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- John MeansAbt 1685 - 1739
Facts and Events
| Name[1] |
John Means |
| Gender |
Male |
| Alt Birth[1] |
Bef 1678 |
"probably born in Scotland or Ireland" |
| Birth? |
Abt 1685 |
Ireland |
| Marriage |
Abt 1710 |
Irelandto Unknown |
| Marriage |
Abt 1710 |
Irelandto Elizabeth McCord |
| Immigration[1] |
14 Oct 1718 |
"John came to America in 1718 at the age of past 40, a widower with three known children. The family had resided in County Fermanagh, Ireland. ... They left from Londonderry and landed in Boston, Massachusetts, 14 October 1718." |
| Marriage |
Est 1723 |
Bucks, Pennsylvania, United Stateshis and her second marriage
to Mary _____ |
| Alt Marriage |
Abt 1733 |
to Unknown |
| Will[1] |
29 Jan 1739 |
Buckingham (township), Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States"In the name of God, Amen, I, John Means, of the Township of Buckingham and County of Bucks and Province of Pennsylvania, being weak of body but sound in mind and memory prayed to God therefore do make this my last Will and Testament as follows: Imprimis. I give to my son William Means all my waring aparill. Item. I give to my son Robert that part of the land I now hold which was bought by David Law, his paying the demand of David Law. Item. I give to my son Alexander the two hefers. Item. I give to my daughter Sara 1 sow pig. Item. I give to my daughter Ann (Nancy) the benefit of amount of thirty shillings owe from Alexander Rudy. I give to my daughter Elizabeth, 1 sow pig. I desire my neighbors, Robert Smith and Richard Norton to assist my wife by way of advise in such things as her business my require. In witness hereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of January, One thousand seven hundred and thirty nine. Sealed and delivered by the above John Means for his Last Will and Testament. John Means. Witnesses: Richard Norton, James Temple, Robert Smith." |
| Death[1] |
1739 |
Buckingham (township), Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Alt Death[1] |
1739 |
Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States"Makefield Township" |
| Burial[1] |
1739 |
Deep Run Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bedminster (township), Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Probate? |
18 Mar 1739 |
"Mary Kelley Means administrated on the Estate, date of her bond, 18 March 1739, 40 pounds security." |
| Reference Number |
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2248 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Foglesong, Elizabeth Cissel. The Means family of America. (1972)
p. 3-6.
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