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Bergey, Isaac {I1905} (b. ABT 1734, d. 1805)

Note: Isaac Bergey lived in Franconia Township where he owned a tract
of 300 acres of land when he died. He left no will, therefore,
his oldest son, Jacob, on 11 November, 1805, petitioned for
Letters of Administration on his father's estate. He stated
that his father died intestate leaving a widow Susanna, and
thirteen children. The four younger children were still under
age. The balance at the settlement of the estate was o1087, 17
shillings, 1 pence. The account was filed and confirmed 10
February, 1806.
Susanna Bergey, the widow of Isaac, made her will 13
November, 1805, as follows:
'Be it remembered that I, Susanna Berkey, (widow and
relict of Isaac Berkey, late deceased) of Franconia Township,
Montgomery County, being very sick but of sound mind, memory
and understanding --thanks be given God, Calling unto mind the
mortality of my body knowing that it is appointed for all men
once to die, therefore I do make and ordain this my last Will
and Testament in manner following. I will that all my just
debts and funeral expenses be fully paid out of my Estate by my
Executor. Item I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved
daughter Elizabeth Berkey fifty pounds in money to be paid out
of my legacy coming to me from my deceased Husband, Isaac
Berkey's personal estate, and from the said legacy I give to my
son Abraham Berkey of Two Hundred and fifty pounds the interest
of five per cent annually during his lifetime and after the
said Abraham's deceased said two hundred and fifty pounds shall
devolve to all the heirs of my deceased husband, share and
share alike. Item It is my will that my bed and bedstead with
the usual bedding belonging to it and my wearing apparel shall
be divided by an impartial man unto my daughters Mary,
Magdalena, and Sarah into three equal shares as good as can be
done without spoiling the same and all the residue of my estate
I give to all the aforesaid heirs of said deceased share and
share alike, and lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my
son, John Berkey, Executor of this my last Will and Testament
Ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be my Last Will
and Testament. In Testimony whereof I the said Susanna Berkey
have hereunto set my hand and seal the Thirteenth day of
November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and
five (1805)

The will was probated 10 February, 1806.
Isaac Bergey and his wife Susanna were members of the
Mennonite Church in Franconia township and both are buried in
the adjoining graveyard. It is probable that the first wife is
also buried at the same place, though her grave has not been
located.

Source: (Name)
Title: Genealogy of the Bergey Family
Abbreviation: Genealogy of the Bergey Family
Author: David Hendricks Bergey, M.D.
Publication: Frederick H. Hitchcock Genealogical Publisher
Call number: G3151
Repository:
Name: Unknown
Page: 13-14