Will of Joseph Graham

The last will and testament of Joseph Graham of Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, 
Pennsylvania.

In the name of God, I, Joseph Graham, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of 
sound mind and memory (blessed be almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my 
last will and testament in manner and form following( that is to say)

First--I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Hannah Graham, fifty acres of cleared ground 
adjoining Archibald Johnston including the mansion house with wood for all necessary purposes 
during her natural life, and also eight hundred dollars to be disposed of as she thinks right and 
best (excepting) that after her death, and the marriage, or decease, of my two daughters Anne and 
Ruth the land with its appurtenances shall revert to my son James.

Item - I give and bequeath unto my daughter Isabella Logan one hundred dollars.

Item - I also give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Hill one hundred dollars.

Item - Also to my daughter Mary Hise one hundred dollars. 

Item - Also to Hannah Hise one hundred dollars.

Item - to my son James two hundred and thirty six acres of land with all its appurtenances on the 
south end of the place, with two horses, wagon, and windmill.

Item - to my daughter Anne I give and bequeath one hundred dollars, also one horse  and three 
head cattle.

Item - to my daughter Ruth also on hundred dollars and three head of cattle.

The remainder of my property, goods and chattels herein not mentioned, I leave wholly to the 
disposal of my beloved wife as she may think meet and right.

And I do hereby appoint Daniel Stanard Esq. of Indiana and my son James the sole executors of 
this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.  In witness whereof 
I have herewith set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one 
thousand eight hundred and thirty two

David Reid							Joseph Graham (seal)
	his
David  X  MıCune
	mark

Filed for probate April I8, 1833.

Renunciation of Executorship by Daniel Stanard, Indiana County.

I hereby decline and renounce the executorship of the last will and testament of Mr. Joseph 
Graham late of said County deceased. You will therefore be pleased to grant Letters of 
Administration with will annexed to some person or persons.
	18th Apr. 1833	Daniel Stanard

Petition for administrator estate of Joseph Graham deceased.

To the register of wills in Indiana County

My late husband Joseph Graham having died leaving his son James and Daniel Stanard of Indiana 
executors, and his and my son James having died and having been informed that Daniel Stanard 
will decline the execution of the last will and testament of said Joseph.  I hereby decline and 
waive my right to take letters of administration with the will annexed and request that the same 
may be granted to my sons-in-law, Isaac Hill and John Logan.  Yours with respect Apr l6, 1833.

Signed
	Hannah Graham			Mary Hise
	Ann Graham				Ruth Graham

Will recorded Will Book 1- Page 238 at Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania