I found this information at the library yesterday. My Byars ancestors didn't live in Pennsylvania, but maybe this information can help someone on this list. >From "Abstracts of Washington County Pennsylvania Willbooks 1-5 (1776-1841)", compiled by Bob and Mary Closson: Will Book 2 (page 260) Shannon, Sarah Finley Twp. Dated: 1 Oct. 1808 Probated 18 May 1810 Exec: Thomas Byers Wit: James Byers, Thomas Byers Bene: Son: William Shannon of Kentucky; Son-in-law: Thomas Byers Mentions: Other children (not named) Will Book 4 (page 125) Byers, Thomas Finley Twp. Dated: 29 Aug 1825 Probated: 12 Sept. 1825 Exec: Margaret Byers, Thomas Byers Wit: Thomas Hoge; James Byers Bene: Wife: Margaret; Sons: Dr. John Byers; James: Samuel; Thomas (2nd son); William; Daugthers: Sarah Wylie; Jane Stewart;Margaret McDonald; Sons-in-law: Dr. Adam Wylie; David Stuart; John McDonald; Andrew Yates; John Brice; Hugh Wilson. Will Book 5 (page 225) Byers, James Finley Township Dated: 11 Feb. 1834 Probated: 24 Oct. 1835 Exec: George Sutherland, Sr. (resigned); John McDonel (McDonald); Thomas Byers Wit: William Morrow; George Williams Bene: Brothers: Samuel; Ebenezer; Thomas; Sister: Agness Slone. Nephews and Neices: Amie Slone, dau. of sister Agness Slone; Andrew; Maray; Jean; Nancy & Elisebet, ch. of brother Samuel;.John; Ebenezer; Samuel and Jean - ch. of brother Ebenezer. John; Thomas; James; Samuel; William; Serah; Jean; Margaret (Margret); Anne; Nancy and Rachel - ch. of brother Thomas. Others: Trustees of Jefferson College; Trustees of the Western Missionary Society. Mentions: Three acres of land in Finley Twp. for the family graveyard ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.