Said to be the son of Johannes and Elizabetha (Guenther) Leamer of York Co., Pa.
Aged 74 yrs, 9 mos, 23 days.
Husband of Christina "Jane" Gordon.
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From contributor: Jane Riggs Curci (46846403):
I Henry Leamer of the township of Frankstown in the County of Huntingdon and state of Pennsylvania being in perfect health of body and of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of life do hereby make and ordain this my last will and Testament as follows. First I will direct and order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my Executors hereinafter named. Second in case my beloved wife Christina does survive my decease I give and bequeath to her for her support during her natural life what is hereinafter Specified. Thirdly I give and bequeath to the eight children of my son John deceased, viz Henry, Jane, William, Jacob, Catharine, Margaret, Charlotte and Susanna, one hundred dollars each when they arive at the age of twenty one years (if not sooner paid by myself) to be paid by my executors as follows, viz. The first one year after my decease, and then one hundred dollars to be paid to them annually, to the oldest first, untill they are all paid, but none of them to receive the money while in their minority. Fourthly I give and bequeath to my son George one thousand dollars (deducting the sum which is already paid, if any, which will appear from the accounts when settled) to be paid in the following manner viz one hundred dollars on the first day of April next, and then one hundred dollars yearly and every year to be paid by his Executors if not paid by myself on the first day of April untill the above sum is finally paid. Fifthly, I give and bequeath to my son William the tract of land on which he now lives Situate in Greenfield Township Bedford County containing one hundred and eighty acres or thereabouts he the said William to pay me or my Executors one thousand dollars in manner following viz fifty dollars on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, and then fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said one thousand dollars is paid. Sixthly I give and bequeath to my son Jacob the tract of land on which he now lives Situate in Antes Township Huntingdon County containing ninety six acres or thereabouts and also seven Hundred dollars which I have already paid to and for him. Seventhly I give and bequeath to my son Henry the tract of land whereon I now live (it being composed of different surveys) containing one hundred ninety acres or thereabouts, Together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, (Excepting and reserving the privilege of a site for a dwelling house which I intend to build, on the north side of the turnpike road and East of my present dwelling house and also the one third of my present garden, pasture for two Cows and a horse creture?) during my natural life and that of my wife) he the said Henry to pay to me or my Executors one thousand dollars in the same manner and at the same time which the thousand dollars is to be paid by my son William. Eighthly I give and bequeath to my son David the tract of land whereon my son George now lives situate in Frankstown Township, Huntingdon County, containing two hundred and forty acres or thereabouts, he the said David to pay me or my Executors eight hundred dollars in the following manner, viz, fifty dollars on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred & twenty nine and then fifty yearly and every year untill the said eight hundred dollars is fully paid. Ninthly I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Henry, or the survivors of them, the tract of land which my daughter Mary (who is intermarried to George Confair) now lives on situate in Frankstown Township Huntingdon County containing two hundred acres or thereabouts. To Hold to my said sons William and Henry and the survivor of them, during the natural life of my daughter Mary, in Trust for the following uses and no other viz, that the annual rents, issues and profits arising out of or from the said tract of land shall be used exclusively applied to the use support and maintainance of my said daughter Mary and her children during the natural life of Mary, And after her death I will and devise that the said tract of land or peice of land to go to her children free from any debt or incumberance from him the said George Confair. Amongst her children then alive share and share alike, and should any of the said children then be dead and have no lawful issue to take such part as would have fallen to the share of his, her or their parent had he or she been alive then its share to be divided amongst them living. To hold to my said grandchildren their heirs and assigns forever as Tenants in common and not as joint Tenants adn be regulated and possessed by my daughter and children in all things not herein specially provided for, according to the provisions of the acts of Assembly of this State directing the decent of intestates and Estates. And further I will and direct that in case both my sons William and Henry should die before my said daughter and before all of her children are of age, then my wife is, that the trust herein contained to extend to their Executors or Administrators or the survivor or survivors of them. But after the decease of my daughter Mary and the arrival of all of her children at the age of twenty one years there is to be three hundred dollars paid out of the land bequeathed to her and her children which three hundred dollars is to belong to my Estate if not sooner paid to me or my executors (?). Tenthly, I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Henry or the survivor of them the tract of land my daughter Elizabeth (who is married to Daniel Double) now lives on, situated in Frankstown Township containing one hundred and sixty acres or thereabouts it being part of two tracts of land one in the name of William Patterson and the other in my own name, the residue of the said two surveys having been herein before bequeathed to my son David the division line to commence sixty six perches down the river from the Southwest corner of William Patterson's survey and from thence to run North sixty degrees West across the said two tracts untill strikes the line of the land now belonging to William McKillip. To hold to my sons William and Henry in the same manner and under the same restrictions as the last herein before mentioned tract for the use of the said Elizabeth and her heirs. And also two hundred dollars to be paid by my Executors herein after named for the use of my said daughter Elizabeth her heirs and no other to be paid as follows viz. fifty dollars one year after my decease and then fifty dollars annually, untill the said two hundred dollars is fully paid unless already, or sooner paid by myself. Eleventhly, I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanah her heirs and legal representatives (she being now married to George Gast) a tract of land situated in Frankstown Township Huntingdon County, adjoining lands now claimed or occupied by Joseph Patton, George Heiteman, Abraham Good & others containing one hundred and fifty acres or thereabouts he the said George Gost to pay four hundred dollars to me or my Executors, in manner following, viz fifty dollars on the first day of April One thousand eight hundred and twenty nine and fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said four hundred dollars is fully paid. Twelfthly I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine who is married to Andrew Thompson a Lot or piece of land near Williamsburgh containing eleven acres or thereabouts which was conveyed to me by John Brumbaugh by Deed dated the eighteenth day of May A. D. 1804 Recorded in the office for recording Deeds in and for the County of Huntingdon in Book K (H?) page 57. And also the other tract or piece of land situate in the said County of Huntingdon containing sixty acres or thereabouts which was conveyed to me by the said John Brumbaugh by Deed duly Executed bearing dated the 18th May A. D. 1804 recorded in the office for recording Deeds in and for the County of Huntingdon in Book H page 57. And also four hundred dollars to be paid to her legal representatives in manner following viz fifty dollars one year after my decease and then fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said four hundred dollars is fully paid. to be paid by my Executors if not sooner paid by myself. Thirteenth. In case my loving wife Christina does survive my decease I give and bequeath to her all the household furniture & stock or estate that I may have at my decease. And also all the reservations which I have hereinbefore made in the tract bequeathed to my son Henry. And also the proceeds of a tract of land which belongs to me adjoining lands of Peter Good, Absalom Boyles and others. And also the legal interest of two thousand dollars to be paid to her annually by my Executors hereinafter named, in whose hands I will leave the principal. And all the property, or estate which I may have after my decease and the decease of my loving wife which is not hereinbefore bequeathed is to be equally divided amongst my legal heirs. And lastly I do hereby nominate Constitute and appoint my loving and trusty sons William Leamer and Henry Leamer to be Executors of this my last will and Testament. And finally I do hereby revoke all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other as my last will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty eight. Henry Leamer (seal) Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said Henry Leamer as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names in the presence of the Testator and at his request and in the presence of each other. The words (if not paid by myself) on first page underlined before signing, Absalom Boyles, Peter Good, John Fogelsong (his mark) Before me the Register for the Probate of wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the said County of Huntingdon personally appeared Absalom Boyles who being sworn according to law doth depose and say that he was personally present and heard and saw the above named Henry Leamer Sign, Seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing (which precedes the signature and seal of the said Henry Leamer) as and for his last Will and Testament, and that he this deponent did sign his name thereto as a witness in the presence of Peter Good another subscribing witness & in the presence of said Testator, and at his instance and request, and that the said Testator was at the time of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed the 21st day of March A.D. 1836 Absalom Boyles, before John Reed, Register, Huntingdon County Before me the Register for the Probate of wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the said County of Huntingdon personally appeared Peter Good who on his solemn affirmation taken according to law doth depose and say that he was personally present and heard and saw the above named Henry Leamer sign, seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing (which precedes the signature and seal of the said Henry Leamer) as and for his last Will and Testament, and that he this deponent did sign his name thereto as a witness in the presence of Absalom Boyles another subscribing witness & in the presence of said Testator, and at his instance and request, and that the said Testator was at the time of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed the 21st day of March A.D. 1836 Peter Good, before John Reed, Register, Huntingdon County William Leamer & Henry Leamer Executors of Henry Leamer Sen. deceased Memorandum Letters Testamentary were this day granted to William Leamer and Henry Leamer Executors of the last will and testament of Henry Leamer Senr. dec. Inventory to be exhibited within one month and a just and true account calculation and reckoning of their said administration within one year. Given under the seal of the office the 21st day of March A.D. 1836. John Reed, Register
Aged 74 yrs, 9 mos, 23 days.
Husband of Christina "Jane" Gordon.
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From contributor: Jane Riggs Curci (46846403):
I Henry Leamer of the township of Frankstown in the County of Huntingdon and state of Pennsylvania being in perfect health of body and of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of life do hereby make and ordain this my last will and Testament as follows. First I will direct and order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my Executors hereinafter named. Second in case my beloved wife Christina does survive my decease I give and bequeath to her for her support during her natural life what is hereinafter Specified. Thirdly I give and bequeath to the eight children of my son John deceased, viz Henry, Jane, William, Jacob, Catharine, Margaret, Charlotte and Susanna, one hundred dollars each when they arive at the age of twenty one years (if not sooner paid by myself) to be paid by my executors as follows, viz. The first one year after my decease, and then one hundred dollars to be paid to them annually, to the oldest first, untill they are all paid, but none of them to receive the money while in their minority. Fourthly I give and bequeath to my son George one thousand dollars (deducting the sum which is already paid, if any, which will appear from the accounts when settled) to be paid in the following manner viz one hundred dollars on the first day of April next, and then one hundred dollars yearly and every year to be paid by his Executors if not paid by myself on the first day of April untill the above sum is finally paid. Fifthly, I give and bequeath to my son William the tract of land on which he now lives Situate in Greenfield Township Bedford County containing one hundred and eighty acres or thereabouts he the said William to pay me or my Executors one thousand dollars in manner following viz fifty dollars on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, and then fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said one thousand dollars is paid. Sixthly I give and bequeath to my son Jacob the tract of land on which he now lives Situate in Antes Township Huntingdon County containing ninety six acres or thereabouts and also seven Hundred dollars which I have already paid to and for him. Seventhly I give and bequeath to my son Henry the tract of land whereon I now live (it being composed of different surveys) containing one hundred ninety acres or thereabouts, Together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, (Excepting and reserving the privilege of a site for a dwelling house which I intend to build, on the north side of the turnpike road and East of my present dwelling house and also the one third of my present garden, pasture for two Cows and a horse creture?) during my natural life and that of my wife) he the said Henry to pay to me or my Executors one thousand dollars in the same manner and at the same time which the thousand dollars is to be paid by my son William. Eighthly I give and bequeath to my son David the tract of land whereon my son George now lives situate in Frankstown Township, Huntingdon County, containing two hundred and forty acres or thereabouts, he the said David to pay me or my Executors eight hundred dollars in the following manner, viz, fifty dollars on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred & twenty nine and then fifty yearly and every year untill the said eight hundred dollars is fully paid. Ninthly I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Henry, or the survivors of them, the tract of land which my daughter Mary (who is intermarried to George Confair) now lives on situate in Frankstown Township Huntingdon County containing two hundred acres or thereabouts. To Hold to my said sons William and Henry and the survivor of them, during the natural life of my daughter Mary, in Trust for the following uses and no other viz, that the annual rents, issues and profits arising out of or from the said tract of land shall be used exclusively applied to the use support and maintainance of my said daughter Mary and her children during the natural life of Mary, And after her death I will and devise that the said tract of land or peice of land to go to her children free from any debt or incumberance from him the said George Confair. Amongst her children then alive share and share alike, and should any of the said children then be dead and have no lawful issue to take such part as would have fallen to the share of his, her or their parent had he or she been alive then its share to be divided amongst them living. To hold to my said grandchildren their heirs and assigns forever as Tenants in common and not as joint Tenants adn be regulated and possessed by my daughter and children in all things not herein specially provided for, according to the provisions of the acts of Assembly of this State directing the decent of intestates and Estates. And further I will and direct that in case both my sons William and Henry should die before my said daughter and before all of her children are of age, then my wife is, that the trust herein contained to extend to their Executors or Administrators or the survivor or survivors of them. But after the decease of my daughter Mary and the arrival of all of her children at the age of twenty one years there is to be three hundred dollars paid out of the land bequeathed to her and her children which three hundred dollars is to belong to my Estate if not sooner paid to me or my executors (?). Tenthly, I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Henry or the survivor of them the tract of land my daughter Elizabeth (who is married to Daniel Double) now lives on, situated in Frankstown Township containing one hundred and sixty acres or thereabouts it being part of two tracts of land one in the name of William Patterson and the other in my own name, the residue of the said two surveys having been herein before bequeathed to my son David the division line to commence sixty six perches down the river from the Southwest corner of William Patterson's survey and from thence to run North sixty degrees West across the said two tracts untill strikes the line of the land now belonging to William McKillip. To hold to my sons William and Henry in the same manner and under the same restrictions as the last herein before mentioned tract for the use of the said Elizabeth and her heirs. And also two hundred dollars to be paid by my Executors herein after named for the use of my said daughter Elizabeth her heirs and no other to be paid as follows viz. fifty dollars one year after my decease and then fifty dollars annually, untill the said two hundred dollars is fully paid unless already, or sooner paid by myself. Eleventhly, I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanah her heirs and legal representatives (she being now married to George Gast) a tract of land situated in Frankstown Township Huntingdon County, adjoining lands now claimed or occupied by Joseph Patton, George Heiteman, Abraham Good & others containing one hundred and fifty acres or thereabouts he the said George Gost to pay four hundred dollars to me or my Executors, in manner following, viz fifty dollars on the first day of April One thousand eight hundred and twenty nine and fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said four hundred dollars is fully paid. Twelfthly I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine who is married to Andrew Thompson a Lot or piece of land near Williamsburgh containing eleven acres or thereabouts which was conveyed to me by John Brumbaugh by Deed dated the eighteenth day of May A. D. 1804 Recorded in the office for recording Deeds in and for the County of Huntingdon in Book K (H?) page 57. And also the other tract or piece of land situate in the said County of Huntingdon containing sixty acres or thereabouts which was conveyed to me by the said John Brumbaugh by Deed duly Executed bearing dated the 18th May A. D. 1804 recorded in the office for recording Deeds in and for the County of Huntingdon in Book H page 57. And also four hundred dollars to be paid to her legal representatives in manner following viz fifty dollars one year after my decease and then fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said four hundred dollars is fully paid. to be paid by my Executors if not sooner paid by myself. Thirteenth. In case my loving wife Christina does survive my decease I give and bequeath to her all the household furniture & stock or estate that I may have at my decease. And also all the reservations which I have hereinbefore made in the tract bequeathed to my son Henry. And also the proceeds of a tract of land which belongs to me adjoining lands of Peter Good, Absalom Boyles and others. And also the legal interest of two thousand dollars to be paid to her annually by my Executors hereinafter named, in whose hands I will leave the principal. And all the property, or estate which I may have after my decease and the decease of my loving wife which is not hereinbefore bequeathed is to be equally divided amongst my legal heirs. And lastly I do hereby nominate Constitute and appoint my loving and trusty sons William Leamer and Henry Leamer to be Executors of this my last will and Testament. And finally I do hereby revoke all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other as my last will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty eight. Henry Leamer (seal) Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said Henry Leamer as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names in the presence of the Testator and at his request and in the presence of each other. The words (if not paid by myself) on first page underlined before signing, Absalom Boyles, Peter Good, John Fogelsong (his mark) Before me the Register for the Probate of wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the said County of Huntingdon personally appeared Absalom Boyles who being sworn according to law doth depose and say that he was personally present and heard and saw the above named Henry Leamer Sign, Seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing (which precedes the signature and seal of the said Henry Leamer) as and for his last Will and Testament, and that he this deponent did sign his name thereto as a witness in the presence of Peter Good another subscribing witness & in the presence of said Testator, and at his instance and request, and that the said Testator was at the time of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed the 21st day of March A.D. 1836 Absalom Boyles, before John Reed, Register, Huntingdon County Before me the Register for the Probate of wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the said County of Huntingdon personally appeared Peter Good who on his solemn affirmation taken according to law doth depose and say that he was personally present and heard and saw the above named Henry Leamer sign, seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing (which precedes the signature and seal of the said Henry Leamer) as and for his last Will and Testament, and that he this deponent did sign his name thereto as a witness in the presence of Absalom Boyles another subscribing witness & in the presence of said Testator, and at his instance and request, and that the said Testator was at the time of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed the 21st day of March A.D. 1836 Peter Good, before John Reed, Register, Huntingdon County William Leamer & Henry Leamer Executors of Henry Leamer Sen. deceased Memorandum Letters Testamentary were this day granted to William Leamer and Henry Leamer Executors of the last will and testament of Henry Leamer Senr. dec. Inventory to be exhibited within one month and a just and true account calculation and reckoning of their said administration within one year. Given under the seal of the office the 21st day of March A.D. 1836. John Reed, Register
Said to be the son of Johannes and Elizabetha (Guenther) Leamer of York Co., Pa.
Aged 74 yrs, 9 mos, 23 days.
Husband of Christina "Jane" Gordon.
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From contributor: Jane Riggs Curci (46846403):
I Henry Leamer of the township of Frankstown in the County of Huntingdon and state of Pennsylvania being in perfect health of body and of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of life do hereby make and ordain this my last will and Testament as follows. First I will direct and order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my Executors hereinafter named. Second in case my beloved wife Christina does survive my decease I give and bequeath to her for her support during her natural life what is hereinafter Specified. Thirdly I give and bequeath to the eight children of my son John deceased, viz Henry, Jane, William, Jacob, Catharine, Margaret, Charlotte and Susanna, one hundred dollars each when they arive at the age of twenty one years (if not sooner paid by myself) to be paid by my executors as follows, viz. The first one year after my decease, and then one hundred dollars to be paid to them annually, to the oldest first, untill they are all paid, but none of them to receive the money while in their minority. Fourthly I give and bequeath to my son George one thousand dollars (deducting the sum which is already paid, if any, which will appear from the accounts when settled) to be paid in the following manner viz one hundred dollars on the first day of April next, and then one hundred dollars yearly and every year to be paid by his Executors if not paid by myself on the first day of April untill the above sum is finally paid. Fifthly, I give and bequeath to my son William the tract of land on which he now lives Situate in Greenfield Township Bedford County containing one hundred and eighty acres or thereabouts he the said William to pay me or my Executors one thousand dollars in manner following viz fifty dollars on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, and then fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said one thousand dollars is paid. Sixthly I give and bequeath to my son Jacob the tract of land on which he now lives Situate in Antes Township Huntingdon County containing ninety six acres or thereabouts and also seven Hundred dollars which I have already paid to and for him. Seventhly I give and bequeath to my son Henry the tract of land whereon I now live (it being composed of different surveys) containing one hundred ninety acres or thereabouts, Together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, (Excepting and reserving the privilege of a site for a dwelling house which I intend to build, on the north side of the turnpike road and East of my present dwelling house and also the one third of my present garden, pasture for two Cows and a horse creture?) during my natural life and that of my wife) he the said Henry to pay to me or my Executors one thousand dollars in the same manner and at the same time which the thousand dollars is to be paid by my son William. Eighthly I give and bequeath to my son David the tract of land whereon my son George now lives situate in Frankstown Township, Huntingdon County, containing two hundred and forty acres or thereabouts, he the said David to pay me or my Executors eight hundred dollars in the following manner, viz, fifty dollars on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred & twenty nine and then fifty yearly and every year untill the said eight hundred dollars is fully paid. Ninthly I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Henry, or the survivors of them, the tract of land which my daughter Mary (who is intermarried to George Confair) now lives on situate in Frankstown Township Huntingdon County containing two hundred acres or thereabouts. To Hold to my said sons William and Henry and the survivor of them, during the natural life of my daughter Mary, in Trust for the following uses and no other viz, that the annual rents, issues and profits arising out of or from the said tract of land shall be used exclusively applied to the use support and maintainance of my said daughter Mary and her children during the natural life of Mary, And after her death I will and devise that the said tract of land or peice of land to go to her children free from any debt or incumberance from him the said George Confair. Amongst her children then alive share and share alike, and should any of the said children then be dead and have no lawful issue to take such part as would have fallen to the share of his, her or their parent had he or she been alive then its share to be divided amongst them living. To hold to my said grandchildren their heirs and assigns forever as Tenants in common and not as joint Tenants adn be regulated and possessed by my daughter and children in all things not herein specially provided for, according to the provisions of the acts of Assembly of this State directing the decent of intestates and Estates. And further I will and direct that in case both my sons William and Henry should die before my said daughter and before all of her children are of age, then my wife is, that the trust herein contained to extend to their Executors or Administrators or the survivor or survivors of them. But after the decease of my daughter Mary and the arrival of all of her children at the age of twenty one years there is to be three hundred dollars paid out of the land bequeathed to her and her children which three hundred dollars is to belong to my Estate if not sooner paid to me or my executors (?). Tenthly, I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Henry or the survivor of them the tract of land my daughter Elizabeth (who is married to Daniel Double) now lives on, situated in Frankstown Township containing one hundred and sixty acres or thereabouts it being part of two tracts of land one in the name of William Patterson and the other in my own name, the residue of the said two surveys having been herein before bequeathed to my son David the division line to commence sixty six perches down the river from the Southwest corner of William Patterson's survey and from thence to run North sixty degrees West across the said two tracts untill strikes the line of the land now belonging to William McKillip. To hold to my sons William and Henry in the same manner and under the same restrictions as the last herein before mentioned tract for the use of the said Elizabeth and her heirs. And also two hundred dollars to be paid by my Executors herein after named for the use of my said daughter Elizabeth her heirs and no other to be paid as follows viz. fifty dollars one year after my decease and then fifty dollars annually, untill the said two hundred dollars is fully paid unless already, or sooner paid by myself. Eleventhly, I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanah her heirs and legal representatives (she being now married to George Gast) a tract of land situated in Frankstown Township Huntingdon County, adjoining lands now claimed or occupied by Joseph Patton, George Heiteman, Abraham Good & others containing one hundred and fifty acres or thereabouts he the said George Gost to pay four hundred dollars to me or my Executors, in manner following, viz fifty dollars on the first day of April One thousand eight hundred and twenty nine and fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said four hundred dollars is fully paid. Twelfthly I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine who is married to Andrew Thompson a Lot or piece of land near Williamsburgh containing eleven acres or thereabouts which was conveyed to me by John Brumbaugh by Deed dated the eighteenth day of May A. D. 1804 Recorded in the office for recording Deeds in and for the County of Huntingdon in Book K (H?) page 57. And also the other tract or piece of land situate in the said County of Huntingdon containing sixty acres or thereabouts which was conveyed to me by the said John Brumbaugh by Deed duly Executed bearing dated the 18th May A. D. 1804 recorded in the office for recording Deeds in and for the County of Huntingdon in Book H page 57. And also four hundred dollars to be paid to her legal representatives in manner following viz fifty dollars one year after my decease and then fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said four hundred dollars is fully paid. to be paid by my Executors if not sooner paid by myself. Thirteenth. In case my loving wife Christina does survive my decease I give and bequeath to her all the household furniture & stock or estate that I may have at my decease. And also all the reservations which I have hereinbefore made in the tract bequeathed to my son Henry. And also the proceeds of a tract of land which belongs to me adjoining lands of Peter Good, Absalom Boyles and others. And also the legal interest of two thousand dollars to be paid to her annually by my Executors hereinafter named, in whose hands I will leave the principal. And all the property, or estate which I may have after my decease and the decease of my loving wife which is not hereinbefore bequeathed is to be equally divided amongst my legal heirs. And lastly I do hereby nominate Constitute and appoint my loving and trusty sons William Leamer and Henry Leamer to be Executors of this my last will and Testament. And finally I do hereby revoke all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other as my last will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty eight. Henry Leamer (seal) Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said Henry Leamer as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names in the presence of the Testator and at his request and in the presence of each other. The words (if not paid by myself) on first page underlined before signing, Absalom Boyles, Peter Good, John Fogelsong (his mark) Before me the Register for the Probate of wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the said County of Huntingdon personally appeared Absalom Boyles who being sworn according to law doth depose and say that he was personally present and heard and saw the above named Henry Leamer Sign, Seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing (which precedes the signature and seal of the said Henry Leamer) as and for his last Will and Testament, and that he this deponent did sign his name thereto as a witness in the presence of Peter Good another subscribing witness & in the presence of said Testator, and at his instance and request, and that the said Testator was at the time of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed the 21st day of March A.D. 1836 Absalom Boyles, before John Reed, Register, Huntingdon County Before me the Register for the Probate of wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the said County of Huntingdon personally appeared Peter Good who on his solemn affirmation taken according to law doth depose and say that he was personally present and heard and saw the above named Henry Leamer sign, seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing (which precedes the signature and seal of the said Henry Leamer) as and for his last Will and Testament, and that he this deponent did sign his name thereto as a witness in the presence of Absalom Boyles another subscribing witness & in the presence of said Testator, and at his instance and request, and that the said Testator was at the time of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed the 21st day of March A.D. 1836 Peter Good, before John Reed, Register, Huntingdon County William Leamer & Henry Leamer Executors of Henry Leamer Sen. deceased Memorandum Letters Testamentary were this day granted to William Leamer and Henry Leamer Executors of the last will and testament of Henry Leamer Senr. dec. Inventory to be exhibited within one month and a just and true account calculation and reckoning of their said administration within one year. Given under the seal of the office the 21st day of March A.D. 1836. John Reed, Register
Aged 74 yrs, 9 mos, 23 days.
Husband of Christina "Jane" Gordon.
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From contributor: Jane Riggs Curci (46846403):
I Henry Leamer of the township of Frankstown in the County of Huntingdon and state of Pennsylvania being in perfect health of body and of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of life do hereby make and ordain this my last will and Testament as follows. First I will direct and order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my Executors hereinafter named. Second in case my beloved wife Christina does survive my decease I give and bequeath to her for her support during her natural life what is hereinafter Specified. Thirdly I give and bequeath to the eight children of my son John deceased, viz Henry, Jane, William, Jacob, Catharine, Margaret, Charlotte and Susanna, one hundred dollars each when they arive at the age of twenty one years (if not sooner paid by myself) to be paid by my executors as follows, viz. The first one year after my decease, and then one hundred dollars to be paid to them annually, to the oldest first, untill they are all paid, but none of them to receive the money while in their minority. Fourthly I give and bequeath to my son George one thousand dollars (deducting the sum which is already paid, if any, which will appear from the accounts when settled) to be paid in the following manner viz one hundred dollars on the first day of April next, and then one hundred dollars yearly and every year to be paid by his Executors if not paid by myself on the first day of April untill the above sum is finally paid. Fifthly, I give and bequeath to my son William the tract of land on which he now lives Situate in Greenfield Township Bedford County containing one hundred and eighty acres or thereabouts he the said William to pay me or my Executors one thousand dollars in manner following viz fifty dollars on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, and then fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said one thousand dollars is paid. Sixthly I give and bequeath to my son Jacob the tract of land on which he now lives Situate in Antes Township Huntingdon County containing ninety six acres or thereabouts and also seven Hundred dollars which I have already paid to and for him. Seventhly I give and bequeath to my son Henry the tract of land whereon I now live (it being composed of different surveys) containing one hundred ninety acres or thereabouts, Together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, (Excepting and reserving the privilege of a site for a dwelling house which I intend to build, on the north side of the turnpike road and East of my present dwelling house and also the one third of my present garden, pasture for two Cows and a horse creture?) during my natural life and that of my wife) he the said Henry to pay to me or my Executors one thousand dollars in the same manner and at the same time which the thousand dollars is to be paid by my son William. Eighthly I give and bequeath to my son David the tract of land whereon my son George now lives situate in Frankstown Township, Huntingdon County, containing two hundred and forty acres or thereabouts, he the said David to pay me or my Executors eight hundred dollars in the following manner, viz, fifty dollars on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred & twenty nine and then fifty yearly and every year untill the said eight hundred dollars is fully paid. Ninthly I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Henry, or the survivors of them, the tract of land which my daughter Mary (who is intermarried to George Confair) now lives on situate in Frankstown Township Huntingdon County containing two hundred acres or thereabouts. To Hold to my said sons William and Henry and the survivor of them, during the natural life of my daughter Mary, in Trust for the following uses and no other viz, that the annual rents, issues and profits arising out of or from the said tract of land shall be used exclusively applied to the use support and maintainance of my said daughter Mary and her children during the natural life of Mary, And after her death I will and devise that the said tract of land or peice of land to go to her children free from any debt or incumberance from him the said George Confair. Amongst her children then alive share and share alike, and should any of the said children then be dead and have no lawful issue to take such part as would have fallen to the share of his, her or their parent had he or she been alive then its share to be divided amongst them living. To hold to my said grandchildren their heirs and assigns forever as Tenants in common and not as joint Tenants adn be regulated and possessed by my daughter and children in all things not herein specially provided for, according to the provisions of the acts of Assembly of this State directing the decent of intestates and Estates. And further I will and direct that in case both my sons William and Henry should die before my said daughter and before all of her children are of age, then my wife is, that the trust herein contained to extend to their Executors or Administrators or the survivor or survivors of them. But after the decease of my daughter Mary and the arrival of all of her children at the age of twenty one years there is to be three hundred dollars paid out of the land bequeathed to her and her children which three hundred dollars is to belong to my Estate if not sooner paid to me or my executors (?). Tenthly, I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Henry or the survivor of them the tract of land my daughter Elizabeth (who is married to Daniel Double) now lives on, situated in Frankstown Township containing one hundred and sixty acres or thereabouts it being part of two tracts of land one in the name of William Patterson and the other in my own name, the residue of the said two surveys having been herein before bequeathed to my son David the division line to commence sixty six perches down the river from the Southwest corner of William Patterson's survey and from thence to run North sixty degrees West across the said two tracts untill strikes the line of the land now belonging to William McKillip. To hold to my sons William and Henry in the same manner and under the same restrictions as the last herein before mentioned tract for the use of the said Elizabeth and her heirs. And also two hundred dollars to be paid by my Executors herein after named for the use of my said daughter Elizabeth her heirs and no other to be paid as follows viz. fifty dollars one year after my decease and then fifty dollars annually, untill the said two hundred dollars is fully paid unless already, or sooner paid by myself. Eleventhly, I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanah her heirs and legal representatives (she being now married to George Gast) a tract of land situated in Frankstown Township Huntingdon County, adjoining lands now claimed or occupied by Joseph Patton, George Heiteman, Abraham Good & others containing one hundred and fifty acres or thereabouts he the said George Gost to pay four hundred dollars to me or my Executors, in manner following, viz fifty dollars on the first day of April One thousand eight hundred and twenty nine and fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said four hundred dollars is fully paid. Twelfthly I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine who is married to Andrew Thompson a Lot or piece of land near Williamsburgh containing eleven acres or thereabouts which was conveyed to me by John Brumbaugh by Deed dated the eighteenth day of May A. D. 1804 Recorded in the office for recording Deeds in and for the County of Huntingdon in Book K (H?) page 57. And also the other tract or piece of land situate in the said County of Huntingdon containing sixty acres or thereabouts which was conveyed to me by the said John Brumbaugh by Deed duly Executed bearing dated the 18th May A. D. 1804 recorded in the office for recording Deeds in and for the County of Huntingdon in Book H page 57. And also four hundred dollars to be paid to her legal representatives in manner following viz fifty dollars one year after my decease and then fifty dollars yearly and every year untill the said four hundred dollars is fully paid. to be paid by my Executors if not sooner paid by myself. Thirteenth. In case my loving wife Christina does survive my decease I give and bequeath to her all the household furniture & stock or estate that I may have at my decease. And also all the reservations which I have hereinbefore made in the tract bequeathed to my son Henry. And also the proceeds of a tract of land which belongs to me adjoining lands of Peter Good, Absalom Boyles and others. And also the legal interest of two thousand dollars to be paid to her annually by my Executors hereinafter named, in whose hands I will leave the principal. And all the property, or estate which I may have after my decease and the decease of my loving wife which is not hereinbefore bequeathed is to be equally divided amongst my legal heirs. And lastly I do hereby nominate Constitute and appoint my loving and trusty sons William Leamer and Henry Leamer to be Executors of this my last will and Testament. And finally I do hereby revoke all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other as my last will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty eight. Henry Leamer (seal) Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said Henry Leamer as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names in the presence of the Testator and at his request and in the presence of each other. The words (if not paid by myself) on first page underlined before signing, Absalom Boyles, Peter Good, John Fogelsong (his mark) Before me the Register for the Probate of wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the said County of Huntingdon personally appeared Absalom Boyles who being sworn according to law doth depose and say that he was personally present and heard and saw the above named Henry Leamer Sign, Seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing (which precedes the signature and seal of the said Henry Leamer) as and for his last Will and Testament, and that he this deponent did sign his name thereto as a witness in the presence of Peter Good another subscribing witness & in the presence of said Testator, and at his instance and request, and that the said Testator was at the time of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed the 21st day of March A.D. 1836 Absalom Boyles, before John Reed, Register, Huntingdon County Before me the Register for the Probate of wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the said County of Huntingdon personally appeared Peter Good who on his solemn affirmation taken according to law doth depose and say that he was personally present and heard and saw the above named Henry Leamer sign, seal, execute, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing (which precedes the signature and seal of the said Henry Leamer) as and for his last Will and Testament, and that he this deponent did sign his name thereto as a witness in the presence of Absalom Boyles another subscribing witness & in the presence of said Testator, and at his instance and request, and that the said Testator was at the time of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed the 21st day of March A.D. 1836 Peter Good, before John Reed, Register, Huntingdon County William Leamer & Henry Leamer Executors of Henry Leamer Sen. deceased Memorandum Letters Testamentary were this day granted to William Leamer and Henry Leamer Executors of the last will and testament of Henry Leamer Senr. dec. Inventory to be exhibited within one month and a just and true account calculation and reckoning of their said administration within one year. Given under the seal of the office the 21st day of March A.D. 1836. John Reed, Register
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