Person:William Patton (36)

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WILLIAM PATTON died 29 December, 1742 in W. Marlborough TWP, Chester Co., PA.

Children of WILLIAM PATTON are:

1. ROBERT M. PATTON, SR., b. Abt. 1720; d. Bef. May 1772, Rowan Co., NC.

2. JAMES PATTON.

3. WILLIAM PATTON, JR..

4. JANE PATTON.

5. ELIZABETH PATTON.

William Patton signed his will in West Marlborough Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania on 5 September, 1742 and it was recorded on 29 December 1742. This William Patton named named his two daughters, Jane Graham and Elizabeth Brandon, as well as sons, James, Robert, and William Patton in his will.

William Patton of Chester County left his eldest son, James Patton, five shillings and his wearing apparel. He left John Patton, his grandson, and son of James Patton, ten pounds Pennsylvania currency. William Patton left his second son, Robert, the tract of land on Moss Creek in Lancaster County which was "lately bought for fifty pounds Pennsylvania Currency which tract is paid for." The author has been unable to find a record showing that Robert Patton disposed of the tract on Moss Creek in Lancaster County or any counties formed from Lancaster County. During this period of time, it was not unusual for a family to pull up stakes and leave their farm as they headed for a new home. This was particularly true during the time when the Indians were so troublesome in Pennsylvania.

William of Chester County left his plantation to the youngest son William, together with farming equipment and household items. William bequeathed the sum of six pounds each to William Graham, Elizabeth Graham, and John Graham "My Eldest Daughter Jane's Children" He bequeathed the sum of ten pounds Pennsylvania Currency to his daughter Elizabeth Brandon. He stipulated that any money remained after the division of his property as set forth in his will, this money would be divided among James Patton, Jane Graham, and Elizabeth Brandon. William Patton, Jr. and Joseph Sharp, Sr. were the executors of William Patton's will. Witnesses were James Forguson, David Forguson, and Richard Ryan. (Will Book 2, Chester County, Pennsylvania)