Person:Archibald Young (4)

Will Abstract

Young, Archibald. New London. May 3, 1782. June 13, 1782.

To cousins James and Jane Whitcraft, Sr. 1/4 of my Annuity due 25th of March last from the estate of John Blackley with all cash and debts due from employers for Schoolkeeping.

To brother William Young of Newry in Ireland the remainder of said annuity.

To cousin Margaret McBride, alias Whitcraft, bed, etc.

To cousin Jacob Whitcraft and Margaret McBride all my books of Divinity.

To cousin John Whitcraft my watch, etc.

To cousin John Blackley desk and bookcase.

Executor: Capt. Robert Corry.

Records in Pennsylvania

Archibald Young is mentioned in the will of his cousin, John Bleakley, [d. 1769 Philadelphia Co., PA], as follows:

Also I give and bequeath to my cousin Archibald Young, of Philadelphia, an annuity of thirty pounds, Pennsylvania money, to be paid to him out of the rents and profits of my real estate on the 25th day of March in every year during the joint lives of him, the said Archibald Young, and my son, John Bleakley or his heirs lawfully begotten. But in case of the decease of my said son without issue lawfully begotten as aforesaid in the lifetime of the said Archibald Young, then the said annuity is to cease, and in lieu thereof I give and bequeath unto the said Archibald Young and his assigns the sum of four hundred pounds sterling, payable out of the proceeds of my real estate when the same is sold and disposed of according to the intention of this my will, hereinafter mentioned and before any dividend is made of the proceeds of my said estate. And this legacy or bequest is made to my said cousin Archibald Young not only for the natural affection I have and bear to him as a relation, but also as a full compensation for the services he has already rendered me and in lieu of his commissions for the trouble he may hereafter have in the execution of this my will.

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And I do hereby nominate and appoint the said Archibald Young and my said son John Bleakley executors of this my will, hereby revoking and making void all former wills, codicils, and bequests by me at any time or times heretofore made, and do ordain this will to be as and for my last will and testament.

1.   Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825.

   Name Archibald Young
   Description Decedent
   Residence New London
   Date 3 May 1782
   Prove date 13 Jun 1782
   Remarks Young, Archibald. New London. May 3, 1782. June 13, 1782. To cousins James and Jane Whitcraft, Sr. 1/4 of my Annuity due 25th of March last from the estate of John Blackley with all cash and debts due from employers for Schoolkeeping. To brother William Young of Newry in Ireland the remainder of said annuity. To cousin Margaret McBride, alias Whitcraft, bed, etc. To cousin Jacob Whitcraft and Margaret McBride all my books of Divinity. To cousin John Whitcraft my watch, etc. To cousin John Blackley desk and bookcase. Executor: Capt. Robert Corry.