BOSLEY
BOSLEY
Walter Bosley was born ca. 1670 in Staffordshire, England and died 1715 in Baltimore County, Maryland; He married Mary Elizabeth BIRD
in 1693. She was born ca. 1672 and died after 1719. Mary was the daughter of John and Elizabeth RICHARDSON–BIRD.
Children 5:
1. Joseph born 1695 died 20 March 1780; married Ann GREENBERRY
2. John born 1703 died 1772; married Hannah PRICE daughter of Mordecai and Mary PARSONS – PRICE.
3. James born 1709 died 1761; married Elizabeth PARRISH 26 November 1730
4. William born 12 March 1712 Baltimore County, Maryland; died March 1754 in Maryland; married Elizabeth ___
5. Charles born 13 May 1714 died 1762; married Elizabeth COX 3 August 1736; she was born ca. 1719 died 1784
daughter of William and Mary _____ COX.
NOTES: Walter was in Baltimore County by 10 October 1697 or 1697 when he surveyed 200 acres called Bosley’s Expectation in Gunpowder Hundred,
Baltimore, Maryland. Tax lists show that in 1699, he was constable in Middle River Hundred but after that he was a taxable on south side of Gunpowder Hundred.
for history of Gunpowder Hundred: http://www.resurrectionjoppa.ang-md.org/reshist.html
His Will was made 29 July, 1715 and filed 2 November 1715.
WILL OF WALTER BOSLEY
To son Joseph, 100 acres Bosley’s Palace on north side Patapsco River, near Jones Falls, and personality
To son John, dwelling plantation at wife’s decease.
To son James, 100 acres, Bosely’s Expectation on Gunpowder River.
To youngest son William, 99 acres remainder Bosley’s Expectation.
To son Charles, 95 acres, part of Arthur’s Choice on Gunpowder River.
To wife Mary, executrix, dwelling plantation during life and personality.
Testatrix: Joseph Presbury, Margaret Machentee, Richard Parker.
There are no Bosleys in The Early Settlers of Maryland which covers the period of 1633-1680.
WILL OF JOHN BOSLEY
Baltimore County, Maryland
Will Book 3: page 213
In the fear of Almighty God and regard to the uncertainty of time in this world it seemeth good to me John Bosley
of Baltimore County in the providence Maryland to make this for my last Will and Testament relating to those things it hath pleased God to bless me
with in this world being at this time in perfect memory and sound disposing mind.
First my will and desire is that all those lawful debts which shall be due from me at the time of my decease with my funeral expenses by fully paid.
Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my son Walter Bosley his heirs and assigns forever all my tract of land called
Bosley’s Adventure containing four hundred and ninety nine acres, whereon I now dwell, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging reserving only to his
mother my dear wife Hannah Bosley this use of our third part thereof during her natural life.
Also, I give and bequeath unto my said son Walter Bosley one of my Negroes at this own choice after my decease more than his equal part after devised.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my estate.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my estate whereof I shall die possessed or entitled unto to be equally divided between
my said two sons their heirs and assigns forever reserving only to their said mother her lawful third thereof. Lastly, I constitute and retain my said
dear wife Hannah Bosley and my said son Walter Bosley my sole Executrix and Executor of this my last Will and Testament revoking and making void all other
will or wills and testaments heretofore by me made and in witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 20th day of September 1767.
Signed, sealed and declared by the said John Bosley to be his Last Will and Testament in the presents of us his chosen witnesses hereto: Samuel Coale,
Samuel Gott, Richard Gott, Johan Fishparr
April 20, 1772 Samuel Coale and Samuel Gott made their affirmation that they saw the testator John Bosley sign seal publish pronounce and declare the
same as and for his last will and Testament, that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of sound and disposing mind and memory at the same
time came Richard Gott and Johan Fishparr and made oath on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that they saw the Testator John Bosley sign seal publish
pronounce and declare the same as and for his last will and Testament by making his mark that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of
sound and disposing mind and memory that they subscribed their respective names as witnesses signed will in the presence of the said Testator and at his
request affirmed and sworn to before W. Young Baltimore County, Maryland.
WILL OF HANNAH BOSLEY
Baltimore County, Maryland
Will Book 3; Page 325.
Last Will and Testament of Hannah Bosley.
In the fear of Almighty God and regard to the uncertainty of time in this world it seemeth good to me Hannah Bosley of Baltimore County in the province of Maryland to make this
for my last Will and Testament relating to things it hath pleased God to bless me and in this world, being at this time in perfect memory and sound disposing mind.
First, I give and bequeath unto my son Samuel Tipton, five shillings sterling money which with several other things already given into his possession shall have no more of my estate.
Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my son Mordical Tipton five shillings sterling money which with several other things already given into his possession, shall have no more of my estate.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Cole wife of Christopher Cole five shilling sterling money which with several other things already delivered into her possession
shall have no more of my estate.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath my grandson Joshua Bosley one Negro man called Cato to him and his heirs forever; Likewise I give and bequeath unto my said grandson Joshua Bosley
one Negro woman called Cate, one feather bed and furniture and two cows to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly, I will that all the remaining part of my estate be equally divided amongst my grandchildren Joshua Bosley, William Bosley, Hannah Bosley, John Bosley, Ellin Bosley,
Philip Bosley, Elizabeth Bosley, Rachel Bosley, Daniel Bosley, Rebekah Bosley, and Belinda Bosley; which said remaining part of my estate I give to them and their heirs forever.
Lastly, I ordain constitute and appoint my grandson Joshua Bosley sole executor of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other Wills and Testament
by me heretofore made and in witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 30th day of July 1776.
Signed and sealed and declared by the said Hannah Bosley to be her last Will and Testament in the presence of us: Philip Coale, William Cole, Baltimore County on the 16th day of January ,
1777 came Philip Coale and William Cole two subscribing evidencing to the within and aforegoing Last Will and Testament of Hannah Bosley late of Baltimore County, deceased and severally made oath
on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God that they saw the testatrix sign and seal and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last Will and Testament that at the time of her so doing
she was to the best of their apprehension of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding and that they severally subscribed their names as witnesses thereto in her presence at her request.
Certified by me the subscriber deputy Commissary of the County aforesaid. Thomas Jones.
This John Bosley was married to Hannah Price, daughter of Mordecal and Mary Parsons – Price. She was married first to William Tipton. Hannah’s husband John in 1728 surveyed Painter’s Level
in Baltimore County, Maryland, which he later sold to Samuel Tipton. The Baltimore County 1750 Debt Book shows that he owed Miller Choice 250 acres Billy’s Adventure 100 acres, Bosleys Meadow 21 acres,
part of Hopyard 19 acres, part of Greer 100 acres.
Joshua Bosley, son of John and Hannah Price – Bosley, left a Will dated 9 October 1775 and proved 18 May 1776. Will Book page 330 and 331. Baltimore County, Maryland. Joshua Bosley executor and
neighbor Andrew Buchanan. Witnessed by Salathiel Cole, Richard Wheeler, and Mary Bosley. He was married to Mary Hall and a daughter Belinda was born after her father Joseph died. Children named in his
Will were: Joshua, William, John, Philip, Daniel, Hannah, Elizabeth, Rachel, Rebeckah, and a child yet to be born.
John Bosley, son of John and Mary Hall – Bosley, was born in 1756. He married Ann Cole. John died 1795. From Baltimore It’s History and It’s People Volume 2 1918. William was a wealthy man and
was active in developing the Beaver Dam Marble Quarries.
Joseph Bosley
Administrator’s Bonds Book 5 1760-1779 page 4 and 5
Know all men that we Greenbury Bosley, Thomas Gist, Juror and Benjamin Price bound unto the State of Maryland in sum of forth thousand pounds current money 25 February 1780.
Greensboro Bosley, Executor of Last Will and Testament of Joseph Bosley, lof Baltimore County, Maryland
Inventories; Book 12 page 213 and 214.
On inventory of the goods and chattele of Joseph Bosley, deceased, as appraised by us the subscribers.
To a tract of land 4,000. To ditto 2,800 To 86 acres L. 6,200. $13,000.00
To an old negro woman named Hara, negro man named Dick $2,400.00
To 2 old horses $480.00 7 head of blck cattle $680.00
To 8 head sheep $160.00 To 4 yearlings $120.00 To 1 cow and calf and yearling $200.00 To 2 sow and 145 pigs $80.00.
To 1 feather bed and furniture $30.00 1 do(?) $200.00 7 chairs $24.00 6 kettles $15.00
To 1 feather bed and furniture $280.00 2 tables $11.00 Quantity pew'r $52.10.
To 2 old pots, 2 pair hooks and some old tubs $40.00
To old pot tramels $15.00 Old cast wheels old chairs $140.00
To a quantity of old iron $20.00 old mattock and mail rings $20.00
To old pewter $20.00 1 old saw, 1 old adz, 1 old drawing knife, 1 old auger Total $18,200.10
Sam L. Tipton, John Foster, Thomas Bosley, Hannah Bosley.
Baltimore County, May 10 1700 came Greenbury Bosley, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Bosley, deceased and made oath that the aforegoing is a true and perfect inventory of all and
singular the goods and chattels of the deceased that have come to his hands or possession at the time of making therof and at what has since or may come to his hands or possession he will return in
an additional inventory, that he knows of no concealment of any part or parcel of the deceased's estate by any persons whatsover, that if he should discover any or suspect any to be he will make the
Register of Wills acquainted therewith, that the same may be enquired into according to law.
Sworn to before me, Register of Wills for Baltimore County, William Buchanan.
Baltimore County, Maryland.
Administrator's Accounts Book 9 page 35.
The final account of Greenbury Bosley, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Bosley, Senor, last of said County deceased.
This accountant charges himself with inventory of the deceased his estate accouning to the sum of $18,250.00.
And he craves an allowance of the following payments and disbursements to wit:
Current money paid by this accountant to Gideon Bosley in full of a legacy left him by his deceased father as per receipt appears $3.00
Current money paid by this accountant to Hannah Bosley in full of a legacy left her by her deceased father as per receipt appears $12.00
Current money paid by this accountant to Mary Bosley in full of a legacy left her by her deceased father as per receipt appears $12.00
Current money paid by this accountant to Benjamin Barnery in full of a legacy left by his wife by her deceased father as per receipt appears $12.00
Current money paid by this accountant to Ruth Cox in full of a legacy left her by the deceased as per receipt appears $12.00
Current money paid by this accountant to Elias Magers in full of a legacy left his wife by the deceased as per receipt appears $12.00
Current money paid by this accountant to Thomas Bosley in full of his part portion or share of his deceased father's estate divided agreeable to will as per receipt appears $120.00
Current money retained in this accountant's own hands being his part portion or share of the deceased estate as a legatee divided agreeable to Will $120.00
Estate accounted for $303.60
Baltimore County to wit on the 15th day of April 1787 came Greenbury Bosley executor of the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Bosley late of said County, deceased, and made oath that the foregoing account
is just and true as it stands stated and that he has paid or secured the payment of every sum or sums for which he claims allowance which afterdue.
Joseph Bosley, son of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bird - Bosley, was born 1695 or 1701 in Baltimore County, Maryland.
He was a farmer, Joseph married Ann Greenberry who was born ca 1710.
The Baltimore County Debt Book shows he owned, as of 1750 Ellegas Grove 30 acres.
Children (8 in Administrators Accounts)
1. Mary born ca 1734
2 Delilah born ca 1736 she married 23 April 1758 to Benjamin Barnney
3. Greenberry born ca 1738. He died unmarried at the age of 76 1 April 1814 and named a sister to receive his estate.
4. Diana born ca 1740 She married 8 September 1763 to Elias Magers
5. Ruth born ca 1744 She was married to William Cox whose Will was proved May 1757, Baltimore County, Maryland. She lived in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
6. Thomas born ca 1746. He married 13 December 1770 to Mary Richards. His will adminstrator 26 April 1792.
7. Hannah
8. Gideon born ca 1748. He married 9 January 1772 to Sarah Cole. He died 11 August 1803/05 in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
GIDEON BOSLEY
Gideon Bosley son of Joseph and Ann Greenberry - Bosley was in the 1790 census of Washington County, Maryland.
Before 1800 he was in Lincoln County, Kentucky. He lived on
what is now the main road North between Danville from Stanfore.
Part of his old home has been restored and incorporated into a much larger house on a Kentucky horse farm with family
cemetery said to be on the acreage between the house and road.
His wife was Sarah Cole, daughter of Abraham Cole and Frances Paralee,
she was born before 1760 in Baltimore County, Maryland and died after 1810.
Children (9)
1. Abraham born ca 1773 in Baltimore County, Maryland. He married 7 March, 1798 to Rebecca Myers. Abraham died before 4 May 1829 in Orange County, Tennessee.
2. Ruth born ca 1775 in Baltimore County, Maryland. She married 4 November 1805 to Aaron Alderman, Sr. Ruth died ca 1850 in Hart County, Kentucky.
3. Dianah born ca 1777 in Baltimore County, Maryland. She married 17 December 1807 to Basil Hoskinson
4. Thomas Berry born ca 1779. He died 15 April 1876 in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Married 7 February 1810 Lucy S. Nix.
5. Elijah born ca 1792 at Frederick, Lincoln County, Kentucky. He married 13 January 1814 to Deborah Wiley.
6. James born 10 February 1781. Married 1817 to Sarah J. Allen in Nelson County, Kentucky. He was a Methodist lay preacher, trustee of church and Methodist Academy. He died in 1837.
Sarah his wife died in Jackson County, Indiana. They had 2 children : William T. and Sarah.
7. Gideon born 9 July 1784. He died 30 November 1832 in Washington County, Kentucky.
8. Edith born ca 1786. She married 21 August 1812 to David Roberson
9. Nathan born ca 1788.
Reference above from notes of Edith Mae Bosley - Wright of Archie, Missouri and Christine Rice 30 May 1986 of Carbondale, Illinois.
JAMES BOSLEY
James Bosley son of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bird Bosley was born ca 1705.
He married 26 November 1730 to Elizabeth Parrish.
The 1750 Baltimore County Debt Book shows that
that time he owed 143 acres of Bosley Delight.
Elizabeth administered his estate 7 June 1762.
The heirs named were: a daughter, wife of Benjamin Price; a daughter wife of Daniel Bond;
a daughter Prudence; sons Ezekiel and William and 7 other children. Ezekiel married 21 October 1760 to Elizabeth Norris daughter of Joseph.
CHARLES BOSLEY
Baltimore County, Maryland Will Book 2 Page 131 Last Will and Testament of Charles Bosley
In the fear of Almighty God, and Regard to the uncertainty of time in this world, it seemeth good unto me Charles Bosley of Baltimore County, in the Providence of Maryland do make
and ordain this for my last Will and Testament. Relating to those things it hath pleased God to favor me with in this world being at this time in perfect memory, sound disposing mind.
First my will and desire is that all those lawful debts which shall be justly due from me at the time of my decase with my funeral expenses we will and truely paid.
Secondly, I give and bequeath unto all my sons that are born, James, Elizah, Caleb, Zebulon, Charles and those sons or son that shall or may hereafter be born unto me by my beloved wife Elizabeth all my right.
Title and interest in and unto all my tracts or parcels of land which I shall die in possession of or entitled unto to them their heirs and assigns forever, not disquetering my aforesaid beloved wife in her
dwelling plantation during her natural life. But at the request of any of my said sons arising at the age of 21 years and desiring to inherit his part of my estate shall with the approsation of my said beloved wife
and a majority of my said sons that then shall be above 14 years old, chose and elect 3 reputable freeholders to divide all my said lands equally proportionable to the number of male heirs thereunto as before bequethed.
And such 3 freeholders thus elected and chosen shall direct my said sons in their lots, parts, portions or situations on my said lands as they arise of age, to receive and inherit the same and wherewith each of my said
sons shall rest themselves content. Provided my said sons shall not agree in choice of 3 freeholders as before directed, the versity of the Parish wherein they were educates shall by hereby impowered and desired to make
such choice for them wherewith they shall best content.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto all my daughters that are born, Millinda, Lydia, Elizabeth, Temperance, and all those daughters or daughter which shall or may hereafter be born unto me and my aforseaid beloved wife,
the sum of 10 pound current money or value each daughter more than their equal part with their said brothers in my personal estate.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife her saddle, bridle, and riding horse or mare at her own choice of those she or myself shall have usually rid, more than her third part of all my personal estate.
Also that my aforesaid my beloved wife have the use, care and services of all my Negroes during life unmarried, but the day of her 2nd marriage shall my children be entitled to 2/3 of all my Negroes aforesaid beloved wife
and her brother Jacob Cox my executrix and executor of this my last Will and Testament having no other in this world.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 10 day of July 1759.
Signed, sealed and acknolwedged to be the last Will and Testament of the said testator in the presence of us Jospeh Bosley Jr. October 11, 1762 came Joseph Bosley, Jr. and made oath on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that he saw the testator
Charles Bosley sign the within Will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last Will and Testament.
At the time Elizabeth Bosley executrix of the said Charles Bosley made oath on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that she saw her deceased husband make his mark to the within Will and heard him publish and declare the
same to be his last Will and Testament that he at the time of his so doing he was to the best of both their apprehensions of sound and disposing mind and memory.
Sworn to before William Young, Dep. Commissionary, Baltimore County.
Charles Bosley son of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bird Bosley married Elizabeth Cox daughter of William and Mary Cox. Her will was provided 10 February 1785. Daughter Elizabeth in father's Will and not in mother's Will.
3 August 1736 William Cox and his wife, Mary for the love they both bore their daughter Elizabeth wife of Charles Bosley conveyed them 50 acres Bachelor's Range. In 1745, 1749 and 1757 Jacob Cox and wish wife Elizabeth conveyed various tracts to Charles Bosley.
Reference Baltimore County Deeds
Their son Zebulon Bosley Will names wife Elizabeth; son James and 2 shares: 4 children unnamed received 1 share; Elizabeth executrix with Elijah Bosley (brother) and Robert Carnam; children Katerine, Carnan, Lydia, Margaret, Lisha,
Robert Carnan and Joshua Wells.
Will Book 4 page 528 10 November 1787 proved 30 March 1791.
Will book 5 page 75 Ruth Bosley 17 January 1792 proved 26 December 1792 names Ann Trapnell; Elizabeth Headington;
Ruth Headington and Walter Bosley's daughter Eleanor to my own sisters to Elizabeth Chenoworth daughter of Author Chenoworth; Executor William Lane son of John Bosley
JOSEPH BOSLEY
Baltimore County, Maryland
Will Book 3 Page 393 Last Will and Testament of Joseph Bosley
In the name of God, Amen.
I Joseph Bosley of Baltimore County, Planter being in sound mine, memory and understanding, do make publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament.
My body I commit to the earth, decently to be interred accoring to the discretion of my executor hereafter named and as to my worldy estate, it hast pleased God to bestow upon me after my just debts and funeral expenses are paid
I give devise and bequeath in matter following: Imprimis I give and bequeath to my 6 daughters: Delilah Barney, Dianah Magers, Ann Bosley, Mary Bosley and Johanah Bosley 10 pounds of current money each; and it is my will that they have not more of my estate real or personal.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Gideon 3 pounds current money and my will is that my said Gideion shall have no more of my estate real or person.
Also I give and bequath unto my wife Ann my mare called Mad Moll, to be paid her immediately, or soon as conventiently can be as after my decease and my will and meaning is that my said wife shall have the said mare exclusive of her dower,
that she shall have the said mare, and also dower, and my will is that if either of my daughters should die without have or having had lawful issue of their body that there and in that case I give and bequeath their part or parts so happening to die
to be equally divided among them that shall survive.
I give devise and bequeath unto my son Thomas his heirs and assigns all my right title estate and interest in and to a tract of land called Fords Folly and also the half part or moiety of one other tract of land called Deans Ridge.
I also give and devise to my son Greenbury his heirs and assigns forever all my right title estate and interest or in and to part of a tract of land called Elsey Grove and also all that tract of land called Good Luck, and also all that tract of land called
Ban Enough and also one equal half part of more of a tract of land called Deans Ridge.
I also give and bequeath my son Greenbury my negro man named Dick and one negro woman named Harer and it is my will that the said Hager be appraised and I give and bequeath one half of the money Hager may be valued at by said appraisment to my son Thomas.
I also give and bequeath unto my two sons Thomas and Greenbury all the rest and residue of my personal estate, but it is my will that if either of my said sons Thomas or Greensbury should happen to die without issue or without having sold or disposed of either
of their devises or bequeaths that then and in that case I give devise and bequeath his devise and bequeath so dying to the survivor and his heirs and assigns as aforesaid.
But if both my said sons Thomas and Greenbury should die without issue as aforesaid or without having devised, bequeathed sold or otherwise disposed of their devise of my said 2 sons Thomas and Greenbury unto my aforesaid 6 daughters to be equally divided between
then their heirs and assigns for ever, but if either of my said daughters should die without issue that her part or their parts so dying shall go to the survivior or surviviors of them their heirs and assigns forever, and lastly, I hereby nominate and
appoint my son Greenbury Bosley executor of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former will or wills by me heretofore made. In witness where I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 12 day of April 1772.
Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Jospeh Bosley as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in presence of the said testator and in the presence of the said testator
and in the presence of each other.
Thomas Gist, Jr. William Hammond; Benjamin Price, Thomas Cockey
NOTE: Joseph Bosley specifices in 2 places in this Will that he has 6 daughters but only five are named. In the final account of the estate by the executor, Greenbury Bosley, however one Ruth Cox is named as being one of the legatees and she receives share equal
the disbursed to other daughters. It can only be assumed that the clerk while transcribing the Will into the record book somehow left out the one name.
Note commissioned officers Maryland Militia in the Revolutionary War by Clements and Wright
Commissioned Officers Charles captain July 1777;
James Captain 19 December 1775;
James 1st Leutenant 23 October 1781; Captain William Lane;
Walter 2nd Leutenant 20 November 1776; Captain L. Wiley; Zebulon Bosley 4 September 1777; Capt. J Bosley; Walter 1st Leutenant 31 October 1780; Capt. R. Cromwell Company
WILL OF RUTH BOSLEY- COX
In the name of God Amen
I,Ruth Cox , being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind, and memory do make and publish this may last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say I command my soul to almighty God and as such to worldly estate and effects as I am possessed of
or entitled unto I dispose of the same in matter following that is to day that I desire that all my just debts of any I shall owe at the time of my decease together with my funeral expenses be paid and discharged by my executor, after named within 6 months next
after my decease I give and bequeath to my son Jepe Cox the plantation or tract of land whereon I now live with all buildings and improvements thereon in as full and simple matter as I held and enjoyed the same.
I bequeath unto the said Jepe 5 head of cattle, 2 mares and 1 horse also all the hogs belonging to said plantation being all the cattle of any kind to which I have any claim.
I bequeath unto the said Jepe all my household and kitchen furniture together with all the utensils and implaments of husbandry on said plantation or there belong.
I desire that all my wearing apparel may be equally divided between
my 4 daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Belinda, and Lydia share and share alike.
It is my will that out of the estate or property hereby bequeath to the said Jepe my executor within 6 months after my decease do pay or cause to pay unto Thomas Cox,
Jospeh Cox, Greenbury Cox, Stephen Hicks, Nicholas Roggers, Joshua Cox, Walter James each one Spanish milled dollar which is to be full compensation for any claim on demand which they as sons or sons in law might have a claim to any property which may belong to me
at the time of my decease and do hereby appoint Joshua Cox my sole executor of this my last Will and Testament.
In witness where I have hereunto set my hand Seal 2nd day of May 1798.
Sealed published and dictated by the testator as her last Will and Testament has requested our names as witnesses herewith John Williams , James Rhea.