Abstract of will in Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster, PA. Typing done by Jo Ann Patterson Baxley ([email protected]) Oct 1998 Abstract of Mary Ann Patterson Book V Vol 1 p. 362 (Cursive writing, negative copy--white on black) Requested to be buried in the burial ground of Donegal Church in a manner corresponding with my pecuniary circumstances and situation in life. each of my daughters and daughters-in-law receive a suitable mourning (unreadable) daughter Rebecca Jane all furniture remaining in the room I now occupy in the dwelling house of William A. Spangler...... the residue and remainder of my estate notes, bonds, monies or whatsoever the same I bequeath and give to my son James M. Patterson and constitute him my executor. 12 June 1845. Witnesses: Wm. A. Spangler Saml Patterson She signed her full name Mary Ann Patterson and it looks like she may have written the will. On the fourth day of May 1847, Samuel Patterson a subscribing witness appeared and on his oath this was Mary Ann Patterson¹s last will and testament. Jos. -----fried, Deputy Reg. On the fifteenth day of July 1847 Wm. A. Spangler a subscribing witness appeared and on his oath this was Mary Ann Patterson¹s last will and testament. July 15th 1847, Letters Testamentary granted to James M. Patterson, the executor and he being duly affirmed well and tryly to adminster the goods and chattels rights and credits of the said Testatrix according to law and also that he will diligently and faithfully regard and will and truly comply with the provisions of the law relating to the collateral inheritances. Jos Ehrenfried, Deputy Reg.