Berks Co., Pennsylvania Webb Related Deeds

Transcribed by: Robert W. Keyes

Berks Co., PA, DB A6, p. 530: “This Indenture made the Twentieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred thirty five Between George Boone of Oley in the County of Philadelphia in the provice of pennsylvania and Mary his wife of the one part and John Webb of Oley aforesaid and Mary his Wife of the other part...”. Conveys for 56 pounds 212 acres in Oley Township bordering James Boone, Ellis Hughes, Peter Bingom, Peter Hurnanvald. Part of a400 acre warrant dated 20 Dec 1718 and conveyed to George Boone 3 Jan 1734 and recorded Philadelphia Plalt Book A Vol 7, p. 42. Signed George Boone, Mary x Boone (her mark). Witnesses: Geo Boone Junr, James Boone. Received 21 Aug 1735 by George Boone Esq. Recorded 3 Sep 1771. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB A2, p. 349: Conveyence “George Boone and Deborah Boone of Oley in y^e County of Philad^a. in the province of Pennsylvania sende greeting. Know ye that we the said George Boone and Deborah his wife for and in consideration of the sume of Twenty Shillings current money of pennsylvania to us in hand paid by Anthony Lee John Webb and Squire Boone of the said Township of Oley...” one acre of land adjoining Samuel Boone part of 277 acre tract of land patented to George Boone 3 Dec 1734. Signed 24 Dec 1736 George Boone, Deborah Boone. Witnesses: George Boone, James Boone. Proved by oath of James Boone one of the witnesses “(together with George Boone the father of him the said James and George the Grantor)” Berks County, PA 6 Aug 1760. Signed James Read Esq. Recorded 22 Dec 1761. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB A2, p. 350: Indenture made 24 Dec 1736 between “Anthony Lee of ye Township of Oley in the County of Philad^a. in the Province of Pennsylvania yeoman John Webb of ye same place yeoman & Squire Boone of the said Township yeoman of the one part and Ellis Hugh of ye same Township yeoman Thomas Ellis of ye said Township yeoman and James Boone of Oley aforesaid yeoman of ye other part”. Land in Oley Township conveyed by George & Deborah Boone to Anthony Lee, John Webb, & Squire Boone to Ellis Hugh, Thomas Ellis & James Boone. The purpose of the conveyance stated: “...Conveyance and asureance be made they the said Anthony Lee John Webb and Squire Boone and their heirs shall permit and suffer ye said Messuage or Tennament to be and remaine for a house and place of Religious Worship or meeting for the people called Quakers within ye said Township of Oley...”. Signed Anthony Lee, John Webb, Squire Boone. Witnesses: Geo. Boone Jr, George Boone. Proved by oath of Anthony Lee & John Webb 6 Aug 1760 to James Read, Esq. Justice of the peace and “Solemnly declared that Squire Boone, the other party thereto signed, sealed and as his act and Deed delivered the same together with themselves in the presence of George Boone junr and George Boone the Father the subscribing witnesses to the same writing and James Boone son of the said George the elder being present did also solmnly...”. Recorded 22 Dec 1761. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB A6, p. 531: “This Indenture made the Thirtieth day of July in ye year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred Thirty Eight Between George Boone of Oley in the County of Philadelphia in the province of Pennsylvania Yeoman of the one part and John Webb of ye same place Yeoman of the other part...”. Conveys for 15 pounds, and a term of 1 year, 85 acres, already in John Webb's possession and bounded by James Boone, Rudolph Hegler, Peter Hurnanvalo, John Webb. Signed George Boone. Witnesses: Geo. Boone Junr, John Boone. Received on 24 July 1741 by George Boone Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Berks Co., PA. Recorded 3 Sep 1774. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB A1, p. 53-55: “This Indenture made the Twenty seventh day of March in ye year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Between John Webb of Exeter in ye County of Philad^a. in ye Province of Pennsylvania yeaoman and Mary his wife of ye one part and John Hugh of ye same place Tanner of ye other part. Witnesseth tha ye said John Webb and Mary his wife for the consideration of one hundred and Twenty pounds currant mony of Pennsylvania to them in had Paid by the said John Hugh at and before the sealing and delivery herof the receipt thereof they do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained and sold aliened Enfeofed? & confirmed and by these presents do grant bargain & sell alien Enfeof and confirm unto the said John Jugh and to his Heirs and assigns forever, A certain Messuage Tennament and Tract of land lying in Exetor aforesaid Beginning at a white oak standing in Ellis Hughs line and running from thence by Benjamin Boone's land North West Sisty two perches Then North Sisty degrees east thirty six perches to a black oak, then South thiry degrees east Sixteen perches to a white oak then North East Eighty Eight perches to a post then South East thiry four to a post then South West one hundred and Nineteen perches to ye place of beginning containing thirty acres of Land [ part of four hundred acres granted unto George Boone by patent dated ye third day of January A^dD^o. 1734 and recorded in Pattent Book A Vole 7 page 42 &c: Who by Indenture of ye 20^th day of August A^dD^o. 1735: Confirmed in fee Two Hundred acres unto John Webb, part of ye said four hundred acres] Together with all the buildings Improvements ways woods underwoods waters water courses...”. Signed John x Webb (his mark), Mary Webb. Witnesses: Geor Boone, George Webb. Received 26 Oct 1753 and recorded 23 Nov 1753. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB B2, p. 216-217: “This Indenture Made the Seventh Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred Fifty three Between John Boone and James Boone of Exeeter in the County of Berks in the province of Pennsylvania Executors of Samuel Boone Deceased, of the one part and John Webb Jun of Amity in the County aforesaid yeoman of the other part...”. Conveys 100 acres in Amity part of 700 acres conveyed by George & Mary Boone to Samuel Boone 14 & 15 Jan 1734 and from Samuel conveyed by his will dated 16 July 1745? and proved 2 Sep of the same year to John & James Boone. Signed: John Boone, James Boone. Witnesses: Rowland Ellis, Peter Snidor. Proved by oath of John Boone & James Boone 13 May 1767 before John Patton and Recored 18 Jul 1775. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB B2, p. 218: “This Indenture Made the tenth day of May in the Year of Our Lord on thousand Seven hundred and Sixy Six Between John Webb Junior of Exeter Township Berks County and Province of Pennsylvania yeoman and Rachel his wife of the one part and Samuel Lee of Oley Township County and Province aforesaid yeoman of the other Part...”. Conveys 100 acres of land in Amity Township “conveyed by John and James Boone Executors of Samuel Boone late deceased unto John Webb” and bounded by “land late belonging to John Boone now Isaac Boone”, Samuel Dehart, Lawrence Cooper, Morris Ellis, estate of John Smech. Signed: John Webb, Rachel Webb. Witnesses: John Ellis, Moses Roberts. Proved by John Webb & Rachel Webb 10 Jun 1766 before William Maugridge and recorded 19 Jul 1775. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB A6, p. 139-141: “This Indenture Made the thirteenth Day of the fifth Month in the Year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty seven Between Isaiah Willits of the New Indian Purchase in the County of Berks and Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman and Susannah his Wife and Ellis Hughes of the same Place yeoman and Hannah his Wife of the one Part and John Webb the younger of Exeter Township in the said County Carpenter of the other Part...”. Convey for 300 pounds 126 acres on Bohandy Creek adjacent to land of John Webb Junior and John Webb. Land originally patented to Isaiah Willits and Ellis Hughes and recorded Philadelphia County Patent Book AA Vol 1, page 533 V6. Signed: Isaiah Willits, Susanna Willits, Ellis Hughes, Hannah Hughes. Witnesses: Thomas Lightfoot, Wm Green. Received the day written by James Diemer Esq. Justice of Berk County. Recorded 20 Oct 1769. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB A6, p. 533: “This Indenture made the Second Day of the Eighth Month in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Seventy One Between John Webb of Exeter Township in the County of Berks and Provice of Pennsylvania Yeoman and Mary his wife of the One Part, and Samuel Webb of the same place Yeoman of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Webb and Mary his Wife as well for and in Consideration of the natural Love and Affection which they have and bear to their Son the said Samuel Webb, as of the Sum of five Shillings lawful money of Pennsylvania to them in Hand paid by the said Samuel Webb at and before the...”. Convey 267 acres in Exeter Township bounded by James Boone, “land late of Ellis Hughes deceased”, “land late of Peter Bingermand and Peter Furnwald”, “land late of Rudolph Hegler”. Part of “One hundred and eighty two Acres whereof is part of a Tract of two hundred and twelve Acres of Land which George Boone and Mary his wife by their Indenture made the twentieth day of August One thousand seven hundred and thirty five granted to the said John Webb and Mary his wife...”. Signed John x Webb (his mark), Mary Webb. Witnesses: Thomas Paine, Ely Wichersham. Received 2 Aug 1771 by William Reesor, Justice of the court of Common Pleas. Recorded 3 Sep 1771. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB B1, p. 543-544: “This Indenture Made the Eleventh Day of June in The Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Severty four Between John Webb of New Brunswick Township in the County of Berks and Provice of Pennsylvania Yeoman of the one Part And Ludwich Hesing of New Brunswick Township in County of Berks and province aforesaid Yeoman of the other Part...”. Conveys for 400 pounds 126 acres “Plantation, water corn Mill and Saw Mill and Tract of Land Situate in Bohandy Creek in the County of Berks aforesaid beginning at a marked White oak a Corner of John Webb Junior's Land and from thense extending by North sixty degrees East one hundred and ninety three Perches and an half to a post Thence by land surveyed for John Starret North thirty Degrees West one hundred and Seventeen Perches and three Quarters of a Perch to a marked White oak Thence by John Webb's Land...”. Land that was originally patented 8 Sep 1761 to Isaiah Willets and Ellis Hughes and recorded in Philadelphia Co. Patent Book AA, Vol 1, page 533 and conveyed by Isaiah & Susanna Willets and Ellis & Hannah Hughes to John Webb on 13 May 1767and recorded in Berks County Deed Book A, Vol 6, page 39?. Signed John Webb. Witnesses: George Webb, David Webb. Proved 11 Jun 1774 before George Webb Justice of the Peace for Berks County and recorded 23 Jun 1774. [Note: See Berks Co., PA, DB A6, p. 139. Apparently Rachel died before 1774. It isn't clear if he owns another parcel mentioned as adjacent property above or if this might be the property of George's son John which seems more likely] [Abstract by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB B3, p. 401: “This Indenture Made the twenty sixth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy eight Between Benjamin Webb of the Township of Brunsburg in the County of Berks and province of Pennsylvania yeoman of the one part And Peter Orwig of the Township of Brunwig aforesaid of the other part...”. Conveys for 1450 pounds land bounded by Joseph Jorden “Containing four hundred and sixty nine acres and an half acre and the usual allowance for roads ??. It being the greater part of four several tracts of land surveryed by virtue of four warrents bearing dates respectively the 4^th day of March 1750 unto a certain John Webb in fee. Who by four ????? of writings duly created bearing date respectively the 19^th day of April Anno Domini 1774 granted & confirmed the same among other lands unto the said Benjamin Webb party hereto in fee...”. Signed Benjamin Webb. Witnesses: Sebaion? Riess? and Henry Christ. Recorded 8 Oct 1778 by Henry Christ Esq. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes] [View complete transcription]

Berks Co., PA, DB B3, p. 402: “ To all People to whom these presents shall come Benjamin Webb of Brunswig Township Berks County & state of Pennsylvania yeoman sends greeting. Whereas by virtue of a Warrant from the Proprietors of Penna aforesaid bearing date the 4^th day of March Annno Domini 1750 there was surveyed unto a certain John Webb, A certain tract of land in Brunwig Township aforesaid containing about 200 acres & the same more or less as may appear in the surveyor generals office. And wherein the said John Webb by Indenture of the 13^th day of April Anno domini 1774 granted the same tract of land & ????? (amongst other land) unto the said Benjamin Webb party hereto in fee. Now know that the said Benjamin Webb for and in consideration of thirty seven pounds & 10 shillings lawful money of Pennsylvania to him in hand paid by Peter Orbig ...”. Dated 28 Sep 1778. Conveys 50 acres and 52 perches. Signed Benjamin Webb. Witnesses: Henry Christ, Henry Christ Jr. Recorded 8 Oct 1778. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes] [View complete transcription]

Berks Co., PA, DB B3, p. 515-516: “This Indenture Made the Sixth day of March in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine Between Samuel Webb of the Township of Exetor in the County of Berks in the State of Pennsylvania yeoman and Rebecca his wife of the one part and Joseph Anthony of the same place gentleman of the other part...”. Conveys for 20 pounds two parcels of land. The first 1 acre and fifty perches land bordering Samuel Webb and Joseph Anthony. The second 48 perches and bordering Samuel Webb, Joseph Anthony, and the “late” John Schneider. Signed Samuel Webb, Rebekah Webb. Witnesses: Collinson Read, Richard Thomas. Recorded by Henry Christ 8 Mar 1779. [Abstract by R.W. Keyes] [View complete transcription]

Berks Co., PA, DB 19, p. 65: “To All People to whom these presents shall come Jacob Feig of Manheim Township Berks County & State of Pennsylvania Yeoman, he the said Feig being one of the Grand Children of Jacob Kantner late of Tulpehocon Township in the County of Berks aforesaid Yeoman deceased. Where as the said Jacob Kantner in his fifetime and at the time of his death being seized and posessed of several tracts of land in the said County the one of them situate in Tulpehoccon Township in the County aforesaid adjoining land of Nicholas Long Henry Seller and others containing one hundred seventy seven acres and fifty one perches & allowances which said tract of land is now in the occupation and posession of George Kantner & Nicholas Kantner they the said George & Nicholas being two of the sons above named Jacob Kantner. Now Know Ye that the said Jacob Feig in Right ??ght to the estate of my said Grandfather Jacob Kantner deceased do for and in consideration of the sum of four pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania to me in hand paid by George and Nicholas Kantner at and before the sealing and delivery hereof the receipt and payment whereof I do hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said George Kantner & Nicholas Kantner their Heirs Executors Administrators and assigns by these presents in full pay and satisfaction for my share and part out of and from the estate of my said Grandfather Jacob Kantner deceased and therefore the said Jacob Feig for myself my Heirs Executors and Administrator do hereby release remise? Quit claim and for ever discharge the said George Kantner and Nicholas Kantner and their and each of their Heirs Executor Administrators and assigns of and all share, legaces portions claims & demands whatever of ???? to the above mentioned & described tract of land formerly the estate of said Jacob Kantner deceased shall and will by ?????? and forever debarred by these presents. In Witness whereof the said Jacob Feig have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this twenty sixth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one Jacob Feig (seal) Sealed & delivered in the presence of Us, Jans?? Inbo?, Danl Ludwig.___ Berks County ? On the 26 day of December AD 1801 before me the subscriber one of Justices of the Peace for the said County came the above named Jacob Feig and acknowledged the above written release to be his act & deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such according to Law Witness my hand and seal the day and year above said, Danl Ludwig (seal) Recorded & this record & the original compared found to agree exactly?? the 6^th day of March AD 1802. ___ [signed] C Frailey Recorder” [Transcribed by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB 19, p. 65-66: “To All People to whom these presents shall come Philip Muller and Susannah his wife Godrey Kaucher and Christina his wife, Obediah Webb and Catharine his wife and Nicholas Feig All of the Cunty of Berks and State of Pennsylvania, they the said Susannah, Christina, Catharine and nicholas Feig being four of the Grand Children of Jacob Kantner late of Tulpohoccon Township in the County of Berks aforesaid Yeoman deceased. Whereas the said Jacob Kantner in his lifetime and at the time of his death being sized and possessed of several tracts of land in the said County the one of them situate in Tulpohoccon Township aforesaid bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a chesnut oak in the line of Nicholas Longs land thence by the same and vacant land north ten? Degrees West one hundred and fifty five perches to a spanish oak South eighty degrees West one hundred and twenty four perches to a Chesnut oak and Southten degrees East twenty perches to a white oak and South eighty degrees West eighty perches to a post and South ten degrees East one hundred and thirty five perches to a white oak thence by land of Henry Sellers North eighty degrees East two hundred and four perches to the place of Beginnig Containing one hundred and twenty seven acres and fifty one perches of land and allowance. Which said tract of land is now in the occupation and possession of Nicholas Kantner & George Kantner. Now Know Ye that we the said Susannah Huller, Christina Koucher, Catharine Webb and Nicholas Feig in right of the estate of our Grand Father Jacob Kantner decd do for and in consideration of the sum of ten pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania to each of us in hand well and truly paid by the said Nicholas Kantner and George Kantner at and before the unsealing and delivery hereof the receipt and payment whereof we do hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said Nicholas Kantner and George Kantner their Heirs Executor and Administrators by these presents in full pay and satisfaction for our shares part purpart? And P???ns of us the said Susannah, Christina Catherine and Nicholas Feig out of and from the estate of our said Grandfather Jacob Kantner deceased And therefore we do for ourselves our and each of our Heirs Executors and Administrator release remove quit claim and forever discharge the said Nicholas Kantner and George Kantner and their and each of their Heirs Executors and Administrators or Assigns of and from all share or shares legacies portions claims and demands whatsoever out of and from the above mentioned and described tract of one hundred and seventy seven acres and fifty one perches of land and allowance aforesaid so that within we the said Philip Huller and Susannah his wife Godfrey Kaucher and Christena his wife Obediah Webb and Catharine his wife and Nicholas Feig nor our Heirs or any other person or persons for them or in their name or names right title or stead shall or may by any ways or means have claim challenge ask or demand any estate or interest of in or to the herein granted and released premises and estate or any part or parcel thereof but from hence forth all ???? right ???? title interest claim and demand whatsoever of in and to the above mentioned and described tract of land formerly the estate of said Jacob Kantner deceased shall and will be utterly? Excluded and forever debarred by these presents. In Witness whereof the said Philip Huller and Susannah his wife Godrey Kaucher & Christina his wife Obediah Webb and Catherine his wife & Nicholas Feig have hereunto set their hands & seals this twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred. Phillip x Jollnr (his mark and seal) Susana x Jollner (her mark & seal) Gottfreid Koucher [or Rouchner](seal) Christina Rouchner? (seal) Obadiah Webb (seal) Catharina X Webb (her mark & seal) Nicalaus Feig (seal) Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Benjamin X MenneK? ( his mark) Egidus Moyer ___ Berks County on the 25^th day of April Anno Domini 1800. Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid came the above named Philip Huller & Susannah his wife Godfrey Kaucher & Christina his wife Obediah Webb & Catharine his wife and Nicholas Feig & acknowledged the above written release to be their Act and Deed & desired that the same might be recorded as such according to law. Witness my hand and seal the day & year aforesaid, Egidiers Meyer (seal) Recorded and this record and the original compared found to agree exactly on the 6^th day of March AD 1802.___ Cfrailey Recorder” [Transcribed by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB 19, p. 228: “To All People to whom these presents shall come Joseph Webb of the Township of Brunswig in the County of Berks and State of Pennsylvania carpender send greeting. Know Ye that for and in consideration of the sum of nine pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania to him in hand paid by Jacob Miller of the Township County and State aforsaid at and before the sealing and delivering here of the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have and by these presents do grant bargain sell assign transfer and set over all my right title claim interest property and demand whatsoever of in to or out of the within written Deed and the lot of ground therein described mentioned meant or intended to be with the appertenances thereunto belonging unto him the said Joseph Webb his Heirs or Assigns to have and to hold the same unto him the said Jacob Miller his Heirs and Assigns to the only proper use and benefit and behoof of him the said Jacob Miller his and assigns for ever. In Witness whereof the said Joseph Webb hath hereunto set his hand and seal the 20^th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one. Joseph Webb [seal] Sealed and delivered in the prescence of Hannah Orwig Peter Orwig.____ Received the day of the date of the above written Assignment of & from the above named Jacob Miller the sum of nine pounds lawfull money Pennsylvania it being for the consideration money above mentioned in full I say Recd. By me Joseph Webb.___ Be it remembered that on the 20^th day of January AD 1801 Before me [seal] the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County came the above named Joseph Webb and acknowledged the above written assignment to be his Act and Deed and desired that the same might be recorded according to Law. Witness my hand and Seal on the day and year first above written, Peter Orwig.___ Recorded and this record and the original compared found to agree exactly ?? the 23d day of June AD 1802. [signed] C Frailey Recorder.” [Transcribed by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB 29, p. 122-123: Know all men by these presents that whereas Anthony Faust late of Bern Township in the County of Berks & State of Pennsylvania yeoman deceased made his last will and Testament in couting? Bearing date the 6^th day of January 1790 since deceased duly proven & un??ening in the Registers Office at Reading for the County of Berks did among other things order that his land should be sold & the proceed thereof together with the proceeds of his personal Estate should be divided in seven equal shares. And whereas Leonard Faust & Daniel Faust his two sons and heirs were duly appointed Administrators with the will annexed. Now know ye that we John Burky and Elizabeth his wife (she the said Elizabeth being a daughter & Heir of the said Anthony Faust) do hereby acknowledge that we have had and received of and from the said Leonard Faust & Daniel Faust the sum of two hundred seventy Pounds thirteen shillings being the one seventh part of the agregate of the Real and personal Estate of the said Anthony Faust deceased the receipt of which sum we do hereby acknowledge and there of acquit and forever discharge the said Leonard Faust & Daniel Faust their Heirs Executors & Administrators by these presents Have rem[oved] released and forever quit claimed and by these presents do remuse release and forever quit claim & discharge the said Leonard Faust and Daniel Faust their Heirs Executors & Administrators by these presents of and from all legacies dues duties & demands whatsoever which we our Executors or Administrators may claim challenge or demand of or against the said Leonard Faust & Daniel Faust their Executors or Administrators by virtue of the said last will and Testament of or act of the Real and personal Estate of the said Anthony Faust deceased as aforesaid. In Witness whereof the said John Burky and Elizabeth his wife have hereunto set their hands and Seals dated the twenty eighth day of April [in the] year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve Johannas [Burky] (seal) Elizabeth X Burky (seal) Sealed & Delivered in the presence of Evan He??? Charles Shoemaker. Berks County Js. On the 28^th day of April Anno Domini 1812 before me Charles Shoemaker Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace of the said County came the above named John Burky & Elizabeth his wife & acknowledged the within written release to be their Act & Deed & desired that the same might be recorded as such according to law, Witness my Hand and Seal the day and year aforesaid Charles Shoemaker (seal) [Transcription by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB 29, p. 123-124: To All People to whom these presents shall come Magdalena Faust widow and relict of Anthony Faust late of Bern Township in the County of Berks yeoman deceased send Greeting Whereas the said Anthony Faust was in his life time by virture of some good conveyances or assurances in the law duly had and executed lawfully seized in his demesne? of fee of and in a certain messouage or Tenament Plantation and two contiguous or adjoining Tracts of land situate in the Township of Bern in the County of Berks aforesaid adjoining lands of Jacob Shertel, Adam Kaufman John Niftzinger Michael Waggoner John Loeb and Church lands containing together two hundred and seventy two acres and the allowance be the same more or less with the appertenances and being so thereof seized made his last will and Testament in writing under his Hand & Seal duly executed bearing date the sixth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety (amongst other [things] did did direct and ordain his said land to be sold at private & public sales in pursuance where of his two sons Leonard Faust and Daniel Faust did on the 25^th day of March 1808 at Public vendue & out cry sell the same to Casper Hump for the sum of nineteen hundred pounds. He being the highest and best bidder and confirmed unto the said Casper Hump under the hand and seals of the said Leonard Faust and Daniel Faust by them Deed poll bearing date the ninth day of May 1808. And the said Casper Stumck did on the Back of the said Deed poll bearing even date therewith for the same consideration sum of nineteen hundred pounds grant and resell the same unto the said Leonard Faust and Daniel Faust their heirs and assigns forever (and further did order that the aggregate sums arising out of the Sales of the Real and Personal Estate to be equally divided amongst his children and to his beloved wife Magdalena in seven equal shares. Now Know ye that said Magdalena Faust widow as above mentioned for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and seventy seven pounds thirteen Shillings lawfull money of Pennsylvania in gold and silver it being one seventh equal share out of the Real and personal Estates aforementioned to me in hand paid by the said Leonard Faust and Daniel Faust at and before the unsealing and delivery hereof the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and there of acquit and forever discharge them the said Leonard Faust and Daniel Faust their Heirs Executors and Administrators by these presents have ??mised released and forever quit claimed and by these presents do remise release and forever quit claim unto them the said Leonard Faust and Daniel Faust all and all manner of dower, share and demand title of dower or share whatsoever which I the said Magdalena Faust now have, may might should or of right ought to have or claim of, in or out of all and every the Messuages land tenaments and hereditaments and out of the personal Estate which were belonging to the said Anthony Faust my late husband, situate in Bern Township in the County of Berks aforesaid. And also all manner of act on or actions writ and writs of share in dower whatsoever so as neither I the said Magdalena Faust nor any other person for me or in my name any manner of dower or share or writ of action of dower, or any right or title of dower of or in the said lands tenaments and hereditances or of or in any part or parcel have of at any time hereafter shall or may have claim or prosecute against the said Leonard Faust and Daniel Faust their Heirs or Assigns. In Witness where of the said Magdalena Faust hath hereunto set her hand and seal the twenty eighth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve Magdalena x Faust (her mark & seal) Sealed and delivered in the presence of Johannas Lowiti Elizabeth x Burky (her mark) Berks County Jp. The 28^th day of April in year Anno Domini 1812 before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace of the said County came the above named Magdalena Faust widow and acknowledged the afore written release to be her act and Deed and desired the same might be recorded as such according to Law. Witness my Hand & Seal the day and year aforesaid Charles Shoemaker (seal) Recorded and the Record and the original compared found to agree the 29^th day October A D in 1812. [Transcription by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB 29, p. 124: Know all men by these presents that we Christian Walter and Jacob Schock together with the wives Catharine & Maria of Berks County & State of Penna have remised released and forever discharged by these presents as for us our heirs Executors and Administrators remised released and forever discharged Daniel Faust and Leonard Faust of Berks County & State aforesaid their Heirs Executors Administrators of and for all and all manner of action causes of action Suits debts due sums of money account reckonings bonds bills specialilies convenants contracts controversies agreements promises variance damages judgements extets executions claims and demands whatsoever in law and equity which against the said Daniel Faust and Leonard Faust ever had now have or which our Heirs Executors Administrators hereafter can shall or may have for upon or by ???? of any matter cause or thing whatsoever from the beginning of the world to the day of the date of the presents. In Witness whereof the parties have hereunto set their hands and Seals this nineteenth day of May A.D. 1810 Christian x Walter (his mark & seal) Jacob Schock (seal) Catherine x Shock (her mark & seal) Maria x Walter (her mark & seal) Sealed & delivered in the presence of us Wm Greer Junr G Shoeneiker Junr Acknowledged according to Law Witness my hand and Seal the day and year first above written ???? Wm Green Junr (seal) Recorded and this record and the original compared & found to agree the 26^th day of October Anno Domini 1816. [Transcription by R.W. Keyes]

Berks Co., PA, DB 29, p. 124-125: Know all men by these presents that we Joseph Webb of Manheim Township in the County of Schuylkill and Catherine his wife late Catharine Walter daughter of Christian Walter of Manheim Township aforesaid. Whereas Anthony Faust late of Bern Township in the County of Berks deceased By his last Will and Testament did bequeath to the Children of said Christian Walter the sum of forty pounds lawful Money of Pennsylvania . Now know ye that we the said Joseph Webb and Catharine his wife late Catharine Walter do hereby acknowledge that we have this day had and received of and from Leonard Faust Executor of the last Will and Testament of the said Anthony Faust deceased the sum of four pounds six shillings one pence in full satisfaction and payment of all such sum or sums of money legacies and bequests as are given and bequested to the said Catharine by the last Will and Testament aforesaid and all Interest accrued thereupon. And therefore the said Joseph Webb and Catharine his wife late Catharine Walter do by these presents release acquit and forever discharge the said Leonard Faust his Heirs Executors and Administrators of and from the said legacy or legacies and of and from all actions suits payments accounts reckings claims and demands whatsoever for or by reason thereof or of any other act matter cause or thing shatsoever touching or concerning the same. In Witness whereof the said Joseph Webb and Catharine his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen. Joseph Webb (seal) Catharine x Webb (her mark & seal) Sealed and delivered in the presence of the words “late” and “deceased” were unterlined before signing__ Jacob Kiebs Elizabeth Rambo?. Schuylkill County Js, Personally came before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County the within named Joseph Webb and Catharine his wife late Catharie Walter and acknowledged the within written release to be their Act and Deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such according to law. Witness my Hand and Seal the eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen Jacob Kiebs (seal) Recorded and this record and the original compared found to agree the 29^th day of October Anno Domini 1816. [Transcribed by R.W. Keyes, Note: the legacy of four pounds from the forty pound legacy must infer their were 10 children of Christian Walter]

Berks Co., PA, DB 29, p. 125-126: Know all men by these presents that we the undersigned respective Legates and Heirs of Anthony Faust late of Bern Township Berks County and State of Pennsylvania deceased for and in consideration of the full share dividends or legacy to us respectively paid by Leonard Faust of Bern Township aforesaid Executor of the last Will and Testament of said deceased which Will was dated Jan. 23^rd AD 1810 and since the decease of the aforesaid Testator duly proven & approved, Have each for himself & his heirs Executors and Adm'st by signing this release and by these presents do remise release quit claim and forever discharge the said Leonard Faust of Bern aforesaid and his Heirs Exec'rs Adm'rs of and from all and every demand legacy claim Interest and share to each of us due coming and owing by virtue of aforesaid Testament and the therein described legacies & primises fully absolutely & entirely and In Witness whereof we and each of us have set our hand & seal at the proper day and time prefixed to our names, signed this 14^th day of March 1815 by Worllantine Dinll (seal) for himself and on behalf of his wife Elizabeth + Deel (her mark) late Elizabeth Walter. Witnesses present by signing of Valentine Deel & Elizabeth his wife late Elizabeth Walter Adolph Hatsfield Jacob Wolfzinger, Signed this 28^th day of April 1815 by Jojannis Berwiti (seal) Elizabeth Berwiti (seal) Witnesses present Phily? Kaufman T Seaman John x Bossert (seal) Sara x Bossert (her mark & seal) Christina? Znofman? John Rigel Dom??? Sefourt (seal) Jacob Sefort (seal) Catherine x Shock (her mark & seal) Rhilp Funmal? Ab'hm Wolff. Berks County Before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the peace ???? for said County ???? Valentine Diel & Elizabeth his wife one of the legates of Anthony Faust deceased and acknowledged the hereto ???? to be their act and deed and desired the same to be recorded as such according to Law In Testimony whereof I have set my Hand and seal ???? day of March Anno Domini 1815 Adolph Watzfield (seal) Berks County Js Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in & for the said County personally came the wither name John Borky and Elizabeth his wife and acknowledged the within written release to be their act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such according to law. Witness my hand and Seal the twenty eighth day of April Anno Domini MDCCCXV J Seaman (seal) Berks County Js. Be it remembered that on the 27 April 1816 one of the Justices of the peace in and for Berks County aforesaid appeared John Bossert and Sarah his wife and acknowledged the within written release to be their act and deed and desired that the same be recorded as such according to law, she the said Sara was examined and shi is of full age. Witness my Hand and Seal first above said Jno Riegel (seal). Berks County Js before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County personally came the within named Daniel Faust and acknowledged the within written release to be his act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such according to Law, Witness my hand and Seal the thirtieth day of May A.D. 1816 Ab'm Wolff (seal). Berks County Js Before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County personally came Jacob Shock and Catharine his wife and acknowledged the within written release to be there act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such according to Law. Witness my Hand and Seal the 18^th day of June AD 1816 Ab'm Wolff (seal) Recorded and this record and the original compared found to agree the 29^th October, AD 1816. [Signed] Sam Feather DR [Transcribed by R.W. Keyes]

Berks County, PA Deed Index - Webb

Berks County, PA Grantor Index to Deeds, 1752-1926. Source: FHL film #20760

Berks County, PA Grantee Index to Deeds, 1752-1926 Source: FHL film # 20747

Transcribed by Robert W. Keyes, March 2004