Hancock County West Virginia Probate Record Extracts
1870-1879/ 1880-1889 / 1890-1899
Taken From Microfilm
Transcribed and Donated By Sara Hemp for Genealogy Trails
Note: 1869 is missing from microfilm Also most of 1870 is missing.
Testator: PORTER, William Date: 9/30/1870 Place of Residence: Hancock Co, WV
Devisees: Mother: Elizabeth Brothers: John and James
Phebe, Mariah and Connie (no relationship given)
Presbyterian Missions
Witness: Thomas MILLER Jasper M. PORTER
Testator: McCREA, John Date: 9/29/1870 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Martha Sons: William E., Robert, Walter, John, and Ollie
Daughters: Julia, Nancy, Elizabeth, Mary Margaret
Witness: Joseph BELL Ephriam ATKINSON
Testator: MOORE, Thomas Date: 8/27/1871 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Jnae Adopted Son: Samuel
Robert F. BRADLEY, Thomas Moore BRADLEY s/o Robert F. BRADLEY
Thomas MOORE s/o William MOORE
Thomas MOORE s/o James MOORE
Thomas Moore SHAY s/o William SHAY
Frank Moore SHAY
Thomas Moore SAHY s/o ? SHAY
Thomas McDOLE s/o William McDOLE
Thomas FITCH s/o William FITCH
Foreign Missionary Society
Witness: James G. MARSHALL, Thomas DURBIN
Testator: PROSSER, Robert Date: 3/14/1871 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: William, James and John T.
Daughters: Mary Jane PROSSER (KOUNTZ), Elizabeth DAVIS MERCER, (Nancy)
Martha Ann MAYLONE
Witness: Eli F. BUCHER Asa GEER
Testator: BROWN, John Date: 5/21/1871 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: John Scott BROWN Daughters: Laura H., Catherine Alice, Nancy D.
Brother-in-law: A. DESELLEM
Witness: A.G. DESSELLEM, Daniel DONEHOO
Testator: MORROW, Susan Date: 6/26/1871 Place of Residence: Butler Township, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Robert, Alexander, James W. Daughters: Susan, Mary, and Margaret SWEARINGEN
Witness: J.S. OWINGS A. FLANAGIN John SUTTON, Jr.
Testator: MILLER, Elvira S. Date: 7/17/1871 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sisters: Amanda, Martha W., Evaline GREER
Brothers: Thomas and J. ?. MILLER
Brother-in-law: Rev. S.F. GREER
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON 1 other
Testator: SPIVEY, Samuel Date: 12/?/1871 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Ann Eliza Sons: Frank, George, and Albert Alexander
Brothers: William and Nicholas
Sarah M. ABRAMS
Witness: John CAMPBELL James CAMPBELL
Testator: DOUGLASS, James Date: 1/26/1852(?) Place of Residence: Clay Township, New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Thomas, Andrew, John, James Thompson
Daughters: Rebecca, Nancy, Elizabeth and Mary Jane
Witness: John F. DANIELS William SHANLEY, M.D.
Testator: MORROW, Alexander Date: 2/19/1872 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: James E., William W., Robert, Calvin, S. Marquis
Daughters: Dora and Mary
Witness: James G. MARSHALL Daniel DONEHOO
Testator: SPIVEY, William Date: 4/24/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Nephews: Frank, George, Albert Alexander, and Edgar
Sister-in-law: Eliza Sister: Eliza Jane
Brother: Nicholas Kate, wife of Nicholas
James SMITH and wife Eliza Jane
Sarah ABRAMS
Nieces: Jennie SMITH, Elizabeth GARDNER
Samuel SWEARINGEN and wife Martha
Witness: John H. CAMPBELL Benton LANGFITT
Testator: ALLISON, Jonathan Sr. Date: 6/14/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Jonathan Jr., James and Ross
Daughters: Elizabeth WORK, Sarah FOWLER, Mary HUFF
Moses PUGH
Witness: James G. MARSHALL S.W. WILSON
Testator: FRESHWATER, David Date: 9/10/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Anna Daughter: Mary SMITH Sons: David, Isaac, and William
Witness: Robert MORROW William ANDERSON, Jr.
Testator: HOBBS, Eliza Jane Date: 10/16/1872 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Mother: Eliza Nieces: Mary E. WILKIN, Etta HOBBS
Sister: Mary E. WARD
Witness: Alexander EDIE J. G. DANIELS
Testator: JOHNSTON, Thomas Date: 11/20/1872 Place of Residence: Grant Township Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughters: Mary Jane and Isabella A. Sons: Ephriam, Wesley, John S. and Andrew
Witness: James G. MARSHALL William SHAY
Testator: WILCOXEN, George II Date: 11/25/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son William and his heirs vis; George, Thomas, William, Ida, Florence, Ellen and Lizzie
Witness: Daniel DONEHOO J.W. HOBBS
Testator: FOWLER, Elizabeth Date: 12/26/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: John, William, Joseph, Jacob, Thomas and Richard
Daughters: Mary ALLISON, Verlinda ARBUCKLE, Anne PITTENGER, Sussanah MICK
Witness: James STEWART Wesley JOHNSON
Testator: CASSIDAY, Sarah Date: 12/31/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son-in-law Robert Sr.
Presbyterian Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Board of Education
Jane LINDSEY, Hephzibah CASSIDAY, Heirs of John McCARTY, Timothy McCARTY
Hugh D. McCARTY, Rebecca BLACK, Sarah MATHEWSON, Keziah FORBES, Elizabeth M. PORTLOCK
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON John W. THAYER
Testator: ALLISON, Jonathan Sr. Date: 6/14/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Jonathan Jr., James and Ross
Daughters: Elizabeth WORK, Sarah FOWLER, Mary HUFF
Moses PUGH
Witness: James G. MARSHALL S.W. WILSON
Testator: FOWLER, Elizabeth Date: 12/26/1872 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: John, William, Joseph, Jacob, Thomas and Richard
Daughters: Mary ALLISON, Verlinda ARBUCKLE, Anne PITTENGER, Sussanah MICK
Witness: James STEWART Wesley JOHNSON
Testator: JEWELL, John Date: 12/15/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sarah E.
Witness: Allison MARTIN Alex B. ALLISON
Testator: NISWONGER, Elizabeth Date: 4/21/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: James D. ROBB Foster Daughter: Malinda BLACKWELL
Sister: Catherine Brothers: not named
Witness: George JOHNSTON Watson S. JOHNSTON
Testator: WITHERSPOON, Thomas S. Date: 4/21/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Mother: Margaret Wife: Annie E.
Witness: Edward CAMPBELL John GLASS
Testator: GRAFTON, William H. Date: 4/21/1873 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: Jehu, Nathan, John and Parker
Heirs of son William H.
Daughter: Margaret CHAPMAN & Sarah
Grandchildren: Bryant GRAFTON, Samuel GRAFTON, Catherine GRAFTON, Mary GRAFTON, William H. BRANDON, Nancy Jane BRANDON
William G. BONSALL
Witness: W.L. BIGHAM Manuel DORNAN
Testator: WILCOXEN, Henry H. Date: 10/20/1873 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Harriett Sons: Robert H., William A., and John
Daughters: Almyra Agnes, Viola Anna, Emaline, Elizabeth WHITEHILL, Mahala Jane McCLOUD, Martha Valinda CHAMBERS, Deborah CHAMBERS
Witness: James G. MARSHALL John R. SCOTT
Testator: COCHRAN, William Date: 10/20/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Margaret Sons: Samuel, Davie, William and Robert
Daughter: Emaline WHITSON Granddaughter: Minerva SMITH
Witness: Jeremiah RALSTON William J. CABLE
Testator: WYLIE, John Date: 12/15/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Wife: Eliza C. Son: William W. Daughter: Adeline Granddaughter: Emma Estina
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON E. A. ATKINSON
Testator: JEWELL, John Date: 12/15/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sarah E.
Witness: Allison MARTIN Alex B. ALLISON
Testator: McGAVRAN, Sarah G. 12/16/1873 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: John G. Daughter: Mary L.
Witness: G. W. STEWART B. J. CAMPBELL
Testator: SHIPLEY, Samuel Date: 10/10/1874 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: name not given Son: Henry Daughters: Josephen CABLE, Elizabeth CARTER, Louisa PYLES, Amanda OWINGS
Witness: William ROBERTS G. L. HENDRICKS
Testator: CRAWFORD, Robert Date: 11/17/1874 Place of Residence: Steubenville, Jefferson Co., OH
Devisees: Wife: Mary Son: John Daughters: Elizabeth, Amanda MOONEY, Salina MILLER
Witness: Robert SHERRARD, Jr. Thomas MEANS
Testator: McCOY, David Date: 11/17/1874 Place of Residence: Saline Township, Jefferson Co., OH
Devisees: Sons: William L., James Daughter: Martha G. Grandson: David
Witness: William McCOY Daniel DONEHOO
Testator: GLASS, Elizabeth Date: 12/16/1875 Place of Residence: Hancock Co, WV
Devisees: Brother: William W. Mother: Eliza
Witness: J. ATKINSON Rebecca SUTOR (?)
Testator: COLVIN, Isabella Date: 5/26/1875 Place of Residence: Edgeworth, Allegheny Co., PA
Devisees: Grandson: William WILSON Granddaughter: Annie WILSON
Witness: Thomas CONNER Grace FINLEY
Testator: EDIE, John Date: 10/16/1875 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Catherine Sons: John H., Henry B., James E.
Daughter: Alice Virginia
Witness: J. O. MILLER Alex EDIE B.J. CAMPBELL
Testator: McCLURG, William Date 10/18/1875 Place of Residence: Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Verlinda Sons: Fielder, William K., James, Reason, and John
Daughters: Melissa GORDON, Margaret Ann GARDNER
Witness: John KNOX William M. LEE
Testator: MILLER, John Date: 12/11/1875 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: John Leyda, Benjamin, David, Stewart B., and Alexander
Daughters: Elizabeth E. MILLER, Thorn(?) COWAN, Mary Jane MOORE, Emma L. HOBBS, Levina MARSHALL
Witness: John WILSON Samuel MOORE J.W. HOBBS
Testator: SMITH, Ann Date: 1/11/1876 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughters: Louisa CONN, Sarah SHIERS, Hannah SIMPSON, Maria WHEELER, Elizabeth
Grandson: Henry SMITH
Witness: William STEWART Absalom BAXTER
Testator: MILLER, Benjamin Date: 7/21/1876 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary Hannah Sons: John P., Martin Luther, Morgan H., Lemuel
Daughters: Emily Ann SNOWDEN, Maggie MILLER
Witness: Samuel MOORE A. Mc. FLANAGIN
Testator: SUTHERN, William Date: 9/27/1876 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Hugh, James, Robert, Martin, Willilam Lincoln
Daughters: Elizabeth WILSON, Margaret GODWIN, Sarah Ann SUTHERN
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON John LYONS
Testator: CAMPBELL, Robert Date: 12/14/1876 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Margaret Sons: James V., John H., Robert Elliott
Daughters: Melissa MILLER, Eliza Jane SCOTT, Margaret MILLER
Witness: William SHAY A. Mc. FLANAGIN
Testator: COOPER, John Date: 1/23/1877 Place of Residence Morris Township, Washington Co., PA
Devisees: Son: Thomas Daughters: Elizabeth PATTERSON, Dalina ATKINSON, Mary McNEAL, Harriett PATTERSON, Nancy DAY, Amelia SIMPSON, Sarah Jane CARY
Grandchildren: Mary Jane COOPER, John Ephriam COOPER, Flora Samantha COOPER, Theodore SIMPSON
Witness: Matthias MINTON Harvey LINDLEY
Testator: ANDREWS, Catherine Date: 9/4/1876 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: George H., Jacob, Joseph Daughters: Susan MELVIN, Catherine MORROW, Rachel McBRIDE
Witness: John P. MILLER James G. MARSHALL
Testator: SUTOR, Sophia Date: 9/15/1876 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Thomas and Robert Daughters: Mary, Margaret JOHNSON
Witness: Ephriam BRICE John A. CAMPBELL
Testator: STEWART, Joseph Date: 3/31/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Joseph M., Edwin R., William E.
Heirs of son John STEWART
Daughters: Emily SHANE, Jane ?
Witness: James R.M. STEWART William Cooper
Testator: MINOR, James G. Date: 5/5/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: James B., John D., Isaac Scott
Granddaughters: Elizabeth Jane ALLISON, Ellen MINOR, Sarah M. MINOR
Grandsons: James Calvin MINOR, James Scott MINOR
Witness: John F. DEEMER Caleb GRETZINGER
Testator: MELVIN, James Date: 5/14/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Philena Sons: John H., Thayer, J. A. B. MELVIN
Granddaughter: Sarah MOORE
Witness: J. G. HUNTER Simon GILDER A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: SNOWDEN, Emily Ann Date: 5/21/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughters: Elizabeth V., Nannie L. Sons: Elmer E., Frank A., Willie E.
Brother: Morgan H. MILLER
Witness: John WILSON R. H. BROWN
Testator: HERRON, Robert Date: 6/1/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: William, A. J., Robert Daughter: Rachel LAKE
Witness: Thomas BAMBRICK Thomas MAYHEW
Testator: McCOWN, John C. Date: 6/19/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: C. A., A. R., John, and H. D.
Son-in-law: Daniel DONEHOO Daughters: Ellenor DONEHOO, 1 other
Witness: ? COLLINS A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: ARBUCKLE, John Date: 7/3/1877 Place of Residence: Allegheny City, Allegheny Co., PA
Devisees: Daughter: Margaret WATSON
Charles, John, Margaret, Catherine, Christina, Children of son Thomas
John and Jeanette children of son James.
Witness: Alex H. MILLER Nathaniel HOLMES
Testator: LATHAN, John Date: 7/14/1877 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: William Daughters: Mary GROMO, Rebecca BRANDON, Nancy BERNARD
Grandsons: Thomas DURBIN, John A. GROMO
Witness: Charles STEWART James B. MINOR
Testator: JACKSON, William L. Date: 8/7/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: Levi Jones JACKSON, Josiah Fredie Dales JACKSON, George Washington JACKSON
Daughters: Elizabeth HUFF, Rebecca Anne DURBIN, Virginia Bell JACKSON, Mary FINNEY, Margaret Ellen ALLISON
Grandchildren: William Jackson MERCER, Mary Matilda MERCER
Witness: J. W. ALLISON, Peter PUGH and 1 other
Testator: GARDNER, Reason Date: 9/11/1877 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Melvina M. Son: John A.
Witness: H. R. HILL W. T. THOMPSON
Testator: NISWONGER, George Date: 12/24/1877 Place of Residence: Grant District Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: George Elbert, Clarence Oliver
Daughters: Olly May, Maggie Bell
Witness: James B. ALLISON Ephriam JOHNSTON
Testator: ROACH, Jesse Date: 10/27/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Robert H., John P., Daughter: Ruhanna FIGLEY
Granddaughter: Laura MACKEY
Lucinda, wife of Robert H.
Witness: James CHAMBERS George B. CHAMBERS
Testator: BAMBRICK, Thomas Date: 1/12/1878 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: James P., Lewis S., Thomas, William M., George Thompson
Daughters: Mary STEWART, Honor BAXTER, Isabella BAMBRICK
Witness: John MAYHEW John WILSON
Testator: BRASHEAR, Anna Eliza Date: 5/8/1877 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Father: Jesse BONSALL Brothers: John A. BONSALL, John BONSALL, Thomas BONSALL
Niece: Lena H. BONSALL
Mary BRANDON, Victor T. KISSINGER, Mary WINTERS, Jane SK?TO
Nephew: William BONSALL
Witness: Mary CAMPBELL J.M. DODD M.B. CAMPBELL and 1 other
Testator: MILLER, Benjamin Date: 7/21/1876 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary Hannah Sons: John P., Martin Luther, Morgan H., Lemuel
Daughters: Emily Ann SNOWDEN, Maggie MILLER
Witness: Samuel MOORE A. Mc. FLANAGIN
Testator: MINOR, James G. Date: 5/5/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: James B., John D., Isaac Scott
Granddaughters: Elizabeth Jane ALLISON, Ellen MINOR, Sarah M. MINOR
Grandsons: James Calvin MINOR, James Scott MINOR
Witness: John F. DEEMER Caleb GRETZINGER
Testator: SNOWDEN, Emily Ann Date: 5/21/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughters: Elizabeth V., Nannie L. Sons: Elmer E., Frank A., Willie E.
Brother: Morgan H. MILLER
Witness: John WILSON R. H. BROWN
Testator: LATHAN, John Date: 7/14/1877 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: William Daughters: Mary GROMO, Rebecca BRANDON, Nancy BERNARD
Grandsons: Thomas DURBIN, John A. GROMO
Witness: Charles STEWART James B. MINOR
Testator: JACKSON, William L. Date: 8/7/1877 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: Levi Jones JACKSON, Josiah Fredie Dales JACKSON, George Washington JACKSON
Daughters: Elizabeth HUFF, Rebecca Anne DURBIN, Virginia Bell JACKSON, Mary FINNEY, Margaret Ellen ALLISON
Grandchildren: William Jackson MERCER, Mary Matilda MERCER
Witness: J. W. ALLISON, Peter PUGH and 1 other
Testator: NISWONGER, George Date: 12/24/1877 Place of Residence: Grant District Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: George Elbert, Clarence Oliver
Daughters: Olly May, Maggie Bell
Witness: James B. ALLISON Ephriam JOHNSTON
Testator: SCOTT, John Date: 3/14/1878 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Margaret and Sarah, children of son John; deceased
Sons: Rev. George SCOTT, James C. Daughter: Mary CARSON
Witness: Samuel MOORE Anderson SHAY James G. MARSHALL
Testator: WITHERSPOON, Margaret Date: 6/15/1878 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: John Daughters: Elizabeth, Agnes, Isabella
Witness: M. B. CAMPBELL John CAMPBELL
Testator: MAYHEW, John W. Date: 7/8/1878 Place of Residence: Hanover Township
Beaver Co., PA
Devisees: Wife: Ella Son: Rezin W. Daughter: Ila M.
Witness: William SWEARINGEN Basal SWEARINGEN
Testator: WILCOXEN, Rachel Date: 10/10/1878 Place of Residence: Allegheny City, Allegheny Co., PA
Devisees: John Thomas GLASS Charles N. COLLINS
Witness: N. D. BILDERBACK D. F. PATTERSON
Testator: PROSSER, Seneca Date: 10/24/1878 Place of Residence: Grant Township Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Anne Sons: Eli, Daniel, Washington, Jonathan
Daughters: Rachel DAVIS, Phoebe BROWNLEE, Sarah ANSELMAN, Ruth LOCKARD, Mary BURT, Lydia PARISH
Witness: Asa GEER 1 other
Testator: SUTTON, John Sr. Date: 9/13/1879 Place of Residence: Butler Township Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Eliza A. Sons: William W., John, Jr.
Daughters: Mary MURDOCK, Rachel A. LONGSTREOTH, Elizabeth IRWIN, Margaret ALLISON, Amanda JENKINS, Emaline PATTERSON
Granddaughters: Mary E., Chidester
Witness: James G. MARSHALL, Samuel MOORE
Testator: BROWN, Jacob Date: 4/2/1879 Place of Residence: Brooklyn Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Richard Hooker BROWN, Edward M. BROWN, George Burns BROWN, Jacob B. BROWN
Daughters: Anna L., Ella W., Virginia, Barbara Hendrie (or Heirs)
Witness: P. C. McLANE 1 other
Testator: WARWICK, Agnes Date: 4/21/1879 Place of Residence: Butler Township Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Presbyterian Board of Missions
Son: Anthony Daughter: Jane McWHA, Mary Anne STEWART, Agnes HERRON, Eliza FULTON, Margaret MORROW
Witness: John S. OWINGS James W. MORROW
Testator: ROBERTS, Samuel Date: 4/21/1879 Place of Residence: Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Margaret Son: John Daughter: Mariah
Witness: W. BROWN David CAMPBELL
Testator: BROWN, Mary A. Date: 5/12/1879 Place of Residence: New Lexington, Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: Harry
Witness: George BROWN James G. MARSHALL
Testator: BRENNAMAN, Jacob Date: 5/3/1879 Place of Residence: Grant Township Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Margaret Sons: Cyrus E., Christian C., William J., John R., George C.
Daughters: Sarah Alice, Elizabeth Jane HIBBS
Witness: W. M. HEWITT E. W. HEWITT
Testator: SUTTON, John Sr. Date: 9/13/1879 Place of Residence: Butler Township Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Eliza A. Sons: William W., John, Jr.
Daughters: Mary MURDOCK, Rachel A. LONGSTREOTH, Elizabeth IRWIN, Margaret ALLISON, Amanda JENKINS, Emaline PATTERSON
Granddaughters: Mary E., Chidester
Witness: James G. MARSHALL, Samuel MOORE
Testator: CUMMINS, Elizabeth Date: 10/20/1879 Place of Residence: Clay District Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: David Brother: Charles C. FULTON Sister: Mary REED
Niece: Mary HAYS
John Lyons ?
Witness: William LODGE Robert HERRON
Testator: HUFF, Samuel Sr. Date: 4/10/1880 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Daughter: Nancy Ann Grandson: Samuel L. MURRAY
Witness: W. W. McMILLIN James G. MARSHALL
Testator: ALLISON, James B. Date: 12/17/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co, WV
Devisees: Sons: Richard F. and Thomas Baker Daughters: Mary Ann BEALL, Arbell Jane, Elizabeth Verlinda
Witness: Alex ALLISON E. W. ALLISON
Testator: ALLISON, Burgess Date: 2/18/1882 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Joseph W., Enoch W.
Daughters: Keziah BRENNAMAN, Elizabeth BARTHOLAMEW
Several grand children-- could not read names on film
Witness: John WILSON James G. MARSHALL
Testator: PEAK, Daniel Date: 4/17/1882 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Amy Daughter: Emily ALLISON Son-in-law: Alexander B. ALLISON Brother: William PEAKE Ward: Wilson McKINNON
Witness: Jonathan ALLISON, Jr. Daniel DONEHOO
Testator: FOWLER, Richard Date: 12/7/1883 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Martha Ann Children: not named
Witness: A. S. ALLISON J. H. ALLISON
Testator: ALLISON, Elizabeth Date: 11/?/1885 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: James Sisters: Sarah Melissa MINOR, Eliza PITTENGER
Brother: James B. MINOR
Witness: A. Mac FLANAGIN 1 other
Testator: BEALE, ???ggie Date: 8/17/1886 Place of Residence: West Union, Fayette Co., Indiana
Devisees: Husband: John Ruth CAMPBELL- relationship not given ?
Presbyterian Church of Hollidays Cove Mother: Drusilla McWHA
Witness: Van B. BAKER William BROWN
Testator: DEEMER, Margaret Date: 10/2/1886 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Margaret McKINLEY daughter of niece Rebecca
Nephews: Thompson ANDREWS, Nathan, Robert
Presbyterian Church of Tomlinsons Run
Witness: John F. DEEMER Vesta V. ALLISON
Testator: McWHA, Drusilla Date: 5/18/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Daughter: Eliza J. BAKER Grandson: Robert McWha LEE
Witness: J. H. S. MINOR John W. MINOR
Testator: CARSON, James K. Date: 5/17/1887 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: David M., Mathew V., Martin Luther, Samuel H., John Mitchel, James M., William M. Daughters: Sarah WEST Anna SIMINS Grandson: James SIMINS
Witness: John C. Pugh A. Mc. FLANAGIN
Testator: MERCER, Levi Date: 1/7/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Alice Sons: Levi Dallas, Harry Grant, George E., William E., Andrew J.
and John Weatley Daughter: Mary E. PUGH
Witness: E. W. GEER A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: MARTIN, Jane Date: 4/11/1888 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Allison, James Daughter: Jane JACKSON
Witness: W. C. PUSEY John F. CUNNINGHAM
Testator: SPROULE, HUGH Date: 11/17/1888 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: H. Holmes, James W., Daniel D.
Daughters: Lucy B. SPIVEY, Eliza A. MAYHEW, Mary J. SPROULE, Delia R. SPROULE
Witness: Joseph S. POMEROY J. W. PLATTENBURG
Testator: ALLISON, Enoch W. Date: 9/8/1888 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary A. Sons: Burgess, Joseph, Enoch, Sherman, Columbus, 1 other
Daughter: Mary M. CONANT
Witness: A. Mac FLANAGIN John F. DEEMER
Testator: JOHNSTON, Elizabeth Date: 10/23/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sister-in-law: Isabel KIRK and Bertie Bell JOHNSTON her daughter
Charles ALLISON and children- Flora POMEROY, William ALLISON, Harry ALLISON, Agness OWINGS, Anna ALLISON, Nellie ALLISON
James ALLISON and children- William C., Mary Ellen, Sarah Isophene, Joanna, Anna Bell, Elizabeth
Lauretta ALLISON, daughter of Alexander (deceased) William ALLISON and Children-John A., Cassius, Agnes Brother-in-law: Thomas H. FOWLER and children- ALSON, McC., John, Sarah Isophene, Loretta, Mary Agnes, Ella Dora, and Elva Montana Children of Elizabeth Ellen McGELVARY (deceased)
Father and Mother
Witness: A. S. ALLISON A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: ALLISON, Alexander Date: 11/3/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth S. Sons: John Smiley, George, Alexander, William Morton
Daughters: Laura Ann, Vesta Virginia HUNTER, Emma Elizabeth
Grandson: Harry Alexander McMILLAN
Witness: Ephriam JOHNSTON James ALLISON
Testator: KNOX, John Date: 3/9/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Alonza, Albert H. Daughters: Mary HINDMAN and Susan GILMOR
Witness: D. M. GRIFFITH C.H. TAYLOR
Testator: BAXTER, Samuel Date: 11/14/1889 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Absalom, George L., Edmond C. Daughters: Mary E. SHANLEY, Damarise E. MARSHALL, Ruth A. HERRON, Hannah FOWLER, Rachel STEWART, Catherine ELDON, Ella V. BLACKBURN, Sarah M. BAMBRICK
Granddaughter: Rachel BAXTER
Witness: Robert LINDSAY A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: MERCER, Robert Date: 12/28/1889 Place of Residence: Grand District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Robert Garret, Elmer E., William J. Wife: Mary
Daughters: Mary M. ALLISON, Catherine V. HERRON, Sarah A.L. SWEARINGEN, Leulla STEWART, Dora Bell LEACH, Maggie Nora PATTERSON, Stella May MERCER, Rosella MERCER, Mary M. MERCER
Witness: Harry B. SMITH A. Mc. FLANAGIN
Testator: JOHNSTON, Robert E. Capt. 1st U.S. Infantry Date: 1/17/1880
Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Brothers and Sisters- not named Colored Ward: Lizzie
Watson S. and Rev. George E. Brothers
Witness: A. C. BERGEN W.A. SURGEON
Testator: HUFF, Samuel Sr. Date: 4/10/1880 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Daughter: Nancy Ann Grandson: Samuel L. MURRAY
Witness: W. W. McMILLIN James G. MARSHALL
Testator: BROWN, Oliver Date: 5/3/1880 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Elizabeth Sons: William and Robert C. Grand Children: Emma, Anna, Mary, Eliza, Alice, Stephen
Witness: Samuel ROBERTS William GRAHAM
Testator: BIGHAM, William L. Date: 4/24/1880 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary J. Nephews: James C. BIGHAM, Isaac FULTON
Grand Nephew: Davidson CAMPBELL Niece: Gertrude FINNEY
Witness: Smith F. GRIER J. H. ATKINSON
Testator: BURNS, Jane R. Date: 8/21/1880 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Ella F. Son: Charles McC. Step-son: John N.
Friend: John WILSON
Witness: George E. RABBITT R. S. DONEHOO
Testator: WYLIE, William Date: 12/4/1880 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Frank (or Frances) <-- exactly as typed on film
Sons: Lester Allen, William Warren, Walter Rodgers, John Power
Daughters: Melissa Lincoln, Ann Eliza
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON D. M. WYLIE
Testator: WILCOXEN, Harriett Date: 4/15/1881 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Almyra A.
Witness: W. M. SCOTT D. WARD
Testator: HIBBITS, Margaret Date: 4/25/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: James H. Sister: Catherine MURRAY
Brother -in-law: Daniel HIBBITS James son of Daniel Margaret A. McSWIGGEN ?
Brother: James HEWITT Other brothers and sisters not named
Witness: R. H. BROWN R. B. BROWN
Testator: MAYHEW, John Date: 5/10/1881 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: James N., William, and David V. Daughters: Mary CUSTER, Lydia TRAVIS, Nancy FULTON, Eliza A. SUTTON, Rebecca ALABAUGH
Rezin and Ila children of John W. (deceased)
John and Elizabeth children of William V.
Witness: John WILSON James G. MARSHALL
Testator: ANDERSON, Margaret Date: 7/2/1881 Place of Residence: Fairview, Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: William SHAY, Robert Anderson SHAY, James M. SHAY, Maggie SHAY, Robert A. MOORE son of Rebecca S. MOORE, John S. MOORE son of Rebecca S. MOORE Robert CARSON Daughter: Sarah C. SHAY
Witness: George W. RABBITT James G. MARSHALL
Testator: RALSTON, Samuel Date: 7/1/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Alexander, William, George W., Francis, James
Daughters: Martha Jane OSBORNE, Margaret SMITH, Barbara GON (or GOW)
Witness: William BROWN D. H. KEGGY
Testator: ATKINSON, Ephriam Date: 8/30/1881 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: Thomas J. Wife: Mary A. Daughters: Martha A. CUNNINGHAM, Elizabeth D. HOUSEHOLDER, Mary A. SWEENY
Grand Children: Mary Elizabeth ATKINSON, George A. WHITE
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON J. B. STEWART
Testator: MOODY, James A. Date: 10/31/1881 Place of Residence: Green Township, Beaver Co., PA
Devisees: Wife: Isabel Son: Robert and his children Daughter Elizabeth COBURN and her children Elizabeth PUGH and her children Martha and her children
Witness: James D. BABB Robert W. STEWART Joseph McCREEDY
Testator: GRAHAM, Gilbert Date: 11/22/1881 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Rosa
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON Jacob WILSON
Testator: ALLISON, James B. Date: 12/17/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co, WV
Devisees: Sons: Richard F. and Thomas Baker Daughters: Mary Ann BEALL, Arbell Jane, Elizabeth Verlinda
Witness: Alex ALLISON E. W. ALLISON
Testator: BROWN, Anna Date: 12/20/1881 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: James W. Jr., William J., Richard, John, L.H. BROWN
Daughters: Barbara, Honor E., Anne LOGAN, Hannah Amanda, Mary C., M. K. WILSON Granddaughter: Mary Idella
Witness: I. M. Young Robert Morrow
Testator: ALLISON, Burgess Date: 2/18/1882 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Joseph W., Enoch W.
Daughters: Keziah BRENNAMAN, Elizabeth BARTHOLAMEW
Several grand children-- could not read names on film
Witness: John WILSON James G. MARSHALL
Testator: PEAK, Daniel Date: 4/17/1882 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Amy Daughter: Emily ALLISON Son-in-law: Alexander B. ALLISON Brother: William PEAKE Ward: Wilson McKINNON
Witness: Jonathan ALLISON, Jr. Daniel DONEHOO
Testator: CAMPBELL, James H. Date: 6/5/1882 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Isabel Daughters: Margaret TAYLOR, Levina J. HUDSON, Elizabeth YOUNG, Mary CAMPBELL, Nancy CAMPBELL, Clarinda E. FRESHWATER, Hannah G. MILLER, Virginia CAMPBELL Granddaughter: Anna Bell YOUNG
Witness: Thomas YOUNG T.C. CAROTHERS
Testator: MILLER, J. C. Date: 6/10/1882 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: Ralph Cowl children: not named
Witness: John McDONALD Charles SCHAUBLE (SHAUBLE)
Testator: MARQUIS, Elizabeth Date: 8/7/1882 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: Ebenezer Daughter: Julia Ann MANYPENNY
Granddaughter: Caroline HOBBS
Witness: S. H. BAXTER Basil J. DORNAN
Testator: RICHARDSON, John Date: 10/25/1882 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisee: Wife: Mary
Witness: Joseph C. BELL John H. HOBBS
Testator: McWha, Robert Date: 10/25/1882 Place of Residence: Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Drusilla Daughters: Georgiann, Eliza Grandson: Robert LEE
Witness: John PATTERSON J. W. STEWART
Testator: JOHNSTON, Sarah L. Date:1/10/1883 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisee: Presbyterian Foreign Missions
Witness: J. M. STEWART William M. HAMILTON
Testator: MURRAY, William C. Date: 4/6/1883 Place of Residence: Poe District, Fairview, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Emily Daughters: E. J. MURRAY, Harriet N. SCOTT, Bertha WILHELM Grandsons: Samuel Edward MURRAY, William Hooker MURRAY
Witness: Cyrus BEALL Anderson SHAY
Testator: ASHBRIDGE, Mary Date: 5/23/1883 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Isabel ABRAMS Granddaughter: Mary ABRAMS
Witness: R. S. DOUGLASS William HOOPER
Testator: FLOWERS, Sarah J. Date: 10/1/1883 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: Hezekiah Son: W.H. Daughters: Mary Anne, Lizzie, Jessie, Samilda, Emma
Witness: W. B. GRAFTON W.H. FLOWERS
Testator: FOWLER, Richard Date: 12/7/1883 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Martha Ann Children: not named
Witness: A. S. ALLISON J. H. ALLISON
Testator: HOBBS, Emma L. Date: 2/15/1884 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: John Marshall HOBBS, Oliver Ray HOBBS Daughter: Carrie
Witness: James G. MARSHALL E. WILSON
Testator: HAGER(?), Lawson Date: 5/31/1884 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary A.
Witness: W. PUSSY Robert MURRAY
Testator: SUTTON, William W. Date: 4/17/1884 Place of Residence: Ross Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio
Devisees: Wife: Jane Sons: Thomas B., George B., Robert W., Andrew
Daughters: Annie, Rebecca, Amy
Witness: James SHANE B. F. SMYTHE
Testator: MANYPENNY, Thomas Date: 5/29/1884 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Julia Ann Daughters: Ann Eliza BARTON, Martha SNYDER, Mary BARTON, Melissa HALE, Margaret WILCOX Sons: Alexander, George W., William
Witness: A. D. McCARTY J. H. ATKINSON
Testator: MORROW, William Date: 6/10/1884 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: Jesse, Clemans, Jerry Daughters: May, Lizzie
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON Silas CABLE W. L. CRAWFORD
Testator: NEELY, Catherine Date: 7/2/1884 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughters: Frances A., Catherine A., Nancy, Lucy, Emma J., Sarah A., Mary L.
Daughter-in-law: Mary L. NEELY Sons: William, Samuel C.
Witness: William HEWITT J.W. REILLY
Testator: SANDERS, Benjamin Date: 5/2/1885 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: Edward Lewis Daughter: Mary Jane ROBERTS
Granddaughters: Delphene MILLER, Cynthia Constance ROHL
Grandson: John SHUBROOKE
Witness: Robert MORROW William ANDERSON
Testator: CUMMINS, David Date: 10/6/1885 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Nephew: David C. GLASS Housekeeper: Mary REED
John LYON ? Friend: William Houge Niece: Ruth REED
Witness: Robert HERRON Anthony WYCOFF
Testator: ALLISON, Elizabeth Date: 11/?/1885 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: James Sisters: Sarah Melissa MINOR, Eliza PITTENGER
Brother: James B. MINOR
Witness: A. Mac FLANAGIN 1 other
Testator: CRAWFORD, John C. Date: 12/8/1885 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisee: Wife: Mary P.
Witness: Richard HOOKER W. M. LEE
Testator: BLACK, James Date: 4/17/1886 Place of Residence: Hanover Township, Washington Co., PA
Devisees: Wife: Margaret Sons: Samuel M., Thomas A.
Daughters: Eliza A. LAWTHERS, Sarah E. BLACK
Grandson: John C. ARNOLD Granddaughter: Dolly M. ARNOLD
John C. EATON ?
Witness: John HANLIN George F. HANLIN
Testator: DEEMER, Adam Date: 6/14/1886 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Margaret Son: John F. Daughters: Amanda Jane HUNTER, Eleanor HOPPWOOD, Sarah MOORE, Charlotte W. REED Grandson: John A. GRETZINGER
Witness: J. M. RALSTON D. S. EVANS
Testator: BEALE, ???ggie Date: 8/17/1886 Place of Residence: West Union, Fayette Co., Indiana
Devisees: Husband: John Ruth CAMPBELL- relationship not given ?
Presbyterian Church of Hollidays Cove Mother: Drusilla McWHA
Witness: Van B. BAKER William BROWN
Testator: DEEMER, Margaret Date: 10/2/1886 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Margaret McKINLEY daughter of niece Rebecca
Nephews: Thompson ANDREWS, Nathan, Robert
Presbyterian Church of Tomlinsons Run
Witness: John F. DEEMER Vesta V. ALLISON
Testator: BRUNSON, Elizabeth Date: 11/3/1886 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: James Daughter: Martha Ann COCHRAN or her heirs
Step-daughter: Marthat Jane FERGUSON Grandson: Alfred E. FERGUSON
Granddaughter: Elizabeth COCHRAN
Elizabeth SUTTLE, Mary M. BRUNSON (nie) Westley F. CUNIKER ?
Witness: David L. EVANS Frank SILVERTHORN, John R. DONEHOO
Testator: BROWN, Charles Date: 12/6/1886 Place of Residence: Grand District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: John H., Holmes Children of deceased son Alexander M.
Daughter: Eliza Ann, Mary F. BRENNAMAN, Martha BRENNAMAN, Nancy BROWN
Wife: Eliza Sons: William F., Robert B. Grand Children: Lucy B. SPIVEY, Hugh Holmes SPROULS
Witness: Watson S. JOHNSTON George BAXTER
Testator: PATTERSON, Robert Date: 1/?/1887 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Margaret
Witness: John H. ATKINSON John M. JOHNSON
Testator: HOBBS, George N. Date: 2/22/1887 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary J. Sons: W.A.?. HOBBS, George E. W. HOBBS, James F. HOBBS
Witness: A. Mac. FLANAGIN Samuel HOBBS
Testator: PITTENGER, Henry Date: 4/19/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Rachel Grand Children: Lizzie CAMPBELL, Maggie WAGGONER, Anie WAGGONER, John WAGGONER, John WAGGONER, Willie WAGGONER
Witness: John P. MILLER John S. MILLER Abraham PITTENGER
Testator: CHAPMAN, Margaret Date: 3/19/1887 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: John C. Christian Missionary Convention Church of Jesus Christ of New Cumberland
Witness: Samuel H. CULLEN John CAMPBELL
Testator: PORTER, Elizabeth Date: 4/4/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: James Moore PORTER, William David PORTER
Eliza, widow of deceased son Robert Daughters: Sepore, Fannie P. McBRIDE
Mary P. CRAWFORD - relationship not noted
Edwin Lewis PORTER, son of deceased son George McCandless
Elizabeth MCCandless PORTER, Emma Lewis PORTER, Leonora PORTER children of deceased son Robert.
Witness: John PORTER James PORTER
Testator: McWHA, Drusilla Date: 5/18/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Daughter: Eliza J. BAKER Grandson: Robert McWha LEE
Witness: J. H. S. MINOR John W. MINOR
Testator: CARSON, James K. Date: 5/17/1887 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: David M., Mathew V., Martin Luther, Samuel H., John Mitchel, James M., William M. Daughters: Sarah WEST Anna SIMINS Grandson: James SIMINS
Witness: John C. Pugh A. Mc. FLANAGIN
Testator: BROWN, Ella W. Date: 5/20/1887 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sister: Anna L. BROWN
Witness: Joseph MOORE R. H. BROWN
Testator: STONE, Oliver F. Date: 5/28/1887 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sally
Witness: Thomas SUTOR Silas CABLE
Testator: CAMERON, John Date: 9/19/1887 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: James Daughter: Phoeba
Ann WILCOXEN Esther Jane JENKINS
Witness: Eleanor M. DONEHOO James M. SHAY
Testator: McDONALD, William Date: 11/1/1887 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Harriet Son: James Wilson
Witness: Jasper A. SMITH A. W. BROWN
Testator: MERCER, Levi Date: 1/7/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Alice Sons: Levi Dallas, Harry Grant, George E., William E., Andrew J.
and John Weatley Daughter: Mary E. PUGH
Witness: E. W. GEER A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: FREEMAN, Samuel D. Date: 5/24/1888 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Marie L.
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON J.L. FREEMAN
Testator: MARTIN, Jane Date: 4/11/1888 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Allison, James Daughter: Jane JACKSON
Witness: W. C. PUSEY John F. CUNNINGHAM
Testator: McCLOUD, Eleanor Date: 4/11/1888 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Benton, Alexander, Venoni, Daniel Daughters: Christina McCLOUD, Elizabeth WILCOXEN, Lucinda MORROW
Witness: Levi GARDNER John McC. TOPE
Testator: SPROULE, HUGH Date: 11/17/1888 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: H. Holmes, James W., Daniel D.
Daughters: Lucy B. SPIVEY, Eliza A. MAYHEW, Mary J. SPROULE, Delia R. SPROULE
Witness: Joseph S. POMEROY J. W. PLATTENBURG
Testator: BIGHAM, Mary J. Date: 8/13/1888 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Nephew: David McGill MARSHMAN Nieces: Mary MARSHMAN and Josa MARSHMAN
Presbyterian Foreign Missions Presbyterian Home Missions Presbyterian Committee on ? (not able to read) Western Treat Society
Witness: Annie J. IRWIN A. E. GORDON
Testator: ALLISON, Enoch W. Date: 9/8/1888 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary A. Sons: Burgess, Joseph, Enoch, Sherman, Columbus, 1 other
Daughter: Mary M. CONANT
Witness: A. Mac FLANAGIN John F. DEEMER
Testator: JOHNSTON, Elizabeth Date: 10/23/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sister-in-law: Isabel KIRK and Bertie Bell JOHNSTON her daughter
Charles ALLISON and children- Flora POMEROY, William ALLISON, Harry ALLISON, Agness OWINGS, Anna ALLISON, Nellie ALLISON
James ALLISON and children- William C., Mary Ellen, Sarah Isophene, Joanna, Anna Bell, Elizabeth
Lauretta ALLISON, daughter of Alexander (deceased) William ALLISON and Children-John A., Cassius, Agnes Brother-in-law: Thomas H. FOWLER and children- ALSON, McC., John, Sarah Isophene, Loretta, Mary Agnes, Ella Dora, and Elva Montana Children of Elizabeth Ellen McGELVARY (deceased)
Father and Mother
Witness: A. S. ALLISON A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: BUNTING, Alexander Date: 10/24/1888 Place of Residence: Grant Township, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary Sons: Samuel, John, Oliver C. Sister: Nancy
Witness: James INGRAM J. W. RILLEY
Testator: ALLISON, Alexander Date: 11/3/1888 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth S. Sons: John Smiley, George, Alexander, William Morton
Daughters: Laura Ann, Vesta Virginia HUNTER, Emma Elizabeth
Grandson: Harry Alexander McMILLAN
Witness: Ephriam JOHNSTON James ALLISON
Testator: KNOX, John Date: 3/9/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Alonza, Albert H. Daughters: Mary HINDMAN and Susan GILMOR
Witness: D. M. GRIFFITH C.H. TAYLOR
Testator: WYLIE, Andrew Date: 5/14/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: United Presbyterian Foreign Missions United Presbyterian Church of Oakland Son: Daniel M. Daughters: Mary M. ARCHER, Isabela H. CAMPBELL, Jane E. FULTON, Teresy MAXWELL, Sami P. CRAWFORD
Witness: Joseph PETERSON D. S. FULTON J. Paul JONES
Testator: MARKS, Alfred B. Date: 5/16/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Agnes E. United Presbetyrian Congregation of East Liverpool, OH
Sons: S. Ferrel, James H. B. Daughter: Hattie 3 other children not named
Witness: H. HILL Hugh NEWELL
Testator: SHANLEY, William Date: 8/19/1889 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: James J., William P., Frank N. Daughter: Rebecca Jane MORROW
Witness: W.C. Pomeroy D. B. DRISCOLL
Testator: CHAPMAN, Alfred Date: 10/5/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: Thomas S., John B., William J.
Daughter: Barbary Helen SWEARINGEN
Witness: John CAMPBELL G. W. NEWMAN
Testator: BAXTER, Samuel Date: 11/14/1889 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Absalom, George L., Edmond C. Daughters: Mary E. SHANLEY, Damarise E. MARSHALL, Ruth A. HERRON, Hannah FOWLER, Rachel STEWART, Catherine ELDON, Ella V. BLACKBURN, Sarah M. BAMBRICK
Granddaughter: Rachel BAXTER
Witness: Robert LINDSAY A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: CASSIDY, Hepsibat Date: 12/19/1889 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: John M., Robert F., H.A. Daughters: Sarah J. OWINGS, Maggie ?
Sarah- wife of son H. A. Grandsons: Lee L. and Lee D.
Witness: James C. EDWARDS 1 other
Testator: MERCER, Robert Date: 12/28/1889 Place of Residence: Grand District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Robert Garret, Elmer E., William J. Wife: Mary
Daughters: Mary M. ALLISON, Catherine V. HERRON, Sarah A.L. SWEARINGEN, Leulla STEWART, Dora Bell LEACH, Maggie Nora PATTERSON, Stella May MERCER, Rosella MERCER, Mary M. MERCER
Witness: Harry B. SMITH A. Mc. FLANAGIN
Note: 1896 is missing from microfilm
Testator: HUFF, Malhon Date: 5/15/1890 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: William K. Other children not named
Witness: George D. PROSSER William HUFF
Testator: O'BRIEN, James Date: 5/20/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Sara Jane Sons: Owen, Joseph and Phillip
Granddaughter: Katie
Witness: John THOMPSON, Eliza IRWIN
Testator: RILEY, Enoch Date: 1/16/1890 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: William Henry, Daniel, Edward Enoch, Frederick James, and Frank L. Daughter: Mary E. ALLISON Grandsons: Joseph and Thomas BOYD
Witness: Jacob SHENKEL, H. R. HILL
Testator: ALLISON, Thomas Date: 1/8/1891 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: William Gardner, Samuel
Daughters: Mary BELL, Lucinda MARTIN, and Elizabeth VAUGHN
Witness: J. W. HOBBS James G. MARSHALL
Testator: HUFF, William Sr. Date: ?/8/1892 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Ruth Sons: Isaac and Samuel Daughters: Minerva WRIGHT, Sally GAMBLE, Polly COOK Children of deceased son William- Harry, Frank, Eliza
Witness: Frank W. STEWART A. J. SWEARINGEN
Testator: PUGH, David Date: 3/14/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: Robert W. and Peter A.
Daughters: Elizabeth M. BROWN Sarah Ann SPIVEY
Witness: Anderson SHAY G. W. MARSHALL A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: YOUNG, Jane Date: 5/27/1895 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Edgar Young MILLER son of Morgan M.
Malissa MILLER wife of Morgan M.
Mary Jane MILLER daughter of John P.
Witness: R. ? PUGH and 1 other
Testator: FOWLER, Thomas W. Date: 1/3/1898 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: Alson M. Daughters: Mary Agnes, Elvy BELL, Ella Dora ALLISON
James, Thomas, and Charlie FOWLER, Children of Eliz. FOWLER
Children of Isophene MARTINS
Witness: None
Testator: SCADDEN(?), Ann Date: 8/22/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: William
Witness: S. F. PUGH Martha ?
Testaor: FOWLER, William B. Date: 11/4/1898 Place of Residence: East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH
Devisees: Wife: Ann Sons: John, Richard Patterson, Smith
Daughter: Sarah Elizabeth ALLISON Granddaughter: Alice L. McCONNELL
Witness: James HILBERT William HILL
Testator: ALLISON, Jonathan Date: 4/4/1899 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: Garret D., Hooker Winfield, James Harman, Milton Milroy, and Thompson Daughters: Sarah E. ROSE and Christina HOUGE
Witness: G. S. MARSHALL Richard S. ALLISON
Testator: HUFF, Malhon Date: 5/15/1890 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: William K. Other children not named
Witness: George D. PROSSER William HUFF
Testator: O'BRIEN, James Date: 5/20/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Sara Jane Sons: Owen, Joseph and Phillip
Granddaughter: Katie
Witness: John THOMPSON, Eliza IRWIN
Testator: HOBBS, Eliza Date: 6/3/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughters: Mary Ella WARD, Matilda R. WISE, Lily Ann WILKIN
Sons: George R., Columbus, R. S. Grandchildren: Mary Frances HOBBS, Wilbur Arthur HOBBS, Watson Frederick HOBBS
Witness: W. A. SCOTT Charles CAMPBELL
Testator: PROSSER, Eli Date: 6/30/1890 Place of Residence: Green Township, Beaver Co., PA
Devisees: Daughter: Mary Susan PHILLIPS
Sons: B. R., Eli R., Harry, and McClain
Witness: W. H. S. THOMSON and 1 other
Testator: LINDUFF, Isaac Date: 9/9/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: John Daughters: Alice Ann CAMPBELL, Mariah Jane MACKEY, Sarah Elizabeth TOPE Grandson: David Hunter
Witness: J. W. HOBBS, John BISHMAN, A. McC FLANAGIN
Testator: RILEY, Enoch Date: 1/16/1890 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sarah Sons: William Henry, Daniel, Edward Enoch, Frederick James, and Frank L. Daughter: Mary E. ALLISON Grandsons: Joseph and Thomas BOYD
Witness: Jacob SHENKEL, H. R. HILL
Testator: ALLISON, Thomas Date: 1/8/1891 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: William Gardner, Samuel
Daughters: Mary BELL, Lucinda MARTIN, and Elizabeth VAUGHN
Witness: J. W. HOBBS James G. MARSHALL
Testator: EDWARDS, Ruth Date: 1/26/1891 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: George W., James E., and Richard E. Daughters: Mary Ellen, and Amanda BEAUMONT
Witness: J. F. SWENEY Robert E. LINDSAY
Testator: CHAPMAN, John G. Date: 2/2/1891 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Nephew: John C.
Witness: ? ? MARSHALL Robert E. LINDSAY
Testator: POTTS, Mary Date: 3/5/1891 Place of Residence: ?
Devisees: Sisters: Susanna STEWART, Eliza J. LEACH, Nancy J. STROUD
Son: Orion A. Brother: John J. ANDREWS
Witness: A. J. SWEARINGEn W. J. HUFF
Testator: MESSER, Wells Date: 5/20/1891 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: John W. Daughter: Martha E.
Witness: E. D. MARSHALL D. M. CUNNINGHAM
Testator: SMITH, Buckner J. Date: 12/15/1891 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Jasper, Frank H., Harry D., Sobieski G., Howard H. and Charles E.
Wife: Rachel Amanda Daughter: Charlotte M.
Witness: George M. PORTER James LAMBERT
Testator: HOBBS, Leonard Date: 6/22/1891 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: John Marshall, Oliver Daughter: Carry
Witness: John W. HOBBS D. R. S. HOBBS
Testator: JOHNSTON, Thomas M. Date: 9/9/1891 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Sally Sons: Franklin, and Harry Daughter: Mamie
Witness: John S. OWINGS Silas CABLE
Testator: WARD, William Date: 9/29/1891 Place of Residence: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA
Devisees: Sisters: Kate GRIMES, Mary SNYDER, Eliza RANKIN
Brother: G. Hardin WARD & wife Mary
Daughters: Louise, Lenore LAWMAN, Mary E. HODKINSON, Matilda F. WHITAKER
Son: George H. Children of John (deceased son) Children of William H. (deceased son)
Witness: James LITTLE A. JOHNSTON
Testator: CAMPBELL, George W. Date: 5/2/1890 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Eliza J. Sons: Robert H., F. L., Oscar B., Howard N. , William S.
Heirs of deceased son G. F. Daughters: Mary K., Jennie E.
Witness: William NONNAMAKER J. H. ATKINSON
Testator: BOYLE, Thomas G. Date: 11/27/1891 Place of Residence: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA
Devisees: Sister: Jane M. Father and Mother: not named Friend: A. E. DAUM
Friend: Charles Edward POPE
Witness: None
Testator: PROSSER, Eliza C. Date: 11/4/1891 Place of Residence: Hamilton Town, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: Johathon
Witness: Burgess A. GEER, Lewis C. ORR, James W. CLARK
Testator: MORROW, James Date: 1/?/1892 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Children not named Brother-in-law James CUNNINGHAM
Witness: Ephriam BRICE Robert MORROW
Testator: JOHNSTON, George B. Date: 1/28/1892 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Watson S. and George N. Daughters: Caroline MARTIN, Laurinda INGRAM, Mary E. JOHNSON, Sarah L. JOHNSTON
Children of Harriett SAVAGE, deceased daughter Children of Eliza SIN CLAIR, deceased daughter
Witness: William McDONALD John M. BUNTING
Testator: HUFF, William Sr. Date: ?/8/1892 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Ruth Sons: Isaac and Samuel Daughters: Minerva WRIGHT, Sally GAMBLE, Polly COOK Children of deceased son William- Harry, Frank, Eliza
Witness: Frank W. STEWART A. J. SWEARINGEN
Testator: CAMPBELL, John B. Date: 10/7/1892 Place of Residence: Steubenville, Jefferson Co., OH
Devisees: Wife: Levina Brothers: Bartley, James and Archibald
Sister: Nancy PATTON
Witness: Mathew STEELE, Sr. Mathew STEELE, Jr.
Testator: DeSELLEN, Abram G. Date: 3/3/1893 Place of Residence: Saline Township, Jefferson Co., OH
Devisee: Son: Howard Chase
Witness: R. B. HEWITT James HEWITT
Testator: BEAUMONT, Judith Date: 3/14/1893 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Christiana G. BRANDON
Witness: W. H. ROBB Winfield JONES
Testator: SPROULE, Daniel D. Date: 8/28/1893 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Mother: Nancy D. Brother: James W.
Witness: R. S. DONEHOO D. E. MAYHEW
Testator: SWEARINGEN, Margaret Date: 10/4/1893 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Frank, John F., George, and Elmer Daughter: Josephene
Witness: John WILSON R. S. DONEHOO
Testator: STARR, Mary Date: 11/20/1893 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: M E Church of New Martinsville, WV
Disciple Church of New Cumberland, WV
Brother: John W. GOSNEY or his heirs Sister: E. R. WILLIAMSON
Virginia LANE, Virillia G. HAY, Ophelia MILLER (relationships not given)
Witness: P. C. McLANE William TEESDALE
Testator: GARDNER, James Date: 10/12/1893 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Levi, David, Samuel, James M.
Daughters: Eliza Jane CAMPBELL, Julia LOCKHART
Grandchildren: Sarah Dales CAMPBELL, James LOCKHART, Stella GARDNER, and Celia GARDNER
Witness: William ?, G. W. CALDWELL, Jacob CAMPBELL, M. G. KUNTZ, Freeman GRADY, J. M. BRADEN, L. McCARRELL, Henry PALARD
Testator: EVANS, Isaac Date: 1/2/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Benoin D., William P. McC Wife: Ruth
Daughters: Rebecca M. SMITH, Sarah J. LOWERY
Witness: John CUNNINGHAM, James G. MARSHALL, Robert MORROW
Testator: MARSHALL, Mary Date: 1/?/1894 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Elizabeth RAINEY, Mary LANGFITT, Sylva LANGFITT, Elizabeth GLASS, Darla HINDMAN, Ada ADAMS, Mary E. LANGFITT, Carrie ? (may be sisters)
Benton LANGFITT, Jackson SNOWDEN, Ebenezer LANGFITT
Presbyterian Church of Fairview
Witness: W. W. WILSON S. G. POMEROY
Testator: DONEGAN, John Date: 3/13/1894 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Methodist Church of New Cumberland, WV
Methodist Protestant Church Foreign Home Missions
Witness: Arthur H. STEWART Hattie E. STEWART John SCOTT
Testator: SPIVEY, Nicholas Date: 9/3/1894 Place of Residence: Poe District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Kate Sons: William W. and Lon F.
Daughters: Jennie CAROTHERS, Mary SPIVEY, Eva COWAN
Witness: ?
Testator: EATEN, Levi H. Date: 9/3/1894 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: General Christian Missionary Convention, Cincinnati, OH
Witness: John S. SWANEY Nora HOUSEHOLDER
Testator: MORROW, Alexander Date: 11/28/1894 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Rebecca Sons: James, Edward and Robert Daughter: Phoebe
Witness: J. H. ATKINSON John H. JACOBS
Testator: PUGH, David Date: 3/14/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: Robert W. and Peter A.
Daughters: Elizabeth M. BROWN Sarah Ann SPIVEY
Witness: Anderson SHAY G. W. MARSHALL A. Mac. FLANAGIN
Testator: McLAUGHLIN, Elizabeth Date: 1/12/1895 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: Henry Heirs of deceased son William
Daughter: Mary DUNLEVY
Witness: L. H. HUDSON J. C. MACKEY
Testator: GOPPERT, Frederick Date: 3/5/1894 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Louisa Sophia Sons: George, Frederick Jr., Adam Henry, and George Andrew Daughter: Katherine GRIM Grand children: Frederick Willima SCOTT, Clara Bell GRIM, Ferdinand GRIM
Witness: S. F. ROSE James BETZ
Testator: WILLIAMS, Henry M. Date: 3/10/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Samuel B. and John H. Daughters: Ruth, Mary and Ellen
Witness: George BAXTER R. B. HEWITT Willaim HAWTHORN
Testator: MACKEY, Jane Date: 2/19/1895 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: David Brother: David Hunter Sister: Sarah Elizabeth TOPE
Witness: Owen SWEARINGEN Frank S. EVANS
Testator: HUDSON, John Date: 4/2/1895 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Brother: David Sisters: Jane & Leath
Witness: William WARWICK W. FRESHWATER
Testator: ANDERSON, William Date: 9/1/1894 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Kersin Sons: Lewis and George
Witness: Thomas H. RALSTON P. T. FRESHWATER
Testator: RODGERS, Mary A. Date: 4/3/1895 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Sons: Melborn S., George E., and Howard B. Daughters: Eliza J. STEWART, Clarissa McHENRY Grandsons: Benjamin H. STEWART and Heber M. STEWART
Witness: Caroline E. BLACKMORE James G. MARSHALL
Testator: TARR, Andrew Jackson Date: 4/4/1895 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Mary Anne Sons: John C., Wylie, Mason, Campbell, Peter, Casper
Daughters: Mary M., Sarah H., Agnes L. CROUSE Grandson: Harry TARR
Witness: William BROWN James McCONNELL
Testator: PORTER, Ann Eliza Date: 5/14/1895 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughters: Emma Lewis PORTER, Elizabeth DONEHOO
Grandson: Robert Porter DONEHOO Son-in-law: James C. DONEHOO
Nephew: Edwin Lewis PORTER
Witness: Daniel DONEHOO Daniel TAYLOR L. D. JUDD John L. GIBSON
Testator: YOUNG, Jane Date: 5/27/1895 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Edgar Young MILLER son of Morgan M.
Malissa MILLER wife of Morgan M.
Mary Jane MILLER daughter of John P.
Witness: R. ? PUGH and 1 other
Testator: RALSTON, George Sr. Date: 5/20/1897 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Martha Jane Son: Joseph M. Daughters: Nancy Virginia LYONS, Mary Bell WALTERS, Kizzia ANDERSON, Sarah Ann McCAUSLAND
Witness: Samuel N. NEELY G. G. RALSTON
Testator: GODWIN, Thomas Date: 5/21/1897 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Martha E. Sons: William, John, Thomas, Henry
Daughters: Emma L., Sarah Smith
Witness: C. S. MARSHALL E. CARSON
Testator: CUNNINGHAM, Alexander Date: 6/19/1897 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Alexander D. BELL, son of W. BELL Melissa WHITE-? W. BELL-?
Niece: Sarah Gibson CUNNINGHAM Eliza J. ? Relationship not given
Nephew: Robert James GIBSON Abel CUNNINGHAM, son of James
James, Frank and Oliver, sons of Abel
Witness: ?
Testator: McCULLOUGH, Samuel Date: ?/?/1897 Place of Residence: Allegheny Co., PA
Devisees: Brother: William G. Sisters: ? BLAIR and Lula BLAIR
Witness: Can not read (2)
Testator: GEER, ?rang Date: 11/14/1897 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Amanda Son: Charles A. Daughter: Margaret Elizabeth REBMAN
Witness: Elliott GEER George W. GREGORY
Testator: SMITH, Samuel Date: 11/27/1897 Place of Residence: Fairview, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: susan M. CARSON
Witness: A. G. RAMSEY W. H. MURRAY
Testator: CINNAMOND, Ann Date: 12/23/1897 Place of Residence: Knoxville, Allegheny Co., PA
Devisees: Son: Thomas Daughters: Sarah V. COWAN, Rebecca BRICE
Witness: A. J. GLENDENNING Charles A. KEAGES
Testator: FOWLER, Thomas W. Date: 1/3/1898 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: Alson M. Daughters: Mary Agnes, Elvy BELL, Ella Dora ALLISON
James, Thomas, and Charlie FOWLER, Children of Eliz. FOWLER
Children of Isophene MARTINS
Witness: None
Testator: TRUAX, Jane Date: 4/4/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Son: Charles S. Daughter: Mary A. CAMERON
Witness: None
Testator: CHAMBERS, James Date: 4/2/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Joanna Sons: George B., David, and John C.
Witness: A. W. BROWN G. S. MARSHALL
Testator: CAMPBELL, Edward Date: 4/4/1898 Place of Residence: Clay District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Esther Daughters: 2 can not read
Witness: 4 can not read
Testator: COWL, John Date: 3/29/1898 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Ralph M, Wattman C., John, and William R.
Daughters: Mary BRENNAMAN, Sarah O. MILLER
Methodist Protestant Nessly Chapel
Witness: W. A. FLANAGIN E. FLANAGIN
Testator: CAMPBELL, John Date: 7/18/1898 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Emily L. Sons: William C., Basil J. Daughters: Emma B., Sarah Ann DOAK, Aletha Ann HERSHA
Witness: C. E. SMITH Daniel DONEHOO
Testator: McDONALD, William Date: 4/27/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Martha A.
Witness: Allen E. McDONALD
Testator: GRIFFITH, Michal Date: 7/19/1898 Place of Residence: Butler District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Brothers: John N., William Sister-in-law: Eleanor
Sisters: Ella, Cora, and Lillian Presbyterian Church of Hollidays Cove
Witness: John C. DENNY Charles E. TAYLOR
Testator: SCADDEN(?), Ann Date: 8/22/1898 Place of Residence: Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: William
Witness: S. F. PUGH Martha ?
Testaor: FOWLER, William B. Date: 11/4/1898 Place of Residence: East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH
Devisees: Wife: Ann Sons: John, Richard Patterson, Smith
Daughter: Sarah Elizabeth ALLISON Granddaughter: Alice L. McCONNELL
Witness: James HILBERT William HILL
Testator: CAROTHERS, T. C. Date: 2/27/1899 Place of Residence: Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nannie L. Daughters: Maria P., Jennie A., and Annie L.
Testator: JONES, William A. Date: 2/27/1899 Place of Residence: Clay District,
Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Eliza Sons: Winfield and John Paul Daughters: Mary J. HOBBS, Martha HUDSON, Lucinda McINTOSH
Sarah SWEARINGEN, Prusia ROBB, Jemima SITHERSPOON
Witness: W. M. MURRAY A. FLANAGIN
Testator: ALLISON, Jonathan Date: 4/4/1899 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Nancy Sons: Garret D., Hooker Winfield, James Harman, Milton Milroy, and Thompson Daughters: Sarah E. ROSE and Christina HOUGE
Witness: G. S. MARSHALL Richard S. ALLISON
Testator: Nannie L. Date: 3/21/1899 Place of Residence: East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH
Devisees: Daughters: Hattie May, Ada N. ANDREWS, Dolly S. WHITE, Clara H. SMITH Disciple Church of New Cumberland, WV
Disciple Church of East Liverpool, OH Disciple Church of Wellsville, OH
Friends: Jack CURRY, Frank CURRY, Mrs. Thomas WIGGINS
Witness: W. J. CURRY Frank CURRY
Testator: JOHNSTON (or Johnson), Robert Date: 3/27/1899 Place of Residence: Grant District, Hancock Co., WV
Wife: Elizabeth Sons: Rhody, Thomas Reed, William Daughters: Mary E. DAVIS,
Maggie MACKALL, Ettie JOHNSON
Witness: Frank D. KERR M.D. George H. GALLOP
Testator: CLARK, Sarah Date: 3/3/1899 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Nannie HOOPER Children of decesed son James
Witness: A. H. STEWART Poe WRIGHT
Testator: GODWIN, Martha Date: 9/15/1899 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Daughter: Emma Lucus LYONS
Witness: J. W. JOHNSON O. S. MARSHALL
Testator: NEWMAN, George W. Date: ?/27/1899 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Wife: Amanda Daughters: Joanna SHETTERS, Margaret H. GROUNDS, Mary Genevie WARD
Witness: Henry F. SMITH A. F. WILKIN
Testator: BUCHER, John W. Date: 8/8/1899 Place of Residence: Riverside Co., California
Devisees: Wife: Alice W. Sisters: Mary and Alice
Witness: George A. BOYLE Horatio M. BOYLE
Testator: SMITH, Amanda M. Date: 12/5/1899 Place of Residence: New Cumberland, Hancock Co., WV
Devisees: Husband: Jasper A. Sisters: Martha W. MILLER, Elizabeth J. McLARA, Maggie S. STEWART Brother: Thomas Nephew: Ralph C. MILLER
Niece: Emaline Grier MILLER Presbyterian Church of No. America
Witness: Oliver MILLER 2 others