1818. Will of Alexander Keddy, Book 1 pg. 341, Dated 26 May 1814,
Probated 13 April 1818 # 292, wit. by Edward James, George Zwicker
and George Ernst, Executor John William Keddy.

   Wife Ursula, £150 in Lieu of Dower within 1 year, plus all Interest
on Promissory Notes, Free use of House, Orchard, Garden, Household
Furniture, Kitchen Utensils. 

   Each of 3 sons John William, John and George to Pay Mother £ 3 
Yearly, Executor to make a True Inventory 1 month after Wife's Decease,
then Furniture and Utensils to be sold at Public Auction and Net
Proceeds to be Divided Equally among children and heirs. 

   3 sons to pay 4 daughters £ 150 within 1 year after father's
decease, to be divided equally, they had [£ 62 10-shillings each],
plus £ 25 already received;  Real Estate and Saw Mill to 3 sons.  
		Servant Charles Hughes, £ 30 within 1 Year by son John William, Executor. 
   House to Alexander's widow and 2 sons.

1833. Will of John Keyser, Kingsburg, dated 1833, Probated Will 
Book 2 page 326 1833, gave sons John and Peter, all his land at
Kingsburg, Lot # 10, 1/2 part of Hartman's Lot. [John Keyser's wife
was Maria Sophia Seaburger, of Johann and Elizabeth (Morasch)]

1852. Will of David Kayser, Book 3 pg. 325, dated 15 April 1852, 
wife Ann Elizabeth, 1/3 part of 30-acres, also 50 acres by Edmund
and Benj. Keddy and Jacob Mosher, Second Division, balance 2/3 to 
sons Maynard and Nelson, sufficient funds to parents William and
Mary for their comfort and maintenance.

1854. Will of Johann Keyser Book 3 pg. 396, Probated 4 Aug. 1854, dated
26 June 1854, Executors, John Keyser and son-in-law Joseph Wentzell. 
Witnesses, Matthew Heisler and John Heckman.

   Son John, all my 1/2 part or share of Hartman's # 10, so called
Kingsburg where he now resides to be taken on the Lower or Eastern Part,
two sons James and Josiah, all my lot of land where I now reside at
Kingsburg, with all buildings etc.  All the rest to be divided equally
between 3 sons.

   Beloved wife, Maria [Magdalena Ritcey], £ 50 currency within 1 year out of outstanding
debts or cash. 

   9 daughters £ 20 each in 1 year if of age, if not when they come
of lawful age; if more money: it is to be divided equally among
9 daughters. 

   Youngest daughter Abigail £ 20 by James and Joshiah when she is
of age.

   John, 1 Pair of Oxen, 1 Cow, 1 Heifer, 1 Pair of Steer Calves,
1/3 of Sheep, 1/3 Part part of boats, movable property in Fish Store
[nets excempted.] 

   Rest of property to 2 youngest sons, Wife shall hold and occupy
all Real Estate bequeathed to two sons until James comes of age, and
then 2 sons shall provide wife with good and comfortable clothing,
boarding, washing and lodging only as long as she remains a widow.

1876. Will of James Keyser, Book 5 pg. 31, Probated 31 Jan. 1876,
Dated 5 June 1875, Executor J. Simon Risser, all Lands, buildings,
stock, produce, farming implements, fishing gear, boats, house and
furniture to sister Abigail. 

1807. Will of Johann Conrad Knickle, Book1 pg. 221, Dated 6 Aug. 1806,
Probated 23 Feb. 1807, witnesses Charles Creighton, Justine Shupe and
John Contoy, [Countaway].  Sole Executor Casper Wollenhaupt, whose
son Henry Wollenhaupt did the Probate. 

   Son George, 1 Shilling. 

   Son Valentine, 1/2 30-Acre Lot, Second Peninsula Letter B-2,
joining Lot # 3, also 1/2 of 300-Acre Lot Second Division Letter D-7,
also 1/2 of Personal Property.

   Son Conrad Jr., 1/2 of 30-Acre Lot Second Peninsula Letter B-2,
also 1/2 of 300 acre lot.  Second Div. Letter D-7, also 1/2 of Personal
Estate which he has in company of him. 

   Daughter Maria Christina, m. John Meyrer, £ 3 + £ 3 already received.

   Daughter Anna Barbara, m. Martin Bourgoyne, £ 6.

   Daughter Anna Maria, m. Jacob Schweinheimer, £ 6.

   Daughter Eve Elizabeth, m. John Berghaus, £ 6.

   Daughter Maria Anna Catharina, m. J. Philip Hiltz, £ 6.

   Daughter Susanna Maria, m. John Henry Hiltz, £ 6.

   Daughter Anna Elizabeth, m. John Fredr. Boutelier, £ 2 + £ 4
   already received.

   Daughter Anna Margaretha, m. Valentine Eisenhaur, £ 6.

   Daughter Maria Gertrude, m. Pierre Peter Mason, £ 6.

   Daughter Maria Catharina, m. J. Fredrick Boutelier, £ 6.

1817. Will of John Lennox, of Lunenburg - will dated 11 Sep 1817. Leaving property to wife Anna Margaret Lennox, son William, daughter Anna Barbara Chamberlain, daughter Isabella Lennox, daughter Sarah Lennox and daughter Lucy Lennox. Will of John Lennox, innholder, now deceases, was proved 14 Oct 1817.

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1809. Will of John Henrick Lessley, Book 1. pg. 242 Probated 20 Feb 1809 # 129, Dated 10 Feb 1809. Exec. Peter Zeller and Matthias Zeller, Witnesses John Bolman, Frederick Larey and John Spindler.
Sell all his Personal Estate Goods, [except Wearing Apparel] and Part of Real Estate, and Chattels, within 2 months. viz. 1/2 Share of his share of a piece of Land called "Offinn", lying near Drum Head in South, Division Letter E.
Also his Right and Share, being 50 acres, in my Father's 300 Acre Lot devised by Will, at Public Auction. All the Remainder of my real estate situated in the Township and County aforesaid, to be Given to the Children in Equal Shares, viz, to Mary Elizabeth, Peter, John Henry, John George, Anna Mary, Magdalena, Barbara and Anna Catherina, their heirs and assigns forever. If any or more of my children aforesaid should die before the age of 21 years or Marriage, having no lawful heirs, then his or her shares, shall go to the survivings of my said children, share and share alike.
Lastly, I nominate and appoint my brother-in-law, Peter Zeller and Matthias Zeller, Guardians to my aforesaid children and Execurors to my last Will and Testament.

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