Will of James Kerr1861Know all men by these presents that I James Kerr of the Township of Unity in the county of Westmoreland and state of Pennsylvania being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me at any time heretofore made and as to my worldly estate and all the property real personal or mixed of which I shall die seized and possess or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my deceas
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Will of John Kerr1846The last will and testament of John Kerr of the county of Westmoreland Township of Sewickly in the name of God Amen I John Kerr being of sound mind and memory (blessed be God for the same) but considering the uncertainty of human events do make this my lst will and testament in manner and form followint. First if I do not return from the Mexican War I will and devise all that tract of land situate and lying in Sewidkly township West. Co, which was conveyed to my by my father
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Will of Mary Kerr1876A.M.D. G. Last will and testament of Mary Kerr who is known in religion as Sister Mary Evangelistica Kerr. O.S.B. In the name of God amen. I Mary Kerr late of Unity Township Westmoreland County. State of Pennsylvania, burrow known as Sister Mary Evangelistica Kerr. O.S.G. of St. Scholastica Covent of the city of Newark County of Essex and State of New Jersey. Of my own free will without being influenced by onay one whomsoever, do hereby, declare the following to be my last w
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Will of Mathew KerrNov 13, 1870Know all men by these presents that I Mathew Kerr of the Borough of New Florence Westmoreland county state of Pennsylvania being of sound disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st it is my will that all my just debts shall be paid Item 2nd I will and bequeath to my wife Keziah Kerr all my real estate and personal property absolutely Item 3rd I Ordain and appoint William Bowen Esq executor of this my last will and testame
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Will of Rebecca KerrI Rebecca Kerr of the Borough of Livermore County of Westmoreland State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: First: I do order and direct that my Executor herein after named pay all just debts and funeral expenses out of the proceeds of my personal property note herinafter bequeathed, Second I do bequeath to my son Clinton S. Kerr all my Library Third: I do give and bequeat
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Will of Rosanna KerrDec 1881Know all men by these presents that I Rosanna Kerr of Latrobe County of Westmoreland and state of Pennsylvania being in ill health but of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me at anytime heretofore made and as to my worldly estate, and all the property, real, personal or mixed, of which I may or shall die seized and possessed, or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my dece
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Will of Thomas KerrMay 1806In the name of God Amen, I Thomas Kerr of North Huntington Township Westmoreland County in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania yeoman being in perfect health of body and of sound mind memory and understanding blessed by God for the same but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following to wit Principally and first of all I commend my immortal soul into the hands of God who give it and m
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Will of Thomas KerrJuly 1860In the name of God Amen of Thomas Kerr of South Huntington Township Westmoreland County State of Pennsylvania farmer being weak in body and of sound mind memory and understanding But considering the uncertainty of the transitory life do make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following to wit first it is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as eminiently can be after decease i
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Posted by Tamura Jones on July 11, 2009 at 11:00am
GenealogyWise blog postsI've updated my GenealogyWise article (http://bit.ly/genwise) with links to over twenty blog posts about GenealogyWise.I did not attempt to create a complete list, that's a job for FamilyLink PR :-)Heck, someone is probably writing yet another blog post about GenealogyWise as I post this.I just wanted to show how varied the reactions and opinions are and how much it has been blogged about already.You're welcome to check out the list in the article, but the idea of posting
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Will of Mary Kerr1870The last will and testament of Mary Kerr of South Huntingdon Township Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. In the name of God. I Mary Kerr considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be the Almighty God for the same. I do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. That is to say I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Orr the wife of John Orr my Farm lying and being in Restrower Township Westmore
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Andrew KerrI, Andrew Lenox Kerr, of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Merchant, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say I direct that my Funeral expenses, and all my just debts be fully paid.I give and bequeath unto my Wife Jane, all my Household Furniture for the use of herself and family, also all my stock of goods on hand at the time of my decease, together with my Books of accounts with the accounts therein contained, for her own u
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Charles CarrI Charles Carr of the City of Pittsburgh in the county of Allegheny and state of Pennsylvania being reduced by sickness and bodily infirmity but of sound mind an understanding do make this my last will and testament , viz,. I leave and bequeath the following legacies as a testimony of my affection to my relations mow in the county of Donnegall in the kingdom of Ireland to wit. I leave and bequeath to my Brother Bryan Carr Twenty Guineas to my sister Rosey Ten Guineas to my sister Mar
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Elias KerrJames Nicol states that Elias Kerr died on the 17th day of January AD 1832, that he (Nicols) was at the house of the deceased during his last illness on Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th of the same month; that on both these occasions the deceased declared to him that it was his desire that his wife and eldest son should have full possession of all his real and personal property, after the payment of his debts during this life time of his wife - that all the family should live toge
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Joseph KerrAllegheny December 20, 1826I Joseph Kerr of Allegheny Town not insuring but a few days will finish my earthly course - Do now in the name of God amen make this my last will and Testament willing and leaving all that I _______ in this world as follows my just debts being first paid -First I leave to the students fund of the apouate reformed synad of the West, two hundred dollars to be paid out of the debts due me from St Clair Congregation, and others as my encounters shall thing just
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Margaret KerrI Margaret Kerr of the City of Pittsburgh in the County of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania Yeoman being of sound mind memory and understanding to make and publish this my last Will and Testiment, hereby revoking all former Wills by me at aney time heretofore made. And first I direct that my body be decently interred in the Methodist Graveyard at Pittsburgh by the side of my husband according to the ritez and ceremonies of the Methodist Church and that my funeral be conducted in
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James KerrI James Kerr, of Elizabeth township Allegheny county and state of Pennsylvania, calling to mind the frailty of human life and its uncertainty, and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs, and directing how the estates with which it had pleased God to bless one, shall be disposed of after my decease while I have yet strength and capacity so to do, make and publish this my last will and testament.And First, I commend my immortal being to Him who gave it, and my body to the earth to
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William KerrIn the name of God Amen I William Kerr of Scott Township late upper St. Clair Township Alegheny County Penna, Farmer, late an associate Judge of the Court of Pleas of Allegheny County, being of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding do make ordain and publish this my last will and testament in manner and for following viz.I commit my soul to the God, hopeing for the pardon of all my sins through his Son, our dear saviour; my body I direct shall be buried at the grave yard
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Sarah KerrI, Sarah Kerr, widow and select of the late John Kerr of Pittsburgh do make and publish the following as my last will and testament:1 I give and bequeath to my four daughters, Caroline, Sarah and Catharine and Mary in total exclusion of all their brothers, all and singular my Estate real personal and mixed to be held by them in equal shares as tenants in common in absolute ownership.2 I appoint William Graham Jr of Pittsburgh my sole Executor and hereby grant unto him full and ample po
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William KerrIt is my will that the disposal of my property be regulated by the law of the State - with this proviso viz, that any part of it may be sold at any time, if necessary for the support or education of my family, the carrying out of this proviso to be left to the discretion of my wife and her father John Bluarden Esq. August 8th 1853.WitnessesD.R. KerrGeo S. HeadAllegheny CountyBe it known that on the 29th day of March AD 1854 ………
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Samuel KerrIn the name of God, Amen, I Samuel Kerr of Baldwin Township Allegheny County, and State of Pennsylvania, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory Blessed be Almighty God for the same.Do make publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to sayAll my just debts and funeral expenses being paidFirst, I bequeath to my two beloved daughters Elizabeth and Sarah for and during their natural life and the li
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