I received the message below from an old posting to the Cowan-L Forum, and recently found an abstract that describes this will: Original Message: Found this from 1999. Hello COWAN Researchers: I would like to know whether any of you are familiar with the Will of James Cowan of Chester County, Pa., dated 29 Sept. 1752, was witnessed by John Russell and James Leard. [Chester Co. Wills, 1:356]. John Cowan of Baltimore, MD ***************************************************************************************** Below is the information from the abstract for the above will: COWAN, JAMES. CHESTER COUNTY [PENNSYLVANIA] September 29, 1751. November 4, 1751. C. 319 To sister Jean 10 pounds. To my father, clothes. To brother Joseph my pocket Bible. Remainder to wife Keatren and such children as she may bear. Executors: Father Hugh Cowan and Thomas Hope Hoapp. Wit: John Russell. James Leard.