Arminta Chapman1

F, #89101, b. 2 April 1808, d. 4 February 1876
FatherHenley Chapman1 b. 28 Mar 1779, d. 8 Apr 1864
MotherMary "Polly" Alexander1 b. 7 Apr 1784, d. 13 Jul 1837
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Arminta Chapman was born on 2 April 1808 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Guy Dingess French in September 1826 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.1

Arminta Chapman died on 4 February 1876 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA, at age 67.1
     She was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.1

Family

Guy Dingess French b. 5 Jun 1798, d. 12 Jul 1865
Child

Citations

  1. [S4465] DAR Application No. 336497 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #336497 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Guy Dingess French1

M, #89102, b. 5 June 1798, d. 12 July 1865
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Guy Dingess French was born on 5 June 1798 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.1 He married Arminta Chapman, daughter of Henley Chapman and Mary "Polly" Alexander, in September 1826 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.1

Guy Dingess French died on 12 July 1865 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA, at age 67.1
     He was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.1

Family

Arminta Chapman b. 2 Apr 1808, d. 4 Feb 1876
Child

Citations

  1. [S4465] DAR Application No. 336497 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #336497 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Harriet Thomas Easley1

F, #89103, b. 15 September 1833, d. 22 May 1894
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Harriet Thomas Easley was born on 15 September 1833 at Level Green, Giles Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Henley Chapman French, son of Guy Dingess French and Arminta Chapman, on 29 July 1852 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.1

Harriet Thomas Easley died on 22 May 1894 at Curve, Giles Co., Virginia, USA, at age 60.1
     She was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.1

Family

Henley Chapman French b. 6 Jun 1827, d. 7 Apr 1890
Child

Citations

  1. [S4465] DAR Application No. 336497 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #336497 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Fannie Smoot French1

F, #89104, b. 18 October 1860, d. 19 October 1890
FatherHenley Chapman French1 b. 6 Jun 1827, d. 7 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Thomas Easley1 b. 15 Sep 1833, d. 22 May 1894
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Fannie Smoot French was born on 18 October 1860 at Curve, Giles Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Samuel Fletcher Day on 4 June 1884.1

Fannie Smoot French died on 19 October 1890 at Curve, Giles Co., Virginia, USA, at age 30.1
     She was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.1

Family

Samuel Fletcher Day b. Oct 1853, d. 15 Apr 1915
Child

Citations

  1. [S4465] DAR Application No. 336497 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #336497 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Samuel Fletcher Day1

M, #89105, b. October 1853, d. 15 April 1915
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Samuel Fletcher Day was born in October 1853 at Hollins, Botetourt Co., Virginia, USA.1 He married Fannie Smoot French, daughter of Henley Chapman French and Harriet Thomas Easley, on 4 June 1884.1

Samuel Fletcher Day died on 15 April 1915 at Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA, at age 61.1
     He was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.1

Family

Fannie Smoot French b. 18 Oct 1860, d. 19 Oct 1890
Child

Citations

  1. [S4465] DAR Application No. 336497 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #336497 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Mary French Day1

F, #89106
FatherSamuel Fletcher Day1 b. Oct 1853, d. 15 Apr 1915
MotherFannie Smoot French1 b. 18 Oct 1860, d. 19 Oct 1890
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Mary French Day married (?) Parker.1

     Reference: Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.1

Family

(?) Parker

Citations

  1. [S4465] DAR Application No. 336497 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #336497 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Catherine Shanklin Alexander1

F, #89108, b. 15 February 1815, d. 23 June 1900
FatherAndrew Alexander1 b. 1 Feb 1773, d. 19 Feb 1850
MotherPhoebe Bracken1 b. 1780, d. 8 Sep 1869
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     Catherine Shanklin Alexander was born on 15 February 1815 at Union, Monroe Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Stephen Wright on 25 November 1840.1

Catherine Shanklin Alexander died on 23 June 1900 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA, at age 85.1
Catherine Shanklin Alexander was buried after 23 June 1900 at Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA;
from Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     15 Feb 1815, Union, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
     DEATH     23 Jun 1900 (aged 85), Blanco, Blanco County, Texas, USA
     AGE 85 YEARS 4 MONTHS 7 DAYS AT REST
     Family Members
     Children
      Agnes Andranette Wright Cage 1859–1894
     BURIAL     Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco County, Texas, USA
     PLOT     Section 4F, Row 37
     Created by: Dennis Alan Deel
     Added: 6 Jul 2005
     Find A Grave Memorial 11303393.2

Family

Stephen Wright b. 2 Apr 1817, d. 27 Aug 1875
Child

Citations

  1. [S4466] DAR Application No. 696114 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #696114 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.
  2. [S2374] Find a Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 January 2019), memorial page for Catherine Shanklin Alexander Wright (15 Feb 1815–23 Jun 1900), Find A Grave Memorial no. 11303393, citing Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Dennis Alan Deel (contributor 46590424) at: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11303393/catherine-shanklin-wright. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
  3. [S2374] Find a Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 January 2019), memorial page for Agnes Andranette Wright Cage (17 May 1859–19 Oct 1894), Find A Grave Memorial no. 58419068, citing Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Kathleen Mayo (contributor 47346033) at: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58419068/agnes-andranette-cage

Stephen Wright1

M, #89109, b. 2 April 1817, d. 27 August 1875
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Stephen Wright was born on 2 April 1817 at Booklyn, co. Kent, England.1 He married Catherine Shanklin Alexander, daughter of Andrew Alexander and Phoebe Bracken, on 25 November 1840.1

Stephen Wright died on 27 August 1875 at Seguin, Guadalupe Co., Texas, USA, at age 58.1

Family

Catherine Shanklin Alexander b. 15 Feb 1815, d. 23 Jun 1900
Child

Citations

  1. [S4466] DAR Application No. 696114 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #696114 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Agnes Andranette Wright1

F, #89110, b. 12 May 1856, d. 19 October 1894
FatherStephen Wright2 b. 2 Apr 1817, d. 27 Aug 1875
MotherCatherine Shanklin Alexander1,2 b. 15 Feb 1815, d. 23 Jun 1900
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Agnes Andranette Wright was born on 12 May 1856 at Guadalupe Co., Texas, USA.1,2 She married Thomas Jesse Cage on 5 December 1876 at Guadalupe Co., Texas, USA.2

Agnes Andranette Wright died on 19 October 1894 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA, at age 38.1,2
Agnes Andranette Wright was buried after 19 October 1894 at Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.1

Family

Thomas Jesse Cage b. 2 Mar 1849, d. 2 Feb 1929
Child

Citations

  1. [S2374] Find a Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 January 2019), memorial page for Agnes Andranette Wright Cage (17 May 1859–19 Oct 1894), Find A Grave Memorial no. 58419068, citing Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Kathleen Mayo (contributor 47346033) at: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58419068/agnes-andranette-cage. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
  2. [S4466] DAR Application No. 696114 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #696114 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Thomas Jesse Cage1

M, #89111, b. 2 March 1849, d. 2 February 1929
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Thomas Jesse Cage was born on 2 March 1849 at DeWitt Co., Texas, USA.1 He married Agnes Andranette Wright, daughter of Stephen Wright and Catherine Shanklin Alexander, on 5 December 1876 at Guadalupe Co., Texas, USA.1

Thomas Jesse Cage died on 2 February 1929 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA, at age 79.1

Family

Agnes Andranette Wright b. 12 May 1856, d. 19 Oct 1894
Child

Citations

  1. [S4466] DAR Application No. 696114 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #696114 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

James Duncan Cage1

M, #89112, b. 8 April 1883, d. 16 April 1941
FatherThomas Jesse Cage1 b. 2 Mar 1849, d. 2 Feb 1929
MotherAgnes Andranette Wright1 b. 12 May 1856, d. 19 Oct 1894
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     James Duncan Cage was born on 8 April 1883 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.1 He married Jimmie Leanora Kellam on 7 November 1906 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.1

James Duncan Cage died on 16 April 1941 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, USA, at age 58.1

Family

Jimmie Leanora Kellam b. 12 May 1887, d. 18 Feb 1983
Child

Citations

  1. [S4466] DAR Application No. 696114 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #696114 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Jimmie Leanora Kellam1

F, #89113, b. 12 May 1887, d. 18 February 1983
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Jimmie Leanora Kellam was born on 12 May 1887 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.1 She married James Duncan Cage, son of Thomas Jesse Cage and Agnes Andranette Wright, on 7 November 1906 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.1

Jimmie Leanora Kellam died on 18 February 1983 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, USA, at age 95.1

Family

James Duncan Cage b. 8 Apr 1883, d. 16 Apr 1941
Child

Citations

  1. [S4466] DAR Application No. 696114 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #696114 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Lillian Doris Cage1

F, #89114, b. 12 October 1914
FatherJames Duncan Cage1 b. 8 Apr 1883, d. 16 Apr 1941
MotherJimmie Leanora Kellam1 b. 12 May 1887, d. 18 Feb 1983
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Lillian Doris Cage was born on 12 October 1914 at Bishop, Nueces Co., Texas, USA.1 She married Glenn Eldon Winship on 4 December 1934 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, USA.1

Family

Glenn Eldon Winship b. 12 Feb 1915
Child
  • Janice Dale Winship1

Citations

  1. [S4466] DAR Application No. 696114 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #696114 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

Glenn Eldon Winship1

M, #89115, b. 12 February 1915
Last Edited26 Jan 2019
     Glenn Eldon Winship was born on 12 February 1915 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, USA.1 He married Lillian Doris Cage, daughter of James Duncan Cage and Jimmie Leanora Kellam, on 4 December 1934 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, USA.1

Family

Lillian Doris Cage b. 12 Oct 1914
Child
  • Janice Dale Winship1

Citations

  1. [S4466] DAR Application No. 696114 - Ancestor: Andrew ALEXANDER, DAR No. A001130, unknown series. Hereinafter cited as DAR App #696114 Andrew ALEXANDER 75335.

William Armstrong1

M, #89118, d. circa December 1770
Last Edited29 Mar 2021
     William Armstrong married Jean (?)1

William Armstrong died circa December 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA.1

His estate was probated on 10 January 1771 at Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA.2,1

      ; This is an unplaced William Armstrong living in Cumberland Co., PA, identified by his will. HIs wife and children are listed in his will.1,2

William Armstrong left a will in November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

Jean (?)1

F, #89119, d. after 1770
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     Jean (?) married William Armstrong.1

Jean (?) died after 1770.1
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Jean (?) was named as executor;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

Alexander Armstrong1

M, #89120, d. after 1770
FatherWilliam Armstrong1 d. c Dec 1770
MotherJean (?)1 d. a 1770
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     Alexander Armstrong died after 1770.1
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Alexander Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

John Armstrong1

M, #89121
FatherWilliam Armstrong1 d. c Dec 1770
MotherJean (?)1 d. a 1770
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, John Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

William Armstrong1

M, #89122
FatherWilliam Armstrong1 d. c Dec 1770
MotherJean (?)1 d. a 1770
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, William Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

Mary (Nancy?) Armstrong1

F, #89123
FatherWilliam Armstrong1 d. c Dec 1770
MotherJean (?)1 d. a 1770
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     Mary (Nancy?) Armstrong married Robert Saunderson.1

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Mary (Nancy?) Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

Family

Robert Saunderson

Lacy/Lary? Armstrong1

F, #89125
FatherWilliam Armstrong1 d. c Dec 1770
MotherJean (?)1 d. a 1770
Last Edited29 Mar 2021
     Lacy/Lary? Armstrong married Ralph Nailor.1

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Lacy/Lary? Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

Family

Ralph Nailor

Susanna Armstrong1

F, #89127
FatherWilliam Armstrong1 d. c Dec 1770
MotherJean (?)1 d. a 1770
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Susanna Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

Charity Armstrong1

F, #89128
FatherWilliam Armstrong1 d. c Dec 1770
MotherJean (?)1 d. a 1770
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Charity Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

Elizabeth Armstrong1

F, #89129
FatherWilliam Armstrong1 d. c Dec 1770
MotherJean (?)1 d. a 1770
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Elizabeth Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.1,2

Sarah (?)1

F, #89130
Last Edited27 Jan 2019
     Sarah (?) married John Ashley Sr., son of Isaac Ashley and Elizabeth (?), circa 1718
; His 2nd wife.1

Citations

  1. [S2796] Ashley Family, e-file of typed document, 1 Dec 1997, http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/5156, unknown repository, unknown repository address.