Conrad was born on January 9, 1776, in Berkeley, Virginia (now West Virginia). His father, Johann Henry Claycomb, was 30 and his mother, believed to be Elizabeth Dresser (1751-1820), was 25.
Conrad married three times. On June 9, 1802, he married Elizabeth Ridenour (1785~181?) in Berkeley County, Virginia. He was 26 and she was 17. In 1804 they moved about 70 miles north to near what is now Osterburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The last known record for Elizabeth was in 1810 where she is listed in her father's will. Some sources suggest that she died in 1810 but it may have been later. After Elizabeth's death, Conrad remarried to Anna Dorothy Mock (1780-1852) in Virginia. Anna was also born in Berkeley, Virginia. After Anna's death in 1852, Conrad remarried to his third wife Nancy Heckman (1808-1872) on February 17, 1853. He was 76 and she was 45. They moved about 30 miles north to Canoe Creek, Blair County, Pennsylvania where Conrad spent the rest of his life.
Conrad had nine children. At least the first three were with his first wife Elizabeth and the remaining were with his second wife Anna. All of these children are mentioned in his will:
John, born 1803;
Henry, born December 30, 1807;
Conrad, born October 6, 1810;
Catherine, born July 27, 1812;
George, born November 4, 1815;
Peter, born May 14, 1818;
Frederick, born 1821;
Joseph, born 1823;
Elizabeth, born 1825.
Conrad died on April 3, 1861, in Blair, Pennsylvania, having lived a long life of 85 years.
Conrad's will was signed on May 12, 1855. In it he mentions his wife Mary. Note that in the biography above, his third wife was named Nancy, not Mary. He also mentions all the children listed above including seven sons (John, Henry, Conrad, George, Peter, Frederick, and Joseph) and two daughters (Catherine Berkheimer and Elizabeth House).
Biography compiled by JCM (50645028) - 2023
========= Slightly abridged version of Conrad's Will ============
I, Conrad Claycomb of Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, and state of Pennsylvania, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say:
First, it is my will that after my decease, my funeral expenses and my just debts be fully paid.
Second, I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary, in lieu of dowry, the sum of $40 to be paid to her annually during her widowhood.
Third, I give, bequeath, and devise to my oldest son John, the farm on which he now resides which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Fourth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my second son Henry, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Fifth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my third son Conrad, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Sixth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my fourth son George, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Seventh, I give, bequeath, and devise to my fifth son Peter, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Eighth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my sixth son Frederick, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Ninth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my seventh and youngest son Joseph, the farm which is now occupied by Peter ….. containing about 101 acres more or less.
Tenth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my eldest daughter Catherine Berkheimer the farm on which I now reside situated in Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, containing about 170 acres, to her and her heirs and assigns forever.
Eleventh, I give, bequeath, and devise to my second daughter, Elizabeth … with George House the house and lot and appurtenances on which they now reside situated in Saint Clairsville and also $200 which I have already advanced to them for which I hold George House's note, which note shall be destroyed by my executors after my decease.
Twelfth, I devise that after my decease, my executor shall sell all the remaining part of my real estate, to wit: one last tract of land situated in Union Township containing about 100 acres and also one other track situated in Saucon Township containing 7 acres, and also the lots of ground in the village of Saint Clairsville, together with all of my household furniture, …. to be sold, and after my just debts and expenses are paid, the balance is to be equally divided amongst all my children, share and share alike, and it is my wish and will that each of my children shall pay one equal part annually of the dollars bequeathed to my wife during her natural life so long as she remains my widow.
Thirteenth, I freely constitute and appoint Michael Wertz, guardian for my son Joseph Claycomb, to have the guardianship and care of him and the farm given to him during his natural life and to see that he is well provided for with meat and drink and clothing out of the proceeds of said farm. And should Michael Wertz renounce the said guardianship, I will then that my son Conrad shall exercise the same.
And lastly, I hearby constitute and appoint Michael Wertz and my son Conrad, executors of this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking and renouncing all former wills made by me, and confirming this, and no other, to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, I have hereby set my hand and seal the 12th day of May in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
Conrad Claycomb (seal)
Signed, published, and declared by the above named Conrad Claycomb, as his last will and testament, in presence of us who witnessed at his request and have signed as witnesses to the same: Jacob Acker, Peter Rieb.
Conrad married three times. On June 9, 1802, he married Elizabeth Ridenour (1785~181?) in Berkeley County, Virginia. He was 26 and she was 17. In 1804 they moved about 70 miles north to near what is now Osterburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The last known record for Elizabeth was in 1810 where she is listed in her father's will. Some sources suggest that she died in 1810 but it may have been later. After Elizabeth's death, Conrad remarried to Anna Dorothy Mock (1780-1852) in Virginia. Anna was also born in Berkeley, Virginia. After Anna's death in 1852, Conrad remarried to his third wife Nancy Heckman (1808-1872) on February 17, 1853. He was 76 and she was 45. They moved about 30 miles north to Canoe Creek, Blair County, Pennsylvania where Conrad spent the rest of his life.
Conrad had nine children. At least the first three were with his first wife Elizabeth and the remaining were with his second wife Anna. All of these children are mentioned in his will:
John, born 1803;
Henry, born December 30, 1807;
Conrad, born October 6, 1810;
Catherine, born July 27, 1812;
George, born November 4, 1815;
Peter, born May 14, 1818;
Frederick, born 1821;
Joseph, born 1823;
Elizabeth, born 1825.
Conrad died on April 3, 1861, in Blair, Pennsylvania, having lived a long life of 85 years.
Conrad's will was signed on May 12, 1855. In it he mentions his wife Mary. Note that in the biography above, his third wife was named Nancy, not Mary. He also mentions all the children listed above including seven sons (John, Henry, Conrad, George, Peter, Frederick, and Joseph) and two daughters (Catherine Berkheimer and Elizabeth House).
Biography compiled by JCM (50645028) - 2023
========= Slightly abridged version of Conrad's Will ============
I, Conrad Claycomb of Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, and state of Pennsylvania, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say:
First, it is my will that after my decease, my funeral expenses and my just debts be fully paid.
Second, I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary, in lieu of dowry, the sum of $40 to be paid to her annually during her widowhood.
Third, I give, bequeath, and devise to my oldest son John, the farm on which he now resides which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Fourth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my second son Henry, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Fifth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my third son Conrad, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Sixth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my fourth son George, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Seventh, I give, bequeath, and devise to my fifth son Peter, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Eighth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my sixth son Frederick, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Ninth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my seventh and youngest son Joseph, the farm which is now occupied by Peter ….. containing about 101 acres more or less.
Tenth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my eldest daughter Catherine Berkheimer the farm on which I now reside situated in Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, containing about 170 acres, to her and her heirs and assigns forever.
Eleventh, I give, bequeath, and devise to my second daughter, Elizabeth … with George House the house and lot and appurtenances on which they now reside situated in Saint Clairsville and also $200 which I have already advanced to them for which I hold George House's note, which note shall be destroyed by my executors after my decease.
Twelfth, I devise that after my decease, my executor shall sell all the remaining part of my real estate, to wit: one last tract of land situated in Union Township containing about 100 acres and also one other track situated in Saucon Township containing 7 acres, and also the lots of ground in the village of Saint Clairsville, together with all of my household furniture, …. to be sold, and after my just debts and expenses are paid, the balance is to be equally divided amongst all my children, share and share alike, and it is my wish and will that each of my children shall pay one equal part annually of the dollars bequeathed to my wife during her natural life so long as she remains my widow.
Thirteenth, I freely constitute and appoint Michael Wertz, guardian for my son Joseph Claycomb, to have the guardianship and care of him and the farm given to him during his natural life and to see that he is well provided for with meat and drink and clothing out of the proceeds of said farm. And should Michael Wertz renounce the said guardianship, I will then that my son Conrad shall exercise the same.
And lastly, I hearby constitute and appoint Michael Wertz and my son Conrad, executors of this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking and renouncing all former wills made by me, and confirming this, and no other, to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, I have hereby set my hand and seal the 12th day of May in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
Conrad Claycomb (seal)
Signed, published, and declared by the above named Conrad Claycomb, as his last will and testament, in presence of us who witnessed at his request and have signed as witnesses to the same: Jacob Acker, Peter Rieb.
Conrad was born on January 9, 1776, in Berkeley, Virginia (now West Virginia). His father, Johann Henry Claycomb, was 30 and his mother, believed to be Elizabeth Dresser (1751-1820), was 25.
Conrad married three times. On June 9, 1802, he married Elizabeth Ridenour (1785~181?) in Berkeley County, Virginia. He was 26 and she was 17. In 1804 they moved about 70 miles north to near what is now Osterburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The last known record for Elizabeth was in 1810 where she is listed in her father's will. Some sources suggest that she died in 1810 but it may have been later. After Elizabeth's death, Conrad remarried to Anna Dorothy Mock (1780-1852) in Virginia. Anna was also born in Berkeley, Virginia. After Anna's death in 1852, Conrad remarried to his third wife Nancy Heckman (1808-1872) on February 17, 1853. He was 76 and she was 45. They moved about 30 miles north to Canoe Creek, Blair County, Pennsylvania where Conrad spent the rest of his life.
Conrad had nine children. At least the first three were with his first wife Elizabeth and the remaining were with his second wife Anna. All of these children are mentioned in his will:
John, born 1803;
Henry, born December 30, 1807;
Conrad, born October 6, 1810;
Catherine, born July 27, 1812;
George, born November 4, 1815;
Peter, born May 14, 1818;
Frederick, born 1821;
Joseph, born 1823;
Elizabeth, born 1825.
Conrad died on April 3, 1861, in Blair, Pennsylvania, having lived a long life of 85 years.
Conrad's will was signed on May 12, 1855. In it he mentions his wife Mary. Note that in the biography above, his third wife was named Nancy, not Mary. He also mentions all the children listed above including seven sons (John, Henry, Conrad, George, Peter, Frederick, and Joseph) and two daughters (Catherine Berkheimer and Elizabeth House).
Biography compiled by JCM (50645028) - 2023
========= Slightly abridged version of Conrad's Will ============
I, Conrad Claycomb of Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, and state of Pennsylvania, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say:
First, it is my will that after my decease, my funeral expenses and my just debts be fully paid.
Second, I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary, in lieu of dowry, the sum of $40 to be paid to her annually during her widowhood.
Third, I give, bequeath, and devise to my oldest son John, the farm on which he now resides which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Fourth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my second son Henry, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Fifth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my third son Conrad, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Sixth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my fourth son George, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Seventh, I give, bequeath, and devise to my fifth son Peter, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Eighth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my sixth son Frederick, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Ninth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my seventh and youngest son Joseph, the farm which is now occupied by Peter ….. containing about 101 acres more or less.
Tenth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my eldest daughter Catherine Berkheimer the farm on which I now reside situated in Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, containing about 170 acres, to her and her heirs and assigns forever.
Eleventh, I give, bequeath, and devise to my second daughter, Elizabeth … with George House the house and lot and appurtenances on which they now reside situated in Saint Clairsville and also $200 which I have already advanced to them for which I hold George House's note, which note shall be destroyed by my executors after my decease.
Twelfth, I devise that after my decease, my executor shall sell all the remaining part of my real estate, to wit: one last tract of land situated in Union Township containing about 100 acres and also one other track situated in Saucon Township containing 7 acres, and also the lots of ground in the village of Saint Clairsville, together with all of my household furniture, …. to be sold, and after my just debts and expenses are paid, the balance is to be equally divided amongst all my children, share and share alike, and it is my wish and will that each of my children shall pay one equal part annually of the dollars bequeathed to my wife during her natural life so long as she remains my widow.
Thirteenth, I freely constitute and appoint Michael Wertz, guardian for my son Joseph Claycomb, to have the guardianship and care of him and the farm given to him during his natural life and to see that he is well provided for with meat and drink and clothing out of the proceeds of said farm. And should Michael Wertz renounce the said guardianship, I will then that my son Conrad shall exercise the same.
And lastly, I hearby constitute and appoint Michael Wertz and my son Conrad, executors of this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking and renouncing all former wills made by me, and confirming this, and no other, to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, I have hereby set my hand and seal the 12th day of May in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
Conrad Claycomb (seal)
Signed, published, and declared by the above named Conrad Claycomb, as his last will and testament, in presence of us who witnessed at his request and have signed as witnesses to the same: Jacob Acker, Peter Rieb.
Conrad married three times. On June 9, 1802, he married Elizabeth Ridenour (1785~181?) in Berkeley County, Virginia. He was 26 and she was 17. In 1804 they moved about 70 miles north to near what is now Osterburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The last known record for Elizabeth was in 1810 where she is listed in her father's will. Some sources suggest that she died in 1810 but it may have been later. After Elizabeth's death, Conrad remarried to Anna Dorothy Mock (1780-1852) in Virginia. Anna was also born in Berkeley, Virginia. After Anna's death in 1852, Conrad remarried to his third wife Nancy Heckman (1808-1872) on February 17, 1853. He was 76 and she was 45. They moved about 30 miles north to Canoe Creek, Blair County, Pennsylvania where Conrad spent the rest of his life.
Conrad had nine children. At least the first three were with his first wife Elizabeth and the remaining were with his second wife Anna. All of these children are mentioned in his will:
John, born 1803;
Henry, born December 30, 1807;
Conrad, born October 6, 1810;
Catherine, born July 27, 1812;
George, born November 4, 1815;
Peter, born May 14, 1818;
Frederick, born 1821;
Joseph, born 1823;
Elizabeth, born 1825.
Conrad died on April 3, 1861, in Blair, Pennsylvania, having lived a long life of 85 years.
Conrad's will was signed on May 12, 1855. In it he mentions his wife Mary. Note that in the biography above, his third wife was named Nancy, not Mary. He also mentions all the children listed above including seven sons (John, Henry, Conrad, George, Peter, Frederick, and Joseph) and two daughters (Catherine Berkheimer and Elizabeth House).
Biography compiled by JCM (50645028) - 2023
========= Slightly abridged version of Conrad's Will ============
I, Conrad Claycomb of Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, and state of Pennsylvania, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say:
First, it is my will that after my decease, my funeral expenses and my just debts be fully paid.
Second, I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary, in lieu of dowry, the sum of $40 to be paid to her annually during her widowhood.
Third, I give, bequeath, and devise to my oldest son John, the farm on which he now resides which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Fourth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my second son Henry, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Fifth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my third son Conrad, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Sixth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my fourth son George, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Seventh, I give, bequeath, and devise to my fifth son Peter, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Eighth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my sixth son Frederick, the farm on which he now resides, which I have already advanced to him by deed.
Ninth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my seventh and youngest son Joseph, the farm which is now occupied by Peter ….. containing about 101 acres more or less.
Tenth, I give, bequeath, and devise to my eldest daughter Catherine Berkheimer the farm on which I now reside situated in Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, containing about 170 acres, to her and her heirs and assigns forever.
Eleventh, I give, bequeath, and devise to my second daughter, Elizabeth … with George House the house and lot and appurtenances on which they now reside situated in Saint Clairsville and also $200 which I have already advanced to them for which I hold George House's note, which note shall be destroyed by my executors after my decease.
Twelfth, I devise that after my decease, my executor shall sell all the remaining part of my real estate, to wit: one last tract of land situated in Union Township containing about 100 acres and also one other track situated in Saucon Township containing 7 acres, and also the lots of ground in the village of Saint Clairsville, together with all of my household furniture, …. to be sold, and after my just debts and expenses are paid, the balance is to be equally divided amongst all my children, share and share alike, and it is my wish and will that each of my children shall pay one equal part annually of the dollars bequeathed to my wife during her natural life so long as she remains my widow.
Thirteenth, I freely constitute and appoint Michael Wertz, guardian for my son Joseph Claycomb, to have the guardianship and care of him and the farm given to him during his natural life and to see that he is well provided for with meat and drink and clothing out of the proceeds of said farm. And should Michael Wertz renounce the said guardianship, I will then that my son Conrad shall exercise the same.
And lastly, I hearby constitute and appoint Michael Wertz and my son Conrad, executors of this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking and renouncing all former wills made by me, and confirming this, and no other, to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, I have hereby set my hand and seal the 12th day of May in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
Conrad Claycomb (seal)
Signed, published, and declared by the above named Conrad Claycomb, as his last will and testament, in presence of us who witnessed at his request and have signed as witnesses to the same: Jacob Acker, Peter Rieb.
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