FHL Film # 388558, pages 275 & 276 Abstract of Wills and Administrations Jeremiah Cloud, E. Marlborough, d. 14 Feb 1747-8. Probate : 26 Feb 1747-8 Provides for wife Anne. To son William the Plantation where he now dwells, being by estimation 200 acres where my son Joel formerly dwelt. To son Jeremiah, the Plantation where I dwell cont 230 acres. To son Mordecai the tract of land my father gave to my bro Daniel, near Chichester. To gr son Joel that settlement on which his father dwelt, by est 100 acres. To dau in law Hester Cloud the profits of said land for bringing up the children, viz David, Daniel & Joel until they are 14. To son in law Thomas Underwood 1 £. To gr dau Lydia Underwood10 £ at 18. Mentions apprentice Abraham Johnston. Exec's. Son Jeremiah Cloud. Daniel Baily & Joseph Davis assistants. Wit. John Cloud, George Baily. Test died before he could sign the will. ================================================================================== FHL# 388558 page 234 (October 2005) Will of John R. Cloud, Brandywine Hundred, died 19 March 1743/4 .......Probate 10 December 1744 To son Edward £40 which he owes me. To daughter Ann £5. To Daughter Susanna Bird £5. To son John remainder of estate and Executor. Witnesses: Adam and John Buckley FHL # 388558, page 242 Abstract of Wills and Administrations, Chester County, PA Mordecai Cloud near Bradford d. 23 Jun 1745 Probated, 27 Aug 1745 To wife Abagail the Plantation on each side of road from Trimbles Mill to Marlborough cont(aining?) 200 acres during life, also the Plantation I now live on until son Mordecai is 21. To son Mordecai the aforesaid Plantation on West side of said road cont. 350 acres when 21. To son Abner the Plantation on East side of road on his mother's dec. To dau Betty 40£ at 21 or Mar. To daus Sarah, Susanna & Elizabeth 50£ each at 21 or Mar. To son Joseph 60£ when 21. Ex: wife Abagail Cloud Wit: Jeremiah Cloud, Jere Cloud jr., Joseph Davis FHL# 388558 page 175 (October 2005) Will of Joseph Cloud, who died 20 Aug 1739, Concord, Chester Co., PA. Will probated 19 Oct 1739. To son Joseph a Bond of 10 £ due from him to me. To dau Mary Kerlin 1£., To dau anne Vernon 1£. To wife Mary (Mary Green Moore), 2£ yearly to be paid by son Joseph & other provision. Executor wife Mary Wit: Jeremiah Cloud, Richard Rundels --------------------------------- Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less