LYDICK & CHANCE FAMILIES
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PROBATE & ESTATE MATTERSEstate Documents included for:
Joseph Leydig, Jr. Jacob Fair George Littick Samuel Lydick George Harrier
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Joseph Leydig, Jr. -- Joseph died about January, 1820 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. There was no proof that a will was ever written, which is curious because he owned a fairly substantial amount of real and personal property. A person of moderate means who knew his death was imminent is someone you might expect to put his affairs in order and prepare a will ..... perhaps Joseph died unexpectedly, without time to prepare a will. The circumstances surrounding his death are not the only mystery. Joseph died in early 1820, but his land was not sold nor the estate settled until April, 1846, over twenty-six years later! His son Samuel felt the executors of the estate were not acting in the best interest of the beneficiaries because in 1838 he wrote to the court requesting that they force a sale of the land. Even after that the settlement dragged on another eight years. SOMETIME SOON YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CLICK HERE TO READ TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL THE DOCUMENTS REGARDING JOSEPH'S ESTATE.
=================================== Jacob Fair -- a brief extract of his will filed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania on August 4, 1838. His daughter Cathrin was married to Samuel Lydick, son of Joseph Leydig, Jr. (from November, 1984 edition of Laurel Messenger, p. 139). No. 29 of 1838 -- Jacob Fair, Alleghany Twp. Wife, Catherine. Will written Jan. 15, 1838. Filed Aug. 4, 1838. Children Conrad, Barbara, John, Cathrin, Susan, Margret, Sarah, Mary. Extrs. friends, John Fair and Solomon Burcket. Witnesses, George Flickinger and Jonathan Burkhart. Solomon Burkhart renounces.
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George Littick -- This is NOT the will for Joseph Leydig, Jr.'s youngest son George. It is possible that it is the will of Jost Leydig, Sr.'s third son George (brother of Jacob and Joseph Leydig, Jr.). Will written December 4, 1847 and recorded in Coshocton County, Ohio on January 15, 1848. Note: There are reports (I have not yet been able to document) that Jost's son George died August 8, 1845, and since this will was not written until 1847, the August 8, 1845 date of death is not correct or this could be the will of another George Littick.
Will & Probate The state of Ohio, Coshocton County ss. At a Special Court of Common Pleas began and held at the court house in the Town of Coshocton in the county and state aforesaid on the 15th day of January, 1848. Be it remembered that on the day and year last aforesaid: The last will and testament of George Littick senior, late of Coshocton county deceased was this day produced in writing and Isaac Shambaugh and Charles Barrow, credible witnesses thereunto being in open court duly sworn and severally examined and whose testimony was taken in writing and signed and duly filed and it appearing to the court from the testimony of said witnesses that the said last will and Testament was duly executed, that the Testator at the time of executing the same was of full age or sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. it is by the court ordered that said last will and testament together with the proof thereof be recorded by the clerk of this court and that letter, Testamentary with a copy of the will annexed be issued to Abraham T. Jones the executor named therein -- where upon said Abraham T. Jones appeared in open court and accepted said appointment. Which said last Will & testament and reads as follows to wit: Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, George Littick of the township of Franklin in the county of Coshocton and state of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st: It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my Just debts be fully paid. Item 2nd: I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Littick in lieu of her dower the farm on which we reside situate, lying and being in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio containing about one hundred and sixty acres during her natural life, and all the sheep on the farm, one cow, four head of hogs, one bed, bedstead and bedding, six chairs, all the cupboard ware now belong to me, one large kettle, all the kitchen furniture, one breakfast table and all the poultry, my old gray mare, one third of the grain now sowed on said farm, twenty five bushels of corn, ten bushels of wheat, and sufficient hay and fodder to winter her stock as aforesaid, she bearing at the one third of the expense of cutting the grain now in the ground which said goods and chattels to be disposed of at her death as she may think proper, and at the death of said wife the real estate aforesaid, I give and devise to my sons George Littick and Reuben Littick and to George Littick, John Littick, John Littick, Thomas Littick and Catharine Littick children and heirs at law of my son Lot Littick, deceased as follows, to wit: To my son George Littick the one third of said farm he paying to my son Reuben Littick the sum of thirty nine dollars and to my son Reuben Littick the one third of said farm, and to the said George Littick, John Littick, Thomas Littick and Catharine Littick children and heirs of my son Lot Littick, dec'd. as aforesaid the remaining third to be equally divided among them the said heirs as aforesaid they paying to the said Reuben Littick the sum of thirty nine dollars or nine dollars and seventy five cents each. Item 3rd: I give and bequeath to George Littick son of Lot Littick, dec'd. the sum of three hundred & fifty dollars and to John Littick son as aforesaid the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars and to Thomas Littick, son of said Lot Littick as aforesaid the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars, and to Catharine Littick daughter of said Lot Littick, dec'd. as aforesaid the sum of three hundred and seventy five dollars, one bed, bedstead and bedding, all the above sums of money to be paid to them when they shall arrive of age respectively with interest from the time of my death until the same shall be paid over to them or to their Guardian or Guardians. Item 4th: I give to Mary Littick daughter of my son Reuben Littick one bed, bedstead and bedding. Item 5th: I give to my son Reuben Littick all the residue of my personal estate after deducting the expenses of Administration and all expenses that may accrue in Justly settling up my estate he paying to my son Noah Littick the sum of two hundred dollars which is to be discharged in whole or in part by claims due the said Reuben Littick by the said Noah Littick. Item 6th: I do hereby nominate and appoint Abraham T. Jones Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of December A.D. 1847. George Littick ("+", his mark) Signed and acknowledged by said George Littick as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Isaac Shambaugh Charles Barrow. Clerk's fee for Recording Will & Copy -- $1.80
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Samuel Lydick -- From Marshall County, West Virginia Will Book #1, page 126. (The 1850 Special US Federal Census shows Samuel died in February, 1850 of consumption, about age 50. Birth state Maryland).
Know all men by these present that I, Samuel Lydick of Marshall County and State of Virginia Being Strong in my mind and weak in boddy doath this day being the twenty six day of December in year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and forty nine doath this day make by last will and testament. 1. I will that all my just dets be lawfully paid. 2. I will to my beloved wife Cathern all my property both real and personable so long as she remains my widow. Third. I will at the decease of my wife that the property left and remaining be Equally (divided?) among my children, namely Jesse Lydick, Benjamin Lydick, Maraan, the wife of Uriah Harris, George Lydick, Jossiah Lydick, William Lydick, John Lydick, Levi Lydick, Samuel Lydick, Oliver Perry Lydick. Forth, I will that ther be a sale (there be a sale) made of my personable property and try to pay out for the land and my children live in Brotherly love together so far as in there power is. Fifth, I will and appoint Charles Harris my administrator and that he act upon this to the best avatage (advantage?) for my wife and children. This is my last will and testament. I have set my hand and Samuel Lydick Test. Robert Davis Morgan H. Marple Henry Abrite A (his mark)
Date of will: December 26, 1849 Will recorded: 1850 Will probated: 1850
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George Harrier -- George was the second husband of Hannah Griesing Leydig (widow of Joseph Leydig, Jr.). Hannah died January 20, 1849, George married once more and then he died in December, 1852. This is his will recorded in Coshocton County, Ohio.
Will of George Harrier, deceased. In the matter of the last will of George Harrier deceased, The State of Ohio, Coshocton County, In the Probate Court. Written and for the County of Coshocton aforesaid. Be it remembered that on the seventh day of December AD 1852 the last Will and Testament of George Harrier late of said County deceased was produced in court, and thereupon Richard Moode and Henry Hains, the subscribing witnesses to said Will appeared in court and on oath testified to the due execution thereof which Testimony was reduced to writing aside by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will and it appearing to the court by said testimony that said Will was duly executed and attested and that said Testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, of sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is ordered by the court that said Will and testimony be recorded. And thereupon on the day and year aforesaid John McCurdy the executor named in said Will appeared in Court, and signified his acceptance of the trust of executing said Will. It is therefore further ordered by said court, that letters testamentary be issued to him, on his giving bond in the sum of five thousand dollars with James McFarland, John Shields and William G. Williams as surety conditioned according to law. The Court appoint Samuel Drake, Richard Moode and Henry Hains to appraise the personal property of said Testator. Which said last Will and Testament is in the words and figures following to wit: Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: I, George Harrier of Bedford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio do make and publish this my last will and Testament. Item first. I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now live (reside) situate in Bedford Township, County & State aforesaid, and being the North part of the South West quarter of section thirteen, in Township five of Range eight Military containing about one hundred acres of land by estimations during her natural life and one horse and bridle, and one cow, as she may select, and the beds, bedsteads and bedding etc. that we occupy, and all the household and kitchen furniture not otherwise disposed of in this will as an absolute estate and one hundred dollars in cash to be levied out of my estate, as soon as collected by my Executor hereafter named to be paid to her or her heirs, also she is to retain as her own all the property money and credits that she owned or held at the time of our marriage. Item second: I give and devise to my step daughter Margarett Wable, one hundred and twenty dollars in cash out of the proceeds of my real estate, when collected, she to receive said amount out of the first installment, so soon as collected and to retain the property she now owns and eight hogs as she may select. Item third: I give and devise to my step son George Lidic four hundred dollars in cash, out of the avail of my real estate to be paid by my executor, out of the first money received from the said real estate, after paying Margarett Wable her legacy aforesaid. Item fourth: I give and devise to my Bound Girl, Lucinda Humphrey, the bureau I now own, and fifty dollars out of the avails of my real estate, when collected by my Executor to be paid next after George Lidic has received the bequest left to him as aforesaid. Item fifth: I give and devise to my step son Johnathan Lidic, and to my step daughter Elizabeth Wable, late Elizabeth Lidic the rest and residue of my estate real and personal, share and share alike, to the amount of four hundred dollars each, and should said estate devised to Johnathan and Elizabeth amount to over four hundred dollars apiece, the surplus to be equally divided among my legatees, to wit: Margarett Wable, George Lidic, Lucinda Humphrey, Johnathan Lidic, and Elizabeth Wable, share and share alike. Item sixth: I do hereby nominate John McCurdy Executor of this my last will and Testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper, the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower him to sell by private sale, or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper. Not to give longer credit than is allowed by law, my real estate, and deeds to purchase and to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this seventeenth day of July in the year 1852. George Harrier ("X", his mark) Signed and acknowledged by said George Harrier as his last will and testament, in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Henry Hains Richard Moode. Proof of Will Be it remembered that on this seventh day of December, Anno Domini 1852, personally appeared in open court Henry Hains and Richard Moode who being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that they are the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of George Harrier of Coshocton County, Ohio, deceased, that said George Harrier was of full age, of sound and disposing mind, and memory, and not under any restraint within the knowledge of these deponents, that they saw the Testator subscribe the said Will and that they attested and subscribed the same as witnessed in his presence and at his request. Henry Hains Richard Moode
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