Misc Books 1825-1828
John HEYSER dec'd
August 1825 p 34
John Sides, dec’d,
August 1825 p 34
I acknowledge to have rec’d of Abm. Barr Junr. Admr. Of
John Sides dec’d, the sum of Seven hundred & thirty seven dollars & 78 1/2
cents, the balance due by him on his Admr. Acct., & am therefore satisfied
that the said Abm Barr Jr shall be discharged from the further Admr of said
estate. Whereupon the Court have discharged him from his Admr. Witness
Present Daniel Eckman, Martin Groff--------Sarah Sides, Guardian of Barbara
Sides------
BARR, Christian
pg 52 sept 1825
Micheal B. Barr & Christian BarrExec of Christian of Bart - Admin Account
Ulrich EVERLY
pg 69
John PATTERSON
pg 69
abstract
on petition of Robert Patterson admin of John Patterson late of Colerain twp dec'd
the said died intestate Feb 1825 living issue 6 children
did not leave personal property sufficent to cover debts
had tract of land in Colerain bounded by Andrew Barclay dec'd, William Conkle, Gen. James Steele
165 acres
prays to sell land to pay debts
Daniel SUMMY
pg 69
SCOTT, Francis
Nov 1825 page 74
Petition of Wm Scott , admin of Francis Scott the the intestate left issue seven children to wit :
Eleanor, William, Mary, Eliza, Armstrong, Jane Jeanette, and Francis
Personal property insufficient to pay debts
Had land in Little Britain twp., 100 acres
Joining lands of petitioner, Joseph Lynch & others
Also containing a cooper shop and several out houses
Land to be sold at public sale
Benjamin MILLER
page 105
John PATTERSON
page 105
order of Sale continued to Orphans Court in March next
James PATTERSON
page 105
abstract
Robert Patterson eldest son of James Patterson dec'd late of Little Britain twp
comes into open court and accepts purpart No 1 (see anti Page 88)
James Patterson second son of James Patterson said dec'd
comes into open court and accepts purpart No2 at valuation of Court on 3 Dec (see anti Page 88 &C)
Paying respective shares to widow and heirs on or before April 1827 with interest from April 1826
Robert Patterson tent in 3340
Alexander Ewing tent in 3340
James Petterson tent in 3300
Robert Black tent in 3300
REYNOLDS, Emanuel
Dec 1825 pg 106
Petition of Able Kinsey Admin of Emanuel Reynolds late of Little Britain township,
Emanuel died intestate left issue eight children to wit; Eli, Hannah, Mary , Sarah, Nathan, Henry, Emanuel & Ann Murry now widow of Absolom Murry all who have arrived at the age of 21.
Personal estate insufficient to pay debts.
Died with lot in Little Britain bounded by lands of John & Able Kinsey & others 130 acres
Also another tract in Little Britain 20 acres bounded by lands of Jacob Kirk Samuel Cole & others
Land to be sold at public sale
REYNOLDS, Emanuel
Dec 1825 page 106
Report of Admin on land sold
Lot one 127 acres unpatented land to Emanuel & Henry Reynolds, sons of the intestate for 11.5 an acre
Lot two 20 acres patented land tp Josiah Reynolds at 14.50 an acre
Being the highest bidders
BEAR, David
pg 123 feb 1826
petition of Emanual Swope affidavit filed Guardian of David, Mary, Emanuel, Leah and Lydia minor children of fredrick and Mary his wife - money from estate going to father Fred as admin of Mary Swope and emanuel wants released from guardian and the father appointed granted
Robert PENNEL
dec'd At the instance of John BARCLAY & Mary his wife It is ordered by the court, that a citation issue to John BALANCE one of the executors of Robert Pennell dec'd to appear in this court on the 3d Monday in March next at 10 o clock am to settle &?pass his administration account on the estate of said dec'd, and abide the judgement of the court thereon."
page 125, Feb 1826
James PATTERSON
Page 125 ,Feb 1826
dec'd, Proof being made of the Rule of this court of the 2d inst on all the Heirs & legal Representatives of James Patterson dec'd for which see affidavidit made on the rule. And none of the heirs appearing but David CLENENDENIN who intermarried with Mary one of the daughters of the deceased , the property not yet accepted viz:purpart No. 3 of the Inquisition, is accepted by him in right of his said wife at the valuation & apprasiment there of as ?confismce by this court on the 3d of December 1825(anti page 88) Whereupon the court confirm the same to him, his heirs, & assigns in fee, upon his paying or securing to be paid to the Widow & legal Representatives of the said dec'd, their several & respective shares of & in the valuation money of the said real estate, so accepted by him, on or before the first day of April A.D. 1827 with interest for the same, from the 1st day of April 1826.
David Clendendin tent in $770.
Robert Patterson tent in $770.
To Walter Franklin Esqr. Presiding Judge of the orphans court, & his successors in office, for the use of all persons interested in the estate of said estate
March 26, 1824, Misc. Bk. 1822-1825, p. 306
BARR, Christian
pg 129
M.B. Barr & Christian Barr Admin of Christian Admin account
BEAR, Martin
pg 137
Petition of Joseph & Henry Bear minor children of Martin late of Elizabeth (Mason) minors above 14 choose John Sharp of Elizabeth(Mason) guardian granted
John PATTERSON
March 1826 pg 144
abstract
Pursuant to earlier order for admin Robert Patterson to sell land of John Patterson dec'd in Colerain twp
land was sold to Robert Rea of Little Britain township for sum of 502.00
Robert Patterson tent in $1048
Abraham Herr tent in $1048.
Jacob REYNOLDS
March 1826 pg 144
At the insistance of W. Hopkins esq on behalf of Eli & Hannah Reynoldss 2 of the heirs & Letatees of Jacob Reynolds late of Little Britain twp dec'd It is ordered by the court that a citation issued to Morris Reynolds Admin
to file in the registars office admin. account
John PATTERSON
June 1826 pg 185
abstract
Robert Patterson admin for John Patterson of Colerain twp dec'd files admin account
is to be distributed according to law
on montion of E. Wright esq. The court appoints James M Quigg, James McClure & Daniel Eckman to settle and adjust rates & proportions of the remaining assests due and payable to the respective creditors
James ROBINSON
June 1826 pg 185
abstract
John Robison Jun & James Ankrim admin. of James Robinson late of Martick twp dec'd
produce admin account balance $456.00
John Sides, dec’d,
August 1826 p. 211
The account of Sarah Sides Widow & relict of John Sides,
late of Bart township dec’d, for the maintenance Act. of Abraham, Elizabeth,
Peter, & Benjamin Sides minor Children of said dec’d, from the time of the
decease of the said John Sides on the 15th of August A.D. 1823 to the 15th
of August A.D. 1826,
Abraham Sides who was 8 years of age on the 25th day of November A.D.
1822 at $50 a year . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00
Elizabeth Sides who was 6 years of age on the 30th Sept. 1822 at $40 . . . .
. . . . . 120.00
Peter Sides who was 3 years of age on the 17th, April 1820 at $40 . . . . .
. . . . . . . 40.00
Benjamin Sides who was of the age of 10 mo. & 20d. at the time of his
Father’s
decease at $40 a year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .120.00
To the truth of the facts above stated said Sarah Sides was duly affirmed,
Total $510.00
Presented & Court direct notice to be given to John Keports & Benjamin Graff
Testamentary Guardians of the said Minor Children, why the same should not
be allowed on the 18th day of September next at 10 oClock A.M. 1827
October 20th argued & allowed (see act. etc. filed as of this day)
John MAXWELL
October 1826
dec'd, on the petion of Abby Ann Maxwell Widow of John Maxwell late of Drumore township dec'd "setting forth" That the petitioners late husband left issue one Child named Robert Smith Maxwell now of the age of two years, and prays the court to appoint a suitable person as his guardian during his minority, petition read, & the court appoint a the said Abby Jane Maxwell as his guardian
Jacob Sherk
Oct 1826
William SLAYMAKER
Oct 1826
only have partial copy
on petition of Wm M. Salymaker oldest son of William Slaymaker Esq dec'd late of Strasburg twp
setting forth that the said William Slaymaker lately died intestate
leaving no widow
but leaving 7 children
Viz Rachel married David Kendrick
Elizabeth married James Braden
Wm M. (petitioner)
Sample
Fredrick W.
Jane married Jacob Offner
Joseph RATHFON
Nov 1826 pg 261
Report of Auditors read & confirmed
William STEELE
Nov 1826 pg 261
At the instance of Lydia R. Bailey dau of William Steele late of Drumore twp Lancaster County dec'd
It is ordered by the court that a citation issue to Hugh McCullough & John Long admin , with the will annexed of said William Steele dec'd
directing them to settle the estate and produce admin account
Hugh STEWART
Nov 1826 pg 261
on petition of Matilda Stewart & Haslet Stewart minor children of Hugh Stewart dec'd setting forth that they are minor children above 14 years of age & have no guardian Pray for court their brother Hugh Alexander Stewart as their guardian
guardian appointed as prayed for
William STEELE
March 1827 pg 320
abstract
Hugh McCullough & John Long file admin account of William Steele dec'd $235.04 bal to be distributed agreeable to law
William SMITH
March 1827 pg 320
Henry SAUDER
March 1827 pg 320
BARR, Martin
pg 336
MARTIN BARR dec'd, On the Petition of Martin Barr one of the Adm. That
the said Intestate left issue nine children & one grand child seven of
whom are yet in their minority; that the personal estate of the said
intestate is insufficient for the payment of his debts as by the
statement produced with the Petition appears; And that the said
intestate died seized in his demesne as of fee, of & (?) in a certain
lot of ground situate in Martick township adjoining lands of David Herr
& Henry Eberly & other adjoining lands of Henry Whitestick, Michael
Shenck & others. Containing seven acres & 20 perches; Also a certain
other lot situate in Drumore township adjoining lands of James Collins,
Jacob Barr's & others containing Sixteen acres & 110 perches; And
praying the Court to grant the Administrators an order to make sale of
the said several lots, with the appurtenances, for the payment of the
debts & the maintenance & education of the minor Children of the said
Intestate; to the truth of the facts above stated said Adm. was duly
affirmed in Open Court. It is ordered by the Court that the Adm. of the
said dec'd, do expose to public sale the Real Estate of said dec'd as
aforesaid, on Monday the 4th day of June 1827 at 10 o'clock a.m. at the
Tavern house of Jacob Newswenger in Martick township. Terms purchase
money to be paid on the 1st of April 1828 with interest; that due and
legal notice be given of the time & place of sale, & that report of said
proceedings be made to this Court on the third Monday in June 1827
(18th).
BARR, Martin
pg 355
order of sale and Admin read and cont..
BARR, Martin
Sept. 1827 pg 392
MARTIN BARR dec'd, On the Petition of Anne Barr Widow & relict (?)
Petitions husband left two Children, to wit, Fanny & Benjamin minors
under the age of 14 years, & prays the Court to appoint Daniel Beacher
(Bleacher?) as their Guardian. And on the Petition of John, Christian,
Simon & Anne sons & daughter of the said dec'd above the age of 14
years, praying the Court to appoint David Barr as their Guardian.
Petition's read and Guardians appointed as prayed for. Report of
Continuance of Order of sale read and filed
BEAR, John
pg 392
Petition of David Hackman intermarried with Susanna Bear one of the daughters of John Late of Elizabeth died with 2 tracts of land left widow named Ann and 6 children Susannah intermarried with David Hackman, petitioner, Mary intermarried with Samuel Brubaker, , Elizabeth, Fanny, Leah and Isaac
Elizabeth, Fanny minors above 14
Inquest to view land
BEAR, Jacob
pg 427
petition of Martin minor son of Jacob of Bart above 14 has no guardian want John Mowrer granted
Petion of Elizabeth widow of said dec'd David Barr oldest son , John Mowrer intermarried with Christianna and John Mowrer as guardian of Martin
They want land viewed
Jacob died with widow & 4children
BEAR, John
pg 429
division of above land
WILLIAM BLAIR
452
died intestate with 4 children John Hannah William and Eliza all under 14 Jacob Frantz (Miller) appointed guardian
BEAR, John
pg 452
sale of above land
BEAR, Jacob
pg 453
petition of widow Elizabeth land view divided by 2 parts
BARR, Martin
pg 454
MARTIN BARR dec'd, On the Petition of Hannah Barr Widow & relict of
Isaac Barr late of Bart township in said County dec'd, "Setting forth",
that the Petitioner's husband (who was the son of Martin Barr late of
said township dec'd), left issue one child, to wit, Mary Isabel Barr a
minor under 14 years, and prays the Court to appoint David Barr as her
Guardian. Petition read & Guardian appointed as prayed for. On the
Petition of Anne Barr Widow of Martin Barr late of Bart township, Martin
Barr, oldest son of said dec'd, John, Christian & Simon Barr minor sons
& Anne Barr a minor daughter by their Guardian David Barr, Mary Isabel
Barr a minor grand daughter said dec'd & daughter of Isaac Barr a son of
said dec'd by her guardian David Barr, Benjamin Barr another minor son &
Fanny Barr a minor daughter by their guardian Daniel Bleelcher (?), Mary
Barr oldest daughter who is intermarried with Daniel Bleetcher & Susan
Barr the second daughter of said dec'd, "Setting forth", That the said
Martin Barr died intestate on or about the 11th day of December 1826
leaving a Widow & issue as aforesaid, & that the said intestate died
seized in his demesne as of fee, of & in a certain tract of land situate
in said township & County aforesaid, containing about Forty acres &
three quarters of an acre, adjoining lands of Jacob Barr, John Lefever &
others, the improvements whereon consist of a stone house & barn, wash
house etc. And pray the Court to appoint & order Henry Brenneman Sen.,
and Henry Brenneman Jun., Christian Herr, Henry Groff, Simon Groff,
Jacob Denlinger & John Keyports seven men who have been indifferently
chosen on behalf & with the consent of the Petitioners to make paitition
(?) of the premises aforesaid to & among the Widow & children &
representatives of the said Intestate etc. It is ordered, by the Court,
that the said seven Men do forthwith view the said premises, & make
partition there of between the Widow & children & representatives of
said dec'd, if the same can be done without prejudice to & spoiling of
the whole. But, if they find that the same cannot be so divided, that
they the inquire & report whether the said premises will conveniently
accommodate more than one of the said children or representatives
without prejudice to & spoiling of the whole. And, if the so find that
they ascertain & report, how many the same will as aforesaid
accommodate, describing each _______ by metes & bounds, & returning a
just valuation & appraisment thereof. But, in case partition cannot be
made between all the Children & representatives aforesaid nor the said
premises accommodate more than one of the Children or representatives
that they then value & appraise the whole premises agreeably to Law;
that legal notice of the time & place of holding such Inquisition, be
given to all the parties interested, and their legal representatives,
that they may be present, of they think proper & that ______ of the
said proceedings be made to this Court on the 3d. Monday in January
next.
BARR, Martin
January 1828 pg 474
MARTIN BARR dec'd Pursuant to an Order of this Court of the 24th day of
December A.D. 1827 Directing Henry Brenneman Sen., Henry Brenneman Jun.,
Christian Herr, Henry Groff, Simon Groff, Jacob Denlinger & John
Keyports seven Men indifferently chosen on behalf & with consent of the
representatives of Martin Barr Late of Bart township dec'd; to view etc.
the real estate of said dec'd; one of said Men, to wit, Simon Groff not
attending Jacob Neff was by the mutual agreement & consent of all the
heirs & legal representatives of said dec'd, substituted in his stead.
"Said Men now report", that having been sworn and affirmed according to
Law, they did on the 29th day of December 1827 view the premises in the
said order mentioned, that is to say a plantation or tract of land
situate in Bart township & County aforesaid containing about Forty acres
& 3/4 of an acre, adjoining lands of Jacob Barr, John Lefever & others,
the improvements whereon consist of a stone dwelling house & barn, wash
house etc. And did find that the same premises cannot be divided &
partitioned between all the children & legal representatives of the said
Martin Barr dec'd without prejudice to & spoiling of the whole, &
finding that the same cannot be so divided, they have inquired whether
the same premises will conveniently accommodate more that one of the
children & legal representatives of the said dec'd without prejudice to
& spoiling of the whole, & do find that the same premises cannot be
partitioned & divided & will not conveniently accommodate more than one
of the children & legal representatives without prejudice to & spoiling
of the whole, they do therefore value & appraise the said 40 acres & 3/4
of an acre, the real estate of the said dec'd at & for the sum of Sixty
two dollars per acre amounting to Five thousand five hundred twenty six
dollars 50 cents lawful money of the United States. Which Inquisition
being read, was confirmed by the Court. Same day Martin Barr oldest son
of the said dec'd, appears in Open Court & accepts the real estate of
said dec'd, as aforesaid, at the valuation & appraisement thereof as
aforesaid. Whereupon the Court confirm the same to him, his heirs &
assigns in fee, upon his paying or securing to be paid to the Widow &
legal representatives of the said dec'd their several & respective
shares of & in the valuation money, after deducting therefrom so much as
may be necessary for the payment of the just debts of the dec'd; of the
said Real estate, so accepted by him, on or before the 21st day of
January A.D. 1829 with interest for the same the 21st day of January
1828.
Martin Barr tent (?) in $5053.00
David Barr tent (?) in $5053.00
To Walter Franklin Esq. presiding
judge of the Orphans Court, this
successors in Office, for the use
of all persons interested.
Order of sale continued to Saturday the 9th day of February next.
BEAR, Ephraim
494
BARR, Martin
March 1828 pg 503
MARTIN BARR dec'd, Pursuant to an Order of this Court of the 24th day of
April Administrators of Martin Barr late of Bart township in said County
dec'd, to expose to public sale the real estate of said dec'd consisting
of & in a certain lot of ground situate in Martick township adjoining
lands of David Herr, Henry Eberly & others containing Fifteen acres and
85 perches. Also a certain other lot situate in said township adjoining
lands of Henry Whitestick, Michael Shenk & others containing 7 acres & 2
perches. Also a certain other lot situate in Drumore township adjoining
land of James Collins, Jacob Barr & other containing 16 acres & 110
perches. "Said Admrs. now report, "That in pursuance of the said Order
of Court, having given due & legal notice of the time & place of sale,
they did expose the premises therein mentioned to public sale & sold No.
1 containing 15 ac. & 85 prs. strict measure to Joseph Shoub for Sixteen
dollars 51 cents per acre. No. 2 containing 7 ac. & 20 prs. strict
measure to Martin Herr for ten dollars & 39 cents per acre. No. 3
containing 16 ac. & 110 perches to Michael B. Barr for three dollars &
50 cents per acre, they being the highest & best bidders & that the
highest & best price bidden for the same. Which report being read. The
Court confers the sales of the premises sold to the several & respective
purchases, to them, their heirs and assigns forever in fee, as fully as
the said intestate had & held in the same immediately before & at the
time of his death. Subject & liable to the payment of the purchase
money.
Martin Barr tent (?) in $625.18
BEAR, Jacob
pg 504
Martins land sold 1 part to elizabeth one to Martin Barr of Bart
John Sides dec’d,
April 1828 p. 521
The Account of Sarah Sides Widow & relict of John Sides,
late of Bart township dec’d, for the maintenance etc. of Abraham, Elizabeth,
Peter and Benjamin Sides minor children of said dec’d, from the 15th day of
August A.D. 1826 to the 1st day of February A.D. 1828 . Abraham Sides, who
was 12 years of age on the 30th of November A.D. 1826 at $50 a year $72.88.
Elizabeth Sides, 10 years of age on the 30th of September A.D. 1826, at $40
per year $58.31. Peter Sides 9 years of age on the 17th of April A.D. 1827
at $40 per year 58.31. Benjamin Sides who was of the age of 10 months & 20
days at the time of his Father’s decease, at $40 a year $58.31. Total
$247.81. To the truth of the facts above stated said Sarah Sides was duly
affirmed. Presented & the Court order notice to be given to John Keeports &
Benjamin Graff Testamentary guardians of the minor children above mentioned,
why the same should not be allowed on the 3d Monday in June next at 10
oClock A.M.
Jacob STRICKLER
April 1828 pg 521
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