James McGhee [McGee] -- Case file w/Will filed 1822
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James McGhee [McGee] -- Case file w/Will filed 1822
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Classification: Will
Surnames: McGee, McGhee, Wagner, Waggoner, Baker
[This typescript represents the six pages of Case File #3266 re James McGee. A copy of the original handwritten file was obtained from the Register of Wills and Clerk of OrphanÂ’s Court Centre County, Pennsylvania]
Centre County ss.
Isaac McGee and John McGee the executors named and appointed in the annexed will of James McGee dec.d On their solemn oaths duly administered according to law did depose and say that they believe the annexed instrument of writing to be the true last will and testament of James McGee dec.d that they would well and truly execute the same, by first paying all the debts and legacies of the said dec.d as far forth as the property will extend and the law bind them, that they would render a just and true inventory and appraisement of the goods and chattels of the said dec.d and true account of their administration into the Registers office for Centre County, when they shall be thereunto lawfully thereunto required. And that the whole amount of the personal property of the said dec.d at the time of his death did not in value exceed the sum of One thousand Dollars as they verily believe -- ................................................................................................Isaac McGee
............................................................................................................... John McGee
Sworn & Subscribed
4th June 1822
Coram J.G.Lowrey Dep. Reg.
Last Will & Testament
136 of
James McGee dec.d
In the name of God, I James McGee of Centre County in the State of Pennsylvania being sick and weak in body, but of sound mind memory and understanding blessed by god for the same, but considering the uncertainty of this life, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit – Principally and first of all I commend my immortal soul into the hands of God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter named, and also such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give and dispose of the same in the following manner to wit = I give and bequeath to my son James Eighty Acres of the tract of land he lives on of the East end, but if it be lost then he is to have two hundred dollars in one year after the decease of his mother = I give and bequeath to my son Samuel Eighty Acres of the tract of land my son James lives on adjoining his line, But if it be lost then he is to have two hundred dollars in two years after the decease of his mother = I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Eighty Acres of said tract adjoining my son Samuel’s line, but if it be lost then she is to have two hundred dollars in three years after the decease of her mother = I give and bequeath to my daughter Betsey Reed the remainder of said tract of land, But if it be lost then she is to have one hundred dollars in four years after the decease of her mother = I give and bequeath to my daughter Hannah one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid in five years after the decease of her mother = I give and bequeath to my daughter Jean Waggoner one hundred dollars to be paid in one year after my decease = I give and bequeath to my son Isaac and John the tract of land I live on, also fifty acres unpattened, also a lot I bought from John Queigh, also to Isaac the lack Horse and Saddle & one Cow, except as hereinafter excepted whatever of the above mentioned legacies is to be paid that the moveable property don’t amount my said sons Isaac and John must pay as above specified, Isaac is to have the south side of the tract I now live on as far up beach creek as a certain Locus tree near the Creek, thence a Westerly Course across the tract to the mouth of Andrew Linn’s lane supposed to be fifty acres the unpattened piece and the lot bought from John Queigh, above mentioned it to be equally divided between the said Isaac and John. = I give and bequeath to my dear wife Hannah the one third of the profits of the tract of land I now live on to be delivered to her in grain in the bushel, two Cows, all the Sheep, half a bushel of flaxseed sowed yearly, the Black Mare and her colt, all the household and kitchen furniture including beds and bedding and the privilege of the house, firewood, feed for the beasts above mentioned during her natural life, also her saddle and two hundred weight of good meat yearly = And lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my sons Isaac and John to be the Executors of this my will hereby revoking all other wills legacies and bequeaths by one heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request have subscribed as witnesses the 19th January 1822. Present
James Crawford......Martha O [her mark] Linn...... James X [his mark] McGee {Seal}
Centre County ss. On the 4th day of June 1822. Before John G. Lowrey Deputy Register for the Probate of wills and granting Letters of Administration in and for Centre County – Came James Crawford and Martha Linn the subscribing witnesses, to the foregoing instrument, and on their Solemn Oaths duly Administered according to law did depose and say that they were personally present with James McGee, in the said instrument named, and now dec.d, that they saw him sign and seal, and heard him the said James McGee publish and declare the said foregoing of writing as and for his last will and testament that at the same time the said James McGee was of sound and disposing mind, memory, and understanding that they severally signed the said instrument of writing as witnesses to the executing of the same in the presence of the said James McGee, at his request and in the presence of each other – Sworn & Subscribed the 4th June 1822
..................................................................................................James Crawford
Coram J.G.Lowrey Dep. Reg....................................................Martha O [her mark] Linn
Be it remembered that on the 4th day of June AD Eighteen hundred and twenty two the last will and testament of James McGee, late of Centre County dec.d was duly proven of which the above and foregoing record is a true copy – And that on 12th day of June AD 1822 Letters Testamentary with the will annexed issued in due and legal form to Isaac McGee and John McGee – They having first been sworn well and truly to execute the same – Inventory and accounts to be rendered and exhibited into the Reg. Office agreeably to law –
Franklin B. Smith Reg.
An Inventory & Appraisement of the Goods & Chattels of the Property of James Magee (sic) late of Howard Township Centre County taken by the undersigned June the 26th 1822
Dollars Cents
Black & White Moily Cow ... 11 . 50
Bell Cow ---- Isaac ... 13 . 00
Bell ... 00 . 50
Brown Cow ----Widow ... 13 . 50
Black & white Heifer & calf ---- Widow ... 10 . 50
Red Cow ... 12 . 00
Black & white heifer ... 07 . 50
Red & white heifer ... 08 . 00
Brindled heifer ... 07 . 50
Three year old calves ... 12 . 00
Heifer & Calf Red & White ---- Isaac ... 02 . 00
Black Bull calf 02 . 50
Six sheep & two Lambs ---- Widow ... 09 . 00
Flax Brake ... 01 . 30
Windmill Old ... 02 . 50
Two old Flour casks ... 00 . 35
Cuting Box & c ... 02 . 25
Two Forks ... 00 . 50
Two pair chains two pair Hemes & Old Britch go.d [?] ... 02 . 75
Six cow chains ... 02 . 75
Old Plow clevis & double tree ... 02 . 50
Pair of stretchers ... 01 . 25
Harrow ... 02 . 25
Waggon & Breast chains & tarr bucket ... 40 . 00
Sow & six pigs ... 07 . 50
Four hogs ... 15 . 00
Plow & double tree ... 04 . 00
Old Flax mill ... 00 . 75
Old scythe ... 00 . 75
Old shovel & sprouting hoe & tilling hoe ... 00 . 62 ½
Hammer & anvil ... 00 . 60
...............................................$ 197 . 12 ½
Valuation continued
Dollars Cents
Cross cut saw ... 04 . 00
Three chisels two augurs & other irons ... 01 . 30
Two old barrels & a cask ... 01 . 12 ½
Side saddle ---- Widow ... 07 . 50
Sickle ... 00 . 50
Two bridles ... 00 . 60
Twenty four & half Bushels of Rye & corn ... 12 . 25
Small iron kettle ---- Widow ... 02 . 50
Two baskets ... 00 . 80
Loom & _acklings ... 08 . 50
Dresser, Plates, & other utensils on it ---- Widow ... 07 . 50
Bake kettle, griddle, & Tea kettle ---- Widow ... 03 . 00
Table & stand ---- Widow ... 02 . 00
Three old chairs ---- Widow ... 00 . 50
Two bottles & lantern ---- Widow ... 00 . 65
Hatchel ---- Widow ... 01 . 75
Chest ... 02 . 56
Three spinning wheels & a check Reed ---- Widow ... 07 . 50
Four bedsteads & the Beds on them & clothes ---- Widow ... 57 . 00
Quantity of Rye on Loft ... 10 . 00
Half Bushel ... 00 . 90
Quantity of Buckwheat ... 02 . 25
Tomahawk ... 00 . 25
Four casks & a cake [?] chest ---- Widow ... 01 . 80
Three old bags ---- Widow ... 01 . 00
Old churn three meat tubs & three casks ---- Widow ... 03 . 50
................................................$ 141 . 23 ½
Due from William Dehaas ... $ 09 . 50
Due from James Reed ... 02 . 00
“ from Absolom Liggit ... 03 . 27
“ from John Reed ... 03 . 50
“ from John Nestlerhode ... 06 . 00
“ from Jacob Coons ... 02 . 00
..................................................$ 26 . 27
Personally appeared Before me (the subscriber) Wm. Fraron and David Bechtol who being sworn according to law doth say that the foregoing Inventory and Appraisement is correct to the best of their knowledge and ability.
...........................................................Wm. Fraron
...........................................................David Bechtol
Sworn and subscribed
before John Hays
August 8th 1822
To the Honorable Judges of the OrphanÂ’s Court of Centre County.
The petition of Samuel Clark and Mary his wife in right of the said Mary respectfully represent. That James McGhee father of the said Mary in and by his Last Will and Testament, bearing date 19th of January 1822 and recorded in Centre County in Will Book A page 167, did devise and direct as follows, viz:
“I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary 80 acres of said Tract adjoining my son Samuel’s Line but if it be lost then she is to have Two hundred Dollars in three years after the death of her mother.”
“I give and bequeath to my sons Isaac and John the tract of land I live on; also fifty acres unpatented; also a Lot I bought from John Queigh; also to Isaac the black horse and saddle & one cow, except as hereinafter excepted. Whatsoever of the above mentioned Legacies is to be paid that the moveable property don’t amount, my sons Isaac & John must pay as above specified. Isaac is to have the South side of the tract I now live on as far up Beech Creek as a certain Locust tree near the creek, thence a Westerly Course across the tract to the mouth of Andrew Linn’s Lane supposed to be fifty acres; the unpatented piece & the lot bought from John Queigh above mentioned to be equally divided between the said Isaac and John.”
That by the said Will the said John & Isaac McGhee are appointed Executors. That the said Isaac McGhee is still living & that the said John McGhee is dead leaving a widow named Elizabeth and three children named James, John and Elizabeth intermarried with Nelson Caldwell. That Isaac McGhee sold his part of the said real estate devised to the said Isaac & John, to Matthew Leach, who has since sold the same to Ira Mason, and that the widow & heirs of the said John McGhee have sold their part of the said real estate, devised to the said Isaac & John to the said Mason, who is [in] possession of the whole of said devised premises, which are situated in Liberty Township. That the Eighty acres devised to the said Mary were lost whereby she became entitled to receive from the said Isaac & John the said sum of Two hundred Dollars in three years after the decease of her mother, who survived the said Testament but died more than three years since. The said Legacy as yet remains unpaid. Your petitioner therefore prays your honors that the said Isaac McGhee and the heirs of the said John McGhee deceased, or the said Mason, may be ordered by the decree of this court to pay the said legacy to the said Mary or so much thereof as the said Isaac the surviving Executor of the said James McGhee, may not pay out of the personal estate of the said James McGhee deceased. And they will ever [?] pray to.
Samuel Clark
Mary X [her mark] Clark
Centre County ss.
and Mary
Samuel/\\Clark being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true to the best of his knowledge & belief –
Sworn and Subscribed before
me the Twentieth day of June
1859
Joseph Bumgardner J.P. .........................Samuel Clark
...........................................................Mary X [her mark] Clark
Centre County ss.
Isaac McGee and John McGee the executors named and appointed in the annexed will of James McGee dec.d On their solemn oaths duly administered according to law did depose and say that they believe the annexed instrument of writing to be the true last will and testament of James McGee dec.d that they would well and truly execute the same, by first paying all the debts and legacies of the said dec.d as far forth as the property will extend and the law bind them, that they would render a just and true inventory and appraisement of the goods and chattels of the said dec.d and true account of their administration into the Registers office for Centre County, when they shall be thereunto lawfully thereunto required. And that the whole amount of the personal property of the said dec.d at the time of his death did not in value exceed the sum of One thousand Dollars as they verily believe -- ................................................................................................Isaac McGee
............................................................................................................... John McGee
Sworn & Subscribed
4th June 1822
Coram J.G.Lowrey Dep. Reg.
Last Will & Testament
136 of
James McGee dec.d
In the name of God, I James McGee of Centre County in the State of Pennsylvania being sick and weak in body, but of sound mind memory and understanding blessed by god for the same, but considering the uncertainty of this life, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit – Principally and first of all I commend my immortal soul into the hands of God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter named, and also such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give and dispose of the same in the following manner to wit = I give and bequeath to my son James Eighty Acres of the tract of land he lives on of the East end, but if it be lost then he is to have two hundred dollars in one year after the decease of his mother = I give and bequeath to my son Samuel Eighty Acres of the tract of land my son James lives on adjoining his line, But if it be lost then he is to have two hundred dollars in two years after the decease of his mother = I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Eighty Acres of said tract adjoining my son Samuel’s line, but if it be lost then she is to have two hundred dollars in three years after the decease of her mother = I give and bequeath to my daughter Betsey Reed the remainder of said tract of land, But if it be lost then she is to have one hundred dollars in four years after the decease of her mother = I give and bequeath to my daughter Hannah one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid in five years after the decease of her mother = I give and bequeath to my daughter Jean Waggoner one hundred dollars to be paid in one year after my decease = I give and bequeath to my son Isaac and John the tract of land I live on, also fifty acres unpattened, also a lot I bought from John Queigh, also to Isaac the lack Horse and Saddle & one Cow, except as hereinafter excepted whatever of the above mentioned legacies is to be paid that the moveable property don’t amount my said sons Isaac and John must pay as above specified, Isaac is to have the south side of the tract I now live on as far up beach creek as a certain Locus tree near the Creek, thence a Westerly Course across the tract to the mouth of Andrew Linn’s lane supposed to be fifty acres the unpattened piece and the lot bought from John Queigh, above mentioned it to be equally divided between the said Isaac and John. = I give and bequeath to my dear wife Hannah the one third of the profits of the tract of land I now live on to be delivered to her in grain in the bushel, two Cows, all the Sheep, half a bushel of flaxseed sowed yearly, the Black Mare and her colt, all the household and kitchen furniture including beds and bedding and the privilege of the house, firewood, feed for the beasts above mentioned during her natural life, also her saddle and two hundred weight of good meat yearly = And lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my sons Isaac and John to be the Executors of this my will hereby revoking all other wills legacies and bequeaths by one heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request have subscribed as witnesses the 19th January 1822. Present
James Crawford......Martha O [her mark] Linn...... James X [his mark] McGee {Seal}
Centre County ss. On the 4th day of June 1822. Before John G. Lowrey Deputy Register for the Probate of wills and granting Letters of Administration in and for Centre County – Came James Crawford and Martha Linn the subscribing witnesses, to the foregoing instrument, and on their Solemn Oaths duly Administered according to law did depose and say that they were personally present with James McGee, in the said instrument named, and now dec.d, that they saw him sign and seal, and heard him the said James McGee publish and declare the said foregoing of writing as and for his last will and testament that at the same time the said James McGee was of sound and disposing mind, memory, and understanding that they severally signed the said instrument of writing as witnesses to the executing of the same in the presence of the said James McGee, at his request and in the presence of each other – Sworn & Subscribed the 4th June 1822
..................................................................................................James Crawford
Coram J.G.Lowrey Dep. Reg....................................................Martha O [her mark] Linn
Be it remembered that on the 4th day of June AD Eighteen hundred and twenty two the last will and testament of James McGee, late of Centre County dec.d was duly proven of which the above and foregoing record is a true copy – And that on 12th day of June AD 1822 Letters Testamentary with the will annexed issued in due and legal form to Isaac McGee and John McGee – They having first been sworn well and truly to execute the same – Inventory and accounts to be rendered and exhibited into the Reg. Office agreeably to law –
Franklin B. Smith Reg.
An Inventory & Appraisement of the Goods & Chattels of the Property of James Magee (sic) late of Howard Township Centre County taken by the undersigned June the 26th 1822
Dollars Cents
Black & White Moily Cow ... 11 . 50
Bell Cow ---- Isaac ... 13 . 00
Bell ... 00 . 50
Brown Cow ----Widow ... 13 . 50
Black & white Heifer & calf ---- Widow ... 10 . 50
Red Cow ... 12 . 00
Black & white heifer ... 07 . 50
Red & white heifer ... 08 . 00
Brindled heifer ... 07 . 50
Three year old calves ... 12 . 00
Heifer & Calf Red & White ---- Isaac ... 02 . 00
Black Bull calf 02 . 50
Six sheep & two Lambs ---- Widow ... 09 . 00
Flax Brake ... 01 . 30
Windmill Old ... 02 . 50
Two old Flour casks ... 00 . 35
Cuting Box & c ... 02 . 25
Two Forks ... 00 . 50
Two pair chains two pair Hemes & Old Britch go.d [?] ... 02 . 75
Six cow chains ... 02 . 75
Old Plow clevis & double tree ... 02 . 50
Pair of stretchers ... 01 . 25
Harrow ... 02 . 25
Waggon & Breast chains & tarr bucket ... 40 . 00
Sow & six pigs ... 07 . 50
Four hogs ... 15 . 00
Plow & double tree ... 04 . 00
Old Flax mill ... 00 . 75
Old scythe ... 00 . 75
Old shovel & sprouting hoe & tilling hoe ... 00 . 62 ½
Hammer & anvil ... 00 . 60
...............................................$ 197 . 12 ½
Valuation continued
Dollars Cents
Cross cut saw ... 04 . 00
Three chisels two augurs & other irons ... 01 . 30
Two old barrels & a cask ... 01 . 12 ½
Side saddle ---- Widow ... 07 . 50
Sickle ... 00 . 50
Two bridles ... 00 . 60
Twenty four & half Bushels of Rye & corn ... 12 . 25
Small iron kettle ---- Widow ... 02 . 50
Two baskets ... 00 . 80
Loom & _acklings ... 08 . 50
Dresser, Plates, & other utensils on it ---- Widow ... 07 . 50
Bake kettle, griddle, & Tea kettle ---- Widow ... 03 . 00
Table & stand ---- Widow ... 02 . 00
Three old chairs ---- Widow ... 00 . 50
Two bottles & lantern ---- Widow ... 00 . 65
Hatchel ---- Widow ... 01 . 75
Chest ... 02 . 56
Three spinning wheels & a check Reed ---- Widow ... 07 . 50
Four bedsteads & the Beds on them & clothes ---- Widow ... 57 . 00
Quantity of Rye on Loft ... 10 . 00
Half Bushel ... 00 . 90
Quantity of Buckwheat ... 02 . 25
Tomahawk ... 00 . 25
Four casks & a cake [?] chest ---- Widow ... 01 . 80
Three old bags ---- Widow ... 01 . 00
Old churn three meat tubs & three casks ---- Widow ... 03 . 50
................................................$ 141 . 23 ½
Due from William Dehaas ... $ 09 . 50
Due from James Reed ... 02 . 00
“ from Absolom Liggit ... 03 . 27
“ from John Reed ... 03 . 50
“ from John Nestlerhode ... 06 . 00
“ from Jacob Coons ... 02 . 00
..................................................$ 26 . 27
Personally appeared Before me (the subscriber) Wm. Fraron and David Bechtol who being sworn according to law doth say that the foregoing Inventory and Appraisement is correct to the best of their knowledge and ability.
...........................................................Wm. Fraron
...........................................................David Bechtol
Sworn and subscribed
before John Hays
August 8th 1822
To the Honorable Judges of the OrphanÂ’s Court of Centre County.
The petition of Samuel Clark and Mary his wife in right of the said Mary respectfully represent. That James McGhee father of the said Mary in and by his Last Will and Testament, bearing date 19th of January 1822 and recorded in Centre County in Will Book A page 167, did devise and direct as follows, viz:
“I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary 80 acres of said Tract adjoining my son Samuel’s Line but if it be lost then she is to have Two hundred Dollars in three years after the death of her mother.”
“I give and bequeath to my sons Isaac and John the tract of land I live on; also fifty acres unpatented; also a Lot I bought from John Queigh; also to Isaac the black horse and saddle & one cow, except as hereinafter excepted. Whatsoever of the above mentioned Legacies is to be paid that the moveable property don’t amount, my sons Isaac & John must pay as above specified. Isaac is to have the South side of the tract I now live on as far up Beech Creek as a certain Locust tree near the creek, thence a Westerly Course across the tract to the mouth of Andrew Linn’s Lane supposed to be fifty acres; the unpatented piece & the lot bought from John Queigh above mentioned to be equally divided between the said Isaac and John.”
That by the said Will the said John & Isaac McGhee are appointed Executors. That the said Isaac McGhee is still living & that the said John McGhee is dead leaving a widow named Elizabeth and three children named James, John and Elizabeth intermarried with Nelson Caldwell. That Isaac McGhee sold his part of the said real estate devised to the said Isaac & John, to Matthew Leach, who has since sold the same to Ira Mason, and that the widow & heirs of the said John McGhee have sold their part of the said real estate, devised to the said Isaac & John to the said Mason, who is [in] possession of the whole of said devised premises, which are situated in Liberty Township. That the Eighty acres devised to the said Mary were lost whereby she became entitled to receive from the said Isaac & John the said sum of Two hundred Dollars in three years after the decease of her mother, who survived the said Testament but died more than three years since. The said Legacy as yet remains unpaid. Your petitioner therefore prays your honors that the said Isaac McGhee and the heirs of the said John McGhee deceased, or the said Mason, may be ordered by the decree of this court to pay the said legacy to the said Mary or so much thereof as the said Isaac the surviving Executor of the said James McGhee, may not pay out of the personal estate of the said James McGhee deceased. And they will ever [?] pray to.
Samuel Clark
Mary X [her mark] Clark
Centre County ss.
and Mary
Samuel/\\Clark being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true to the best of his knowledge & belief –
Sworn and Subscribed before
me the Twentieth day of June
1859
Joseph Bumgardner J.P. .........................Samuel Clark
...........................................................Mary X [her mark] Clark