WILL: Mary McILNAY, 1851, Hopewell Township, Bedford County, PA

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Copy of Unrecorded Will at Bedford Court House, possibly since lost.

In the name of God Amen, I Mary McIlanay of the township of the township of 
Hopewell and County of Bedford and State of Pennsylvania, Being weak in body and 
of sound mind, memory and understanding but considering the uncertainty of this 
transitory life, do make and publsih this my last will and testament in measure 
and form following to wit:

First, it is my will and I do order that my just debts and funeral expences be 
paid and satisfied as soon an conviently can be after my deacease.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Son Joseph McIlnay my two cows and all my 
household furniture.

Item, I give and bequeth unto my grand daughter Lucinda Plummer my bed, and 
bedding and two of my callico quilts.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my grand daughter Mary Ellen Plummer two of my 
new callico quilts.

And as tutching(?) the County Land, which I have applied for if there be any 
left after my Decease shall be equally devided between all of my Children.

And lastly I request, Constitute and Apoint my Son Joseph McIlanay to be the 
executor of this my last will hereby revoking all other will, legacies and 
bequests by me. Hereafter made and declaring this and no other to be my last 
will and testament.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fourth day of 
October one thousand Eight hundred and fifty one.

Signed sealed and delivered by the Son testator as being last will and testament 
in the Presence of us.

William Spielman Mary (x) McIlnay (seal)
Maria Spielman her mark