Found this on the Original 13 list. Researchers of Conrad may find it
interesting.
Kathy Kelly
The information on Gertien Op Den Graff as the 1st wife of Richard Adams
being confirmed in the 1698 land Record is correct, but I'll let the
following records speak for themselves:
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Will Book H. Page 528: Will of Richard
Adams, written Feb. 1, 1747, probated March 24, 1747
In the name of God, Amen: I, RICHARD ADAMS, of Providence in the County of
Philadelphia, yeoman, being very sick and weak in the Body, but of a Sound
Disposing mind and memory, Considering the uncertainty of this Transitory
Life and the Certainty of Death, Do make and Ordain this my Last Will and
Testament in manner and form following (viz)
1. I give and Bequeath to my Eldest Daughters children, SUSANNAH Kistard,
late wife of Conrad Kistard, DECEASED the sum of Ten Pounds Lawful Money of
Pennsylvania, to be Equally Divided between them, Share and Share alike, to
be paid within 12 months after my decease.
2. I give and Bequeath unto my daughter Catherine, Widow of John Morris, the
sum of Ten Pounds of like lawful money to be paid by my Executors within
Twelve months after my decease.
3. I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Mary, Widow of Israel Morris, the
sum of Ten Pounds of Like Money aforesaid to be paid within Twelve months
after my decease.
4. I give and Bequeath unto my daughter Margaret, now Wife of Paul
Casselberry, the Sum of Ten Pounds Lawful Money aforesaid to be
paid within Twelve Months by my Executors.
5. I give and Bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth, now Wife of Thos. Bull,
the sum of Ten Pounds Lawful Money aforesaid to be paid within Twelve Months
after my decease by my Executors.
6. I give and Bequeath unto my daughter Ann, the sum of Ten Pounds Lawful
Money aforesaid to be paid to her, or her husband Jacob Umstatt by my
Executors within Twelve Months after my decease.
7. I give and Bequeath unto my Son Abrams Children the sum of Ten Pounds
Lawful Money aforesaid to be paid them or the survivor of them, Equally Share
and Share alike (viz) Ann and Abigail, to be paid within Twelve Months after
my decease by my Executors.
8. Imprimise: I give and Bequeath and Devise unto my two sons, viz.,
William and Isaac, the moiety, or half-part, of all the Remainder of my
estate after the above Legacies, Debts and funeral Charges is paid, to be
equally Divided between them Share and Share alike. That is to say, each one
is to have a quarter part to hold to them, their Heirs and Assigns for ever.
9. Imprimise: I give, Bequeath and Devise unto my well beloved wife Alse
and youngest Daughter Hannah the other Moiety, or half-part, of my estate
after the aforesaid Debts and Legacies is paid and Discharged as aforesaid to
be equally Divided between my said Wife and Daughters Hannah Husband Owen
Evans to hold them their Heirs and Assigns for ever, each one quarter part.
10. And Further: It is my will that if Either of my aforesaid two sons
William and Isaac shall be able and have a mind to keep my Plantation and
Lands situated in the Township aforesaid, containing one hundred and fifty
acres, I give, Devise and Bequeath the same to one of them to hold to them,
their Heirs and Assigns for Ever. Provided they pay the three parts in four
of the value thereof to my other Son that shall not Chuse to keep the said
Lands and to my wife and Daughter Hannah or her aforesaid Husband Owen
Evans, to each of them a quarter part as aforesaid within two years after my
decease, otherwise I order and Impower my Executors, or the survivor of them,
to Sell and Convey my Plantation and Lands to the Highest Bidder or for the
Best price that can be got for the same, and the Money ariseing therefrom to
be Divided in four Equal parts after my debts and seven first Legacies are
paid and discharged aforesaid (viz) one Quarter part to my said Wife, and one
to my Daughter Hannah or her Husband Owen Evans, and one to my son William
and the other Quarter part to my son Isaac.
11. Lastly, I do make and ordain my aforesaid two sons and my said
son-in-law Owen Evans to be Executors of this my Last Will and Testament,
Disallowing, Revoking and Disannulling all other former Wills, Legacies and
Executors by me in any wise before this time named or bequeathed, ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament. In
Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this First Day of
February Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and forty seven (eight).
his
Richard (X) Adams
Witnesses:
mark
Richard Bull
James Betsen
Peter Tyson Salford, March 24, 1737, James Betsen
and Peter Tyson
declared they saw and heard
Richard Adams declare the
same to be his will.
In her will dated Aug. 3, 1769, and proved Feb. 7, 1770 by the witnesses John
Bull and John Umstat, Alse (X) Addams widow of Richard Addams of Philadelphia
County appointed her friend Jacob Umstat her executor and directed that her
property be given to her daughter Hannah; her grandchildren Alse and Hannah
Evans, and her granddaughter Margaret wife of John McCorkle. She also
remembered her friends John and Ann Tyson. (Book O, p. 454)