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     Arminta Chapman was born on 2 April 1808 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Guy Dingess French in September 1826 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Arminta Chapman died on 4 February 1876 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA, at age 67.¹
     She was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.¹

     Guy Dingess French was born on 5 June 1798 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Arminta Chapman, daughter of Henley Chapman and Mary "Polly" Alexander, in September 1826 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Guy Dingess French died on 12 July 1865 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA, at age 67.¹
     He was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.¹

     Harriet Thomas Easley was born on 15 September 1833 at Level Green, Giles Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Henley Chapman French, son of Guy Dingess French and Arminta Chapman, on 29 July 1852 at Giles Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Harriet Thomas Easley died on 22 May 1894 at Curve, Giles Co., Virginia, USA, at age 60.¹
     She was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.¹

     Fannie Smoot French was born on 18 October 1860 at Curve, Giles Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Samuel Fletcher Day on 4 June 1884.¹

Fannie Smoot French died on 19 October 1890 at Curve, Giles Co., Virginia, USA, at age 30.¹
     She was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.¹

     Samuel Fletcher Day was born in October 1853 at Hollins, Botetourt Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Fannie Smoot French, daughter of Henley Chapman French and Harriet Thomas Easley, on 4 June 1884.¹

Samuel Fletcher Day died on 15 April 1915 at Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA, at age 61.¹
     He was a mentioned with Mary French Day; Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.¹

     Mary French Day married (?) Parker.¹

     Reference: Author of DAR App #336497 showing descent from Andrew ALEXANDER.¹

     Catherine Shanklin Alexander was born on 15 February 1815 at Union, Monroe Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Stephen Wright on 25 November 1840.¹

Catherine Shanklin Alexander died on 23 June 1900 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA, at age 85.¹
Catherine Shanklin Alexander was buried after 23 June 1900 at Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA;
from Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     15 Feb 1815, Union, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
     DEATH     23 Jun 1900 (aged 85), Blanco, Blanco County, Texas, USA
     AGE 85 YEARS 4 MONTHS 7 DAYS AT REST
     Family Members
     Children
      Agnes Andranette Wright Cage 1859–1894
     BURIAL     Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco County, Texas, USA
     PLOT     Section 4F, Row 37
     Created by: Dennis Alan Deel
     Added: 6 Jul 2005
     Find A Grave Memorial 11303393.²

     Stephen Wright was born on 2 April 1817 at Booklyn, co. Kent, England.¹ He married Catherine Shanklin Alexander, daughter of Andrew Alexander and Phoebe Bracken, on 25 November 1840.¹

Stephen Wright died on 27 August 1875 at Seguin, Guadalupe Co., Texas, USA, at age 58.¹

     Agnes Andranette Wright was born on 12 May 1856 at Guadalupe Co., Texas, USA.^1,2 She married Thomas Jesse Cage on 5 December 1876 at Guadalupe Co., Texas, USA.²

Agnes Andranette Wright died on 19 October 1894 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA, at age 38.^1,2
Agnes Andranette Wright was buried after 19 October 1894 at Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.¹

     Thomas Jesse Cage was born on 2 March 1849 at DeWitt Co., Texas, USA.¹ He married Agnes Andranette Wright, daughter of Stephen Wright and Catherine Shanklin Alexander, on 5 December 1876 at Guadalupe Co., Texas, USA.¹

Thomas Jesse Cage died on 2 February 1929 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA, at age 79.¹

     James Duncan Cage was born on 8 April 1883 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.¹ He married Jimmie Leanora Kellam on 7 November 1906 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.¹

James Duncan Cage died on 16 April 1941 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, USA, at age 58.¹

     Jimmie Leanora Kellam was born on 12 May 1887 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.¹ She married James Duncan Cage, son of Thomas Jesse Cage and Agnes Andranette Wright, on 7 November 1906 at Blanco, Blanco Co., Texas, USA.¹

Jimmie Leanora Kellam died on 18 February 1983 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, USA, at age 95.¹

     Lillian Doris Cage was born on 12 October 1914 at Bishop, Nueces Co., Texas, USA.¹ She married Glenn Eldon Winship on 4 December 1934 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, USA.¹

     Glenn Eldon Winship was born on 12 February 1915 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, USA.¹ He married Lillian Doris Cage, daughter of James Duncan Cage and Jimmie Leanora Kellam, on 4 December 1934 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, USA.¹

     William Armstrong married Jean (?)¹

William Armstrong died circa December 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA.¹

His estate was probated on 10 January 1771 at Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA.^2,1

      ; This is an unplaced William Armstrong living in Cumberland Co., PA, identified by his will. HIs wife and children are listed in his will.^1,2

William Armstrong left a will in November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     Jean (?) married William Armstrong.¹

Jean (?) died after 1770.¹
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Jean (?) was named as executor;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     Alexander Armstrong died after 1770.¹
     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Alexander Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, John Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, William Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     Mary (Nancy?) Armstrong married Robert Saunderson.¹

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Mary (Nancy?) Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     Lacy/Lary? Armstrong married Ralph Nailor.¹

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Lacy/Lary? Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Susanna Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Charity Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     In William Armstrong's will dated November 1770 at Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Elizabeth Armstrong was named as an heir;
Transcription by G. A. Vaut, 27 Jan 2019 (emphasis added by transcriber).
     In the name of God Amen. This day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy, I William Armstrong of Middleton Township in Cumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind an memory blessed be God therefore and calling to mind the mortality of my Body & that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament with manner and form following.
     First and principally I recommend my soul unto the hands of almighty God who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and named and a touching such worldly goods wherewith God of his great mercy has been pleased to bestow on me I give bequeath and dispose of in the following manners for loving(?)
     It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be payed and satisfied Imprimis.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife Jean Armstrong the plantation wherein I now live situate in Middleton Township, Cumberland County together with all and singular the improvements and benefits that may arise therefrom me during her natural life and at her decease to leave the same as she may judge best between my two sons John Armstrong and William Armstrong as also subject to whatever payments she my said wife may judge requisite and right to be made to my three daughters Susanna Armstrong, Charity Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong.
     I do also will all my personal estate to be at the disposal of my said wife Jean and by her to be given either before or after my decease to such of all my children or any of them as she shall or may judge to be (?) the same except such part thereof as shall hereafter be mentioned named or by me bequeathed.
     Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Alexr Armstrong all that tract and parcel of land with all and singular the improvements to and advantages thereon or thereunto in any way belonging being the same of which he is now possessed and situate on the north side of Connoscoguinnett(?) (illegible?) all my right claim interest and demand whatsoever in the (illegible) equity of in am (illegible) to a certain tract or parcel of land situate on Juniata River subject to no legacy or dower what…(?) and will and bequeath to my son John Armstrong a horse and saddle value twelve pound two shillings.
     Item I will and bequeath to my son William Armstrong the sum of Twenty shillings and to my five daughters to wit Mary Saunderson intermarried with Robt Saunderson. Lary(Lacy?) Nailor(?) illegible) intermarried with Ralph, Susannah Armstrong, Charity Armstrong & Elizabeth Armstrong the sum of twenty shillings each current money of Pennsylvania and hereby nominate to constitute and appoint my said loving wife Jean Armstrong the whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking disallowing disannulling and former will testaments legacies bequeathments or gifts whatsoever by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said William Armstrong (illegible) whereunto set my d(illegible) and seal the day and year first above written. William Armstrong (signed)
     Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Armstrong to be his las Will and Testament in presence of us: Thomas Willson James Young Edmond Moran
     Be it remembered that on January 10th 1771 (illegible) this Testamentary issued(?) in common form to Jean Armstrong Executrix named in the last will and testament of William Armstrong deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by law. Witness my hand date mentioned above.

Will Record #1: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770 [NB Date of Will]
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, Vol A-C, 1750-1779
     Source Citation: Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.

Will Record #2: Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
     Name:     William Armstrong
     Probate Date:     Nov 1770
     Probate Place:     Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1770
     Inferred Death Place:     Pennsylvania, USA
     Item Description:     Wills, 1750-1803
     Source Citation: Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Pennsylvania County, District and Probate Courts.^1,2

     Sarah (?) married John Ashley Sr., son of Isaac Ashley and Elizabeth (?), circa 1718
; His 2nd wife.¹