, Sarah Dunkan, F. Parrell.

Dunn, Ralph
1.99.  Ralph Dunn, Northampton Twp.  
March 30, 1727.  Proved May 1, 1727. 
Wife. ---- sole extx.  
Son William land in Munor or Moorland. Sons Ralph and George land "here at home" Daus. Margaret, Mary, Sarah, Rephane, Rebecca, and Hannah. "Young Thomas Hardin" and Robert Hittin, Trustees. 
Wit: William Dunn, Jonathan Davis.

Dye, Jonathan
2.364.  Jonathan Dye, Bensalem, Laborer.  
March 20, 1759.  Proved December 11, 1759.
Wife Lydia 1 shilling, father William Dye and Dr. John Denormandie, exrs. 
Son Josias 1 shilling Residue to exrs for use and education of 
Dau. Ann. 
Wit: Samuel Woolston, Jos. Kees. Letters granted to Wm. Dye.

Dyer, Elizabeth
2.276.  Elizabeth Dyer, Widow of John Dyer of Plumstead.  
8th mo., 19th day, 1747.  Proved March 15, 1755.
Son Josiah Dyer and son-in-law Alexander Brown, exrs. 
Grandson Abraham Scott, dau. Esther Brown.
Wit: John Rich, Nathan Preston.

Dyer, John
1.262.  John Dyer, of Plumstead Twp., Yeoman.  
11 mo. (January) 20th day, 1738/9.  Proved March 3, 1738/9.
Wife Elizabeth. Sons Samuel, John, and Josiah. Dau. Hester Brown. Grandsons Abraham, Scot, Joseph, Josiah, Thomas, and John Dyer, and Josiah Brown. G. dau. Elizabeth Brown. 
Samuel and John, exrs.


E Surnames


Eaton, John
2.264.  John Eaton, of Warminster, Yeoman.  
September 26, 1753.  Proved November 8, 1753.
Wife Martha, extx. 
Sons Joseph (eldest), John, David, and Ed.

Eaton, Martha
2.301.  Martha Eaton, of Warminster Twp., Widow.  
September 20, 1756.  Proved October 5, 1756.
Sons Joseph, Lun, David, and Edward Eaton. 
Daus. Mary Jones and Sarah Lewis. 
Wit: James Stirling, Jacob Frank and William Hart.

Edwards, Thomas
2.16.  Thomas Edwards, of New Britain Twp., Yeoman.  
July 29, 1742.  Proved September 18, 1742.
Wife Jane, Bro. John and William Edwards, son of Bro. John, exrs. Son 
Peter (weakly) other children and child unborn. exrs. to confirm to 
Thomas Lewis 40 acres on N.E. side of Great Road as per contract.
Wit: Robert Thomas, Grace Thomas, Benj. Griffith.

Ellet, William
1.58.  William Ellet of Co. of Bucks.  
12th mo., 9th day, 1714.  Proved September 15, 1721.
Wife. ---- Son-in-law, James Towney, (exr) Plantation. Daus. Ann Shallcross, Elizabeth Doudney, Mary Hawkins, Sarah Bidgood.
Wit: Benj. Harris, Mary Atkinson.

Ellicott, Andrew, Jr.
2.12.  Andrew Ellicott, Junr., of Solebury, Weaver.  
December 20, 1740.  Proved October 5, 1741.
Wife Ann, extx. To child at her death.
Wit: Thos. Bye, John Price, Wm. Saterthwait.

Evans, James
2.124.  James Evans, of Buckingham Twp.  
September 14, 1747.  Codicil October 9, 1747.  Proved December 21, 1748.
Wife Elizabeth.  
Sons Wm. Davis, Junr. and Evan Stephens, Junr., exrs. 
Daus. Mary Davis, Sobilla Stephens, Margaret Hough, Elizabeth, Hannah, 
Sarah and Rachel Evans. 
Grandson Benjamin Hough.  
£5 to Overseers of Buckingham Mtg. towards building stone grave yard. 
Wit: William George, George Hughes.

Evans, John
1.241.  John Evans, of Northampton Twp.  
October 4, 1737.  Proved November 12, 1737. 
Wife Judith.  Son John and child unborn. Son-in-law Cornelius McCarty. Jeremiah Croasdale, exr. Lease of land from Isaac Pennington. 
Wit: Lawrence McSorely, James Ellit, Joseph Wildman.


F Surnames


Fell, Benjamin
2.342.  Benjamin Fell, Buckingham, Yeoman.  
9th mo., 6th day, 1758.  Proved September 22, 1758.
Wife Sarah. Son John and Friend Joseph Watson, exrs.  Son John, 50 acres bought of half Bro. Thomas Fell suvyd. by Jno. Watson, Jr. Son Asa, 42 acres bought of Adam Harker and 20 acres bought of Wm. George adj. Thos. Martin. Son Benjamin, land bought of Jonathan Brightwell. Sons Levi and Thomas 125 acres devised by Father Joseph Fell. Son Asa, lots in Phila. bought of Robert Scarborrough and Jos. Houseworth. "Little Son Morrs" 63 acres purchased of Wm. George.  Levi to live with his uncle Isaac Cleaver till 21. Daus. Phebe, Deborah, and Hannah, last two left to care of their aunts Mary Good and Rebekah Cleaver. Lots in Northern Liberties bought of Wm. Seiter and Isaac Dawson. John Watson, Junr. and Samuel Foulke, Guardians.
Wit: Nathaniel West, John Brown, Titus Fell.

Fell, Joseph
2.105.  Joseph Fell, of Buckingham Twp., Yeoman.  
12th mo., 5th day, 1746.  Proved April 28, 1748.
Wife Elizabeth, extx. 
Sons, Titus (plantation), Thomas, George, Joseph, Benjamin, John, and Isaac. 
Daus. Tamer Kinsey, Sarah Church, and Rachel Kirk. 
Wit: John Bradfield, Junr., John Vanduren, Jacob Holcombe.

Fenton, Ephraim
2.222.  Ephraim Fenton, of Buckingham, Yeoman.  
September 7, 1738.  Proved December 24, 1750.
Wife Mary. 
Eldest son Ephraim, 180 acres off east end of tract where he lives. 
Sons Josiah and Samuel, bal. of tract. Land in N.J. to 3 sons. 
Dau. Mary. 
Nehemiah Blackshaw of Falls Twp., exr.
Wit: Mathew Hall, Benj. Fell, Chas. Bolton. (Exr. named and also eldest 
son being December'd. Letters granted to Josiah Fenton.).

Field, Benjamin
2.178.  Benjamin Field, of Middletown Twp.  
10th mo., 6th day, 1749. Proved February 3, 1749.
Wife Sarah, extx. 
Sons Benjamin, Thomas, Edward, and Jennings. 
Daus. Sarah Stockdale, Susanna, Elizabeth, and Mary.
Wit: Wm. Blaker, Jos. Stackhouse, Wm. Paxson.

Finley, Archibald
2.195.  Archibald Finley, of New Britain, Mason, nuncupative, 
Declared March 11, 1749/50.  Signed March 12, 1749/50.  Proved March 27, 1749/50. 
Wife Margaret and 2 eldest sons, John and Henry, exrs. 
Estate to be divided among children "as the law directs." Simon Butler of New 
Britain and Isaac James of Montgomery (sic) Phila. Co., Trustees. 
Signed by Robert Lalor, Henry Kelso, and James Finley. 
Letters granted to Margaret and John Finley.

Freame, William
2.272.  William Freame of Plumstead Twp.  
September 24, 1754.  Proved October 16, 1754.
Wife Anne. 
Sons Thomas (5 shillings), Archibald (5 shillings), James (5 shillings). 
Daus. Elizabeth (5 shillings). 
Residue to sons, William and John. 
George Logan and Robert Barnhill, exrs.
Wit: Chas. Stewart and Joseph Stewart.

Frohock, John
2.155.  John Frohock of. --- 
Dated February 25, 1748.  Proved June 10, 1749. 
Child, Thomas Hugh. "Have lain under great obligations to Mr. 
DeNormandie's family from the time I first came into America. ..." "... 
now desire Mrs. Denormandie to take my children under her care."  exrs. 
to write to my sisters in England "upwards to 20 yrs. since I left Europe." 
If any estate there, to go to my 4 children, John, William, Thomas and Hugh. 
Hon. John Coxe, Esq. and Dr. John Denormandie, exrs.
Wit: John Abm. Denormandie, Jos. White, Inkeeper, and John Allen.

Frost, John
1.31.  John Frost of Newtown.  
8th mo., 20th day, 1716.  Proved November 16, 1716.
Two daus.-in-law, Margaret Hillborn and Isabella Carter. Margaret's son, Samuel Hillborne when 21.  Thos. Hillborne and John Stackhouse Trustees for him.  Brothers Joseph, Edmund, Samuel, Isaac, and Thomas Frost, Sis. Elizabeth Francis.  To John Carter my servant man John Jones.  
John Wildman, exr. 
Wit: Robert Streator, Isaac Williams, Robert Carter. 


G Surnames


Gibbs, Henry
A.12.  Henry Gibbs of County of Bucks, Carpenter, 
no date, Proved 10th mo., 16th day, 1685.
Wife Elizabeth Gibbs, (extx.) 130 acres in Bucks County. Gives daughter Elizabeth to Anne Harrison for term of 2 years, gives son, John to Edmond Lovet for 2 years.  "John Bainbridge owes me 7 shillings, 6 pence."  Edmond Lovet and Phineas Pemberton to appraise goods.
Wit: John Kinsey and Jacob Turner.

Gilbert, Samuel
2.282.  Samuel Gilbert, of Warminster.  
June 9, 1755.  Proved July 23, 1755. 
Wife Mary and Bro. John exrs. 
Son William, 60 acres and Dwelling House. 
Dau. Margaret, 40 acres.
Wit: Peter Gilbert, Jos. Roberts, John Erwin.

Gilbert, William
2.173.  William Gilbert of Warminster, Yeoman.  
November 20, 1749.  Proved January 8, 1749/50.
Wife Lucretia and Bro. Nicholas, exrs. 
Sons Seth (eldest), Silas, and Joseph. 
Wit: Robert Tomkins, John Heaton, John Hart.

Gosline, John
2.84.  John Gosline, of Middletown Twp., Carpenter.  
March 24, 1746/7. Pr. April 22, 1747. 
Wife Rebekah. Sons William, John, and Jacob. 
Daus. Rebekah and Martha. 
Relation Wm. Burras and Friend John Bessonet, exrs. 
Wit: Peter Peterson Vanhorne, Henry Mitchell, James Bodine, Robert Brodnax. 

Grant, Neill
2.223.  Neill Grant, of Makefield Twp.  
May 12, 1749.  Proved February 14, 1750/1.
Wife Elizabeth and son Robert, exrs. 
Son Amos to be provided for being by accident rendered uncapable of helping himself. 
Son Thomas. 
Daus. Elizabeth, Catharine, Margaret, Mary, and Anna.
Wit: Joseph Duer, Wm. Nixon, Chas. Bryan.

Gray, John
2.150.  John Gray, of Warrington Twp., Yeoman.  
April 5, 1749.  Proved May 9, 1749.
Wife Margaret.  Bro. Richard Walker, Rev. Charles Beatty and Rev. --- Treat, exrs. Niece Sarah Craig living with her aunt, Margaret. Nephews David and Robert Graham. Niece Anna Graham.Children of Margaret Graham,December'd. - late wife of Robert Miller. John McKey, Senr., and John McKey, Junr., living at Tohikon. Ann McKey, living in Ireland. Cousin Henry Gray, living in Ireland. Second cousin John Gray, living in Ireland. Residue of personal estate and plantation to wife for life, then to be sold.  £2 of Proceeds per annum to be paid for support of Ministry at New Pres. Mtg. House where Rev. Charles Beatty preaches. 1/2 of residue for use of said Beatty during his ministry at said church. 1/2 for use of Religious Students for the Ministry. When Beatty ceases to preach, whole profits for use of Students.
Wit: Wm. McConnell, Jos. Weir, John Craig.

Greasley, Thomas
1.90.  Thomas Greasley of Richland Twp., Yeoman.  
1st mo., 4th day, 1725/6.  Proved August 25, 1726.
Wife Dorothy and Father John Creasley, exrs.  Sons, Thomas, John, William and child unborn.
Wit: Wm. Nixon, Edward Roberts, Abraham Griffith.

Griffith, Evan
2.326.  Evan Griffith, of Hilltown Twp., Yeoman.  
December 15, 1757. Proved February 15, 1758.
"Stricken in years." 
Sons Nathaniel and John, exrs. 
Wife Mary. 
Son Nathaniel, 101 acres he lives on bought of John Plumly. 
Son Abraham, £10 "provided he or his son Edward personally demand it.." 
Son John, 103, 1/2 acres bought of Jer. Langhorn. 
Sons Jacob (5 shillings), Howell (5 shillings). 
"Bond of son Howell's in consideration of Land conveyed to him to 
be paid by wife as per my marriage contract with her.." 
Son Isaac, 103, 1/2 acres he lives on. 
Gd.son Isaac Lewis. 
Daus. Catherine, wife of Theophilus Williams and Sarah, wife of Thos. Bate. 
John Jones, Carpenter of Moungomery, Morris Morris of New Britain, and 
Thomas and Ephraim Thomas of Hilltown, Trustees.
Wit: Jos. Griffith, Mordecai Rowland, Rachel Griffith, Benj. Griffith. 
Letters to John.

Griffith, John
1.3.  John Griffith, of Township of Woodbridge, East Jersey.  
June 27, 1713.  Proved October 27, 1713.
Wife Elizabeth and son-in-law James Heaton, exrs. Daus. Susannah Carter,Ann Heaton, Mary and Martha Griffith, Cousin Abraham Griffith.
Wit: Ephraim Heaton, Diana Griffith, John Morris.

Griffith, John
1.272.  John Griffith, of Bucks Co., Miller.  
4th mo., 1st day, 1738.  Proved September 9, 1739.
Wife Ann, extx. All estate real and personal to be sold, 1/3 to herself,2/3 to 3 children, Hannah, Sarah, and Samuel. when of age.
Wit: Robert Colket, Abraham Griffith.

Griffon, William
2.43.  William Griffon, of Upper Makefield, Farmer.  
9th mo., 20th day, 1743.  Proved December 14, 1744.
Wife Sarah and brother-in-law Edward Beck, exrs. Eldest son Peter, son 
Aaron, and dau. Sarah.
Wit: Amos Strickland, Agnes Strickland, and John Ogg.

Growden, Joseph
1.141.  Joseph Growden of Trevose, Bucks Co. Gent.  
July 25, 1730.  Proved December 28, 1730.
Wife Ann, sole extx., son Joseph, Plantation, "Richelieu" and water mill adj. Francis Searle, Herman Vansandt leaving off encumbrance to Collet. Dau. Hannah Growdon, Plantation adj. Duncan and Arthur Searle, formerly in possession of Francis Lucas. Dau. Ganifeir Cooper, grandson Francis Richardson, son of Francis Richardson late of Phila., goldsmith,Joseph Richardson his brother.  Son Lawrence 5 shillings.  son-in-law David Lloyd 5 shillings. 
Wit: Tho. Stackhouse, John Stackhouse, Wm. Watson, Griffith Owen. 


H Surnames


Hair, William
2.294.  William Hair, of New Britain Twp., Farmer.  
January 22, 1756.  Proved July 6, 1756.
Eldest Bro. Joseph Hair and John Davies, exrs. Sister Jean wife of John 
Robinson, house they live in for life and 2 acres adj. Joseph Barton. 
Father to be provided for.  £8 for support of Gospel Ministry at Neshaminy 
where Rev. Charles Beatty preaches, Ruling elders to take charge of same. 
Sister Mary Hair. Bro. Benj. Hair.
Wit: John Mitchell, Mathew Hinds.

Hambleton, James
2.233.  James Hambleton, of Solebury Twp., Yeoman.  
7th mo., 9th day, 1751.  Proved November 8, 1751.
Wife Mary. 
Son Stephen and son-in-law Samuel Armitage, exrs. 
200 acres to be sold. Residue to son Stephen.  Son William.  
Grandsons James and John Armitage.  
Daus. Grace and Gennett.
Wit: John Scarborough, Joseph Skelton, Saml. Eastburn.

Hambleton, Mary
2.298.  Mary Hambleton, of Solebury, Widow.  
September 6, 1756.  Proved September 17, 1756.
Son Stephen and son-in-law Thomas Paxson, exrs. 
Dau. Grace Roberts, Jerimet Austin and Mary Paxson. 
Grandchildren, James and John Hamilton (sons of Stephen), 
Nicholas, Samuel and Hannah Austin and James and John Armitage. 
Wit: Matt. Hughes, Elizabeth Hughes, and George Hughes.

Harding, Thomas
1.187.  Thomas Harding, of Southampton, Yeoman.  
February 4, 1728/9. Proved December 26, 1732.
Wife Mary.  Sons-in-law Wm. Crodell, Jos. Arbuckel and Kinsman Thos. Gill, exrs.  Daus. Mary Arbuckle and Grace Croasdell.  Dau.-in-law Mary Harding.  9 grandsons, John, Abraham, Isaac, and Henry Harding and Thomas Harding, Thomas Hillburn, John Arbucke and John Croasdale. goddaus, Mary, Sarah, Rebecca Croasdale, Mary Harding, Grace and Hannah Arbuckle.  Thomas Butler and his sister Mary.
Wit: Mary Simcock, Jacob Simcock, Junr., John Simcock. 
Land where Mark Butteridge formerly divdt. Land in Phila. bot of Penn in 1688.  Land in Newtown. 

Harris, Benjamin
2.129.  Benjamin Harris, of Borough of Bristol.  
December 27, 1748.  Proved January 23, 1748/9.
Wife Ann and Bro-in-law Joseph Shaw, exrs. 
Daus. Mary and Ann Harris.
Wit: Richd. Allen, Sarah Davis, Wm. Atkinson.

Hart, Eleanor
2.283.  Eleanor Hart, wife of John Hart of Warminster.  
April 10, 1750. Proved August 21, 1755.
Children, Joseph, Silas, and Oliver Hart, Lucretia Gilbert, and Edith Hough. 
Joseph Price, son of dau. Susanna, December'd.  each 1 shilling sterling. 
Husband John Hart, exr. all my interest in estate of my 
grandfather Thomas Holme late of Lower Dublin, Phila. Co. Gent. 
December'd. my mother's father. 
Wit: James Wallas, Roger O'Neal, Henry Limboker. 

Hart, Elizabeth
2.201.  Elizabeth Hart, of Plumstead, Widow, 
Date April 3, 1750.  Proved April 20, 1750.
Sons Joseph and Samuel. Daus. Nellie and Elizabeth Hart. 
Gd. Daus. Elizabeth McGlaughlin, Elizabeth Hart, and Elizabeth Mathers.
Wit: Charles Williams, Wm. Logan.  
Eldest son James renounces, Letters granted to son Joseph.

Hart, John
1.11.  John Hart of Warmister Twp. Bucks County.  
September 14, 1713.  Proved November 5, 1714.
Wife. --- 200 acres heretofore given to son John Hart. Son Thomas 200 acres as per agreement.  Son Josiah Lots in Phila. Dau. Mary.  
Son John, sole exr. 
Wit: John Morris, Thomas Reed, Joseph Todd.

Hart, Samuel
2.201.  Samuel Hart, of Plumstead, Yeoman.  
March 28, 1750.  Proved April 20, 1750.
Wife Elizabeth. John Gaddis and James Hart, exrs. 
Sons James (eldest), William, Joseph, John, Samuel. 
Daus. Mary McGlaughin, Jane Mathers, Nellie and Elizabeth Hart.
Wit: Charles Williams, William Logan.

Hartley, Edward
2.52.  Edward Hartley, of Solebury, Yeoman.  
4 mo. (June) 13, 1744.  Proved June 14, 1745.
Sons, Thomas and John, exrs. Son Thomas. Dau. Jennett Hughes. 
Son Roger's 7 children.
Wit: David Kinsey, Tamar Kinsey, Jacob Holcombe.

Harvey, Robert
1.97.  Robert Harvey of the Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
March 13, 1726.  Proved April 24, 1727.
Wife Susanna sole extx.  
Sons Robert and John, Plantation and meadows called "Cadwallader Swamp" and "Birtch Swamp" the latter purchased of Samuel Darke. Agreement with Thomas Walthell for sales of Mault House and Lot to be fulfilled by Trustees and exrs. Joseph Peace, John Sotcher, and Jos. Kirkbride, Junr., Trustees.
Wit: Josiah Patterson, Wm. Eaton, Clear Smith.

Harvye, Benjamin
1.137.  Benjamin Harvye of Makefield Twp., Yeoman.  
March 17, 1728.  Proved March 8, 1730.
Wife Susanna and Bro. Mathias Harvye, exrs.  Sons Benjamin and John, Daus. Sarah and Mary (all minors).
Wit: Wm. Russel, John Brown, Charles Bryan.

Harvye, Matthias
2.17.  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.

Harvye, Thomas, Jr.
2.170.  Thomas Harvye, Junr., of Upper Makefield, Yeoman.  
Dated November 14, 1749.  Proved December 9, 1749.
Wife Magdalen and Dau. Ann Ann Harvye. 
Jos. Duer and Geo. Logan, exrs.
Wit: James Logan, Henry Harvye, Abrm. Harvye.  
exrs. named renounced and Letters granted to widow.

Harvye, Thomas
2.354.  Thomas Harvye, of Makefield, Yeoman.  
August 23, 1758.  Proved February 2, 1759.
Wife Tamer, son-in-law Richard Holcombe of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., N.J. 
and William Pearson of Buckingham, exrs. 
Sons Joseph and Mathias, plantation I live on adj. Benj. Taylor, John Duer, 
and Joseph Johnson. 
Youngest son William, plantation in Twp. of Plesgrove, Salem Co., West Jersey, when 21. 
Daus. Ann Baley, Hannah Milnor, Elizabeth Coryell, 
Mary Holcombe, Letitia and Sarah Harvye. 
Grandson Thomas Harvye, son of Benjamin, December'd. 
Grandson Thomas Milnor, son of John. 
Granddau. Ann Harvye, dau. of Thos. Junr. 
Wit: Edmund Briggs, Stephen Field, James Dyer. 

Haworth, George
1.88.  George Haworth of Buckingham.  
11 mo. (January), 27th day, 1724.  Proved May 6, 1725.
Wife Sarah, Plantation while she remains a widow and at her marriage "to be divided among all my children."  
Wife and brother-in-law John Fisher, exrs. 
Wit: John Searbrough, Lawrence Bearson, Ambrose Barcroft, Joseph Sidell. 

Haworth, George
2.136.  George Haworth, of Buckingham Twp. 
12th mo., 2d. 1748/9.  Proved February 24, 1748/9.
Wife Martha, probably with child. Brothers, Stephanus (eldest), Absalom, 
James and John.  Sister Mary Mitchener.  
Bro. John and Father-in-law, Mathew Hall, exrs. 
Bro. John, all lands.
Wit: John Scarbrough, John Fisher, Nathan Preston.

Hayhurst, Cuthbert
1.219.  Cuthbert Hathurst.  
6th mo., 20th day, 1733. 
Wife Mary.  Eldest son William, place I live on. Sons John and James.  Daus. Elizabeth (eldest) and Ruth. No exr. mentioned. Cuthbert Hayhurst and Benjamin Cutler, Trustees. 
Wit: James Thackeray, Benj. Cutler. 
Letters c.t.a. granted to Mary Hayhurst. 

Hayhurst, Rachel
1.19.  Rachel Hayhurst of Middletown.  
9th mo., 6th day, 1714.  Proved July 18, 1715.
Money due for goods sold by way of London as admix of husband Wm. Hayhurst. Bros-in-law John Cutler and John Hayhurst exrs. to bind out the children where they are or elsewhere.  Residue of estate for maintenance of youngest daughter.  exrs. to act with advice of People called Quakers at Middletown. 
Wit: Cornelius MacCarty, Susanna Carter, Margery Cutler. 

Head, John
Page. 95.  John Head, of Solebury Twp., yeoman.  
June 5, 1745.  Proved December 17, 1747.
Wife Olive and Thomas Dawson, exrs.  
Sons John and Abraham.  Daus. Mary and Rebecah.
Wit: Paul Kester and William Kitchin.

Hearl, Thomas
1.18.  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.

Heaton, Robert
1.33.  Robert Heaton of Middletown, Yeoman.  
April 16, 1716.  Proved July 16, 1717.
Wife Alice sole extx.  Sons Robert, James, and Ephraim. Sons-in-law Thomas Stackhouse and Henry Comely.  Son Robert and Henry Comly Trustees. 
Wit: John Ledyard, Robert Heaton, Junr., Henry Comely.
Signed Robert Heaton.

Heaton, Robert, Sr.
2.26.  Robert Heaton, Senr., of Hampton Twp.  
March 17, 1743.  Proved July 23, 1743.
Wife Susanna.  "Son and Heir" Robert Heaton, exr. Daus. Sarah Walker (eldest), Grace Croasdale, Elizabeth Noble, Alice Plumly and Anna Heaton (youngest).  Bond agt. Wm. Noble.
Wit: Thos. Cooch, Wm. Cartar, Henry Noden.  Codicil dated March 25, 
1743. 

Hellens, Elizabeth
2.169.  Elizabeth Hellens, of Newtown, Widow.  
August 30, 1749.  Codicil September 4, 1749.  Proved December 10, 1749.
Sons John and Joseph Walley, former husband John Walley, December'd. 
Elizabeth Tomlinson, wife of James. Deborah Letch, wife of James, 
Sarah Riche, wife of John.  Evan Jones and wife Rebecca.  Bro. Samuel Hough.  
Bond agt. Joseph Stackhouse, son of Robert. Amos Strickland to hold 
land leased of son Joseph Walley, and to build a stone house at expense 
of estate of John Walley, December'd. Agnes, wife of Amos Strickland. 
Amos Strickland, exr. 
Wit: Evan Davis, Wynchel Opdycke, Agnes Buckman.

Hellens, Nicholas
2.54.  Nicholas Hellens, of Newtown, Yeoman.  
July 19, 1745.  Proved August 6, 1745.
Wife Elizabeth and son Robert, exr. Sons Simon, John, and Richard.  
Daus. Elizabeth Griffith, Mary Dungan, Sarah Shaw, Martha Doyle, and 
Patience Vanhorne.
Wit: Jos. Thornton, Wm. Ashburn, Robert Heaton.

Hembry, Joseph
1.64.  Joseph Hembry of Makefield Twp. Worsted Comber.  
June 15, 1721.  Proved April 9, 1722.
Joseph Kirkbride, Edward Lucas and John Thacher, executors. Samuel Coombes £10.  James Downey £10.  Jos. Higginbotham £5.
Wit: Thomas Jones, Elizabeth Cutifer.

Heston, Zebulon
1.55.  ZEBULON HESTON of Wrightstown. 
February 20, 1720/1.  Proved April 4, 1722. 
Wife Dorothy and John Routledge, exrs.  
Eldest son Zebulon (minor), rest of children, Rachel Lacey, 
John, Jemimy, Stephen, Jacob, Isaac, and Thomas Heston.  
Grandchildren, Rachel and Mary Lacey. 
Land purchased of John Estaugh. 
Wit: John Wildman, Joseph Wildman.

Hickst, Mary
2.346.  Mary Hickst, Widow of Charles Hickst, Buckingham.  
October 20, 1758.  Proved November 8, 1758.
Sons Edward and Kemble Hickst, Plantation I live on conveyed to my 
Husband and myself by my grandfather Richard Murray.  also 47 acres 
adj. conveyed to me by Abrm. Chapman and survd. by Jno. Watson, Junr. 
Residue to son Thomas Hickst. John Thomas and John Wilkinson, exrs.
Wit: Peter Titus, Oliver Titus, and Thos. Chapman.

Higgs, James
1.226.  James Higgs, of "Burrough of Bristol."  
11th mo., 10th day, 1735/6.  Proved January 22, 1735/6.
Wife Elizabeth.  Son James.  Children, Mary, Elizabeth, Jane, James and Ann Higgs. Wife to have use of children's legacies until they are 14. Samuel Cary of Newtown and Samuel Bunting of Bristol, exrs.
Wit: Benjamin Harris, Richard Glover, Wm. Atkinson.

Hill, John
2.138.  John Hill, of Buckingham, Yeoman.  
11th mo., 15th day, 1748. Proved March 4, 1748/9.
Wife ---.  Sons William and Joseph, exrs. 
Children, William, Thomas, Hannah, Joseph, Benjamin, 
John, James, Samuel, Moses, and Aaron.
Wit: Samuel Wilson, Thos. Gilbert, Junr., Thos. Ross.

Hill, Joseph
2.48.  Joseph Hill, of Warminster Twp., Yeoman.  
July 31, 1733.  Proved March 22, 1744.
"Neece" Mary Wood wife of Thomas Wood of East Jersey, Clothier, exr. 
All estate for life, at her decease to her children, Joseph, William, 
and Richmandy Wood. Wit: John Scott, Ann Lida, January MacFarland, John Hart. 

Hillborn, Robert
1.46.  Robert Hillborn of Newtown.  
1st mo., 24th day, 1719/20.  Proved April 25, 1720.
Wife Mary, Father-in-law Thomas Hardin and Brother-in-law Thomas Hardin, Junr. exrs.  Son Thomas all land at Newtown, when 21.
Wit: Abraham Chapman, Amos Watson, Katharine Hillborn.

Hillborn, Thomas
1.68.  Thomas Hillborn of Newtown, Yeoman.  
11th mo. (January), 10th day, 1717.  Proved May 13, 1723.
 Wife Elizabeth, sole Executrix.  Son Robert.  Land adj. Bowman's and Samuel Hillborn's not to be sold before son Thomas cometh of age. Three youngest children, John, Joseph, and Rachel.  4 daus. Mary Watson, Elizabeth Darlington, Katharine and Rachel Hillborn, Grandson Samuel, son of Samuel and Margaret. Land at Egg Harbor to John and Joseph.
Wit: John Twining, John Penquite, John Kirk.

Hiscock, William
A.13.  William Hiscock, (nuncupative).  
10th mo., 21st day, 1685.  Proved 11th mo., 8th day, 1685.Wearing apparell to Joshua Boare(Bore). Plantation to John Webster, flitch of Bacon to Robert Lucas, overplus to those in greatest need in County of Bucks. Letters granted to Wm. Beaks and Robert Lucas. Signed Joshua Boare and Margaret, wife of said Joshua.

Holcombe, Jacob
2.118.  Jacob Holcombe, of Buckingham Twp., Yeoman.  
6 mo 1748. 
Wife Mary, extx. 
Son Thomas. Kinsman Barnard Hough. 
Daus. Sarah, Rebecca, Mary, Elizabeth, Susanna, Hannah, and Sophia. 
Grandson Jacob Holcombe, spoons marked "R.H.." 
John Watson, Overseer.
Wit: James Bradshaw, Joel Lowther, John Hill.

Hough, John
2.42.  John Hough, of Solebury, Yeoman.  
6th mo., (August) 12, 1744. Proved November 17, 1744.
Wife Elenor and son William, exrs. Children, William, Mary, Daniel, 
Joseph, John, Richard, and Jane.
Wit: Abraham Cowgill, Dorothy Cowgill, John Hill.

Hough, Margery
1.53.  Margery Hough of County of Bucks, Widow.  
11th mo., 27th day, 1715.  Proved February 6, 1720.
Sons, Richard, John and Joseph.  Daus. Sarah Atkinson and Mary Atkinson.  Grandchildren, Hannah, Jane, William, John, Mary, and Thomas Atkinson and Richard Hough.  
Son-in-law Wm. Atkinson exr.
Wit: George Clough, John Large, James Watson.

Howell, Daniel
1.270.  Daniel Howell of Solebury, Yeoman.  
April 14, 1739.  Proved September 28, 1739.
Son Benjamin Howell.  Son-in-law Job Howell.  William Rettinhouser of Amwell and Joseph Howell of Bethlehem, County of Hunterdon, N.J., exrs. All lands except 1/8 of a Proprietary Right purchased by Father Howell. 
Wit: Daniel Howell, Edward Milnor, Christn. Search.

Howell, Thomas
2.311.  Thomas Howell, of Warwick Twp.  
September 26, 1755.  Proved June 4, 1757. 
Wife Citrian.  Son Thomas, exr. All Lands.  
Daus. Mary James, Sarah Rowlen, and Citren ---. 
Granddau. Mary Howell.
Wit: John Griffith and John Beard.

Huff, Michael
A.35.  Michael Huff.  
4th mo., 3rd day, 1685.  Proved 11th mo., 24th day, 1687.
Wife Joan.  Daughter Mary Huff. Signed Michel Huf.
Wit: John Otter, Edmund Lovet.
Appraisal made 6th mo., 26th day, 1687 by James Boyden and Edmond Bennett. 

Hulme, George
1.129.  George Hulme of Middletown, Yeoman.  
June 9, 1729.  Proved January 8, 1729.
Wife Ruth and Brother-in-law Jonathan Palmer, exrs.  Children.
Wit: Joseph Kirkbride and Thomas Pugh.

Humphrey, John
1.207.  John Humphery of New Britain, Yeoman.  
December 17, 1733.  Proved March 13, 1733/4.
Wife Ann, sole extx. Son and 2 daus. in Great Britain.  Dau. Ann.
Wit: John Rowland, William Jones, Reese Lewis.

Hutchinson, John
2.60.  John Hutchinson, of Falls Twp., Taylor.  
January 24, 1740/1.  Proved November 27, 1745.
Wife. ---. Brothers-in-law John Burges and Mahlon Kirkbride, exrs. Sons 
John, Joseph, Thomas, Michel, Randal, and Samuel. Daus. Hanna Murphy, 
Priscilla, Phebe, Mary and Marcy Hutchinson. Land in Quohocking in the 
Jerseys. Land sold by me to Michel Reup to be confirmed to him when 
paid for. Wit: Daniel Burges, Samuel Burges, Elen Burges.

Hutchinson, John
2.357.  John Hutchinson, of Northampton.  
January 8, 1759.  Proved February 27, 1759.
Wife Jean and James Hutchinson of Northampton Co., exrs. 
Sons Robert and Thomas. Youngest Dau. Jean.
Wit: Wm. Wear, James Loughrey, Alex. McCamon.

Hutchinson, Joseph
2.184.  Joseph Hutchinson, of the Falls Twp.  
9th mo., 21st day, 1749.  Proved March 5, 1749.
Wife Sarah and Brothers Michel and Randal, exrs. 
Children, Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Martha, and Joseph.
Wit: Laurence Terry, John Kirkbride, Junr., Henry Addington.

Hutchinson, Sarah
2.123.  Sarah Hutchinson, of Falls Twp., Widow.  
8th mo., 28th day, 1748.  Proved November 19, 1748.
Bro-in-law, Samuel Bunting, dau. Phebe,  exrs. 
Son Samuel. 
Dau. Phebe, and Mary Hutchinson and Priscilla Coats. 
Granddau. Sarah Coats. Bond of Joseph Burgess of Buckingham to Saml.
Wit: Thomas Green, Phebe Milnor, Samuel Burgess.



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Jackson, Daniel
1.244.  Daniel Jackson, of Burrough of Bristol.  
December 20, 1736.  Proved November 25, 1737.
3 children, Joseph Jackson, Hannah Keen, and Susanna Bourne, exrs. Son Joseph's 2 sons Daniel and Samuel. Bro. Richard's daughter Rebecca Ryland. Andrew Hamilton, Trustee to see that son John's son John is not wronged in division of land in Buckingham given to my children by father-in-law Joseph Baynes and that he is not wronged out of what he is right heir to in Broad-Kill Sussex Co. 

James, John
2.148.  John James of New Britain, Weaver.  
January 13, 1747/8.  Proved May 8, 1749.
Son Thomas, exr. Sons William, Isaac. 
Thomas (lent me £100.  18 yrs. ago). 
Daus. Sarah Lewis, Rebecca Miner, and Mary James. 
Wm. Davis Baptist Minister at new Meeting house where I am a member. 
Joseph Eaton, Baptist Minister. Griffith Owen and David Jones, Trustees.
Wit: Hugh Edmunds, John Edmund, and Mordecai Bevan.

Jamison, Alexander
2.146.  Alexander Jamison, of Warwick, Yeoman.  
September 27, 1747.  Proved March 29, 1749.
Wife Martha and Robert and Henry Jamison, Seniors, exrs. 
Sons Henry, William, Robert, Alexander, and John.
Wit: William Miller and Anne Miller.

Jeffs, Robert (or Jeffes)
A.40.  Robert Jeffs [Jeffes], now of Falls of Delaware, Bucks Co.  
1st mo., 13th day 1688.  Proved 2nd mo., 3rd day, 1688.
Wife Mary, extx.  Daus. Elizabeth and Mary.  Governor beseeched to take notice of unfair Treatment by Tho. Fairman about Plantation at Frankford. 
Wit: Robert Lucas, Charles Biles.
Signed Robert Jeffes.

Jemison, William
1.231.  William Jemison, of Milford Twp., Cordwainer.  
September 11, 1736. Proved March 8, 1736/7.
Wife Jane and son John, exrs. 250 acres of land. Bro. John Jemison.
Wit: John Lewis, Thos. Roberts, Joshua Richards.

Johnson, Claus
1.78.  Claus Johnson of Bensalem Twp.  
November 25, 1723.  Proved January 10, 1723. 
Wife Walburth.  Sons John, Lawrence, and Richard, all lands (640 acres) Three daus. Gartha, Barbary, and Elizabeth.  Sons John and Lawrence, exrs.  Land formerly Michael Frederickson's.
Wit: Jeffy Pollard, John Johnson, Jacob Vankirk.2.32.  Solomon Boom, of Bristol Twp.  
December 6, 1743.  Proved December 20, 1743. 
Sons Solomon, Ralph, Joseph, dau. Elizabeth.  John 
Baldwin, John Cross, and son Solomon, exrs.
Wit: John Johnson, Wm. Atkinson.

Johnson, Joannah
2.276.  Joannah Johnson, of Bensalem Twp.  
December 3, 1755 (?).  Proved March 1, 1755.
Sister Mary Alman. Bro. Philip Johnson. Mother Mary Johnson.  
Sarah Inslee. Bro. Samuel Johnson. Sister Bridget Goheen.  Sister Ann Anderson. 
Bro. Nicholas Johnson. 
Bro. Philip, exr.
Wit: Sarah Baldwin, Phebe Hibbs, John Baldwin.

Johnson, John
1.61.  John Johnson of Co. of Bucks, Yeoman.  
November 2, 1721.  Proved January 13, 1721.
Wife Margaret (sole ex'rx) youngest son William, daughter Hannah Seven. Children, John, William, Peter, Williamet, Mary, Elizabeth, and Hannah. 
Wit: Neils Laicon, Francis Rawle, Susanna Laicon.

Johnson, John
1.149.  John Johnson of Newtown.  
July 9, 1731.  Proved October 12, 1731. 
Wife Margaret.  Sons Lawrence and Abraham (minors).  Brother Abraham Johnson.  Euclides Longshore and John Wildman, exrs.
Wit: Rachel Janney, William Curny, Thomas Heard.

Johnson, John
1.229.  John Johnson, of Bucks Co., Weaver.  
May 10, 1736.  Proved June 18, 1736.
Wife Mary, extx. Sons Peter, John and Dennis.  Thomas West overseer.
Wit: Ethan Sayre, Abigail Sayre, Plain Wilkinson.

Johnson, John
2.269.  John Johnson, of Solebury, husbandman, 
4th mo., Aprl. 11, 1754. Proved May 8, 1754.
Wife Lydia and bro-in-law Thomas Paxson, exrs. 
Son Jonathan. 
Dau. Ann (under 14).
Wit: Timothy Smith, Hezekiah Bye, John Garrison.

Johnson, John
2.330.  John Johnson, of Warminster Twp.  
January 26, 1758.  Proved February 27, 1758.
Wife Elizabeth and father-in-law Henry Lot, exrs. 
Sons Benjamin, Archibald, John and William. 
Daus. Catharine, Elizabeth, and Mary.
Wit: John McCalla, Henry Shuert, Henry Jones.

Johnson, Margaret
2.230.  Margaret Johnson, of Bristol Twp., Widow.  
August 29, 1749.  Proved September 9, 1751.
Dau. Mary, wife of Edward Britten. Dau. Elizabeth, wife of Patrick 
Kelly. Grandchildren, Wm. Harry, Elizabeth and Mary Harry. Granddau. 
Margaret, wife of John Baldwin, Junr. Grandchildren, Jonathan, Jacob, 
and Phebe Hibbs. Mary and Lydia Johnson, Mary, dau. of John Johnson, 
granddau. Lydia Johnson, £50 in lieu of £50 devised to her mother 
Hannah by will of her father John Johnson. Grandson Thomas Lacey.  
Thomas Thacher, son of Nicholas. Residue to John Bessonett of 
Middletown and Nicholas Allen of Bristol Boroug., Shopkeeper, exrs in 
Trust for dau. Elizabeth, at her death to grandchildren, 
Jonathan, Jacob, and Phebe Hibbs. 
Wit: Thos. Bartholomew, Jos. Brelsford, Wm. Brelsford, and John Duncan.

Jones, Benjamin
2.126.  Benjamin Jones, of Northampton Twp.  
August 28, 1748.  Proved December 27, 1748.
Wife Catharine, extx. 
Children, Malachi, Samuel, Benjamin, Derrish, 
Joshua, Henry, John, Elizabeth, Mary, Catharine, and Ann.
Wit: Gerrett Kroesen, Rem Van der Bilt, John Hart.

Jones, John
2.328.  John Jones, of Hilltown, Carpenter.  
January 12, 1758.  Proved February 20, 1758.
Wife Mary.  
Bro. Edward Jones and Bro-in-law Thomas West, exrs. 
Son Edward and John (minors). 
Daus. Elizabeth, Mary, and Susanna. Latter a minor. 
Son Edward, my Father's gun.
Wit: Robt. Shannon, Erasmus and John Kelly.

Jones, Malachi
2.303.  Malachi Jones, of Warminster, Yeoman.  
August 6, 1750.  Proved January 8, 1757.
Wife Mary, extx., all estate including share of estate of Father 
Benjamin Jones, late of Northampton, December'd. and Grandfather 
Derrick Kroesen, late of Southampton, December'd.
Wit: Isaac Houg, Jacob Cadwallader, and John Hart.

Jones, Margaret
1.92.  Margaret Jones of Hill Town, Bucks Co.  
April 3, 1727.  Proved May 11, 1727.
Eldest son John.  Youngest son Thomas.  Sons Edward, Robert and Richard.  Eldest dau. Elizabeth.  Youngest Margaret.  Daus. Ann.  Dau. Elizabeth's 3 children.  Brother Thos. Clayton.  Sister Jane's son.  Plantation of 200 acres to son Richard, exr.
Wit: Bernard Young, Thomas Morris.
Signed by mark.

Jones, Richard
1.225.  Richard Jones, of Borough of Bristol.  
October 9, 1735.  Proved November 18, 1735.
Having sent to Michael Jones my brother for some goods from England to be consigned to myself and Thomas Clifford, he to receive same and send remittance back. Friends Wm. Beckley of Burlington.  John Campbell of Phila.  Thos. Clifford, Junr. Medicins, Instruments, etc. 
Thomas Clifford, exr. 2.197.  Thomas Darrogh, of Bedminster Twp.  
March 16, 1749/50.  Proved April 3, 1750.
Wife Mary and William Means, exrs. 
Sons Robert (190 acres), Thomas (180 acres), William, Henry and James. 
Daus. Agnes, wife of John Davis, Esther, wife of George Scott, and Susannah Darrogh.
Wit: Francis McHenry, Thomas Morris.
Wit: Wm. Atkinson, Richard Glover.

Jones, Robert
2.341.  Robert Jones, New Britain, "Batcheler."  
August 7, 1758.  Proved September 22, 1758.
Bros. Edward and Thomas Jones. Nephew William Williams, Junr., exr.
Wit: Erasmus Kelly, John Wilson and Robert Shewell.


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Keen, James
2.331.  James Keen, Northampton Twp.  
November 13, 1757.  Proved March 15, 1758. 
Wife Agnes. Son John, away supposed to have gone out of Province. 
Son Robert. Dau. Elizabeth.
Wit: Jos. Boyd, Hugh Edams, Gayen Edams.

Kelly, James
2.255.  James Kelly, of Warminster Twp., Yeoman.  
February 9, 1749.  Proved March 28, 1753.
Wife Margaret and son John, exrs. 
Grandsons John Kelly and James Kelly. 
Wit: Charles Beatty, Ann Beatty, Hugh Johnston. Letters to John 

Kelly, Thomas
2.175.  Thomas Kelly, of Hilltown, Yeoman.  
December 13, 1749.  Proved January 6, 1749.
Wife Martha and Father, John Kelly, exrs. 
Father and Thomas Thomas, Guardians of minor children.
Wit: Levis Evans, David George, Benj. Griffith.

Kimber, Thomas
1.220.  Thomas Kimber, of Sassafrass Neck, Md.  
December 10, 1734.  Proved February 12, 1734/5.
Brother-in-law Walter Shewell, exr. Nephews Joseph and Thomas Barton, Elizabeth Kimber dau. of Bro. John. Elizabeth and Catharine Kimber daus. of James Kimber. Nephew John Stephens.
Wit: Abraham Richards, Sr., Robert Smith, Daniel Griffith.

Kirk, Godfrey
2.11.  Godfrey Kirk, of Wrightstown, Mason.  
8th mo., 8, 1740.  Proved November 14, 1740.
Wife Rachel.  Bro. Isaac Kirk and Thos. Lancaster, exrs. Son Samuel, 
plantation at 21.  Daus. Jane and Sarah Kirke.
Wit: David Sphere, Janet Craig.

Kirkbride, Joseph
2.108.  Joseph Kirkbride, of Makefield Twp., Yeoman.  
May 21, 1748.  Proved July 22, 1748.
Wife Sarah and brothers-in-law Nicholas Austin and Mark Watson, exrs. 
Son Joseph, plantation whereon I live when 21. 
5 daus. Phebe, Hannah, Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Land in Jerseys to be sold.
Wit: Henry Wilson, Michel Hutchinson, and Ann Hutchinson.

Kirkbride, Mary
2.239.  Mary Kirkbride, of Falls, widow of Joseph.  
6th mo., (August) 26, 1751.  Proved January 3, 1752.
Son John and sons-in-law Israel Pemberton, Jr. and Samuel Smith, exrs.  
Dau. Jane Smith, children of December'd. dau. Sarah Pemberton, Mary, 
Rachel, Sarah, Israel, and Joseph. Grandson John Kirkbride. Children of 
son-in-law, Joseph Kirkbride, viz. Phebe, Hannah, Mary, Elizabeth, and 
Sarah. Children of son in law Mahlon Kirkbride, Mary, Sarah, and 
Letitia. Granddau. Anna Paxson. Kinswoman Grace Kirkbride.
Wit: Thos. Cornthwaite, Mary Kirkebride, Junr., Mahlon Kirkbride.

Kirkbridge, Joseph
1.251.  Joseph Kirkbridge, of Bucks Co., Yeoman.  
June 5, 1736.  Proved April 18, 1738.
Wife Mary and sons Joseph and John, exrs. Son Joseph 536 acres on River Scoolkil in Phila. Co. 1666 acres in Hunterdon County, N.J. and my part of tra2.32.  Solomon Boom, of Bristol Twp.  
December 6, 1743.  Proved December 20, 1743. 
Sons Solomon, Ralph, Joseph, dau. Elizabeth.  John 
Baldwin, John Cross, and son Solomon, exrs.
Wit: John Johnson, Wm. Atkinson.ct of land on Morris River in Salem Co., N.J. held in partnership with heirs of Thomas Lambert and William Biles. 3 sons Joseph, Mahlon, and John, 6052 acres at Suckasunning, Hunterdon Co. Son Mahlon, 650 acres in Hunterdon Co. afsd. at Grat Bog Meadow, surveyed by me in company with Thomas Lambert and John Reading. Son John, plantation on which I live (wife Mary 1/2 int. therein during life) also plantation in possession of James Gray, bought of James Sutton, Ruth Hulme, and Thomas Pugh, 528 acres also tract of 900 acres in New Britain bought of John Sotcher. Also, 340 acres in Makefield in Tenor of John and James Siddal. Son-in- law Thomas Marriott, 1250 acres in Hunterdon Co., N.J. on Delaware River near Limestone Falls.  Also 500 acres at Minnisinks, in said county.  Dau. Martha Marriott £300. Dau. Sarah Kirkbride, plantation bought of John Biles and tract of 325 acres adjoining also £500. Dau. Jane 440 acres in Bucks Co. adjoining Edward Doyal and £500. Granddau. Hannah Murphy 250 acres in Plumstead Twp. Dau. Phebe's children £20 each. Hannah Murphy excepted. Cousins Thomas Kirkbride (£40) and Joseph Kirkbride (£10). Wife Mary all the residue of Real estate including tract in Jersey on South Branch of Raritan River bought of John Budd and William Bidle. To Son Joseph and Dau. Sarah, Liberty lands and Lotts in Phila. share and share alike. Son Joseph to sell interest in partnership land on Morris River and put £100 at interest towards raising a Fund toward maintaining a Free School at or near Falls Meeting House. 
Wit: John Hutchinson and John Beaumont.

Kirkbridge, Thomas
2.93.  Thomas Kirkbride, of Falls Twp.  
8th mo., 3d. 1747.  Proved November 23, 1747.
Wife Grace. Son Thomas and other children. 
John Woolston, John Kirkbride and Mahlon Kirkbride, exrs.
Wit: Samuel Woolston, Margery Woolston, Roger Moon.

Kitchin, William
1.94.  William Kitchin of Solesberry, Bucks Co. Gent.  
July 18, 1723.  Proved May 15, 1727.
Wife Rebecca.  Son Thomas all Real estate.  Son William £5. Ruth, Olive, and Mary Kitchin each £3 at 21 yrs. of age. 
Joseph Ashton, of Phila. Co. and John Wells of Bucks Co., exrs.
Wit: John Holcombe, Samuel Coate.

Kroesen, Derrick
2.324.  Derrick Kroesen, of Northampton, "Gentlemen."  
December 24, 1757.  Proved January 14, 1758.
Wife Lammity.  
Bro. John Kroesen and bro-in-law John Van Asdalen, exrs. 
Son Garret to have £5 more at age of 21 than the other children, 
balance to be divided equally "among all my children."
Wit: Henry Lott, Henry Krewsen, Stoffell Van Asdalen.



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Langhorne, Jeremiah
2.19.  Jeremiah Langhorne, Esq. of Middletown.  
May 16, 1742.  Proved October 23, 1742.
Nephews Langhorne Biles and Lawrence Growden, exrs. Thos. Biles, son of nephew Thos. Biles, December'd., Langhorne Park, where I live, 800 acres in default of issue to niece Sarah, wife of Lawrence Growden. Negroes Cudgo and London to remain thereon and have profits thereof to March 25, 1751. All negroes to be free at 24 yrs. of age. Negroes Jo. and Cudgo, 150 acres where Nathaniel West liveth, after March 25, 1751. Servant Wm. Finley.  Children of niece Ann Pennington, viz. Edward, Mary, and Sarah.  Children of niece Grace Bates viz. Wm., Jeremiah, John, Sarah and Hannah. Nephew Charles Biles, land where he dwells (sic) bought of Benj. Scott and Arthur Searle. Margaret Biles, dau. of nephew Thomas, December'd., 100 acres adj. Robert Shaw, nieces Sarah Growden and Hannah Janney, 1000 acres near Perkasey. James and Andrew Hamilton, sons of friend Andrew Hamilton, December'd., 1000 acres Kinsman Thomas Langhorn now or late in service of Lord Lonsdale and Kinsman Wm. Jackson, Woolen Draper, of London, 500 acres at Forks of Delaware. Sister Sarah, widow of William Biles. Friends Joseph Turner of Phila., merchant, and Buckridge Simms who liveth with sd. Turner. Good friend Wm. Allen.  Furniture in Parlor and Room over it not to be removed but kept with House as Heirlooms. Residue of estate to Langhorne Biles and Lawrence Growden. Wit: Matthew Rue, Benj. Scott, Jno. Duncan. 

Large, Henry
1.120.  Henry Large of Plumstead, Yeoman.  
1st mo., 10th day, 1728/9.  Proved May 22, 1729.
Wife Elizabeth, personal estate she and Bro. Jonathan, exrs. Bro. Large, Plantation paying wife value thereof.
Wit: Thomas Brown, Joseph Fell.

Large, Joseph
2.68.  Joseph Large, of Buckingham, Yeoman.  
10th mo., 21st day, 1745.  Proved June 9, 1746.
Wife Deborah.  Son Joseph and son-in-law Robert Russell, exrs. Son 
Joseph, plantation I live on. Son Ebenezer, plantation he live on in 
Plumstead. Daus. Ruth Brown, Hannah Russell, and Elizabeth Watkins.
Wit: Thomas Ely, Sarah Hill, John Hill.

Lavell, David
2.296.  David Lawell, of Newtown, Merchant.  
October 18, 1754.  Codicil June 26, 1756.  Proved August 5, 1756.
Wife Sarah and Anthony Teate, exrs. 
Wife, house and lot in Newtown bought of Thomas Nelson for life. 
Henry Lawell, house and lot in Newtown where Joseph Winner 
lives after decease of wife. 
Bro. John Lawell's 2 children living in Ireland, viz., Margaret and Isabel Lawell. 
Apprentice girl Elizabeth Gilman.  Sarah Teat £10.  
£5 for use of Pres. Church at Newtown. 
Wit: Joseph Kees, John Kees, and Samuel Twining. 

Lawrence, John
2.195.  John Lawrenson, of Makefield Twp.  
February 2, 1749.  Proved March 27, 1750.
Wife Olive, sole extx. and legatee.
Wit: Geo. Logan, John Enoch, and Thomas Yeardley, Junr.

Laycock, John
2.218.  John Laycock of Wrightstown, Yeoman, 
Dated, August 20, 1750. Proved September 12, 1750.
Wife Mary and Dau. Mary, sole legatees. 
Dau. Mary and son-in-law John Trago, exrs.
Wit: John Gibson, Jos. Johnson, Rachel Johnson.

Leech, Ephraim
2.234.  Ephraim Leech, of Warrington, Yeoman.  
January 6, 1751.  Proved November 30, 1751.
Wife Mary, £70 beside £40 part of her former husband's estate, now in 
hands of her son Thomas Nixon. Sons Simon (£30 if he appear to demand 
it), William, and John. Cousins Thomas and John Robinson £5 each to pay 
their passage to their native country. Sister Katrin Robinson of the 
City of Dublin, Ireland. Mr. Stephen Sibtrop, Esq. of Newtown, near 
Drauchadaice, Ireland. £4 for use of Church at White Marsh.  £4 for use 
of Pres. Meeting House and Grave Yard at Neshaminy.  1 acre of land at 
S.E. corner of plantation joining County Line for School House, 
forever. Archibald McLean and Wm. Birney of Horsham, Phila. Co., exrs.
Wit: Thomas Barr, Thomas Ross. Codicil October 5, 1751.

Leedom, John
2.206.  John Leedom, of Southampton, Yeoman.  
August 9, 1743.  Proved May 7, 1750.
Wife Susanna. 
Sons John, Samuel, and Allijah. 
Daus. Ann and Hannah and child unborn. 
Cuthbert Hayhurst of Northampton and Benj. Cutler of Middletown, exrs. 
Wit: Nicholas Tucker, Thos. Hillborne and Thomas Prichard. 

Leedom, William
2.31.  William Leedom, of Southampton, Yeoman.  
September 11, 1743.  Proved September 21, 1743.
Wife Sarah and James Arbuckle, exrs. Father Richard Leedom.  Children, 
Richard, Wiliam, and child unborn. Land in tenure of Samuel McGraudy.
Wit: Nicholas Tucker, Thos. Justice, John McGraudy.

Lewis, George
2.23.  George Lewis, of New Britain Twp., Yeoman.  
December 1, 1742. Proved December 23, 1742.
Sons Peter, Abel, and Isaiah. Dau. Sarah to live with Benj. Griffith. 
John Bartholomew, Thomas Edmunds, and David Evans, exrs.
Wit: Bernard Young, Daniel Pennington, Mary Edwards.

Lewis, James
1.125.  James Lewis of Hilltown Twp.  
November 11, 1729.  Proved March 24, 1729. 
Wife Elizabeth and Father Lewis Thomas, sole exrs.  Mother.  Only son James, Tract of land I live on at age of 21 yrs. Brother Thomas Lewis.  Sisters. David Evans and Jenkin Evans of Montgomery, Trustees. 
Wit: William Thomas, Barthw. Young, Benjm. Phillips, Benjm. Griffith. 

Lewis, Jeremiah
1.127.  Jeremiah Lewis of Hilltown Twp., Yeoman.  
November 28, 1729. Proved December 10, 1729.
Wife Mary, sole extx.  Martha only child 200 acres of land at 18. Brothers Thomas and John.  Son of Brother James, December'd.  Sisters Jenet and Elinor. Limon Butler and Bernard Young, Trustees.
Wit: Simon Butler, Thomas Jones, Griffith Owen.
Signed by mark.

Lewis, Morris
1.130.  Morris Lewis of Hilltown Twp., Yeoman.  
October 21, 1729.  Proved November 9, 1729.
Wife Dorothy, Bartholomew Young and Griffith Owen, exrs. Son Henry.  Daus. Mary and Martha (all minors).  Bro. Henry.2.197.  Thomas Darrogh, of Bedminster Twp.  March 16, 1749/50.  Proved April 3, 1750.Wife Mary and William Means, exrs. Sons Robert (190 acres), Thomas (180 acres), William, Henry and James. Daus. Agnes, wife of John Davis, Esther, wife of George Scott, and Susannah Darrogh.
Wit: Francis McHenry, Thomas Morris.
Wit: William Thomas, Evan Evans, Bernard Young, Benj. Phillips.

Logan, George
2.314.  George Logan of Lower Makefield, Blacksmith.  
September 1, 1756.  Proved July 29, 1757.
Wife Olive Logan and Friend and Bro. John Job, exrs.  Son-in-law Samuel Lawrence to be put to school and supported until 14 yrs. of age then to be bound to a Trade. Son James. Dau. Elizabeth.
Wit: Hezekiah Anderson, Elizabeth Logan.

Logan, James
2.193.  James Logan, of Lower Makefield.  
March 16, 1749.  Proved March 26, 1750.
Wife Margaret and John Duer, exrs. Son Thomas "4 of my children," viz., Mary, George, Henry, and Dorcas Logan.
Wit: Noah Gates, Allen Dunlap, Geo. Logan.

Long, Andrew
2.154.  Andrew Long, of Warwick, Yeoman.  
November 15, 1738.  Proved June 13, 1749.
Wife Isabel and Wm. Miller and John Earles, both of Warminster, exrs. Sons and Daus. (minors).
Wit: John Scott, Jos. Kaar, Robt. Scott, and Richard Brush.

Longstreth, Bartholomew
2.161.  Bartholomew Longstreth, of Warminster, Yeoman.  
March 17, 1746. Pr. September 7, 1749. 
Wife Ann and son Daniel, exrs. Sons Joseph,Isaac, John, and Benjamin. Dau. Sarah, Jane, Ann, Elizabeth. Land sold to James Robinson of Rockhill, 250 acres on Gallows Hill Run in Bucks Co. Land in Warminster purchased of Andrew Frazier, Thos. Fairman and George Williard, Daniel Brock, and Daniel Pritchard.
Wit: Wm. Spencer, Joseph Hart, and John Hart.

Lovett, Edmond
2.251.  Edmond Lovett, of Co. of Bucks, Yeoman.  
12th mo., 2nd day, 1720/1.  Proved September 28, 1752.
Son Edmond Lovett, exr. Daus. Mary Large, (£50), Susanna Nutt (£14). Granddau. Martha Lovett. Residue to Edmond.
Wit: John Schofield, John Scott, Wm. Atkinson.

Lovett, Edward
2.285.  Edmond Lovett, of Bristol Twp.  
October 20, 1752.  Proved December 29, 1755. 
Wife Magdalen. Sons Edmond (5 shillings), Daniel, Plantation bought of John Bown, also Tract bought of John Watson, adj. and swamp,. Son Joseph, Plantation I live on. Dau. Martha Priestly.  Sons Daniel and Joseph and Samuel Brown, Enion Williams, Joseph White, Wm. Buckley and John Brown (son of Samuel), exrs. 
Wit: John Mitchell, Wm. Large, Thos. Stapler, Jos. Tomlinson. 
Deeds of Gift for Real estate and Personal estate from my father, kept from me. 

Lowther, William
2.220.  William Lowther, of Buckingham, Weaver, 
Date September 12, 1750.  Proved November 1, 1750.
Benj. Fell, exr.  Son-in-law James Bradshaw, £60 he to give security to provide to my gd. dau. Hannah Lowther, dau. of son Robert. Bal. of Est. equally among all children, Joel excepted. He to have 2 shares.
Wit: John Thomas, Abraham Tucker, John Watson, Junr.

Lucas, Edward
2.5.  Edward Lucas, of Falls Twp.  
11th mo., 23rd day, 1737.  Proved June 2, 1740.
Wife Bridget and son John, exrs. Son John, plantation. Son Robert, land 
lying between Wm. Paxson's and Widow Darke, formerly Bro. John's.  Son 
Samuel.  Son-in-law Thomas Bayley.  Bro. Giles.  Daus. Ann, Elizabeth, 
Mercy, Mary, and Margaret.
Wit: J. Watson, Jos. White, Wm. Atkinson. Codicil dated 12th mo., 6th 
day, 1739/40.

Lucas, Isabel
2.118.  Isabel Lucas, Widow of John Lucas, Falls Twp.  
August 12, 1748. Pr. August 25, 1748. 
Aunt Hannah Woodfoard. Sister Mary Shaw and her daus. Sarah and Anna, 
niece Mary Harding. 
Children, Richard and Mary Margerum. Sister-in-law, Mary Margerum.  
Joseph Shaw, Jr. Mary and Wm. Goforth.  
Bros.-in-law Robert Lucas, Joseph Shaw, and James Moon, exrs. 
Wit: Benj. Linton, Daniel Wharton, and Joseph White.

Lucas, John
1.37.  John Lucas of Fall Twp., Yeoman.  
September 7, 1712.  Proved October 20, 1719.
Mother. --- £5 during life.Cousin Mary Poole, dau. of Nathaniel and Mary Poole of Phila.  Sis. Rebecca.  Bros. Edward and Robert Lucas, exrs. 
Wit: Joseph Kirkbride, Junr., Peter Webster, and Jeffrey Burges.

Lucas, John
2.115.  John Lucas, of Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
6th mo., August 9, 1748. Proved August 25, 1748.
Wife Isabel. "antient mother," what was left her by father's will. 
Bro. Robert, plantation after Mother's death. Bro. Edward, plantation where 
Robert lives. Bro-in-law, James Moon. Nephew Robert Margerum. 
Sister Mary Margerum's children.  Joseph Straw's children, Wm. and Mary Goforth. 
Martha White, dau. of Joseph. 
Wit: Willoughby Warder, Isaac Moon, Jos. White. 

Lucas, John
2.115.  John Lucas, of Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
6th mo., August 9, 1748. Proved August 25, 1748.
Wife Isabel. "antient mother," what was left her by father's will. 
Bro. Robert, plantation after Mother's death. Bro. Edward, plantation where 
Robert lives. Bro-in-law, James Moon. Nephew Robert Margerum. 
Sister Mary Margerum's children.  Joseph Straw's children, Wm. and Mary Goforth. 
Martha White, dau. of Joseph. 
Wit: Willoughby Warder, Isaac Moon, Jos. White. 


M Surnames

Margerum, Abraham
1.163.  Abraham Margerum of Maxfield.  
March 24, 1731.  Proved April 26, 1732. 
Wife Margaret and Mother Jane Margerum, exrs. (wife now sick) Elder Bro. Richard.
Wit: Saml. Coombe, Hanah Coombe, F. Parrell.

Margerum, Henry
1.102.  Henry Margerum of Maxfield, Bucks Co. Pa.  
May 3, 1727.  Proved August 24, 1727.
Wife Jane and eldest son Richard, exrs. Farm "on which I dwell."  Son Abraham Farm on which Wm. Snowden dwells and right in Proprietary in New Jersey. Eldest dau. Elizabeth and her 4 children, Elizabeth, Mathias, Mary, and Henry Harvey. Youngest dau. Jane under 20 yrs. of age. Wife's daughter Margaret Yeates and her husband Joseph Yeates and her children, John, Robert, and Margaret Pearson, and Jane and Joseph Yeates. Friend William Rigg. 
Wit: James Downey, Alexander Pickey, Francis Parrell. 

Margerum, Jane
2.9.  Jane Margerum, of Maxfield, Widow.  
October 3, 1728.  Proved August 18, 1740.
Son William Riggs.  Grandsons John Pearson, Robert Pearson, Abraham 
Harvye (and his brothers and sisters) and Henry Margerum son of 
Richard. Grandchildren, Margaret Pearson, Jane, Providence, Joseph, 
William, and Hannah Yates. Children, Elizabeth Harvye, Richard Margerum,
and Jane Scarborough. Wit: Wm. Russell, Hannah Coombe, Junr., Hannah 
Coombs, and Francis Parrell. 

Mark, Josiah
1.111.  Josiah Mark lately from Old England and living with uncle Thomas Watson of Straberry in County of Bucks, Province of Penna. 
Dated 6th mo., 4th day, 1727.  Proved October 21, 1727.2.197.  Thomas Darrogh, of Bedminster Twp.  
March 16, 1749/50.  Proved April 3, 1750.
Wife Mary and William Means, exrs. 
Sons Robert (190 acres), Thomas (180 acres), William, Henry and James. 
Daus. Agnes, wife of John Davis, Esther, wife of George Scott, and Susannah Darrogh.
Wit: Francis McHenry, Thomas Morris.
Goods as per inventory signed by me to be sold, proceeds to "cozens" Mark Watson and John Watson.
Wit: John Socther, Amos Watson, Benjamin Linton.

Marriott, Thomas
2.96.  Thomas Marriott, of Borough of Bristol.  
November 6, 1747.  Proved January 20, 1747/8.
Son Thomas, son-in-law William Paxson and brother-in-law Mahlon Kirkbride, exrs.  
Son Isaac, at sea.  Son Joseph. Daus. Mary Shipley and Anna Paxson.
Apprentice, Billingham Humphrie's time to son Thomas.
Wit: Wm. Atkinson, Jos. Atkinson, Mary Tuckney.

Marshall, William
2.314.  William Marshall of Tenecum, Yeoman.  
August 18, 1757.  Proved October 1, 1757.
Wife Ann. 
John Watson, Junr., exr. 
Bro. Edward title to leased lands and island in Delware call "Tenecum Island" 
paying his four sons Peter, William, Moses, and Martin £50 each at 21. 
Bro. John Marshall. Bro. Moses Marshall, my watch. 
Sis. Rebecca's 2 sons Abner and Benjamin Overfelt. 
Wit: Wm. Jeiser and Henry Preston.

Martin, Mary
2.300.  Mary Martin (no residence). 
Dated August 23, 1756.  Proved September 24, 1756.
Son John Martin, exr.
Dau. Mary Palmer.
Wit: George Oat and Edmund Beakes.

Matthews, Simon
2.280.  Simon Mathews, New Britain Twp., Yeoman.  
December 28, 1751. Proved July 9, 1755.
"Aged and sickly" Sons John (20 shillings), Simon (£10), Benjamin (20 shillings), Edward 1/2 part of Grist Mills, Bolting Mill and Dwelling House on Mill Lot, (in equal partnership with Simon Butler, Esq.). Grandchildren, John, Rachel, Jane, and Margaret, children of Simon Morgan. Dau. Margaret Thomas (20 shillings), Simon Butler Jr. (£5) in Trust for use of Baptist Congregation at New Meeting House in New Britain. Son Thomas, residue of estate and exr. 
Wit: James Lewis, John Young, Elizabeth Stephens. 

McCarty, Cornelius
1.146.  Cornelius McCarty of Middletown, husbandman.  
March 13, 1726.  Proved December 7, 1731.
Wife Judey and Bro.-in-law Nicholas Cruse, exrs. "child or children."
Wit: Derrick Cruse, Ann Edmonson, Jeremiah Croasdale.

McCarty, Silas
2.204.  Silas McCarty of adjacent of Springfield.  
January 13, 1749/50.  Proved May 1, 1750.
Wife Sarah, son Carell and Bro-in-law Robert Tomkins, exrs.  
To wife, plantation for life, then to all children, Carell excepted. 
Carell, 100 acres adj. Congregation of Baptists 1 acre on east side of tract where 
a Meeting House now stands.
Wit: Thos. Lancaster, Benjamin Gilbert.

McCreary, Joseph
2.98.  Joseph McCreary, of Plumstead Twp., Yeoman.  
August 31, 1747. Proved January 22, 1747/8.
Wife Isabella. 
Daus. Ann, Jennett, and Elizabeth McCreary. 
Samuel Hart and Wm. Means and John Gaddis, exrs.
Wit: Wm. Hart, Joseph Porter, Luke Severns.

McFarland, James
2.329.  James McFarland, of New Britain, Farmer.  
December 26, 1757. Proved February 24, 1758.
Son Arthur and Robert Scott, exrs. 
Daus. Mary, Elinor and Margret.
Wit: Walter McFarland, Jane McFarland, Mary Scott.

McFarland, Joseph
2.370.  Joseph McFarland, Tenecum Twp.  
November 4, 1759.  Proved December 12, 1759. 
Wife Jean and son Robert, exrs. 
Sons Joseph and John. 
Son Robert right of Plantation sold to John Hoperry Lear to lift my debts.  
Son-in-law Andrew Booman.
Wit: Wm. Davis, Jos. Davis.

Mearns, Robert
2.55.  Robert Mearns, of Northampton Twp., Blacksmith.  
April 10, 1730.  Proved September 13, 1745.
Wife Jane.  Children, Hugh, Agnes, Jennett, Mary, and child unborn. 
Bro.-in-law Wm. Ramsey, Bro. Samuel Mearns, exrs.
Wit: Thos. Davids, Henry Smith, John Ha2.234.  Ephraim Leech, of Warrington, Yeoman.  
January 6, 1751.  Proved November 30, 1751.
Wife Mary, £70 beside £40 part of her former husband's estate, now in 
hands of her son Thomas Nixon. Sons Simon (£30 if he appear to demand 
it), William, and John. Cousins Thomas and John Robinson £5 each to pay 
their passage to their native country. Sister Katrin Robinson of the 
City of Dublin, Ireland. Mr. Stephen Sibtrop, Esq. of Newtown, near 
Drauchadaice, Ireland. £4 for use of Church at White Marsh.  £4 for use 
of Pres. Meeting House and Grave Yard at Neshaminy.  1 acre of land at 
S.E. corner of plantation joining County Line for School House, 
forever. Archibald McLean and Wm. Birney of Horsham, Phila. Co., exrs.
Wit: Thomas Barr, Thomas Ross. Codicil October 5, 1751.rt.

Miller, William
2.332.  William Miller, Warwick Twp., Yeoman.  
February 2, 1754.  Proved March 5, 1758.
Wife Isabel. Children, William, son Robert, December'd.'s children, son Hugh. Dau. Margaret, wife of John Earle. Dau. Isabel Long. Dau. Mary, wife of James Curry. Grandson(?) John Miller. Archiband McLean of Horsham and John Earle of Warminster, exrs. Land heretofore granted to Presbyterian Congregation for Grave Yard confirmed to them forever. Other land to be sold. 
Wit: John Craig, Isabel Craig, Andrew Long. 
Letters granted to John Earle.  McLean renouncing.
Note: A later will dated February 3, 1756 is on file at Register's Office against which the eldest son William Miller, Junr. filed a caveat February 24, 1758 although he was one of the witnesses. It was "adjudged void both the witnesses being legatees and not qualified to move it.." It is substantially the same, however, as the one proved other than it names the children of deceased son Robert, as follows: William, eldest, Isabel Wallace, Hugh and Robert. The gd.son John Miller mentioned above is named as "nephew" in the later one, and is a witness to the will. The exrs. of the later will were John Earle, Wm. Long, and Francis McHenry.

Mitchell, George
2.142.  George Mitchell, of Wrightstown Twp.  
May 1748.  Proved March 17, 1748.
Wife Elizabeth. 
Sons George, Samuel, and Enoch. 
Daus. Margaret, Deborah, Elizabeth. Plantation at Newtown. 
Wm. Briggs of Newtown, Abrm. Chapman of Wrightstown, exrs.
Wit: James Rose, Deborah Rose.

Mitchell, Mary
2.333.  Mary Mitchell, of Bristol Twp., Widow.  
February 14, 1758.  Proved April 17, 1758.
Sons Richard, John and Henry, to be put to trade at age of 14 years. 
Dau. Sarah, left to care of her Aunt Margaret. 
Relations Thos. Janney and James Bodine, Trustees, Guardians, exrs.
Wit: Wm. Dye, Jos. Clark, Robt. Brodnax.

Mitchell, Richard
2.312.  Richard Mitchell, of Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
8th mo., 10th day, 1757.  Proved ---. 
Wife Agnes, sons-in-law Eldad Roberts and Joseph Watson, exrs. 
Dau. Margaret, wife of Thomas Chapman, plantation in Log Town. 
Son-in-law Miles Shires in Yorkshire, Great Britain land purchased of 
John Wilkinson, Daniel Ashecraft and John Hillbourne. 
226 acres to exrs. 
Wit: John Wilkinson, Jos. Wilkinson, and Joseph Hamton.

Mitchell, Sarah
2.17.  Sarah Mitchell, of City of Phila., Widow.  
August 9, 1742.  Proved September 21, 1742.
Daus. Elizabeth Barbur, Martha Janney, and Sarah Clark. Sons John and 
Henry.  Son John and John Bessonett of Middletown, exrs.
Wit: Jacob Shoemaker, Elizabeth Shoemaker, Rebecca Roberts.

Moon, James
1.4.  James Moon of County of Bucks.  
Dated January 20, 1710/11.  Proved January 9, 1713.
Wife. --- Eldest son James 1 shilling.  Sons Jonas and Jasper each 1 shilling. Daus. Mary and Sarah.  granddaus. Sarah Curtis and Elizabeth Moon.  
Son Roger, exr.
Wit: Richard Hill and Nathaniel Tyler.

Moor, Christopher
2.207.  Christopher Moor.  
December 11, 1749, Proved May 14, 1750.
Share of father's estate to 2 children. 
Michel Moor, exr.
Wit: John Moor, Garet Moor, and Melicha Kite.

Moore, John
1.91.  John Moore of Bristol, Glazier.  
August 28, 1726.  Proved October 1, 1726. 
Sister Sarah Moore.  Edward Southwood, Nicholas Allen, Joseph Jackson, Joseph White, John Double, John Welch, Samuel Haker and Jo2.234.  Ephraim Leech, of Warrington, Yeoman.  
January 6, 1751.  Proved November 30, 1751.
Wife Mary, £70 beside £40 part of her former husband's estate, now in 
hands of her son Thomas Nixon. Sons Simon (£30 if he appear to demand 
it), William, and John. Cousins Thomas and John Robinson £5 each to pay 
their passage to their native country. Sister Katrin Robinson of the 
City of Dublin, Ireland. Mr. Stephen Sibtrop, Esq. of Newtown, near 
Drauchadaice, Ireland. £4 for use of Church at White Marsh.  £4 for use 
of Pres. Meeting House and Grave Yard at Neshaminy.  1 acre of land at 
S.E. corner of plantation joining County Line for School House, 
forever. Archibald McLean and Wm. Birney of Horsham, Phila. Co., exrs.
Wit: Thomas Barr, Thomas Ross. Codicil October 5, 1751.hn Emmet, pallbearers, each pr. of gloves.  £5 toward flooring church at Bristol. Richard Glover, James Higgs and Joseph Thornton, exrs., all estate here in this Province or in the Jerseys.
Wit: George Clough, Henry Betts.

Morgan, Deborah
2.196.  Debora Morgan, of Richland Twp., Widow.  
9th mo., 11th day, 1749.  Proved March 30, 1750.
Son Jonathan Haycock, exr. Son John 100 acres and overplus of 30 acres 
within the lines of the 200 acres left him and Isaac by his father, and 
which I purchased of Joseph Jones, after my husband's death. 
3 Daus. Sarah Dennis, Debora Morgan, and Susanna Haycock. 
5 grandchildren, Rachel, Ann, Sarai Haycock and Sarah Morgan, and Josiah Dennis.
Wit: Jonathan, Benjamin, and Abraham Griffith.

Morgan, John
2.35.  John Morgan, of Richland Twp., Yeoman.  
11th mo. (January), 4, 1741. Proved March 9, 1743.
Present wife Deborah, late Deborah Woodruff, exr. Sons Isaac, John, 
James. Dau. Sarah, Susannah, and Deborah. "All children of wife, 
Deborah" 400 acres in Richland and 25 acres in Abington. Wm. Nixon and 
Morris Morris, guardians. Wit: John Ball, Sr., John Ball, Jr., Chas. 
Maycock. 

Morris, John
1.199.  John Morris, of Southampton Twp.  
February 16, 1732/3.  Proved March 5, 1732/3.
Wife Mary.  Cousin John Morris (son of Bro. Richard) now living in Great Britain 300 acres in Phila. Co. joining Theophilus Williams, if he come into this Province.  Cousins Richard and James Morris 700 acres in Phila. Co. bal. of 1000 acres tract. Cousin William Morris (son of Bro. Thomas) 600 acres in Southampton on which I live with stock and implements in hands of Stephen Watts provided he come into this Province and to male heirs forever.  If he fail to come within one year to cousin Richard Morris above mentioned if he come into Province if not, then to cousin James Morris above mentioned. Hannah Davies £10.  Henry Harris and his 3 sisters £20 each. Stephen Watts and his 3 children.  George Eaton.  Joseph Eaton Sr. and Jenkin Jones, Minister of the Gospel, exrs.  
Benj. Griffith of New Britain.
Wit: John Hart, Thomas Dungan, Joseph Shaw.

Morris, Thomas
2.81.  Thomas Morris, of Hilltown, Yeoman.  
August 25, 1743.  Proved April 6, 1747.
"Aged and weak" Wife, Jennett. Son Thomas, exr.  
Elizabeth dau. of son Isaac, December'd.  
John Batholomew of Montgomery and Lewis Evan of Hilltown, Trustees. 
Wit: Evan Thomas, Henry Jones, Benj. Griffith.

Murray, David
2.29.  David Murray of Bristol, Gent.  
January 7, 1742.  Proved September 7, 1743. 
Wife Mary (£250).  Father and Mother in Great 
Britain.  Bro. Alexander Murray, Minister of the Gospel in Scotland. 
Sons Alexander and John. Bro. James and sisters Isabel and Ann. Son 
Alexander, Joseph Peace, and father-in-law John Snowdon and John 
Abraham Denormandy, exrs. Wit: Jo. Jackson, John and Elizabeth 
Frohock. 





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Naylor, John
Page. --.  JOHN NAYLOR, of Southampton, Yeoman.  
February 24, 1732/3.  Proved August 16, 1735.
Son John and his son John. Sons-in-law Benjamin Scott and Arthur Searle,
exrs.  Grandchildren, Thomas and Benjamin Tomlinson (sons of Joseph and 
Mary, deceased).  Children of daughter Sarah Evans, by name, Ralph and 
George Dunn, Thomas Evans and Mary Searle. 4 acres of plantation for 
Public Burying Ground forever, for use of inhabitants of the 
neighborhood on north side of Phila. Road.
Wit: Richard Studham, Thomas Eastburn.

Naylor, Robert
2.78.  Robert Naylor, of Warrington Twp., Yeoman.  
February 11, 1746/7.  Proved March 27, 1747.
Wife Susanna, extx. to sell 150 acres on which I live and lot of 20 
acres in Merion.  Son John Naylor (under 14 yrs). Bro. Richard Naylor, 
Bro-in-law John Williams and cousins Edward Foulke and Amos Griffith, 
Trustees and Overseers. Wit: Robert Nixon, Thomas Nixon, George Shoemaker. 

Neffus, Yorus
2.279.  Yorus Neffus of Northampton, husbandman. 
April 12, 1744.  Proved May 14, 1755.
"Aged and infirm" wife Williamkee.  
Sons Cornelius and John, exrs. 
Son Peter, "to have this place" bal. Est. equally divided amongst all children. 
Wit: Rem. Vanderbilt, James Edams, Andrew Patterson. 
Codicil April 17, 1744.

Nelson, Henry
2.50.  Henry Nelson, of Middletown.  
April 11, 1744.  Proved May 14, 1745. 
Wife Alice, son Thomas, and friend Euclides Longshore, exrs. Dau. 
Alice Carter, plantation near Wrightstown.  her son Henry Carter. Dau. 
Ann Wilson, 50 acres in Bristol Twp. adj. Thos. Dowdney and River 
Delawre and 2 lots in Bristol Boro. Dau. Letitia Joly, plantation at 
Newtown between Amos Strickland and Wm. Buckman, for life then to her 
son Nelson Joly. Son Thomas, plantation where I live and land and mill 
at Newtown. Alice Carter's children, viz., Henry, John, and James 
Carter. Ann Wilson's children, viz., Nelson and Alice Joly. 
Grandchildren descended from dau. Jemimah Heaton, Robert and Thomas 
Heaton. Nephew Edward Worstell.
Wit: John Watson, John Woolston, Edward Worstell.

Neild, John
2.186.  John Nield, of Makefield Twp., Yeoman.  
12th mo., 1st day, 1728.  Proved October 6, 1747.
Wife Judith. 
Son John, exr. 
Sons John and James, 236 acres I live on. 
Daus. Martha and Jane Neild.
Wit: Abel Janney, Junr., Thomas Watson, and Leonard Shallcross. 
Handwriting of Thomas Watson pr. by his son Mark Watson, Abel Janney of 
Makefield testifies as witness.

Nelson Thomas
2.261.  Thomas Nelson, of Middletown.  
June 4, 1753.  Proved August 4, 1753. 
Sister Ann Wilson "as long as she remains Ann Wilson or goes 
to live with her husband again."  Her son Thomas Wilson and her 
youngest children, Ann and Jonathan Inslee, alias Wilson. Sister 
Letitia Bell and her dau. Ann Bell. Friend Phebe Hibbs, dau. of William 
Hibbs, and her son Valentine Nelson alias Hibbs and any child or 
children of hers begat by me. Naomi Nelson alias Wildman, dau. of 
Hannah Wildman. Cousins Robert and Thomas Heaton, sons of my sister 
Jemima. Cousins Martin Wildman and John Worstall and James Worstall. 1 
acre for Public Burying Ground and land for road to same from Greate 
Road leading from Bristol to Newtown 20 ft. wide. Real estate to 
Valentine Nelson, alias Hibbs. Robert Heaton, Wm. Ashburn, and Cuthbert 
Hayhurst, exrs. Wit: Thos. Longshore, Giles Olphin, Anna Dunn.

Newton, Robert
2.211.  Robert Newton, of Tunnekum, Bucks Co., Yeoman.  
January 26, 1748/9.  Proved June 6, 1750.
Wife Elizabeth and Friends George and Henry Newton, exrs. 
Daus. Jean and Ann. 
Children to conform to Church of England.
Wit: John Houey, Geo. Scott.

Norton, John
2.194.  John Norton, of Solebury, Schoolmaster.  
February 17, 1749/50.  Proved March 27, 1750.
Nephew Samuel Crook, all estate, "what is not used in bringing up to be 
paid him when 21," if he dye, to Rev. Charles Beatty, for use of Presbyterian College.  
Bro-in-law William Kitchin, exr.


Nox, Moses
2.69.  Moses Nox, of Warwick Town, Farmer.  
7th mo., 9th day, 1746.  Proved September 29, 1746.
Wife Margaret.  Bros. William and Samuel Nox. John Ewer of Warwick, 
exr. Wit: Wm. Dickinson, Jos. McMikin, Jean McCullough.

Nutt, Jonathan
2.177.  Jonathan Nutt, of the Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
December 14, 1749.  Proved January 26, 1749.
Wife Ann, son Edmund, exrs. 
Son John, 5 shillings. Daus. Hannah and Ann. 
Wit: John Wharton, Joseph Kirkbride, Mahlon Kirkbride.



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Palmer, Amos
1.160.  AMOS PALMER of Makefield, Weaver.  
8th mo., 23rd day, 1731.  Proved February 26, 1731.
Brother Daniel.  Bro. Jonathan's children.  Bro. David's son David.  
Bro. John's 2 eldest sons.  Sister Ruth Hulme and her son John Hulme.  
Bro.-in-law James Thackeray's 2 sons.  Bro-in-law Thom. Clowes dau. Sarah.  
Brother Daniel, exr. 
Wit: Mary Bulls, Thomas Miles.

Palmer, David
1.162.  DAVID PALMER of County of Bucks.  
9th mo., 1st day, 1731.  Proved April 17, 1732.
Wife Mary and Brother-in-law Samuel Allen, exrs. 
3 children, David, William, and Samuel.  House and Lot in Bristol.
Wit: Edward Southwood, Wm. Atkinson, Rebeckah Burges.

Palmer, Mary
1.222.  MARY PALMER, Widow David Palmer of Bristol. 
July 1, 1735.  Proved August 9, 1735.
Bro. Samuel Allen and Brother-in-law John Palmer, exrs. 
3 sons David, William, and Samuel Palmer (minors).
Wit: Thos. Marriott, Wm. Atkinson,, Mary Robinson.

Pancoast, Samuel
2.121.  Samuel Pancoast, of Solebury Twp., Weaver.  September 28, 
1748.  Proved October 14, 1748.
Wife Abigail and Bro-in-law John Beaumont, exrs. Children, Joshua, 
Hannah, Abigail, Agnes, Samuel, and child unborn. Plantation in 
Mansfield, Morris Co., N.J.
Wit: Joshua Ely, Paul Lewis, John Heaton.

Patterson, John
2.287.  John Patterson, of Tinicum Twp., husbandman.  
November 24, 1755.  Proved January 2, 1756.
Wife Jean. 
Bro. Andrew Patterson and John Mains, exrs. Sons James (100 acres), 
Alexander and Andrew (Plantation bought of Overhold), John and 
Nicholas (Right in Plantation I live on), Robert (5 shillings), his son 
John (£6), son-in-law John Mains.
Wit: William Watt and John Dick.

Paxson, Abigail
2.147.   Abigail Paxson, of Solebury, widow.  
5th mo., 16th day, 1742.  Proved April 8, 1749.
Robert Smith and John Hill, exrs.  
Son James and his children, William, Abigail and Jonas.  
Dau. Esther Clayton and her children, Joseph, Susanna and Margaret Clayton.  
Daus in law Jane and Alice Paxson.  
Son Thomas's children, Joseph, Benjamin and Oliver.  
Son Reuben's children, William, Jacob and Mary Paxson.  
Dau. Abigail's children, Jacob and Mary Lamplaugh.
Wit: Wm. Hill and Elizabeth Large.
Both exrs. December'd.  Letters granted to Thos. Paxson, eldest son and heir. 

Paxson, Henry
1.73.  HENRY PAXSON of Marsh Gibbon, Bucks Co., Yeoman.  
2nd mo. (April) 23, 1723.  Proved July 30, 1723.
Cousins James, 250 acres, Thomas 250 acres and Reuben Paxson 238, sons 
of nephew Wm. Paxson 500 acres I now live on and 238 purchased of 
George Pownall adj. his other land. Mary Walmsley's two daus. Mary and 
Elizabeth £20 each. Nephew Henry Paxson's daughter Elizabeth £20 at 21 
or marriage. Son-in-law John Plumly's son John and nephew Wm. Paxson's 
son Henry tract of land near North Wales "about 12 miles from Edward 
Farmer's Mill." Nephew James Kirkham, land at Conistogoe. To Amy his 
sister, tract of land at Newtown. Mary wife of Samuel Jacobs, Sarah 
wife of Thomas Knight, Junr.  Abigail widow of nephew William Paxson.  
Ester daughter of nephew Wm. Paxson. Residue to son-in-law John Plumly, 
nephews William and Henry Paxson, and makes them executors.
Wit: Mathew Durham, John Bowne, William Atkinson.
Signed by mark.

Paxson, Henry
2.299.  Henry Paxson, of Solebury, Yeoman.  
March 20, 1752.  Proved September 18, 1756.
Son Thomas, exr. Son Henry. Daus. Elizabeth Hartley, Mary Roberts, 
Margery Beans, Rebecca Beans, and Ann Paxson. Children of dau. Sarah 
Duer, December'd. Children of dau. Jane Preston, December'd.  Dau. 
Martha Paxson. Wit: Saml. Eastburn, Jos. Eastburn, Saml. Armitage.

Paxson, James
2.99.  James Paxson, of Marsh Gibbon, Solebury Twp.  
11th mo., 25th day, 1747.  Proved February 25, 1747.
Wife Margaret and  Bro. Thomas Paxson, exrs. 
Son William, part of plantation next Henry Paxson, butting of Delaware. 
Son Thomas, residue of plantation. Sons Jonas and James. 
Daus. Abigail, Hannah, Jane, Mary, and Margaret. 
Wit: John McMasters, Samuel Eastburn, Henry Paxson, Jr.

Paxson, Mary
1.44.  MARY PAXSON of Town of Bristol, Widow.  
10th mo., 25th day, 1718.  Proved February 23, 1719.
Daus. Mary Appleton and Grace Carter.  
Grandaus, Rebecca and Susanna Appleton, 
Mary and Martha Carter, Mary Chase and Elizabeth Aldridge.  
Grandsons Robert and William Carter.  
Dau. Grace, extx.
Wit: George Clough, Thos. Clifford, William Atkinson.

Paxson, William
1.213.  WILLIAM PAXSON of Middletown.  
January 17, 1731/2.  Proved February 11, 1733.
Wife Mary, extx. Son Thomas 200 acres formerly William Bryan's. Son 
John 200 acres s. side road leading from Neshaminey to Falls adj. Jer. 
Langhorne, Stophel Vansant, John Plumly with swamp called Pear's Swamp. 
Son James 200 acres adj. Adam Harker, and land formerly Danl. Jackson. 
Eldest son William 406 acres on which I live.  Son Henry lots in 
Bristol bought of John Forrest. Brothers-in-law Nathan and Mark Watson 
Trustees to complete division of land bequeathed to eldest son William 
by (?) John Plumly by Uncle Henry Paxson. Dau. Deborah Paxson.
Wit: Jael Beckerdike, Joseph Richardson, Wm. Atkinson.

Pearson, Enoch
2.344.  Enoch Pearson, Solebury Twp., Yeoman.  
8th mo., August 31, 1756.  Proved October 2, 1758.
Wife Margaret. Son William, exr. "Inventory of Goods in hands of son 
John for use of dau. Phebe under direction of Buckingham Mo. Mtg." 
Gd.son Enoch Betts. Have heretofore made provision for my children.
Wit: John Hulme, John Watson, Junr.

Pearson, Lawrence
2.289.  Lawrence Pearson, of Plumstead, Yeoman.  
July 27, 1752.  Proved March 17, 1756.
Wife Ann. Samuel Armitage and son-in-law Samuel McKinstry, exrs. 
Son Joseph. 
Daus. Hannah Fenton, Martha Shrigley, Mary Jewell and Priscilla McKinstry. 
Grandchildren, Lawrence Pearson, Lawrence Shrigley, 
Arthur and Enock Allen and Mary Allen. John Craft. 
All lands to be sold.
Wit: Jos. Doan, Israel Doan, Esther Doan.

Penquite, John
1.42.  JOHN PENQUITE of Town of Bristol.  
2nd mo., 14th day, 1714.  Proved January 11, 1719.
Wife Agnes.  Eldest son John, 200 acres in Wrightstown.  Son Nicholas 
200 acres on west side of Neshaminey Creek bought of William Pickering. 
4 daus. Hester, Joan, Jane, and Agnes Penquite at 21 or marriage. 
Wife Agnes and son John exrs. 
Wit: Thos. Stackhouse, Thomas Baynes, John Cutler. 

Perry, Edward
2.24.  Edward Perry, of Southampton, Yeoman.  
December 17, 1742.  Proved December 31, 1742.
Wife Ann, sole extx. Dau. Hannah Perry (a minor).
Wit: Job Walton, Isaac Walton, George Randall, Henry Noden.

Phillips, Benjamin
2.351.  Benjamin Phillips, of Hilltown, Yeoman.  
October 7, 1758.  Proved December 11, 1758.
Wife Catharine.  Plantation 40 acres in New Britain in Tenure of Thos. 
James. Niece Margaret, wife of John Williams, Niece Ann, wife of John 
Wilson. Thos. James, son of Aaron. Sarah Williams. Isaac C. Jones.  
John Thomas, Minister.  Abel Griffith.  Philip Lewis to dig grave for 
debt he owes.  Benj. Griffith of New Britain, David Evans or his 
successor as Deacon of Moungomery congregation £2 towards mending Grave 
Yard. Nephew Henry Harris, exr. 100 acres I live on.  
Thos. Thomas of Hilltown and John Williams of New Britain, Trustees. 
Wit: Margt. Jones, Jos. Thomas, Jos. Griffith. 

Phillips, Thomas
2.127.  Thomas Phillips, of Solebury, Farmer.  
December 17, 1748.  Proved January 2, 1748/9.
Wife Rebecca. 
Sons Aaron and Thomas (minors). 
Cousin Job Noble and son-in-law William Kitchin, exrs.
Wit: Wm. Smith, Euclides Scarbrough, John Beaumont.

Philpot, William
2.273.  William Philpot of Newtown Twp.  
July 2, 1754.  Proved January 9, 1755. 
Wife Jane extx.  Plantation and all Est. for life then to children. 
Wit: Richard Yeardley and John Carr.

Pidcock, Rachel
1.101.  RACHEL PIDCOCK of Richland Co. of Phila. 
(?) Dated March 23, 1726/7. Proved May 8, 1727.
Brother John Buckman, trustee and exr. Land to be sold for use of children. 
Son Stephen to have two parts, the other two one part.
Wit: Silas McCarty, Francis Lewis, Samuel Watson.

Pidgeon, Joseph
1.116.  JOSEPH PIDGEON of Falls Twp.  
September 7, 1728.  Proved December 4, 1728. 
Wife Ann, extx.  
Sons Joseph and William each £1000. 
Wife, residue of estate, real and personal.
Wit: Thos. Groome, Wm. Biles, Thos. Biles.

Plumly, Charles
2.137.  Charles Plumly, of Middletown, Farmer.  
March 22, 1747/8.  Proved February 27, 1748/9.
Wife Anne. Money in hands of Samuel Cary for 1/2 acre lot in Bristol. 
Sons John and Goerge. Daus. Sarah and Margery. 
Mark Watson and Mahlon Kirkbride, exrs. 
to make Deed to Garret Vansant for land exchanged.
Wit: John Praal, Edward Roberts, Robert Brodmax.

Plumly, John
1.165.  JOHN PLUMLY of County of Bucks, Yeoman.  
March 24, 1731/2.  Proved April 27, 1732.
Wife Mary and Son Charles, exrs.  
Sons Charles and William Tract of land 600 acres joining Neshaminey Creek, 
son Wm. the part adj. land formerly Daniel Jackson. 
Dau. Sarah Carter.  
Son John.  
Cousins Wm. Paxson and William Atkinson, Trustees.
Wit: Robert Shewell, William Murdaugh, Sarah Bullock.

Poe, Patrick
2.357.  Patrick Poe, of Plumstead, Innholder.  
September 7, 1758.  Proved February 9, 1759.
Wife Abigail and son Edward, exrs. 
Children, Edward, Patrick, John, Sarah, Rich, Abigail Brittain, Martha and Ann Poe.
Wit: William Jessup, Samuel Simson, John Russell.

Pool, James
2.101.  James Pool, of New Britain Twp. worsted comber.  
Dated March 19, 1747/8.  Proved March 29, 1748.
Wife Catharine, extx. 40 acres in Warwick bought of John Thompson (not survd.). 
Sons Edward and John (minors). Daus. Matilda, Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah. 
John William and David Morgan of New Britain, Trustees.
Wit: David Stephens, Wm. Davids, Jonathan Mason.

Pownall, George
2.122.  George Pownall, of Solebury Twp., Yeoman.  
May 13, 1748.  Proved October 18, 1748.
Sons Reuben and Simeon, exrs. Plantation in Solebury. 
Son John. Dau. Rachel Pownall.
Wit: Wm. Kitchin, Sarah Kitchin.

Poynter, Henry
1.82.  HENRY POYNTER of Southampton.  
November 4, 1723.  Proved June 8, 1724. 
Wife Sarah and mother Mary Poynter, exrs. Son Henry (under 14) 
"moveables to be divided between rest of children."
Wit: James Stone, John Towne, Daniel Brock.

Poynter, Mary
1.256.  MARY POYNTER, of Southampton.  
September 2, 1738.  Proved September 15, 1738. 
Grandson Henry Poynter and granddau. Mary Poynter, exrs. 
Farm to grandson Henry Poynter.  Dau. Sarah Stone.  Dau. Elizabeth Hyder.  
"Hannah Hyder, late Hannah Poynter" Mary and Sarah Poynter. 
Wit: Henry Kreusen, Thomas Evans, Richard Davis, Junr.

Preese, Reece
1.56.  REECE PREESE of Middletown.  
February 20, 1720.  Proved March 11, 1720. 
Wife Mary, extx., all estate.
Wit: John Wildman, Joseph Wildman, John Worshall.
Signed Reece Preese.

Priestly, Agnes
1.2.  AGNES PRIESTLY of County of Bucks, Widow.  
September 4, 1713.  Proved September 28, 1713.
Son John.  Daughter Elizabeth.  
Youngest dau. Agnes extx.


Q Surnames


Quintin, Alexander
2.40.  Alexander Quintin, of Makefield Twp., Yeoman.  
August 6, 1744.  Proved August 23, 1744.
 Wife Mary.  Wm. Maxwell and Benjamin Allibone, exrs. Mother. Bro. 
Robert Mearns. Sisters in law, Sarah, Ann, Elizabeth, ---.
Wit: James Jolly, John Slack, Isaac Ashton.



R Surnames


Radcliffe, Edward
1.21.  EDWARD RADCLIFFE of County of Bucks.  
8th mo., 25th day, 1714.  Proved November 15, 1715.
Wife Phebe.  Sons James and John (minors). Wife to have use of childrens money until they come of age toward bringing them up. 
Wife Phebe and Brother Rihard Radcliffe, exrs.
Wit: George Clough, John Bown, William Atkinson.
Signed Edward Radcliffe.

Ray, James
1.81.  JAMES RAY of Wrightstown, 
Date February 25, 1723.  Proved March 14, 1723. 
Robert Ray, son of beloved friend David Ray of Freehold,
Monmouth Co. East New Jersey, if he lives to age of 21. Plantation in Wrightstown. 
Joseph Hampton and Garret Vansant of Wrightstown, exrs.
Wit: Richard Tuney, Edward Milnor, Abraham Chapman.
Signed by his mark.

Rea, John
2.323.  John Rea, of Bedminster, "a dying person."  
January 18, 1753.  Proved September 15, 1757.
Wife Sidney.  
Son Joseph Rea, son James Galbredth and Mathew Rea, Jr., exrs. 
Son Samuel to be bound to Tailor, son Moses to a trade. 
Land to be sold and proceeds divided among children.
Wit: John Grimes, Ann Galbredth.

Reeder, Joseph
1.169.  JOSEPH REEDER of County of Bucks, Yeoman.  
December 6, 1731. Proved May 31, 1732.
Wife Margaret and Timothy Smith of Makefield, exrs.  
Children Sarah, Charles, John, William, Isaac and others that May be born.
Wit: Elijah Doane, John Headlee, John Dillon.

Riale, John
2.87.  John Riale, of New Britain Twp., Yeoman.  
August 8, 1747.  Proved September 15, 1747.
Wife. --- 
Sons Joshua and Richard, exrs. Daus. Phebe, Hannah, Mary.
Wit: Wm. Wells, Peter Wells, Jno. Frazer.

Richardson, Francis
1.139.  FRANCIS RICHARDSON of New York, Merchant.  
5th mo., July 7, 1688. Pr. July 16, 1688. 
To be buried at Friends Burying ground at Flushing. 
Wife Rebecca (sole extx) 400 acres of land in Twp. of Chltenham 
and 1/3 of other estate.  
3 children, Francis, Rebecca and John at age of 21, 2/3 of estate.  
Wm. Richardson, Arthur Cooke, and John Delavall, overseers. 
Wit: John Lawrence, William Dearing, George Heathcote and Richard Van Dam. 
Pr. and certified from Boston February 14, 1688. John Wat. Depty Sec'y. 

Rickney, Alexander
2.347.  Alexander Rickey, Lower Makefield, Weaver.  
October 1, 1758. Proved December 5, 1758.
Wife Ann and son Alexander, exrs. 
Sons Thomas, John, James, and Kairl Rickey. 
Daus. Katharine Hutchinson, Ann Kirkbride, Mary and Sarah Rickey. 
Wit: Mahlon Kirkbride, Katharine Wilmerton, Rendal Hutchinson.

Roberts, Edward
2.191.  Edward Roberts, of Boro. of Bristol, Miller.  
November 12, 1749.  Proved March 22, 1749/50.
Wife Mary and Dau. Mary. Wife and Father-in-law John Hall, exrs.
Wit: John Baldwin, Junr., Elizabeth Hutchinson, Margaret Baldwin.

Robinson, James
1.117.  JAMES ROBINSON, no residence given.  
12 mo. (February), 6th day, 1728.  Proved March 14, 1728.
Sarah Haworth, extx. and legatee.  
Stephanus Haworth, Thomas Haworth.  Thomas Holcombe.  
Mary Fisher, dau. of John 40 shillings toward fencing graveyard at Buckingham.
Wit: John Fisher, Lawrence Pearson, Jacob Holcombe.

Root, Henry
2.304.  Henry Root, of New Britain Twp., Yeoman.  
December 12, 1753. Proved January 25, 1757.
Wife Madlen.  
Son Christian, exr. 
Eldest son Henry, £15. 
Balance of estate to children by wife Madlen, viz. 
Christian, John, Andrew, Abraham, Cornelius, Jacob and David Root. 
Friends Christian Swartz and John Root, Trustees. 
Wit: John Lapp, Ulrick Brims, Benj. Griffith.

Rose,John
2.224.  John Rose of Solebury, Yeoman.  
February 4, 1750.  Proved March 25, 1751. 
Wife Magdalen and son Christopher, exrs. 
Children: Christopher, Alice, Mary, Margaret, Ursula, Elizabeth, and Ann. 
Real Est. and Personalty in West New Jersey to be sold. Plantation in 
Solebury to son Christopher after wife's death, and to male heirs 
forever, in default of issue to John Rose, eldest son of Bro. Andrew, 
in default of male issue to his brother Henry and male heirs forever. 
Wit: Stephen Townsend, States Jewell, and Samuel Armitage. 

Routledge, John
1.86.  JOHN ROUTLEDGE of Neshaminey Creek, Yeoman. 
dated 1st mo., 10th day, 1721 
Wife Margaret sole extx.  Seven children.  
"Tract of land I hold of Joshua Tomkins," by indenture, to wife. 
Wm. Paxton and Thom. Chalkley, overseers. 
Wit: Adam Harker, Grace Harker, Wm. Paxson, Mary Paxson, Thom. Chalkley. 

Routledge, Martha
1.228.  MARGARET ROUTLEDGE, Widow.  
April 27, 1735.  Proved February 9, 1735. 
Sons Thomas and John. Daus. Rachel Yeates, Sarah Cooper, Mary 
Strickland, Isabella and Elizabeth Routledge. 
Son-in-law John Strickland, exr. 
Wit: Wm. Buckman, Thomas Butler.

Rowland, John
1.24.  JOHN ROWLAND, Yeoman.  
December 3, 1715.  Proved March 3, 1715. 
Dwelling House, Boulting House, and lot in Bristol to use of Church forever. 
Mary wife of Henry Tomlinson £50.  
Residue to Thomas Rodgers and he to be sole exr. 
Anthony Burton and Robert Cobbert, Trustees. 
Lita to have her freedom and £10 at marriage.
Wit: John Large, John Hall, Timothy Town.

Rowland, Samuel
1.246.  SAMUEL ROWLAND, of New Britain Twp., Yeoman.  
January 14, 1737.  Proved January 30, 1737/8.
Wife Priscilla.  Son John.  Daus. Elinor and Margaret, Elinor 4 acres 
adj. house where she and her husband live.
Wit: James Davis, John James, Barthw. Young.

Rue, Lewis
2.250.  Lewis Rue, of Middletown, Farmer.  
December 5, 1751.  Proved April 4, 1752.
Wife Rachel and Bro. Richard and Bro-in-law Garret Vansant, exrs. 
Sons Lewis and Christoffell. 
Daus. Anne, Elizabeth, Catharine, Rachel, and Jesinah. 
Wit: John Bessonett, Francis Titus, Saml. Rue. Letters granted 
to Rachel Rue and Garret Vansant.

Russell, William
2.7.  William Russell of Makefield, Taylor.  
September 25, 1729.  Proved July 28, 1740.
"Intending to voyage by sea."  Benj. Harvye and Benj. Taylor, exrs. 
Kinsman Jacob Hooper (Residence unknown).  Kinswoman Mary Divowyhous 
(?) of Phila.  Benj. Harvye's children. Benj. Taylor's children.
Wit: Edward Sands, Peter Yates, Charles Bryan.



S Surnames


Sacket, Simon
2.82.  Simon Sacket of Borough of Bristol, 
Date March 20, 1746/7.  Proved April 21, 1747.
Codicil dated April 4, 1747. 
Wife Mary.  Daus. Mary, Rebecca, and Sarah. 
Wm. Buckley, Bristol Boro., and Thos. Dowdney, of Bristol Twp., exrs. 
Wit: John Large, Wm. Atkinson, Margaret Sheppard.

Samuels, John
2.37.  John Samuels.  
December 8, 1741.  Proved March 26, 1744.
Wife Isabel. Sons John and Robert. Dau. Ann Samuels. Moses Crawford, 
Wm. Aberneth, Alexander McKinstry, each 1/2 crown. Alex McKinstry, Wm. 
Abernethy and James Pock, exrs.
Wit: William Bol, Mary Stevenson.

Sands, Richard
2.334.  Richard Sands, of Bensalem Twp.  
January 7, 1758.  Codicil February 27, 1758.  Proved June 5, 1758.
Wife Mary.  Daus. Jane, wife of Thomas Bains, and Elizabeth, wife of 
Ellis Roberts. Grandchildren, Mary Jones, Richard Sands. Jesse, Phebe, 
and Elizabeth Baines, children of dau. Elizabeth Roberts, Stephen Bains 
son of dau. Jane, gd. dau. Mary Jones, 11 acres in Tenure of Peter Jones. 
Jos. Richardson and Wm. Rodman, exrs.
Wit: Wm. Ridge, Wm. Dunkan, and John Driedrick.

Sands, Stephen
1.197.  STEPHEN SANDS, of County of Bucks.  
11th mo., 25th day, 1730/1.  Proved February 15, 1732/3.
Wife: Elizabeth.  
Sons: Richard and John, exrs.  
Sons: Edmund, William.  
Dau. Elinor Hough.  
Plantation where I live to Richard.
Wit: Tho. Stackhouse, Wm. Atkinson, Margaret Eastburn.

Sanford, William
A.59.  WILLIAM SANFORD, Planter, of County of Bucks.  March 25, 1689,
Proved 8th mo., 17th day, 1692.
 Upper Mill Creek. Wife ---. Eldest son William.  Son William Homer, 
Dau-in-law Ester Homer.  2 children, Mary and Ester.
Wit: Thomas Hartly, Scrivener, George Porter.
Codicil.  No date.  Son William to be put with Daniel Sutton, Taylor, 
for 11 yrs.  Son-in-law William Homer.  
Wit: to Codicil James Boyden, Junr. Neighbor James Boyden and Daniel Sutton, exrs.

Scott, John
2.165.  John Scott, of Warwick Town, Farmer.  
August 8, 1749.  Proved November 6, 1749.
John Mitchell, John Mann, and Robert Scott, exrs. 
Sons Robert (eldest), John, William, James, Joseph. 
Dau. Mary and 3 other children.
Wit: Tristram Davis, Benj. Hair, Jos. Moore.

Searborough, John
1.107.  JOHN SEARBOROUGH of Solberry, Yeoman.  
1st mo., 13th day, 1726/7.  Proved October 2, 1727.
Wife Mary and sons John and William, executors. 
Wife 200 acres having the Lake Meadow therein. 
Son Robert.  
Daus. Sarah Haworth, Elizabeth Fisher, Hannah Searbrough, and Mary Pickering.  
Grandchildren, James Haworth, John, Elizabeth, Mary, and 
Susanna Brock and Samuel Pickering. 
Son William 60 acres and 200 acres on death of wife.
Wit: Thos. Canby, Henry Paxson, Joseph Fell.

Searborough, William
1.105.  WILLIAM SEARBROUGH of Solbury, Turner. 
2nd mo. (April), 27th day, 1727.  Proved September 24, 1727.
Son William, 200 acres left me by will of Father John Searbrough. 
Brother John, exr. to occupy and enjoy same until debt is paid to loan 
office. Son William to live with him.  Son Uclides 60 acres I now live on, 
son Uclides to be put apprentice to John Head, to learn art of making German Wheels. 
3 daus. Lydia, Martha, and Sarah.
Wit: Henry Paxson, Thomas Canby, Benjamin Canby.

Searle, Arthur
1.239.  ARTHUR SEARLE, of Middletown.  
June 20, 1737.  Proved October 3, 1737. 
Sons Thomas, Arthur, and John. Son-in-law Samuel Stevenson.  
Daus. Jane, Mary, Rebecca, and Sarah Searle, and Elizabeth Stevenson. 
Estate bequeathed by Father-in-law John Naylor, December'd. 
Land in Newtown purchased of Agnes Yeates to son Thomas, exr. 
400 acres in Middletown to 3 sons. 
Wit: Grace Weasley, Jos. Wildman, Thos. Jenkins. 

Searle, Francis
1.65.  FRANCIS SEARLE of Bensalem Twp., Yeoman.  
January 26, 1721/2.  Proved May 28, 1722.
Wife Joan, rent of 100 acres that son Thomas settled.  
Son Arthur and dau. Mary, wife of Henry Walmsley, exrs.  
Grandchildren, Grace and Mary Searle daus. of Thomas.  
300 acres in Bensalem to Arthur.  
200 acres in Southampton, 28 acres in Bensalem, 200 acres in Horsham and Plantation 
in Abington Phila. County to daughter Mary Walmsley.
Wit: Thomas Tomlinson, Joan Tomlinson, Thom. Rodgers. 
Byberry mtg. to choose 2 members to see will fulfilled.

Shallcross, Leonard
1.134.  LEONARD SHALLCROSS of Co. of Bucks.  
February 28, 1729/30.  Proved November 16, 1730.
Wife Sarah, sole extx. 
Sons William, Joseph, and Leonard and John. 
Dau. Rachel. 
Wit: James Higgs, Wm. Atkinson.

Sharp, Jane
1.153.  JANE SHARP of Buckingham, Widow.  
6th mo., 8th day, 1729.  Proved November 13, 1731.
Sons Samuel Ogburn, Joseph Hampton, Benjamin Fitzrandel, dau. Sarah Kinsey.  
Dau. Mary's 3 daus.  Son Joseph Hampton's dau. Mary and Elizabeth Kinsey.  
Son-in-law Edmund Kinsey and Joseph Fell, exrs.
Wit: John Hill, Elizth. Fell.

Silverstone, William
1.247.  WILLIAM SILVERSTONE, of Borough of Bristol.  
January 22, 1733.  Proved February 24, 1737.
William Atkinson, exr. and Trustee for son William Silverstone.
Wit: John Cross, Nicholas Allen, Edward Southwood.

Simcock, Joseph
2.111.  Joseph Simcock, of Makefield Twp., Yeoman.  
4 mo. (June) 24 ---. Proved August 2, 1748.
Wife Mary, Uncle John Palmer and Bro-in-law Henry Harvey, exrs. 
Son Mathias, land I live on purchased of Thomas Clowes.  under (14 yrs. of age). 
Daus. Sarah, Elizabeth, and child unborn. Land in Ridley, Chester Co., 
to be confirmed to Samuel Evans, of Marple, Chester Co., when paid for. 
Wit: Anne Palmer, Charles Bryan.

Sisom, Thomas
2.130.  Thomas Sisom of Borough of Bristol.  
January 11, 1748/9.  Proved January 23, 1748/9.
Children, Samuel, Lydia, William, Thomas, Hannah, John and Rebecca. 
Wm. Atkinson and Enion Williams, both of Bristol Borough, exrs.
Wit: John Coats, Junr., Alex. Seaton, Wm. Rakestraw, Wm. Coates.

Smith, Elizabeth
1.84.  ELIZABETH SMITH widow of John Smith of Bristol Twp., Blacksmith.  
6th mo., 2rd day, 1724.  Proved September 18, 1724.
Sons John and Robert.  Robert exr.
Wit: George Clough, Wm. Atkinson.
Signed by mark.

Smith, Ralph
A.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.

Smith, Robert
1.124.  ROBERT SMITH of County of Bucks.  
September 24, 1729.  Proved November 10, 1729.
Wife Mary and John Burges, exrs. 
Son Joseph, House and Lot in Town of Bristol.  
Daus. Hannah and Elizabeth.
Wit: Tho. Marriott, David Palmer, Wm. Atkinson.

Smith, Robert
2.56.  Robert Smith, of Buckingham.  
5 mo 15th day, 1745.  Proved September 26, 1745.
Wife Phoebe.  Sons Thomas (eldest), Timothy, Robert, John, Joseph, 
Benjamin, Samuel, and Jonathan. Thomas and Timothy, exrs. Land, late 
Launcelot Gibson's, adj. Eleazer Doan.
Wit: Wm. Blackfan, Jeffrey Burgess, Thomas Ross.

Smith, Thomas
2.208.  Thomas Smith of Upper Makefield.  
April 21, 1750.  Proved May 18, 1750.
Wife Elizabeth.  
Sons Thomas and Samuel, Tract I live on, on road 
leading from Canby's Ferry to Wrightstown adj. John Trago. 
2 youngest sons, Ephraim and Jacob. 
Daus. Elizabeth, Mary, and Margaret Smith. 
Sons Thomas and Samuel, exrs. Bro. Wm., Trustee.
Wit: Thos. Atkinson, Wm. Lee, Junr., and Ezekiel Atkinson.

Smith, William
2.25.  William Smith, of Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
10th mo., (December) 13, 1740.  Proved April 20, 1743.
 Wife Mercy.  Sons William (eldest), Thomas, Joseph, Ralph, John, 
Samuel, and David. Daus. Margaret Pearson, Sarah Blaker, Mary Atkinson, 
Hannah Lee, Lydia Heaton, Esther and Elizabeth. John Penquite and 
Joseph Chapman, exrs. Land adj. John Chapman, Abrm. Chapman and John 
Turning. Wit: Rachel Penquite, Abrm. Chapman, Wm. Chapman.

Soutcher, John
1.133.  JOHN SOTCHER of Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
December 6, 1729.  Proved February 26, 1729.
Son Robert, exr., all real estate.  
Sons-in-law Joseph Kirkbride, Junr., Mahlon Kirkbride and Mark Watson.  
Daus. Mary Kirkbride, and Anne Watson.  
Grandchildren, Stacy Kirkbride, Mary Kirkbride, dau. Mahlon and Joseph Watson.  
Falls Mo. Mtg. £5.
Wit: Joseph Kirkbride, Willm. Paxson, Abel Janney.

Sparway, Catharine
2.212.  Catharine Sparway, of Bensalem Twp.  
January 9, 1750.  Proved June 17, 1750.
Surviving children and grandchildren.  
John Sands and John Baldwin, Sr., exrs. 
Wit: John Gilbert, Thomas Gilbert, Stephen Sands.

Spencer, William
2.291.  William Spencer, of Northampton, Yeoman.  
February 29, 1756. Proved April 22, 1756.
Wife Elizabeth and son James, exrs. Sons Thomas, Samuel, Enoch, Job, and Abel. Daus. Ann and Sarah, and child unborn. Eldest son James, Plantation formerly my uncle Richard Whitton's in Lower Dublin Twp., Phila. Co. 150 acres when 24. Plantation I live on to be divided between sons Samuel (100 acres in Warminster and 50 acres in Northampton), Thomas (part in Northampton adj. John Beard on which Leonard Kroesen lives), Enoch (remainder adj. Garret and Derrick Kroesen where Elizabeth Dean lives). Jonathan Willet.
Wit: Jos. Hart, Leonard Kroesen, and John Hart.

Staats, Peter
2.113.  Peter Staats of Bensalem Twp., Yeoman.  
May 28, 1745.  Proved August 8, 1748.
Sons Abraham and Peter, exrs. Daus. Susannah Lewis (eldest), Magdalen 
wife of Thomas Morgan, Agnes wife of Michael Weesley, Lucretia wife of 
Jacob Stickler and Elizabeth wife of Mark Overholt. Children of eldest 
dau. Ann Praal, December'd. Wit: Edmund, Isaac, and Wm. Dunkan.

Stackhouse, John
2.305.  John Stackhouse, of Middletown, Yeoman.  
12th mo., December 23, 1756. Pr. February 22, 1757. 
Son-in-law John Mitchell and Friend John Woolston, exrs. 
Son Thomas and his dau. Rachel. Son James, 30 acres of plantation 
on Neshaminy adj. Hayhurst's. 
Daus. Sarah Stackhouse, Margaret Mitchel, Grace Stevenson, and Elizabeth Tomlinson. 
Lucilla and Abel Stackhouse, children of John. 
Wit: ---.

Stackhouse, Samuel
2.19.  Samuel Stackhouse, son of John Stackhouse of Middletown.  
7th mo., 13th day, 1742.  Proved October 13, 1742.
Sisters Grace and Sarah.  Bro. James.  Niece Rachel Stackhouse, dau. of 
Bro. Thomas.
Wit: Jeremiah Croasdale, Grace Croasdale, James Thackeray.

Stackhouse, Thomas
2.37.  Thomas Stackhouse, of Middletown.  
12th mo., 1st 1741/2.  Proved July 14, 1744.
Wife Dorothy, son Isaac and son in law Euclides Longshore, exrs. Son 
Joseph and his sons Caleb and Joshua and Dau. Grace.  Sons Thomas, 
Isaac, Robert, Jacob, and Samuel.  Son Benjamin's children, Benjamin 
and Grace.  Plantation adj. Wm. Paxson, Wm. Bidgood, Tho. Marriott.  
Daus. Sarah Carah and Ann Plumly. Wit: Jeremiah Croasdale, James 
Thackery, Wm. Atkinson. 

Stanaland, Thomas
2.259.  Thomas Stanaland.  
September 17, 1747.  Proved May 11, 1753. 
Wife Mary.  Eldest son John, youngest Thomas. Dau. Nanney. 
(no Wits., no exr.). 
Proved by Rebecca Hands, late Wetherill. Widow 
renounces Letters and they are granted to Thomas.

Staples, Thomas
A.40.  ROBERT JEFFS [Jeffes], now of Falls of Delaware, Bucks Co.  
1st mo., 13th day 1688.  Proved 2nd mo., 3rd day, 1688.
Wife Mary, extx.  Daus. Elizabeth and Mary.  Governor beseeched to 
take notice of unfair Treatment by Tho. Fairman about Plantation at Frankford. 
Wit: Robert Lucas, Charles Biles.
Signed Robert Jeffes.

Stevenson, Thomas
1.38.  THOMAS STEVENSON, Co. of Bucks.  
November 10, 1717.  Proved October 19, 1719. 
Wife Sarah 1/3 of real and personal estate absolutely. 
Lands in New Jersey and Pensylvania to be sold. 
Sons Samuel and Edward (minors).  
Daus. Ann and Sarah, so much as will make their legacies from 
their grandfather Jennings £50. 
Daus., Elizabeth and Alliss.
Bros. William's and John's children.  
Wife and Joseph Kirkbride exrs.
Wit: Anna Marriott, John Oxford, Benj. Field.
Codicil dated April 29, 1719.  Proved October 19, 1719.
Wife Sarah and Jos. Kirkbridge, Trustees to sell land and hold proceeds 
for use of wife and children.
Wit: to Codicil.  John Jones, Charles Brockden, Joseph Fox.

Stidman, Joseph
2.104.  Joseph Stidman, of Plumstead Twp.  
2nd mo., 5th day, 1748.  Proved April 22, 1748.
25 acres for use of Poor of Twp.  Cousin Jane Miller, wife of Wm. 
Miller and "The Rest of my Sister's children." Cousins Jacob and Joseph Thomas. 
£2 toward building Plumstead Mtg. House, besides £3 already 
subscribed. Residue toward building on and improving the 25 acres for use of Poor of Twp. 
John Brittain and Nathan Preston, exrs.
Wit: John Rich, Benj. Collins, Andrew Love.

Stockdale, Phebe
1.259.  PHEBE STOCKDALE, of Warminster Twp., Widow.  
December 27, 1738.  Proved January 24, 1738/9.
Sister Margaret Atkinson, Brother-in-law William Atkinson Sons, James 
Radcliffe and John Radcliffe, exrs. Cousin Rebecca Smith.
Wit: Samuel Gilbert, William Gilbert.

Stockdale, William
1.257.  WILLIAM STOCKDALE, of Warminster, Yeoman.  
May 17, 1738.  Proved October 30, 1738.
Wife Phebe and Bro. William Atkinson, exrs. Bro. Ralph Stockdale's son. 
Sister Isabel and Sister Amey's children, 
cousins William and John Atkinson and cousin Mary Child.
Wit: Richard Sands, Mary Sands, Margaret Lewis.

Stockdale, William
1.181.  WILLIAM STOCKDALE of Northampton Twp.  
3 mo. (May) 12, 1727. Proved January 30, 1732/3.
Wife Dorothy, sole extx. with advice of Mo. Mtg. of People called Quakers. Sell lands.
Wit: Robert Heaton, Abraham Gray, Daniel Brock.

Stockdale, William
2.283.  William Stockdale of Buckingham Twp.  
January 29, 1755.  Proved July 26, 1755.
Wife Sarah and brother John, exrs. 
Children, Hannah, William, and Thomas. Land in Middletown.
Wit: Jacob Heston, Robert Smith, John Terry.

Stout, Isaac
2.248.  Isaac Stout, of New Britain, Carpenter.  
January 27, 1752.  Proved March 31, 1752.
Wife Hester. 
John Embley, of West Jersey, and Cephas Child, of Plumstead, exrs. 
Sons James and Thomas. 
Daus. Catharine, Elizabeth, and Rachel Stout and Dyer Deme.
Wit: Clement Doyle, Samuel Wells, and Matthew Day. Emley renounced. 
Letters to Child.

Stout, Richard
2.248.  Richard Stout of New Britain.  
February 7, 1752.  Proved March 31, 1752. 
Son Joseph. 
Daus. Sarah, wife of John Lambert, and Elizabeth Stout. 
Cephas Child and Daniel Pennington, exrs.
Wit: Frances Wilgus, Clement Doyle, and Wm. Pennington.

Stradling, Thomas, Jr.
2.310.  Thomas Stradling, Junr., of Newtown, Yeoman.  
4th mo., April 9, 1757.  Proved May 21, 1757.
Wife Elizabeth, Bro. Daniel and Friend Barnet Taylor, exrs. 
Children, Elizabeth, Sarah, John, Thomas, Daniel, and child unborn.
Wit: Timo. Smith, Benja. Hamton, Isaac Smith.

Strawhen, Mary
2.10.  Mary Strawhen of Bethlehem Co. of Hunterdon N.J.  
January 7, 1738.  Proved September 10, 1740.
Daus. Ruth and Sarah.  Son Jacob Strawhen (Exr.).  William, Henry, and 
John Cooper.
Wit: Daniel Ashcraft, Robert Hazlet, Richard Mitchell.

Strickland, Joseph
1.235.  JOSEPH STRICKLAND, of Northampton Twp., Taylor.  
May 1, 1737.  Proved June 13, 1737.
Wife Sarah and Brother-in-law John Hillborne, exrs. 
5 children, Miles, Mary, Ruth, Sarah, and Rachel.
Wit: Samuel Blaker, William Cooper, Abraham Chapman.

Stuart, Thomas
2.191.  Thomas Stuart, of Tinnecome, Yeoman, 
Date December 10, 1749. Proved March 22, 1749/50.
Wife Jean.  Sons, Samuel, Robert, Thomas, and William estate I live on 
and tract of land on Deep Run adj. Robert Barnhill and land late William Wells. 
Daus. Lilley, Jean, Elizabeth, son John's dau. Martha. Jean Wigton. 
Wit: John Patterson, Joseph McKinney, and Andrew Patterson. 
Letters granted August 30, 1750.

Sunly, Richard
1.249.  RICHARD SUNLY, of Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
December 25, 1736.  Proved March 4, 1737.
Sister Ann Appleby's children by Thomas Appleby. Sister Dorothy Well's 
children by --- Wells, 3 tracts of land in Wrightstown and one in 
Buckingham. £10 to use of Buckingham meeting. Thomas Canly and John 
Hill, Trustees thereof.  
Thos. Brown of Plumstead and Robert Smith of Buckingham, exrs. 
Wit: Philip Williams, Eleazer Doane, and Thomas Canby. 

Swift, John
1.193.  JOHN SWIFT of Bensalem Twp.  
February 17, 1732/3.  Proved March 15, 1732/3.
Grandson Samuel Swift, exr. Plantation and Mill known as Alberson's. 
Only daughter Mary Fisher.  Granddaus., Frances Wood, wife of Josiah Wood, 
Elizabeth English wife of John, and Hannah Swift.  
£50 to Baptist mtg. of Phila. 
Wit: Cornelius and Jacobus Vanostin and Philip Amus.


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Taylor, Benjamin
2.166.  Benjamin Taylor, Junr., of the Falls Twp., Blacksmith.  
October 18, 1749.  Proved November 27, 1749.
Wife Sarah, Father Benjamin Taylor and Brother-in-law Joseph White, exrs. 
Daus. Sarah, Hannah, and Esther.
Wit: Henry Margerum, Priscilla Buckman, and Jane Buckman.

Teeton, John
1.136.  JOHN TEETON of Middletown, Miller.  
February 24, 1730.  Proved March 8, 1730.
Wife Hannah, sole extx.  
Children of Uncle William Roberts of Phila. Co. 
vis:. John, Timothy, Edward, William and Elizabeth.
Wit: Tho. Stackhouse, Richard Jones, William Toliffe.

Tennent, William
2.67.  William Tennent, Warminster Twp., Minister of the Gospel.  
July 16, 1745.  Proved May 9, 1746.
Wife Kathren, extx. of personal estate.  Son Gilbert, exr. of Real 
estate. to sell plantation. Grandsons William, son of Wm., Junr.  
William, son of Charles. Bal. to be divided among rest of children at 
discretion of exr. Wit: Charles Beatty, Evan Jones.

Thomas, John
2.199.  John Thomas, of New Britain Twp., Weaver.  
February 13, 1748/9.  Proved April 3, 1750.
Wife Margaret, extx. 
Bro. John Thomas of Kent Co. on Delaware, Weaver. 
2 sons of Dau. Sarah, Abijah and John, £20 to be paid to their grandfather, Wm. Davis. 
Plantation to wife for life then to eldest son of Dau. Sarah (only Dau.). 
Wit: Stephen Rowland, Abel Griffith, Benj. Griffith, Junr. 

Thomas, William
2.315.  William Thomas, of Hilltown, Yeoman.  
December 11, 1753.  Proved October 13, 1757.
"Stricken in years" "To be buried on my own land in ye Grave Yard by ye Meeting House." Sons Thomas, Ephraim, John, Manassah, and William, exrs. Dau. Gwenllian, wife of Morris Morris, her son Cadwaller Morris. Dau. Anna Thomas. "To Inhabitants of Hilltown forever" the Meeting House erected by ye Grave Yard together 4 acres and some odd Perches for a Grave Yard to bury their dead in "and all other far and near" "Whites and Blacks" "Such as are guilty of self murder, only excepted." Preachers of all Denominations to hold services for funerals, "Baptists excepted" Baptists and Presbyterians to use the Meeting House jointly.  My five sons, together with Lewis Evan, Junr., Nathaniel Griffith (eldest sons of Evan) and Jonathan Evans of Hulltown to serve as Trustees of said Meeting House and Grave Yard, they to name their successors in their wills. Son Ephraim, 150 acres part of 300 acres bought of James Logan; Son Manassah, 150 acres residue of 300 acres bought of James Logan; Son John, 200 acres adj. above bought of James Logan; Son Thomas, 300 acres bought of Rowland Ellis, Benj. Phillips and Jer. Langhorne. Dau. Anna, 100 acres adj. Henry Lewis and Evan Griffith; Dau. Gwenllian, 100 acres adj. Meeting House. Wit: Benj. Griffith, Benj. Griffith, Junr., and Joseph Griffith. Acknowledged before Simon Butler, Esq. by Testator as his Last Will and Testament. December 21, 1753. Codicil dated October 11, 1756. Letters granted to Thomas, John, Wm., and Mannasseh.

Thomson, John
2.251.  John Thomson, of Warwick Twp., Yeoman.  
November 22, 1752.  Proved December 6, 1752.
Wife Ruth. 
Sons William and John, exrs. 
Daus. Ruth, Hester, Elizabeth, and Rebecca. 
Sons James and Daniel.  
Jos. Hough and Isaac Fell, Trustees. 
Wit: Jos. Hough, James Meredith, Owen Roberts.

Tillbram, Richard
1.185.  RICHARD TILLBRAM, of Burrough of Bristol. 
 6th mo., 18th day, 1732.  Proved January 5, 1732/3.
Joseph Peace and Wm. Atkinson, exrs.  Sister Mary Church.  
Cousin William Church and his son.  £5 to Bristol Mtg. 
Friends Henry Tomlinson,Thomas Tomlinson, Mary Tomlinson, Joseph Tomlinson, 
Sarah Tomlinson, Elizabeth Tomlinson, Thomas Clifford, David Murray, 
John Priestly, Junr., John Hall, Thomas Marriot, and Joseph Kirkbride's son Thomas.  
Jonathan Church son of Sister Mary. 
Wit: John Priestly, Mathias Keen, John Bishop. 

Todd, Joseph
2.59.  Joseph Todd, wife Elizabeth, extx.  
August 12, 1745.  Proved October 28, 1745.
Sons Joseph and Charles, plantation I live on when 21 yrs. of age. 
Daus. Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Mary. Wife undivided right in land in 
Montgomery. Wit: Charles Stewart, Evan Jones.

Tomlinson, Henry
2.240.  Henry Tomlinson, of Burrough of Bristol.  
March 22, 1748/9.  Proved January 6, 1752.
Sons Thomas and Joseph, exrs. 
Dau. Sarah Tomlinson.
Wit: Andrew McFarland, Wm. Large, Wm. Atkinson. 
Letter granted to Joseph. 

Tomlinson, Joseph
1.68.  JOSEPH TOMLINSON of Southampton, Yeoman.  
October 30, 1722.  Proved June 7, 1723.
Wife Mary, 200 acres I now live on until children come of age. 
Sons Thomas, Joseph and Benjamin, exrs.  
Bro. Henry Tomlinson and Joseph Walker, overseers. 
Wit: Richard Sands, Philip Dracott, Joseph Walker.

Tomlinson, Mary
1.110.  MARY TOMLINSON of Southampton, Widow.  
9th mo., 19th day, 1727.  Proved February 12, 1727.
Children to be bound to trades.  
3 sisters Sarah, Rebecca, and Jane. 
Joseph Walker and John Wildman, exrs.
Wit: Thom. Eastburne, Wm. Ring.

Town, Benjamin
2.62.  Benjamin Town, of Bristol Twp.  
September 2, 1745.  Proved December 10, 1745. 
Wife Rebecca. Sons John, Benjamin, Thomas. John, exr. 
Daus. Rebecca, Ryal, and Deborah Town. £40 to Friends Mtg. at 
Bristol and use of quarry to fence grave yard.
Wit: Wm. Rodman, Michel Dugin, Wm. Atkinson.

Trueby, Christian
2.264.  Christian Trueby of Hilltown Twp.  
November 6, 1753.  Proved November 26, 1753.
Wife Catharine and Joseph Panchoke, exrs. 
Six children now living.
Wit: John Bartholomew, Blaze Weaver. Widow renounces.

Tunnecliff, James
2.58.  Jams Tunnecliff, of Makefield Twp., Yeoman.  
3 mo. May 23, 1745.  Proved October 21, 1745.
Wife Hannah, sole extx. Her son and dau. John Doble and Elizabeth 
Collins, land in Makefield. Deed from Thomas Bishop Vickaris and his 
atty. Richd. Hockley dated September 13, 1743.
Wit: Peter Larew, Jacob Hawabout, and Charles Bryan.

Twining, Stephen
1.48.  STEPHEN TWINING of Newtown.  
12th mo., 20th day, 1719/20.  Proved May 19, 1720.
Sons John and Stephen, Plantation at Newtown bought of John Ward adj. land 
formerly Michael Hough's. Son John, land left me by Government of New England. 
Sons Eleazer and Nathaniel, land adj. Wm. Buckman, where Jos. Lupton lived, 230 acres.  
To daus. Rachel Twining and Mercy Lupton, grandchildren each 5 shillings 
Sons Stephen and Nathaniel exrs.
Wit: James and Agnes Yeates and Abrm. Chapman.


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Vandergrift, Johannes
2.49.  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.

Vandergrift, Mary
2.183.  Mary Vandegrift, Widow of Abraham Vandegrift, late of Bensalem Twp., Dec'd.  
February 12, 1749/50.  Proved March 3, 1749/50. 
Eldest son Leonard Vandegrift, exr. 
Son Abraham under 21 and youngest son Garret. 
Youngest dau. Jemima Vandegrift.
Wit: Abraham Vandegrift, Patt. Kelly, Thomas Evan.

Vandike, Henry Johnson
1.60.  HENRY JOHNSON VANDIKE, of Middletown.  
April 4, 1717.  Proved November 11, 1721.
Wife Yanica, sole extx, during life at her death son-in-law Christian Barnson.  
Son-in-law Paulus Vanoley.  5 shillings to grandau., Susanna Vanoley. 
Wit: Ury Puff, Elizabeth Vanhorne, Jeremiah Langhorne.

Van Horren, Peter
2.181.  Pieter Van Hooren, of Middletown, Yeoman.  
February 12, 1749/50.  Proved ---. 
Wife Elizabeth.
2d. son Gabriel, exr. 
Eldest son, Bernard, 3d. Peter, 4th Benjamin, 5th Richard, 6th John, 7th Garrett.  
Eldest dau. Catharine, wife of Thomas Craven. 2d. Charity, wife of Isaiah Vansant. 
3d. Jane, wife of Edmond Roberts. 4th Elizabeth, wife of Peter Praul. 
5th Mary, wife of William Gosline. 
Wit: John Vansandt, Francis Titus, Garret Vansant.

Van Nooran (Van Horn), Christian
2.236.  Christian Van Nooran (Van Horn), of Northampton, Yeoman.  
June 18, 1748.  Proved December 12, 1751.
Wife Williamakee.  
son Barnard and Nicholas Wyncoop of Northampton, exrs. 
Sons Barnard, Henry, John and Christian. 
Daus. Ann, wife of Cornelius Corson; Catharine, wife of Henry Hageman; 
Jane, wife of John Hageman; and Charity, wife of Godfrey Vanduren. 
Barnard, 205 acres where I dwell lateley surveyed by Benj. Field adj. 
50 conveyed to him on Neshaminey Creek. Son Henry, plantation of 200 acres 
at Newtown and privilege of purchasing bal at 20 shillings per acre. 
John, 32 acres in Northampton, Christian, 187 acres in Northampton. 
Charity, 40 acres on road leading from Robert Heaton's Mill adj. Grave Yard and son John. 
Wit: Edmond Cahill, Catharine Spicher, Jno. Hart.

Vanhorn, Christian
2.266.  Christian Vanhorn, Northampton, Yeoman.  
November 18, 1753.  Proved December 13, 1753.
Wife Jane. 
Daus. Margaret and Williamkee under 18. 
Cousin Christian Vanhorn, son of Bro. Henry. Garret Wyncoop and 
Evan Jones of Northampton, exrs. and Trustees. 
Wit: Benj. Dyer, John Shreeve, and Elizabeth Wesley. 

Vanhorn, Elizabeth
2.367.  Elizabeth Vanhorn, Widow of Peter Vanhorn, late of Middletown.  
August 27, 1754.  Proved November 8, 1759.
Son Peter Peterson Vanhorn and Dau. Charity Van Sant, exrs. 
6 sons, Barnard, Gabriel, Benjamin, Richard, John, and Garret. 
Daus. Charity Vansant, Jane Roberts, Elizabeth Praul, Katharine Craven, 
and Mary Gosline. 
Son Peter Peterson's son Gabriel. Son John's children, Peter and Abigail. 
Wit: Thos. Janney, Hannah Janney, Hannah Bates.

Vanhorn, Richard
2.288.  Richard Vanhorn, of Middletown, Yeoman.  
January 19, 1756.  Proved February 11, 1756.
Mother Elizabeth Vanhorn, extx. Bros. Benjamin, Gabriel. Bro. 
Benjamin's eldest son Elijah. Sister Mary. Sister Charity's eldest son 
Isaiah. Bro. Barnard's eldest dau. Elizabeth. Bro. Garret Vanhorn. John 
Guijant, living at Bristol Twp. 
Wit: Andrew Moode, Jos. Wright, and Nathan Breslford. 

Vansand, Stoffel
2.158.  Stoffel Vansand, Middletown, Farmer.  
June 4, 1749.  Proved August 21, 1749.
Son John and son-in-law Lewis Rue, exrs. 
Son James and his children.  
Daus. Elizabeth, Rachel, Olshe. 
Grandson Wm. Renberry.
Wit: James Rue, Mary Rue, Robert Brodnax.

Vansandt, Garrett
2.85.  Garret Vansandt, of Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
November 12, 1746.  Proved May 1, 1747.
Wife Clauchey and sons Garret and Cornelius, exrs. 
Daus. Rachel Dungan, Sarah Sacit, and Rebekah Vansant. 
Land formerly Peter Johnson's including part of Town Square.
Wit: Abrm. Chapman, John Lacey, John Johnson.

Vansandt, Jacobus
2.64.  Jacobus Vansandt, of Southampton Twp., Yeoman.  
December 12, 1744. Pr. January 9, 1745/6. 
Wife Rebecca.  Sons, Nicholas (144 acres 
bought of Cornelius Egnrout), Jacob (150 acres on which I dwell), 
Garret and Isaiah, Grandson Charles Ingard.  Daus. Rebecca and 
Elizabeth, (December'd.). Kinsman John Vansandt and Nathaniel Brittain, 
exrs. Wit: Daniel Bankson, Thos. Duff, Robert Vernon.

Vansandt, John
2.185.  John Vansandt, of Middletown, Farmer.  
December 7, 1749.  Proved March 6, 1749.
Wife Rebekah, extx. 
Crispin Collet and Alex. Edwards, Trustees. 
Children, Ann, Elizabeth, Caterin, Mary, Rebecca, and John.
Wit: Joseph Rue, Benj. Vanhorn, Richard Vanhorn. 
Letters granted to Crispin Collet and Alex. Edwards.

Vansandt, Rebecca
2.74.  Rebekah Vansandt, of Southampton, Widow.  
November 18, 1746.  Proved January 13, 1746/7.
Son Jacobus, exr. Sons Garrett, Nicholas, and Esaias Vandsandt. 
Grandson Charles Ingard. Dau. Rebekah Larue.
Wit: Simon Vanarsdalen, Derrick Kreusen, John Bond.

Vansant, Harman
2.362.  Harman Vansant, the Elder, Bensalem, Yeoman.  
May 8, 1755.  Proved May 11, 1759.
Wife Judith.  
Gd. son Harman Vansant and Gilbert Hicks, exrs. 
Grandsons Harman and Peter Vansant, sons of son Garret, December'd. 
4 children of son Harman, December'd. 
9 children of dau. Elizabeth.  
Elizabeth and Garret, 2 youngest children of son Garret. 
Daus. Gazina, wife of Jacob Titus, and Katharine, wife of Daniel Severns.
Wit: Hannah Feagas, Richd. Gibbs, Margery Gibbs. 
Letters granted to Harman Vansant Junr.

Vansant, Johannes
1.15.  JOHANNES VANSANT of Bensalem, Bucks County, Yeoman.  
October 30, 1714.  Proved January 6, 1714.
Wife, all Personal estate.  Son John 40 shillings land in Maryland to be sold for support of wife and children. Stophel Vansant and Bartholomew Jacobs, Trustees. If land is not sold to be divided between two Sons paying Sisters equal shares.  
Wife Leah, extx.
Wit: Thomas Stevenson, Hannah Vansant, Nicholas Van Hooren.

Vastine, John
1.261.  JOHN VASTINE, of Hilltown Twp.  
December 31, 1730.  Proved February 21, 1738/9.
"Aged and Weak of Body" wife Abigail, house and lot in Phila. and 100 
C. land. Sons Abraham, Jeremiah, Benjamin, and John. Dau. Mary Wilson. 
Benjamin and John, exrs.
Wit: Owen Evan, Edward Milnor, Benj. Griffith.

Venkerk, Bernard
1.--.  BERNARD VERKERK, of Bensalem, Yeoman.  
May 29, 1736.  Proved December 3, 1739.
Son Jacob, 100 acres bought of Joseph Growden. Son John's children, dau. Mary wife of Neels Boon, dau. Constant wife of James Fitchet, dau. Dinah wife of James Keril. Granddaus. Rebecca and Rachel Underwood. Sons Jacob and John, exrs. 
Wit: Benj. Harris, Wm. Atkinson, Margaret Atkinson. 

Vickers, Abraham
2.297.  Abraham Vickers, of Plumstead, Yeoman.  
February 17, 1756.  Proved August 19, 1756.
Wife Mary and son Thomas, exrs. Sons Peter, Jacob and Abraham. Daus. Hester Forman, Mary, Rachel, and Leah Vickers. Peter, the place he lives on. Abraham, the 200 acres I live on at 21.
Wit: John Michener, Thos. Ruckman, Jos. Shaw.



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Walker, Robert
2.336.  Robert Walker, Northampton.  
February 6, 1757.  Proved June 6, 1758. 
Bro. Richard Walker, exr. 
Bro. John Walker and his eldest son William.  
Sis. Mary King. Sis. Christine McNaire and her eldest son Wm. McNaire.  
Charles Walker.  £50 to Presbyterian Church in care of Rev. Richard Treat, 
Rev. Charles Beatty and Bro. Richard Walker.
Wit: James Craig and John Stirling. 
Friends to join in placing tombstone over Father.

Wally, Sarah
1.177.  SARAH WALLY of Newtown, Widow of Shadrack Wally, late of Newtown.  
August 28, 1732.  Proved December 15, 1732.
Son John Wally, his wife Elizabeth, son John and his dau. Damaris.  
4 grandchildren, children of John and Elizabeth.  £4 due from Tho. Story. 
Abraham Chapman, exr.
Wit: Jos. Yeates, Margaret Yeates, John Frohock.

Walthell, Thomas
1.209.  THOMAS WALTHELL of County of Bucks.  
April 13, 1733.  Proved April 21, 1733.
Son John,.  Daus. Mary, Rachel and Joannah, Joseph Peace, exr.
Wit: John Gale, Jonathan Bourne, Wm. Atkinson.

Wansel, Sarah
2.70.  Sarah Wansel, of Makefield, Widow.  
January 21, 1745/6.  Proved October 21, 1746.
Son Joseph Tomlinson and son-in-law Robert Whiteacre, exrs. 
Sons Richard (eldest), James, and John (weak minded) Tomlinson. 
Daus. Mary Livezey, Elizabeth Montgomery, Sarah Whiteacre.
Wit: Benj. Allibone, Samuel McNaire, Wm. Smith.

Warder, Mary
2.25.  Mary Warder, of Falls Twp.  
September 17, 1739.  Proved April 18, 1743. 
Joseph Kirkbride, exr. Charles Clarke, Wheeler Clarke, Rachel 
Cross and Joseph Cross (each £2.10) Mary Carruthers and Rachel 
Carruthers, Junr. (each 20 shillings).
Wit: John Wescombe, Henry Wilson.

Watson, Jane
1.159.  JANE WATSON of Buckingham, Widow of Thomas.  
October 6, 1731.  Proved November 13, 1731.
Son-in-law John Watson and his 3 children Joseph and Thomas, granddau. Sarah Watson.  
Grandson John Watson, son-in-law Thomas Watson, December'd.  
Elizabth Reed, wid. of Bro. John Reed, December'd. and her children.  
Richard Mitchell of Wrightstown, exr.
Wit: Math. Hughes, Mary Dunbar, Jane Bradfield.

Watson, Mark
2.179.  Mark Watson, of the Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
November 7, 1749.  Proved February 9, 1749.
Wife Ann, Bro-in-law Mahlon Kirkbride and Nephew William Paxson, exrs. 
Children, Joseph, Benjamin, Ann, Mark, Amos, Rebecca, 
Deborah, and Isaac Watson, the five youngest minors.
Wit: Jos. Ahton, Thos. Watson, Joseph White.

Watson, Rebecca
2.14.  Rebecca Watson, of Burrough of Bristol, Widow.  
11th mo., 5th day, 1741/2.  Proved July 31, 1742.
 Codicil dated April 1742. Sons Nathan and Mark, exrs. Son John.  His 
dau. Hannah.  Nathan's daus. Mary, Margaret, and Sarah, and his sons 
Isaac and Thomas.  Daus. Mary Paxson, Mary Watson, Ann Watson. 
Granddaus. Mary Richardson and Deborah Paxson and Mark's dau. Rebecca.  
Son Amos's children, Thomas Watson, and Hannah, Jacob, Samuel and 
Deborah. Wit: John Cross, Malachi Walton, Wm. Atkinson.

Watson, Thomas
1.144.  THOMAS WATSON, Senr., of Buckingham.  
1st mo., 5th day, 1731.  Proved May 14, 1731.
Wife Jane, extx.  Grandsons John and Thomas Watson.
Wit: Andrew Wright, Andrew Dunbar, Reece Davis.
Appraisers Math. Hughes and John Cadwallader.

Watson, Thomas
1.254.  THOMAS WATSON, late of Straberyhone but now of Bristol Boro.,
Dated December 13, 1737.  Proved August 15, 1738.
Wife Rebecca, house and lot in Bristol with privilege of wharf I built. 
Son Nathan, house he lives in purchased of William Paxson. Son Mark, 
(Exr.), plantation at Straberyhone. Son John. Dau. Mary Paxson. Dau.-in-
law Frances Croker. Eldest grandson Thomas Watson, Amos' eldest son and 
his two brothers and two sisters.
Wit: William Atkinson, Henry Tuckney, Matthias Keen.

Watson, Thomas, Jr.
1.121.  THOMAS WATSON, Junr., of Buckingham.  
October 21st 1728.  Proved May 22, 1729.
Wife Elizabeth, sole extx.  
Son John.  Daus. Elinor, Mary, and Sarah.  
Brothers John Watson of Buckingham and William Smith of Wrightstown, Trustees. 
Wit: John Thomas, Amor Preston, Joseph Fell.

Webster, John
1.52.  JOHN WEBSTER of Falls Twp., Yeoman.  
December 13, 1720.  Proved December 24, 1720.
Brother Peter Webster 5 shillings. Kinsman Richard Saunders, money on 
Bonds of John Sotcher, Wm. Stockdale, John Hough, Jonathan Cooper and Thomas Thwaite.  
Richard Saunders' son-in-law, Thomas Lamb. 
Kinsman James Yeates, Agnes his wife and their children. 
Friend Nehemiah Blackshaw £3.15. due from Anthony Burton.  
Mary wife of Nehemiah Blackshaw and their two daus. 
Nehemiah Blackshaw, exr. 
Wit: Benj. Eastburne, Wm. Ashburn, Jos. Siddal. 

Webster, Peter
1.85.  PETER WEBSTER, Co. of Bucks, 
August 1, 1724.  Proved September 28, 1724. 
Daughter Agnes Yeates' children, Joseph Yeates, and 
her other children.  Grandson-in-law, William Ashburn.  
Grandson Thomas Lamb. Granddaughter Sarah Ashburn.  
Son Wm. Webster.
Wit: Joseph Linton, Benjamin Linton, Mary Blackshaw.

Weller, John Martin
2.63.  John Martin Weller, of Southampton Twp.  
September 30, 1745.  Proved December 15, 1745.
Wife Annake, sole extx. Son John Boltus Weller. Dau. Rosena Maria 
Trimanus, wife of John Jacob Trimanus.
Wit: Joseph Hart, Edith Hart, John Hart.

Wells, Henry
1.6.  HENRY WELLS of Bucks Co.  
April 1, 1714.  Proved June 11, 1714. 
Wife Elizabeth, sole extx., use of plantation during widowhood.  
Son William, Old House and 1/2 Plantation at age of 24 years. 
Sons Joseph, John, Peter, James, Henry, Samuel, and Edward.  
Dau. Mary.  Wife with child.  
Trustees Thomas Watson of Buckingham and Joseph Fell of same place Seniors. 
Wit: Richard Saunders, David Williams, Henry Burges. Signed by mark.

Wells, John
2.131.  John Wells, of Solebury Twp., Yeoman.  
July 16, 1748.  Proved January 23, 1748/9.
William Kitchin of Solebury, Weaver, 105 acres I live on in Solebury 
Twp. John Wells, son of Bro. Samuel Wells, of Phila. Co., £100.  Bro. 
Moses Wells of Lower Dublin, Philadelphia Co., his son Moses and other 
children.  Job Noble, of Warminster Twp., Blacksmith, (£50).  
Lydia Tomlinson wife of Richard Tomlinson of Phila. Co. and their children, 
John Tomlinson excepted. Olive Head of Solebury and children of hers by 
John Head, December'd. John Norton of Bucks Co. Schoolmaster.  Aaron 
and Thomas Phillips sons of Thomas.  Moses Kitchin, son of Thomas.  
Wm. Kitchin to wall in my Grave Yard.  "My wife Mary requested that Mary, 
dau. of John Head, and Mary, dau. of Paul Kester, have Doz. Diaper Napkins.." 
Wm. Kitchin, exr. 
Wit: Thomas McMasters, John McMasters.

Wells, Joseph
2.320.  Joseph Wells, of Warrington Twp., Yeoman.  
October 10, 1757. Proved November 7, 1757.
Wife Mary. 34 acres where Richard Stephens lives, for life, Eldest son 
Samuel, sons Jacob, Thomas. Children of son Samuel, viz. Joseph, Junr, 
Henry, and Mary Wells. Dau. Thamer Thomas and her 4 children, viz., Ann,
Joseph, Susanna, and Benjamin. Dau. Susannah Wells. Granddau. Rachel 
Van Winkle (silver snuff box marked "A R."  Grandson John Vanwinkle, 
granddau. Rebecca Wells and her sisters. Legacy due me by right of my 
1st wife Ann under will of Father-in-law Richard Pugh. Also Legacy in 
land which Thomas Meredith holds to his sons, Samuel and Jacob. 80 
acres I live on to be sold. David Stephens, Junr. and Isaac Evans, 
exrs. Griffith Owen and William Davis, Senr., Trustees. 
Wit: Wm. Davis, Junr., Evan Stephens, Junr., and Thomas Batton. 

White, Francis
2.325.  Francis White, of Middletown, Farmer.  
4th mo., 7th day, 1752.  Proved February 7, 1758.
"Stricken in years." Wife Margaret.  Son Peter, exr. All lands. 
Son John (5 shillings). Daus. Elizabeth Stackhouse (5), Mary (5 shillings). 
Grandchildren, Thomas and Margaret McCape (£10 ea.).
Wit: John Deepy, Margaret Deepy, Robert Brodnax.

White, George
1.32.  GEORGE WHITE of Town of Bristol.  
December 19, 1716.  Proved January 8, 1716. 
Wife Unity, House and Lots in Bristol and Tract of land in Middletown. 
Also all other estate and sole extx.
Wit: George Clough, Ben Harris, Wm. Atkinson.

White, Joseph
2.172.  Joseph White, of Burrough of Bristol, Innholder.  
November 4, 1749.  Proved December 17, 1749.
Wife Lydia and Kinsman John Hall, exrs. 
Son Joseph and other children.  
Land in Kent Co., Delaware, to be sold. Land in Bristol to be leased 
and profits used to remove indebtedness to Loan Office, then to son Joseph. 
Wit: Peter White, Wm. Large, John Williams.

White, William
1.67.  WILLIAM WHITE of Bucks Co.  
6th mo., 13th day, 1722.  Proved October 15, 1722.
Wife. ---.  
Thomas Lambert and Joseph Kirkbride, Junr., exrs., 
Plantation to be sold for benefit of wife and children, 
son John to have privilege of buying it when 21.
Wit: Thos. Watson, John Sotcher, Abel Janney.

Whitten, Stephen
1.95.  STEPHEN WHITTEN, of Northampton.  
April 9, 1728.  Proved April 23, 1728.
Wife Sarah and nephew James Whitten, exrs. and sole legatees. 
Codicil Thomas Harmon £10.
Wit: Robert Heaton, John Shaw, Daniel Brock.

Wiate, Thomas
1.45.  THOMAS WIATE of Newtown, Weaver.  
1st mo., 7th day, 1719.  Proved April 15, 1720.
Bro. William Wiat, of Stanton Parish in Glostershire, Great Britain and 
Jane Wiat of Westbury Parish Glostershire, Henry Nelson of Middletown 
and Abraham Chapman of Wrightstown, exrs.
Wit: Thomas Hillborne, Elizabeth Hillborne, Katharine Hillborne.

Wigelsworth, Thomas
A.18.  THOMAS WIGELSWORTH, now living on "Neshaminah Creek" in Pennsylvania.  
9th mo., 13th day, 1682.  Proved 3rd mo., 24th day, 1686. 
Wife Allis, residue of estate, and sole extx. Brother's and 
Sister's children, each 5 shillings.
Wit: Nicholas Waln, Alexander Giles.
Appraisal made 1st mo., 11th day, 1683 by Nicholas Waln, James 
Dillworth, Thomas Stackhouse and John Eastburne.

Wildman, John
1.273.  JOHN WILDMAN, of Middletown, Yeoman.  
9th mo., 28th day, 1738.  Proved September 9, 1739.
Wife Mara.  Son-in-law John Woolston.  Bro. Joseph Wildman.  Sister 
Alice Nelson.  Bro. Joseph's 6 children, viz., Rebecca, Mary, Rachel, 
Joseph, John and Isaac.  Nephew James Woster.  Bro. Mathew Wildman. 
Land where Thomas Jinks lives formerly Thomas Musgraves, annuity due 
wife from her son Thomas Croasdale.  
Son-in-law John Woolston, exr.
Wit: Thomas Marriott, David Wilson, Jos. Richardson.

Wildman, Joseph
2.3.  Joseph Wildman, of Middletown.  
1st mo., 20th day, 1739/40.  Proved May 7, 1740.
Wife Sarah and son Jacob and Thomas Jenkins, exrs. Son Jacob 2 tracts 
of land bought of Robert Heaton and Thomas Yeates in Middletown. Son 
Joseph.  plantation "on which I dwell" when 21 years of age. Son John.  
Daus. Rebecca, Mary, and Rachel.
Wit: Euclides Longshore, John Hunter, Benj. Field.

Wildman, Mara
2.91.  Mara Wildman, of Middletown, Widow.  
5th mo., 8th day, 1746.  Proved October 21, 1747.
Son Thomas Croasdale and his dau. --- Croasdale.  
Daus. Agnes Warner, Mercy Jenks, and Elizabeth Woolston. 
Gr.daus. Mary Warner, Mary Jenks, and Mary Woolston. 
Abrm. Chapman and Jos. Chapman, exrs.
Wit: Ralph Lee, John Chapman, and William Chapman.

Wilkinson, John
2.225.  John Wilkinson, of Wrightstown, Yeoman.  
February 1750/1.  Proved April 23, 1751.
Wife Mary. 
Sons John and Joseph, exrs. 
Son Josiah. 
Dau. Plain Ball.
Wit: Peter Josts, Rachel Kibbs, Thos. Chapman.

Williams, Elinor
2.203.  Elinor Williams, of New Britain, Widow, Relict and 
Administratix of David Williams late of New Britain, December'd.  
November 3, 1749.  Proved April 27, 1750. 
Dau. Elizabeth £10. Bal. of Est. to be equally divided between all children. 
Eldest son Isaac and Bro. Thomas Lewis of New Britain, exrs. 
Said Thomas Lewis and Jenkin Evans, guardians of minor children. 
Wit: Daniel Davis and Benjamin Griffith. 

Williams, Nicholas
2.160.  Nicholas Williams, of Buckingham, Yeoman, 
Date 12 mo. 9th day, 1748/9.  Proved August 22, 1749.
Wife Mary and Kinsman Ely Welding, exrs. 
Dau. Sarah Thomas. 
Grandchildren, Jonathan, John, Mary, and Ann Thomas.
Wit: John Beal, Wm. Carver, Henry Carver.

Williamson, William
1.62.  WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, of Bensalem Twp.  
December 15, 1721.  Proved January 22, 1721.
Wife Elizabeth sole extx., and guardian of children during minority. 
Sons Jacob, Abraham, John, William, and Peter.  
600 acres with mansion house on River Delaware.
Wit: John Evans, Thomas Cutler, Jeffy. Pollard.

Willoughby, Warder
1.119.  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.

Wilson, Henry
2.253.  Henry Wilson, Falls Twp., Nuncupative, 
Declared November 5, 1752.  Signed November 9, 1752.  Proved April 2, 1753.
"At usual place of abode at House of Sarah Kirkbride, in Falls Twp.." 
All estate after payment of debts to sister Hannah Burges. Signed by 
Nicholas Austin and Sarah Kirkbride. Letters to Hannah Burges.

Winner, Sarah
2.260.  Sarah Winner, of Bristol Twp.  
June 8, 1753.  Proved July 23, 1753. 
Son Anthony Hooper. Joseph Smith, exr. Mary Stanaland for 
"Docerting and other just debts.." Trencher at Richd. Allen's.
Wit:. --- Stanaland, Sarah Marthas.

Wood, Abraham
1.211.  ABRAHAM WOOD, of Makefield, Mason.  
June 2, 1733.  Proved September 29, 1733.
Wife Ursula and uncle Abraham Lidden of City of Phila., exrs.  Son 
Abraham.  Dau. Elizabeth and child unborn.  
Bro.-in-law Benj. Taylor, Trustee. 
Wit: John Clowes, James Tomlinson, Chas. Bryan.

Wood, John
A.61.  JOHN WOOD of Crookhorn, County of Bucks, Yeoman.  
March 20, 1692.  Proved 9th mo., 12th day, 1692.
Son Joseph Wood, Lands in West Jersey, purchased of Richard Ramsdell 
and John Champion on Crosswicks Creek.  Three Daus. Hester, wife of 
Isaac Smalley, Sarah, wife of Charles Biles, and Mary, wife of Thomas 
Coleman.  Land bought of John Latham. 
Son in law, Isaac Smaley and son, Joseph Wood, exrs. 
Wit: Roger Parke, William Taylor, and William Emley. 
Letters granted to Joseph Wood.

Wood. Peter
2.66.  Peter Wood, of Bristol.  
July 10, 1745.  Proved March 12, 1745/6. 
"Cozens" Richard Saunders and William Saunders.  Ann Moore.  
"First wife's sister" Elizabeth Pinlett. Mtg. House Grave Yard at 
Bristol £4 toward fencing. Jos. Atkinson and John Johnson, exrs.
Wit: William Sands, John Johnson.

Woolfe, Thomas
A.52.  THOMAS WOOLFE of County of Bucks.  (nuncupative), 
Made 11th of 3mo. 1688.  Signed and attested 4th mo., 6th day, 1688.  
Being told by Edmond Lovet that if he had not disposed of what he had his 
sisters would share with Abraham Cocks and Sarah, his wife.  Said "they would 
not come over" and "wold have Abraham and Sarah have all he had."  
Letters granted to Abraham Cocks.  
Signed Edmond Lovet and Elizabeth Curton. 

Woolston, Jonathan
2.12.  Jonathan Woolston of Middletown.  
September 20, 1741.  Proved October 7, 1741.
Son Samuel and John, exrs. Samuel, lot where I live from road to back 
wall of house where John Stackhouse lives with Smith Shop and Tools. 
Bal. of said tract to be sold and proceeds divided among my daus. Son 
Jeremiah, land bought of Christian Van Horn joining Jos. Richardson. 
Son Benjamin, land adj. Thos. Stackhouse Mill Pond bought of Edward 
Glover. Wit: James Thackeray and John Stackhouse, Junr.

Worthington, John
A.14.  JOHN WORTHINGTON of Parish of Cheadle in Old England on Ship 
Friendship of Liverpool.  
January 16, 1684.  Proved 11th mo., 8th day, 1685. 
Mother Dorothy Worthington, Brothers, Roger and Henry and Sister 
Anne Worthington. Jacob Hall and Wm. Kenerly, exrs. (Letters granted to 
Jacob Hall.) Wit: Peter Dix, Bartholomew Coppock and Willm. Stockdale.

Wright, Anthony
2.174.  Anthony Wright, of Middletown, Farmer.  
December 13, 1749.  Proved January 6, 1749.
Sons Joseph and Benjamin, and Wm. Allen, Esq. of Phila., exrs. 
Dau. Lydia and other children.
Wit: Ann Carter, Jos. Bodine, Samson Cary.

Wynkoop, Garret
2.102.  Garret Wynkoop, of Northampton Twp., Gent.  
October 26, 1741.  Proved March 4, 1747.
Sons Cornelius and Phillipus, exrs. Sons Garret and Nicolaus. 
Daus. Mary Van De Grift, Annetie Van Meeter. 
Grandchildren, Jeanette, Garret, and Andries Van Buskirk, 
children of dau. Jacomynbie, December'd.  
Land bought of George Burson "betwixt Theodurus Hall and son Philipus.."
Wit: Nathaniel Brittain and Peter Blaker.



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Yeardley, Thomas
2.302.  Thomas Yeardley, of Makefield.  
1st mo. (January) 30th day, 1754.  Proved November 20, 1756.
Sons William, Thomas, and Samuel, exrs. 
Dau. Sarah and 3 others. 
Granddau. Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Lyner. Wm., plantation formerly 
John Clowes, except for lot formerly Wm. Janney's. Son Thomas, land 
purchased of John Lambert and Nathaniel Hair.  latter bounded by 
Delaware River. Land of Tunnecliffe, Larzelere, John Winder and John 
Clowes. Son Samuel, tract in Solebury with Grist and Saw Mills thereon. 
Wit: George Logan, Henry Margerum, F. Parrell.

Yates, James
1.195.  JAMES YATES, of Newtown Twp., Yeoma.  
December 31, 1730.  Proved April 2, 1733.
Wife Agnes and son Joseph, exrs.  
Sons Joseph, James, Peter, and Robert.  
Daus. Agnes, Isabel, Sarah, and Margaret.
Wit: Margaret Thornton, Jos. Frohock, Joseph Thornton.



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