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Note for: John Bear, BET. 1687 - 1774 - Index
Transcription of Will of John Bear by Linda Fox 1/22/2002
Franklin Col PA Probate Records (LDS Film #0323866)
Volume D Page 178-80
Researched by R. T. Evans 1/26/1991
In the name of God amen I John Bear of Fannett Townships Franklin County
and State of Pennsylvania being weak in body but of sound mind memory and
understanding, do make and constitute this my last will and testament .
It is my will & I do order and direct that all my just debts and funeral
espences be duly paid as soon as convenient after my decease out of my
personal property. I give and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth all my
houshold and kitchen furniture I may die possesed of except my clock and
desk which I give and bequeath unto my grandson Isaac Bear Rine at the
death of my wife Elizabeth I further give and bequeath to my wife two
milk cows to be fed and postured at the Expense of the person or persons
who may enjoy the farm on which I now live and to have the use of the
Stable now kept for the purpose so long as she remains my wido likewise
the house I now live in with the Starden and the houses attached the
houses and garden to be kept in good repaid at the expense of the person
who may enjoy the farm on which I now live also that my wife receive from
the same person annually during her widowhood fifteen bushels of wheat
and seventy five pounds of beef and the priviledge of the orchard for her
own use also as much good firewood hauled to her door ready cut as she
may want for her own use during her widowhood. I give and bequeath unto
my son-in-law Michael Rine my silver watch in trust to be delivered to my
grandson John Rine as soon as he shall think him fit to use it and as
touching that part of my real estate which I now live on with nine acres
of land adjoining Robert McCormick (Except what is heaeafter expected) it
is my will that my son-in-law Michael Rine enjoy it untill my youngest
grandson shall arrive at the age of twenty one years at which time it is
my will that my two grandsons with Michael Rine their father mutually
choose three reputable citizens to value the aforesaid porperty & it is
further my will that Isaac Bear Rine shall have the first choice of the
land at the appraisment aforesiad by his paying seven eighths of the sum
to which it may be appraised to his father brother and sisters in the
following orderthat is to his brother John Rine on eight of the
appraisment one year after said appraisment takes place, and to his
father Michael Rine one eighth, two years after said appraisment, and
three years after said appraisment one eight to his sister Margaret Rine
and four years after said appraisment one eight to his sister Elizabeth
and five years after said appraisment one eight to his sister Catharine
Rine and six years after said appraisment one eight to his sister Sarah
Rine, and seven years after said appraisment on eight to his sister Nancy
Rine and in case of his refusal to take the land at the appraisment then
John Rine is to have his choice on the terms aforesaid but if the said
John refuses then my son-in-law Michael Rine is to have the choice by
complying with the terms aforesaid but in case neither the said Isaac
Bear Rine, John Rine or my son-in-law Michael Rine shall think proper to
take the before mentioned lands at the appraisments then it is my will
that the said lands be sold for the best price by my son-in-law Michael
Rine, Isaac Bear Rine and John Rine and the amount thereof to to be
equally divided between my son-in-law Micahel Rine and all my
grandchildren before mentioned them to share & share alike as touching
the rest of my real estate I give and bequeath unto Simon Miller the son
of my wife Elizabeth the tract of land or plantation I purchased from
John Newman adjoining the lands on which I now live on the following
terms that is that the said Simon Miller is to pay unto my wife Elizabeth
yearly & every year one third of the rents of said lands if by her
demanded, and he is also to pay fourteen hundred and ninety six dollars
to my heirs before mentioned in the following manner one year after my
decease he is to pay to my Executors for the use of my Grandson Isaac
Bear Rine one hundred and eighty seven dollars, and in two years after my
decease he is to pay to my Executors for the use of my Grandson John Rine
one hundred and eighty seven dollars, & in three years after my decease
he is to pay to my son-in-law Michael Rine one hundred and eighty seven
dollars Y in four years after my decease pay unto my Executors for the
use of my Granddaughter Margaret Rine one hundred and eighty seve
dollars Y in five years after my decease pay to my Executors for the use
of my Graddaughter Elizabeth Rine one hundred eighty seven dollars and in
six years after my decease pay unto my Executors for the use of my
Granddaughter Catharine Rine one hundred and eighty seven dollars and in
seven years after my decease pay unto my Executors for the use of my
Granddaughrter Sarah Rine one hundred and eighty seven dollars, and in
eight years after my decease pay to my Executors for the use of my
GRanddaughter Nancy Rine one hundred and eighty seven dollars which
sevearl sums are to be paid to my heirs by me Executors when they come of
age or to their guardian as soon as due by the said Simon Miller, I give
and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth thrity six perches of land part of
the tract I now live on and used as a burying ground to her and my
rleations forever and not to be used or occupied for any other purpose
whatsoever, I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth the Interest that my
arise from that part of my personal property not otherways divised in
this my will that the principle be equally divided between my two
Gradnsons Isaac Bear Rine and John Rine or all to go to the survivors of
them. And lastly I do herby nomiate consistue and appoint my trusty
friends David Bear & John Alexander Executors of this my last will &
testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former wills heretofore by
me made in witness whereof I have here unto set and affixed my had & seal
this 1st day of January 1830
Signed sealed and pronounced in presence of us Michael Ryder, Wm Elder
John Bear.