WILL: John BURLEY, 1863, Londonderry Township, Bedford County, PA

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Source: FHL Film # 0331359 Volume 4, Page 396
Written: January 31, 1863

JOHN BURLEY

In the name of God amen, I John Burley son of the Township of Londonderry in 
the County of Bedford & State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind & memory 7 
in considering the uncertainty of this frail & transitory life do therefore 
make, ordain, publish, & declare this my last Will & Testament, that is to say 
First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my 
estate real and personal I give and bequeath unto my three sons, namely 
Thomas, Nelson, & Hyram, to be divided among them equally share & share 
alike.The black horse which I now own I give and bequeath unto my son Nelson. 
my three sons here name Thomas, Nelson & Hyram to be and remain together and 
live & work together until all my legal debts are paid and the said Hyram, the 
younger son, to serve & obey all the **** commands of his elder Brother 
Thomas. And to my other five children namely John Burley Jr., Mary Albright, 
Rachel Devore, Sarah Burley & Catharine Burley. I give & bequeath to each five 
dollars to be paid in one year in and from after my death by the said Thomas 
Burley, Nelson Burley & Hyram Burley. Therefore I make and constiture & 
appoint my son Thomas Burley to be the Executor of this my last will & 
testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness where of  I 
have here unto set my hand ***** my name and fixed my seal the 31st day of 
January in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three.  
John [X (his mark)] Burley

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