Todd: Thank you for the suggestion. It is an avenue I have not explored to the fullest extent. It's always nice to receive a suggestion that might prove fruitful! Always worth a try. Everything I have found thus far is left to Dr. Henry Bower and his children. Same for when Jacob Bower's wife Rebecca (Wood) Bower dies. >From what I have seen on family records passed down our family line - yes - George was the oldest. George born in 1784 and Henry born in 1792 which is quite a difference in time. George lived in Philadelphia and died in 1846. I would probably have several counties to search - not just Berks. Thanks again for your suggestion! Pam Pam, Was George the eldest son and received his share of the estate before his father's death? Maybe a parcel of land or cash to buy land, etc. Search the land transcations and deeds. Good Luck, Todd